UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

 

FORM 10-Q

(Mark One)

xQUARTERLY REPORT UNDER SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

For the quarterly period ended   September 30, 2013

 

¨TRANSITION REPORT UNDER SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

For the transition period from _____ to _______

 

Commission File Number: 000-53730

 

EFT HOLDINGS, INC.

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

 

Nevada 22-1211204
(State or other jurisdiction of (I.R.S. Employer Identification No.)
incorporation or organization)  

 

17800 Castleton St., Suite 300

City of Industry, CA 91748

(Address of Principal Executive Offices) (Zip Code)

 

Registrant's telephone number including area code: (626) 581-3335

 

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

 

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

 

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a large accelerated filer, an accelerated filer, a non-accelerated filer, or a smaller reporting company.  See definition of “large accelerated filer,” “accelerated filer” and “smaller reporting company” in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act.

 

Larger accelerated filer ¨ Accelerated filer ¨
Non-accelerated filer ¨ Smaller reporting company x

 

Indicate by check mark whether registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act). Yes  ¨     No   x

 

As of the latest practicable date, November 14, 2013, the registrant had 75,983,201 outstanding shares of common stock.

 

 
 

 

INDEX

 

    Page
     
  Part I — Financial Information  
     
Item 1. Financial Statements.  
Consolidated Balance Sheets as of September 30, 2013 (Unaudited) and March 31, 2013 4
Consolidated Statements of Income for the Three Months and Six Months Ended September 30, 2013 and 2012 (Unaudited) 5
Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income for the Three Months and Six Months Ended September 30, 2013 and 2012 (Unaudited) 6
Consolidated Statements of Changes in Equity (Unaudited) 7
Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows for the Six Months Ended September 30, 2013 and 2012 (Unaudited) 8
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements for the Three Months and Six Months Ended September 30, 2013 and 2012 (Unaudited) 9
Item 2. Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations. 23
Item 3. Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk. 33
Item 4. Controls and Procedures. 33
     
  Part II — Other Information  
     
Item 1. Legal Proceedings. 34
Item 1A. Risk Factors. 34
Item 2. Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds. 34
Item 3. Defaults Upon Senior Securities. 34
Item 4. Mine Safety Disclosures. 34
Item 5. Other Information. 34
     
Item 6. Exhibits. 34
   
Signatures 35

 

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Cautionary Statement

 

This quarterly report on Form 10-Q contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. These statements relate to future events or the Company’s future financial performance. The Company has attempted to identify forward-looking statements by terminology including “anticipates,” “believes,” “expects,” “can,” “continues,” “could,” “estimates,” “expects,” “intends,” “may,” “plans,” “potential,” “predicts,” “should” or “will” or the negative of these terms or other comparable terminology. Such statements are subject to certain risks and uncertainties, including the matters set forth in this report or other reports or documents the Company files with the Securities and Exchange Commission from time to time, which could cause actual results or outcomes to differ materially from those projected. Although the Company believes that the expectations reflected in the forward-looking statements are reasonable, the Company cannot guarantee future results, levels of activity, performance or achievements. Undue reliance should not be placed on these forward-looking statements which speak only as of the date hereof. The Company undertakes no obligation to update these forward-looking statements. The Company’s expectations are as of the date this Form 10-Q is filed, and the Company does not intend to update any of the forward-looking statements after the date this quarterly report on Form 10-Q is filed to conform these statements to actual results, unless required by law. All of the forward-looking statements are qualified in their entirety by reference to the factors discussed under Item 1A. “Risk Factors” in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended March 31, 2013 as filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission.

 

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PART I - FINANCIAL INFORMATION

 

Item 1.         Financial Statements.

 

EFT HOLDINGS, INC.

 

Consolidated Balance Sheets

 

   September 30, 2013   March 31, 2013 
   (Unaudited)     
ASSETS        
Current assets          
Cash and cash equivalents  $2,204,803   $1,732,270 
Securities available for sale   5,394,553    8,320,698 
Inventories   1,544,009    2,029,017 
Accounts receivable, net   79,250    - 
Prepaid expenses   259,704    568,612 
Other receivables   494,006    590,421 
Total current assets   9,976,325    13,241,018 
           
Restricted cash   201,448    209,284 
Property and equipment, net   2,310,744    2,616,217 
Prepayment on developments in progress   9,078,230    8,987,023 
Security deposit   439,596    436,682 
Total assets  $22,006,343   $25,490,224 
LIABILITIES AND EQUITY          
Current liabilities          
Accounts payable  $811,047   $907,966 
Commission payable   4,023,365    4,155,155 
Other liabilities   1,327,603    1,340,322 
Unearned revenues   3,365,186    3,490,976 
Short-term loan   -    319,966 
Due to related parties   46,388    48,193 
Contingent liabilities   2,597,403    2,631,579 
Total current liabilities   12,170,992    12,894,157 
           
Equity          
EFT Holdings, Inc. stockholders' equity:          
Preferred stock, $0.001 par value, 25,000,000 shares authorized, none issued and outstanding   -    - 
Common stock, $0.00001 par value, 4,975,000,000 shares authorized, 75,983,201 shares issued and outstanding at September 30 and March 31, 2013   760    760 
Additional paid in capital   52,854,891    52,854,891 
Retained deficits   (37,494,680)   (34,936,854)
Accumulated other comprehensive income   902,694    1,107,442 
Total EFT Holdings, Inc. stockholders’ equity   16,263,665    19,026,239 
Non-controlling interest   (6,428,314)   (6,430,172)
Total equity   9,835,351    12,596,067 
Total liabilities and equity  $22,006,343   $25,490,224 

 

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

 

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EFT HOLDINGS, INC.

 

Consolidated Statements of Income (Unaudited)

 

   Three Months Ended   Six Months Ended 
   September 30,
2013
   September 30,
2012
   September 30,
2013
   September 30,
2012
 
                 
Sales revenues, net  $511,389   $488,824   $932,229   $1,090,910 
Shipping charges   136,295    108,891    221,477    226,508 
Access fees/(refund)   -    (16,960)   -    91,310 
Total revenues   647,684    580,755    1,153,706    1,408,728 
Cost of goods sold   173,836    127,184    364,689    263,120 
Shipping costs   18,475    -    28,879    418 
Operating costs - Excalibur   117,848    248,516    235,096    503,078 
Total cost of revenues   310,159    375,700    628,664    766,616 
Gross profit   337,525    205,055    525,042    642,112 
Operating expenses:                    
Selling, general and administrative expenses   1,842,008    1,398,389    3,336,479    2,845,317 
Inventory obsolescence   (44,158)   23,392    105,207    707,079 
Royalty expenses – Related party   37,339    56,104    80,404    115,156 
Total operating expenses   1,835,189    1,477,885    3,522,090    3,667,552 
Net operating income/(loss)   (1,497,664)   (1,272,830)   (2,997,048)   (3,025,440)
Other income/(expense)                    
Interest income   72,441    208,782    158,920    302,021 
Interest expense   (790)   (59,774)   (3,949)   (96,347)
Gain/(loss) on disposal of fixed assets   6    20    (865)   (12,636)
Gain on disposal of securities available for sale (includes $73,434 and $(99,923) accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) reclassified from unrealized gains on securities available for sale for the six months ended September 30, 2013 and 2012, respectively)   1,224    71,341    50,617    70,722 
Dividend income   -    11,195    -    25,654 
Foreign exchange gain   343    584,230    46,661    509,400 
Other income/(loss)   (147)   733    79,330    2,361 
                     
Total other income/(expense)   73,077    816,527    330,714    801,175 
                     
Net income/(loss) before income taxes and non-controlling interest   (1,424,587)   (456,303)   (2,666,334)   (2,224,265)
Income tax benefit/(provision)   8,733    (13,138)   8,733    (13,138)
Net income/(loss)   (1,415,854)   (469,441)   (2,657,601)   (2,237,403)
Non-controlling interest   79,459    118,848    99,775    222,812 
Net income/(loss) attributable to EFT Holdings, Inc.   (1,336,395)  $(350,593)   (2,557,826)  $(2,014,591)
                     
Net income/(loss) per common share                    
Basic and diluted  $(0.02)  $0.00   $(0.03)  $(0.03)
Weighted average common shares outstanding                    
Basic and diluted   75,983,201    75,983,201    75,983,201    75,983,201 

 

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

 

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EFT HOLDINGS, INC.

 

Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income (Unaudited)

 

   Three Months Ended   Six Months Ended 
   September 30,
2013
   September 30,
2012
   September 30,
2013
   September 30,
2012
 
   (Unaudited)   (Unaudited)   (Unaudited)   (Unaudited) 
Net loss   (1,415,854)  $(469,441)  $(2,657,601)  $(2,237,403)
                     
Other comprehensive income/(loss)                    
Foreign currency translation adjustment   152,149    (726,971)   49,536    (455,411)
Unrealized gain/(loss) on securities available for sale   40,973    311,620    (152,651)   251,688 
Comprehensive loss   (1,222,732)   (884,792)   (2,760,716)   (2,441,126)
Less: Comprehensive income/(loss) attributable to non-controlling interests   (67,582)   (242,094)   1,858    (466,009)
Comprehensive loss attributable to EFT Holdings, Inc.   (1,155,150)  $(642,698)  $(2,762,574)  $(1,975,117)

 

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

 

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EFT HOLDINGS, INC.

 

Consolidated Statements of Changes in Equity (Unaudited)

 

                   Accumulated         
           Additional   Retained   Other       Total 
   Common Stock   Paid-in   Earnings   Comprehensive   Non-controlling   Stockholders' 
   Shares   Amount   Capital   (Deficits)   Income (Loss)   Interests   Equity 
                             
BALANCE, MARCH 31, 2012   75,983,201   $760   $52,854,891   $(15,771,169)  $708,431   $(3,445,233)  $34,347,680 
                                    
Comprehensive income:                                   
Net loss   -    -    -    (19,165,685)   -    (3,353,844)   (22,519,529)
Unrealized gain on securities available for sale   -    -    -    -    (70,605)   -    (70,605)
Foreign currency translation adjustment   -    -    -    -    469,616    368,905    838,521 
Total comprehensive loss                                 (21,751,613)
                                    
BALANCE, MARCH 31, 2013   75,983,201   $760   $52,854,891   $(34,936,854)  $1,107,442   $(6,430,172)  $12,596,067 
                                    
Comprehensive income:                                   
Net loss   -    -    -    (2,557,826)   -    (99,775)   (2,657,601)
Unrealized loss on securities available for sale   -    -    -    -    (152,651)   -    (152,651)
Foreign currency translation adjustment   -    -    -    -    (52,097)   101,633    49,536 
Total comprehensive loss                                 (2,760,716)
                                    
BALANCE, SEPTEMBER 30, 2013   75,983,201   $760   $52,854,891   $(37,494,680)  $902,694   $(6,428,314)  $9,835,351 

 

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

 

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EFT HOLDINGS, INC.

 

Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows (Unaudited)

 

   Six Months Ended 
   September 30,
2013
   September 30,
2012
 
Cash flows from operating activities:        
Net loss  $(2,657,601)  $(2,237,403)
Adjustments to reconcile net loss to net cash used in operating activities:          
Depreciation and amortization   284,180    563,015 
Gain from securities available for sale   (50,617)   (70,722)
Stock dividends   -    (6,098)
Provision for inventory obsolescence   105,207    707,079 
Loss on disposal of fixed assets   865    12,636 
Changes in operating assets and liabilities:          
Accounts receivable   (79,250)   - 
Inventories   380,463    252,730 
Prepaid expenses   307,190    96,997 
Other receivables   95,828    (117,770)
Accounts payable   (30,571)   52,509 
Commission payable   (131,791)   (203,908)
Other liabilities   (77,494)   (98,975)
Unearned revenues   (125,790)   (9,450)
Net cash used in operating activities   (1,979,381)   (1,059,360)
           
Cash flows from investing activities:          
Additions to fixed assets   (6,624)   (57,954)
Proceeds from disposal of fixed assets   72    - 
Purchase of securities available for sale   (1,107,577)   (17,285,165)
Proceeds from available for sales securities   3,931,688    10,120,125 
Net cash provided by/(used in) investing activities   2,817,559    (7,222,994)
           
Cash flows from financing activities          
Repayment of installment plan   (319,966)   - 
Proceeds from short-term loans   -    7,937,289 
Net cash provided by/(used in) financing activities   (319,966)   7,937,289 
           
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash   (45,679)   (490,641)
Net increase in cash   472,533    (835,706)
Cash, beginning of period   1,732,270    4,346,517 
Cash, end of period  $2,204,803   $3,510,811 
Supplemental disclosures of cash flow information:          
Interest expenses paid in cash  $3,949   $3,294 
Income tax paid in cash  $57   $12,109 

 

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

 

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EFT HOLDINGS, INC.

NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

 

Note 1 - ORGANIZATION

 

EFT Holdings, Inc., “EFT Holdings” or the “Company,” formerly EFT Biotech Holdings, Inc., was incorporated in the State of Nevada on March 19, 1992.

 

On November 18, 2007, the Company issued 53,300,000 shares of its common stock in connection with a share exchange with the stockholders of EFT BioTech, Inc., “EFT BioTech,” a Nevada Corporation formed on September 18, 2007, the “Transaction,” pursuant to which EFT BioTech became a wholly-owned subsidiary of the Company. The 53,300,000 common shares issued included 52,099,000 to pre-capitalization shareholders and 1,201,000 to four directors and officers of EFT BioTech, and represented approximately 87.34% of the Company’s common stock outstanding after the Transaction. Consequently, the stockholders of EFT BioTech owned a majority of the Company's common stock immediately following the Transaction. As EFT Holdings was a non-operating public shell corporation that acquired an operating company, this Transaction was treated as a capital transaction where the acquiring corporation issued stock for the net monetary assets of the shell corporation, accompanied by a recapitalization. The accounting is similar in form to a reverse acquisition, except that goodwill or other intangibles are not recorded. All references to EFT BioTech common stock have been restated to reflect the equivalent numbers of EFT Holdings common shares.

 

The Company’s business is classified by management into three reportable segments: online, transportation and beverage. These reportable segments are three distinct businesses, each with a different customer base, marketing strategy and management structure. Substantially all of the Company’s revenue is generated from Mainland China.

 

The online business reportable segment is an aggregation of the Company’s online operating segments, which are organized to sell the Company’s products to “Affiliates” through its website. To become an Affiliate, a customer must be recommended by another Affiliate, make a minimum purchase of $600, and pay $60 for shipping and handling fees. The Company, through its subsidiaries, uses the internet as its ‘storefront’ and business platform to sell and distribute American brand products consisting of 27 different nutritional products, some of which are oral sprays, 21 different personal care products, an environmentally protective automotive product, an environmentally friendly house cleaner and a flip top portable drinking container. The Company also assigned network access rights to third-party companies, which, in return, compensate EFT by paying access fees in an amount equal to 10% of the respective enrollment fee of every Affiliate who enters the e-phone and traveler program. For Affiliates that enter the $800 and $8,000 travel programs, an access fee in the amount of $30 and $300, respectively, will be paid.

 

In February 2010, the Company assigned the worldwide distribution and servicing rights to a product known as the “EFT-Phone” to Digital Development Partners, “Digital,” a previously unrelated company, in exchange for 79,265,000 shares of Digital’s common stock. The shares acquired represent approximately 92% of Digital’s outstanding common stock.

 

The transportation business reportable segment derives revenue from transporting passengers and cargo between Taiwan and Mainland China through the Taiwan Strait. On July 25, 2008, the Company loaned $1,567,000 to Yeuh-Chi Liu, a vendor to the Company. The proceeds of the loan were used by Yeuh-Chi Liu to acquire a 3.97% interest in Excalibur International Marine Corporation, “Excalibur,” which was offered as collateral for the loan. The Company does not expect that this loan will be repaid and the loan was written off as of December 31, 2010. The Company has not yet enforced its interest in the collateral. Yeuh-Chi Liu has served as a member of the board of directors of Excalibur since July 23, 2008. On October 25, 2008, EFT Investment Co. Ltd., “EFT Investment,” a subsidiary of the Company, acquired 48.81% of Excalibur’s capital stock. Due to this combined ownership and the substantial financial support EFT Investment has provided to Excalibur to fund its operations and other factors, EFT Investment is deemed to have a controlling interest in Excalibur as defined by Accounting Standards Codification, “ASC,” Topic 810, Consolidation, which required the Company to consolidate the financial statements of Excalibur.

 

Historically, Taiwan Vessel Law set forth certain Taiwan shareholding requirements for companies owning ships registered in Taiwan. For example, a limited liability company owning a ship registered in Taiwan, not operating international liners, like Excalibur, was required to have at least 2/3 of its capital stock owned by Taiwanese citizens. However, violation of this requirement did not subject the Company to fines and/or other penalties. The Vessel Law was amended in December 2010, and, after the amendment, no more than 50% of the capital stock of limited liability companies owning ships registered in Taiwan, like Excalibur, can be owned by non-Taiwanese citizens. Therefore, the Company’s ownership in Excalibur is no longer required to be reduced to 33% and the Company’s ownership of 48.81% of the capital stock of Excalibur is in compliance with applicable law in Taiwan.

 

The beverage reportable segment derives revenue and expense from the bottled water factory in Baiquan, Heilongjiang Province, China. This bottled water factory started production in April 2013.

 

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Note 2 - SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES

 

The significant accounting policies used in preparation of these consolidated financial statements for the six months ended September 30, 2013 are consistent with those discussed in Note 2 to the consolidated financial statements in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended March 31, 2013. The Company consolidates Excalibur based on a three-month lag with the Company’s reporting periods as discussed in Note 10.

 

Reclassification

 

Certain amounts have been reclassified to conform with the current period presentation. The amounts reclassified did not have an effect on the Company’s results of operations or stockholders’ equity.

 

Recent accounting pronouncements

 

There are no accounting standards that have been issued but not yet adopted that we believe will have a material impact on our financial position or results of operations.

 

Note 3 - FAIR VALUE MEASUREMENTS

 

ASC Topic 820 defines fair value, establishes a framework for measuring fair value and enhances disclosure requirements for fair value measurements. This topic does not require any new fair value measurements. ASC Topic 820 defines fair value as the price that would be received upon the sale of an asset or paid to transfer a liability in an orderly transaction between market participants at the measurement date. As such, fair value is a market-based measurement that should be determined based on assumptions that market participants would use in pricing an asset or a liability. As a basis for considering such assumptions, ASC Topic 820 establishes a three-tier value hierarchy, which prioritizes the inputs used in the valuation methodologies in measuring fair value:

 

Level 1 Observable inputs that reflect quoted prices (unadjusted) for identical assets or liabilities in active markets.

 

Level 2— Other inputs that are directly or indirectly observable in the marketplace.

 

Level 3— Unobservable inputs which are supported by little or no market activity.

 

The fair value hierarchy also requires an entity to maximize the use of observable inputs and minimize the use of unobservable inputs when measuring fair value. In accordance with ASC Topic 820, the Company measures its securities available for sale at fair value. The securities available for sale are classified within Level 1 since they are valued using quoted market prices.

 

As discussed in Note 11, the Company’s investment in CTX Virtual Technologies has been measured at fair value, on a non-recurring basis, using Level 3 – unobservable inputs, to reflect the Company’s assessment of its inability to recover its investment in the foreseeable future. Accordingly, on a non-recurring basis, using Level 3 – unobservable inputs, the Company recorded an impairment loss of $5.0 million during the year ended March 31, 2011.

 

Assets measured at fair value are summarized below:

 

   September 30, 2013 
   Level 1
Quoted Prices
in Active
Markets for
Identical
Assets
   Level 2
Significant
Other
Observable
Inputs
   Level 3
Significant
Unobservable
Inputs
   Total 
Securities available for sale - Corporate bonds  $5,394,553   $-   $-   $5,394,553 
CTX Virtual Technologies   -    -    -    - 
Total assets measured at fair value  $5,394,553   $-   $-   $5,394,553 

 

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   March 31, 2013 
   Level 1
Quoted Prices
in Active
Markets for
Identical
Assets
   Level 2
Significant
Other
Observable
Inputs
   Level 3
Significant
Unobservable
Inputs
   Total 
Securities available for sale - Corporate bonds  $8,320,698   $-   $-   $8,320,698 
CTX Virtual Technologies   -    -    -    - 
Total assets measured at fair value  $8,320,698   $-   $-   $8,320,698 

 

Note 4 – SECURITIES AVAILABLE FOR SALE

 

Securities available for sale consist of the following:

 

   September 30, 2013 
   Amortized   Unrealized   Unrealized   Market   Average 
   Cost   Gains   Losses   Value   Duration (1) 
Corporate bonds  $3,030,904   $57,336   $(87,830)  $3,000,410    2.61 
Corporate notes   1,478,742    15,291    (26,250)   1,467,783    2.69 
Corporate high-yield bonds   945,660    1,760    (21,060)   926,360     Perpetual 
Total debt securities  $5,455,306   $74,387   $(135,140)  $5,394,553      

 

   March 31, 2013 
   Amortized    Unrealized   Unrealized   Market   Average 
   Cost    Gains   Losses   Value   Duration (1) 
Corporate bonds  $4,823,609   $177,686   $(61,786)  $4,939,509    2.56 
Corporate notes   2,006,092    12,607    (20,630)   1,998,069    6.30 
Variable rate notes   607,500    -    (14,220)   593,280    9.83 
Corporate high-yield bonds   791,600    -    (1,760)   789,840    9.61 
Total debt securities  $8,228,801   $190,293   $(98,396)  $8,320,698      

 

(1) Average remaining duration to maturity, in years

 

All securities were classified as available for sale as of each date presented.

 

The following table shows the gross unrealized losses and fair value of the Company’s investments, aggregated by investment category and length of time that the individual securities have been in a continuous unrealized loss position, as of September 30, 2013:

 

   Less than 1 year   1 Year or More   Total 
   Market   Unrealized   Market   Unrealized   Market   Unrealized 
   Value   Losses   Value   Losses   Value   Loss 
Corporate bonds  $229,867   $(29,584)  $97,413    (8,898)  $327,280   $(38,482)
Total debt securities  $229,867   $(29,584)  $97,413   $(8,898)  $327,280   $(38,482)

 

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Declines in the fair value of available for sale securities below their cost that are deemed to be other than temporary are reflected in earnings as realized losses to the extent the impairment is related to credit losses. The amount of the impairment related to other factors is recognized in other comprehensive income. In estimating other-than-temporary impairment losses, management considers, among other things: (i) the length of time and the extent to which the fair value has been lower than cost; (ii) the financial condition and near-term prospects of the issuer; and (iii) the intent and ability to retain the investment in the issuer for a period of time sufficient to allow for any anticipated recovery of cost.

 

There were 78 securities in an unrealized loss position at September 30, 2013. Management does not intend to sell any of the securities classified as available for sale which have unrealized losses and believes that it is not likely that the Company will have to sell any such securities before a recovery of cost. The unrealized losses are largely due to increases in market interest rates over the yields available at the time the underlying securities were purchased and are not the result of deteriorated credit quality. The fair value is expected to recover as the bonds approach their maturity or re-pricing date or if market yields for such investments decline. Management does not believe such securities are other-than-temporarily impaired due to reasons of credit quality.

 

Investment securities with a book value of $3,881,071 were sold during the six months ended September 30, 2013. The Company recognized a gain of $50,617 on the sale of those securities.

 

Note 5 – INVENTORIES

 

Inventories are valued at the lower of cost, determined on a first-in, first-out or market basis. Inventory consists of nutritional, personal care, automotive additive, environmentally safe products, portable drinking containers and EFT-Phone. The Company has three warehouses, one in City of Industry, CA; one in Kowloon, Hong Kong; and one at its factory in the PRC. The Company also consigned some of its inventories to two logistic service providers in China. On a quarterly basis, the Company’s management reviews inventory levels in each country for estimated obsolescence or unmarketable items, as compared with future demand requirements and the shelf life of the various products. Based on this review, the Company records inventory write-downs when costs exceed expected net realizable value.

 

The components of inventories were as follows:

 

   September 30,
2013
   March 31,
2013
 
Raw materials  $32,231   $36,820 
Supplies   3,020    10,923 
Finished goods   1,776,713    2,426,069 
    1,811,964    2,473,812 
Less: Provision for inventory obsolescence   (267,955)   (444,795)
   $1,544,009   $2,029,017 

Note 6 - RESTRICTED CASH

 

On August 20, 2009, Taiwan Taipei district court froze Excalibur’s cash of NTD 6,079,694, equivalent to $201,448, as a result of a lawsuit filed by Marinteknik Shipbuilders (S) Pte Ltd., a Singapore company, against Excalibur in the Taiwan Taichung District Court. The lawsuit claims Excalibur owes service fees and out-of-pocket expenses of $249,731 to Marinteknik Shipbuilder (S) Pte Ltd. The restricted cash remained unchanged as of September 30 and March 31, 2013, except as a result of changes in foreign exchange rates.

 

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Note 7 – PROPERTY AND EQUIPMENT

 

Property and equipment consist of the following:

 

   September 30,
2013
   March 31,
2013
 
Transportation equipment   7,190,732    7,470,440 
Property and plant   959,715    945,806 
Leasehold improvements   442,764    524,006 
Automobiles   244,281    243,113 
Computer equipment   124,595    128,127 
Furniture and fixtures   101,005    95,642 
Machinery and equipment   374,844    368,618 
    9,437,936    9,775,752 
Less: Accumulated depreciation   (7,127,192)   (7,159,535)
   $2,310,744   $2,616,217 

 

On August 8, 2010, the Company’s vessel, the Ocean LaLa, was damaged when sailing in the Taiwan Strait. As a result of the damage suffered, the Ocean LaLa has been taken out of service and management estimated that the net book value of the equipment exceeded its market value and an impairment loss of $5.4 million has been provided for the year ended March 31, 2011.

 

Since August 2010, the Ocean LaLa has remained in dry dock and its damage has not been repaired. As such, professional valuations of the Ocean LaLa have been difficult to obtain. Therefore, alternative methods have been utilized. The Company searched ship broker information to get a market price for a similar, i.e., with similar size and capacity, but fully functional vessel, since the Company could not find a similar vessel with the exact damage as the Ocean LaLa. The market value of the Ocean LaLa was then calculated by subtracting the quoted repair estimate for the Ocean LaLa from the market value of such similar vessel. In addition, in March 2013, the Company received an offer from an independent third party to purchase the Ocean LaLa. The adjusted market value described above exceeded the net carrying value of the vessel, but the offer to purchase the Ocean LaLa was below the net book value. Based on the above analysis, the Company concluded that the net carrying value of the equipment exceeded its fair value and a further impairment loss of $5.5 million was recorded during the year ended March 31, 2013.

 

The following table summarizes the carrying value of the Ocean LaLa as of June 30, 2013 and December 31, 2012 because the Company consolidates Excalibur based on a three-month lag with the Company’s reporting period:

 

   Transportation equipment 
   June 30, 2013   December 31, 2012 
   NTD*   USD   NTD*   USD 
Original cost   550,026,267    18,224,860    550,026,267    18,933,779 
Less: impairment loss made in 2011   (171,472,850)   (5,681,672)   (171,472,850)   (5,902,680)
Less: impairment loss made in 2013   (161,537,135)   (5,352,456)   (161,537,135)   (5,560,659)
    217,016,282    7,190,732    217,016,282    7,470,440 
Less: Accumulated depreciation   (185,349,204)   (6,141,458)   (181,139,532)   (6,235,440)
Net carrying value   31,667,078    1,049,274    35,876,750    1,235,000 

*NTD: New Taiwan Dollar

 

The Company does not classify the transportation equipment as held for sale as it cannot meet all the criteria outlined by ASC 360-10-45-9.

 

Note 8 - LOANS TO RELATED PARTIES AND RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS

 

The board of directors of the Company approved a non-interest bearing demand loan in the amount of $1,567,000 on July 25, 2008 to Yeuh-Chi Liu, a vendor to the Company. The $1,567,000 loan was used by Yeuh-Chi Liu to purchase a 3.97% ownership interest in Excalibur, see Note 10, and is collateralized by that interest. Yeuh-Chi Liu has served as a member of the board of directors of Excalibur since July 23, 2008. The Company does not expect that this loan will be repaid and the loan was written off as of December 31, 2010. The Company has not yet enforced its interest in the collateral.

 

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The Company uses the “EFT” name, a trademark owned and licensed to it by EFT Assets Limited. The Company is required to pay an annual royalty to EFT Assets Limited equal to a percentage of its gross sales for the previous fiscal year. The percentage is 5% for the first $30 million in gross sales, 4% for the $10 million in gross sales in excess of $30 million, 3% for the $10 million in gross sales in excess of $40 million; 2% for the $10 million in gross sales in excess of $50 million; and 1% for the $10 million in gross sales in excess of $60 million. EFT Assets Limited is owned by a number of persons, including Wendy Qin, director of EFT International Ltd. Ms. Qin is the sister of Jack Jie Qin, the Company’s president. During the six months ended September 30, 2013 and 2012, the royalties payable to EFT Assets Limited were $80,404 and $115,156, respectively. As of September 30 and March 31, 2013, the royalties due to EFT Assets Limited were $5,610 and Nil, respectively.

 

In March 2010, one of the Company’s subsidiaries, EFT International Ltd., entered into a consultancy agreement with JFL Capital Limited, a company in which Wendy Qin serves as a director and is one of the principal shareholders. Under this agreement, EFT International Ltd. engaged JFL Capital Limited to provide EFT International Ltd. consultancy services on administration, financial matters, corporate planning and business development commencing from April 1, 2010, and the annual fee will be increased at the rate of $15,000 each year. The agreement may be terminated by either party on three months’ written notice. During the six months ended September 30, 2013 and 2012, the consultancy fees payable to JFL Capital Limited were $180,000 and $172,500, respectively. 

 

The Company rents a 6,500 square foot office space for its satellite training center in Hong Kong. This office is located at Langham Office Tower, 8 Argyle Street, Suite 3706, Kowloon, Hong Kong SAR. The leased space is owned by a number of persons, including Wendy Qin, a director of EFT (HK) Ltd. and the sister of Jack Jie Qin, the Company’s president. The lease for this space expires on March 31, 2015, with a monthly rental of $30,900. During the six months ended September 30, 2013 and 2012, the Company paid the lessor $185,567 in rent.

 

Note 9 – PREPAYMENT ON DEVELOPMENT IN PROGRESS

 

On May 2, 2011, Jack Jie Qin, as an agent, entered into two series of agreements, one series with Meifu Development Co., Ltd., “Meifu”, and the other series with TransGlobe Life Insurance Inc., “TransGlobe”, to purchase an office building located in Taipei, Taiwan, the “Taiwan Building”. The Taiwan Building consists of 14 floors and 144 parking spaces. The agreements signed with Meifu related to the purchase of the 8 th -14 th floors, 1 out of 2 units on the 7 th floor and 79 parking spaces, while the agreements signed with TransGlobe were for the purchase of the 1 st -6 th floors, the other unit on the 7 th floor and the remaining 65 parking spaces in the Taiwan Building. The Taiwan Building is under construction and will be completed by the end of 2013. The total purchase price for the Taiwan Building is approximately $235.3 million. The Company intended to retain one floor of the Taiwan Building for its own business operations and planned to sell the majority of the remaining floors.

 

On July 1 and July 7, 2011, EFT Investment Co. Ltd., “EFT Investment”, a wholly-owned subsidiary of the Company, as a party to the contract in place of Jack Jie Qin, entered into two sets of agreements, the “July 2011 Agreements”, with the sellers of the Taiwan Building that provided for substantially the same rights and obligations as the original May 2, 2011 agreements. Pursuant to the terms of the July 2011 Agreements, EFT Investment was obliged to pay the remaining twelve outstanding installments with various amounts due up to the scheduled completion of the Taiwan Building. Each subsequent quarterly payment, starting from April 20, 2012, was approximately $4 million, with the residual payment of approximately $163.6 million due at the time of completion of the Taiwan Building. As of September 30, 2013, payment of NTD600 million, approximately $20.8 million, has been made.

 

The payments due to Meifu and TransGlobe under the July 2011 Agreements were suspended by EFT Investment due to, among other things, the failure of Meifu and TransGlobe to comply with certain conditions precedent applicable to the agreements and the Company’s belief that Meifu and TransGlobe had committed fraud on EFT Investment in the deliberate non-disclosure of information during the course of the transactions.

 

On June 15, 2012, EFT Investment received a letter, the “Meifu Letter”, from Meifu wherein Meifu served notice of termination, as of that date, of its contracts with EFT Investment for the purchase of the Taiwan Building and a purported forfeiture of EFT Investment’s deposit of approximately $16.7 million, the “Deposit”. Subsequently, on June 29, 2012, EFT Investment’s local counsel issued a letter to Meifu alleging fraud and misrepresentation by Meifu during the course of the transactions. EFT Investment contended that the Meifu Letter and the purported termination of contracts between Meifu and EFT Investment were invalid and demanded the return of the Deposit and construction advances. On July 3, 2012, EFT Investment’s local counsel issued a letter to TransGlobe with substantially the same contentions as contained in the June 29, 2012 letter to Meifu and therein argued that the contracts between TransGlobe and EFT Investment were terminated and requested that all payments made to TransGlobe be returned. On October 10, 2012, EFT Investment received a letter from TransGlobe by which TransGlobe served a “notice of termination”, as of that date, of its contracts with EFT Investment for the purchase of the Taiwan Building and a purported forfeiture of EFT Investment’s deposit of approximately $3.4 million, the “Deposit”. Subsequently, on November 7, 2012, EFT Investment's local counsel issued a letter to Meifu and TransGlobe alleging fraud and misrepresentation by Meifu and TransGlobe during the course of the transactions.

 

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The Company has alleged that there was fraud and misrepresentation by Meifu and TransGlobe during the course of the Company’s transactions with those companies, and has filed a statement of complaint with the local prosecutor’s office in Taiwan. These allegations are currently under investigation by the Taipei district prosecutor office and the investigation bureau of the Ministry of Justice. As required by U.S. GAAP, the Company performed an impairment analysis related to the prepayment on the development in progress asset and recorded an impairment of approximately $11,227,000 related to this asset based on this analysis for the year ended March 31, 2013. Notwithstanding such impairment, the Company has continued to vigorously pursue its claims for the full value of the prepayment on the development in progress asset. 

 

Note 10 – EXCALIBUR

 

On October 25, 2008, the Company through its wholly-owned subsidiary, EFT Investment, acquired a 48.81% equity interest in Excalibur for $19,193,000. The Company initially loaned funds to Excalibur in July 2008 and subsequently has continued to provide Excalibur with loan capital to fund its operations.

 

As disclosed in Note 8, on July 25, 2008, the Company loaned $1,567,000 to Yeuh-Chi Liu, a vendor to the Company. The proceeds of the loan were used to acquire a 3.97% interest in Excalibur, which was offered as collateral for the loan. The Company does not expect that this loan will be repaid and the loan was written off as of December 31, 2010. The Company has not yet enforced its interest in the collateral. Yeuh-Chi Liu has served as a member of the board of directors of Excalibur since then. In accordance with ASC 810-10-25-43, the interest in Excalibur held by Yeuh-Chi Liu as a result of the loan made to her by the Company should be treated in the same manner as the Company’s own interest. As a result, the Company has concluded that it effectively held control of Excalibur and has consolidated Excalibur beginning at the time the Company acquired its ownership interest.

 

The Company consolidates Excalibur based on a three-month lag with the Company’s reporting periods. All inter-company accounts and transactions were eliminated in consolidation. The following table provides a summary of balance sheet information for Excalibur as of June 30, 2013 and December 31, 2012 which is consolidated in the Company’s financial statements as of September 30 and March 31, 2013:

 

   Excalibur International Marine Corporation 
   June 30, 2013   December 31, 2012 
   NTD*   USD   NTD   USD 
Total assets   44,208,931    1,464,841    48,393,650    1,665,874 
Total liabilities   421,024,426    13,950,446    411,431,718    14,162,882 
Net liabilities   (376,815,495)   (12,485,605)   (363,038,068)   (12,497,008)
48.81% ownership   (183,923,643)   (6,094,224)   (177,198,881)   (6,099,790)

 

*NTD: New Taiwan Dollar

 

Additional information concerning Excalibur is included in Notes 14 (Contingent Liabilities) and 20 (Litigation).

 

Note 11- INVESTMENT IN CTX VIRTUAL TECHNOLOGIES

 

CTX Virtual Technologies, Inc., Pink Sheets: CTXV, is a technology company that manufactures and distributes mobile telecommunication, IT data management, virtual imaging and mobile data input accessories.

 

In July 2010, the Company lent $5,000,000 to CTX Virtual Technologies, Inc., “CTX”. The loan to CTX was unsecured, bore interest at 8% per year and had a term of one year to July 26, 2011.  At any time during the one-year term, the Company could at its option convert the loan into 8,474,576 units, with each unit consisting of one share of CTX’s common stock and one warrant. Each warrant allows the Company to purchase one additional share of CTX’s common stock at a price of $1.00 at any time on or before June 23, 2015. At any time after January 26, 2011 and before July 26, 2011, CTX could, at its option, cause the loan to be converted into the same 8,474,576 units. If CTX common stock was not listed on the American Stock Exchange, the OTC Bulletin Board or NASDAQ by February 28, 2011, the number of shares of common stock and warrants issuable on conversion of the loan would be increased by 25%.

 

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On March 12, 2011, CTX elected to convert the full principal amount of $5,000,000 and paid the Company in full all accrued and unpaid interest owing. Because CTX common stock was not listed on the American Stock Exchange, the OTC Bulletin Board or NASDAQ by February 28, 2011, the number of shares of common stock and warrants issued on conversion of the loan was increased by 25% to 10,593,220. The common stock of CTX is quoted on the Pink OTC market. On March 31, 2011, the closing market price of CTX common stock, as reported by NASDAQ, was $1.93. However, this company’s common stock is very thinly traded and, as reported by NASDAQ, a total of 174,487 common shares were traded during the year ended March 31, 2011 at an average price, based on reported closing prices of $1.21 per share. Because of the lack of a sufficiently active market, the Company does not believe that quoted market prices for CTX’s common stock are a reliable indicator of the fair value of the investment.  Despite repeated inquires and requests to CTX for current financial information that would allow the Company to assess the recoverability of its investment, the Company has not been able to obtain any information to enable it to assess the fair value of this investment. Accordingly, management concluded that it would be prudent to conclude, in the absence of persuasive evidence to the contrary and, in particular, in light of CTX’s refusal to provide the Company with any financial information, that the investment should be considered impaired and therefore the Company has recorded an impairment loss of $5,000,000 during the year ended March 31, 2011.

 

On June 12, 2013, CTX released its audited annual financial results for the year ended December 31, 2012. For the year ended December 31, 2012, CTX reported consolidated revenue of $119.2 million, gross profit of $20.0 million and income from operations of $14.7 million. After various non-operating expenses of $9.5 million, an income tax expense of $5.5 million and loss from deconsolidation of subsidiary of $5.1 million, CTX reported net income for the year of $13.6 million. 

 

The financial statements of CTX for the year ended December 31, 2012 state that there were 20,261,341 common shares issued and outstanding. Although EFT would appear to have a majority of the common stock outstanding as 10,593,220 common shares were issued to EFT on conversion of EFT’s loan in March 2011, CTX also has an outstanding a class of preferred stock that has super-majority voting rights. As a result, EFT does not control CTX. In addition, CTX has an outstanding class of preferred stock that has a liquidation preference that substantially exceeds CTX’s reported net book value.

 

On September 30, 2013, the closing market price of CTX common stock, as reported by NASDAQ, was $1.50 per share, based on a trade of 200 shares on September 17, 2013. Prior to that trade, the closing market price of CTX common stock, as reported by NASDAQ, was $2.40 per share. This company’s common stock continues to be very thinly traded and, as reported by NASDAQ, a total of 26,600 common shares were traded during the six months ended September 30, 2013 at an average price, based on reported closing prices, of $1.58. Because of the lack of a sufficiently active market, the Company does not believe that quoted market prices for CTX’s common stock are a reliable indicator of the fair value of its investment.

 

The Company may seek to recover a portion of its investment through the sale of common stock in the open market once the restricted period expires. However, because of the size of the Company’s position in relation to the market, the Company does not expect to be able to recover any significant portion of its investment in the foreseeable future.

 

On August 8, 2012, the Company filed a civil complaint against Edward Carter, a former consultant, in the Superior Court of California, County of Los Angeles, in which the Company alleges, among other things, that Mr. Carter breached his consulting contract and fiduciary duty and committed fraud and misrepresentation in respect to the Company’s investment in CTX Virtual Technologies, Inc., as sponsored by Buckman, Buckman & Reid, Inc., “BB&R”, a financial consulting firm and placement agent.

 

Note 12 - OTHER LIABILITIES

 

Other liabilities consist of the following:

 

   September
30, 2013
   March
31, 2013
 
         
Payroll liabilities  $94,130   $89,506 
Warranty liabilities   4,860    5,005 
Accrued interest   -    3,949 
Accrued expenses   312,933    317,448 
Provision for tax   910,294    919,084 
Others   5,386    5,330 
   $1,327,603   $1,340,322 

 

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The Company records warranty liabilities at the time of sale for the estimated costs that may be incurred under its limited warranty. Changes in the warranty liability for standard warranties which are included in current liabilities on the Company’s Consolidated Balance Sheets are presented in the following tables:

 

   September 30,
2013
   March 31,
2013
 
Warranty liability as at beginning of period, current  $5,005   $3,748 
Cost accrued   3,023    8,653 
Service obligations honored   (3,168)   (7,396)
Warranty liability as at end of period, current  $4,860   $5,005 

 

Note 13 – DUE TO RELATED PARTIES

 

   September 30,
2013
   March 31,
2013
 
Amount due to related parties:  $46,388   $48,193 

 

The above amounts are due to Steve Hsiao, a shareholder of Excalibur.

 

Note 14 - CONTINGENT LIABILITIES

 

The Company’s controlled subsidiary, Excalibur, purchased the vessel “Ocean LaLa” from a British Virgin Islands, “BVI,” company, Ezone Capital Co. Ltd., in 2008. The purchase price was EURO 16 million, equivalent to approximately $20.7 million. The vessel was delivered to Excalibur and registered as owned by Excalibur at the end of 2008. The last payment of EURO 2 million, equivalent to approximately $2,597,403, is still under dispute as Excalibur believes that certain special equipment relating to the Ocean LaLa, including special tooling, was not delivered at the time of sale and that one of the Ezone’s directors did not act in good faith and was involved in self-dealing.

 

Note 15 – SHORT-TERM LOAN

 

The Company received a $571,200 loan from a third party, Insurance Financing, Inc., to finance the directors’ and officers’ insurance premium for the current D&O insurance policy. The loan bore an interest rate of 4.95% per annum, and was to be repaid over a nine-month period which began on December 15, 2012. The terms of the agreement allowed for the Company to make nine equal payments of $64,783 and the loan was fully repaid during the quarter ended September 30, 2013.

 

Note 16 – STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY

 

Common stock

 

As of September 30, 2013, the Company had 4,975,000,000 shares of common stock authorized and 75,983,201 shares issued and outstanding.

 

The Company did not issue any shares of common stock during the six months ended September 30, 2013.

 

Warrants

 

As of September 30, 2013, the Company’s subsidiary Digital Development Partners Inc. has 2,000,000 common stock warrants outstanding, and 330,665 Series A and 330,665 Series B warrants outstanding, which are accounted for as equity instruments. The 2,000,000 warrants will expire on June 1, 2014 and permit the holders to purchase one share of Digital’s common stock at an exercise price of $1.00 per share. The Series A and Series B warrants will expire on September 30, 2014 and permit the holders to purchase one share of Digital’s common stock at an exercise price of $1.00 per share and $1.25 per share, respectively.

 

Note 17 - INCOME TAXES

 

The Company was incorporated in the United States and has operations in five tax jurisdictions - the United States, the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region, “HK SAR”, mainland China, Taiwan, and the BVI.

 

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The Company generated substantially all of its net income from its BVI operations for the six months ended September 30, 2013.  According to BVI tax law this income is not subject to any taxes. The Company’s HK SAR subsidiaries are subject to a 16.5% profit tax based on its taxable net profit. EFT (HK) Ltd provides management service to a BVI subsidiary, and the BVI subsidiary reimburses EFT HK Ltd for its total operating expenses plus 5% mark up, and the income is subject to 16.5% profit tax. The deferred tax assets for the Company’s US operations and HK SAR subsidiaries were immaterial for the six months ended September 30, 2013.

 

The Company’s Taiwanese subsidiary and its factory in mainland China, are subject to a 17% and 25% standard enterprise income tax, respectively, based on its taxable net profit. These operations have incurred net accumulated operating losses for income tax purposes and management believes that it is more likely than not that these net accumulated operating losses will not be utilized in the future. Therefore, it has provided full valuation allowance for the deferred tax assets arising from the losses as of September 30, 2013 and 2012.

 

The income tax expenses consist of the following:

 

   Six Months Ended
September 30,
 
   2013   2012 
Current:          
Domestic  $57   $12,109 
Foreign   -    1,029 
Over provision for prior year by foreign subsidiary   (8,790)   - 
Income tax expenses/(benefit)  $(8,733)  $13,138 

 

A reconciliation of income taxes, with the amounts computed by applying the statutory federal income tax rate, 37% for the six months ended September 30, 2013 and 2012, to income before income taxes for the six months ended September 30, 2013 and 2012, is as follows:

 

   Six Months Ended
September 30,
 
   2013   2012 
Income tax/ (provision) at U.S. statutory rate  $(946,396)  $(903,180)
State tax   57    12,109 
Indefinitely invested earnings / (incurred losses) of foreign subsidiaries   941,303    898,820 
Nondeductible expenses   5,093    4,360 
Foreign subsidiary income tax   -    1,029 
Over provision for prior year by foreign subsidiary   (8,790)   - 
Income tax expenses/(benefit)  $(8,733)  $13,138 

 

The Company and one of its subsidiaries file income tax returns in the U.S. federal jurisdiction, and various states and foreign jurisdictions. With few exceptions, the Company is no longer subject to U.S. federal, state and local, or non-U.S. income tax examinations by tax authorities for tax years before 2006 (March 31, 2007). Currently, the Company is under examination by the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) for its U.S. federal income tax returns for the years 2007 through 2010. It is anticipated that the IRS will complete its examination by March 2014.

 

The extent of the Company’s operations involves dealing with uncertainties and judgments in the application of complex tax regulations in a multitude of jurisdictions. The final taxes paid are dependent upon many factors, including negotiations with taxing authorities in various jurisdictions and resolution of disputes arising from federal, state and international tax audits. The Company recognizes potential liabilities and records tax liabilities for anticipated tax audit issues in the United States and other tax jurisdictions based on its estimate of whether, and the extent to which, additional taxes will be due.

 

The Company has not provided deferred taxes on unremitted earnings attributable to international companies that have been considered to be reinvested indefinitely. Because of the availability of U.S. foreign tax credits, it is not practicable to determine the income tax liability that would be payable if such earnings were not indefinitely reinvested.

 

In accordance with ASC Topic 740, interest associated with unrecognized tax benefits is classified as income tax and penalties are classified in selling, general and administrative expenses in the statements of operations. During the year ended March 31, 2013, the Company was assessed $220,050 in civil penalties including penalty and interest related to the alleged late filing of informational returns for the tax years 2007 through 2009. The Company is in the process of appealing these assessments with the Internal Revenue Service. As a result of preliminary findings from the IRS audit, the Company has recorded and estimated an additional liability of $690,211, which includes penalty and interest.

 

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The IRS has also raised the issue of “effective connected income” (ECI) for the years currently under audit. At this point in time the Company cannot determine or estimate any additional liability due to the complexity of this issue. The Company is currently discussing the issue with the tax authorities.

 

Note 18 - COMMITMENTS

 

The Company’s commitments as of September 30, 2013 did not materially change from the amounts set forth in the Company’s March 31, 2013 Annual Report on Form 10-K.

 

Total rent expenses for the six months ended September 30, 2013 and 2012, were $282,405 and $306,432, respectively.

 

Note 19 – SEGMENT INFORMATION

 

The Company’s business is classified by management into three reportable segments: online, transportation and beverage. The online business reportable segment is an aggregation of the Company’s online operating segments, which are organized to sell the Company’s products to Affiliates through its website. The online business reportable segment derives revenue from the sales of nutritional products, personal care products and EFT-phones and access fees for its network platform. The transportation service reportable segment derives revenue from transport passengers and cargo between Taiwan and Mainland China through the Taiwan Strait. The beverage business reportable segment derives revenue and expenses from the bottled water factory in Baiquan, Heilongjiang Province, the PRC.

 

Although substantially all of the Company’s revenue is generated from Mainland China, the Company is organizationally structured along business segments. The accounting policies of each of the Company’s operating segments are the same as those described in Note 2, “Summary of Significant Accounting Policies.”

 

The following tables provide the business segment information as of and for the three months and six months ended September 30, 2013 and 2012. Income tax allocations have been determined based on statutory rates in the applicable business segment.

 

   Three months ended September 30, 2013 
   Online
business
   Transportation
business
   Beverage
business
   Total 
Sales revenues, net  $646,432   $-   $1,252   $647,684 
Cost of goods sold   (191,142)   (117,848)   (1,169)   (310,159)
Gross profit/(loss)   455,290    (117,848)   83    337,525 
Operating expenses:                    
Selling, general and administrative expenses   1,586,833    171,500    83,675    1,842,008 
Provision for inventory obsolescence   (44,158)   -    -    (44,158)
Royalty expenses   37,339    -    -    37,339 
Total operating expenses   1,580,014    171,500    83,675    1,835,189 
Net operating loss   (1,124,724)   (289,348)   (83,592)   (1,497,664)
Other income/(loss)   73,760    (684)   1    73,077 
Allocated income tax benefit   8,733    -    -    8,733 
Income/(loss) after income tax   (1,042,231)   (290,032)   (83,591)   (1,415,854)
                     
Total long-lived assets   107,659    1,074,530    1,128,555    2,310,744 
                     
Additions to long-lived assets   1,517    1    -    1,518 

 

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   Three months ended September 30, 2012 
   Online
business
   Transportation business   Beverage
business
   Total 
Sales revenues, net  $580,755   $-   $-   $580,755 
Cost of goods sold   (127,184)   (248,516)   -    (375,700)
Gross profit/(loss)   453,571    (248,516)   -    205,055 
Operating expenses:                    
Selling, general and administrative expenses   1,139,035    171,801    87,553    1,398,389 
Provision for inventory obsolescence   23,392    -    -    23,392 
Royalty expenses   56,104    -    -    56,104 
Total operating expenses   1,218,531    171,801    87,553    1,477,885 
Net operating loss   (764,960)   (420,317)   (87,553)   (1,272,830)
Other income/(loss)   234,056    583,319    (848)   816,527 
Allocated income tax expense   (13,138)   -    -    (13,138)
Income/(loss) after income tax   (544,042)   163,002    (88,401)   (469,441)
                     
Total long-lived assets   241,041    5,828,367    1,239,209    7,308,617 
                     
Additions to long-lived assets   16,484    (10)   -    16,474 

 

   Six months ended September 30, 2013 
   Online
business
   Transportation
business
   Beverage
business
   Total 
Sales revenues, net  $1,145,872   $-   $7,834   $1,153,706 
Cost of goods sold   (389,806)   (235,096)   (3,762)   (628,664)
Gross profit/(loss)   756,066    (235,096)   4,072    525,042 
Operating expenses:                    
Selling, general and administrative expenses   2,863,965    295,944    176,570    3,336,479 
Provision for inventory obsolescence   105,207    -    -    105,207 
Royalty expenses   80,404    -    -    80,404 
Total operating expenses   3,049,576    295,944    176,570    3,522,090 
Net operating loss   (2,293,510)   (531,040)   (172,498)   (2,997,048)
Other income   206,342    124,370    2    330,714 
Allocated income tax benefit   8,733    -    -    8,733 
Income/(loss) after income tax   (2,078,435)   (406,670)   (172,496)   (2,657,601)
                     
Total long-lived assets   107,659    1,074,530    1,128,555    2,310,744 
                     
Additions to long-lived assets   1,517    5,107    -    6,624 

 

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   Six months ended September 30, 2012 
   Online
business
   Transportation business   Beverage
business
   Total 
Sales revenues, net  $1,408,728   $-   $-   $1,408,728 
Cost of goods sold   (263,538)   (503,078)   -    (766,616)
Gross profit/(loss)   1,145,190    (503,078)   -    642,112 
Operating expenses:                    
Selling, general and administrative expenses   2,300,356    380,110    164,851    2,845,317 
Provision for inventory obsolescence   707,079    -    -    707,079 
Royalty expenses   115,156    -    -    115,156 
Total operating expenses   3,122,591    380,110    164,851    3,667,552 
Net operating loss   (1,977,401)   (883,188)   (164,851)   (3,025,440)
Other income   304,751    495,656    768    801,175 
Allocated income tax expense   (13,138)   -    -    (13,138)
Income/(loss) before income tax   (1,685,788)   (387,532)   (164,083)   (2,237,403)
                     
Total long-lived assets   241,041    5,828,367    1,239,209    7,308,617 
                     
Additions to long-lived assets   45,691    6,099    6,164    57,954 

 

Note 20 – LITIGATION

 

In October 2008, the Company acquired, through a wholly-owned subsidiary, 48.81% of the capital stock of Excalibur International Marine Corporation, a Taiwanese corporation, for $19,193,000. Excalibur owns a high speed ship which, until August 2010, transported passengers and cargo between Taiwan and mainland China through the Taiwan Strait. Excalibur’s vessel, the Ocean LaLa, was capable of carrying up to 370 passengers and 630 tons of cargo.

 

Excalibur purchased the Ocean LaLa from Ezone Capital Co. Ltd., prior to its acquisition by the Company. The last payment of EURO 2,000,000, equivalent to $2,631,579, was withheld by Excalibur since Excalibur believed that special tooling was not delivered at the time of sale and that an Ezone’s director did not act in good faith and was involved in self-dealing. 

 

On October 1, 2010, EFT Investment Co. Ltd. (EFTI) filed a lawsuit against Hsiao Zhong-Xing, former general manager of Excalibur, and Lu Zhuo-Jun, former vice general manager of Excalibur, collectively "Defendants,” in the Taiwan Shihlin District Prosecutors office. EFT Investment Co. Ltd. alleges, among other things, that Defendants committed the offences of capital forging, fraud, breach of trust, and document fabrication. On April 30, 2013, the Taiwan Shihlin District Court found that both Hsaio Zhong-Xing and Lu Zhuo-Jun were guilty of fraudulent increase of paid-up capital and dismissed all other charges. As a result, Hsiao Zhong-Xing received a six-month jail sentence and Lu Zhuo-Jun received a five-month jail sentence. Both of their jail sentences can be converted into a fine. On May 27, 2013, the Shihlin District Prosecutor filed an appeal in the appellate court for reconsideration of the judgment entered by the District Court. The final resolution of this case is pending.

 

EFT Investment Co. Ltd. filed a civil lawsuit against Jiao Ren-Ho, Chang Hui-Ying, Hsiao Zhong-Xing, and Lu Zhuo-Jun, collectively “Defendants,” in the Taiwan Shihlin District court on February 12, 2010. EFT Investment Co. Ltd. alleges Defendants committed tortious acts, including but not limited to the offences of capital forging, fraud, breach of trust and document fabrication. The Shihlin District Court found in favor of all Defendants in the case. EFT filed an appeal in the appellate court for reconsideration of the judgment entered by the District Court. The final resolution of this case is pending.

 

Marinteknik Shipbuilders (S) Pte Ltd., a Singapore company, filed a lawsuit against Excalibur in the Taiwan Taichung District Court on July 9, 2009 for unpaid service fees and out-of-pocket expenses of NTD8,050,832, equivalent to approximately $270,000. On August 20, 2009, the Taiwan Taipei district court froze Excalibur’s cash of $193,992 in response to the suit. The final resolution of this case is pending. However, a contingent liability for the restricted cash has been recorded.

 

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On August 2, 2010, the Company commenced a legal proceeding against Marinteknik Shipbuilders (S) Pte Ltd. and three other persons in the High Court of the Republic of Singapore alleging fraud, misrepresentation, and deceit on the part of the defendants with respect to Excalibur’s purchase of the Ocean LaLa. The Company claims that the wrongful actions of the defendants resulted in damages of $19,000,000 to the Company. On December 11, 2012, the High Court issued a decision whereby it dismissed EFT’s actions against Marinteknik and Lim Lan Eng (Priscilla), a director of Marinteknik. On January 8, 2013, EFT filed an appeal against the decision made by the High Court. The final resolution of such appeal is still pending.

 

On August 18, 2010, Excalibur received a statement of claim, equivalent to a complaint in the United States, that was filed in the Taichung District Court, Taiwan, by Ezone Capital Co., Ltd. demanding approximately 2,000,000 Euros, equivalent to approximately $2,600,000, for the unpaid balance of the purchase price of the Ocean LaLa (see Note 14). Excalibur has denied the claims of Ezone on the basis that the Ocean LaLa was defective, unseaworthy, and not fit for its intended purpose. Excalibur has also filed a counterclaim against Ezone seeking a full refund of all amounts paid for the Ocean LaLa, as well as reimbursement for amounts spent on maintenance and repairs. The case proceeding has concluded and is awaiting disposition by the court.

 

In 2009, EFT’s subsidiary, Heilongjiang Tianquan Manor Soda Drinks Co. Ltd., engaged a general contractor, the “Contractor”, to construct a water manufacturing plant, the “Plant”, for RMB4,758,600 (US$755,000).  Upon completion, EFT inspected the Plant and found several material construction defects, including, but not limited to, the fact that the Contractor used inferior construction material, inconsistent construction plans and substandard insulation material. As a result, in 2010, EFT conditioned its final construction payment to the Contractor in the amount of RMB698,896 (US$110,000) on the rectification of all construction defects. On March 22, 2012, the Contractor brought a case against EFT in Baiquan People’s Court in Helongjiang Province seeking approximately RMB1,912,000 of purported outstanding payments under the contract and interest thereon. The case is awaiting trial.

 

On August 8, 2012, the Company filed a complaint against Edward Carter, a former consultant, in the Superior Court of California, county of Los Angeles, in which the Company alleges, among other things, that Mr. Carter breached his consulting contract, fiduciary duty and committed fraud and misrepresentation in respect to the Company’s investment in CTX Virtual Technologies, Inc., “CTX”, as sponsored by Buckman, Buckman & Reid, Inc., “BB&R”, a financial consulting firm and placement agent. The final resolution of this case is pending.

 

On April 18, 2013, EFTI filed a criminal complaint against Cheng Hao Peng (President of Meifu Development Co., Ltd.), Hong Dong Chen (former Director of EFTI), Teng De Peng (Vice Chairman of TransGlobe Life Insurance Inc.), Xian Jue Liu (Chairman of TransGlobe Life Insurance Inc.), Shih Kui Chang (Manager of Meifu), Yi Feng Cheng (Real Estate Department Manager of TransGlobe) and Da Min Wu, an individual, collectively called “Defendants”, in the Taipei District Prosecutors Office. EFTI alleges, among other things, that Defendants committed violations of securities law, insurance law, corporation law and tax law, as well as money laundering, fraud and breach of trust.

 

On July 26, 2013, the Taipei District Office issued a non-indictment decision on charges against Cheng Hao Peng (President of Meifu), Hong Dong Chen (former Director of EFTI), Teng De Peng (Vice Chairman of TransGlobe), Xian Jue Liu (Chairman of TransGlobe), Shih Kui Chang (Manager of Meifu), Yi Feng Cheng (Real Estate Department Manager of TransGlobe) and Da Min Wu, an individual. EFTI filed an appeal on August 5, 2013 for reconsideration of the non-indictment charges against Cheng Hao Peng (President of Meifu), Hong Dong Chen (former Director of EFTI), Teng De Peng (Vice Chairman of TransGlobe) and Da Min Wu, an individual. Subsequently, the appeal of reconsideration of the non-indictment charges against the Defendants was rejected by the Appellate District Office. On October 19, 2013, EFTI filed a final petition to the Taipei District Court for judgment of the decision made by the Appellate District Office. The outcome of the judgment is pending.

 

On June 3, 2013, the Company filed a civil complaint in Los Angeles, California against Meifu Development Co., Ltd., TransGlobe Life Insurance Inc. and certain individuals related to the purchase of the A5 Building in Taiwan. The final resolution of this case is pending. For further information, please see Note 9.

 

Note 21 - SUBSEQUENT EVENTS

 

None.

  

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ITEM 2. Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations.

 

Products

 

The Company sells 27 different nutritional products, some of which are oral sprays; 21 different personal care products; an environmentally protective automotive product; an environmentally friendly house cleaner; and a flip top portable drinking container that contains a filter to remove impurities from the water. The Company’s products are biodegradable and are not regulated by federal, state or local environmental laws or environmental laws of its key target markets.

 

The Company’s nutritional products are non-pharmaceutical nutritional products. They are ingestible through oral liquids, oral sprays, tablets and tea.  The Company’s oral sprays are delivered through very fine mist sprayed directly into the mouth. The Company’s containers used to deliver its nutritional products are small, compact and easy to carry.

 

The Company’s nutritional products are all natural, made from pure ingredients, and are designed to address specific goals of the user such as strengthening the immune system, assisting in weight loss, helping to overcome a sore throat and fighting off colds. Each product has been formulated to address specific need, symptom and condition. The Company makes no claims as to the products curing any medical condition, or preventing any medical ailment.

 

The Company’s personal care products include lip gloss, perfume, mascara, eyeliner and sunscreen.

 

Manufacturing

 

The Company’s products are manufactured by third-party vendors and are packaged under its brand. The packaging for its products clearly states the country of manufacture, which is currently the United States in most cases. The Company does not have any long-term supply contracts or agreements with any manufacturers. The Company orders its products directly from vendors on an “as-needed” or “expected need” basis. Raw materials used in the manufacture of the Company’s products are readily available and are not in short supply. The Company is not a party to any agreement for the purchase or delivery of raw materials.

 

From 2009 through 2012, the Company constructed a factory and water plant to produce bottled natural soda water in Baiquan, Heilongjiang Province, China. The bottled water factory is fully constructed and all manufacturing equipment has been purchased. After obtaining all the required licenses and passing ISO22000 requirements, the factory started production in April 2013.

 

None of the Company’s vendors account for a significant portion of its business and all of them can be replaced on short notice. The Company does not have any binding commitments or manufacturing agreements with any of its vendors.

 

Sales

 

The Company only sells its products through its website and only to “Affiliates.” To become an Affiliate, a customer must be recommended by another Affiliate, make a minimum purchase of $600, and pay $60 for shipping and handling fees.  After that point, the new Affiliate is not required to make any additional purchases, pay membership fees, buy products, resell products, recruit others, or attend meetings.  Free educational classes are offered to the Company’s Affiliates so they can learn more about its products and how to use them.

 

As of October 25, 2013, the Company had 1,255,794 registered Affiliates, most of which were located in China and Hong Kong. For the six months ended September 30, 2013, the Company did not have any sales activities in the United States. None of the Company’s Affiliates account for a significant portion of the Company’s business. 

 

The Company pays its Affiliates a commission on the products they order from the Company. The commission is approximately 55% of the total dollar amount of the order. Commissions are considered a reduction of the sales price of the Company’s products and are reflected in the Company’s financial statements as a reduction in revenue. The commissions earned by each Affiliate are held in book entry form. The Affiliate can use the commissions to pay for new orders or can transfer the commissions to a bank account where they can be withdrawn, in local currency, at automated teller machines (ATMs) in the country where the Affiliate resides.  With this process, the Company reduces operating expenses and eliminates cumbersome accounting chores such as issuing checks and reconciling bank statements.

 

Full payment is required in U.S. Dollars prior to shipment of any products. In most cases, once payment is received, products ordered are shipped directly by the Company’s third party manufacturers to the Company’s distribution centers in Hong Kong, China and Korea. Once received at the distribution centers, the products are shipped to the Affiliate placing the order.

 

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Transportation business

 

On October 25, 2008, the Company acquired, through a wholly owned subsidiary, 48.81% of the capital stock of Excalibur International Marine Corporation, “Excalibur,” a Taiwanese corporation, for $19,193,000. The remaining 51.19% equity interest is held by Taiwan residents. On July 25, 2008, the Company loaned $1,567,000 to Yeuh-Chi Liu, a vendor to the Company. The proceeds of the loan were used by Yeuh-Chi Liu to acquire a 3.97% interest in Excalibur, which was offered as collateral for the loan. The Company does not expect that this loan will be repaid and the loan was written off as of December 31, 2010. The Company has not yet enforced its interest in the collateral.

 

Excalibur owns and operated a high speed ship which, until August 2010, transported passengers and cargo between Taiwan and mainland China through the Taiwan Strait. Excalibur’s vessel, the Ocean LaLa, was capable of carrying up to 370 passengers and 630 tons of cargo. The Ocean LaLa made its first voyage in October 2008, sailing from Taichung to Panhu, Taiwan. On August 8, 2010, the Ocean LaLa was damaged when sailing in the Taiwan Strait. As a result of the damage suffered, the Ocean LaLa has been taken out of service.

 

Historically, Taiwan Vessel Law set forth certain Taiwanese shareholding requirements for companies owning ships registered in Taiwan. For example, a limited liability company owning a ship registered in Taiwan not operating international liners, such as Excalibur, was required to have at least 2/3 of its capital stock owned by Taiwanese citizens. However, violation of this requirement did not subject the Company to fines and/or other penalties. The Vessel Law was amended in December 2010, and after the amendment, no more than 50% of the capital stock of limited liability companies owning ships registered in Taiwan, like Excalibur, can be owned by non-Taiwanese citizens. Therefore, the Company’s ownership in Excalibur is no longer required to be reduced to 33%, and the Company’s ownership of 48.81% of the capital stock of Excalibur is in compliance with applicable law in Taiwan.

 

EFT-Phone and ToByTo reward program

 

In February 2010, the Company assigned the worldwide distribution and servicing rights to a product known as the “EFT-Phone” to Digital Development Partners, Inc., “Digital”, previously an unrelated company, in exchange for 79,265,000 shares of Digital’s common stock. The shares the Company acquired represent approximately 92% of Digital’s outstanding common stock. The EFT-Phone is a cell phone which uses the Android operating system. The worldwide distribution and servicing rights to the EFT-Phone include the right to sell the EFT-Phone to the Company’s Affiliates and others. Digital also acquired the rights to distribute all EFT-Phone accessories. Digital began distributing EFT-Phones in July 2010.

 

Starting from December 2010, the Company introduced reward programs to its Affiliates. For example, upon joining a $3,000 program, each Affiliate must pay $3,000 as a non-refundable deposit. When the Affiliate sponsors one new Affiliate, the Company will reward the first Affiliate with a $1,500 instant sponsor bonus. When the first Affiliate sponsors at least two new Affiliates, and those two new Affiliates each also sponsor two new Affiliates, the first Affiliate will have completed the first cycle of the program. The Company will then reward the first Affiliate with an additional $1,500 bonus and deliver an EFT-phone and an e-pad for the cost of $1.  After the completion of the first cycle, each Affiliate will enter into the matrix of the second cycle. Upon completion of the second cycle, the Company will reward the first Affiliate with $3,000. For each subsequent cycle thereafter within the matrix, each Affiliate will need to sponsor a new Affiliate in each cycle in order to qualify for the reward.

 

On April 1, 2012, the Company assigned network access rights to ToByTo Limited, “ToByTo”, a third-party company. The network access rights to ToByTo Limited include the right to access EFT’s Affiliate database for ToByTo’s marketing campaign, and provides access to EFT’s e-money system to facilitate sales activities. ToByTo, in return, compensates EFT by paying access fees in an amount equal to 10% of the respective enrollment fee of every Affiliate who enters the ToByTo e-phone program or another agreed upon amount. During the six months ended September 30, 2013, the Company agreed to waive the access fees in lieu of ToByTo agreeing to purchase a portion of the Company’s overstocked inventory.

 

eZGT Travel Program

 

In May 2011, the Company introduced to its Affiliates a series of travel programs attracting Affiliates to enjoy the benefits of travelling internationally. To participate in the Traveler programs, one must initially make a non-refundable deposit according to the programs’ requirements. When the Affiliate completes a cycle of the program he joined, he will receive a bonus reward and the Affiliate only needs to pay $1 for his or her own trip. The reward system of the travel program is similar to the ToByTo reward program.

 

On April 1, 2012, the Company assigned network access rights to eZGT Limited, a third party. The network access rights to eZGT Limited include the right to access EFT’s Affiliate database for eZGT’s marketing campaign, and provides access to EFT’s e-money system to facilitate sales activities. eZGT Limited, in return, compensates EFT by paying access fees in an amount equal to 10% of the respective enrollment fee of every Affiliate who enters the $300 and $3,000 travel programs or another agreed upon amount. However, for Affiliates who enter the $800 and $8,000 travel programs, eZGT will only pay access fees in the amount of $30 and $300, respectively. During the six months ended September 30, 2013, the Company agreed to waive the access fees in lieu of eZGT limited agreeing to purchase a portion of the Company’s overstocked inventory for an agreed upon period of time.

 

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Market Environment

 

The nutritional supplement and cosmetic e-business markets have and continue to become increasingly competitive and are rapidly evolving. Barriers to entry are minimal and current and new competitors can launch new websites at a relatively low cost. Many competitors in this area have greater financial, technical and marketing resources than the Company does. Continued advancement in technology and increasing access to that technology is paving the way for growth in direct marketing. The Company also faces competition for consumers from retailers, duty-free retailers, specialty stores, department stores and specialty and general merchandise catalogs, many of which have greater financial and marketing resources than the Company has. Notwithstanding the foregoing, the Company believes that it is well-positioned within the Asian consumer market with its current plan of supplying U.S. merchandise brands to consumers and that its exposure to both the Asian and American cultures gives it a competitive advantage. There can be no assurance that the Company will maintain its competitive edge or that the Company will continue to provide solely U.S.-made merchandise.

 

The Company’s products are sensitive to business and personal discretionary spending levels and tend to decline or grow more slowly during economic downturns, including downturns in any of the Company’s major markets.  The current worldwide downturn is expected to adversely affect the Company’s sales and liquidity for the foreseeable future. Although the Company has mitigated decreases in sales by lowering its levels of inventory to preserve cash on hand, the Company does not know when the downturn will subside and when consumer spending will increase from its current depressed levels. Even if consumer spending increases, the Company is not sure when consumer spending will increase for its products, which will affect its liquidity.

 

The global economy is currently undergoing a period of unprecedented volatility, and the future economic environment may continue to be less favorable than that of recent years. This has led, and could further lead, to reduced consumer spending, and which may affect adversely spending on nutritional and beauty products and other discretionary items, such as the Company’s products. In addition, reduced consumer spending may force the Company and its competitors to lower prices. These conditions may adversely affect the Company’s revenues and profits. In addition, the Company expects future operations to be affected by ToByTo’ marketing and distribution of EFT phones, eZGT’s marketing of the travel program and the Company’s water bottling operations.

 

Results of Operations

 

Comparison for the Three Months Ended September 30, 2013 and 2012

 

The following sets forth certain of the Company’s consolidated statements of operations information for the three months ended September 30, 2013 and 2012.

 

(All amounts, other than percentages, in thousands of U.S. dollars)

 

   THREE MONTHS
ENDED 9/30/13
   THREE MONTHS
ENDED 9/30/12
         
Item  In Thousands   In Thousands   Amount of
Change
   % of
Change
 
Sales revenues, net  $511   $489   $22    4%
Shipping charges   136    109    27    25%
Cost of goods sold   174    127    47    37%
Operating costs – Excalibur   118    249    (131)   -53%
Gross profit   338    205    133    65%
Selling, general and administrative expenses   1,842    1,398    444    32%
Interest income   72    209    (137)   -66%
Foreign exchange gain   -    584    (584)   -100%
Net loss attributable to EFT Holdings, Inc.   (1,336)   (351)   (985)   281%

 

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Sales revenue, net

 

Sales revenues, net of commission expense, increased to approximately $511,000 for the three months ended September 30, 2013 from approximately $489,000 for the three months ended September 30, 2012 primarily due to the Company’s sale of approximately $80,000 of its overstocked and nearly obsolescent items at cost to a third party in an ongoing effort to maintain acceptable inventory levels.

 

Sales orders dropped from $1.2 million to $0.6 million which caused a decrease of commission expense to $317,000 for the three months ended September 30, 2013 from $633,000 for the three months ended September 30, 2012. The Company’s policy is to pay commissions to Affiliates upon receipt of sales orders even before revenue can be recognized.

 

The Company’s revenue recognition policy is in accordance with the requirements of Staff Accounting Bulletin (“SAB”) No. 104, Revenue Recognition (“SAB 104”), ASC Topic 605, Accounting for Consideration Given by a Vendor to a Customer (Including a Reseller of the Vendor’s Products) and other applicable revenue recognition guidance and interpretations. Sales revenue is recognized at the date of shipment to customers when a formal arrangement exists, the price is fixed or determinable, the delivery is completed, no other significant obligations of the Company exist and collectability is reasonably assured. Transportation income is generated from transporting passengers and cargo and is recognized at the time when passengers and cargo are conveyed to the destination port. Payments received before all of the relevant criteria for revenue recognition are satisfied are recorded as unearned revenue. Commissions paid to the Company’s Affiliates are considered to be a reduction of the selling prices of its products, and are recorded as a reduction of revenue. 

 

Shipping charges

 

Shipping charges increased to approximately $136,000 for the three months ended September 30, 2013 from approximately $109,000 for the three months ended September 30, 2012 mainly due to increased sales. 

 

Cost of goods sold

 

Cost of goods sold consists of merchandise purchased from vendors. Cost of goods sold increased to approximately $174,000 for the three months ended September 30, 2013 from approximately $127,000 for the three months ended September 30, 2012, mainly due to the sale of $80,000 of promotional items at cost. Despite the items that were sold at cost, cost of goods sold as a percentage of sales was 12.3%, 1% higher than the same period last year.

 

Operating costs – Excalibur

 

Operating costs – Excalibur decreased to approximately $118,000 for the three months ended September 30, 2013 from approximately $249,000 for the three months ended September 30, 2012 mainly due to lower depreciation expense for the Ocean LaLa as a result of the Company recording impairment losses of $5.5 million during the fiscal year ended March 31, 2013.

 

Gross profit

 

Gross profit increased to approximately $338,000 for the three months ended September 30, 2013 compared to approximately $205,000 for the three months ended September 30, 2012 mainly due to a decrease in the operating costs associated with Excalibur during the quarter. Similarly, gross profit, as a percentage of total revenue, was 52% during this period compared with 35% for the three months ended September 30, 2012.

 

Selling, general and administrative expenses

 

Selling, general and administrative expenses increased to approximately $1,842,000 for the three months ended September 30, 2013 compared to $1,398,000 for the three months ended September 30, 2012, mainly due to an increase in legal fees associated with legal actions involving the Taiwan Building. Legal fees increased to $553,907 for the three months ended September 30, 2013 compared to $56,407 for the three months ended September 30, 2012.

 

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Interest income

 

Interest income decreased to approximately $72,000 for the three months ended September 30, 2013 as compared to approximately $209,000 for the three months ended September 30, 2012. Interest income decreased due to a decrease of investments in corporate bonds as compared to the prior period.

 

Foreign exchange gain

 

Foreign exchange gain decreased to $343 for the three months ended September 30, 2013 as compared to a gain of $584,000 for the three months ended September 30, 2012. High foreign exchange gain in the prior period was due to fluctuations in foreign exchange rates, with the NTD depreciating against the U.S. Dollar for the Company’s USD borrowings.

 

Comparison for the Six Months Ended September 30, 2013 and 2012

 

The following sets forth certain of the Company’s consolidated statements of operations information for the six months ended September 30, 2013 and 2012.

 

(All amounts, other than percentages, in thousands of U.S. dollars)

 

   SIX MONTHS
ENDED 9/30/13
   SIX MONTHS
ENDED 9/30/12
         
Item  In Thousands   In Thousands   Amount of
Change
   % of
Change
 
Sales revenues, net  $932   $1,091   $(159)   -15%
Shipping charges   221    227    (6)   -3%
Access fees   -    91    (91)   -100%
Cost of goods sold   365    263    102    39%
Operating costs – Excalibur   235    503    (268)   -53%
Gross profit   525    642    (117)   -18%
Selling, general and administrative expenses   3,336    2,845    491    17%
Provision for inventory obsolescence   105    707    (602)   -85%
Royalty expenses   80    115    (35)   -30%
Interest income   159    302    (143)   -47%
Foreign exchange gain   47    509    (462)   -91%
Other income   79    2    77    3850%
Net loss attributable to EFT Holdings, Inc.   (2,558)   (2,015)   (543)   27%

 

Sales revenue, net

 

Sales revenues, net, decreased to approximately $932,000 for the six months ended September 30, 2013 from approximately $1,091,000 for the six months ended September 30, 2012 primarily due to a decline in sales demand from the Company’s Affiliates.

 

Sales orders dropped from $2.3 million to $1.5 million which caused commission expense to decrease to $846,000 for the six months ended September 30, 2013 from $1,212,000 for the six months ended September 30, 2012. The Company’s policy is to pay commissions to Affiliates upon receipt of sales orders even before revenue can be recognized.

 

Shipping charges

 

Shipping charges decreased to approximately $221,000 for the six months ended September 30, 2013 from approximately $227,000 for the six months ended September 30, 2012 mainly due to the reduction in gross sales.

 

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Access fees

 

On April 1, 2012, the Company assigned network access rights to eZGT Limited (eZGT) and ToByTo Limited (ToByTo). These network access rights include the right to access EFT’s affiliate database for those companies’ marketing campaigns and access to EFT’s money system to facilitate those companies’ sales activities. ToByTo compensates EFT by paying access fees in an amount equal to 10% of enrollment fee of every Affiliate who enters the respective programs. eZGT compensates EFT by paying access fees in an amount equal to 10% of the enrollment fee of every Affiliate who enters the $300 and $3,000 travel programs. However, for Affiliates who enter the $800 and $8,000 travel programs, eZGT will only pay access fees in the amount of $30 and $300, respectively. 

 

Nil access fees were received for the six months ended September 30, 2013 compared to approximately $91,000 for the six months ended September 30, 2012 as during the current period the Company agreed to waive the access fees for both programs in lieu of both eZGT and ToByTo agreeing to purchase a portion of the Company’s overstocked inventory for an agreed upon period of time.

 

Cost of goods sold

 

Cost of goods sold consists of merchandise purchased from vendors. Cost of goods sold increased to approximately $365,000 for the six months ended September 30, 2013 from approximately $263,000 for the six months ended September 30, 2012 despite a decrease in sales, mainly due to the Company’s sale of approximately $163,000 of overstocked and nearly obsolescent items at cost to a third party in an ongoing effort to maintain acceptable inventory levels. Despite the items that were sold at cost, cost of goods sold as a percentage of sales was 12%, similar to the same period last year.

 

Operating costs – Excalibur

 

Operating costs – Excalibur decreased to approximately $235,000 for the six months ended September 30, 2013 from approximately $503,000 for the six months ended September 30, 2012 mainly due to lower depreciation expense for the Ocean LaLa as a result of the Company’s recording of $5.5 million of impairment losses during the fiscal year ended March 31, 2013.

 

Gross profit

 

Gross profit decreased to approximately $525,000 for the six months ended September 30, 2013 compared to approximately $642,000 for the six months ended September 30, 2012. Gross profit, as a percentage of total revenue, was 46% in both periods. The decrease in gross profit was mainly due to a decrease in access fees and the sale of overstocked inventory at cost during the period. 

 

Selling, general and administrative expenses

 

Selling, general and administrative expenses increased to approximately $3,336,000 for the six months ended September 30, 2013 compared to $2,845,000 for the six months ended September 30, 2012, mainly due to an increase in legal fees associated with the ongoing legal actions involving the Taiwan Building. Legal fees increased to $634,176 for the six months ended September 30, 2013 compared to $88,615 for the six months ended September 30, 2012.

 

Inventory obsolescence

 

Inventory obsolescence decreased to approximately $105,000 for the six months ended September 30, 2013 from approximately $707,000 for the six months ended September 30, 2012, mainly due to the Company’s successful reduction of inventory levels by selling a portion of its overstocked and nearly obsolescent items at cost to a third party. The Company continues to make an ongoing effort to maintain acceptable inventory levels by reducing overstocked and nearly obsolescent items. 

 

Royalty expenses

 

Royalty expenses decreased to approximately $80,000 for the six months ended September 30, 2013 as compared to approximately $115,000 for the six months ended September 30, 2012 mainly due to a decrease in gross sales during the period. Royalties payable to EFT Assets are equal to a percentage of the Company’s gross sales based on certain threshold criteria. See Note 8 to the consolidated financial statements in this Quarterly Report for further information.

 

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Interest income

 

Interest income decreased to approximately $159,000 for the six months ended September 30, 2013 as compared to approximately $302,000 for the six months ended September 30, 2012. Interest income decreased mainly due to a decline in the amount of investments in corporate bonds as compared to the prior period.

 

Foreign exchange gain

 

Foreign exchange gain decreased to $47,000 for the six months ended September 30, 2013 as compared to a gain of $509,000 for the six months ended September 30, 2012. High foreign exchange gain in the prior period is due to fluctuations in foreign exchange rates, with the NTD depreciating against the U.S. Dollar for the Company’s USD borrowings.

 

Other income

 

Other income mainly consisted of proceeds from an insurance claim and compensation for damages caused by another ship to the Ocean LaLa in a small accident at the shipyard in March 2013. After the Ocean LaLa was damaged while sailing in the Taiwan Strait in August 2010, the Ocean LaLa was taken out of service and has remained in dry dock in Tai Chung Port since the accident. In March 2013, the Ocean LaLa was accidentally struck in the back by another ship at the shipyard. The damage resulting from this accident is not serious and management decided to settle with the owner of the other ship and accepted $50,000 from it as damages.

 

Capital Resources and Liquidity

 

The following table shows the Company’s sources / (uses) of cash for the six months ended September 30, 2013 and 2012.

 

   Six Months Ended September 30, 
   2013   2012 
Net cash used in operating activities  $(1,979,381)  $(1,059,360)
Net cash provided by / (used in) investing activities   2,817,559    (7,222,994)
Net cash provided by / (used in) financing activities   (319,966)   7,937,289 
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash   (45,679)   (490,641)
Net increase / (decrease) in cash  $472,533   $(835,706)

 

The cash and cash equivalents and securities available for sale are the Company’s primary sources of liquidity. The Company believes its existing cash and cash equivalents will be sufficient to maintain its operations at the present level for at least twelve months.

 

Operating activities

 

For the six months ended September 30, 2013, net cash used in operating activities was $1,979,381. This was primarily due to a net loss of $2,657,601 adjusted by non-cash related expenses that included depreciation of $284,180, provision for inventory obsolescence of $105,207, and a net increase in working capital items of $338,585 which were offset by gains realized from the sale of securities available for sale of $50,617.

 

For the six months ended September 30, 2012, net cash used in operating activities was $1,059,360. This was primarily due to a net loss of $2,237,403 adjusted by non-cash related expenses that included depreciation of $563,015, provision for inventory obsolescence of $707,079, and loss on disposal of fixed assets of $12,636 which were offset by a net decrease in working capital items of $27,867.

 

Investing activities

 

Net cash provided by investing activities for the period ended September 30, 2013 was $2,817,559, primarily due to proceeds from the sale of corporate bonds of $3,931,688 which was partially offset by the purchase of $1,107,577 of corporate bonds.

 

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Net cash used in investing activities for the period ended September 30, 2012 was $7,222,994, primarily attributable to the purchase of $57,954 of property and equipment and the purchase of $17,285,165 of corporate bonds, which were partially offset by proceeds from corporate bonds of $10,120,125. In order to provide additional cash funds for payments related to the Taiwan building, the Company borrowed a loan of approximately $7.9 million in May 2012, bearing an interest rate of 3% per annum and repayable by October 31, 2012. As the payments due to Meifu and Transglobe were suspended by the Company, the $7.9 million proceeds of the loan were invested in corporate bonds in order to generate interest income to offset interest expense related to the loan.

 

Financing activities

 

Net cash used in financing activities for the six months ended September 30, 2013 was $319,966, due to the repayment of a short-term loan for financing of the Company’s current year directors’ and officers’ liability insurance policy. For more information please see Note 15 to the consolidated financial statements in this Report.

 

Net cash provided by financing activities for the six months ended September 30, 2012 was $7,937,289 primarily provided by a short-term loan received from an outside party originally intended to fund a progress payment related to the investment property in Taiwan.

 

The Company believes that its current available working capital will be sufficient to meet operational needs and capital expenditure needs over the next twelve months. The Company’s future capital requirements will depend on many factors, including its organic sales growth rate and the timing and extent of its business expansion, including marketing, products and services introduction.

 

Balance Sheet Items

 

Material changes in the Company’s balance sheet items between September 30, 2013 and March 31, 2013 are discussed below:

 

Securities Available for Sale

 

Securities available for sale decreased to $5,394,553 as of September 30, 2013 as compared to $8,320,698 as of March 31, 2013, as the Company sold certain securities to fund operations.

 

Prepaid expenses

 

Prepaid expenses decreased to $259,704 as of September 30, 2013 as compared to $568,612 as of March 31, 2013, as the Company expensed the prepaid insurance asset related to the directors and officers insurance policy of $343,000 during the six-month period.

 

Non-controlling interest

 

This item represents the interest in Excalibur and Digital owned by others. Non-controlling interest liabilities increased because both Excalibur and Digital recorded losses from operations during the six months ended September 30, 2013.

 

Between January and August 2008, the Company sold 14,890,040 Units to non-U.S. residents at a price of $3.80 per Unit. The Units were sold pursuant to the exemption provided by Regulation S under the Securities Act of 1933. Each Unit consisted of one share of the Company’s common stock and one warrant. Each warrant allowed the holder to purchase one share of the Company’s common stock at a price of $3.80 per share at any time prior to November 30, 2010. The Company received $52,848,489 of proceeds from the private placement and used $19,193,000 from the sale of the Units to purchase its 48.81% interest in Excalibur International Marine Corporation.

 

Yeuh-Chi Liu, a supplier of the Company’s spray bottles, borrowed $1,567,000 from the Company in July 2008. The loan is non-interest bearing and is payable upon demand. The loan was used by Yeuh-Chi Liu to acquire a 3.97% ownership of Excalibur International Marine Corporation and is secured by that interest. The Company provided a full allowance for impairment in the amount of $1,567,000 against the demand loan during the year ended March 31, 2011. The Company has not yet enforced its interest in the collateral.

 

Since July 2008, the Company has made loans to Excalibur International Marine Corporation. The loans were primarily used by Excalibur to acquire its vessel, the Ocean LaLa, and to fund operating costs. As of September 30, 2013, the Company had the following outstanding loans to Excalibur. Because the Company consolidates Excalibur, these loans are not included in its consolidated financial statements.

 

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Principal Amount   Interest Rate   Due Date
$1,564,717    0%  Due on demand
$5,100    8%  November 1, 2013
$3,390    8%  November 6, 2013
$1,110,000    8%  November 13, 2013
$47,000    8%  November 17, 2013
$90,000    8%  November 24, 2013
$2,500,000    8%  November 25, 2013
$67,900    8%  November 26, 2013
$60,000    8%  December 15, 2013
$78,320    8%  December 17, 2013
$51,600    8%  December 23, 2013
$330,000    8%  January 5, 2014
$100,000    8%  January 7, 2014
$54,580    8%  January 15, 2014
$75,000    8%  January 20, 2014
$100,000    8%  January 25, 2014
$120,000    8%  February 1, 2014
$160,000    8%  February 11, 2014
$250,000    8%  February 18, 2014
$45,000    8%  February 28, 2014
$53,784    8%  March 6, 2014
$140,000    8%  March 10, 2014
$17,000    8%  March 18, 2014
$163,290    8%  April 3, 2014
$65,000    8%  April 13, 2014
$75,000    8%  April 27, 2014
$512,000    8%  April 30, 2014
$64,302    8%  May 3, 2014
$34,000    8%  May 4, 2014
$70,000    8%  May 19, 2014
$50,000    8%  May 23, 2014
$52,274    8%  June 4, 2014
$260,000    8%  June 5, 2014
$150,000    8%  June 28, 2014
$70,000    8%  July 1, 2014
$58,720    8%  July 3, 2014
$462,000    8%  July 6, 2014
$58,930    8%  July 25, 2014
$27,080    8%  July 27, 2014
$100,000    8%  July 28, 2014
$62,000    8%  August 15, 2004
$87,460    8%  August 16, 2014
$100,000    8%  August 20, 2014
$40,000    8%  August 30, 2014
$250,000    8%  September 1, 2014
$55,605    8%  September 25, 2014
$70,000    8%  October 11, 2014
$200,000    8%  October 12, 2014
$69,430    8%  October 31, 2014
$10,230,482         

  

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The Company also lent $5,000,000 to CTX Virtual Technologies Inc., “CTX,” in July 2010. The loan to CTX was unsecured, bore interest at 8% per year and had a term of one year to July 26, 2011. At any time during the one-year term, the Company could, at its option, convert the loan into 8,474,576 units, with each unit consisting of one share of CTX’s common stock and one warrant, to be increased by 25% to 10,593,220 units if CTX common stock was not listed on either the American Stock Exchange, the OTC Bulletin Board or NASDAQ by February 28, 2011. On March 12, 2011, CTX elected to convert the full amount of $5,000,000 into 10,593,220 units and paid the Company in full for all accrued and unpaid interest that it owed to the Company.

 

From May 2011, the Company started to invest in a real estate project in Taiwan. As of September 30, 2013, payment of NTD600 million, approximately $20.8 million, has been made to the property developers.

 

The Company also bought securities available for sale to earn interest, and has invested $5.3 million in such securities at September 30, 2013. The unused cash and cash equivalents of $2.2 million at September 30, 2013 will be used in the Company’s daily operations. The Company has no unused lines of credit or other borrowing facilities and believes that its ongoing operations generate sufficient cash to meet its liquidity requirements.

 

Contractual Obligations and Commitments

 

Our contractual obligations and commitments as of September 30, 2013 did not materially change from the amounts set forth in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended March 31, 2013.

 

Commitments for capital expenditures

 

Except as otherwise disclosed herein, the Company does not have any commitments for any material capital expenditures. The Company does not have any commitments or arrangements from any person to provide it with any additional capital.

 

Except as disclosed in this Item 2, the Company does not know of any trends or demands that affected, or are reasonably likely to affect, its capital resources or liquidity.

 

Off-Balance Sheet Arrangements

 

The Company does not have any off-balance sheet arrangements that have, or are reasonably likely to have, a current or future effect on its financial condition.

 

Significant Accounting Policies/Recent Accounting Pronouncements

 

See Item 1- Note 2 to the financial statements included as part of this report for a description of the Company’s significant accounting policies and recent accounting pronouncements which have, or potentially may have, a material impact on its financial statements.

 

Critical Accounting Policies and Estimates

 

Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations is based upon our consolidated financial statements, which have been prepared in accordance with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles (“U.S. GAAP”). Our significant accounting policies are discussed in Note 2 “Summary of Significant Accounting Policies” to the consolidated financial statements included in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended March 31, 2013, as filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) on July 15, 2013.

 

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Item 3.  Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk.

 

Not applicable.

 

Item 4. Controls and Procedures.

 

  (a) Disclosure Controls and Procedures

 

The Company’s management, under the supervision and with the participation of its chief executive officer and chief financial officer, Messrs. Jack Jie Qin and William E. Sluss, respectively, evaluated the effectiveness of the Company’s disclosure controls and procedures as of September 30, 2013, the end of the period covered by this Report. The term “disclosure controls and procedures,” as defined in Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, or the Exchange Act, means controls and other procedures of a company that are designed to ensure that information required to be disclosed by a company in the reports, such as this Form 10-Q, that it files or submits under the Exchange Act is recorded, processed, summarized and reported, within the time periods specified in the SEC’s rules and forms. Disclosure controls and procedures include, without limitation, controls and procedures designed to ensure that information required to be disclosed by a company in the reports that it files or submits under the Exchange Act is accumulated and communicated to the company’s management, including its principal executive and principal financial officers, as appropriate to allow timely decisions regarding required disclosure. Based on that evaluation, Messrs. Qin and Sluss concluded that the Company’s disclosure controls and procedures were effective as of September 30, 2013.

 

The Company’s disclosure controls and procedures are designed to provide reasonable, not absolute, assurance that the objectives of its disclosure control system are met. Because of inherent limitations in all control systems, no evaluation of controls can provide absolute assurance that all control issues, if any, within a company have been detected.

 

  (b) Changes in Internal Controls.

 

There was no change in the Company’s internal control over financial reporting during the quarter ended September 30, 2013 that is reasonably likely to materially affect the Company’s internal control over financial reporting.

 

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PART II - OTHER INFORMATION

 

Item 1. Legal Proceedings.

 

See Note 20 to the financial statements included as part of this Report.

 

Item 1A. Risk Factors.

 

Not applicable.

 

Item 2. Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds

 

None.

 

Item 3. Defaults upon Senior Securities.

 

None.

 

Item 4. Mine Safety Disclosures.

 

Not applicable.

 

Item 5. Other Information.

 

None.

 

Item 6. Exhibits.

 

Exhibits

 

 

Exhibit No.: Description:
31.1 Rule 13a-14(a) Certification pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 for Jack Jie Qin.
   
31.2 Rule 13a-14(a) Certification pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 for William E. Sluss.
   
32.1 Section 1350 Certification pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 for Jack Jie Qin.
   
32.2 Section 1350 Certification pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 for William E. Sluss.
   
101 The following materials from the EFT Holdings, Inc. Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended September 30, 2013, filed on November 14, 2013 formatted in Extensible Business Reporting Language (XBRL):*

 

  (i) Consolidated Balance Sheets (Unaudited),
  (ii) Consolidated Statements of Income (Unaudited),
  (iii) Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income (Unaudited),
  (iv) Consolidated Statements of Changes in Equity (Unaudited),
  (v) Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows (Unaudited), and
  (vi) related notes

 

    * XBRL information is furnished and not filed or a part of a registration statement or prospectus for purposes of sections 11 or 12 of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, is deemed not filed for purposes of section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, and otherwise is not subject to liability under these sections.

 

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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.

 

    EFT HOLDINGS, INC.
    (Registrant)
     
Date: November 14, 2013 By:   /s/ Jack Jie Qin
    Jack Jie Qin
    Principal Executive Officer
     
  By:   /s/ William E. Sluss
    William E. Sluss
    Principal Financial Officer

 

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