10-Q 1 doc1.txt UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549 FORM 10-Q [X] Quarterly Report Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 For the quarterly period ended September 30, 2003 [ ] 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: 33-26617A CBR BREWING COMPANY, INC. ------------------------------------------------------ (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) British Virgin Islands -- ------------------------------- ---------------------- (State or other jurisdiction of (I.R.S. Employer incorporation or organization) Identification Number) 23/F., Hang Seng Causeway Bay Building 28 Yee Wo Street, Causeway Bay, Hong Kong ------------------------------------------------------------ (Address of principal executive offices, including Zip Code) Registrant's telephone number, including area code: 852-2866-2301 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 [X] No [ ] Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an accelerated filer (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Act). [ ] As of September 30, 2003, the Company had 5,010,013 shares of Class A Common Stock and 3,000,000 shares of Class B Common Stock issued and outstanding. Documents incorporated by reference: None 1 CBR BREWING COMPANY, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES INDEX PART I. FINANCIAL INFORMATION Item 1. Financial Statements Consolidated Balance Sheets - September 30, 2003 (Unaudited) and December 31, 2002 Consolidated Statements of Operations (Unaudited) - Three Months and Nine Months Ended September 30, 2003 and 2002 Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows (Unaudited) - Nine Months Ended September 30, 2003 and 2002 Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (Unaudited) - Three Months and Nine Months Ended September 30, 2003 and 2002 Item 2. Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations Item 3. Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures about Market Risk Item 4. Controls and Procedures PART II. OTHER INFORMATION Item 6. Exhibits and Reports on Form 8-K SIGNATURES 2

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See accompanying notes to the consolidated financial statements. 7 CBR BREWING COMPANY, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (UNAUDITED) THREE MONTHS AND NINE MONTHS ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 2003 AND 2002 1. ORGANIZATION AND PRINCIPAL ACTIVITIES CBR Brewing Company, Inc. ("CBR") was originally incorporated on April 20, 1988 under the laws of the State of Florida. At December 31, 2001, CBR's principal shareholder was Shenzhen Huaqiang Holdings Limited ("Huaqiang"), which held indirectly 63.2% of the outstanding Class A common stock and 80% of the outstanding Class B common stock. Effective January 10, 2002, Zhaoqing City Lan Wei Alcoholic Beverage (Holdings) Limited ("Lan Wei") acquired from Huaqiang all of its equity interest in CBR. Lan Wei is a company controlled by the City of Zhaoqing, which is located in Guangdong Province, People's Republic of China (the "PRC" or "China"). In February 2002, Lan Wei acquired additional Class A common shares representing an approximate 7.2% equity interest in CBR from a third party in a private transaction. As part of this transaction, Lan Wei also acquired Huaqiang's 19.6% equity interest in Noble China Inc., a Canadian public company. Effective February 28, 2003, CBR reincorporated from the State of Florida in the United States to the British Virgin Islands ("BVI") by merging into its wholly-owned BVI subsidiary, High Worth Holdings Ltd ("Holdings"). This off-shore reincorporation was for tax planning purposes, since all of CBR's assets and operations are currently located in China and are expected to continue to be located outside the United States in the future. The reincorporation had no effect on CBR's current business operations in China. On March 3, 2003, Holdings changed its name to CBR Brewing Company, Inc. (hereinafter referred to as the "Company", which term shall include, when the context so requires, its subsidiaries and affiliates). The Agreement and Plan of Merger related to the reincorporation dated January 24, 2003 was approved by a majority of shareholders of each class of common stock outstanding as of December 31, 2002. Holdings was the surviving corporation subsequent to the merger and possesses all of the rights, privileges, powers and franchises and is subject to all the restrictions, disabilities and duties of the dissolved Florida corporation. Each Class A share of the Florida corporation was converted into one fully paid and non-assessable (with no par value) Class A share of capital stock of the BVI corporation and each Class B share of the Florida corporation was converted into one fully paid and non-assessable (with no par value) Class B share of capital stock of the BVI corporation. The surviving BVI corporation assumed and continued the reporting obligations of the dissolved Florida corporation under the new OTC Bulletin Board trading symbol "CBRAF" and the consolidated operations of the Company continued without interruption. The Company is a holding company and its principal subsidiaries are engaged in the production and sale of beer in the PRC. Substantially all of the beer currently sold by the Company is marketed under the Pabst Blue Ribbon label and was brewed under a sub-license agreement with Guangdong Blue Ribbon Group Co., Ltd. ("Guangdong Blue Ribbon") that expired on November 7, 2003, which, through an assignment and transfer, obtained its license from Pabst Brewing Company ("Pabst"). Prior to the reincorporation, the Company's wholly-owned subsidiary, Holdings, was a holding company that was formed solely to effect the acquisition of a 60% interest in Zhaoqing Blue Ribbon High Worth Brewery Ltd. ("High Worth JV"). High Worth JV is a Sino-foreign equity joint venture enterprise that was registered in the PRC on July 2, 1994 in which Guangdong Blue Ribbon, a joint stock limited company incorporated in the PRC, and Holdings hold 40% and 60% interests, respectively. 8 CBR BREWING COMPANY, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (UNAUDITED)(CONTINUED) THREE MONTHS AND NINE MONTHS ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 2003 AND 2002 1. ORGANIZATION AND PRINCIPAL ACTIVITIES (continued) On October 31, 1994, High Worth JV acquired a 100% interest in Zhaoqing Brewery ("Zhaoqing Brewery"), including Zhaoqing Brewery's 40% interest in Zhaoqing Blue Ribbon Brewery Noble Ltd. ("Noble Brewery"). On September 26, 2003, Noble Brewery changed its name to Zhaoqing Blue Ribbon Brewery Ltd. (hereinafter, "Blue Ribbon Brewery" and "Noble Brewery" are used interchangeably). Prior to the acquisition of the entire interest in Zhaoqing Brewery by High Worth JV, Zhaoqing Brewery was a wholly-owned subsidiary of Guangdong Blue Ribbon. Noble Brewery is a Sino-foreign equity joint venture enterprise which was registered in the PRC on October 8, 1993, in which Goldjinsheng Holding Limited ("Goldjinsheng"), an unrelated party at that time, and Zhaoqing Brewery hold 60% and 40% interests, respectively. Zhaoqing Brewery and Noble Brewery are both engaged in the production and sale of beer products in the PRC. Through a Sub-license Agreement dated May 6, 1994 (the "Old License Agreement") between Pabst Zhaoqing, the then subsidiary of Guangdong Blue Ribbon, and High Worth JV, High Worth JV acquired a sub-license to utilize Pabst trademarks in conjunction with the production and marketing of beer in China and other Asian countries except Hong Kong, Macau, Japan and South Korea. The sub-license was subject to a prior License Agreement between Pabst and Pabst Zhaoqing, and a subsequent Assets Transferring Agreement among Pabst Zhaoqing, Pabst and Guangdong Blue Ribbon. The Old License Agreement was scheduled to expire on November 7, 2003. In April 1995, Zhaoqing Brewery ceased the production of Zhaoqing beer and commenced the production of Pabst Blue Ribbon beer. Pursuant to the terms of a sub-license agreement which also expired on November 7, 2003, Guangdong Blue Ribbon granted Zhaoqing Brewery the right to produce and distribute Pabst Blue Ribbon beer under Pabst trademarks in the PRC at a royalty fee of US$11.70 for each metric ton produced. Pursuant to the terms of a sub-license agreement, Guangdong Blue Ribbon granted Noble Brewery the right in the PRC to use two specific Pabst trademarks for the production, promotion, distribution and sale of beer under such trademarks. However, the production right of Noble Brewery was confined exclusively to the Guangdong Province and it did not preclude High Worth JV's production right in Guangdong. The sub-license agreement was valid through November 7, 2003. In consideration for the sub-license granted, Noble Brewery was obligated to pay Guangdong Blue Ribbon a royalty fee of US$0.10 for each carton of bottled or canned beer produced. On February 19, 1995, Zhaoqing Blue Ribbon Beer Marketing Company Limited (the "Marketing Company") was registered as a limited company in the PRC, and was owned 70% by Zhaoqing Brewery and 30% by Guangdong Blue Ribbon. The Marketing Company was appointed as the sole distributor to conduct the distribution, marketing and promotion of all Pabst Blue Ribbon beer products produced by Zhaoqing Brewery and Noble Brewery. The Marketing Company commenced the purchase of beer products from Zhaoqing Brewery and Noble Brewery in April 1995 and July 1995, respectively. In January 1996, Zhaoqing Brewery transferred all of its operating assets and liabilities to High Worth JV pursuant to the original Joint Venture Agreement, the Asset Transfer Agreement signed in May 1994, and the relevant government regulations. Subject to the completion of certain legal procedures and documentation, investments in Noble Brewery and the Marketing Company will be transferred to High Worth JV. Zhaoqing Brewery is currently acting as the nominee for High Worth JV with respect to the investments in Noble Brewery and the Marketing Company. 9 CBR BREWING COMPANY, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (UNAUDITED)(CONTINUED) THREE MONTHS AND NINE MONTHS ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 2003 AND 2002 1. ORGANIZATION AND PRINCIPAL ACTIVITIES (continued) Upon the completion of the required procedures and documentation, all of the assets and liabilities formerly controlled by Zhaoqing Brewery will then be transferred to High Worth JV. Since January 1996, the operating activities of Zhaoqing Brewery have been part of High Worth JV. Although all necessary documents have been submitted to the relevant departments for approval, the Company was informed that due to a restrictive court order obtained by one of the creditors of Guangdong Blue Ribbon, any transfer of equity related to companies in which Guangdong Blue Ribbon has direct or indirect interest is temporarily prohibited until the court order is released. Accordingly, Zhaoqing Brewery shall continue to act as the nominee for High Worth JV with respect to the investment in Blue Ribbon Brewery and the Marketing Company. On January 13, 1998, High Worth JV entered into a joint venture contract with Zao Yang Brewery in Hubei Province to establish a new brewery. The new brewery was designated Zao Yang Blue Ribbon High Worth Brewery Limited ("Zao Yang High Worth Brewery"), with a total capital investment of RMB 29,280,000, allocated 55% to High Worth JV and 45% to Zao Yang Brewery. Zao Yang High Worth Brewery commenced the production of Pabst Blue Ribbon beer in June 1998 based on a sub-license granted by Guangdong Blue Ribbon which was expired on November 7, 2003. Commencing June 1998, the Marketing Company also began purchasing Zao Yang High Worth Brewery's production of Pabst Blue Ribbon beer for distribution. In November 2002, High Worth JV and Zao Yang Brewery agreed to contribute additional capital of RMB 24,444,500 into Zao Yang High Worth Brewery in proportion to their respective equity interests of 55% and 45%. High Worth JV has contributed RMB 13,444,500 through a deduction from its intercompany balance due from Zao Yang High Worth Brewery and Zao Yang Brewery has made a cash contribution of RMB 11,000,000 effective December 31, 2002 (see Note 9). On January 20, 1998, Zhaoqing Brewery and Goldjinsheng entered into an agreement which calls for Goldjinsheng's interest in Noble Brewery to be transferred to Linchpin Holdings Limited ("Linchpin"), a wholly-owned subsidiary of Noble China Inc. In March 1999, approval from the relevant PRC authorities for the registration of the Linchpin transfer was obtained. Linchpin and Zhaoqing Brewery currently own 60% and 40% equity interests in Noble Brewery, respectively. NOBLE CHINA INC. - Noble China Inc. is the 60% shareholder of Noble Brewery. Noble China Inc. publicly reported that in May 1999 it entered into a license agreement with Pabst (the "Noble China License Agreement") granting it the right to utilize the Pabst Blue Ribbon trademarks in connection with the production, distribution and sale of beer in China for 30 years commencing upon expiration of the Old License Agreement. During 2002, Noble China Inc. publicly reported that it was experiencing severe financial difficulties, was unable to meet its financial commitments and was insolvent, and was considering various courses of action. 10 CBR BREWING COMPANY, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (UNAUDITED)(CONTINUED) THREE MONTHS AND NINE MONTHS ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 2003 AND 2002 1. ORGANIZATION AND PRINCIPAL ACTIVITIES (continued) On September 24, 2002, a press release by Noble China Inc. announced that one of its three directors had resigned on September 20, 2002, and that the remaining two directors intended to resign. On November 12, 2002, Noble China Inc. held a meeting of shareholders to elect a new Board of Directors to consist of three members; three candidates nominated by Lan Wei, a company controlled by the City of Zhaoqing, the major shareholder of the Company, were elected to the Board of Directors. On March 24, 2003, the Board of Directors of the Company and High Worth JV approved a short-term loan of approximately RMB 47,000,000 from High Worth JV to Lan Wei, a company controlled by the City of Zhaoqing that is the controlling shareholder of the Company. The loans bear interest at 3.9% per annum. Of such amount, RMB 20,000,000 was to be invested in businesses affiliated with Lan Wei that sell beverage containers to the Company and approximately RMB 27,000,000 was to be used to facilitate the reorganization or restructuring of Noble China Inc. (see Note 4(f)). Lan Wei repaid the RMB 20,000,000 loan in June 2003. The RMB 27,000,000 loan was originally scheduled to be repaid not later than December 31, 2003, but it is expected that the repayment date will be extended to March 31, 2004. On September 24, 2003, Noble China Inc. filed a Plan of Compromise and Arrangement (as amended, the "Plan") with the Ontario Superior Court of Justice (the "Court") which contemplated the settlement of Noble China, Inc.'s debentures for a cash payment of CN$6,000,000, the termination of the Noble China License Agreement, the transfer of Noble China Inc.'s ownership interest in Linchpin Holdings Limited, which owns a 60% interest in Noble Brewery, to an entity controlled by the City of Zhaoqing, and a new license agreement to be entered into between an entity controlled by the City of Zhaoqing and Pabst which will allow for sub-licenses to be granted to Zhaoqing Brewery, Noble Brewery and the Marketing Company to continue to produce, distribute and market Pabst Blue Ribbon beer in China. Mega Gain Investment Co., Ltd., a wholly-owned subsidiary of Lan Wei, provided the consideration to fund the Plan. The Company has the option to have the RMB 27,000,000 loan repaid in cash or by the transfer to the Company of any assets that Lan Wei acquires in conjunction with the reorganization of Noble China Inc. with a fair value equivalent to the loan amount. Pursuant to a Manufacturing License Agreement dated September 5, 2003 (the "IUP License Agreement") between Pabst and Inno Up Limited ("IUL"), an affiliate of the City of Zhaoqing, Pabst granted to IUL the exclusive right to produce, market and distribute Pabst beer in China (excluding Hong Kong) with the right to sub-license. The initial term is ten years with the right of IUL to extend for two additional ten year terms (subject to meeting certain minimum manufacturing and royalty requirements). The IUL License Agreement provides for minimum annual royalties and production requirements. The IUL License Agreement is subject to, among other things, the entry of an order by the Court approving the termination of the Noble China License Agreement and the entering into of the IUL License Agreement. On November 18, 2003, the Court granted an order (a) approving the Plan, (b) terminating the Noble China License Agreement, and (c) authorizing the IUL License Agreement. It is anticipated that IUL will enter into sub-license agreements with Noble Brewery, Zhaoqing Brewery and the Marketing Company with respect to the continued manufacture, distribution and sale of Pabst beer in China. 11 CBR BREWING COMPANY, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (UNAUDITED)(CONTINUED) THREE MONTHS AND NINE MONTHS ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 2003 AND 2002 2. BASIS OF PRESENTATION AND SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES BASIS OF PRESENTATION - The unaudited consolidated financial statements have been prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America. The unaudited consolidated financial statements include the results of operations of Zhaoqing Brewery, the Marketing Company and Zao Yang High Worth Brewery on a consolidated basis and Noble Brewery under the equity method of accounting for investments. The unaudited consolidated financial statements include the Marketing Company, as the Company has effective control of the Marketing Company through its board of directors. COMMENTS - The accompanying consolidated financial statements are unaudited, but in the opinion of the management of the Company, contain all adjustments, which include normal recurring adjustments, necessary to present fairly the Company's financial position at September 30, 2003, its results of operations for the three months and nine months ended September 30, 2003 and 2002, and its cash flows for the nine months ended September 30, 2003 and 2002. The consolidated balance sheet as of December 31, 2002 is derived from the Company's audited financial statements. Certain information and footnote disclosures normally included in financial statements that have been prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United State of America have been condensed or omitted pursuant to the rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission, although management of the Company believes that the disclosures contained in these financial statements are adequate to make the information presented herein not misleading. These unaudited interim consolidated financial statements should be read in conjunction with the audited consolidated financial statements included in the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2002, as filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The results of operations for the three months and nine months ended September 30, 2003 are not necessarily indicative of the results of operations to be expected for the full fiscal year ending December 31, 2003. GOING CONCERN - The accompanying unaudited consolidated financial statements have been prepared assuming that the Company will continue as a going concern, which contemplates the realization of assets and the satisfaction of liabilities in the normal course of business. The carrying amounts of assets and liabilities presented in the accompanying unaudited consolidated financial statements do not purport to represent the realizable or settlement values. The Company has experienced decreased sales and a net loss for the past three years, incurred significant losses during the nine months ended September 30, 2003, and has a net working capital deficiency of RMB 342,877,153 as of September 30, 2003. Although the Company expects to be able to renew its sub-license to produce and distribute Pabst Blue Ribbon beer after November 7, 2003, in view of the persistent decrease in sales and continuing operating losses, the related expected future cash flows to be generated from the sales of Pabst Blue Ribbon beer at the estimated reduced level of distribution are expected to be negative. These factors raise substantial doubt about the Company's ability to continue as a going concern. The Company's predecessor independent certified public accountants, in their independent auditors' report on the consolidated financial statements as of and for the year ended December 31, 2002, have reported that there is substantial doubt about the Company's ability to continue as a going concern. 12 CBR BREWING COMPANY, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (UNAUDITED)(CONTINUED) THREE MONTHS AND NINE MONTHS ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 2003 AND 2002 2. BASIS OF PRESENTATION AND SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (continued) During 2002, the Company experienced reduced net sales as a result of intense competition, reduced cash flows and diminished working capital. The Company expects that these pressures will continue for the remainder of 2003 and into 2004, resulting in continued net losses. The Company has implemented an overhaul of its operations and marketing programs through the efforts of the management committee. With the pooling of the resources of Zhaoqing Brewery, Noble Brewery and the Marketing Company, the Company implemented a large scale restructuring plan in 2001 in which almost one-third of the work force was eliminated. Although effective control of the Company changed on January 22, 2002 and a new management team was appointed to operate the Company in 2002, the Company anticipates that the restructuring and internal consolidation programs will continue if it is unable to regain profitability in the near future. In 2002, the Company implemented a series of new sales programs to launch various newly developed or modified local brand beers into the market, including brands such as "Lanli", "Lancheng", "Lanshi", "Xile" and "Zhaopi". Together with the local brand beer "Di Huang Quan" produced by Zao Yang High Worth Brewery, the Company intends to increase its marketing efforts with respect to these new local brands in order to meet the increasing market demand for local discount beers. In January 2003, the Company reorganized its marketing teams by reducing the number of branch offices from 15 to 6. Management believes that the reduction in branch offices will enhance the implementation of its marketing strategies through clearer responsibilities and allow its sales force to more effectively attempt to arrest the decline in sales volume. However, the operating results for the three months ended March 31, 2003 reflected a substantial decline in sales. In May 2003, the Deputy Vice President of Marketing resigned. Commencing in July 2003, employee compensation at Zhaoqing Brewery, Noble Brewery and the Marketing Company was revised to correlate with sales targets. Performance below the sales target will cause a salary reduction for all staff to a maximum of approximately 30%. The Company will consider more severe restructuring alternatives if it is unable to reduce its losses in the near future. In order to mitigate the continuing decline in sales, management of the Company, in discussions with the leading officials of Zhaoqing City as well as the supervising governmental departments, decided to engage Zhaoqing City Industrial Project Development Limited to conduct a marketing research program in order to refine the Company's existing marketing strategies, to reorganize the marketing teams, to improve the promotional means, to expand the sales channels and to educate sales personnel to achieve higher morale. The program covers the Company's geographical markets in China and is expected to be finished by the end of 2004. The costs of this refinement program were RMB 33,000,000, to be shared by High Worth JV and Blue Ribbon Brewery in a 1:2 ratio, respectively. Effective November 11, 2003, a new company named Zhaoqing Lan Wei Alcoholic Beverages Marketing Company Limited ("Lan Wei Marketing") was incorporated for the purpose of consolidating all of the sales of local brand beers (effective January 1, 2004) so that the marketing teams can focus on the specific beer market segments, and to utilize Lan Wei's local business influence. Lan Wei Marketing is owned 50% by Lan Wei, 25% by High Worth JV and 25% by Blue Ribbon Brewery. Management of Lan Wei Marketing, including the accounting and finance personnel, will be appointed and controlled by the Marketing Company, but will be functionally independent. 13 CBR BREWING COMPANY, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (UNAUDITED)(CONTINUED) THREE MONTHS AND NINE MONTHS ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 2003 AND 2002 2. BASIS OF PRESENTATION AND SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (continued) The Company anticipates that its operating cash flows, combined with cash on hand, bank lines of credit, and other external credit sources, and the credit facilities provided by affiliates or related parties, are adequate to satisfy the Company's working capital requirements through December 31, 2003. However, if the foregoing assumptions prove to be inaccurate, the Company's cash flow may be adversely affected, which would negatively impact the ability of the Company to conduct operations at current levels and continue as a going concern. USE OF ESTIMATES - The preparation of financial statements in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities, including those related to interest in an associated company, allowance for doubtful accounts, impairment of assets and income taxes, disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements, and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting period. Actual results could differ from those estimates. FOREIGN CURRENCY TRANSLATION - The financial records and the statutory financial statements of the Company's subsidiaries and associated company in the PRC are maintained in Renminbi, the functional currency and the currency of the PRC. In preparing the financial statements, all foreign currency transactions are translated into Renminbi using the applicable rates of exchange for the respective periods. Monetary assets and liabilities denominated in foreign currencies have been translated into Renminbi using the rate of exchange prevailing at the balance sheet date. Foreign currency exchange gains or losses are included in the unaudited consolidated statements of operations. Prior to the reincorporation, in 2002, the Company's share capital was denominated in United States dollars ("US$") and for reporting purposes, the US$ share capital amounts have been translated into Renminbi ("RMB") at the applicable rates prevailing on the transaction dates. Effective March 1, 2003, the Company transferred its share capital to additional paid-in capital and recorded no par value for both of the Company's common stock in Class A and Class B subsequent to the reincorporation. Translation of amounts from RMB into US$ is for the convenience of the reader only and has been made at US$1.00 = RMB8.30. No representation is made that the Renminbi amounts could have been, or could be, converted into United States dollars at that rate or at any other rate. REVENUE RECOGNITION - Sales represent the invoiced value of goods sold, net of discounts. Sales and sales discounts are recognized when goods are delivered to customers, the sales amount is determinable and collectibility is reasonably assured. The provisions of Emerging Issues Task Force (EITF) Issue No. 01-9 "Accounting for Consideration Given by a Vendor to a Customer (Including a Reseller of the Vendor's Products)", were adopted during 2002. The adoption of EITF No. 01-9 resulted in the reclassification of certain sales incentives previously classified as selling expenses to reductions from sales. Prior year amounts have been reclassified to conform to the current year's presentation. These changes had no effect on the Company's operating results. The amount of sales incentives included as a deduction from sales in accordance with EITF No. 01-9 was RMB 8,687,862 and RMB 22,682,714 for the three months and nine months ended September 30, 2003, respectively; and RMB 6,947,167 and RMB 22,463,605 for the three months and nine months ended September 30, 2002, respectively. 14 CBR BREWING COMPANY, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (UNAUDITED)(CONTINUED) THREE MONTHS AND NINE MONTHS ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 2003 AND 2002 2. BASIS OF PRESENTATION AND SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (continued) COMPREHENSIVE INCOME - The Company reports comprehensive income in accordance with Statement of Financial Accounting Standards ("SFAS") No. 130, "Reporting Comprehensive Income". Comprehensive income is defined to include all changes in equity during a period from non-owner sources. Comprehensive income (loss) equaled the net loss for the three months and nine months ended September 30, 2003 and 2002. NET INCOME (LOSS) PER COMMON SHARE ("EPS") - Basic EPS excludes the dilutive effects of stock options, warrants and convertible securities, if any, and is computed by dividing net income (loss) available to common stockholders by the weighted average number of common shares outstanding during the period. Diluted EPS reflects the potential dilution that would occur if securities or other contracts to issue common stock, such as convertible preferred stock, warrants to purchase common stock and common stock options, were exercised or converted into common stock. At September 30, 2003, potentially dilutive securities representing 105,000 shares of common stock were outstanding, consisting of stock options to purchase 30,000 shares exercisable at $3.87 per share and 75,000 shares exercisable at $0.72 per share. At September 30, 2002, potentially dilutive securities representing 200,000 shares of common stock were outstanding, consisting of stock options to purchase 60,000 shares exercisable at $3.87 per share, and 140,000 shares exercisable at $0.72 per share. For the three months ended September 30, 2003 and 2002, common shares issuable upon exercise of outstanding stock options were excluded from the calculation of diluted EPS since the exercise prices exceeded the average fair market value of the common stock for all periods presented, and thus would have been anti-dilutive. Accordingly, basic and diluted EPS are the same for all periods presented. RECENT ACCOUNTING PRONOUNCEMENTS - In August 2001, the FASB issued SFAS No. 143, "Accounting for Asset Retirement Obligations". SFAS No. 143 addresses the diverse accounting practices for obligations associated with the retirement of tangible long-lived assets and the associated asset retirement costs. The Company adopted SFAS No. 143 effective January 1, 2003. The adoption of SFAS No. 143 did not have a significant effect on the Company's financial statement presentation or disclosures. In April 2002, the FASB issued SFAS No. 145, "Rescission of FASB Statements No. 4, 44, and 64, Amendment of FASB Statement No. 13, and Technical Corrections". SFAS No. 145 rescinds the provisions of SFAS No. 4 that requires companies to classify certain gains and losses from debt extinguishments as extraordinary items, eliminates the provisions of SFAS No. 44 regarding transition to the Motor Carrier Act of 1980 and amends the provisions of SFAS No. 13 to require that certain lease modifications be treated as sale leaseback transactions. The provisions of SFAS No. 145 related to classification of debt extinguishments are effective for fiscal years beginning after May 15, 2002. Earlier application is encouraged. The adoption of SFAS No. 145 did not have a significant effect on the Company's financial statement presentation or disclosures. 15 CBR BREWING COMPANY, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (UNAUDITED)(CONTINUED) THREE MONTHS AND NINE MONTHS ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 2003 AND 2002 2. BASIS OF PRESENTATION AND SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (continued) In June 2002, the FASB issued SFAS No. 146, "Accounting for Costs Associated with Exit or Disposal Activities," which requires companies to recognize costs associated with exit or disposal activities when they are incurred rather than at the date of a commitment to an exit or disposal plan. Such costs covered by SFAS No. 146 include lease termination costs and certain employee severance costs that are associated with a restructuring, discontinued operation, plant closing, or other exit or disposal activity. SFAS No. 146 replaces the previous accounting guidance provided by the EITF No. 94-3, "Liability Recognition for Certain Employee Termination Benefits and Other Costs to Exit an Activity (including Certain Costs Incurred in a Restructuring)." SFAS No. 146 is to be applied prospectively to exit or disposal activities initiated after December 31, 2002. The adoption of SFAS No. 146 did not have a significant effect on the Company's financial statement presentation or disclosures. In October 2002, the FASB issued SFAS No. 147, "Acquisitions of Certain Financial Acquisitions of Financial Institutions, Except Transactions Between or More Mutual Enterprises". The Company does not expect that SFAS No. 147 will have any effect on its financial statement presentation or disclosures. In November 2002, the FASB issued Interpretation No. 45, "Guarantor's Accounting and Disclosure Requirements for Guarantees, Including Indirect Guarantees of Indebtedness of Others" ("FIN 45"). FIN 45 elaborates on the existing disclosure requirements for most guarantees, including loan guarantees such as standby letters of credit. It also clarifies that at the time a company issues a guarantee, the company must recognize an initial liability for the fair market value of the obligations it assumes under that guarantee and must disclose that information in its interim and annual financial statements. The initial recognition and measurement provisions of FIN 45 apply on a prospective basis to guarantees issued or modified after December 31, 2002. The Company implemented the disclosure provisions of FIN 45 in its December 31, 2002 consolidated financial statements, and the measurement and recording provisions of FIN No. 45 effective January 1, 2003. In December 2002, the FASB issued SFAS No. 148, "Accounting for Stock-Based Compensation - Transition and Disclosure". SFAS No. 148 amends SFAS No. 123, "Accounting for Stock-Based Compensation", to provide alternative methods of transition for a voluntary change to the fair value based method of accounting for stock-based employee compensation. In addition, SFAS No. 148 amends the disclosure requirements of SFAS No. 123 to require prominent disclosures in both annual and interim financial statements about the method of accounting for stock-based employee compensation and the effect of the method used on reported results. SFAS No. 148 is effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2002. The interim disclosure provisions are effective for financial reports containing financial statements for interim periods beginning after December 15, 2002. The adoption of SFAS No. 148 did not have a significant effect on the Company's financial statement presentation or disclosures. 16 CBR BREWING COMPANY, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (UNAUDITED)(CONTINUED) THREE MONTHS AND NINE MONTHS ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 2003 AND 2002 2. BASIS OF PRESENTATION AND SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (continued) In January 2003, the FASB issued Interpretation No. 46, "Consolidation of Variable Interest Entities (and Interpretation of ARB No. 51)" ("FIN 46"). FIN 46 requires that the primary beneficiary in a variable interest entity consolidate the entity even if the primary beneficiary does not have a majority voting interest. The consolidation requirements of FIN 46 are required to be implemented for any variable interest entity created on or after January 31, 2003. In addition, FIN 46 requires disclosure of information regarding guarantees or exposures to loss relating to any variable interest entity existing prior to January 31, 2003 in financial statements issued after January 31, 2003. The implementation of the provisions of FIN 46 effective January 31, 2003 did not have any effect on the Company's consolidated financial statement presentation or disclosures. In April 2003, the FASB issued SFAS No. 149, "Amendment of Statement 133 on Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities". SFAS No. 149 amends and clarifies under what circumstances a contract with an initial net investment meets the characteristics of a derivative and when a derivative contains a financing component. The clarification provisions of SFAS No. 149 require that contracts with comparable characteristics be accounted for similarly. SFAS No. 149 is effective for contracts entered into or modified after June 30, 2003. The adoption of SFAS No. 149 did not have a significant effect on the Company's financial statement presentation or disclosures. In May 2003, the FASB issued SFAS No. 150, "Accounting for Certain Financial Instruments with Characteristics of both Liabilities and Equity". SFAS No. 150 establishes standards for how an issuer classifies and measures in its statement of financial position certain financial instruments with characteristics of both liabilities and equity. SFAS No. 150 requires that an issuer classify a financial instrument that is within its scope as a liability (or an asset in some circumstances) because that financial instrument embodies an obligation of the issuer. SFAS No. 150 is effective for financial instruments entered into or modified after May 31, 2003 and otherwise is effective at the beginning of the first interim period beginning after June 15, 2003. SFAS No. 150 is to be implemented by reporting the cumulative effect of a change in accounting principle for financial instruments created before the issuance date of SFAS No. 150 and still existing at the beginning of the interim period of adoption. Restatement is not permitted. The adoption of SFAS No. 150 did not have a significant effect on the Company's financial statement presentation or disclosures. 3. INVENTORIES Inventories consisted of the following at September 30, 2003 and December 31, 2002:

17 4. RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS AND ARRANGEMENTS (a) Management arrangement During December 2000, the Company and Noble China signed a memorandum pursuant to which a management committee was established to coordinate and enhance the operations of Zhaoqing Brewery, Noble Brewery and the Marketing Company. Effective January 1, 2001, the management, marketing, production and operations of Zhaoqing Brewery, Noble Brewery and the Marketing Company were pooled together under a newly-created management entity named "Blue Ribbon Enterprises" to improve coordination of human resources, financial, production and marketing activities. Zhaoqing Brewery, Noble Brewery and the Marketing Company each remain as legally distinct entities. Under this arrangement: - Certain administrative expenses of the Marketing Company, Zhaoqing Brewery and Noble Brewery, as well as the total production volume of Zhaoqing Brewery and Noble Brewery and the related direct variable costs incurred for beer production of the two breweries, were pooled and re-allocated among Zhaoqing Brewery and Noble Brewery at a 1 to 2 ratio, respectively, in proportion to each brewery's respective production capacities. In order to maximize production efficiencies at the present reduced levels of sales volume, Noble Brewery is currently producing all of the beer sold by both Zhaoqing Brewery and Noble Brewery. - Certain direct selling expenses and advertising expenses incurred by the Marketing Company relating to the sale of beer products from the two breweries are allocated among Zhaoqing Brewery and Noble Brewery at a 1 to 2 ratio, respectively, either through intercompany transfer pricing adjustment or direct absorption. The administrative, direct selling and advertising expenses of the Marketing Company and the direct variable costs incurred for beer production of the two breweries were allocated at cost. This pooled management structure is expected to achieve greater efficiency and improved operating profitability. It is not expected that this pooled management structure will be changed subsequent to the reorganization of Noble China Inc. Under the new management team, the Company implemented a restructuring program that eliminated the positions of a total of 538 employees, of which 313 were from Zhaoqing Brewery, 177 were from Noble Brewery and 48 were from the Marketing Company. Severance payments to these employees from Zhaoqing Brewery and the Marketing Company totaled RMB 20,396,494 and RMB 1,912,742, respectively. As a result, the Company recorded restructuring costs of RMB 22,309,236 for the year ended December 31, 2001. In addition, severance payments to the employees of Noble Brewery were RMB 8,729,830, of which RMB 3,491,932 was included in the equity in (loss) earnings of an associated company for the year ended December 31, 2001. (b) Sales of raw materials The Company sold raw materials, packaging materials and beer products of RMB 9,955,451 and RMB 19,504,504 to Noble Brewery during the nine months ended September 30, 2003 and 2002, respectively. These transactions were carried out at cost between the parties. 18 CBR BREWING COMPANY, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (UNAUDITED)(CONTINUED) THREE MONTHS AND NINE MONTHS ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 2003 AND 2002 4. RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS AND ARRANGEMENTS (continued) (c) Purchases of beer products During the nine months ended September 30, 2003 and 2002, the Company purchased beer products for resale from Noble Brewery amounting to RMB 164,567,238 and RMB 221,247,110, respectively, and received an allocation of sales incentives (as defined in EITF No. 01-9) from Noble Brewery of RMB nil and RMB 1,635,093, respectively. The transactions were carried out at agreed terms between the parties. During the nine months ended September 30, 2003 and 2002, the Company purchased RMB 66,019,058 and RMB 61,288,738 of beer products from Noble Brewery, respectively, pursuant to the management arrangement re-allocating the total production volume at a 1 to 2 ratio among Zhaoqing Brewery and Noble Brewery (see Note 4(a)). This amount represents the direct variable cost of producing these beer products. (d) Royalty fee For the nine months ended September 30, 2003 and 2002, a royalty fee of RMB 2,704,546 and RMB 2,523,108, respectively, was payable to Guangdong Blue Ribbon for the right to use the Pabst trademarks in the PRC. (e) Amounts due from related companies Net of the advance to related party (see Note 4(f)), the amounts due from related companies primarily represent receivable balances from Guangdong Blue Ribbon and its group of companies resulting from routine inter-company business transactions. The amounts are unsecured, interest-free and repayable on demand. On May 10, 2003, approximately RMB 7,086,000 due from Guangdong Blue Ribbon was converted into a short-term loan due and payable in one year, with interest at 5.6% per annum. (f) Advance to related party and loan receivable During the three months ended March 31, 2002, the Company loaned RMB 5,500,000 to Zao Yang High Worth Brewery. The loan was unsecured, with interest at 3.6% per annum and was repayable on December 31, 2002. During the three months ended March 31, 2002, Zao Yang High Worth Brewery advanced RMB 5,500,000 to Guangdong Blue Ribbon. The advance to Guangdong Blue Ribbon was unsecured, with no agreed-upon interest and no fixed date of repayment. During the three months ended September 30, 2002, both of these loans were repaid in full. On March 24, 2003, the Board of Directors of the Company and High Worth JV approved a short-term loan of approximately RMB 47,000,000 from High Worth JV to Lan Wei, a company controlled by the City of Zhaoqing that is the controlling shareholder of the Company. The loans bear interest at 3.9% per annum. Of such amount, RMB 20,000,000 was to be invested in businesses affiliated with Lan Wei that sell beverage containers to the Company and approximately RMB 27,000,000 was to be used to facilitate the reorganization or restructuring of Noble China Inc. Lan Wei repaid the RMB 20,000,000 loan in June 2003. The RMB 27,000,000 loan was originally scheduled to be repaid not later than December 31, 2003, but it is expected that the repayment date will be extended to March 31, 2004. 19 CBR BREWING COMPANY, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (UNAUDITED)(CONTINUED) THREE MONTHS AND NINE MONTHS ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 2003 AND 2002 4. RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS AND ARRANGEMENTS (continued) The Company has the option to have the RMB 27,000,000 loan repaid in cash or by the transfer to the Company of any assets that Lan Wei acquires in conjunction with the reorganization of Noble China Inc. with a fair value equivalent to the loan amount. (g) Amounts due to related companies As of September 30, 2003 and December 31, 2002, the amounts due to related companies consist of amounts payable to Guangdong Blue Ribbon and its group of companies of RMB 1,560 and RMB 1,560, respectively. The amounts payable to group companies of Guangdong Blue Ribbon arose from the purchases of raw materials. The amounts are unsecured, interest-free and repayable on demand. 5. INTEREST IN AN ASSOCIATED COMPANY The investment consists of the Company's 40% equity interest in Noble Brewery, which is held by a 60% owned subsidiary. The condensed unaudited statements of operations of Noble Brewery for the three months and nine months ended September 30, 2003 and 2002 are as follows:

20 CBR BREWING COMPANY, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (UNAUDITED)(CONTINUED) THREE MONTHS AND NINE MONTHS ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 2003 AND 2002 5. INTEREST IN AN ASSOCIATED COMPANY (continued) The following is summarized balance sheet information of Noble Brewery:

During the three months ended March 31, 2003, as a result of an unexpected substantial decrease in sales, continuing operating losses and the outbreak of SARS in China, Noble Brewery conducted an evaluation of the carrying value of its land use right, property and building, plant and equipment and construction in progress, as well as the related estimated future cash flows, which included the assumption that there was a probability of (1) 40%; (2) 40%; and (3) 20%; that Noble Brewery will: (1) continue to produce Pabst Blue Ribbon beer after November 7, 2003 exclusively; (2) continue to produce Pabst Blue Ribbon beer after November 7, 2003 jointly with Zhaoqing Brewery in a 2:1 ratio, respectively; and (3) not be able to renew its sub-license agreement and switch to produce local brand beer. As a result of this evaluation, Noble Brewery recorded a provision for impairment of its land use right, property and building, plant and equipment, office equipment and construction in progress of RMB 219,600,000 for the three months ended March 31, 2003. Included in the impairment charges were amounts related to purchase commitments for production equipment, which have been recorded as accrued expense and a reduction of prepaid amounts of RMB 2,600,000. Due to the continued weak sales and operating losses, the related expected future cash flows to be generated from the sales of Pabst Blue Ribbon beer at the reduced level of distribution are expected to be negative. The effect of Noble Brewery successfully obtaining a renewal of the sub-license is expected to have little impact on the recoverability of the assets. As a result of these impairment charges, the majority of the assets of Noble Brewery were fully written down. Accordingly, during the three months ended September 30, 2003, no further provision for impairment was recorded. On April 3, 2002, Noble Brewery was served with a preservation order from the High Court of Shandong Province freezing a portion of its bank accounts with aggregate balances of approximately RMB 35,700,000, in connection with litigation between Noble China Inc., Shandong Noble Brewery Ltd. and China Coast Property Development Ltd., with respect to Noble China Inc.'s 1994 investment in Shandong Shouguang Brewery Co. Ltd. China Coast Property Development Ltd. is asserting a total claim against Noble China Inc. of approximately RMB 53,100,000. Through September 30, 2003, Noble China Inc. owned a 60% interest in Noble Brewery through its wholly-owned subsidiary, Linchpin. 21 CBR BREWING COMPANY, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (UNAUDITED)(CONTINUED) THREE MONTHS AND NINE MONTHS ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 2003 AND 2002 5. INTEREST IN AN ASSOCIATED COMPANY (continued) On July 19, 2002, Noble China Inc. announced that the Shandong Court ruled against it and ordered it to pay claims of US$3,999,988 and RMB 20,000,000 plus legal costs of RMB 541,210, and interest from June 21, 2001 within one month of the judgment. The litigation was related to a claim by China Coastal Development Ltd. Noble China Inc. appealed the Shandong Court's decision to the Supreme Court of the PRC, which was accepted on November 4, 2002, and a hearing on this matter is still pending. The court order specified that a total of RMB 53,100,000 was to be retained by Noble Brewery pending resolution of the litigation. Accordingly, in addition to the RMB 35,700,000 of funds frozen, Noble Brewery will also be obligated to withhold potential dividend distributions or equity interests due to Linchpin of RMB 17,400,000. Noble Brewery has engaged legal counsel in the PRC to file a challenge to the court order, which has been unsuccessful to date. As a consequence of the preservation order, the remaining cash not affected by such court order has been transferred either to High Worth JV or the Marketing Company in trust and is being held on behalf of Noble Brewery for the purpose of funding the operations of Noble Brewery. During the three months and nine months ended September 30, 2003, High Worth JV and the Marketing Company have utilized all the cash held in trust for Noble Brewery for the purchase of raw materials and settlement of the expenses on behalf of Noble Brewery. As a result, as of September 30, 2003, High Worth JV and the Marketing Company did not hold any cash in trust for Noble Brewery. Management of Noble Brewery believes that Noble Brewery's operations will not be impaired as a result of the court order freezing a portion of its bank accounts, and that Noble Brewery has adequate working capital resources to fund its operating requirements in the near term. If the foregoing assumptions prove to be inaccurate, Noble Brewery's cash flow may be adversely affected, which would negatively impact the ability of Noble Brewery to conduct operations at current levels and continue as a going concern. In May 2002, Noble Brewery declared a dividend distribution of RMB 75,511,040, of which RMB 30,204,416 has been paid to High Worth JV, while the dividend payable to Linchpin amounting to RMB 45,306,624 can only be remitted to Linchpin when the preservation order is released and approval from the Foreign Exchange Bureau is obtained. On July 19, 2002, Noble China Inc. announced that the Shandong Court ruled against it and ordered it to pay the amount of claims in the sum of US$3,999,988 and RMB 20,000,000 plus legal costs of RMB 541,210, and interest from June 21, 2001 within one month of the judgment. Noble China Inc. appealed the Shandong Court's decision to the Supreme Court of the PRC, which was accepted by the Supreme Court on November 4, 2002, a hearing for which is still pending. On September 29, 2002, the Shandong Court issued a new preservation order to those banks where Noble Brewery kept its previously frozen funds, requesting that they extend the period of preservation for an additional six months until March 23, 2003. On March 21, 2003, the Shandong Court further extended its Preservation Order for an additional six months to September 23, 2003. On September 15, 2003 and September 18, 2003, the Shandong Court and the Supreme Court, respectively, issued an order to extend the preservation for an additional six months to March 15, 2004. 22 CBR BREWING COMPANY, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (UNAUDITED)(CONTINUED) THREE MONTHS AND NINE MONTHS ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 2003 AND 2002 5. INTEREST IN AN ASSOCIATED COMPANY (continued) At September 30, 2003, given the various issues discussed above, the Company conducted an evaluation on the carrying value of its investment in Noble Brewery, taking into consideration the related amounts due to Noble Brewery, its operations and the working capital resources of Noble Brewery, and determined that a write down of the investment in Noble Brewery was not necessary. However, if the circumstances related to the recoverability of the Company's investment in Noble Brewery change adversely in the future, the Company may be required to write down the value at that time. 6. IMPAIRMENT OF PROPERTY, PLANT AND EQUIPMENT During the three months ended March 31, 2003, as a result of an unexpected substantial decreases in sales, continuing operating losses, the outbreak of SARS in China, working capital deficiency and various business issues, the Company conducted an evaluation of the carrying value of its land use right, property and building, plant and equipment, office equipment and motor vehicles and construction in progress, the accrued capital commitment with respect to the purchase of production assets, and the related expected future cash flows. As a result of this evaluation, for the three months ended March 31, 2003, the Company recorded a provision for impairment charges of RMB 50,400,000, RMB 8,050,000 and RMB 6,800,000 for Zhaoqing Brewery, the Marketing Company and Zao Yang High Worth Brewery, respectively. These impairment charges aggregating RMB 65,250,000 were based on certain assumptions regarding the Company's future cash flows and other factors used to determine the fair value of its land use rights, property and building, office equipment and motor vehicles, plant and equipment, construction in progress, including the assumptions that some of the local brand beers developed and produced by Zao Yang High Worth Brewery will be shifted to Zhaoqing Brewery and Noble Brewery for production and distribution; and that, as a result of Lan Wei's efforts, Zhaoqing Brewery will be granted a sub-license jointly with Noble Brewery to produce Pabst Blue Ribbon beer after the old sub-license expires on November 7, 2003, with a production ratio of 1 to 2, respectively. Included in the impairment charges were amounts related to purchase commitments for production equipment of RMB 2,400,000, which have been recorded as accrued expense. As a result of the persistent decrease in sales and continuing operating losses, the related expected future cash flows to be generated from the sales of Pabst Blue Ribbon beer at the estimated reduced level of distribution are expected to be negative. Accordingly, the effect on the Company of being able to obtain a sub-license for the production and distribution of Pabst Blue Ribbon beer in China subsequent to November 7, 2003 may not have a material impact on the recoverability of the assets. As a result of the aforementioned factors, a provision for impairment was provided for a majority of the assets of Zhaoqing Brewery, the Marketing Company and Zao Yang High Worth Brewery, and no further impairment charges were recorded at September 30, 2003. 23 CBR BREWING COMPANY, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (UNAUDITED)(CONTINUED) THREE MONTHS AND NINE MONTHS ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 2003 AND 2002 7. BANK BORROWINGS As at December 31, 2002, a bank loan of RMB 30,104,000 granted to Zao Yang High Worth Brewery, which expired on September 30, 2002, was pending for completion of the official loan renewal agreement. Zao Yang High Worth Brewery has continued to pay the interest that is accruing on the loan, and the bank has not made a demand for repayment. The renewal agreement, without a specific date of repayment and guaranteed by High Worth JV, had been approved and signed by the relevant bank and was returned to Zao Yang High Worth Brewery in May 2003. The loan has been recorded as a current liability and is payable on demand. 8. AMOUNT DUE TO AN ASSOCIATED COMPANY The amount due to an associated company represents amounts payable to Noble Brewery. Commencing in 2001, these obligations resulted from the sale of beer products by Noble Brewery to the Marketing Company as well as from the sale of raw materials to Zhaoqing Brewery by Noble Brewery and other recurring intercompany transactions. As of September 30, 2003 and December 31, 2002, the amount due to an associated company was RMB 267,461,362 and RMB 298,379,194, respectively, which was unsecured, interest-free and repayable on demand. 9. ADVANCE FROM RELATED PARTY During the three months and nine months ended September 30, 2002, Zao Yang High Worth Brewery received an advance of RMB nil and RMB 11,000,000, respectively, from its local partner, Zao Yang Brewery, which is the 45% shareholder of Zao Yang High Worth Brewery. The loan was unsecured, without interest and had no fixed term of repayment. This advance has been utilized to fund the working capital requirements of Zao Yang High Worth Brewery. This advance was subsequently converted into additional capital of Zao Yang High Worth Brewery in 2002 (see Note 1). 10. MINORITY INTERESTS As a result of the substantial operating losses incurred by the Company during the year ended December 31, 2002 and the nine months ended September 30, 2003, and the cumulative effect of paying dividends based on distributable earnings calculated in accordance with PRC accounting standards, which were higher than the distributable earnings determined under accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America, the minority interests at September 30, 2003 reflected a debit balance of RMB 73,885,039. Since the minority interest parties have no legal obligation to fund these obligations to the Company, the debit balance of RMB 73,885,039 was charged to operations during the nine months ended September 30, 2003. The Company expects to continue to charge to operations any future debit balances of the minority interest parties. 24 ITEM 2. MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS Cautionary Statement Pursuant to Safe Harbor Provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995: This Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarterly period ended September 30, 2003 contains "forward-looking" statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, including statements that include the words "believes", "expects", "anticipates", or similar expressions. These forward-looking statements include, among others, statements concerning the Company's expectations regarding sales trends, gross margin trends, operating costs, the availability of funds to finance capital expenditures and operations, facility expansion plans, competition, and other statements of expectations, beliefs, future plans and strategies, anticipated events or trends, and similar expressions concerning matters that are not historical facts. The forward-looking statements in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarterly period ended September 30, 2003 involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors that could the cause actual results, performance or achievements of the Company to differ materially from those expressed in or implied by the forward-looking statements contained herein. Summary of Business Operations and Corporate Structure: The Company produces principally Pabst Blue Ribbon beer for distribution throughout China. In general, the beer market in China is experiencing a steady overall growth rate, although the growth in the Company's beer sales has been hindered by the general softening in demand for its premium beers and the keen competitive environment in the Chinese beer market. The Company's brewing facilities and primary operating entities are as follows: ZHAOQING BREWERY: The original facilities of Zhaoqing Brewery were constructed between 1978 and 1980 with annual production capacity based on old brewing technology of 50,000 metric tons or 425,000 barrels of beer. With the implementation of the new brewing technology and the purchase of additional equipment, Zhaoqing Brewery reached an annual production capacity of 100,000 metric tons or 850,000 barrels by the end of 1995. During March 1995, Zhaoqing Brewery discontinued production of all domestic brands and commenced exclusive production of Pabst Blue Ribbon beer on a full-scale basis. However, beer that does not meet Pabst Blue Ribbon quality standards is generally packaged and distributed as local brand beer. NOBLE BREWERY: The original facilities of Noble Brewery were constructed between 1988 and 1990 with annual production capacity of approximately 80,000 metric tons or 680,000 barrels of beer. During July 1994, a second brewing facility was completed, which increased annual production capacity by an additional 120,000 metric tons or 1,020,000 barrels of beer. The second brewing facility commenced full-scale production during late 1994. Noble Brewery has produced Pabst Blue beer exclusively since it commenced operations. In 2002, Noble Brewery also commenced production of various newly developed local brand beers in order to meet the needs of the lower to medium-priced market segment. ZAO YANG HIGH WORTH BREWERY: The original facilities of Zao Yang High Worth Brewery were constructed between 1980 and 1985 with annual production capacity based on old brewing technology of approximately 40,000 metric tons or 340,000 barrels of beer. Zao Yang High Worth Brewery commenced the production of Pabst Blue Ribbon beer in June 1998, and the Marketing Company began purchasing Zao Yang High Worth Brewery's production of Pabst Blue Ribbon beer for distribution. In addition, Zao Yang High Worth Brewery also produces domestic brand beer under the brand name "Di Huang Quan" and sells directly to distributors in nearby regions. 25 MARKETING COMPANY: During February 1995, the Marketing Company was established to conduct the distribution, marketing and promotion throughout China of the Pabst Blue Ribbon beer produced by the Company's breweries. The Company owns a 42% net interest in the Marketing Company. The consolidated financial statements include the results of operations of the Marketing Company on a consolidated basis, as the Company has effective control of the board of directors of the Marketing Company. The Company conducts a substantial portion of its purchases through related parties, and has additional significant continuing transactions with such parties. Overview: During 2002 the Company experienced decreased net sales and a net loss for the third successive year, diminished working capital, and intense competition. The Company expects that these pressures will continue in 2003, resulting in net losses for the short-term. The Company has implemented an overhaul of its operations and marketing programs through the efforts of the management committee. With the pooling of the resources of Zhaoqing Brewery, Noble Brewery and the Marketing Company, the Company implemented a large scale restructuring plan in 2001 in which almost one-third of the work force was eliminated. Although effective control of the Company changed on January 22, 2002 and a new management team has been appointed to operate the Company in 2002, the Company anticipates that the consolidation plan will continue. In 2002, the Company implemented a series of new sales programs to launch various newly developed or modified local brand beers into the market, including brands such as "Lanli", "Lancheng", "Lanshi", "Xile" and "Zhaopi". Together with the local brand beer "Di Huang Quan" produced by Zao Yang High Worth Brewery, the Company intends to increase its marketing efforts with respect to these new local brands in order to meet the increasing market demand for local discount beers. In January 2003, the Company reorganized its marketing teams by reducing the number of branch offices from 15 to 6. Management believes that the reduction in branch offices will enhance the implementation of its marketing strategies through clearer responsibilities and allow its sales force to more effectively attempt to arrest the decline in sales volume. However, the operating results for the three months ended March 31, 2003 reflected a substantial decline in sales. In May 2003, the Deputy Vice President of Marketing resigned. Commencing in July 2003, employee compensation at Zhaoqing Brewery, Noble Brewery and the Marketing Company was revised to correlate with sales targets. Performance below the sales target will cause a salary reduction for all staff to a maximum of approximately 30%. The Company will consider more severe restructuring alternatives if it is unable to reduce its losses in the near future. In order to mitigate the continuing decline in sales, management of the Company, in discussions with the leading officials of Zhaoqing City as well as the supervising governmental departments, decided to engage Zhaoqing City Industrial Project Development Limited to conduct a marketing research program in order to refine the Company's existing marketing strategies, to reorganize the marketing teams, to improve the promotional means, to expand the sales channels and to educate sales personnel to achieve higher morale. The program covers the Company's geographical markets in China and is expected to be finished by the end of 2004. The costs of this refinement program were RMB 33,000,000, to be shared by High Worth JV and Blue Ribbon Brewery in a 1:2 ratio, respectively. Effective November 11, 2003, a new company named Zhaoqing Lan Wei Alcoholic Beverages Marketing Company Limited ("Lan Wei Marketing") was incorporated for the purpose of consolidating all of the sales of local brand beers (effective January 1, 2004) so that the marketing teams can focus on the specific beer market segments, and to utilize Lan Wei's local business influence. Lan Wei Marketing is owned 50% by Lan Wei, 25% by High Worth JV and 25% by Blue Ribbon Brewery. Management of Lan Wei Marketing, including the accounting and finance personnel, will be appointed and controlled by the Marketing Company, but will be functionally independent. 26 The accompanying unaudited consolidated financial statements have been prepared assuming that the Company will continue as a going concern, which contemplates the realization of assets and the satisfaction of liabilities in the normal course of business. The carrying amounts of assets and liabilities presented in the accompanying unaudited consolidated financial statements do not purport to represent the realizable or settlement values. The Company has suffered recurring operating losses and had a working capital deficit at December 31, 2002 and September 30, 2003. The Company's predecessor independent certified public accountants, in their independent auditors' report on the consolidated financial statements as of and for the year ended December 31, 2002, have expressed substantial doubt about the Company's ability to continue as a going concern. During the three months ended March 31, 2003, as a result of an unexpected substantial deceases in sales, continuing operating losses, the outbreak of SARS in China, working capital deficiency and various business issues, the Company conducted a re-evaluation of the carrying value of its land use right, property and building, office equipment and motor vehicles, plant and equipment, construction in progress, and the accrued capital commitment with respect to the purchase of production assets and the related expected future cash flows. As a result of this evaluation, for the three months ended March 31, 2003, the Company recorded a provision for impairment charges of RMB 50,400,000, RMB 8,050,000 and RMB 6,800,000 for Zhaoqing Brewery, the Marketing Company and Zao Yang High Worth Brewery, respectively. These impairment charges aggregating RMB 65,250,000 were based on certain assumptions regarding the Company's future cash flows and other factors used to determine the fair value of its land use rights, property and building, office equipment and motor vehicles, plant and equipment, construction in progress, including the assumptions that some of the local brand beers developed and produced by Zao Yang High Worth Brewery will be shifted to Zhaoqing Brewery and Noble Brewery for production and distribution; and that, as a result of Lan Wei's efforts, Zhaoqing Brewery will be granted a sub-license jointly with Noble Brewery to produce Pabst Blue Ribbon beer after the old sub-license expires on November 7, 2003, with a production ratio of 1 to 2, respectively. Included in the impairment charges were amounts related to the purchase commitments for production equipment of RMB 2,400,000, which have been recorded as accrued expense. As a result of the persistent decrease in sales and continuing operating losses, the related expected future cash flows to be generated from the sales of Pabst Blue Ribbon beer at the estimated reduced level of distribution are expected to be negative. Accordingly, the effect on the Company of being able to obtain a sub-license for the production and distribution of Pabst Blue Ribbon beer in China subsequent to November 7, 2003 may not have a material impact on the recoverability of the assets. As a result of the aforementioned factors, a provision for impairment was provided for a majority of the assets of Zhaoqing Brewery, the Marketing Company and Zao Yang High Worth Brewery, and no further impairment charges were recorded at September 30, 2003. In addition, during the three months March 31, 2003, Noble Brewery also recorded a provision for impairment of land use right, property and building, office equipment, plant and equipment and construction in progress of RMB 219,600,000, as a result of its reassessment of the fair value of its property, plant and equipment based on the related expected cash flows. Included in the impairment charges were amounts related to the purchase commitments for production equipment, which have been recorded as an accrued expense and a reduction of prepaid amounts of RMB 2,600,000. Due to the continued decrease in sales and operating losses, the related expected future cash flows to be generated from the sales of Pabst Blue Ribbon beer at the estimated reduced level of distribution are expected to be negative. Accordingly, the effect of Noble Brewery successfully obtaining a renewal of the sub-license is expected to have little impact on the recoverability of the assets. As a result of these impairment charges, the majority of assets of Noble Brewery have been fully written down. 27 Accordingly, during the three months ended September 30, 2003, no further provision for impairment was recorded for Zhaoqing Brewery, Noble Brewery, Zao Yang High Worth Brewery and the Marketing Company. The Company anticipates that its operating cash flow, combined with cash on hand, bank lines of credit, and other external credit sources, and the credit facilities provided by affiliates or related parties, are adequate to satisfy the Company's working capital requirements through December 31, 2003. If the foregoing assumptions prove to be inaccurate, the Company's cash flow may be adversely affected, which would negatively impact the ability of the Company to conduct operations at current levels and continue as a going concern. Licensing Arrangements: Through a Sub-license Agreement dated May 6, 1994 (the "Old License Agreement") between Pabst Zhaoqing, the then subsidiary of Guangdong Blue Ribbon, and High Worth JV, High Worth JV acquired a sub-license to utilize Pabst trademarks in conjunction with the production and marketing of beer in China and other Asian countries except Hong Kong, Macau, Japan and South Korea. The sub-license was subject to a prior License Agreement between Pabst Brewing Company ("Pabst") and Pabst Zhaoqing, and a subsequent Assets Transferring Agreement among Pabst Zhaoqing, Pabst and Guangdong Blue Ribbon. The Old License Agreement was scheduled to expire on November 7, 2003. Noble China Inc. is the 60% shareholder of Noble Brewery. Noble China Inc. publicly reported that in May 1999 it entered into a license agreement with Pabst (the "Noble China License Agreement") granting it the right to utilize the Pabst Blue Ribbon trademarks in connection with the production, distribution and sale of beer in China for 30 years commencing upon expiration of the Old License Agreement. During 2002, Noble China Inc. publicly reported that it was experiencing severe financial difficulties, was unable to meet its financial commitments and was insolvent, and was considering various courses of action. On September 24, 2003, Noble China Inc. filed a Plan of Compromise and Arrangement (as amended, the "Plan") with the Ontario Superior Court of Justice (the "Court") which contemplated the settlement of Noble China, Inc.'s debentures for a cash payment of CN$6,000,000, the termination of the Noble China License Agreement, the transfer of Noble China Inc.'s ownership interest in Linchpin Holdings Limited, which owns a 60% interest in Noble Brewery, to an entity controlled by the City of Zhaoqing, and a new license agreement to be entered into between an entity controlled by the City of Zhaoqing and Pabst which will allow for sub-licenses to be granted to Zhaoqing Brewery, Noble Brewery and the Marketing Company to continue to produce, distribute and market Pabst Blue Ribbon beer in China. Mega Gain Investment Co., Ltd., a wholly-owned subsidiary of Lan Wei, a company controlled by the City of Zhaoqing ("Lan Wei"), provided the consideration to fund the Plan. Pursuant to a Manufacturing License Agreement dated September 5, 2003 (the "IUP License Agreement") between Pabst and Inno Up Limited ("IUL"), an affiliate of the City of Zhaoqing, Pabst granted to IUL the exclusive right to produce, market and distribute Pabst beer in China (excluding Hong Kong) with the right to sub-license. The initial term is ten years with the right of IUL to extend for two additional ten year terms (subject to meeting certain minimum manufacturing and royalty requirements). The IUL License Agreement provides for minimum annual royalties and production requirements. The IUL License Agreement is subject to, among other things, the entry of an order by the Court approving the termination of the Noble China License Agreement and the entering into of the IUL License Agreement. On November 18, 2003, the Court granted an order (a) approving the Plan, (b) terminating the Noble China License Agreement, and (c) authorizing the IUL License Agreement. It is anticipated that IUL will enter into sub-license agreements with 28 Noble Brewery, Zhaoqing Brewery and the Marketing Company with respect to the continued manufacture, distribution and sale of Pabst beer in China. Loan to Lan Wei: On March 24, 2003, the Board of Directors of the Company and High Worth JV approved a short-term loan of approximately RMB 47,000,000 from High Worth JV to Lan Wei. The loans bear interest at 3.9% per annum. Of such amount, RMB 20,000,000 was to be invested in businesses affiliated with Lan Wei that sell beverage containers to the Company and approximately RMB 27,000,000 was to be used to facilitate the reorganization of Noble China Inc. as referred to above. Lan Wei repaid the RMB 20,000,000 loan in June 2003. The RMB 27,000,000 loan was originally scheduled to be repaid not later than December 31, 2003, but it is expected that the repayment date will be extended to March 31, 2004. The Company has the option to have the RMB 27,000,000 loan repaid in cash or by the transfer to the Company of any assets that Lan Wei acquires in conjunction with the reorganization of Noble China Inc. with a fair value equivalent to the loan amount. Coordination of Marketing Activities: During December 2000, the Company and Noble China Inc. signed a memorandum pursuant to which a management committee was established to coordinate and enhance the operations of Zhaoqing Brewery, Noble Brewery and the Marketing Company. Effective January 1, 2001, the management, marketing, production and operations of Zhaoqing Brewery, Noble Brewery and the Marketing Company were pooled together under a newly-created management entity named "Blue Ribbon Enterprises" in order to achieve improved coordination of human, financial, production and marketing activities. Zhaoqing Brewery, Noble Brewery and the Marketing Company each remain as legally distinct entities. Critical Accounting Policies: The Company prepares its consolidated financial statements in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America. The preparation of these financial statements requires the use of estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and the disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and the reported amount of revenues and expenses during the reporting period. Management periodically evaluates the estimates and judgments made, including those related to interest in an associated company, income taxes, impairment of assets and allowance for doubtful accounts. Management bases their estimates and judgments on historical experience and on various factors that are believed to be reasonable under the circumstances. Actual results may differ from these estimates as a result of different assumptions or conditions. The following critical accounting policies affect the more significant judgments and estimates used in the preparation of the Company's consolidated financial statements. Interest in an Associated Company: The Company accounts for its 40% interest in Noble Brewery using the equity method of accounting. At September 30, 2003, the total value of the Company's interest in Noble Brewery was RMB 114,423,763, representing 30.3% of the Company's total assets. At December 31, 2002, the total value of the Company's interest in Noble Brewery was RMB 213,760,312, representing 36.2% of the Company's total assets. The net sales of Noble Brewery for the nine months ended September 30, 2003 decreased by RMB 70,060,780 or 31.9% to RMB 149,551,237, as compared to RMB 219,612,017 for the nine months ended September 30, 2002. During the three months ended March 31, 2003, because of unexpected substantial reduction in sales and continued operating losses, Noble Brewery conducted an evaluation of the carrying value of its land use right, property 29 and building, office equipment, plant and equipment and construction in progress, based on the related estimated future cash flows. As a result of this calculation, Noble Brewery recorded a provision for impairment of land use right, property and building, office equipment, plant and equipment and construction in progress of RMB 219,600,000. Income Taxes: The Company records a valuation allowance to reduce its deferred tax assets to the amount that is more likely than not to be realized. In the event the Company was to determine that it would be able to realize its deferred tax assets in the future in excess of its recorded amount, an adjustment to the deferred tax asset would be credited to operations in the period such determination was made. Likewise, should the Company determine that it would not be able to realize all or part of its deferred tax asset in the future, an adjustment to the deferred tax asset would be charged to operations in the period such determination was made. Impairment of Assets: The Company's long-lived assets include a land use right, property and building, plant and equipment as well as construction in progress. At September 30, 2003, the net residual value of the land use right, property and building, office equipment and motor vehicles, plant and equipment and construction in progress was RMB 673,863, which accounted for 0.2% of the Company's total assets. At December 31, 2002, the net value of property, plant and equipment was RMB 64,186,910, which accounted for 10.9% of the Company's total assets. In assessing the impairment of the land use right, property and building, plant and equipment and construction in progress, the Company makes assumptions regarding the estimated future cash flows and other factors to determine the fair value of the respective assets. During the nine months ended September 30, 2003, as a result of an unexpected substantial deceases in sales, continuing operating losses, the outbreak of SARS in China, working capital deficiency, and various business issues, the Company conducted a re-evaluation of the carrying value of its land use right, property and building, office equipment and motor vehicles, plant and equipment, construction in progress, the accrued capital commitment with respect to the purchase of production assets, and the related expected future cash flows. As a result of this evaluation, for the nine months ended September 30, 2003, the Company recorded a provision for impairment charges of RMB 50,400,000, RMB 8,050,000 and RMB 6,800,000 for Zhaoqing Brewery, the Marketing Company and Zao Yang High Worth Brewery, respectively. In addition, during the nine months September 30, 2003, Noble Brewery also recorded a provision for impairment of land use right, property and building, office equipment, plant and equipment and construction in progress of RMB 219,600,000, as a result of its reassessment of the fair value of its property, plant and equipment and the related expected future cash flows. Allowance for Doubtful Accounts: The Company uses the allowance method to account for uncollectible accounts receivable. The Company periodically adjusts the allowance for doubtful accounts based on management's continuing review of accounts receivable. This analysis by management is based on prior years' experience, as well as an analysis of current economic and business trends. Management expects to continue to update the allowance for doubtful accounts during 2003. The Company records a full allowance for accounts receivable that have been outstanding in excess of 365 days. For accounts receivable that have been outstanding for 365 days or less, the Company determines an appropriate allowance based on individual circumstances. 30 Consolidated Results of Operations: Three Months Ended September 30, 2003 and 2002 - Sales: During the three months ended September 30, 2003, net sales of beer products increased by RMB 20,811,913 or 16.6% to RMB 146,499,007, as compared to RMB 125,687,094 for the three months ended September 30, 2002. The Company sold 49,127 metric tons of beer to distributors in 2003 as compared to 42,133 metric tons of beer in 2002, an increase of 16.6%. The increase in net sales of beer products during the three months ended September 30, 2003 as compared to the three months ended September 30, 2002 was primarily due to the increase in volume of beer sold, which was attributable to the general rebound of consumption following the successful suppression of severe acute respiratory syndrome in China, the overall refinement and rationalization of marketing and selling strategies, and the lowering of the selling price for some of the Pabst Blue Ribbon beer products in order to encourage distributors to enhance their respective promotional activities. During the three months ended September 30, 2003 and 2002, approximately 85.1% and 81.6% of net sales, respectively, were generated by the sale of products under the Pabst Blue Ribbon brand name. Gross Profit: For the three months ended September 30, 2003, gross profit was RMB 23,732,883 or 16.2% of total net sales, as compared to gross profit of RMB 23,680,894 or 18.8% of total net sales for the three months ended September 30, 2002. Gross margin from beer sales decreased to 16.2% in 2003 as compared to 18.8% in 2002 as a result of the lowering of the selling price for some of the Pabst Blue Ribbon beer products, as well as the lower profit margin from local brand beers. The Company expects that it will continue to experience pressure on its gross profit in the near term due to a continuing softness in consumer demand for Pabst Blue Ribbon beer in China, which the Company believes is attributable to a change in the demand for Pabst Blue Ribbon beer in China caused by the increasing competition from other foreign premium brand beers and other major local brewers. Selling, General and Administrative Expenses: For the three months ended September 30, 2003, selling, general and administrative expenses were RMB 15,275,426 or 10.4% of net sales, consisting of selling expenses of RMB 5,250,656 and general and administrative expenses of RMB 10,024,770. Selling expense for the three months ended September 30, 2003 is net of a reduction of RMB 13,000,000 relating to the overaccrual of certain promotional and incentive marketing activities originally recorded in 2001. Accordingly, including this adjustment, total selling expenses incurred for the three months ended September 30, 2003 were RMB 18,250,656 or 19.3% of net sales. Net of an allowance for doubtful accounts of RMB 1,000,000 for the three months ended September 30, 2003, general and administrative expenses were RMB 9,024,770. For the three months ended September 30, 2002, selling, general and administrative expenses were RMB 36,426,389 or 29.0% of net sales, consisting of selling expenses of RMB 19,801,501 and general and administrative expenses of RMB 16,624,888. Net of an allowance for doubtful accounts of RMB 7,719,115 for the three months ended September 30, 2002, general and administrative expenses were RMB 8,905,773. Selling expenses include costs relating to the advertising, promotion, marketing and distribution of Pabst Blue Ribbon beer and other local brand name beers in China. Selling expenses decreased slightly by RMB 1,550,845 or 7.8% in 2003 as compared to 2002, and decreased as a percent of net sales, to 12.5% in 2003 from 15.8% in 2002. Selling expenses decreased in 2003 as compared to 2002, both on an absolute basis and as a percentage of sales, as a result of a change in the Company's marketing strategy to lower the selling price for some of its Pabst Blue Ribbon beer products to encourage distributors to enhance their respective promotional activities in 31 different geographical sales regions. By lowering the selling price, the Company was able to reduce amounts expended for selling expenses. For the three months ended September 30, 2003 and 2002, certain promotional and sales incentives provided to distributors for their specific promotional activities amounting to RMB 8,687,862 and RMB 6,947,167, respectively, have been accounted for as a reduction in net sales, pursuant to EITF 01-9, "Accounting for Consideration Given by a Vendor to a Customer (Including a Reseller of the Vendor's Products)". Selling expenses are recognized through the consolidation of the operations of the Marketing Company. The Marketing Company incurs such expenses on behalf of all of the Pabst Blue Ribbon brewing facilities in China, even though not all of the results of operations of such facilities are reflected in the Company's operations. Although the Marketing Company is budgeted annually to operate at break-even levels, based on agreed upon ex-factory prices that the Marketing Company pays to the breweries to purchase their production of Pabst Blue Ribbon beer, actual profitability, particularly on an interim basis, is subject to substantial variability. Under the pooled management arrangement, operating losses arising from unbudgeted selling and advertising expenses incurred by the Marketing Company are being reallocated back to Zhaoqing Brewery and Noble Brewery in proportion to their respective production capacities commencing July 1, 2001. The Company expects that the reallocation of these unbudgeted selling and advertising expenses will allow the Marketing Company to operate at approximately breakeven levels during 2003, excluding the allowance for doubtful accounts. These reallocated costs are reflected in the operating results of Zhaoqing Brewery and Noble Brewery. As a result of these factors, during the three months ended September 30, 2003, the Marketing Company recorded operating income of RMB 8,448,079 (caused by reduced depreciation expense resulting from the fully written down fixed assets and the reversal of the overaccrual for selling expenses of RMB 13,000,000), as compared to an operating loss of RMB 6,627,282 for the three months ended September 30, 2002, which reduced consolidated operating results accordingly. General and administrative expenses consist of the management office operating costs of Zhaoqing Brewery, the Marketing Company and Zao Yang High Worth Brewery, the costs associated with the operation of the Company's executive offices, and the legal and accounting and other costs associated with the operation of a public company. Excluding the allowance for doubtful accounts, general and administrative expenses increased slightly by RMB 118,997 or 1.3% in 2003 as compared to 2002, and as a percentage of net sales, decreased to 6.2% in 2003 from 7.1% in 2002, respectively. The slight increase in general and administrative expenses in absolute term was attributable to the increase in other personnel expenditures, while the general and administrative expenses decreased as a percentage of net sales was primarily due to the increase in net sales. The allowance for doubtful accounts, which is calculated based primarily on the age of outstanding accounts receivable, decreased to 0.7% of net sales in 2003 as compared to 6.1% of net sales in 2002. However, accounts receivable are typically outstanding for a longer period of time in China than in the United States. Impairment of Property, Plant and Equipment: As majority of the assets of Zhaoqing Brewery, the Marketing Company and Zao Yang High Worth Brewery were fully written down during the three months ended March 31, 2003, no further provision for impairment was recorded during the three months ended September 30, 2003. During the three months ended September 30, 2002, due to a further decrease in sales, the Company re-evaluated the carrying value of its property, plant and equipment, as well as the related estimated cash flows. As a result of this re-evaluation, the Company recorded an impairment charge of RMB 29,000,000 with respect to Zao Yang High Worth Brewery for the three months ended September 30, 2002. However, in early 2003, the Company conducted a subsequent test and review of its previous assumptions and calculation adopted with respect to the estimates of those 32 impairment charges recorded for the three months ended September 30, 2002. The Company determined that certain of the assumptions made in the calculations of these impairment estimations should be revised to include land use rights, buildings and construction in progress. As a result, the provision for impairment for the three months ended September 30, 2002 with respect to Zao Yang High Worth Brewery should have been recorded as RMB 42,000,000, instead of RMB 29,000,000. Accordingly, as a result of these revisions, the Company's provision for impairment has been restated as RMB 42,000,000 for the three months ended September 30, 2002. Operating Income (Loss): For the three months ended September 30, 2003, operating income was RMB 8,457,457 or 5.8 % of net sales. For the three months ended September 30, 2002, operating loss was RMB 41,650,545 or 33.1% of net sales. The decrease in operating loss in 2003 as compared to 2002 is primarily attributable to the absence of a provision for impairment of property, plant and equipment in 2003. Interest Expense: For the three months ended September 30, 2003, interest expense increased by RMB 284,955 or 17.7% to RMB 1,890,336, as compared to RMB 1,605,381 for the three months ended September 30, 2002. Income Taxes: Commencing in 2001, the Company is required to pay local income tax at the full normal rate of 33% on its profit as determined in accordance with PRC accounting standards applicable to the Company. Income tax expenses for the three months ended September 30, 2003 and 2002 was RMB nil and RMB nil, respectively. Net Income (Loss): Net income was RMB 11,680,496 for the three months ended September 30, 2003, as compared to net loss RMB 72,460,697 for the three months ended September 30, 2002. Nine Months Ended September 30, 2003 and 2002 - Sales: During the nine months ended September 30, 2003, net sales of beer products decreased by RMB 127,570,501 or 27.8% to RMB 331,691,289, as compared to RMB 459,261,790 for the nine months ended September 30, 2002. The Company sold 108,556 metric tons of beer to distributors in 2003 as compared to 122,663 metric tons of beer in 2002, a decrease of 11.5%. The decrease in net sales of beer products during the nine months ended September 30, 2003 as compared to the nine months ended September 30, 2002 was primarily due to the decrease in volume of beer sold, which was attributable to the impact caused by the reorganization of the marketing teams and a change in marketing strategies including the reduction in sales branch offices; the outbreak of severe acute respiratory syndrome in China; and in general, reduced demand for Pabst Blue Ribbon beer as a result of increasing competition from foreign and local premium brands; as well as the lowering of the selling price for some of the Pabst Blue Ribbon beer products in order to encourage distributors to enhance their respective promotional activities. In addition, the decrease in net sales was also attributable to an increased proportion of local brand beers, which are sold at lower prices. During the nine months ended September 30, 2003 and 2002, approximately 83.7% and 90.5% of net sales, respectively, were generated by the sale of products under the Pabst Blue Ribbon brand name. Gross Profit: For the nine months ended September 30, 2003, gross profit was RMB 94,577,575 or 28.5% of total net sales, as compared to gross profit of RMB 119,884,128 or 26.1% of total net sales for the nine months ended September 30, 2002. Gross margin from beer sales increased to 28.5% in 2003 as compared to 26.1% in 2002 primarily due to the reduction in production costs in relation to the fixed depreciation charges resulting from the full written down and impairment of production assets during the first quarter of 2003. The Company expects that it will continue to experience pressure on its gross profit in the near term due to a continuing softness in consumer demand for Pabst Blue Ribbon beer in China, which the Company believes is attributable to a change 33 in the demand for Pabst Blue Ribbon beer in China caused by the increasing competition from other foreign premium brand beers and other major local brewers. Selling, General and Administrative Expenses: For the nine months ended September 30, 2003, selling, general and administrative expenses were RMB 110,319,610 or 33.3% of net sales, consisting of selling expenses of RMB 77,283,583 and general and administrative expenses of RMB 33,036,027. Selling expense for the nine months ended September 30, 2003 is net of a reduction of RMB 13,000,000 relating to the overaccrual of certain promotional and incentive marketing activities originally recorded in 2001. Accordingly, including this adjustment, total selling expenses incurred for the nine months ended September 30, 2003 were RMB 90,283,583 or 37.2% of net sales. Net of an allowance for doubtful accounts of RMB 4,600,000 for the nine months ended September 30, 2003, general and administrative expenses were RMB 28,436,027. For the nine months ended September 30, 2002, selling, general and administrative expenses were RMB 145,288,943 or 31.6% of net sales, consisting of selling expenses of RMB 100,714,613 and general and administrative expenses of RMB 44,574,330. Net of an allowance for doubtful accounts of RMB 21,000,000 for the nine months ended September 30, 2002, general and administrative expenses were RMB 23,574,330. Selling expenses include costs relating to the advertising, promotion, marketing and distribution of Pabst Blue Ribbon beer and other local brand name beers in China. Selling expenses decreased by RMB 10,431,030 or 10.4% in 2003 as compared to 2002, but increased as a percent of net sales, to 27.2% in 2003 from 21.9% in 2002. Selling expenses decreased in absolute terms but increased as a percent of net sales in 2003 as compared to 2002 due primarily to the substantial decrease in net sales as well as the lowering of the selling price for some of the Pabst Blue Ribbon beer products to encourage distributors to enhance their respective promotional activities in different geographical sales regions. By lowering the selling price, the Company was able to reduce amounts expended for selling expenses. For the nine months ended September 30, 2003 and 2002, certain promotional and sales incentives provided to distributors for their specific promotional activities amounting to RMB 22,682,714 and RMB 22,463,605, respectively, have been accounted for as a reduction in net sales, pursuant to EITF 01-9, "Accounting for Consideration Given by a Vendor to a Customer (Including a Reseller of the Vendor's Products)". Selling expenses are recognized through the consolidation of the operations of the Marketing Company. The Marketing Company incurs such expenses on behalf of all of the Pabst Blue Ribbon brewing facilities in China, even though not all of the results of operations of such facilities are reflected in the Company's operations. Although the Marketing Company is budgeted annually to operate at break-even levels, based on agreed upon ex-factory prices that the Marketing Company pays to the breweries to purchase their production of Pabst Blue Ribbon beer, actual profitability, particularly on an interim basis, is subject to substantial variability. Under the pooled management arrangement, operating losses arising from unbudgeted selling and advertising expenses incurred by the Marketing Company are being reallocated back to Zhaoqing Brewery and Noble Brewery in proportion to their respective production capacities commencing July 1, 2001. The Company expects that the reallocation of these unbudgeted selling and advertising expenses will allow the Marketing Company to operate at approximately breakeven levels during 2003, excluding the allowance for doubtful accounts. These reallocated costs are reflected in the operating results of Zhaoqing Brewery and Noble Brewery. As a result of these factors, during the nine months ended September 30, 2003 and 2002, the Marketing Company incurred operating losses of RMB 2,255,021 (including an impairment charge of RMB 8,050,000 and the reversal of the overaccrual for selling expenses of RMB 13,000,000) and RMB 19,814,948, respectively, which reduced consolidated operating results accordingly. 34 General and administrative expenses consist of the management office operating costs of Zhaoqing Brewery, the Marketing Company and Zao Yang High Worth Brewery, the costs associated with the operation of the Company's executive offices, and the legal and accounting and other costs associated with the operation of a public company. Excluding the allowance for doubtful accounts, general and administrative expenses increased by RMB 4,861,697 or 20.6% in 2003 as compared to 2002, and as a percentage of net sales, increased to 8.6% in 2003 from 5.1% in 2002, respectively, primarily as a result of the legal and professional fees incurred for the reincorporation of the Company to BVI and the increase in other personnel expenditures. The allowance for doubtful accounts, which is calculated based primarily on the age of outstanding accounts receivable, decreased to 1.4% of net sales in 2003 as compared to 4.6% of net sales in 2002. However, accounts receivable are typically outstanding for a longer period of time in China than in the United States. Impairment of Property, Plant and Equipment: During the nine months ended September 30, 2003, as a result of an unexpected substantial deceases in sales, continuing operating losses, the outbreak of SARS in China, working capital deficiency and various business issues, the Company conducted a re-evaluation of the carrying value of its land use right, property and building, office equipment and motor vehicles, plant and equipment as well as construction in progress, and the accrued capital commitment with respect to the purchase of production assets and the related expected future cash flows. As a result of this evaluation, for the nine months ended September 30, 2003, the Company recorded a provision for impairment charges of RMB 50,400,000, RMB 8,050,000 and RMB 6,800,000, for Zhaoqing Brewery, the Marketing Company and Zao Yang High Worth Brewery, respectively. These impairment charges aggregating RMB 65,250,000 were based on certain assumptions regarding the Company's future cash flows and other factors used to determine the fair value of its land use rights, property and building, office equipment and motor vehicles, plant and equipment, and construction in progress, including the assumptions that some of the local brand beers developed and produced by Zao Yang High Worth Brewery will be shifted to Zhaoqing Brewery and Noble Brewery for production and distribution; and that, as a result of Lan Wei's efforts, Zhaoqing Brewery will be granted a sub-license jointly with Noble Brewery to produce Pabst Blue Ribbon beer after the old sub-license expires on November 7, 2003, with a production ratio of 1 to 2, respectively. Included in the impairment charges were amounts related to the purchase commitments for production equipment of RMB 2,400,000, which have been recorded as accrued expense. As a result of the persistent decrease in sales and continuing operating losses, the related expected future cash flows to be generated from the sales of Pabst Blue Ribbon beer at the estimated reduced level of distribution are expected to be negative. Accordingly, the effect of the Company being able to obtain a sub-license for the production and distribution of Pabst Blue ribbon beer in China subsequent to November 7, 2003 may not have a material impact on the recoverability of those impaired assets. As a result of the aforementioned factors, a provision for impairment was provided for a majority of the assets of Zhaoqing Brewery, the Marketing Company and Zao Yang High Worth Brewery, and no further impairment charges were recorded at September 30, 2003. During the nine months ended September 30, 2002, as a result of the uncertainty regarding sub-license, reduced sales, continuing operating losses and various legal and business issues, the Company conducted an evaluation of the carrying value of its property, plant and equipment, as well as the related expected future cash flows. As a result of this evaluation, the Company recorded a provision for impairment of RMB 40,000,000 with respect to the property, plant and equipment of Zhaoqing Brewery and RMB 29,000,000 with respect to Zao Yang High Worth Brewery for the nine months ended September 30, 2002. However, in early 2003, the Company conducted a subsequent test and review of its previous assumptions and calculation adopted with respect to the estimates of those impairment charges recorded for the nine months ended September 30, 2002. The Company determined that some of the assumptions made in the calculations of these impairment estimations should be revised to include land use rights, 35 buildings and construction in progress. As a result, the provision for impairment for the nine months ended September 30, 2002 with respect to Zhaoqing Brewery and Zao Yang High Worth Brewery should have been recorded as RMB 82,000,000 and RMB 42,000,000, instead of RMB 40,000,000 and RMB 29,000,000, respectively. Accordingly, as a result of these revisions, the Company's provision for impairment has been restated as RMB 124,000,000 for the nine months ended September 30, 2002. Operating Loss: For the nine months ended September 30, 2003, operating loss was RMB 80,992,035 or 24.4% of net sales. For the nine months ended September 30, 2002, the operating loss was RMB 149,309,865 or 32.5% of net sales. The operating loss decreased in absolute term and as a percentage to net sales in 2003 as compared to 2002, as a result of the decrease in the provision for impairment of property, plant and equipment in 2003. Interest Expense: For the nine months ended September 30, 2003, interest expense increased slightly by RMB 124,896 or 2.1% to RMB 6,053,379, as compared to RMB 5,928,483 for the nine months ended September 30, 2002. Interest expense increased in 2003 as compared to 2002 as a result of a increase in the average bank borrowings. Income Taxes: Commencing in 2001, the Company is required to pay local income tax at the full normal rate of 33% on its profit as determined in accordance with PRC accounting standards applicable to the Company. Income tax expenses for the nine months ended September 30, 2003 and 2002 was RMB nil and RMB 325,894, respectively. Net Loss: Net loss was RMB 186,178,395 for the nine months ended September 30, 2003, as compared to net loss RMB 204,623,566 for the nine months ended September 30, 2002. Noble Brewery: Three Months Ended September 30, 2003 and 2002 - Sales: For the three months ended September 30, 2003 and 2002, net sales were RMB 87,935,274 and RMB 69,194,831, respectively. The increase in net sales by RMB 18,740,443 or 27.1% in 2003 as compared to 2002 was due to the increase in volume of beer sold, which was attributable to the general rebound of consumption following the successful suppression of severe acute respiratory syndrome in China, the overall refinement and rationalization of marketing and selling strategies, and the lowering of the selling price for some of the Pabst Blue Ribbon beer products in order to encourage distributors in enhance their respective promotional activities. During the three months ended September 30, 2003, Noble Brewery sold 26,351 metric tons of beer to the Marketing Company, as compared to 21,819 metric tons of beer sold to the Marketing Company during the three months ended September 30, 2002. Total beer sold by Noble Brewery to the Marketing Company increased by 4,532 metric tons or 20.8% in 2003 as compared to 2002. Gross Profit: For the three months ended September 30, 2003, gross profit was RMB 32,095,464 or 36.5% of net sales, as compared to gross profit of RMB 9,132,913 or 13.2% of net sales for the three months ended September 30, 2002. The increase in gross profit in 2003 as compared to 2002 was primarily attributable to the increase in net sales and the reduction in production costs in relation to the fixed depreciation expenses as a result of the full written down and impairment of production assets in 2003. Selling, General and Administrative Expenses: For the three months ended September 30, 2003, selling, general and administrative expenses totaled RMB 18,971,827 or 21.6% of net sales, consisting of selling expenses of RMB 12,554,058 and general and administrative expenses of RMB 6,417,769. Net of an allowance for doubtful accounts of RMB 700,000 for the three months ended September 30, 2003, general and administrative expenses were RMB 5,717,769. For the three months ended 36 September 30, 2002, selling, general and administrative expenses totaled RMB 20,168,158 or 29.1% of net sales, consisting of selling expenses of RMB 10,975,488 and general and administrative expenses of RMB 9,192,670. Selling expenses consist of warehousing, storage and freight costs. Net of an allowance for doubtful accounts of RMB 5,200,000 for the three months ended September 30, 2002, general and administrative expenses were RMB 3,992,670. For the three months ended September 30, 2003 and 2002, certain promotional and sales incentives provided to distributors for their specific promotional activities amounting to RMB nil and RMB 536,781, respectively, have been accounted for as a reduction in net sales, pursuant to EITF 01-9, "Accounting for Consideration Given by a Vendor to a Customer (Including a Reseller of the Vendor's Products)". Impairment of Property, Plant and Equipment: As the majority of the assets of Noble Brewery have been fully written down during the three months ended March 31, 2003, no further provision for impairment was recorded during the three months ended September 30, 2003. During the three months ended September 30, 2002, as a result of further reduced sales and continuing operating losses, Noble Brewery conducted an evaluation of the carrying value of its property, plant and equipment, as well as the related estimated future cash flows. As a result of this evaluation, Noble Brewery recorded an additional provision for impairment of plant, machinery and equipment of RMB 36,5000,000 at September 30, 2002. Operating Income (Loss): For the three months ended September 30, 2003, operating income was RMB 13,123,637 or 14.9% of net sales. For the three months ended September 30, 2002, operating loss was RMB 47,535,245 or 68.7% of net sales. Income Taxes: Commencing in 1999, Noble Brewery is required to pay local income tax at the full normal rate of 33% (less a special temporary reduction of 6% granted by the Tax Authority) on its profit as determined in accordance with PRC accounting standards applicable to Noble Brewery. Accordingly, for the three months ended September 30, 2003, income tax expense was RMB nil, as compared to the income tax refund of RMB 771,199 for the three months ended September 30, 2002. Net Income (Loss): Net income was RMB 13,208,085 for the three months ended September 30, 2003, as compared to net loss of RMB 46,764,046 for the three months ended September 30, 2002. Nine Months Ended September 30, 2003 and 2002 - Sales: For the nine months ended September 30, 2003 and 2002, net sales were RMB 149,551,237 and RMB 219,612,017, respectively. The decrease in net sales by RMB 70,060,780 or 31.9% in 2003 as compared to 2002 was primarily attributable to the share of significant loss of the Marketing Company due to the reallocation of these unbudgeted selling and advertising expenses as well as the decrease in volume of beer sold. During the nine months ended September 30, 2003, Noble Brewery sold 58,934 metric tons of beer to the Marketing Company, as compared to 66,461 metric tons of beer sold to the Marketing Company during the three months ended September 30, 2002. Total beer sold by Noble Brewery to the Marketing Company decreased by 7,527 metric tons or 11.3% in 2003 as compared to 2002. Gross Profit: For the nine months ended September 30, 2003, gross profit was RMB 17,033,606 or 11.4% of net sales, as compared to gross profit of RMB 43,574,423 or 19.8% of net sales for the nine months ended September 30, 2002. The decrease in gross profit in 2003 as compared to 2002 was attributable to the share of significant loss of Marketing Company and the substantial decrease in sales which was below the critical break-even marginal sales volume, partially offset by the 37 reduction in production costs due to the decrease in fixed depreciation expenses resulting from the full written down of fixed assets. Selling, General and Administrative Expenses: For the nine months ended September 30, 2003, selling, general and administrative expenses totaled RMB 47,044,763 or 31.5% of net sales, consisting of selling expenses of RMB 25,637,658 and general and administrative expenses of RMB 21,407,105. Net of an allowance for doubtful accounts of RMB 3,100,000 for the nine months ended September 30, 2003, general and administrative expenses were RMB 18,307,105. For the nine months ended September 30, 2002, selling, general and administrative expenses totaled RMB 65,455,269 or 29.8% of net sales, consisting of selling expenses of RMB 36,667,193 and general and administrative expenses of RMB 28,788,076. Selling expenses consist of warehousing, storage and freight costs. Net of an allowance for doubtful accounts of RMB 12,700,000 for the nine months ended September 30, 2002, general and administrative expenses were RMB 16,088,076. For the nine months ended September 30, 2003 and 2002, certain promotional and sales incentives provided to distributors for their specific promotional activities amounting to RMB nil and RMB 1,635,093, respectively, have been accounted for as a reduction in net sales, pursuant to EITF 01-9, "Accounting for Consideration Given by a Vendor to a Customer (Including a Reseller of the Vendor's Products)". Impairment of Property, Plant and Equipment: During the nine months ended September 30, 2003, as a result of an unexpected substantial decrease in sales and continuing operating losses and the outbreak of SARS in China, Noble Brewery conducted an evaluation of the carrying value of its land use right, property and building, office equipment, plant and equipment and construction in progress, and the related estimated future cash flows. As a result of this evaluation, Noble Brewery recorded a provision for impairment of its land use right, property and building, plant and equipment, office equipment and construction in progress of RMB 219,600,000 for the nine months ended September 30, 2003. Included in the impairment charges were amounts related to the purchase commitments for production equipment, which have been recorded as accrued expense and a reduction of prepaid amounts of RMB 2,600,000. Due to the continued decrease in sales and operating losses, the related expected future cash flows to be generated from the sales of Pabst Blue Ribbon beer at the estimated reduced level of distribution are expected to be negative. Accordingly, the effect of Noble Brewery successfully obtaining a renewal of the sub-license is expected to have little impact on the recoverability of the assets. As a result of these impairment charges, the majority of assets of Noble Brewery have been fully written down. During the nine months ended September 30, 2002, as a result of reduced sales and continuing operating losses, Noble Brewery conducted an evaluation of the carrying value of its property, plant and equipment, as well as the related estimated future cash flows. As a result of this evaluation, Noble Brewery recorded a provision for impairment of plant, machinery and equipment of RMB 101,500,000 at September 30, 2002. Operating Loss: For the nine months ended September 30, 2003, operating loss was RMB 249,611,157 or 166.9% of net sales. For the nine months ended September 30, 2002, operating loss was RMB 123,380,846 or 56.2% of net sales. Income Taxes: Commencing in 1999, Noble Brewery is required to pay local income tax at the full normal rate of 33% (less a special temporary reduction of 6% granted by the Tax Authority) on its profit as determined in accordance with PRC accounting standards applicable to Noble Brewery. Accordingly, for the nine months ended September 30, 2003, income tax expense was RMB 1,479,103, as compared to RMB 1,024,096 for the nine months ended September 30, 2002. 38 Net Loss: Net loss was RMB 252,163,250 for the nine months ended September 30, 2003, as compared to net loss of RMB 124,404,942 for the nine months ended September 30, 2002. Consolidated Financial Condition - September 30, 2003: Liquidity and Capital Resources: Operating. For the nine months ended September 30, 2003, the Company's operations utilized cash resources of RMB 31,015,901. For the nine months ended September 30, 2002, the Company's operations provided cash resources of RMB 21,403,142. The Company's operations utilized cash resources in 2003 as compared to generating cash resources in 2002 primarily as a result of a reduction in cash generated by changes in operating assets and liabilities. The Company's cash balance decreased by RMB 62,071,183 to RMB 55,003,889 at September 30, 2003, as compared to RMB 117,075,072 at December 31, 2002. The Company's net working capital deficit increased by RMB 23,328,799 to RMB 342,877,153 at September 30, 2003, as compared to RMB 319,548,354 at December 31, 2002, resulting in a current ratio at September 30, 2003 of 0.43:1, as compared to 0.50:1 at December 31, 2002. Net of an allowance for doubtful accounts of RMB 4,600,000 for the nine months ended September 30, 2003, accounts receivable decreased by RMB 59,962,335 or 52.3% to RMB 50,078,685 at September 30, 2003, as compared to RMB 114,641,020 at December 31, 2002, which was attributable to the substantial decrease in net sales resulting in reduced level of accounts receivable. The amount due from related companies increased by RMB 35,515,715 to RMB 40,163,686 at September 30, 2003, as compared to RMB 4,647,971 at December 31, 2002, primarily as a result of the RMB 26,940,623 advanced to Lan Wei as described below. Amounts due from Guangdong Blue Ribbon and its group of companies generally arise from routine intercompany business transactions, which are unsecured, interest-free and repayable on demand. On May 10, 2003, approximately RMB 7,086,000 due from Guangdong Blue Ribbon was converted into a short-term loan due and payable in one year, with interest at 5.6% per annum. The Company's other receivables increased by RMB 43,573,652 or 392.2% to RMB 54,683,267 at September 30, 2003, as compared to RMB 11,109,615 at December 31, 2002. The increase in other receivables was primarily due to an increase in prepayments related to advertising and promotional programs scheduled by the Marketing Company for subsequent periods as well as the reshuffling project with respect to sales and marketing strategies. The amount due to an associated company decreased by RMB 30,917,832 or 10.4% to RMB 267,461,362 at September 30, 2003, as compared to RMB 298,379,194 at December 31, 2002, and represents the amounts due to Noble Brewery from its sale of Pabst Blue Ribbon beer to the Marketing Company and from its sale of raw materials (which were purchased under the new pooled management structure) to Zhaoqing Brewery as well as other balances arising from recurring intercompany transactions. These obligations are unsecured, interest-free and repayable on demand. The repayment schedule for these obligations generally reflects the collection period for accounts receivable generated by beer sales and normal trade credit terms for raw material purchases. Investing. For the nine months ended September 30, 2002, additions to property, plant and equipment aggregated RMB 1,598,887, which includes approximately RMB 700,000 and RMB 900,000 for renovation and continuous improvement of Zao Yang High Worth Brewery and Zhaoqing Brewery, respectively. The Company anticipates that additional capital expenditures in connection with the continuing improvement of production facilities at Zao Yang High Worth Brewery and Zhaoqing Brewery during the remainder of 2003 will be approximately RMB 8,000,000. The Company believes that it will be able to fund the expected capital expenditures through internal cash flow and external resources. 39 On March 24, 2003, the Board of Directors of the Company and High Worth JV approved a short-term loan of RMB 46,940,623 from High Worth JV to Lan Wei, a company controlled by the City of Zhaoqing that is the controlling shareholder of the Company. The loans bear interest at 3.9% per annum. Of such amount, RMB 20,000,000 was to be invested in businesses affiliated with Lan Wei that sell beverage containers to the Company and RMB 26,940,623 was to be used to facilitate the reorganization or restructuring of Noble China Inc. Lan Wei repaid the RMB 20,000,000 loan in June 2003. The RMB 26,940,623 was originally scheduled to be repaid not later than December 31, 2003, but it is expected that the repayment date will be extended to March 31, 2004. The Company will have the option to have the RMB 26,940,623 loan repaid in cash or by the transfer to the Company of any assets that Lan Wei may acquire in conjunction with the reorganization of Noble China, Inc. with a fair value equivalent to the loan amount. During the past few years, Lan Wei has invested substantial capital in Noble China, Inc. and the Company, and has also used its relationships to arrange for substantial bank financing for the Company, in order to facilitate the strategic development of the Pabst Blue Ribbon beer business in China. Lan Wei believes that a successful reorganization or restructuring of Noble China, Inc. is in the long-term interest of the Company and Noble Brewery, as it will assure such entities the long-term right to produce and distribute Pabst Blue Ribbon beer in China. Financing. During the nine months ended September 30, 2003, the Company's secured bank loans decreased by RMB 2,515,772, reflecting new borrowings of RMB 91,750,000 and repayments of RMB 94,265,772. The bank loans bear interest at fixed rates ranging from 5.6% to 6.2%, and are repayable within the next two years. A substantial portion of the bank loans have been utilized to fund the working capital requirements of Zhaoqing Brewery and Zao Yang High Worth Brewery. As at December 31, 2002, a bank loan of RMB 30,104,000 granted to Zao Yang High Worth Brewery, which expired on September 30, 2002, was pending for completion of the official loan renewal agreement. Zao Yang High Worth Brewery has continued to pay the interest that is accruing on the loan, and the bank has not made a demand for repayment. The renewal agreement, without a specific date of repayment and guaranteed by High Worth JV, had been approved and signed by the relevant bank and was returned to Zao Yang High Worth Brewery in May 2003. The loan has been recorded as a current liability and is payable on demand. During the nine months ended September 30, 2002, Zao Yang High Worth Brewery received an advance of RMB 11,000,000 from its local partner, Zao Yang Brewery, which is the 45% shareholder of Zao Yang High Worth Brewery. The advance was unsecured, without interest and had no fixed term of repayment. This advance has been utilized to fund the working capital requirements of Zao Yang High Worth Brewery. This advance was subsequently converted into additional capital of Zao Yang High Worth Brewery in 2002. During the nine months ended September 30, 2002, the Company loaned RMB 5,500,000 to Zao Yang High Worth Brewery. The loan was unsecured, with interest at 3.6% per annum and repayable on December 31, 2002. During the nine months ended September 30, 2002, Zao Yang High Worth Brewery advanced RMB 5,500,000 to Guangdong Blue Ribbon. The advance was unsecured, without interest and had no fixed date of repayment. Both of these loans were repaid in full in 2002. The Company anticipates that its operating cash flow, combined with cash on hand, bank lines of credit, and other external credit sources, and the credit facilities provided by its principal shareholder and affiliates or related parties, are adequate to satisfy the Company's working capital requirements through December 31, 2003. If the foregoing assumptions prove to be inaccurate, the Company's cash flow may be adversely affected, which would negatively impact the ability of the Company to conduct operations at current levels and continue as a going concern. 40 ITEM 3. QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURES ABOUT MARKET RISK The Company does not have any market risk with respect to such factors as commodity prices, equity prices, and other market changes that affect market risk sensitive investments. With respect to foreign currency exchange rates, the Company does not believe that a devaluation or fluctuation of the RMB against the USD would have a detrimental effect on the Company's operations, since the Company conducts virtually all of its business in China, and the sale of its products and the purchase of raw materials and services is settled in RMB. The effect of a devaluation or fluctuation of the RMB against the USD would affect the Company's results of operations, financial position and cash flows, when presented in USD (based on a current exchange rate) as compared to RMB. As the Company's debt obligations are primarily short-term in nature, with fixed interest rates, the Company does not have any risk from an increase in interest rate. However, to the extent that the Company arranges new borrowings in the future, an increase in interest rates would cause a commensurate increase in the interest expense related to such borrowings. ITEM 4. CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES (a) Evaluation of Disclosure Controls and Procedures Disclosure controls and procedures are designed to ensure that information required to be disclosed in the reports filed or submitted under the Exchange Act of 1934 is recorded, processed, summarized and reported, within the time periods specified in the rules and forms of the Securities and Exchange Commission. Disclosure controls and procedures include, without limitation, controls and procedures designed to ensure that information required to be disclosed in the reports filed under the Exchange Act of 1934 is accumulated and communicated to the Company's management, including its principal executive and financial officers, as appropriate, to allow timely decisions regarding required disclosure. The Company carried out an evaluation, under the supervision and with the participation of the Company's management, including its principal executive and financial officers, of the effectiveness of the design and operation of the Company's disclosure controls and procedures as of the end of the period covered by this report. Based upon and as of the date of that evaluation, the Company's principal executive and financial officers concluded that the Company's disclosure controls and procedures are effective to ensure that information required to be disclosed in the reports the Company files and submits under the Exchange Act of 1934 is recorded, processed, summarized and reported within the time periods specified in the Securities and Exchange Commission's rules and forms. (b) Changes in Internal Controls There were no changes in the Company's internal controls or in other factors that could have significantly affected those controls subsequent to the date of the Company's most recent evaluation. 41 PART II. OTHER INFORMATION ITEM 6. EXHIBITS AND REPORTS ON FORM 8-K (a) Exhibits A list of exhibits required to be filed as part of this report is set forth in the Index to Exhibits, which immediately precedes such exhibits, and is incorporated herein by reference. (b) Reports on Form 8-K Three Months Ended September 30, 2003: A Current Report on Form 8-K dated July 4, 2003, was filed to report the termination of Deloitte Touche Tohmatsu and the retention of Grobstein, Horwath & Company LLP as the Company's independent accountants. 42 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. CBR BREWING COMPANY, INC. ------------------------- (Registrant) Date: November 18, 2003 By: /s/ DA-QING ZHENG ----------------------------- Da-qing Zheng Chairman of the Board and Chief Executive Officer (Duly authorized officer) Date: November 18, 2003 By: /s/ GARY C.K. LUI ----------------------------- Gary C.K. Lui Vice President and Chief Financial Officer (Principal financial officer) 43

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