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China Merger and Acquisition, China Investments - Company setup, Business Regulations, Tax and GAAP

ID: 730479 China

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Expert was VP, Finance (CMM) at JOY GLOBAL INC.from 2002 to 2010. Joy Global Inc is a major supplier of mining equipment for the coal industry in China. As such Expert. Expert is well-versed within the energy sector. In addition, Expert. Expert who is a Canadian Chinese has over 15 years of experience in China. He is well versed with the Chinese regulations in terms of merger and acquisition, start-ups (with track records in setting up numerous types of entities), taxation, Chinese GAAP, etc., and its operating environments. Before joining Joy Global Inc., Expert. Expert worked in the FMCG/Food and Beverage (including liquor) industry in China. Prior to coming to China, Expert. Expert worked in the high-tech industry for eleven years, both in Asia Pacific and North America.

• Assisted a Swiss soft-drink company interest in penetrating Hong Kong and China with market research, Business Plans and Feasibility Studies• Management Consultancy capacity for a Canadian software interested in penetrating China market or investing in ChinaAdvice on integration for an U.S. firm posted Merger and Acquisition of a H.K. firm

Education

Year Degree Subject Institution
Year: 1983 Degree: MBA Subject: Acconting and MIS Institution: Indiana University of Pennsylvania
Year: 1981 Degree: BS Subject: Accounting Institution: Brigham Young University

Work History

Years Employer Title Department
Years: 2011 to 2012 Employer: You Plus Link Limited Title: Associate Director Department:
Responsibilities:
•Assisted subject matter experts in Hong Kong and China with market research, business plans and Feasibility Studies
•Management Consultancy capacity for foreign companies interested in penetrating the Chinese market or investing in China
•Hydro energy project
Years Employer Title Department
Years: 2002 to 2010 Employer: Joy Global Inc Title: VP Finance Department: Finance
Responsibilities:
•Developed the firm’s PRC business and oversaw the finance functions including implementing variable pay/incentive structure in the firm’s local subsidiaries
•Identified suitable local partners and performed due diligence for merger and acquisition by Joy Mining to expand the firm’s business in China
•Responsible for driving the company’s sales in China –profitable from second year of operations onwards for most of the startups facilities
•Identified local sourcing to reduce overall costs to boost profitability
•Recruited and trained local financial team (part of localization program)
•Appointed as Power Attorney by CEO to negotiate initial investment terms with the local Chinese authorities
•Appointed Chief Rep of Kunming Operation (2005)- responsible for the start up of the business unit (operation and sales)
•Appointed General Manager of Joy Mining’s Wuxi acquisition (2009)

Years Employer Title Department
Years: 2001 to 2002 Employer: 360 Inc Title: Management Advisor Department:
Responsibilities:
•Implemented post M &A integrations after firm was acquired by US venture capital
•Reengineering to streamline operation and improve on efficiency
•Responsible for the conversion of IT system from Platinum to Oracle Financials
Years Employer Title Department
Years: 2000 to 2001 Employer: Seagram Universal Studio Title: Financial Director Department:
Responsibilities:
•Responsible for PRC financial reporting and business functions of China & Hong Kong
•Liaised with Chinese partners, auditors, government officials
•Set up financial models to analyze the cost/benefit of using distributorships to improve market penetration in China including market coverage, pricing and distribution rights
Years Employer Title Department
Years: 1995 to 1999 Employer: J.R, Simplot (China) Title: Country Manager/CFO Department:
Responsibilities:
•Developed long term strategy for Simplot’s business in China
•Negotiated equity swap with joint venture partners to inject additional equity to expand Simplot’s business
•Responsible for Simplot’s finance function and tax planning in China
•Recruitment, training of local finance team and developed retention/incentive program
•Identified new investment opportunities and potential joint venture partners
•Liaised with local government officials on investment related and tax matters

Years Employer Title Department
Years: 1989 to 1994 Employer: Progressive Soltions Inc Title: Finance and Administration Manager Department:
Responsibilities:
•Set up and managed financial reporting systems (cash flow, CAPEX)
•Implemented operational policies including audit and control
•Implemented testing standards for financial applications using GAAP
•Secured venture capital injection of CDN 2 mln

Government Experience

Years Agency Role Description
Years: 1989 to 1994 Agency: Canada High-Tech Incentive Role: Coordinator between company and government plan administrator Description: Secure the incentives for the company
Years: 1995 to 1996 Agency: China Value Added Tax Role: Company Coordinator Description: Resolve problem on tax
Years: 1996 to 1997 Agency: China Foreign Exchange Role: Company Coordinator Description: Resolve problem on violation
Years: 2008 to 2010 Agency: China SAIC Role: Company Coordinator Description: Process business licenses

International Experience

Years Country / Region Summary
Years: 2012 to Present Country / Region: Philippines Summary: Expert is the engineer behind profitability of several public safety and election system project for this company he serves as a consultant
Years: 1995 to 2010 Country / Region: China Summary: • Successfully startup and completed Joy Global Mining Machinery’s USD 100 mln investments in China (Baotou and Tianjin)- including negotiation of investment terms and property leases, and setting up of WFOEs;
• Implemented strategic business plan for Joy Mining to achieve target revenue of USD 500 mil in 2010 to qualify for Holding Company status for tax incentives in China;
• Lead Due Diligent process on numerous targets (with aggregated Targets Revenue in excess of USD250 mil), negotiated and completed a Merger & Acquisition deal in China for Joy Global Mining Machinery (including real estate) - appointed as General Manager of the Target-doubling profit after integration;
• Champion in driving programs such as staff localization, reductions in month-end close days, and SOX initialization for Joy Mining Machinery;
• Negotiated and set up Simplot’s agriculture and food processing JV operations in Beijing and Chengde with total investment in excess of USD10 mln;
• Represented Simplot China to work with MacDonald, its major customer to develop and implemented price equalization program in excess of USD 1 mln;
• Efficient tax planning resulting in tax savings of USD 1 mln for Simplot China;
• Ability to develop high level official contact- e.g. meeting of Joy Mining management with former Chairman of People’s Bank of China, Expert Dai Xiang Rong;
• Successfully negotiated with a large Hong Kong listed supply chain management firm for Seagram’s distributorship of its liquor in China (USD 50 mln in value);
• Uncovered irregularities of over RMB 3 mln by middle management over multiple occasions through internal auditing; subsequently setting up stringent procedures and implementation of internal policies to ensure compliance;
• Organized a successful exhibition for Joy Mining in the China Coal Show –highly commended by the organizer for its ability to draw the largest crowd;
• Successfully lead the selections and implementations of numerous IT/ERP systems including SAP, Scala, and JD Edwards in China
Years: 1984 to 1989 Country / Region: Singapore Summary: Expert served the Singapore government in committees such as the "tradeNet" in its piloting stage

Career Accomplishments

Associations / Societies
Institute of Management Accountants, USA
Awards / Recognition
Business Men of the Year for 2 consecutive years, Baotou China

Additional Experience

Vendor Selection
• Successfully startedup and completed Joy Global Mining Machinery’s USD $100 million investments in China (Baotou and Tianjin)- including negotiation of investment terms and property leases, and setting up of WFOEs
Marketing Experience
• Implemented strategic business plan for Joy Mining to achieve target revenue of USD $500 million in 2010 to qualify for Holding Company status for tax incentives in China;
• Lead Due Diligent process on numerous targets (with aggregated Targets Revenue in excess of USD $250 million), negotiated and completed a Merger & Acquisition deal in China for Joy Global Mining Machinery (including real estate) - appointed as General Manager of the Target-doubling profit after integration;
Other Relevant Experience
• Champion in driving programs such as staff localization, reductions in month-end close days, and SOX initialization for Joy Mining Machinery;
• Negotiated and set up Simplot’s agriculture and food processing JV operations in Beijing and Chengde with total investment in excess of USD10 mln;
• Represented Simplot China to work with MacDonald, its major customer to develop and implemented price equalization program in excess of USD 1 mln;
• Efficient tax planning resulting in tax savings of USD 1 mln for Simplot China;
• Ability to develop high level official contact- e.g. meeting of Joy Mining management with former Chairman of People’s Bank of China, Expert Dai Xiang Rong;
• Successfully negotiated with a large Hong Kong listed supply chain management firm for Seagram’s distributorship of its liquor in China (USD $50 million in value);
• Uncovered irregularities of over RMB $3 million by middle management over multiple occasions through internal auditing; subsequently setting up stringent procedures and implementation of internal policies to ensure compliance;
• Organized a successful exhibition for Joy Mining in the China Coal Show –highly commended by the organizer for its ability to draw the largest crowd;
• Successfully lead the selections and implementations of numerous IT/ERP systems including SAP, Scala, and JD Edwards in China

Language Skills

Language Proficiency
Chinese Mandarin and Cantonese Excellent in speaking, reading, and writing
Thai Fluent

Fields of Expertise

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