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UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
__________________

FORM 10-Q
(Mark One)

x
QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
 
For the quarterly period ended September 30, 2009
 
o
TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
 
For the transition period from ______________ to _______________

Commission File Number 0-28806

ENERGROUP HOLDINGS CORPORATION
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

Nevada
 
87-0420774
(State of Incorporation)
 
(I.R.S. Employer Identification No.)

No. 9, Xin Yi Street, Ganjingzi District
Dalian City, Liaoning Province, PRC
 
116039
(Address of principal executive offices)
 
(Zip Code)

+86 411 867 166 96
(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)
 
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  o
 
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant has submitted electronically and posted on its corporate website, 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  o  No  x
 
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  o
Accelerated Filer  o
Non-Accelerated Filer  o
Smaller Reporting Company  x
 
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company (as determined in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act). Yes   o   No   x
 
As of September 30, 2009, the Registrant had 21,136,392 shares of Common Stock outstanding.
 

 
ENERGROUP HOLDINGS CORPORATION

FORM 10-Q

INDEX

   
Page Number
PART I. Financial Information
3
     
Item 1.
Financial Statements
3
     
 
Consolidated Balance Sheets
6-7
     
 
Consolidated Statements of Operations
8
     
 
Consolidated Statements of Changes in Shareholders’ Equity
9
     
 
Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows
10-11
     
 
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
12-34
     
Item 2.
Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations
35
     
Item 3.
Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk
50
     
Item 4T.
Controls and Procedures
51
     
PART II. Other Information
51
     
Item 1.
Legal Proceedings
51
     
Item 1A.
Risk Factors
51
     
Item 2.
Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds
51
     
Item 3.
Defaults Upon Senior Securities
51
     
Item 4.
Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders
51
     
Item 5.
Other Information
51
     
Item 6.
Exhibits
51
     
Signatures
 
52
 
 
2

 

PART I.  FINANCIAL INFORMATION

ITEM 1.
FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
 
3

 
Energroup Holdings Corporation

Contents
 
Page
     
Report of Registered Independent Public Accounting Firm
 
5
     
Consolidated Balance Sheets
 
6 - 7
     
Consolidated Statements of Income
 
8
     
Consolidated Statements of Changes in Stockholders’ Equity
 
 9
     
Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows
 
10-11
     
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
 
12 – 34

4

 
To:         Board of Directors and Stockholders
Energroup Holdings Corporation
 
Report of Registered Independent Public Accounting Firm

We have reviewed the accompanying interim consolidated Balance Sheets of Energroup Holdings Corporation (the “Company”) as of September 30, 2009 and December 31, 2008, and the related statements of income, stockholders’ equity, and cash flows for the three-month and nine-month periods ended September 30, 2009 and 2008. These interim consolidated financial statements are the responsibility of the Company’s management.

We conducted our review in accordance with the standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States). A review of interim financial information consists principally of applying analytical procedures and making inquiries of persons responsible for financial and accounting matters. It is substantially less in scope than an audit conducted in accordance with the standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board, the objective of which is the expression of an opinion regarding the financial statements taken as a whole. Accordingly, we do not express such an opinion.

Based on our review, we are not aware of any material modifications that should be made to the accompanying interim consolidated financial statements for them to be in conformity with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles.

South San Francisco, California
 
Samuel H. Wong & Co., LLP
October 25, 2009
 
Certified Public Accountants

5

 
Energroup Holdings Corporation
Consolidated Balance Sheets
As of September 30, 2009 and December 31, 2008
(Stated in US Dollars)
 
         
At
   
At
 
         
September 30,
   
December 31,
 
ASSETS
 
Note
   
2009
   
2008
 
Current Assets
                 
Cash
        $ 14,670,937     $ 5,695,798  
Restricted Cash
   
2(D),3
      2,175,676       2,177,091  
Accounts Receivable
   
2(E),4
      30,311,236       18,661,065  
Other Receivable
            6,378,797       2,162,412  
Related Party Receivable
   
5
      17,714,847       10,919,777  
Inventory
   
2(F),6
      6,305,385       6,051,109  
Purchase Deposit
   
2(G)
      1,198,540       1,453,861  
Prepaid Expenses
            36,268       62,734  
Prepaid Taxes
            274,979       334,413  
Deferred Tax Asset
            645,171       643,609  
Total Current Assets
            79,711,836       48,161,869  
                         
Non-Current Assets
                       
Property, Plant & Equipment, net
   
2(H),7
      24,261,966       25,794,151  
Land Use Rights, net
   
2(I),8
      13,265,187       13,430,435  
Construction in Progress
   
2(J)
      6,691,893       3,262,146  
Other Assets
            -       34,807  
                         
TOTAL ASSETS
          $ 123,930,882     $ 90,683,408  
                         
LIABILITIES
                       
Current Liabilities
                       
Bank Loans & Notes
   
9
    $ 16,672,517     $ 6,419,422  
Accounts Payable
            4,634,941       7,695,208  
Taxes Payable
            5,657,814       2,341,971  
Other Payable
            3,951,402       2,318,142  
Accrued Liabilities
            2,444,836       1,724,266  
Customer Deposits
   
2(L)
      4,312,331       3,258,752  
     Total Current Liabilities
            37,673,841       23,757,761  
                         
TOTAL LIABILITIES
          $ 37,673,841     $ 23,757,761  
 
See Accompanying Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements
 
6

 
Energroup Holdings Corporation
Consolidated Balance Sheets
As of September 30, 2009 and December 31, 2008
(Stated in US Dollars)
 
         
At
   
At
 
         
September 30,
   
December 31,
 
STOCKHOLDERS EQUITY
 
Note
   
2009
   
2008
 
                   
Preferred Stock - $0.001 par value 10,000,000 shares authorized; 0 shares issued & outstanding at September 30, 2009 and December 31, 2008, respectively.
        $ -     $ -  
Common Stock $0.001 par value 21,739,130 shares authorized; 21,136,392 shares issued & outstanding at September 30, 2009 and December 31, 2008, respectively.
          21,137       21,137  
Additional Paid in Capital
          38,900,380       26,062,337  
Statutory Reserve
   
2(M),11
      2,077,488       2,077,488  
Retained Earnings
            39,995,333       35,275,457  
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income
   
2(N)
      5,262,704       3,489,228  
                         
TOTAL STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY
      86,257,041       66,925,647  
                         
TOTAL LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY
    $ 123,930,882     $ 90,683,408  
 
See Accompanying Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements
7


Energroup Holdings Corporation
Consolidated Statements of Income
For the three and nine months ended September 30, 2009 and 2008
(Stated in US Dollars)
 
         
3 months
   
3 months
   
9 months
   
9 months
 
         
ended
   
ended
   
ended
   
ended
 
   
Note
   
September 30,
2009
   
September 30,
2008
   
September 30,
2009
   
September 30,
2008
 
Sales
   
2(O)
    $ 67,821,080     $ 53,725,596     $ 156,852,674     $ 140,309,218  
Cost of Sales
   
2(P)
      (57,246,206 )     (47,254,631 )     (133,615,742 )     (120,329,483 )
    Gross Profit
            10,574,874       6,470,965       23,236,932       19,979,735  
                                         
Selling Expenses
   
2(Q)
      (706,664 )     (878,893 )     (2,079,027 )     (3,463,947 )
General & Adm. Expenses
   
2(R)
      (614,806 )     (734,976 )     (1,885,651 )     (1,881,138 )
                                                 
Operating Income
            9,253,405       4,857,096       19,272,254       14,634,650  
                                         
Other Income
            7,204       680,344       35,552       1,420,060  
Other Expenses
            (8,270 )     (413,264 )     (71,978 )     (514,000 )
Interest Income
            13,574       -       131,139       279,097  
Interest Expense
            (206,869 )     (587,118 )     (509,464 )     (1,194,197 )
Government Subsidy Income
            14       -       141,834       -  
Release of Make Good Shares
            (4,619,816 )     -       (12,838,043 )     -  
    Earnings before Tax
            4,439,242       4,537,058       6,161,294       14,625,611  
                                                 
Income Tax
   
2(V),13
      (686,232 )     (216,770 )     (1,441,418 )     (449,138 )
                                         
Net Income
          $ 3,753,010     $ 4,320,288     $ 4,719,876     $ 14,176,473  
                                         
Earnings Per Share
   
2(Y),16
                                 
Basic
          $ 0.22     $ 0.25     $ 0.27     $ 0.82  
Diluted
          $ 0.18     $ 0.20     $ 0.22     $ 0.67  
                                         
Weighted Average Shares Outstanding
                         
Basic
            17,272,756       17,272,756       17,272,756       17,272,756  
Diluted
            21,136,392       21,182,756       21,136,392       21,182,756  
 
See Accompanying Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements
 
8

 
Energroup Holdings Corporation
Consolidated Statements of Changes in Stockholders’ Equity
As of September 30, 2009 and December 31, 2008
(Stated in US Dollars)
 
                           
Accumulated
       
   
Common Stock
   
Additional
               
Other
       
   
Shares
         
Paid in
   
Statutory
   
Retained
   
Comprehensive
       
   
Outstanding
   
Amount
   
Capital
   
Reserve
   
Earnings
   
Income
   
Total
 
Balance, January 1, 2008
    21,136,392     $ 21,137     $ 15,440,043     $ 751,444     $ 29,764,236     $ 2,960,951     $ 48,937,811  
Release of Shares Placed in Escrow
    -       -       10,622,294       -       -       -       10,622,294  
Net Income
    -       -       -       -       6,837,265       -       6,837,265  
Appropriations of Retained Earnings
    -       -       -       1,326,044       (1,326,044 )     -       -  
Foreign Currency Translation Adjustment
    -       -       -       -       -       528,277       528,277  
Balance, December 31, 2008
    21,136,392     $ 21,137     $ 26,062,337     $ 2,077,488     $ 35,275,457     $ 3,489,228     $ 66,925,647  
                                                         
Balance, January 1, 2009
    21,136,392     $ 21,137     $ 26,062,337     $ 2,077,488     $ 35,275,457     $ 3,489,228     $ 66,925,647  
Release of Shares Placed in Escrow
    -       -       12,838,043       -       -       -       12,838,043  
Net Income
    -       -       -       -       4,719,876       -       4,719,876  
Appropriations of Retained Earnings
    -       -       -       -       -       -       -  
Foreign Currency Translation Adjustment
    -       -       -       -       -       1,773,476       1,773,476  
Balance, September 30, 2009
    21,136,392     $ 21,137     $ 38,900,380     $ 2,077,488     $ 39,995,333     $ 5,262,704     $ 86,257,041  
 
       
12 months
   
9 months
       
         
ended
   
ended
       
   
 
Note
   
December 31,
2008
   
September 30,
2009
   
Total
 
Comprehensive Income
   
2(M)
                   
Net Income
          $ 6,837,265     $ 4,719,876     $ 11,557,141  
Other Comprehensive Income
                               
Foreign Currency Translation Adjustment
            528,277       1,773,476       2,301,753  
Total Comprehensive Income
          $ 7,365,542     $ 6,493,352     $ 13,858,894  
 
See Accompanying Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements
 
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Energroup Holdings Corporation
Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows
For the three and nine months ended September 30, 2009 and 2008
(Stated in US Dollars)
 
   
3 months
   
3 months
   
9 months
   
9 months
 
   
ended
   
ended
   
ended
   
ended
 
   
September 30,
 2009
   
September 30,
 2008
   
September 30,
2009
   
September 30,
2008
 
Cash Flow from Operating Activities
                       
Cash Received from customers
  $ 41,789,815     $ 45,452,629     $ 135,386,459     $ 116,666,578  
Cash Paid to Suppliers & Employees
    (55,737,214 )     (43,761,827 )     (134,780,845 )     (116,525,266 )
Interest Received
    13,574       315,155       131,139       279,097  
Interest Paid (net of amount capitalized)
    (149,325 )     (356,596 )     105,637       (242,428 )
Taxes Paid
    -       (218,362 )     -       (490,239 )
Miscellaneous Receipts
    9,437       337       38,940       4,672  
                                         
Cash Sourced/(Used) in Operating Activities
    (14,073,713 )     1,431,337       881,330       (307,586 )
                                 
Cash Flows from Investing Activities
                               
Funds Released from/(Interest Earned in) Escrow Account
    (548 )     (3,720 )     1,416       2,015,613  
Purchases of Property, Equipment, and Construction of Plants
    (117,482 )     (2,042,604 )     (3,642,200 )     (2,689,418 )
Purchase of Land Use Rights
    (15,499 )     (904,031 )     (326,785 )     (904,031 )
Payments/(Withdraw) of Deposits
    -       (227 )     34,808       (60,535 )
                                         
Cash Sourced/(Used) in Investing Activities
    (133,529 )     (2,950,582 )     (3,932,762 )     (1,638,371 )
                                 
Cash Flows from Financing Activities
                               
Proceeds from Bank Borrowings
    5,861,390       15,004,489       10,253,095       6,418,579  
Repayment of Bank Loans
    -       (14,988,890 )     -       (7,383,095 )
                                         
Cash Sourced/(Used) in Financing Activities
    5,861,390       15,599       10,253,095       (964,516 )
                                         
Net Increase/(Decrease) in Cash & Cash Equivalents for the Period
    (8,345,852 )     (1,503,647 )     7,201,663       (2,910,473 )
                                 
Effect of Currency Translation
    70,720       1,905,294       1,773,476       550,999  
                                 
Cash & Cash Equivalents at Beginning of Period
    22,946,069       11,270,730       5,695,798       14,031,851  
                                         
Cash & Cash Equivalents at End of Period
  $ 14,670,937     $ 11,672,377     $ 14,670,937     $ 11,672,377  
 
See Accompanying Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements
 
10

 
Energroup Holdings Corporation
Reconciliation of Net Income to Cash Sourced (Used) in Operations
For the three and nine months ended September 30, 2009 and 2008
(Stated in US Dollars)
 
   
3 months
   
3 months
   
9 months
   
9 months
 
   
ended
   
ended
   
ended
   
ended
 
   
September 30,
   
September 30,
   
September 30,
   
September 30,
 
   
2009
   
2008
   
2009
   
2008
 
                         
Net Income
  $ 3,753,010     $ 4,320,288     $ 4,719,876     $ 14,176,473  
                                 
Adjustments to Reconcile Net Income to Net Cash Provided by Operation Activities.
                               
                                 
Release of Shares from Escrow
    4,619,816       -       12,838,043       -  
Amortization
    67,427       74,052       492,033       259,312  
Depreciation
    584,736       576,203       1,744,638       1,983,977  
Provision for Bad Debt
    159,028       -       117,679       -  
Increase in Accounts Receivable
    (15,902,773 )     (10,487,495 )     (11,767,850 )     (27,906,092 )
Increase in Other Receivable
    (5,202,956 )     -       (4,216,385 )     -  
Increase in Related Party Receivable
    (5,422,362 )     -       (6,795,071 )     -  
Increase in Inventory
    (1,197,330 )     (1,987,668 )     (254,276 )     (4,709,434 )
Decrease in Advance to Suppliers
    397,958       -       255,321       -  
Decrease/(Increase) in Prepaid Expenses
    (5,847 )     (934,281 )     26,466       -  
Decrease/(Increase) in Prepaid Taxes
    91,419       -       59,434       (1,083,731 )
Increase in Deferred Tax Asset
    (679 )     -       (1,563 )     -  
Increase/(Decrease) in Accounts Payable
    618,689       8,298,021       (3,060,267 )     13,576,079  
Increase in Taxes Payable
    1,398,295       -       3,315,843       -  
Increase in Other Payable
    1,496,668       -       1,633,260       -  
Increase in Accrued Liabilities
    133,405       394,292       720,570       547,767  
Increase in Customer Deposits
    337,784       1,177,925       1,053,579       2,848,064  
                                         
Total of all adjustments
    (17,826,722 )     (2,888,951 )     (3,838,546 )     (14,484,059 )
                                         
    $ (14,073,713 )   $ 1,431,337     $ 881,330     $ (307,586 )
 
See Accompanying Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements
 
11

 
Energroup Holdings Corporation
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
As of September 30, 2009 and December 31, 2008
 
1.           The Company and Principal Business Activities

Energroup Holdings Corporation (the “Company”) (OTCBB: ENHD) is a holding company incorporated in the state of Nevada in the United States of America whose primary business operations are conducted through its three operating subsidiaries: (1) Dalian Chuming Processed Foods Company Ltd., (“Food Company”) (2) Dalian Chuming Slaughter and Packaging Pork Company Ltd. (“Meat Company”), and (3) Dalian Chuming Sales Company Ltd. (“Sales Company”), which are incorporated in the People’s Republic of China (“PRC”).   The Company is headquartered in the City of Dalian, Liaoning Province of China.

The three operating subsidiaries were spun-off constituents of the former parent company, Dalian Chuming Group Co., Ltd. (“Group”).  The Company indirectly holds the three operating subsidiary companies through its wholly owned intermediary subsidiaries: (A) Precious Sheen Investments Limited (“PSI”), a British Virgin Islands corporation, and (B) Dalian Chuming Precious Sheen Investments Consulting Co., Ltd., (“Chuming”), a wholly foreign owned enterprise incorporated in the PRC.

The Company’s primary business activities are the production and packing of fresh pork and also production of processed meat products for distribution and sale to clients throughout the PRC and Russia.

Corporate Reorganization

PRC law currently has limits on foreign ownership of certain companies.  To enable Chuming to raise equity capital from investors outside of China, it established an offshore holding company by incorporating Precious Sheen Investments Limited in the British Virgin Islands in May 2007. On September 26, 2007, Chuming entered into share transfer agreements with Dalian Chuming Group Co., Ltd., under which Dalian Chuming Group Co., Ltd. agreed to transfer ownership of three operating subsidiaries (collectively known as “Chuming Operating Subsidiaries”) to Chuming.  On October 23, 2007, Chuming completed all required registrations to complete the share transfer, and became the 100% owner of the Chuming Operating Subsidiaries.  On November 14, 2007 the Dalian Commerce Bureau approved the transfer of Dalian Chuming Group Co., Ltd’s 68% interest in Chuming to PSI, and upon this transfer, Chuming became a wholly foreign owned enterprise, with PSI as the 100% owner of Chuming (including its subsidiaries). On December 13, 2007, the PRC government authorities issued Chuming a business license formally recognizing it as a wholly foreign owned enterprise, of which PSI is the sole shareholder.

The following is a description of the Chuming Operating Subsidiaries: -

A. Dalian Chuming Slaughter and Packaging Pork Company Ltd., whose primary business activity is acquiring, slaughtering, and packaging of pork and cattle;

B. Dalian Chuming Processed Foods Company Ltd., whose primary business activity is the processing of raw and cooked meat products; and

C. Dalian Chuming Sales Company Ltd., which is responsible for Chuming’s sales, marketing, and distribution operations.

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Energroup Holdings Corporation
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
As of September 30, 2009 and December 31, 2008
 
Share Exchange Transaction

On December 31, 2007, the Company acquired all of the outstanding shares of PSI in exchange for the issuance of 16,850,000 restricted shares of our common stock to the shareholders of PSI, which represented approximately 97.55% of the then-issued and outstanding common stock of the Company (excluding the shares issued in the Financing). As a result of that transaction, PSI became our wholly owned subsidiary and we acquired the business and operations of the three operation subsidiaries.

The share exchange transaction has been accounted for as a recapitalization of PSI where the Company (the legal acquirer) is considered the accounting acquiree and PSI (the legal acquiree) is considered the accounting acquirer.  As a result of this transaction, the Company is deemed to be a continuation of the business of PSI.

Accordingly, the financial data included in the accompanying consolidated financial statements for all periods prior to December 31, 2007 is that of the accounting acquirer (PSI).  The historical stockholders’ equity of the accounting acquirer prior to the share exchange has been retroactively restated as if the share exchange transaction occurred as of the beginning of the first period presented.

2.           Summary of Significant Accounting Policies

 
(A)
Method of Accounting

The Company maintains its general ledger and journals with the accrual method accounting for financial reporting purposes.  The financial statements and notes are representations of management.  Accounting policies adopted by the Company conform to generally accepted accounting principles in the United States of America and have been consistently applied in the presentation of financial statements, which are compiled on the accrual basis of accounting.

 
(B)
Principles of Consolidation

The consolidated financial statements, which include the Company and its subsidiaries, are compiled in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles in the United States of America.  All significant inter-company accounts and transactions have been eliminated.  The consolidated financial statements include 100% of assets, liabilities, and net income or loss of those wholly-owned subsidiaries.

The Company owned the three operating subsidiaries since its inception.  The Company also owns two intermediary holdings companies.  As of September 30, 2009, the detailed identities of the consolidating subsidiaries are as follows: -

Name of Company
 
Place
of Incorporation
 
Attributable Equity
Interest
 
Registered Capital
Precious Sheen Investments Limited
 
BVI
 
100%
 
USD 10,000
Dalian Chuming Precious Sheen Investment Consulting Co., Ltd.
 
PRC
 
100%
 
RMB 91,009,955
Dalian Chuming Slaughtering & Pork Packaging  Co. Ltd.
 
PRC
 
100%
 
RMB 10,000,000
Dalian Chuming Processed Foods Co. Ltd.
 
PRC
 
100%
 
RMB 5,000,000
Dalian Chuming Sales Co. Ltd.
 
PRC
 
100%
 
RMB 5,000,000

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Energroup Holdings Corporation
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
As of September 30, 2009 and December 31, 2008
 
The consolidation of these operating subsidiaries into a newly formed holding company i.e. “the Company” is permitted by United States GAAP: ARB51 paragraph 22 and 23.

 
(C)
Use of Estimates

The preparation of financial statements in conformity with generally accepted accounting principles in the United States requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting period. Management makes these estimates using the best information available at the time the estimates are made; however, actual results could differ materially from these estimates.

 
(D)
Cash Equivalents

For purposes of the statement of cash flows, the Company considers all highly liquid equity or debt instruments purchased with a maturity of three months or less to be cash equivalents.

 
(E)
Accounts Receivable

The Company extends unsecured, non-interest bearing credit to its customers; accordingly, the Company carries an allowance for doubtful accounts, which is an estimate, made by management.  Management makes its estimate based on prior experience rates and assessment of specific outstanding customer balances.  Management may extend credit to new customers who have met the criteria of the Company’s credit policy.

 
(F)
Inventory Carrying Value

Inventory, consisting of raw materials in the form of livestock, work in progress, and finished products, is stated at the lower of cost or market value.  Finished products are comprised of direct materials, direct labor and an appropriate proportion of overhead.  Periodic evaluation is made by management to identify if inventory needs to be written down because of damage, or spoilage.  Cost is computed using the weighted average method.

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Energroup Holdings Corporation
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
As of September 30, 2009 and December 31, 2008
 
 
(G)
Purchase Deposit

Purchase deposit represents the cash paid in advance for purchasing raw materials. The purchase deposit is interest free and unsecured.

 
(H)
Property, Plant, and Equipment

Property, Plant, and Equipment are stated at cost.  Repairs and maintenance to these assets are charged to expense as incurred; major improvements enhancing the function and/or useful life are capitalized.  When items are sold or retired, the related cost and accumulated depreciation are removed from the accounts and any gains or losses arising from such transactions are recognized.

Property and equipment are depreciated using the straight-line method over their estimated useful life with a 5% salvage value.  Their useful lives are as follows: -

Fixed Asset Classification
 
Useful Life
Land Improvements
 
10 years
Buildings
 
20 years
Building Improvements
 
10 years
Manufacturing Machinery & Equipment
 
10 years
Office Equipment
 
5 years
Furniture & Fixtures
 
5 years
Vehicles
 
5 years

 
(I)
Land Use Rights

Land Use Rights are stated at cost less accumulated amortization. Amortization is provided over its useful life, using the straight-line method.  The useful life of the land use right is 50 years.

 
(J)
Construction in Progress

Construction in progress represents the direct costs of design, acquisition, and construction of buildings, building improvements, and land improvements. These costs are capitalized in the Construction-in-Progress account until substantially all activities necessary to prepare the assets for their intended use are completed. At such point, the Construction-in-Progress account is closed and the capitalized costs are transferred to their appropriate asset classification.  No depreciation is provided until the assets are completed and ready for their intended use.

 
(K)
Accounting for Impairment of Assets

 
The Company reviews the recoverability of its long-lived assets, such as property and equipment, when events or changes in circumstances occur that indicate the carrying value of the asset group may not be recoverable.  The assessment of possible impairment is based on the Company’s ability to recover the carrying value of the asset from the expected future cash flows, undiscounted and without interest charges, of the related operations.  If these cash flows are less than the carrying value of such assets, an impairment loss is recognized for the difference between estimated fair value and carrying value.  The measurement of impairment requires management to estimate future cash flows and the fair value of long-lived assets.
 
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Energroup Holdings Corporation
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
As of September 30, 2009 and December 31, 2008
 
 
(L)
Customer Deposits

Customer Deposits represents money the Company has received in advance for purchases of pork and pork products.  The Company considers customer deposits as a liability until products have been shipped and revenue is earned.

The Company collects a damage deposit (as a deterrent) recorded in Other Payable from showcase store operators as a means of enforcing proper use of the Company’s trademarks.  These are not fees, but deposits that are carried as current liabilities until and unless an operator violates the Company’s policies (e.g. misuse of Company brand names, or sale of substandard or counterfeit products, or unacceptably poor customer service), or if the proprietor ceases to operate the showcase store.  If no violations have been committed by the showcase store operator, the deposit is returned to the operator.  The Company carries the amount of these deposits as a current liability because the Company will return the deposit immediately to the operator when the Company ceases to conduct business with the operator.

 
(M)
Statutory Reserve

Statutory reserve refer to the amount appropriated from the net income in accordance with laws or regulations, which can be used to recover losses and increase capital, as approved, and, are to be used to expand production or operations.  PRC laws prescribe that an enterprise operating at a profit, must appropriate, on an annual basis, from its earnings, an amount to the statutory reserve to be used for future company development.  Such an appropriation is made until the reserve reaches a maximum equalling 50% of the enterprise’s capital.

 
(N)
Other Comprehensive Income

 
Comprehensive income is defined to include all changes in equity except those resulting from investments by owners and distributions to owners.  Among other disclosures, all items that are required to be recognized under current accounting standards as components of comprehensive income are required to be reported in a financial statement that is presented with the same prominence as other financial statements.  The Company’s current component of other comprehensive income is the foreign currency translation adjustment.

 
(O)
Recognition of Revenue

Revenue from the sale of pork products, etc., is recognized on the transfer of risks and rewards of ownership, which generally coincides with the time when the goods are delivered to customers and the title has passed.

The Company supplies pork products, equipment, uniforms, and technical support to the proprietors of showcase stores, who are granted the right to use the Company’s trademarks to sell pork products.  Start-up fees relating to uniforms are immaterial and are charged to the showcase store operators merely to recoup setup costs.  Any funds collected from store operators in conjunction with initial startup and operation is minimal and immaterial.  The Company does not charge any fees for providing equipment to the showcase stores.  The Company provides equipment at its own cost, and the Company owns all such equipment.  Considering the foregoing, the Company takes the position that any amount it receives from the store operators is not material in accordance with Rule 5-03.1 of Regulation S-X.  In addition, since the Company does not receive any material franchise fee revenue, SFAS 45 is not applicable.
 
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Energroup Holdings Corporation
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
As of September 30, 2009 and December 31, 2008
 
 
(P)
Cost of Sales

The Company’s cost of sales is comprised of raw materials, factory worker salaries and related benefits, machinery supplies, maintenance supplies, depreciation, utilities, inbound freight, purchasing and receiving costs, inspection and warehousing costs

 
(Q)
Selling Expense

Selling expenses are comprised of outbound freight, salary for the sales force, client entertainment, commissions, depreciation, advertising, and travel and lodging expenses.

 
(R)
General & Administrative

General and administrative costs include executive compensation, quality control, and general overhead such as the finance department, administrative staff, and depreciation and amortization expense.

 
(S)
Shipping and handling

All shipping and handling are expensed as incurred and are included as a component of cost of sales.

 
(T)
Advertising Expense

Costs related to advertising and promotion expenditures are expensed as incurred during the year.  Advertising costs are charged to selling expense.

 
(U)
Retirement Benefits

Retirement benefits in the form of contributions under defined contribution retirement plans to the relevant authorities are charged to the statement of operations as incurred.

 
(V)
Income Taxes

The Company uses the accrual method of accounting to determine and report its taxable reduction of income taxes for the year in which they are available. The Company has implemented Statement of Financial Accounting Standards (SFAS) No. 109, Accounting for Income Taxes. Income tax liabilities computed according to the United States and People’s Republic of China (PRC) tax laws are provided for the tax effects of transactions reported in the financial statements and consists of taxes currently due plus deferred taxes related primarily to differences between the basis of fixed assets and intangible assets for financial and tax reporting. The deferred tax assets and liabilities represent the future tax return consequences of those differences, which will be either taxable or deductible when the assets and liabilities are recovered or settled. Deferred taxes also are recognized for operating losses that are available to offset future income taxes. A valuation allowance is created to evaluate deferred tax assets if it is more likely than not that these items will either expire before the Company is able to realize that tax benefit, or that future realization is uncertain.

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Energroup Holdings Corporation
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
As of September 30, 2009 and December 31, 2008
 
In respect of the Company’s subsidiaries domiciled and operated in China:

 
·
Chuming and Chuming Operating Subsidiaries are located in the PRC and PSI is located in the British Virgin Islands; all of these entities are subject to the relevant tax laws and regulations of the PRC and British Virgin Islands in which the related entity domiciled.  The maximum tax rates of the subsidiaries pursuant to the countries in which they domicile are: -

Subsidiary
 
Country of Domicile
 
Income Tax Rate
Chuming and Chuming Subsidiaries
 
PRC
 
25.00%
PSI
 
British Virgin Islands
 
0.00%

 
·
Effective January 1, 2008, PRC government implements a new 25% tax rate across the board for all enterprises regardless of whether domestic or foreign enterprise without any tax holiday which is defined as “two-year exemption followed by three-year half exemption” hitherto enjoyed by tax payers. As a result of the new tax law of a standard 25% tax rate, tax holidays terminated as of December 31, 2007. However, PRC government has established a set of transition rules to allow enterprises already started tax holidays before January 1, 2008, to continue enjoying the tax holidays until being fully utilized.

 
·
Since Energroup Holdings Corporation is primarily a holding company without any business activities in the United States, the Company shall not be subject to income tax.

 
(W)
Economic and Political Risks

The Company’s operations are conducted in the PRC. Accordingly, the Company’s business, financial condition and results of operations may be influenced by the political, economic and legal environment in the PRC, and by the general state of the PRC economy.

 
(X)
Foreign Currency Translation

The Company maintains its financial statements in the functional currency.  The functional currency of the Company is the Renminbi (RMB).  Monetary assets and liabilities denominated in currencies other than the functional currency are translated into the functional currency at rates of exchange prevailing at the balance sheet dates. Transactions denominated in currencies other than the functional currency are translated into the functional currency at the exchanges rates prevailing at the dates of the transaction.  Exchange gains or losses arising from foreign currency transactions are included in the determination of net income for the respective periods.

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Energroup Holdings Corporation
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
As of September 30, 2009 and December 31, 2008
 
For financial reporting purposes, the financial statements of the Company which are prepared using the functional currency have been translated into United States dollars.  Assets and liabilities are translated at the exchange rates at the balance sheet dates and revenue and expenses are translated at the average exchange rates and stockholders’ equity is translated at historical exchange rates.  Any translation adjustments resulting are not included in determining net income but are included in foreign exchange adjustment to other comprehensive income, a component of stockholders’ equity.

Exchange Rates
 
9/30/2009
   
12/31/2008
   
9/30/2008
 
Period end RMB : US$ exchange rate
    6.8376       6.8542       6.8551  
Average period RMB : US$ exchange rate
    6.8425       6.9623       6.9989  

RMB is not freely convertible into foreign currency and all foreign exchange transactions must take place through authorized institutions. No representation is made that the RMB amounts could have been, or could be, converted into US$ at the rates used in translation.

 
(Y)
Earnings Per Share

The Company computes earnings per share (“EPS”) in accordance with Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No. 128, “Earnings per share” (“SFAS No. 128”), and SEC Staff Accounting Bulletin No. 98 (“SAB 98”). SFAS No. 128 requires companies with complex capital structures to present basic and diluted EPS. Basic EPS is measured as the income or loss available to common shareholders divided by the weighted average common shares outstanding for the period. Diluted EPS is similar to basic EPS but presents the dilutive effect on a per share basis of potential common shares (e.g., contingent shares, convertible securities, options, and warrants) as if they had been converted at the beginning of the periods presented, or issuance date, if later. Potential common shares that have an anti-dilutive effect (i.e., those that increase income per share or decrease loss per share) are excluded from the calculation of diluted EPS.)

 
(Z)
Recent Accounting Pronouncements

In May 2009, the FASB issued SFAS No. 165, “Subsequent Events” (“SFAS 165”). SFAS 165 is intended to establish general standards of accounting for and disclosure of events that occur after the balance sheet date but before financial statements are issued or are available to be issued. It requires the disclosure of the date through which an entity has evaluated subsequent events and the basis for that date, that is, whether that date represents the date the financial statements were issued or were available to be issued. SFAS 165 is effective for interim or annual financial periods ending after June 15, 2009.

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Energroup Holdings Corporation
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
As of September 30, 2009 and December 31, 2008
 
In June 2009, FASB issued FASB Statement No. 166, Accounting for Transfers for Financial Assets and FASB Statement No. 167, a revision to FASB Interpretation No. 46 (Revised December 2003), Consolidation of Variable Interest Entities.
 
Statement 166 is a revision to FASB Statement No. 140, Accounting for Transfers and Servicing of Financial Assets and Extinguishments of Liabilities, and will require more information about transfers of financial assets, including securitization transactions, and where entities have continuing exposure to the risks related to transferred financial assets. It eliminates the concept of a “qualifying special-purpose entity,” changes the requirements for derecognizing financial assets, and requires additional disclosures.

Statement 167 is a revision to FASB Interpretation No. 46 (Revised December 2003), Consolidation of Variable Interest Entities, and changes how a reporting entity determines when an entity that is insufficiently capitalized or is not controlled through voting (or similar rights) should be consolidated. The determination of whether a reporting entity is required to consolidate another entity is based on, among other things, the other entity’s purpose and design and the reporting entity’s ability to direct the activities of the other entity that most significantly impact the other entity’s economic performance.

On July 1, 2009, FASB issued FASB Statement No. 168, The “FASB Accounting Standards Codification” and the Hierarchy of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles.  The ASC has become the source of authoritative US GAAP recognized by the FASB to be applied by nongovernmental entities and provides that all such guidance carries an equal level of authority. The ASC is not intended to change or alter existing GAAP. The ASC is effective for interim and annual periods ending after September 15, 2009.

The Company is currently evaluating the potential impact, if any, of the adoption of the above recent accounting pronouncements on its consolidated results of operations and financial condition.

3.
Restricted Cash

The restricted cash reflects funds received from the financing transaction described in Note 18 that is held in an escrow with US Bank in the United States.  These funds are restricted until the Company has fulfilled the following criteria: (1) the hiring of a Chief Financial Officer that meets the approval of the investors, at such point the Company will release $1.5 million from restriction, the Company must satisfy this requirement within 90 days of the closing of the financing transaction, (2) the Company appoints a Board of Directors that has majority of independent members, at such point $2.0 million will be released from restriction, and (3) appoint a successor auditor, at which point $500,000 will be released from restriction.  There is $250,000 in the escrow account that has already been earmarked for investor relations purposes.

At September 30, 2009, the Company has yet to fulfill requirement (3). The Company has requested bids for consideration from auditing firms that were on an approved list submitted by, Pinnacle Fund, whom was the lead investor in the Company’s financing transaction in December 2007, detailed in Note 18 – Financing Transaction.

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Energroup Holdings Corporation
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
As of September 30, 2009 and December 31, 2008
 
4.
Accounts Receivable

Accounts Receivable at September 30, 2009 and December 31, 2008 consisted of the following: -
 
   
At
   
At
 
   
September 30,
   
December 31,
 
   
2009
   
2008
 
Accounts Receivable – Trade
  $ 30,617,410     $ 18,849,560  
Less: Allowance for Doubtful Accounts
    (306,174 )     (188,495 )
Net Accounts Receivable
  $ 30,311,236     $ 18,661,065  

   
At
   
At
 
   
June 30,
   
December 31,
 
Allowance for Bad Debts
 
2009
   
2008
 
Beginning Balance
  $ (188,495 )   $ (84,723 )
Allowance Provided
    (117,679 )     (103,772 )
Reverse
    -       -  
Ending Balance
  $ (306,174 )   $ (188,495 )

During the second quarter of the 2008 fiscal year, management revised the Company’s credit policy.  Based on management’s review, the Company began extending more favorable credit terms to its top tier customers. Those customers that qualified as top tier were extended approximately 45 to 60 days of credit.  The Company previously extended one to two days of credit. As of September 30, 2009, the Company has not had any receivables that were unrecoverable.

Accounts receivable aging analysis at September 30, 2009: -

1-30 Days
  $ 15,229,122  
30-60 Days
    12,465,922  
61-90 Days
    2,542,560  
91-120 Days
    73,632  
121-365 Days
    -  
Over 365 Days
    -  
Total
  $ 30,311,236  

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Energroup Holdings Corporation
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
As of September 30, 2009 and December 31, 2008

5.
Related Party Receivable

In the normal course of business which includes the purchases of hogs and other raw materials, sale of pork and pork products, the Company conducts transactions with the following related parties: Dalian Chuming Group Co., Ltd (“Group”) and the Group subsidiaries, that are not consolidated into Energroup Holdings or Energroup’s subsidiary, Dalian Chuming Precious Sheen Investments Consulting Co. Ltd. (Chuming): (1) Dalian Chuming Industrial Development Co., Ltd., (“Industrial Development Co.”) (2) Dalian Chuming Trading Co., Ltd, (“Trading Co.”) (3) Dalian Mingxing Livestock Product Co. Ltd., (“Mingxing”) (4) Dalian Chuming Stockbreeding Combo Development Co., Ltd., (“Combo Development Co.”) (5) Dalian Chuming Fodder Co., Ltd. (“Fodder Co.”), and (6) Dalian Chuming Biological Technology Co., Ltd., (“Biological Co.”) and (7) Dalian Huayu Seafood Food Co., Ltd. (“Huayu”).  The Company and the aforementioned related parties share common beneficial ownership.  All transactions with related parties are generally performed at arm’s length.

In the event that the Company has both receivables from, and payables to the Group it will, in accordance with FIN 39, setoff the balances in order to arrive at a single balance that is either due from, or due to the Group.  The Company’s net receivable balance of $17,714,847 at September 30, 2009 is shown in the following table.

Ref.
 
Subsidiary
Due to:
 
Nature of Balance
 
Related Party
   
Balance
 
Description of 
Transaction
A
 
Food
 
Sale of Products resulting in Trade Receivable from
 
Dalian Mingxing Livestock Product Co. Ltd.,
   
235,264
 
Food Co. sold cooked food to Mingxing dating back to 1/2007.
       
Subtotal of Related Party Sales
 
$
 235,264 
   
                       
B
 
Food
 
Loan Receivable from
 
Dalian Fodder Co., Ltd.
   
15,346
 
Food Co. advanced prepayment to Fodder Co. for purchase of raw materials dating back to 7/2009
C
 
Food
 
Loan Receivable from
 
Dalian Chuming Industrial Development Co., Ltd.
   
    18,886,845
 
Food Co. paid bank loan principal and interest on behalf of Industrial Co. dating back to 1/2008
D
 
Food
 
Loan Receivable
From
 
Dalian Chuming Group Co., Ltd.
   
6,193,761
 
Food Co. paid bank loan principal and interest on behalf of Group dating back to 9/2009
E
 
Meat
 
Loan Receivable from
 
Dalian Chuming Industrial Development Co., Ltd.
   
37,707,218
 
Meat Co. paid bank loan principal and interest on behalf of Industrial Co. dating back to 4/2009
F
 
Meat
 
Loan Receivable from
 
Dalian Chuming Fodder Co., Ltd.
   
        2,327,531
 
Meat Co. paid raw materials and utility fees for Fodder Co. dating back to 7/2008.
G
 
Meat
 
Loan Receivable from
 
Dalian Chuming Stockbreeding Combo Development Co., Ltd.
   
3,130,099
 
Prepayment to Stockbreeding Combo for Purchase of hogs dating back to 7/2008.
H
 
Meat
 
Loan Receivable from
 
Dalian Chuming Group Co., Ltd.
   
933,582
 
Meat Co. advance prepayment to Group for the purchase of raw materials dating back to 7/2009
I
 
Sales
 
Loan Receivable from
 
Dalian Huayu Seafood Co., Ltd.
   
        2,616,249
 
Sales Co. help Huayu purchase materials dating back to 9/2008.
J
 
Sales
 
Loan Receivable from
 
Dalian Chuming Group Co., Ltd.
   
   9,089,041
 
Sales Co. purchased hogs and paid general and administrative expenses on behalf of Group dating back to 7/2008.
K
 
Sales
 
Loan Receivable from
 
Dalian Chuming Stockbreeding Combo Development Co., Ltd.
   
       20,311,018
 
Sales Co. paid for Stockbreeding to buy hogs from farmer dating back 7/2008
L
 
Sales
 
Loan Receivable from
 
Dalian Chuming Industrial Development Co., Ltd.
   
5,593,753
 
Sales Co. purchased materials for Industrial Co. dating back to 7/2009
M
 
Sales
 
Loan Receivable from
 
Dalian Chuming Fodder Co., Ltd.
   
1,456,814
 
Sales Co. purchased feeding materials for Fodder Co. dating back to 5/2009
       
Subtotal of Loans to Related Parties
 
$
108,261,257
   
                       
       
Gross Related Party Receivable
 
$
108,496,521
   
 
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Energroup Holdings Corporation
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
As of September 30, 2009 and December 31, 2008
 
   
Subsidiary
Due from:
   
Nature of Balance
   
Related Party
     
Balance
 
Description of
Transaction
 
N
   
Meat
 
Purchase of Raw Materials resulting in Trade Payable to
 
Dalian Chuming Stockbreeding Combo Development Co., Ltd.
     
8,869,725
  Meat Co. purchased of hogs from Stockbreeding Combo Development Co. dating back to 7/2009
 
O
   
Meat
 
Purchase of Raw Materials resulting in Trade Payable to
 
Dalian Chuming Group Co., Ltd.
     
47,322,320
 
Purchase of hogs from Group dating back to 7/2008.
 
       
Subtotal of Purchases from Related Parties
     
$
 
56,192,046 
   
                       
P
 
Food
 
Loan Payable to
 
Dalian Chuming Group Co., Ltd.
   
       583
 
Food borrowed from Group to purchase materials dating back to 4/2009.
Q
 
Food
 
Loan Payable to
 
Dalian Chuming Stockbreeding Combo Development Co., Ltd.
   
2,047,502
 
Stockbreeding Combo Development Co. bought raw materials for Food Co. dating back to 4/2009
R
 
Food
 
Loan Payable to
 
Dalian Mingxing Livestock Product Co., Ltd.
   
1,569
 
Food Co. borrowed funds from Mingxing for operations purpose dating back to 12/2008
S
 
Food
 
Loan Payable to
 
Dalian Huayu Seafood Co., Ltd.
   
2,907,515
 
Food Company collected customer deposits on behalf of Huayu Co. dating back to 7/2009
T
 
Meat
 
Loan Payable to
 
Dalian Chuming Group Co., Ltd.
   
12,260,724
 
Group loaned to Meat Co. dating back to 4/2009
U
 
Meat
 
Loan Payable to
 
Dalian Huayu Seafood Co., Ltd.
   
2,072,830
 
Huayu Co. loaned to Meat Co. dating back to 7/2009
V
 
Meat
 
Loan Payable to
 
Dalian Mingxing Livestock Product Co., Ltd.
   
610,521
 
Mingxing Co. paid the operation expense on behalf of Meat Co., dating back to 7/2009
W
 
Sales
 
Loan Payable to
 
Dalian Mingxing Livestock Product Co. Ltd.,
   
915,251
 
Sales Co. collected bank loans on behalf of Mingxing dating back to 8/2008
X
 
Sales
 
Loan Payable to
 
Dalian Chuming Fodder Co., Ltd.
   
3,259,311
 
Fodder Co. bought materials on behalf of Sales Co. dating back to 4/2009
Y
 
WFOE
 
Loan Payable to
 
Dalian Chuming Group Co.
   
 
 10,513,823
 
Group loaned funds to WFOE (includes funds transferred from Meat for US RTO.)
 
       
Subtotal of Loans from Related Parties
 
$
 34,589,629
   
                       
       
Gross Related Party Payable
 
$
 90,781,674
   
                       
   
Setoff Related Party Receivable (Receivables have been set-off against payables)
 
$
   17,714,847
   
 
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Energroup Holdings Corporation
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
As of September 30, 2009 and December 31, 2008
 
A.
The Food Company sold USD 235 thousand (RMB 1.6 million) cooked food to Mingxing Company on credit.

B.
Food Company prepaid USD 15 thousand (RMB 104 thousand) to Fodder Company in third quarter of 2009 for the purchase of raw materials.

C.
Food Company paid USD 18.8 million (RMB 129 million) bank loan principal and interest on behalf of Industrial Development Company.

D.
Food Company paid USD 6.2 million (RMB 42 million) bank loan principal and interest on behalf of Chuming Group.

E.
Meat Co. paid USD 37.7 million (RMB 257.8 million) bank loan principal and interest on behalf Industrial Development Company.

F.
Meat Co. paid USD 2 million (RMB 16 million) raw materials and utility fees for Fodder Company.

G.
The prepayment of USD 3.1 million (RMB 21.4 million) from Meat Company to the Stockbreeding Combo Development Company was for the purchase of hogs.

H.
Meat Company advanced 933 thousand (RMB 6.4 million) to Chuming Group for the purchase of raw materials.
   
I.
Sales Company bought USD 2.6 million (RMB 17.9 million) raw materials for Huayu Seafood Company.
   
J.
The balance of USD 9.1 million (RMB 62 million) receivable from Chuming Group to Sales Company was for the payments of hogs and operation expense.
 
K.
Sales Company help the Combo Development Company to pay USD 20 million (RMB 140 million) to local farmers for the purchase of hogs.
   
L.
Sales Company purchased USD 5.6 million (RMB 38 million) materials for Industrial Development Company.
 
M.
The receivable of USD 1.5 million (RMB 10 million) due from Fodder Company to Sales Company is primary for the purchase of feeding materials.

N.
The balance of USD 8.9 million (RMB 61 million) payment owed by the Meat Company to Chuming Stockbreeding Combo Development Company was for the purchase of hogs.

O.
The Group sold hogs to Meat Co. for 47.3 million (RMB 323.6 million).
   
P.
Chuming Group purchased USD 583 (RMB 4 thousand) materials for Food Company
 
Q.
Stockbreeding Combo Development Company purchased USD 2 million (RMB 14 million) for Food Company.

R.
Mingxing Livestock Company paid USD 1.6 thousand (RMB 10.7 thousand) daily operation expenses on behalf of Food Company.
   
S.
Food Company collected USD 2.9 million (RMB 19.9 million) customer deposits on behalf of Huayu Seafood Company.
   
T.
Meat Company borrowed USD 12.2 million (RMB 83.8 million) operation funds from Chuming Group.
 
U.
Meat Company borrowed USD 2.1 million (RMB 14 million) operation funds from Huayu Seafood Company.

V.
Mingxing Livestock Company paid USD 611 thousand (RMB 4.1 million) general and administrative expenses for Meat Company.

W.
Sales Company collected USD 915 thousand (RMB 6.3 million) bank loans on behalf of Mingxing Livestock Company.

X.
Fodder Company bought USD 3.3 million (RMB 22.3 million) materials on behalf of Sales Company.

Y.
The outstanding payable balance of USD 10.5 million (RMB 70 million) due to the Group has been transferred to the books of Chuming.

The related party receivable balance detailed above, and the related transactions that comprise that balance were integral and material to the Company’s operations.  The Company was reliant on transactions with the above related parties in order to conduct its business normally.  The Company acknowledges that it has the responsibility to comply with paragraph c of SFAS 57 which calls for the dollar amounts of transactions for each of the periods for which income statements are presented and the effects of any change in the method of establishing the terms from that used in the preceding period.  The Company’s accounting system in the past was manual and accordingly is not able to, from a cost benefit perspective, summarize and provide further detail on the related party transactions. Also, the Company’s current accounting department does not have sufficient staff in order to perform and exercise to further detail the related party payables and receivables beyond what has been provided above; however the Company is taking steps to update its accounting systems and methods to provide fuller detail regarding these transactions for future periods.  The Company does represent that the balances disclosed above are both accurate and reliable within acceptable thresholds of materiality.

The Company’s related party receivables and payables in the period presented were in the form of either short-term loans bearing no interest, or trade payables and receivables relating to the purchase of raw materials, supplies or products for which payment was due within a short period of time.  Management believes that the net receivables from related parties are fully recoverable.

Of the $17,714,847 net receivable owed by the Group to the Company, $4,387,504 has been securitized by bank drafts issued by the bank on behalf of Chuming Stockbreeding Combo. Development Co., Ltd. of the Group to the Company.  These notes are collateralized by deposits at the bank by Chuming Stockbreeding Combo.  The drafts can be endorsed and discounted to the bank for cash; however the Company currently intends to hold these drafts until maturity.
 
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Energroup Holdings Corporation
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
As of September 30, 2009 and December 31, 2008

6.
Inventory

   
At
   
At
 
   
September 30,
   
December 31,
 
   
2009
   
2008
 
Raw Materials
  $ 2,404,890     $ 867,549  
Work in Progress
    599,912       241,738  
Finished Goods
    3,300,583       4,941,822  
    $ 6,305,385     $ 6,051,109  

7.           Property, Plant & Equipment

         
Accumulated
       
At September 30, 2009:
 
Cost
   
Depreciation
   
Net
 
Buildings
  $ 21,660,465     $ (4,055,819 )   $ 17,604,646  
Manufacturing Equipment
    10,070,179       (4,113,899 )     5,956,280  
Office Equipment
    236,429       (183,245 )     53,185  
Vehicles
    938,180       (630,378 )     307,802  
Furniture & Fixture
    606,546       (266,493 )     340,053  
    $ 33,511,800     $ (9,249,834 )   $ 24,261,966  
 
           
Accumulated
         
At December 31, 2008:
 
Cost
   
Depreciation
   
Net
 
Buildings
  $ 21,604,325     $ (3,607,219 )   $ 17,997,105  
Manufacturing Equipment
    10,061,608       (3,132,725 )     6,928,883  
Office Equipment
    195,577       (150,670 )     44,907  
Vehicles
    913,816       (477,265 )     436,551  
Furniture & Fixture
    524,020       (137,315 )     386,705  
    $ 33,299,346     $ (7,505,196 )   $ 25,794,151  

Depreciation expense for the nine months ended September 30, 2009 was $1,744,638.
 
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Energroup Holdings Corporation
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
As of September 30, 2009 and December 31, 2008
 
8.
Land Use Right

The Company had the following intangible assets outstanding at September 30, 2009 and December 31, 2008, respectively:-

   
At
   
At
 
   
September 30,
   
December 31,
 
   
2009
   
2008
 
Land Use Rights, at Cost
  $ 14,734,288     $ 14,407,503  
Less: Accumulated Amortization
    (1,469,101 )     (977,068 )
    $ 13,265,187     $ 13,430,435  

Amortization expense for the nine months ended September 30, 2009 was $492,033

9.
Bank Loans

At September 30, 2009, the Company had the following short-term loans outstanding:-

Bank
 
Interest Rate
 
Due Date
 
Amount
 
Bank of China
    6.1586 %
10/26/2009
  $ 4,387,504  
Bank of Huaxie
    6.372 %
3/3/2010
    4,387,504  
Bank of China
    7.326 %
10/17/2009
    2,047,503  
Shanghai Pufa Development Bank
    5.841 %
7/16/2010
    5,850,006  
              $ 16,672,517  

The loan provided by the Bank of China is secured by the Meat Company’s land use rights, which have been appraised at a fair market value of $5,605,611 (RMB 41,000,000).
 
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Energroup Holdings Corporation
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
As of September 30, 2009 and December 31, 2008
 
10.
Capitalization

As a result of a reverse-merger on December 31, 2007 that was consummated via a share exchange, and a concurrent equity financing, in the form of a private placement by issuing common stock to ten accredited investors, the Company’s capitalization is now reflected by the table shown below:

Name of Shareholder
 
Number of Shares
   
Common Stock Capital
   
Additional Paid in Capital
   
Equity %
 
Operating Companies Founders
    14,688,948     $ 14,689     $ 25,856,416       69.50 %
PRE-RTO Shell Shareholders
    422,756       423       -       2.00 %
Advisors & Consultants
    2,161,052       2,161       -       10.22 %
Private Investors
    3,863,636       3,864       13,043,964       18.28 %
      21,136,392     $ 21,137     $ 38,900,380       100.00 %


11.
Commitments of Statutory Reserve

In compliance with PRC laws, the Company is required to appropriate a portion of its net income to its statutory reserve up to a maximum of 50% of an enterprise’s registered capital in the PRC.  The Company had future unfunded commitments, as provided below.

   
At
   
At
 
   
September 30,
   
December 31,
 
   
2009
   
2008
 
PRC Registered Capital
  $ 15,566,849     $ 15,566,849  
                 
         - Statutory Reserve Ceiling
               
           based on 50% of
               
           Registered Capital
    7,783,424       7,783,424  
                 
Less: - Retained Earnings
               
           appropriated to
               
           Statutory Reserve
    (2,077,488 )     (2,077,488 )
                 
           Reserve Commitment
               
           Outstanding
  $ 5,705,936     $ 5,705,936  
 
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Energroup Holdings Corporation
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
As of September 30, 2009 and December 31, 2008
 
12.
Advertising Costs

Advertising expenses were $163,029 and $1,546,948 for the nine months ended September 30, 2009 and 2008, respectively.
 
13.
Income Taxes

The Company’s different operating subsidiaries are subject to different income tax regulations under PRC law.

The operating subsidiary, Meat, has been given special tax-free status by the PRC government because of the Company standing as leader in its industry in Dalian; therefore, no provision for income tax in the PRC was made for period ended September 30, 2009.

The Company’s operating subsidiary, Food, has made provision for income taxes for the nine months ended September 30, 2009 of $1,441,418.

The Company’s operating subsidiary, Sales, has not made provision for income tax in 2009 as it has incurred operating losses during the nine months period.

After adjusting for special tax-free status and net operating loss, the consolidated taxable earnings were determined, and the results were as follows: -

i.
 
2008
 
Tax expense
 
(520,089)
 
ii.
 
2007
 
Tax expense
 
(967,539)
 
iii.
 
2006
 
Tax benefit
 
1,609
 

Beginning December 31, 2007, the Company’s foreign subsidiaries became subject to U.S. income tax liability; however, the tax is deferred until foreign source income is repatriated to the Company and the Company has not currently determined when foreign source income will be repatriated.  Accordingly, the company has not made any provisions for U.S. income tax liability.

On March 16, 2007, the PRC government passed new tax legislation that repealed preferential tax treatment for foreign investment enterprises in the PRC and enacted new tax regulations. Under such regulations, with certain exceptions, both domestic and foreign enterprises will be taxed at a standard enterprise income tax rate of 25%.  The Company’s two operating subsidiaries, Food, and Sales are subject to the 25% income tax rate beginning January 1, 2008.  Based on current PRC legislation, Meat should be expected to continue benefiting from a tax holiday.
 
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Energroup Holdings Corporation
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
As of September 30, 2009 and December 31, 2008
 
14.
Commitments

It is company policy to develop plant facilities based on availability of cash resources without incurring capital commitments.  Therefore, the Company did not have any capital commitments existing at September 30, 2009.

On December 19, 2007, the Company entered into a hog purchase agreement whereby the Dalian Chuming Group Co., Ltd will provide at fair market price a minimum number of hogs to the Company.  At September 30, 2009, the Company expects minimum quantities of hogs detailed in the following table:-

Year
 
Hogs
   
Price Per Hog
   
Amount
 
2009 (October to December)
    124,824     $ 187.13     $ 23,358,315  
2010
    800,000     $ 205.84       164,674,737  
                    $ 188,033,052  

The Company believes that the fair market price of the hogs will increase by 10% each year.  The assumption of 10% reflects that Company expectations in regards to inflation, and the rising costs of inputs in breeding livestock.
 
15.
Operating Segments

The Company individually tracks the performance of its three operating subsidiaries Meat Company, Food Company, and Sales Company. Meat Company is primarily engaged in the slaughter and processing of pork livestock for wholesale and retail distribution. Food Company is primarily engaged in the production of pork-based food products, such as sausages and cured meats, for retail distribution. Sales Company is primarily engaged in the sale and distribution of products produced by Food Company and Meat Company.

The chief operating decision maker is the Chief Executive Officer of the Company.  He evaluates each operating segment on the following measures of profit or loss: gross profit, operating income, and earnings before taxes, and net income. When he makes decisions on the strategic plans of each operating segment, he considers the foregoing measures of profit or loss and their impact on the overall performance of the Company as a whole.

Below is a presentation of the Company’s results of operations and financial position for its operating subsidiaries at September 30, 2009 and 2008 and for the periods then ended. The Company has also provided reconciling adjustments with the Company and its intermediate holding companies Dalian Chuming Precious Sheen Investments Consulting Ltd. (“Chuming WFOE”) and Precious Sheen Investments Ltd (PSI).
 
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Energroup Holdings Corporation
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
As of September 30, 2009 and December 31, 2008
 
Results of Operations
                   
WFOE,
       
For the period ended
 
Meat
   
Food
   
Sales
   
PSI, &
       
September 30, 2009
 
Company
   
Company
   
Company
   
Eliminations
   
Total
 
Sales
  $ 147,991,969     $ 24,184,096     $ 25,724,571     $ (41,047,962 )   $ 156,852,674  
Cost of Sales
    129,915,408       17,675,199       27,073,097       (41,047,962 )     133,615,742  
    Gross Profit
    18,076,560       6,508,897       (1,348,526 )     -       23,236,932  
                                         
Operating Expense
    (962,072 )     (627,660 )     (2,105,482 )     (269,463 )     (3,964,678 )
                                         
Operating (Loss)/Profit
    17,114,488       5,881,237       (3,454,008 )     (269,463 )     19,272,254  
                                         
Other Income (Expense)
    (129,147 )     (115,566 )     (29,779 )     (12,836,469 )     (13,110,961 )
                                         
Earnings before Tax
    16,985,341       5,765,671       (3,483,787 )     (13,105,932 )     6,161,294  
                                         
(Income Tax Expense)
    -       (1,441,418 )     -       -       (1,441,418 )
Net Income
  $ 16,985,341     $ 4,324,253     $ (3,483,787 )   $ (13,105,932 )   $ 4,719,876  

Eliminated Intercompany Sales of Products Sold
 
Sold From:
 
Sold To:
 
Amount
 
Food Company
 
Sales Company
  $ 5,854,487  
Meat Company
 
Sales Company
    20,292,333  
Meat Company
 
Food Company
    14,901,142  
        $ 41,047,962  
 
Financial Position
                   
WFOE,
       
At
 
Meat
   
Food
   
Sales
   
PSI, &
       
September 30, 2009
 
Company
   
Company
   
Company
   
Eliminations
   
Total
 
Current Assets
  $ 155,707,886     $ 40,871,873     $ 44,559,272     $ (161,427,196 )   $ 79,711,836  
Non Current Assets
    25,153,643       18,805,949       258,786       669       44,219,046  
Total Assets
    180,861,529       59,677,822       44,818,058       (161,426,527 )     123,930,882  
                                         
Current Liabilities
    108,685,613       49,435,520       51,909,253       (172,356,544 )     37,673,841  
                                         
Total Liabilities
    108,685,613       49,435,520       51,909,253       (172,356,544 )     37,673,841  
                                                   
Net Assets
    72,175,915       10,242,303       (7,091,195 )     10,930,017       86,257,041  
                                                   
Total Liabilities & Net Assets
  $ 180,861,529     $ 59,677,822     $ 44,818,058     $ (161,426,527 )   $ 123,930,882  
 
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Energroup Holdings Corporation
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
As of September 30, 2009 and December 31, 2008
 
Results of Operations
                   
WFOE,
       
For the period ended
 
Meat
   
Food
   
Sales
   
PSI, &
       
September 30, 2008
 
Company
   
Company
   
Company
   
Eliminations
   
Total
 
Sales
  $ 128,208,596     $ 16,185,747     $ 62,110,427     $ (66,195,551 )   $ 140,309,218  
Cost of Sales
    111,689,686       13,481,540       61,353,808       (66,195,551 )     120,329,483  
    Gross Profit
    16,518,909       2,704,207       756,618       -       19,979,735  
                                         
Operating Expense
    (1,943,752 )     (973,602 )     (2,124,161 )     (303,569 )     (5,345,085 )
                                         
Operating (Loss)/Profit
    14,575,157       1,730,605       (1,367,543 )     (303,569 )     14,634,650  
                                         
Other Income (Expense)
    690,654       (505,527 )     124,584       (318,751 )     (9,040 )
                                         
Earnings before Tax
    15,265,811       1,225,078       (1,242,959 )     (622,320 )     14,625,611  
                                         
(Income Tax Expense)
    (214,321 )     (234,817 )     -       -       (449,138 )
Net Income
  $ 15,051,491     $ 990,261     $ (1,242,959 )   $ (622,320 )   $ 14,176,473  

Eliminated Intercompany Sales of Products Sold
 
Sold From:
 
Sold To:
 
Amount
 
Food Company
 
Sales Company
  $ 10,914,340  
Meat Company
 
Sales Company
    44,347,880  
Meat Company
 
Food Company
    10,933,331  
        $ 66,195,551  

Financial Position
                   
WFOE,
       
At
 
Meat
   
Food
   
Sales
   
PSI, &
       
December 31, 2008
 
Company
   
Company
   
Company
   
Eliminations
   
Total
 
Current Assets
  $ 74,713,237     $ 21,126,826     $ 41,826,291     $ (89,504,485 )   $ 48,161,869  
Non Current Assets
    22,624,642       19,570,329       325,480       1,088       42,521,539  
Total Assets
    97,337,879       40,697,155       42,151,771       (89,503,397 )     90,683,408  
                                         
Current Liabilities
    42,293,137       34,796,536       45,747,946       (99,079,858 )     23,757,761  
                                         
Total Liabilities
    42,293,137       34,796,536       45,747,946       (99,079,858 )     23,757,761  
                                         
Net Assets
    55,044,742       5,900,619       (3,596,175 )     9,576,462       66,925,647  
                                                   
Total Liabilities & Net Assets
  $ 97,337,879     $ 40,697,155     $ 42,151,771     $ (89,503,396 )   $ 90,683,408  
 
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Energroup Holdings Corporation
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
As of September 30, 2009 and December 31, 2008
 
16.
Earnings Per Share

Components of basic and diluted earnings per share were as follows: -

   
For nine
   
For nine
 
   
months ended
   
months ended
 
   
September 30,
   
September 30,
 
   
2009
   
2008
 
Net Income (A)
  $ 4,719,876     $ 14,176,473  
                 
Basic Weighted Average Shares Outstanding (B)
    17,272,756       17,272,756  
Dilutive Shares:
               
-Addition to Common Stock from Exercise of Placement Warrants
    -       46,364  
-Addition to Common Stock from Contingent Shares Held in Escrow (Please refer to Note 18)
    3,863,636       3,863,636  
Diluted Weighted Average Shares Outstanding: (C)
    21,136,392       21,182,756  
                 
Earnings Per Share:
               
-Basic (A)/(B)
  $ 0.27     $ 0.82  
-Diluted (A)/(C)
  $ 0.22     $ 0.67  
                 
Weighted Average Shares Outstanding:
               
-Basic
    17,272,756       17,272,756  
-Diluted
    21,136,392       21,182,756  
 
17.
Concentration of Risk

 
(A)
Demand risk

The Company had concentrations of risk in demand for its products because its sales were made to a small number of customers.

 
(B)
Supply Risk

The Company is subject to concentration of supply shortage risk because it purchases its materials for resale from a few select vendors. The Company’s availability of supply is correlated with the few select vendors’ ability to meet the market demand.  In 2007, the entire industry in the PRC faced a shortage in the supply of hogs.
 
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Energroup Holdings Corporation
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
As of September 30, 2009 and December 31, 2008
 
18.           Financing Transaction

On December 31, 2007, the Company, a Nevada corporation (“Energroup” or the “Company”), acquired Precious Sheen Investments Ltd. (“PSI”) in a reverse take-over transaction, by executing a Share Exchange Agreement (“Exchange Agreement”) by and among Energroup, PSI, and all of the shareholders of PSI’s issued and outstanding share capital (the “PSI Shareholders”). PSI owned 100% of the equity in Chuming WFOE. Chuming WFOE is a holding company for the following three operating subsidiaries: (i) Meat Company, (ii) Food Company, and (iii) Sales Company, each of which is a limited liability company headquartered in, and organized under the laws of, China (also referred to elsewhere as the “Chuming Operating Subsidiaries”).

As a result of the reverse take-over transaction, PSI’s Shareholders became Energroup’s controlling shareholders and PSI became Energroup’s wholly-owned subsidiary. As a result of PSI becoming Energroup’s wholly-owned subsidiary, Energroup acquired the business and operations of Chuming and the Chuming Operating Subsidiaries.

Under the Exchange Agreement, Energroup completed the acquisition of all of the issued and outstanding shares of PSI through the issuance of 16,850,000 restricted shares of common stock of Energroup to PSI’s Shareholders. Immediately prior to the Exchange Agreement transaction, the Company had 422,756 shares of common stock issued and outstanding. Immediately after the issuance of the shares to PSI’s Shareholders, the Company had 17,272,756 shares of common stock issued and outstanding. The 422,756 shares of PSI were cancelled and 17,272,756 shares of Energroup were issued to reflect this reverse take-over transaction.

Concurrently with the Exchange Agreement, Energroup also entered into a Securities Purchase Agreement (the “Purchase Agreement”) pursuant to which Energroup agreed to issue and sell 3,863,635 shares of its common stock to ten accredited investors for an aggregate purchase price of $17,000,000 or $4.40 per share (the “Financing”). The closing of the Financing coincided with the Closing of the reverse take-over transaction.

In connection with the sales of securities to accredited investors under the securities purchase agreement, Hunter Wise Financial Group, LLC (the “Placement Agent”), was compensated with a commission of $1,190,000 which is equal to 7.00% of the aggregate purchase price and a warrant to purchase the 386,364 shares of the Company’s common stock at an exercise price of $4.40 per share.  At December 31, 2007, the Company had adequate authorized capital to issue common shares upon the exercise of the warrant.

At September 30, 2009, the total number of shares outstanding, on a fully diluted basis, is shown in the following table:

 i.
 
Common shares outstanding prior to offering of securities
    17,272,756  
ii.
 
Common shares issued under securities purchase agreement
    3,863,636  
iii.
 
Common shares issuable upon exercise of placement agent warrants
    386,364  
          21,522,756  
 
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Energroup Holdings Corporation
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
As of September 30, 2009 and December 31, 2008
 
Concurrent with the Company’s financing transaction, the Company agreed to register for resale the common shares that were sold under the securities purchase agreement.  Pursuant to filing a Form S-1 registration statement with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, the Company entered into a Registration Rights Agreement with the Investors.  The agreement calls for liquidated damages to be paid by the Company, if in the event the registration statement is not declared effective within 135 days of the closing of the financing transaction.  The liquidated damages will be 1% of the total financing amount in cash per month for each month after the 135 days period.  The agreement states a maximum penalty of $1.70 million or 10% of the financing amount. At December 31, 2007, the Company accounted for the liability under the registration rights agreement in accordance with FASB Staff Position No. EITF 00-19-2 Accounting for Registration Payment Arrangements.  Under such accounting treatment, the liquidated damages are accounted for as a reduction of the proceeds.  In asserting the most conservative position, the Company has accrued the maximum liability of $1.7 million and is carrying that balance in the accrued liabilities account. In the event that the registration becomes effective in a timeframe that is earlier than February 15, 2009, the portion that is not legally owed, or in the event that investors waive any liquidating damages, the accrual will be reversed and the funds will be added back to the Company’s additional paid in capital.

In connection with a make good agreement related to the financing transaction on December 31, 2007, the Company’s Chairman and CEO, Mr. Shi Huashan placed in escrow 3,863,636 shares, which were beneficially owned by him.  These shares are to be released back to him if the Company meets the following earnings targets of $15.9 million, and $20.9 million in after-tax net income for the years ended December 31, 2008, and 2009 respectively. In the event that the Company does not meet the aforementioned financial targets, the escrowed shares will be released, on a pro-rata basis, to the investors in the financing transaction.  In accordance with SFAS 128, Earnings per Share, for the sake of calculating the Company’s earnings per share, the Company has accounted for the 3,863,636 escrowed shares as contingently issuable shares as such they are not included in the weighted average basic shares outstanding but are included in the weighted average diluted shares outstanding.  Please refer to Note 16.

In accordance with Topic 5.T of the Staff Accounting Bulletins (SAB 79), the Company expects to record a compensatory expense for the shares upon their release from escrow.  Whether the shares are released to the accredited investors or released to Mr. Shi the Company will record an expense with a corresponding credit to the Company’s contributed paid in capital.  The Company anticipates that compensatory expense to be recognized in future operating periods could be in a range between $17.0 million to $29.2 million.  The Company approximates this range based on the per share offering price of $4.40 at December 31, 2007 and a potential future stock price of $7.57 based on a $20.0 million net income (short of the target of $20.9 million net income) with a price-to-earnings ratio of 8.0, which is comparable to the valuation used in the offering at December 31, 2007.

For the year ended December 31, 2008, the Company recorded an expense for the expected release of shares deposited in the escrow account. The Company expects that 1,931,818 shares will be released.  The amount of expense recorded was $10,622,294.  The impact on earnings per share, on a basic and diluted basis, was $0.61 and $0.50, respectively. Simultaneously, for the nine months ended September 30, 2009, the Company expects that 1,448,864 shares will be released and have recorded the expense of $12,838,043. The impact on earnings per share, on a basic and diluted basis, was $0.75 and $0.61, respectively.
 
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ITEM 2.
MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF RESULTS OF OPERATIONS

Note Regarding Forward-Looking Statements

This quarterly report on Form 10-Q and other reports filed by Registrant from time to time with the Securities and Exchange Commission (collectively the “Filings”) contain or may contain forward-looking statements and information that are based upon beliefs of, and information currently available to, Registrant’s management as well as estimates and assumptions made by Registrant’s management. Readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements, which are only predictions and speak only as of the date hereof. When used in the filings, the words “anticipate”, “believe”, “estimate”, “expect”, “future”, “intend”, “plan”, or the negative of these terms and similar expressions as they relate to Registrant or Registrant’s management identify forward-looking statements. Such statements reflect the current view of Registrant with respect to future events and are subject to risks, uncertainties, assumptions, and other factors (including the risks contained in the section of this report entitled “Risk Factors”) relating to Registrant’s industry, Registrant’s operations and results of operations, and any businesses that Registrant may acquire. Should one or more of these risks or uncertainties materialize, or should the underlying assumptions prove incorrect, actual results may differ significantly from those anticipated, believed, estimated, expected, intended, or planned.

Although Registrant believes that the expectations reflected in the forward-looking statements are reasonable, Registrant cannot guarantee future results, levels of activity, performance, or achievements. Except as required by applicable law, including the securities laws of the United States, the Registrant does not intend to update any of the forward-looking statements to conform these statements to actual results. Readers are urged to carefully review and consider the various disclosures made throughout the entirety of this quarterly report, which attempt to advise interested parties of the risks and factors that may affect our business, financial condition, results of operations, and prospects.

In this Form 10-Q, references to “we”, “our”, “us”, “our company”, “Energroup” or the “Registrant” refer to Energroup Holdings Corporation, a Nevada corporation.

OVERVIEW

Headquartered in the City of Dalian, Liaoning Province of the People’s Republic of China (the “PRC” or “China”), we are a meat processing company primarily involved in the slaughtering, processing, packaging and distribution of pork and pork products. We also process and sell seafood, such as minced fillet products, which accounted for a small portion of our revenue (approximately 7.86%) in the third quarter of 2009.

We are the first pork producer in China to receive “Green Food” certification from China’s Ministry of Agriculture. Green Food is an innovative certification program unique to China that is awarded to food processors who produce using environmentally sustainable methods and meet certain high technical standards of quality control, safety, and product quality, and generate low levels of pollution. The Green Food certification is based on standards defined by the Codex Alimentarius Commission (“CAC”), a joint body of the United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization and the World Health Organization. We also received ISO 9001:2000 certification that covers our production, research and development and sales activities.

 
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Currently we have a wholesale and retail distribution network and sell either directly or indirectly across northeast China, including supermarkets and hypermarkets.

As of September 30, 2009, we had 732 employees, of whom 387 were operating personnel, 256 were sales personnel, 39 were research and development personnel and 50 were administrative personnel.

Dalian Precious Sheen Investments Consulting Co., Ltd., or Chuming WFOE, is our holding company established in China for our three PRC operating subsidiaries, collectively referred to elsewhere in this report as the “Chuming Operating Subsidiaries”:

 
1.
Dalian Chuming Slaughter and Packaging Pork Company Ltd. ( “Meat Company”), whose primary business activity is acquiring, slaughtering and packaging of pork and cattle;
 
2.
Dalian Chuming Processed Foods Company Ltd. ( “Food Company”), whose primary business activity is the processing of raw and cooked meat products; and
 
3.
Dalian Chuming Sales Company Ltd. (“Sales Company”), which is responsible for our sales, marketing and distribution operations.
 
 The Chuming Operating Subsidiaries are spin-off constituents of a former parent company, Dalian Chuming Group Co., Ltd., or the “Group.” Our primary business activities are the production and packing of fresh pork and production of processed meat products for distribution and sale to clients throughout the PRC.  Chuming WFOE was incorporated in China as a wholly foreign owned enterprise in December 2007. Chuming WFOE is 100% owned by Precious Sheen Investments Limited (“PSI”), a holding company established in the British Virgin Islands in May 2007.

Pork is widely regarded as China’s most important source of meat and is consumed at a much higher rate than other categories of meat. We believe that increasing levels of consumption of pork products in China is linked to the rapid development of the Chinese economy, urbanization and strong income growth.

Aside from increasing aggregate consumption, based on management’s research, pork consumption patterns in recent years have shown two main characteristics. The first is that per capita pork is consumed at higher rates in the urban areas of China as opposed to rural areas, although the rate of growth in these urban consumption rates is relatively slight. The second is that consumers’ consumption preferences appear to have shifted from frozen meat to fresh meat, and from fat meat to lean meat, with a tendency toward high quality cuts. Management believes these trends continue to be very favorable to our business which is based on mechanized meat processing and sales to urban consumers.

Our total sales volume was 82,585 metric tons in the third quarter of 2009, 27,697 metric tons in the second quarter of 2009, 18,512 metric tons in the first quarter of 2009, 18,007 metric tons in the fourth quarter of 2008.

Due to a shortage in supply, live hog prices rose significantly in 2008. Retail pork prices are an important component of China’s Consumer Price Index (CPI), a key inflation indicator. In order to moderate increases in the CPI and maintain the living standard of its lower-income population, the Chinese government (as it pertains to the pork industry) has implemented a number of policies to encourage pork production.  The average pork price has declined somewhat from the first quarter of 2009, mainly because of perceptions arising from the appearance of swine flu in late April and early May.  In June 2009, the Chinese government purchased and placed in storage large quantities of pork products in order to adjust the pork price in an effort to cause it to rebound to a reasonable level.  As a result of this action, the prices of pork have been rising since July 2009, and have risen to a level higher than the prices seen during the first quarter of 2009.  The prices are continuing to trend higher.

 
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In China, the pork processing industry remains fragmented, and we believe, inefficient. As smaller players experience pressure from margin compression and stricter government regulations, we believe scaled pork processors, like ourselves, will be positioned to make acquisitions on favorable terms in order to capture market share, gain scale, secure raw material, and access more customers. We expect that the combined factors of stricter hygiene regulations, increasing competition from well-financed players, and struggling meat suppliers, will induce industry consolidation in the coming years. We believe we are in a strong position to continue to take advantage of the Chinese government’s support for leading pork producers, these market consolidation trends, and the emerging hog supply situation. Management believes that this is a long-term trend.

Given the current competitive market conditions, we constantly strive to impose strict quality control in our products and utilize state-of-art slaughtering and cutting lines (which are imported from Stork Co. of the Netherlands), to ensure our product quality, increase awareness of our brand and develop customer loyalty. Our research suggests that consumers in China are increasingly conscious of food safety and nutrition, and they are using their purchasing power to demand safer and higher quality food products for their families.

We place a very high priority on food safety and integrity. For the feeds which are used for our hogs, we control and monitor our feed sources by acquiring feeds only from qualified suppliers who are licensed in the nation or the province, and then carry out comprehensive tests to ensure quality. All of our production lines have also passed the Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Point (HACCP) test, which is certified by Moody International Certification Ltd. Management anticipates that companies such as ours, with quality meat processing and modern logistics systems, will benefit as they capture market share and build consumer brand loyalty.
  
Management believes that we need to broaden our geographic sales network and diversify our customer base. Our distribution network has been expanded to all three northeastern provinces where we have established our branches in the cities of Harbin and Daqing, Heilongjiang Province, and the City of Changchun, Jilin Province.  A broader customer base can not only mitigate our reliance on certain big customers, but also bring us more opportunities. We believe a broader market for our products can increase demand for our products, reduce our vulnerability to market changes, and provide additional areas of growth in the future.

Our top five customers accounted for 35.6% for our total sales for the quarter ended September 30, 2009. We plan to position our business to diversify our customer base, which is expected to lower this percentage gradually in the future.

Management presently anticipates continued growth in volume of sales.  Nevertheless, our ability to meet increased customer demand and maintain profitability will however continue to depend on factors such as our production capacity, availability of working capital, input costs, as well as the other factors described throughout this report.

CRITICAL ACCOUNTING POLICIES AND ESTIMATES

Our management’s discussion and analysis of our financial condition and results of operations are based on our combined financial statements, which have been prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States. The preparation of these financial statements requires us to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and the disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements as well as the reported net sales and expenses during the reporting periods. On an ongoing basis, we evaluate our estimates and assumptions. We base our estimates on historical experience and on various other factors that we believe are reasonable under the circumstances, the results of which form the basis for making judgments about the carrying value of assets and liabilities that are not readily apparent from other sources. Actual results may differ from these estimates under different assumptions or conditions.

While our significant accounting policies are more fully described in Note 2 to our combined financial statements included in this report, we believe that the following accounting policies are the most critical to aid you in fully understanding and evaluating this management discussion and analysis:

 
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Method of Accounting

We maintain our general ledger and journals with the accrual method accounting for financial reporting purposes. The financial statements and notes are representations of management. Accounting policies adopted by us conform to generally accepted accounting principles in the United States of America and have been consistently applied in the presentation of financial statements, which are compiled on the accrual basis of accounting.

Principles of Consolidation

The consolidated financial statements, which include the Company and its subsidiaries, are compiled in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles in the United States of America. All significant inter-company accounts and transactions have been eliminated. The consolidated financial statements include 100% of assets, liabilities, and net income or loss of those wholly-owned subsidiaries.
 
Our founders have directly or indirectly owned the three operating subsidiaries since their inception. We also own two intermediary holding companies. As of September 30, 2009, the detailed identities of the consolidating subsidiaries are as follows:

Name of Company
  
Place of
Incorporation
  
Attributable
Equity
Interest
  
Registered
Capital
             
Precious Sheen Investments Limited
 
BVI
 
100%
 
USD 10,000
             
Dalian Chuming Precious Sheen Investment Consulting Co., Ltd.
 
PRC
 
100%
 
RMB 91,009,955
             
Dalian Chuming Slaughtering & Pork Packaging Co. Ltd.
 
PRC
 
100%
 
RMB 10,000,000
             
Dalian Chuming Processed Foods Co. Ltd.
 
PRC
 
100%
 
RMB 5,000,000
             
Dalian Chuming Sales Co. Ltd.
 
PRC
 
100%
 
RMB 5,000,000

The consolidation of these operating subsidiaries into a newly formed holding company i.e. “the Company” is permitted by United States GAAP: ARB51 paragraph 22 and 23.

Use of Estimates

The preparation of financial statements in conformity with generally accepted accounting principles in the United States requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting period. Management makes these estimates using the best information available at the time the estimates are made; however, actual results could differ materially from these estimates.

Accounts Receivable

We extend unsecured, non-interest bearing credit to our customers; accordingly, we carry an allowance for doubtful accounts, which is an estimate, made by management. Management makes its estimate based on prior experience rates and assessment of specific outstanding customer balances.  Management may extend credit to new customers who have met the criteria of our revised credit policy.

 
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Inventory Carrying Value

Inventory, consisting of raw materials in the form of livestock, work in progress, and finished products, is stated at the lower of cost or market value. Finished products are comprised of direct materials, direct labor and an appropriate proportion of overhead. Periodic evaluation is made by management to identify if inventory needs to be written down because of damage, or spoilage. Cost is computed using the weighted average method.

Property, Plant, and Equipment

Property, Plant, and Equipment are stated at cost. Repairs and maintenance to these assets are charged to expense as incurred; major improvements enhancing the function and/or useful life are capitalized. When items are sold or retired, the related cost and accumulated depreciation are removed from the accounts and any gains or losses arising from such transactions are recognized.

Property and equipment are depreciated using the straight-line method over their estimated useful life with a 5% salvage value. Their useful lives are as follows:

Fixed Asset Classification
  
Useful
Life
Land Improvements
 
10 years
Buildings
 
20 years
Building Improvements
 
10 years
Manufacturing Machinery & Equipment
 
10 years
Office Equipment
 
5 years
Furniture & Fixtures
 
5 years
Vehicles
 
5 years
 
Land Use Rights

Land Use Rights are stated at cost less accumulated amortization. Amortization is provided over its useful life, using the straight-line method. The useful life of the land use right is 50 years.

Customer Deposits

Customer Deposits represents money we have received in advance for purchases of pork and pork products. We consider customer deposits as a liability until products have been shipped and revenue is earned. We collect a damage deposit (as a deterrent) recorded on other payable from showcase store operators as a means of enforcing the proper use of our trademark. We carry the amount of these deposits as a current liability because we will return the deposit to the operator when we cease to conduct business with the operator.

Statutory Reserve

Statutory reserve refers to the amount appropriated from the net income in accordance with laws or regulations, which can be used to recover losses and increase capital, as approved, and, are to be used to expand production or operations. PRC laws prescribe that an enterprise operating at a profit, must appropriate, on an annual basis, from its earnings, an amount to the statutory reserve to be used for future company development. Such an appropriation is made until the reserve reaches a maximum equaling 50% of the enterprise’s registered capital.

 
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Earnings Per Share

We compute earnings per share (“EPS”) in accordance with Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No. 128, “Earnings per share” (“SFAS No. 128”), and SEC Staff Accounting Bulletin No. 98 (“SAB 98”). SFAS No. 128 requires companies with complex capital structures to present basic and diluted EPS. Basic EPS is measured as the income or loss available to common shareholders divided by the weighted average common shares outstanding for the period. Diluted EPS is similar to basic EPS but presents the dilutive effect on a per share basis of potential common shares (e.g., contingent shares, convertible securities, options, and warrants) as if they had been converted at the beginning of the periods presented, or issuance date, if later. Potential common shares that have an anti-dilutive effect (i.e., those that increase income per share or decrease loss per share) are excluded from the calculation of diluted EPS.

Recent Accounting Pronouncements

See Note 2(Z) to the consolidated financial statements included in Item 1 of this Quarterly Report of Form 10-Q for discussions on recently issued accounting announcements. We are currently evaluating the potential impact, if any, of the adoption of the above recent accounting pronouncements on our consolidated results of operations and financial condition.
 
RESULTS OF OPERATIONS

Comparison of Three Months Ended September 30, 2009 and September 30, 2009.

The following table sets forth the results of our operations for the periods indicated as a percentage of net sales:

   
Quarter Ended
September 30,
 
% of
   
Quarter Ended
September 30,
 
% of
 
   
2009
 
Sales
   
2008
 
Sales
 
Sales
 
$
67,821,080
 
100
%
 
$
53,725,596
 
100
%
Cost of Sales
   
(57,246,206)
  
84.41
%
   
(47,254,631)
 
87.96
%
Gross Profit
   
10,574,874
 
15.59
%
   
6,470,965
 
12.04
%
Selling Expenses
   
(706,664)
 
1.04
%
   
(878,893)
 
1.64
%
General & Administrative Expenses
   
(614,806)
 
0.91
%
   
(734,976)
 
1.37
%
Total Operating Expense
   
(1,321,470)
 
1.95
%
   
(1,613,869)
 
3.01
%
Operating Income / (Loss)
   
9,253,405
 
13.64
%
   
4,857,096
 
9.04
%
Other Income (Expense)
   
(4,814,163)
 
7.10
%
   
(320,037)
 
0.60
%
Earnings Before Tax
   
4,439,242
 
6.55
%
   
4,537,058
 
8.44
%
(Income Tax Expense) / Deferred Tax Benefit
   
(686,232)
 
1.01
%
   
(216,770)
 
0.40
%
Net Income
 
$
3,753,010
 
5.53
%
 
$
4,320,288
 
8.04
%
Earnings Per Share
                       
Basic
 
$
0.22
       
$
0.25
     
Diluted
   
0.18
         
0.20
     
Weighted Average Shares Outstanding
                       
Basic
   
17,272,756
         
17,272,756
     
Diluted
   
21,136,392
         
21,182,756
     
 
Sales. Our sales include revenues from sales of our fresh pork, frozen pork, and processed food products. During the quarter ended September 30, 2009, we had sales of $67,821,080 as compared to sales of $53,725,596 for the quarter ended September 30, 2008, an increase of approximately 26.24%. Our sales for our various product categories in the third quarter of 2009 are summarized as follows:

 
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Sales by product category, in
dollars:
 
Third
Quarter
2009
(amount)
   
% of Total
Sales
   
Third
Quarter
2008
(amount)
   
% of
Total Sales
   
% of
increase
from
2008 to 2009
 
Fresh Pork
 
$
48,102,469
     
70.90
%
 
$
42,858,853
     
79.80
%
   
12.23
%
Frozen Pork
   
8,244,934
     
12.20
%
   
4,618,716
     
8.60
%
   
78.51
%
Processed Food Products
   
11,473,677
     
16.90
%
   
6,248,027
     
11.60
%
   
83.64
%
                                         
Total Sales
 
$
67,821,080
     
100
%
   
53,725,596
     
100
%
   
26.24
%

Sales by product category, by
weight of product (metric tons):
 
Third
Quarter
2009
(Weight in
tons)
   
% of
Total Sales
   
Third
Quarter
2008
(Weight in
tons)
   
% of
Total Sales
   
% of change
from
2008 to 2009
 
Fresh Pork
   
28,322
     
77.86
%
   
18,681
     
79.53
%
   
51.61
%
Frozen Pork
   
4,196
     
11.54
%
   
2,190
     
9.32
%
   
91.60
%
Processed Food Products
   
3,858
     
10.61
%
   
2,619
     
11.15
%
   
47.31
%
                                         
Total Sales
   
36,376
     
100
%
   
23,490
     
100
%
   
54.86
%

In the third quarter of 2009, we raised our average per-kilogram sale price for processed food products and decreased our average per-kilogram sale prices for fresh pork and frozen pork to our customers. These changes were inline with changes in the market price for these products. In the third quarter of 2009, our sales volume of fresh pork, frozen pork and processed food products (by weight) increased as compared to the third quarter of 2008, with the frozen pork category continuing experiencing the highest growth in sales volume by weight. We also increased our sales of fresh pork by weight in the third quarter of 2009 as compared with the same period in the prior year.   For processed food products, our sales by weight increased by 47.31%, but because of higher per-kilogram prices, our sales revenue for this product category increased by 83.64%. Management attributes the increases in sales revenue in our product categories to the continuing strength in consumer demand for our products in the periods presented.

The following table shows the change in the average price per kilogram for our product to consumers in the quarter ending September 30, 2009, as compared to the same quarter last year:

  
 
Average Per-Kilogram Price to Customers (in $US)
 
  
 
Third
quarter of
2009
   
Third
quarter of
2008
 
% change
   
Change in
Price
 
Fresh Pork
 
$
1.70
   
$
2.29
     
-25.97
%
 
$
-0.60
 
Frozen Pork
 
$
1.96
   
$
2.11
     
-6.83
%
 
$
-0.14
 
Processed Food Products
 
$
2.97
   
$
2.39
     
24.66
%
 
$
0.59
 
 
Although we also sell our products through sales agents, our principal sales channels consist of Chuming-branded showcase stores, supermarkets and restaurants and canteens. The following table summarizes the changes in the number of participants within these sales channels:

  
 
Sales Channels
 
As of September 30,
 
Showcase
Stores
   
Supermarkets
   
Restaurants
and
Canteens
 
2008
   
702
     
186
     
3,226
 
2009
   
924
     
572
     
5,013
 
 
 
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As shown in the table above, as of September 30, 2009, as compared to September 30, 2008, we significantly increased the number of participants in all three of these sales channels. We believe the sales from supermarkets and hypermarkets are likely to continue to yield higher profit margins. Their orders tend to be large and stable in quantity, and they usually have better credit. The increase in the number of these participants has resulted in increased sales volume.

Cost of Sales. Cost of sales for the third quarter of 2009 increased by $9,991,575 or approximately 21.14%, from $47,254,631 for the three months ended September 30, 2008 to $57,246,206 for the three months ended September 30, 2009. The increase was principally attributable to the concession on the sales price of the products to sales agents on a condition that sales agent assumes marketing expenses in selling our products, starting in the third quarter of 2008. Our cost of sales for our various product categories in the third quarter of each of 2009 and 2008 is summarized and shown as a percentage of overall cost of sales in the following chart:

  
 
Cost of Sales
Third quarter
   
% of
Overall
Cost of
   
Cost of Sales
Third quarter
   
% of
Overall
Cost of
   
% of
Change
from
 
Product Category
 
2009
   
Sales
   
2008
   
Sales
   
2008 to
2009
 
Fresh Pork
 
$
41,643,459
     
72.74
%
 
$
38,455,262
     
81.38
%
   
8.29
%
Frozen Pork
   
7,093,774
     
12.39
%
   
3,925,908
     
8.31
%
   
80.69
%
Processed Food Products
   
8,508,973
     
14.86
%
   
4,873,461
     
10.31
%
   
74.60
%
                                         
Total Cost of Sales
 
$
57,246,206
     
100
%
 
$
47,254,631
     
100
%
   
21.14
%

The following table shows our cost of sales in the third quarter of each of 2009 and 2008 as a percentage of sales within each product group.

Product Category:
 
Cost of Sales
Third quarter 
2009
   
% of
Product
Group
Sales
   
Cost of Sales
Third quarter 
2008
   
% of
Product
Group
Sales
   
% Change
Product 
Group
Sales
 
Fresh Pork
 
$
41,643,459
     
86.57
%
 
$
38,455,262
     
89.73
%
   
-3.15
%
Frozen Pork
   
7,093,774
     
86.04
%
   
3,925,908
     
85.00
%
   
1.04
%
Processed Food Products
   
8,508,973
     
74.16
%
   
4,873,461
     
78.00
%
   
-3.84
%
Total Cost of Sales
 
$
57,246,206
     
84.41
%
 
$
47,254,631
     
87.96
%
   
-3.55
%

Our cost of sales of fresh pork products increased by 8.29% and decreased by 3.15% as a percentage of sales of fresh pork products, in each case as compared to the third quarter of 2008. This change resulted principally from the concession on the sales price of the products to sales agents on a condition that each such sales agent assumed marketing expenses in selling our products, starting in the third quarter of 2008.  Our cost of sales of frozen pork products increased by 80.69% and by 1.04% as a percentage of sales of frozen pork products, in each case as compared to the third quarter of 2008, because production and sales of this product increased over the respective periods. During the third quarter of 2009, the cost of sales of processed food products increased by 74.60% and decreased by 3.84% as a percentage of sales of processed food products, in each case as compared to the same period last year. Contributing factors to this increase of cost of sales were an increase in sales volume of processed food products and the higher transportation and delivery cost associated with an expanded sales range of this product period over period.

 
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The following table shows the estimated average per-kilogram price we paid for live pigs in 2009 and 2008:

  
 
Average
Unit
Price Per
Kilogram
in 2009
(in $US)
   
Average
Unit
Price Per
Kilogram
in 2008
(in $US)
   
Price
Increase/(Decrease)
(in $US)
   
%
Increase/(Descrease)
from 2008 to 2009
 
First Quarter
   
1.7652
     
2.2936
     
(0.5284)
     
(23.03)
%
Second Quarter
   
1.5032
     
2.2578
     
(0.7546)
     
(33.42)
%
Third Quarter
   
1.7477
     
2.2513
     
(0.5036)
     
(22.37)
%
Fourth Quarter
   
N/A
     
2.105
     
N/A
     
N/A
%

The most rapid increase in live pig prices occurred in the third and fourth quarters of 2007, for the highest grades of live pigs. However, live pig prices dropped from their highs in the second quarter of 2008 and have been stable since the third quarter of 2008. We believe that live pig prices will continue to remain stable, or perhaps trend lower, potentially through the first quarter of 2010. We believe this trend of lower, stable prices to be temporary.

Gross Profit. Gross profit was $10,574,874 for the three months ended September 30, 2009 as compared to $6,470,965 for the same period in 2008, representing an increase of $4,103,909, or approximately 63.42%. Management attributes the increase in gross profit to increased sales volume of all three product groups and increased pricing on processed pork products. Our gross profit as a percentage of sales was 15.59% in the third quarter of 2009 as compared to 12.04% for the same period in 2008.

The following table presents our gross profit for the three months ended September 30, 2009 and 2008. The table below also shows the percentage of gross profit for each of our product groups, as a percentage of sales for that product group.

Product Group
 
Gross
Profit
Third
quarter
of 2009
   
% of
Product
Group
Sales
   
Gross
Profit
Second
quarter
of 2008
   
% of
Product
Group
Sales
   
% of
increase
from Third
quarter of
2008 to
Third
Quarter of
2009
 
Fresh Pork
 
$
6,459,010
     
13.43
%
 
$
4,403,591
     
10.27
%
   
46.68
%
Frozen Pork
   
1,151,160
     
13.96
%
   
692,808
     
15.00
%
   
66.16
%
Processed Food Products
   
2,964,704
     
25.84
%
   
1,374,566
     
22.00
%
   
115.68
%
Total Gross Profit
 
$
10,574,874
     
15.59
%
 
$
6,470,965
     
12.04
%
   
63.42
%

In the third quarter of 2009, the gross profit of the fresh pork segment and frozen pork segement increased by 46.68% and 66.16%, respectively, as compared to the same period last year principally due to the increase in sales volume in those two segments despite a lower per-kilogram unit price to customers.  The processed food products segment continued to yield period over period a gross profit amount that was the highest among all the product groups as a percentage of product group sales.  Because of the high margins and increased prices to consumers of this product, we were able to maintain a stable amount of gross profit in dollar terms for this product period over period.
 
Selling Expenses. Selling expenses totaled $706,664 for the three months ended September 30, 2009, as compared to $878,893 for the same period in 2008, a decrease of $172,229 or 19.60%. This decease is due to a reduction in our advertising expenses. We continued to increase sales made through sales agents, who assumed certain marketing expenses in selling our fresh pork products.

General and Administrative Expenses. General and administrative expenses totaled $614,806 for the three months ended September 30, 2009 as compared to $734,976 for the same period in 2008, a decrease of $120,170 or 16.35%. This change is partially attributable to decreased depreciation expense.

 
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Other income (Expense). Our other income (expense) consists of interest income, other expenses, and interest expense.  In the third quarter of 2009, we had other income totaled $7,204.  Our total other income in the third quarter of 2009 decreased by $673,140, or 98.94% as compared to the same period in 2008.  This decrease in other income is primarily attributable to the decrease of rental income from our frozen storage facility and the exclusion of the government subsidy that was part of other income in prior periods.

Net Income. Net income for the three months ended September 30, 2009 was $3,753,010 as compared to $4,320,288 for the same period in 2008, a decrease of $567,278 or 13.13%. This decrease in net income is attributable to a compensatory expense arising from the expected release of 1,448,864 of our shares from an escrow arrangement entered into as part of a private equity financing consummated by us in December 2007.  See note 18 of the consolidated financial statements included in Item 1 of this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q.

Comparison of Nine Months Ended September 30, 2009 and September 30, 2008.

The following table sets forth the results of our operations for the periods indicated as a percentage of net sales:

   
Nine
Months Ended
September 30,
 
% of
 
Nine
Months Ended
September 30,
 
% of
 
   
2009
 
Sales
 
2008
 
Sales
 
Sales
 
$
156,852,674
 
100.00
%
 
$
140,309,218
 
100.00
%
Cost of Sales
   
(133,615,742)
 
85.19
%
   
(120,329,483)
 
85.76
%
Gross Profit
   
23,236,932
 
14.81
%
   
19,979,735
 
14.24
%
Selling Expenses
   
(2,079,027)
 
1.33
%
   
(3,463,947)
 
2.47
%
General & Administrative Expenses
   
(1,885,651)
 
1.20
%
   
(1,881,138)
 
1.34
%
Total Operating Expense
   
(3,964,678)
 
2.53
%
   
(5,345,085)
 
3.81
%
Operating Income / (Loss)
   
19,272,254
 
12.29
%
   
14,634,650
 
10.43
%
Other Income (Expense)
   
(13,110,960)
 
8.36
%
   
(9,040)
 
0.01
%
Earnings Before Tax
   
6,161,294
 
3.93
%
   
14,625,611
 
10.42
%
(Income Tax Expense) / Deferred Tax Benefit
   
(1,441,418)
 
0.92
%
   
(449,138)
 
0.32
%
Net Income
 
$
4,719,876
 
3.01
%
 
$
14,176,473 
 
 10.10
%
Earnings Per Share
                       
Basic
 
$
0.27
       
$
0.82
     
Diluted
   
0.22
         
0.67
     
Weighted Average Shares Outstanding
                       
Basic
   
17,272,756
         
17,272,756 
     
Diluted
   
21,136,392
         
21,182,756
     
 
Sales. Our sales include revenues from sales of our fresh pork, frozen pork, and processed food products. During the nine months ended September 30, 2009, we had sales of $156,852,674 as compared to sales of $140,309,218 for the same period of 2008, an increase of approximately 11.79%. Our sales for our various product categories for the nine months period ended September 30, 2009 are summarized as follows:

 
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Sales by product category, in
dollars:
 
Nine Months
Ended
September 30,
2009
(amount)
   
% of Total
Sales
   
Nine Months
Ended
September 30,
2008
(amount)
   
% of
Total Sales
   
% of
increase
from
2008 to 2009
 
Fresh Pork
 
$
115,951,472
     
73.92
%
 
$
114,605,135
     
81.68
%
   
1.17
%
Frozen Pork
   
16,686,335
     
10.64
%
   
9,311,039
     
6.64
%
   
79.21
%
Processed Food Products
   
24,214,867
     
15.44
%
   
16,393,044
     
11.68
%
   
47.71
%
Total Sales
 
$
156,852,674
     
100
%
   
140,309,218
     
100
%
   
11.79
%

Sales by product category, by
weight of product (metric tons):
 
Nine Months
Ended
September
30,2009
(Weight in
tons)
   
% of
Total Sales
   
Nine Months
Ended
September
30,2008
(Weight in
tons)
   
% of
Total Sales
   
% of change
from
2008 to 2009
 
Fresh Pork
   
64,471
     
78.07
%
   
48,123
     
80.14
%
   
33.97
%
Frozen Pork
   
9,763
     
11.82
%
   
4,449
     
7.41
%
   
119.44
%
Processed Food Products
   
8,351
     
10.11
%
   
7,475
     
12.45
%
   
11.72
%
Total Sales
   
82,585
     
100
%
   
60,047
     
100
%
   
37.53
%

In the nine months ended September 30, 2009, we raised our average per-kilogram sale price for processed food products and decreased our average per-kilogram sale prices for fresh pork and frozen pork to our customers. These changes were inline with changes in the market price for these products. In the nine months ended September 30, 2009, our sales volume of fresh pork, frozen pork and processed food products (by weight) increased, with the frozen pork category experiencing the highest growth in sales volume both by weight and in terms of sales revenue. Our sales revenue for fresh pork slightly increased due to the increase of sales volume for this product despite a reduction in the average per-kilogram price.  For processed food products, our sales by weight increased by 11.72%, and because of higher per-kilogram prices, our sales revenue for this product category increased by 47.71% as compared with the same period in the prior year. Management attributes the increases in sales revenue in our product categories to the continuing strength in consumer demand for our products in the periods presented.

The following table shows the change in the average price per kilogram for our product to consumers in the nine months ended September 30, 2009, as compared to the same period last year:

  
 
Average Per-Kilogram Price to Customers (in $US)
 
  
 
Nine
Months
Ended
September
30, 2009
   
Nine
Months
Ended
September
30, of 2008
 
% change
   
Change in
Price
 
Fresh Pork
 
$
1.80
   
$
2.38
     
-0.24
%
 
$
-0.58
 
Frozen Pork
 
$
1.71
   
$
2.09
     
-0.18
%
 
$
-0.38
 
Processed Food Products
 
$
2.90
   
$
2.19
     
0.32
%
 
$
0.71
 
 
Cost of Sales. Cost of sales for the nine months ended September 30, 2009 increased by $ $13,286,259 or approximately 11.04%, from $120,329,483 for the nine months ended September 30, 2008 to $133,615,742 for the nine months ended September 30, 2009. The increase was principally attributable to the concession on the sales price of the products to sales agents on a condition that sales agent assumes marketing expenses in selling our products, starting in the third quarter of 2008. Our cost of sales for our various product categories in the nine months ended September 30, 2009 and 2008 is summarized and shown as a percentage of overall cost of sales in the following chart:

 
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Cost of Sales
Nine Months
Ended
September 30
   
% of
Overall
Cost of
   
Cost of Sales 
Nine Months
Ended
September 30
   
% of
Overall
Cost of
   
% of
increase
from
 
Product Category
 
2009
   
Sales
   
2008
   
Sales
   
2008 to 2009
 
Fresh Pork
 
$
101,328,631
     
75.84
%
 
$
100,269,410
     
83.33
%
   
1.06
%
Frozen Pork
   
14,405,427
     
10.78
%
   
7,681,210
     
6.38
%
   
87.54
%
Processed Food Products
   
17,881,684
     
13.38
%
   
12,378,863
     
10.29
%
   
44.45
%
Total Cost of Sales
 
$
133,615,742
     
100
%
 
$
120,329,483
     
100
%
   
11.04
%

The following table shows our cost of sales in the nine months ended September 30, 2009 and 2008 as a percentage of sales within each product group.

Product Category:
 
Cost of Sales 
Nine Months
Ended
September 30,
2009
   
% of
Product
Group
Sales
   
Cost of Sales 
Nine Months
Ended
September
30, 2008
   
% of
Product
Group
Sales
   
% Change
Product 
Group
Sales
 
Fresh Pork
 
$
101,328,631
     
87.73
%
 
$
100,269,410
     
87.49
%
   
0.24
%
Frozen Pork
   
14,405,427
     
83.93
%
   
7,681,210
     
82.50
%
   
1.44
%
Processed Food Products
   
17,881,684
     
73.85
%
   
12,378,863
     
75.51
%
   
-1.67
%
Total Cost of Sales
 
$
133,615,742 
     
85.19
%
 
$
120,329,483
     
85.76
%
   
-0.57
%

Our cost of sales of fresh pork products increased by 1.06% and increased by 0.24% as a percentage of sales of fresh pork products, in each case as compared to the nine months ended September 30, 2008. This change resulted principally from the increase of the sales volume. Our cost of sales of frozen pork products increased by 87.54% and by 1.44% as a percentage of sales of frozen pork products, in each case as compared to the nine months ended September 30, 2008, because production and sales of this product increased over the respective periods. During the nine months ended September 30, 2009, the cost of sales of processed food products increased by 44.45% but decreased by 1.67% as a percentage of sales of processed food products, in each case as compared to the same period last year. Contributing factors to this increase were an increase in sales volume of processed food products and the higher transportation and delivery cost associated with an expanded sales range of this product period over period.
 
Gross Profit. Gross profit was $23,236,932 for the nine months ended September 30, 2009 as compared to $19,979,735 for the same period in 2008, representing an increase of $3,257,197, or approximately 16.30%. Management attributes the increase in gross profit to strong increases in sales revenue, driven by strong demand for our products, especially our frozen pork products, despite higher input costs and related price increases to our customers.  Our gross profit as a percentage of sales was 14.81% in the nine months ended September 30, 2009 as compared to 14.24% for the same period in 2008.

The following table presents our gross profit for the nine months ended September 30, 2009 and 2008. The table below also shows the percentage of gross profit for each of our product groups, as a percentage of sales for that product group.

Product Group
 
Gross
Profit
Nine
Months
Ended
September
30, 2009
   
% of
Product
Group
Sales
   
Gross
Profit
Nine
Months
Ended
September
30, 2008
   
% of
Product
Group
Sales
   
% of
Change
from 2008
to 2009
 
Fresh Pork
 
$
14,222,841
     
12.27
%
 
$
14,335,725
     
12.51
%
   
-0.79
%
Frozen Pork
   
2,680,908
     
16.07
%
   
1,629,829
     
17.50
%
   
64.49
%
Processed Food Products
   
6,333,183
     
26.15
%
   
4,014,181
     
24.49
%
   
57.77
%
Total Gross Profit
 
$
23,236,932
     
14.81
%
 
$
19,979,735
     
14.24
%
   
16.30
%
 
 
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In the nine months ended September 30, 2009, the gross profit of the fresh pork segment fell by 0.79% as compared to the same period last year principally due to lower average-per-kilogram price to customers which offset sales volume increases in this segment. The gross profit of the frozen pork products increased by 64.49%  as compared to the same period last year primarily due to the dramatically increase of sales volume despite the lower average per-kilogram price to customers.  The processed food products segment continued to yield period over period a gross profit amount that was the highest among all the product groups as a percentage of product group sales. Because of the high margins and increased prices to consumers of this product, we were able to maintain a stable amount of gross profit in dollar terms for this product period over period.
  
Selling Expenses. Selling expenses totaled $2,079,027 for the nine months ended September 30, 2009, as compared to $3,463,947 for the same period in 2008, a decrease of $1,384,920 or 39.98%. This decease is due to a reduction in our advertising expenses. We continued to increase sales made through sales agents, who assumed certain marketing expenses in selling our fresh pork products.

General and Administrative Expenses. General and administrative expenses totaled $1,885,651 for the nine months ended September 30, 2009 as compared to $1,881,138 for the same period in 2008, an increase of $4,513 or 0.24%. This change is primarily attributable to increased outside legal fees and audit fees, and increased staff, which was partially offset by a decrease in depreciation expense.

Other income (Expense). Our other income (expense) consists of interest income, other expenses, and interest expense.  In the nine months ended September 30, 2009, we had totaled other income of $35,552 and we did have income of $141,834 from a government subsidy.  Our total other income in the nine months ended September 30, 2009 decreased by $1,384,508, or 97.50% as compared to the same period in 2008.  This decrease in total other income is primarily attributable to the decrease of rental income from our frozen storage facility and the exclusion of the government subsidy that was part of other income in prior periods.

Net Income. Net income for the nine months ended September 30, 2009 was $4,719,876 as compared to $14,176,473 for the same period in 2008, a decrease of $9,456,597 or 66.71%. This decrease in net income is attributable to a compensatory expense arising from the expected release of 1,448,864 of our shares from an escrow arrangement entered into as part of a private equity financing consummated by us in December 2007.  See note 18 of the consolidated financial statements included in Item 1 of this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q.

LIQUIDITY AND CAPITAL RESOURCES

Cash Flows

Nine Months Ended September 30, 2009

As of September 30, 2009, we had cash and cash equivalents of $14,670,937, other current assets of $79,711,836 and current liabilities of $37,673,841. At September 30, 2008, we had $5,695,798 in cash and cash equivalents.  We presently finance our operations primarily with cash flows from our operations, and we anticipate that this will continue to be our primary source of funds to finance our short-term cash needs.  If we require additional capital to expand or enhance our existing facilities, we will consider debt or equity offerings or institutional borrowings as potential means of financing.

Net cash sourced in operating activities was $881,330 for the nine months ended September 30, 2009, while net cash flow used in operating activities was $307,586 in the same period of 2008. This is primarily attributable to the increase in gross profits of our products.

 
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Net cash used in investing activities was $3,932,762 for the nine months ended September 30, 2009, compared to cash used in investing activities of $1,638,371 in the same period of 2008. This change is primarily due to amounts used for improvements for one of our fresh food plants in the nine months ended September 30, 2009.

Net cash sourced from financing activities was $10,253,095 for the nine months ended September 30, 2009, as compared to net cash used in financing activities of $964,516 in the same period of 2008.  This increase resulted principally from an increase in our borrowings from banks during the nine months ended September 30, 2009 as compared to the same period of 2008.
 
Capital Commitments

In the first quarter of 2008, we relaxed our credit policy for certain of our major customers, permitting them up to a two-month grace period for payment for goods, where previously no such grace period was provided. Management expects that in the short term, this revised credit policy will result in an increase in accounts receivable, and a corresponding reduction in our cash position. Management does not anticipate that this change in our credit policy will result in any deficiency of working capital.

Uses of Liquidity

Our cash requirements through the end of fiscal 2009 will be primarily to fund daily operations for the growth of our business. Management will consider acquiring additional manufacturing capacity for processed foods in the future to strengthen and stabilize our manufacturing base.

Sources of Liquidity

Our primary sources of liquidity for our short-term cash needs are expected to be from cash flows generated from operations and cash and cash equivalents currently on hand. We believe that we will be able to borrow additional funds if needed.

We believe our cash flow from operations together with our cash and cash equivalents currently on hand will be sufficient to meet our needs for working capital, capital expenditure and other commitments through the end of 2009. For our long-term cash needs, we may consider a number of alternative financing opportunities, which may include debt and equity financing. No assurance can be made that such financing will be available to us, and adequate funds may not be available on terms acceptable to us. If additional funds are raised through the issuance of equity securities, dilution to existing shareholders may result. If funding is insufficient at any time in the future, we will develop or enhance our products or services and expand our business through our own cash flows from operations.

As of September 30, 2009, we had outstanding $6,435,007 in aggregate borrowings from the Bank of China under two loans, in the principal amounts of $4,387,504 and $2,047,503, on which we pay interest at rates of 6.1586% and 7.3260% per annum respectively.  As of September 30, 2009, we had outstanding $4,387,504 in borrowings from the Bank of Huaxia under one loan, on which we pay interest at a rate of 6.732% per annum.  As of September 30, 2009, we had outstanding $5,850,006 in borrowings from Shanghai Pufa Development Bank under one loan, on which we pay interest at a rate of 5.841% per annum.   As of September 30, 2009, we did not have any standby letters of credit or standby repurchase obligations.

Foreign Currency Translation Risk

Our operations are, for the most part, located in the PRC, and we earn our revenue in Chinese RMB. However, we report our financial results in U.S. Dollars using the closing rate method. As a result, fluctuations in the exchange rates between Chinese RMB and the U.S. Dollar will affect our reported financial results. The balance sheet items are translated into U.S. dollars using the exchange rates at the respective balance sheet dates. The capital and various reserves are translated at historical exchange rates prevailing at the time of the transactions while income and expenses items are translated at the average exchange rate for the period. All exchange differences are recorded within equity. The foreign currency translation adjustment for the nine months ended September 30, 2009 was $1,773,476, which was a gain; and for the nine months ended September 30 of 2008, $550,999 as a gain.

 
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During 2003 and 2004 the exchange rate of RMB to the dollar remained constant at 8.26 RMB to the dollar. On July 21, 2005, the Chinese government adjusted the exchange rate from 8.26 to 8.09 RMB to the dollar. In 2009, the RMB continued to appreciate against the U.S. dollar. As of September 30, 2009, the market foreign exchanges rate was increased to 6.8376 RMB to one U.S. dollar. As a result, the ongoing appreciation of RMB to U.S. dollar negatively impacted our gross margins for the nine months ended September 30, 2009.
 
Contractual Obligations and Off-Balance Sheet Arrangements

Contractual Obligations

We have certain fixed contractual obligations and commitments that include future estimated payments. Changes in our business needs, cancellation provisions, changing interest rates, and other factors may result in actual payments differing from the estimates. We cannot provide certainty regarding the timing and amounts of payments. We have presented below a summary of the most significant assumptions used in our determination of amounts presented in the tables in order to assist in the review of this information within the context of our consolidated financial position, results of operations, and cash flows.

The following tables summarize our contractual obligations as of September 30, 2009, and the effect these obligations are expected to have on our liquidity and cash flows in future periods.
 
  
 
Payments Due by Period
 
  
     
Less than 1
 
1-3
 
3-5
   
5
 
   
Total
 
Year
 
Years
 
Years
   
Years +
 
Contractual Obligations:
 
 
 
       
                   
Bank Indebtedness
  $ 16,672,517   $ 16,672,517   $
  $
_  
  $
 _
 
Other Indebtedness
  $
_
  $
_  
 
_ 
  $
_  
  $
_
 
Capital Lease Obligations
  $
_
  $
_  
  $
_ 
  $
_  
  $
_
 
Operating Leases
  $
_
  $
_  
  $
_ 
  $
_  
  $
_
 
Purchase Obligations
  $ 188,033,052   $ 156,700,000   $ 31,333,052   $
_  
  $
_
 
Total Contractual Obligations:
  $ 204,705,569   $ 173,372,517   $ 31,333,052   $
_  
  $
_
 

As indicated in the table, as of September 30, 2009 we had $188,033,052 in purchase obligations, which relates to our agreement for the purchase and sale of hogs.  On December 19, 2007, the Company entered into a hog purchase agreement whereby the Dalian Chuming Group Co., Ltd will provide at fair market price a minimum number of hogs to the Company.  At September 30, 2009, the Company expects minimum quantities of hogs detailed in the following table:

Year
 
Hogs
   
Price Per Hog
   
Amount
 
2009 (October to December)
   
124,824
   
$
187.13
   
$
23,358,315
 
2010
   
800,000
   
$
205.84
     
164,674,737
 
                   
$
188,033,052
 

The Company believes that the fair market price of the hogs will increase by 10% each year.  The assumption of 10% reflects the Company’s expectations in regards to inflation, and the rising costs of inputs in breeding livestock.

 
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Off-balance Sheet Arrangements

We have not entered into any other financial guarantees or other commitments to guarantee the payment obligations of any third parties. We have not entered into any derivative contracts that are indexed to our shares and classified as shareholder’s equity or that are not reflected in our consolidated financial statements. Furthermore, we do not have any retained or contingent interest in assets transferred to an unconsolidated entity that serves as credit, liquidity or market risk support to such entity. We do not have any variable interest in any unconsolidated entity that provides financing, liquidity, market risk or credit support to us or engages in leasing, hedging or research and development services with us.

ITEM 3. 
QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURES ABOUT MARKET RISK

We do not use derivative financial instruments in our investment portfolio and have no foreign exchange contracts. Our financial instruments consist of cash and cash equivalents, trade accounts receivable, accounts payable and long-term obligations. We consider investments in highly liquid instruments purchased with a remaining maturity of 90 days or less at the date of purchase to be cash equivalents. However, in order to manage the foreign exchange risks, we may engage in hedging activities to manage our financial exposure related to currency exchange fluctuation. In these hedging activities, we might use fixed-price, forward, futures, financial swaps and option contracts traded in the over-the-counter markets or on exchanges, as well as long-term structured transactions when feasible.
 
Interest Rates. Our exposure to market risk for changes in interest rates relates primarily to our short-term investments and short-term obligations; thus, fluctuations in interest rates would not have a material impact on the fair value of these securities. At September 30, 2009, we had approximately $14,670,937 in cash and cash equivalents. A hypothetical 10% increase or decrease in interest rates would not have a material impact on our earnings or loss, or the fair market value or cash flows of these instruments.

Foreign Exchange Rates. All of our sales and inputs are transacted in Renminbi (“RMB”). As a result, changes in the relative values of U.S. dollars and RMB affect our reported levels of revenues and profitability as the results are translated into U.S. dollars for reporting purposes. However, since we conduct our sales and purchase inputs in RMB, fluctuations in exchange rates are not expected to significantly affect our financial stability or gross and net profit margins. We do not currently expect to incur significant foreign exchange gains or losses, or gains or losses associated with any foreign operations.

Our exposure to foreign exchange risk primarily relates to currency gains or losses resulting from timing differences between the signing of sales contracts and the settling of these contracts. Furthermore, we translate monetary assets and liabilities denominated in other currencies into RMB, the functional currency of our operating business. Our 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 our statement of stockholders’ equity. We recorded net foreign currency gains of $1,773,476 and $550,999 in the nine months ended September of 2009 and 2008, respectively. We have not used any forward contracts, currency options or borrowings to hedge our exposure to foreign currency exchange risk. We cannot predict the impact of future exchange rate fluctuations on our results of operations and may incur net foreign currency losses in the future. As our sales denominated in foreign currencies, such as RMB, continue to grow, we may consider using arrangements to hedge our exposure to foreign currency exchange risk.

Our financial statements are expressed in U.S. dollars, but the functional currency of our operating subsidiaries is RMB. The value of an investment in our stock will be affected by the foreign exchange rate between U.S. dollars and RMB. A decline in the value of RMB against the U.S. dollar could reduce the U.S. dollar equivalent amounts of our financial results, the value of an investment in our company and the dividends we may pay in the future, if any, all of which may have a material adverse effect on the price of our stock.

 
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ITEM 4T. 
CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES

We maintain disclosure controls and procedures that are designed to ensure that information required to be disclosed in our Exchange Act reports is recorded, processed, summarized and reported within the time periods specified in the SEC’s rules and forms, and that such information is accumulated and communicated to our management, including its chief executive officer and chief financial officer, as appropriate, to allow timely decisions regarding required disclosure. In designing and evaluating the disclosure controls and procedures, management recognizes that any controls and procedures, no matter how well designed and operated, can provide only reasonable assurance of achieving the desired control objectives, and management necessarily is required to apply its judgment in evaluating the cost-benefit relationship of possible controls and procedures.

As of September 30, 2009, we carried out an evaluation, under the supervision and with the participation of our management, including our chief executive officer and our chief financial officer, of the effectiveness of the design and operation of our disclosure controls and procedures.  Based on the foregoing, our chief executive officer and chief financial officer concluded that our disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934) were effective at the reasonable assurance level.

There were no changes in our internal control over financial reporting (as defined in Rules 13a-15(f) and 15d-15(f) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended) during the quarter ended September 30, 2009 that have materially affected, or are reasonably likely to materially affect, our internal control over financial reporting. 

PART II.    OTHER INFORMATION

ITEM 1. 
LEGAL PROCEEDINGS

We are not aware of any material existing or pending legal proceedings against us, nor are we involved as a plaintiff in any material proceeding or pending litigation. There are no proceedings in which any of our current directors, officers or affiliates, or any registered or beneficial shareholder, is an adverse party or has a material interest adverse to us.

ITEM 1A.
RISK FACTORS

The risk factors included in our annual report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2008 have not materially changed as of September 30, 2009.

ITEM 2.
UNREGISTERED SALES OF EQUITY SECURITIES AND USE OF PROCEEDS

None.

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
 
 
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The following exhibits are included in this report or incorporated by reference into this report:

Exhibit
Number
  
Description
     
2.1
 
Share Exchange Agreement by and among the Energroup Holdings Corporation, PSI and PSI and Energroup Shareholders dated December 31, 2007 (1)
     
2.2
 
Articles and Plan of Merger (change in domicile from Utah to Nevada) (2)
     
3.1
 
Articles of Incorporation of Great Lakes Funding, Inc. (Utah) (1)
     
3.2
 
Bylaws of Great Lakes Funding, Inc. (1)
     
3.3
 
Articles of Amendment to Articles of Incorporation of Great Lakes Funding, Inc. (Name Change) (1)
     
3.4
 
Articles of Amendment to Articles of Incorporation of Energroup Technologies, Inc. (Reverse Split) (2)
     
3.5
 
Articles of Incorporation of Energroup Holdings Corporation (Nevada) (2)
     
3.6
 
Bylaws of Energroup Holdings Corporation (2)
     
3.7
 
Certificate of Amendment to Articles of Incorporation of Energroup Holdings Corporation (3)
     
4.1
 
Registration Rights Agreement dated December 2007 among Energroup and the investors signatory thereto (1)
     
4.2
 
Common Stock Purchase Warrant issued to Placement Agent (December 2007) (2)
     
31.1
 
Rule 13a-14(a) / 15d-14(a)(4) Certification by the Company’s Chief Executive Officer.*
     
31.2
 
Rule 13a-14(a) / 15d-14(a)(4) Certification by the Company’s Chief Financial Officer.*
     
32.1
 
Section 1350 Certification by the Company’s Chief Executive Officer.*
     
32.2
 
Section 1350 Certification by the Company’s Chief Financial Officer.*
     
     
*
 
Filed herewith.
(1)
 
Previously filed with our Current Report on Form 8-K on January 7, 2008 and incorporated herein by reference.
(2)
 
Previously filed with our Current Report on Form 8-K on August 22, 2007 and incorporated herein by reference.
(3)
 
Previously filed with our Current Report on Form 8-K on December 14, 2007 and incorporated herein by reference.

SIGNATURES

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned thereunto duly authorized.

 
ENERGROUP HOLDINGS CORPORATION
     
Dated:  November 16, 2009
By:
/s/ Shi Huashan
   
Shi Huashan
   
President and Chief Executive Officer
   
(Principal Executive Officer)
     
Dated:  November 16, 2009
By:
/s/ Wang Shu
   
Wang Shu
   
Chief Financial Officer
   
(Principal Financial and Accounting Officer)

 
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