SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549

FORM 10-Q

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

For the quarterly period ended: ~~March~~June 3130, 2016

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 000-54945

SHENGDATECH LIQUIDATING TRUST

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

Nevada		30-6327638
(State or Other Jurisdiction of Incorporation or Organization)		(I.R.S. Employer Identification Number)
(State or Other Jurisdiction of		(I.R.S. Employer
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c/o Alvarez & Marsal Holdings, LLC, 425 Market Street, 18th Floor, San Francisco, California 94105
(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code)

c/o Alvarez & Marsal Holdings, LLC, 425 Market Street, 18th Floor, San Francisco, California 94105
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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.

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Indicate the number of shares outstanding of each of the issuer’s classes of common stock, as of the latest practicable date.

Class		Outstanding as of ~~May~~August 1610, 2016
Beneficial Interests in the Trust Established Under the Liquidating Trust Agreement		16,300

SHENGDATECH LIQUIDATING TRUST

FORM 10-Q

INDEX

	PAGE	~~PAGE~~
PART I. FINANCIAL INFORMATION
Item 1. Financial Statements	4	4
Item 2. Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Conditions and Results of Operations		10
Item 2. Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations	10
Item 3. Qualitative and Quantitative Disclosures About Market Risk		11
Item 3. Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk	12
Item 4. Controls and Procedures	12	12
PART II. OTHER INFORMATION
Item 1. Legal Proceedings	13
Item 1. Legal Proceedings		13
Item 1A. Risk Factors	18
Item 1A. Risk Factors		18
Item 2. Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds	18
Item 2. Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds		18
Item 3. Defaults Upon Senior Securities	18
Item 3. Defaults Upon Senior Securities		18
Item 4. Mine Safety Disclosures	18
Item 4. Mine Safety Disclosures		18
Item 5. Other Information	18
Item 5. Other Information		18
Item 6. Exhibits	19
Item 6. Exhibits		18
Signatures	19
Signatures		19

FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS

This Report on Form 10-Q contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of the “safe harbor” provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Reference is made in particular to the description of our plans and objectives for future operations, assumptions underlying such plans and objectives, and other forward-looking statements included in this report. Such statements may be identified by the use of forward-looking terminology such as “may,” “will,” “expect,” “believe,” “estimate,” “anticipate,” “intend,” “continue,” or similar terms, variations of such terms or the negative of such terms. Such statements are based on management’s current expectations and are subject to a number of factors and uncertainties, which could cause actual results to differ materially from those described in the forward-looking statements. Such statements address future events and conditions concerning, among others, capital expenditures, litigation, regulatory matters, liquidity and capital resources, and accounting matters. Actual results in each case could differ materially from those anticipated in such statements by reason of factors such as future economic conditions, legislative, regulatory and competitive developments in markets in which we operate, results of litigation, and other circumstances affecting our anticipated financial position.

As used in this Form 10-Q, “we,” “us,” and “our” refer to ShengdaTech Liquidating Trust which is also sometimes referred to as the “Trust.”

YOU SHOULD NOT PLACE UNDUE RELIANCE ON THESE FORWARD LOOKING STATEMENTS

The forward-looking statements made in this report on Form 10-Q relate only to events or information as of the date on which the statements are made in this report on Form 10-Q. Except as required by law, we undertake no obligation to update or revise publicly any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events, or otherwise, after the date on which the statements are made or to reflect the occurrence of unanticipated events. You should read this report and the documents that we reference in this report, including documents referenced by incorporation, completely and with the understanding that our actual future results may be materially different from what we expect or hope.

PART I. FINANCIAL INFORMATION

Item 1. Financial Statements.

SHENGDATECH LIQUIDATING TRUST

STATEMENT OF NET ASSETS AVAILABLE FOR LIQUIDATION

~~March~~June 3130, 2016 and December 31, 2015

(Liquidation Basis)

	March 31, 2016 (Unaudited)		December 31, 2015
	June 30, 2016 (Unaudited)		December 31, 2015
Assets
Cash and cash equivalents	$	1,~~671~~802,~~149~~546	$	496,547
Cash held in escrow		~~429,867~~-		1,883,920
Professional retainers		~~121~~100,275		121,275
Total assets		2,222,291		2,501,742
Other Trust Assets		50,027		-
Total assets		1,952,848		2,501,742
Liabilities
Payables and accrued liabilities		~~205~~56,~~663~~125		100,673
Estimated costs to complete liquidation		~~285~~139,~~171~~750		713,605
Total liabilities		~~490~~195,~~834~~875		814,278
Net assets in liquidation	$	1,~~731~~756,~~457~~973	$	1,687,464

See accompanying notes to financial statements

SHENGDATECH LIQUIDATING TRUST

STATEMENT OF LIQUIDATING ACTIVITIES

FOR THE THREE AND SIX MONTHS ENDED ~~MARCH~~JUNE 3130, 2016 AND JUNE 30, 2015

(Liquidation Basis)

	For the three months ended						For the six months ended
	March 31, 2016 (Unaudited)			March 31, 2015 (Unaudited)
	June 30, 2016 (Unaudited)			June 30, 2015 (Unaudited)			June 30, 2016 (Unaudited)			June 30, 2015 (Unaudited)
(Decreases) Increases in net assets:
Increase in Other Trust Assets	$	-		$	887,168
Amortization of professional retainers	$	(21,000	)	$	-		$	(21,000	)	$	-
Administrative expenses and professional fees paid		(279,451	)		(685,599	)
Increase in Other Trust Assets		50,027			1,872,367			50,027			2,759,535
(Increase) decrease of payables and accrued liabilities		(104,990	)		101,529
Administrative expenses and professional fees paid		(298,470	)		(547,040	)		(577,922	)		(1,232,639	)
Changes in estimated costs to complete liquidation		428,434			(360,682	)
(Increase) decrease in payables and accrued liabilities		149,538			(7,277	)		44,548			94,252
Increase (decrease) in net assets in liquidation		43,993			(57,584	)
Changes in estimated costs to complete liquidation		145,421			(592,255	)		573,855			(952,937	)
Net assets in liquidation - Beginning of the period		1,687,464			381,020
Increase (decrease) in net assets in liquidation		25,516			725,795			69,508			668,211
Net assets in liquidation – End of the period	$	1,731,457		$	323,436
Net assets in liquidation - Beginning of the period		1,731,457			323,436			1,687,465			381,020
Net assets in liquidation – End of the period	$	1,756,973		$	1,049,231		$	1,756,973		$	1,049,231

See accompanying notes to financial statements

SHENGDATECH LIQUIDATING ~~TRUSTNOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS~~

NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

1. NATURE OF OPERATIONS AND SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES

NATURE OF OPERATIONS

The ShengdaTech Liquidating Trust (the “Trust”) was formed pursuant to the First Amended Chapter 11 Plan of Reorganization (the “Plan”) of ShengdaTech, Inc. (the “Debtor” or “Company”). The Plan was confirmed on October 2, 2012 and became effective on October 17, 2012 (the “Effective Date”).

On the Effective Date, the Company automatically transferred to the Trust all of its right, title, and interest in and to all of the Trust Assets (defined to include all assets of the Company, including, without limitation, (i) cash in the Company’s bank account on the Effective Date, (ii) the Company’s equity interests in Faith Bloom Limited (“Faith Bloom”), a company formed under the laws of the British Virgin Islands, (iii) all claims held by the Company against Faith Bloom and Faith Bloom’s subsidiaries (the “PRC Subsidiaries”), (iv) the Company’s interest in certain directors and officers insurance policies, if transferable, and the proceeds thereof, (v) all Claims and causes of action held by the Company and (vi) any other assets of the Company that are recovered by the Trust and the proceeds thereof). The Trust may distribute the net proceeds that are obtained from the Trust Assets to the Trust Beneficiaries (defined to include holders of Claims and Equity Interests under the Plan), in accordance with the distribution procedures, priorities and other provisions set forth in the Plan.

Unlike an operating company, the Trust has no officers, directors or employees. Rather, the Trust is administered by the Liquidating Trustee, with consultation from the Liquidating Trust Advisory Board from time to time. The Trust does not engage in the conduct of a trade or business and is restricted from doing so based upon provisions of the Internal Revenue Code. The Trust also has no shareholders. It does have holders of beneficial interests in the Trust. Such holders include all creditors and former shareholders of the Company.

In accordance with the Trust Agreement and the Plan, the Trust, in its discretion, may pursue litigation, liquidate any assets and distribute any net proceeds to holders of claims (“Claims”) and equity interests (“Equity Interests”) under the Plan; and resolve disputed Claims and Equity Interests. The Trust remains subject to the jurisdiction of the Bankruptcy Court through the term of its existence.

BASIS OF PRESENTATION

The accompanying statement of net assets in in liquidation at ~~March~~June 3130, 2016, which has been derived from unaudited interim financial statements which have been prepared in ~~accordance~~ accordance with the instructions to Form 10-Q and, therefore, do not include all information and footnotes required by accounting ~~principles~~ principles generally accepted in the United States of America (U.S. GAAP) for complete financial statements. The Trust believes all adjustments, normal and recurring in nature, considered necessary for a fair presentation have been included. The changes in net assets for the three and six months ended ~~March~~June 3130, 2016 are not necessarily indicative of the changes in net assets that may be expected ~~for~~ for the full year.

The Trust believes that, although the disclosures contained herein are adequate to prevent the information presented from being misleading, the accompanying interim financial statements should be read in conjunction with the Trust’s financial statements for the year ended December 31, 2015 included in Form 10-K filed on March 30, 2016.

These financial statements have been prepared based on the liquidation basis of accounting. Accordingly, the Trust is required to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets at net realizable value and liabilities at anticipated settlement amounts, and the estimated costs of liquidating the assets and distributing the proceeds to holders of beneficial interests. These estimates are subject to change.

CASH EQUIVALENTS AND RESTRICTED CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS

The Trust considers all highly liquid investments with original maturities of three months or less to be cash equivalents. The cash balances held in the United States are deposited in one operating account with a balance in excess of federally insured limits. The balance at ~~March~~June 3130, 2016 was entirely held in in cash.

TRUST ASSETS

The net assets of the Trust are carried at estimated fair values. The primary assets of the Trust, which were transferred from the Debtor, are cash, shares in Faith Bloom, and contingent asset claims, such as claims against the former Directors and Officers of the Debtor, and claims against former accountants and other professionals. Because of the significant uncertainties associated with estimating the probability and timing of cash flows related to these claims, it is not practical to estimate their fair value until and unless actual settlements are reached. There can be no assurance that the Trust will realize any value of such contingent asset claims.

Faith Bloom, which is wholly owned, does not have operations and serves as a holding company and direct parent of the following entities formed under the laws of the People’s Republic of China (“PRC”): Shandong Haize Nanomaterials Co., Ltd. (“Shandong Haize”), Shandong Bangsheng Chemical Co., Ltd. (“Shandong Bangsheng”), Zibo Jiaze Nanomaterials Co., Ltd. (“Zibo Jiaze”) and Anhui Yuanzhong Nanomaterials Co., Ltd. (“Anhui Yuanzhong,” and together with Shandong Haize, Shandong Bangsheng, Shaanxi Haize, Zibo Jiaze, the “PRC Subsidiaries”).

The Debtor’s and the Trust’s attempts to exercise control over the PRC Subsidiaries were previously thwarted by a deliberate and sustained pattern of conduct designed to limit the Trust’s legal and operational control over the PRC Subsidiaries. The Trust therefore commenced litigation in China to obtain legal control over the subsidiaries as well as to obtain possession of the books and records. The Trust has obtained judgments in each of the pending cases. The Trust took operational control of Shaanxi Haize in November 2014 and subsequently transitioned operations to the buyer of the Shaanxi Haize equity. While turnover of the Shaanxi Haize company chop (the final step in the sale of the Shaanxi Haize equity) is contingent on receiving a final RMB 1,000,000 payment, we believe it is unlikely that the Trust will receive this payment from the buyer Mr. Wang. The Trust is evaluating its options with counsel with respect to other judgements. Because of the significant uncertainties associated with estimating the probability and timing of realizing additional value from the Faith Bloom equity it is not practical to estimate its fair value.

The fair value of Trust assets is reassessed at least quarterly and adjustments to estimated fair values are reflected in the period in which they become known.

OTHER LIQUIDATION LIABILITIES

Accounts payable and accrued liabilities are reflected at their estimated settlement amounts which, in the opinion of the Trust, approximate their fair value.

ESTIMATED COSTS TO COMPLETE LIQUIDATION AND LITIGATION

The estimated costs to complete liquidation and litigation represent the estimated cash costs of operating the Trust through ~~June~~September 30, 2016 when the Trustee expects the Trust to cease operations. These costs, which include litigation costs, professional fees, and other related costs, are estimated based on various assumptions. Given that there is inherent uncertainty in the estimation process, actual results could be materially different.

INCOME TAXES

The Trust is treated as a grantor trust and not a corporation. Accordingly, any income or loss of the Trust will not be taxable to the Trust but will be taxable to the holders of beneficial interests in the Trust, as if such holders had themselves realized the income or loss from their pro rata interest in the Trust Assets.

USE OF ESTIMATES

Management of the Trust has made certain estimates and assumptions relating to the reporting of assets and liabilities and the disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities to prepare these consolidated financial statements in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America. Under the liquidation basis of accounting, assets and liabilities have been recorded at their estimated fair values. Given there is inherent uncertainty in the valuation process, the amounts actually realized or settled could be materially different from those reflected in the accompanying consolidated financial statements.

RECENTLY ISSUED ACCOUNTING PRONOUNCEMENTS

Management does not believe that any recently issued, but not yet effective accounting standards if currently adopted could have a material effect on the accompanying financial statements.

2. CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS

As of ~~March~~June 3130, 2016, the cash balance was $1,~~671~~802,~~149~~546. Of this balance, $1,~~596~~736,~~030~~753 was generally available cash held in the United States and $7565,~~119~~793 was held by Faith Bloom in accounts in the PRC over which Faith Bloom and the Trust have control. The cash balance the Trust maintains in the United States is in a single operating account and exceeds the federally insured limits.

3. CASH HELD IN ESCROW

Associated with the signing of the settlement agreement on August 27, 2015, the Trust’s counsel accepted money that it is holding in escrow. As of ~~March~~June 3130, 2016, ~~the~~all ~~Trust’s counsel~~amounts ~~holds~~from ~~RMB2,771,444 which is equivalent to USD$429,867. This balance represents~~ the ~~remaining~~escrow ~~balance~~account ofhave ~~the~~been ~~net sale proceeds received by Faith Bloom with respect to the sale of the equity of Shaanxi Haize less certain cost of the Trust incurred in the PRC and were payable in RMB and amounts~~ transferred to the Trust’s ~~main~~primary operating account in the United States. ~~These funds are held in escrow by the Trust’s counsel, but are property of Faith Bloom. These amounts can be released to the Trust upon request of the Trust.~~

4. PROFESSIONAL RETAINERS

The Trust has retained a number of professional services firms to assist with its duties and obligations. As of ~~March~~June 3130, 2016, ~~three~~Alvarez of& ~~these~~Marsal ~~professional~~kept ~~services~~a ~~firms~~retainer ~~kept retainers~~ pursuant to ~~their~~its engagement ~~letters~~ letter totaling $~~121~~100,275. ~~These~~This ~~retainers~~retainer will either be used to offset future professional fees and expenses or will be returned to the Trust.

5. OTHER TRUST ASSETS

The net assets of the Trust are carried at estimated fair values.

As of ~~March~~April 315, 2016, the Trust ~~continues~~settled its topending ~~hold~~case ~~100%~~against ~~of the equity in Faith Bloom. Faith Bloom~~Hansen, ~~which~~Barnett is& ~~wholly~~Maxwell ~~owned~~(“HBM”), ~~does~~one ~~not~~of ~~have~~ShengdaTech’s ~~operations~~prior ~~and~~auditors, ~~serves~~for asan ~~a holding~~amount ~~company~~of ~~and~~$95 ~~direct~~thousand ~~parent~~ of which the ~~PRC~~Trust ~~Subsidiaries.~~received ~~While~~$50 ~~all~~thousand (net of ~~the~~associated ~~PRC~~expenses). ~~Subsidiaries~~The ~~but~~proceeds ~~Shandong~~from ~~Bangsheng~~the ~~are~~settlement ~~believed~~were ~~to be~~received ~~operating~~on ~~entities~~July ~~manufacturing~~15, a2016 ~~specialty~~and ~~additive known~~ as ~~nano-precipitated~~such ~~calcium~~are ~~carbonate,~~reflected ~~the~~as Other Trust ~~does~~Assets ~~not~~as ~~have~~of ~~control over~~June ~~the~~30, ~~PRC Subsidiaries~~2016.

Additionally, as of June30, 2016, the Trust continues to hold 100% of the equity in Faith Bloom. Faith Bloom, which is wholly owned, does not have operations and serves as a holding company and direct parent of the PRC Subsidiaries. While all of the PRC Subsidiaries but Shandong Bangsheng are believed to be operating entities manufacturing a specialty additive known as nano-precipitated calcium carbonate, the Trust does not have control over the PRC Subsidiaries.

6. PAYABLES AND ACCRUED LIABILITIES

The Trust had accounts payable and accrued liabilities of $~~205~~56,~~663~~ 125 at ~~March~~June 3130, 2016 that consist primarily of incurred but unpaid professional fees and expenses.

7. ESTIMATED COSTS TO COMPLETE LIQUIDATION AND LITIGATION

As of ~~March~~June 3130, 2016, the estimate of costs to complete the liquidation of the Trust Assets is $~~285~~139,~~171~~750 and such amount represents the estimated costs of operating the Trust through ~~June~~September 30, 2016 at which time the Trustee anticipates winding up the Trust’s activities. These costs, which include litigation costs, professional fees, and other related costs, are estimated based on various assumptions. Given that there is inherent uncertainty in the estimation process, actual results could be materially different.

8. DISTRIBUTIONS

The Trust has not made any distributions since its inception on October 17, 2012.

9. CASH RECEIPTS AND DISBURSEMENTS

On the Effective Date, the Trust received ~~cash~~ cash in the amount of $4,928,564 (which excludes ~~the~~monies ~~$75,119~~ held by Faith Bloom). On June 9, 2014, the Trust received $2,750,000 in proceeds related to the settlement with KPMG. On August 18, 2015, the Trust received $1,000,000 in proceeds related to the D&O Settlement. In addition, after signing a settlement agreement related to the sale of Faith Bloom’s equity interest in Shaanxi Haize on August 27, 2015, Faith Bloom received $2,333,507 from the buyer, representing the balance of the net sale proceeds received by by Faith Bloom. AAs ~~portion~~ of ~~these~~June 30, 2016 all sale proceeds ~~continue~~had tobeen betransferred ~~held~~from inthe escrow byaccount to the Trust’s ~~counsel,~~main ~~but~~operating account ~~are~~in ~~property~~the ~~of Faith~~United ~~Bloom~~States.

Conversely, between October 17, 2012 (inception) and ~~March~~June 3130, 2016, the Trust paid out $8,~~315~~533,~~312~~799 to various Trust creditors, including $7,~~264~~483,~~834~~321 for Trust operating expenses and $1,050,478 for final fee applications of professionals retained in the Debtor’s Chapter 11 case and other opening Trust liabilities.

10. RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS

Alvarez & Marsal North American LLP (“A&M”) serves as financial advisor to the Trust. Michael Kang, the Liquidating Trustee, is a Managing Director at A&M. From Inception through ~~March~~June 3130, 2016, A&M has been paid $1,~~399~~522,~~926~~817 and has applied $149,725 against the retainer it holds. As of ~~March~~June 3130, 2016, A&M has estimated unpaid fees and expenses of $~~132~~45,~~890~~000 which is included in payables and accrued liabilities.

11. SUBSEQUENT EVENTS

~~Subsequent~~On toJuly ~~March 31~~15, 2016, the Trust ~~exchanged~~ ~~2.7 million RMB and~~ received ~~approximately~~net ~~$0.4 million US dollars. The funds were deposited into the Trust’s U.S.~~proceeds ~~bank account. As~~ of ~~May 13~~$50,027 ~~2016~~from the ~~escrow~~HBM ~~account described in Note 3 has the equivalent of less than five thousand dollars~~settlement.

Other than as discussed above, the Company has considered all events occurring through the date the financial statements have been issued, and has determined that there are no such events that are material to the financial statements.

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

The following discussion should be read in conjunction with our financial statements and notes thereto included elsewhere in this quarterly report. Forward-looking statements are statements not based on historical information and which relate to future operations, strategies, financial results, or other developments. Forward-looking statements are based upon estimates, forecasts, and assumptions that are inherently subject to significant business, economic and competitive uncertainties and contingencies, many of which are beyond our control and many of which, with respect to future business decisions, are subject to change. These uncertainties and contingencies can affect actual results and could cause actual results to differ materially from those expressed in any forward-looking statements made by us, or on our behalf. We disclaim any obligation to update forward-looking statements.

Overview of Trust

The Trust was established pursuant to the First Amended Chapter 11 Plan of Reorganization, as Modified (the “Plan”), dated as of August 30, 2012, of ShengdaTech, Inc. (“SDTH” or the “Debtor”), which was confirmed by order of the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the District of Nevada. The Trust became effective on October 17, 2012, the Plan’s effective date (the “Effective Date”). Any capitalized terms used herein and not otherwise defined will have those meanings set forth in the Plan.

The Trust is created on behalf of, and for the benefit of, the Liquidating Trust Beneficiaries, with an initial term of three years, subject to extension with approval of the Bankruptcy Court, and is intended to qualify as a “liquidating trust” for federal income tax purposes. On October 27, 2015, the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the District of Nevada extended the term of the Trust to the earlier of (a) the date on which all actions to complete the administration of the Trust are complete, or (b) October 17, 2017. The Liquidating Trust Beneficiaries are the holders of claims and equity interests under the Plan. The beneficial interests in the Trust (the “Trust Interests”) are not transferable except by will, intestate succession or operation of law.

The Plan provides that the Trust will wind-down the Debtor’s affairs and may make periodic and final distributions of the proceeds of the Liquidating Trust Assets in accordance with the terms of the Plan. As set forth in the Plan, the Liquidating Trust Assets include all of the assets of the Debtor, including, without limitation, (i) cash in the Debtor’s bank account on the Effective Date, (ii) the Debtor’s equity interests in its wholly-owned subsidiary, Faith Bloom Limited (“Faith Bloom”), (iii) all claims held by the Debtor against Faith Bloom and Faith Bloom’s subsidiaries, Shandong Haize Nanomaterials Co., Ltd., Shandong Bangsheng Chemical Co., Ltd., Shaanxi Haize Nanomaterials Co., Ltd., Zibo Jiaze Nanomaterials Co., Ltd. and Anhui Yuanzhong Nanomaterials Co., Ltd (the “PRC Subsidiaries”), (iv) the Debtor’s interest in certain directors and officers insurance policies, if transferable, and the proceeds thereof, (v) all claims and causes of action held by the Debtor, and (vi) any other assets of the Debtor that are recovered by the Trust and the proceeds thereof.

The Plan establishes, among other things, that the Trust may pursue litigation against the PRC Subsidiaries and prosecute certain other causes of action, hold and ultimately sell Faith Bloom’s shares in the PRC Subsidiaries, pursue any objections to claims or equity interests, execute the provisions governing distributions to holders of allowed claims or allowed equity interests and facilitate the process for resolving disputed claims or disputed equity interests filed against the Debtor.

Discussion and Analysis

Reference is made to the Financial Statements of the Trust as of ~~March~~June 3130, 2016 and for the three and six month ~~period~~periods ended ~~March~~June 3130, 2016 and the related notes thereto (the “Trust Financial Statements”), which are attached to this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q. The following information concerning the Trust’s financial performance and condition should be read in conjunction with the Trust Financial Statements.

This discussion and analysis of the Trust’s net assets in liquidation and changes in net assets in liquidation are based upon the Trust Financial Statements, which have been prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America and in accordance with the liquidation basis of accounting. During preparation of these consolidated financial statements, the Trust is required to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets at estimated fair value, the reported liquidation liabilities, the estimated liquidating costs, the resolution of current and potential litigation and the fair value of and related disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities. On an on-going basis, the Trust evaluates and updates its estimates and assumptions. The Trust bases its estimates and assumptions on historical experience and on various other assumptions that the Trust believes are reasonable under the circumstances. The basis for making judgments about the fair value of assets and liquidation liabilities is not readily apparent from other sources. Actual results may differ from these estimates under different assumptions or conditions.

~~Comparison~~This discussion and analysis of ~~three~~the ~~months~~Trust’s ~~ended~~net ~~March~~assets in liquidation and changes in net assets in liquidation are based upon the Trust Financial Statements, 31which have been prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America and in accordance with the liquidation basis of accounting. During preparation of these consolidated financial statements, ~~2016~~the Trust is required to make estimates and ~~2015~~assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets at estimated fair value, the reported liquidation liabilities, the estimated liquidating costs, the resolution of current and potential litigation and the fair value of and related disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities. On an on-going basis, the Trust evaluates and updates its estimates and assumptions. The Trust bases its estimates and assumptions on historical experience and on various other assumptions that the Trust believes are reasonable under the circumstances. The basis for making judgments about the fair value of assets and liquidation liabilities is not readily apparent from other sources. Actual results may differ from these estimates under different assumptions or conditions.

~~For~~Results ~~the three months ended March 31, 2016, the Trust paid expenses (excluding costs associated with converting and transferring funds from the escrow account)~~ of $48,038 versus the payment of expenses of $685,599 during the three months ended March 31, 2015. The lower expenses are primarily due to less professional fees in 2016 as the Trust’s activities are winding down. For the three months ended March 31, 2016, net assets in liquidation increased by $43,993 and ended the period at $1,731,457 compared to the three months ended March 31, 2015 when net assets in liquidation decreased by $57,584 and ended the period at $323,436.Operations

~~During~~Comparison ~~the three month periods ended March 31, 2016 and March 31, 2015, the Trust made payments on costs to complete the liquidation and did not make any distributions to holders~~ of ~~Trust Interests. During the~~ three ~~month~~months ~~period~~ ended ~~March~~June 3130, 2016, ~~the Trust deposited $1,222,722 into its main operating account which represents the net proceeds from converting~~ and ~~transferring RMB9,500,228 from the escrow account.~~2015

AsFor ofthe ~~March~~three 31months ended June 30, 2016, the Trust’s ~~cash~~paid ~~and~~expenses ~~cash~~of ~~equivalents~~$298,470 ~~and~~versus ~~cash~~the ~~held~~payment inof ~~escrow~~expenses ~~totaled~~of $2547,~~101,017.~~040 Atduring the ~~same~~three ~~date~~months ended June 30, 2015. The lower expenses are primarily due to less professional fees in 2016 as the Trust’s ~~had~~activities ~~payables~~are winding down. ~~and~~For ~~accrued~~the ~~liabilities~~three ofmonths ended June 30, 2016, net assets in liquidation increased by $~~205~~25,~~663~~516 and ~~estimated~~ended ~~costs~~the toperiod ~~complete~~at $1,756,973 compared to the three months ended June 30, 2015 when net assets in liquidation ofincreased by $~~285~~725,~~171~~795 and ended the period at $1,049,231.

During the three month periods ended June 30, 2016 and June 30, 2015, the Trust made payments on costs to complete the liquidation and did not make any distributions to holders of Trust Interests.

Comparison of six months ended June 30, 2016 and 2015

For the six months ended June 30, 2016, the Trust paid expenses of $577,922 versus the payment of expenses of $1,232,639 during the six months ended June 30, 2015. The lower expenses are primarily due to less professional fees in 2016 as the Trust’s activities are winding down. For the six months ended June 30, 2016, net assets in liquidation increased by $69,508 and ended the period at $1,756,973 compared to the six months ended June 30, 2015 when net assets in liquidation increased by $668,211 and ended the period at $1,049,231.

During the six month period ended June 30, 2016, the Trust made payments on costs to complete the liquidation and did not make any distributions to holders of Trust Interests.

As of June 30, 2016, the Trust’s cash and cash equivalents and cash held in escrow totaled $1,802,546. At the same date, the Trust had payables and accrued liabilities of $56,125 and estimated costs to complete the liquidation of $139,750.

Off-Balance Sheet Arrangements

We ~~have~~do not ~~entered~~have any off-balance sheet arrangements that have or are reasonably likely to have a current or future effect on our financial condition. We have not entered into any other financial guarantees or other commitments to guarantee the payment obligations of any third parties. We have not entered into any derivative contracts that are indexed to its shares and classified as shareholder’s equity or that are not reflected in its consolidated financial statements. Furthermore, we do not have any retained or contingent interest in assets transferred to an unconsolidated entity that serves as credit, liquidity or market risk support to such entity. We do not have any variable interest in any unconsolidated entity that provides financing, liquidity, market risk or credit support to itthe Trust or that engages in leasing, hedging or research and development services with itthe Trust.

Critical Accounting Estimates

Management has made certain estimates and assumptions relating to the reporting of assets and liabilities and the disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities to prepare our consolidated financial statements in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America. Under the liquidation basis of accounting, assets and liabilities have been recorded at their estimated fair values. Given that there is inherent uncertainty in the valuation process, the amounts actually realized or settled could be materially different from those reflected in the accompanying consolidated financial statements.

Recently Issued Accounting Pronouncements

Management does not believe that any recently issued, but not yet effective accounting standards if currently adopted could have a material effect on the accompanying financial statements.

Item 3. Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk.

Not applicable

Item 4. Controls and Procedures.

Evaluation of Disclosure Controls and Procedures

We carried out an evaluation, under the supervision and with the participation of our management, including our Trustee (who is our Principal Executive Officer, Principal Financial Officer and Principal Accounting Officer), of the effectiveness of the design of our disclosure controls ~~and~~ and procedures (as defined by Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(e) or 15d-15(e)) as of ~~March~~June 3130, 2016, pursuant to Exchange Act Rule 13a-15. Based upon that evaluation, our Principal Executive Officer and Principal Financial Officer concluded that our disclosure controls and procedures were not effective as of ~~March~~June 3130, 2016 in ensuring that information required to be disclosed by us in reports that we file or submit under the Exchange Act is recorded, processed, summarized, and reported within the time periods specified in the Securities and Exchange Commission’s (the “SEC”) rules and forms. This conclusion is based on findings that constituted material weaknesses. A material weakness is a deficiency, or a combination of control deficiencies, in internal control over financial reporting such that there is a reasonable possibility that a material misstatement of the Company’s interim financial statements will not be prevented or detected on a timely basis.

In performing the above-referenced assessment, our management identified the following material weaknesses:

We did not perform an entity level risk assessment to evaluate the implication of relevant risks on financial reporting, including the impact of potential fraud-related risks and the risks related to non-routine transactions, if any, on our internal control over financial reporting. Lack of an entity-level risk assessment constituted an internal control design deficiency which resulted in more than a remote likelihood that a material error would not have been prevented or detected, and constituted a material weakness.

ii)

We have not achieved the optimal level of segregation of duties relative to key financial reporting functions.

Our management feels the weaknesses identified above have not had any material effect on our financial results. However, we are currently reviewing our disclosure controls and procedures related to these material weaknesses and expect to implement changes in the near term, including identifying specific areas within our governance, accounting and financial reporting processes to add adequate resources to potentially mitigate these material weaknesses.

Our management team will continue to monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of our internal controls and procedures and our internal controls over financial reporting on an ongoing basis and is committed to taking further action and implementing additional enhancements or improvements, as necessary and as funds allow.

Because of its inherent limitations, internal control over financial reporting may not prevent or detect misstatements. Projections of any evaluation of effectiveness to future periods are subject to the risk that controls may become inadequate because of changes in conditions, or that the degree of compliance with the policies or procedures may deteriorate. All internal control systems, no matter how well designed, have inherent limitations. Therefore, even those systems determined to be effective can provide only reasonable assurance with respect to financial statement preparation and presentation.

Changes in Internal Controls Over Financial Reporting

There were no changes in our internal controls over financial reporting that occurred during the quarterly period ended March 31, 2016 that have materially affected, or are reasonably likely to materially affect, our internal controls over financial reporting. We believe that a control system, no matter how well designed and operated, cannot provide absolute assurance that the objectives of the control system are met, and no evaluation of controls can provide absolute assurance that all control issues and instances of fraud, if any, within any company have been detected.

Changes in Internal Controls Over Financial Reporting

There were no changes in our internal controls over financial reporting that occurred during the quarterly period ended June 30, 2016 that have materially affected, or are reasonably likely to materially affect, our internal controls over financial reporting. We believe that a control system, no matter how well designed and operated, cannot provide absolute assurance that the objectives of the control system are met, and no evaluation of controls can provide absolute assurance that all control issues and instances of fraud, if any, within any company have been detected.

PART II. OTHER INFORMATION

Item 1. Legal Proceedings.

Shaanxi Haize Nanomaterials Co., Ltd. (“Shaanxi Haize”)

On December 22, 2011, Faith Bloom, through its Chinese counsel, the Jun He Law Offices (“Jun He”), filed a Statement of Claims with the Intermediate People’s Court of Xianyang, Shaanxi Province (the “Xianyang Court”). Defendants listed in the Statement of Claims include Li Fu, the former general manager and former legal representative of Shaanxi Haize, Ma Zhaowei, a former director of Shaanxi Haize, Chen Xukui, a former director of Shaanxi Haize and Li Shujin, a former director of Shaanxi Haize (Li Fu, Ma Zhaowei, Chen Xukui, and Li Shujin collectively, the “Shaanxi Haize Defendants”).

The Statement of Claims’ demands for relief are: (i) the immediate cessation of the Shaanxi Haize Defendants’ infringement of Shaanxi Haize’s interests; (ii) transfer of all Shaanxi Haize’s seals, licenses (including business license), financial records, lists of assets, certificates of ownership, employment records, and other records to Faith Bloom; (iii) the Shaanxi Haize Defendants’ assistance in amending records maintained at the applicable Administrations of Industry and Commerce (the “AIC”), including assistance in the registration of a new general manager and legal representative appointed by Faith Bloom; and (iv) litigation costs.

The hearing before the Xianyang Court took place on January 24, 2013 and a verdict was issued on April 24, 2013. The verdict held in favor of Faith Bloom on demands (i), (ii) and (iii), referenced above. In early June 2013, Jun He was notified by the Xianyang Court of Li Fu’s appeal of the Xianyang Court’s verdict. The appellate hearing took place before the Shaanxi Province Highest People’s Court on October 9, 2013. As a result of Li Fu’s failure to appear, however, the appellate hearing was held on December 10, 2013. Subsequent to the December 10, 2013 appellate hearing, Li Fu withdrew his appeal, making the Xianyang Court’s verdict enforceable.

On November 3, 2014, Faith Bloom gained physical possession of the Shaanxi Haize plant as a result of the Xianyang Court’s enforcement action. On February 2, 2015, Faith Bloom executed an Equity Transfer Agreement with Mr. Wang Xiaohong pertaining to the transfer of 100% of the equity interest of Shaanxi Haize held by Faith Bloom (the “Transaction”). Due to disputes concerning the Transaction, Mr. Wang did not pay the full purchase price. On August 27, 2015, the parties entered into a settlement agreement whereby Mr. Wang agreed to make certain additional payments to Faith Bloom, and confirmed the obligations of the parties with respect to the equity transfer transaction. Mr. Wang has made all payments due under the settlement agreement with the exception of an additional RMB 1,000,000 payment. While turnover of the Shaanxi Haize company chop is contingent on receiving the final RMB 1,000,000 payment, we believe it is unlikely that the Trust will receive the final payment from Mr. Wang. All monies received from Mr. Wang are being held in the Trust’s bank account or in escrow by the Trust’s counsel. These monies are property of Faith Bloom and therefore also property of the Trust.

Shandong Haize Nanomaterials Co., Ltd. (“Shandong Haize”)

On March 19, 2012, Faith Bloom, through Jun He, filed a Statement of Claims against Du Lei, the former general manager and former legal representative of Shandong Haize, with the Intermediate People’s Court of Tai’an, Shandong Province (the “Tai’an Court”).

The Statement of Claims’ demands for relief are: (i) the immediate cessation of Du Lei’s illegal possession and control of Shandong Haize’s chops, licenses and certificates; (ii) the return of Shandong Haize’s chops, certificates, and licenses to Faith Bloom; (iii) Du Lei’s assistance in amending records maintained at the applicable AIC, including assistance in the registration of a new general manager and legal representative appointed by Faith Bloom; and (iv) litigation costs.

On May 22, 2013, Du Lei filed a petition in the Tai’an Court challenging the Tai’an Court’s jurisdiction over the matter. Du Lei’s petition was rejected by the Tai’an Court on June 27, 2013. In August 2013, Jun He received notice of Du Lei’s appeal of the Tai’an Intermediate People’s Court’s finding that it has proper jurisdiction over the case to the Shandong Province Highest People’s Court. On March 24, 2014, the Shandong Province Highest People’s Court found that the Tai’an Court has original jurisdiction over the matter. The hearing before the Tai’an Court took place on May 23, 2014 and a verdict was issued on June 16, 2014. The verdict held in favor of Faith Bloom on demands (ii) and (iii) referenced above. Du Lei appealed the Tai’an Court’s verdict. An appellate hearing before the Shandong Province Highest People’s Court took place on December 22, 2014, which resulted in the Shandong Province Highest People’s Court affirming the Tai’an Court’s verdict.

Shandong Bangsheng Chemical Co., Ltd. (“Shandong Bangsheng”)

On March 19, 2012, Faith Bloom, through Jun He, filed a Statement of Claims against Chen Xukui, the former general manager and former legal representative of Shandong Bangsheng, with the Tai’an Court.

The Statement of Claims’ demands for relief are: (i) the immediate cessation of Chen Xukui’s illegal possession and control of Shandong Bangsheng’s chops, licenses and certificates; (ii) the return of Shandong Bangsheng’s chops, certificates, and licenses to Faith Bloom; (iii) Chen Xukui’s assistance in amending records maintained at the applicable AIC, including assistance in the registration of a new general manager and legal representative appointed by Faith Bloom; and (iv) litigation costs.

On May 22, 2013, Chen Xukui filed a petition in the Tai’an Court challenging the Tai’an Court’s jurisdiction over the matter. Chen Xukui’s petition was rejected by the Tai’an Court on June 27, 2013. In August 2013, Jun He received notice of Chen Xukui’s appeal of the Tai’an Court’s finding that it has proper jurisdiction over the case to the Shandong Province Highest People’s Court. On March 24, 2014, the Shandong Province Highest People’s Court found that the Tai’an Court has original jurisdiction over the matter. The hearing before the Tai’an Court took place on May 23, 2014 and a verdict was issued on June 16, 2014. The verdict held in favor of Faith Bloom on demands (ii) and (iii) referenced above. Chen Xukui appealed the Tai’an Court’s verdict. An appellate hearing before the Shandong Province Highest People’s Court took place on December 22, 2014, which resulted in the Shandong Province Highest People’s Court affirming the Tai’an Court’s verdict.

Zibo Jiaze Nanomaterials Co., Ltd. (“Zibo Jiaze”)

On July 27, 2012, Faith Bloom, through Jun He, filed a Statement of Claims with the Zibo New and High Tech Zone Court, Shandong Province (the “Zibo Court”). Defendants listed in the Statement of Claims include Xu Xiqing, the former executive director of Zibo Jiaze, Chi Fei, the former general manager and legal representative of Zibo Jiaze, and Zhao Tonglei, the former supervisor of Zibo Jiaze (Xu Xiqing, Chi Fei, and Zhao Tonglei collectively, the “Zibo Jiaze Defendants”).

The Statement of Claims’ demands for relief are: (i) the return of all Zibo Jiaze’s seals, licenses (including business license), and records to Faith Bloom; (ii) the Zibo Jiaze Defendants’ assistance in amending records maintained at the applicable AIC, including assistance in the registration of a new general manager, legal representative, and supervisor appointed by Faith Bloom; and (iii) litigation costs.

The hearing before the Zibo Court took place on May 24, 2013 and a verdict was issued on August 10, 2013. The verdict held in favor of Faith Bloom on demands (i) and (ii) referenced above. The Zibo Jiaze Defendants appealed the Zibo Court verdict. A hearing before the Zibo Intermediate People’s Court, the appellate court, took place on March 10, 2014. The Zibo Intermediate People’s Court affirmed the Zibo Court’s verdict on June 3, 2014.

Anhui Yuanzhong Nanomaterials Co., Ltd. (“Anhui Yuanzhong”)

On December 23, 2011, Faith Bloom, through Jun He, filed a Statement of Claims against Chen Bo, the former general manager and legal representative of Anhui Yuanzhong, with the Hefei New and High Tech Zone Court, Anhui Province (the “Hefei Court”).

The Statement of Claims’ demands for relief are: (i) the immediate cessation of Chen Bo’s infringement of Anhui Yuanzhong’s interests; (ii) transfer of all Anhui Yuanzhong’s seals, licenses (including business license), financial records, lists of assets, certificates of ownership, employment records, and other records to Faith Bloom; (iii) Chen Bo’s assistance in amending records maintained at the applicable AIC, including assistance in the registration of a new general manager, legal representative, and executive director appointed by Faith Bloom; (iv) transferring control of all the assets of Anhui Yuanzhong, including but not limited to bank deposits, cash, machinery, equipment, raw materials, spare parts, products, vehicles, buildings, and other relevant assets to Faith Bloom; and (v) litigation costs.

The Statement of Claims was accepted by the Hefei Court on the filing date, formally commencing the litigation process. Around the same time, defendant Chen Bo filed an appeal challenging the Hefei Court’s jurisdiction over the action. On May 24, 2012, the Intermediate People’s Court of Hefei, Anhui Province, affirmed the Hefei Court’s finding that the Hefei Court had jurisdiction over the action.

The hearing before the Hefei Court took place on November 12, 2012 and a verdict was issued on December 13, 2012. The verdict held in favor of Faith Bloom on demands (i) and (v), referenced above, and held partially in favor of Faith Bloom on demands (ii) and (iii), referenced above. On April 3, 2013, Jun He was notified by the Hefei Court of Chen Bo’s appeal of the Hefei Court’s verdict. The hearing before the Intermediate People’s Court of Hefei took place on September 4, 2013. The Intermediate People’s Court of Hefei, the appellate court, affirmed the Hefei Court’s verdict on December 16, 2013.

ShengdaTech Liquidating Trust v. Hansen, Barnett & Maxwell, P.C. (“Hansen”), Baker Tilly International Limited (“Baker Tilly”), KPMG International Cooperative (“KPMG Int’l”), and KPMG LLP (“KPMG”) (collectively, the “Auditor Defendants”) .

On August 15, 2013, the Trust, through its counsel Grant & Eisenhofer P.A., filed a complaint (the “Complaint”) against the Auditor Defendants as an adversary proceeding in the United States Bankruptcy Court for the District of Nevada arising out of the Auditor Defendants’ audits and reviews of the Company’s financial statements from 2007 through 2010. In its Complaint, the Trust asserts claims for professional negligence and malpractice against all of the Auditor Defendants and breach of contract and fraudulent transfer against Hansen. The Complaint seeks judgment awarding (i) compensatory damages in an amount to be proven at trial, (ii) prejudgment interest at the maximum allowable rate, (iii) disgorgement of all fees the Auditor Defendants received in connection with the subject audit and reviews, and (iv) costs of the suit including reasonable attorneys’ and experts’ fees and disbursements. Since filing the complaint, Baker Tilly has been dismissed as a defendant.

On September 18, 2013, Defendants KPMG Int’l and KPMG filed a joint motion for withdrawal of the reference (“Motion to Withdraw”) on the grounds, among others, that this case purportedly invokes non-core claims. On November 25, 2013, the Court granted the motion to withdraw and the case was transferred to the Nevada district court (the “Nevada District Court”).

On October 22, 2013, the Auditor Defendants filed separate motions to dismiss the Complaint claiming that it is deficient as a matter of law.

On January 7, 2014, the Trust and KPMG HK, KPMG and KPMG Int’l (collectively, the “KPMG Parties”) engaged in mediation proceedings which resulted in a settlement in principle (the “Settlement”) between the Trust and the KPMG Parties. As of February 28, 2014, the Trust and the KPMG Parties entered into a “Settlement Agreement and Release Agreement” (the “Settlement Agreement”) documenting the terms of the Settlement. Under the provision of the Settlement Agreement, KPMG HK would pay the Trust $2,750,000 in exchange for a release of the Trust’s claims against the KPMG Parties. The Settlement Agreement was subject to approval of the Nevada District Court under Rule 9019 of the Bankruptcy Code and the entry of a bar order (“Bar Order”) consistent with the Nevada state bar order provisions. On or around March 15, 2014, the parties filed a joint motion (the “Joint Motion”) to approve the Settlement Agreement and enter the Bar Order. On May 22, 2014, the Court entered an order granting the Joint Motion, approving the Settlement, entering the Bar Order and dismissing the KPMG Parties. Pursuant to the terms of the Settlement, on or around June 9, 2014, KPMG HK paid the Liquidating Trust $2.75 million.

On May 28, 2014, the Trust filed an Amended Complaint substantively identical to the Complaint. On June 16, 2014, Hansen filed a motion to dismiss the Amended Complaint pursuant to Rule 12(b)(6) of the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure. Hansen’s motion to dismiss asserts that the Trust’s claims are barred by the doctrine of in pari delicto, statutes of limitation and Nevada’s comparative negligence statute. On July 3, 2014, the Trust filed an opposition to the motion to dismiss and on July 14, 2014, Hansen filed its reply in support. On September 9, 2014, the Court granted Hansen’s motion to dismiss the Amended Motion without prejudice as to the Trust’s claims for professional negligence, malpractice and breach of contract. In so doing, the Court rejected Hansen’s arguments that the claims were barred by statutes of limitation or the doctrine of in pari delicto, but found that the Trust had failed to plead sufficient facts to adequately state a claim for relief. The Court also dismissed with prejudice the Trust’s claim of fraudulent transfer against Hansen. The Trust intends to amend its Complaint and continue pursuing its claims against Hansen.

On May 28, 2014, the Trust filed an Amended Complaint substantively identical to the Complaint. On June 16, 2014, Hansen filed a motion to dismiss the Amended Complaint pursuant to Rule 12(b)(6) of the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure. Hansen’s motion to dismiss asserts that the Trust’s claims are barred by the doctrine of in pari delicto, statutes of limitation and Nevada’s comparative negligence statute. On July 3, 2014, the Trust filed an opposition to the motion to dismiss and on July 14, 2014, Hansen filed its reply in support. On September 9, 2014, the Court granted Hansen’s motion to dismiss the Amended Motion without prejudice as to the Trust’s claims for professional negligence, malpractice and breach of contract. In so doing, the Court rejected Hansen’s arguments that the claims were barred by statutes of limitation or the doctrine of in pari delicto, but found that the Trust had failed to plead sufficient facts to adequately state a claim for relief. The Court also dismissed with prejudice the Trust’s claim of fraudulent transfer against Hansen. The Trust intends to amend its Complaint and continue pursuing its claims against Hansen.

As of April 5, 2016, the Trust and Hansen entered into a “Settlement and Release Agreement” (the “Settlement Agreement”) documenting the terms of a settlement between the Trust and Hansen. Under the provisions of the Settlement Agreement, Hansen agreed to pay the Trust $95,000 in exchange for a complete release of the Trust’s claims against the Hansen Related Parties. On or around July 8, 2016, Hansen paid the Trust and as a result the Trust has no remaining claims against Hansen.

ShengdaTech Liquidating Trust v. KPMG Hong Kong (“KPMG HK”)

On August 15, 2013, the Trust, through its counsel Grant & Eisenhofer P.A., made a demand against KPMG HK for non-binding mediation of its claims that KPMG HK committed (i) professional negligence, (ii) malpractice and (iii) breached its contractual obligations to the Company pursuant to engagement letters between the Company and KPMG HK for audit and other services.

On January 7, 2014, the Trust and the KPMG Parties engaged in mediation proceedings which resulted in the Settlement between the Trust and the KPMG Parties. As of February 28, 2014, the Trust and the KPMG Parties entered into the Settlement Agreement documenting the terms of the Settlement. Under the terms of the Settlement Agreement, KPMG HK would pay the Trust $2,750,000 in exchange for a release of the Trust’s claims against the KPMG Parties. The Settlement Agreement was subject to approval of the Nevada District Court under Rule 9019 of the Bankruptcy Code and the entry of the Bar Order consistent with the Nevada state bar order provisions.

On or around March 15, 2014, the parties filed the Joint Motion to approve the Settlement Agreement and enter the Bar Order. On May 22, 2014, the Court entered an order granting the Joint Motion, approving the Settlement, entering the Bar Order and dismissing the KPMG Parties. Pursuant to the terms of the Settlement, on or around June 9, 2014, KPMG HK paid the Liquidating Trust $2.75 million.

ShengdaTech Liquidating Trust v. Chen, et al.

On August 20, 2013, the Trust, through its counsel Maupin, Cox & LeGoy, filed a complaint (the “Complaint”) against Andrew Chen, Xiangzhi Chen and Anhui Guo (collectively, the “Officer Defendants”) arising from certain actions or non-actions they took to the detriment of SDTH while serving as executive officers of SDTH. In the Complaint, the Trust asserts claims against the Officer Defendants for (i) breaches of their fiduciary duty, (ii) waste of corporate assets, (iii) conversion and (iv) unjust enrichment and seeks judgment for compensatory, general and special damages in an amount to be determined at trial and litigation costs, including attorneys’ fees. As part of the D&O Settlement, the Trust dismissed this litigation.

In re ShengdaTech, Inc. Securities Litigation

On October 28, 2013, Plaintiffs Schaul and Yaw, through lead counsel Robbins Geller Rudman & Dowd L.L.P., filed their third amended putative class action complaint (the “Third Amended Complaint”) in the United States District Court for the Southern District of New York on behalf of all purchasers of the common stock of SDTH between May 6, 2008 and March 15, 2010, against (i) SDTH, (ii) certain of SDTH’s former officers and directors including Messrs. Mudd and Saidman (the “Independent Directors”), and (iii) SDTH’s former auditor, KPMG HK. The Third Amended Complaint arises out of alleged misrepresentations in SDTH’s SEC filings and other public statements made during the class period and asserts a claim against SDTH for the alleged violation of Section 10(b) of the Securities Exchange Act and Rule 10b-5 promulgated thereon. While Plaintiffs claim damages against the defendants in an amount to be determined at trial, Plaintiffs’ concede that any recovery against SDTH under the Plan is limited to available insurance coverage and proceeds.

On November 25, 2013, the Independent Directors and KPMG HK moved to dismiss (“Motions to Dismiss”) the Third Amended Complaint on the grounds, among others, that it failed to state cognizable claims against them. The Motions to Dismiss the Third Amended Complaint were fully briefed as of January 13, 2014. On July 1, 2014, the Court denied KPMG HK’s Motion to Dismiss without prejudice to renewal. On August 12, 2014, the Court granted the Independent Directors’ motion to dismiss the Third Amended and Consolidated Complaint. On October 24, 2014, Plaintiffs moved (“Plaintiffs’ Rule 60(b) Motion”) for relief from judgment under Rule 60(b)(1) and (2) and for leave to amend their complaint under Rule 15(a) and (d) against the Independent Directors. On May 28, 2015, the Court denied Plaintiffs’ Rule 60(b) Motion and motion for leave to file an amended complaint.

On January 8, 2014, SDTH filed its Answer to the allegations raised against it in the Third Amended Complaint. In its Answer, SDTH denied all material allegations of wrongdoing against it and raised certain affirmative defenses.

On March 27, 2015, Plaintiffs and KPMG HK executed a Stipulation and Agreement of Settlement (the “Stipulation”) to resolve all claims between them that were or could have been raised in the litigation. Following a hearing on September 17, 2015, the Court finally approved the Stipulation and the settlement provided for therein. On September 25, 2015, the Court entered a final judgment and order of dismissal with prejudice against all Settling Parties. The Stipulation did not resolve Plaintiffs’ complaint against SDTH or its former officers or directors.

On July 10, 2015, SDTH and Plaintiffs informed the Court that the parties anticipated filing a notice of dismissal of this action as against SDTH once there was a final order finally adjudicating the Class 5 Proof of Claim. As a result, on July 13, 2015, the Court entered an order dismissing SDTH without prejudice, provided any application to restore SDTH as a defendant be made within thirty days. Plaintiffs made no application to restore SDTH as a defendant.

10.

Oaktree Capital Management L.P. et al. v. Ironshore Indemnity, Inc., et al.

Beginning in 2012, bondholders of SDTH initiated various individual lawsuits against former directors and officers of SDTH relating to their activities at SDTH. In October, 2014, Miller Investment Trust, plaintiffs in one such lawsuit, reached a settlement in principal with certain of the former directors and officers of SDTH which would have potentially impacted proceeds payable pursuant to (a) an insurance policy issued by Ironshore Indemnity, Inc. (the “Ironshore Policy”), and (b) an insurance policy issued by Federal Insurance Company (the “Federal Policy”).

On October 14, 2014, Oaktree Capital Management, L.P., on behalf of certain of its managed accounts; Oaktree (Lux.) Funds – Oaktree Convertible Bond Fund; Oaktree High Income Convertible Fund, L.P.; Oaktree High Income Convertible Fund II, L.P.; Oaktree Non-U.S. Convertible Fund, L.P.; Oaktree TT Multi-Strategy Fund, L.P.; OCM Global Convertible Securities Fund; OCM International Convertible Trust; OCM Non-U.S. Convertible Securities Fund; Lazard Asset Management LLC, on behalf of its managed accounts; HFR CA Lazard Rathmore Master Trust; AG OFCON LTD.; Zazove Associates LLC, on behalf of certain of its managed funds and accounts; CNH CA Master Account, L.P.; CNH Diversified Opportunities Master Account, L.P.; Advent Claymore Convertible Securities and Income Fund II; AQR Capital Management, LLC; AQR Convertible Opportunities Bond UCITS Fund; AQR Delta Master Account, L.P.; AQR Opportunistic Premium Offshore Fund L.P.; AQR Diversified Arbitrage Fund; and Delaware Public Employees’ Retirement System (the “Plaintiffs”) filed a declaratory judgment action as an adversary action in the Debtor’s bankruptcy case pending before the United States Bankruptcy Court for the District of Nevada against Ironshore Indemnity, Inc.; Federal Insurance Company, A. Carl Mudd, Sheldon B. Saidman, Miller Investment Trust, Jura Limited, and The Randi and Clifford Lane Foundation (the “Defendants”). Plaintiffs were among the bondholders who had previously initiated individual lawsuits against SDTH’s directors and officers relating to SDTH.

In their Complaint, Plaintiffs sought declaratory judgments that (a) the Ironshore Policy and its proceeds are property of the Trust (Count I); (b) the Federal Policy and its proceeds are property of the Trust (Count II); and (c) the implementation of a settlement reached in connection with a separate action (the “Miller Action”) would violate Section 11.2(b) of the Plan or the post-confirmation injunction (Count III). The Complaint further sought an injunction preventing the disbursement of proceeds from either the Ironshore Policy or Federal Policy (collectively, the “Insurance Policies”) pursuant to the settlement reached in the Miller Action (Count IV).

Plaintiffs filed a Motion for Preliminary Injunction (the “Injunction Motion”) in the case on October 15, 2014.

On November 12, 2014, the Trust filed a motion to intervene in the adversary action as a plaintiff and a joinder to the Injunction Motion. The Court granted the Trust’s motion to intervene and determined that the Trust had standing and was the proper party to pursue the adversary action.

On December 2, 2014, the Court entered a preliminary injunction order enjoining disbursements under the Federal or Ironshore Policies, which expired on February 12, 2015. In doing so, the Court found that the Trust had met the standards for a preliminary injunction, including that the Trust had a likely chance to succeed on the merits of the claim that the insurance proceeds were property of the Trust. Thereafter, the Court extended the preliminary injunction to and including March 16, 2015. By agreement of the parties, the Court thereafter extended the preliminary injunction to and including June 17, 2015.

In May 2015, the parties entered into a settlement agreement (the “D&O Settlement”) related to the Insurance Policies and certain litigation that was potentially covered by the Insurance Policies. Under the D&O Settlement, Federal and Ironshore agreed to pay a total of $7.9 million as follows: (a) $1 million to the Liquidating Trust for payment of Defense Costs and for settlement of any pending claims against SDTH’s former officers and directors (with any monies in excess of Defense Costs to be used to fund the ongoing administration of the Trust or paid to the holders of Allowed Class 4 Claims); (b) $2.4 million to the Miller Trust Plaintiffs; and (c) $4.5 million to the Oaktree Plaintiffs. In exchange for the payments, the Insurance Carriers, the Trust and the defendants in the Miller Trust and Oaktree litigations received complete releases.

On May 15, 2015, the Trust filed a motion to approve the D&O Settlement. On June 2, 2014, the Plaintiffs in the In re Securities Litigation discussed in paragraph 9 above filed an objection. On June 16, 2015, the Bankruptcy Court held a hearing on the approval of the D&O Settlement motion and the objection thereto. On July 17, 2015, the Court entered an order granting the Trust’s motion to approve the D&O Settlement. In approving the settlement, the Bankruptcy Court found, among other things, that the D&O Settlement was fair, reasonable, was in the best interests of the Trust’s Beneficiaries, and satisfied the requirements for approval set forth in applicable case law. The order granting the motion to approve the D&O Settlement was not appealed. Federal and Ironshore have paid the monies agreed upon in the D&O Settlement.

Item 1A. Risk Factors.

Not applicable.

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

None.

Item 3. Defaults Upon Senior Securities.

None.

Item 4. Mine Safety Disclosure.

Not applicable.

Item 5. Other Information.

None.

Item 6. Exhibits.

Exhibit No.		Description
2.1		First Amended Chapter 11 Plan of Reorganization (incorporated by reference to our Registration Statement on Form 10 filed on April 30, 2013).
2.2		First Amended Disclosure Statement for the First Amended Chapter 11 Plan of Reorganization (incorporated by reference to our Registration Statement on Form 10 filed on April 30, 2013).
4.1		Liquidating Trust Agreement, dated as of October 17, 2012 (incorporated by reference to our Registration Statement on Form 10 filed on April 30, 2013).
31.1		Certification of Chief Executive Officer ~~Pursuant~~pursuant to Exchange Act Rules 13a-14(a) and 15d-14(a), as adopted pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.*
31.2		Certification of Chief Financial Officer ~~Pursuant~~pursuant to Exchange Act Rules 13a-14(a) and 15d-14(a), as adopted pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.*
32.1		Certification of Chief Executive Officer ~~Pursuant~~pursuant to Exchange Act Rules 13a-14(a) and 15d-14(a), as adopted pursuant to Section ~~906~~302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.*
32.2		Certification of Chief Financial Officer ~~Pursuant~~pursuant to Exchange Act Rules 13a-14(a) and 15d-14(a), as adopted pursuant to Section ~~906~~302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.*
101		Interactive Data File*
101.1		Interactive Data File*

* Filed herewith.

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.

	SHENGDATECH LIQUIDATING TRUST
Dated: May 16, 2016	/s/ Michael Kang
Date: August 15, 2016	/s/ Michael Kang
	By:	Michael Kang
	By: Michael Kang
	Its:	Trustee (Principal Financial Officer and Principal Accounting Officer)
	Its: Trustee (Principal Executive Officer, Principal Financial Officer and Principal Accounting Officer)

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