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 September 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 November 6, 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
   
         
Item 1.
 
Financial Statements (unaudited):
 
1
         
   
Consolidated Balance Sheets as of September 30, 2009 (unaudited) and December 31, 2008
 
1
         
   
Consolidated Statements of Income and Other Comprehensive Income
   
   
For the Three and Nine Months Ended September 30, 2009 and 2008 (unaudited)
 
2
         
   
Consolidated Statements of Changes in Equity
 
3
         
   
Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows
   
   
For the Nine Months Ended September 30, 2009 and 2008 (unaudited)
 
4
         
   
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (unaudited)
 
5
         
Item 2.
 
Management's Discussion and Analysis or Plan of Operation
 
32
         
Item 3.
 
Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk
 
44
         
Item 4.
 
Controls and Procedures
 
45
         
PART II -
 
OTHER INFORMATION
   
         
Item 1.
 
Legal Proceedings
 
45
         
Item 1A.
 
Risk Factors
 
45
         
Item 2.
 
Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds
 
45
         
Item 3.
 
Defaults Upon Senior Securities
 
46
         
Item 4.
 
Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders.
 
46
         
Item 5.
 
Other Information
 
46
         
Item 6.
 
Exhibits
 
46

 
 

 

Item 1. Financial Statements
 
CHINA FIRE & SECURITY GROUP, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
AS OF SEPTEMBER 30, 2009 AND DECEMBER 31, 2008
 
   
September 30,
   
December 31,
 
   
2009
   
2008
 
   
(Unaudited)
       
             
ASSETS
 
             
CURRENT ASSETS:
           
Cash and cash equivalents
  $ 28,483,011     $ 26,655,333  
Restricted cash
    1,515,385       5,377,933  
Notes receivable
    6,086,333       3,670,259  
Accounts receivable, net of allowance for doubtful accounts of $6,091,865 and $4,370,362 as of September 30, 2009 and December 31, 2008, respectively
    32,408,623       25,826,343  
Receivables from related party
    550,517       466,223  
Other receivables
    1,706,124       1,532,259  
Inventories
    5,084,589       6,538,938  
Costs and estimated earnings in excess of billings
    35,774,224       17,821,708  
Employee advances
    1,386,094       743,868  
Prepayments and deferred expenses
    3,387,997       2,816,976  
Total current assets
    116,382,897       91,449,840  
                 
PLANT AND EQUIPMENT, net
    8,539,508       8,445,254  
                 
OTHER ASSETS:
               
Restricted cash - non current
    3,481,274       1,872,828  
Accounts receivable - retentions
    3,445,092       1,107,450  
Advances on building and equipment purchases
    -       249,859  
Investment in joint ventures
    477,838       1,167,238  
Intangible assets, net of accumulated amortization
    1,059,980       1,116,449  
Total other assets
    8,464,184       5,513,824  
                 
Total assets
  $ 133,386,589     $ 105,408,918  
                 
LIABILITIES AND EQUITY
 
                 
CURRENT LIABILITIES:
               
Accounts payable
  $ 7,578,793     $ 6,664,090  
Customer deposits
    2,836,162       6,102,026  
Billings in excess of costs and estimated earnings
    1,260,403       4,237,528  
Other payables
    405,376       837,973  
Accrued liabilities
    11,600,618       6,785,409  
Taxes payable
    8,667,218       2,092,745  
Total current liabilities
    32,348,570       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 September 30, 2009 and December 31, 2008, respectively
    27,593       27,586  
Additional paid-in-capital
    20,092,548       19,357,409  
Statutory reserves
    7,148,827       7,148,827  
Retained earnings
    66,385,947       44,850,181  
Accumulated other comprehensive income
    7,317,511       7,305,144  
Total shareholders' equity
    100,972,426       78,689,147  
                 
Noncontrolling interest
    65,593       -  
Total equity
    101,038,019       78,689,147  
                 
Total liabilities and equity
  $ 133,386,589     $ 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 NINE MONTHS ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 2009 AND 2008
(Unaudited)

   
Three Months Ended September 30,
   
Nine Months Ended September 30,
 
   
2009
   
2008
   
2009
   
2008
 
REVENUES
                       
System contracting projects
  $ 18,710,099     $ 15,173,858     $ 50,004,213     $ 41,060,246  
Products
    5,351,659       978,806       12,267,472       5,393,942  
Maintenance services
    754,671       590,603       1,988,823       1,639,429  
Total revenues
    24,816,429       16,743,267       64,260,508       48,093,617  
                                 
COST OF REVENUES
                               
System contracting projects
    7,821,254       6,459,973       19,598,795       18,001,928  
Products
    2,559,838       117,258       4,636,886       1,176,638  
Maintenance services
    436,026       301,605       1,228,186       821,932  
Total cost of revenues
    10,817,118       6,878,836       25,463,867       20,000,498  
                                 
GROSS PROFIT
    13,999,311       9,864,431       38,796,641       28,093,119  
                                 
OPERATING EXPENSE
                               
Selling and marketing
    2,470,092       1,718,929       6,610,283       5,054,642  
General and administrative
    2,416,007       1,132,492       6,080,089       3,559,940  
Depreciation and amortization expenses
    197,042       123,829       573,892       445,779  
Research and development
    390,029       762,382       1,224,046       1,656,983  
Total operating expense
    5,473,170       3,737,632       14,488,310       10,717,344  
                                 
INCOME FROM OPERATIONS
    8,526,141       6,126,799       24,308,331       17,375,775  
                                 
OTHER INCOME (EXPENSE)
                               
Other income
    241,521       280,094       463,820       501,737  
Other expense
    (5,604 )     (3,675 )     (6,906 )     (89,063 )
Interest income, net
    99,205       48,010       228,507       139,754  
Total other income
    335,122       324,429       685,421       552,428  
                                 
INCOME BEFORE PROVISION FOR INCOME TAXES AND NONCONTROLLING INTEREST
    8,861,263       6,451,228       24,993,752       17,928,203  
                                 
PROVISION FOR INCOME TAXES
    1,329,732       (6,736 )     3,480,396       53,359  
                                 
NET INCOME BEFORE NONCONTROLLING INTEREST
    7,531,531       6,457,964       21,513,356       17,874,844  
                                 
Less: Net loss attributable to noncontrolling interest
    (22,410 )     -       (22,410 )     -  
                                 
NET INCOME ATTRIBUTABLE TO CONTROLLING INTEREST
    7,553,941       6,457,964       21,535,766       17,874,844  
                                 
OTHER COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS)
                               
Foreign currency translation adjustment
    121,290       173,873       12,367       3,534,472  
                                 
COMPREHENSIVE INCOME
  $ 7,675,231     $ 6,631,837     $ 21,548,133     $ 21,409,316  
                                 
BASIC EARNINGS PER SHARE
                               
Weighted average number of shares
    27,593,275       27,572,112       27,589,489       27,562,087  
Earnings per share
  $ 0.27     $ 0.23     $ 0.78     $ 0.65  
                                 
DILUTED EARNINGS PER SHARE
                               
Weighted average number of shares
    28,372,332       28,259,171       28,299,552       28,205,583  
Earnings per share
  $ 0.27     $ 0.23     $ 0.76     $ 0.63  

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
                                    17,874,844                       17,874,844  
Options issued to employees
                    36,578                                       36,578  
Warrants exercised
    29,700       30       (30 )                                     -  
Foreign currency translation adjustment
                                            3,534,472               3,534,472  
                                                                 
BALANCE, September, 2008 (Unaudited)
    27,586,593     $ 27,586     $ 19,353,835     $ 5,067,061     $ 40,102,939     $ 7,102,589     $ -     $ 71,654,010  
                                                                 
Net income
                                    6,829,008                       6,829,008  
Warrants exercised
    -       -       -                                       -  
Options issued to employees
                    3,574                                       3,574  
Adjustment on statutory reserves
                            2,081,766       (2,081,766 )                     -  
Foreign currency translation adjustment
                                            202,555               202,555  
                                                                 
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
                                                    88,003       88,003  
Net income (loss)
                                    21,535,766               (22,410     21,513,356  
Warrants exercised
    6,682       7       (7 )                                     -  
Options issued to employees
                    735,146                                       735,146  
Foreign currency translation adjustment
                                            12,367               12,367  
                                                                 
BALANCE, September 30, 2009 (Unaudited)
    27,593,275     $ 27,593     $ 20,092,548     $ 7,148,827     $ 66,385,947     $ 7,317,511     $ 65,593     $ 101,038,019  

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 NINE MONTHS ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 2009 AND 2008
(Unaudited)

   
Nine Months Ended September 30,
 
   
2009
   
2008
 
CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES:
           
Net income attributable to controlling interest
  $ 21,535,766     $ 17,874,844  
Net loss attributable to noncontrolling interest
    (22,410 )     -  
Consolidated net income
    21,513,356       17,874,844  
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash (used in) provided by operating activities:
               
Depreciation
    611,661       652,290  
Amortization
    56,461       56,224  
Provision for doubtful accounts
    1,724,705       527,870  
Gain (loss) on disposal of equipments
    9,427       (32,828 )
Stock compensation to employees
    735,146       36,578  
Provision for estimated warranty claims
    74,866       -  
Change in operating assets and liabilities
               
Notes receivable
    (2,414,263 )     (1,569,203 )
Accounts receivable
    (10,825,671 )     (2,635,095 )
Receivables from related party
    (84,231 )     (323,278 )
Other receivables
    (277,941 )     (483,680 )
Inventories
    212,023       (3,364,122 )
Costs and estimated earnings in excess of billings
    (17,939,056 )     (14,544,590 )
Employee advances
    (660,086 )     225,922  
Prepayments and deferred expenses
    (592,077 )     (1,149,078 )
Accounts payable
    1,340,372       754,465  
Customer deposits
    (3,254,294 )     10,869,806  
Billings in excess of costs and estimated earnings
    (2,974,893 )     (1,809,272 )
Other payables
    (412,977 )     1,134,642  
Accrued liabilities
    4,771,623       838,157  
Taxes payable
    6,596,492       287,605  
Net cash (used in) provided by operating activities
    (1,789,357 )     7,347,257  
                 
CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES:
               
Purchase of equipment
    (1,039,560 )     (1,637,531 )
Advances on building and equipment purchase
    -       (156,709 )
Proceeds from sale of equipments
    9,828       67,839  
Deconsolidation of cash held at Tianxiao Fire Safety Equipment Co. Ltd.
    (241,311 )     -  
Proceeds from restructuring on Tianxiao Fire Safety Equipment Co. Ltd.
    1,550,922       -  
Proceeds from sales of investment in King Galaxy Investments Limited
    1,000,000       -  
Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities
    1,279,879       (1,726,401 )
                 
CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES:
               
Change in restricted cash
    2,252,851       (2,039,634 )
Capital contributed by noncontrolling interest shareholder
    87,954       -  
Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities
    2,340,805       (2,039,634 )
                 
EFFECT OF EXCHANGE RATE CHANGES ON CASH
    (3,649 )     1,113,669  
                 
INCREASE IN CASH
    1,827,678       4,694,891  
                 
CASH and CASH EQUIVALENTS, beginning of period
    26,655,333       17,110,449  
                 
CASH and CASH EQUIVALENTS, end of period
  $ 28,483,011     $ 21,805,340  
                 
SUPPLEMENTAL DISCLOSURE OF CASH FLOW INFORMATION
               
Income taxes paid
  $ 759,948     $ 36,473  
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
  $ 249,672     $ 390,898  

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
September 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”) and India.

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 fire product. As of September 30, 2009, the registered capital received was $439,500 (RMB3,000,000) and the Company is in pre-operating stage.

Sales of 5% interest in King Galaxy Investments Limited (“King Galaxy”)

During September 2009, the Company sold its 5% interest in King Galaxy Investment Limited at cost to Mr. Wei Jing, who is the controlling shareholder of King Galaxy Investment Limited for cash consideration of $1.0 million. The proceed of $1.0 million have been fully received by the Company as of September 30, 2009. King Galaxy through its wholly owned subsidiary, China Alliance Security Holdings Company Limited, owns 100% of Wan Sent (China) Technology Co., Ltd.

Restructuring of 83.3% ownership in Tianjin Tianxiao Fire Safety Equipment Co., Ltd. (“Tianxiao Equipment”)

 
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CHINA FIRE & SECURITY GROUP, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

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

On July 3, 2009, Sureland Industrial signed an agreement to transfer 83.3% ownership in Tianxiao Equipment to Tianjin Fire Protection Equipment Co., Ltd. for the consideration price approximately equal to the net assets of Tianxiao Equipment as of June 30, 2009, which was approximately $1.6 million (RMB 10.6 million). Thus, a loss of $913 was recognized in this transaction. The proceed of $1.6 million have been fully received by the Company as of September 30, 2009.

After the restructuring of Tianxiao Equipment, Sureland Industrial held 16.7% ownership in Tianxiao Equipment as a minority interest holder.  The investment is recorded under the cost accounting method.  Sureland Industrial is continuing to purchase fire safety and protection products through Tiaoxiao Equipment, which does not require the classification of the deconsolidation of Tianxiao Equipment as a discontinued operation in accordance to FASB Accounting Standards Codification  (“ASC”)  205-20-55.

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:

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 %
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.

 
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CHINA FIRE & SECURITY GROUP, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

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

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” or “ASC”) 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.

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
September 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") [ASC 605-35-25].

 
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 [ASC 605-15], “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
September 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 [ASC 280-10], “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 [ASC 605-45] “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) and Indian Rupee (INR), 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 changes in equity.  
 
Asset and liability accounts at September 30, 2009 were translated at 6.82 RMB to $1.00 and 48.2 INR to $1.00 as compared to 6.82 RMB to $1.00 at December 31, 2008.  Equity accounts were stated at their historical rate.  The average translation rates of RMB applied to income statements accounts for the nine months ended September 30, 2009 and 2008 were 6.82 RMB and 6.97 RMB, respectively. The average translation rates of INR applied to income statements accounts for the nine months ended September 30, 2009 were 49.0 INR. 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.

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.

 
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CHINA FIRE & SECURITY GROUP, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

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

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% residual value.  Depreciation expense amounted to $201,140 and $325,742 for the three months ended September 30, 2009 and 2008, respectively. Depreciation expense amounted to $611,661 and $652,290 for the nine months ended September 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 betterments 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 September 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
September 30, 2009
(Unaudited)

Plant and equipment consists of the following:

  
 
September 30,
2009
(Unaudited)
   
December 31,
2008
 
Buildings and improvements
  $ 6,439,015     $ 6,417,304  
Transportation equipment
    3,195,052       2,747,038  
Machinery
    873,497       1,249,470  
Office equipment
    1,322,255       1,262,426  
Furniture
    150,026       90,882  
Total depreciable assets
    11,979,845       11,767,120  
Less accumulated depreciation
    (3,709,440 )     (3,321,866 )
Construction in progress
    269,103       -  
Plant and equipment, net
  $ 8,539,508     $ 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, 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.  The Balances maintained in India are deposited in the branch of DBS Bank (Singapore) Limited, which are fully insured by the Government of Singapore till December 31, 2010. As of September 30, 2009 and December 31, 2008, the Company had deposits (including restricted cash balances) totaling to $29,954,270 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 mainly carried out in the PRC while the revenue recognized from operations in India is immaterial to the Company’s financial statement. 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.

The Company has two major customers who represent approximately 23% of the Company’s sales for the three months ended September 30, 2009 and the Company has one major customer who represents approximately 11% of the Company’s sales for the nine months ended September 30, 2009. Accounts receivable from these customers were $0 as of September 30, 2009. The Company had one major customer who represented approximately 34% and 21% of the Company’s sales for the three months and nine months ended September 30, 2008, respectively.  Accounts receivable from this customer were $0 as of September 30, 2008.

 
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CHINA FIRE & SECURITY GROUP, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

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

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:

  
 
September 30, 2009
(Unaudited)
   
December 31,
2008
 
Restricted cash
           
Products sales
 
$
4,148,565
   
$
1,608,056
 
System contracting projects
   
848,094
     
5,642,705
 
Total restricted cash
   
4,996,659
     
7,250,761
 
Restricted cash - non current
   
(3,481,274
)
   
(1,872,828
Restricted cash - current
 
$
1,515,385
   
$
5,377, 933
 

Inventories

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

Inventories consist of the following as of:

  
 
September 30, 2009
(Unaudited)
   
December 31,
2008
 
Raw materials
 
$
186,771
   
$
896,797
 
Finished goods
   
4,030,935
     
4,597,407
 
Work in progress
   
866,883
     
1,044,734
 
Total
 
$
5,084,589
   
$
6,538,938
 

 
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CHINA FIRE & SECURITY GROUP, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

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

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 September 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:
 
  
 
September 30, 2009
(Unaudited)
   
December 31,
2008
 
Accounts receivable:
           
System contracting projects
  $ 24,185,709     $ 19,167,096  
Maintenance services
    3,047,949       3,193,166  
Products sales
    14,711,922       8,943,893  
Total accounts receivable
    41,945,580       31,304,155  
Allowance for bad debts
    (6,091,865     (4,370,362 )
Accounts receivable, net
    35,853,715       26,933,793  
Accounts receivable - non-current retentions
    (3,445,092     (1,107,450 )
Accounts receivable - current
  $ 32,408,623     $ 25,826,343  

The activity in the allowance for doubtful accounts for trade accounts receivable for the nine months ended September 30, 2009 and for the year ended December 31, 2008 is as follows:

  
 
September 30, 2009
(Unaudited)
   
December 31,
2008
 
Beginning allowance for doubtful accounts
 
$
4,370,362
   
$
2,483,359
 
Additional charged to bad debt expense
   
1,724,705
     
1,683,336
 
Write-off charged against the allowance
   
-
     
-
 
Foreign currency translation adjustment
   
(3,202
)
   
203,667
 
Ending allowance for doubtful accounts
 
$
6,091,865
   
$
4,370,362
 

 
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CHINA FIRE & SECURITY GROUP, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

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

Retentions held by customers of system contracting projects included in the Company’s accounts receivable are as follows:
 
  
 
September 30, 2009
(Unaudited)
   
December 31,
2008
 
Retentions
           
Current
 
$
3,031,110
   
$
3,685,136
 
Non-current
   
3,445,092
     
1,107,450
 
Total retentions
 
$
6,476,202
   
$
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:

  
 
September 30, 2009
(Unaudited)
   
December 31,
2008
 
Contract costs incurred plus recognized profits less recognized losses to date
 
$
128,983,178
   
$
68,149,817
 
Less: progress billings
   
(93,208,954
   
(50,328,109
Costs and estimated earnings in excess of billings 
 
$
35,774,224
   
$
17,821,708
 

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.

 
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CHINA FIRE & SECURITY GROUP, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

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

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

  
 
September 30, 2009
(Unaudited)
   
December 31,
2008
 
Progress billings
 
$
9,806,624
   
$
31,456,807
 
Less: contracts costs incurred plus recognized profits less recognized losses to date
   
(8,546,221
   
(27,219,279
Billings in excess of costs and estimated earnings
 
$
1,260,403
   
$
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 September 30, 2009 and December 31, 2008, the Company recorded $603,042 and $518,940, respectively, as reserve for estimated warranty claims.

Fair value of financial instruments

SFAS 107 [ASC 825-10-50], Disclosures About Fair Value of Financial Instruments, defines financial instruments and requires fair value disclosures for those instruments.  SFAS 157 [ASC 820-10], 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.

 
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CHINA FIRE & SECURITY GROUP, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

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

 
·
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 $167,238 (RMB 1,140,000) in Hubei Shou An Changjiang Fire Protection Co., Ltd for 19% ownership, and invested $310,600 in Tianxiao Fire Safety Equipment Co., Ltd. for 16.7% ownership. Total investment as of September 30, 2009 amounted to $477,838 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 [ASC 820-10].

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:

  
 
September 30, 2009
(Unaudited)
   
December 31,
2008
 
Land use rights
 
$
770,789
   
$
770,789
 
Technology rights
   
608,745
     
608,745
 
Accumulated amortization
   
(319,554
)
   
(263,085
)
Balance
 
$
1,059,980
   
$
1,116,449
 

Amortization expense amounted to $18,820 and $ 18,816 for the three months ended September 30, 2009 and 2008, respectively. Amortization expense amounted to $56,461 and $56,224 for the nine months ended September 30, 2009 and 2008, respectively.

 
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CHINA FIRE & SECURITY GROUP, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

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

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 September 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 [primarily be incorporated into ASC 740-10] “Accounting for Uncertainty in Income Taxes” (“FIN 48”).  SFAS 109 [primarily be incorporated into ASC 740] 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 $75,380 and $0 as of September 30, 2009 and December 31, 2008, respectively.

Under FIN 48 [primarily be incorporated into ASC 740-10] 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 [primarily be incorporated into ASC 740-10] 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, the PRC and the India 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.

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.

 
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CHINA FIRE & SECURITY GROUP, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

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

In principal, deferred tax liabilities are recognized for all taxable temporary differences, and deferred tax assets are recognized to the extent that it is probable 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 $1,658,245and $1,241,110, respectively, for the three months ended September 30, 2009 and $4,685,083 and $3,436,154, respectively, for the nine months ended September 30, 2009. VAT on sales and VAT on purchases amounted to $1,573,500 and $1,195,867, respectively, for the three months ended September 30, 2008 and $4,291,620 and $3,266,583, respectively, for the nine months ended September 30, 2008. 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.

Stock-based compensation

The Company adopted SFAS 123R [primarily be incorporated into ASC 718] “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 [primarily be incorporated into ASC 718] and the EITF 96-18 [ASC 505-50], "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.

 
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CHINA FIRE & SECURITY GROUP, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

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

Recently issued accounting pronouncements

In January 2009, the FASB issued FSP EITF 99-20-1 [ASC 325-40], “Amendments to the Impairment Guidance of EITF Issue No. 99-20 [ASC 325-40], “Recognition of Interest Income and Impairment on Purchased and Retained Beneficial Interests in Securitized Financial Assets”. FSP EITF 99-20-1 [ASC 325-40] changes the impairment model included within EITF 99-20 to be more consistent with the impairment model of SFAS 115 [ASC-320]. FSP EITF 99-20-1 [ASC 325-40] achieves this by amending the impairment model in EITF 99-20 [ASC 325-40] 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 [ASC 325-40] 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 [ASC 820-10], “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 [ASC 820-10] 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 [ASC 820-10] did not have a material impact on the Company’s consolidated financial statements.
  
In April 2009, the FASB issued FSP FAS 115-2 [ASC 320-10] and FAS 124-2 [ASC 958-302]. This FSP amends SFAS 115 [ASC 320-10], “Accounting for Certain Investments in Debt and Equity Securities,” SFAS 124 [ASC 958-302], “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 [ASC 320-10] and FAS 124-2 [ASC 958-302] did not have a material impact on the Company’s consolidated financial statements.

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

In April 2009, the FASB issued FSP FAS 107-1 [ASC 825-10] and APB 28-1 [ASC 270-10-05]. This FSP amends SFAS No. 107 [ASC 825-10], “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 [ASC 825-10] 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 [ASC 825-10] and APB 28-1 [ASC 270-10-05] 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 November 9, 2009.
 
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.

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

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 August 2009, the FASB issued an Accounting Standards Update (“ASU”) regarding measuring liabilities at fair value. This ASU provides additional guidance clarifying the measurement of liabilities at fair value in circumstances in which a quoted price in an active market for the identical liability is not available; under those circumstances, a reporting entity is required to measure fair value using one or more of valuation techniques, as defined. This ASU is effective for the first reporting period, including interim periods, beginning after the issuance of this ASU. The Company is currently evaluating the impact of this ASU on its consolidated financial statements.

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

In October 2009, the FASB issued an ASU regarding accounting for own-share lending arrangements in contemplation of convertible debt issuance or other financing.  This ASU requires that at the date of issuance of the shares in a share-lending arrangement entered into in contemplation of a convertible debt offering or other financing, the shares issued shall be measured at fair value and be recognized as an issuance cost, with an offset to additional paid-in capital. Further, loaned shares are excluded from basic and diluted earnings per share unless default of the share-lending arrangement occurs, at which time the loaned shares would be included in the basic and diluted earnings-per-share calculation.  This ASU is effective for fiscal years beginning on or after December 15, 2009, and interim periods within those fiscal years for arrangements outstanding as of the beginning of those fiscal years. The Company is currently evaluating the impact of this ASU on its consolidated financial statements.

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 [ASC 260-10], “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 earnings 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 nine months ended September 30:

   
Three months ended
September 30,
   
Nine months ended
September 30,
 
   
2009
   
2008
   
2009
   
2008
 
Net income for earnings per share
  $ 7,553,941     $ 6,457,964     $ 21,535,766     $ 17,874,844  
                                 
Weighted average shares used in basic computation
    27,593,275       27,572,112       27,589,489       27,562,087  
Diluted effect of stock options and warrants
    779,057       687,059       710,063       643,496  
Weighted average shares used in diluted computation
    28,372,332       28,259,171       28,299,552       28,205,583  
                                 
Earnings per share:
                               
Basic
  $ 0.27     $ 0.23     $ 0.78     $ 0.65  
Diluted
  $ 0.27     $ 0.23     $ 0.76     $ 0.63  

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

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

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 a 19% ownership interest. The receivable due from Hubei Shou An was $153,277 and $114,388 as of September 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 $397,240 and $351,835 as of September 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.

The Company has prepayments to Tianjin Tianxiao Fire Safety Equipment Co., Ltd., in which the Company has 16.7% ownership interest. The prepayments due to Tianjin Tianxiao Fire Safety Equipment Co., Ltd. was $18,956 and $0 as of September 30, 2009 and December 31, 2008, respectively, resulted from product purchase.

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 nine 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 $6,086,333 and $3,670,259 as of September 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 $3,387,997 and $2,816,976 as of September 30, 2009 and December 31, 2008, respectively.

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

Note 7 - Investment in joint ventures

During the second quarter of 2007, the Company invested $167,238 (RMB1, 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.

As of September 30, 2009, the Company held an investment of $310,600 (RMB2, 117,246) for a 16.7% interest in Tianjin Tianxiao Fire Safety Equipment Co., Ltd. as a non-controlling interest holder. The investment is recorded under the cost accounting method at fair value at the deconsolidation date.

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 nine 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 September 30, 2009 and December 31, 2008 customer deposits amounted to $2,836,162, 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 September 30, 2009 and December 31, 2008, accrued liabilities amounted to $11,600,618 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 25% on income reported in the statutory financial statements after appropriate tax adjustments, unless the enterprise is 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.

 
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CHINA FIRE & SECURITY GROUP, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

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

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:

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 nine months ended September 30, 2008 (Unaudited).

Subsidiaries
 
Income tax
exemption
   
Effective
income tax
rate
 
Sureland Industrial
   
25.0
%
   
-
%
Sureland Equipment
   
12.5
%
   
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 nine months ended September 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 (six months ended June 30, 2009)
   
-
%
   
25.0
%
Shian Kexin
   
-
%
   
25.0
%
Shanyang Hongshida
   
-
%
   
25.0
%

The provision (credit) for income taxes amounted to $1,329,732 and ($6,736) for the three months ended September 30, 2009 and 2008, respectively. The provision for income taxes amounted to $3,480,396 and $53,359 for the nine months ended September 30, 2009 and 2008, respectively.

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

The following table reconciles the U.S. statutory rates to the Company’s effective tax rate for the three and nine months ended September 30, (unaudited):

   
Three months ended
   
Nine months ended
 
   
2009
   
2008
   
2009
   
2008
 
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
    (10.5 )     (25.1 )     (11.9 )     (24.7 )
Other item (1)
    0.5       0.0       0.8       0.0  
Total provision for income taxes
    15.0 %     (0.1 ) %     13.9 %     0.3 %

(1)  The 0.5% and 0.0% represents $339,818 and $166,994 expenses incurred by CFSG and CFPG that are not deductible in PRC for the three months ended September 30, 2009 and 2008. The 0.8% and 0.0% represents the $1,503,893 and $784,995 expenses incurred by CFSG and CFPG that are not deductible in PRC for the nine months ended September 30, 2009 and 2008.

The estimated tax savings for the three months ended September 30, 2009 and 2008 amounted to $1,171,522 and $1,414,294, 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 September 30, 2009, and 2008 by $0.04 and $0.05, respectively. The estimated tax savings for the nine months ended September 30, 2009 and 2008 amounted to $3,332,547 and $4,611,290, 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 nine months ended September 30, 2009, and 2008 by $0.12 and $0.17 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 nine months ended September 30, 2009.  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 September 30, 2009 was $0 and the accumulated valuation allowance as of September 30, 2009 amounted to $341,501. Management reviews this valuation allowance periodically and makes adjustments as warranted.

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

The Company has cumulative undistributed earnings of foreign subsidiaries of approximately $68.6 million as of September 30, 2009, which are 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:

  
 
September 30, 2009
(Unaudited)
   
December 31,
2008
 
VAT taxes payable
 
$
4,599,548
   
$
1,094,089
 
Income taxes payable
   
2,558,383
     
38,406
 
Sales taxes
   
1,463,846
     
936,164
 
Other taxes payable
   
45,441
     
24,086
 
Total
 
$
8,667,218
   
$
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 $92,697 and $54,879 for the three months ended September 30, 2009 and 2008, respectively.  The aggregate contributions of the Company to retirement benefit schemes amounted to $269,174 and $179,806 for the nine months ended September 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
September 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 nine months ended September 30, 2008, the Company did not make any contribution to this fund. Because the balance of Surplus reserve fund already totals 50% of the Company’s registered capital, the Company did not reserve any surplus reserve fund for the nine months ended September 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 nine months ended September 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:

       
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 
)
4.25 
   
  
 
Outstanding, September 30, 2009 (Unaudited)
    -     $ -       -  

 
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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
September 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 September 30, 2009 and 2008 was $245,049 and $3,574, respectively.  The total stock option compensation expense recognized for the nine months ended September 30, 2009 and 2008 was $735,146 and $36,578, respectively. As of September 30, 2009, approximately $3.13 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 3.3 years.

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

The Company has stock options as follows:

   
Options
Outstanding
   
Weighted
Average
Exercise
Price
   
Aggregate
Intrinsic
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, September 30, 2009 (Unaudited)
    1,779,500     $ 4.45     $ 26,247,625  

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

Outstanding Options
   
Exercisable Options
 
Number of
Options
   
Exercise
Price
   
Average
Remaining
Contractual
Life
   
Number of
Options
   
Exercise
Price
   
Average
Remaining
Contractual
Life
 
  750,000     $ 1.25       6.8       750,000     $ 1.25       6.8  
  9,500     $ 4.51       2.6       9,500     $ 4.51       2.6  
  20,000     $ 6.70       2.8       10,000     $ 6.70       2.8  
  1,000,000     $ 6.81       4.3       125,000     $ 6.81       4.3  

Note 15 - Commitments and Contingencies

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

Note 16 – Subsequent Events

The Company has performed an evaluation of subsequent events through November 9, 2009, which is the date the financial statements were issued.

 
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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 and international markets. 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 and international markets.

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.

 
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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.

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 September 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.

 
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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 changes in 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 on September 30, 2009 and 2008:
   
For the Three Months Ended September 30,
 
   
2009
   
2008
   
Y/Y Change
 
   
Amount ($)
   
% of
Total
 Revenue
   
Amount ($)
   
% of
Total
Revenue
   
Amount ($)
   
%
 
Revenue
                                   
System contracting projects
    18,710,099       75.4 %     15,173,858       90.6 %     3,536,241       23.3 %
Products
    5,351,659       21.6 %     978,806       5.9 %     4,372,853       446.8 %
Maintenance Services
    754,671       3.0 %     590,603       3.5 %     164,068       27.8 %
Total Revenue
    24,816,429       100.0 %     16,743,267       100.0 %     8,073,162       48.2 %

Total revenues were approximately $24.8 million for the three months ended September 30, 2009 as compared to approximately $16.7 million for the three months ended September 30, 2008, an increase of approximately $8.1 million or 48.2 percent. This increase was primarily due to the increase in our revenues from system contracting projects and product sales, which combined contributed 97.0 percent of revenues during the period. The Company recognized revenues from 205 total solution, product sales and maintenance contracts for the three months ended September 30, 2009 as compared to 163 contracts for the three months ended September 30, 2008.

Revenues from system contracting projects increased by 23.3 percent to $18.7 million derived from 101 contracts for the three months ended September 30, 2009, compared to $15.2 million derived from 97 contracts for the three months ended September 30, 2008. The increase in 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 Jinan Iron and Steel Group and Capital Iron and Steel Group during the period. Revenues from our product sales, which included the sale of our self-manufactured proprietary products and resale of third-party products, were $5.4 million with 45 contracts executed for the three months ended September 30, 2009, compared to $1.0 million with 28 contracts executed for the three months ended September 30, 2008. The increase in revenues from product sales was mainly attributable to the increased demand in our linear heat detectors and other fire protection products in China and our new expansion in India during the period. The revenues from maintenance service increased by 27.8 percent to $0.8 million derived from 59 contracts for the three months ended September 30, 2009, compared to $0.6 million derived from 38 contracts for the three months ended September 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 a result of the expansion in our customer base during the period.

In particular, the three largest total solution projects were from Jinan Iron and Steel Group, Capital Iron and Steel Group, and Dalian Special Iron and Steel Corporation which collectively contributed approximately $7.7 million in revenues, representing 31.2 percent of total revenues for the three months ended September 30, 2009.

 
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For the Three Months Ended September 30,
 
   
2009
   
2008
   
Y/Y Change
 
   
Amount ($)
   
% of
Revenue
   
Amount ($)
   
% of
Revenue
   
Amount ($)
   
%
 
Cost of Revenues
                                   
System contracting projects
    7,821,254       41.8 %     6,459,973       42.6 %     1,361,281       21.1 %
Products
    2,559,838       47.8 %     117,258       12.0 %     2,442,580       2083.1 %
Maintenance Services
    436,026       57.8 %     301,605       51.1 %     134,421       44.6 %
Total Cost of Revenues
    10,817,118       43.6 %     6,878,836       41.1 %     3,938,282       57.3 %
                                                 
Gross Profit
                                               
System contracting projects
    10,888,845       58.2 %     8,713,885       57.4 %     2,174,960       25.0 %
Products
    2,791,821       52.2 %     861,548       88.0 %     1,930,273       224.0 %
Maintenance Services
    318,645       42.2 %     288,998       48.9 %     29,647       10.3 %
Total Gross Profit
    13,999,311       56.4 %     9,864,431       58.9 %     4,134,880       41.9 %

Cost of revenues for the three months ended September 30, 2009 was approximately $10.8 million, as compared to $6.9 million for the three months ended September 30, 2008, an increase of approximately $3.9 million or 57.3 percent. Gross profit for the three months ended September 30, 2009 was approximately $14.0 million, as compared to $9.9 million for the three months ended September 30, 2008, an increase of approximately $4.1 million or 41.9 percent. Gross margin for the three months ended September 30, 2009 was 56.4 percent, which is lower than the gross margin of 58.9 percent for the three months ended September 30, 2008. The decrease in gross margin was mainly due to the decrease in the gross margin of our product sales during the period.

Gross margin of system contracting projects was 58.2 percent for the three months ended September 30, 2009, which is higher than the gross margin of 57.4 percent for the system contracting projects for the three months ended September 30, 2008. The increase in the gross margin of system contracting projects was mainly attributable to the successful execution of total solution projects from 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 52.2 percent for the three months ended September 30, 2009, compared to 88.0 percent for the three months ended September 30, 2008. The decrease in the gross margin of product sales was mainly attributable to a lower percentage of self-manufactured proprietary products sold through product sales contracts during the period, contributing lower gross margin.

 
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For the Three Months Ended September 30,
 
   
2009
   
2008
   
Y/Y Change
 
   
Amount ($)
   
% of
Total
Revenue
   
Amount ($)
   
% of
Total
Revenue
   
Amount ($)
   
%
 
Operating Expenses
                                   
Selling Expense
    2,470,092       10.0 %     1,718,929       10.3 %     751,163       43.7 %
General Administrative
    2,416,007       9.7 %     1,132,492       6.8 %     1,283,515       113.3 %
Depreciation and Amortization
    197,042       0.8 %     123,829       0.7 %     73,213       59.1 %
R&D
    390,029       1.6 %     762,382       4.6 %     -372,353       -48.8 %
Total Operating Expenses
    5,473,170       22.1 %     3,737,632       22.3 %     1,735,538       46.4 %
Income From Operations
    8,526,141       34.4 %     6,126,799       36.6 %     2,399,342       39.2 %

Operating expenses were approximately $5.5 million for the three months ended September 30, 2009 as compared to approximately $3.7 million for the three months ended September 30, 2008, an increase of approximately $1.7 million or 46.4 percent. The increase in operating expenses was mainly due to the increase in selling expenses, general administrative expenses and depreciation and amortization expenses, which was offset by the decrease in R&D expenses during the period.

Selling expenses were approximately $2.5 million for the three months ended September 30, 2009 as compared to approximately $1.7 million for the three months ended September 30, 2008, an increase of approximately $0.8 million or 43.7 percent. The increase in our selling expenses was mainly attributable to the increase in our sales-related activities in iron and steel, power generation and chemical industries and efforts to expand into new industries including nuclear power, transportation and international markets. General administrative expenses were approximately $2.4 million for the three months ended September 30, 2009, as compared to approximately $1.1 million for the three months ended September 30, 2008, an increase of approximately $1.3 million or 113.3 percent. The significant increase in general administrative expenses was mainly attributable to the increase in employees’ salary and compensation and the increase in bad debt expenses during the period. Depreciation and amortization expenses were approximately $0.2 million for the three months ended September 30, 2009 as compared to approximately $0.1 million for the three months ended September 30, 2008, an increase of $73,213 or 59.1 percent. The increase in depreciation and amortization expenses was mainly due to the increase in our plant and equipment. R&D expenses were approximately $0.4 million for the three months ended September 30, 2009 as compared to approximately $0.8 million for the three months ended September 30, 2008, a decrease of $372,353 or 48.8 percent. The decrease in R&D expenses was mainly attributable to the variance in expenditures required in different product development cycles.

Operating income was approximately $8.5 million for the three months ended September 30, 2009 as compared to approximately $6.1 million for the three months ended September 30, 2008, an increase of $2.4 million or 39.2 percent. The increase in operating income was mainly attributable to the increase in our revenues offset by lower operating margin during this period.

Total other income was $335,122 for the three months ended September 30, 2009 as compared to $324,429 for the three months ended September 30, 2008, an increase of $10,693 or 3.3 percent.

 
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Income before income tax was approximately $8.9 million for the three months ended September 30, 2009 as compared to approximately $6.5 million for the three months ended September 30, 2008, an increase of $2.4 million or 37.4 percent. The reason for this increase in income before income tax was mainly due to the increase in revenues offset by the decrease in operating margin during the period. Provision for income tax was approximately $1.3 million for the three months ended September 30, 2009 with effective tax rate of approximately 15.0 percent, as compared to $6,736 credit for income tax for the three months ended September 30, 2008, an increase of $1.3 million. The significant increase in our provision for income tax was mainly due to the fact that Sureland Industrial, our major operating subsidiary, began to pay income tax at a rate of 12.5 percent, after the expiration of its tax exemption period in the fourth quarter of 2008.

Our net income was approximately $7.6 million for the three months ended September 30, 2009 as compared to approximately $6.5 million in net income for the three months ended September 30, 2008, an increase of $1.1 million or 17.0 percent. The increase in our net income was mainly attributable to the increase in our revenues during the period, offset by the decrease in gross margin and the increase in income tax expenses during the period.

Currency translation adjustments resulting from RMB appreciation process amounted to $121,290 and $173,873 as of the three months ended September 30, 2009 and 2008, respectively. The positive amount of currency translation adjustments during the period was mainly due to the appreciation of RMB against the US Dollar during the period.

Comprehensive income, which adds the currency adjustment to net income, was approximately $7.7 million for the three months ended September 30, 2009 as compared to approximately $6.6 million in comprehensive income for the three months ended September 30, 2008, a increase of $1 million or 15.7 percent.

Comparison of the Nine Months Ended on September 30, 2009 and 2008:

   
For the Nine Months Ended September 30,
 
   
2009
   
2008
   
Y/Y Change
 
   
Amount ($)
   
% of
Total
Revenue
   
Amount ($)
   
% of
Total
Revenue
   
Amount ($)
   
%
 
Revenue
                                   
System contracting projects
    50,004,213       77.8 %     41,060,246       85.4 %     8,943,967       21.8 %
Products
    12,267,472       19.1 %     5,393,942       11.2 %     6,873,530       127.4 %
Maintenance Services
    1,988,823       3.1 %     1,639,429       3.4 %     349,394       21.3 %
Total Revenue
    64,260,508       100.0 %     48,093,617       100.0 %     16,166,891       33.6 %

 
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Total revenues were approximately $64.3 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2009 as compared to approximately $48.1 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2008, an increase of approximately $16.2 million or 33.6 percent. The increase was primarily due to the increase in revenues from system contracting projects and product sales, which combined contributed 96.9 percent of revenues during the period. The Company recognized revenues from 323 total solution, product sales and maintenance contracts for the nine months ended September 30, 2009 as compared to 278 contracts for the nine months ended September 30, 2008.

Revenues from system contracting projects increased by 21.8 percent to $50.0 million derived from 167 contracts for the nine months ended September 30, 2009, compared to $41.1 million derived from 162 contracts for the nine months ended September 30, 2008. This increase in the revenues from system contracting projects was mainly attributable to the increase in the number of system contracting projects executed and the successful execution of large-size projects from Capital Iron and Steel Group and China Minmetals Corporation during the period. Revenues from product sales, which included the sale of our self-manufactured proprietary products and resale of third-party products, were $12.3 million with 96 contracts executed for the nine months ended September 30, 2009, compared to $5.4 million with 75 contracts executed for the nine months ended September 30, 2008. The increase in revenues from product sales was mainly due to the increased demand for linear heat detectors and other fire protection products and our new expansion in India during the period. The revenues from maintenance services increased by 21.3 percent to $2.0 million derived from 60 contracts for the nine months ended September 30, 2009, compared to $1.6 million derived from 41 contracts for the nine months ended September 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 a result of the expansion in our customer base during the period.

In particular, the three largest customers were Capital Iron and Steel Group, China Minmetals Corporation, and Capital Engineering & Research Incorporation Ltd. which collectively contributed approximately $13.2 million in revenues, representing 20.5 percent of total revenues for the nine months ended September 30, 2009.

   
For the Nine Months Ended September 30,
 
   
2009
   
2008
   
Y/Y Change
 
   
Amount ($)
   
% of
Revenue
   
Amount ($)
   
% of
Revenue
   
Amount ($)
   
%
 
Cost of Revenues
                                   
System contracting projects
    19,598,795       39.2 %     18,001,928       43.8 %     1,596,867       8.9 %
Products
    4,636,886       37.8 %     1,176,638       21.8 %     3,460,248       294.1 %
Maintenance Services
    1,228,186       61.8 %     821,932       50.1 %     406,254       49.4 %
Total Cost of Revenues
    25,463,867       39.6 %     20,000,498       41.6 %     5,463,369       27.3 %
                                                 
Gross Profit
                                               
System contracting projects
    30,405,418       60.8 %     23,058,318       56.2 %     7,347,100       31.9 %
Products
    7,630,586       62.2 %     4,217,304       78.2 %     3,413,282       80.9 %
Maintenance Services
    760,637       38.2 %     817,497       49.9 %     -56,860       -7.0 %
Total Gross Profit
    38,796,641       60.4 %     28,093,119       58.4 %     10,703,522       38.1 %

 
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Cost of revenues for the nine months ended September 30, 2009 was approximately $25.5 million, as compared to $20.0 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2008, an increase of approximately $5.5 million or 27.3%. Gross profit for the nine months ended September 30, 2009 was approximately $38.8 million, as compared to $28.1 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2008, an increase of approximately $10.7 million or 38.1 percent. Gross margin for the nine months ended September 30, 2009 was 60.4 percent, which is higher than the gross margin of 58.4 percent for the nine months ended September 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 60.8 percent for the nine months ended September 30, 2009, compared to 56.2 percent for the nine months ended September 30, 2008. The increase in gross margin of system contracting projects was mainly attributable to the 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 and, thus, contributing higher gross margins. The gross margin of product sales was 62.2 percent for the nine months ended September 30, 2009, compared to 78.2 percent for the nine months ended September 30, 2008. The decrease in 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 the resale of the third-party products.

   
For the Nine Months Ended September 30,
 
   
2009
   
2008
   
Y/Y Change
 
   
Amount ($)
   
% of
Total
Revenue
   
Amount ($)
   
% of
Total
Revenue
   
Amount ($)
   
%
 
Operating Expenses
                                   
Selling Expense
    6,610,283       10.3 %     5,054,642       10.5 %     1,555,641       30.8 %
General Administrative
    6,080,089       9.5 %     3,559,940       7.4 %     2,520,149       70.8 %
Depreciation and Amortization
    573,892       0.9 %     445,779       0.9 %     128,113       28.7 %
R&D
    1,224,046       1.9 %     1,656,983       3.4 %     -432,937       -26.1 %
Total Operating Expenses
    14,488,310       22.5 %     10,717,344       22.3 %     3,770,966       35.2 %
Income From Operations
    24,308,331       37.8 %     17,375,775       36.1 %     6,932,556       39.9 %

Operating expenses were approximately $14.5 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2009 as compared to approximately $10.7 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2008, an increase of approximately $3.8 million or 35.2 percent. The increase in operating expenses was mainly due to the increase in selling expenses, general administrative expenses, depreciation and amortization expenses, which were offset by a decrease in R&D expenses during the period.

 
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Selling expenses were approximately $6.6 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2009 as compared to approximately $5.1 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2008, an increase of approximately $1.6 million or 30.8 percent. The increase in selling expenses was mainly attributable to the increase in sales-related activities in iron and steel, power generation and chemical industries and our efforts to expand into new industries including nuclear power, transportation and certain international markets. General administrative expenses were approximately $6.1 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2009, as compared to approximately $3.6 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2008, an increase of approximately $2.5 million or 70.8 percent. The significant increase in general administrative expenses were mainly attributable to the increase in employees’ salary and compensation and the increase in bad debt expenses during the period. Depreciation and amortization expenses were approximately $0.6 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2009 as compared to approximately $0.5 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2008, an increase of $128,113 or 28.7 percent. The increase in depreciation and amortization expenses was mainly due to an increase in our plant and equipment. R&D expenses were approximately $1.2 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2009 as compared to approximately $1.7 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2008, a decrease of $0.4 million or 26.1 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 $24.3 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2009 as compared to approximately $17.4 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2008, an increase of $6.9 million or 39.9 percent. The increase in operating income was mainly attributable to the increase in revenues and higher gross margin during this period.

Total other income was approximately $0.7 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2009 as compared to approximately $0.6 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2008, an increase of $132,993 or 24.1 percent. This increase was mainly attributable to the increase in interest income during the period.

Income before income tax was approximately $25.0 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2009 as compared to approximately $17.9 million of income before income tax for the nine months ended September 30, 2008, an increase of $7.1 million or 39.4 percent. The increase in income before income tax was mainly due to the increase in revenues and the improvement in gross margin during the period. Provision for income tax was approximately $3.5 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2009 as compared to approximately $53,359 for income tax for the nine months ended September 30, 2008, an increase of $3.4 million. The significant increase in our provision for income tax was mainly due to the fact that Sureland Industrial, our major operating subsidiary, began to pay income tax at a rate of 12.5 percent, after the expiration of its tax exemption period in the fourth quarter of 2008.

Our net income was approximately $21.5 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2009 as compared to approximately $17.9 million net income for the nine months ended September 30, 2008, an increase of $3.7 million or 20.5 percent. The reason for this increase in the net income was mainly due to the increase in revenues and the improvement in gross margin during the period.

 
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Currency translation adjustments resulting from RMB appreciation process amounted to $12,367 and $3.5 million as of the nine months ended September 30, 2009 and 2008, respectively. The favorable currency translation adjustments during the period were due to the appreciation of RMB during the period.

Comprehensive income, which adds the currency adjustment to the net income, was approximately $21.5 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2009 as compared to approximately $21.4 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2008, an increase of $0.1 million or 0.6 percent.

Liquidity and Capital Resources
As of September 30, 2009, we had working capital of $84.0 million including cash and cash equivalents of $28.5 million.

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

Statement of Cash Flow
   
For the Nine months Ended September
30,
 
   
2009
   
2008
 
             
Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities
  $ (1,789,357 )   $ 7,347,257  
Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities
    1,279,879       (1,726,401 )
Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities
    2,340,805       (2,039,634 )
Effect of foreign currency translation on cash and cash equivalents
    (3,649 )     1,113,669  
Net cash flow
  $ 1,827,678     $ 4,694,891  

Operating Activities
Net cash used by operating activities was approximately $1.8 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2009 as compared to approximately $7.3 million net cash provided by operating activities for the same period in 2008. Net cash provided by operating activities in the nine months ended September 30, 2009 was mainly due to the net income of $21.5 million, $1.3 million increase in account payable, $4.8 million increase in accrued liabilities and $6.6 million increase in tax payable, offset by $2.4 million increase in notes receivable, $10.8 million increase in accounts receivable, $17.9 million increase in costs and estimated earnings in excess of billings, $3.3 million decrease in customer deposits and $3.0 million decrease in billings in excess of costs and estimated earnings.

The increase of $17.9 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, since we recognize our total solution revenues based on the percentage of completion but bill our customers based on the payment schedule in the project contracts. The decrease of $3.0 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 provided by investing activities in the nine months ended September 30, 2009 was $1.3 million as compared to net cash used in investing activities of $1.7 million during the same period of 2008. The cash provided by investing activities in the nine months ended September 30, 2008 was mainly attributable to $1.5 million proceeds received from the restructuring of Tianxiao Fire Safety Equipment Co. Ltd. and $1.0 million proceeds received from the sale of our investment in King Galaxy Investments Ltd., offset by $1.0 million capital expenditure in the purchase of new equipment.

Financing Activities
Net cash provided by financing activities in the nine months ended September 30, 2009 totaled $2.3 million as compared to $2.0 million used in financing activities in the same period of 2008. The cash provided by financing activities in the nine months ended September 30, 2009 was mainly attributable to the decrease in restricted cash during the period.

As a result of the total cash activities, net cash increased $1.8 million from December 31, 2008 to September 30, 2009.  We believe that our currently available working capital of $84.0 million including cash and cash equivalents of $28.5 million should be adequate to sustain our operations at our current level in addition to 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 India, and its value is effectively denominated in Renminbi and India’s Rupee. The fluctuation of foreign exchange rate between U.S. dollars and Renminbi and U.S. dollar and India’s Rupee could affect the value of our common stock. Our revenues and expenses are primarily denominated in Renminbi and India’s Rupee, 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 and India’s Rupee against U.S. dollars will devaluate the assets and liabilities denominated in U.S. dollar, while devaluation of Renminbi and India’s Rupee again U.S. dollars will appreciate the assets and liabilities denominated in U.S. dollar. In China and India, 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.

 
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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 September 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.
 
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 September 30, 2009.

(b)  Changes in internal control over financial reporting.  There was no change in our internal control over financial reporting that occurred in the third quarter of 2009 that has materially affected, or is 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.

 
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Item 3. Defaults Upon Senior Securities

None.
 
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: November 9, 2009
By:  
/s/ Brian Lin
 
 
Brian Lin
 
Chief Executive Officer
 
Dated: November 9, 2009
By:  
/s/ Xiaoyuan Yuan
 
 
Xiaoyuan Yuan
 
 
Principal Accounting Officer and Principal Financial Officer
 

 
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