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Sino-Global Shipping America, Ltd.

136-56 39thAvenue, Room #305

Flushing, New York 11354

 

NOTICE OFFISCALOFFICIAL YEAR 20132014 ANNUAL MEETING OF SHAREHOLDERS

 

April 19, 2013,January 21, 2014, at 11:00 a.m., Beijing time

 

To the shareholders of Sino-Global Shipping America, Ltd.:

 

It is my pleasure to invite you to attend our Fiscal Year 20132014 Annual Meeting of Shareholders on April 19, 2013,January 21, 2014, at 11:00 a.m., Beijing time. The meeting will be held at the North Garden Hotel, 218-1 Wangfujing Street, Beijing 100006, Company’s office located atRoom 1108, Tower B, TEWOO Plaza, No. 22 Liuyangdao, Dashi Industrial Zone, Xiqing District.Tianjin,People's Republic of China.

 

The matters to be acted upon at the meeting are as follows (as described more fully in the accompanying proxy statement:

 

(1)To elect two Class IIII members of the Board of Directors, to serve a term expiring at the Annual Meeting of the Shareholders in 20162017 or until their successors areis duly elected and qualified;

 

(2)To approve for the purposes of NASD Marketplace Rule 4350, the issuance of shares of common stock in excess of 20% of the number of outstanding shares of common stock on March 5, 2013;

(3)To ratify the appointment of Friedman LLP as the Company’s independent registered public accounting firm for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2013;2014;

 

(4)(3)To vote on an advisory, nonbinding resolution to approve the compensation of the Company's named executive officers as disclosed in this proxy statement pursuant to the compensation disclosure rules of the Securities and Exchange Commission;

 

(5)(4)To vote on an advisory, nonbinding resolution to approve the frequency of advisory votes on named executive officer compensation;

(5)To approve the increase of the number of authorized shares of Common Stock from 10 million to 50 million shares;

(6)To approve the increase of the number of authorized shares of Preferred Stock from 1 million to 2 million shares;

(7)To approve the implementation of a new share incentive plan with 10 million shares of Common Stock;

(8)To approve the termination of certain restrictions related to the disposition of shares issued to Mr. Zhong Zhang pursuant to last year's annual meeting of shareholders; and

 

(6)(9)To transact any other business properly coming before the meeting.

 

At the meeting, we will also report on the Company’s performance and operations during the fiscal year ended June 30, 20122013 and respond to shareholder questions. A copy of our 20122013 Annual Report on Form 10-K is enclosed.

 

You may vote if you were a shareholder of record on February 28,December 2, 2013. Your vote is very important. Whether or not you plan to attend the annual meeting of shareholders, we urge you to vote and submit your proxy by telephone, the internet or by mail. If you are a registered shareholder and attend the meeting, you may revoke your proxy and vote your shares in person. If you hold your shares through a bank or broker and want to vote your shares in person at the meeting, please contact your bank or broker to obtain a legal proxy. Thank you for your support.

 

 Sincerely,
 /s/ Zhikang Huang
 /s/ Apple LiangZhikang Huang
Apple Liang
 Secretary

 

This Notice and the Proxy Statement are first being mailed to shareholders on or about April 8,December 31, 2013.

 

 
 

 

  

ABOUT THE 20132014 ANNUAL MEETING OF SHAREHOLDERS

   
What am I voting on? 

You will be voting on the following:

following proposals:

 

 (1)The election ofTo elect two Class IIII members of the Board of Directors, to serve a term expiring at the Annual Meeting of the Shareholders in 20162017 or until their successors areis duly elected and qualified;
   
 (2)The approval for the purposes of NASD Marketplace Rue 4350, the issuance of shares of common stock in excess of 20% of the number of outstanding shares of common stock on March 5, 2013;
(3)The ratification ofTo ratify the appointment of Friedman LLP as the Company’s independent registered public accounting firm for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2013;2014;
   
 (4)(3)

To vote on an advisory, nonbinding resolution to approve the compensation of the Company's named executive officers as disclosed in this proxy statement pursuant to the compensation disclosure rules of the Securities and Exchange Commission;

   
 (5)(4)

To vote on an advisory, nonbinding resolution to approve the frequency of advisory votes on named executive officer compensation; and

(5)To approve the increase of the number of authorized shares of Common Stock from 10 million to 50 million shares;
   
 (6)The transactionTo approve the increase of the number of authorized shares of Preferred Stock from 1 million to 2 million shares;
(7)To approve the implementation of a new share incentive plan with 10 million shares of Common Stock;
(8)To approve the termination of certain restrictions related to the disposition of shares issued to Mr. Zhong Zhang pursuant to last year's annual meeting of shareholders; and
(9)To transact any other business properly coming before the meeting.

 

Who is entitled to vote?
 You may vote if you owned shares of the Company’s common stockCommon Stock as of the close of business on February 28,December 2, 2013. Each share of common stockCommon Stock is entitled to one vote. As of February 28,December 2, 2013, we had 2,903,8414,703,841 shares of common stockCommon Stock outstanding.

 

How do I vote before the meeting?
 If you are a registered shareholder, meaning that you hold your shares in certificate form, you have three voting options:

 

 (1)By Internet, which we encourage if you have Internet access, at the address shown on your proxy card;
   
 (2)By phone, at 1-800-652-VOTE or 8683 using any touch-tone telephone to transmit your voting instructions; or
   
 (3)By mail, by completing, signing and returning the enclosed proxy card.

 

  If you hold your shares through an account with a bank or broker, your ability to vote by the Internet depends on their voting procedures. Please follow the directions that your bank or broker provides.

 

May I vote at the meeting?
 If you are a registered shareholder, you may vote your shares at the meeting if you attend in person. If you hold your shares through an account with a bank or broker, please follow the directions provided to you by your bank or broker. If you wish to vote in person at the meeting, please contact your bank or broker to learn the procedures necessary to allow you to vote your shares in person. Even if you plan to attend the meeting, we encourage you to vote your shares by proxy. You may vote by proxy through the Internet, by telephone or by mail.

 

Can I change my mind after I return my proxy? 
You may change your vote at any time before the polls close at the conclusion of voting at the meeting. You may do this by (1) signing another proxy card with a later date and returning it to us before the meeting, (2) voting again over the Internet prior to 11:59 p.m., Beijing time,, on April 17, 2013,January 20, 2014, (3) voting again via the telephone prior to 11:59 p.m., Beijing time,, on April 17, 2013,January 20, 2014, or (4) voting at the meeting if you are a registered shareholder or have obtained a legal proxy from your bank or broker.

 

What if I return my proxy card but do not provide voting instructions?
 Proxies that are signed and returned but do not contain instructions will be voted in favor of Proposals 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5all proposals (as to Proposal 5,4, for “every one year”) and in accordance with the best judgment of the named proxies on any other matters properly brought before the meeting.
   
What does it mean if I receive more than one proxy card or instruction form?
 It indicates that your shares are registered differently and are in more than one account. To ensure that all shares are voted, please either vote each account by telephone or on the Internet, or sign and return all proxy cards. We encourage you to register all your accounts in the same name and address. Those holding shares through a bank or broker should contact your bank or broker and request consolidation.

Will my shares be voted if I do not provide my proxy or instruction form?
 If you are a registered shareholder and do not provide a proxy, you must attend the meeting in order to vote your shares. If you hold shares through an account with a bank or broker, your shares may be voted even if you do not provide voting instructions on your instruction form. Brokerage firms have the authority to vote shares for which their customers do not provide voting instructions on certain routine matters. The ratification of Friedman LLP as the Company’s independent registered public accounting firm for the fiscal year ending June 30, 20132014 is considered a routine matter for which brokerage firms may vote without specific instructions. The other matters are not considered routine matters for which brokerage firms may vote without specific instructions. When a proposal is not a routine matter and the brokerage firm has not received voting instructions from the beneficial owner of the shares with respect to that proposal, the brokerage firm cannot vote the shares on that proposal. Shares that a broker is not authorized to vote are counted as “broker non-votes.”
   
How can I attend the meeting?
 The meeting is open to all holders of the Company’s common stockCommon Stock as of February 28,December 2, 2013.
   
May shareholders ask questions at the meeting?
 Yes. Representatives of the Company will answer questions of general interest at the end of the meeting.
   
How many votes must be present to hold the meeting?
 Your shares are counted as present at the meeting if you attend the meeting and vote in person or if you properly return a proxy by Internet, telephone or mail. In order for us to conduct our meeting, a majority of our outstanding shares of common stockCommon Stock as of February 28,December 2, 2013 must be present in person or by proxy. This is referred to as a quorum. Abstentions and broker non-votes will be counted for purposes of establishing a quorum at the meeting.

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How many votes are needed to approve the Company’s proposals?
 Proposal 1.  The nominees receiving the highest number of “For” votes will be elected as directors. This number is called a plurality. Shares not voted will have no impact on the election of directors. The proxy given will be voted “For” the nominee for director unless a properly executed proxy card is marked “Withhold” as to a particular nominee for director.
   
  Proposal 2.  The approval of the issuance of common stock in excess of the number of outstanding shares on March 5, 2013 and a related potential change of control requires that a majority of the votes cast at the meeting be voted “For” the proposal. The shares that would be issued to the new investor have not been issued and will thus not be voted to approve Proposal 2.
Proposal 3.The ratification of the appointment of Friedman LLP as the Company’s independent registered public accounting firm for the fiscal year ending June 30, 20132014 requires that a majority of the votes cast at the meeting be voted “For” the proposal. Aproposal, excluding properly executed proxy card marked “Abstain” with respect to this proposal“Abstain,” which will not be voted.voted or counted for purposes other than quorum.
   
  Proposal 43. The advisory vote to approve executive officer compensation is advisory in nature and not binding on our Company. A vote “For” the proposal by a majority of the votes cast at the meeting would be considered an advisory approval of the proposed executive officer compensation. If a majority of shares do not vote in favor of the proposal, the Compensation Committee and Board of Directors will carefully consider the outcome when making future compensation decisions.
   
  Proposal 54. The advisory vote to set the frequency of executive officer compensation votes is advisory in nature and not binding on our Company. The plurality of votes cast at the meeting for one, two or three years would be considered an advisory recommendation that executive officer compensation occur as frequently as recommended by such plurality. Although the vote is nonbinding and advisory, the Compensation Committee and Board of Directors will carefully consider the outcome when determining the frequency of shareholder votes on executive compensation.
Proposal One
   
  Election Of Directors And Director BiographiesProposal 5.  The approval of the increase in the number of shares of Common Stock authorized for issuance requires that a majority ofALL SHARES OF COMMON STOCKbe voted “For” the proposal. For this Proposal 5, a strict majority of all outstanding shares of Common Stock is required for approval, and abstentions and broker non-votes will be counted as votes against the proposal.
   
  Proposal 6.  The approval of the increase in the number of shares of Preferred Stock authorized for issuance requires that a majority ofALL SHARES OF COMMON STOCKbe voted “For” the proposal. For this Proposal 6, a strict majority of all outstanding shares of Common Stock is required for approval, and abstentions and broker non-votes will be counted as votes against the proposal.
Proposal 7.  The approval of the implementation of a new share incentive plan requires that a majority of the votes cast at the meeting be voted “For” the proposal, excluding properly executed proxy card marked “Abstain,” which will not be voted or counted for purposes other than quorum.
Proposal 8.  The approval of the termination of certain contractual restrictions on disposition of shares issued to Mr. Zhong Zhang requires that a majority of the votes cast at the meeting be voted “For” the proposal, excluding properly executed proxy card marked “Abstain,” which will not be voted or counted for purposes other than quorum. In addition, Mr. Zhong Zhang will not be permitted to vote on this Proposal 8 and will instead abstain on this Proposal 8.

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Proposal One:
Election of Director and Director Biographies
(Item 1 On Theon the Proxy Card)
   
  A brief biography of each Director in each Class follows. You are asked to vote for the nominees to serve as Class IIII members of the Board of Directors. The candidates for the Board have consented to serve if elected. The terms of the Class I member of the Board of Directors continue until 2014 and the terms of the Class II members of the Board of Directors continue until 2014.2015 and the terms of the Class III members of the Board of Directors continue until 2016.
   
Nominees for election as Class IIII members of the Board of Directors to serve a three year term expiring in 2016:2017:

Dennis O. Laing

Independent Director

Age — 67

Director since 2007

Mr. Laing joined our Board of Directors in 2007. Mr. Laing has practiced law in Richmond, Virginia for over 30 years. Mr. Laing’s law practice centers upon business and corporate law with a special interest in the energy, healthcare and technology sectors. Mr. Laing received a bachelor’s degree in government from the University of Virginia and a law degree from the University of Richmond. Mr. Laing currently serves as a director of eFuture Information Technology Inc., an enterprise solutions software and services company that is listed on the NASDAQ Capital Market. Mr. Laing has been chosen as a director because we believe his legal experience as well as his experience serving on the boards of other Chinese companies listed in the U.S. will be beneficial to the guidance of our company.
  

Anthony S. Chan

Acting Chief Financial Officer and Executive Vice President

Age — 49

Our Acting Chief Financial Officer and Executive Vice President, Mr. Anthony S. Chan, is a seasoned CPA licensed in New York with over 20 years of professional experience in auditing and SEC reporting, mergers and acquisitions (M&A), SOX compliance, internal controls and risk management. Anthony has advised and audited public companies and privately-held organization across various industries including manufacturing, shipping, media and publishing, entertainment, communications, insurance, and real estate. Prior to joining Sino-Global, Anthony was an audit partner specializing in the delivery of assurance and advisory services to public companies with operations in China. From 2012 until 2013, he was an audit partner with UHY LLP. From 2011 until 2012, he was an audit partner at Friedman LLP. From 2007 through 2011, he was a partner at Berdon LLP, an auditing firm. In addition, Mr. Chan was a former divisional CFO for a publicly traded company and had spent more than a decade at Big Four accounting firms delivering assurance and M&A consulting services. His international experience also includes providing financial due diligence for strategic and financial buyers on various cross-border opportunities in mainland China, Taiwan, Finland, Mexico, and Puerto Rico. Anthony is a Board of Director of the New York State Society of Certified Public Accountants and a member of the editorial board for The CPA Journal. Mr. Chan has been nominated to serve as a director because of his expertise with SEC reporting, internal control procedures and M&A transactions and his experience in the day-to-day operations of our company.
   
  Wang JingClass II members of the Board of Directors whose terms continue to 2015:
Independent Director
Age — 64
Director since 2007
   

Lei Cao

Chief Executive Officer and Director

Age — 49

Director since 2001

Mr. Cao is our Chief Executive Officer and a Director. Mr. Cao founded Sino-Global Shipping Agency Ltd. (“Sino-China”) in 2001 and has been the Chief Executive Officer since that time. Mr. Cao has been Chief Executive officer of our company since its formation. Prior to founding Sino-China, Mr. Cao was a Chief Representative of Wagenborg-Lagenduk Scheepvaart BV, Holland, from 1992 – 1993, Director of the Penavico-Beijing’s shipping agency from 1987 through 1992, and a seaman for Cosco-Hong Kong from 1984 through 1987. Mr. Cao received his EMBA degree in 2009 from Shanghai Jiao Tong University. Mr. Cao was chosen as a director because he is the founder of our company and we believe his knowledge of our company and years of experience in our industry give him the ability to guide our company as a director.

Tielang Liu

Independent Director

Age — 54

Director since 2013

Dr. Liu currently serves as the vice president in charge of accounting and finance to China Sun-Trust Group Ltd. and has held this position since 2001. Dr. Liu was a financial controller for Huaxing Group Ltd from 1998 to 2001. From 1996 through 1998, he was the chief accountant of China Enterprise Consulting Co., Ltd. Before working in industry, Dr. Liu taught accounting and finance in a university for more than ten years and has published tens of books and articles. Dr. Liu is a CPA in China. He received a PhD, master and bachelor degrees from Tianjin University of Finance and Economics. Dr. Liu has been chosen to serve as a director because of his accounting and business knowledge and experience in working with Chinese companies.

Class III members of the Board of Directors whose terms continue to 2016:

Jing Wang

Independent Director

Age — 65

Director since 2007

 Mr. Wang joined our Board of Directors in 2007. Mr. Wang currently serves as Chief Economist to China Minsheng Banking Corp., Ltd. and has held this position since December 2002. Mr. Wang was a Chinese Project Advisor for the World Bank from 1990 until 1994. From 1998 through 2000, Mr. Wang was the vice director of Tianjin Security and Futures Supervision Office, in charge of initial public offerings and listing companies. Mr. Wang is an independent director for Tianjin Binhai Energy & Development Co. Ltd., (Shenzhen Stock Exchange: 000695); Tianjin Marine Shipping Co., Ltd. (Shanghai Stock Exchange: 600751); and ReneSola Company (London Stock Exchange: SOLA). Mr. Wang received a Bachelor degree in Economics from Tianjin University of Finance and Economics. Mr. Wang was chosen as a director because of his economics background and experience working with public companies.
Zhang Mingwei
Chief Financial Officer and Director
Age — 59
Director since 2007
Mr. Zhang has extensive knowledge and experience in accounting from the perspective as an academician and a practicing accountant. Mr. Zhang joined our company as its Chief Financial Officer and a Director in September 2007. From May 2001 until December 2007, Mr. Zhang was a partner in Baker Tilly China, an international public accounting firm. From July 1994 to June 2003, he served as a Lecturer at Monash University in Australia. Mr. Zhang received a Bachelor’s degree and a Master’s degree in Accounting from Tianjin University of Finance and Economics. He also received a Master’s degree in Commerce from The University of Newcastle. Mr. Zhang is a Certified Management Accountant in Australia. Mr. Zhang was chosen as a director because of his financial experience and because he is an experienced member of our management team with an in-depth awareness of our financial capabilities.

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Class I member of the Board of Directors whose term continues to 2014:
Dennis O. Laing
Independent Director
Age — 66
Director since 2007
Mr. Laing joined our Board of Directors in 2007. Mr. Laing has practiced law in Richmond, Virginia for over 30 years. Mr. Laing’s law practice centers upon business and corporate law with a special interest in the energy, healthcare and technology sectors. Mr. Laing received a bachelor’s degree in government from the University of Virginia and a law degree from the University of Richmond. Mr. Laing currently serves as a director of eFuture Information Technology Inc., an enterprise solutions software and services company that is listed on the NASDAQ Capital Market and Recon Technology, Ltd., an oil and gas automation services company that is listed on the NASDAQ Capital Market. Mr. Laing has been chosen as a director because we believe his legal experience as well as his experience serving on the boards of other Chinese companies listed in the U.S. will be beneficial to the guidance of our company.
Class II members of the Board of Directors whose terms continue to 2015:
Cao Lei
Chief Executive Officer and Director
Age — 49
Director since 2001
Mr. Cao is our Chief Executive Officer and a Director. Mr. Cao founded Sino-Global Shipping Agency Ltd. (“Sino-China”) in 2001 and has been the Chief Executive Officer since that time. Mr. Cao has been Chief Executive officer of our company since its formation. Prior to founding Sino-China, Mr. Cao was a Chief Representative of Wagenborg-Lagenduk Scheepvaart BV, Holland, from 1992 – 1993, Director of the Penavico-Beijing’s shipping agency from 1987 through 1992, and a seaman for Cosco-Hong Kong from 1984 through 1987. Mr. Cao received his EMBA degree in 2009 from Shanghai Jiao Tong University. Mr. Cao was chosen as a director because he is the founder of our company and we believe his knowledge of our company and years of experience in our industry give him the ability to guide our company as a director.
Liu Tielang
Independent Director
Age — 53
Director since 2013
Dr. Liu, 53, currently serves as the vice president in charge of accounting and finance to China Sun-Trust Group Ltd. and has held this position since 2001. Dr. Liu was a financial controller for Huaxing Group Ltd from 1998 to 2001. From 1996 through 1998, he was the chief accountant of China Enterprise Consulting Co., Ltd. Before working in industry, Dr. Liu taught accounting and finance in a university for more than ten years and has published tens of books and articles. Dr. Liu is a CPA in China. He received a PhD, master and bachelor degrees from Tianjin University of Finance and Economics. Dr. Liu has been chosen to serve as a director because of his accounting and business knowledge and experience in working with Chinese companies.

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Involvement in Certain Legal Proceedings
 To the best of our knowledge, none of our directors or executive officers has been convicted in a criminal proceeding, excluding traffic violations or similar misdemeanors, or has been a party to any judicial or administrative proceeding during the past ten years that resulted in a judgment, decree or final order enjoining the person from future violations of, or prohibiting activities subject to, federal or state securities laws, or a finding of any violation of federal or state securities or commodities laws, any laws respecting financial institutions or insurance companies, any law or regulation prohibiting mail or wire fraud in connection with any business entity or been subject to any disciplinary sanctions or orders imposed by a stock, commodities or derivatives exchange or other self-regulatory organization, except for matters that were dismissed without sanction or settlement. None of our directors, director nominees or executive officers has been involved in any transactions with us or any of our directors, executive officers, affiliates or associates which are required to be disclosed pursuant to the rules and regulations of the SEC.
Board Leadership Structure
 Mr. Lei Cao Lei currently holds both the positions of Chief Executive Officer and Chairman of the Board. These two positions have not been consolidated into one position; Mr. Cao simply holds both positions at this time. The Board of Directors believes that Mr. Cao’s service as both Chief Executive Officer and Chairman of the Board is in the best interests of the Company and its shareholders. Mr. Cao possesses detailed and in-depth knowledge of the issues, opportunities and challenges facing the Company and its business and is thus best positioned to develop agendas that ensure that the Board’s time and attention are focused on the most critical matters. His combined role enables decisive leadership, ensures clear accountability, and enhances the Company’s ability to communicate its message and strategy clearly and consistently to the Company’s shareholders, employees, customers and suppliers.
   
  We do not have a lead independent director because of the foregoing reasons and also because we believe our independent directors are encouraged to freely voice their opinions on a relatively small company board. We believe this leadership structure is appropriate because we are a smaller reporting company as such we deem it appropriate to be able to benefit from the guidance of Mr. Cao as both our Chief Executive Officer and Chairman of the Board.
   
Risk Oversight
 Our Board of Directors plays a significant role in our risk oversight. The Board of Directors makes all relevant Company decisions. As such, it is important for us to have our Chief Executive Officer serve on the Board as he plays a key role in the risk oversight of the Company. As a smaller reporting company with a small board of directors, we believe it is appropriate to have the involvement and input of all of our directors in risk oversight matters.

WE RECOMMEND THAT YOU VOTE FOR THE ELECTION OF THE
OF THE CLASS IIII NOMINEES TO THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS.

 

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  Proposal Two
Ratification of the Appointment of Friedman LLP
(Item 2 on the Proxy Card)
What am I voting on?A proposal to ratify the appointment of Friedman LLP as the Company’s independent registered public accounting firm for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2014. The Audit Committee of the Board of Directors has appointed Friedman LLP to serve as the Company’s fiscal 2013 independent registered public accounting firm. Although the Company’s governing documents do not require the submission of this matter to shareholders, the Board of Directors considers it desirable that the appointment of Friedman LLP be ratified by shareholders.
What services does Friedman LLP provide?Audit services provided by Friedman LLP for fiscal 2013 included the examination of the consolidated financial statements of the Company and services related to periodic filings made with the SEC. In addition, Friedman LLP provided certain services relating to the Company’s quarterly reports.
Will a representative of Friedman LLP be present at the meeting?One or more representatives of Friedman LLP will be present at the meeting. The representatives will have an opportunity to make a statement if they desire and will be available to respond to questions from shareholders.
What if this proposal is not approved?If the appointment of Friedman LLP is not ratified, the Audit Committee of the Board of Directors will reconsider the appointment.

WE RECOMMEND THAT YOU VOTE FOR THE RATIFICATION OF FRIEDMAN LLP AS THE
COMPANY’S FISCAL 2014 INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM.

Proposal Three
Advisory Vote to Approve Named Executive Officer Compensation
(Item 3 on the Proxy Card)
What am I voting on?We are asking our shareholders to approve, on an advisory basis, the compensation of the Company’s Named Executive Officers for 2013 as disclosed in the Proxy Statement pursuant to the requirements of Item 402 of Regulation S-K.  This advisory vote, which is sometimes referred to as a “say on pay” vote is required by Section 14A of the Securities and Exchange Act of 1934.
Is this vote binding on our Company?As an advisory vote, this proposal is not binding upon our Company, the Board or the Compensation Committee and will not be construed as overruling a decision by our Company, the Board or the Compensation Committee or creating or implying any additional fiduciary duty for our Company, the Board or the Compensation Committee. However, the Compensation Committee and the Board value the opinions expressed by shareholders in their vote on this proposal and will continue to consider the outcome of the vote when making future compensation decisions regarding named executive officers.
How often will shareholders vote on named executive officer compensation?Our current policy is to provide shareholders with an opportunity to approve the compensation of the named executive officers every year at the annual meeting of shareholders. It is expected that the next such vote will occur at the 2015 annual meeting of shareholders.
What vote is required to approve this proposal?Approval of this Proposal Four requires the affirmative vote of a majority of the shares present or represented by proxy and voting at an Annual Meeting with quorum.
What are shareholders being asked to approve?The Board of Directors is requesting your non-binding approval of the following resolution:
   
  ApprovalResolved, that the shareholders approve, in a nonbinding vote, the compensation of Issuance of New Sharesthe Company’s Named Executive Officers, as disclosed in Excess of 20% of Outstanding Shares of Common Stock as of March 5, 2013this proxy statement.
   
What if this proposal is not approved? Pursuant to Section 14A, this vote is advisory only, and accordingly, is not binding on the Company or on our Board of Directors.  Although the vote is non-binding, the Compensation Committee and the Board of Directors will carefully consider the outcome of the vote when making future compensation decisions.

WE RECOMMEND THAT YOU VOTE IN FAVOR OF THE NONBINDING ADVISORY RESOLUTION APPROVING NAMED EXECUTIVE OFFICER COMPENSATION.
Proposal Four
Advisory Vote to Approve the Frequency of Advisory Votes on Executive Compensation
(Item 3 On The4 on the Proxy Card)
   
What am I voting on? 
On March 5, 2013 (the “Signing Date”), we entered into an agreement (the “Share Purchase Agreement”) with Zhang Zhong, a Chinese resident (the “Investor”), pursuantIn addition to which we agreed to issue 1,800,000 shares of our common stock, no par value per share (“Common Stock”)asking for a purchase price of $1.71 per-share, conditioned on prior receipt of shareholder approval. We refer to the proposed transaction as the “Issuance” and the shares to be issued to the Investor as the “New Shares”. If shareholders do not approve the Issuance, we will not issue any shares to the Investor under the Share Purchase Agreement. Notwithstanding the foregoing sentence, our Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer hold a majorityadvisory approval of the sharescompensation of the Company’s named executive officers, we are asking our Company, which would be sufficient to constitute a quorum for the meeting andshareholders, under an SEC rule, to approve, on an advisory basis, the Issuance. Both have advised that they presently intend tofrequency of advisory votes on executive compensation.  By voting on this resolution, shareholders may express their preference for an advisory vote their respective shares to approve the Issuance.on executive compensation every 1, 2 or 3 years.
   
  The Board and the Compensation Committee have carefully considered the options and concluded that the Company would benefit from the additional shareholder input provided through annual votes on executive compensation; and they are therefore recommending that shareholders vote “one year” in advising on the frequency of votes on executive compensation.
What voting options do you have?Shareholders may vote “every one year”, “every two years” or “every three years” on this Proposal Five. A vote of “every one year” would mean that the shareholder recommends that our Company request shareholder approval of Proposal Four every year. A vote of “every two years” would mean that the shareholder recommends that our Company request shareholder approval of Proposal Four every two years. A vote of “every three years” would mean that the shareholder recommends that our Company request shareholder approval of Proposal Four every three years.
Is this vote binding on our Company?As an advisory vote, this proposal is not binding upon our Company, the Board or the Compensation Committee and will not be construed as overruling a decision by our Company, the Board or the Compensation Committee or creating or implying any additional fiduciary duty for our Company, the Board or the Compensation Committee. However, the Compensation Committee and the Board value the opinions expressed by shareholders in their vote on this proposal and will continue to consider the outcome of the vote when making future compensation decisions regarding the frequency of shareholder votes on named executive officer compensation.
What vote is required to approve this proposal?Approval of this Proposal Five requires the affirmative vote of (i) a plurality of the shares present or represented by proxy and voting at the Annual Meeting and (ii) a plurality of the shares required to constitute the quorum.
What if this proposal is not approved?Pursuant to Section 14A, this vote is advisory only, and accordingly, is not binding on the Company or on our Board of Directors.  Although the vote is non-binding, the Compensation Committee and the Board of Directors will carefully consider the outcome of the vote when making future decisions about the frequency of votes on named executive officer compensation.

WE RECOMMEND THAT SHAREHOLDERS VOTE “EVERY ONE YEAR” IN ADVISING ON THE FREQUENCY OF SHAREHOLDER VOTES ON EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION.

Proposal Five
Increase in Number of Authorized Shares of Common Stock
(Item 5 on the Proxy Card)
What Am I Voting On?On December 18, 2013, our Board approved an amendment to our Certificate of Incorporation to increase the authorized number of shares of Common Stock from 10,000,000 to 50,000,000 shares, subject to stockholder approval at the Annual Meeting, which the Board is recommending to the stockholders for approval. The additional shares of Common Stock to be authorized by adoption of the amendment would have rights identical to the currently outstanding shares of Common Stock. Adoption of the amendment would not affect the rights of the holders of currently outstanding Common Stock, except to the extent additional shares are actually issued, which may have certain effects, including dilution of the earnings per share and voting rights of current holders of Common Stock. If the amendment is adopted, it will become effective upon filing of the certificate of amendment with the Office of the State Corporation Commission of the Commonwealth of Virginia. If the amendment is adopted, the certificate of amendment giving effect to the amendment will be filed as soon as practicable. 
How Many Shares of Common Stock Are Currently Authorized and Outstanding?On December 16, 2013, 4,703,841 shares of Common Stock were outstanding and 302,903 were reserved for options, warrants, employee equity plans and other purposes. Upon the approval of this Proposal 5, there would be approximately 34,993,256 authorized and unreserved shares available for issuance, assuming approval of the incentive share plan described in Proposal 5, or 44,993,256, assuming the incentive share plan is not approved.
What is the Text of the Change to the Articles of Incorporation of the Company?

The increase in authorized shares of Common Stock will be implemented by filing a Certificate of Amendment to the Company’s Articles of Incorporation with the State Corporation Commission of the Commonwealth of Virginia, and the increase in the authorized shares of Common Stock will become effective on the date of the filing of the Certificate of Amendment. We propose to amend the first sentence of Article III, Section 1, which will then read as follows (note that the remainder of the section remains unchanged and is not included here):

1.       The number of shares of Common Stock which the Corporation shall have authority to issue shall be 50,000,000 shares, without par value per share.

The only change made to the foregoing sentence is the replacement of “10,000,000” with “50,000,000.”

Purpose of the Amendment

As previously disclosed in a letter from the Company’s Chief Executive Officer, Mr. Lei Cao, dated November 1, 2013, the Company has refined its strategic plan, changed its operational focus and has realigned its compensation for key executives to focus on incentives for growing the business and improving profitability.

The additional authorized shares will serve as a key component of the Company's initiative to grow revenues and profitability associated with its shipping agency and logistic businesses. Such initiative will likely involve partnering with a number of well-established enterprises, including regional and local shipping agents to increase the size and scope of the Company's referral network and drive revenues by way of such referrals. In order to effect this business objective, the Company anticipates that it will need to have additional shares available for issuance to complete business partnership, investment, acquisition and similar transactions.

In addition, as previously mentioned, the Company has realigned the compensation of its key executives to focus more heavily on stock-based compensation. In order to accomplish these objectives, the Company requires additional shares to be available and requests that shareholders approve the increase of authorized shares from 10,000,000 to 50,000,000 shares of Common Stock.

Finally, in the event the Company seeks further capital in the future, whether equity or equity linked debt, it will need to ensure that it has adequate authorized shares of Common Stock to avail itself of such opportunities.

Rights of Additional Authorized Shares

Any newly authorized shares of Common Stock, if and when issued, would be part of our existing class of Common Stock and would have the same rights and privileges as the shares of Common Stock currently outstanding. Our stockholders do not have pre-emptive rights with respect to the Common Stock, nor do they have cumulative voting rights. Accordingly, should the Board issue additional shares of Common Stock, existing stockholders would not have any preferential rights to purchase any of such shares, and their percentage ownership of our then outstanding Common Stock could be reduced.
Potential Adverse Effects of AmendmentFuture issuances of Common Stock or securities convertible into Common Stock could have a dilutive effect on our earnings per share, book value per share and the voting power and interest of current stockholders. In addition, the availability of additional shares of Common Stock for issuance could, under certain circumstances, discourage or make more difficult any efforts to obtain control of the Company. The Board is not aware of any attempt, or contemplated attempt, to acquire control of the Company, nor is this proposal being presented with the intent that it be used to prevent or discourage any acquisition attempt. However, nothing would prevent the Board from taking any such actions that it deems to be consistent with its fiduciary duties.
How Can the Company Use the Newly Authorized Shares of Common Stock?

The newly authorized shares of Common Stock would be issuable for any proper corporate purpose, including future acquisitions, capital-raising or financing transactions involving Common Stock, convertible securities or other equity securities, stock splits, stock dividends and current or future equity compensation plans. The Board believes that these additional shares will provide us with needed flexibility to issue shares in the future without the potential expense or delay incident to obtaining stockholder approval for any particular issuance. Other than as described below, there are currently no commitments or understandings with respect to the issuance of any of the additional shares of Common Stock that would be authorized by the proposed amendment.  

Notwithstanding the foregoing, we have previously publicly disclosed that we are continuing to pursue a growth strategy that focuses on identifying and capitalizing on strategic investments (both by our company in compatible companies and by third parties in our company), development of our shipping platform and aligning management compensation with Company performance. To facilitate our growth initiatives, we may, among other steps, issue shares under our incentive plan (both the existing plan adopted in 2008 and, if approved, the 2014 Plan described in Proposal 7 and may issue shares to companies in which we invest or to investors in our company.
Effectiveness of AmendmentIf the proposed amendment is adopted, it will become effective upon the filing of a certificate of amendment to the Articles of Incorporation with the State Corporation Commission of the Commonwealth of Virginia.

Vote Required

The affirmative vote of the holders of a majority of the outstanding shares of the Company’s Common Stock is required to approve the amendment to the certificate of incorporation. As result, abstentions and broker non-votes will have the same effect as votes against this proposal.

WE RECOMMEND THAT SHAREHOLDERS VOTE IN FAVOR OF THIS AMENDMENT TO THE COMPANY’S ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION TO INCREASE THE NUMBER OF AUTHORIZED SHARES OF COMMON STOCK.
Proposal Six
Increase in Number of Authorized Shares of Preferred Stock
(Item 6 on the Proxy Card)
What Am I Voting On?On December 18, 2013, our Board approved an amendment to our Certificate of Incorporation to increase the authorized number of shares of Preferred Stock from 1,000,000 to 2,000,000 shares, subject to stockholder approval at the Annual Meeting, which the Board is recommending to the stockholders for approval. As there are no shares of Preferred Stock outstanding, the additional shares of Preferred Stock to be authorized by adoption of the amendment would have such rights as the Board of Directors determines at the time of issuance. If the amendment is adopted, it will become effective upon filing of the certificate of amendment with the Office of the State Corporation Commission of the Commonwealth of Virginia. If the amendment is adopted, the certificate of amendment giving effect to the amendment will be filed as soon as practicable. 
How Many Shares of Preferred Stock Are Currently Authorized and Outstanding?On December 16, 2013, no shares of Preferred Stock were outstanding or reserved for options, warrants, employee equity plans and other purposes. Upon the approval of this Proposal 6, there would be 2,000,000 authorized and unreserved shares available for issuance.
What is the Text of the Change to the Articles of Incorporation of the Company?

The increase in authorized shares of Preferred Stock will be implemented by filing a Certificate of Amendment to the Company’s Articles of Incorporation with the State Corporation Commission of the Commonwealth of Virginia, and the increase in the authorized shares of Preferred Stock will become effective on the date of the filing of the Certificate of Amendment. We propose to amend the first sentence of Article III, Section 2, which will then read as follows (note that the remainder of the section remains unchanged and is not included here):

2.      The number of shares of Preferred Stock which the Corporation shall have the authority to issue shall be 2,000,000 shares, without par value per share.

The only change made to the foregoing sentence is the replacement of “1,000,000” with “2,000,000.”

Purpose of the Amendment

As previously disclosed in a letter from the Company’s Chief Executive Officer, Mr. Lei Cao, dated November 1, 2013, the Company has refined its strategic plan and changed its operational focus.

The additional authorized shares of Preferred Stock will serve as a key component of the Company’s initiative to grow revenues and profitability associated with its shipping agency and logistic businesses. Such initiative will likely involve partnering with a number of well-established enterprises, including regional and local shipping agents to increase the size and scope of the Company's referral network and drive revenues by way of such referrals. In order to effect this business objective, the Company anticipates that it will need to have additional shares available for issuance to complete business partnership, investment, acquisition and similar transactions. 

Finally, in the event the Company seeks further capital in the future, whether equity or equity linked debt, it will need to ensure that it has adequate authorized shares of Preferred Stock to avail itself of such opportunities.
Description of Preferred StockThe board of directors may provide, out of the unissued shares of Preferred Stock, for one or more series of Preferred Stock and, with respect to each such series, to fix the number of shares constituting such series and the designation of such series, the voting powers, if any, of the shares of such series, and the preferences and relative, participating, optional or other special rights, if any, and any qualifications, limitations or restrictions thereof, of the shares of such series. The powers, preferences and relative, participating, optional and other special rights of each series of Preferred Stock, and the qualifications, limitations or restrictions thereof, if any, may differ from those of any and all other series at any time outstanding. As of the date of this proxy statement, there are no issued and outstanding shares of Preferred Stock, and no series of Preferred Stock has been defined.

Rights of Additional Authorized Shares

As there are no shares of Preferred Stock outstanding, the additional shares of Preferred Stock to be authorized by adoption of the amendment would have such rights as the Board of Directors determines at the time of issuance. In addition, holders of our Common Stock do not have pre-emptive rights with respect to the Common Stock, nor do they have cumulative voting rights. Accordingly, should the Board issue shares of Preferred Stock, existing holders of Common Stock would not have any preferential rights to purchase any of such shares.
Potential Adverse Effects of AmendmentDepending on the terms of an issuance, the issuance of Preferred Stock or securities convertible into Preferred Stock could have a negative effect on our remaining earnings per share and the book value per share and the voting power and interest of our stockholders. In addition, the availability of shares of Preferred Stock for issuance could, under certain circumstances, discourage or make more difficult any efforts to obtain control of the Company. The Board is not aware of any attempt, or contemplated attempt, to acquire control of the Company, nor is this proposal being presented with the intent that it be used to prevent or discourage any acquisition attempt. However, nothing would prevent the Board from taking any such actions that it deems to be consistent with its fiduciary duties.
How Can the Company Use the Newly Authorized Shares of Preferred Stock?

The newly authorized shares of Preferred Stock would be issuable for any proper corporate purpose, including future acquisitions, capital-raising or financing transactions involving Preferred Stock. The Board believes that these additional shares will provide us with needed flexibility to issue shares in the future without the potential expense or delay incident to obtaining stockholder approval for any particular issuance. Other than as described below, there are currently no commitments or understandings with respect to the issuance of any of the additional shares of Preferred Stock that would be authorized by the proposed amendment.

Notwithstanding the foregoing, we have previously publicly disclosed that we are continuing to pursue a growth strategy that focuses on identifying and capitalizing on strategic investments (both by our company in compatible companies and by third parties in our company), and development of our shipping platform. To facilitate our growth initiatives, we may, among other steps, issue Preferred Stock to companies in which we invest or to investors in our company.

Effectiveness of AmendmentIf the proposed amendment is adopted, it will become effective upon the filing of a certificate of amendment to the Articles of Incorporation with the State Corporation Commission of the Commonwealth of Virginia.

Vote Required

The affirmative vote of the holders of a majority of the outstanding shares of the Company’s Common Stock is required to approve the amendment to the certificate of incorporation. As result, abstentions and broker non-votes will have the same effect as votes against this proposal.

WE RECOMMEND THAT SHAREHOLDERS VOTE IN FAVOR OF THIS AMENDMENT TO THE COMPANY’S ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION TO INCREASE THE NUMBER OF AUTHORIZED SHARES OF PREFERRED STOCK.
Proposal Seven
Implementation of 2014 Share Incentive Plan
(Item 7 on the Proxy Card)
What am I voting on?The Board of Directors adopted the Sino-Global Shipping America, Ltd. 2014 Share Incentive Plan (the “2014 Plan”) on December 18, 2013, subject to approval by the shareholders of the Company. The Board of Directors believes that the 2014 Plan will advance the long-term success of the Company by incentivizing those key employees, officers, advisors and members of the Board who are not employees for adding value to the organization.
How is the 2014 Plan administered?The 2014 Plan is administered by the Compensation Committee of the Board of Directors. The 2014 Plan provides the Compensation Committee with flexibility to design compensatory awards that are responsive to the Company’s strategic and business needs. Subject to the terms of the 2014 Plan, the Compensation Committee has the discretion to determine the terms of each award. The Compensation Committee may delegate to one or more officers of the Company the authority to grant awards to individuals who are not directors, executive officers or 5% shareholders of the Company.
What kind of awards may be granted?Awards under the 2014 Plan may be in the form of incentive stock options, nonqualified incentive stock options or Common Stock awards. All of the securities issuable under the 2014 Plan relate ultimately to the Company’s Common Stock and not to its Preferred Stock.
Who is eligible to receive awards?Employees of the Company, officers, employee and non-employee directors, consultants, independent contractors and advisors may all be selected by the Compensation Committee to receive awards under the 2014 Plan. The benefits or amounts that may be received by or allocated to participants under the 2014 Plan will be determined at the discretion of the Compensation Committee and are not presently determinable.
How many shares are available for issuance under the 2014 Plan?The maximum number of shares as to which awards may be granted under the 2014 Plan is 10,000,000 shares. The fair market value of an ordinary share of the Company on December 13, 2013 was $2.19, as reported on the Nasdaq Capital Market.

Upon what terms may options be awarded?

Options may be either incentive stock options or nonqualified stock options, provided that only employees may be granted incentive stock options. All options must be evidenced by an award agreement approved by the Compensation Committee. The Compensation Committee shall determine the number of shares subject to the option, the per share exercise price under the option, the period during which the option may be exercised, and all other terms and conditions of the option, subject to certain restrictions enumerated in the 2014 Plan, attached asExhibit A hereto.

Upon what terms may shares be awarded?

An award of shares involves the immediate transfer from the Company to a participant of ownership of a specific number of ordinary shares in return for the performance of services. The participant is entitled immediately to voting, dividend and other ownership rights in such shares, subject to the discretion of the Compensation Committee. The transfer may be made without additional consideration from the participant. The Compensation Committee shall determine the number of shares to be awarded. If the share award is being earned upon the satisfaction of performance goals pursuant to an award agreement, then the Compensation Committee shall: (a) determine the nature, length and starting date of any performance period for each share award; (b) select from among any performance factors to be used to measure the performance, if any; and (c) determine the number of shares that may be awarded. The Compensation Committee may also specify performance objectives that must be achieved for any restrictions on the shares to lapse.
Are awards made under the 2014 Plan transferable?Except as provided below, no award under the 2014 Plan may be transferred by a participant other than by will or the laws of descent and distribution, and options and stock appreciation rights may be exercised during the participant’s lifetime only by the participant or, in the event of the participant’s legal incapacity, the guardian or legal representative acting on behalf of the participant. The Compensation Committee may expressly provide in an award agreement (other than an incentive stock option) that the participant may transfer the award to a spouse or lineal descendant, a trust for the exclusive benefit of such family members, a partnership or other entity in which all the beneficial owners are such family members, or any other entity affiliated with the participant that the Compensation Committee may approve. Notwithstanding the foregoing, any shares awarded (subject to any vesting requirements in a given grant) may be transferred in accordance with applicable law.
When does the 2014 Plan terminate?The Board of Directors may terminate the 2014 Plan at any time.
How can the 2014 Plan be amended?The 2014 Plan may be amended by the Board of Directors, but without further approval by the shareholders of the Company, the Board shall not amend the 2014 Plan in any manner that requires shareholder approval under the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended. The Board may condition any amendment on the approval of the shareholders if such approval is necessary or deemed advisable with respect to the applicable listing or other requirements of a national securities exchange or other applicable laws, policies or regulations.
What are the tax consequences of the 2014 Plan?The following is a brief summary of certain of the federal income tax consequences of certain transactions under the 2014 Plan. This summary is not intended to be exhaustive and does not describe state or local tax consequences.
In general, an optionee will not recognize income at the time a nonqualified stock option is granted. At the time of exercise, the optionee will recognize ordinary income in an amount equal to the difference between the option price paid for the shares and the fair market value of the shares on the date of exercise. At the time of sale of shares acquired pursuant to the exercise of a nonqualified stock option, any appreciation (or depreciation) in the value of the shares after the date of exercise generally will be treated as capital gain (or loss).
An optionee generally will not recognize income upon the grant or exercise of an incentive stock option. If shares issued to an optionee upon the exercise of an incentive stock option are not disposed of in a disqualifying disposition within two years after the date of grant or within one year after the transfer of the shares to the optionee, then upon the sale of the shares any amount realized in excess of the option price generally will be taxed to the optionee as long-term capital gain and any loss sustained will be a long-term capital loss. If shares acquired upon the exercise of an incentive stock option are disposed of prior to the expiration of either holding period described above, the optionee generally will recognize ordinary income in the year of disposition in an amount equal to any excess of the fair market value of the shares at the time of exercise (or, if less, the amount realized on the disposition of the shares) over the option price paid for the shares. Any further gain (or loss) realized by the optionee generally will be taxed as short-term or long-term capital gain (or loss) depending on the holding period.
Subject to certain exceptions for death or disability, if an optionee exercises an incentive stock option more than three months after termination of employment, the exercise of the option will be taxed as the exercise of a nonqualified stock option. In addition, if an optionee is subject to federal “alternative minimum tax,” the exercise of an incentive stock option will be treated essentially the same as a nonqualified stock option for purposes of the alternative minimum tax.
A recipient of plan stock grants generally will be subject to tax at ordinary income rates on the fair market value of the plan stock grant (reduced by any amount paid by the recipient) at such time as the shares are no longer subject to a risk of forfeiture or restrictions on transfer for purposes of Code Section 83. However, a recipient who so elects under Code Section 83(b) within 30 days of the date of transfer of the plan stock grant will recognize ordinary income on the date of transfer of the shares equal to the excess of the fair market value of the plan stock grant (determined without regard to the risk of forfeiture or restrictions on transfer) over any purchase price representspaid for the shares. If a Code Section 83(b) election has not been made, any dividends received with respect to plan stock grants that are subject at that time to a risk of forfeiture or restrictions on transfer generally will be treated as compensation that is taxable as ordinary income to the recipient.
To the extent that a participant recognizes ordinary income in the circumstances described above, the Company or subsidiary for which the participant performs services will be entitled to a corresponding deduction, provided that, among other things, the income meets the test of reasonableness, is an ordinary and necessary business expense, is not an “excess parachute payment” within the meaning of Code Section 280G and is not disallowed by the $1,000,000 limitation on certain executive compensation under Section 162(m) of the Internal Revenue Code.
Where can I get a copy of the 2014 Plan?This summary is not a complete description of all provisions of the 2014 Plan. A copy of the 2014 Plan is attached hereto asExhibit A.

WE RECOMMEND THAT YOU VOTE FOR THE APPROVAL OF THE 2014 PLAN.
Proposal Eight
Termination of Trading Restrictions on Zhong Zhang Common Stock
(Item 8 on the Proxy Card)
What am I voting on?At last year's annual shareholder meeting, we requested shareholder approval to issue 1,800,000 shares to Mr. Zhong Zhang, for a cash payment of $1.71 per share, which represented 95% of the 10 day trading average for our company’s stock closing price as of the Signing Date.date the Company and Mr. Zhang. The discount to the 10-day trading average was negotiated between the parties and is not intendedparties. In addition to nor should it be construedagreeing to representdirect business to our Company from his affiliated companies, Mr. Zhang agreed to restrict the intrinsic valuetrading of such shares for a year (in addition to any other applicable restrictions such as Rule 144 limitations). One of the Common Stock.reasons the Board of Directors requested such a limitation was the uncertainty about the frequency and nature of business Mr. Zhang would ultimately direct to the Company.
   
  In order to demonstrate its willingness and ability to move forward promptly, the InvestorSince becoming a shareholder of our Company, Mr. Zhang has deposited the full purchase price in escrow with SunTrust Bank, which will serve as escrow agent (the “Escrow Agent”) in connection with the Issuance. At the same time, we have delivered to the Escrow Agent an instruction letter addresseddirected new business activities to our transfer agent to issueCompany, including the New Shares. The instruction letter is to be released to the transfer agentsigning of a 5-year logistic service agreement in June 2013 and the purchase price isexecution of our first logistic service contract in September 2013 to be releasedtransport approximately 51,000 tons of chromite from South Africa to us only upon receipt of shareholder approvalChina.  As a result of the Issuance. Ifnew service contract, we do not receive shareholder approval on or before May 25, 2013,reported our first profitable quarter since becoming public.. Accordingly, the Escrow Agent will return the purchase priceBoard of Directors believes that Mr. Zhang has shown his good faith in directing business to the Investor and will return the instruction letter to us, and the New Shares will not be issued.our company.
   
  The Investor isMr. Zhang has recently requested that the one-year limitation be lifted, so that he may use his shares of the Company as leverage for financing for his other businesses. This will, he believes, permit him to grow his other businesses, for his benefit and, to a 90% shareholder in Tianjin Zhiyuan Investment Group Ltd (“Zhiyuan”), a company engaged in mineral import and export, chemical processing, environmental processing, manufacturing and real estate. In connection withsmaller extent, for the Share Purchase Agreement, the Investor has agreed to cause Zhiyuan to direct its affiliated companies to use our Company for their shipping service needsCompany's benefit to the extent we are able to provide such services. The Investor has not promised to direct a specific amountgrowth of business tocould result in additional logistic service opportunities for our Company, and we cannot guarantee that Zhiyuan will direct a significant amount of business to us, if any. Our Board of Directors has recommended approval of the Issuance based on the cash payment to be received for the purchase price of the New Shares and views the direction of business from Zhiyuan as an additional potential benefit to our Company.
We have entered into the Share Purchase Agreement and request shareholder approval of the Issuance for two primary reasons: (1) over the short term, the cash investment of $3,078,000 will help us return to compliance with NASDAQ Listing Rule 5550(b), which requires a minimum $2.5 million stockholders’ equity, $35 million market value of listed securities or $500,000 net income from continuing operations; and (2) over the longer term, we are hopeful that the Investor’s direction of business to our Company will position us to maintain ongoing compliance with Rule 5550(b).
   
Share Purchase Agreement and Escrow AgreementWhat is the text of the restriction? The shares held by Mr. Zhang are restricted shares of Common Stock, all of which bear the following legend:
   
  Under the Share Purchase Agreement, we have agreed to issue the New Shares to the Investor within five (5) days after receipt of shareholder approval for an aggregate purchase price of $3,078,000 and the agreement to give our Company a right of first refusal to provide certain shipping services. Payment will be made by wiring the purchase price from the Escrow Agent, as the Investor has already deposited all such funds with the Escrow Agent in anticipation of closing.  A copy of the Share Purchase Agreement is attached as an exhibit to this proxy statement.
The New Shares will bear the following restrictive legend, which reflects that the New Shares are not registered and may not be traded for a period of one (1) year after Issuance:
“THE “THE SECURITIES EVIDENCED BY THIS CERTIFICATE ARE GOVERENDGOVERNED BY THAT CERTAIN SHARE PURCHASE AGREEMENT DATED MARCH 5, 2013 (THE “PURCHASE AGREEMENT”) AND HAVE NOT BEEN REGISTERED UNDER THE SECURITIES ACT OF 1933, AS AMENDED (THE “SECURITIES ACT”), OR THE SECURITIES LAWS OF ANY STATE OR OTHER JURISDICTION. THE SECURITIES MAY NOT BE OFFERED, SOLD, PLEDGED OR OTHERWISE TRANSFERRED (A) IN COMPLIANCE WITH THE TERMS OF THE PURCHASE AGREEMENT, INCLUDING IN PARTICULAR THE RESTRICTION AGAINST SALE FOR A PERIOD OF ONE (1) YEAR AFTER RECEIPT OF THE SECURITIES AND (B) EXCEPT (1) PURSUANT TO AN EXEMPTION FROM REGISTRATION UNDER THE SECURITIES ACT OR (2) PURSUANT TO AN EFFECTIVE REGISTRATION STATEMENT UNDER THE SECURITIES ACT, IN EACH CASE IN ACCORDANCE WITH ALL APPLICABLE STATE SECURITIES LAWS AND THE SECURITIES LAWS OF OTHER JURISDICTIONS, AND IN THE CASE OF A TRANSACTION EXEMPT FROM REGISTRATION, UNLESS THE COMPANY HAS RECEIVED AN OPINION OF COUNSEL REASONABLY SATISFACTORY TO IT THAT SUCH TRANSACTION DOES NOT REQUIRE REGISTRATION UNDER THE SECURITIES ACT AND SUCH OTHER APPLICABLE LAWS.”
The Investor has agreed to use his position as controlling shareholder of Zhiyuan to cause Zhiyuan and all of its subsidiary and affiliated companies to use the Company for their shipping needs, as described in this paragraph. The Investor has granted to our Company a right of first refusal to provide agency services (which include but are not limited to ship management, shipping operation, shipping agency, forwarding and related services) for all commercial ships owned by Zhiyuan and bulk and other cargo to be delivered to or from Zhiyuan (regardless of ship owner), at any commercial port at which our Company, directly or in cooperation with business partners, provides agency services.
This listHow would include commercial ports in the People’s Republic of China, Australia, India, United States, South Africa, Canada, Brazil and any other location to which our Company may expand in the future. In the absence of any agreement to the contrary, the agency services would be provided at our ordinary pricing rates and terms. The right of first refusal would continue as long as the Investor (i) owns any shares of our Common Stock or holds any officer or director position at our company, directly or indirectly and (ii) controls or shares control of Zhiyuan or any of its subsidiaries or affiliates.
We cannot predict the total amount to be received from Zhiyuan from such direction of business. Because Zhiyuan is engaged in a variety of industries, the extent to which it directs business to our Company will depend, in large part on (1) economic trends affecting China, where the bulk of Zhiyuan’s operations occur, and the locations of its suppliers and customers, (2) economic trends in Zhiyuan’s industries and related industries, (3) Zhiyuan’s business performance, and (4) Zhiyuan’s performance under the right of first refusal. In the event Zhiyuan did not direct business to our Company for any reason, the total payment for the New Shares would be $1.71 per share, or $3,078,000 in the aggregate. Our Board of Directors has evaluated the Issuance based on this amount.
The Escrow Agreement, a copy of which is attached as an exhibit to this proxy statement, establishes a non-interest bearing escrow account with the Escrow Agent. The Investor delivered the full purchase price for the New Shares to be held in such account, and our Company has delivered an instruction letter authorizing and directing our transfer agent to issue the New Shares to the Investor upon notification that the shareholders of our Company have approved the Issuance. Until such notice has been delivered, our Company will not be entitled to receive any of the purchase price for the New Shares, and the Investor will not receive the New Shares. We have agreed to pay a fee of $3,000 to the Escrow Agent for serving as such, which will not be deducted from the purchase price in the event the Issuance does not occur for any reason. In the event of any dispute under the Escrow Agreement, the Escrow Agent may disburse the purchase price into court, suspend the performance of its obligations and petition a court for instructions about how to resolve the dispute.
What level of control does the Investor intend to exert on our Company?
We have been advised that the Investor has no present intention to manage our Company. Our current management will remain in position at present, and the Investor has not requested Board representation at this time. Notwithstanding the foregoing, upon issuance of the New Shares, the Investor would likely have sufficient voting power as arestriction read after shareholder to influence the direction of our Company. Assuming completion of the Issuance and no exercise of outstanding options, the Investor would hold 1,800,000 shares, or approximately 38.27% of the issued and outstanding shares of Common Stock. If the Investor’s intention changed in the future, the Investor could be able to cause us to nominate one or more individuals to serve as directors of our Company. We would, of course, need to maintain a majority of independent directors in compliance with NASDAQ listing requirements, but our articles of incorporation and bylaws allow for us to maintain a Board of Directors with between five (5) and nine (9) directors. As a result, we would not need to seek shareholder approval to increase the number of individuals able to serve on our Board of Directors.

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Why is Shareholder Approval required?approval? 
Our Common Stock is listed onIf shareholders approve the NASDAQ Capital Market, and, as a result, we are subjectchange to the rules of The NASDAQ Stock Market. Under NASDAQ Marketplace Rule 4350(i)(1)(B) and 4350(i)(1)(D), respectively, shareholder approval must be sought when (a)restrictive legend on shares held by Mr. Zhang, the issuance or potential issuance will result in a change of control of our company or (b) in connection with a transaction other than a public offering involving the sale, issuance or potential issuance by us of our Common Stock equal to 20% or more of the Common Stock or 20% or more of the voting power outstanding before the issuance for less than the greater of the book or market value of the Common Stock.
On March 5, 2013, the last trading day prior to the Signing Date, the market value of our Common Stock on the NASDAQ Capital Market was $1.80 per Ordinary Share. As noted above, the purchase price per share of the New Shares is $1.71, less than the market value on the Signing Date. Immediately prior to the Signing Date, 2,903,841 shares of our Common Stock were outstanding. Accordingly, under NASDAQ Marketplace Rule 4350(i)(1)(D), we are required to obtain shareholder approval before we can issue more than 580,768 shares of our Common Stock.
In addition, NASDAQ Marketplace Rule 4350(i)(1)(B) requires shareholder approval in connection with the issuance or potential issuance of securities that will result in a change of control of an issuer. In determining whether shareholder approvalnew restrictive legend would be required, generally, NASDAQ interpretations provide that 20% ownership of the shares of an issuer by one person or group of affiliated persons is deemed to be control of such issuer. Accordingly, we are seeking shareholder approval at this time in advance of any such issuance of our Common Stock. Absent shareholder approval of this Proposal Two, we will not be able to complete the Issuance.
What Vote is Required for Approval?
The affirmative vote of a majority of the votes cast by all the shareholders entitled to vote for this proposal is required to approve the Issuance. A properly executed proxy marked “ABSTAIN” with respect to this proposal will be counted for purposes of determining whether a quorum exists. However, a proxy marked “ABSTAIN” will not be considered a vote cast. Accordingly, an abstention will have no effect on the approval of this proposal. As the New Shares have not been issued and NASDAQ rules would not allow in any event, the Investor will not be entitled to cast votes on this proposal with respect to such shares, and such shares will not be counted for purposes of determining whether a quorum exists with respect to this proposal.
Exhibits Relating to Proposal Two
All descriptions of the Share Purchase Agreement and Escrow Agreement are qualified in their entirety by reference to the forms thereof attached to this proxy statementread as Exhibits A and B, respectively.follows (note stricken language):
   
  WE RECOMMEND “THE SECURITIES EVIDENCED BY THIS CERTIFICATEARE GOVERNED BY THAT CERTAIN SHARE PURCHASE AGREEMENT DATED MARCH 5, 2013 (THE “PURCHASE AGREEMENT”) ANDHAVE NOT BEEN REGISTERED UNDER THE SECURITIES ACT OF 1933, AS AMENDED (THE “SECURITIES ACT”), OR THE SECURITIES LAWS OF ANY STATE OR OTHER JURISDICTION. THE SECURITIES MAY NOT BE OFFERED, SOLD, PLEDGED OR OTHERWISE TRANSFERRED(A) IN COMPLIANCE WITH THE TERMS OF THE PURCHASE AGREEMENT, INCLUDING IN PARTICULAR THE RESTRICTION AGAINST SALE FOR A VOTE “FOR”PERIOD OF ONE (1) YEAR AFTER RECEIPT OF THE APPROVALSECURITIES AND (B)EXCEPT (1) PURSUANT TO AN EXEMPTION FROM REGISTRATION UNDER THE SECURITIES ACT OR (2) PURSUANT TO AN EFFECTIVE REGISTRATION STATEMENT UNDER THE SECURITIES ACT, IN EACH CASE IN ACCORDANCE WITH ALL APPLICABLE STATE SECURITIES LAWS AND THE SECURITIES LAWS OF OTHER JURISDICTIONS, AND IN THE CASE OF A TRANSACTION EXEMPT FROM REGISTRATION, UNLESS THE COMPANY HAS RECEIVED AN OPINION OF COUNSEL REASONABLY SATISFACTORY TO IT THAT SUCH TRANSACTION DOES NOT REQUIRE REGISTRATION UNDER THE SECURITIES ACT AND SUCH OTHER APPLICABLE LAWS.”
  
OF THE ISSUANCE OF ORDINARY SHARES IN EXCESS OF 20%When would the one-year limitation expire in the absence of shareholder approval?Last year’s shareholder meeting was held on April 19, 2013. At that time, we had already received payment in full for Mr. Zhang’s subscription. Mr. Zhang’s certificate was issued on May 28, 2013, so it will be eligible for sale in the absence of shareholder approval on or after May 27, 2014, subject to other applicable limitations.
  OF THE NUMBER OF SHARES OF COMMON STOCK ON MARCH 5, 2013CONNECTION WITH THE ISSUANCE.

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What are the risks to shareholders if Mr. Zhang receives approval? Proposal ThreeMr. Zhang is the Company’s largest shareholder. If he were to begin selling shares on the market, it could result in a decrease in our stock price, depending on the number of shares he seeks to sell and the speed with which he seeks to sell such shares. Although Mr. Zhang would be limited in his volume and manner of sale, such sales could negatively impact our stock price.
   
  Ratification Of The Appointment Of Friedman LLPNotwithstanding the foregoing, we believe Mr. Zhang is likely to use the shares for financing purposes rather than sell them on the market (although the removal of the one year limitation would free him to do so). In the course of such financing, he may be required to relinquish title to his shares, subject to a right to receive them back upon repayment. If he were to default in such circumstances, the lender could be in position to sell the shares for its own account and would not have the same strategic relationship with our Company as we believe Mr. Zhang holds. This could result in a sale at a lower price by such lender than Mr. Zhang might be willing to sell such shares.
Why are we requesting shareholder approval of this matter?We were required by NASDAQ to obtain shareholder approval of the issuance of shares to Mr. Zhang that last year's annual shareholder meeting. Because this change to the terms of the initial issuance required shareholder approval under NASDAQ Marketplace Rule 4350(i)(1)(B) and 4350(i)(1)(D), we are also requesting shareholder approval to adjust one of the terms of stock issued. This is not considered a new issuance, but we want to give our shareholders an opportunity to voice their thoughts on such a change to the terms of this restriction.
   
Will Mr. Zhang be permitted to vote on this proposal? (Item 3 On The Proxy Card)Mr. Zhang has, as a condition of our Board of Directors’ willingness to  propose this matter to shareholders for vote, agreed that he will not vote on this matter. Instead, his shares will be marked as abstentions for purposes of this proposal.
   
What am I voting on?
A proposal to ratify the appointment of Friedman LLP as the Company’s independent registered public accounting firm for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2013. The Audit Committee of the Board of Directors has appointed Friedman LLP to serve as the Company’s fiscal 2013 independent registered public accounting firm. Although the Company’s governing documents do not require the submission of this matter to shareholders, the Board of Directors considers it desirable that the appointment of Friedman LLP be ratified by shareholders.
What services does Friedman LLP provide?
Audit services provided by Friedman LLP for fiscal 2012 included the examination of the consolidated financial statements of the Company and services related to periodic filings made with the SEC. In addition, Friedman LLP provided certain services relating to the Company’s quarterly reports.
Will a representative of Friedman LLP be present at the meeting?
One or more representatives of Friedman LLP will be present at the meeting. The representatives will have an opportunity to make a statement if they desire and will be available to respond to questions from shareholders.
What if this proposal is not approved?
If the appointment of Friedman LLP is not ratified, the Audit Committee of the Board of Directors will reconsider the appointment.
WE RECOMMEND THAT YOU VOTE FOR THE RATIFICATION OF
FRIEDMAN LLP AS THE COMPANY’S FISCAL 2013 INDEPENDENT
REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM.
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Proposal Four
Advisory Vote to Approve Named Executive Officer Compensation
(Item 4 on the Proxy Card)
What am I voting on?
We are asking our shareholders to approve, on an advisory basis, the compensation of the Company’s Named Executive Officers for 2012 as disclosed in the Proxy Statement pursuant to the requirements of Item 402 of Regulation S-K.  This advisory vote, which is sometimes referred to as a “say on pay” vote is required by Section 14A of the Securities and Exchange Act of 1934.
Is this vote binding on our Company?
As an advisory vote, this proposal is not binding upon our Company, the Board or the Compensation Committee and will not be construed as overruling a decision by our Company, the Board or the Compensation Committee or creating or implying any additional fiduciary duty for our Company, the Board or the Compensation Committee. However, the Compensation Committee and the Board value the opinions expressed by shareholders in their vote on this proposal and will continue to consider the outcome of the vote when making future compensation decisions regarding named executive officers.
How often will shareholders vote on named executive officer compensation?
Our current policy is to provide shareholders with an opportunity to approve the compensation of the named executive officers every year at the annual meeting of shareholders. It is expected that the next such vote will occur at the 2014 annual meeting of shareholders.
What vote is required to approvefor approval of this proposal? 
ApprovalThe approval of this Proposal Fourthe termination of certain contractual restrictions on disposition of shares issued to Mr. Zhang requires the affirmative vote ofthat a majority of the shares presentvotes cast at the meeting be voted “For” the proposal, excluding properly executed proxy card marked “Abstain,” which will not be voted or represented by proxycounted for purposes other than quorum. As noted, Mr. Zhang will not be permitted to vote on this Proposal 8 and voting at an Annual Meeting with quorum.
What are shareholders being asked to approve?
The Board of Directors is requesting your non-binding approval of the following resolution:
Resolved, that the shareholders approve, in a nonbinding vote, the compensation of the Company’s Named Executive Officers, as disclosed inwill instead abstain on this proxy statement.
What if this proposal is not approved?
Pursuant to Section 14A, this vote is advisory only, and accordingly, is not binding on the Company or on our Board of Directors.  Although the vote is non-binding, the Compensation Committee and the Board of Directors will carefully consider the outcome of the vote when making future compensation decisions.
WE RECOMMEND THAT YOU VOTE IN FAVOR OF THE NONBINDING ADVISORY RESOLUTION APPROVING NAMED EXECUTIVE OFFICER COMPENSATION.Proposal 8.

 

Proposal Five
Advisory Vote to Approve the Frequency of Advisory Votes on Executive Compensation
(Item 5 on the Proxy Card)
What am I voting on?
In addition to asking for advisory approval of the compensation of the Company’s named executive officers, we are asking our shareholders, under an SEC rule, to approve, on an advisory basis, the frequency of advisory votes on executive compensation.  By voting on this resolution, shareholders may express their preference for an advisory vote on executive compensation every 1, 2 or 3 years.
The Board and the Compensation Committee have carefully considered the options and concluded that the Company would benefit from the additional shareholder input provided through annual votes on executive compensation; and they are therefore recommending that shareholders vote “one year” in advising on the frequency of votes on executive compensation.
What voting options do you have?
Shareholders may vote “every one year”, “every two years” or “every three years” on this Proposal Five. A vote of “every one year” would mean that the shareholder recommends that our Company request shareholder approval of Proposal Four every year. A vote of “every two years” would mean that the shareholder recommends that our Company request shareholder approval of Proposal Four every two years. A vote of “every three years” would mean that the shareholder recommends that our Company request shareholder approval of Proposal Four every three years.
Is this vote binding on our Company?
As an advisory vote, this proposal is not binding upon our Company, the Board or the Compensation Committee and will not be construed as overruling a decision by our Company, the Board or the Compensation Committee or creating or implying any additional fiduciary duty for our Company, the Board or the Compensation Committee. However, the Compensation Committee and the Board value the opinions expressed by shareholders in their vote on this proposal and will continue to consider the outcome of the vote when making future compensation decisions regarding the frequency of shareholder votes on named executive officer compensation.
What vote is required to approve this proposal?
Approval of this Proposal Five requires the affirmative vote of (i) a plurality of the shares present or represented by proxy and voting at the Annual Meeting and (ii) a plurality of the shares required to constitute the quorum.
What if this proposal is not approved?
Pursuant to Section 14A, this vote is advisory only, and accordingly, is not binding on the Company or on our Board of Directors.  Although the vote is non-binding, the Compensation Committee and the Board of Directors will carefully consider the outcome of the vote when making future decisions about the frequency of votes on named executive officer compensation.
WE RECOMMEND THAT SHAREHOLDERS VOTE “EVERY ONE YEAR” IN ADVISINGFAVOR OF THIS PROPOSAL TO REMOVE THE CONTRACTUAL LIMITATIONS ON MR. ZHONG ZHANG’S ABILITY TO DISPOSE OF HIS SHARES IN THE FREQUENCY OF SHAREHOLDER VOTES ON EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION.COMPANY.

  Board of Directors and Corporate Governance Information
   
What if a nominee is unwilling or unable to serve?
 Each of the nominees listed in the Proxy Statement has agreed to serve as a director, if elected. If for some unforeseen reason a nominee becomes unwilling or unable to serve, proxies will be voted for a substitute nominee selected by the Board of Directors.
   
How are directors compensated? 
Non-employee directors are entitled to receive $4,500$5,000 per Boardquarter. From time to time we may issue securities to our directors as well in compensation for services, but the amount and frequency of Directors meeting attended.such grants is not set. In addition, non-employee directors are entitled to receive compensation for their actual travel expenses for each Board of Directors meeting attended, not to exceed $6,000 per meeting or $12,000 per year per director.attended.
   
How does the Board determine which directors are independent?
 The Board of Directors reviews the independence of each director yearly. During this review, the Board of Directors considers transactions and relationships between each director (and his or her immediate family and affiliates) and the Company and its management to determine whether any such relationships or transactions are inconsistent with a determination that the director is independent in light of applicable law, listing standards and the Company’s director independence standards. The Company believes that it maintains a majority of independent directors who are deemed to be independent under the definition of independence provided by NASDAQ Listing Rule 5605(a)(2).
   
What role does the Corporate Governance Committee play in selecting nominees to the Board of Directors?
 Two of the primary purposes of the Board’s Corporate Governance Committee are (i) to develop and implement policies and procedures that are intended to ensure that the Board of Directors will be appropriately constituted and organized to meet its fiduciary obligations to the Company and its shareholders and (ii) to identify individuals qualified to become members of the Board of Directors and to recommend to the Board of Directors the director nominees for the annual meeting of shareholders. The Corporate Governance Committee is also responsible for considering candidates for membership on the Board of Directors submitted by eligible shareholders. The Corporate Governance Committee’s charter is available on the Company’s website atwww.sino-global.com and in print upon request. The Corporate Governance Committee of the Company’s Board of Directors was the only entity or person to nominate and/or recommend any of the director nominees.
   
Are the members of the Corporate Governance Committee independent? 
Yes. All members of the Corporate Governance Committee have been determined to be independent by the Board of Directors.

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How does the Corporate Governance Committee identify and evaluate nominees for director?
 The Corporate Governance Committee considers candidates for nomination to the Board of Directors from a number of sources. Current members of the Board of Directors are considered for re-election unless they have notified the Company that they do not wish to stand for re-election. The Corporate Governance Committee also considers candidates recommended by current members of the Board of Directors, members of management or eligible shareholders. From time to time the Board may engage a firm to assist in identifying potential candidates, although the Company did not engage such a firm to identify any of the nominees for director proposed for election at the meeting.
  The Corporate Governance Committee evaluates all candidates for director, regardless of the person or firm recommending such candidate, on the basis of the length and quality of their business experience, the applicability of such candidate’s experience to the Company and its business, the skills and perspectives such candidate would bring to the Board of Directors and the personality or “fit” of such candidate with existing members of the Board of Directors and management. The Corporate Governance Committee does not have a specific policy in place with regard to the consideration of diversity when identifying director nominees; however, the corporate governance committee does consider diversity of opinion and experience when nominating directors.
   
What are the Corporate Governance Committee’s policies and procedures for considering director candidates recommended by shareholders?
 The Corporate Governance Committee will consider all candidates recommended by eligible shareholders. An eligible shareholder is a shareholder (or group of shareholders) who owns at least 5% of the Company’s outstanding shares and who has held such shares for at least one year as of the date of the recommendation. A shareholder wishing to recommend a candidate must submit the following documents to the Secretary of the Company at Sino-Global Shipping America, Ltd., 136-56 39th Avenue, Room #305, Flushing, New York 11354:

 

 a recommendation that identifies the name and address of the shareholder and the person to be nominated;
   
 documentation establishing that the shareholder making the recommendation is an eligible shareholder;
   
 the written consent of the candidate to serve as a director of the Company, if elected;
   
 a description of all arrangements between the shareholders and such nominee pursuant to which the nomination is to be made; and
   
 such other information regarding the nominee as would be required to be included in a proxy statement filed pursuant to the proxy rules of the SEC.

 

  Upon timely receipt of the required documents, the Company’s Secretary will determine whether the shareholder submitting the recommendation is an eligible shareholder based on such documents. If the shareholder is not an eligible shareholder, the Corporate Governance Committee may, but is not obligated to, evaluate the candidate and consider such candidate for nomination to the Board of Directors.
  If the candidate is to be evaluated by the Corporate Governance Committee, the Secretary will request a detailed resume, an autobiographical statement explaining the candidate’s interest in serving as a director of the Company, a completed statement regarding conflicts of interest, and a waiver of liability for a background check from the candidate.
   
What are the minimum qualifications required to serve on the Company’s Board of Directors?
 All members of the Board of Directors must possess the following minimum qualifications as determined by the Corporate Governance Committee:

 

 A director must demonstrate integrity, accountability, informed judgment, financial literacy, creativity and vision;
   
 A director must be prepared to represent the best interests of all Company shareholders, and not just one particular constituency;
   
 A director must have a record of professional accomplishment in his or her chosen field; and
   
 A director must be prepared and able to participate fully in Board activities, including membership on committees.

 

What other considerations does the Corporate Governance Committee consider?
 The Corporate Governance Committee believes it is important to have directors from various backgrounds and professions in order to ensure that the Board of Directors has a wealth of experiences to inform its decisions. Consistent with this philosophy, in addition to the minimum standards set forth above, business and managerial experience and an understanding of financial statements and financial matters are very important.
   
How may shareholders communicate with the members of the Board of Directors?
 Shareholders and others who are interested in communicating directly with members of the Board of Directors, including communication of concerns relating to accounting, internal accounting controls or audit matters, or fraud or unethical behavior, may do so by writing to the directors at the following address:
   
  Name of Director or Directors
  c/o Apple Liang,Zhikang Huang, Secretary
  Sino-Global Shipping America, Ltd.
  136-56 39th Avenue, Room #305
  Flushing, New York 11354
   
Does the Company have a Code of Conduct?
 The Company has adopted a Code of Conduct, which is applicable to all directors, officers and associates of the Company, including the principal executive officer and the principal financial and accounting officer. The complete text of the Code of Conduct is available on the Company’s web site atwww.sino-global.com and is also available in print upon request. The Company intends to post any amendments to or waivers from its Code of Conduct (to the extent applicable to the Company’s principal executive officer and principal financial and accounting officer) at this location on its web site.

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How often did the Board meet in fiscal 2012?
2013? The Board of Directors met a total of four times, at regular meetings, during fiscal 2012.2013. The Compensation Committee, the Audit Committee and the Corporate Governance Committee each met one time during fiscal 2012.2013. Each incumbent director attended all of the meetings of the Board of Directors and of the standing committees of which he or she was a member during fiscal 2012.2013. The Board invites, but does not require, directors to attend the annual meeting of shareholders.
   
What are the committees of the Board?
 During fiscal 2012,2013, the Board of Directors had standing Audit, Corporate Governance, and Compensation Committees. The members of each of the Committees as of February 28,December 2, 2013, their principal functions and the number of meetings held during the fiscal year ended June 30, 20122013 are shown below.
Compensation Committee
 The members of the Compensation Committee are:
   
  Dennis O. Laing
  Tielang Liu Tielang
  Jing Wang, Jing, ChiarmanChairman
   
  The Compensation Committee held one meeting during the fiscal year ended June 30, 2012.2013. The Compensation Committee’s charter is available on the Company’s website atwww.sino-global.com and in print upon request. The Compensation Committee’s principal responsibilities include:

 

 Making recommendations to the Board of Directors concerning executive management organization matters generally;
   
 In the area of compensation and benefits, making recommendations to the Board of Directors concerning employees who are also directors of the Company, consult with the CEO on matters relating to other executive officers, and make recommendations to the Board of Directors concerning policies and procedures relating to executive officers; provided, however, that the Committee shall have full decision-making powers with respect to compensation for executive officers to the extent such compensation is intended to be performance-based compensation within the meaning of Section 162(m) of the Internal Revenue Code;
   
 Making recommendations to the Board of Directors regarding all contracts of the Company with any officer for remuneration and benefits after termination of regular employment of such officer;
   
 Making recommendations to the Board of Directors concerning policy matters relating to employee benefits and employee benefit plans, including incentive compensation plans and equity based plans; and
Administering the Company’s formal incentive compensation programs, including equity based plans.
Administering the Company’s formal incentive compensation programs, including equity based plans.

 

  The Compensation Committee may not delegate its authority to other persons. Similarly, the Compensation Committee has not engaged a compensation consultant to assist in the determination of executive compensation issues. While the Company’s executives will communicate with the Compensation Committee regarding executive compensation issues, the Company’s executive officers do not participate in any executive compensation decisions.
Audit Committee
 The members of the Audit Committee are:
   
  Dennis O. Laing
  Tielang Liu, Tielang, Chairman
  Jing Wang Jing
   
  The Audit Committee held one meeting during the fiscal year ended June 30, 2012.2013. The primary responsibility of the Audit Committee is to assist the Board of Directors in monitoring the integrity of the Company’s financial statements and the independence of its external auditors. The Company believes that each of the members of the Audit Committee is “independent” and that Dr. Liu qualifies as an “audit committee financial expert” in accordance with applicable NASDAQ Capital Market listing standards. In carrying out its responsibility, the Audit Committee undertakes to:

 

 Review and recommend to the directors the independent auditors to be selected to audit the financial statement of the Company;
   
 Meet with the independent auditors and management of the Company to review the scope of the proposed audit for the current year and the audit procedures to be utilized, and at the conclusion thereof review such audit, including any comments or recommendations of the independent auditors;
   
 Review with the independent auditors and financial and accounting personnel the adequacy and effectiveness of the accounting and financial controls of the Company. The Committee elicits recommendations for the improvement of such internal control procedures or particular areas where new or more detailed controls or procedures are desirable. The Committee emphasizes the adequacy of such internal controls to expose any payments, transactions, or procedures that might be deemed illegal or otherwise improper;
   
 Review the internal accounting function of the Company, the proposed audit plans for the coming year and the coordination of such plans with the Company’s independent auditors;
   
 Review the financial statements contained in the annual report to shareholders with management and the independent auditors to determine that the independent auditors are satisfied with the disclosure and contents of the financial statements to be presented to the shareholders;
 Provide sufficient opportunity for the independent auditors to meet with the members of the Committee without members of management present. Among the items discussed in these meetings are the independent auditors’ evaluation of the Company’s financial, accounting, and auditing personnel, and the cooperation that the independent auditors received during the course of the audit;
   
 Review accounting and financial human resources and succession planning within the Company;

 
 Submit the minutes of all meetings of the Audit Committee to, or discuss the matters discussed at each committee meeting with, the Board of Directors; and
   
 Investigate any matter brought to its attention within the scope of its duties, with the power to retain outside counsel for this purpose, if, in its judgment, that is appropriate.

 

  The Audit Committee has established procedures for the receipt, retention and treatment of complaints regarding accounting, internal accounting controls and auditing matters, including procedures for the confidential, anonymous submission by employees of concerns regarding questionable accounting or auditing matters.
   
Corporate Governance Committee
 The members of the Corporate Governance Committee are:
   
  Dennis O. Laing, Chairman
  Tielang Liu Tielang
  Jing Wang Jing
   
  The Corporate Governance Committee had one meeting during the fiscal year ended June 30, 2012.2013. All members of the Corporate Governance Committee are independent, as such term is defined by the NASDAQ Capital Market listing standards. The Corporate Governance Committee undertakes to:

 

 Identify individuals qualified to become members of the Board of Directors and to make recommendations to the Board of Directors with respect to candidates for nomination for election at the next annual meeting of shareholders or at such other times when candidates surface and, in connection therewith, consider suggestions submitted by shareholders of the Company;
   
 Determine and make recommendations to the Board of Directors with respect to the criteria to be used for selecting new members of the Board of Directors;
   
 Oversee the process of evaluation of the performance of the Company’s Board of Directors and committees;
   
 Make recommendations to the Board of Directors concerning the membership of committees of the Board and the chairpersons of the respective committees;
   
 Make recommendations to the Board of Directors with respect to the remuneration paid and benefits provided to members of the Board in connection with their service on the Board or on its committees; and
   
 Evaluate Board and committee tenure policies as well as policies covering the retirement or resignation of incumbent directors.

  The Board of Directors has determined to provide a process by which shareholders may communicate with the Board as a whole, a Board committee or individual director. Shareholders wishing to communicate with the Board as a whole, a Board committee or an individual member may do so by sending a written communication addressed to the Board of Directors of the Company or to the committee or to an individual director, c/o Apple Liang,Zhikang Huang, Secretary, Sino-Global Shipping America, Ltd., 136-56 39th Avenue, Room #305, Flushing, New York 11354. All communications will be compiled by the Secretary of the Company and submitted to the Board of Directors or the addressee not later than the next regular Board meeting.
   
Management—Business History of Named Executive Officers
 For information as to the business history of our Chief Executive Officer, Mr. Cao, and our Chief Financial Officer, Mr. Zhang,Anthony S. Chan, see the section “Proposal One: Election of Directors” elsewhere in this Proxy Statement. For information as to the business history of our Chief Operating Officer, Mr. Zhikang (“Michael”) Huang, please see the following paragraph.
   
  Employment Agreements With The Company’s Named Executive OfficersZhikang “Michael” Huang
Chief Operating Officer
Age — 36
   
  Mr. Huang has been our Chief Operating Officer since 2010. Prior to 2010, he served as Director of Sino-Global Shipping Australia, for which he was responsible for regional operations, marketing and regulation oversight. From 2006 through 2010, Mr. Huang served as our Company’s Vice President, with duties focused on company operation and strategy, international shipping and marketing. From 2004 through 2006, Mr. Huang served as our Company’s Operations Manager, and from 2002 through 2004, he served as an operator with our Company. Mr. Huang obtained his degree in English from Guangxi University in 1999.
Employment Agreements With The Company’s Named Executive OfficersSino-China has employment agreements with each of Mr. Lei Cao, LeiMr. Anthony S. Chan and Mr. Zhang Mingwei. Both Mr. Cao’s and Mr. Zhang’sZhikang Huang. These employment agreements provide for long-term employment, without a definite term. Under Chinese law, these employment agreements may only be terminated without cause and without penalty by providing noticeone-year terms that extend automatically in the absence of non-renewal one monthtermination provided at least 60 days prior to the anniversary date on whichof the employment agreement are scheduled to expire.agreement. If we fail to provide this notice or if we wish to terminate an employment agreement in the absence of cause, then we are obligated to provide at least 30 days’ prior notice. In such case during the initial term of the agreement, we would need to pay such executive (a) in the employee one month’sabsence of a change of control, one-time the then applicable annual salary for each year we have employedof such executive or (b) in the employee. event of a change of control, one-and-a-half times the then applicable annual salary of such executive. In the event of termination due to death or disability, the payment is equal to two times the executive’s salary.
We are, however, permitted to terminate an employee for cause without penalty to our company, where the employee has committed a crime or the employee’s actions or inactions have resulted in a material adverse effect to us.
   
Summary Compensation Table
 The following table shows the annual compensation paid by us to Mr. Lei Cao, Lei, our Principal Executive Officer, and Mr. Mingwei Zhang, Mingwei, our Principal Accounting and Financial Officer, for the years ended June 30, 20122013 and 2011.2012. These individuals were our own named executive officers during this period, although Mr. Anthony S. Chan and Mr. Zhikang Huang are expected to qualify as named executive officers for the year ending June 30, 2014. No other officer had a salary during either of the previous two years of more than $100,000.

  

 Name  Year   

Salary

US$

  Bonus
US$ 
  Securities-
based
compensation
US$
  All other
compensation
US$
  Total
US$
 
 Cao Lei, Principal Executive Officer  2012   198,550      (1)     198,550 
    2011   181,323      (1)     181,323 
 Zhang Mingwei, Principal Accounting and Financial Officer  2012   131,309      (1)     131,309 
    2011   110,787      (1)     110,787 
            Securities-       
            based  All other    
      Salary  Bonus  compensation  compensation  Total 
 Name  Year   US$  US$  US$  US$  US$ 
 Lei Cao, Principal Executive Officer  2013   150,811      (1)     150,811 
    2012   198,550      (1)     198,550 
 Mingwei Zhang, Principal Accousnting and Financial Officer  2013   75,999      (1)     75,999 
    2012   131,309      (1)     131,309 

  

 (1)We granted each of Mr. Cao and Mr. Zhang options to purchase 36,000 shares of our common stockCommon Stock for $7.75 per share. We granted these options on May 20, 2008. Although we recognize $53,114 in compensation expense for these options as 7,20010,800 options vested for each of Mr. Cao and Mr. Zhang in each of fiscal 2011 and 2012,2013, changes in SEC disclosure requirements require us to disclose the grant date fair value of these shares. As the grant was made in fiscal 2008, the amount is not reflected in this summary compensation table.

Director Compensation(1) 

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   Fees                   
   earned        Non-equity  Nonqualified       
   or paid  Stock  Option  incentive plan  deferred  All other    
   in cash  awards  awards  compensation  compensation  compensation  Total 
 Name ($)  ($)   ($)(2)  ($)  earnings ($)  ($)  ($) 
 (a) (b)  (c)  (d)  (e)  (f)  (g)  (h) 
 Dennis Laing  13,000   0   0   0   0   0   13,000 
 Tielang Liu(3)  4,000   0   0   20,100   0   0   24,100 
 Jing Wang  13,000   0   0   0   0   0   13,000 
 Joseph Jhu(4)  9,000   0   0   0   0   0   9,000 

 

Director Compensation(1)

 Name Fees
earned
or paid
in cash
($)
  Stock
awards
($)
  Option
awards
($)(2)
  Non-equity
incentive plan
compensation
($)
  Nonqualified
deferred
compensation
earnings ($)
  All other
compensation
($)
  Total
($)
 
 (a) (b)  (c)  (d)  (e)  (f)  (g)  (h) 
 Dennis Laing  4,500   0   0   0   0   0   4,500  
 Liu Tielang(3)  0   0   0   0   0   0   0 
 Wang Jing  4,500   0   0   0   0   0   4,500  
 Joseph Jhu(4)  4,500   0   0   0   0   0   4,500  

(1)This table does not include Mr. Cao Lei, our Principal Executive Officer, or Mr. Zhang Mingwei, our Principal Financial and Accounting Officer, who are both directors and named executive officers, because their compensation is fully reflected in the Summary Compensation Table.
(2)We granted options to purchase 10,000 shares of our common stockCommon Stock to each of Mr. Dennis Laing, Mr. Jing Wang Jing and Mr. Joseph Jhu on May 20, 2008.2008 and December 15, 2009. Although we recognized $15,500$14,754 for Mr. Dennis Laing and Mr. Jing Wang Jing and $6,740$3,880 for Mr. Joseph JhuTielang Liu in compensation expense such directors’ options in fiscal 2012, the grant date fair value was recognized in 2008 and 2010 and thus2013, no value is reflected for the award in this table.
(3)Mr. Tielang Liu Tielang became a director on January 31, 2013 and received no compensation duringoptions to purchase 10,000 shares of our Common Stock. We have recognized the year ended June 30, 2012.full grant-date fair value of these options in the above table.
(4)Mr. Joseph Jhu resigned as a director on January 31, 2013.
Equity Compensation Plan Information All options granted to Mr. Jhu have been forfeited.

 

 Plan category (a) Number of securities
to be issued upon
exercise of outstanding
options, warrants and
rights
  (b) Weighted-average
exercise price of
outstanding options,
warrants and rights
  (c) Number of securities
remaining available for future
issuance under equity
compensation plans (excluding
securities reflected in column
(a))
 
 Equity compensation plans approved        
 by security holders $138,000  $7.43   164,903 
 Equity compensation plans not approved by security holders  -   -   - 
 Total  138,000  $7.43   164,903 

Equity Compensation Plan Information

         (c) Number of securities 
   (a) Number of securities     remaining available for future 
   to be issued upon  (b) Weighted-average  issuance under equity 
   exercise of outstanding  exercise price of  compensation plans (excluding 
   options, warrants and  outstanding options,  securities reflected in column 
 Plan category rights  warrants and rights  (a)) 
 Equity compensation plans approved by security holders $102,000  $6.90   200,903 
 Equity compensation plans not approved by security holders  -   -   - 
 Total  102,000  $6.90   200,903 

Outstanding Equity Awards at Fiscal Year-End 

   Option Awards(1)
         Equity      
         incentive      
         plan      
         awards:      
   Number of  Number of  Number of      
   securities  securities  securities      
   underlying  underlying  underlying  Option   
   unexercised  unexercised  unexercised  exercise  Option 
   options (#)  options (#)  unearned  price  expiration 
 Name exercisable  unexercisable  options (#)  ($)  date 
 (a) (b)  (c)  (d)  (e)  (f) 
 Lei Cao, Principal Executive Officer  36,000   0   0  $7.75  May 19, 2018 
 Mingwei Zhang, Principal Accounting and Financial Officer  36,600   0   0  $7.75  May 19, 2018 

 

 Outstanding Equity Awards at Fiscal Year-End

   Option Awards(1)
 Name Number of
securities
underlying
unexercised
options (#)
exercisable
  Number of
securities
underlying
unexercised
options (#)
unexercisable
  Equity
incentive
plan
awards:
Number of
securities
underlying
unexercised
unearned
options (#)
  Option
exercise
price
($)
  Option
expiration
date
 (a) (b)  (c)  (d)  (e)  (f)
 Cao Lei, Principal Executive Officer  28,800   7,200(2)  0  $7.75  May 19, 2018
 Zhang Mingwei, Principal Accounting and Financial Officer  28,800   7,200(2)  0  $7.75  May 19, 2018

(1)Our Company has not made any stock awards. For this reason, we have excluded the following columns from this table: (g) Number of shares or units of stock that have not vested (#); (h) Market value of shares of units of stock that have not vested ($); (i) Equity incentive plan awards: Number of unearned shares, units or other rights that have not vested (#); and (j) Equity incentive plan awards: Market or payout value of unearned shares, units or other rights that have not vested ($).
(2)At June 30, 2012, 7,200 options had not yet vested for each of Mr. Cao and Mr. Zhang. All of such options will vest on May 20, 2013.

  Audit Committee Report And Fees Paid to Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm
   
Who served on the Audit Committee of the Board of Directors?
 The members of the Audit Committee as of June 30, 20122013 were Dennis O. Laing, Tielang Liu and Jing Wang. A prior member, Mr. Joseph Jhu, and Wang Jing. Mr. Jhuserved on the committee until he resigned from the Board of Directors on January 31, 2013, andat which time he was replaced with Dr. Liu Tielang.Tielang Liu. Each member of the Audit Committee is independent under the rules of the SEC and the NASDAQ Capital Market. The Board of Directors has determined that Mr. Liu, who is an independent director, is an “audit committee financial expert” as such term is defined in Item 401(h)(2) of Regulation S-K promulgated under the Exchange Act.
   
What document governs the activities of the Audit Committee?
 The Audit Committee acts under a written charter, which sets forth its responsibilities and duties, as well as requirements for the Audit Committee’s composition and meetings. The Audit Committee Charter is available on the Company’s website atwww.sino-global.com under Investor Relations.
   
How does the Audit Committee conduct its meetings?
 During fiscal 2012,2013, the Audit Committee met with the senior members of the Company’s financial management team and the Company’s independent registered public accounting firm. The Audit Committee’s agenda was established by the Chairman. At each meeting, the Audit Committee reviewed and discussed various financial and regulatory issues. The Audit Committee also had private, separate sessions from time to time with representatives of Friedman LLP and the Company’s Controller, at which meetings candid discussions of financial management, accounting and internal control issues took place.

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Does the Audit Committee review the periodic reports and other public financial disclosures of the Company?
 The Audit Committee reviews each of the Company’s quarterly and annual reports, including Management’s Discussion of Results of Operations and Financial Condition. As part of this review, the Audit Committee discusses the reports with the Company’s management and considers thethose required communication and audit and review reportsreport prepared by the independent registered public accounting firm about the Company’s quarterly and annual reports,SEC filings, as well as related matters such as the quality (and not just the acceptability) of the Company’s accounting principles, alternative methods of accounting under generally accepted accounting principles and the preferences of the independent registered public accounting firm in this regard, the Company’s critical accounting policies and the clarity and completeness of the Company’s financial and other disclosures.
   
What is the role of the Audit Committee in connection with the financial statements and controls of the Company?
 Management of the Company has primary responsibility for the consolidated financial statements and internal control over financial reporting. The independent registered public accounting firm has responsibility for the audit of the Company’s consolidated financial statements and internal control over financial reporting.statements. The responsibility of the Audit Committee is to oversee financial and control matters, among other responsibilities fulfilled by the Committee under its charter. The Committee meets regularly with the independent registered public accounting firm, without the presence of management, to ensure candid and constructive discussions about the Company’s compliance with accounting standards and best practices among public companies comparable in size and scope to the Company. The Audit Committee also regularly reviews with its outside advisors material developments in the law and accounting literature that may be pertinent to the Company’s financial reporting practices.

What has the Audit Committee done with regard to the Company’s audited financial statements for fiscal 2012?
2013? The Audit Committee has:

 

 reviewed and discussed the audited consolidated financial statements with the Company’s management; and
   
 discussed with Friedman LLP, independent registered public accounting firm for the Company, the matters required to be discussed by Statement on Auditing Standards No. 61, Communication with Audit Committees, as amended.

 

Has the Audit Committee considered the independence of the Company’s auditors?
 The Audit Committee has received from Friedman LLP the written disclosures and the letter required by Independence Standards Board Standard No. 1, Independence Discussions withto be provided to Audit Committees, and the Audit Committee has discussed with Friedman LLP its independence. The Audit Committee has concluded that Friedman LLP is independent from the Company and its management.

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Has the Audit Committee made a recommendation regarding the audited financial statements for fiscal 2012?
2013? Based upon its review and the discussions with management and the Company’s independent registered public accounting firm, the Audit Committee recommended to the Board of Directors that the audited consolidated financial statements for the Company be included in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for fiscal 2012.2013.
   
Has the Audit Committee reviewed the fees paid to the independent registered public accounting firm during fiscal 2012?
2013? The Audit Committee has reviewed and discussed the fees paid to Friedman LLP during 20122013 for audit, audit-related, tax and other services, which are set forth below under “Fees Paid to Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm.” The Audit Committee has determined that the provision of non-audit services is compatible with Friedman LLP’s independence.
   
Who prepared this report?
 This report has been furnished by the members of the Audit Committee as of June 30, 2012.2013.
   
What is the Company’s policy regarding the retention of the Company’s auditors?
 The Audit Committee has adopted a policy regarding the retention of the independent registered public accounting firm that requires pre-approval of all services by the Audit Committee.
   
  Fees Paid to Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm
   
Audit Fees
 During fiscal 20112013 and 2012, the Company paid Friedman LLP’s fees in the aggregate amount of $225,000$150,000 and $225,000, respectively, for the annual audit of our financial statements and the quarterly reviews of the financial statements included in our Forms 10-Q.
   
Audit Related Fees
 The Company not paid Friedman LLP for audit-related services in fiscal 20112013 and 2012.
   
Tax Fees
 The Company has not paid Friedman LLP for tax services in fiscal 20112013 and 2012.
   
All Other Fees
 The Company has not paid Friedman LLP for any other services in fiscal 20112013 and 2012.

Beneficial Ownership Of Common Stock
 This table below contains certain information about officers, directors and beneficial owners known to the Company as of February 28,December 2, 2013 of more than 5% of the Company’s outstanding shares of common stock.Common Stock.

 

 Name and Address Title of
Class
  Amount of
Beneficial
Ownership
  Percentage
Ownership
 
 Mr. Cao Lei (1)  common   1,420,040(2)  48.90%
 Mr. Zhang Mingwei (1)  common   90,000(2)  3.10%
 Mr. Wang Jing (1)  common   10,000(3)  0.34%
 Mr. Dennis O. Laing (1)  common   10,000(3)  0.34%
 Dr. Liu Tielang (1)  common   0(4)  0%
 All current executive officers and directors as a group (5 persons)  common   1,530,040   52.69%
 Mr. Daniel E. Kern (5)  common   389,100(6)  13.4%

   Title of   Amount of
Beneficial
  Percentage 
 Name and Address Class  Ownership   Ownership 
 Mr. Lei Cao (1)  common   1,420,040(2)  29.96%
 Mr. Mingwei Zhang (1)  common   36,000(2)  *%
 Mr. Jing Wang (1)  common   10,000(3)  *%
 Mr. Dennis O. Laing (1)  common   10,000(3)  *%
 Mr. Tieliang Liu (1)  common   2,000(4)  *%
 Total Officers and Directors (5 individuals)  common   1,476,040   30.80%
              
 Other Five Percent Shareholders            
 Mr. Zhong Zhang (5)  common   1,800,000   38.27%
 Mr. Daniel E. Kern (6)  common   389,100(7)  8.27%

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*             Less than 1%.

(1)The individual’s address is c/o Sino-Global Shipping America, Ltd., 136-56 39th Avenue, Room #305, Flushing, NY 11354.
(2)Mr. Cao and Mr. Zhang each has received options to purchase 36,000 shares of the Company’s common stock,Common Stock, all of which underlying shares are reflected in this table because they will have vested within 60 days of the date of this proxy.vested.  
(3)Mr. Wang and Mr. Laing each havehas received options to purchase 10,000 shares of the Company’s common stock,Common Stock, all of which underlying shares are reflected in this table because they will have vested within 60 days of the date of this proxy.vested.  
(4)Mr. Liu has received options to purchase 10,000 shares of the Company’s common stock,Common Stock, 8,000 of which 0 underlying shares are reflected in this table because all 10,000 options will vest more than 60 days after the date hereof.
(5)Mr. Zhong Zhang’s address is care of Tianjin Zhiyuan Investment Group Co., Ltd, 10th Floor, Tianwu Huaqing Building, No.22, Jinrong Road, Dasi Industrial Park, Xiqing District Economic Development Zone, Tianjin City, P.R. China, 300385.
(6)Mr. Kern’s address is 1027 Goldenrod Ave., Corona Del Mar, CA 92625.
(6)(7)Mr. Kern owns 176,200 shares in his individual name, 187,900 shares in the Daniel E. Kern ROTH IRA, and 25,000 shares through Kern Asset Management.  Mr. Kern maintains sole voting and dispositive power as to these shares.

 

  General
   
Compensation Committee Interlocks and Insider Participation
 None of the members of the Board of Directors who served on the Compensation Committee during the fiscal year ended June 30, 20122013 were officers or employees of the Company or any of its subsidiaries or had any relationship with the Company requiring disclosure under SEC regulations.
   
Compliance with Section 16(a) Beneficial Ownership Reporting Requirements
 Section 16(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 requires the Company’s directors and executive officers and persons who own more than ten percent of a registered class of the Company’s equity securities to file with the Securities and Exchange Commission reports of ownership and changes in beneficial ownership of the Company’s common stock.Common Stock. Directors, executive officers and greater than ten percent shareholders are required to furnish the Company with copies of all Section 16(a) forms they file. Based

Except as set forth in the following paragraph, based solely onupon a review of the copies of these reportsForms 3 and 4 and amendments thereto furnished to the Company under 17 CFR 240.16a-3(e) during its most recent fiscal year and Forms 5 and amendments thereto furnished to the Company with respect to its most recent fiscal year, and any written representation referred to in paragraph (b)(1) of this section, the Company is not aware of any director, officer, beneficial owner of more than ten percent of any class of equity securities of the Company registered pursuant to Section 12 that failed to file on a timely basis, as disclosed in the above Forms, reports required by Section 16(a) during the most recent fiscal year or written representations that no other reports were required, we believe that all reports were timely made.prior years.

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Notwithstanding the foregoing, the Company has been advised that Zhang Mingwei, its Chief Financial Officer and director, failed to file on a timely basis reports required by Section 16(a) in connection with a single instruction to sell 54,000 shares of Common Stock of the Company. In addition, Mr. Zhong Zhang purchased 1,800,000 shares of the Company’s Common Stock after the Company’s shareholders approved such issuance. The shares were issued on or about May 24, 2013.  
Availability of Form 10-K and Annual Report to Shareholders
 Rules promulgated by the SEC require us to provide an Annual Report to Shareholders who receive this Proxy Statement. We will also provide copies of the Annual Report to brokers, dealers, banks, voting trustees and their nominees for the benefit of their beneficial owners of record. Additional copies of the Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended June 30, 20122013 (without exhibits or documents incorporated by reference), are available without charge to shareholders upon written request to Secretary, Sino-Global Shipping America, Ltd., 136-56 39th Avenue, Room #305, Flushing, New York 11354, by calling (718) 888-1814 or via the Internet atwww.sino-global.com.
   
Shareholder Proposals
 To be considered for inclusion in next year’s Proxy Statement or considered at next year’s annual meeting but not included in the Proxy Statement, shareholder proposals must be submitted in writing by DecemberNovember 1, 2013.2014. All written proposals should be submitted to: Secretary, Sino-Global Shipping America, Ltd., 136-56 39th Avenue, Room #305, Flushing, New York 11354.
   
Other Proposed Actions
 If any other items or matters properly come before the meeting, the proxies received will be voted on those items or matters in accordance with the discretion of the proxy holders.
   
Solicitation by Board; Expenses of Solicitation
 Our Board of Directors has sent you this Proxy Statement. Our directors, officers and associates may solicit proxies by telephone or in person. We will also reimburse the expenses of brokers, nominees and fiduciaries that send proxies and proxy materials to our shareholders.

 

Exhibit A

 

SHARE PURCHASE AGREEMENTSINO-GLOBAL SHIPPING AMERICA, LTD.

 

THIS SHARE PURCHASE AGREEMENT2014 STOCK INCENTIVE PLAN (the “Agreement”) is dated as

1.Purpose and Effective Date.

(a) The purpose of March 5, 2013, by and amongthe Sino-Global Shipping America, Ltd., a Virginia corporation, 2014 Stock Incentive Plan (the Company“Plan”), is to further the long term stability and financial success of Sino-Global Shipping America, Ltd. (the “Company”) by attracting and retaining personnel, including employees, non-employee directors, and consultants, through the investors listeduse of stock incentives. It is believed that ownership of Company stock will stimulate the efforts of those employees upon whose judgment, interest and efforts the Company is and will be largely dependent for the successful conduct of its business.

(b) The Plan was recommended by the Board of Directors on December 18, 2013 and adopted by the Scheduleshareholders of Buyers attached hereto (individually, a “Buyer” and collectively, the BuyersCompany on January __, 2014 (the “Effective Date”).

 

2.Definitions.

WHEREAS:

(a)Act. The Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended.

 

A.(b)Affiliate. The Company and each Buyer is executing and delivering this Agreement in reliance uponmeaning assigned to the exemption from securities registration afforded by Section 4(2)term “affiliate” under Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the “1933 Act”), and Rule 506 of Regulation D (“Regulation D”) as promulgated by the United States Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”) under the 1933 Act.

 

B.           Each Buyer wishes(c)Applicable Withholding Taxes. The aggregate amount of federal, state and local income and payroll taxes that the Company is required to purchase,withhold (based on the minimum applicable statutory withholding rates) in connection with any exercise of an Option or the award, lapse of restrictions or payment with respect to Plan Stock Grant.

(d)Award. The award of an Option or Plan Stock Grant under the Plan.

(e)Beneficiary. The person or persons entitled to receive a benefit pursuant to an Award upon the death of a Participant.

(f)Board. The Board of Directors of the Company.

(g)Cause. Dishonesty, fraud, misconduct, gross incompetence, gross negligence, breach of a material fiduciary duty, material breach of an agreement with the Company, unauthorized use or disclosure of confidential information or trade secrets, or conviction or confession of a crime punishable by law (except minor violations), in each case as determined by the Committee, which determination shall be binding. Notwithstanding the foregoing, if “Cause” is defined in an employment agreement between a Participant and the Company, wishes“Cause” shall have the meaning assigned to sell, uponit in such agreement.

(h)Change of Control.

(i) The acquisition by any unrelated person of beneficial ownership (as that term is used for purposes of the terms and conditions stated in this Agreement, that numberAct) of 50% or more of the then outstanding shares (the “Shares”) of common stock of the Company without par value per share (the “Common Stock”), set forth opposite such Buyer’s name inor the Schedule of Buyers.

C.           In order to induce the Company to sell the Shares to the Buyers under the terms set forth herein, the Buyers have committed to direct certain business opportunities to the Company to perform, as described in greater detail herein.

D.           The Parties intend for allcombined voting power of the promises and obligations discussed herein to be subject to and contingent upon the prior approval of a majority of the shareholdersthen outstanding voting securities of the Company as required by NASDAQ Listing Rules, and neither party intends forentitled to vote generally in the election of directors. The term “unrelated person” means any issuance to occur unless and until such shareholder approval occurs.

NOW, THEREFORE,person other than (x) the Company and each Buyer hereby agree as follows:

1.           PURCHASE AND SALE OF SHARES.

(a) Sale of Shares. Subject to the satisfaction (or waiver) of the conditions set forth in Sections 6 and 7 below, the Company shall issue and sell to each Buyer, and each Buyer severally, but not jointly, agrees to purchase from the Company on the Closing Date (as defined below), such number of Shares as is set forth opposite such Buyer’s name in the Schedule of Buyers (the “Closing”).

(b)Closing. The date and time of the Closing (the “Closing Date”) shall be 10:00 a.m., Eastern Standard Time, within five (5) days after receipt of Shareholder Approval (as defined in Section 5(c) hereof) (or such other time and date as is mutually agreed toits subsidiaries, (y) an employee benefit plan or related trust sponsored by the Company or its subsidiaries, and each Buyer) and after notification of satisfaction (or waiver) of the conditions to the Closing set forth in Sections 6 and 7 below at the offices of Kaufman & Canoles, P.C., Two James Center, 14th Floor, 1021 East Cary Street, Richmond, Virginia 23219.

(c) Purchase Price. The aggregate purchase price for the Shares to be purchased by each such Buyer at the Closing (the “Purchase Price”) shall be the amount set forth opposite each Buyer’s name in the Schedule of Buyers.

(d) Form of Payment. Simultaneously with the entry into this Agreement, the Parties have entered into an Escrow Agreement (the “Escrow Agreement”) on the terms set forth inExhibit A hereto. The Escrow Agreement requires, within fifteen (15) business days after the date of this Agreement, (i) the Buyers to wire payment in full for the Shares to the escrow agent appointed therein and (ii) the Company to deliver an executed irrevocable instruction letter to the escrow agent directing the Company’s transfer agent to issue the Shares to the Buyers upon (and only upon) notice that Shareholder Approval has been received to issue such Shares. On the Closing Date, the escrow agent shall cause (i) each Buyer to pay its Purchase Price to the Company for the Shares to be issued and sold to such Buyer at the Closing, by wire transfer of immediately available funds in accordance with the Company’s written wire instructions and (ii) the Company to instruct its transfer agent to issue to each Buyer the Shares which such Buyer is then purchasing.

2.          COMPANY RIGHT OF FIRST REFUSAL ON SHIPPING AGENCY SERVICES. Beginning on the date of signing this Agreement, any of the Buyers, directly or indirectly, (i) owns any Shares(z) a person who acquires stock of the Company or holds (or causes any designatepursuant to hold) any Officer or Director positionan agreement with the Company and (ii) controls or shares control of Tianjin Zhiyuan Investment Group Limited, a Chinese company or any of its subsidiaries or affiliates (collectively, “Zhiyuan”):

(a) Such Buyer shall cause Zhiyuan to offerthat is approved by the Company the opportunity to provide Agency Services for inbound and outbound Zhiyuan CargoBoard in the Ports (as all such terms are defined below).

(i)          The term “Agency Services” shall include but not be limited to the following services: Ship management, shipping operation, shipping agency, forwarding and related services.

(ii)         The term “Zhiyuan Cargo” shall include both commercial ships of all kinds owned by Zhiyuan and bulk and other cargo to be delivered to or from Zhiyuan, regardlessadvance of the owneracquisition. For purposes of the ship.

(iii)        The term “Ports” shall mean any commercial port in any country for which the Company, directlythis subsection, a “person” means an individual, entity or in cooperation with business partners, provides Agency Services. By way of example and not limitation, the Company has Ports at all commercial ports in the People’s Republic of China and in Australia, India, the United States, South Africa, Canada and Brazil and anticipates that this list will expand over time.

(b) In the absence of any agreement to the contrary, the Agency Services provided under this Section 2 will be provided at the Company’s ordinary pricing rates and terms.

(c) The waiver by the Company of its right of first refusal to provide Agency Services in any response to any offer from Zhiyuan shall apply only to that offer and shall not constitute a general waiver of the Company’s right of first refusal.

3.           BUYER’S REPRESENTATIONS AND WARRANTIES.Each Buyer, severally and not jointly, represents and warrants to the Company with respect to only itself that:

(a)          No Sale or Distribution. Such Buyer is acquiring the Shares for its own account and not with a view towards, or for resale in connection with, the public sale or distribution thereof, except pursuant to sales registered or exempted under the 1933 Act. Such Buyer is acquiring the Shares hereunder in the ordinary course of its business. Such Buyer does not presently have any agreement or understanding, directly or indirectly, with any Person to distribute any of the Shares.

(b)          Accredited Investor Status. Such Buyer is an “accredited investor”group, as that term is defined in Rule 501(a) of Regulation D.

(c)          Reliance on Exemptions. Such Buyer understands that the Shares are being offered and sold to it in reliance on specific exemptions from the registration requirements of United States federal and state securities laws and that the Company is relying in part upon the truth and accuracy of, and such Buyer’s compliance with, the representations, warranties, agreements, acknowledgments and understandings of such Buyer set forth herein in order to determine the availability of such exemptions and the eligibility of such Buyer to acquire the Shares.

(d)          Information. Such Buyer and its advisors, if any, have been furnished with all materials relating to the business, finances and operations of the Company and materials relating to the offer and sale of the Shares that have been reasonably requested by such Buyer. Such Buyer and its advisors, if any, have been afforded the opportunity to ask questions of the Company. Neither such inquiries nor any other due diligence investigations conducted by such Buyer or its advisors, if any, or its representatives shall modify, amend or affect such Buyer’s right to rely on the Company’s representations and warranties contained herein. Such Buyer understands that its investment in the Shares involves a high degree of risk and is able to afford a complete loss of such investment. Such Buyer has sought such accounting, legal and tax advice as it has considered necessary to make an informed investment decision with respect to its acquisition of the Shares.

(e)          No Governmental Review. Such Buyer understands that no United States federal or state agency or any other government or governmental agency has passed on or made any recommendation or endorsement of the Shares or the fairness or suitability of the investment in the Shares nor have such authorities passed upon or endorsed the merits of the offering of the Shares.

(f)          Transfer or Resale. Such Buyer understands that (i) the Shares have not been and are not being registered under the 1933 Act, and may not be offered for sale, sold, assigned or transferred unless (A) subsequently registered thereunder or (B) such Buyer shall have delivered to the Company an opinion of counsel, in a form reasonably acceptable to the Company, to the effect that such Shares to be sold, assigned or transferred may be sold, assigned or transferred pursuant to an exemption from such registration; and (ii) neither the Company nor any other Person is under any obligation to register the Shares under the 1933 Act or any state securities laws or to comply with the terms and conditions of any exemption thereunder.

(g)          Legends. Such Buyer understands that the stock certificates, unless and until registered, shall bear a restrictive legend in substantially the following form (and a stop-transfer order may be placed against transfer of such stock certificates):

“THE SECURITIES EVIDENCED BY THIS CERTIFICATE ARE GOVEREND BY THAT CERTAIN SHARE PURCHASE AGREEMENT DATED MARCH 5, 2013 (THE “PURCHASE AGREEMENT”) AND HAVE NOT BEEN REGISTERED UNDER THE SECURITIES ACT OF 1933, AS AMENDED (THE “SECURITIES ACT”), OR THE SECURITIES LAWS OF ANY STATE OR OTHER JURISDICTION. THE SECURITIES MAY NOT BE OFFERED, SOLD, PLEDGED OR OTHERWISE TRANSFERRED (A) IN COMPLIANCE WITH THE TERMS OF THE PURCHASE AGREEMENT, INCLUDING IN PARTICULAR THE RESTRICTION AGAINST SALE FOR A PERIOD OF ONE (1) YEAR AFTER RECEIPT OF THE SECURITIES AND (B) EXCEPT (1) PURSUANT TO AN EXEMPTION FROM REGISTRATION UNDER THE SECURITIES ACT OR (2) PURSUANT TO AN EFFECTIVE REGISTRATION STATEMENT UNDER THE SECURITIES ACT, IN EACH CASE IN ACCORDANCE WITH ALL APPLICABLE STATE SECURITIES LAWS AND THE SECURITIES LAWS OF OTHER JURISDICTIONS, AND IN THE CASE OF A TRANSACTION EXEMPT FROM REGISTRATION, UNLESS THE COMPANY HAS RECEIVED AN OPINION OF COUNSEL REASONABLY SATISFACTORY TO IT THAT SUCH TRANSACTION DOES NOT REQUIRE REGISTRATION UNDER THE SECURITIES ACT AND SUCH OTHER APPLICABLE LAWS.”

The legend set forth above shall be removed and the Company shall issue a certificate without such legend to the holder of the Shares upon which it is stamped, if, unless otherwise required by state securities laws, (i) such Shares are registered for resale under the 1933 Actor (ii) in connection with a sale, assignment or other transfer, such holder provides the Company with a legal opinion reasonably acceptable to the Company, to the effect that such sale, assignment or transfer of the Shares may be made without registration under the applicable requirements of the 1933 Act.

(h)          Validity; Enforcement. This Agreement has been duly and validly authorized, executed and delivered on behalf of such Buyer and shall constitute the legal, valid and binding obligations of such Buyer enforceable against such Buyer in accordance with their respective terms, except as such enforceability may be limited by general principles of equity or to applicable bankruptcy, insolvency, reorganization, moratorium, liquidation and other similar laws relating to, or affecting generally, the enforcement of applicable creditors’ rights and remedies.

(i)          No Conflicts. The execution, delivery and performance by such Buyer of this Agreement and the consummation by such Buyer of the transactions contemplated hereby will not (i) result in a violation of the organizational documents of such Buyer or (ii) conflict with, or constitute a default (or an event which with notice or lapse of time or both would become a default) under, or give to others any rights of termination, amendment, acceleration or cancellation of, any agreement, indenture or instrument to which such Buyer is a party, or (iii) result in a violation of any law, rule, regulation, order, judgmentor decree (including federal and state securities laws) applicable to such Buyer, except in the case of clauses (ii) and (iii) above, for such conflicts, defaults, rights or violations which would not, individually or in the aggregate, reasonably be expected to have a material adverse effect on the ability of such Buyer to perform its obligations hereunder.

(j)          Residency. Such Buyer is a resident of that jurisdiction specified below its address on the Schedule of Buyers.

(k)          Certain Trading Activities. Other than with respect to the transactions contemplated herein, since the time that such Buyer was first contacted by the Company or any other Person regarding the investment in the Company set forth herein, neither the Buyer nor any Affiliate of such Buyer which (x) had knowledge of the transactions contemplated hereby, (y) has or shares discretion relating to such Buyer’s investments or trading or information concerning such Buyer’s investments and (z) is subject to such Buyer’s review or input concerning such Affiliate’s investments or trading (collectively, “Trading Affiliates”) has directly or indirectly, nor has any Person acting on behalf of or pursuant to any understanding with such Buyer or Trading Affiliate, (i) effected or agreed to effect any purchase or sale of the Shares, (ii) taken, directly or indirectly, any action designed to cause or to result, or that could reasonably be expected to cause or result, in the stabilization or manipulation of the price of any security of the Company, or (iii) paid or agreed to pay to any person any compensation for soliciting another to purchase or sell any securities of the Company.

(l)          No Consideration. Such Buyer has not paid any consideration, directly or indirectly, to any officer, director or employee of the Company or any Subsidiary.

4.           REPRESENTATIONS AND WARRANTIES OF THE COMPANY.

The Company represents and warrants to each of the Buyers that:

(a)          Organization and Qualification. The Company and its “Subsidiaries” (which for purposes of this Agreement includes any joint venture or any entity in which the Company, directly or indirectly, owns any of the capital stock or holds an equity, contractual or other interest) are entities duly organized and validly existing and, to the extent legally applicable, in good standing under the laws of the jurisdiction in which they are formed, and have the requisite power and authorization to own their properties and to carry on their business as now being conducted. Each of the Company and its Subsidiaries is duly qualified as a foreign entity to do business and, to the extent legally applicable, is in good standing in every jurisdiction in which its ownership of property or the nature of the business conducted by it makes such qualification necessary, except to the extent that the failure to be so qualified or be in good standing would not reasonably be expected to have a Material Adverse Effect. As used in this Agreement, “Material Adverse Effect” means any material adverse effect on the business, properties, assets, operations, results of operations, condition (financial or otherwise) or prospects of the Company and its Subsidiaries, individually or taken as a whole, or on the transactions contemplated hereby or by the agreements and instruments to be entered into in connection herewith, or on the authority or ability of the Company to perform its obligations under this Agreement.

(b)          Authorization; Enforcement; Validity. The Company has the requisite power and authority to enter into and perform its obligations under this Agreement and to issue the Shares in accordance with the terms hereof. The execution and delivery of the Agreement by the Company and the consummation by the Company of the transactions contemplated hereby, including, without limitation, the reservation for issuance and the issuance of the Shares have been duly authorized by the Company’s Board of Directors and no further filing, consent, or authorization is required by the Company, its Board of Directors or its shareholders other than the Shareholder Approval (as defined in Section 5(c)). This Agreement has been duly executed and delivered by the Company, and constitutes the legal, valid and binding obligations of the Company, enforceable against the Company in accordance with its terms, except as such enforceability may be limited by general principles of equity or applicable bankruptcy, insolvency, reorganization, moratorium, liquidation or similar laws relating to, or affecting generally, the enforcement of applicable creditors’ rights and remedies.

(c)          No Conflicts. The execution, delivery and performance of this Agreement by the Company and the consummation by the Company of the transactions contemplated hereby will not (i) result in a violation of the Company’s Articles of Incorporation or Bylaws (the “Organizational Documents”) or any certificate of designations or other constituent documents of the Company or any of its Subsidiaries, any capital stock of the Company or any similar governing documents of its Subsidiaries or (ii) unless such conflict or default could not reasonably be expected to result in a Material Adverse Effect, conflict with, or constitute a default (or an event which with notice or lapse of time or both would become a default) in any respect under, or give to others any rights of termination, amendment, acceleration or cancellation of, any agreement, indenture or instrument to which the Company or any of its Subsidiaries is a party, or (iii) result in a violation of any law, rule, regulation, order, judgment or decree (including foreign, federal and state securities laws and regulations and the rules and regulations of The NASDAQ Capital Market (the “Principal Market”) and applicable laws of the People’s Republic of China (“China”)) applicable to the Company or any of its Subsidiaries or by which any property or asset of the Company or any of its Subsidiaries is bound or affected.

(d)          Consents. Neither the Company nor any of its Subsidiaries is required to obtain any consent, authorization or order of, or make any filing or registration with, any court, governmental agency or any regulatory or self-regulatory agency or any other Person in order for it to execute, deliver or perform any of its obligations under or contemplated by this Agreement in accordance with the terms hereof, except for the following consents, authorizations, orders, filings and registrations (none of which is required to be filed or obtained before the Closing): (i) the filing with the SEC of one or more proxy statements to seek Shareholder Approval of the issuance of the Shares to the Buyers, (ii) the filing of such forms with the Principal Market as may be required to be filed reflecting the issuance of the Shares to the Buyers, which shall be done pursuant to the rules of the Principal Market, (iii) the filing with the SEC of Form D, and (v) the Shareholder Approval. The Company and its Subsidiaries are unaware of any facts or circumstances that might prevent the Company from obtaining any of the application or filings pursuant to the preceding sentence.

(e)          Acknowledgment Regarding Buyer’s Purchase of Shares. The Company acknowledges and agrees that each Buyer is acting solely in the capacity of an arm’s length purchaser with respect to this Agreement and the transactions contemplated hereby and that no Buyer is (i) an officer or director of the Company, (ii) an “affiliate” of the Company or any of its Subsidiaries (as defined in Rule 144) or (iii) to the knowledge of the Company, a “beneficial owner” of more than 10% of the Ordinary Shares (as defined for purposes of Rule 13d-3 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “1934 Act”)).

(f)          No General Solicitation. Neither the Company, nor any of its Subsidiaries or affiliates, nor any Person acting on its or their behalf, has engaged in any form of general solicitation or general advertising (within the meaning of Regulation D) in connection with the offer or sale of the Shares.

(g)          No Integrated Offering. None of the Company, its Subsidiaries, any of their affiliates, and any Person acting on their behalf has, directly or indirectly, made any offers or sales of any security or solicited any offers to buy any security, under circumstances that would require registration of any of the Shares under the 1933 Act or cause this offering of the Shares to be integrated with prior offerings by the Company for purposes of the 1933 ActAct;

(ii) Any tender or exchange offer, merger or other business combination, sale of assets or any applicable shareholder approval provisions, including, without limitation, under the rules and regulations of any exchange or automated quotation system on which anycombination of the securities of the Company are listed or designated.None of the Company, its Subsidiaries, their affiliates and any Person acting on their behalf will take any action or steps referred to in the preceding sentence that would require registration of any of the Shares under the 1933 Act or cause the offering of the Shares to be integrated with other offerings.

(h)          Equity Capitalization. As of the date hereof, the authorized capital stock of the Company consists of 10,000,000 Shares, of which as of the date hereof, 2,903,841 are issued and outstanding, 7,096,159 shares are reserved for issuance pursuant to the Company’s stock option and purchase plans and no shares are reserved for issuance pursuant to securities exercisable or exchangeable for, or convertible into, Shares. All of such outstanding shares have been, or upon issuance will be, validly issued and are fully paid and nonassessable. The Company has furnished to the Buyers true, correct and complete copies of the Company’s Organizational Documents, as amended and as in effect on the date hereof,foregoing transactions, and the terms of all securities convertible into, or exercisable or exchangeable for, Shares and the material rights of the holders thereof in respect thereto.

(i)          Manipulation of Price. The Company has not, and to its knowledge no one acting on its behalf has, (i) taken, directly or indirectly, any action designed to cause or to result, or that could reasonably be expected to cause or result, in the stabilization or manipulation of the price of any security of the Company, (ii) paid or agreed to pay to any person any compensation for soliciting another to purchase any other securities of the Company.

(j)          No Consideration. The Company is not aware of any consideration being paid by any Buyer, directly or indirectly, to any officer, director or employee of the Company or any Subsidiary.

5.           COVENANTS.

(a)          Best Efforts. Each party shall use its best efforts to timely satisfy each of the conditions to be satisfied by it as provided in Sections 6surviving corporation; and 7 of this Agreement.

(b)          Form D. The Company agrees to timely file a Form D with respect to the Shares as required under Regulation D. The Company shall, also take such action as the Company shall reasonably determine is necessary in order to obtain an exemption for or to qualify the Shares for sale to the Buyers at the Closing pursuant to this Agreement under applicable securities laws of the United States (or to obtain an exemption from such qualification). The Company shall make all filings and reports relating to the offer and sale of the Shares required under applicable securities laws of the United States following the Closing Date.

(c)          Shareholder Approval. The Company shall provide each shareholder entitled to vote at a special or annual meeting of shareholders of the Company (the “Shareholder Meeting”), a proxy statement, containing a shareholder vote solicitation section, soliciting each such shareholder’s affirmative vote at the Shareholder Meeting for approval of resolutions (the “Resolutions”) providing for the issuance of all of the Shares as described in this Agreement in accordance with applicable law and the rules and regulations of the Principal Market or if not required by the Principal Market, in accordance with NASDAQ Marketplace Rule 4350(i)(suchaffirmative approval being referred to herein as the “Shareholder Approval” and the date such approval is obtained, the “Shareholder Approval Date”), and the Company shall use its reasonable best efforts to solicit its shareholders’ approval of the Resolutions and to cause the Board of Directors of the Company to recommend to the shareholders that they approve the Resolutions.

(d)          Limitation on Trading. Each Buyer agrees for itself and its Trading Affiliates that neither it nor its Trading Affiliates will conduct any activities in the Trading Market with respect to the Shares, including purchases, sales, or the securing of shares to borrow, for a period commencing on the Closing Date and ending at the close of trading on the Trading Market on the one (1) year anniversary of the Closing Date (or the next Trading Day, if such date is not a Trading Day).

6.           CONDITIONS TO THE COMPANY’S OBLIGATION TO SELL.

The obligation of the Company hereunder to issue and sell the Shares to each Buyer at the Closing is subject to the satisfaction, at or before the Closing Date, of each of the following conditions, provided that these conditions are for the Company’s sole benefit and may be waived by the Company at any time in its sole discretion by providing each Buyer with prior written notice thereof:

(i)          Such Buyer shall have executed each of the Transaction Documents to which it is a party and delivered the same to the Company.

(ii)         Such Buyer and each other Buyer shall have delivered to the Company the Purchase Price for the Shares being purchased by such Buyer at the Closing by wire transfer of immediately available funds pursuant to the wire instructions provided by the Company.

(iii)        The representations and warranties of such Buyer shall be true and correct in all material respects (except for those representations and warranties that are qualified by materiality or Material Adverse Effect, which shall be true and correct in all respects) as of the date when made and as of the Closing Date as though made at that time (except for representations and warranties that speak as of a specific date, which shall be true and correct as of such specified date), and such Buyer shall have performed, satisfied and complied in all material respects with the covenants, agreements and conditions required by this Agreement to be performed, satisfied or complied with by such Buyer at or prior to the Closing Date.

(iv)         The shareholders of the company shall have consented to the issuance of the Shares to the Buyers at the Shareholder Meeting described above in Section 4(c) hereof.

7.           CONDITIONS TO EACH BUYER’S OBLIGATION TO PURCHASE.

The obligation of each Buyer hereunder to purchase the Shares at the Closing is subject to the satisfaction, at or before the Closing Date, of each of the following conditions, provided that these conditions are for each Buyer’s sole benefit and may be waived by such Buyer at any time in its sole discretion by providing the Company with prior written notice thereof:

(i)          The shareholders of the company shall have consented to the issuance of the Shares to the Buyers at the Shareholder Meeting described above in Section 4(c) hereof.

(ii)        The representations and warranties of the Company shall be true and correct in all material respects (except for those representations and warranties that are qualified by materiality or Material Adverse Effect, which shall be true and correct in all respects) as of the date when made and as of the Closing Date as though made at that time (except for representations and warranties that speak as of a specific date, which shall be true and correct as of such specified date) and the Company shall have performed, satisfied and complied in all material respects with the covenants, agreements and conditions required by this Agreementto be performed, satisfied or complied with by the Company at or prior to the Closing Date.

(iii)         The Shares (i) shall be designated for quotation or listed on the Principal Market and (ii) shall not have been suspended, as of the Closing Date, by the SEC or the Principal Market from trading on the Principal Market.

(iv)          The Company shall have obtained all governmental, regulatory or third party consents and approvals, if any, necessary for the sale of the Shares.

8.           MISCELLANEOUS.

(a)          Governing Law; Jurisdiction; Jury Trial. All questions concerning the construction, validity, enforcement and interpretation of this Agreement shall be governed by the internal laws of the Commonwealth of Virginia, without giving effect to any choice of law or conflict of law provision or rule (whether of the Commonwealth of Virginia or any other jurisdictions) that would cause the application of the laws of any jurisdictions other than the Commonwealth of Virginia. Each party hereby irrevocably submits to the exclusive jurisdiction of the state and federal courts sitting in the City of Richmond, for the adjudication of any dispute hereunder or in connection herewith or with any transaction contemplated hereby or discussed herein, and hereby irrevocably waives, and agrees not to assert in any suit, action or proceeding, any claim that it is not personally subject to the jurisdiction of any such court, that such suit, action or proceeding is brought in an inconvenient forum or that the venue of such suit, action or proceeding is improper.

(b)          Counterparts. This Agreement may be executed in two or more identical counterparts, all of which shall be considered one and the same agreement and shall become effective when counterparts have been signed by each party and delivered to the other party; provided that a facsimile signature shall be considered due execution and shall be binding upon the signatory thereto with the same force and effect as if the signature were an original, not a facsimile signature.

(c)          Headings. The headings of this Agreement are for convenience of reference and shall not form part of, or affect the interpretation of, this Agreement.

(d)          Severability. If any provision of this Agreement shall be invalid or unenforceable in any jurisdiction, such invalidity or unenforceability shall not affect the validity or enforceability of the remainder of this Agreement in that jurisdiction or the validity or enforceability of any provision of this Agreement in any other jurisdiction.

(e)          Entire Agreement; Amendments. This Agreement and the other Transaction Documents supersede all other prior oral or written agreements between the Buyers, the Company, their affiliates and Persons acting on their behalf with respect to the matters discussed herein, and this Agreement contain the entire understanding of the parties with respect to the matters covered herein and, except as specifically set forth herein, neither the Company nor any Buyer makes any representation, warranty, covenant or undertaking with respect to such matters. No provision of this Agreement may be amended other than by an instrument in writing signed by the parties hereto. No provision hereof may be waived other than by an instrument in writing signed by the party against whom enforcement is sought.

(f)          Notices. Any notices, consents, waivers or other communications required or permitted to be given under the terms of this Agreement must be in writing and will be deemed to have been delivered: (i) upon receipt, when delivered personally; (ii) upon receipt, when sent by facsimile (provided confirmation of transmission is mechanically or electronically generated and kept on file by the sending party); or (iii) one Business Day after deposit with an overnight courier service, in each case properly addressed to the party to receive the same.The addresses and facsimile numbers for such communications shall be:

If to the Company:

Sino-Global Shipping America, Ltd.
136-56 39th Avenue, Room #305
Flushing, New York 11354

Telephone:(718) 888-1814
Facsimile:(718) 888-1148
Attention:Cao Lei, President

Copy (for informational purposes only) to:

Kaufman & Canoles, P.C.

Two James Center, 14th Floor

1021 East Cary Street

Richmond, Virginia 23219

Telephone:(804) 771-5700
Facsimile:(804) 771-5777
Attention:Anthony W. Basch, Esq.

If to a Buyer, to its address and facsimile number set forth on the Schedule of Buyers, with copies to such Buyer’s representatives as set forth on the Schedule of Buyers, or to such other address and/or facsimile number and/or to the attention of such other Person as the recipient party has specified by written notice given to each other party five (5) days prior to the effectiveness of such change. Written confirmation of receipt (A) given by the recipient of such notice, consent, waiver or other communication, (B) mechanically or electronically generated by the sender’s facsimile machine containing the time, date, recipient facsimile number and an image of the first page of such transmission or (C) provided by an overnight courier service shall be rebuttable evidence of personal service, receipt by facsimile or receipt from an overnight courier service in accordance with clause (i), (ii) or (iii) above, respectively.

Any document shall be deemed to have been duly served if marked for the attention of the agent for service of process at its address (as set forth in Section 9(a)) or such other address in the United States as may be notified to the party wishing to serve the document and delivered in accordance with the notice provisions set forth in this Section 9(f).

(g)          Successors and Assigns. This Agreement shall be binding upon and inure to the benefit of the parties and their respective successors and assigns.

(h)          No Third Party Beneficiaries. This Agreement is intended for the benefit of the parties hereto and their respective permitted successors and assigns, and is not for the benefit of, nor may any provision hereof be enforced by, any other Person.

(i)          Survival. The representations and warranties of the Company and the Buyers contained in Sections 3 and 4 and the agreements and covenants set forth in Sections 5, 6 and 7 shall survive for one (1) year following the Closing and the delivery and exercise of Shares, as applicable. Each Buyer shall be responsible only for its own representations, warranties, agreements and covenants hereunder.

(j)          Further Assurances. Each party shall do and perform, or cause to be done and performed, all such further acts and things, and shall execute and deliver all such other agreements, certificates, instruments and documents, as any other party may reasonably request in order to carry out the intent and accomplish the purposes of this Agreement and the consummation of the transactions contemplated hereby.

(k)          No Strict Construction. The language used in this Agreement will be deemed to be the language chosen by the parties to express their mutual intent, and no rules of strict construction will be applied against any party.

[Signature Pages Follow]

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, each Buyer and the Company have caused their respective signature page to this Share Purchase Agreement to be duly executed as of the date first written above.

COMPANY:
Sino-Global Shipping America, Ltd.
By:/s/ Cao Lei
Name:Cao Lei
Its:President and Chief Executive Office

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, each Buyer and the Company have caused their respective signature page to this Share Purchase Agreement to be duly executed as of the date first written above.

BUYERS:
By:/s/ Zhang Zhong
Name:Zhang Zhong

SCHEDULE OF BUYERS

Buyer Address and
Facsimile Number
 Number of Shares 
of Common Stock
  Purchase Price 
           
Zhang Zhong Unit 26C, Silvercorp International Tower, 713 Nathan Road, Kowloon, Hong Kong; Tel (852) 36980839, Fax (852) 35292470  1,800,000  $1.71 

EXHIBITS

Exhibit AForm of Escrow Agreement (Exhibit B to Proxy Statement)

Exhibit B

ESCROW AGREEMENT

This Escrow Agreement is made and entered into as of the March 5, 2013, by and among Sino-Global Shipping America, Ltd., a Virginia company (the “Company”), Zhang Zhong (the “Buyer”) and SunTrust Bank (the “Escrow Agent”).

RECITALS:

A. The Company proposes to sell 1,800,000 shares of the common stock of the Company (the “Shares”) of the Company at a price of $1.71 per share to the Buyer (such transaction, the “Sale”), all as described in that certain Share Purchase Agreement dated as of the date hereof (the “Purchase Agreement”).

B. The Company wishes to ensure that the Buyer has deposited sufficient funds to pay for the Shares upon completion of the Sale and to provide the Company’s shareholders comfort that such funds will be received promptly after receipt of shareholder approval to issue such shares (as described in the Purchase Agreement, the “Shareholder Approval”).

C. The Buyer wishes to ensure that the Company has irrevocably bound itself to deliver the Shares promptly upon receipt of the Shareholder Approval.

D. The Escrow Agent is willing to hold (a) the purchase price for the Shares in this Sale to be delivered to the Company upon receipt of Shareholder Approval and (b) an irrevocable instruction letter to issue the Shares upon receipt of Shareholder Approval, both in escrow pursuant to this Agreement.

NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the foregoing and the mutual covenants and agreements contained in this Agreement, it is hereby agreed as follows:

1.Establishment of the Escrow Agent. Contemporaneously herewith, the parties have established a escrow account with the Escrow Agent, which escrow account is entitled “Sino-Global Shipping America, Ltd. 2013 Share Sale Escrow Account” (the “Escrow Account”). The Buyer will transfer funds directly to the Escrow Agent. The Company will deliver an undated, fully executed transfer agent instruction letter directing such transfer agent to issue and deliver the Shares to the Buyer upon receipt of such letter.

2.Escrow Period. The escrow period (the “Escrow Period”) shall begin with the execution of this Agreement and receipt of the payment for the Shares and the transfer agent instruction letter and shall terminate upon the earliest to occur of the following dates:

(a) the date on which the Company files with the Securities and Exchange Commission a current report on Form 8-K or otherwise notifies the Escrow Agent that Shareholder Approval has been obtained to issue the Shares to the Buyers;

(b) May 25, 2013; or

(c) the date on which the Buyer and the Company notify the Escrow Agent in writing that the Sale has been terminated.

During the Escrow Period, the Company is aware and understands that it is not entitled to any funds received into escrow and no amounts deposited in the Escrow Account shall become the property of the Company or any other entity, or be subject to the debts of the Company or any other entity.

3.Deposits into the Escrow Account. The Buyer agree that they shall deliver to the Escrow Agent for deposit in the Escrow Account all monies required to purchase the Shares. The Escrow Agent agrees to hold all monies so deposited in the Escrow Account (the “Escrow Amount”) for the benefit of the parties hereto until authorized to disburse such monies under the terms of this Agreement.

 

 
 

  

(iii) A liquidation of the Company.

(i)Code. The Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended.

(j)Committee. The Compensation Committee of the Board.

(k)Company. Sino-Global Shipping America, Ltd.

(l)Company Stock. The common stock of the Company, without par value per share. In the event of a change in the capital structure of the Company (as provided in Section 12 below), the shares resulting from such a change shall be deemed to be Company Stock within the meaning of the Plan.

(m)Consultant. A person rendering services to the Company who is not an “employee” for purposes of employment tax withholding under the Code.

(n)Corporate Change. A consolidation, merger, dissolution or liquidation of the Company, or a sale or distribution of assets or stock (other than in the ordinary course of business) of the Company; provided that, unless the Committee determines otherwise, a Corporate Change shall only be considered to have occurred with respect to Participants whose business unit is affected by the Corporate Change.

(o)Date of Grant. The date as of which an Award is made by the Committee.

(p)Disability or Disabled. As to an Incentive Option, a Disability within the meaning of Code Section 22(e)(3). As to all other Incentive Awards, the Committee shall determine whether a Disability exists and such determination shall be conclusive.

(q)Fair Market Value.

(i) If Company Stock is traded on a national securities exchange or the NASDAQ Stock Market, the average of the highest and lowest registered sales prices of Company Stock on such exchange or the NASDAQ Stock Market;

(ii) If Company Stock is traded in the over-the-counter market, the average between the closing bid and asked prices as reported by the NASDAQ Stock Market; or

(iii) If shares of Company Stock are not publicly traded, the Fair Market Value shall be determined by the Committee using any reasonable method in good faith.

Fair Market Value shall be determined as of the applicable date specified in the Plan or, if there are no trades on such date, the value shall be determined as of the last preceding day on which Company Stock is traded.

(r)Incentive Option. An Option intended to meet the requirements of, and qualify for favorable Federal income tax treatment under, Code Section 422.

(s)Nonstatutory Stock Option. An Option that does not meet the requirements of Code Section 422, or that is otherwise not intended to be an Incentive Option and is so designated.

(t)Option. A right to purchase Company Stock granted under the Plan, at a price determined in accordance with the Plan.

(u)Participant. Any individual who receives an Award under the Plan.

(v)Plan Stock Grant. Company Stock awarded upon the terms and subject to the restrictions set forth in Section 7 below.

(w)Rule 16b-3. Rule 16b-3 of the Act, including any corresponding subsequent rule or any amendments to Rule 16b-3 enacted after the effective date of the Plan.

(x)10% Shareholder. A person who owns, directly or indirectly, stock possessing more than 10% of the total combined voting power of all classes of stock of the Company or an Affiliate. Indirect ownership of stock shall be determined in accordance with Code Section 424(d).

3.             General. Awards of Options and Plan Stock Grants may be granted under the Plan. Options granted under the Plan may be Incentive Options or Nonstatutory Stock Options.

 

4.DisbursementsStock. Subject to Section 12 of the Plan, there shall be reserved for issuance under the Plan a total of 10,000,000 unissued shares of Company Stock. Shares allocable to Options granted under the Plan that expire or otherwise terminate unexercised and shares that are forfeited pursuant to restrictions on Plan Stock Grant awarded under the Plan may again be subjected to an Award under this Plan. For purposes of determining the number of shares that are available for Awards under the Plan, such number shall, if permissible under Rule 16b-3, include the number of shares surrendered by a Participant or retained by the Company (a) in connection with the exercise of an Option or (b) in payment of Applicable Withholding Taxes.

5.Eligibility.

(a) Any employee of, non-employee director of, or Consultant to the Company or its affiliates or subsidiaries, who, in the judgment of the Committee, has contributed or can be expected to contribute to the profits or growth of the Company is eligible to become a Participant. The Committee shall have the power and complete discretion, as provided in Section 14, to select eligible Participants and to determine for each Participant the terms, conditions and nature of the Award and the number of shares to be allocated as part of the Award; provided, however, that any award made to a member of the Committee must be approved by the Board. The Committee is expressly authorized to make an Award to a Participant conditioned on the surrender for cancellation of an existing Award.

(b) The grant of an Award shall not obligate the Company to pay an employee any particular amount of remuneration, to continue the employment of the employee after the grant or to make further grants to the employee at any time thereafter.

(c) Non-employee directors and Consultants shall not be eligible to receive the Award of an Incentive Option.

6.Stock Options.

(a) Whenever the Committee deems it appropriate to grant Options, notice shall be given to the Participant stating the number of shares for which Options are granted, the Option price per share, whether the options are Incentive Options or Nonstatutory Stock Options, and the conditions to which the grant and exercise of the Options are subject. This notice, when duly accepted in writing by the Participant, shall become a stock option agreement between the Company and the Participant.

(b) The Committee shall establish the exercise price of Options. The exercise price of an Incentive Option shall be not less than 100% of the Fair Market Value of such shares on the Date of Grant, provided that if the Participant is a 10% Shareholder, the exercise price of an Incentive Option shall be not less than 110% of the Fair Market Value of such shares on the Date of Grant. The exercise price of a Nonstatutory Stock Option Award shall not be less than 100% of the Fair Market Value of the shares of Company Stock covered by the Option on the Date of Grant.

(c) Options may be exercised in whole or in part at such times as may be specified by the Committee in the Participant’s stock option agreement. The Committee may impose such vesting conditions and other requirements as the Committee deems appropriate, and the Committee may include such provisions regarding a Change of Control or Corporate Change as the Committee deems appropriate.

(d) The Committee shall establish the term of each Option in the Participant’s stock option agreement. The term of an Incentive Option shall not be longer than ten years from the Escrow AccountDate of Grant, except that an Incentive Option granted to a 10% Shareholder may not have a term in excess of five years. No option may be exercised after the expiration of its term or, except as set forth in the Participant’s stock option agreement, after the termination of the Participant’s employment. The Committee shall set forth in the Participant’s stock option agreement when, and under what circumstances, an Option may be exercised after termination of the Participant’s employment or period of service; provided that no Incentive Option may be exercised after (i) three months from the Participant’s termination of employment with the Company for reasons other than Disability or death, or (ii) one year from the Participant’s termination of employment on account of Disability or death. The Committee may, in its sole discretion, amend a previously granted Incentive Option to provide for more liberal exercise provisions, provided however that if the Incentive Option as amended no longer meets the requirements of Code Section 422, and, as a result the Option no longer qualifies for favorable federal income tax treatment under Code Section 422, the amendment shall not become effective without the written consent of the Participant.

(e) An Incentive Option, by its terms, shall be exercisable in any calendar year only to the extent that the aggregate Fair Market Value (determined at the Date of Grant) of Company Stock with respect to which Incentive Options are exercisable by the Participant for the first time during the calendar year does not exceed $100,000 (the “Limitation Amount”). Incentive Options granted under the Plan and all other plans of the Company and any parent or Subsidiary of the Company shall be aggregated for purposes of determining whether the Limitation Amount has been exceeded. The Board may impose such conditions as it deems appropriate on an Incentive Option to ensure that the foregoing requirement is met. If Incentive Options that first become exercisable in a calendar year exceed the Limitation Amount, the excess Options will be treated as Nonstatutory Stock Options to the extent permitted by law.

(f) If a Participant dies and if the Participant’s stock option agreement provides that part or all of the Option may be exercised after the Participant’s death, then such portion may be exercised by the personal representative of the Participant’s estate during the time period specified in the stock option agreement.

(g) If a Participant’s employment or services is terminated by the Company for Cause, the Participant’s Options shall terminate as of the date of the misconduct.

7.Plan Stock Grant Awards.

(a) Whenever the Committee deems it appropriate to grant a Plan Stock Grant Award, notice shall be given to the Participant stating the number of shares of Plan Stock Grant for which the Award is granted and the terms and conditions to which the Award is subject. This notice, when accepted in writing by the Participant, shall become an Award agreement between the Company and the Participant. Certificates representing the shares shall be issued in the name of the Participant, subject to the restrictions imposed by the Plan and the Committee. A Plan Stock Grant Award may be made by the Committee in its discretion without cash consideration.

(b) The Committee may place such restrictions on the transferability and vesting of Plan Stock Grant as the Committee deems appropriate, including restrictions relating to continued employment and financial performance goals. Without limiting the foregoing, the Committee may provide performance or Change of Control or Corporate Change acceleration parameters under which all, or a portion, of the Plan Stock Grant will vest on the Company’s achievement of established performance objectives. Plan Stock Grant may not be sold, assigned, transferred, disposed of, pledged, hypothecated or otherwise encumbered until the restrictions on such shares shall have lapsed or shall have been removed pursuant to subsection (c) below.

(c) The Committee may provide in a Plan Stock Grant Award, or subsequently, that the restrictions will lapse if a Change of Control or Corporate Change occurs. The Committee may at any time, in its sole discretion, accelerate the time at which any or all restrictions will lapse or may remove restrictions on Plan Stock Grant as it deems appropriate.

(d) A Participant shall hold shares of Plan Stock Grant subject to the restrictions set forth in the Award agreement and in the Plan. In other respects, the Participant shall have all the rights of a shareholder with respect to the shares of Plan Stock Grant, including, but not limited to, the right to vote such shares and the right to receive all cash dividends and other distributions paid thereon. Certificates representing Plan Stock Grant shall bear a legend referring to the restrictions set forth in the Plan and the Participant’s Award agreement. If stock dividends are declared on Plan Stock Grant, such stock dividends or other distributions shall be subject to the same restrictions as the underlying shares of Plan Stock Grant.

8.Method of Exercise of Options.

(a) Options may be exercised by giving written notice of the exercise to the Company, stating the number of shares the Participant has elected to purchase under the Option. Such notice shall be effective only if accompanied by the exercise price in full in cash; provided that, if the terms of an Option so permit, the Participant may (i) deliver Company Stock that the Participant has owned for at least six months (valued at Fair Market Value on the date of exercise), or (ii) exercise any applicable net exercise provision contained therein. Unless otherwise specifically provided in the Option, any payment of the exercise price paid by delivery of Company Stock acquired directly or indirectly from the Company shall be paid only with shares of Company Stock that have been held by the Participant for more than six months (or such longer or shorter period of time required to avoid a charge to earnings for financial accounting purposes).

(b) Notwithstanding anything herein to the contrary, Awards shall always be granted and exercised in such a manner as to conform to the provisions of Rule 16b-3.

9.Applicable Withholding Taxes. Each Participant shall agree, as a condition of receiving an Award, to pay to the Company, or make arrangements satisfactory to the Company regarding the payment of, all Applicable Withholding Taxes with respect to the Award. Until the Applicable Withholding Taxes have been paid or arrangements satisfactory to the Company have been made, no stock certificates (or, in the case of Plan Stock Grant, no stock certificates free of a restrictive legend) shall be issued to the Participant. As an alternative to making a cash payment to the Company to satisfy Applicable Withholding Tax obligations, the Committee may establish procedures permitting the Participant to elect to (a) deliver shares of already owned Company Stock (subject to such restrictions as the Committee may establish, including a requirement that any shares of Company Stock so delivered shall have been held by the Participant for not less than six months) or (b) have the Company retain that number of shares of Company Stock that would satisfy all or a specified portion of the Applicable Withholding Taxes. Any such election shall be made only in accordance with procedures established by the Committee and in accordance with Rule 16b-3.

10.Nontransferability of Awards.

(a) In general, Awards, by their terms, shall not be transferable by the Participant except by will or by the laws of descent and distribution or except as described below. Options shall be exercisable, during the Participant’s lifetime, only by the Participant or by his guardian or legal representative.

(b) Notwithstanding the provisions of (a) and subject to federal and state securities laws, the Committee may grant Nonstatutory Stock Options that permit a Participant to transfer the Options to one or more immediate family members, to a trust for the benefit of immediate family members, or to a partnership, limited liability company, or other entity the only partners, members, or interest-holders of which are among the Participant’s immediate family members. Consideration may not be paid for the transfer of Options. The transferee of an Option shall be subject to all conditions applicable to the Option prior to its transfer. The agreement granting the Option shall set forth the transfer conditions and restrictions. The Committee may impose on any transferable Option and on stock issued upon the exercise of an Option such limitations and conditions as the Committee deems appropriate.

11.Termination, Modification, Change. If not sooner terminated by the Board, this Plan shall terminate at the close of business on the tenth anniversary of the Effective Date. No Awards shall be made under the Plan after its termination. The Board may terminate the Plan or may amend the Plan in such respects as it shall deem advisable; provided that, if and to the extent required by Rule 16b-3, no change shall be made that increases the total number of shares of Company Stock reserved for issuance pursuant to Awards granted under the Plan (except pursuant to Section 12), expands the class of persons eligible to receive Awards, or materially increases the benefits accruing to Participants under the Plan, unless such change is authorized by the shareholders of the Company. Notwithstanding the foregoing, the Board may unilaterally amend the Plan and Awards as it deems appropriate to ensure compliance with Rule 16b-3 and to cause Incentive Options to meet the requirements of the Code and regulations thereunder. Except as provided in the preceding sentence, a termination or amendment of the Plan shall not, without the consent of the Participant, adversely affect a Participant’s rights under an Award previously granted to him.

12.Change in Capital Structure.

(a) In the event of a stock dividend, stock split or combination of shares, spin-off, reclassification, recapitalization, merger or other change in the Company’s capital stock (including, but not limited to, the creation or issuance to shareholders generally of rights, options or warrants for the purchase of common stock or preferred stock of the Company), the number and kind of shares of stock or securities of the Company to be issued under the Plan (under outstanding Awards and Awards to be granted in the future), the exercise price of options, and other relevant provisions shall be appropriately adjusted by the Committee, whose determination shall be binding on all persons. If the adjustment would produce fractional shares with respect to any Award, the Committee may adjust appropriately the number of shares covered by the Award so as to eliminate the fractional shares.

(b) In the event the Company distributes to its shareholders a dividend,or sells or causes to be sold to a person other than the Company or a Subsidiary shares of stock in any corporation (a “Spinoff Company”) which, immediately before the distribution or sale, was a majority owned Subsidiary of the Company, the Committee shall have the power, in its sole discretion, to make such adjustments as the Committee deems appropriate. The Committee may make adjustments in the number and kind of shares or other securities to be issued under the Plan (under outstanding Awards and Awards to be granted in the future), the exercise price of Options, and other relevant provisions, and, without limiting the foregoing, may substitute securities of a Spinoff Company for securities of the Company. The Committee shall make such adjustments as it determines to be appropriate, considering the economic effect of the distribution or sale on the interests of the Company’s shareholders and the Participants in the businesses operated by the Spinoff Company, and subject to the proviso that any such adjustments or new options shall not be made or granted, respectively, that would result in subjecting the Plan to variable plan accounting treatment. The Committee’s determination shall be binding on all persons. If the adjustment would produce fractional shares with respect to any Award, the Committee may adjust appropriately the number of shares covered by the Award so as to eliminate the fractional shares.

(c) To the extent required to avoid a charge to earnings for financial accounting purposes, adjustments made by the Committee pursuant to this Section 12 to outstanding Awards shall be made so that both (i) the aggregate intrinsic value of an Award immediately after the adjustment is not greater than or less than the Award’s aggregate intrinsic value before the adjustment and (ii) the ratio of the exercise price per share to the market value per share is not reduced.

(d) Notwithstanding anything in the Plan to the contrary, the Committee may take the foregoing actions without the consent of any Participant, and the Committee’s determination shall be conclusive and binding on all persons for all purposes. The Committee shall make its determinations consistent with Rule 16b-3 and the applicable provisions of the Code.

13.Change of Control. In the event of a Change of Control or Corporate Change, the BuyerCommittee may take such actions with respect to Awards as the Committee deems appropriate. These actions may include, but shall not be limited to, the following:

(a) At the time the Award is made, provide for the acceleration of the vesting schedule relating to the exercise or realization of the Award so that the Award may be exercised or realized in full on or before a date initially fixed by the Committee;

(b) Provide for the purchase or settlement of any such Award by the Company for any amount of cash equal to the amount which could have been obtained upon the exercise of such Award or realization of a Participant’s rights had such Award been currently exercisable or payable;

(c) Make adjustments to Awards then outstanding as the Committee deems appropriate to reflect such Change of Control or Corporate Change; provided, however, that to the extent required to avoid a charge to earnings for financial accounting purposes, such adjustments shall be made so that both (i) the aggregate intrinsic value of an Award immediately after the adjustment is not greater than or less than the Award’s aggregate intrinsic value before the Award and (ii) the ratio of the exercise price per share to the market value per share is not reduced; or

(d) Cause any such Award then outstanding to be assumed, or new rights substituted therefore, by the acquiring or surviving legal entity in such Change of Control or Corporate Change.

14.Administration of the Plan.

(a) The Plan shall be administered by the Committee, who shall be appointed by the Board. The Board may designate the Compensation Committee of the Board, or a subcommittee of the Compensation Committee, to be the Committee for purposes of the Plan. If and to the extent required by Rule 16b-3, all members of the Committee shall be “Non-Employee Directors” as that term is defined in Rule 16b-3, and the Committee shall be comprised solely of two or more “outside directors” as that term is defined for purposes of Code section 162(m). If any member of the Committee fails to qualify as an “outside director” or (to the extent required by Rule 16b-3) a “Non-Employee Director,” such person shall immediately cease to be a member of the Committee and shall not take part in future Committee deliberations. The Board of Directors may from time to time may appoint members of the Committee and fill vacancies, however caused, in the Committee.

(b) The Committee shall have the authority to impose such limitations or conditions upon an Award as the Committee deems appropriate to achieve the objectives of the Award and the Plan. Without limiting the foregoing and in addition to the powers set forth elsewhere in the Plan, the Committee shall have the power and complete discretion to determine (i) which eligible persons shall receive an Award and the nature of the Award, (ii) the number of shares of Company jointly notifyStock to be covered by each Award, (iii) whether Options shall be Incentive Options or Nonstatutory Stock Options, (iv) the Escrow AgentFair Market Value of Company Stock, (v) the time or times when an Award shall be granted, (vi) whether an Award shall become vested over a period of time, according to a performance-based vesting schedule or otherwise, and when it shall be fully vested, (vii) the terms and conditions under which restrictions imposed upon an Award shall lapse, (viii) whether a Change of Control or Corporate Change exists, (ix) the terms of incentive programs, performance criteria and other factors relevant to the issuance of Plan Stock Grant or the lapse of restrictions on Plan Stock Grant or Options, (x) when Options may be exercised, (xi) whether to approve a Participant’s election with respect to Applicable Withholding Taxes, (xii) conditions relating to the length of time before disposition of Company Stock received in writingconnection with an Award is permitted, (xiii) notice provisions relating to the sale of Company Stock acquired under the Plan, and (xiv) any additional requirements relating to Awards that the Sale has been terminated,Committee deems appropriate. Notwithstanding the Escrow Agentforegoing, no “tandem stock options” (where two stock options are issued together and the exercise of one option affects the right to exercise the other option) may be issued in connection with Incentive Options.

(c) The Committee shall promptly refundhave the power to each Buyeramend the amount received fromterms of previously granted Awards so long as the Buyer, without deduction, penalty,terms as amended are consistent with the terms of the Plan and, where applicable, consistent with the qualification of an option as an Incentive Option. The consent of the Participant must be obtained with respect to any amendment that would adversely affect the Participant’s rights under the Award, except that such consent shall not be required if such amendment is for the purpose of complying with Rule 16b-3 or expenseany requirement of the Code applicable to the Buyer,Award.

(d) The Committee may adopt rules and regulations for carrying out the Plan. The Committee shall have the express discretionary authority to construe and interpret the Plan and the Escrow AgentAward agreements, to resolve any ambiguities, to define any terms, and to make any other determinations required by the Plan or an Award agreement. The interpretation and construction of any provisions of the Plan or an Award agreement by the Committee shall notifybe final and conclusive. The Committee may consult with counsel, who may be counsel to the Company, and shall not incur any liability for any action taken in good faith in reliance upon the Buyeradvice of its distributioncounsel.

(e) A majority of the funds. The purchase money returned to each Buyermembers of the Committee shall constitute a quorum, and all actions of the Committee shall be freetaken by a majority of the members present. Any action may be taken by a written instrument signed by all of the members, and clearany action so taken shall be fully effective as if it had been taken at a meeting.

15.Issuance of Company Stock. The Company shall not be required to issue or deliver any certificate for shares of Company Stock before (i) the admission of such shares to listing on any stock exchange on which Company Stock may then be listed, (ii) receipt of any required registration or other qualification of such shares under any state or federal securities law or regulation that the Company’s counsel shall determine is necessary or advisable, and (iii) the Company shall have been advised by counsel that all claimsapplicable legal requirements have been complied with. The Company may place on a certificate representing Company Stock any legend required to reflect restrictions pursuant to the Plan, and any legend deemed necessary by the Company’s counsel to comply with federal or state securities laws. The Company may require a customary written indication of a Participant’s investment intent. Until a Participant has been issued a certificate for the shares of Company Stock acquired, the Participant shall possess no shareholder rights with respect to the shares.

16.Rights Under the Plan. Title to and beneficial ownership of all benefits described in the Plan shall at all times remain with the Company. Participation in the Plan and the right to receive payments under the Plan shall not give a Participant any proprietary interest in the Company or any Affiliate or any of itstheir assets. No trust fund shall be created in connection with the Plan, and there shall be no required funding of amounts that may become payable under the Plan. A Participant shall, for all purposes, be a general creditor of the Company. The interest of a Participant in the Plan cannot be assigned, anticipated, sold, encumbered or pledged and shall not be subject to the claims of his creditors.

 

5.17.Investment of Escrow AccountBeneficiary. The Escrow Agent shall deposit funds received from the Buyer in the Escrow Account, which shall, unless otherwise jointly instructedA Participant may designate, on a form provided by the Buyer andCommittee, one or more beneficiaries to receive any payments under Awards of Plan Stock Grant or Plan Stock Grant after the Company, invested inParticipant’s death. If a Participant makes no valid designation, or if the SunTrust Non-Interest Deposit Option.

6.Closing Date. The “Closing”designated beneficiary fails to survive the Participant or otherwise fails to receive the benefits, the Participant’s beneficiary shall be the date of closingfirst of the Sale,following persons who survives the Participant: (a) the Participant’s surviving spouse, (b) the Participant’s surviving descendants,per stirpes, or (c) the personal representative of the Participant’s estate.

18.Notice. All notices and the “Closing Date”other communications required or permitted to be given under this Plan shall be in writing and shall be deemed to have been duly given if delivered personally or mailed first class, postage prepaid, as soon as practicable afterfollows: (a) if to the date on whichCompany—at its principal business address to the Company filesattention of the Secretary; (b) if to any Participant—at the last address of the Participant known to the sender at the time the notice or other communication is sent.

19.Interpretation. The terms of this Plan and Awards granted pursuant to the Plan are subject to all present and future regulations and rulings of the Secretary of the Treasury relating to the qualification of Incentive Options under the Code or compliance with Code section 162(m), to the extent applicable, and they are subject to all present and future rulings of the Securities and Exchange Commission a current report on Form 8-K or otherwise notifies the Escrow Agent that Shareholder Approval has been obtained to issue the Shares to the Buyers.

7.Compensation of Escrow Agent. The Company shall pay the Escrow Agent a fee for its services hereunder in an amount equal to Three Thousand Dollars ($3,000), which amount shall be paid on the Closing Date. In the event the Sale is canceled for any reason, the Company shall pay the Escrow Agent its fee within ten (10) days after the Escrow Amount is refunded to the Buyer. No such fee or any other monies whatsoever shall be paid out of or chargeable to the funds on deposit in the Escrow Account.

8.Disbursement into Court. If, at any time, there shall exist any dispute between the Company and the Buyer with respect to the holding or disposition of any portion of the Escrow Amount or any other obligations of the Escrow Agent hereunder, or if at any time the Escrow Agent is unable to determine, to the Escrow Agent’s sole satisfaction, the proper disposition of any portion of the Escrow Amount or the Escrow Agent’s proper actions with respect to its obligations hereunder, or if the Company and the Buyers have not within 30 days of the furnishing by the Escrow Agent of a notice of resignation appointed a successor Escrow Agent to act hereunder, then the Escrow Agent may, in its sole discretion, take either or both of the following actions:

(a) suspend the performance of any of its obligations under this Escrow Agreement until such dispute or uncertainty shall be resolved to the sole satisfaction of the Escrow Agent or until a successor Escrow Agent shall have been appointed (as the case may be);provided however, that the Escrow Agent shall continue to hold the Escrow Amount in accordance with Section 5 hereof; and/or

(b) petition (by means of an interpleader action or any other appropriate method) any court of competent jurisdiction in Richmond, Virginia, for instructions with respect to such dispute or uncertainty, and pay into court all funds held by it in the Escrow Account for holding and disposition in accordance with the instructions of such court.

The Escrow Agent shall have no liability to the Company, the Buyers or any other person with respect to any such suspension of performance or disbursement into court, specifically including any liability or claimed liability that may arise, or be alleged to have arisen, out of or as a result of any delay in the disbursement of funds held in the Escrow Account or any delay in or with respect to any other action required or requested of the Escrow Agent.

9.Duties and Rights of the Escrow Agent. The foregoing agreements and obligations of the Escrow Agent are subject to the following provisions:

(a) The Escrow Agent’s duties hereunder are limited solely to the safekeeping of the Escrow Account in accordance with the terms of this Agreement. It is agreed that the duties of the Escrow Agent are only such as herein specifically provided, being purely of a ministerial nature, and the Escrow Agent shall incur no liability whatsoever except for negligence, willful misconduct or bad faith.

(b) The Escrow Agent is authorized to rely on any document believed by the Escrow Agent to be authentic in making any delivery of the Escrow Account or the certificates representing the Shares. It shall have no responsibility for the genuineness or the validity of any document or any other item deposited with it and it shall be fully protected in acting in accordance with this Agreement or instructions received.

(c) The Company and the Buyer hereby waive any suit, claim, demand or cause of action of any kind which they may have or may assert against the Escrow Agent arising out of or relating to the execution or performance by the Escrow Agent of this Agreement, unless such suit, claim, demand or cause of action is based upon the gross negligence, willful misconduct, or bad faith of the Escrow Agent. The Company and the Buyer jointly and severally agree to indemnify and hold harmless the Escrow Agent and each of the Escrow Agent’s officers, directors, agents and employees (the “Indemnified Parties”) from and against any and all losses, liabilities, claims, damages, expenses and costs (including attorneys’ fees) of every nature whatsoever which any such Indemnified Party may incur and which arise directly or indirectly from this Agreement or which arise directly or indirectly by virtue of the Escrow Agent’s undertaking to serve as Escrow Agent hereunder; provided, however, that no Indemnified Party shall be entitled to indemnity in case of such Indemnified Party’s gross negligence or willful misconduct. The provisions of this section shall survive the termination of this Agreement and any resignation or removal of the Escrow Agent.

10.Notices. It if further agreed as follows:

(a) All notices given hereunder will be in writing, served by registered or certified mail, return receipt requested, postage prepaid, or by hand-delivery, to the parties at the following addresses:

to the Company:

Sino-Global Shipping America, Ltd.

136-56 39th Avenue, Room #305

Flushing, New York 11354

Attention: Cao Lei, Chief Executive Officer

with copy to:

Kaufman & Canoles, P.C.

Two James Center

1021 East Cary Street, 14th Floor

Richmond, Virginia 23219

Attention: Anthony W. Basch, Esq.

to the Buyers:

Mr. Zhang Zhong

Unit 26C, Silvercorp International Tower,

713 Nathan Road, Kowloon, Hong Kong;

Tel (852) 36980839, Fax (852) 35292470

to the Escrow Agent:

SunTrust Bank

919 East Main Street

7thFloor

Richmond, Virginia 23219

Attention: Matthew Ward

11.Miscellaneous.

(a) This Agreement shall be binding upon, inure to the benefit of and be enforceable by the parties hereto and their respective successors and assigns.

(b)Rule 16b-3. If any provision of this Agreementthe Plan or an Award conflicts with any such regulation or ruling, to the extent applicable, the Committee shall cause the Plan to be amended, and shall modify the Award, so as to comply, or if for any reason amendments cannot be made, that provision of the Plan and/or the Award shall be held invalid by any courtvoid and of competent jurisdiction, such holding shall not invalidate any other provision hereof.

(c) This Agreement shall be governed by the applicable laws of the Commonwealth of Virginia.

(d) This Agreement may not be modified except in writing signed by the parties hereto.

(e) All demands, notices, approvals, consents, requests and other communications hereunder shall be given in the manner provided in this Agreement.

(f) This Agreement may be executed in one or more counterparts, and if executed in more than one counterpart, the executed counterparts shall together constitute a single instrument.

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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have caused this Agreement to be executed in their respective names, all as of the date first above written.no effect.

 

 

Buyer
/s/ Zhang Zhong
Name: Zhang Zhong
Sino-Global Shipping America, Ltd.
By: /s/ Cao Lei
Name: Cao Lei
Title: Chief Executive Officer
SUNTRUST BANK
By: /s/ Matthew Ward
Name: Matthew Ward
Title: Vice President