Unassociated Document
 
U.S. SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
 
FORM 10-Q
 (Mark one)
 
x
Quarterly Report Under Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
 
For the Quarterly Period Ended June 30, 2009
or
 
o
Transition Report Under Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
 
Commission File Number 000-50491

China Fire & Security Group, Inc.
(Name of small business issuer in its charter)
 
Florida
 
65-1193022
(State or other jurisdiction
of incorporation or organization)
 
(I.R.S. Employer
Identification No.)
     
B-2508 TYG Center, C2
Dongsanhuanbeilu,
Chaoyang District, Beijing 100027,
People’s Republic of China
 
100027
(Address of principal executive offices)
 
(Zip Code)
 
Issuer’s telephone number:  (86-10) 8441 7400.

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant (1) has filed all reports required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to file such reports), and (2) has been subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days.
Yes x No ¨

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant has submitted electronically and posted on its corporate Web site, if any, every Interactive Data File required to be submitted and posted pursuant to Rule 405 of Regulation S-T (§232.405 of this chapter) during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to submit and post such files). Yes ¨ No ¨

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a large accelerated filer, an accelerated filer, a non-accelerated filer or a smaller reporting company. See the definitions of “large accelerated filer,” “accelerated filer” and “smaller reporting company” in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act. (Check one):
 
Large accelerated filer ¨
 
Accelerated filer x
     
Non-accelerated filer  ¨
   
(Do not check if smaller reporting company)
 
Smaller reporting company ¨

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act) Yes o No x
 
As of August 10, 2008, the Registrant had 27,593,275 shares of common stock outstanding. 
 

 
China Fire & Security Group, Inc.
 
Table of Contents
 
       
Page
PART I -
 
FINANCIAL INFORMATION
 
3
         
Item 1.
 
Financial Statements (unaudited):
 
3
         
   
Consolidated Balance Sheets as of June 30, 2009 (unaudited) and December 31, 2008
 
3
         
   
Consolidated Statements of Income and Other Comprehensive Income
   
   
For the Three and Six Months Ended June 30, 2009 and 2008 (unaudited)
 
4
         
   
Consolidated Statements of Changes in Equity
 
5
         
   
Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows
   
   
For the Six Months Ended June 30, 2009 and 2008 (unaudited)
 
6
         
   
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (unaudited)
 
7
         
Item 2.
 
Management's Discussion and Analysis or Plan of Operation
 
33
         
Item 3.
 
Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk
 
42
         
Item 4.
 
Controls and Procedures
 
42
         
PART II -
 
OTHER INFORMATION
   
         
Item 1.
 
Legal Proceedings
 
43
         
Item 1A.
 
Risk Factors
 
43
         
Item 2.
 
Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds
 
43
         
Item 3.
 
Defaults Upon Senior Securities
 
43
         
Item 4.
 
Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders.
 
44
         
Item 5.
 
Other Information
 
44
         
Item 6.
 
Exhibits
 
44
 
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Item 1. Financial Statements
 

CHINA FIRE & SECURITY GROUP, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
AS OF JUNE 30, 2009 AND DECEMBER 31, 2008

   
June 30,
   
December 31,
 
   
2009
   
2008
 
   
(Unaudited)
       
ASSETS
 
CURRENT ASSETS:
           
Cash and cash equivalents
  $ 27,792,235     $ 26,655,333  
Restricted cash
    4,190,519       5,377,933  
Notes receivable
    3,372,656       3,670,259  
Accounts receivable, net of allowance for doubtful accounts of $5,026,230 and
               
$4,370,362 as of June 30, 2009 and December 31, 2008, respectively
    28,341,492       25,826,343  
Receivables from related party
    503,544       466,223  
Other receivables
    1,964,715       1,532,259  
Inventories
    6,272,149       6,538,938  
Costs and estimated earnings in excess of billings
    29,148,480       17,821,708  
Employee advances
    1,076,424       743,868  
Prepayments and deferred expenses
    3,427,234       2,816,976  
Total current assets
    106,089,448       91,449,840  
                 
PLANT AND EQUIPMENT, net
    9,216,505       8,445,254  
                 
OTHER ASSETS:
               
Restricted cash - non current
    3,869,295       1,872,828  
Accounts receivable - retentions
    2,640,877       1,107,450  
Advances on building and equipment purchases
    -       249,859  
Investment in joint ventures
    1,167,010       1,167,238  
Intangible assets, net of accumulated amortization
    1,077,982       1,116,449  
Total other assets
    8,755,164       5,513,824  
                 
Total assets
  $ 124,061,117     $ 105,408,918  
                 
LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY
 
                 
CURRENT LIABILITIES:
               
Accounts payable
  $ 6,969,382     $ 6,664,090  
Customer deposits
    3,064,353       6,102,026  
Billings in excess of costs and estimated earnings
    2,034,737       4,237,528  
Other payables
    1,114,393       837,973  
Accrued liabilities
    11,342,948       6,785,409  
Taxes payable
    6,395,258       2,092,745  
Total current liabilities
    30,921,071       26,719,771  
                 
COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES
               
                 
EQUITY:
               
Common stock, $0.001 par value, 65,000,000 shares authorized,
               
27,593,275 and 27,586,593 shares issued and outstanding as of
               
June 30, 2009 and December 31, 2008, respectively
    27,593       27,586  
Additional paid-in-capital
    19,847,499       19,357,409  
Statutory reserves
    7,148,827       7,148,827  
Retained earnings
    58,832,006       44,850,181  
Accumulated other comprehensive income
    7,196,221       7,305,144  
Total shareholders' equity
    93,052,146       78,689,147  
                 
Noncontrolling interest
    87,900       -  
Total equity
    93,140,046       78,689,147  
                 
Total liabilities and equity
  $ 124,061,117     $ 105,408,918  
 
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated statements.

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CHINA FIRE & SECURITY GROUP, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME AND OTHER COMPREHENSIVE INCOME
FOR THE THREE AND SIX MONTHS ENDED JUNE 30, 2009 AND 2008
(Unaudited)

   
Three Months Ended June 30,
   
Six Months Ended June 30,
 
   
2009
   
2008
   
2009
   
2008
 
REVENUES
                       
System contracting projects
  $ 18,290,930     $ 14,557,008     $ 31,294,114       25,886,388  
Products
    3,791,491       1,533,965       6,915,813       4,415,136  
Maintenance services
    649,447       562,751       1,234,152       1,048,826  
Total revenues
    22,731,868       16,653,724       39,444,079       31,350,350  
                                 
COST OF REVENUES
                               
System contracting projects
    6,970,283       5,971,745       11,777,541       11,541,955  
Products
    865,395       217,498       2,077,048       1,059,380  
Maintenance services
    395,619       280,188       792,160       520,327  
Total cost of revenues
    8,231,297       6,469,431       14,646,749       13,121,662  
                                 
GROSS PROFIT
    14,500,571       10,184,293       24,797,330       18,228,688  
                                 
OPERATING EXPENSE
                               
Selling and marketing
    2,237,873       1,824,422       4,140,191       3,335,713  
General and administrative
    1,983,443       977,967       3,664,082       2,427,448  
Depreciation and amortization expenses
    183,456       154,688       376,850       321,950  
Research and development
    519,987       627,952       834,017       894,601  
Total operating expense
    4,924,759       3,585,029       9,015,140       6,979,712  
                                 
INCOME FROM OPERATIONS
    9,575,812       6,599,264       15,782,190       11,248,976  
                                 
OTHER INCOME (EXPENSE)
                               
Other income
    110,346       110,237       222,299       221,643  
Other expense
    (45 )     (85,332 )     (1,302 )     (85,388 )
Interest income, net
    7,206       63,384       129,302       91,744  
Total other income
    117,507       88,289       350,299       227,999  
                                 
INCOME BEFORE PROVISION FOR INCOME TAXES
    9,693,319       6,687,553       16,132,489       11,476,975  
                                 
PROVISION FOR INCOME TAXES
    1,357,097       11,453       2,150,664       60,095  
                                 
NET INCOME ATTRIBUTABLE TO CONTROLLING INTEREST
    8,336,222       6,676,100       13,981,825       11,416,880  
                                 
OTHER COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS)
                               
Foreign currency translation adjustment
    69,294       1,293,683       (108,923 )     3,360,599  
                                 
COMPREHENSIVE INCOME
  $ 8,405,516     $ 7,969,783     $ 13,872,902       14,777,479  
                                 
BASIC EARNINGS PER SHARE
                               
Weighted average number of shares
    27,588,598       27,557,297       27,587,595       27,557,095  
Earnings per share
  $ 0.30     $ 0.24     $ 0.51       0.41  
                                 
DILUTED EARNINGS PER SHARE
                               
Weighted average number of shares
    28,298,850       28,200,785       28,258,225       28,179,595  
Earnings per share
  $ 0.29     $ 0.24     $ 0.49       0.41  
 
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated statements.

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CHINA FIRE & SECURITY GROUP, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN EQUITY

   
China Fire & Security, Inc. Shareholders' Equity
             
               
Retained Earnings
   
Accumulated other
             
   
Common Stock
   
Additional
   
Statutory
         
comprehensive
   
Noncontrolling
       
   
Shares
   
Par value
   
paid-in-capital
   
reserves
   
Unrestricted
   
income
   
Interest
   
Totals
 
                                                 
 BALANCE, December 31, 2007
    27,556,893     $ 27,556     $ 19,317,287     $ 5,067,061     $ 22,228,095     $ 3,568,117     $ -     $ 50,208,116  
                                                                 
Net income
                                    11,416,880                       11,416,880  
Warrants exercised
    3,634       4       (4 )                                     -  
Options issued to employees
                    33,004                                       33,004  
Foreign currency translation adjustment
                                            3,360,599               3,360,599  
                                                                 
 BALANCE, June 30, 2008 (Unaudited)
    27,560,527     $ 27,560     $ 19,350,287     $ 5,067,061     $ 33,644,975     $ 6,928,716     $ -     $ 65,018,599  
                                                                 
Net income
                                    13,286,972                       13,286,972  
Warrants exercised
    26,066       26       (26 )                                     -  
Options issued to employees
                    7,148                                       7,148  
Adjustment on statutory reserves
                            2,081,766       (2,081,766 )                     -  
Foreign currency translation adjustment
                                            376,428               376,428  
                                                                 
 BALANCE, December 31, 2008
    27,586,593     $ 27,586     $ 19,357,409     $ 7,148,827     $ 44,850,181     $ 7,305,144     $ -     $ 78,689,147  
                                                                 
Capital received from noncontrolling interest
                                                    87,900       87,900  
Net income
                                    13,981,825                       13,981,825  
Warrants exercised
    6,682       7       (7 )                                     -  
Options issued to employees
                    490,097                                       490,097  
Foreign currency translation adjustment
                                            (108,923 )             (108,923 )
                                                                 
 BALANCE, June 30, 2009 (Unaudited)
    27,593,275     $ 27,593     $ 19,847,499     $ 7,148,827     $ 58,832,006     $ 7,196,221     $ 87,900     $ 93,140,046  

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated statements.

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CHINA FIRE & SECURITY GROUP, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

 CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
FOR THE SIX MONTHS ENDED JUNE 30, 2009 AND 2008
(Unaudited)

   
Six Months Ended June 30,
 
   
2009
   
2008
 
CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES:
           
Net income attributable to controlling interest
  $ 13,981,825     $ 11,416,880  
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash
               
provided by operating activities:
               
Depreciation
    410,521       326,548  
Amortization
    37,641       37,408  
Provision for doubtful accounts
    662,143       180,061  
Gain (loss) on disposal of equipments
    8,512       (31,715 )
Stock compensation to employees
    490,097       33,004  
Provision for estimated warranty claims
    62,973       -  
Change in operating assets and liabilities
               
Notes receivable
    292,739       (2,606,423 )
Accounts receivable
    (4,749,389 )     (1,450,799 )
Receivables from related party
    (37,975 )     (321,530 )
Other receivables
    (509,019 )     (375,360 )
Inventories
    257,998       (1,206,309 )
Costs and estimated earnings in excess of billings
    (11,713,121 )     (10,849,628 )
Employee advances
    (333,729 )     597,770  
Prepayments and deferred expenses
    (183,819 )     (826,585 )
Accounts payable
    314,470       154,397  
Customer deposits
    (3,030,801 )     7,819,403  
Billings in excess of costs and estimated earnings
    (2,198,063 )     (2,309,053 )
Other payables
    277,696       786,202  
Accrued liabilities
    4,505,900       1,779,303  
Taxes payable
    4,307,424       303,874  
Net cash provided by operating activities
    2,854,023       3,457,448  
                 
CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES:
               
Purchase of equipments
    (962,362 )     (522,846 )
Advances on building and equipment purchase
    -       (180,236 )
Proceeds from sale of equipments
    9,827       39,545  
Net cash used in investing activities
    (952,535 )     (663,537 )
                 
CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES:
               
Change in restricted cash
    (818,891 )     (474,018 )
Capital contributed by noncontrolling interest shareholder
    87,942       -  
Net cash used in financing activities
    (730,949 )     (474,018 )
                 
EFFECT OF EXCHANGE RATE CHANGES ON CASH
    (33,637 )     1,088,574  
                 
INCREASE IN CASH
    1,136,902       3,408,467  
                 
CASH and CASH EQUIVALENTS, beginning of period
    26,655,333       17,110,449  
                 
CASH and CASH EQUIVALENTS, end of period
  $ 27,792,235     $ 20,518,916  
                 
SUPPLEMENTAL DISCLOSURE OF CASH FLOW INFORMATION
               
Income taxes paid
  $ 311,505     $ 23,400  
Interest paid
  $ -     $ -  
                 
NON-CASH TRANSACTIONS INVESTING AND FINANCING ACTIVITIES:
               
Reclassification of advances on building and equipment purchase
               
to plant and equipment upon receipt of purchase
  $ 249,638     $ 378,982  

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated statements.
 
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CHINA FIRE & SECURITY GROUP, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
June 30, 2009
(Unaudited)

Note 1 - Background

Principal Activities and Reorganization

China Fire & Security Group Inc. (the “Company” or “CFSG”), is a Florida corporation. The Company, through its subsidiaries, is engaged in the design, development, manufacture and sale of fire protection products and services for industrial customers in People’s Republic of China (“China”).

Current Development

Formation of Beijing Shian Kexin Technology Co., Ltd (“Shian Kexin”)

Shian Kexin was incorporated in May 2009 in Beijing, China with registered capital amounted to $732,500 (RMB5,000,000).  Shian Kexin is 100% owned by Sureland Industrial and engages in technology developing, transferring and consulting, computer software development and selling of fire safe product and equipment.

Formation of Shenyang Hongshida Electronics Co., Ltd (“Shenyang Hongshida”)

Shenyang Hongshida was incorporated in Shenyang, Liaoning Province, China with registered capital amounted to $1,465,000 (RMB10,000,000). Pursuant to Shengyang Hongshida’s by-laws dated on June 1, 2009, the registered capital is required to be injected over the subsequent two years. Shenyang Hongshida is 80% owned by Beijing Hua An with 20% noncontrolling interest owned by an unrelated party. Shenyang Hongshida engages in production and selling of fire equipment, electronic products, instrumentation, computer parts and providing technical advisory services. Shenyang Hongshida will focus on the low-end and middle-end market of linear heat detectors. As of June 30, 2009, the registered capital received was $439,500 (RMB3,000,000) and the Company is in pre-operating stage.

Note 2 - Summary of significant accounting policies

The reporting entity

The consolidated financial statements of China Fire & Security Group Inc. and Subsidiaries reflect the activities of the parent and the following subsidiaries:

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CHINA FIRE & SECURITY GROUP, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
June 30, 2009
(Unaudited)
 
Subsidiaries  
 
Incorporated in
 
Ownership
Percentage
 
China Fire Protection Group Inc. (“CFPG”)  
 
British Virgin Islands
    100 %
Sureland Industrial Fire Safety Limited (“Sureland Industrial”)  
 
People’s Republic of China
    100 %
Sureland Industrial Fire Equipment Co. Ltd.  (“Sureland Equipment”)  
 
People’s Republic of China
    100 %
Tianxiao Fire Safety Equipment Co., Ltd. (“Tianxiao Equipment”)  
 
People’s Republic of China
    100 %
Beijing Hua An Times Fire Safety Technology Co., Ltd. (“Beijing Hua An”)  
 
People’s Republic of China
    100 %
Beijing Shian Kexin Technology Co., Ltd
 
People’s Republic of China
    100 %
Shenyang Hongshida Electronics Co., Ltd
 
People’s Republic of China
    80 %
 
Basis of presentation

The accompanying consolidated financial statements have been prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America. All material intercompany transactions and balances have been eliminated in consolidation.

Management has included all normal recurring adjustments considered necessary to give a fair presentation of operating results for the periods presented. Interim results are not necessarily indicative of results for a full year. The information included in this Form 10-Q should be read in conjunction with information included in the 2008 annual report filed on Form 10-K.

Use of estimates

The preparation of financial statements in conformity with generally accepted accounting principles of the United States of America requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the amounts reported in the combined financial statements and accompanying notes. Management believes that the estimates utilized in preparing its financial statements are reasonable and prudent. Actual results could differ from these estimates.

The Company’s certain accounting policies require higher degrees of judgment than others in their application. These include the recognition of revenue and earnings from system contracting projects under the percentage-of-completion method, determining the fair value of stock based compensation and the allowance of doubtful accounts and warranty expenses. Management evaluates all of its estimates and judgments on an on-going basis.
 
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CHINA FIRE & SECURITY GROUP, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
June 30, 2009
(Unaudited)
 
Revenue recognition

Revenue is recognized when it is probable that the economic benefits will flow to the Company as follows:

 
1.
Revenue from system contracting projects are recognized using the percentage-of-completion method of accounting and, therefore, take into account the costs, estimated earnings and revenue to date on contracts not yet completed. Revenue recognized is that percentage of the total contract price that cost expended to date bears to anticipated final total cost, based on current estimates of costs to complete. Contract costs include all direct material and labor costs and those indirect costs related to contract performance, such as indirect labor, supplies, tools, repairs, and depreciation costs. Selling, general, and administrative costs are charged to expense as incurred. At the time a loss on a contract becomes known, the entire amount of the estimated ultimate loss is recognized in the consolidated financial statements. Claims for additional contract costs are recognized upon a signed change order from the customer or in accordance with paragraphs 62 and 65 of the AICPA’S Statement of Position ("SOP") 81-1, "Accounting for Performance of Construction - Type and Certain Production - Type Contracts" ("SOP 81-1").

 
2.
Revenue from product sales is recognized when the goods are delivered and title has passed. Product sales revenue is presented net of a value-added tax (VAT). All of the Company’s products that are sold in the People’s Republic of China (“PRC”) are subject to a Chinese value-added tax at a rate of 17% of the gross sales price. This VAT may be offset by VAT paid by the Company on raw materials and other materials included in the cost of producing their finished product.

 
3.
Revenue from the rendering of Maintenance Services is recognized over the service period on a straight-line basis.

 In accordance with SFAS 48, “Revenue Recognition when Right of Return Exists,” revenue is recorded net of an estimate of markdowns, price concessions and warranty costs. Such reserve is based on management’s evaluation of historical experience, current industry trends and estimated costs.

Enterprise Wide Disclosure

Almost all the Company’s products (fire detecting products, fire alarm control device, and water mist/sprinkler systems) are sold via system contracting projects or as part of the integrated products sales. The composition of these three types of products varies significantly from project to project, both in quantity and in dollar amounts. Although the Company could provide a breakdown of sales contribution for the Company’s own products for each project, it is almost impossible to provide revenues for each of the products when the revenue from each project is recognized based on percentage of completion.  More importantly, the revenues from the Company’s own products do not accurately reflect the Company’s overall financial performance. The Company is a system contracting projects provider rather than product vendors who sell their own products directly or through channels.  Therefore, it is not practical to separately disclose the revenues from external customers for each of the products.
 
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CHINA FIRE & SECURITY GROUP, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
June 30, 2009
(Unaudited)
 
The Company’s chief operating decision-makers (i.e. chief executive officer and his direct reports) review financial information presented on a consolidated basis, accompanied by disaggregated information about revenues by business lines for purposes of allocating resources and evaluating financial performance. There are no segment managers who are held accountable for operations, operating results and plans for levels or components below the consolidated unit level. Based on qualitative and quantitative criteria established by SFAS 131, “Disclosures about Segments of an Enterprise and Related Information”, the Company considers itself to be operating within one reportable segment.
 
Shipping and handling

Costs related to shipping and handling are included in cost of revenue pursuant to EITF 00-10 “Accounting for Shipping and Handling Fees and Costs.”

Foreign currency translation
 
The reporting currency of the Company is the US dollar. The Company uses their local currency, Renminbi (RMB), as their functional currency. Results of operations and cash flow are translated at average exchange rates during the period, and assets and liabilities are translated at the unified exchange rate as quoted by the People’s Bank of China at the end of the period. Translation adjustments resulting from this process are included in accumulated other comprehensive income in the consolidated statements of shareholders’ equity.  
 
Asset and liability accounts at June 30, 2009 were translated at 6.83 RMB to $1.00 as compared to 6.82 RMB at December 31, 2008.  Equity accounts were stated at their historical rate.  The average translation rates applied to income statements accounts for the six months ended June 30, 2009 and 2008 were 6.82 RMB and 7.05 RMB, respectively. Cash flows are also translated at average translation rates for the period, therefore, amounts reported on the statement of cash flows will not necessarily agree with changes in the corresponding balances on the balance sheet.
 
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CHINA FIRE & SECURITY GROUP, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
June 30, 2009
(Unaudited)
 
Transaction gains and losses that arise from exchange rate fluctuations on transactions denominated in a currency other than the functional currency are included in the results of operations as incurred.  Historically, the Company has not entered any currency trading or hedging transactions, although there is no assurance that the Company will not enter into such transactions in the future.

Plant and equipment

Plant and equipment are stated at cost less accumulated depreciation. Depreciation is computed using the straight-line method over the estimated useful lives of the assets with 5% residual value.  Depreciation expense amounted to $209,754 and $157,160 for the three months ended June 30, 2009 and 2008, respectively. Depreciation expense amounted to $410,521 and $326,548 for the six months ended June 30, 2009 and 2008, respectively.

Estimated useful lives of the assets are as follows:

 
Useful
Life
Buildings and improvements
40 years
Transportation equipment
5 years
Machinery
10 years
Office equipment
5 years
Furniture
5 years
 
Construction in progress represents the costs incurred in connection with the construction of buildings or additions to the Company’s plant facilities. No depreciation is provided for construction in progress until such time as the assets are completed and placed into service. Interest incurred during construction is capitalized into construction in progress. All other interest is expensed as incurred.

The cost and related accumulated depreciation of assets sold or otherwise retired are eliminated from the accounts and any gain or loss is included in the consolidated statements of income. Maintenance, repairs and minor renewals are charged directly to expense as incurred. Major additions and betterment to buildings and equipment are capitalized.

Long-term assets of the Company are reviewed at least annually, more often if circumstances dictate, to determine whether their carrying value has become impaired. The Company considers assets to be impaired if the carrying value exceeds the future projected cash flows from related operations. The Company evaluates the periods of depreciation and amortization to determine whether subsequent events and circumstances warrant revised estimates of useful lives. As of June 30, 2009, the Company expects these assets to be fully recoverable.
 
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CHINA FIRE & SECURITY GROUP, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
June 30, 2009
(Unaudited)
 
Plant and equipment consists of the following:

   
June 30, 2009
 (Unaudited)
   
December 31,
2008
 
Buildings and improvements
 
$
6,430,237
   
$
6,417,304
 
Transportation equipment
   
3,469,146
     
2,747,038
 
Machinery
   
1,277,411
     
1,249,470
 
Office equipment
   
1,276,966
     
1,262,426
 
Furniture
   
94,654
     
90,882
 
Total depreciable assets
   
12,548,414
     
11,767,120
 
Less accumulated depreciation
   
(3,589,164
   
(3,321,866
)
Construction in progress
   
257,255
     
-
 
Plant and equipment, net
 
$
9,216,505
   
$
8,445,254
 
 
Concentration of risk

Cash includes cash on hand and demand deposits in accounts maintained with state owned banks within the People’s Republic of China and Hong Kong. The Company maintains balances at financial institutions which, from time to time, may exceed Hong Kong Deposit Protection Board insured limits for the banks located in Hong Kong. Balances at financial institutions or state owned banks within the PRC are not covered by insurance.  As of June 30, 2009  and December 31, 2008, the Company had deposits (including restricted cash balances) totaling to $33,388,612 and $30,765,488, respectively, that are not covered by insurance. The Company has not experienced any losses in such accounts and believes it is not exposed to any risks on its cash in bank accounts.

The Company's operations are carried out in the PRC. Accordingly, the Company's business, financial condition and results of operations may be influenced by the political, economic and legal environments in the PRC, and by the general state of the PRC's economy. The Company's operations in the PRC are subject to specific considerations and significant risks not typically associated with companies in the North America and Western Europe. These include risks associated with, among others, the political, economic and legal environments and foreign currency exchange. The Company's results may be adversely affected by changes in governmental policies with respect to laws and regulations, anti-inflationary measures, currency conversion and remittance abroad, and rates and methods of taxation, among other things.
 
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CHINA FIRE & SECURITY GROUP, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
June 30, 2009
(Unaudited)
 
The Company has one major customer who represents approximately 12% and 11% of the Company’s sales for the three and six months ended June 30, 2009 , respectively. Accounts receivable from this customer was $0 as of June 30, 2009. The Company had one major customer who represents approximately 28% and 15% of the Company’s sales for the three months and six months ended June 30, 2008, respectively. Accounts receivable from this customer was $0 as of June 30, 2008.

Cash and cash equivalents

The Company considers all highly liquid investments with original maturities of three months or less to be cash equivalents.  Cash and cash equivalents also include unrestricted time deposits.
 
Restricted cash

Restricted cash represents cash required to be deposited in a separate bank account subject to withdrawal restrictions by its system contracting projects and product sales customers to guarantee its contracts will be performed. The deposit cannot be drawn or transferred by the Company until the restriction period has expired.

Restricted cash consists of the following:

   
June 30, 2009
 (Unaudited)
   
December 31,
2008
 
Restricted cash
           
Products sales
 
$
3,441,995
   
$
1,608,056
 
System contracting projects
   
4,617,819
     
5,642,705
 
Total restricted cash
   
8,059,814
     
7,250,761
 
Restricted cash - non current
   
(3,869,295
)
   
(1,872,828
Restricted cash - current
 
$
4,190,519
   
$
5,377, 933
 

Inventories

Inventories are stated at the lower of cost or market, using weighted average method.

Inventories consist of the following as of:

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CHINA FIRE & SECURITY GROUP, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
June 30, 2009
(Unaudited)
 
   
June 30, 2009
 (Unaudited)
   
December 31,
2008
 
Raw materials
 
$
877,116
   
$
896,797
 
Finished goods
   
3,934,569
     
4,597,407
 
Work in progress
   
1,460,464
     
1,044,734
 
Total
 
$
6,272,149
   
$
6,538,938
 

Raw materials consist primarily of materials used in production. Finished goods consist primarily of equipment used in product sales and system contracting projects. The costs of finished goods include direct costs of raw materials as well as direct labor used in production. Indirect production costs such as utilities and indirect labor related to production such as assembling, shipping and handling costs are also included in the cost of inventory.  The Company reviews its inventories periodically to determine if any reserves are necessary for potential obsolescence. As of June 30, 2009  and December 31, 2008, the Company determined no reserves are necessary.

Accounts receivable

Accounts receivable represents amounts due from customers for products sales, maintenance services and system contracting projects. Overdue balances are reviewed regularly by senior management. Reserves are recorded when collection of amounts due are in doubt.  Delinquent account balances are written-off after management has determined that the likelihood of collection is not probable, known bad debts are written off against allowance for doubtful accounts when identified.

Accounts receivable consists of the following:
 
   
June 30, 2009
 (Unaudited)
   
December 31,
2008
 
Accounts receivable:
           
System contracting projects
 
$
18,461,887
   
$
19,167,096
 
Maintenance services
   
3,005,537
     
3,193,166
 
Products sales
   
14,541,175
     
8,943,893
 
Total accounts receivable
   
36,008,599
     
31,304,155
 
Allowance for bad debts
   
(5,026,230
   
(4,370,362
)
Accounts receivable, net
   
30,982,369
     
26,933,793
 
Accounts receivable - non-current retentions
   
(2,640,877
)    
(1,107,450
)
Accounts receivable - current
 
$
28,341,492
   
$
25,826,343
 
 
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CHINA FIRE & SECURITY GROUP, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
June 30, 2009
(Unaudited)
 
The activity in the allowance for doubtful accounts for trade accounts receivable for the six months ended June 30, 2009 and for the year ended December 31, 2008 is as follows:

   
June 30, 2009
 (Unaudited)
   
December 31,
2008
 
Beginning allowance for doubtful accounts
 
$
4,370,362
   
$
2,483,359
 
Additional charged to bad debt expense
   
662,143
     
1,683,336
 
Write-off charged against the allowance
   
-
     
-
 
Foreign currency translation adjustment
   
(6,275
)
   
203,667
 
Ending allowance for doubtful accounts
 
$
5,026,230
   
$
4,370,362
 

Retentions held by customers of system contracting projects included in the Company’s accounts receivable as follows:
 
   
June 30, 2009
 (Unaudited)
   
December 31,
2008
 
Retentions
           
Current
 
$
3,115,339
   
$
3,685,136
 
Non-current
   
2,640,877
     
1,107,450
 
Total retentions
 
$
5,756,216
   
$
4,792,586
 

These balances represent portions of billings made by the Company but held for payment by the customer pending satisfactory completion of the project. Retention payments are generally collected within one year of the completion of the project.

Costs and estimated earnings in excess of billings

The current asset, “Costs and estimated earnings in excess of billings” on contracts, represents revenues recognized in excess of amounts billed.

Costs and estimated earnings in excess of billings consist of the following:

   
June 30, 2009
 (Unaudited)
   
December 31,
2008
 
Contract costs incurred plus recognized
           
   profits less recognized losses to date
 
$
111,104,359
   
$
68,149,817
 
Less: progress billings
   
(81,955,879
   
(50,328,109
Costs and estimated earnings in excess of billings 
 
$
29,148,480
   
$
17,821,708
 

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CHINA FIRE & SECURITY GROUP, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
June 30, 2009
(Unaudited)
 
Billings in excess of costs and estimated earnings

The current liability, “Billings in excess of costs and estimated earnings” on contracts, represents billings in excess of revenues recognized.

Billings in excess of costs and estimated earnings consists of the following:

   
June 30, 2009
 (Unaudited)
   
December 31,
2008
 
Progress billings
 
$
13,386,958
   
$
31,456,807
 
Less: contracts costs incurred plus recognized
               
   profits less recognized losses to date
   
(11,352,221
   
(27,219,279
Billings in excess of costs and estimated earnings
 
$
2,034,737
   
$
4,237,528
 

Research and development

Research and development expenses include salaries, consultant fees, supplies and materials, as well as costs related to other overhead such as depreciation, facilities, utilities and other departmental expenses. The costs the Company incur with respect to internally developed technology and engineering services are included in research and development expenses as incurred as they do not directly relate to any particular licensee, license agreement or licenses fee.

Warranty

Generally, the Company’s products are not covered by specific warranty terms. However, it is the Company’s policy to replace parts if they become defective within one year after deployment at no additional charge.  The Company maintains a provision for potential warranty costs on these products for one year.  This provision represents management’s assessment of the Company’s history of warranty costs while incorporating estimates by the quality review staff of the potential product failure rates.  The Company records a warranty obligation in selling expense at the time revenue is recognized.  As of June 30, 2009 and December 31, 2008, the Company recorded $590,343 and $518,940, respectively, as reserve for estimated warranty claims.
 
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CHINA FIRE & SECURITY GROUP, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
June 30, 2009
(Unaudited)
 
Fair value of financial instruments

SFAS 107, Disclosures About Fair Value of Financial Instruments, defines financial instruments and requires fair value disclosures for those instruments.  SFAS 157, Fair Value Measurements, adopted January 1, 2008, defines fair value, establishes a three-level valuation hierarchy for disclosures of fair value measurement and enhances disclosures requirements for fair value measures. The carrying amounts reported in the balance sheets for receivables and payables qualify as financial instruments and are a reasonable estimate of fair value because of the short period of time between the origination of such instruments and their expected realization and their current market rate of interest. The three levels are defined as follow:

 
·
Level 1 inputs to the valuation methodology are quoted prices (unadjusted) for identical assets or liabilities in active markets.
 
·
Level 2 inputs to the valuation methodology include quoted prices for similar assets and liabilities in active markets, and inputs that are observable for the assets or liability, either directly or indirectly, for substantially the full term of the financial instruments.
 
·
Level 3 inputs to the valuation methodology are unobservable and significant to the fair value.

The investment in joint ventures is also a financial instrument.  The Company invested $167,010 (RMB 1,140,000) to Hubei Shou An Changjiang Fire Protection Co., Ltd for 19% ownership and invested $1,000,000 to King Galaxy Investments Limited for 5% ownership. Total investment as of June 30, 2009 amounted to $1,167,010. Since there is no quoted or observable market price for the fair value of similar long term investments in joint ventures, the Company then used the level 3 inputs for its valuation methodology. The determination of the fair value was based on the cost of the capital contribution to the joint ventures.

The Company did not identify any assets and liabilities that are required to be presented on the balance sheet at fair value in accordance with SFAS 157.

Intangible assets

Land use rights - All land in the People’s Republic of China is owned by the government. However, the government grants the user “land use rights”. The Company acquired land use rights in 2001 and the land use rights expire in 2051. The costs of these rights are being amortized over fifty years using the straight-line method.

Technology rights - In May 2007, the Company acquired two technology rights to manufacture fire protection products and the costs of these rights are being amortized over ten years using the straight-line method.

Intangible assets consist of the following:

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CHINA FIRE & SECURITY GROUP, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
June 30, 2009
(Unaudited)
 
   
June 30, 2009
 (Unaudited)
   
December 31,
2008
 
Land use rights
 
$
770,789
   
$
770,789
 
Technology rights
   
608,745
     
608,745
 
Accumulated amortization
   
(301,552
)
   
(263,085
)
Balance
 
$
1,077,982
   
$
1,116,449
 

Amortization expense amounted to $18,822 and $ 18,560 for the three months ended June 30, 2009 and 2008, respectively. Amortization expense amounted to $37,641, and $37,408 for the six months ended June 30, 2009 and 2008, respectively.

Intangible assets of the Company are reviewed annually, more often when circumstances require, to determine whether their carrying value has become impaired. The Company considers assets to be impaired if the carrying value exceeds the future projected cash flows from related operations. The Company also evaluates the periods of amortization to determine whether subsequent events and circumstances warrant revised estimates of useful lives. As of June 30, 2009, the Company expects these assets to be fully recoverable.

Income taxes

The Company reports income taxes pursuant to SFAS 109, “Accounting for Income Taxes” and FASB Interpretation 48, “Accounting for Uncertainty in Income Taxes” (“FIN 48”).  SFAS 109 requires the recognition of deferred income tax liabilities and assets for the expected future tax consequences of temporary differences between income tax basis and financial reporting basis of assets and liabilities. Provision for income taxes consist of taxes currently due plus deferred taxes. Deferred tax assets amounted to $73,793 and $0 as of June 30, 2009 and December 31, 2008, respectively.

Under FIN 48.a tax position is recognized as a benefit only if it is “more likely than not” that the tax position would be sustained in a tax examination, with a tax examination being presumed to occur. The amount recognized is the largest amount of tax benefit that is greater than 50% likely of being realized on examination. For tax positions not meeting the “more likely than not” test, no tax benefit is recorded. FIN 48 also provides guidance on derecognition, classification, interest and penalties, accounting in interim periods, disclosures, and transition.

The Company’s operations are subject to income and transaction taxes in the United States and in the PRC jurisdictions. Significant estimates and judgments are required in determining the Company’s worldwide provision for income taxes. Some of these estimates are based on interpretations of existing tax laws or regulations. The ultimate amount of tax liability may be uncertain as a result.
 
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CHINA FIRE & SECURITY GROUP, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
June 30, 2009
(Unaudited)
 
The Company does not anticipate any events which could cause change to these uncertainties.

The charge for taxation is based on the results for the year as adjusted for items, which are non-assessable or disallowed. It is calculated using tax rates that have been enacted or substantively enacted by the balance sheet date.

Deferred tax is accounted for using the balance sheet liability method in respect of temporary differences arising from differences between the carrying amount of assets and liabilities in the financial statements and the corresponding tax basis used in the computation of assessable tax profit.

In principal, deferred tax liabilities are recognized for all taxable temporary differences, and deferred tax assets are recognized to the extent that it is probably that taxable profit will be available against which deductible temporary differences can be utilized. Deferred tax is calculated using tax rates that are expected to apply to the period when the asset is realized or the liability is settled. Deferred tax is charged or credited in the income statement, except when it is related to items credited or charged directly to equity, in which case the deferred tax is also dealt with in equity. Deferred tax assets and liabilities are offset when they relate to income taxes levied by the same taxation authority and the Company intends to settle its current tax assets and liabilities on a net basis.

Value Added Tax

Enterprises or individuals who sell products, engage in repair and maintenance or import and export goods in the PRC are subject to a value added tax in accordance with Chinese laws. The value added tax standard rate is 17% of the gross sales price. A credit is available whereby VAT paid on the purchases of semi-finished products or raw materials used in the contract and production of the Company’s finished products can be used to offset the VAT due on sales of the finished product.

VAT on sales and VAT on purchases amounted to $2,046,371 and $1,401,272 for the three months ended June 30, 2009. VAT on sales and VAT on purchases amounted to $3,026,838 and $2,195,044, respectively for the six months ended June 30, 2009. VAT on sales and VAT on purchases amounted to $1,753,759 and $1,328,652 for the three months ended June 30, 2008. VAT on sales and VAT on purchases amounted to $2,718,120 and $2,070,716 for the six months ended June 30, 2008, respectively. Sales and purchases are recorded net of VAT collected and paid as the Company acts as an agent for the government. VAT taxes are not impacted by the income tax holiday.
 
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CHINA FIRE & SECURITY GROUP, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
June 30, 2009
(Unaudited)
 
Stock-based compensation

The Company adopted SFAS 123R “Accounting for Stock-Based Compensation” at the beginning of 2006, which defines a fair-value-based method of accounting for stock-based employee compensation and transactions in which an entity issues its equity instruments to acquire goods and services from non-employees. Stock compensation granted to non-employees has been determined in accordance with SFAS 123R and the EITF 96-18, "Accounting for Equity Instruments that are issued to Other than Employees for Acquiring, or in Conjunction with Selling Goods or Services", as the fair value of the consideration received or the fair value of equity instruments issued, whichever is more reliably measured.

Recently issued accounting pronouncements

In January 2009, the FASB issued FSP EITF 99-20-1, “Amendments to the Impairment Guidance of EITF Issue No. 99-20, “Recognition of Interest Income and Impairment on Purchased and Retained Beneficial Interests in Securitized Financial Assets”. FSP EITF 99-20-1 changes the impairment model included within EITF 99-20 to be more consistent with the impairment model of SFAS 115. FSP EITF 99-20-1 achieves this by amending the impairment model in EITF 99-20 to remove its exclusive reliance on “market participant” estimates of future cash flows used in determining fair value. Changing the cash flows used to analyze other-than-temporary impairment from the “market participant” view to a holder’s estimate of whether there has been a “probable” adverse change in estimated cash flows allows companies to apply reasonable judgment in assessing whether an other-than-temporary impairment has occurred. The adoption of FSP EITF 99-20-1 did not have a material impact on the Company’s consolidated financial statements because all of the investments in debt securities are classified as trading securities.

In April 2009, the FASB issued FSP FAS 157-4, “Determining Fair Value When the Volume and Level of Activity for the Asset or Liability Have Significantly Decreased and Identifying Transactions That Are Not Orderly” (FSP FAS 157-4). FSP FAS 157-4 amends SFAS 157 and provides additional guidance for estimating fair value in accordance with SFAS 157 when the volume and level of activity for the asset or liability have significantly decreased and also includes guidance on identifying circumstances that indicate a transaction is not orderly for fair value measurements. This FSP shall be applied prospectively with retrospective application not permitted. The adoption of FSP FAS 157-4 did not have a material impact on the Company’s consolidated financial statements.
 
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CHINA FIRE & SECURITY GROUP, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
June 30, 2009
(Unaudited)
 
In April 2009, the FASB issued FSP FAS 115-2 and FAS 124-2. This FSP amends SFAS 115, “Accounting for Certain Investments in Debt and Equity Securities,” SFAS 124, “Accounting for Certain Investments Held by Not-for-Profit Organizations,” and EITF Issue No. 99-20, “Recognition of Interest Income and Impairment on Purchased Beneficial Interests and Beneficial Interests That Continue to Be Held by a Transferor in Securitized Financial Assets,” to make the other-than-temporary impairments guidance more operational and to improve the presentation of other-than-temporary impairments in the financial statements. This FSP will replace the existing requirement that the entity’s management assert it has both the intent and ability to hold an impaired debt security until recovery with a requirement that management assert it does not have the intent to sell the security, and it is more likely than not it will not have to sell the security before recovery of its cost basis. This FSP provides increased disclosure about the credit and noncredit components of impaired debt securities that are not expected to be sold and also requires increased and more frequent disclosures regarding expected cash flows, credit losses, and an aging of securities with unrealized losses. Although this FSP does not result in a change in the carrying amount of debt securities, it does require that the portion of an other-than-temporary impairment not related to a credit loss for a held-to-maturity security be recognized in a new category of other comprehensive income and be amortized over the remaining life of the debt security as an increase in the carrying value of the security. The adoption of FSP FAS 115-2 and FAS 124-2 did not have a material impact on the Company’s consolidated financial statements.

In April 2009, the FASB issued FSP FAS 107-1 and APB 28-1. This FSP amends SFAS No. 107, “Disclosures about Fair Value of Financial Instruments,” to require disclosures about fair value of financial instruments not measured on the balance sheet at fair value in interim financial statements as well as in annual financial statements. Prior to this FSP, fair values for these assets and liabilities were only disclosed annually. This FSP applies to all financial instruments within the scope of SFAS 107 and requires all entities to disclose the method(s) and significant assumptions used to estimate the fair value of financial instruments.  The adoption of FSP FAS 107-1 and APB 28-1 did not have a material impact on the Company’s consolidated financial statements.

In May 2009, the FASB issued Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No. 165, “Subsequent Events,” (FAS 165, Subsequent Events [ASC 855-10-05], which provides guidance to establish general standards of accounting for and disclosures of events that occur after the balance sheet date but before financial statements are issued or are available to be issued. FAS 165 also requires entities to disclose the date through which subsequent events were evaluated as well as the rationale for why that date was selected. FAS 165 is effective for interim and annual periods ending after June 15, 2009, and accordingly, the Company adopted this Standard during the second quarter of 2009. FAS 165 requires that public entities evaluate subsequent events through the date that the financial statements are issued. The Company has evaluated subsequent events through the time of filing these consolidated financial statements with the SEC on August 10, 2009.
 
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CHINA FIRE & SECURITY GROUP, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
June 30, 2009
(Unaudited)
 
In June 2009, the FASB issued Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No. 166, Accounting for Transfers of Financial Assets — an amendment of FASB Statement No. 140 (“FAS 166”) [ASC 860], which requires entities to provide more information regarding sales of securitized financial assets and similar transactions, particularly if the entity has continuing exposure to the risks related to transferred financial assets. FAS 166 eliminates the concept of a “qualifying special-purpose entity,” changes the requirements for derecognizing financial assets and requires additional disclosures. FAS 166 is effective for fiscal years beginning after November 15, 2009. The Company has not completed the assessment of the impact FAS 166 will have on the Company’s financial condition, results of operations or cash flows.

In June 2009, the FASB issued Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No. 167, Amendments to FASB Interpretation No. 46(R) (“FAS 167”) [ASC 810-10], which modifies how a company determines when an entity that is insufficiently capitalized or is not controlled through voting (or similar rights) should be consolidated. FAS 167 clarifies that the determination of whether a company is required to consolidate an entity is based on, among other things, an entity’s purpose and design and a company’s ability to direct the activities of the entity that most significantly impact the entity’s economic performance. FAS 167 requires an ongoing reassessment of whether a company is the primary beneficiary of a variable interest entity. FAS 167 also requires additional disclosures about a company’s involvement in variable interest entities and any significant changes in risk exposure due to that involvement. FAS 167 is effective for fiscal years beginning after November 15, 2009. The Company has not completed the assessment of the impact FAS 167 will have on the Company’s financial condition, results of operations or cash flows.

In June 2009, the FASB issued Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No. 168, The FASB Accounting Standards Codification™ and the Hierarchy of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles a Replacement of FASB Statement No. 162 (“FAS 168”). This Standard establishes the FASB Accounting Standards Codification (the “Codification”) as the source of authoritative accounting principles recognized by the FASB to be applied by nongovernmental entities in the preparation of financial statements in conformity with U.S. GAAP. The Codification does not change current U.S. GAAP, but is intended to simplify user access to all authoritative U.S. GAAP by providing all the authoritative literature related to a particular topic in one place. The Codification is effective for interim and annual periods ending after September 15, 2009, and as of the effective date, all existing accounting standard documents will be superseded. The Codification is effective for the Company in the third quarter of 2009, and accordingly, the Company’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ending September 30, 2009 and all subsequent public filings will reference the Codification as the sole source of authoritative literature.
 
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CHINA FIRE & SECURITY GROUP, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
June 30, 2009
(Unaudited)
 
Reclassifications

Certain prior period amounts have been reclassified to conform to the current period presentation. These reclassifications have no effect on net income or cash flows.

Note 3 - Earnings per share

The Company reports earnings per share in accordance with the provisions of SFAS 128, “Earnings per Share.” SFAS 128 requires presentation of basic and diluted earnings per share in conjunction with the disclosure of the methodology used in computing such earnings per share.  Basic earning per share is computed by dividing income available to common stockholders by the weighted average common shares outstanding during the period. Diluted earnings per share takes into account the potential dilution that could occur if securities or other contracts to issue common stock were exercised and converted into common stock.

The following is a reconciliation of the basic and diluted earnings per share computation for the three and six months ended June 30:

   
Three months ended June 30,
   
Six months ended June 30,
 
   
2009
   
2008
   
2009
   
2008
 
Net income for earnings per share
  $ 8,336,222     $ 6,676,100     $ 13,981,825     $ 11,416,880  
                                 
Weighted average shares used in basic computation
    27,588,598       27,557,297       27,587,595       27,557,095  
Diluted effect of stock options and warrants
    710,252       643,488       670,630       622,500  
Weighted average shares used in diluted computation
    28,298,850       28,200,785       28,258,225       28,179,595  
                                 
Earnings per share:
                               
Basic
  $ 0.30     $ 0.24     $ 0.51     $ 0.41  
Diluted
  $ 0.29     $ 0.24     $ 0.49     $ 0.41  

As of June 30, 2009 and 2008, all outstanding stock options and warrants were included in the calculation of diluted earnings per share.

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CHINA FIRE & SECURITY GROUP, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
June 30, 2009
(Unaudited)
 
Note 4 - Related party transactions

The Company has accounts receivable from Hubei Shou An Changjiang Fire Protection Co., Ltd. (“Hubei Shou An”), in which the Company has 19% ownership interest. The receivable due from Hubei Shou An was $153,068 and $114,388 as of June 30, 2009 and December 31, 2008, respectively, resulted from product sales. This amount was expected to be repaid by December 31, 2009 in cash.

The Company has other receivable from Hubei Shou An. The receivable due from Hubei Shou An was $350,476 and $351,835 as of June 30, 2009 and December 31, 2008, respectively.  This balance was for operating capital in Hubei Shou and expected to be repaid by December 31, 2009 in cash.

Note 5 - Notes receivable

Notes receivable represents trade accounts receivable due from various customers where the customers’ bank has guaranteed the payment of the receivable. This amount is non-interest bearing and is normally paid within three to six months. The Company has the ability to submit their request for payment to the customer’s bank earlier than the scheduled payment date. However, the Company will incur an interest charge and a processing fee when they submit the payment request early. The Company‘s notes receivable totaled $3,372,656 and $3,670,259 as of June 30, 2009 and December 31, 2008, respectively.

Note 6 - Prepayments and deferred expenses

Prepayments and deferred expenses are monies deposited with or advanced to subcontractors to perform services on System Contracting Projects. Some subcontractors require a certain amount of money to be deposited as a guarantee payment in order for them to start performing the services.  Prepayments and deferred expenses also include monies deposited or advanced to vendors on future inventory purchases to ensure timely delivery. The total outstanding amount was $3,427,234 and $2,816,976 as of June 30, 2009 and December 31, 2008, respectively.

Note 7 - Investment in joint ventures

During the second quarter of 2007, the Company invested $167,010 (RMB 1,140,000) for a 19% interest in Hubei Shou An Changjiang Fire Protection Co., Ltd., located in China Hubei, PRC.  The investment is recorded under the cost accounting method.
 
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CHINA FIRE & SECURITY GROUP, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
June 30, 2009
(Unaudited)
 
During the third quarter of 2007, the Company invested $1,000,000 for a 5% interest in King Galaxy Investments Limited. “King Galaxy” through its wholly owned subsidiary, China Alliance Security Holdings Company Limited owns 100% of Wan Sent (China) Technology Co., Ltd. (“Wan Sent”), an emerging Chinese fire emergency remote-monitoring system provider based in Beijing, PRC. The investment has been recorded under the cost accounting method.
 
Note 8 - Customer deposits

Customer deposits represent amounts advanced by customers on products orders and maintenance services deposits and system contracting projects deposits. The product or service normally is shipped or performed within six months after receipt of the advance payment and the related sale is recognized in accordance with the Company’s revenue recognition policy.  Customer deposits also represent amounts advanced by customers on system contracting projects deposits. The advance payment will apply to the invoices when the Company billed our customer based on the progression of the projects. As of June 30, 2009 and December 31, 2008 customer deposits amounted to $3,064,353, and $6,102,026, respectively.

Note 9 - Accrued liabilities 

Accrued liabilities represent subcontractors’ expenses incurred as of balance sheet date for system contracting projects. Accrued liabilities also represent accrued estimation of warranty expenses.  As of June 30, 2009 and December 31, 2008, accrued liabilities amounted to $11,342,948 and $6,785,409 respectively.

Note 10 - Income taxes

Prior to January 1, 2008, under the Income Tax Laws of PRC, the Company’s subsidiaries are generally subject to an income tax at an effective rate of 33% on income reported in the statutory financial statements after appropriate tax adjustments, unless the enterprise is recognized by the government as a high-tech enterprise and located in a specially designated region where it allows enterprises a three-year income tax exemption and a 50% income tax reduction for the following three years or the enterprise is a manufacturing related joint venture with a foreign enterprise or a wholly owned subsidiary of a foreign enterprise, where it allows enterprises a two-year income tax exemption and a 50% income tax reduction for the following three years.

Beginning from January 1, 2008, the new Enterprise Income Tax (“EIT”) law replaced the existing income tax laws for Domestic Enterprises (“DES”) and Foreign Invested Enterprises (“FIEs”).

The key changes are:

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CHINA FIRE & SECURITY GROUP, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
June 30, 2009
(Unaudited)
 
a.
The new standard EIT rate of 25% will replace the 33% rate currently applicable to both DES and FIEs, except for high-tech companies who pays a reduced rate of 15%;
b.
Companies established before March 16, 2007 will continue to enjoy tax holiday treatment approved by local government for a grace period of the next 5 years or until the tax holiday term is completed, whichever is sooner.

The Company’s subsidiaries were paying the following tax rate for the three and six months ended June 30, 2008 (Unaudited):

Subsidiaries
 
Income tax
exemption
   
Effective
income tax
rate
 
Sureland Industrial
   
25.0
%
   
-
%
Sureland Equipment
   
12.5
%
   
-
%
Beijing Hua An
   
25.0
%
   
-
%
Tianxiao Equipment
   
-
%
   
25.0
%

The Company’s subsidiaries are paying the following tax rate for the three and six months ended June 30, 2009 (Unaudited):

Subsidiaries
 
Income tax
exemption
   
Effective
income tax
rate
 
Sureland Industrial
   
12.5
%
   
12.5
%
Sureland Equipment
   
12.5
%
   
12.5
%
Beijing Hua An
   
17.5
%
   
7.5
%
Tianxiao Equipment
   
-
%
   
25.0
%
Shian Kexin
   
-
%
   
25.0
%
Shanyang Hongshida
   
-
%
   
25.0
%

The provision for income taxes amounted to $1,357,097 and $11,453 for the three months ended June 30, 2009 and 2008, respectively. The provision for income taxes amounted to $2,150,664, and $60,095 for the six months ended June 30, 2009and 2008, respectively.

The following table reconciles the U.S. statutory rates to the Company’s effective tax rate for the three and six months ended June 30:

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CHINA FIRE & SECURITY GROUP, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
June 30, 2009
(Unaudited)
 
   
Three months ended June 30,
   
Six months ended June 30,
 
   
2009
   
2008
   
2009
   
2008
 
   
(Unaudited)
   
(Unaudited)
   
(Unaudited)
   
(Unaudited)
 
U.S. Statutory rates
    34.0 %     34.0 %     34.0 %     34.0 %
Foreign income not recognized in USA
    (34.0 )     (34.0 )     (34.0 )     (34.0 )
China income taxes
    25.0       25.0       25.0       25.0  
China income tax exemption
    (11.8 )     (24.8 )     (12.6 )     (24.5 )
Other item (1)
    0.8       0.0       0.9       0.0  
Total provision for income taxes
    14.0 %     0.2 %     13.3 %     0.5 %

(1)  The 0.8% and 0.0% represents $583,352 and $197,938 expenses incurred by CFSG and CFPG that are not deductible in PRC for the three months ended June 30, 2009 and 2008. The 0.9% and 0.0% represents the $1,164,075 and $618,001 expenses incurred by CFSG and CFPG that are not deductible in PRC for the six months ended June 30, 2009 and 2008.

The estimated tax savings for the three months ended June 30, 2009 and 2008 amounted to $1,375,546 and $1,955,426, respectively. The net effect on basic and diluted earnings per share if the income tax had been applied would decrease basic and diluted earnings per share for the three months ended June 30, 2009, and 2008 by $0.05 and $0.07, respectively. The estimated tax savings for the six months ended June 30, 2009 and 2008 amounted to $2,161,025 and $3,196,996, respectively. The net effect on basic and diluted earnings per share if the income tax had been applied would decrease basic and diluted earnings per share for the six months ended June 30, 2009, and 2008 by $0.08 and $0.012, respectively.

China Fire & Security Group, Inc. was incorporated in the United States and has incurred net operating losses of $0 for income tax purposes for the six months ended June 30, 2009, respectively.  The estimated net operating loss carry forwards for United States income taxes amounted to $1,004,414 which may be available to reduce future years’ taxable income.  These carry forwards will expire, if not utilize, from 2025 through 2027.  Management believes that the realization of the benefits from these losses appears uncertain due to the Company’s limited operating history and continuing losses for United States income tax purposes.  Accordingly, the Company has provided a 100% valuation allowance on the deferred tax asset benefit to reduce the asset to zero.  The net change in the valuation allowance for the period ended June 30, 2009 was $0 and the accumulated valuation allowance as of June 30, 2009 amounted to $341,501. Management reviews this valuation allowance periodically and makes adjustments as warranted.
 
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CHINA FIRE & SECURITY GROUP, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
June 30, 2009
(Unaudited)
 
The Company has cumulative undistributed earnings of foreign subsidiaries of approximately $60.8 million as of June 30, 2009, is included in consolidated retained earnings and will continue to be indefinitely reinvested in international operations.  Accordingly, no provision has been made for U.S. deferred taxes related to future repatriation of these earnings, nor is it practicable to estimate the amount of income taxes that would have to be provided if the Company concluded that such earnings will be remitted in the future.

Taxes payable

Taxes payable consisted of the following:

   
June 30, 2009
(Unaudited)
   
December 31,
2008
 
VAT taxes payable
 
$
3,188,687
   
$
1,094,089
 
Income taxes payable
   
1,850,783
     
38,406
 
Sales taxes
   
1,323,826
     
936,164
 
Other taxes payable
   
31,962
     
24,086
 
Total
 
$
6,395,258
   
$
2,092,745
 

Note 11 - Retirement plan

The Company and its subsidiaries are required to participate in a central pension scheme operated by the local municipal government. The Company is required to contribute 20% of its payroll costs to the central pension scheme in 2009 and 2008. The contributions are charged to the consolidated income statement of the Company as they become payable in accordance with the rules of the scheme. The aggregate contributions of the Company to retirement benefit schemes amounted to $101,489 and $74,147 for the three months ended June 30, 2009 and 2008, respectively.  The aggregate contributions of the Company to retirement benefit schemes amounted to $176,477 and $124,927 for the six months ended June 30, 2009 and 2008, respectively.
  
Note 12 - Statutory reserves

The laws and regulations of the People’s Republic of China require that before an enterprise distributes profits to its partners, it must first satisfy all tax liabilities, provide for losses in previous years, and make allocations, in proportions determined at the discretion of the board of directors, after the statutory reserve. The statutory reserves include surplus reserve fund and the enterprise fund. These statutory reserves represent restricted retained earnings.

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CHINA FIRE & SECURITY GROUP, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
June 30, 2009
(Unaudited)
 
Surplus reserve fund

The Company is required to transfer 10% of its net income, as determined in accordance with the PRC accounting rules and regulations, to a statutory surplus reserve fund until such reserve balance reaches 50% of the Company’s registered capital.

The transfer to this reserve must be made before distribution of any dividend to shareholders. For the six months ended June 30, 2008, the Company did not make any contribution to this fund. Due to the balance of Surplus reserve fund already reaches 50% of the Company’s registered capital, the Company did not reserve any surplus reserve fund for the six months ended June 30, 2009.  The surplus reserve fund is non-distributable other than during liquidation and can be used to fund previous years’ losses, if any, and may be utilized for business expansion or converted into share capital by issuing new shares to existing shareholders in proportion to their shareholding or by increasing the par value of the shares currently held by them, provided that the remaining reserve balance after such issue is not less than 25% of the registered capital.

Enterprise fund

The enterprise fund may be used to acquire plant and equipment or to increase the working capital to expend on production and operation of the business. No minimum contribution is required and the Company did not make any contribution to this fund for the six months ended June 30, 2009 and 2008.

Note 13 - Warrants 

In 2008, a total of 45,000 warrants were converted into 29,700 shares of common stock by the warrants holders using the cashless exercise option.

In June 2009, 10,000 warrants were converted into 6,682 shares of common stock by the warrants holders using the cashless exercise option.

The Company’s warrant activity is as follows:

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CHINA FIRE & SECURITY GROUP, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
June 30, 2009
(Unaudited)
 
         
Weighted
   
Average
 
         
Average
   
Remaining
 
   
Warrants
   
Exercise
   
Contractual
 
   
Outstanding
   
Price
   
Life (years)
 
Outstanding, December 31, 2007
    55,000     $ 4.19       4.08  
Granted
            4.25          
Forfeited
                       
Exercised
    (45,000 )     4.24          
Outstanding, December 31, 2008
    10,000     $ 4.25       2.09  
Granted
                       
Forfeited
                       
Exercised
    10,000                  
Outstanding, June 30, 2009 (Unaudited)
    -     $ -       -  

Note 14 - Options issued to employees

On January 30, 2008, the Company’s 2008 Omnibus Long-term Incentive Plan was adopted and approved by shareholders. Pursuant to the 2008 Omnibus Long-term Incentive Plan, the Company reserved 2,000,000 shares of our common stock for issuance.
 
On December 31, 2008, pursuant to the Company's 2008 Omnibus Long-term Incentive Plan, the Company's Board of Directors authorized the issuance of 1,000,000 shares of options for its employee with total 800,000 shares options issued to executive officers. The options will vest evenly each quarter over the following four years, starting from the first quarter of 2009. The Company used the Black Scholes Model to value the options at the time they were issued, based on the exercise price of $6.81, which was the close price of the Company’s stock on December 31, 2008 and using the risk-free rate of 0.875%, 1.125%, 1.313% and 1.5% and the volatility of 86% that was estimated by analyzing the trading history of the Company’s stock. Because the Company do not have historical history exercise period from its previous issued option, the Company used the simplified method to calculate the term, which is the midpoint between the start vesting date and expiration date of the options, as a variable of the model. The 1,000,000 employee options had a fair value of $3,863,606. The related compensation expense is recognized on a straight-line basis over the four year vesting period.

The total stock option compensation expense recognized for the three months ended June 30, 2009 and 2008 was $245,048 and $10,573, respectively.  The total stock option compensation expense recognized for the six months ended June 30, 2009 and 2008 was $490,097 and $33,004, respectively. As of June 30, 2009, approximately $3.4 million of estimated expense with respect to un-vested stock-based awards has yet to be recognized and will be recognized in expense over the employee’s remaining service period of approximately 4.5 years.
 
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CHINA FIRE & SECURITY GROUP, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
June 30, 2009
(Unaudited)
 
The Company has stock options as follows:

         
Weighted
       
         
Average
   
Aggregate
 
   
Options
   
Exercise
   
Intrinsic
 
   
Outstanding
   
Price
   
Value
 
Outstanding, December 31, 2007
    779,500     $ 1.43     $ 8,925,615  
Granted
                       
Forfeited
                       
Exercised
                       
Outstanding, December 31, 2008
    779,500     $ 1.43     $ 4,194,190  
Granted
    1,000,000       6.81          
Forfeited
                       
Exercised
                       
Outstanding, June 30, 2009 (Unaudited)
    1,779,500     $ 4.45     $ 13,737,740  

Following is a summary of the status of options outstanding at June 30, 2009:

Outstanding Options
   
Exercisable Options
 
 
   
 
   
Average
   
 
   
 
   
Average
 
 
   
 
   
Remaining
   
 
   
 
   
Remaining
 
Number of
   
Exercise
   
Contractual
   
Number of
   
Exercise
   
Contractual
 
Options
   
Price
   
Life
   
Options
   
Price
   
Life
 
  750,000     $ 1.25       7.0       750,000     $ 1.25       7.0  
  9,500     $ 4.51       2.8       9,500     $ 4.51       2.8  
  20,000     $ 6.70       3.0       10,000     $ 6.70       3.0  
  1,000,000     $ 6.81       4.5       125,000     $ 6.81       4.5  

 Note 15 - Commitments and Contingencies

Operating Lease Commitment

Currently the Company is engaged in an operating lease with Tianjin Fire Protection Equipment Company Ltd for the use of approximately 17,230 square meters land in Tianjin, consisting of manufacturing facilities, warehouses and office buildings.  The term of the operating lease is three years, starting from May 2007. The monthly payment for the lease is 66,000RMB or $9,670. The Company recorded rental expense for the three and six months ended June 30, 2009 was $29,033 and $58,042, respectively. At June 30, 2009, total future minimum lease payments under the operating lease were as follows:
 
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CHINA FIRE & SECURITY GROUP, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
June 30, 2009
(Unaudited)
 
Year Ending December 31
 
Amount
 
2009
 
58,042
 
Thereafter
   
38,694
 

Contingencies
 
In 2008, the Company filed five lawsuits against four different companies for the infringement of the Company's intellectual properties. One of these cases was eventually settled in the Company's favor in 2009. The other four cases are still pending and management expects these cases will be settled in the Company’s favor as well.

In 2008, the Company was sued by three different companies for the invalidation of the Company's intellectual properties. All of these three cases were eventually settled in the Company's favor.

Management expects the outcome from the above pending lawsuits will have no material impact of the Company’s consolidated financial statements.
 
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Item 2. Management's Discussion and Analysis or Plan of Operation
 
General

The following discussion and analysis provides information which the management of China Fire & Security Group, Inc., (the "Company" or "CFSG") believes to be relevant to an assessment and understanding of the Company's results of operations and financial condition. This discussion should be read together with the Company's financial statements and the notes to financial statements, which are included in this report.
 
Overview

We are engaged in the design, development, manufacturing and sale of fire protection products and services for large industrial firms in China. We have developed a proprietary product line that addresses all aspects of industrial fire safety from fire detection to fire system control and extinguishing. The Company is one of the first in China to leverage high technology for fire protection and safety on behalf of its clients including iron and steel companies, power plants, petrochemical plants, as well as, special purpose construction companies in China.

Reorganization

We were organized as a Florida corporation on June 17, 2003.
 
On September 1, 2006, we entered into a share exchange agreement, pursuant to which we acquired all of the outstanding capital shares of China Fire Protection Group Inc. in exchange for a controlling interest in our common shares. The transaction was completed on Oct 27, 2006.

China Fire Protection Group was organized on June 2, 2006 for the purpose of acquiring all of the capital shares of Sureland Industrial Fire Safety Limited (Sureland Industrial), a Chinese corporation, and, Sureland Industrial Fire Equipment Co., Ltd. (Sureland Equipment), a Chinese corporation, which collectively engage in the design, development, manufacturing and sale of fire protection products and services for large industrial firms in China. As a result of the transactions described above, both Sureland Industrial Fire Safety Limited and Sureland Industrial Fire Equipment Co., Ltd became wholly-owned subsidiaries of China Fire Protection Group Limited, and China Fire Protection Group Limited is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Unipro.

On February 9, 2007, Unipro changed its name to China Fire & Security Group, Inc. (CFSG) and started trading on the OTC Bulletin Board under its new ticker symbol CFSG. On July 16, 2007, China Fire & Security Group, Inc. began trading on the Nasdaq Capital Market and retained the ticker symbol CFSG.
 
CFSG owns, through its wholly owned subsidiary China Fire Protection Group, Inc., Sureland Industrial and Sureland Equipment (jointly “Sureland”). Sureland is engaged primarily in the design, development, manufacture and sale in China of a variety of fire safety products for the industrial fire safety market as well as the design and installation of industrial fire safety systems in which it uses a combination of fire safety products including its own fire safety products. To a minor extent, it provides maintenance services for customers of its industrial fire safety systems. Its business is primarily in China, but it has recently begun contract manufacturing products for the export market and it has begun to provide a fire safety system for a Chinese company operating abroad.
 
Sureland markets its industrial fire safety products and systems primarily to major companies in the iron and steel, power and petrochemical industries in China. It has also completed projects for highway and railway tunnels, wine distilleries and a nuclear reactor. It is expanding its business in the transportation, wine, vessels, nuclear energy, and public space markets. Its products can be readily adapted for use on vessels and in exhibition halls and theatres. It plans to expand its marketing efforts to secure business in these industries.

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Sureland has internal research and development facilities engaged primarily in furthering fire safety technologies. It believes that its technologies allow it to offer cost-effective and high-quality fire safety products and systems. It has developed products for industrial fire detecting and extinguishing. It believes that it is the largest manufacturer in China that has successfully developed a comprehensive line of linear heat detectors.
 
In May 2009, Beijing Shian Kexin Technology Co., Ltd. (“Shian Kexin”) was incorporated in Beijing, China under the laws of the PRC with registered capital of RMB5,000,000 or approximately $732,500. Shian Kexin is 100% owned by Sureland Industrial.

In May 2009, Shenyang Hongshida Electronics Co., Ltd. (“Hongshida”) was incorporated in Shenyang, Liaoning Province, China under the laws of the PRC with registered capital of RMB10,000,000 or approximately  $1,465,000. Hongshida is 80% owned by Beijing Hua An Times Fire Safety Technology Co., Ltd. with a 20% non-controlling interest owned by an unrelated party.

By June 30, 2009, Sureland operated more than 20 sales and liaison offices in China. Sureland has been ranked as the leading Chinese industrial fire safety company and the largest contractor both times by the China Association for Fire Prevention based on six major factors including total revenue, growth rate, net profit, return on assets, investment in research and development and intellectual property. Its key products include linear heat detectors and water mist extinguishers, whose sales volumes are the largest in China. Its products have been used by its customers in more than 20 provinces throughout China.

Critical Accounting Policies and Estimates
 
While our significant accounting policies are more fully described in Note 2 to our consolidated financial statements appearing at the end of this quarterly report, we believe that the following accounting policies are the most critical to aid you in fully understanding and evaluating our reported financial results.
 
Revenue recognition
 
Revenue is recognized when it is probable that the economic benefits will flow to the Company as follows:
 
1.
Revenue from system contracting projects are recognized using the percentage-of-completion method of accounting and, therefore, take into account the costs, estimated earnings and revenue to date on contracts not yet completed. Revenue recognized is that percentage of the total contract price that cost expended to date bears to anticipated final total cost, based on current estimates of costs to complete the contract. Contract costs include all direct material and labor costs and those indirect costs related to contract performance, such as indirect labor, supplies, tools, repairs, and depreciation costs. Selling, general, and administrative costs are charged to expense as incurred. At the time a loss on a contract becomes known, the entire amount of the estimated ultimate loss is recognized in the consolidated financial statements. Claims for additional contract costs are recognized upon a signed change order from the customer or in accordance with paragraphs 62 and 65 of AICPA Statement of Position 81-1, "Accounting for Performance of Construction - Type and Certain Production - Type Contracts" ("SOP 81-1")
 
2.
Revenue from product sales is recognized when the goods are delivered and title has passed. Product sales revenue represents the invoiced value of goods, net of a value-added tax (VAT). All of the Company’s products that are sold in the PRC are subject to a Chinese value-added tax at a rate of 17 percent of the gross sales price. This VAT may be offset by VAT paid by the Company on raw materials and other materials included in the cost of producing their finished product.
 
3.
Revenue from the rendering of Maintenance Services is recognized when such services are provided.
 
4.
Provision is made for foreseeable losses as soon as they are anticipated by management.
 
5.
Where contract costs incurred to date plus recognized profits less recognized losses exceed progress billings, the surplus is treated as an amount due from contract consumers. Where progress billings exceed contract costs incurred to date plus recognized profits less recognized losses, the surplus is treated as an amount due to contract customers.
 
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Foreign currency translation
 
The reporting currency of the Company is the US dollar. The Company uses their local currency, Renminbi (RMB), as their functional currency. Results of operations and cash flow are translated at average exchange rates during the period, and assets and liabilities are translated at the unified exchange rate as quoted by the People’s Bank of China at the end of the period. Translation adjustments resulting from this process are included in accumulated other comprehensive income in the statement of shareholders’ equity. Transaction gains and losses that arise from exchange rate fluctuations on transactions denominated in a currency other than the functional currency are included in the results of operations as incurred. Historically, the Company has not entered into any currency trading or hedging, although there is no assurance that the Company will not enter into such activities in the future.
 
Plant and equipment
 
Plant and equipment are stated at cost less accumulated depreciation. Depreciation is computed using the straight-line method over the estimated useful lives of the assets with a 5 percent residual value.
 
Use of estimates
 
The preparation of financial statements in conformity with generally accepted accounting principles of the United States of America requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the amounts reported in the combined financial statements and accompanying notes. Management believes that the estimates utilized in preparing its financial statements are reasonable and prudent. Actual results could differ from these estimates.

Certain of the Company’s accounting policies require higher degrees of judgment than others in their application. These include the recognition of revenue and earnings from system contracting projects under the percentage of completion method and the allowance for doubtful accounts. Management evaluates all of its estimates and judgments on an on-going basis.
 
Inventories
 
Inventories are stated at the lower of cost or market, using the weighted average method. Inventories consist of raw materials, work in progress, finished goods and consumables. Raw materials consist primarily of materials used in production. Finished goods consist primarily of equipment used in project contracts. The cost of finished goods included direct costs of raw materials as well as direct labor used in production. Indirect production costs such as utilities and indirect labor related to production such as assembling, shipping and handling costs are also included in the cost of inventory. The Company reviews its inventory annually for possible obsolete goods and to determine if any reserves are necessary for potential obsolescence.

Accounts receivable
 
Accounts receivable represents the products sales, maintenance services and system contracting projects with its customers that were on credit. The credit term is generally for a period of three months for major customers. Each customer has a maximum credit limit. The Company seeks to maintain strict control over its outstanding receivables. Overdue balances are reviewed regularly by senior management.

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Results of Operations

Comparison of the Three Months Ended June 30, 2009 and 2008:

   
For the Three Months Ended June 30,
 
   
2009
   
2008
   
Y/Y Change
 
   
Amount ($)
   
% of
Total
Revenue
   
Amount ($)
   
% of
Total
Revenue
   
Amount ($)
   
%
 
Revenue
                                   
System contracting projects
    18,290,930       80.5 %     14,557,008       87.4 %     3,733,922       25.7 %
Products
    3,791,491       16.7 %     1,533,965       9.2 %     2,257,526       147.2 %
Maintenance Services
    649,447       2.8 %     562,751       3.4 %     86,696       15.4 %
Total Revenue
    22,731,868       100.0 %     16,653,724       100.0 %     6,078,144       36.5 %

Total revenues were approximately $22.7 million for the three months ended June 30, 2009 as compared to approximately $16.7 million for the three months ended June 30, 2008, an increase of approximately $6.1 million or 36.5 percent. This increase was primarily due to the increase in our revenues from system contracting projects and product sales, which totally contributed 97.2 percent of revenues during the period. The Company recognized revenues from 205 total solution, product sales and maintenance contracts for the three months ended June 30, 2009 as compared to 177 contracts for the three months ended June 30, 2008.

Revenues from system contracting projects increased by 80.5 percent to $18.3 million derived from 113 contracts for the three months ended June 30, 2009, compared to $14.6 million derived from 104 contracts for the three months ended June 30, 2008. This increase in the revenues from system contracting projects was mainly attributable to the increase in the number of system contracting projects we executed and the successful execution of large-size iron and steel projects from Capital Iron and Steel Group and Minmetals Corporation during the period. Revenues from our product sales were $3.8 million with 40 contracts executed for the three months ended June 30, 2009, compared to $1.5 million with 39 contracts executed for the three months ended June 30, 2008. The increase in the revenues from product sales was mainly attributable to the increased demand in our linear heat detectors and other products during the period. The revenues from maintenance service increased by 15.4 percent to $0.6 million derived from 52 contracts for the three months ended June 30, 2009, compared to $0.6 million derived from 34 contracts for the three months ended June 30, 2008. The increase in revenues from maintenance service was mainly attributable to the increase in the number of maintenance service contracts that we executed as the result of the expansion in our customer basis during the period.

In particular, the three largest total solution projects were from Capital Iron and Steel Group, China Minmetals Corporation, Wuhan Iron and Steel Group which collectively contributed approximately $7.8 million of revenues, representing 34.4 percent of total revenues for the three months ended June 30, 2009.

   
For the Three Months Ended June 30,
 
   
2009
   
2008
   
Y/Y Change
 
   
Amount ($)
   
% of
Revenue
   
Amount ($)
   
% of
Revenue
   
Amount ($)
   
%
 
Cost of Revenues
                                   
System contracting projects
    6,970,283       38.1 %     5,971,745       41.0 %     998,538       16.7 %
Products
    865,395       22.8 %     217,498       14.2 %     647,897       297.9 %
Maintenance Services
    395,619       60.9 %     280,188       49.8 %     115,431       41.2 %
Total Cost of Revenues
    8,231,297       36.2 %     6,469,431       38.8 %     1,761,866       27.2 %
                                                 
Gross Profit
                                               
System contracting projects
    11,310,647       61.8 %     8,585,263       59.0 %     2,725,384       31.7 %
Products
    2,926,096       77.2 %     1,316,467       85.8 %     1,609,629       122.3 %
Maintenance Services
    253,828       39.1 %     282,563       50.2 %     (28,735 )     (10.2 )%
Total Gross Profit
    14,500,571       63.8 %     10,184,293       61.2 %     4,316,278       42.4 %

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Cost of revenues for the three months ended June 30, 2009 was approximately $8.2 million, as compared to $6.5 million for the three months ended June 30, 2008, an increase of approximately $1.8 million or 27.2%. Gross profit for the three months ended June 30, 2009 was approximately $14.5 million, as compared to $10.2 million for the three months ended June 30, 2008, an increase of approximately $4.3 million or 42.4 percent. Gross margin for the three months ended June 30, 2009 was 63.8 percent, as compared to the gross margin of 61.2 percent for the three months ended June 30, 2008. The increase in our gross margin was mainly due to the increase in the gross margin of our system contracting projects, offset by the decrease in the gross margins of product sales and maintenance service during the period.

Gross margin of system contracting projects was 61.8 percent for the three months ended June 30, 2009, compared to 59.0 percent for the three months ended June 30, 2008. This increase in the gross margin of system contracting projects was mainly attributable to our successful execution of total solution projects in the iron and steel industry during this period. Total solution projects from the iron and steel industry contributed higher gross margins than the projects from other industries due to a higher percentage of our self-manufactured proprietary products being utilized in the iron and steel projects. The gross margin of product sales was 77.2 percent for the three months ended June 30, 2009, compared to 85.8 percent for the three months ended June 30, 2008. The decrease in the gross margin of product sales was mainly attributable to the product mix during the period, as a lower percentage of self-manufactured proprietary products sold through product sales contracts during the period contributed to lower gross margins.
 
   
For the Three Months Ended June 30,
 
   
2009
   
2008
   
Y/Y Change
 
   
Amount ($)
   
% of
Total
Revenue
   
Amount ($)
   
% of
Total
Revenue
   
Amount ($)
   
%
 
Operating Expenses
                                   
Selling Expense
    2,237,873       9.8 %     1,824,422       11.0 %     413,451       22.7 %
General Administrative
    1,983,443       8.7 %     977,967       5.9 %     1,005,476       102.8 %
Depreciation and Amortization
    183,456       0.8 %     154,688       0.9 %     28,768       18.6 %
R&D
    519,987       2.3 %     627,952       3.8 %     (107,965 )     (17.2 )%
Total Operating Expenses
    4,924,759       21.6 %     3,585,029       21.6 %     1,339,730       37.4 %
Income From Operations
    9,575,812       42.1 %     6,599,264       39.6 %     2,976,548       45.1 %

Operating expenses were approximately $4.9 million for the three months ended June 30, 2009 as compared to approximately $3.6 million for the three months ended June 30, 2008, an increase of approximately $1.3 million or 37.4 percent. The increase in operating expenses was mainly due to the increase in our selling expenses and general administrative expenses during the period.

Selling expenses were approximately $2.2 million for the three months ended June 30, 2009 as compared to approximately $1.8 million for the three months ended June 30, 2008, an increase of approximately $0.4 million or 22.7 percent. The increase in our selling expenses was mainly attributable to the increase in our sales-related activities in the iron and steel, power generation and chemistry industries and our efforts to expand our business in new industries including nuclear power and transportation and international markets. General administrative expenses were approximately $2.0 million for the three months ended June 30, 2009, as compared to approximately $1.0 million for the three months ended June 30, 2008,  an increase of approximately $1.0 million or 102.8 percent. The significant increase in general administrative expenses were mainly attributable to the increase in employees’ salary and compensation related to 1 million options issued and the increase in bad debt expenses during the period. Depreciation and amortization expenses were approximately $0.2 million for the three months ended June 30, 2009 as compared to approximately $0.2 million for the three months ended June 30, 2008, an increase of $28,768 or 18.6 percent. The increase in depreciation and amortization expenses was mainly due to the increase in our equipment used for the business operations. R&D expenses were approximately $0.5 million for the three months ended June 30, 2009 as compared to approximately $0.6 million for the three months ended June 30, 2008, a decrease of $107,965 or 17.2 percent. The decrease in our R&D expenses was mainly attributable to the variance in expenditure required in different product development cycles.

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Operating income was approximately $9.6 million for the three months ended June 30, 2009 as compared to approximately $6.6 million for the three months ended June 30, 2008, an increase of approximately $3.0 million or 45.1 percent. The increase in our operating income was mainly attributable to the increase in our revenues and higher gross margin during this period.

Total other income was $117,507 for the three months ended June 30, 2009 as compared to $88,289 for the three months ended June 30, 2008, an increase of $29,218 million or 33.1 percent.

Income before income tax was approximately $9.7 million for the three months ended June 30, 2009 as compared to approximately $6.7 million of income before income tax for the three months ended June 30, 2008, an increase of $3.0 million or 44.9 percent. This increase in income before income tax was mainly due to the increase in our revenues and the improvement in our operating margin during the period. Provision for income tax was approximately $1.4 million for the three months ended June 30, 2009 with effective tax rate of approximately 14.0 percent, as compared to approximately $11,453 provision for income tax for the three months ended June 30, 2008, an increase of $1.3 million. This significant increase in our provision for income tax was mainly due to the fact that Sureland Industrial, our major operating subsidiary,  became subject to 12.5 percent in income tax rate, starting from the first quarter of 2009, after the expiration of its tax exemption period ended December 31, 2008.

Our net income was approximately $8.3 million for the three months ended June 30, 2009 as compared to approximately $6.7 million net income for the three months ended June 30, 2008, an increase of $1.7 million or 24.9 percent. The increase in the net income was mainly due to the increase in our revenues and the improvement in our operating margin, offset by the increase in income tax expenses during the period.

Currency translation adjustments resulting from RMB appreciation amounted to $69,294 and $1.3 million as of the three months ended June 30, 2009 and 2008, respectively. The positive amount of currency translation adjustments during the period is due to the appreciation of the RMB against the U.S. Dollar during the period.

The comprehensive income, which adds the currency adjustment to the net income, was approximately $8.4 million for the three months ended June 30, 2009 as compared to approximately $8.0 million in comprehensive income for the three months ended June 30, 2008, a increase of $0.4 million or 5.5 percent.

Comparison of the Six Months Ended June 30, 2009 and 2008:
   
For the Six Months Ended June 30,
 
   
2009
   
2008
   
Y/Y Change
 
   
Amount ($)
   
% of
Total
Revenue
   
Amount ($)
   
% of
Total
Revenue
   
Amount ($)
   
%
 
Revenue
                                   
System contracting projects
    31,294,114       79.4 %     25,886,388       82.6 %     5,407,726       20.9 %
Products
    6,915,813       17.5 %     4,415,136       14.1 %     2,500,677       56.6 %
Maintenance Services
    1,234,152       3.1 %     1,048,826       3.3 %     185,326       17.7 %
Total Revenue
    39,444,079       100.0 %     31,350,350       100.0 %     8,093,729       25.8 %

Total revenues were approximately $39.4 million for the six months ended June 30, 2009 as compared to approximately $31.4 million for the six months ended June 30, 2008, an increase of approximately $8.1 million or 25.8 percent. This increase was primarily due to the increase in our revenues from system contracting projects and product sales, which together contributed 96.9 percent of revenues during the period. The Company recognized revenues from 256 total solution, product sales and maintenance contracts for the six months ended June 30, 2009 as compared to 233 contracts for the six months ended June 30, 2008.

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Revenues from system contracting projects increased by 20.9 percent to $31.3 million derived from 140 contracts for the six months ended June 30, 2009, compared to $25.9 million derived from 138 contracts for the six months ended June 30, 2008. This increase in the revenues from system contracting projects was mainly attributable to the increase in the number of system contracting projects we executed and the successful execution of large-size projects from Capital Iron and Steel Group during the period. Revenues from our product sales were $6.9 million with 62 contracts executed for the six months ended June 30, 2009, compared to $4.4 million with 59 contracts executed for the six months ended June 30, 2008. The increase in the revenues from product sales was mainly due to the increased demand in our linear heat detectors and other products during the period. The revenues from maintenance services increased by 17.7 percent to $1.2 million derived from 54 contracts for the six months ended June 30, 2009, compared to $1.0 million derived from 36 contracts for the six months ended June 30, 2008. The increase in revenues from maintenance service was mainly attributable to the increase in the number of maintenance service contracts that we executed as the result of the expansion in our customer basis during the period.

In particular, the three largest customers were Capital Iron and Steel Group, China Minmetals Corporation, and Jiuquan Iron and Steel Group which collectively contributed approximately $10.1 million of revenues, representing 25.6 percent of total revenues for the six months ended June 30, 2009.

   
For the Six Months Ended June 30,
 
   
2009
   
2008
   
Y/Y Change
 
   
Amount ($)
   
% of
Revenue
   
Amount ($)
   
% of
Revenue
   
Amount ($)
   
%
 
Cost of Revenues
                                   
System contracting projects
    11,777,541       37.6 %     11,541,955       44.6 %     235,586       2.0 %
Products
    2,077,048       30.0 %     1,059,380       24.0 %     1,017,668       96.1 %
Maintenance Services
    792,160       64.2 %     520,327       49.6 %     271,833       52.2 %
Total Cost of Revenues
    14,646,749       37.1 %     13,121,662       41.9 %     1,525,087       11.6 %
                                                 
Gross Profit
                                               
System contracting projects
    19,516,573       62.4 %     14,344,433       55.4 %     5,172,140       36.1 %
Products
    4,838,765       70.0 %     3,355,756       76.0 %     1,483,009       44.2 %
Maintenance Services
    441,992       35.8 %     528,499       50.4 %     (86,507 )     (16.4 )%
Total Gross Profit
    24,797,330       62.9 %     18,228,688       58.1 %     6,568,642       36.0 %

Cost of revenues for the six months ended June 30, 2009 was approximately $14.6 million, as compared to $13.1 million for the six months ended June 30, 2008, an increase of approximately $1.5 million or 11.6%. Gross profit for the six months ended June 30, 2009 was approximately $24.8 million, as compared to $18.2 million for the six months ended June 30, 2008, an increase of approximately $6.6 million or 36.0 percent. Gross margin for the six months ended June 30, 2009 was 62.9 percent, as compared to the gross margin of 58.1 percent for the six months ended June 30, 2008. The increase in our gross margin was mainly due to the increase in the gross margin of our system contracting projects, offset by the decrease in the gross margins of product sales and maintenance service during the period.

Gross margin of system contracting projects was 62.4 percent for the six months ended June 30, 2009, compared to 55.4 percent for the six months ended June 30, 2008. This increase in the gross margin of system contracting projects was mainly attributable to our successful execution of total solution projects from iron and steel industry during this period. Total solution projects from iron and steel industry contributed higher gross margins than the projects from other industries, due to a higher percentage of our self-manufactured proprietary products being utilized in the iron and steel projects. The gross margin of product sales was 70.0 percent for the six months ended June 30, 2009, compared to 76.0 percent for the six months ended June 30, 2008. The decrease in the gross margin of product sales was mainly attributable to a lower percentage of our self-manufactured proprietary products being sold in product sales contracts, which contributed higher gross margins than our outsourced products manufactured by third parties.

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For the Six Months Ended June 30,
 
   
2009
   
2008
   
Y/Y Change
 
   
Amount ($)
   
% of
Total
Revenue
   
Amount ($)
   
% of
Total
Revenue
   
Amount ($)
   
%
 
Operating Expenses
                                   
Selling Expense
    4,140,191       10.5 %     3,335,713       10.6 %     804,478       24.1 %
General Administrative
    3,664,082       9.3 %     2,427,448       7.8 %     1,236,634       50.9 %
Depreciation and Amortization
    376,850       1.0 %     321,950       1.0 %     54,900       17.1 %
R&D
    834,017       2.1 %     894,601       2.9 %     (60,584 )     (6.8 )%
Total Operating Expenses
    9,015,140       22.9 %     6,979,712       22.3 %     2,035,428       29.2 %
Income From Operations
    15,782,190       40.0 %     11,248,976       35.9 %     4,533,214       40.3 %

Operating expenses were approximately $9.0 million for the six months ended June 30, 2009 as compared to approximately $7.0 million for the six months ended June 30, 2008, an increase of approximately $2.0 million or 29.2 percent. The increase in operating expenses was mainly due to the increase in our selling expenses, general administrative expenses, depreciation and amortization expenses, which was offset by a decrease in R&D expenses during the period.

Selling expenses were approximately $4.1 million for the six months ended June 30, 2009 as compared to approximately $3.3 million for the six months ended June 30, 2008, an increase of approximately $0.8 million or 24.1 percent. The increase in our selling expenses was mainly attributable to the increase in our sales-related activities in the iron and steel, power generation and chemistry industries and our efforts to expand our business in new industries including nuclear power and transportation and certain international markets. General administrative expenses were approximately $3.7 million for the six months ended June 30, 2009, as compared to approximately $2.4 million for the six months ended June 30, 2008, an increase of approximately $1.2 million or 50.9 percent. The significant increase in general administrative expenses were mainly attributable to the increase in employees’ salary and compensation related to 1 million options issued and the increase in bad debt expenses during the period. Depreciation and amortization expenses were approximately $0.4 million for the six months ended June 30, 2009 as compared to approximately $0.3 million for the six months ended June 30, 2008, an increase of $54,900 or 17.1 percent. The increase in depreciation and amortization expenses was mainly due to an increase in our fixed assets for operations. R&D expenses were approximately $0.8 million for the six months ended June 30, 2009 as compared to approximately $0.9 million for the six months ended June 30, 2008, a decrease of $60,584 or 6.8 percent. The decrease in our R&D expenses was mainly attributable to the variance in expenditure required in different product development cycles.

Operating income was approximately $15.8 million for the six months ended June 30, 2009 as compared to approximately $11.2 million for the six months ended June 30, 2008, an increase of $4.5 million or 40.3 percent. The increase in our operating income was mainly attributable to the increase in our revenues and higher gross margin during this period.

Total other income was approximately $0.4 million for the six months ended June 30, 2009 as compared to approximately $0.2 million for the six months ended June 30, 2008, an increase of $122,300 or 53.6 percent. This increase was mainly attributable to the increase in our interest income during the period.

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Income before income tax was approximately $16.1 million for the six months ended June 30, 2009 as compared to approximately $11.5 million of income before income tax for the six months ended June 30, 2008, an increase of $4.7 million or 40.6 percent. This increase in income before income tax was mainly due to the increase in our revenues and the improvement in our gross margin during the period. Provision for income tax was approximately $2.2 million for the six months ended June 30, 2009 as compared to approximately $60,095 provision for income tax for the six months ended June 30, 2008, an increase of $2.1 million. This significant increase in our provision for income tax was mainly due to the fact that Sureland Industrial, our major operating subsidiary,  became subject to 12.5 percent in income tax rate, starting from the first quarter of 2009, after the expiration of its tax exemption period.

Our net income was approximately $14.0 million for the six months ended June 30, 2009 as compared to approximately $11.4 million net income for the six months ended June 30, 2008, an increase of $2.6 million or 22.5 percent. The increase in the net income was mainly due to the increase in our revenues and the improvement in our gross margin during the period.

Currency translation adjustments resulting from RMB appreciation amounted to negative $0.1 million and $3.4 million as of the six months ended June 30, 2009 and 2008, respectively. The negative amount of currency translation adjustments during the period is due to the depreciation of the RMB during the period.

The comprehensive income, which adds the currency adjustment to the net income, was approximately $13.9 million for the six months ended June 30, 2009 as compared to approximately $14.8 million comprehensive income for the six months ended June 30, 2008, a decrease of $0.9 million or 6.1 percent.

Liquidity and Capital Resources

As of June 30, 2009, we had working capital of $75.2 million including cash and cash equivalents of $27.8 million.

The following table sets forth a summary of our cash flows for the periods indicated:

Statement of Cash Flow

   
For the Six Months Ended June 30,
 
   
2009
   
2008
 
   
 
   
 
 
Net cash provided by operating activities
  $ 2,854,023     $ 3,457,448  
Net cash used in investing activities
    (952,535 )     (663,537 )
Net cash used in financing activities
    (730,949 )     (474,018 )
Effect of foreign currency translation on cash and cash equivalents
    (33,637 )       1,088,574  
Net cash flow
  $ 1,136,902     $ 3,408,467  

Operating Activities

Net cash provided by operating activities was approximately $2.9 million for the six months ended June 30, 2009 as compared to approximately $3.5 million in net cash provided by operating activities for the same period in 2008. Net cash provided by operating activities in the six months ended June 30, 2009 was mainly due to the net income of $14.0 million, a $4.5 million increase in accrued liabilities and a $4.3 million increase in tax payable, offset by a $4.7 million increase in accounts receivable, a $11.7 million increase in costs and estimated earnings in excess of billings, a $3.0 million decrease in customer deposits and a $2.2 million decrease in billings in excess of costs and estimated earnings.

The increase of $11.7 million in costs and estimated earnings in excess of billings was mainly due to the increase in the aggregate value of projects where we have recognized revenues more than we have billed the customers. The decrease of $2.2 million in billings in excess of costs and estimated earnings was mainly due to the decrease in the aggregate value of projects where we have billed our customers less than we have recognized revenues.

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Investing Activities

Net cash used in investing activities in the six months ended June 30, 2009 was $1.0 million as compared to net cash used in investing activities of $0.7 million in the same period of 2008. Cash used in investing activities in the six months ended June 30, 2008 was mainly attributable to capital expenditure in the purchase of new equipments.

Financing Activities

Net cash used in financing activities in the six months ended June 30, 2009 totaled $0.7 million as compared to $0.5 million used in financing activities in the same period of 2008. Cash used in financing activities in the six months ended June 30, 2009 was mainly attributable to the increase in restricted cash during the period.

As a result of the total cash activities, net cash increased by $1.1 million from December 31, 2008 to June 30, 2009.  We believe that our currently available working capital of $75.2 million including cash and cash equivalents of $27.8 million should be adequate to sustain our operations at our current level and our anticipated expansion.
 
Item 3. Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures about Market Risk

Market risk is the risk of loss to future earnings, to fair values or to future cash flows that may result from changes in the price of a financial instrument. The value of a financial instrument may change as a result of changes in interest rates, exchange rates, commodity prices, equity prices and other market changes. Our cash and cash equivalents are held for working capital purposes and consist primarily of bank deposits. We do not enter into investments for trading or speculative purposes.

Interest Rate Risk

We currently do not have any long-term debt. Our exposure to interest rate risk primarily relates to the interest income generated by excess cash invested in demand deposits. We have not used derivative financial instruments in our investment portfolio in order to reduce interest rate risk. Interest earning instruments carry a degree of interest rate risk and our future interest income may change, depending on market interest rate movement.

Foreign Currency Risk

Our business is operated in the PRC, and its value is effectively denominated in Renminbi. The fluctuation of foreign exchange rate between U.S. dollars and Renminbi could affect the value of our common stock. Our revenues and expenses are primarily denominated in Renminbi, and so our exposure to foreign exchange risks should generally be limited. We do not have material monetary assets and liabilities denominated in U.S. dollars, although to the extent that we do in the future, the fluctuation of foreign exchange rate would affect the value of these monetary assets and liabilities denominated in U.S. dollars. Generally, appreciation of Renminbi against U.S. dollars will devaluate the assets and liabilities denominated in U.S. dollar, while devaluation of Renminbi again U.S. dollars will appreciate the assets and liabilities denominated in U.S. dollar. In China, very limited hedging transactions are available to reduce our exposure to exchange rate fluctuations. To date, we have not entered into any hedging transactions in an effort to reduce our exposure to foreign currency exchange risk. While we may decide to enter into hedging transactions in the future, the availability and effectiveness of these hedges may be limited and we may not be able to successfully hedge our exposure at all.

Item 4. Controls and Procedures.

(a)   Evaluation of Disclosure Controls. As required by Exchange Act Rule 13a-15(b), our management has carried out an evaluation, under the supervision of our Chief Executive Officer and Principal Accounting Officer, of the effectiveness of the design and operation of our disclosure controls and procedures as of June 30, 2009.

Disclosure controls and procedures refer to controls and other procedures designed to ensure that information required to be disclosed in the reports we file or submit under the Securities Exchange Act is recorded, processed, summarized and reported within the time periods specified in the rules and forms of the SEC and that such information is accumulated and communicated to our management, including our Chief Executive Officer and Principal Accounting Officer, as appropriate, to allow timely decisions regarding required disclosure.
 
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Based on that evaluation, the Chief Executive Officer and Principal Accounting Officer have concluded that the Company’s disclosure controls and procedures are effective at June 30, 2009.

(b)  Changes in internal control over financial reporting.  During the three months ended June 30, 2009, management had conducted the remediation activities below to address the material weaknesses identified by management in the assessment of the effectiveness of the Company's internal control over financial reporting as of December 31, 2008.

 
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Lack of internal controls over the project budgeting process

Remediation Activities
The Company hired more skilled project budgeting personnel and senior managers to enhance the our project budgeting team to meet the increased needs of our expanding number of projects. We redesigned our project budgeting process and augmented our monitoring procedures to ensure timely updates of project budgets that reflect the best estimate of project costs under construction. We also increased the effectiveness and frequency of communication between our accounting, project budgeting and project implementation departments through regularly scheduled inter-department meetings.

 
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Lack of internal accounting staff with adequate US GAAP knowledge and inadequate supervisory review of the construction accounting process

Remediation Activities

The Company hired an external U.S. GAAP accounting consultant with relevant accounting experience, skills and knowledge in the financial reporting processes to provide U.S. GAAP knowledge training to our existing accounting staff. The Company enforced senior management’s checks and approvals process to ensure the accuracy of our daily book keeping.
 
Except as described above, there were no changes in our internal control over financial reporting during the quarter ended June 30, 2009 that have materially affected, or are reasonably likely to materially affect, our internal control over financial reporting.
 
PART II - OTHER INFORMATION
 
Item 1. Legal Proceedings

None.

Item 1A. Risk Factors

We have no material changes to the risk factors previously disclosed in our Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2008.
 
Item 2. Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds

None.

Item 3. Defaults Upon Senior Securities

None.
 
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Item 4. Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders

None.

Item 5. Other Information

None.

Item 6.  Exhibits
 
The following exhibits are hereby filed as part of this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q.
 
Exhibit
Number: 
 
 
Description
31.1
 
Certification of Chief Executive Officer under Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.
     
31.2
 
Certification of Principal Accounting Officer under Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.
     
32.1
 
Certifications Pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002, 18 U.S.C. Section 1350
     
33.2
 
Certification Pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002, 18 U.S.C. Section 1350
 
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SIGNATURES

Pursuant to the requirements of Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the Registrant certifies that it has duly caused this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized, in Beijing.
 
 
CHINA FIRE & SECURITY GROUP, INC.
  
  
  
 Dated: August 10, 2009
By:  
/s/ Brian Lin
 
 
Brian Lin
 
Chief Executive Officer
 
Dated: August 10, 2009
By:  
/s/ Robert Yuan
 
 
Robert Yuan
 
 
Chief Accounting Officer/Principal Accounting Officer
 

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