PINGDINGSHAN, China, May 17, 2011 /PRNewswire-Asia-FirstCall/ -- SinoCoking Coal and Coke Chemical Industries, Inc. (Nasdaq: SCOK) (the "Company" or "SinoCoking"), a vertically-integrated coal and coke processor, today announced its financial results for the third quarter and nine month period ended March 31, 2011.
Third Quarter 2011 vs. 2010
Optimizing Product Mix to Maximize Third Quarter Results
Nine Months 2011 vs. 2010
SinoCoking's Chairman and CEO, Mr. Jianhua Lv noted, "Our operating results for the third quarter were again impacted by the government's plan to consolidate small- and mid-sized coal mines and the related temporary moratorium of mining operations. As this has been a massive undertaking and the deadline to complete the consolidation has been extended to the end of 2011, we believe that we, along with other consolidators, now have the time needed to work through governmental administrative procedures."
Mr. Lv added, "The most important development for SinoCoking thus far this year is the April 28th issuance of the business license for our joint-venture with the state-owned conglomerate Henan Province Coal Seam Gas Development and Utilization Co., Ltd. ("Henan Coal Seam Gas")."
Through this joint-venture, named "Henan Hongyuan Coal Seam Gas Engineering Technology Co., Ltd." ("Hongyuan CSG"), SinoCoking will be able to:
The Company will also be able to explore new business opportunities, as Hongyuan CSG's business parameters under its business license include:
Mr. Lv noted, "Additionally, just a month ago, we secured a RMB 360 million medium-term loan which has significantly improved our financial position and has provided us with the funds needed to accelerate our growth strategy including the completion of the construction of the new coke facility and the purchase of raw materials needed to start production at the new coke facility once construction is completed. The new facility, which has a projected annual production capacity of 900,000 metric tons, is expected to generate approximately $100-$150 million of revenue and contribute $20-$25 million to our net income per year. Additionally, our cost estimate for construction of the facility has been reduced from $70 million to $60 million."
Concluding, Mr. Lv commented, "Through the implementation of our ambitious business plan, we are positioning the Company to be able to meet and adapt to changing demands for coke and coal products. We remain committed to profitably growing our Company and in so doing, enhancing shareholder value."
Conference Call
SinoCoking's Chairman and CEO, Jianhua Lv and CFO, Sam Wu will host a conference call on Thursday, May 19, 2011 at 9:00 am ET to discuss these results as well as recent corporate developments. After opening remarks, there will be a question and answer period.
Interested parties may participate in the call by dialing: (201) 689-8354. Please call in 10 minutes before the conference is scheduled to begin and ask for the SinoCoking call. After opening remarks, there will be a question and answer period. Questions may be asked during the live call, or alternatively, you may e-mail questions in advance to lcati@equityny.com.
The conference call will also be broadcast live over the Internet. To listen to the webcast, please go to www.sinocokingchina.com and then to the Event Calendar where the conference call is posted. Please go to the website at least 15 minutes early to register, and download and install any necessary audio software. If you are unable to listen live, the conference call will be archived and can be accessed for approximately 90 days. We suggest listeners use Microsoft Internet Explorer as their web browser.
About SinoCoking
SinoCoking and Coke Chemical Industries, Inc., a Florida corporation, is a vertically-integrated coal and coke processor that uses coal from both its own mines and that of third-party mines to produce basic and value-added coal products for steel manufacturers, power generators, and various industrial users. SinoCoking currently has mining rights and capacity to extract 300,000 metric tons of coal per year from its own mines located in the Henan Province in central China. SinoCoking has been producing metallurgical coke since 2002, and acts as a key supplier to regional steel producers in central China. SinoCoking also produces and supplies thermal coal to its customers in central China. SinoCoking owns its assets and conducts its operations through its subsidiaries, Top Favour Limited, a British Virgin Islands holding company, Pingdingshan Hongyuan Energy Science and Technology Development Co., Ltd., Henan Province Pingdingshan Hongli Coal & Coke Co., Ltd., Baofeng Coking Factory, Baofeng Hongchang Coal Co., Ltd. and Baofeng Hongguang Environment Protection Electricity Generating Co., Ltd.
For further information about SinoCoking, please refer to our periodic reports filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission.
Forward Looking Statement
This press release contains forward-looking statements, particularly as related to, among other things, the business plans of the Company, statements relating to goals, plans and projections regarding the Company's financial position and business strategy. The words or phrases "plans", "would be," "will allow," "intends to," "may result," "are expected to," "will continue," "anticipates," "expects," "estimate," "project," "indicate," "could," "potentially," "should," "believe," "think", "considers" or similar expressions are intended to identify "forward-looking statements." These forward-looking statements fall within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933 and Section 21E of the Securities Act of 1934 and are subject to the safe harbor created by these sections. Actual results could differ materially from those projected in the forward-looking statements as a result of a number of risks and uncertainties. Such forward-looking statements are based on current expectations, involve known and unknown risks, a reliance on third parties for information, transactions or orders that may be cancelled, and other factors that may cause our actual results, performance or achievements, or developments in our industry, to differ materially from the anticipated results, performance or achievements expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements. Factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from anticipated results include risks and uncertainties related to the fluctuation of local, regional, and global economic conditions, the performance of management and our employees, our ability to obtain financing, competition, general economic conditions and other factors that are detailed in our periodic reports and on documents we file from time to time with the Securities and Exchange Commission. Statements made herein are as of the date of this press release and should not be relied upon as of any subsequent date. The Company cautions readers not to place undue reliance on such statements. The Company does not undertake, and the Company specifically disclaims any obligation, to update any forward-looking statements to reflect occurrences, developments, unanticipated events or circumstances after the date of such statement. Actual results may differ materially from the Company's expectations and estimates. The Company provides no assurances that any potential acquisitions will actually be consummated, or if consummated that such acquisitions will be on terms and conditions anticipated on the date of this press release, and the Company makes no assurances with regard to any results of any such acquisitions.
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SinoCoking |
Investor Relations Counsel: |
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Sam Wu, Chief Financial Officer |
The Equity Group Inc. |
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+ 86-375-2882-999 |
Lena Cati / lcati@equityny.com / (212) 836-9611 |
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Linda Latman / llatman@equityny.com / (212) 836-9609 |
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See Accompanying Tables
SINOCOKING COAL AND COKE CHEMICAL INDUSTRIES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES |
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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS AND OTHER COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS) |
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(Unaudited) |
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For the three months ended |
For the nine months ended |
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March 31, |
March 31, |
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2011 |
2010 |
2011 |
2010 |
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REVENUE |
$ |
19,872,461 |
$ |
15,247,494 |
$ |
49,626,255 |
$ |
48,140,913 |
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COST OF REVENUE |
12,636,751 |
9,605,889 |
30,635,815 |
27,411,765 |
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GROSS PROFIT |
7,235,710 |
5,641,605 |
18,990,440 |
20,729,148 |
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OPERATING EXPENSES: |
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Selling |
75,894 |
96,549 |
231,808 |
400,544 |
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General and administrative |
870,284 |
1,369,063 |
2,541,924 |
1,823,661 |
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Total operating expenses |
946,178 |
1,465,612 |
2,773,732 |
2,224,205 |
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INCOME FROM OPERATIONS |
6,289,532 |
4,175,993 |
16,216,708 |
18,504,943 |
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OTHER INCOME (EXPENSE), NET |
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Finance expense, net |
(119,311) |
(8,666) |
(689,367) |
(124,629) |
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Other income (expense), net |
(542) |
109,980 |
(109,929) |
109,791 |
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Change in fair value of warrants |
12,191,235 |
(39,869,662) |
13,663,378 |
(39,869,662) |
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Total other income (expense), net |
12,071,382 |
(39,768,348) |
12,864,082 |
(39,884,500) |
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INCOME (LOSS) BEFORE INCOME TAXES |
18,360,914 |
(35,592,355) |
29,080,790 |
(21,379,557) |
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PROVISION FOR INCOME TAXES |
1,222,473 |
1,283,907 |
3,450,074 |
4,213,029 |
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NET INCOME (LOSS) |
17,138,441 |
(36,876,262) |
25,630,716 |
(25,592,586) |
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OTHER COMPREHENSIVE INCOME |
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Foreign currency translation adjustment |
2,680,710 |
29,304 |
2,680,710 |
81,976 |
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COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS) |
$ |
19,819,151 |
$ |
(36,846,958) |
$ |
28,311,426 |
$ |
(25,510,610) |
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WEIGHTED AVERAGE NUMBER OF COMMON SHARES |
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Basic |
21,043,206 |
15,441,258 |
20,927,453 |
14,086,729 |
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Diluted |
21,057,332 |
15,441,258 |
20,941,252 |
14,086,729 |
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EARNINGS (LOSS) PER SHARE |
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Basic |
$ |
0.81 |
$ |
(2.39) |
$ |
1.22 |
$ |
(1.82) |
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Diluted |
$ |
0.81 |
$ |
(2.39) |
$ |
1.22 |
$ |
(1.82) |
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SINOCOKING COAL AND COKE CHEMICAL INDUSTRIES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES |
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CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS |
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March 31, |
June 30, |
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2011 |
2010 |
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ASSETS |
(Unaudited) |
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CURRENT ASSETS |
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Cash |
$ |
5,122,863 |
$ |
17,403,008 |
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Restricted cash |
19,297,500 |
22,902,000 |
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Loans receivable |
2,075,125 |
2,513,308 |
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Notes receivable |
3,048,700 |
1,045,830 |
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Accounts receivable, trade, net |
15,836,081 |
5,304,684 |
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Other receivables |
3,307,921 |
479,121 |
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Other receivables - related parties |
- |
477,052 |
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Inventories |
7,419,285 |
2,261,816 |
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Advances to suppliers |
5,136,004 |
4,995,703 |
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Total current assets |
61,243,479 |
57,382,522 |
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PLANT AND EQUIPMENT, net |
27,591,252 |
20,930,413 |
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OTHER ASSETS |
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Prepayments for land use rights |
8,852,625 |
5,074,485 |
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Prepayments for mine acquisitions |
17,406,705 |
8,858,398 |
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Prepayments for construction of new operating plant |
7,919,053 |
17,303,883 |
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Intangible - land use rights, net |
1,909,286 |
1,892,292 |
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Intangible - mineral rights, net |
1,576,441 |
2,629,437 |
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Investment in cost method affiliate |
1,220,000 |
- |
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Other assets |
116,083 |
103,110 |
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Total other assets |
39,000,193 |
35,861,605 |
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Total assets |
$ |
127,834,924 |
$ |
114,174,540 |
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LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY |
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CURRENT LIABILITIES |
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Accounts payable, trade |
$ |
433,107 |
$ |
291,750 |
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Notes payable |
- |
2,946,000 |
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Short term loans - bank |
15,250,000 |
14,730,000 |
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Short term loans - others |
- |
515,550 |
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Other payables and accrued liabilities |
591,180 |
1,433,121 |
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Other payables - related party |
380,622 |
51,381 |
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Customer deposits |
158,252 |
106,830 |
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Taxes payable |
1,646,746 |
1,229,019 |
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Total current liabilities |
18,459,907 |
21,303,651 |
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OTHER LIABILITIES |
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Warrant derivative liability |
15,041,496 |
30,436,087 |
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Total other liabilities |
15,041,496 |
30,436,087 |
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Total liabilities |
33,501,403 |
51,739,738 |
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COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES |
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SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY |
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Common shares, $0.001 par value, 100,000,000 authorized, 21,090,948 and 20,871,192 issued and outstanding as of March 31, 2011 and June 30, 2010, respectively |
21,091 |
20,871 |
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Additional paid-in capital |
3,442,083 |
67,269 |
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Statutory reserves |
2,049,654 |
1,837,395 |
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Retained earnings |
85,004,442 |
59,373,726 |
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Accumulated other comprehensive income |
3,816,251 |
1,135,541 |
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Total shareholders' equity |
94,333,521 |
62,434,802 |
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Total liabilities and shareholders' equity |
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$ |
127,834,924 |
$ |
114,174,540 |
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