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MANAGEMENTS DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND PLAN
ITEM 2. MANAGEMENTS DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND PLAN OF OPERATION
You should read the following discussion and analysis of our financial condition and results of operations in conjunction with our financial statements and the related notes included elsewhere in this report. Our financial statements have been prepared in accordance with U.S. GAAP. The following discussion and analysis contains forward-looking statements that involve risks and uncertainties. Actual results could differ materially from those projected in the forward-looking statements.
Overview
We own and operate the Taohuayuan Inn hotel and resort located in the city of Xi'an, province of Shaanxi, in the PRC. The Taohuayuan Inn has 23 courtyards with 146 rooms and 292 beds.
We manage the DongJin Taoyuan Villas, a hotel and resort property approximately 10 miles from downtown Xi'an. DongJin Taoyuan Villas has 84 rooms and 168 beds. This property closed for major remodeling in 2006 and is expected to reopen in October 2007.
We also manage a chain of three traditional Chinese restaurants. Two of the restaurants are in Xi'an, and one is in Beijing.
We receive fees for managing the DongJin Taoyuan Villas and the three restaurants.
Room rates in the Shaanxi province are established by the Shaanxi Price Bureau. Room rates are established for each hotel or resort in the Shaanxi Province and are based upon a number of factors, including the quality of the property and amenities offered. Room rates may be changed at any time by the Shaanxi Price Bureau based upon economic conditions in China.
Our business is not seasonal in nature.
Results of Operation for the nine months ended September 30, 2007 compared to nine months ended September 30, 2006
Material changes of certain items in our Statement of Operations for the nine months ended September 30, 2007, as compared to the nine months ended September 30, 2006, are discussed below:
Increase (I) Item or Decrease (D) Reason
Operating Revenue I Increase in Operating Revenues was primarily the result of improved service and new menu. Provision for Income I During the nine months ended September 30, 2006 Taxes our income tax expense was reduced by a deferred tax benefit. We were not able to use