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B. The investment loss recognized under the equity method amounted to $9,489,163 and
$7,274,803 for the years ended December 31, 2012 and 2011, respectively which were
determined based on the investees audited financial statements. As of December 31, 2012 and
2011, the related long-term equity investments (deferred credits) amounted to $62,789,640
($409,559) and $58,384,558 ($793,962), respectively.
C. The effect of changes in unrealized gain (loss) on financial assets (including unrealized gain
on cash flow hedge) resulting from long-term equity investments were ($1,630,430) and
$948,996 for the years ended December 31, 2012 and 2011, respectively.
D. The Company received cash dividends amounting to $298,951 and $1,303,736 for the years
ended December 31, 2012 and 2011, respectively, accounted for as a deduction from long-term
equity investment.
E. The changes in long-term equity investments accounted for under the equity method are as
follows:
(A) SYT had a cash capital increase on January 10, 2011, and the Company invested
$2,500,400. After the capital increase, the Company held 45,120,000 shares of SYT,
representing 47% ownership.
(B) As approved by the authorities and in compliance with the related regulations, SYT had
obtained 86,220,000 shares of AAEON, and the merger record date was set on June 1,
2011. After the merger, SYT was the surviving company, and SYT has been approved by
the authorities on July 4, 2011 to change its name to AAEON.
(C) On April 23, 2012, the Group pooled $438,128 to acquire 49.5% shares of UPI
SEMICONDUCTOR CORP. (UPI). From that date, the Group has control over UPI which
was then accounted for under the equity method.
F. After evaluating and comparing the carrying value of long-term equity investments and its
recoverable amount, the Company recognized impairment loss amounting to $53,542 and $0
for the years ended December 31, 2012 and 2011, respectively.
(8) Property, plant and equipment
Accumulated
depreciation
Initial cost and impairment Book value
Land 981,191$ -$ 981,191$
Buildings 2,312,270 437,531)( 1,874,739
Instruments and equipment 462,029 252,244)( 209,785
Other equipment 2,248,826 1,312,434)( 936,392
Prepayments for equipment 412,263 - 412,263
6,416,579$ 2,002,209)($ 4,414,370$
2012/12/31