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China Shuangji Cement, Ltd. Reports Increases in Revenue and Gross Profit for Third Quarter 2010

2010-11-23 12:26 1865

Company Reports Revenue Rose 7% with Gross Profit Increase of 36%

ZHAOYUAN CITY, China, Nov. 23, 2010 /PRNewswire-Asia/ -- China Shuangji Cement, Ltd. (OTC Bulletin Board: CSGJ) ("China Shuangji" or the "Company"), a leading producer of high-quality Portland cement in Shandong and Hainan Provinces in the People's Republic of China (PRC), yesterday announced its financial results for the third quarter ended September 30, 2010.  In the results, the Company reported revenue and gross profit increases as a direct result of stronger cement sales and improved product pricing.

Third Quarter 2010 Highlights

  • Total revenue increased 7% to $15.1 million from $14.1 million a year ago.  
  • Gross profit increased 36% to $2.1 million from $1.5 million a year ago.
  • Gross margin increased to 14% from 11% in the same period last year.
  • Operating expenses were $429,717, up from $100,846 in the same period last year.
  • Operating income rose 15% to $1.7 million from $1.4 million a year ago.
  • Net income declined 21% to $567,840 compared to $715,504 a year ago.
  • Working capital increased 16% to $12.4 million at September 30, 2010, from $10.7 million at December 31, 2009.
  • Shareholders' equity increased to $29.6 million at September 30, 2010, from $26.1 million at December 31, 2009.
  • Moved closer to completing new 1,000,000 metric ton Zhaoyuan Cement production facility and began final testing of equipment.

Mr. Wenji Song, Chairman and President of China Shuangji Cement, Ltd, stated, "We are pleased with the solid revenue increases and the 36% increase in gross profit in the third quarter. Our temporary decline in net income was primarily due to a non-recurring one-time impairment charge on assets held for sale and we expect to continue to realize increases in net income going forward." He added, "We are now closer towards completing our new, state-of-the-art cement factory in Zhaoyuan City, which should be in full production by the end of the year. Management expects this will dramatically increase the sales and profits of China Shuangji for 2011 and beyond and add material value to this Company."

About China Shuangji Cement, Ltd.

China Shuangji Cement, Ltd. (OTC.BB: CSGJ), through its affiliates and controlled entities, is a leading producer of high-quality Portland cement in Shandong and Hainan Provinces. Its processed cement products are primarily purchased by contractors for the construction of buildings, roads, and other infrastructure projects. The Company currently produces approximately 1,500,000 tons of Portland cement annually from two facilities in Hainan and one facility in Shandong and it expects its output will increase by 1,000,000 tons to a total of 2,500,000 tons once the new Zhaoyuan (Shandong Province) plant and upgrades are completed. For more information about China Shuangji, please visit its corporate website at http://www.chinashuangjicement.com.

Safe Harbor Statement

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Robert Haag, Managing Director, Asia


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