Unassociated Document
UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549
FORM 10-Q

(Mark One)

x           QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

For the quarterly period ended September 30, 2009

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

For the transition period from ____ to _____

Commission file number 333-140118

CHINA AGRI-BUSINESS, INC.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

Maryland
 
20-3912942
(State or other jurisdiction of
 
(I.R.S. Employer
incorporation or organization)
 
Identification No.)

In the People’s Republic of China:
Building 2, Unit 1, 15th Floor
Ling Xian Xin Cheng
86 Gaoxin Road
Hi-Tech Industrial Development Zone
Xian, Shannxi, China 710065
 
In the United States:
11 East 86th Street, New York, New York 10028
(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip code)

In the United States: (212) 348-5600
In the People’s Republic of China: (86) 029-68596556
(Registrant's telephone number, including area code)

Not Applicable
(Former name, former address and former fiscal year, if changed since last report)

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

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) during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to submit and post such files).   ¨  Yes   ¨   No

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

Large accelerated filer o
 
Accelerated filer o
 
Non-accelerated filer
o
 
Smaller reporting
company þ
       
(Do not check if a smaller reporting
company)
   

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act). Yes o No þ
APPLICABLE ONLY TO CORPORATE ISSUERS:

Indicate the number of shares outstanding of each of the issuer’s classes of common stock, as of the latest practicable date: 12,958,574 shares as of November 13, 2009.

 
 

 

QUARTERLY REPORT ON FORM 10-Q
OF CHINA AGRI-BUSINESS, INC.
FOR THE PERIOD ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 2009

TABLE OF CONTENTS
 
ITEM
NO.
 
PAGE
NO.
   
PART I – Financial Information
 
1.  Financial Statements
 
Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets as of September 30, 2009 (Unaudited) and December 31, 2008
F-1
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2009 and 2008 (Unaudited)
F-2
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Stockholders’ Equity for the nine months ended September 30, 2009 (Unaudited) and the year ended December 31, 2008
F-3
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows for the nine months ended September 30, 2009 and 2008 (Unaudited)
F-4
Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements (Unaudited)
F-5
2.  Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations
1
3.  Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures about Market Risk
9
4. Controls and Procedures
10
   
PART II – Other Information
 
1.  Legal Proceedings
11
1A.  Risk Factors
11
2.  Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds
11
3.  Defaults Upon Senior Securities
11
4.  Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders
11
5.  Other Information
11
6.  Exhibits
11
Signatures
12

 
 

 

PART I - FINANCIAL INFORMATION

Item 1.  Financial Statements

CHINA AGRI-BUSINESS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

INDEX TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

 
Page
   
Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets
   as of September 30, 2009 (Unaudited) and December 31, 2008
F-1
   
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations
   for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2009 and 2008 (Unaudited)
F-2
   
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Stockholders’ Equity
   for the nine months ended September 30, 2009 (Unaudited) and
   the year ended December 31, 2008
F-3
   
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows
   for the nine months ended September 30, 2009 and 2008 (Unaudited)
F-4
   
Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements (Unaudited)
F-5 - F-12
 
 
 

 
 
China Agri -Business, Inc.
Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets

   
September 30,
2009
   
December 31,
2008
 
   
(Unaudited)
       
Assets
           
Current Assets
           
Cash and cash equivalents
  $ 9,043,466     $ 8,312,636  
Accounts receivable, net of allowance for doubtful accounts of $4,981 and $6,524, respectively
    28,494       45,165  
Inventory
    112,943       47,113  
Other receivables
    7,325       7,329  
Prepaid expenses
    31,830       22,345  
Total Current Assets
    9,224,058       8,434,588  
Property, plant and equipment, net of accumulated depreciation of $190,251 and $161,055, respectively
    350,665       231,278  
Investment in Tienwe Technology
    879,000       879,420  
Deferred financing costs, net of accumulated amortization of $108,858 and $28,403, respectively
    98,424       178,879  
Intangible assets, net of accumulated amortization of $56,664 and $47,493, respectively
    12,935       59,495  
Total Assets
  $ 10,565,082     $ 9,783,660  
                 
Liabilities and Stockholders' Equity
               
Current Liabilities
               
Current portion of long-term debt
  $ 7,854     $ -  
Current portion of convertible notes, net of unamortized debt discounts
    402,725       -  
Accounts payable and accrued liabilities
    225,671       234,007  
Total Current Liabilities
    636,250       234,007  
                 
Long Term Liabilities
               
Long-term debt
    108,650       -  
Convertible notes, net of unamortized debt discounts
    -       327,020  
Total Long Term Liabilities
    108,650       327,020  
                 
Total Liabilities
    744,900       561,027  
                 
Stockholders' Equity
               
Undesignated preferred stock, par value $.001 per share; authorized 4,900,000 shares; none issued
    -       -  
Common stock, par value $.001 per share; authorized 100,000,000 shares, issued and outstanding 12,958,574 and 12,958,574, respectively
    12,959       12,959  
Additional paid-in capital
    4,369,786       4,369,786  
Retained earnings
    4,255,847       3,654,212  
Accumulated other comprehensive income
    1,181,590       1,185,676  
Total stockholders' equity
    9,820,182       9,222,633  
Total Liabilities and Stockholders' Equity
  $ 10,565,082     $ 9,783,660  
 
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.

 
F-1

 
 
China Agri -Business, Inc.
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations
 
   
Three Months Ended
   
Nine Months Ended
 
   
September 30,
   
September 30,
 
   
2009
   
2008
   
2009
   
2008
 
   
(Unaudited)
   
(Unaudited)
   
(Unaudited)
   
(Unaudited)
 
                         
Sales of products
  $ 617,457     $ 612,301     $ 1,790,904     $ 2,134,491  
Cost of goods sold
    184,587       154,222       519,481       612,799  
Gross profit
    432,870       458,079       1,271,423       1,521,692  
                                 
Selling, general and administrative expenses
    136,305       78,118       519,450       360,037  
Income from operations
    296,565       379,961       751,973       1,161,655  
Interest and other income
    6,274       10,217       17,072       21,734  
Interest expense
    (55,021 )     (618 )     (167,410 )     (618 )
Income before income taxes
    247,818       389,560       601,635       1,182,771  
Income taxes
    -       -       -       -  
Net income
  $ 247,818     $ 389,560     $ 601,635     $ 1,182,771  
                                 
Earnings per common share:
                               
Basic
  $ 0.02     $ 0.03     $ 0.05     $ 0.09  
Diluted
  $ 0.02     $ 0.03     $ 0.04     $ 0.09  
                                 
Weighted average number of common shares used to compute earnings per common share:
                               
Basic
    12,958,574       12,958,574       12,958,574       12,958,574  
Diluted
    13,958,574       12,980,313       13,958,574       12,965,900  
                                 
Comprehensive Income:
                               
Net income
  $ 247,818     $ 389,560     $ 601,635     $ 1,182,771  
Other comprehensive (loss) income
    6,913       89,025       (4,086 )     562,420  
Comprehensive Income
  $ 254,731     $ 478,585     $ 597,549     $ 1,745,191  

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

 
F-2

 

China Agri -Business, Inc.
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Stockholders' Equity
For the Nine Months Ended September 30, 2009 (Unaudited) and the Year Ended December 31, 2008

                           
Accumulated
       
                           
Other
       
   
Common Stock
   
Common Stock
   
Additional Paid-
   
Retained
   
Comprehensive
       
   
Shares
   
Amount
   
in Capital
   
Earnings
   
Income
   
Total
 
Balance, December 31, 2007
    12,958,574     $ 12,959     $ 4,150,636     $ 2,308,873     $ 656,164     $ 7,128,632  
Relative fair value of warrants and beneficial conversion feature included in sale of convertible notes
    -       -       199,230       -       -       199,230  
Fair value of Placement Agent warrants
    -       -       19,920       -       -       19,920  
Net income for the year ended December 31, 2008
    -       -       -       1,345,339       -       1,345,339  
Foreign currency translation adjustment
    -       -       -       -       529,512       529,512  
Balance, December 31, 2008
    12,958,574       12,959       4,369,786       3,654,212       1,185,676       9,222,633  
Net income for the nine months ended September 30, 2009 (Unaudited)
    -       -       -       601,635       -       601,635  
Foreign currency translation adjustment (Unaudited)
    -       -       -       -       (4,086 )     (4,086 )
Balance, September 30, 2009 (Unaudited)
    12,958,574     $ 12,959     $ 4,369,786     $ 4,255,847     $ 1,181,590     $ 9,820,182  

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

 
F-3

 
 
China Agri -Business, Inc.
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows

   
Nine Months Ended
September 30,
 
   
2009
   
2008
 
   
(Unaudited)
   
(Unaudited)
 
Operating activities
           
Net income
  $ 601,635     $ 1,182,771  
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by (used in) operating activities:
               
Bad debt expense
    (1,477 )     13,318  
Depreciation of property, plant and equipment
    29,169       37,029  
Amortization of intangible assets and deferred financing costs
    89,620       15,032  
Amortization of debt discount and fair value of warrants
    75,705       -  
Changes in operating assets and liabilities:
               
Decrease in accounts receivable
    18,214       8,070  
Increase in other receivable
    -       (509 )
Increase in inventory
    (65,830 )     (9,299 )
(Increase) / decrease in prepaid expenses
    (9,485 )     1,507  
(Decrease) / increase in accounts payable and accrued liabilities
    (8,336 )     76,917  
Net cash provided by operating activities
    729,215       1,324,836  
                 
Investing activities
               
Proceeds from disposal of fixed assets and intangible assets
    131,760       -  
Property, plant and equipment additions
    (244,645 )     (4,742 )
Net cash used in investing activities
    (112,885 )     (4,742 )
                 
Financing activities
               
Proceeds from long-term debt
    117,200       -  
Repayment of long-term debt
    (696 )     -  
Proceeds from convertible notes
    -       483,680  
Financing costs
    -       (114,200 )
Net cash provided by financing activities
    116,504       369,480  
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents
    (2,004 )     495,250  
Increase in cash and cash equivalents
    730,830       2,184,824  
Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of period
    8,312,636       5,984,448  
Cash and cash equivalents, end of period
  $ 9,043,466     $ 8,169,272  
                 
Supplemental Disclosures of Cash Flow Informtion:
               
Interest paid
  $ 15,000     $ -  
Non Cash Financing Activities:
               
Relative fair value of warrants and beneficial conversion feature
  $ -     $ 219,150  

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

 
F-4

 
 
CHINA AGRI-BUSINESS, INC
NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (UNAUDITED)
 
NOTE 1 – DESCRIPTION OF BUSINESS AND BASIS OF PRESENTATION

Organization

China Agri-Business, Inc. (“China Agri”) was incorporated in the State of Maryland on December 7, 2005.  On October 31, 2006, China Agri effectuated a 2.032 to 1 forward stock split.  All share and per share amounts have been retroactively adjusted to reflect the stock split.

China Agri is a holding company with no operations other than acting as a holding company for its wholly owned subsidiary, Mei Xin Agri Technology (Shaanxi) Co., Ltd. (“Meixin”), a limited liability company and a wholly-owned foreign enterprise (“WOFE”) organized under the laws of the PRC on March 24, 2006. Meixin acts as a management company for our operating business in the PRC, Shaanxi Xin Sheng Centennial Agricultural and Technology Co., Ltd. (“Xinsheng”), a corporation formed under the laws of the PRC on April 22, 2002, in accordance with the terms of a management entrustment agreement between Meixin and Xinsheng. Meixin controls Xinsheng's business and management, and is entitled to the proceeds of Xinsheng's business and is obligated to fund Xinsheng’s operations, including any losses. China Agri and Meixin do not own any equity rights in Xinsheng.

Pursuant to a Management Entrustment Agreement dated April 18, 2006 between Meixin and Xinsheng, and a Stock Purchase Agreement dated April 22, 2006 between China Agri and Xinsheng (collectively, the “Transaction”), China Agri issued 10,950,897 shares of China Agri common stock, representing approximately 89% of the 12,278,774 shares of China Agri common stock outstanding after the Transaction, to a trustee of a trust for the benefit of the Xinsheng stockholders.  The Transaction was accounted for as a “reverse merger”, since the stockholders of Xinsheng owned a majority of China Agri’s common stock immediately following the Transaction.  Xinsheng was deemed to be the acquirer in the reverse merger.  Consequently, the assets and liabilities and the historical operations that are reflected in the financial statements prior to the Transaction are those of Xinsheng and are recorded at the historical cost basis of Xinsheng, and the consolidated financial statements after completion of the Transaction include the assets and liabilities of China Agri, Meixin, and Xinsheng (collectively, the “Company”), historical operations of Xinsheng, and operations of China Agri and Meixin from the date of the Transaction.

China Agri-Business, Inc., through its operating company in China, manufactures and sells non-toxic fertilizer, bactericide and fungicide products used for farming in the People’s Republic of China (the “PRC”). Crops grown with our products are eligible to qualify for the “AA Green Food” rating administered by the China Green Food Development Center, an agency under the jurisdiction of the Ministry of Agriculture of the PRC.
 
Basis of presentation

The condensed consolidated financial statements (unaudited) have been prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States (“US GAAP”).

Principles of Consolidation

The condensed consolidated financial statements (unaudited) include the accounts of China Agri, Meixin and Xinsheng. All significant intercompany accounts and transactions have been eliminated in consolidation.
 
F-5

 
Reclassifications

Certain prior period amounts have been reclassified to conform to the current period presentation.
 
NOTE 2 – INTERIM FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

The unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements as of September 30, 2009 and for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2009 and 2008 have been prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States for interim financial information and with instructions to Form 10 - Q. In the opinion of management, the unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements have been prepared on the same basis as the annual consolidated financial statements and reflect all adjustments, which include only normal recurring adjustments, necessary to present fairly the financial position as of September 30, 2009 and the results of operations and cash flows for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2009 and 2008. The financial data and other information disclosed in these notes to the interim financial statements related to these periods are unaudited. The results for the three and nine month periods ended September 30, 2009 is not necessarily indicative of the results to be expected for any subsequent quarter of the entire year ending December 31, 2009. The balance sheet at December 31, 2008 has been derived from the audited consolidated financial statements at that date.

Certain information and footnote disclosures normally included in financial statements prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States have been condensed or omitted pursuant to the Securities and Exchange Commission’s rules and regulations. These unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements should be read in conjunction with our audited consolidated financial statements and notes thereto for the year ended December 31, 2008 included in our Form 10 –K filed March 31, 2009.

NOTE 3 – INVENTORY
 
Inventory consists of:
 
September 30,
   
December 31,
 
   
2009
   
2008
 
   
(Unaudited)
       
Raw materials
  $ 73,938     $ 39,125  
Finished goods
    30,994       4,536  
Others
    8,011       3,452  
                 
Total inventory
  $ 112,943     $ 47,113  
 
NOTE 4 – PROPERTY, PLANT AND EQUIPMENT, NET

Property, plant and equipment, net, consist of:
   
September 30,
   
December 31,
 
   
2009
   
2008
 
   
(Unaudited)
       
Building
  $ 263,727     $ 19,699  
Transportation equipment
    222,986       223,092  
Machinery and electronic equipment
    50,697       146,034  
Office equipment
    3,506       3,508  
      540,916       392,333  
                 
Less accumulated depreciation
    (190,251 )     (161,055 )
                 
Property, plant and equipment, net
  $ 350,665     $ 231,278  
 
 
F-6

 

In August 2009, Xinsheng acquired a building in Shannxi, China containing approximately 3,800 square feet of space for $244,073 (1,665,783 RMB). $126,873 (865,783 RMB) of the purchase price was paid in cash and the remaining $117,200 (800,000 RMB) was financed through a 10 year mortgage (see note 9). For legal expediency reasons, the building and mortgage were acquired in the name of the Company’s Chairman of the board of directors.

Depreciation expense was $29,169 and $47,374 for the nine months ended September 30, 2009 and the year ended December 31, 2008, respectively. In the first quarter of 2009, the Company returned certain unused manufacturing equipment to the original vendor for $94,428, an amount equal to the net book value of the equipment.
 
NOTE 5 – INVESTMENT IN TIENWE TECHNOLOGY INC

On July 29, 2005, Xinsheng acquired a 13.95% equity interest in Tienwe Technology Inc. (“Tienwe”), a PRC company, for 6,000,000 RMB ($879,000 and $879,420 translated at the September 30, 2009 and December 31, 2008 exchange rate, respectively). The investment is carried at cost. Tienwe shares are not quoted or traded on any securities exchange or in any recognized over-the-counter market; accordingly, it is not practicable to estimate the fair value of the investment. Tienwe sells aerospace products to military industry customers.

NOTE 6 – DEFERRED FINANCING COSTS

Deferred financing costs, which are being amortized as interest expense over the two year term of the convertible notes payable due September 29, 2010, consist of:

   
September 30,
2009
   
December 31,
2008
 
   
(Unaudited)
       
Placement Agent commissions
  $ 40,000     $ 40,000  
Placement Agent expense allowance
    25,000       25,000  
Fair value of Placement Agent warrants
    19,920       19,920  
Legal and other fees
    122,362       122,362  
Total
    207,282       207,282  
Less: accumulated amortization
    (108,858 )     (28,403 )
                 
Deferred Financing Costs, end of period
  $ 98,424     $ 178,879  
 
NOTE 7 – INTANGIBLE ASSETS, NET

Intangible assets, net, consist of:
   
September 30,
   
December 31,
 
   
2009
   
2008
 
   
(Unaudited)
       
Product rights
  $ 52,740     $ 90,141  
Patent
    14,650       14,657  
Trademark
    2,189       2,190  
Total
    69,579       106,988  
Less accumulated amortization
    (56,644 )     (47,493 )
                 
Intangible assets, net
  $ 12,935     $ 59,495  

The product rights were acquired by Xinsheng in December 2006 from an unrelated third party and relate to nine registered fertilizer products.  In the first quarter of 2009, the Company returned three of these products rights to the original vendor for $37,332, an amount equal to the net book value of the respective assets.

 
F-7

 
 
The patent was acquired by Xinsheng in 2002 from three related parties (one of the parties was an officer, director and significant stockholder of the Company at the time of the exchange) in exchange for a total of 16.67% of the issued and outstanding shares of Xinsheng common stock. The patent (and contributed capital) at the date of the exchange on April 22, 2002 has been reflected at the transferors’ cost. The patent is for Zero-tillage Fertilizing Equipment (PRC Patent Number 330398), which is a type of seeding machine, the use of which reduces soil erosion.

Estimated amortization expense for each of the Company’s succeeding years ending September 30, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013 and 2014 is $10,474, $1,684, $461, $53 and $53, respectively.
 
NOTE 8 – CONVERTIBLE NOTES PAYABLE, NET

Convertible notes payable, net, consist of:
   
September 30,
   
December 31,
 
   
2009
   
2008
 
   
(Unaudited)
       
Convertible notes - face amount
  $ 500,000     $ 500,000  
Less:
               
Debt discount attributable to the relative fair value of warrants
    (149,615 )     (149,615 )
Debt discount attributable to the intrinsic value of the beneficial conversion feature
    (49,615 )     (49,615 )
Less accumulated amortization of debt discounts
    101,955       26,250  
Convertible notes payable, net
  $ 402,725     $ 327,020  

On September 29, 2008, the Company completed the sale of 3% unsecured convertible notes in an aggregate principal amount of $500,000, and Series C warrants to purchase 500,000 shares of common stock, to two accredited investors. The Company received net proceeds of $431,500 after the deduction of Placement Agent commissions of $40,000, Placement Agent expense allowance of $25,000, and an escrow agent fee of $3,500.

The Notes mature two years from the date of issuance and bear interest at the rate of 3% per annum, payable annually in cash or in shares of common stock, subject to approval of the holder. Overdue interest shall bear interest at the rate of 15% per annum. Overdue principal shall bear interest at the rate of 8% per annum. The Notes are convertible at the option of the holder into the common stock of the Company at an initial conversion price of $0.50 per share. The conversion price is subject to adjustment upon the occurrence of stock splits, combinations, dividends and subsequent offerings.

The Series C warrants have a term of three years and are exercisable into shares of common stock on a one to one basis at an an exercise price of $1.50 per share. Upon exercise of a Series C warrant, in addition to receiving shares of common stock, each Series C warrant holder shall be issued a Series D warrant to purchase additional shares of common stock in an amount equal to the number of Series C warrants exercised. The Series D warrants, if issued shall have a term of three years and an exercise price of $2.00 per share. The exercise price of the Warrants is subject to adjustment upon the occurrence of stock splits, combinations, dividends and subsequent offerings, as set forth in the warrants. No Series D warrants have been issued as of the date of this filing.

Subject to effectiveness of the registration statement, the Company shall have the right to prepay the Notes at 110% of the outstanding principal amount any time prior to the maturity date and upon 30 days prior written notice to the holders. The Company may call for the termination of any unexercised portion of the C warrants upon consummation of a subsequent offering by the Company of not less than $7,500,000 in gross proceeds and upon 30 days written notice to the holders. Upon termination of any unexercised Series C warrants, the warrant holders would not receive any Series D warrants, any shares underlying the Series C or Series D warrants, or any other securities.

 
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In connection with the transaction, the Company agreed to prepare and file a registration statement with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”) within 60 days following the final closing date. In addition, if the registration statement is not declared effective within 120 days from the filing date, the Company is subject to monthly cash liquidated damages payments equal to 2% of the purchase price paid by each investor for the notes for unregistered registrable securities, subject to a maximum of 24%. On February 13, 2009, the Company filed a registration statement on Form S-1 to register the shares underlying the convertible notes and warrants. In response to SEC comment letters, the Company has filed amendments to the registration statement on Form S-1. The Company and the investors have entered into agreements extending the date that the Form S-1 is required to become effective to October 30, 2009.  The registration statement on Form S-1 was declared effective on November 16, 2009.  The Company is required to pay approximately $734 to the investors in liquidated damages under the registration rights agreement.
 
The Company recorded the $149,615 relative fair value of the warrants ($78,136 for the Series C warrants; $71,479 for the Series D warrants) and the $49,615 intrinsic value of the beneficial conversion feature as additional paid in capital. No Series D warrants have been issued as of the date of this filing.

The $149,615 fair value of the Series C and Series D warrants was calculated using a Black-Scholes option pricing model and the following assumptions: risk-free interest rate of 2.26%; expected stock price volatility of 130.69%; stock price of $0.40 per share; exercise price of $1.50 per share for the C warrants and $2.00 per share for the D warrants; and term of 3 years.

In connection with the private placement, the placement agent received warrants to purchase 80,000 shares of the Company’s common stock at an exercise price of $1.00 per share for a term of three years. The $19,920 fair value of these warrants (calculated using the same assumptions described above except for the exercise price) was charged to deferred financing costs and added to additional paid in capital.
 
NOTE 9 – LONG-TERM DEBT

Long-term debt represents a mortgage payable to Xian Commerce Bank in connection with Xinsheng’s acquisition of a building in August 2009 (see note 4). The mortgage, which had an initial balance of $117,200 (800,000 RMB), bears interest at an annual rate of 6.53% and is due in monthly installments of interest and principal of approximately $1,330 to August 6, 2019.

NOTE 10 – COMMON STOCK

On October 11, 2007, upon the completion of the public offering, China Agri sold 379,800 units at a price of $1.00 per unit to the public investors. Each Unit consisted of one share of Common Stock, one warrant to purchase one share of Common Stock at $1.50 per share exercisable for three years from the date of issuance, and one warrant to purchase one share of Common Stock at $2.00 per share exercisable for three years from the date of issuance only if the $1.50 Unit Warrant was exercised.
 
NOTE 11 - WARRANTS

The Company has issued warrants (exercisable into shares of common stock) to investors, the Underwriter, and the Placement Agent as part of its sale of Series A preferred stock, its public offering, and its private placement of convertible notes. Changes in the warrants outstanding are as follows:

 
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September 30,
2009
   
Year Ended
December 31, 2008
 
   
(Unaudited)
       
Outstanding at beginning of period
    1,387,580       807,580  
Warrants issued
    -       580,000  
Warrants exercised
    -       -  
Warrants expired
    (10,000 )     -  
Outstanding at end of period
    1,377,580       1,387,580  
                 
Exercisable at end of period
    1,377,580       1,387,580  

Warrants outstanding at September 30, 2009 consist of:
Date Issued
 
Expiration Date
 
Number of
Warrants
   
Weighted Average
Exercise Price
 
October 11, 2007
 
October 10, 2010
    379,800       1.50  
October 11, 2007
 
October 10, 2010
    379,800       2.00  
October 11, 2007
 
October 10, 2012
    37,980       1.00  
September 29, 2008
 
September 29, 2011
    80,000       1.00  
September 29, 2008 (1)
 
September 29, 2011
    500,000       1.50  
                     
Total
        1,377,580     $ 1.60  
(1) Represents Series C warrants.

NOTE 12 – RESTRICTED NET ASSETS

Relevant PRC statutory laws and regulations permit payments of dividends by Meixin and Xinsheng only out of its retained earnings, if any, as determined in accordance with PRC accounting standards and regulations.  In addition, PRC laws and regulations require that annual appropriations of 10% of after-tax income should be set aside prior to payments of dividends as a reserve fund.  As a result of these PRC laws and regulations, the Company is restricted in its ability to transfer a portion of its net assets in the form of dividends, loans or advances. The restricted portion amounted to approximately $5,164,000 and $5,104,000 at September 30, 2009 and December 31, 2008, respectively.
 
NOTE 13 – INCOME TAXES

Xinsheng is subject to a PRC 25% standard enterprise income tax.  However, due to its agricultural industry status, the National Tax Bureau in Xi’an High-Tech Development Zone has granted Xinsheng exemptions from this tax since 2006. The Company has to apply for exemption status on an annual basis.

At September 30, 2009 and December 31, 2008, the Company had an unrecognized deferred United States income tax liability relating to undistributed earnings of Xinsheng.  These earnings are considered to be permanently invested in operations outside the United States.  Generally, such earnings become subject to United States income tax upon the remittance of dividends and under certain other circumstances.  Determination of the amount of the unrecognized deferred United States income tax liability with respect to such earnings is not practicable.

The Company did not have any significant temporary differences relating to deferred tax liabilities as of September 30, 2009 and December 31, 2008.

The provisions for income taxes differ from the amounts computed by applying the statutory United States federal income tax rate to income (loss) before income taxes.  Reconciliations follow:

 
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Three Months Ended
September 30,
   
Nine Months Ended
September 30,
 
   
2009
   
2008
   
2009
   
2008
 
   
(Unaudited)
   
(Unaudited)
   
(Unaudited)
   
(Unaudited)
 
                         
Expected tax at 35%
  $ 86,736     $ 136,346     $ 210,572     $ 413,970  
                                 
Tax effect of unutilized losses of China Agri and Meixin
    37,177       (1,336 )     115,404       15,158  
                                 
Effect of PRC income tax exemption granted to Xinsheng
    (88,509 )     (96,465 )     (232,840 )     (306,549 )
                                 
Permanent difference relating to Xinsheng's earnings to be  permanently invested in operations outside the United States
    (35,404 )     (38,545 )     (93,136 )     (122,579 )
                                 
Actual provision for income taxes
  $ -     $ -     $ -     $ -  

NOTE 14 – SEGMENT INFORMATION

The Company operates in one industry segment – the manufacturing and sale of agricultural enhancement products.  Substantially all of the Company’s identifiable assets at September 30, 2009 and December 31, 2008 were located in the PRC.  Net sales for the periods presented were all derived from PRC customers.

In September 2009, the Company opened a retail health food store in China to, among other things, promote certain natural “green” foods. Net sales and costs and expenses of the store account for less than 1% of consolidated amount.

NOTE 15 – COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES

Lease Agreements

Xinsheng leases its office space (approximately 7300 square feet) at an annual rent of 366,390 RMB ($53,640 translated at the September 30, 2009 exchange rate) under a lease with a three year term expiring March 31, 2011.

Xinsheng leases its operating and testing space (approximately 2600 square feet) at an annual rent of 38,500 RMB ($5,636 translated at the September 30, 2009 exchange rate) under a lease expiring March 31, 2010.

Xinsheng leases its manufacturing space (approximately 22,600 square feet at an annual rent of 90,000 RMB ($13,176 translated at the September 30, 2009 exchange rate) under a lease expiring December 21, 2010.

China Agri utilizes office space provided by one of its directors at no cost.

For the three months ended September 30, 2009 and 2008, and for the nine months ended September 30, 2009 and 2008, rental and related expenses for all operating leases amounted to $8,716, $18,772, $50,352 and $51,139, respectively.

At September 30, 2009, future minimum rental commitments under all non-cancellable operating leases are:

 
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Twelve months
ending
September 30,
 
Minimum
Rent
 
2010
  $ 69,634  
2011
    30,114  
Total
  $ 99,748  
 
PRC Risks

Substantially all of the Company’s business operations are conducted in the PRC and governed by PRC laws and regulations.  Meixin and Xinsheng are generally subject to laws and regulations applicable to foreign investments and foreign-owned enterprises.  Because these laws and regulations are relatively new, the interpretation and enforcement of these laws and regulations involve uncertainties.

The PRC government imposes controls on the convertibility of RMB into foreign currencies and, in certain cases, the remittance of currency out of the PRC.  The Company receives substantially all of its revenues in RMB, which is currently not a freely convertible currency.  Under existing PRC foreign exchange regulations, payment of current account items, including profit distributions, interest payments and expenditures from the transaction, can be made in foreign currencies without prior approval from the PRC State Administration of Foreign Exchange by complying with certain procedural requirements.  However, approval from appropriate governmental authorities is required where RMB is to be converted into foreign currency and remitted out of the PRC to pay capital expenses, such as the repayment of bank loans denominated in foreign currencies.  The PRC government may also at its discretion restrict access in the future to foreign currencies for current account transactions.
 
NOTE 16 – CONCENTRATION OF CREDIT RISK

The Company maintains cash balances in seven banks in China. Currently, no deposit insurance system has been set up in China. Therefore, the Company will bear a risk if any of these banks become insolvent. As of September 30, 2009 and December 31, 2008, the Company’s uninsured cash balances were approximately $9,041,000 and $8,300,000, respectively.
 
NOTE 17 – SUBSIQUENT EVENTS

On October 21, 2009, Xinsheng received an approval letter from the Bureau of Foreign Trade and Economic Cooperation of Lantian County of Xinsheng’s application to purchase land use rights in Lantian County to establish “Xinsheng Centennial Industrial Zone”.  Xinsheng intends to purchase the land use rights of 66 acres for 30 years.  The land use right purchase cost is expected to be approximately $4.1 million (28,000,000 RMB).  In addition, the estimated cost for relocation of local dwellers is approximately $299,000 (2,040,000 RMB).
 
The Company has evaluated subsequent events through the filing date of this Form 10-Q and has determined that there were no further subsequent events to recognize or disclose in these financial statements.

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

The following is a discussion and analysis of our results of operations and should be read in conjunction with our financial statements and related notes contained in this Form 10-Q.

This Form 10-Q contains “forward-looking” statements that involve risks and uncertainties. You can identify these statements by the use of forward-looking words such as "may", "will", "expect", "anticipate", "estimate", "believe", "continue", or other similar words. You should read statements that contain these words carefully because they discuss our future expectations, contain projections of our future results of operations or financial condition or state other "forward-looking" information. We believe that it is important to communicate our future expectations to our investors. However, these forward-looking statements are not guarantees of future performance and actual results may differ materially from the expectations that are expressed, implied or forecasted in any such forward-looking statements. There may be events in the future that we are unable to accurately predict or control, including weather conditions and other natural disasters which may affect demand for our products, and the product–development and marketing efforts of our competitors. Examples of these events are more fully described in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K  for the year ended December 31, 2008 under Part I. Item 1A. Risk Factors.

Unless required by law, the Company undertakes no obligation to update publicly any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise. However, readers should carefully review the reports and documents the Company files from time to time with the SEC, particularly its Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q, Annual Report on Form 10-K , Current Reports on Form 8-K and all amendments to those reports.

References to the “PRC” or “China” are to the People’s Republic of China. Unless otherwise noted, all currency figures are in U.S. dollars. References to "yuan" or "RMB" are to the Chinese yuan, which is also known as the renminbi. Unless otherwise specified, the words “Company,” “China Agri” “we,” “us,” and “our,” refer collectively to China Agri-Business, Inc., Mei Xin Agri Technology (Shaanxi) Co., Ltd., and Shaanxi Xin Sheng Centennial Agricultural and Technology Co., Ltd., our operating company in the PRC).

Overview

China Agri-Business, Inc. was incorporated in the State of Maryland on December 7, 2005. On March 24, 2006, we formed a wholly-owned subsidiary under the laws of China, registered in the city of Xi’an, called Mei Xin Agri Technology (Shaanxi) Co., Ltd. (“Meixin”).  On April 18, 2006, Meixin signed a Management Entrustment Agreement with Shaanxi Xin Sheng Centennial Agricultural and Technology Co., Ltd. (“Xinsheng”), a company organized under the laws of China. Under that agreement, Meixin acquired management control of Xinsheng. Consequently, Xinsheng is our operating company in China.

Meixin controls Xinsheng's business and management, is entitled to the proceeds of Xinsheng's business and is obligated to fund Xinsheng’s operations, including any losses. However, China Agri and Meixin do not own any equity rights in Xinsheng.

Xinsheng develops, manufactures and markets fertilizer, bactericide and fungicide products used for farming in China. These products are designed to be less harmful to the environment than traditional fertilizers, and to increase agricultural output and reduce costs. Our fertilizer products are made of a chemical polymer combined with active potassium, organic nitrogen and other ingredients, including polysaccharides extracted from the shells of crustaceans and mixed with active calcium.

Although we do not produce “Green Food” products, crops grown by farmers with the use of our products may qualify for the “AA green food” designation in the PRC. The green food rating system, which consists of an “A” rating and a more stringent “AA” rating, is overseen by the China Green Food Development Center, an agency under the jurisdiction of the Ministry of Agriculture of the PRC. The “AA” rating indicates that the crops contain minimal chemical residue from fertilizers. While crops grown using our products may qualify for the “AA green food” designation, our products themselves do not bear the “AA green food” designation.  We do not incur additional costs in producing products that allow farmers crops to qualify for the “AA green food” designation.

 
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Results of Operations

Three Months Ended September 30, 2009 as compared to Three Months Ended September 30, 2008

Comparison of Gross Profit for the Quarter Ended September 30, 2009 and 2008

   
Three Months Ended
 
   
September 30,
 
   
2009
   
2008
 
Sales
  $ 617,457     $ 612,301  
Cost of Goods Sold
    184,587       154,222  
Gross Profit
  $ 432,870     $ 458,079  
Gross Profit Margin
    70.11 %     74.81 %
 
Sales

Sales for the three months ended September 30, 2009 totaled $617,457, an increase of $5,156,  as compared to sales of $612,301 for the same quarter ended September 30, 2008. The year over year increase in sales is attributable to positive reponses to  our “New Agriculture-Generator” campaign and “Super Chain Sales Partner Program” designed to expand our distribution network directly in the rural areas of China.  The purpose of the campaign is to establish a closer relationship with farmers through agricultural cooperatives located throughout the rural areas of China. As of September 30, 2009, approximately 61 retailers in Shaanxi province and approximately 42 retailers in Hunan province have participated in the “Super Chain Sales Partner Program”. Total sales to these Super Chain Stores were approximately $177,320 for the three months ended September 30, 2009, increased by $48,935, or 38%, as compared to the sales of  $128,385 for the three months ended June 30,  2009.

The severe weather conditions in China during 2008 has a continued negative impact on our sales. The farmers in the disasters affected areas are reluctant to buy organic fertilizer due to poor income in 2008. We expect that our sales in the disasters affected areas  will continue to be negatively impacted through the remainder of 2009.

Cost of Goods Sold,  Gross Profit and Gross Profit Margin

Cost of goods sold for the three months ended September 30,  2009 totaled $184,587, an increase of $30,365, or  20% as compared to cost of goods sold of $154,222 for the same quarter ended September 30, 2008. The increase in cost of goods sold was due to the enhanced formula of our products. The enhanced products use more materials than previous formulated ones.

Gross profit for the three months ended September 30,  2009 was $432,870, a decrease of $25,209, or 6%, as compared to gross profit of $458,079 for the same quarter of 2008. The decrease in gross profit was attributable to the enhancement of our products.

Gross profit margin, which is measured as the ratio of gross profit to sales, was 70.11% for the three months ended September 30,  2009, a decrease of 4.70 percentage points as compared to 74.81% for the quarter ended September 30, 2008.  The decrease also resulted from the enhancement of our products.

 
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Comparison of Net Income for the Three Months Ended September 30, 2009 and 2008

   
Three Months Ended
 
   
September 30,
 
   
2009
   
2008
 
             
Gross Profit
  $ 432,870     $ 458,079  
                 
Selling and marketing
    26,694       27,678  
Professional fees
    34,039       (18,950 )
Depreciation and amortization expenses
    11,680       14,624  
Other general and administrative expenses
    63,892       54,766  
Total selling, general and administrative expenses
    136,305       78,118  
Income from operations
    296,565       379,961  
Interest expense
    (55,021 )     (618 )
Interest income
    6,274       10,217  
Net Income
  $ 247,818     $ 389,560  
 
Professional fees

During the three months ended September 30, 2008, the Company reversed $20,500 of overaccrued consulting fees and reclassified  $35,467 of legal fees to deferred financial costs. The impact of these adjustments was to decrease expenses  by $55,967 during the three months ended September 30, 2008. Absent of those adjustments, professional fees would have been $37,017, approximately the same as reported in the three months ended September 30, 2009.

Other General and Administrative Expenses

Other general and administrative expenses generally consist of: wages and related benefits, research and development expenses, rent and utility expenses, office expenses, bad debt expense, director fees, and travel and miscellaneous expenses. Other general and administrative expenses were $63,892 for the quarter ended September 30, 2009, an increase of $9,126, or 17%, as compared to $54,766 for the quarter ended September 30, 2008. Higher other general and administrative expenses in the third quarter of 2009 was attributable to the increase of research and development expenses.

Interest expense

Interest expense was $55,021 in 2009, which consisted of amortization of deferred financing costs of $26,261, amortization of fair value of warrants of $18,782, amortization of beneficial conversion feature of $6,228 and loan interest of $3,750. These expenses relate to the convertible notes issued in September 2008. The Company paid $15,000 interest to the investors in September 2009.

Net income

Net income for the quarter ended September 30, 2009 was $247,818, a decrease of $141,742, or 36%, as compared to net income of $389,560 for the quarter ended September 30, 2008. The decrease in net income was primarily due to the increase in  cost of goods sold, the increase in non cash interest expense and adjustments for the professional fees, as explained above.
 
 
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Nine Months Ended September 30, 2009 as compared to Nine Months Ended September 30, 2008

Comparison of Gross Profit for the Nine Months Ended September 30, 2009 and 2008

   
Nine Months Ended
 
   
September 30,
 
   
2009
   
2008
 
Sales
  $ 1,790,904     $ 2,134,491  
Cost of Goods Sold
    519,481       612,799  
Gross Profit
  $ 1,271,423     $ 1,521,692  
Gross Profit Margin
    70.99 %     71.29 %
 
Sales

Sales for the nine months ended September 30, 2009 totaled $1,790,904, a decrease of $343,587, or 16% as compared to sales of $2,134,491 for the nine months ended September 30, 2008. The year over year decrease in sales is attributable to the continued negative impact of severe weather conditions in China during 2008. The farmers in the disasters affected areas are reluctant to buy organic fertilizer due to poor income in 2008. We expect that our sales in the disasters affected areas  will continue to be negatively impacted through the remainder of 2009.

During 2008 we launched a new sales and marketing initiative “New Agriculture-Generator” designed to expand our distribution network directly in the rural areas of China.  The purpose of the campaign is to establish a closer relationship with farmers through agricultural cooperatives located throughout the rural areas of China. One component of this initiative is called the “Super Chain Sales Partner Program”. As of September 30, 2009, approximately 61 retailers in Shaanxi province and approximately 42 retailers in Hunan province have participated in the “Super Chain Sales Partner Program”. Total sales to these Super Chain Stores were approximately $292,900 during the nine months ended September 30,  2009.
 
Cost of Goods Sold,  Gross Profit and Gross Profit Margin

Cost of goods sold for the nine months ended September 30,  2009 totaled $519,481, a decrease of $93,318, or  15% as compared to cost of goods sold of $612,799 for the nine months ended September 30, 2008. The decrease in cost of goods sold was in line with  the decrease in sales.

Gross profit for the nine months ended September 30,  2009 was $1,271,423, a decrease of $250,269, or 16%, as compared to gross profit of $1,521,692 for the nine months ended September 30, 2008. The decrease in gross profit was also attributable to the decrease in sales.

Gross profit margin, which is measured as the ratio of gross profit to sales, was 70.99% for the nine months ended September 30,  2009, a decrease of  0.30 percentage points as compared to 71.29% for the nine months ended September 30, 2008.

 
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Comparison of Net Income for the Nine Months Ended September 30, 2009 and 2008

   
Nine Months Ended
 
   
September 30,
 
   
2009
   
2008
 
             
Gross Profit
  $ 1,271,423     $ 1,521,692  
                 
Selling and marketing
    177,618       109,249  
Professional fees
    94,702       46,096  
Depreciation and amortization expenses
    35,401       47,151  
Other general and administrative expenses
    211,729       157,541  
Total selling, general and administrative expenses
    519,450       360,037  
Income from operations
    751,973       1,161,655  
Interest expense
    (167,410 )     (618 )
Interest income
    17,072       21,734  
Net Income
  $ 601,635     $ 1,182,771  
 
Selling and Marketing Expenses

Selling and marketing expenses were $177,618 for the nine months ended September 30, 2009, an increase of $68,369, or 63%, as compared to $109,249 for the nine months ended September 30, 2008. The increase in selling and marketing expenses was attributable to the implementation of our “Super Chain Sales Partner Program” sales and marketing initiative.

Professional fees

During the nine months ended September 30, 2008, the Company reversed $20,500 of overaccrued consulting fees and reclassified  $35,467 legal fees to deferred financial costs. The impact of these adjustments was to decrease expenses by $55,967 during the nine months ended September 30, 2008. Absent of those adjustments, professional fees would have been $102,063 for the nine months ended September 30, 2009.
 
Other General and Administrative Expenses

Other general and administrative expenses generally consist of: wages and related benefits, research and development expenses, rent and utility expenses, office expenses, bad debt expense, director fees, and travel and miscellaneous expenses. Other general and administrative expenses were $211,729 for the nine months ended September 30, 2009, an increase of $54,188, or 34%, as compared to $157,541 for the nine months ended September 30, 2008. Higher other general and administrative expenses in the nine months ended September 30,  2009 were primarily attributable to the increase of rental and utilities expenses by $14,000 and research and development expenses by $12,800.

Interest expense

Interest expense was $167,410 in 2009, which consisted of amortization of deferred financing costs of $80,455, amortization of fair value of warrants of $56,852, amortization of beneficial conversion feature of $18,853 and accrued loan interest of $11,250. These expenses were related to the convertible notes issued in September 2008. The Company paid $15,000 interest to the investors in September 2009.

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Net income
 
Net income for the nine months ended September 30, 2009 was $601,635, a decrease of $581,136, or 49% as compared to net income of $1,182,771 for the nine months ended September 30, 2008. The decrease in net income was primarily due to the decrease in sales, the increase in selling and marketing expenses and the increase in non cash interest expense, as explained above.
 
Liquidity and Capital Resources

As of September 30, 2009, 86% of the Company’s assets consisted of cash and cash equivalents, as compared to 85% as of December 31, 2008. As of September 30, 2009, our cash and cash equivalents amounted to $9,043,466, an increase of $730,830 as compared to $8,312,636 as of December 31, 2008.

Net cash provided by operating activities was $729,215 and $1,324,836 for the nine months ended September 30, 2009 and 2008, respectively. The decrease resulted from the reduction in net income   in 2009.

Net cash used in investing activities was $112,885 for the nine months ended September 30, 2009. The Company received total proceeds of $131,760 from the disposal of unused equipment and product rights in the first quarter of 2009. Cash used in investing activities was $244,645 and $4,742 for the nine months ended September 30, 2009 and 2008, respectively.

Net cash provided by financing activities was $116,504 for the nine months ended Septermber 30, 2009. This amount reflects gross proceeds of $117,200 from a mortgage loan from a bank, offset by the repayment of $696. Net cash provided by financing activities was $369,480 during the nine months ended September 30, 2008. This amount reflects the proceeds of $483,680 from a private placement of convertible notes and warrants (as described in more detail below), less financing costs of $114,200.

Foreign currency translation

Xinsheng’s functional currency is the Chinese Yuan, or Renminbi (“RMB”). The appreciation of the RMB against the U.S. dollar will have a positive effect on our cash position, and vice versa. For the nine months ended September 30, 2009, the exchange rate had a negative impact of $2,004 on our cash flows.  By comparison, for the nine months ended September 30, 2008, the exchange rate had a positive impact of $495,250 on our cash flows.

Tax-exempt status in the PRC

Xinsheng is subject to a 25% standard enterprise income tax in the PRC. However, due to Xinsheng’s agricultural activities, the National Tax Bureau in Xi’an High-Tech Development Zone has granted Xinsheng annual exemptions from this tax for the years ending December 31, 2007, 2008 and 2009.

For purposes of comparison, had we been subject to the 25% tax, our operating cash flow and net income for the nine months ended September 30, 2009 and 2008 would each have been reduced by approximately $232,840 and $306,549, respectively.

Private Placement of Convertible Notes and Warrants

During the third quarter of 2008, we completed the sale of 3% unsecured convertible notes in an aggregate principal amount of $500,000 and series C warrants to purchase an aggregate of 500,000 shares of common stock to two accredited investors. We received net proceeds of $431,500, which the Company plans to use to pursue the expansion of its manufacturing and distribution operations and for general working capital purposes.
 
 
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The notes mature two years from the date of issuance and bear interest at the rate of 3% per annum. The interest is payable annually in cash or, subject to approval of the holder, in shares of common stock,. Any interest which is not paid when due shall bear interest at the rate of fifteen percent (15%) per annum. Any principal which is not paid when due shall bear interest at the rate of eight percent (8%) per annum. The notes are convertible at the option of the holder into common stock at a conversion price of $0.50 per share. Accordingly, any conversions of the notes by the note holders would reduce the outstanding principal amount of the notes, which in turn would reduce interest payable on the notes. However, the likelihood of conversion by the note holders is affected by the Company’s stock price relative to the conversion price. The likelihood of conversion is greater if our stock price is at or above the conversion price. The conversion price is subject to adjustment upon the occurrence of stock splits, combinations, dividends, and subsequent offerings, as set forth in the notes.

Subject to effectiveness of the registration statement, the Company shall have the right to prepay the notes at 110% of the outstanding principal amount any time prior to the maturity date, and upon thirty (30) days prior written notice to the holders.

The series C warrants have a term of three years and are exercisable into shares of common stock on a one to one basis at an exercise price of $1.50 per share. In addition to receiving shares of common stock, upon exercise of a series C warrant, each holder shall be issued a series D warrant to purchase additional shares of common stock in an amount equal to the number of series C warrants exercised. The series D warrants, if issued, shall have a term of three years and an exercise price of $2.00 per share. The exercise price of the warrants is subject to adjustment upon the occurrence of stock splits, combinations, dividends, and subsequent offerings, as set forth in the warrants. China Agri would receive cash proceeds from the exercise of the series C warrants, as well as from the exercise of the warrants issued to the placement agent. However, as with the notes, the likelihood of exercise by the warrant holders depends upon the Company’s stock price relative to the exercise price. The likelihood of exercise is greater if the stock price is at or above the exercise price. Upon termination of any unexercised Series C warrants, the warrant holders would not receive any series D warrants, any shares underlying the Series C or Series D warrants, or any other securities.

The Company may call for the termination of any unexercised portion of the series C warrants upon consummation of a subsequent offering by the Company of not less than $7.5 million in gross proceeds, and upon thirty (30) days written notice to the holders.

In connection with the private placement we entered into registration rights agreements with the investors pursuant to which we agreed to prepare and file a registration statement with the Securities and Exchange Commission registering  for resale, a certain number of the warrant shares issuable upon exercise of the Warrants and  the conversion shares issuable upon conversion of the Notes. On February 13, 2009, the Company filed a registration statement on Form S-1 to register the shares underlying the convertible notes and warrants. In response to SEC comment letters, the Company filed amendments to the registration statement on Form S-1. The Company entered into a letter agreement with the investors to extend the date the Form S-1 is required to become effective  to October 30, 2009.  The registration statement on Form S-1 was declared effective by the SEC on November 16, 2009.  We are required to pay approximately $734 to the investors in liquidated damages under the registration rights agreement.
 
In connection with the private placement, the placement agent received a cash commission of $40,000 and an expense allowance of $25,000. In addition, the placement agent received warrants to purchase 80,000 shares of common stock at an exercise price of $1.00 per share for a term of three years.

The Company believes that this private placement was exempt from registration under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, pursuant to Section 4(2) of the Act and/or Regulation D promulgated thereunder.

 
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Long-term Debt

Long-term debt represents a  mortgage in connection with the purchase of office space located at Building 2, 15th floor, Ling Xian Xin Cheng, 86 Gaoxin Road, Hi-Tech Industrial Development Zone, Xian, Shannxi, China. The Company obtained a $117,200 (800,000 RMB) ten years mortgage from Xian Commerce Bank under the name of Mr. Deng, Liming, Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Company, on August 6, 2009. The current interest rate is 6.53%. Monthly payment is approximately $1,330.

Expansion plan
On October 21, 2009, Shaanxi Xinsheng Centennial Agricultural and Technology Co., Ltd (“Xinsheng”), a PRC entity we control through contractual arrangements, received an approval letter from the Bureau of Foreign Trade and Economic Cooperation of Lantian County of Xinsheng’s application to purchase land use rights in Lantian County to establish “Xinsheng Centennial Industrial Zone”.  Xinsheng intends to purchase the land use rights of 66 acres for 30 years.  The land use right purchase cost is expected to be approximately $4.1 million (28,000,000 RMB).  In addition, the estimated cost for relocation of local dwellers is approximately $299,000 (2,040,000 RMB).

Sources of Liquidity

We presently do not have any available credit, bank financing or other external sources of liquidity. We believe that our existing cash resources will be sufficient to meet our existing operating requirements for the foreseeable future. However, we are seeking opportunities to expand our manufacturing and distribution capabilities in the PRC that may require an investment beyond our existing cash resources. Accordingly, we expect that we will require additional funding through additional equity and/or debt financings. However, there can be no assurance that  any additional financing will become available to us, and if available, on terms acceptable to us.

The conversion of our outstanding notes and exercise of our outstanding warrants into shares of common stock would have a dilutive effect on our common stock, which would in turn reduce our ability to raise additional funds on favorable terms. In addition, the subsequent sale on the open market of any shares of common stock issued upon conversion of our outstanding notes and exercise of our outstanding warrants could impact our stock price which would in turn reduce our ability to raise additional funds on favorable terms.

Any financing, if available, may involve restrictive covenants that may impact our ability to conduct our business or raise additional funds on acceptable terms. If we are unable to raise additional capital when required or on acceptable terms, we may have to delay, scale back or discontinue our expansion plans.
 
Recent Accounting Pronouncements
 
Certain accounting pronouncements have been issued by the FASB and other standard setting organizations which are not yet effective and have not yet been adopted by the Company. The impact on the Company’s financial position and results of operations from adoption of these standards is not expected to be material.
 
Critical Accounting Policies and Estimates

Financial Reporting Release No. 60, Cautionary Advice Regarding Disclosure About Critical Accounting Policies, published by the SEC, recommends that all companies include a discussion of critical accounting policies used in the preparation of their financial statements. Policies determined to be critical are those policies that have the most significant impact on our consolidated financial statements and require management to use a relatively greater degree of judgment and estimates. Actual results may differ from those estimates.

We believe that given current facts and circumstances, it is unlikely that applying any other reasonable judgments or estimate methodologies would cause a material effect on our consolidated results of operations, financial position or liquidity for the periods presented in this report.
 
 
 
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General

The Company’s Consolidated Financial Statements are prepared in accordance with U.S. Generally Accepted Accounting Principles, which require management to make estimates, judgments and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets, liabilities, net revenue and expenses, and the disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities. Management bases its estimates on historical experience and on various other assumptions that it believes to be reasonable under the circumstances, the results of which form the basis for making judgments about the carrying values of assets and liabilities that are not readily apparent from other sources. Management believes that the accounting estimates employed and the resulting balances are reasonable; however, actual results may differ from these estimates under different assumptions or conditions.

Revenue Recognition

For revenue from product sales, the Company recognizes revenue when  four basic criteria are met: (1) persuasive evidence of an arrangement exists, (2) delivery has occurred; (3) the selling price is fixed and determinable; and (4) collectibility is reasonably assured. Determination of criteria (3) and (4) are based on management’s judgment regarding the fixed nature of the selling prices of the products delivered and the collectibility of those amounts. Provisions for discounts and rebates to customers, estimated returns and allowances, and other adjustments are provided for in the same period the related sales are recorded.

Allowance for Doubtful Accounts

The Company’s receivables primarily consist of accounts receivable from its customers. Accounts receivable are recorded at invoiced amount and generally do not bear interest. The Company performs ongoing credit evaluations of its customers’ financial condition, but generally does not require collateral to support customer receivables.  The credit risk is controlled through credit approvals, limits and monitoring procedures.  The Company establishes an allowance for doubtful accounts based upon historical experience, management’s evaluation of the outstanding accounts, age of receivables and other factors. As of September 30, 2009, 37% of the Company’s trade receivables were current, 28% of the Company’s trade receivables were aged between 31 to 60 days and the remaining 35% of trade receivables were aged between 61 to 90 days. By comparison, as of December 31, 2008, 48% of the Company’s trade receivables were current and 52% of trade receivables were aged between 31 to 60 days.

Long-Lived Assets

Long-lived assets and certain identifiable intangibles held and used by the Company are reviewed for impairment whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying amount of an asset may not be recoverable. Events relating to recoverability may include significant unfavorable changes in business conditions, recurring losses, or a forecasted inability to achieve break-even operating results over an extended period. The Company evaluates the recoverability of long-lived assets based upon forecasted discounted cash flows. Should impairment in value be indicated, the carrying value of long-lived assets will be adjusted, based on estimates of future discounted cash flows resulting from the use and ultimate disposition of the asset. Assets to be disposed of are required to be reported at the lower of the carrying amount or the fair value less costs to sell.

Item 3. Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures about Market Risk.

We are a smaller reporting company as defined by Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 and are not required to provide the information under this item.
 
 
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Item 4.  Controls and Procedures.

a. Evaluation of Disclosure Controls and Procedures

Based on an evaluation under the supervision and with the participation of the Company's management, the Company's principal executive officer and principal financial officer have concluded that the Company's disclosure controls and procedures as defined in Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended ("Exchange Act") were effective as of September 30, 2009 to ensure that information required to be disclosed by the Company in reports that it files or submits under the Exchange Act is (i) recorded, processed, summarized and reported within the time periods specified in the Securities and Exchange Commission rules and forms and (ii) accumulated and communicated to the Company's management, including its principal executive officer and principal financial officer, as appropriate to allow timely decisions regarding required disclosure.
 
b. Changes in Internal Control over Financial Reporting

There were no changes in the Company’s internal controls over financial reporting identified in connection with the evaluation required by paragraph (d) of Rule 13a-15 or Rule 15d-15 under the Exchange Act that occurred during the quarter ended September 30, 2009 that have materially affected or are reasonably likely to materially affect the Company’s internal controls over financial reporting.
Control systems, no matter how well conceived and operated, are designed to provide a reasonable, but not an absolute, level of assurance that the objectives of the control system are met. Further, the design of a control system must reflect the fact that there are resource constraints, and the benefits of controls must be considered relative to their costs. Because of the inherent limitations in all control systems, no evaluation of controls can provide absolute assurance that all control issues and instances of fraud, if any, within the Company have been detected. Because of the inherent limitations in a cost-effective control system, misstatements due to error or fraud may occur and not be detected. The Company conducts periodic evaluation of its internal controls to enhance, where necessary, its procedures and controls.

 
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PART II - OTHER INFORMATION

Item 1 Legal Proceedings.

There are no material pending legal proceedings to which we are a party or to which any of our property is subject. To the best of our knowledge, no such actions against us are contemplated or threatened.

Item 1A – Risk Factors.

The discussion of our business and operations should be read together with the risk factors contained in Part I, Item 1A of our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2008, which describes the various risks and uncertainties to which we are or may become subject to.

Item 2 – Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds.
On October 9, 2009, we issued to Legend Merchant Group, Inc. warrants to purchase up to 1,000 shares of common stock at an exercise price equal to $1.00 per share for services rendered and waiving registration rights.  The foregoing issuance was exempt from registration under Section 4(2) of the Securities Act.

Item 3 Defaults Upon Senior Securities.
None.

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

Item 5 – Other Information.
 
None.
 
Item 6 – Exhibits.

4.6   Form of Warrant issued to Legend Merchant Group, Inc. dated October 9, 2009 (1)
10.5 Letter Agreement dated as of August 12, 2009 among China Agri-Business, JAG Multi-Investments, LLC and Keith Guenther (2)
10.6 Letter Agreement dated as of June 12, 2009 among China Agri-Business, JAG Multi-Investments, LLC and Keith Guenther (1)
10.7 Letter Agreement dated as of October 12, 2009 among China Agri-Business, JAG Multi-Investments, LLC and Keith Guenther (1)
31.1 Certification by Chief Executive Officer pursuant to Sarbanes Oxley Section 302.
31.2 Certification by Chief Financial Officer pursuant to Sarbanes Oxley Section 302.
32.1 Certification by Chief Executive Officer pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350.
32.2 Certification by Chief Financial Officer pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350.

(1) Incorporated by reference to the Form S-1 (Amendment No. 5) (Registration No. 333-157346) filed on November 12, 2009.
(2) Incorporated by reference to the Form 10-Q for the quarter ended June 30, 2009 filed on August 14, 2009.
 
 
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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 on November 16, 2009.

 
CHINA AGRI-BUSINESS, INC.
   
 
/s/Liping Deng
 
Liping Deng
 
President, Chief Executive Officer, Director
(Principal Executive Officer)
   
 
/s/Xiaolong Zhou
 
Xiaolong Zhou
 
Chief Financial Officer (Principal
Accounting and Financial Officer)
 
 
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