abat10k20091231.htm


UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
_____________________

FORM 10-K

x   ANNUAL REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934.
For the fiscal year ended December 31, 2009.

                     OR

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

Commission File No. 1-33726

ADVANCED BATTERY TECHNOLOGIES, INC,
(Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in its Charter)

Delaware
22-2497491
(State or other jurisdiction
(I.R.S. Employer ID Number)
of incorporation or organization)
 
 
 
15 West 39th Street, Suite 14A, New York, NY 10018
(Address of principal executive offices)

Issuer's Telephone Number, including Area Code: 212-391-2752

Securities Registered Pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act: None
Securities Registered Pursuant to Section 12(g) of the Act:

Common Stock, $.001 par value per share

Indicate by check mark if the registrant is a well-known seasoned issuer, as defined in Rule 406 of the Securities Act.    Yes __ No √  

Indicate by check mark if the registrant is not required to file reports pursuant to Section 13 or Section 15(d) of the Act.    Yes __ No √ 

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant (1) has filed all reports required to be filed by Sections 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  √     No __

 
 

 

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

Indicate by check mark disclosure of delinquent filers pursuant to Item 405 of Regulation S-K (§ 229.405) is not contained herein, and will not be contained,  to the best of registrant's  knowledge,  in definitive proxy or information  statements incorporated  by reference  in Part III of this Form 10-K or any  amendment to this Form 10-K. [ ]

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a large accelerated filer, an accelerated filer, a non-accelerated filer, or a smaller reporting company.  See the definitions of “large accelerated filer,” “accelerated filer” and “smaller reporting company” in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act. (Check One)
 
Large accelerated filer      Accelerated filer    X    Non-accelerated filer       Small reporting company         

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act). Yes __ No √ 
 
State the aggregate market value of the voting and non-voting common equity held by non-affiliates, computed by reference to the price at which the common equity was sold, or the average bid and ask prices of such common equity, as of a specified date within the past 60 days.

The aggregate market value of the Registrant’s common stock, $.001 par value, held by non-affiliates as of June 30, 2009, the last business day of the Registrant’s most recently completed second quarter, was $196,051,597, based on $4.03 per share, the closing price on that date.

As of March 29, 2010 the number of shares outstanding of the Registrant’s common stock was 68,586,531 shares, $.001 par value.

DOCUMENTS INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE:  The definitive proxy statement relating to the registrant’s 2010 Annual Meeting of Shareowners is incorporated by reference in Part III to the extent described therein.

 
 

 

FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS: NO ASSURANCES INTENDED

In addition to historical information, this Annual Report contains forward-looking statements, which are generally identifiable by use of the words “believes,” “expects,” “intends,” “anticipates,” “plans to,” “estimates,” “projects,” or similar expressions. These forward-looking statements represent Management’s belief as to the future of Advanced Battery Technologies.  Whether those beliefs become reality will depend on many factors that are not under Management’s control.  Many risks and uncertainties exist that could cause actual results to differ materially from those reflected in these forward-looking statements. Factors that might cause such a difference include, but are not limited to, those discussed in the section entitled “Risk Factors.” Readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements. We undertake no obligation to revise or publicly release the results of any revision to these forward-looking statements.
 
PART 1

ITEM 1.                     BUSINESS

Advanced Battery Technologies, Inc. is a holding company with one direct subsidiary:   Cashtech Investment Limited, a British Virgin Islands corporation.  Cashtech Investment Limited is, in turn, a holding company with two subsidiaries:

 
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Harbin ZhongQiang Power-Tech Co., Ltd., a China limited liability company (“Harbin ZQPT”).  Harbin ZQPT holds the government lease of the real property on which our battery operations are located.  Harbin ZQPT also manages the assets and operations of Heilongjiang ZhongQiang Power-Tech Co., Ltd., which is also a China limited liability company (“ZQ Power-Tech”) under a set of agreements between Harbin ZQPT and the registered owners of ZQ Power-Tech pursuant to which Harbin ZQPT receives all of the benefits and assumes all of the obligations of the business of ZQ Power-Tech.  ZQ Power-Tech is engaged in the business of manufacturing and distributing polymer lithium-ion batteries on the property leased to Harbin ZQPT.  We are in the process of transferring the assets and operations of ZQ Power-Tech to Harbin ZQPT, but have not yet obtained all of the necessary government approvals.

 
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Wuxi ZhongQiang Autocycle Co., Ltd., a China limited liability company (“Wuxi ZQ”) that Cashtech Investment Limited acquired in May 2009.  Wuxi ZQ is engaged in the business of manufacturing and distributing electric vehicles that utilize batteries manufactured by ZQ Power-Tech.

Advanced Battery Technologies also owns a 49% interest in Beyond E-Tech, Inc., a Texas corporation that distributes cellular telephones in the United States.

 
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ZQ Power-Tech

ZQ Power-Tech is a limited liability company that was organized under the laws of the People’s Republic of China in August 2002.  ZQ Power-Tech’s offices and manufacturing facility are located in northern China, in the Province of Heilongjiang, in the Economy & High-Tech Development Zone of Shuangcheng, which is a suburb of Harbin.  The location is approximately 1,000 km northeast of Beijing.

The Harbin Institute of Technology is one of the leading technological institutions in Asia.  Two of its engineering professors now serve on ZQ Power-Tech’s Scientific Advisory Board, along with a professor of engineering at the China Engineering Academy.  This close association with the Harbin Institute of Technology provides ZQ Power-Tech with a rich source of technological talent, such that ZQ Power-Tech’s research staff is filled by experienced engineers, many with masters and Ph.D degrees.

ZQ Power-Tech designs, manufactures and markets rechargeable polymer lithium-ion (“PLI”) batteries.  PLI batteries produce a relatively high average of 3.8 volts per cell, which makes them attractive in terms of both weight and volume.  Additionally, they can be manufactured in very thin configurations and with large footprints.  PLI cells can be configured in almost any prismatic shape, and can be made thinner than 0.0195 inches (0.5 mm) to fill virtually any shape efficiently.  This combination of power and versatility makes rechargeable PLI batteries particularly attractive for use in consumer products such as portable computers, personal digital assistants (PDA’s) and cellular telephones.

ZQ Power-Tech’s batteries combine high-energy chemistry with state-of-the-art polymer technology.  Every battery component is solid, which means that there are no liquids that need to be contained by bulky, heavy cell housings.  The result is a safe, thin, lightweight rechargeable battery with a wide operating temperature range.  Similar to lithium-ion prismatic rechargeable cells, the ZQ Power-Tech polymer cells do not exhibit a memory problem.  This means that they can be recharged at any state of charge, without first having to be completely discharged.

At the present time, ZQ Power-Tech produces only one finished product.  This is a cordless miner’s lamp equipped with a rechargeable PLI battery.  ZQ Power-Tech has sold its miner’s lamps to an agency of the Chinese government for several years, but recently expanded its market to private industry.  In 2006 ZQ Power-Tech received an order from a Hong Kong-based mining company for 450,000 battery cells for mine lamps, to be delivered over a three year period.  As a result of the expanded marketing, ZQ Power-Tech has installed a production line dedicated to mine lamps, which has a production capacity of 100,000 lamps per year.  During 2009 the miner’s lamp business yielded $13,010,694 in revenue (20.5% of total revenue).

All of ZQ Power-Tech’s other sales and pending contracts are for battery cells, which are sold on an OEM basis as a component of a finished product.  Among ZQ Power-Tech’s current customers are companies that use our batteries in cell phones, companies that use them in laptop computers, and a company that uses our batteries in its digital cameras.  One unique market for ZQ Power-Tech’s batteries opened when, in August 2007, they were successfully tested by oceanographers in deep sea drilling equipment utilized by the China National Oceanographic Institute.  The fastest-growing market for ZQ Power-Tech’s batteries, however, has been the manufacturers of battery-powered vehicles.

 
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Vehicle Batteries

During the summer of 2005, ZQ Power-Tech signed a cooperation agreement with the Beijing Institute of Technology to participate in the development of an all-electric bus using ZQ Power-Tech rechargeable batteries.  To enhance the potential use of that battery, ZQ Power-Tech entered into a development and supply relationship with Altair Nanotechnologies, Inc. of Reno, Nevada.  During 2005 Altair supplied ZQ Power-Tech with nano-structured lithium spinel electrode materials that ZQ Power-Tech has successfully tested in its vehicle batteries.  The inclusion of these nanomaterials in ZQ Power-Tech’s batteries has significantly increased the power delivery and reduced the time required for recharge.  ZQ Power-Tech is currently conducting research and development activities aimed at exploiting the technological advantages that the Altair nanomaterials can provide throughout ZQ Power-Tech’s catalog of batteries.

The development of ZQ Power-Tech’s vehicle battery technologies has opened the door for a variety of relationships, with the result that ZQ Power-Tech is developing a significant presence in the growing market for vehicle batteries.  The initial success of this venture was marked by a $21 million order to supply 3.7 volt PLI battery sets for electric cars manufactured by Aiyingsi Company of Taiwan.  After a period of cooperative development, shipments under that order were made to Aiyingsi commencing in 2006.

During 2006 ZQ Power-Tech expanded its relationship with Aiyingsi Company to include development of the world’s first “nanopowered” electric scooter.   Late in the summer, the Zhong Qiang Institute of Research tested the scooter prototype and found that it could cover 28 miles at up to 18.75 mph with a single 15-minute charge.  The potential market for this “alternative” vehicle is broad, including delivery services, surveillance and commuter uses.  The environment-friendliness of this technology and other similar technologies used by ZQ Power-Tech were the reason stated by The Organizing Committee of China Innovative Entrepreneur Awards Organization for naming our Chairman, Fu Zhiguo, “China’s Outstanding Entrepreneur” in December 2006.

More recent milestones in the growth of ZQ Power-Tech’s presence in the low emissions vehicle industry have been:

 
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In July 2006 ZQ Power-Tech received its first commercial order for bus batteries, as a Chinese bus manufacturer ordered five PLI battery packages.

 
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In March 2007 ZQ Power-Tech signed a sales contract with Beijing Guoqiang Global Technology Development Co. Ltd. to supply a total of 3,000 PLI battery sets for use in electric garbage trucks that were designed for the 2008 Olympics.  Shipments commenced in May 2007 and continued until February 2008.  The full contract was valued at $10,000,000.

 
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In July 2007 ZAP, a manufacturer of zero emissions vehicles located in the U.S., placed an order to pay $5.168 million for ZQ Power-Tech batteries for use in ZAP’s vehicles.

 
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In March 2008 ZQ Power-Tech announced that it had collaborated with Wuxi Angell on the development of an electric hybrid motorcycle that utilizes ZQ Power-Tech batteries.  Three versions of the hybrid motorcycle were introduced to the U.S. market in February 2009.

 
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In May 2009 ABAT acquired ownership of Wuxi Angell, giving it a captive market for its batteries as well as a dynamic presence in the growing market for electric and hybrid two-wheel vehicles.

 
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In October 2009 ZQ Power-Tech entered into a one-year $7.8 million contract to provide 48V/15Ah and 72V/50Ah polymer lithium-ion phosphate batteries to U Long Run Sheng Technology Co., Ltd., a leading distributor of power management systems to the electric vehicle industry.

ZQ Power-Tech:  Marketing

ZQ Power-Tech has focused its marketing activities in China, with the majority of our sales continuing to be made directly by our marketing department.  However we have recently begun to establish relationships with sales representatives in other major markets.  Our plan is to significantly expand our market presence now that our facilities have reached an operating level sufficient to service a much higher level of sales.

ZQ Power-Tech:  Environmental Regulation

ZQ Power-Tech’s operations produce no significant quantity of effluent or air-borne pollution.  Therefore ZQ Power-Tech does not incur any significant cost as a result of the environmental regulations of the Chinese government.

ZQ Power-Tech:  Intellectual Property

ZQ Power-Tech owns seven Chinese patents, which are patents on:

 
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A cellular phone battery pole plate.
 
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A polymer lithium-ion battery and its production method.
 
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A large capacity polymer lithium-ion battery and its production method.
 
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An ultra-thin polymer lithium-ion battery for a miner’s lamp and its production method.
 
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A walkie-talkie lithium-ion battery and its production method.
 
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A mobile phone battery and its production method.
 
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a nano material lithium ion battery and its production process.
 
 
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We also hold one US patent (Patent No. 6,994,737 B2), which covers a high capacity polymeric lithium-ion cell and its production method.

Since receiving its initial funding in 2003, ZQ Power Tech has consistently devoted substantial resources to the research and development activities necessary to assure that our polymer lithium-ion batteries remain the state of the art.  In 2007, for example, our research and development expenses totaled $383,871, as we developed a second-generation product line and explored the utilization of nanomaterials in our batteries.  In 2008, however, the growth of demand for our products focused our attention on expansion of our facilities.  Research and development expenses in 2008, therefore, were only $4,463, as our technical personnel were dedicated to the build-out of our assembly lines with new equipment.  In 2009, having completed the build-out, we renewed our focus on research and development, with an expenditure of $476,196.

The technology utilized in producing polymer lithium-ion batteries is widely available throughout the world, and is utilized by many competitors, both great and small.  ZQ Power-Tech’s patents give it some competitive advantage with respect to certain products.  However, the key to competitive success will be ZQ Power Tech’s ability to deliver high quality products in a cost-efficient manner.  This, in turn, will depend on the quality and efficiency of the assembly lines that we have been developing at our plant in Harbin.

Wuxi ZQ

In light of the rapid expansion of the market for battery-powered vehicles, in May 2009 the Company’s subsidiary, Cashtech Investment Limited, acquired all of the registered capital of Wuxi Angell Autocycle Co., Ltd. (“Wuxi ZQ”) in exchange for three million shares of ABAT common stock.  Since the acquisition, we have been engaged in integrating the operations of Wuxi ZQ with those of ZQ Power-Tech.  Although each subsidiary will continue to maintain its manufacturing operations at its existing location, we are rapidly developing systems for sharing the capabilities of the two companies with respect to technical design, marketing, production and human resources.

Wuxi ZQ is located in the City of Wuxi Economic and Technology Development Zone, in Jiangsu Province, about 100 kilometers west of Shanghai.  Since 2002, Wuxi ZQ has been engaged in the design, development, manufacture and marketing of electric- and hybrid-powered two wheel vehicles, as well as electric-powered agricultural transport vehicles and sport utility e-vehicles.  The prices of Wuxi ZQ vehicles range from $427 to $3471, with an average selling price of $957.  Wuxi ZQ markets not only complete vehicles but also components, including motors, electronic controls, meters and plastic parts.  Wuxi ZQ has developed a reputation for delivering vehicles that excel in both performance and style.  With low noise, easy maintenance and a stable drive, the Wuxi ZQ scooters and e-bicycles are designed to capture the opportunities presented by China’s recent emphasis on reducing air pollution and the degradation of China’s environment that has accompanied its rapid industrialization.

 
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Before ABAT acquired Wuxi ZQ, Wuxi ZQ was a major customer of ZQ Power-Tech.  Beginning in 2008 Wuxi ZQ and ZQ Power-Tech cooperated in the development of a series of hybrid motorcycles that are outfitted with 48V/15Ah lithium-ion batteries.  A computerized control puts the motorcycle on electric-only drive at low speeds, then initiates the gas engine at higher speeds.  In testing by the China North Vehicle Research Institute, the hybrid motorcycles demonstrated 35 percent lower emissions than conventional gas-powered motorcycles, 20 percent increased fuel economy, and equivalent road performance.  The hybrid products were introduced at industry shows in the U.S. and Europe in early 2009.

Currently Wuxi ZQ has four production lines within its manufacturing facility, with the capability of expanding production in response to demand.  The production lines currently manufacture 20 types of vehicles, and each line is capable of manufacturing 100 vehicles per day.  Wuxi’s manufacturing operation has achieved certification under ISO9001:2000 standards, as well as certification under the standards of China’s industrial oversight agencies.

Wuxi ZQ:  Marketing

Wuxi ZQ markets its electric vehicles primarily through a network of distributors in selected locations worldwide.  Included among Wuxi ZQ’s distributors are:

 
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Motoran Company, Turkey’s third largest two-wheeler importer, which is expected to purchase at least 1,500 scooters per month;
 
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Floretti, a Netherlands-based distributor that is expected to distribute 5,000 of Wuxi ZQ’s lithium battery powered motorcycles in Europe in 2010; and
 
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Ampere, a distributor based in India that is likewise expected to purchase 5,000 motorcycles for delivery in 2010.
 
Within the past year Wuxi ZQ has also signed orders of significant size for delivery electric vehicles to distributors in Indonesia, Denmark, Israel, Italy, Chile, Brazil and others.  Most of Wuxi ZQ’s products carry both EEC and DOT(EPA) certification.

In order to present itself as a viable participant in the movement toward “green” vehicles, Wuxi ZQ participates in industry shows and fairs throughout the world.  Within the past year, Wuxi ZQ has exhibited at IFMA Cologne, EICMA Milan, Dealer Expo 2009 in Indianapolis, the Canton Fair, and the China International Bicycle and Motor Fair, among others.

Wuxi ZQ:  Environmental Regulation

The operations of Wuxi ZQ are governed by both national and local environmental regulations.  During the period from November 2009 to February 2010, Wuxi installed an underground sewer in order to achieve compliance with a local environmental protection regulation.  The total cost of the sewer project was 4,684,830 RMB (approximately $685,000).  Wuxi ZQ has not had incurred any other significant expenditures in order to comply with environmental rules.

 
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Wuxi ZQ:  Intellectual Property

Wuxi ZQ owns 14 patents issued by the government of China.  The patents cover inventions by Wuxi ZQ in the areas of e-scooter appearance, electric bicycle appearance, water dispenser design, motor technology, and wheel design.  The patents are issued for ten years, and will terminate at times from 2013 to 2017.

Backlog

ZQ Power Tech’s backlog of sales orders totaled approximately $44.3million on February 28, 2010, all of which is scheduled for delivery within the current fiscal year.  Wuxi ZQ’s backlog of sales orders totaled approximately $5.4 million on February 28, 2010, all of which is scheduled for delivery within the current fiscal year.  On March 12, 2009, our backlog of orders totaled approximately $63.6 million, all of which were orders for batteries or miners’ lamps.

Employees

Advanced Battery Technologies has 4 employees, all of whom are involved in administration in our New York office.  ZQ Power-Tech and Wuxi ZQ collectively have 850 employees. 96 are involved in administration, 48 are involved in marketing, and 10 are involved in research and development and related technology services.  The remainder is employed in production capacities.  None of our employees belongs to a collective bargaining unit.

In August 2009 ZQ Power-Tech announced that it had commenced construction of an employee vocational training center within its production base in Shuangcheng, near Harbin.  The training center, which is expected to be completed later in 2010, will cover 25,000 square meters, consisting of an academic center, student activity buildings and a living area. The center will be utilized as a source of skilled personnel for both ZQ Power-Tech and Wuxi ZQ, thus alleviating one of the major hurdles to expansion in both the battery and the electric vehicle industries - recruiting the necessary personnel.

Investment in Cell Phone Distributor

In December 2008 Advanced Battery Technologies purchased a 49% equity interest in Beyond E-Tech, Inc., a corporation located in Texas that distributes cellular telephones manufactured in China to its order by Flying Technology Development Co. and Lenovo China.  The purchase price for the shares was $1.5 million cash.  The purchase agreement provided that as long as Advanced Battery Technologies remains a shareholder of Beyond E-Tech, all phones sold by Beyond E-Tech would be powered by ZQ Power-Tech batteries.  Although Beyond E-Tech has only recently begun operations, Advanced Battery Technologies’ management considers the investment a reasonable means of securing a dedicated customer and a potential for ancillary profits.

 
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ITEM 1A.                   RISK FACTORS

Investing in our common stock involves a significant degree of risk. You should carefully consider the risks described below together with all of the other information contained in this Report, including the financial statements and the related notes, before deciding whether to purchase any shares of our common stock. If any of the following risks occurs, our business, financial condition or operating results could materially suffer. In that event, the trading price of our common stock could decline and you may lose all or part of your investment.

Risks Attendant to our Business Operations.
 
We may be unable to gain a substantial share of the market for batteries.
 
Our business operations are based on the marketing of rechargeable polymer lithium-ion batteries, both on an OEM basis and as components of our scooters and miner’s lamps.  There are many companies, large and small, involved in the market for rechargeable batteries.  Some of our existing and potential competitors have longer operating histories and significantly greater financial, technical, marketing and other resources.  It will be difficult for us to establish a reputation in the market so that manufacturers chose to use our batteries rather than those of our competitors.  Unless we are able to expand our sales volume significantly, we will not be able to improve the efficiency of our operation.

Our recent acquisition of Wuxi ZQ may result in reduced profitability.
 
 In May 2009 we acquired ownership of Wuxi ZhongQiang Autocycle Co., Ltd., a manufacturer of motor scooters and other electric vehicles.  Wuxi ZQ recorded substantial net losses in each of its past two fiscal years:  a net loss of $3,727,136 in the year ended December 31, 2008 and a net loss of $1,150,719 in the year ended December 31, 2007.  In  2009, even after we took control of management,Wuxi ZQ continued to lose money, finishing 2009 with a net loss of $1,392,821.  Unless we are able to develop Wuxi ZQ into a consistently profitable operation, it will have a negative effect on our operating results.  In addition, the effort to integrate Wuxi ZQ into our overall operations may distract management from our core battery business, which could result in reduced growth in that business.  Finally, consideration must be given to the fact that Wuxi ZQ was one of our largest customers prior to the acquisition, but our reported revenue after the acquisition no longer includes sales to Wuxi ZQ, which has slowed the revenue growth of our company.

Our business and growth will suffer if we are unable to hire and retain key personnel that are in high demand.
 
Our future success depends on our ability to attract and retain highly skilled engineers, technical, marketing and customer service personnel, especially qualified personnel for our operations in China. Qualified individuals are in high demand in China, and there are insufficient experienced personnel to fill the demand.  Therefore we may not be able to successfully attract or retain the personnel we need to succeed.

 
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We may not be able to adequately protect our intellectual property, which could cause us to be less competitive.
 
We are continuously designing and developing new technology. We rely on a combination of copyright and trade secret laws and restrictions on disclosure to protect our intellectual property rights. Unauthorized use of our technology could damage our ability to compete effectively.  In China, monitoring unauthorized use of our products is difficult and costly.  In addition, intellectual property law in China is less developed than in the United States and historically China has not protected intellectual property to the same extent as it is protected in other jurisdictions, such as the United States. Any resort to litigation to enforce our intellectual property rights could result in substantial costs and diversion of our resources, and might be unsuccessful.

We may have difficulty establishing adequate management and financial controls in China and in complying with U.S. corporate governance and accounting requirements.
 
The People’s Republic of China has only recently begun to adopt the management and financial reporting concepts and practices that investors in the United States are familiar with.  We may have difficulty in hiring and retaining employees in China who have the experience necessary to implement the kind of management and financial controls that are expected of a United States public company.  If we cannot establish such controls, we may experience difficulty in collecting financial data and preparing financial statements, books of account and corporate records and instituting business practices that meet U.S. standards.
 
We are also subject to the rules and regulations of the United States, including the SEC, the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 and the rules and regulations of the NASDAQ Stock Market.  We expect to incur significant costs associated with our public company reporting requirements, costs associated with applicable corporate governance requirements, including requirements under the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 and other rules implemented by the SEC and requirements in connection with the continued listing of our common stock on the NASDAQ Stock Market. If we cannot assess our internal control over financial reporting as effective, or our independent registered public accountants are unable to provide an unqualified attestation report on such assessment, investor confidence and share value may be negatively impacted.

 
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Since most of our assets are located in China, any dividends or proceeds from liquidation are subject to the approval of the relevant Chinese government agencies.
 
Our assets are predominantly located inside China. Under the laws governing Foreign-invested Entities in China, dividend distribution and liquidation are allowed but subject to special procedures under the relevant laws and rules. Any dividend payment will be subject to the decision of the board of directors and subject to foreign exchange rules governing such repatriation. Any liquidation is subject to both the relevant government agency’s approval and supervision as well the foreign exchange control. This may generate additional risk for our investors in case of dividend payment or liquidation.

We have limited business insurance coverage.
 
The insurance industry in China is still at an early stage of development. Insurance companies in China offer limited business insurance products, and do not, to our knowledge, offer business liability insurance. As a result, we do not have any business liability insurance coverage for our operations. Moreover, while business disruption insurance is available, we have determined that the risks of disruption and cost of the insurance are such that we do not require it at this time. Any business disruption, litigation or natural disaster might result in substantial costs and diversion of our resources.

Our operations are international, and we are subject to significant political, economic, legal and other uncertainties (including, but not limited to, trade barriers and taxes that may have an adverse effect on our business and operations.
 
We manufacture all of our products in China and substantially all of the net book value of our total fixed assets is located there. However, we sell our products to customers outside of China as well as domestically. As a result, we may experience barriers to conducting business and trade in our targeted markets in the form of delayed customs clearances, customs duties and tariffs. In addition, we may be subject to repatriation taxes levied upon the exchange of income from local currency into foreign currency, as well as substantial taxes of profits, revenues, assets or payroll, as well as value-added tax. The markets in which we plan to operate may impose onerous and unpredictable duties, tariffs and taxes on our business and products.  Any of these barriers and taxes could have an adverse effect on our finances and operations.

Environmental compliance and remediation could result in substantially increased capital requirements and operating costs.
 
Our operating subsidiaries, ZQ Power-Tech and Wuxi ZQ, are subject to numerous Chinese provincial and local laws and regulations relating to the protection of the environment. These laws continue to evolve and are becoming increasingly stringent. The ultimate impact of complying with such laws and regulations is not always clearly known or determinable because regulations under some of these laws have not yet been promulgated or are undergoing revision. Our consolidated business and operating results could be materially and adversely affected if ZQ Power-Tech or Wuxi ZQ were required to increase expenditures to comply with any new environmental regulations affecting its operations.

 
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We may be required to raise additional financing by issuing new securities with terms or rights superior to those of our shares of common stock, which could adversely affect the market price of our shares of common stock. 
We may require additional financing to fund future operations, develop and exploit existing and new products and to expand into new markets. We may not be able to obtain financing on favorable terms, if at all. If we raise additional funds by issuing equity securities, the percentage ownership of our current shareholders will be reduced, and the holders of the new equity securities may have rights superior to those of the holders of shares of common stock, which could adversely affect the market price and the voting power of shares of our common stock. If we raise additional funds by issuing debt securities, the holders of these debt securities would similarly have some rights senior to those of the holders of shares of common stock, and the terms of these debt securities could impose restrictions on operations and create a significant interest expense for us.

The NASDAQ Capital Market may delist our common stock from trading on its exchange, which could limit investors’ ability to effect transactions in our common stock and subject us to additional trading restrictions.
 
Our common stock is listed on the NASDAQ Capital Market. We cannot assure you that our common stock will continue to be listed on the NASDAQ Capital Market in the future.  If the NASDAQ Capital Market delists our common stock from trading on its exchange, we could face significant material adverse consequences including:
 
 
a limited availability of market quotations for our common stock;
 
a limited amount of news and analyst coverage for our company; and
 
a decreased ability to issue additional securities or obtain additional financing in the future.

 We do not intend to pay any cash dividends on our common stock in the foreseeable future and, therefore, any return on your investment in our common stock must come from increases in the fair market value and trading price of our common stock.
 
We have never paid a cash dividend on our common stock.  We do not intend to pay cash dividends on our common stock in the foreseeable future and, therefore, any return on your investment in our common stock must come from increases in the fair market value and trading price of our common stock.

Our international operations require us to comply with a number of U.S. and international regulations.
 
We need to comply with a number of international regulations in countries outside of the United States. In addition, we must comply with the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act, or FCPA, which prohibits U.S. companies or their agents and employees from providing anything of value to a foreign official for the purposes of influencing any act or decision of these individuals in their official capacity to help obtain or retain business, direct business to any person or corporate entity or obtain any unfair advantage. Any failure by us to adopt appropriate compliance procedures and ensure that our employees and agents comply with the FCPA and applicable laws and regulations in foreign jurisdictions could result in substantial penalties or restrictions on our ability to conduct business in certain foreign jurisdictions. The U.S. Department of The Treasury’s Office of Foreign Asset Control, or OFAC, administers and enforces economic and trade sanctions against targeted foreign countries, entities and individuals based on U.S. foreign policy and national security goals. As a result, we are restricted from entering into transactions with certain targeted foreign countries, entities and individuals except as permitted by OFAC which may reduce our future growth.

 
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All of our assets are located in China and changes in the political and economic policies of the PRC government could have a significant impact upon what business we may be able to conduct in the PRC and accordingly on the results of our operations and financial condition.
 
Our business operations may be adversely affected by the current and future political environment in the PRC. The Chinese government exerts substantial influence and control over the manner in which we must conduct our business activities. Our ability to operate in China may be adversely affected by changes in Chinese laws and regulations, including those relating to taxation, import and export tariffs, raw materials, environmental regulations, land use rights, property and other matters. Under the current government leadership, the government of the PRC has been pursuing economic reform policies that encourage private economic activity and greater economic decentralization. There is no assurance, however, that the government of the PRC will continue to pursue these policies, or that it will not significantly alter these policies from time to time without notice.

Our operations are subject to PRC laws and regulations that are sometimes vague and uncertain. Any changes in such PRC laws and regulations, or the interpretations thereof, may have a material and adverse effect on our business.
 
Our principal operating subsidiary, ZQ Power-Tech, is considered a foreign invested enterprise under PRC laws, and as a result is required to comply with PRC laws and regulations. Unlike the common law system prevalent in the United States, decided legal cases have little value as precedent in China. There are substantial uncertainties regarding the interpretation and application of PRC laws and regulations, including but not limited to the laws and regulations governing our business and the enforcement and performance of our arrangements with customers in the event of the imposition of statutory liens, death, bankruptcy or criminal proceedings. The Chinese government has been developing a comprehensive system of commercial laws. However, because these laws and regulations are relatively new, and because of the limited volume of published cases and judicial interpretation and their lack of force as precedents, interpretation and enforcement of these laws and regulations involve significant uncertainties. New laws and regulations that affect existing and proposed future businesses may also be applied retroactively. We cannot predict what effect the interpretation of existing or new PRC laws or regulations may have on our businesses. If the relevant authorities find us in violation of PRC laws or regulations, they would have broad discretion in dealing with such a violation.

 
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The scope of our business license in China is limited, and we may not expand or continue our business without government approval and renewal, respectively.
 
Our principal operating subsidiary, ZQ Power-Tech, is a wholly foreign-owned enterprise organized under PRC law, commonly known as a WFOE. A WFOE can only conduct business within its approved business scope, which ultimately appears on its business license. In order for us to expand our business beyond the scope of our license, we will be required to enter into a negotiation with the authorities for the approval to expand the scope of our business. We cannot assure you that ZQ Power-Tech will be able to obtain the necessary government approval for any change or expansion of our business scope.

Our business development, future performance, strategic plans, and other objectives would be hindered if we lost the services of our Chairman.
 
Fu Zhiguo is the Chief Executive Officer of Advanced Battery Technologies and of our operating subsidiaries, ZQ Power-Tech and Wuxi ZQ.  Mr. Fu is responsible for strategizing not only our business plan but also the means of financing it.  If Mr. Fu were to leave Advanced Battery Technologies or become unable to fulfill his responsibilities, our business would be imperiled.  At the very least, there would be a delay in the development of Advanced Battery Technologies until a suitable replacement for Mr. Fu could be retained.
 
ITEM 1B.                   UNRESOLVED STAFF COMMENTS

None.

ITEM 2.                      PROPERTIES

The People’s Republic of China has given ZQ Power-Tech a lease to use the 72,000 square meter campus in Harbin, China where ZQ Power-Tech’s offices and manufacturing facility are located.  The campus is 24 km from the nearest airport.  The nearest port is Da Lian.  The lease expires in September 2043.  ZQ Power-Tech is not required to pay any rental for the property as long as it continues to utilize the property for manufacturing.

From 2004 to 2006 ZQ Power-Tech carried on a program of expanding its production facility.  In 2006 it completed Building A and Building B, 30,000 square feet of manufacturing capacity, which in 2008 ZQ Power-Tech upgraded, so that those two buildings reached a production capacity of approximately $50,000,000 per year, depending on the specific products being produced.   Due to the rapid increase in the Company’s sales, between 2008 and 2009 Management developed additional assembly lines in Building C and Building D.   These additional lines became operational in July 2009, increasing ZQ Power-Tech’s production capacity by 165%.  Management is now upgrading the production lines in Buildings A and B to again increase productivity.

 
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In November 2003 ZQ Power-Tech received ISO9001 certification pertaining to Manufacturing and Quality Control Approval.

 
Wuxi ZQ utilizes a 80,000 square meter manufacturing facility in the City of Wuxi with a production floor space of 47,837 square meters.  The research and development division occupies 3,000 square meters.  Most of the remainder is dedicated to inventory, sales and administration.

ITEM 3.                     LEGAL PROCEEDINGS

Susquehanna Financial Group, LLLP v. Advanced Battery Technologies, Inc.  In September 2008 Susquehanna Financial Group, LLLP (“SFG”) commenced this action in the Court of Common Pleas of Montgomery County, Pennsylvania (Civil Action No. 08-25505).  SFG alleges that it was party to two contracts with the Company, pursuant to which SFG alleges that it was entitled to serve as financial advisor with respect to any offering of securities by the Company completed prior to March 2009.  SFG alleges that the Company failed to afford SFG the opportunity to serve as financial advisor in connection with the private placement by the Company in August 2008.  SFG alleges that it is entitled to damages in the amount of $1,359,872.46 and a warrant to purchase 81,882 share of the Company’s common stock exercisable at $8.00 per share.  The Company has answered the Complaint, and has denied that SFG was entitled to serve as financial advisor in connection with the August 2008 private placement by reason of the fact that SFG had terminated its agreements with the Company, had waived any continuing rights under the contracts, and had acted in bad faith in connection with the services it undertook to perform for the Company.
 
Sui-Yang Huang v. Advanced Battery Technologies, Inc.  In September 2009, Sui-Yang Huang commenced this action in the United States District Court for the Southern District of New York (Civil Action:  09 Civ. 8297). The plaintiff was the Company’s Chief Technological Officer at that time.  The complaint alleges that ABAT breached its employment contract with Mr. Huang, and demands between $1.25 million and $5 million in damages. The Company believes that the alleged claim has no merit and has answered the complaint denying liability.
 

PART II

 
ITEM 4.
MARKET FOR REGISTRANT’S COMMON EQUITY, RELATED STOCKHOLDER MATTERS AND ISSUER PURCHASES OF EQUITY SECURITIES

(a) Market Information

Since February 26, 2008, the Company’s common stock has been listed on the NASDAQ Capital Market under the symbol “ABAT.”  Prior to listing on NASDAQ, the Company’s common stock was quoted on the American Stock Exchange.
 
 
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Set forth below are the high and low sales for each of the eight quarters in the past two fiscal years.
 
   
Bid
 
Quarter Ending
 
High
   
Low
 
March 31, 2008
  $ 5.50     $ 3.50  
June 30, 2008
  $ 6.40     $ 2.99  
September 30, 2008
  $ 6.00     $ 2.99  
December 31, 2008
  $ 3.40     $ 1.17  
                 
March 31, 2009
  $ 3.04     $ 1.68  
June 30, 2009
  $ 4.39     $ 2.10  
September 30, 2009
  $ 5.04     $ 3.57  
December 31, 2009
  $ 4.26     $ 3.08  

(b) Shareholders

Our shareholders list contains the names of 398 registered stockholders of record of the Company’s Common Stock.

(c)  Dividends

The Company has never paid or declared any cash dividends on its Common Stock and does not foresee doing so in the foreseeable future.  The Company intends to retain any future earnings for the operation and expansion of the business.  Any decision as to future payment of dividends will depend on the available earnings, the capital requirements of the Company, its general financial condition and other factors deemed pertinent by the Board of Directors
 
(d)  Securities Authorized for Issuance Under Equity Compensation Plans

The information set forth in the table below regarding equity compensation plans (which include individual compensation arrangements) was determined as of December 31, 2009.

 
Number of securities to be issued upon exercise of outstanding options, warrants and rights
Weighted average exercise price of outstanding options, warrants and rights
Number of securities remaining available for future issuance under equity compensation plans
Equity compensation plans approved by security holders
0
N.A.
5,000,000(1)
Equity compensation plans not approved by security holders
340,000
$2.66
891,000(2)
                              Total
340,000
$2.66
5,891,000
 
 
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(1)
In 2009 the Board of Directors and shareholders approved the 2009 Equity Incentive Plan.  The Plan authorized the Board to issue up to 5,000,000 common shares during the ten year period of the Plan.  The shares may be awarded to employees or directors of Advanced Battery Technologies or its subsidiaries as well as to consultants to those entities.  The shares may be awarded as outright grants or in the form of options or restricted stock.  5,000,000 shares remain available for issuance under the plan.
 
(2)
In 2006 the Board of Directors adopted the 2006 Equity Incentive Plan.  The Plan authorized the Board to issue up to 8,000,000 common shares during the ten year period of the Plan.  The shares may be awarded to employees or directors of Advanced Battery Technologies or its subsidiaries as well as to consultants to those entities.  The shares may be awarded as outright grants or in the form of options, restricted stock or performance shares.  891,000 shares remain available for issuance under the plan.

(e)  Sale of Unregistered Securities
 
Advanced Battery did not effect any unregistered sales of equity securities during the 4th quarter of 2009.

 (f) Repurchase of Equity Securities
 
Advanced Battery did not repurchase any shares of its common stock during the 4th quarter of 2009.

ITEM 5.                      SELECTED FINANCIAL DATA

   
2009
   
2008
   
2007
   
2006
   
2005
 
Revenue
  $ 63,561,925     $ 45,172,111     $ 31,897,618     $ 16,329,340     $ 4,222,960  
Net Income/(Loss)
  $ 21,359,637     $ 16,096,120     $ 10,205,406     $ 8,040,752     $ (157,637 )
Net Income/(Loss) Per Share – Diluted
  $ 0.35     $ 0.31     $ 0.21     $ 0.17     $ (0.01 )
Total Assets
  $ 157,826,354     $ 77,752,231     $ 38,723,210     $ 22,521,982     $ 17,158,364  
Long-Term Debt
  $ 20,689,597       --     $ 411,263     $ 384,413       --  
Shareholders’ Equity
  $ 131,932,431     $ 76,454,596     $ 36,476,504     $ 23,206,350     $ 9,086,632  
Shareholders’ Equity Per Share
  $ 1.92     $ 1.40     $ 0.73     $ 0.47     $ 0.22  

 
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ITEM 6.
MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS

Results of Operations

Year Ended December 31, 2009 Compared to Year Ended December 31, 2008

Near the end of 2004, ZQ Power-Tech obtained the financing needed to complete additional factory facilities at ZQ Power-Tech’s campus in Heilongjiang. Since 2004, the number of employees at our facilities has increased from 300 to 850 as of December 31 2009.  The increase has occurred because we more than doubled our battery production capacity and we acquired an electric vehicle manufacturer in May 2009. 

           In 2008 our battery production capacity was $45 million per year with two buildings (“A” and “B”) in full production.   As our revenues in 2008 reached $45 million and continue to grow, the need to outfit buildings “C” and “D” so as to double our production capacity became apparent.  Toward that end, during 2008 we completed an equity placement to obtain the capital necessary for the expansion. In July 2009, the two new production lines, “C” and “D”, became operational with automated equipment. In August 2009, we decided to upgrade the capacity of “A” and “B” with further investment in automated equipment.  We expect to invest approximately $6.5 million in this upgrade of “A” and “B”, which will increase our annual battery production capacity to over $100 million when the upgrade is completed in the second quarter of 2010.

On May 4, 2009, Cashtech Investment Limited, a wholly-owned subsidiary of the Company, acquired ownership of 100% of the registered capital of Wuxi Angell Autocycle Co., Ltd. in exchange for three million shares of the Company’s common stock. Immediately after the completion of acquisition, Wuxi Angell Autocycle Co. Ltd. was renamed as Wuxi Zhongqiang Autocycle Co., Ltd. (“Wuxi ZQ”).  In June and October 2009, in order to support the future growth of our newly acquired electric vehicle business and to facilitate an expansion of our battery production, we completed additional equity placements, obtaining net proceeds of approximately $16,091,868 in June and $18,017,350 in October and $6,679,499 in December.

The following tables present certain consolidated statement of operations information. Financial information is presented for the year ended December 31, 2009 and 2008 respectively.

   
For the Year Ended December 31,
 
   
2009
   
2008
   
Change
 
   
Amount
   
%
 
Revenues
  $ 63,561,925     $ 45,172,111     $ 18,389,814       40.7 %
Cost of Goods Sold
    35,169,478       23,122,610     $ 12,046,868       52.1 %
Gross Profit
    28,392,447       22,049,501     $ 6,342,946       28.8 %
Operation Expenses
    11,502,514       3,267,872     $ 8,234,642       252.0 %
Operation Income
    16,889,933       18,781,629     $ (1,891,696 )     -10.1 %
Net Income
  $ 21,359,637     $ 16,096,120     $ 5,263,517       32.7 %

 
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 Revenues
 
We had total revenues of $63,561,925 for 2009, an increase of $18,389,814 or 40.7%, compared to $45,172,111 for 2008. The increase in revenues was primarily due to the contribution of sales from the electric vehicle business, which the Company acquired on May 4, 2009.  Sales of electric vehicles after May 4, 2009 totaled $20,329,895.  At the same time, the acquisition of Wuxi ZQ resulted in flat year-to-year results in battery sales, since Wuxi Angell had been a major customer of our battery business.    Sales of batteries to Wuxi ZQ are included in our 2008 financial results and excluded from our 2009 financial results, since we acquired ownership of Wuxi ZQ in May 2009.  If sales to Wuxi ZQ are excluded from our 2008 results, our revenue from battery sales increased by around $4.7 million in 2009, compared to 2008.

The growth in our battery business has been accompanied by a reorientation in the relative importance of different battery sizes.  When we first entered the battery business in 2003 and during the following years, the bulk of our sales were small capacity batteries, primarily those used in consumer electronic devices.  Our growth, however, has been propelled by customers for our medium capacity batteries (used for electric scooters, electric bicycles, power tools, miners’ lamps, searchlights, etc.) and large capacity batteries (used for electric sanitation vehicles, stationary applications, and other large scale battery applications). In the years ended December 31, 2009 and 2008, the contribution of batteries in these categories as well as the contribution of electric vehicles to our total revenues was:

   
Year ended December 31, 2009
   
Year ended December 31, 2008
 
   
Amount (US$)
   
%
(of total revenue)
   
Amount (US$)
   
%
(of total revenue)
 
Small Capacity Battery
    4,040,333       6.36 %     4,727,223       10.5 %
Medium Capacity Battery
    9,923,292       15.61 %     16,200,079       35.9 %
Large Capacity Battery
    16,257,711       25.58 %     13,467,511       29.8 %
Miner's Lamp
    13,010,694       20.47 %     10,777,298       23.8 %
Electric Vehicle
    20,329,895       31.98 %     0       0 %
Total
    63,561,925       100.00 %     45,172,111       100 %

The increase in the portion of our revenue attributable to medium and large capacity batteries has been beneficial to our overall business.  The margins that we are able to achieve in selling larger capacity batteries are significantly greater than the margins we achieve in selling smaller capacity batteries, due primarily to the relative amount of competition in the different markets.
 
At February 28, 2010 we had a backlog of around $49.7 million for delivery throughout the next 12 months, including a battery backlog of approximately $44.3 million. Therefore we expect to expand on the level of operations that we achieved during 2009.

 
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 Gross Profit.
 
Our cost of goods sold consists of the cost of raw materials, labor costs and production overhead. In 2009, our revenue increased by 40.7% and our cost of goods sold increased by 52.1%, from $23,122,610 to $35,169,478, compared to 2008. This disparate growth in cost of sales is mainly attributable to the higher proportion of sales from lower margin products, i.e. electrical vehicles. After eliminating intercompany sales, during May 4 to the end of 2009 Wuxi ZQ achieved only approximately 33.2% gross margin, while our battery manufacturing operations achieved a 49.9% gross margin.  The overall result of combining our operations with those of Wuxi ZQ was a reduction in our gross margin from 48.8% in 2008 to 44.7% in 2009.

Our expectation is that the operations of Wuxi ZQ will become more profitable in 2010.  The transfer of ownership and management in 2009 led to inefficiencies in the operations of that company.  In addition, since the acquisition, our management has been working aggressively to reduce unnecessary expenses at Wuxi ZQ.
  
 Operating expenses
 
The Company’s operating expenses increased by 252.0%, from $3,267,872 in 2008 to $11,502,514 in 2009.  The increase was almost entirely attributable to the expansion of our operations, as operating expenses in Heilongjiang ZQPT, our main battery production base in China, increased by only $0.20 million during 2009.  The primary reasons for the year-to-year increase in operating expenses were:
 
 
$5.4 million in selling and administration expenses incurred by Wuxi ZQ after the acquisition on May 4 2009. Wuxi ZQ’s selling expenses included $1,000,000 advertising expense.   The Wuxi ZQ expenses also included satisfaction of approximately $1,200,000 in debts that were incurred in prior periods but were not previously recorded.
 
 
Higher administration expenses related to our US office, including salaries, legal fees and marketing expenses related to our equity offerings and annual meeting, as well as expenses attributable to ongoing litigation.
 
 
An increase of $1,326,177 in  noncash stock and option compensation amortization expense in 2009

Included in our general and administrative expense during the year ended December 31, 2009 was $2,063,215 attributable to amortization of the market value of stock and options that we granted to employees or consultants.  This non-cash expense resulted from our use of stock during our early years to incentivize key individuals.  The market value of the stock at the time it was issued is being amortized over the term of the employee’s or consultant’s services, thus:

 
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In the case of employees, the period of amortization is based on a vesting schedule included in the employees’ contracts.  The average vesting period for the employees is 10.4 years.  
 
 
In the case of consultants, the period of amortization is based on the term of the consulting contracts, although amortization will be accelerated if the consulting relationship ceases.  Again, to date, the consultants who received stock have remained involved in the Company’s affairs, so there has been no acceleration of amortization.
 
At December 31, 2009 there remained $6,123,762 in unamortized stock compensation on the Company’s books.  The amortization of this sum will contribute to our operating expenses as described above.

As noted, approximately $2.2 million of the operating expenses incurred by Wuxi ZQ in 2009 were “clean-ups” of bad situations that existed when we acquired Wuxi ZQ or the marketing promotion efforts after acquisition.  We do not expect such expenses to be recurrent.  We expect, therefore, that we will be able to reduce our operating expenses in 2010, particularly as the ongoing consolidation of the administration of Wuxi ZQ with the administration of Heilongjiang ZQPT should yield operating efficiencies.

During 2009 we recorded $10,702,305 in “other income (expenses).  The primary components of this charge were:
 
 
$210,321 in net interest expenses,
 
 
an investment loss of $17,401 related to our investment in Beyond E-Tech, Inc.,
 
 
an income of $666,839 related to the change in the fair value of our outstanding common stock purchase warrants, and
 
 
a $9,909,320 gain on bargain purchase arising from our acquisition of Wuxi ZQ.
 
In 2009, we realized $210,321 in net interest expenses.  We incurred $501,096 in interest expense on Wuxi ZQ’s short-term bank loan.  This was partially offset by $160,000 in interest income that we earned by lending $1.6 million to a non-related company, Harbin Jinhuida Investment Consulting Limited, at an interest rate of 10% per annum, and by interest on our cash deposited in Chinese banks. Additionally, in 2009 we recognized $336,906 income due to the forgiveness of interest payable on our existing short-term loans after negotiation with banks who loaned to Wuxi ZQ before acquisition.

Furthermore, for the year ended December 31 2009, we recognized a $17,401 investment loss from our 49% equity investment in Beyond E-Tech, Inc., a Texas corporation recently organized to engage in distributing cellular telephones in the United States.  The acquisition has been recorded as an “investment in unconsolidated entity” on our balance sheet, and our participation in that business will be accounted for through the equity method.  Because Beyond E-Tech incurred a net loss of $35,512 in 2009, we recorded a $17,401 reduction in the value of its equity on our books.

 
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In 2008 and 2009, the Company issued warrants in conjunction with the issuance of common shares or convertible preferred stock. The warrants permit the investors to buy additional common shares at the prices specified in the warrant agreements.  Because the Company may be required to repurchase the warrants at their fair value in certain circumstances, the fair value of the warrants has been recorded as a liability on our balance sheet.  At the end of each quarter, we re-calculate the fair value of the warrants by Black-Scholes model, and record any increase or decrease in that fair value as other income or other expense.   During 2009, the change in the fair value of warrants was $666,839, which was recognized as other income for the year ended December 31, 2009.  If in future quarters the warrants decrease in value (e.g. by reason of an increase in the market price of our common stock), we will record an other expense equal to the amount of the increase.

Our acquisition of Wuxi ZQ in May 2009 resulted in a $9,909,320 gain on bargain purchase.   This occurred because the fair value of the net assets of Wuxi ZQ was $19,779,320, but the 3,000,000 common shares that we paid to acquire Wuxi ZQ had a market value of only $9,870,000.  We recorded the $9,909,320 difference as “other income.”

The Company’s revenue less expenses produced pre-tax income of $27,592,238 for the year ended December 31, 2009, representing an increase of $8,773,711 from 2008.  In 2009, our domestic (U.S.) pre-tax loss was $ 3,686,549 (including $666,839 other income due to change in fair value of warrants); foreign (China) pre-tax income was $29,055,793, which includes the $9,909,320 gain on bargain purchase recognized in the second quarter of 2009. The income tax accrued as a result of our operations was $2,764,339.  The deferred income tax accrued in 2009 because of the gain on bargain purchase was $3,468,262. As a result of Chinese tax laws that reward foreign investment in China, currently and through 2010 ZQ Power-Tech is entitled to a 50% tax abatement, which results in an effective corporate tax rate of approximately 12.5%.  After taxes of $6,232,601 realized in the year ended December 31 2009, our net income was $ 21,359,637, representing 32.7% increase over 2008.   

Year Ended December 31, 2008 Compared to Year Ended December 31, 2007

Our business continued to grow in 2008, as both revenue and net income increased by over 42%.  Recognizing that the worldwide recession would make it difficult for us to match that growth rate in 2009, we began supplementing our growth-through-new-customers by making strategic alliances that will capture new markets for us.  Specifically, at the end of 2008 we purchased a 49% interest in Beyond E-Tech, a cell phone distributor, which will provide us a dedicated customer for our cell phone batteries.  And in the first half of 2009 we acquired Wuxi Angell, a leading manufacturer of battery-powered motorbikes and scooters.  These alliances will help us to offset the effects of the recession.
 
Revenues: In 2008 we realized $45,172,111 in revenues, an increase of 42% compared to the $31,897,618 in revenue that we achieved in 2007. As a result of competition, our prices have remained relatively stable.  Our growth has been almost entirely the result of increased unit sales.  A number of factors contributed to the increase in revenue from 2007 to 2008.  Primary among them were:
 
 
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·
New Customers.  Our revenue in 2008 included $10,331,311 sold to customers that had not purchased from us in prior years.  This expansion of our customer base is primarily a result of the efforts of our growing network of independent sales agents.
 
 
·
Vehicle Batteries.  Our sales of batteries for use in motorized vehicles increased by 70% from 2007 to 2008.  We expect growth in this area to continue, primarily due to our acquisition of Wuxi Angell.
 
 
·
Miner’s Lamps.  Our one end product, our miner’s lamp, has fueled a significant portion of our growth.  In 2008 our sales of miner’s lamps and batteries for miner’s lamps totaled $10,777,298, compared to $5,534,798 in 2007.
 
The growth in our battery business has been accompanied by a reorientation in the relative importance of different battery sizes.  When we first entered the battery business in 2003 and following years, the bulk of our sales were small capacity batteries, primarily those used in consumer electronic devices.  Our growth, however, has been propelled by customers for our medium capacity batteries (used for electric scooters, electric bicycles, power tools, miners’ lamps, searchlights, etc.) and large capacity batteries (used for electric sanitation vehicles, stationary applications, and other large scale battery applications).  In 2008, the contribution of batteries in these categories to our total revenues was:
 
·
Small Capacity Batteries.
  $ 4,727,223       (10.5 %)  
·
Medium Capacity Batteries
  $ 16,200,079       (35.9 %)  
·
Large Capacity Batteries:
  $ 13,467,511       (29.8 %)  
·
Other
  $ 10,777,298       (23.8 %)  

Gross Profit. Our cost of revenues consists of the cost of raw materials, production costs and production overhead.  In 2008, although our revenue increased by 42%, our cost of goods sold increased by only 28%, from $18,039,861 to $23,122,610.  This disparity permitted resulted from the efforts of our production staff to achieve a more efficient use of raw materials, and from our ongoing program of improving the efficiency of our production techniques.  The result was an improvement in our gross margin from 43% in 2007 to 49% in 2008.

The current global recession has caused a widespread and dramatic drop in the cost of raw materials, including the metals that we utilize in our batteries.  We expect this situation will permit us to maintain the level of gross margin that we achieved in 2008.  If the recession results in diminished sales, however, our gross margin is likely to suffer, as a reduction in sales would be likely to reduce the efficiency of our production operations.

Operating Expenses: The Company’s operating expenses fell by 11%, from $3,667,101 in 2007 to $3,267,872 in 2008.   The decrease is primarily due to a one-time compensation charge of $893,896, arising from a bonus granted to management during the quarter ended March 31, 2007.  In addition, we quelled our aggressive research and development programs in 2008, while we focused on expanding our production facility, and this reduced our expenditures for research and development by $379,408.  After eliminating these two factors, we realized an increase of $502,332 (21%) from 2007 to 2008.  The increase reflected expenses relating to the expansion of our manufacturing facility as well as expenses incurred by our U.S. offices, including the expense attributable to the Company’s listing on the NASDAQ Capital Market in March 2008. We expect that future increases in our selling, general and administrative expense will be roughly proportional to the increase in our revenues.  This will occur because the efficiencies that we are realizing from our expanded operations will be partially offset by the expenses of the US office.

 
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Included in our general and administrative expense during 2008 was $908,713 attributable to amortization of the market value of stock that we granted to employees or consultants, primarily during 2004.  This non-cash expense resulted from our use of stock during our early years to incentivize key individuals.  The market value of the stock at the time it was issued is being amortized over the term of the employee’s or consultant’s services, thus:
 
 
·
In the case of employees, the period of amortization is based on a vesting schedule included in the employees’ contracts.  The average vesting period for the employees is 18.5 years.  To date, no one of the employees of ZQ Power-Tech who received stock awards has terminated employment; so the amortization has been proportional to that schedule.
 
 
·
In the case of consultants, the period of amortization is based on the term of the consulting contracts, although amortization will be accelerated if the consulting relationship ceases.  Again, to date, the consultants who received stock have remained involved in the Company’s affairs, so there has been no acceleration of amortization.

At December 31, 2008 there remained $5,737,795 in unamortized stock compensation on the Company’s books.  The amortization of this sum will contribute to our operating expenses as described above.

At the end of 2008 we purchased, for $1.5 million, 49% of the equity in Beyond E-Tech, Inc., a Texas corporation recently organized to engage in distributing cellular telephones in the United States.  The acquisition has been recorded an “investment in unconsolidated entity” on our balance sheet, and our participation in that business will be accounted for through the equity method.  Because Beyond E-Tech incurred a net loss of approximately $185,000 in 2008, the value of our investment was reduced on our balance sheet by 49% of that sum – i.e. $90,707 – and we incurred “other expenses” in that amount.  In addition, at year-end we performed a valuation of our investment by estimating future undiscounted net cash flows that can be expected from Beyond E-Tech.  That estimate indicated that our carrying cost for the investment exceeded its value by $371,743.  Accordingly, we also reduced the book value of the investment by that amount, and recorded an addition to operating expenses in that amount.  In the future, our gain or loss on the investment will be determined by similar allocations of the income or loss incurred by Beyond E-Tech.
 
The Company’s revenue less expenses produced a pre-tax income of $18,818,527 for 2008 and a pre-tax income of $10,205,406 in 2007.  As a result of Chinese tax laws that reward foreign investment in China, ZQ Power-Tech was entitled to exemption from income taxes during 2006 and 2007.  So for 2007, the Company’s pre-tax income was identical to its net income, representing $.25 basic earnings per share and $.21 per share fully diluted.  Currently and through 2010, ZQ Power-Tech is entitled to a 50% tax abatement, which results in an effective corporate tax rate of approximately 12.5%.  After taxes of $2,722,407 realized in 2008, our net income for 2008 was $16,096,120, an increase of 58% over 2007.  This 2008 income represented $.37 basic earnings per share and $.31 fully diluted.

 
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Our business operates primarily in Chinese Renminbi, but we report our results in our SEC filings in U.S. Dollars.  The conversion of our accounts from RMB to Dollars results in translation adjustments.  While our net income is added to the retained earnings on our balance sheet; the translation adjustments are added to a line item on our balance sheet labeled “accumulated other comprehensive income,” since it is more reflective of changes in the relative values of U.S. and Chinese currencies than of the success of our business.  During 2008, the effect of converting our financial results to Dollars was to add $2,912,481 to our accumulated other comprehensive income.

Liquidity and Capital Resources

The growth of our Company has been funded by capital contributions - initially those of our founders and in recent years capital raised by the sale of equity to private investors.  As a result, the Company’s only debt at December 31, 2009 was a total of $2,916,071 in loans owed by Wuxi ZQ to Huaxia Bank.  These loans bear interest at 6.57% per annum.  We are currently negotiating with the bank to retire this loan in the first quarter of 2010.

In June 2009 the Company completed two placements of convertible preferred stock and warrants.  The purchasers were institutional funds.  The net proceeds from the placements and the exercise of warrants during 2009 was $22,771,367.  Pursuant to provisions of ASC 815 (previously: EITF 07-05) that became effective for 2009 and subsequent years, the present value of the outstanding warrants is considered a liability.

In October 2009 the Company sold 4,592,145 shares of common stock and 1,377,644 warrants to purchase common stock at $4.70 per share.  The purchasers were institutional funds.  The net proceeds of the placement was $18,017,350.

At December 31, 2009 the Company had a working capital balance of $83,453,937, an improvement from our working capital balance of $49,991,602 at December 31, 2008.  We had $52,923,358 cash, an increase of $20,177,203 from our cash balance of $32,746,155 at December 31, 2008. The primary reason for the improvement in working capital and cash was the equity offerings we completed in June and October 2009, partially offset by further investment in our facilities and higher working capital demands. With the sufficient cash available, we believe we are able to fund the current debt obligations when due.

 
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ZQ Power-Tech and Wuxi ZQ have sufficient liquidity to fund their near-term operations and to fund the working capital demands of future expansion. If we determine that additional funds are needed for other attractive growth opportunities or for the full implementation of our long term expansion plans for Wuxi ZQ, we have available over $18 million in property, plant and equipment that ZQ Power-Tech owns free of liens, for potential collateral loans. On February 28, 2010 our backlog of firm orders was approximately $49.7 million.  Based on that backlog of orders, we believe that secured financing will be available on favorable terms if needed.

Given the financial resources available to the Company, management believes that it has sufficient capital and liquidity to sustain operations for the foreseeable future.

Application of Critical Accounting Policies

In preparing our financial statements we are required to formulate working policies regarding valuation of our assets and liabilities and to develop estimates of those values.  In our preparation of the financial statements for 2009, there were five estimates made which were (a) subject to a high degree of uncertainty and (b) material to our results.  They were:

 
·
The first was our determination, detailed in Note 21 to the Financial Statements, that we had no need of a reserve for warranty costs.  The primary reason for the determination was the fact that we have received no warranty claims to date.
 
·
The second was our determination, detailed in Note 15 to the Financial Statements, to amortize the stock compensation that we gave to our employees in 2005 and 2006 over an average of 18.5 years.  The determination was based on the senior status of the employees, the vesting period under their employment contracts, and our expectation that they will remain employed by ZQ Power-Tech for at least that period.
 
·
The third was our determination, detailed in Note 9 to the Financial Statements, to record a $235,091 impairment loss on our investment in Beyond E-Tech.  The determination was based on Beyond E-Tech’s projection of cash flows for the next five years.
 
·
The fourth was our determination, detailed in Note 5 to the Financial Statements, to reserve the full amount of Wuxi ZQ’s outstanding loans receivable, $480,705.  The determination was based on our inability to obtain assurances that the loans were collectable.
 
·
The fifth was our determination, detailed in Note 12, to the Financial Statements, to record no impairment of Wuxi ZQ’s intangible assets.  The determination was based on our evaluation of the future cash flows from Wuxi ZQ’s business, which exceeded the carrying cost of the intangible assets.

We made no material changes to our critical accounting policies in connection with the preparation of financial statements for 2009.


 
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Impact of Accounting Pronouncements

There were no recent accounting pronouncements that have had a material effect on the Company’s financial position or results of operations.
 
Off-Balance Sheet Arrangements

We do not have any off-balance sheet arrangements that have or are reasonably likely to have a current or future effect on our financial condition or results of operations.

ITEM 6A.
QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURE ABOUT MARKET RISK

Our operating subsidiary, ZQ Power-Tech, carries on business exclusively in Chinese Renminbi.  Therefore it does not have any derivative instruments or other financial instruments that are market risk sensitive.


 
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ITEM 7.                      FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND SUPPLEMENTARY DATA



INDEX TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS


Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm - Friedman LLP
30
   
Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm - Bagell, Josephs, Levine & Company, L.L.C.  31
   
Consolidated Balance Sheets as of December 31, 2009 and 2008
32
   
Consolidated Statements of Income and Other Comprehensive Income for the years ended December 31, 2009, 2008 and 2007
33
   
Consolidated Statements of Changes in Stockholders’ Equity for the years ended December 31, 2009, 2008 and 2007
34
   
Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows for the years ended December 31, 2009, 2008 and 2007
35
   
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
36



 
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To the Board of Directors and
Stockholders of Advanced Battery Technologies, Inc
 
We have audited the accompanying balance sheets of Advanced Battery Technologies, Inc as of December 31, 2009, and the related statements of income, stockholders’ equity and comprehensive income, and cash flows for the year ended December 31, 2009. We also have audited Advanced Battery Technologies, Inc’s internal control over financial reporting as of December 31, 2009, based on criteria established in Internal Control—Integrated Framework issued by the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission (COSO). Advanced Battery Technologies, Inc’s management is responsible for these financial statements, for maintaining effective internal control over financial reporting, and for its assessment of the effectiveness of internal control over financial reporting. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on these financial statements and an opinion on the company’s internal control over financial reporting based on our audits.
 
We conducted our audits in accordance with the standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States). Those standards require that we plan and perform the audits to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements are free of material misstatement and whether effective internal control over financial reporting was maintained in all material respects. Our audits of the financial statements included examining, on a test basis, evidence supporting the amounts and disclosures in the financial statements, assessing the accounting principles used and significant estimates made by management, and evaluating the overall financial statement presentation. Our audit of internal control over financial reporting included obtaining an understanding of internal control over financial reporting, assessing the risk that a material weakness exists, and testing and evaluating the design and operating effectiveness of internal control based on the assessed risk. Our audits also included performing such other procedures as we considered necessary in the circumstances. We believe that our audits provide a reasonable basis for our opinions.
 
A company’s internal control over financial reporting is a process designed to provide reasonable assurance regarding the reliability of financial reporting and the preparation of financial statements for external purposes in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles. A company’s internal control over financial reporting includes those policies and procedures that (1) pertain to the maintenance of records that, in reasonable detail, accurately and fairly reflect the transactions and dispositions of the assets of the company; (2) provide reasonable assurance that transactions are recorded as necessary to permit preparation of financial statements in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles, and that receipts and expenditures of the company are being made only in accordance with authorizations of management and directors of the company; and (3) provide reasonable assurance regarding prevention or timely detection of unauthorized acquisition, use, or disposition of the company’s assets that could have a material effect on the financial statements.
 
Because of its inherent limitations, internal control over financial reporting may not prevent or detect misstatements. Also, projections of any evaluation of effectiveness to future periods are subject to the risk that controls may become inadequate because of changes in conditions, or that the degree of compliance with the policies or procedures may deteriorate.
 
In our opinion, the financial statements referred to above present fairly, in all material respects, the financial position of Advanced Battery Technologies, Inc as of December 31, 2009, and the results of its operations and its cash flows for the year ended December 31, 2009 in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America. Also in our opinion, Advanced Battery Technologies, Inc maintained, in all material respects, effective internal control over financial reporting as of December 31, 2009, based on criteria established in Internal Control—Integrated Framework issued by the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission (COSO).
 
 
 
/s/ Friedman LLP
Friedman LLP
 
Marlton ,NJ 08053
March 29, 2010
 
 
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REPORT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM

To the Board of Directors and Stockholders of
Advanced Battery Technologies, Inc.
 
We have audited the accompanying consolidated balance sheets of Advanced Battery Technologies, Inc.(the “Company”) as of December 31, 2008 and 2007, and the related consolidated statements of income and other comprehensive income, changes in stockholders’ equity and cash flows for each of the three years in the period ended December 31, 2008. We have also audited the Company’s internal control over financial reporting as of December 31, 2008, based on criteria established in Internal Control – Integrated Framework issued by the Committee of Sponsoring Organization of the Treadway Commission. (COSO).The Company’s management is responsible for these consolidated financial statements, for maintaining effective internal control over financial reporting, and for its assessment of the effectiveness of internal control over financial reporting, included in the accompanying Management’s Report on Internal Control over Financial Reporting. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on these consolidated financial statements and an opinion on the Company’s internal control over financial reporting based on our audits.
 
We conducted our audits in accordance with the standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States). Those standards require that we plan and perform the audits to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements are free of material misstatement and whether effective internal control over financial reporting was maintained in all material respects. Our audit of the consolidated financial statements included examining, on a test basis, evidence supporting the amounts and disclosures in the consolidated financial statements, assessing the accounting principles used and significant estimates made by management, and evaluating the overall financial statement presentation. Our audit of internal control over financial reporting included obtaining an understanding of internal control over financial reporting, assessing the risk that a material weakness exists, testing and evaluating the design and operating effectiveness of internal control based on the assessed risk. Our audits also included performing such other procedures as we considered necessary in the circumstances. We believe that our audits provide a reasonable basis for our opinions.
 
A company’s internal control over financial reporting is a process designed to provide reasonable assurance regarding the reliability of financial reporting and the preparation of financial statements for external purposes in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles. A company’s internal control over financial reporting includes those policies and procedures that (1) pertain to the maintenance of records that, in reasonable detail, accurately and fairly reflect the transactions and dispositions of the assets of the company; (2) provide reasonable assurance that transactions are recorded as necessary to permit preparation of financial statements in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles and that receipts and expenditures of the company are being made only in accordance with authorizations of management and directors of the company; and (3) provide reasonable assurance regarding prevention or timely detection of unauthorized acquisition, use, or disposition of the company’s assets that could have a material effect on the financial statements.
 
Because its  inherent limitations, internal control over financial reporting, may not prevent or detect misstatements. Also, projections of any evaluation of the effectiveness of the internal control over financial reporting to future periods are subject to the risk that the controls may become inadequate because of changes in conditions, or that the degree of compliance with the policies or procedures may deteriorate.
 
In our opinion, the consolidated financial statements referred to above present fairly, in all material respects, the financial position of Advanced Battery Technologies, Inc. as of December 31, 2008, and the results of its operations and its cash flows for each of the three years in the period ended December 31, 2008, in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America. Also in our opinion, the Company maintained, in all material respects, effective internal control over financial reporting as of December 31, 2008, based on criteria established in Internal Control – Integrated Framework issued by the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission (COSO).


 
/s/ BAGELL, JOSEPHS, LEVINE & COMPANY, L.L.C.
Bagell, Josephs, Levine & Company, L.L.C.
Marlton, NJ 08053
March 12, 2009


The report is a copy of the previously issued report.
The predecessor auditor has not reissued the report.
 
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ADVANCED BATTERY TECHNOLOGIES, INC.
 
CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
 
             
             
ASSETS
   
December 31,
   
December 31,
 
   
2009
   
2008
 
Current assets:
           
Cash and cash equivalents
  $ 52,923,358     $ 32,746,155  
Accounts receivable, net
    22,406,927       14,708,078  
Inventories, net
    3,680,098       1,748,115  
Loan receivable,net
    1,600,000       1,600,000  
Other receivables
    107,751       240,726  
Advance to suppliers,net
    7,940,129       246,163  
Total Current Assets
    88,658,263       51,289,237  
                 
Property, plant and equipment, net of accumulated depreciation of $10,477,610 as of December 31, 2009 and $2,803,788 as of December 31, 2008
    47,248,600       16,635,843  
Total Fixed Assets
    47,248,600       16,635,843  
                 
Other assets:
               
Investment in unconsolidated entity
    785,057       1,037,550  
Investment advance
    1,457,034       3,000,000  
Deposit for long-term assets
    2,860,882       1,748,363  
Intangible assets, net
    14,317,502       1,548,158  
Goodwill
    2,472,311       2,487,080  
Other assets
    26,705       6,000  
Total other assets
    21,919,491       9,827,151  
                 
Total Assets
  $ 157,826,354     $ 77,752,231  
                 
LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY
                 
Current liabilities:
               
Short-term loan
  $ 2,916,071       -  
Accounts payable
    670,254       415,850  
Advance from Customers
    228,871       80,479  
Accrued expenses and other payables
    1,389,130       784,070  
Loan from officers
    -       17,236  
Total Current Liabilities
    5,204,326       1,297,635  
                 
Long term liabilities:
               
Deferred tax liability
    3,468,262       -  
Warrant liability
    17,221,335          
Total Liabilities
    25,893,923       1,297,635  
                 
Stockholders' Equity
               
Preferred stock, $0.001 face value, 5,000,000 shares authorized; 2 shares issued and 2 shares outstanding as of December 31, 2009 and 0 shares issued and outstanding as of December 31, 2008
  $ -       -  
Common stock, $0.001 par value, 150,000,000 shares authorized; 68,778,112 shares issued and 68,583,531 shares outstanding as of December 31, 2009 and 54,781,577 shares issued and 54,662,067 shares outstanding as of December 31, 2008
    68,778       54,782  
Additional paid-in-capital
    74,114,122       39,289,991  
Accumulated other comprehensive income
    5,496,334       6,012,475  
Retained earnings
    52,752,687       31,393,050  
Less: Cost of treasury stock (194,581 and 119,510 shares as of December 31,2009 and December 31, 2008 )
    (499,490 )     (295,702 )
Total Stockholders' Equity
    131,932,431       76,454,596  
                 
Total Liabilities and Stockholders' Equity
  $ 157,826,354     $ 77,752,231  

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

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ADVANCED BATTERY TECHNOLOGIES, INC.
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME AND OTHER COMPREHENSIVE INCOME
                 
   
For Years ended December 31,
 
   
2009
   
2008
   
2007
 
               
(Restated)
 
                   
Revenues
  $ 63,561,925     $ 45,172,111     $ 31,897,618  
                         
Cost of Goods Sold
    35,169,478       23,122,610       18,039,861  
                         
Gross Profit
    28,392,447       22,049,501       13,857,757  
                         
Operating Expenses
                       
Research & Development expenses
    348,297       4,463       383,871  
Selling, general and administrative
    11,154,217       3,263,409       3,283,230  
                         
Operating income
    16,889,933       18,781,629       10,190,656  
                         
Other Income (Expenses)
                       
Interest income
    290,774       124,487       14,750  
Interest (expense)
    (501,096 )     -       -  
Equity loss from unconsolidated entity
    (17,401 )     (90,707 )     -  
Gain on bargain purchase
    9,909,320       -       -  
Forgiveness of debt
    336,906       -       -  
Other income (expenses)
    16,962       3,118       -  
Change in fair value of warrants
    666,839       -       -  
Total other income (expenses)
    10,702,305       36,898       14,750  
                         
Income Before Income Taxes
    27,592,238       18,818,527       10,205,406  
                         
Provision for Income Taxes (Benefit)
                       
Income tax-Current
    2,764,339       2,722,407       -  
Income tax-Deferred
    3,468,262       -       -  
                         
Net income
  $ 21,359,637     $ 16,096,120     $ 10,205,406  
                         
Other Comprehensive Income
                       
Foreign currency translation adjustment
    (516,141 )     2,912,481       2,125,410  
                         
Comprehensive Income
  $ 20,843,496     $ 19,008,602     $ 12,330,816  
                         
Earnings per share
                       
Basic
  $ 0.41     $ 0.37     $ 0.25  
Diluted
  $ 0.35     $ 0.31     $ 0.21  
                         
Weighted average number of common shares outstanding
                       
Basic
    52,124,814       43,493,492       40,924,452  
Diluted
    60,222,687       51,671,992       49,677,285  
 
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements
 
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ADVANCED BATTERY TECHNOLOGIES, INC.
 
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY
 
FOR THE YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2009, 2008, and 2007
 
                                                       
                                 
Accumulated
Other
                   
   
Preferred Stock
   
Common Stock
   
Additional
   
Comprehensive
   
Treasury Stock
   
Retained
       
   
Shares
   
Par Value
   
Shares
   
Par Value
   
Paid in Capital
   
Income
   
at Cost
   
Earnings (Deficit)
   
Total
 
Balance December 31, 2006 (Restated)
                49,627,710       49,628       17,090,614       974,584       -       5,091,524       23,206,350  
Stock issued under employee equity incentive plan
                61,288       61       (61 )                             -  
Comprehensive income (loss)
                                                                   
Net income for the year
                                                        10,205,406       10,205,406  
Other comprehensive income, net of tax
                                                                   
Foreign currency translation adjustments
                                        2,125,410                       2,125,410  
Comprehensive income (loss)
                                                                   
Amortization of prepaid consulting expenses
                                378,215                               378,215  
Amortization of stock-based compensation
                                561,123                               561,123  
Balance December 31, 2007 (Restated)
                49,688,998     $ 49,689     $ 18,029,891     $ 3,099,994     $ -     $ 15,296,930     $ 36,476,504  
Issuance of common stock for financing
                5,058,834       5,059       20,351,421                               20,356,480  
Stock issued under employee equity incentive plan
                33,745       34       (34 )                             -  
Comprehensive income (loss)
                                                                   
Net income for the year
                                                        16,096,120       16,096,120  
Other comprehensive income, net of tax
                                                                   
Foreign currency translation adjustments
                                        2,912,481                       2,912,481  
Comprehensive income (loss)
                                                                   
Purchase of treasury stock (119,510 shares)
                                                (295,702 )             (295,702 )
Amortization of prepaid consulting expenses
                                309,237                               309,237  
Amortization of stock-based compensation
                                599,476                               599,476  
Balance December 31, 2008
                54,781,577     $ 54,782     $ 39,289,991     $ 6,012,475     $ (295,702 )   $ 31,393,050     $ 76,454,596  
Issuance of  preferred stock for financing
    17,000       17                       6,577,419                               6,577,436  
Conversion of preferred stock to common stock
    (16,998 )     (17 )     4,387,993       4,388       (4,371 )                             -  
Issuance of common stock for  acquisition
                    3,000,000       3,000       9,867,000                               9,870,000  
Issuance of common stock for financing
                    4,592,145       4,592       13,770,726                               13,775,318  
Exercise of warrants
                    1,722,622       1,723       5,976,057                               5,977,780  
Stock issued for service
                    293,775       294       (294 )                             -  
Comprehensive income (loss)
                                                                       
Net income for the year
                                                            21,359,637       21,359,637  
Other comprehensive income, net of tax
                                                                       
Foreign currency translation adjustments
                                            (516,141 )                     (516,141 )
Comprehensive income (loss)
                                                                       
Purchase of treasury stock (75,071 shares)
                                                    (203,788 )             (203,788 )
Amortization of prepaid consulting expenses
                                    137,562                               137,562  
Amortization of stock-based compensation
                                    1,925,653                               1,925,653  
Reclassification of prior warrant liability
                                    (3,429,992 )                             (3,429,992 )
Balance December 31, 2009
    2     $ 0       68,778,112     $ 68,778     $ 74,114,122     $ 5,496,334     $ (499,490 )   $ 52,752,687     $ 131,932,431  
 
 
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements

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ADVANCED BATTERY TECHNOLOGIES, INC.
 
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
 
                   
   
For Years ended December 31,
 
   
2009
   
2008
   
2007
 
               
(Restated)
 
Cash Flows From Operating Activities:
                 
Net income
  $ 21,359,637     $ 16,096,120     $ 10,205,406  
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by (used in)operating activities:
                       
Gain on bargain purchase
    (9,909,320 )     -       -  
Deferred income tax
    3,468,262       -       -  
Depreciation and amortization
    2,629,643       767,235       699,749  
Amortization of deferred consulting expenses
    137,562       309,237       378,215  
Amortization of stock based compensation expense
    1,925,653       599,476       561,123  
Loan converted to compensation
    -       -       843,803  
Equity loss of unconsolidated entity
    17,401       90,707       -  
Provision for doubtful accounts and inventory valuation allowance
    (208,876 )     64,161       -  
Forgiveness of debt
    (336,849 )     -       -  
Investment Impairment Loss
    235,091       371,743       -  
Loss on disposal of fixed asset
    -       55,187       -  
Change in fair value of warrants
    (666,839 )     -       -  
                         
Changes in operating assets and liabilities:
                       
Accounts receivable
    (6,514,738 )     1,002,020       (11,079,633 )
Inventories
    (274,638 )     (636,296 )     (720,228 )
Other receivable & prepayments
    (5,605,572 )     1,507,030       (8,787 )
Accounts payable, accrued expenses and other payables
    (7,825,590 )     196,288       (267,031 )
Advances from Customer
    (1,164,942 )     5,363       26,264  
Taxes payable
    (174,435 )     -       -  
                         
Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities
    (2,908,549 )     20,428,271       638,881  
                         
Cash Flows From Investing Activities:
                       
Loan receivable
    -       (1,600,000 )     -  
Deposit for long-term assets
    (2,828,783 )     (1,748,363 )     -  
Purchase of property, plant and equipment
    (6,665,374 )     (65,672 )     (96,342 )
Cash acquried from subsidiary
    832,555       -       -  
Payment made on investment advance
    (1,463,913 )     (3,000,000 )     -  
Acquistion of Construction in process
    (2,667,993 )     (3,126,130 )     -  
Investment in unconsolidated subsidary
    -       (1,500,000 )     -  
                         
Net cash used in investing activities
    (12,793,507 )     (11,040,165 )     (96,342 )
                         
Cash Flows From Financing Activities
                       
Repayment of bank loan
    (4,389,735 )     -       -  
Purchase of treasury stock
    (203,788 )     (295,702 )     -  
Repayments of notes payable
    -       (411,263 )     -  
Proceeds from issuance of stock, net
    40,788,717       20,356,480       -  
Proceeds from officer loan
    -       -       776,826  
Repayment of officer loan
    (140,059 )     (718,465 )     -  
                         
Net cash provided by financing activities
    36,055,135       18,931,050       776,826  
                         
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents
    (175,876 )     1,722,176       1,372,828  
                         
Increase in cash and cash equivalents
    20,177,202       30,041,332       2,692,193  
                         
Cash and Cash Equivalents - Beginning of year
    32,746,155       2,704,823       12,630  
                         
Cash and Cash Equivalents - End of year
  $ 52,923,358     $ 32,746,155     $ 2,704,823  
                         
SUPPLEMENTAL CASH FLOW INFORMATION:
                       
During the year, cash was paid for the following:
                       
Interest expense
  $ 395,496     $ -     $ -  
Income taxes
  $ 1,083,556     $ 2,881,966     $ -  
                         
NON-CASH INVESTING AND FINANCING ACTIVITIES:
                       
Common stock issued for incentive stock-based compensation
  $ 1,162,850     $ 139,403     $ 71,000  
Common stock issued for acquisition of Wuxi ZQ
  $ 9,870,000     $ -     $ -  
Option issued to executives for service
  $ 777,660     $ -     $ -  
 
 
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements

 
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ADVANCED BATTERY TECHNOLOGIES, INC.
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
DECEMBER 31, 2009, 2008 AND 2007

 
1. ORGANIZATION AND BASIS OF PRESENTATION

Advanced Battery Technologies, Inc. ("ABAT" or the "Company") was incorporated in the State of Delaware on January 16, 1984.
 
On May 6, 2004, the Company completed a share exchange (the "Exchange") with the shareholders of Cashtech Investment Limited (“Cashtech”), a British Virgin Islands Corporation, who, at the time, owned 70% interest of Harbin Zhong Qiang Power-Tech Co., Ltd. (“ZQPT” or “Harbin ZQPT”), a limited liability company established in the People’s Republic of China (the “PRC”). As result of this share exchange transaction, there was change of control in the Company as the shareholders of Cashtech became the majority shareholders of the Company.
 
The transaction had been accounted for as a reverse acquisition under the purchase method of accounting. Accordingly, Cashtech was treated as the continuing entity for accounting purposes.
 
On January 6, 2006,  the minority shareholders of ZQPT transferred the remaining 30% of their interests in ZQPT to Cashtech in exchange for 11,780,594 shares of the Company’s Common Stock. As result of this transfer, Cashtech now owns 100% of the capital stock of ZQPT.

On May 4, 2009, the Company acquired 100% interest of Wuxi Angell Autocycle Co., Ltd. (“Wuxi ZQ”).

On August 20, 2002, Heilongjiang Zhongqiang Power-Tech Co., Ltd (“HLJ ZQPT”), was incorporated under the laws of the PRC.  HLJ ZQPT is owned by our Chairman, Mr. Fu and other individuals but controlled by Harbin ZQPT through a series of contractual arrangements that transferred all of the benefits and all of the responsibilities for the operations of HLJ ZQPT to Harbin ZQPT. During 2009 HLJ ZQPT also transferred to Harbin ZQPT all of its rights in the real property on which HLJ carries on its operations.  The Company is in the process of transferring all of the other assets of HLJ ZQPT to Harbin ZQPT, but has not yet obtained all of the necessary government approvals.  Harbin ZQPT accounts for HLJ ZQPT as a Variable Interest Entity (“VIE”) under ASC 810 “Consolidation”. Accordingly, Harbin ZQPT consolidates HLJ ZQPT’s results, assets and liabilities.

The Company is engaged in design, manufacture and distribution of rechargeable polymer lithium-ion batteries and electric vehicles through its wholly owned subsidiaries, Cashtech, ZQPT, Wuxi ZQ and the VIE, HLJ ZQPT. The Company’s main operations are located in the PRC.
 
The accompanying consolidated financial statements of the Company and its subsidiaries have been prepared in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles in the United States of America (“US GAAP”).

 
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ADVANCED BATTERY TECHNOLOGIES, INC.
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
DECEMBER 31, 2009, 2008 AND 2007


 2. SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES

Principles of consolidation

The consolidated financial statements include the accounts of the Company and its wholly-owned subsidiaries, Cashtech Inc., ZQPT, Wuxi ZQ and the VIE, HLJ ZQPT.  All significant inter-company balances and transactions have been eliminated in consolidation.

Use of estimates

In preparing the consolidated financial statements in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America, the management makes estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosures of contingent assets and liabilities at the dates of the consolidated financial statements, as well as the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting periods. Significant estimates required to be made by the management include, but are not limited to, the recoverability of long-lived assets and the valuation of accounts receivable and inventories. Actual results could differ from those estimates.
 
Fair value of financial instruments
 
The Company adopted ASC 820, Fair Value Measurements and Disclosures. ASC 820 clarifies the definition of fair value, prescribes methods for measuring fair value, and establishes a fair value hierarchy to classify the inputs used in measuring fair value as follows:

Level 1-Inputs are unadjusted quoted prices in active markets for identical assets or liabilities available at the measurement date.

Level 2-Inputs are unadjusted quoted prices for similar assets and liabilities in active markets, quoted prices for identical or similar assets and liabilities in markets that are not active, inputs other then quoted prices that are observable, and inputs derived from or corroborated by observable market data.
 
Level 3-Inputs are unobservable inputs which reflect the reporting entity’s own assumptions on what assumptions the market participants would use in pricing the asset or liability based on the best available information.

The carrying amounts reported in the balance sheets for cash, accounts receivable, loan receivables, other receivables, advance to suppliers, short-term loan, accounts payable, advance from customers, other payables and accrued expenses, approximate their fair market value based on the short-term maturity of these instruments. The Company did not identify any assets or liabilities that are required to be presented on the consolidated balance sheets at fair value in accordance with ASC 820.

 
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ADVANCED BATTERY TECHNOLOGIES, INC.
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
DECEMBER 31, 2009, 2008 AND 2007

 
2. SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (Continued)

Risks of losses
 
The Company is potentially exposed to risks of losses that may result from business interruptions, injury to others (including employees) and damage to property.  These losses may be uninsured, especially due to the fact that the Company’s operations are in China, where business insurance is not readily available.  If: (i) information is available before the Company’s financial statements are issued or are available to be issued indicates that such loss is probable and (ii) the amount of the loss can be reasonably estimated, an estimated loss will be accrued by a charge to income.  If such loss is probable but the amount of loss cannot be reasonably estimated, the loss shall be charged to the income of the period in which the loss can be reasonably estimated and shall not be charged retroactively to an earlier period.  As of December 31, 2009 and 2008, the Company has not experienced any uninsured losses from injury to others or other losses.

Subsequent events
 
The Company has evaluated subsequent events that have occurred through the date of this financial statement issuance and has determined that there were no material events since the balance sheet of this report.

Cash and cash equivalents
 
For purposes of the statement of cash flow, the Company considers all highly liquid investments with an original maturity of three months or less to be cash equivalents.

Accounts receivable
 
Accounts receivables are stated at net realizable value. Any allowance for doubtful accounts is established based on the management’s assessment of the recoverability of accounts and other receivables. Management regularly reviews the composition of accounts receivable and analyzes historical bad debts, customer concentrations, customer credit worthiness, current economic trends and changes in customer payment patterns to evaluate the collectability of accounts receivable and the adequacy of the allowance. The allowance for accounts receivable is $570,182 and $16,506 as of December 31, 2009 and 2008 respectively.
 
Inventories
 
Inventories are stated at the lower of cost or market. Cost is determined on a weighted average method. Cost of work in progress and finished goods comprises direct material, direct production cost and an allocated portion of production overheads. Management compares the cost of inventory with the market value and an allowance is made for writing down the inventory to its market value, if lower.

 
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ADVANCED BATTERY TECHNOLOGIES, INC.
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
DECEMBER 31, 2009, 2008 AND 2007

 
2. SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (Continued)

Property, plant and equipment
 
Property, plant and equipment are stated at cost less accumulated depreciation and amortization. Maintenance, repairs and betterments, including replacement of minor items, are charged to expense; major additions to physical properties are capitalized. Depreciation and amortization are provided using the straight-line method (after taking into account their respective estimated residual values) over the estimated useful lives of the assets as follows:

 
Buildings and improvements
20-39 years
 
Machinery, equipment and motor vehicles
5-10 years

Construction in progress
 
Construction in progress represents buildings and machinery under construction, which is stated at cost and is not depreciated. Cost comprises the direct costs of construction. Construction in progress is reclassified to the appropriate category of property, plant and equipment when completed and ready for use.

Acquisitions
 
The purchase method of accounting is used to account for the acquisition by the Company. The cost of an acquisition is measured at the fair value of the assets given, equity instruments issued and liabilities incurred or assumed at the date of exchange, plus costs directly attributable to the acquisition. Identifiable assets acquired and liabilities and contingent liabilities assumed in a business combination are measured initially at their fair values at the acquisition date, irrespective of the extent of any minority interest. The excess of the cost of acquisition over the fair value of the Group’s share of the identifiable net assets acquired is recorded as goodwill. If the cost of acquisition is less than the fair value of the net assets of the subsidiary acquired, the excess of the value of the net assets acquired over the purchase price was recorded as gain on bargain purchase and is shown as a separate component of revenues in the Company’s Consolidated Statement of Income for the year ended December 31, 2009 (See note 18).

Goodwill
 
Goodwill and other intangible assets are accounted for in accordance with the provisions of ASC 350, “Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets.” Under ASC 350, goodwill, including any goodwill included in the carrying value of investments accounted for using the equity method of accounting, and certain other intangible assets deemed to have indefinite useful lives are not amortized. Rather, goodwill and such indefinite-lived intangible assets are assessed for impairment at least annually based on comparisons of their respective fair values to their
carrying values.

 
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ADVANCED BATTERY TECHNOLOGIES, INC.
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
DECEMBER 31, 2009, 2008 AND 2007

2. SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (Continued)

Impairment of long-lived assets
 
Finite-lived intangible assets are amortized over their respective useful lives and, along with other long-lived assets, are evaluated for impairment periodically whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that their related carrying amounts may not be recoverable in accordance with ASC 360, “Accounting for the Impairment or Disposal of Long-Lived Assets.”
 
In evaluating long-lived assets for recoverability, including finite-lived intangibles and property and equipment, the Company uses its best estimate of future cash flows expected to result from the use of the asset and eventual disposition in accordance with ASC 360. To the extent that estimated future undiscounted net cash flows attributable to the asset are less than the carrying amount, an impairment loss is recognized in an amount equal to the difference between the carrying value of such asset and its fair value. Assets to be disposed of and for which there is a committed plan of disposal, whether through sale or abandonment, are reported at the lower of carrying value or fair value less costs to sell.
 
Long-lived assets, which include property, plant and equipment and intangible assets, are reviewed for impairment whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying amount of an asset may not be recoverable.
 
Revenue recognition
 
The Company’s revenue recognition policies are in compliance with Staff Accounting Bulletin (“SAB”) 104. Sales revenue is recognized when title and risks have passed, which is generally at the date of shipment and when collectability is reasonably assured.

The Company sells its products to the customers who have passed the Company’s credit check. Sales agreements are signed with each customer. The purchase price of products is fixed in the agreement. The company makes custom products based on sales agreements, so no returns are allowed. The Company warrants the product only in the event of defects for one year from the date of shipment. Historically, the Company has not experienced significant defects, and replacements for defects have been minimal. For the years ended December 31, 2009, 2008 and 2007, no such returns and allowances have been recorded. Should returns increase in the future it would be necessary to adjust estimates, in which case recognition of revenues could be delayed. Payments received before all of the relevant criteria for revenue recognition are recorded as advance from customers.

 
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ADVANCED BATTERY TECHNOLOGIES, INC.
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
DECEMBER 31, 2009, 2008 AND 2007
 

2. SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (Continued)

Product warranty
 
The Company provides product warranties to its customers that all equipment manufactured by it will be free from defects in materials and workmanship under normal use for a period of one year from the date of shipment. The Company's costs and expenses in connection with such warranties has been minimal and during the three-year period ended December 31 2009, no product warranty reserve was considered necessary.

Stock-Based compensation
 
Effective January 1, 2006, the Company adopted the provisions of ASC 718, “Share-Based Payments,” which establishes the accounting for employee stock-based awards. Under the provisions of ASC 718, stock-based compensation is measured at the grant date, based on the calculated fair value of the award, and is recognized as an expense over the requisite employee service period (generally the vesting period of the grant). The Company adopted ASC 718 using the modified prospective method and, as a result, periods prior to December 31, 2005 have not been restated.

Prior to December 31, 2005, the Company accounted for stock-based compensation in accordance with provisions of Accounting Principles Board Opinion No. 25 (“APB No. 25), “Accounting for Stock Issued to Employees,” and related interpretations. Under APB No. 25, compensation cost was recognized based on the difference, if any, on the date of grant between the fair value of the Company’s stock and the amount an employee must pay to acquire the stock. The Company has not granted any stock options and, accordingly, no compensation expense related to options was recognized prior to the adoption of ASC 718.

Unearned compensation represents shares issued to executives and employees that will be vested over a certain service period. These shares will be amortized over the vesting period in accordance with ASC 718. The average vesting period for the shares issued to date has been 10.40 years, based on the terms of the employment agreements under which the stock was awarded. The stock-based compensation was $1,925,653, $599,476 and $499,123 for the years ended December 31, 2009, 2008 and 2007, respectively.

The Company measures compensation expense for its non-employee stock-based compensation under ASC 718 “Accounting for Equity Instruments that are Issued to Other Than Employees for Acquiring, or in Conjunction with Selling, Goods or Services.  The fair value of the option issued is used to measure the transaction, as this is more reliable than the fair value of the services received.  Fair value is measured as the value of the Company’s common stock on the date that the commitment for performance by the counterparty has been reached or the counterparty’s performance is complete.  The fair value of the equity instrument is charged directly to compensation expense and additional paid-in capital.

 
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ADVANCED BATTERY TECHNOLOGIES, INC.
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
DECEMBER 31, 2009, 2008 AND 2007
 

 
2. SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (Continued)
 
Research and development costs

Research and development costs are expensed as incurred. The salaries of engineers and technical staff in our research and development division are included in research and development expense. The expense was $476,196, $4,463 and $383,871 for the years ended December 31, 2009, 2008 and 2007, respectively.

Advertising

Advertising is expensed as incurred. Advertising expenses were included in selling expenses and amounted to $1,016,820 for the years ended December 31, 2009. The Company did not have any advertising expenses for the years ended December 31, 2008 and 2007.

 Income tax
 
The Company utilizes ASC 740, “Accounting for Income Taxes,” which requires the recognition of deferred tax assets and liabilities for the expected future tax consequences of events that have been included in the financial statements or tax returns. Under this method, deferred income taxes are recognized for the tax consequences in future years of differences between the tax bases of assets and liabilities and their financial reporting amounts at each period end based on enacted tax laws and statutory tax rates applicable to the periods in which the differences are expected to affect taxable income. Valuation allowances are established, when necessary, to reduce deferred tax assets to the amount expected to be realized.
 
 Comprehensive income
 
Comprehensive income is defined to include changes in equity except those resulting from investments by owners and distributions to owners. Among other disclosures, items that are required to be recognized under current accounting standards as components of comprehensive income are required to be reported in a financial statement that is presented with the same prominence as other financial statements. Comprehensive income includes net income and the foreign currency translation gain, net of tax.
 
 
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ADVANCED BATTERY TECHNOLOGIES, INC.
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
DECEMBER 31, 2009, 2008 AND 2007


2. SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (Continued)

Basic and diluted earnings per share

Earnings per share are calculated in accordance with the ASC 260, “Earnings per share.” Basic net earnings per share are based upon the weighted average number of common shares outstanding, but excluding shares issued as compensation that have not yet vested. Diluted net earnings per share are based on the assumption that all dilutive convertible shares and stock options were converted or exercised, and that all unvested shares have vested. Dilution is computed by applying the treasury stock method. Under this method, options and warrants are assumed to be exercised at the beginning of the period (or at the time of issuance, if later), and as if funds obtained thereby were used to purchase common stock at the average market price during the period.

Segment reporting
 
ASC 280 requires use of the “management approach” model for segment reporting. The management approach model is based on the way a company’s management organizes segments within the company for making operating decisions and assessing performance. Reportable segments are based on products and services, geography, legal structure, management structure, or any other manner in which management disaggregates a company. During the year ended December 31, 2009, the Company operated in two business segments - battery segment and electronic vehicle segment. The Company operated in one business segment for the years ended December 31, 2008 and 2007.
 
Foreign currency translation
 
The functional currency of ZQPT, HLJ ZQPT and Wuxi ZQ is the Chinese Renminbi (“RMB”). For financial reporting purposes, RMB has been translated into United States dollars ("USD") as the reporting currency. Assets and liabilities are translated at the exchange rate in effect at the balance sheet date. Income statement accounts are translated at the average rate of exchange prevailing for the period. Capital accounts are translated at their historical exchange rates when the capital transaction occurred. Translation adjustments arising from the use of different exchange rates from period to period are included as a component of stockholders' equity as "Accumulated other comprehensive income." Gains and losses resulting from foreign currency translation are included in accumulated other comprehensive income.

 
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ADVANCED BATTERY TECHNOLOGIES, INC.
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
DECEMBER 31, 2009, 2008 AND 2007

 
2. SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (Continued)

Recently issued accounting standards
 
In January 2010, FASB issued ASU No. 2010-06 – Improving Disclosures about Fair Value Measurements. This update provides amendments to Subtopic 820-10 that requires new disclosure as follows: 1) Transfers in and out of Levels 1 and 2.  A reporting entity should disclose separately the amounts of significant transfers in and out of Level 1 and Level 2 fair value measurements and describe the reasons for the transfers.  2)  Activity in Level 3 fair value measurements.  In the reconciliation for fair value measurements using significant unobservable inputs (Level 3), a reporting entity should present separately information about purchases, sales, issuances, and settlements (that is, on a gross basis rather than as one net number). This update provides amendments to Subtopic 820-10 that clarifies existing disclosures as follows: 1) Level of disaggregation. A reporting entity should provide fair value measurement disclosures for each class of assets and liabilities. A class is often a subset of assets or liabilities within a line item in the statement of financial position. A reporting entity needs to use judgment in determining the appropriate classes of assets and liabilities. 2) Disclosures about inputs and valuation techniques. A reporting entity should provide disclosures about the valuation techniques and inputs used to measure fair value for both recurring and nonrecurring fair value measurements. Those disclosures are required for fair value measurements that fall in either Level 2 or Level 3. The new disclosures and clarifications of existing disclosures are effective for interim and annual reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2009, except for the disclosures about purchases, sales, issuances, and settlements in the roll forward of activity in Level 3 fair value measurements. Those disclosures are effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2010, and for interim periods within those fiscal years. The Company is currently evaluating the impact of this ASU, however, the Company does not expect the adoption of this ASU to have a material impact on its financial statements.

In January 2010, FASB issued ASU No. 2010-02 – Accounting and Reporting for Decreases in Ownership of a Subsidiary – a Scope Clarification. The amendments in this Update affect accounting and reporting by an entity that experiences a decrease in ownership in a subsidiary that is a business or nonprofit activity. The amendments also affect accounting and reporting by an entity that exchanges a group of assets that constitutes a business or nonprofit activity for an equity interest in another entity.  The amendments in this update are effective beginning in the period that an entity adopts SFAS No. 160, “Non-controlling Interests in Consolidated Financial Statements – An Amendment of ARB No. 51.” If an entity has previously adopted SFAS No. 160 as of the date the amendments in this update are included in the Accounting Standards Codification, the amendments in this update are effective beginning in the first interim or annual reporting period ending on or after December 15, 2009. The amendments in this update should be applied retrospectively to the first period that an entity adopted SFAS No. 160. The Company does not expect the adoption of this ASU to have a material impact on its financial statements.

 
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ADVANCED BATTERY TECHNOLOGIES, INC.
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
DECEMBER 31, 2009, 2008 AND 2007
 
 
2. SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (Continued)

In January 2010, FASB issued ASU No. 2010-01- Accounting for Distributions to Shareholders with Components of Stock and Cash. The amendments in this Update clarify that the stock portion of a distribution to shareholders that allows them to elect to receive cash or stock with a potential limitation on the total amount of cash that all shareholders can elect to receive in the aggregate is considered a share issuance that is reflected in EPS prospectively and is not a stock dividend for purposes of applying Topics 505 and 260 (Equity and Earnings Per Share). The amendments in this update are effective for interim and annual periods ending on or after December 15, 2009, and should be applied on a retrospective basis. The Company does not expect the adoption of this ASU to have a material impact on its financial statements.

In January 2010, FASB issued ASU No. 2010-02 regarding accounting and reporting for decreases in ownership of a subsidiary.  Under this guidance, an entity is required to deconsolidate a subsidiary when the entity ceases to have a controlling financial interest in the subsidiary.  Upon deconsolidation of a subsidiary, and entity recognizes a gain or loss on the transaction and measures any retained investment in the subsidiary at fair value.  In contrast, an entity is required to account for a decrease in its ownership interest of a subsidiary that does not result in a change of control of the subsidiary as an equity transaction.  This ASU clarifies the scope of the decrease in ownership provisions, and expands the disclosures about the deconsolidation of a subsidiary or de-recognition of a group of assets.  This ASU is effective for beginning in the first interim or annual reporting period ending on or after December 31, 2009.  The Company is currently evaluating the impact of this ASU, however, the Company does not expect the adoption of this ASU to have a material impact on its financial statements.

In December, 2009, FASB issued ASU No. 2009-17, Improvements to Financial Reporting by Enterprises Involved with Variable Interest Entities. This Accounting Standards Update amends the FASB Accounting Standards Codification for the issuance of FASB Statement No. 167, Amendments to FASB Interpretation No. 46(R). The amendments in this Accounting Standards Update replace the quantitative-based risks and rewards calculation for determining which reporting entity, if any, has a controlling financial interest in a variable interest entity with an approach focused on identifying which reporting entity has the power to direct the activities of a variable interest entity that most significantly impact the entity’s economic performance and (1) the obligation to absorb losses of the entity or (2) the right to receive benefits from the entity. An approach that is expected to be primarily qualitative will be more effective for identifying which reporting entity has a controlling financial interest in a variable interest entity. The amendments in this Update also require additional disclosures about a reporting entity’s involvement in variable interest entities, which will enhance the information provided to users of financial statements. The Company is currently evaluating the impact of this ASU; however, the Company does not expect the adoption of this ASU to have a material impact on its financial statements.

 
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ADVANCED BATTERY TECHNOLOGIES, INC.
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
DECEMBER 31, 2009, 2008 AND 2007

 
2. SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (Continued)

In December 2009, FASB issued ASU No. 2009-16, Accounting for Transfers of Financial Assets. This Accounting Standards Update amends the FASB Accounting Standards Codification for the issuance of FASB Statement No. 166, Accounting for Transfers of Financial Assets—an amendment of FASB Statement No. 140.The amendments in this Accounting Standards Update improve financial reporting by eliminating the exceptions for qualifying special-purpose entities from the consolidation guidance and the exception that permitted sale accounting for certain mortgage securitizations when a transferor has not surrendered control over the transferred financial assets. In addition, the amendments require enhanced disclosures about the risks that a transferor continues to be exposed to because of its continuing involvement in transferred financial assets. Comparability and consistency in accounting for transferred financial assets will also be improved through clarifications of the requirements for isolation and limitations on portions of financial assets that are eligible for sale accounting. The Company does not expect the adoption of this ASU to have a material impact on its financial statements.

In October 2009, the FASB issued an ASU regarding accounting for own-share lending arrangements in contemplation of convertible debt issuance or other financing.  This ASU requires that at the date of issuance of the shares in a share-lending arrangement entered into in contemplation of a convertible debt offering or other financing, the shares issued shall be measured at fair value and be recognized as an issuance cost, with an offset to additional paid-in capital. Further, loaned shares are excluded from basic and diluted earnings per share unless default of the share-lending arrangement occurs, at which time the loaned shares would be included in the basic and diluted earnings-per-share calculation.  This ASU is effective for fiscal years beginning on or after December 15, 2009, and interim periods within those fiscal years for arrangements outstanding as of the beginning of those fiscal years. The Company is currently evaluating the impact of this ASU on its financial statements.

In August 2009, the FASB issued an Accounting Standards Update (“ASU”) regarding measuring liabilities at fair value. This ASU provides additional guidance clarifying the measurement of liabilities at fair value in circumstances in which a quoted price in an active market for the identical liability is not available; under those circumstances, a reporting entity is required to measure fair value using one or more of valuation techniques, as defined. This ASU is effective for the first reporting period, including interim periods, beginning after the issuance of this ASU. The adoption of this ASU did not have a material impact on the Company’s consolidated financial statements.

 
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ADVANCED BATTERY TECHNOLOGIES, INC.
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
DECEMBER 31, 2009, 2008 AND 2007


2. SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (Continued)

In June 2009, the FASB issued ASC 105, the FASB Accounting Standards Codification and the Hierarchy of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles – a replacement of FASB Statement No. 162. The FASB Accounting Standards Codification TM (“Codification”) will become the source of authoritative U.S. generally accepted accounting principles (“GAAP”) recognized by FASB to be applied by nongovernmental entities. Rules and interpretive releases of the SEC under authority of federal securities laws are also sources of authoritative GAAP for SEC registrants. On the effective date of ASC 105, the Codification will supersede all then-existing non-SEC accounting and reporting standards. All other nongrandfathered non-SEC accounting literature not included in the Codification will become nonauthoritative. ASC 105 is effective for financial statements issued for interim and annual periods ending after September 15, 2009. Adoption of ASC 105 did not  have a material impact on the Company’s results of operations or financial position.

In June 2009, the FASB issued ASC 810, Amendments to FASB Interpretation No. 46(R), which improves financial reporting by enterprises involved with variable interest entities. ASC 810 addresses (1) the effects on certain provisions of FASB Interpretation No. 46 (revised December 2003), Consolidation of Variable Interest Entities , as a result of the elimination of the qualifying special-purpose entity concept in SFAS 166 and (2) concerns about the application of certain key provisions of FIN 46(R), including those in which the accounting and disclosures under the Interpretation do not always provide timely and useful information about an enterprise’s involvement in a variable interest entity. ASC 810 shall be effective as of the beginning of each reporting entity’s first annual reporting period that begins after November 15, 2009, for interim periods within the first annual reporting period, and for interim and annual reporting periods thereafter. Earlier application is prohibited. Adoption of ASC 810 did not  have a material impact on the Company’s results of operations or financial position.

In May 2009, the FASB issued ASC 855, Subsequent Events, which establishes general standards of accounting for and disclosure of events that occur after the balance sheet date but before financial statements are issued or are available to be issued. An entity should apply the requirements of ASC 855 to interim or annual financial periods ending after June 15, 2009. Adoption of ASC 855 did not have a material impact on the Company’s results of operations or financial position.

 
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ADVANCED BATTERY TECHNOLOGIES, INC.
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
DECEMBER 31, 2009, 2008 AND 2007

3.  ACQUISITION
 
Effective May 4, 2009, the Company, through its wholly-owned subsidiary, Cashtech, Inc., completed the acquisition of a 100% ownership interest of Wuxi Angell Autocycle Co., Ltd., (“Wuxi ZQ”). The results of operations of Wuxi ZQ from May 4, 2009 to December 31, 2009  been included in the Statement of Operations of the Company for the year ended December 31, 2009. Wuxi ZQ, at the time of the acquisition, was a manufacturer of electric bicycles, electric scooters and other battery-powered recreational vehicles. Wuxi ZQ also uses the batteries supplied by ZQPT, a consolidated entity of the Company.
 
The acquisition was accounted for under the purchase method of accounting in accordance with ASC 805. Accordingly, the purchase price was allocated to assets and liabilities based on their estimated fair value at the acquisition date. The consideration for the net assets acquired was concluded upon prior to the assessment of the fair value (in accordance with ASC 805) of the net assets at the acquisition date. Therefore, the excess of the value of the net assets acquired over the purchase price was recorded as gain on bargain purchase and is shown as a separate component of revenues in the Company’s Consolidated Statements of Operations for the year ended December 31, 2009.
 
The following table represents the allocation of the purchase price to the acquired net assets and resulting gain on bargain purchase:
 
Fair value of common stock issued
  $ 9,870,000  
Total purchase price
    9,870,000  
         
Allocation of the purchase price to assets and liabilities at fair value:
       
Assets:
       
  Cash
  $ 837,462  
  Accounts receivable
    573,084  
  Advanced payments to vendors
    1,823,105  
  Loan from others
    58,575  
  Inventories
    1,694,627  
  Fixed assets
    21,908,014  
  Intangible assets
    13,378,643  
      Total assets
  $ 40,273,510  
         
Liabilities:
       
  Short-term bank loans
  $ 7,328,112  
  Accounts payable
    5,285,072  
  Other liabilities
    7,881,006  
      Total liabilities
  $ 20,494,190  
         
Net assets acquired, at fair value
  $ 19,779,320  
         
Bargain purchase gain resulting from Wuxi ZQ acquisition
  $ 9,909,320  
 

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ADVANCED BATTERY TECHNOLOGIES, INC.
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
DECEMBER 31, 2009, 2008 AND 2007

 
3.  ACQUISITION (Continued)

The following unaudited pro forma combined statements of income for the fiscal years ended December 31, 2009, 2008 and 2007 have been prepared as if the acquisition had occurred at the beginning of each period presented. The unaudited pro forma combined statements are based on accounting for the business acquisition under purchase accounting. The unaudited pro forma information may not be indicative of the results that actually would have occurred if the merger had been in effect from and on the dates indicated or which may be obtained in the future:

   
Unaudited Pro Forma
 
   
Combined Fiscal Year Ended
 
   
December 31,
 
 
 
2009
   
2008
   
2007
 
Revenue
  $ 65,487,161     $ 48,425,175     $ 37,773,812  
Gross Profit
    28,848,620       22,638,328       15,202,170  
Net Income
  $ 20,468,998     $ 11,539,845     $ 9,052,720  
Net income per share
                       
Basic
  $ 0.39     $ 0.27     $ 0.22  
Diluted
  $ 0.34     $ 0.22     $ 0.18  
Weighted average number of shares outstanding
                       
Basic
    52,124,814       43,493,492       40,924,452  
Diluted
    60,222,687       51,671,992       49,677,285  

4. INVENTORIES
 
   
December 31, 2009
   
December 31, 2008
 
Raw Materials
  $ 1,408,230     $ 839,546  
Work-in-process
    514,905       638,745  
Finished goods
    1,804,334       317,479  
      3,727,469       1,795,770  
Less allowance
    (47,372 )     (47,655 )
    $ 3,680,098     $ 1,748,115  
 
5. LOAN RECEIVABLE

The Company loaned to a non-related company, Harbin Jinhuida Investment Consulting Limited, the amount of $1,600,000 for one year term from October 30, 2008 to October 29, 2009 at a fixed interest rate of 10% per annum. On October 30, 2009, the Company renewed the loan contract for another one year at the same fixed interest rate of 10% per annum. The principal plus interest will be repaid upon maturity. The Company received interest income of $160,000 as of December 31, 2009 and accrued interest income of $40,000 for the year ended December 31, 2009 as a result of this transaction.

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ADVANCED BATTERY TECHNOLOGIES, INC.
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
DECEMBER 31, 2009, 2008 AND 2007
 
 
5. LOAN RECEIVABLE (Continued)
 
Before it was acquired by the Company, Wuxi ZQ occasionally provided loans to other non-related companies and individuals in order to develop favorable business relationships. These loans are free of interest and due upon demand. As of December 31, 2009, Wuxi ZQ had outstanding loans of $480,705.  The Company has reserved $480,705 as allowance for loan receivable as of December 31, 2009 for the outstanding loans made by Wuxi ZQ, based on evaluation of the collectability of these loans.
 
6.  OTHER RECEIVABLES
 
Other receivables generally consist of advances to employee and interest receivable.
 
7.   ADVANCES TO SUPPLIERS
 
The Company makes advances to certain suppliers for raw materials purchases. The advances to suppliers were $7,940,129 and $246,163 as of December 31, 2009 and 2008, respectively.  The Company has made an allowance for these advances in the amount of $275,379 as of December 31, 2009.
 
8. PROPERTY, PLANT AND EQUIPMENT, NET
 
Property, plant and equipment consisted of the following at December 31, 2009 and 2008:
 
   
December 31, 2009
   
December 31, 2008
 
Building and improvements
  $ 39,079,353     $ 12,397,349  
Machinery and equipment
    13,319,007       3,698,917  
Motor Vehicles
    416,367       217,236  
      52,814,727       16,313,502  
less: Accumulated Depreciation
    (10,477,610 )     (2,803,788 )
Construction in Progress
    4,911,483       3,126,130  
Total property, plant and equipment, net
  $ 47,248,600     $ 16,635,843  

Depreciation expense for the years ended December 31, 2009, 2008 and 2007 was $2,075,640, $646,415 and $618,450, respectively.

Construction in progress represents direct costs of construction and design fees incurred for the Company’s new plant and equipment. Capitalization of these costs ceases and the construction in progress is transferred to plant and equipment when substantially all the activities necessary to prepare the assets for their intended use are completed. No depreciation is provided until it is completed and ready for its intended use. The Company transferred $3,126,130 construction in progress to fixed assets for the years ended December 31, 2009.
 
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ADVANCED BATTERY TECHNOLOGIES, INC.
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
DECEMBER 31, 2009, 2008 AND 2007
 
9. INVESTMENT IN UNCONSOLIDATED ENTITY

In the fourth quarter of 2008, the Company entered into an equity investment agreement (“Agreement”) with Beyond E-Tech, Inc (BET) to acquire 49% of issued and outstanding capital stock of BET for a total payment of $1,500,000. The Company made the payment in full as of December 31, 2009. BET is a newly-organized company that imports and distributes cell phones in the United States.  Pursuant to the Agreement, during any period of time when the Company is a shareholder of BET, BET shall exclusively market products for resale that use ABAT’s rechargeable polymer lithium-ion batteries.

The Company has significant influence on BET and therefore uses the equity method to account for the investment in BET. According to the Agreement, the Company has significant influence over the operating and financial policies of BET, including a right of approval of its operating budget, veto power over large capital expenses, and other management controls. Net loss on this investment using the equity method was $17,401 and $90,707 for the year ended December 31, 2009 and 2008, respectively.

The Company uses its best estimate of future cash flows expected to result from the use of this asset in accordance with SFAS No. 157. There were $235,091 and $371,743 impairment loss recognized on this investment for the year ended December 31, 2009 and 2008 because the estimated future undiscounted net cash flows related to this investment were less than the carrying amount.

10. INVESTMENT IN ADVANCE

On September 8, 2009, the Company’s board approved the execution of a letter of intent to acquire a battery company in Shenzhen and authorized the current management to negotiate and execute a final acquisition agreement. The Company has made a deposit in amount of RMB 10 million (approximately $1.46 million as of December 31, 2009), and expects to complete the acquisition in the first half year of 2010.

On October 24, 2008, Cashtech entered an agreement with Wuxi Angell Autocycle Co. Ltd for a business acquisition. The Company has made a deposit in amount of $3 million as of December 31, 2008. This investment in advance has been eliminated in the consolidated financial statements as of December 31. 2009. (See note 3)

11. DEPOSIT FOR LONG-TERM ASSETS

The Company entered into various agreements to purchase equipment and machinery in an effort to expand its production in 2009. As of December 31, 2009, the Company made down payments in the total amount of $1,461,752 on those long-term assets and has not received the fixed assets. The Company expects to pay the remaining contract amount of approximately $1,669,414 by the end of 2010. The deposit will be reclassified to the respective accounts under fixed assets upon delivery and transfer of legal titles.

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ADVANCED BATTERY TECHNOLOGIES, INC.
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
DECEMBER 31, 2009, 2008 AND 2007

12. INTANGIBLE ASSETS
 
Intangible assets consist of land use rights, patents and marketing network resources. All land in the People’s Republic of China is government owned and cannot be sold to any individual or company. However, the government grants the user a “land use right” (the Right) to use the land and the power line underneath. The Company leases two pieces of land per real estate contract from the PRC Government for a period from August 2003 to September 2043, on which the office and production facilities of ZQPT are situated. In addition, the Company also leases two pieces of land from the PRC Government for a period from July 2003 to July 2053 and from September 2002 to June 2057 respectively, on which the office and production facilities of Wuxi ZQ are situated. The Company leases the power lines from the local government for a period from July 2003 to July 2013.
 
Rights to use land and power and patent rights are stated at fair market value less accumulated amortization. The Company amortizes the patents over a 3-10 year period. The Company evaluates finite-lived intangible assets for impairment, at least on an annual basis and whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying value may not be recoverable from its estimated future cash flows. Recoverability of intangible assets, other long-lived assets, and goodwill is measured by comparing their net book value to the related projected undiscounted cash flows from these assets, considering a number of factors including past operating results, budgets, economic projections, market trends and product development cycles. If the net book value of the asset exceeds the related undiscounted cash flows, the asset is considered impaired, and a second test is performed to measure the amount of impairment loss. As of December 31, 2009 and 2008, no impairment of intangible assets has been recorded.
 
Net intangible assets at December 31, 2009 and 2008 were as follows:
 
   
December 31, 2009
   
December 31, 2008
 
Rights to use land and power
  $ 13,065,389     $ 1,024,225  
Patents
    1,224,986       901,076  
Marketing network resource
    1,000,038       -  
      15,290,413       1,925,301  
Less: accumulated amortization
    (972,910 )     (377,143 )
                 
    $ 14,317,502     $ 1,548,158  

Amortization expense was $599,165, $120,820 and $81,299 for the years ended December 31, 2009, 2008 and 2007, respectively.

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ADVANCED BATTERY TECHNOLOGIES, INC.
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
DECEMBER 31, 2009, 2008 AND 2007

12. INTANGIBLE ASSETS (Continued)

Based upon current assumptions, the Company expects that its intangible assets will be amortized according to the following schedule:

 As of December 31,        
2010
  $ 772,050  
2011
    772,050  
2012
    537,306  
2013
    419,934  
2014
    414,059  
Thereafter
    11,402,102  
    $ 14,317,502  
 
13. GOODWILL

Goodwill represents the excess of the purchase price over the fair value of the net tangible and identifiable intangible assets of the 30% minority interest in ZQPT acquired from the minority shareholders in ZQPT in 2006. The Company applied step accounting by determining the implied fair value of goodwill by allocating the price paid to acquire the 30% minority interest to all of its assets and liabilities. As of December 31, 2009, no impairment of goodwill was recorded as the management has determined that the carrying amount of goodwill did not exceed its implied fair value. Goodwill is tested for impairment on an annual basis and in between annual test dates if events or circumstances indicate that the carrying amount of goodwill exceeds its implied fair value.
 
14. SHORT TERM BANK LOANS
 
The Company’s newly acquired wholly-owned subsidiary, Wuxi ZQ, had two loans payable in the aggregate amount of RMB 50,000,000 (approximately $7.3 million) to Huaxia  Bank  on the acquisition date. Wuxi ZQ paid off one of the loans of RMB 30,000,000 (approximately $4.4 million) to Huaxia Bank during the year ended December 31, 2009. As of December 31, 2009, Wuxi ZQ has a loan payable in the amount of RMB 20,000,000 (equivalent to $2,916,071) to Huaxia Bank.  The loan was due  on September 21, 2008.
 
The short-term bank loan is secured by the plant, equipment and land use right of Wuxi ZQ. As of December 31, 2009, the loan was past due. The Company is negotiating with the bank to renew the loan with the original fixed rate of 0.5475% per month. As of the date of this report, the loan is still outstanding and past due. There were no short term bank loans for the years ended December 31, 2008 and 2007.
 
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ADVANCED BATTERY TECHNOLOGIES, INC.
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
DECEMBER 31, 2009, 2008 AND 2007
 
15. STOCK-BASED COMPENSATION
 
(1)           2004 Equity Incentive Plan
 
The Company adopted the 2004 Equity Incentive Plan (the “2004 Plan”) on August 24, 2004. The purpose of the Plan is to promote the success and enhance the value of the Company by linking the personal interests of the participants of the Plan (the "Participants") to those of the Company's stockholders, and by providing the Participants with an incentive for outstanding performance. The Company has reserved 5,000,000 shares of common stock for the options and awards under the Plan.
 
Subject to the terms and provisions of the Plan, the Board of Directors, at any time and from time to time, may grant shares of stock to eligible persons in such amounts and upon such terms and conditions as the Board of Directors shall determine.
 
The Committee appointed by the Board of Directors to administer the Plan shall have the authority to determine all matters relating to the options to be granted under the Plan including selection of the individuals to be granted awards or stock options, the number of stock, the date, the termination of the stock options or awards, the stock option term, vesting schedules and all other terms and conditions thereof.
 
A summary of the status of the Company’s unearned stock compensation under the 2004 Equity Incentive Plan as of December 31, 2009, and changes for the year ended December 31, 2009, is presented below:

Unearned stock compensation as of January 1, 2009
  $ 2,103,694  
Unearned stock compensation granted
    -  
Compensation expenses debited to statement of operations
       
with a credit to additional paid-in capital
    (265,760 )
         
Unearned stock compensation as of December 31, 2009
  $ 1,837,934  

In addition, the compensation cost recorded  to additional paid-in capital in relation to shares issued to non-employee consultants under the 2004 Plan in prior years and current period was $294,710. The Company’s contracts with these consultants have terms ranging from 60 months to 120 months, and the unearned stock compensation will be amortized as expense over the respective terms of the contracts. The amortization for the year ended December 31, 2009, 2008 and 2007 was $137,562, $309,237and $378,215, respectively.

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ADVANCED BATTERY TECHNOLOGIES, INC.
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
DECEMBER 31, 2009, 2008 AND 2007


15. STOCK-BASED COMPENSATION (Continued)

The following table shows the amortization of the unearned stock compensation relating to consulting contracts:
 
As of December 31
 
Amortization
 
2010
  $ 116,375  
2011
    112,291  
2012
    60,236  
2013
    5,808  
    $ 294,710  

 
(2)  2006 Equity Incentive Plan

The Company adopted the 2006 Equity Incentive Plan (the “2006 Plan”) on April 24, 2006. The 2006 Plan became effective on April 18, 2006.  The number of shares available for grant under the 2006 Plan shall not exceed 8,000,000 shares and shares of stock and options may be granted to the eligible persons at the discretion of the Company’s Board of Directors or the Committee administering the plan.  Incentive stock options (“ISO”), nonqualified stock options (“NQSO”), or a combination thereof may be granted but ISOs can only be granted to the Company’s employees.  The Committee can also grant shares of restricted stock or performance shares (a performance share is equivalent in value to a share of stock) to eligible persons at any time and from time to time.

The exercise price for each ISO awarded under the 2006 Plan shall be equal to 100% of the fair market value of a share on the date the option is granted and be 110% of the fair market value if the eligible person owns stock possessing more than 10% of the total combined voting power of all classes of stock of the Company or of its parent or subsidiary corporations.  The exercise price of a NQSO shall be determined by the Committee in its sole discretion.

No option shall be exercisable later than the tenth anniversary date of its grant and each option shall expire at such time as the Committee determines at the time of grant.  The eligible person who owns stock possessing more than 10% of the total combined voting power of all classes of stock of the Company or of its parent or subsidiary corporations shall exercise his/her option before the fifth anniversary date of its grant.

Options shall vest at such items and under such terms and conditions as determined by the Committee; provided, however, unless a different vesting period is provided by the Committee at or before the grant of an option, the options will vest on the first anniversary of the grant.

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ADVANCED BATTERY TECHNOLOGIES, INC.
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
DECEMBER 31, 2009, 2008 AND 2007
 
15. STOCK-BASED COMPENSATION (Continued)

Options granted under the 2006 Plan shall be exercisable at such times and be subject to such restrictions and conditions as the Committee shall in each instance approve, which need not be the same for each grant or for each participant.

A summary of the status of the Company’s unearned stock compensation under the 2006 Equity Incentive Plan as of December 31, 2009 is presented below:

Unearned stock compensation as of January 1, 2009
  $ 3,634,101  
Unearned stock compensation granted
    1,239,250  
Compensation expenses debited to statement of operations
       
    with a credit to additional paid-in capital
    (882,232 )
Unearned stock compensation as of September 30, 2009
  $ 3,991,119  

16. INCOME TAXES

Under the Income Tax Laws of the PRC, the Company is generally subject to tax at a statutory rate of 25% and was, until January 2008, subject to tax at a statutory rate of 33% (30% state income taxes plus 3% local income taxes) on its taxable income. However, HLJ ZQPT is located in a specially designated technology zone which  allows foreign-invested enterprises a five-year income tax holiday. HLJ ZQPT enjoyed a two-year tax exemption through December 31, 2007, and enjoys an additional 50% income tax reduction from January 1, 2008 to December 31, 2010.

On March 16, 2007, National People’s Congress passed a new corporate income tax law, which was effective on January 1, 2008. This new corporate income tax unifies the corporate income tax rate to 25%, and includes cost deductions and tax incentive policies for both domestic and foreign-invested enterprises in China. According to the new corporate income tax law, the applicable corporate income tax rate of the HLJ ZQPT decreased to 12.5% in 2008 and 2009.

A reconciliation of tax at United States federal statutory rate to provision for income tax recorded in the financial statements is as follows:
 
   
For The Years
   
Ended December 31
   
2009
 
2008
U.S. statutory income tax rate
    35.0 %     35.0 %
Foreign income not recognized in the U.S
    (35.0 %)     (35.0 %)
China Statutory income tax rate
    25.0 %     25.0 %
China income tax exemption
    (12.5 %)     (12.5 %)
Other items (a)
    10.10 %     2.00 %
Effective consolidated income tax rate
    22.6 %     14.5 %
 
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ADVANCED BATTERY TECHNOLOGIES, INC.
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
DECEMBER 31, 2009, 2008 AND 2007

 
16. INCOME TAXES (Continued)

(a) The 10.1% represents $4,353,388 expenses incurred by the Company’s US office (excluding $666,839 other income due to change in fair value of warrants) and $9,909,320 gain on bargain purchase to Wuxi ZQ that are not subject to PRC income tax for the year ended December 31, 2009 and $203,897 net loss from Wuxi ZQ since acquisition date to the year ended December 31, 2009 that cannot offset by the net income of HLJ ZQPT for tax purposes. The 2.0% represents $2,311,230 of expenses incurred by the Company’s US office that are not subject to PRC income tax for year ended December 31, 2008.

The estimated tax savings as a result of our tax holidays for the years ended December 31, 2009, 2008 and 2007 amounted to $2,764,339, $2,422,407 and $3,367,784, respectively. The net effect on earnings per share had the income tax been applied would decrease basic earnings per share for the years ended December 31, 2009, 2008 and 2007 from $0.41  to $0.36 , from $0.37 to $0.32 and from $0.25 to $0.17, respectively.

The Company was incorporated in the United States.  It incurred a net operating loss for U.S. income tax purposes for the years ended December 31, 2009, 2008 and 2007. The net operating loss carry forwards, including amortization of share-based compensation, for United States income tax purposes amounted to $4,353,388, $2,311,230 and $1,682,114 for the years ended December 31, 2009, 2008 and 2007, respectively, which may be available to reduce future years' taxable income. These carry forwards will expire, if not utilized, beginning in 2027 through 2029. In addition, as a result of acquisition of Wuxi ZQ on May 4, 2009, there are net operating loss carry-forwards of $203,897 from Wuxi ZQ. Management believes that the realization of the benefits arising from these losses appear to be uncertain due to Company's limited operating history and continuing losses. Accordingly, the Company has provided a 100% valuation allowance at December 31, 2009 for the temporary difference related to loss carry-forwards. Management reviews this valuation allowance periodically and makes adjustments as warranted. The valuation allowances for the years ended December 31, 2009, 2008 and 2007 were $1,574,660, $678,820 and $259,972, respectively.

 
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ADVANCED BATTERY TECHNOLOGIES, INC.
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
DECEMBER 31, 2009, 2008 AND 2007


17. EARNINGS PER SHARE

Earnings per share for the years ended December 31, 2009, 2008 and 2007 is determined by dividing net income for the periods by the weighted average number of both basic and diluted shares of common stock and common stock equivalents outstanding. The following is an analysis of the differences between basic and diluted earnings per common share in accordance with ASC 260, “Earnings Per Share.”

   
For the Year Ended
 
   
December 31,
 
   
2009
   
2008
   
2007
 
Basic earnings per share
             
(Restated)
 
Net Income
  $ 21,359,637     $ 16,096,120     $ 10,205,406  
Weighted average number outstanding-Basic
    52,124,814       43,493,492       40,924,452  
Earnings per share-Basic
  $ 0.41     $ 0.37     $ 0.25  
                         
Diluted earnings per share
                       
Net Income
  $ 21,359,637     $ 16,096,120     $ 10,205,406  
Weighted average number of common shares outstanding-Basic
    52,124,814       43,493,492       40,924,452  
     Effect of conversion of preferred stock
    30,093                  
     Effect of exercise of options
    340,000       -       -  
     Effect of exercise of warrants
    90,280                  
     Effect of diluted securities-unvested shares
    7,637,500       8,178,500       8,752,833  
Weighted average number  outstanding-Diluted
    60,222,687       51,671,992       49,677,285  
Earnings per share-Diluted
  $ 0.35     $ 0.31     $ 0.21  
 
The following demonstrates the calculation for earnings per share for the years ended December 31, 2009, 2008 and 2007:

As of December 31, 2009, 2008 and 2007, the Company had unvested stock awards of 7,637,500, 8,178,500 and 8,752,833, respectively, under the 2004 and 2006 equity plans. All unvested stock awards were included in the diluted earnings per share calculation as they are dilutive. At December 31, 2009, 2008 and 2007, the Company had outstanding warrants of 6,825,113, 2,592,945 and 0, respectively.  Except some warrants were diluted for the third quarter of 2009, warrants were excluded in the diluted earnings per share calculation as they are anti-dilutive for other quarters of 2009 and for the year ended December 31, 2008 and 2007. 340,000 outstanding options issued in 2009, with an exercise price below the market price during the year ended December 31, 2009, were included in the diluted earnings per share calculation as they are dilutive. Additionally, for the third quarter of 2009, some preferred stock were diluted and included in the diluted earnings per share calculation. Dilution is computed by applying the treasury stock method.

 
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ADVANCED BATTERY TECHNOLOGIES, INC.
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
DECEMBER 31, 2009, 2008 AND 2007


18. STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY

 
1)
Issuance of Preferred Stock
 
On June 1 and June 15, 2009, the Company issued a total of 17,000 shares of preferred stock, consisting of 10,000 shares of Series E preferred stock (“Series E”) and 7,000 shares of Series F preferred stock (“Series F”), to several accredited investors. The aggregate purchase price for the securities was $17,000,000 and the preferred stock could be converted into a total of 4,388,522 shares of common stock of the Company. Each Preferred Share is entitled to a preferential payment of $1,000 in the event of a liquidation of the Company. From the proceeds of the offering, the Company paid a fee of $850,000 to the Placement Agent for the offering.  The Company also reimbursed the Placement Agent for its out-of-pocket expenses totaling $58,132, and issued to the Placement Agent warrants to purchase 219,426 shares of common stock.  The Company realized net proceeds of $16,091,868 from the offering.

During the third quarter of 2009, 16,500 shares of the convertible preferred stock were converted into 4,256,595 shares of common stock. During the fourth quarter of 2009, 498 shares of the convertible preferred stock were converted into 131,398 shares of common stock. As of December 31, 2009, there were 2 shares of the preferred stock outstanding.

 
2)
Issuance of Common Stock
 
In January 2009, according to a five-year employment contract, the company issued 40,000 shares to one employee for the first year of employment.
 
In March 2009, the company issued 24,775 shares to two audit committee directors for one-year service as stock compensation.

On August 24, 2009, the Company issued 209,000 shares of restricted stock to 63 employees for one-year service as incentive stock compensation according to its 2006 equity plan.

On October 5, 2009 the Company sold 4,592,145 shares of common stock and 1,377,644 common stock purchase warrants pursuant to a Securities Purchase Agreement made on September 30, 2009.  The aggregate purchase price for the securities was $19,000,001. Each Warrant will permit the holder to purchase one share of common stock from the Company for the price of $4.70 per share.  The Warrants will expire in five years from the date of the Agreement. The Company paid a fee of $950,000 to the Placement Agent for the offering.  The Company also reimbursed the Placement Agent for its out-of-pocket expenses, and issued to the Placement Agent warrants to purchase 229,608 shares of common stock with a term of five years and an exercise price of $5.17. In October 2009, according to a two-year employment contract, the company issued 20,000 shares to one employee for first year employment.

 
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ADVANCED BATTERY TECHNOLOGIES, INC.
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
DECEMBER 31, 2009, 2008 AND 2007


18. STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY (Continued)

During December 2009, certain holders exercised 1,722,622 outstanding warrants for the same amount of common stock and paid the Company $6,679,499.

On December 8, 2008, the Board of Directors approved a stock repurchase program. The Company repurchased 194,581 shares as treasury stock as of December 31, 2009.

 
3)
Stock Options
 
For the year ended December 31, 2009, the Company issued 340,000 fully vested stock options in connection with the services rendered by the Company’s senior executives and recorded total stock option compensation expenses of $777,661 for the year ended December 31, 2009.

The following table summarizes the stock option activities of the Company:  

   
Outstanding
   
Exercise Price
   
Life in years
    Value  
Outstanding, December 31, 2008
    -       -       -       -  
Granted
    340,000     $ 2.66       5.00     $ 571,200  
Forfeited
    -                       -  
Exercised
    -                       -  
Outstanding, December 31, 2009
    340,000     $ 2.66     $ 4.00     $ 571,200  

 
4)
Stock Warrants
 
August 2008 Offering

On August 8 and August 15, 2008, in connection with an offering of common stock, the Company issued warrants to purchase a total of 2,276,474 shares of common stock  to eight accredited institutional funds.  The Company also issued to the Placement Agent warrants to purchase 316,471 shares of common stock.  All the Warrants issued in August 2008 offering permit the holders to purchase common stock from the Company for a price of $5.51 per share.  The Warrants expire in five years.  
 
June 2009 Offering
 
On June 1 and June 15, 2009, in connection with an offering of preferred stock, the Company issued warrants A and B to purchase a total of 6,450,854 shares of common stock of the Company for prices ranging from $3.79 to $5.68 per share.  The warrants issued in the June 2009 offering consist of:

 
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ADVANCED BATTERY TECHNOLOGIES, INC.
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
DECEMBER 31, 2009, 2008 AND 2007


18. STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY (Continued)

Series A Warrants
 
Series A Common Stock Purchase Warrants permit the holder to purchase 1,187,334 shares of common stock for $4.92 per share at any time before November 27, 2014 and 875,000 shares of common stock for the same price at any time before December 12, 2014.

Series B Warrants
 
Series B Common Stock Purchase Warrants permit the holder to purchase 2,638,520 shares of common stock for $3.79 per share at any time before November 27, 2009 and 1,750,000 shares of common stock for $4.00 per share any time before December 9, 2009.   The Company can force the holders to exercise the Series B Warrants under certain circumstances. As of December 31, 2009, there was no  outstanding Series B Warrants because they are either exercised or expired.

 Series C Warrants
 
Series C Common Stock Purchase Warrants permit the holders to purchase  shares of ABAT’s common stock for $5.68 per share at any time before November 27, 2014 or  before December 12, 2014, depending on the issue date of the warrant.  The number of shares for which the Series C Warrants may be exercised equals 25% of the number of Series B Warrants exercised by the Holder.  Accordingly, at December 31, 2009 there were outstanding 179,750 Series C Warrants to purchase 179,750 shares that will expire on November 27, 2014 and Series C Warrants to purchase 250,907 shares that will expire on December 12, 2014.

October 2009 Offering

On October 5, 2009, in connection with an offering of common stock, the Company issued to four accredited institutional funds warrants with a term of five years to purchase a total of 1,377,644 shares of common stock for the price of $4.70 per share. The Company also issued to the Placement Agent warrants to purchase 229,608 shares of common stock for a price of $5.17 with a term of five years.    
 
 
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ADVANCED BATTERY TECHNOLOGIES, INC.
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
DECEMBER 31, 2009, 2008 AND 2007

 
18. STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY (Continued)

Following is a summary of the status of warrants activities as of December 31, 2009:
 
   
Warrants
   
Weighted Average
   
Average Remaining
   
Aggregate Intrinsic
 
   
Outstanding
   
Exercise Price
   
Life in years
    Value  
Outstanding, January 1, 2009
    2,592,945     $ 5.51       3.58     $ -  
Granted
    8,620,691       4.40       4.91       -  
Forfeited
    2,665,901       3.85       0       -  
Exercised
    1,722,622       3.91       0       -  
Outstanding, December 31, 2009
    6,825,113     $ 5.16     $ 4.50     $ -  
 
 
Both Investor Warrants and Placement Agent Warrants do not meet the conditions for equity classification pursuant to ASC 815 “Accounting for Derivatives” and ASC 815-40 “Accounting for Derivative Financial Instruments Indexed to, and Potentially Settled in, a Company’s Own Stock.” Therefore, these warrants were classified as warrant liability.
 
For the August 2008 offering, the fair value of the warrants at the grant date was calculated using the Black-Scholes options pricing model using the following assumptions: Volatility 91.52%, Risk free interest rate 3.21% for August 8, 2008 Placement and 3.11% for August, 15, 2008 Placement, and Expected term of 5 years. The fair value of those warrants at the grant date was calculated at $8,709,964.
 
For the June 2009 offering, the fair value of the warrants at the grant date was calculated using the Black-Scholes options pricing model using the following assumptions: Volatility: 91.50%; Risk free interest rate: 2.55% and 0.29% for Series A and Series B&C warrants, respectively with respect to June 1, 2009 issuance and  2.69% and 0.31% for Series A and Series B&C warrants, respectively with respect to June 15, 2009 issuance; Expected term: 5.5 years for Series A Warrant  and 0.5 years for Series B warrants. The fair value of those warrants at the grant date was calculated at $9,514,432.   In addition, 430,656 Series C Warrants, whose exercisability was contingent on exercise of Series B Warrants, vested  in December 2009. The fair value of the warrants at the grant date was calculated using the Black-Scholes options pricing model using the following assumptions: Volatility: 90.9%; Risk free interest rate: 2.24%, Expected term: 5.0 years. The fair value of those warrants at the grant date was calculated at $997,887.
 
For the October 2009 offering, the fair value of the warrants at the grant date was calculated using the Black-Scholes options pricing model using the following assumptions: Volatility: 89.08%; Risk free interest rate: 2.21%,; Expected term: 5.0 years. The fair value of those warrants at the grant date was calculated at $4,242,032.
 
As of December 31, 2009, the fair value of outstanding warrants is $17,221,335.

 
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ADVANCED BATTERY TECHNOLOGIES, INC.
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
DECEMBER 31, 2009, 2008 AND 2007

19.  CONCENTRATION OF RISKS

The Company maintains certain bank accounts in the PRC which are not protected by FDIC insurance or other insurance.  Cash balance held in PRC bank accounts to $43,868,543 and $30,113,190 as of December 31, 2009 and 2008, respectively.  As of December 31, 2009 and 2008, the Company held $9,054,816 and $3,177,873 of cash balances within the United States of which $8,222,219 and $2,632,965 was in excess of FDIC insurance limits, respectively.

Four (4) major customers accounted for approximately 29.5% of the net revenue for the year ended December 31, 2009, with each customer individually accounting for 13.1%, 6.7%, 5.1% and 4.6%, respectively. At December 31, 2009, the total receivable balance due from these customers was $5,652,914, representing 34.8% of total accounts receivable. Four (4) major customers accounted for 47.1% of the net revenue for the year ended December 31, 2008. At December 31, 2008, the total receivable balance due from these customers was $4,138,089, representing 28.1% of total accounts receivable.

Four (4) major vendors provided approximately 33.1% of the Company’s purchases of raw materials for the year ended December 31, 2009, with each vendor individually accounting for 12.8%, 7.7%, 7.5% and 5.2%, respectively. The Company’s accounts payable to these vendors was $0 as of December 31, 2009, representing 0% of total accounts payable. Four (4) vendors provided around 55.6% of the Company’s purchase of raw materials for the year ended December 31, 2008, with each vendor individually accounting for 20.5%, 12.8%, 11.8% and 10.5%, respectively. The Company’s accounts payable to these vendors was $70,408 as of December 31, 2008.

20.  LITIGATION
 
On September 30, 2009, the Company was named as a defendant in an action filed in the United States District Court for the Southern District of New York.  The action, brought by the Company’s former Chief Technological Officer, Mr. Sui-yang Huang, alleges that based on his Employment Contract, he should have been paid certain additional stock benefits by November 30, 2008; Mr. Huang also purports to state ancillary quasi-contract and tort claims related to his contract claim and his eventual dismissal from the Company.  Mr. Huang’s complaint demands between approximately $1.25 and $5 million in compensatory damages, plus an unspecified amount of punitive and other damages.  The Company believes that all of Mr. Huang’s alleged claims are without merit, and it is contesting the claims.
 
On July 21, 2009, the Company was named as one of the defendants in a lawsuit filed by Veken Scooters, Inc. in the Circuit Court of Cook County, Illinois.  Veken Scooters, Inc. alleged that ABAT breached an agreement to pay $137,000 relating to certain scooters. The Company denied liability, but reached a settlement of $18,906 with the plaintiff in January 2010.
 
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ADVANCED BATTERY TECHNOLOGIES, INC.
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
DECEMBER 31, 2009, 2008 AND 2007
 
20.  LITIGATION (Continued)

In September 2008, Susquehanna Financial Group, LLLP (“SFG”) commenced an action against the Company in the Court of Common Pleas of Montgomery County, Pennsylvania.  SFG alleges that it was a party to two contracts with the Company, pursuant to which SFG alleges that it was entitled to serve as financial advisor with respect to any offering of securities by the Company completed prior to March 2009.  SFG alleges that the Company failed to afford SFG the opportunity to serve as its financial advisor in connection with the private placement by the Company in August 2008.  SFG alleges that it is entitled to damages in the amount of $1,359,872 and a warrant to purchase 81,882 share of the Company’s common stock exercisable at $8.00 per share.  The Company has answered the complaint and denied that SFG was entitled to serve as financial advisor in connection with the August 2008 private placement by reason of the fact that SFG had terminated its agreements with the Company and had waived any continuing rights under the contracts, and had acted in bad faith in connection with the services it undertook to perform for the Company. The Parties are currently in the midst of the discovery process, which should be completed by mid-summer 2010.  Once discovery is complete, the Court will issue a schedule for the trial date.

In September 2008, Jiansu Sanjiang Disheng Electric Machinery Co., Ltd. filed a lawsuit at Wuxi Sub-district Court of High-Tech Industrial Park, demanding specific performance by Wuxi Angell, now known as Wuxi ZQ, for unpaid debts plus accrued interest. Wuxi ZQ was ordered to pay a total amount of RMB1,024,524 (approximately $150,665) in addition to the applicable court costs. As of December 31, 2009, RMB 740,730 (approximately $107,927) has not been paid by Wuxi ZQ. Wuxi ZQ paid the full amount as of February 25, 2010.

In June 2008, an action was filed against the Company by Mr. Jinyu Zhu in Wuxi Sub-district Court of High-Tech Industrial Park, demanding the payment of unpaid debts of RMB1,000,000 (approximately $147,058) by Wuxi Angell, now known as Wuxi ZQ. A judgment order was issued against Wuxi ZQ for an immediate payment of the claimed amount plus court costs. As of December 31, 2009, the entire amount has not been paid by Wuxi ZQ. Wuxi ZQ paid the full amount as of February 9, 2010.

21. COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES
 
The Company’s operations in the PRC are subject to specific considerations and significant risks not typically associated with companies in the North America and Western Europe. These include risks associated with, among others, the political, economic and legal environments and foreign currency exchange. The Company’s results may be adversely affected by changes in governmental policies with respect to laws and regulations, anti-inflationary measures, currency conversion and remittance abroad, and rates and methods of taxation, among other things.

 
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ADVANCED BATTERY TECHNOLOGIES, INC.
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
DECEMBER 31, 2009, 2008 AND 2007

 
21. COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES (Continued)

The Company’s sales, purchases and expenses transactions are denominated in RMB and all of the Company’s assets and liabilities are also denominated in RMB. The RMB is not freely convertible into foreign currencies under the current law. In China, foreign exchange transactions are required by law to be transacted only by authorized financial institutions at exchange rates set by the People’s Bank of China, the central bank of China. Remittances in currencies other than RMB may require certain supporting documentation in order to affect the remittance.
 
The Company entered into various agreements to purchase equipment and machinery in an effort to expand its production in 2009.  As of December 31, 2009, the Company made a total down payment of $2,860,882 on those long-term assets. The Company still has the commitment to pay the remaining contract amount of $1,669,414 in 2010. 

Company entered into a lease agreement with Pantheon Realty, Inc. Under the agreement, the Company is obligated to pay $4,000 monthly from June 1, 2009 to May 31, 2011.  The Company entered into another lease agreement with 15 W 39th St. NY LLC to lease its administrative office in New York City from June 1, 2009 to May 31, 2012. Under the agreement, the Company is obligated to pay $8,000, $8,200 and $8,405 monthly for the first, second and third year, respectively.

According to the five-year employment contract, the company issued 40,000 shares to one employee in January 2009 and there are 160,000 shares remaining to be issued to him in the following four years if the employee is still employed by the Company.
 
The company entered into a sewer construction agreement in order to achieve compliance with a local enviromental protection regulation. As of December 31, 2009, the Company made a total down payment of approximately $479,500. The Company still has the commitment to pay the remailing amount of approximately $205,500 in 2010.

 
22.  RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS

In July 2009, the Company signed a lease agreement with the Chairman of the Company, Mr Zhiguo Fu, to lease a house owned by Mr. Fu for the purpose of accommodating the frequent travel lodging needs for the Company’s employees in China traveling to U.S. The monthly rent is $4,000 and the lease will expire in three years.

23.  SEGMENT INFORMATION

The Company follows the provisions of ASC 280, “Segment Reporting,” which establishes standards for reporting information about operating segments. Operating segments are defined as components of an enterprise about which separate financial information is available that is evaluated regularly by the chief operating decision maker in deciding how to allocate resources and assess performance. The Company’s chief operating decision maker has been identified as the Chief Executive Officer.

The Company has two operating segments, which are batteries and electric vehicles segments.

 
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ADVANCED BATTERY TECHNOLOGIES, INC.
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
DECEMBER 31, 2009, 2008 AND 2007
 
 
24.  SEGMENT INFORMATION (Continued)
 
The batteries segment develops, manufactures, and markets rechargeable Polymer Lithium-Ion (PLI) products.  The batteries segment includes the operation of ZQPT.

The electric vehicles segment develops and manufactures various types of electric vehicles through the operation of Wuxi ZQ. Wuxi ZQ owns three types of products listed in the E-Bike directory, with more than 20 different specifications, including electric bicycles, electric scooters, and various electric sports utility vehicles. Wuxi ZQ products are exported to the countries and regions in Europe, the United States and Asia.

The measurement of segment income is determined as earnings before income taxes. The measurement of segment assets is based on the total assets of the segment, including intercompany advances among the PRC entities. Segment income and segment assets are reported to the Company’s chief operating decision maker (“CODM”) using the same accounting policies as those used in the preparation of these consolidated financial statements. Historically, there have been sale transactions between the two operating segments in addition to intersegment advances.
 
 

 
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ADVANCED BATTERY TECHNOLOGIES, INC.
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
DECEMBER 31, 2009, 2008 AND 2007

 
For the Year Ended December 31, 2009
 
Batteries
   
Electric
Vehicles
   
Non-operating
entities
   
Inter-segment
Elimination
   
Consolidated
Total
 
Net Sales
    48,271,642       20,329,896       -       (5,039,613 )     63,561,925  
Interest Income (expense)
    92,818       (496,124 )     192,985               (210,321 )
Depreciation and Amortization
    1,036,771       1,017,986       12,694       562,193       2,629,643  
Segment assets
    91,031,626       45,311,073       110,465,225       (88,981,570 )     157,826,354  
Segment net income (loss) before tax
    22,114,712       (203,897 )     (3,675,721 )     9,357,144       27,592,238  
                                         
 
Reconciliation of segment incomes to consolidated incomes
 
For the Year Ended
December 31, 2009
 
         
Total segment income
    18,235,095  
Elimination of intersegment profits
    552,176  
Gain on bargain purchase
    9,909,320  
Consolidated income before income taxes
    27,592,239  
         
Reconciliation of segment assets to consolidated assets
 
As of December 31,
2009
 
         
Total segment net assets
    246,807,924  
Elimination of intersegment receivables
    (98,114,925 )
Increased asset value not allocated to segments
    9,133,355  
Consolidated assets
    157,826,354  
 
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ADVANCED BATTERY TECHNOLOGIES, INC.
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
DECEMBER 31, 2009, 2008 AND 2007
 
 
25. Restatement and Disclosure of Quarterly Financial Information (Unaudited)
 
We have restated the consolidated financial statements for the periods ended March 31, 2009, June 30, 2009 and September 30, 2009, for the following reasons:
 
Both Investor Warrants and Placement Agent Warrants were originally treated as equity and included in the Additional Paid-in Capital. Upon adoption of EITF 07-05, new codification ASC 815-40-15, “Determining Whether an Instrument (or an Embedded Feature) is Indexed to an Entity’s Own Stock”, which became effective for the fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2008 as the guiding literature toward evaluating the criteria whether an instrument is indexed to its own stock, the Company has determine that these warrants do not meet the conditions for equity classification pursuant to the guidance of ASC 815-40-15 and therefore it is appropriate to reclassify these warrants from equity to  liability. As a result of this change, the Company has reevaluated the fair value of the warrant liabilities for each of the quarters ended March 31, 2009, June 30, 2009 and September 30, 2009 and adjusted the warrants to their respective fair value through earnings for each reporting period.
 
The impact of this restatement on the financial statements as previously reported is summarized below:

 
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ADVANCED BATTERY TECHNOLOGIES, INC.
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
DECEMBER 31, 2009, 2008 AND 2007

 
25. Restatement and Disclosure of Quarterly Financial Information (Unaudited)
 
The tables below list the quarterly financial information.
 
   
Quarters Ended
 
Year 2009
 
March 31
   
June 30
   
September 30
   
December 31
 
   
As Reported
   
As Restated
   
As Reported
   
As Restated
   
As Reported
   
As Restated
       
Total Assets
  $ 82,705,276     $ 82,705,276     $ 133,641,097     $ 133,641,097     $ 137,094,057     $ 137,094,057     $ 157,826,354  
Warrant liability
    -       2,965,306       -       17,455,917       -       17,185,974       17,221,335  
Additional paid-in capital
    39,602,197       36,172,205       66,097,910       53,153,485       66,740,056       53,795,631       74,114,123  
Retained earnings
    35,458,033       35,922,719       42,983,451       38,471,959       47,799,528       43,557,979       52,752,687  
                                                         
Revenues
    10,685,737       10,685,737       13,771,583       13,771,583       17,714,278       17,714,278       21,390,327  
Gross profits
    5,034,548       5,034,548       6,312,983       6,312,983       7,627,050       7,627,050       9,417,866  
Other income (expenses) - Change in fair value of warrants
    -       464,686       -       (4,976,178 )     -       269,943       3,574,710  
Net income
    3,600,297       4,064,983       7,990,104       3,013,926       4,816,077       5,086,020       9,194,708  
                                                         
Income per share - basic
  $ 0.08     $ 0.09     $ 0.16     $ 0.06     $ 0.09     $ 0.10     $ 0.15  
Income per share - diluted
  $ 0.07     $ 0.07     $ 0.14     $ 0.05     $ 0.08     $ 0.08     $ 0.14  
                                                         
Outstanding shares-basic
    47,055,374       47,055,374       48,901,584       48,901,584       52,970,305       52,970,305       59,390,317  
Outstanding shares-diluted
    54,692,874       54,692,874       58,056,619       58,056,619       61,342,040       61,342,040       67,367,817  
 

 
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ITEM 8.
CHANGES IN AND DISAGREEMENTS WITH ACCOUNTANTS ON ACCOUNTING AND FINANCIAL DISCLOSURE

Not Applicable

ITEM 8A.
CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES

(a)           Evaluation of disclosure controls and procedures.

The term “disclosure controls and procedures” (defined in SEC Rule 13a-15(e)) refers to the controls and other procedures of a company that are designed to ensure that information required to be disclosed by a company in the reports that it files under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (the “Exchange Act”) is recorded, processed, summarized and reported, within 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 by a company in the reports that it files or submits under the Exchange Act is accumulated and communicated to the company’s management, including its principal executive and principal financial officers, or persons performing similar functions, as appropriate to allow timely decisions regarding required disclosure.

The Company’s management, with the participation of the Chief Executive Officer and the Chief Financial Officer, has evaluated the effectiveness of the Company’s disclosure controls and procedures as of the end of the period covered by this annual report (the “Evaluation Date”). Based on that evaluation, the Company’s Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer have concluded that, as of the Evaluation Date, such controls and procedures were effective.

(b)           Changes in internal controls.

The term “internal control over financial reporting” (defined in SEC Rule 13a-15(f)) refers to the process of a company that is designed to provide reasonable assurance regarding the reliability of financial reporting and the preparation of financial statements for external purposes in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles. The Company’s management, with the participation of the Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, has evaluated any changes in the Company’s internal control over financial reporting that occurred during the fourth quarter of the year covered by this annual report, and they have concluded that there was no change to the Company’s internal control over financial reporting that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, the Company’s internal control over financial reporting.

 
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(c)           Management’s Report on Internal Control over Financial Reporting

Management of the Company is responsible for establishing and maintaining adequate internal control over financial reporting as defined in Rule 13a-15(f) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934.  We have assessed the effectiveness of those internal controls as of December 31, 2009, using the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission (“COSO”) Internal Control – Integrated Framework as a basis for our assessment.

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

A material weakness in internal controls is a deficiency in internal control, or combination of control deficiencies, that adversely affects the Company’s ability to initiate, authorize, record, process, or report external financial data reliably in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America such that there is more than a remote likelihood that a material misstatement of the Company’s annual or interim financial statements that is more than inconsequential will not be prevented or detected. In the course of making our assessment of the effectiveness of internal controls over financial reporting, we identified no material weaknesses in our internal control over financial reporting.  Accordingly, management’s assessment is that the Company’s internal controls over financial reporting were effective as of December 31, 2009.

This annual report contains an attestation report of the Company’s registered independent public accounting firm regarding internal control over financial reporting.  The attestation report is included in the opinion of the registered independent public accounting firm set forth in Item 8 of this report.

ITEM 8B.                  OTHER INFORMATION

None.

PART III
 
The information required by Part III is omitted from this Report on Form 10-K because the Registrant will file a definitive proxy statement for its 2010 Annual Meeting of Shareholders  within 120 days after December 31, 2009, and certain information included therein is incorporated herein by reference.

 
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ITEM 9.
DIRECTORS, EXECUTIVE OFFICERS, AND CORPORATE GOVERNANCE

The officers and directors of the Company are:

Name
Age
Position with the Company
Director Since
Zhiguo Fu
60
Chairman, Chief Executive Officer
2004
Guohua Wan
57
Director, Chief Financial Officer
2004
Guopeng Gao
37
Director
2005
Hongjun Si
34
DirectorT
2005
Liqui Bai
40
Director
2005
John McFadden
66
Director
2007
Yulin Hao
65
Director
2007
Ning Li
56
Director
2007
Shaoqiu Xia
63
Director
2007
Shiyan Yang
47
Director
2007
Cosimo J. Patti
60
Director
2007

Directors hold office until the annual meeting of the Company’s stockholders and the election and qualification of their successors.  Officers hold office, subject to removal at any time by the Board, until the meeting of directors immediately following the annual meeting of stockholders and until their successors are appointed and qualified.

The remaining information called for by this item is incorporated by reference to “Election of Directors,” “Corporate Governance, the Board, Board Committee and Meetings,”  “Executive Officers,” “Shareholder Communications to the Board of Directors” and “Compensation Committee Interlocks and Insider Participation” in our definitive proxy statement for our 2010 Annual Meeting of Shareowners, which will be filed within 120 days of the end of our fiscal year ended December 31, 2009.
 
 
ITEM 10.                  EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION

The information required by this item is incorporated by reference from the sections captioned “Director Compensation,” “Report of the Compensation Committee” ”Compensation Discussion and Analysis,” “Outstanding Equity Awards at Fiscal Year-End 2009” and “Equity Compensation Plan Information” in our definitive proxy statement for our 2010 Annual Meeting of Shareowners, which will be filed within 120 days of the end of our fiscal year ended December 31, 2009.

 
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ITEM 11.                  SECURITY OWNERSHIP OF CERTAIN BENEFICIAL OWNERS AND MANAGEMENT AND RELATED STOCKHOLDER MATTERS

The information required by this item is incorporated by reference from the section captioned “Security Ownership of Certain Beneficial Owners and Management”  in our definitive proxy statement for our 2010 Annual Meeting of Shareowners, which will be filed within 120 days of the end of our fiscal year ended December 31, 2009.


ITEM 12.                  CERTAIN RELATIONSHIPS AND RELATED TRANSACTIONS, AND DIRECTOR INDEPENDENCE

The information required by this item is incorporated by reference from the sections captioned “Certain Relationships - Related Party Transactions” and “Corporate Governance, the Board, Board Committee and Meetings” in our definitive proxy statement for our 2010 Annual Meeting of Shareowners, which will be filed within 120 days of the end of our fiscal year ended December 31, 2009.

ITEM 13.                  PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTANT FEES AND SERVICES

The information required by this item is incorporated by reference from the section captioned “Audit and Other Fees Paid to our Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm” in our definitive proxy statement for our 2010 Annual Meeting of Shareowners, which will be filed within 120 days of the end of our fiscal year ended December 31, 2009.

 
ITEM 14.                  EXHIBITS AND FINANCIAL STATEMENT SCHEDULES

(a) Financial Statements
 
Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm - Friedman LLP
 
Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm - Bagell, Josephs, Levine & Company, L.L.C.
 
Consolidated Balance Sheet - December 31, 2009 and 2008
 
Consolidated Statements of Income and Other Comprehensive Income – Years ended December 31, 2009, 2008 and 2007
 
Consolidated Statements of Changes in Stockholders’ Equity - Years ended December 31, 2009, 2008 and 2007
 
Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows - Years ended December 31, 2009, 2008 and 2007
 
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

 
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(b)  Financial Statement Schedules.

All schedules are omitted, either because they are not applicable or because the required information is shown in the consolidated financial statements or notes thereto
 
(c) .Exhibit List

 
3-a
Amended and Restated Certificate of Incorporation – filed as an exhibit to the Current Report on Form 8-K dated July 12, 2004 and incorporated herein by reference.

 
3-a(1)
Certificate of Amendment of Certificate of Incorporation dated June 25, 2009 - filed as an exhibit to the Company's Current Report on Form 8-K dated June 25, 2009 and filed on June 26, 2009, and incorporated herein by reference.

 
3-b
Amended By-laws – filed as an exhibit to the Company's Current Report on Form 8-K dated August 2, 2007 and filed on August 9, 2007, and incorporated herein by reference.

 
4-a
Form of Series A Common Stock Purchase Warrant issued on June 1, 2009 and June 17, 2009 - filed as an exhibit to the Company's Current Report on Form 8-K dated June 1, 2009 and filed on June 2, 2009, and incorporated herein by reference.

 
4-b
Form of Series C Common Stock Purchase Warrant issued on June 1, 2009 and June 17, 2009 - filed as an exhibit to the Company's Current Report on Form 8-K dated June 1, 2009 and filed on June 2, 2009, and incorporated herein by reference.

 
4-c
Form of Common Stock Purchase Warrant issued on October 5, 2009  - filed as an exhibit to the Company's Current Report on Form 8-K dated October 5, 2009 and filed on October 7, 2009, and incorporated herein by reference.

 
10-a
2006 Equity Incentive Plan – filed as an exhibit to the Registration Statement on Form S-8 (333-133492) and incorporated herein by reference.

10-b
2009 Equity Incentive Plan - filed as Appendix A to the Definitive Proxy Statement filed on May 26, 2009 and incorporated herein by reference.

10-c
Stock Purchase Agreement dated December 18, 2008 between Beyond E-Tech, Inc. and Advanced Battery Technologies, Inc.

 
14.
Advanced Battery Technologies, Inc. Employee Code of Business Conduct and Ethics - filed as an exhibit to the Company's Current Report on Form 8-K dated August 2, 2007 and filed on August 9, 2007, and incorporated herein by reference.

 
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Subsidiaries –  Cashtech Investment Limited
 
   Harbin ZhongQiang Power-Tech Co., Ltd.

23. 
Consent of Friedman LLP

31.1
Rule 13a-14(a) Certification – CEO

31.2
Rule 13a-14(a) Certification - CFO

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Rule 13a-14(b) Certifications



 
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SIGNATURES

In accordance with Section 13 or 15(d) of the Exchange Act, the Registrant has caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.

 
Advanced Battery Technologies, Inc.
   
 
By: /s/ Zhiguo Fu
 
       Zhiguo Fu, Chief Executive Officer

In accordance with the Exchange Act, this Report has been signed below on March 30, 2010 by the following persons, on behalf of the Registrant and in the capacities and on the dates indicated.

/s/ Zhiguo Fu                             
Zhiguo Fu, Director,
Chief Executive Officer

/s/ Guohua Wan                         
Guohua Wan,
Chief Financial and Chief
Accounting Officer, Director

/s/ Guopeng Gao                        
Guopeng Gao, Director

/s/ Hongjun Si                            
Hongjun Si, Director

/s/ Liqui Bai                                 
Liqui Bai, Director

/s/ John McFadden                   
John McFadden, Director

/s/ Yulin Hao                              
Yulin Hao, Director

/s/ Ning Li                                   
Ning Li, Director

/s/ Shaoqin Xia                          
Shaoqiu Xia, Director

/s/ Shiyan Yang                         
Shiyan Yang, Director

                                                      
Cosimo J. Patti