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TABLE OF CONTENTS
LJ INTERNATIONAL INC.
Unit #12, 12/F, Block A
Focal Industrial Centre
21 Man Lok Street
Hung Hom, Kowloon, Hong Kong
(011) 852-2764-3622
NOTICE OF ANNUAL MEETING OF SHAREHOLDERS
To Be Held Friday, August 4, 2006
To Our Shareholders:
PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that our annual meeting of shareholders will be held at our Shenzhen
office, 10th Floor, Block 18, Free Trade Zone, Shatoujiao, Shenzhen, Peoples Republic
of China, on Friday, August 4, 2006, at 11:00 a.m., local time, for the following purposes:
1. To elect seven directors to hold office for the term specified in the proxy statement or
until their successors are elected and qualified; and
2. To transact such other business as may properly come before the meeting or any adjournment.
The board of directors has fixed the close of business on June 26, 2006 as the record date for
the determination of shareholders entitled to notice of and to vote at the meeting and at any
adjournment. A proxy statement which describes the foregoing proposals and a form of proxy
accompany this notice.
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By Order of the Board of Directors |
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Ka Man Au |
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Dated: June 30, 2006
IMPORTANT
Whether or not you expect to attend the meeting, please execute the accompanying proxy and
return it promptly in the enclosed reply envelope which requires no postage. If you grant a proxy,
you may revoke it at any time prior to the meeting. Also, whether or not you grant a proxy, you
may vote in person if you attend the meeting.
LJ INTERNATIONAL INC.
Unit #12, 12/F, Block A
Focal Industrial Centre
21 Man Lok Street
Hung Hom, Kowloon, Hong Kong
PROXY STATEMENT
ANNUAL MEETING OF SHAREHOLDERS
To Be Held Friday, August 4, 2006
SOLICITATION OF PROXY
The accompanying proxy is solicited on behalf of the board of directors of LJ International
Inc. for use at our annual meeting of shareholders to be held at our Shenzhen office,
10th Floor, Block 18, Free Trade Zone, Shatoujiao, Shenzhen, Peoples Republic of China,
on Friday, August 4, 2006, and at any adjournment. In addition to mail, proxies may be solicited
by personal interview, telephone or telegraph by our officers, directors and other employees, who
will not receive additional compensation for such services. We may also request brokerage houses,
nominees, custodians and fiduciaries to forward the soliciting material to the beneficial owners of
stock held of record and will reimburse them at the rates suggested by the New York Stock Exchange.
We will bear the cost of this solicitation of proxies, which is expected to be nominal. Proxy
solicitation will commence with the mailing of this proxy statement on or about June 30, 2006.
Execution and return of the enclosed proxy will not affect your right to attend the meeting
and to vote in person. If you execute a proxy, you still retain the right to revoke it at any time
prior to exercise at the meeting. A proxy may be revoked by delivery of written notice of
revocation to our Secretary, by execution and delivery of a later proxy or by voting the shares in
person at the meeting. A proxy, when executed and not revoked, will be voted in accordance with
its instructions. If there are no specific instructions, proxies will be voted FOR the election
as directors of those nominees named in the proxy statement and in accordance with his best
judgment on all other matters that may properly come before the meeting.
The enclosed form of proxy provides a method for you to withhold authority to vote for any one
or more of the nominees for director while granting authority to vote for the remaining nominees.
The names of all nominees are listed on the proxy. If you wish to grant authority to vote for all
nominees, check the box marked FOR. If you wish to withhold authority to vote for all nominees,
check the box marked WITHHOLD. If you wish your shares to be voted for some nominees and not for
one or more of the others, check the box marked FOR and indicate the name(s) of the nominee(s)
for whom you are withholding the authority to vote by writing the name(s) of such nominee(s) on the
proxy in the space provided.
PURPOSE OF MEETING
As stated in the notice of annual meeting of shareholders accompanying this proxy statement,
the business to be conducted and the matters to be considered and acted upon at the meeting are as
follows:
1. To elect seven directors to hold office for the term specified herein or until their
successors are elected and qualified; and
2. To transact such other business as may properly come before the meeting or any adjournment.
VOTING AT MEETING
Our voting securities consist solely of common stock, $.01 par value per share.
The record date for shareholders entitled to notice of and to vote at the meeting is the close
of business on June 26, 2006, at which time we had outstanding and entitled to vote at the meeting
17,083,203 shares of common stock. Shareholders are entitled to one vote, in person or by proxy,
for each share of common stock held in their name on the record date. Shareholders representing a
majority of the common stock outstanding and entitled to vote must be present or represented by
proxy to constitute a quorum.
The election of each director will require the affirmative vote of the holders of a majority
of the common stock present or represented by proxy at the meeting and entitled to vote.
Cumulative voting for directors is not authorized and proxies cannot be voted for more than seven
nominees.
STOCK OWNERSHIP
The following table sets forth certain information regarding the beneficial ownership of our
shares of common stock as of December 31, 2005 by:
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each person who is known by us to own beneficially more than 5% of our outstanding
common stock; |
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each of our current executive officers and directors; and |
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all executive officers and directors as a group. |
As of December 31, 2005, we had 15,521,203 shares of our common stock issued and outstanding.
This information gives effect to securities deemed outstanding pursuant to Rule 13d-3(d)(l)
under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended.
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The address for each person named below is c/o LJ International Inc., Unit #12, 12/F, Block A,
Focal Industrial Centre, 21 Man Lok Street, Hung Hom, Kowloon, Hong Kong.
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Yu Chuan Yih |
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Ka Man Au |
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202,000 |
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Hon Tak Ringo Ng |
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100,000 |
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Po Yee Elsa Yue |
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Andrew N. Bernstein |
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100,000 |
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Kelvin Wong |
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Wing Kwan Ted Lai |
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All directors and executive officers as a group (7 persons) |
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Of Mr. Yihs 2,267,853 shares, 1,500,000 shares are owned of record by Pacific Growth
Developments Ltd., a British Virgin Islands corporation, which is owned by Mr. Yih (60%), his
wife Tammy Yih (20%) and an adult daughter, Bianca Tzu Hsiu Yih (20%). |
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Includes options currently exercisable to acquire: |
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766,500 shares of common stock at $2.00 per share at any time until April 30, 2008; |
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22,000 shares of common stock at $2.25 per share at any time until April 30, 2008;
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800,000 shares of common stock at $2.00 per share at any time until June 30, 2013. |
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Represents options currently exercisable to acquire: |
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27,000 shares of common stock at $2.00 per share at any time until April 30, 2008; |
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100,000 shares of common stock at $2.25 per share at any time until April 30, 2008;
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75,000 shares of common stock at $2.00 per share at any time until June 30, 2013. |
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25,000 shares of common stock at $2.00 per share at any time until April 30, 2008;
and |
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75,000 shares of common stock at $2.00 per share at any time until June 30, 2013. |
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4,000 shares of common stock at $2.00 per share at any time until June 30, 2013. |
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50,000 shares of common stock at $2.00 per share at any time until April 30, 2008. |
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Our board of directors has the responsibility for establishing broad corporate policies and
for our overall performance, although it is not involved in day-to-day operating details. The
board meets regularly throughout the year, including the annual organization meeting following the
annual meeting of shareholders, to review significant developments affecting us and to act upon
matters requiring board approval. It also holds special meetings as required from time to time
when important matters arise requiring board action between scheduled meetings. During the fiscal
year ended December 31, 2005, the board met five times.
We have established an audit committee, which currently consists of Kelvin Wong, Wing Kwan Ted
Lai and Po Yee Elsa Yue. Its functions are to:
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recommend annually to our board of directors the appointment of our independent public
accountants; |
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discuss and review the scope and the fees of the prospective annual audit and review the
results with the independent public accountants; |
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review and approve non-audit services of the independent public accountants; |
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review compliance with our existing accounting and financial policies; |
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review the adequacy of our financial organization; and |
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review our managements procedures and policies relative to the adequacy of our internal
accounting controls and compliance with U.S. federal and state laws relating to financial
reporting. |
The audit committee met once during the fiscal year ended December 31, 2005.
We have established a nominating committee, which currently consists of Andrew N. Bernstein,
Kelvin Wong and Po Yee Elsa Yue. Its purpose and functions are to:
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assess the size and composition of the board of directors in light of our operating
requirements and existing social attitudes and trends; |
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develop membership qualifications for the board of directors and all board committees; |
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monitor compliance with board of director and board committee membership criteria; |
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review and recommend directors for continued service as required based on our evolving
needs; |
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coordinate and assist management and the board of directors in recruiting new members to
the board of directors; and |
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investigate suggestions for candidates for membership on the board of directors and
recommend prospective directors, as required, to provide an appropriate balance of
knowledge, experience and capability on the board of directors, including stockholder
nominations for the board of directors. |
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The nominating committee was created in late 2005; therefore, it did not meet during the
fiscal year ended December 31, 2005.
We have established a compensation committee, which currently consists of Andrew N. Bernstein,
Kelvin Wong and Wing Kwan Ted Lai. Its purpose and functions are to:
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review and approve corporate goals and objectives relevant to the compensation of the
chief executive officer and other executive officers; |
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evaluate the chief executive officers performance in light of such goals and objectives
at least annually and communicate the results to the chief executive officer and the board
of directors; |
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set the chief executive officers compensation levels based on the foregoing evaluation
(including annual salary, bonus, stock options and other direct and indirect benefits),
with ratification by the independent directors of the full board of directors; and |
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set the other executive officers compensation levels (including annual salary, bonus,
stock options and other direct and indirect benefits). |
The compensation committee was created in late 2005; therefore it did not meet during the
fiscal year ended December 31, 2005.
No director attended fewer than 75 percent of the aggregate of the total number of meetings of
the board of directors and the total number of meetings held by all committees of the board on
which he or she served.
Each non-employee director is compensated separately for service on the board and is
reimbursed for expenses to attend board and committee meetings.
ELECTION OF DIRECTORS
At the meeting, seven directors are to be elected. Each director will be elected for a
one-year term or until his successor is elected and qualified.
Shares represented by properly executed proxies will be voted, in the absence of contrary
indication or revocation by the shareholder granting such proxy, in favor of the election of the
persons named below as directors. The person named as proxy has been designated by management and
intends to vote for the election to the board of directors of the persons named below, each of whom
now serves as a director. If any nominee is unable to serve as a director, the shares represented
by the proxies will be voted, in the absence of contrary indication, for any substitute nominee
that management may designate. We know of no reason why any nominee would be unable to serve. The
information presented with respect to the nominees was obtained in part from each of them and in
part from our records.
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Nominees for Election as Directors
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Yu Chuan Yih
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Chairman of the Board of Directors, President
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Ka Man Au
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Chief Operating Officer, Secretary and Director |
Hon Tak Ringo Ng
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Chief Financial Officer and Director |
Po Yee Elsa Yue
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Non-Executive Director |
Andrew N. Bernstein
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Non-Executive Director |
Wing Kwan Ted Lai
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Non-Executive Director |
Kelvin Wong
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None of our directors and officers was selected due to any agreement or understanding with any
other person. There is no family relationship between any of our directors or executive officers
and any other director or executive officer.
Mr. Yih established the business of Lorenzo Jewelry Ltd. and has served as president and
managing director since 1987. Mr. Yih is primarily responsible for business development and
overall company management. He has over 20 years of experience in semi-precious stone production
and marketing. Mr. Yih had been a gemstone trader in Brazil and has extensive experience and
relationships in gem sourcing and jewelry design. Mr. Yih is also the Founding Sponsor of the Hong
Kong branch of the Gemological Institute of America (GIA), the nonprofit educational organization
for the jewelry industry.
Ms. Au has served as a director of Lorenzo Jewelry Ltd. since its incorporation in 1987. Ms.
Au has been our chief operating officer since January 1, 2002 and is primarily responsible for our
general administration, human resources, operations and management.
Mr. Ng has served as our chief financial officer since September 1997 and as one of our
directors since May 1, 2001. He received his Bachelor of Science degree in civil engineering from
the University of London in 1984 and his Master of Commerce in accounting and commercial
administration from the University of New South Wales in 1994. From July 1994 through September
1997, he was an audit senior with Moores Rowland C.A., Certified Public Accountants. Mr. Ng is a
certified practising accountant of the Australian Society of CPAs.
Ms. Yue has served as a non-executive director since December 1999. She is a graduate
gemologist from the Gemological Institute of America and served as vice president of GIA, Hong
Kong, from August 1994 to December 2002. Her responsibilities included managing the Hong Kong
office and administering their education programs, marketing and related activities. Since
December 2002, Ms. Yue has served as a manager for a colored gems import and export trading
company.
Mr. Bernstein joined us as a director in July 2005. He earned a Bachelor of Science degree
from Cornell University in 1974 and a Juris Doctor degree from Boston College Law
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School in 1977. Since 1978, Mr. Bernstein has been engaged in the private practice of law in
Denver, Colorado, with emphasis on representation of private and public companies and their
transactional, corporate and securities matters. Mr. Bernstein has acted as our U.S. securities
counsel since March 1997.
Mr. Lai joined us as a director in July 2005. He is a lawyer by profession. Mr. Lai received
his law degree from the University of London in 1984. He progressed from his legal career to
become the managing director of a listed company in Hong Kong at the age of 26 from 1987 to 2001.
Mr. Lai was in charge of the legal, accounting and investment operations of the company. Since
2001, he manages his own investments and serves as a consultant of a law firm.
Mr. Wong joined us as a director in July 2005. Since 2002, he serves as the finance director
of a Hong Kong-based private conglomerate group which mainly engages in garment manufacturing and
property investments. Mr. Wong earned a Bachelor of Science degree from the University of Southern
California in 1990, majoring in accounting. He was formerly the manager of the Assurance and
Business Advisory Services division of PriceWaterhouseCoopers in Hong Kong. Mr. Wong has over 13
years of experience in the accounting and finance field. He is currently a member of the American
Institute of Certified Public Accountants, the California State Board of Accountancy and the Hong
Kong Society of Certified Accountants.
Compensation of Directors and Executive Officers
The aggregate compensation paid by us to all of our directors and executive officers as a
group for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2005 on an accrual basis, for services in all
capacities, was $1,146,000. During the fiscal year ended December 31, 2005, we contributed an
aggregate amount of $33,000 toward the pension plans of our directors and executive officers.
Executive Service Contract
We entered into an employment agreement with Mr. Yu Chuan Yih, effective October 1, 2003, for
a period of three years at an annual salary of $233,000. Mr. Yihs remuneration package includes
benefits with respect to an automobile. In addition, Mr. Yih is entitled to an annual management
bonus of a sum to be determined by the compensation committee of the board of directors at its
discretion, having regard for our operating results and the performance of Mr. Yih during the
relevant financial year.
On July 1, 2003, we granted Mr. Yih options exercisable to acquire 800,000 shares of common
stock at $2.00 per share at any time until June 30, 2013.
On January 3, 2005, we granted Mr. Yih, Ms. Au and Mr. Ng options exercisable to acquire
500,000 shares, 100,000 shares and 100,000 shares at $3.00 per share at any time through March 30,
2005.
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The 1998 Stock Compensation Plan
Effective June 1, 1998, we adopted and approved the 1998 Stock Compensation Plan, which our
shareholders approved on December 9, 1998. The purpose of the plan is to:
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encourage ownership of our common stock by our officers, directors, employees and
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provide additional incentive for them to promote our success and our business; and |
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encourage them to remain in our employ by providing them with an opportunity to benefit
from any appreciation of our common stock through the issuance of stock options. |
Options constitute either incentive stock options within the meaning of Section 422 of the
United States Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended, or options which constitute nonqualified
options at the time of issuance of such options. The plan provides that incentive stock options
and/or nonqualified stock options may be granted to our officers, directors, employees and advisors
selected by the compensation committee. A total of 4,000,000 shares of common stock are authorized
and reserved for issuance during the term of the plan, which expires in June 2008. The
compensation committee has the sole authority to interpret the plan and make all determinations
necessary or advisable for administering the plan. The exercise price for any incentive option
must be at least equal to the fair market value of the shares as of the date of grant. Upon the
exercise of the option, the exercise price must be paid in full either in cash, shares of our stock
or a combination. If any option is not exercised for any reason, such shares shall again become
available for the purposes of the plan.
On October 17, 2000, the Company offered each option holder the opportunity to cancel all or
some of the stock options previously granted in exchange for the granting on April 30, 2001 of
options to acquire an equal number of shares with an exercise price equal to the then last sale
price of the stock on April 30, 2001, for a new term of seven years expiring April 30, 2008.
As of December 31, 2005, 1,985,500 options had been exercised and the following options to
purchase shares of our common stock under the plan remained outstanding:
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a total of 2,014,500 stock options, consisting of stock options to purchase 761,000 and
862,000 shares at $2.00 per share through April 30, 2008 and June 30, 2013, respectively,
and 391,500 stock options to purchase 391,500 shares at $2.25 per share through April 30,
2008. A total of 1,668,500 stock options are held by our directors and officers as a
group. |
The 2003 Stock Compensation Plan
Effective July 1, 2003, we adopted and approved the 2003 Stock Compensation Plan, which our
shareholders approved on December 5, 2003. The purpose of the plan is to:
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provide additional incentive for them to promote our success and our business; and |
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encourage them to remain in our employ by providing them with an opportunity to benefit
from any appreciation of our common stock through the issuance of stock options. |
Options constitute either incentive stock options within the meaning of Section 422 of the
United States Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended, or options which constitute nonqualified
options at the time of issuance of such options. The plan provides that incentive stock options
and/or nonqualified stock options may be granted to our officers, directors, employees and advisors
selected by the compensation committee. A total of 4,000,000 shares of common stock are authorized
and reserved for issuance during the term of the plan, which expires in June 2013. The
compensation committee has the sole authority to interpret the plan and make all determinations
necessary or advisable for administering the plan. The exercise price for any incentive option or
nonqualified option may be less than the fair market value of the shares as of the date of grant.
Upon the exercise of the option, the exercise price must be paid in full either in cash, shares of
our stock or a combination. If any option is not exercised for any reason, such shares shall again
become available for the purposes of the plan.
As of December 31, 2005, 2,704,000 options had been exercised and the following options to
purchase shares of our common stock under the plan remained outstanding:
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a total of 1,296,000 stock options, consisting of stock options to purchase 1,174,000
shares at $2.00 per share through June 30, 2013 and 122,000 shares at $2.25 per share
through April 30, 2008. A total of 434,000 stock options are held by our directors and
officers as a group. |
The 2005 Stock Compensation Plan
Effective July 1, 2005, we adopted and approved the 2005 Stock Compensation Plan, which our
shareholders approved on September 26, 2005. The purpose of the plan is to:
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encourage ownership of our common stock by our officers, directors, employees and
advisors; |
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provide additional incentive for them to promote our success and our business; and |
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encourage them to remain in our employ by providing them with an opportunity to benefit
from any appreciation of our common stock through the issuance of stock options. |
Options constitute either incentive stock options within the meaning of Section 422 of the
United States Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended, or options which constitute nonqualified
options at the time of issuance of such options. The plan provides that incentive stock options
and/or nonqualified stock options may be granted to our officers, directors, employees and advisors
selected by the compensation committee. A total of 4,000,000 shares of common stock are authorized
and reserved for issuance during the term of the plan, which expires in June 2015. The
compensation committee has the sole authority to interpret the plan and make all determinations
necessary or advisable for administering the plan. The exercise price for any incentive option or
nonqualified option may be less than the fair market value of
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the shares as of the date of grant. Upon the exercise of the option, the exercise price must be
paid in full either in cash, shares of our stock or a combination. If any option is not exercised
for any reason, such shares shall again become available for the purposes of the plan.
As of December 31, 2005, no options had been granted under the plan.
Other Options and Warrants Outstanding
As of December 31, 2005, the following additional options and warrants to purchase shares of
our common stock were outstanding:
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warrants to purchase 200,000 shares at $3.00 per share through August 15, 2006 which we
granted to The Bauer Partnership, Inc. on August 16, 2001, in connection with a proposed
debt placement which was never completed |
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warrants to purchase 429,676 shares at $2.98 per share through September 3, 2009 which
we sold to a group of investors pursuant to a private placement offering on September 1,
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warrants to purchase an aggregate of 500,000 shares through April 4, 2008 which we
granted to a consultant pursuant to a consulting agreement dated April 5, 2005 on the
following terms: |
50,000 warrants at $2.80 per warrant
150,000 warrants at $3.00 per warrant
150,000 warrants at $3.50 per warrant
100,000 warrants at $4.00 per warrant
50,000 warrants at $4.50 per warrant
THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS RECOMMENDS TO THE SHAREHOLDERS THAT YOU VOTE FOR THE ELECTION
OF SUCH NOMINEES.
CERTAIN TRANSACTIONS
Certain of our banking facilities are collateralized by properties owned by Yih Yu Chuan and
his personal guarantee to the extent of $9,147,000, $12,971,000 and $21,244,000 as of December 31,
2003, 2004 and 2005. Mr. Yih has not received any additional compensation or consideration from us
in return for his personal guarantees.
During the fiscal year ended April 30, 1999, we provided a guarantee to a bank in respect of
mortgage loans granted to Yu Chuan Yih to the extent of $632,000. As of December 31, 2005, the
balance of the mortgage loans amounted to $237,000.
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INDEPENDENT PUBLIC ACCOUNTANTS
A representative of Moores Rowland Mazars, Hong Kong is expected to attend the meeting and
will have the opportunity to make a statement if he so desires. This representative is expected to
be available to respond to appropriate shareholder questions at that time.
PROPOSALS OF SHAREHOLDERS FOR PRESENTATION
AT NEXT ANNUAL MEETING OF SHAREHOLDERS
Any shareholder of record who desires to submit a proper proposal for inclusion in the proxy
materials relating to our next annual meeting of shareholders must do so in writing and it must be
received at our principal executive offices by December 31, 2006. You must be a record or
beneficial owner entitled to vote at the next annual meeting on your proposal and must continue to
own such security entitling you to vote through the date on which the meeting is held.
ANNUAL REPORT
Our annual report to shareholders concerning our operations during the fiscal year ended
December 31, 2005, including audited financial statements, has been distributed to all record
holders as of the record date. The annual report is not incorporated in the proxy statement and is
not to be considered a part of the soliciting material.
OTHER BUSINESS
Our management is not aware of any other matters which are to be presented at the meeting, nor
have we been advised that other persons will present any such matters. However, if other matters
properly come before the meeting, the individual named in the accompanying proxy shall vote on such
matters in accordance with his best judgment.
AVAILABILITY OF ANNUAL REPORT ON FORM 20-F
UPON WRITTEN REQUEST, WE WILL PROVIDE, WITHOUT CHARGE, A COPY OF OUR ANNUAL REPORT ON FORM
20-F FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2005, TO EACH SHAREHOLDER OF RECORD OR TO EACH
SHAREHOLDER WHO OWNED OUR COMMON STOCK LISTED IN THE NAME OF A BANK OR BROKER, AS NOMINEE, AT THE
CLOSE OF BUSINESS ON JUNE 26, 2006. ANY REQUEST BY A SHAREHOLDER FOR OUR ANNUAL REPORT ON FORM
20-F SHOULD BE SENT TO OUR SECRETARY, LJ INTERNATIONAL INC., UNIT #12, 12/F, BLOCK A, FOCAL
INDUSTRIAL CENTRE, 21 MAN LOK STREET, HUNG HOM, KOWLOON, HONG KONG.
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The above notice and proxy statement are sent by order of the board of directors.
KA MAN AU
Secretary
June 30, 2006
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THIS PROXY IS SOLICITED ON BEHALF OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS
PROXY
FOR THE ANNUAL MEETING OF SHAREHOLDERS OF
LJ INTERNATIONAL INC.
TO BE HELD AUGUST 4, 2006
The undersigned hereby appoints Yu Chuan Yih as the lawful agent and Proxy of the undersigned
(with all powers the undersigned would possess if personally present, including full power of
substitution), and hereby authorizes him to represent and to vote, as designated below, all the
shares of common stock of LJ International Inc. held of record by the undersigned as of the close
of business on June 26, 2006, at the Annual Meeting of Shareholders to be held on Friday, August 4,
2006, or any adjournment or postponement.
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FOR all nominees listed below
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WITHHOLD AUTHORITY
to vote for all nominees
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Y.C. Yih; K.M. Au; H.T. Ng; P.Y. Yue; A.N. Bernstein; W.K. Lai; K. Wong
(INSTRUCTION: To withhold authority to vote for any nominees, write the nominees names on the
space provided below.)
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In his discretion, the Proxy is authorized to vote upon any matters which may properly come
before the meeting, or any adjournment or postponement thereof. |
It is understood that when properly executed, this proxy will be voted in the manner directed
herein by the undersigned shareholder. WHERE NO CHOICE IS SPECIFIED BY THE SHAREHOLDER, THE PROXY
WILL BE VOTED FOR THE ELECTION OF DIRECTORS PROPOSED IN ITEM (1).
The undersigned hereby revokes all previous proxies relating to the shares covered hereby and
confirms all that said proxy or his substitutes may do by virtue hereof.
Please sign exactly as name appears below. When shares are held by joint tenants, both should
sign. When signing as attorney, executor, administrator, trustee or guardian, please give full
title as such. If a corporation, please sign in full corporate name by president or other
authorized officer. If a partnership, please sign in partnership name by authorized person.
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Dated: , 2006
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PLEASE MARK, SIGN, DATE AND
RETURN THE PROXY CARD PROMPTLY
USING THE ENCLOSED ENVELOPE.
o PLEASE CHECK THIS BOX IF YOU INTEND TO BE PRESENT AT THE MEETING.