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New Asia Partners China CORP
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Jul 8, 5:08 PM ET
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New Asia Partners China CORP S-1/A
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As filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on July 8, 2008
File No. 333-147741
UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549
AMENDMENT NO. 3TOFORM S-1
REGISTRATION STATEMENT UNDER THE SECURITIES ACT OF 1933
NEW ASIA PARTNERS CHINA CORPORATION
New Asia Partners China Corporation 1801-03, 18F, One Lu Jia Zui 68 Yin Cheng Middle Rd. Pudong, Shanghai, 200120, China (86-21) 5010-6068
Dennis Nguyen, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer New Asia Partners China Corporation 1801-03, 18F, One Lu Jia Zui 68 Yin Cheng Middle Rd. Pudong, Shanghai, 200120, China (86-21) 5010-6068
CALCULATION OF REGISTRATION FEE
PRELIMINARY PROSPECTUS
$12,250,000
NEW ASIA PARTNERS CHINA CORPORATION
1,750,000 units
NEW ASIA PARTNERS CHINA CORPORATION
TABLE OF CONTENTS
PROSPECTUS SUMMARY
Our Business
THE OFFERING
Risks
SUMMARY FINANCIAL DATA
RISK FACTORS
Risks Associated With Our Business
We are a development stage company with no operating history and, accordingly, you will not have any basis on which to evaluate our ability to achieve our business objective. Moreover, our financial statements contain a statement indicating that our ability to continue as a going concern is dependent on us raising funds in this offering.
We may proceed with our initial business combination even if public stockholders owning up to but not including 30% of the shares sold in this offering exercise their conversion rights.
Public stockholders, together with any affiliate of theirs or any other person with whom they are acting in concert or as a “group” with, will be restricted from seeking conversion rights with respect to more than 10% of the shares sold in this offering.
You will not be entitled to protections normally afforded to investors of blank check companies.
Because there are numerous companies with a business plan similar to ours seeking to effectuate a business combination, it may be more difficult for us to do so.
Our negotiating position and ability to conduct adequate due diligence on any potential target business may be reduced as we approach the end of our 30-month period.
If the net proceeds of this offering not being held in trust are insufficient to allow us to operate for at least the next 30 months, we may be unable to complete a business combination.
A decline in interest rates could limit the amount available to fund our search for a target business or businesses and complete a business combination since we will depend on interest earned on the trust account to fund our search, to pay our tax obligations and to complete our initial business combination.
If third parties bring claims against us, the proceeds held in trust could be reduced and the per-share liquidation price received by stockholders will be less than approximately $6.86 per share.
Our stockholders may be held liable for claims by third parties against us to the extent of distributions received by them. Any liability may extend well beyond the third anniversary of the date of distribution because we do not intend to comply with the procedures set forth in Section 280 of the Delaware General Corporation Law.
An effective registration statement may not be in place when an investor desires to exercise warrants, thus precluding such investor from being able to exercise his, her or its warrants and causing such warrants to be practically worthless.
An investor will only be able to exercise a warrant if the issuance of common stock upon such exercise has been registered or qualified or is deemed exempt under the securities laws of the state of residence of the holder of the warrants.
The warrants to be purchased by our existing stockholders are different than the warrants underlying the units being offered in this offering.
Since we have not yet selected a particular industry or target business with which to complete a business combination, we are unable to currently ascertain the merits or risks of the industry or business in which we may ultimately operate.
We must issue shares of our capital stock or incur indebtedness to complete a business combination, which would reduce the equity interest of our stockholders and likely cause a change in control of our ownership.
The loss of any member of our management team or directors prior to the consummation of a business combination could adversely affect our ability to successfully consummate a business combination.
Our success after a business combination will be dependent upon the efforts of our key personnel, some of whom may join us following a business combination.
Our key personnel may negotiate employment or consulting agreements with a target business in connection with a particular business combination. These agreements may provide for them to receive compensation following a business combination and as a result, may cause them to have conflicts of interest in determining whether a particular business combination is the most advantageous.
Our officers and directors will allocate their time to other businesses thereby causing conflicts of interest in their determination as to how much time to devote to our affairs. This conflict of interest could have a negative impact on our ability to consummate a business combination.
Members of our management team and our directors may become aware of business opportunities that may be appropriate for presentation to us as well as other entities with which they are or may become affiliated and, as a result, may have conflicts of interest that may adversely affect us.
If we seek to consummate a business combination with a company that is affiliated with members of our management team, they may have conflicts of interest that may adversely affect us.
Affiliates of our officers and directors beneficially own shares of our common stock issued prior to the offering, and our officers, directors and initial stockholders, which are affiliates of our officers and directors, will beneficially own warrants following this offering. These shares and warrants will not participate in liquidation distributions and, therefore, our officers and directors may have a conflict of interest in determining whether a particular target business is appropriate for a business combination.
There is no limit to the amount of out-of-pocket expenses for which we may have to reimburse our existing stockholders, including our officers and directors, which could influence our officers’ and directors’ decisions with respect to selecting a target business and completing a business combination.
We may enter into agreements with consultants or financial advisers that provide for the payment of fees upon the consummation of a business combination, and, therefore, such consultants or financial advisers may have conflicts of interest.
We may only be able to complete one business combination with the proceeds of this offering, which will cause us to be solely dependent on a single business which may have a limited number of products or services.
If we determine to simultaneously acquire several businesses owned by different sellers, it may delay or hinder our ability to complete a business combination.
The ability of our stockholders to exercise their conversion rights may not allow us to effectuate the most desirable business combination or optimize our capital structure.
We may require stockholders who wish to convert their shares in connection with a proposed business combination to comply with specific requirements for conversion that may make it more difficult for them to exercise their conversion rights prior to the deadline for exercising their rights.
We may not adequately assess the fair market value of a target business that we seek to acquire and we are not required to seek an independent valuation except in certain circumstances.
Because of our limited resources and structure, we may not be able to consummate an attractive business combination.
We may be unable to obtain additional financing, if required, to complete a business combination or to fund the operations and growth of the target business, which could compel us to restructure or abandon a particular business combination.
Our existing stockholders control a substantial interest in us and may influence certain actions requiring a stockholder vote other than the approval of our initial business combination.
Our existing stockholders paid an aggregate of $25,000, or approximately $0.06 per share, for their shares (assuming no exercise of the underwriters’ over-allotment option and the resulting forfeiture of 65,625 shares held by our existing stockholders) and, accordingly, you will experience immediate and substantial dilution from the purchase of our common stock.
Because our existing stockholders, including our officers and directors, have paid significantly less for their shares than the public stockholders, they may profit from a business combination even if the transaction is not profitable for the public stockholders.
Our outstanding warrants may have an adverse effect on the market price of our common stock and make it more difficult to effect a business combination.
Our management’s ability to require holders of our warrants to exercise such warrants on a cashless basis will cause holders to receive fewer shares of common stock upon their exercise of the warrants than they would have received had they been able to exercise their warrants for cash.
If our existing stockholders or the purchasers of the insider warrants exercise their registration rights with respect to their initial shares or insider warrants and underlying securities, it may have an adverse effect on the market price of our common stock and the existence of these rights may make it more difficult to effect a business combination.
Investors in this offering may engage in resale transactions only in those states that we have registered this offering and a limited number of other jurisdictions where an applicable exemption from registration exists.
Our directors may not be considered “independent” under the policies of the North American Securities Administrators Association, Inc.
Because our existing stockholders’ initial equity investment for their initial shares was only $25,000, our offering may be disallowed by state administrators that follow the North American Securities Administrators Association, Inc. Statement of Policy on development stage companies.
Because of our current financial condition, our offering may be disallowed by state administrators following the North American Securities Administrators Association, Inc. Statement of Policy Regarding Unsound Financial Condition.
If we are deemed to be an investment company, we may be required to institute burdensome compliance requirements and our activities may be restricted, which may make it difficult for us to complete a business combination.
The determination for the offering price of our units and insider warrants is more arbitrary compared with the pricing of securities for an operating company in a particular industry.
Because certain of our directors and officers are nationals or residents of jurisdictions other than the United States and all or a substantial portion of their assets are located outside the United States, you may face difficulties in protecting your interests, and your ability to protect your rights through the U.S. federal courts may be limited.
Risks Related to Operations in China
After a business combination, substantially all of our assets will likely be located in China and substantially all of our revenue will be derived from our operations in China. Accordingly, our results of operations and prospects will be subject, to a significant extent, to the economic, political and legal policies, developments and conditions in China.
If relations between the United States and the PRC deteriorate, potential target businesses or their goods or services could become less attractive.
If we acquire control of a target business through contractual arrangements with one or more operating businesses in China, such contracts may not be as effective in providing operational control as direct ownership of such businesses and may be difficult to enforce.
Contractual arrangements we enter into with potential future subsidiaries and affiliated entities or acquisitions of offshore entities that conduct PRC operations through affiliates in China may be subject to a high level of scrutiny by the PRC tax authorities.
If the PRC government finds that the agreements in which we acquire control through contractual arrangements by establishing the structure for operating our China businesses do not comply with PRC governmental restrictions on foreign investment, or if these regulations or the interpretation of existing regulations change in the future, we could be subject to significant penalties or be forced to relinquish our interests in those operations.
As a result of merger and acquisition regulations implemented on September 8, 2006 relating to acquisitions of assets and equity interests of Chinese companies by foreign persons, it is expected that acquisitions will take longer and be subject to economic scrutiny by the PRC government authorities such that we may not be able to complete a transaction.
The PRC merger and acquisition regulations of September 8, 2006, have introduced industry protection and antitrust aspects to the acquisition of Chinese companies and assets which may limit our ability to effect an acquisition.
Ambiguities in the regulations of September 8, 2006 may make it difficult for us to properly comply with all applicable rules and may affect our ability to consummate a business combination.
If the PRC imposes restrictions to reduce inflation, future economic growth in the PRC could be severely curtailed which could materially and adversely impact our profitability following a business combination.
Any devaluation of currencies used in the PRC could negatively impact our target business’ results of operations and any appreciation thereof could cause the cost of a target business as measured in United States dollars to increase.
Fluctuations in the value of the Renminbi relative to foreign currencies could affect our operating results.
Because the September 8, 2006 PRC merger and acquisition regulations permit the government agencies to have scrutiny over the economics of an acquisition transaction and require consideration in a transaction to be paid within stated time limits, we may not be able to negotiate a transaction that is acceptable to our shareholders or sufficiently protect their interests in a transaction.
Exchange controls that exist in the PRC may limit our ability to utilize our cash flow effectively following a business combination.
If the PRC enacts regulations in our target business’ proposed industry segments which forbid or restrict foreign investment, our ability to consummate a business combination could be severely impaired.
Recent regulations relating to offshore investment activities by PRC residents may increase the administrative burden we face and create regulatory uncertainties that may limit or adversely effect our ability to acquire PRC companies.
Because Chinese law will govern almost all of any target business’ material agreements, we may not be able to enforce our rights within the PRC or elsewhere, which could result in a significant loss of business, business opportunities or capital.
If our management following a business combination is unfamiliar with United States securities laws, they may have to expend time and resources becoming familiar with such laws which could lead to various regulatory issues.
Because any target business with which we attempt to complete a business combination may be required to provide our shareholders with financial statements prepared in accordance with and reconciled to United States generally accepted accounting principles, prospective target businesses may be limited.
If certain exemptions within the PRC regarding withholding taxes are removed, we may be required to deduct Chinese corporate withholding taxes from dividends we may pay to our shareholders following a business combination.
After we consummate a business combination, our operating company in China will be subject to restrictions on dividend payments.
If any dividend is declared in the future and paid in a foreign currency, you may be taxed on a larger amount in U.S. dollars than the U.S. dollar amount that you will actually ultimately receive.
CAUTIONARY NOTE REGARDING FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS
USE OF PROCEEDS
DILUTION
CAPITALIZATION
MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
PROPOSED BUSINESS
Introduction
Opportunities in China
Strategy
Government Regulations
Government Regulations Relating to Foreign Exchange Controls
Government Regulations Relating to Taxation
Regulation of Foreign Currency Exchange and Dividend Distribution
Regulation of Foreign Investors’ Merging Chinese Enterprises
Contractual Arrangements
Effecting a Business Combination
General
We Have Not Identified a Target Business or Target Industry
Sources of Target Businesses
Selection of a Target Business and Structuring of a Business Combination
Fair Market Value of Target Business
Lack of Business Diversification
Limited Ability to Evaluate the Target Business’ Management
Opportunity for Stockholder Approval of Business Combination
Possible Extension of Time to Complete a Business Combination to 30 Months
Conversion Rights for Stockholders Voting to Reject the Extended Period or Our Initial Business Combination
Dissolution and Liquidation if No Business Combination
Competition
Facilities
Employees
Periodic Reporting and Audited Financial Statements
Comparison to offerings of blank check companies
MANAGEMENT
Directors and Executive Officers
Executive Compensation
Prior Involvement of Principals in Blank Check Companies
Conflicts of Interest
PRINCIPAL STOCKHOLDERS
TRANSACTIONS WITH RELATED PERSONS
DESCRIPTION OF SECURITIES
General
Units
Common Stock
Preferred Stock
Warrants
Dividends
Our Transfer Agent and Warrant Agent
Shares Eligible for Future Sale
Rule 144
SEC Position on Rule 144 Sales
Registration Rights
UNDERWRITING
State Blue Sky Information
Pricing of Securities
Commissions and Discounts
Regulatory Restrictions on Purchase of Securities
Other Terms
Indemnification
LEGAL MATTERS
EXPERTS
WHERE YOU CAN FIND ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
NEW ASIA PARTNERS CHINA CORPORATION(a Development Stage Company)
REPORT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM
NEW ASIA PARTNERS CHINA CORPORATION(a Development Stage Company)
BALANCE SHEET
NEW ASIA PARTNERS CHINA CORPORATION(a Development Stage Company)
STATEMENT OF OPERATIONS
NEW ASIA PARTNERS CHINA CORPORATION (a Development Stage Company)
STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY For the period from October 16, 2007 (inception) through May 31, 2008
NEW ASIA PARTNERS CHINA CORPORATION (a Development Stage Company)
STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS
NEW ASIA PARTNERS CHINA CORPORATION(a Development Stage Company)May 31, 2008 NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
1. Organization, Business Operations, Significant Accounting Policies and Going Concern Consideration
NEW ASIA PARTNERS CHINA CORPORATION(a Development Stage Company)May 31, 2008 NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
1. Organization, Business Operations, Significant Accounting Policies and Going Concern Consideration – (continued)
NEW ASIA PARTNERS CHINA CORPORATION(a Development Stage Company)May 31, 2008 NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
1. Organization, Business Operations, Significant Accounting Policies and Going Concern Consideration – (continued)
Loss Per Share:
Use of Estimates:
Cash and Cash Equivalents:
New Accounting Pronouncements:
NEW ASIA PARTNERS CHINA CORPORATION(a Development Stage Company)May 31, 2008 NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
1. Organization, Business Operations, Significant Accounting Policies and Going Concern Consideration – (continued)
NEW ASIA PARTNERS CHINA CORPORATION(a Development Stage Company)May 31, 2008 NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
1. Organization, Business Operations, Significant Accounting Policies and Going Concern Consideration – (continued)
Going Concern Considerations:
Income Taxes:
2. Proposed Public Offering
NEW ASIA PARTNERS CHINA CORPORATION(a Development Stage Company)May 31, 2008 NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
2. Proposed Public Offering – (continued)
3. Deferred Offering Costs
4. Loan Payable, Stockholder
5. Commitments and Contingencies
NEW ASIA PARTNERS CHINA CORPORATION(a Development Stage Company)May 31, 2008 NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
5. Commitments and Contingencies – (continued)
6. Preferred Stock
7. Common Stock
NEW ASIA PARTNERS CHINA CORPORATION(a Development Stage Company)May 31, 2008 NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
7. Common Stock – (continued)
8. Legal
$12,250,000
NEW ASIA PARTNERS CHINA CORPORATION
1,750,000 Units
PROSPECTUS
, 2008
PART II
INFORMATION NOT REQUIRED IN PROSPECTUS
Item 13. Other Expenses of Issuance and Distribution.
Item 14. Indemnification of Directors and Officers.
Item 15. Recent Sales of Unregistered Securities.
Item 16. Exhibits and Financial Statement Schedules.
Item 17. Undertakings.
SIGNATURES
POWER OF ATTORNEY
EXHIBIT INDEX