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NAM TAI PROPERTY INC. Reports Q1 2017 Results

2017-05-02 18:00 3725

SHENZHEN, China, May 2, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- Nam Tai Property Inc. ("Nam Tai" or the "Company") (NYSE Symbol: NTP) today announced its unaudited results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2017.

KEY HIGHLIGHTS
(In thousands of US dollars, except per share data, percentages and as otherwise stated)


Quarterly Results


Q1 2017

Q1 2016

YoY(%)(b)

Operation income  

$594

$654

(9)

Net operation income 

$594

$204

191

% of operation income

100.0%

31.2%


Operating loss

$(1,390)

$(2,019)

-

% of operation income

(234.0%)

(308.7%)


per share (diluted) 

$(0.04)

$(0.06)

-

Net income (loss) (a)

$1,814

$(341)

-

% of operation income

305.4%

(52.1%)


Basic income (loss) per share

$0.05

$(0.01)

-

Diluted income (loss) per share

$0.05

$(0.01)

-

Weighted average number of shares ('000)




Basic

36,466

36,700


Diluted

36,990

36,700



Notes:

(a)     Net income for the three months ended March 31, 2017 mainly included interest income of $2.5 million earned from time deposits, exchange gain of $0.8 million as a result of the appreciation of Renminbi against the US dollar in Q1 2017 and net operation income of $0.6 million, but partly offset by general and administrative expenses of $2.0 million. Further details can be found in the "Operating Results" section on page 2 below.

(b)     Percentage change is not applicable if either of the two periods contains a loss.

(c)      Capitalization on project investment was $1.4 million for Q1 2017 and our accumulated project investment was $39.4 million up to March 31, 2017, which was recorded under the account of real estate properties under development in the balance sheet as at March 31, 2017.

(d)     This information has been published on the Company's website http://www.namtai.com/investors#investors/quarterly_earnings under the quarterly earnings report of Q1 2017, "Condensed Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income" beginning on page 7.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION (UNAUDITED) IN THE FIRST QUARTER OF 2017

Key Highlights of Financial Position


As at March 31, 2017

As at December 31, 2016

As at March 31, 2016

Cash, cash equivalents and short term investments 

$182.7 million(a)

$184.2 million(a)

$207.5 million 

Ratio of cash(b) to current liabilities

18.15

14.79

35.26

Current ratio

20.47

16.63

39.39

Ratio of total assets to total liabilities

24.79

19.98

46.07

Return on equity

3.1%

(3.8%)

(0.5%)

Ratio of total liabilities to total equity

0.04

0.05

0.02


Notes:

(a)     Compared with December 31, 2016, the decrease of $1.5 million in the cash, cash equivalents and short term investments as at March 31, 2017 was mainly due to $1.4 million capitalized for land development project, which was recorded under the account of real estate properties under development in the balance sheet as at March 31, 2017.

(b)     Cash in the financial ratio included cash, cash equivalents and short term investments in the amount of $182.7 million, $184.2 million and $207.5 million as at March 31, 2017, December 31, 2016 and March 31, 2016, respectively.

OPERATING RESULTS

Operation income for the first quarter of 2017 and the corresponding quarter of last year were mainly derived from properties and lands located in Shenzhen, the PRC. Operating loss for the first quarter of 2017 was $1.4 million, a decrease of $0.6 million, compared to operating loss of $2.0 million for the first quarter of 2016.

Net income for the first quarter of 2017 was $1.8 million and mainly represented interest income of $2.5 million earned from time deposits, exchange gain of $0.8 million as a result of the appreciation of Renminbi against the US dollar in the first quarter of 2017, and net operation income of $0.6 million, but partly offset by general and administrative expenses of $2.0 million, or income of $0.05 per diluted share. Compared to the financial results for the corresponding period in 2016, the net loss of $0.3 million mainly represented general and administrative expenses of $2.2 million, but partly offset by the interest income of $1.6 million earned from time deposits and net operation income of $0.2 million, or a loss of $0.01 per diluted share.

As the majority of our assets are denominated in Renminbi, the translation of Renminbi-denominated assets to US dollars for reporting purposes has resulted in foreign exchange gain in this quarter. Due to fluctuations in the exchange rate of Renminbi against the US dollar, foreign exchange gain for the first quarter of 2017 was $0.8 million, or amounting to approximately 47% of our net income for this period. However, since the majority of our payment obligations are also denominated in Renminbi, we do not expect the movement of Renminbi against the US dollar to materially and adversely impact our business. 

Capitalization on project investment was $1.4 million for Q1 2017 and our accumulated project investment was $39.4 million up to March 31, 2017, which was recorded under the account of real estate properties under development in the balance sheet as at March 31, 2017.

Our business of land development is currently in the preparatory stage where it takes time to apply for and obtain the relevant licences from the PRC government. During this period, our only sources of income are limited deposit interest and rental income; therefore, we expect to continue to incur losses in the meantime.

Please see the Company's Condensed Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income beginning on page 7 below for further details. This information has also been published on the Company's website at http://www.namtai.com/investors#investors/quarterly_earnings in the quarterly earnings report of Q1 2017.

COMPANY OUTLOOK

With respect to the development of "Inno Park" and "Inno City" in Shenzhen, the PRC, the construction permit application processes are proceeding smoothly and every related step is progressing on schedule and within the Company's expectations.

As part of our preparation for the development of "Inno Park", the Company is pleased to report that, following our internal team's close collaboration with the external project management company (WSP Parsons Brinckerhoff), quantity surveyor (Currie & Brown) and architectural design firm (Ronald Lu and Partners) on the construction drawing design and organization of the tender for the general construction contractor, the main construction contractor will be selected and ready to be engaged and commence work in the beginning of 2018. As the construction work will start ahead of schedule, the groundbreaking ceremony for the construction of the basement area will be held on May 5, 2017.

As part of our preparation for the development of "Inno City", the PRC Government has verbally agreed and approved the construction of Phase I and II of "Inno City" to be combined together as one single project and the Company is currently waiting for the official approval from the PRC Government. This could significantly lower the costs and shorten the time of the construction. The Company will select one architectural design firm out of four potential candidates; the selection of the project management company and quantity surveyor is still in progress, but they are expected to be engaged and commence work before July 2017. As the Inno City Project will commence ahead of schedule, the Company is required to demolish all the old factory buildings between October to December 2017; as such, the Company purchased new office premises for a total amount of $13.5 million in April 2017.

Part I: Summary of gross floor areas for the two projects:


Inno Park

Shenzhen, Guangming

(Approved)

Inno City

Shenzhen, Gushu

(Planned)

Plot ratios

2.59

6.00

Gross floor area ("GFA") sq meters

Office

175,406

Office + Soho

187,880

Apartment

61,000

Apartment

48,300

Commercial

28,594

Commercial

25,000

Other

4,159

Other

7,200

269,159

268,380

Underground floor area

sq meters

66,649

80,000

Total CFA (construction floor area) sq meters

335,808

348,380

Remark

The above Inno City's figures are subject to adjustment upon the final approval of the relevant authorities in China.

Part II: Timetable for the two projects:


Main Certificates

Estimated Completion Time

Inno Park

Inno City

2017

2018

2019

2020

2021

A

Land Use Permit

Obtained

Jun 4, 2015

Mar. 2018



*








B

Land Certificate

Obtained

Sep 21, 2015

Jun. 2018



*







C

Planning Permit of Construction  Engineering

Jul. 2017

Jul. 2018


#


*







D

D1

Early Construction
Permit of Pile
Foundation

May. 2017

 

Nov. 2018

#



 

*







D2

Construction
Permit for Project

Nov. 2017


#








D3

Main Construction Acceptance

May. 2019

Sep. 2020





#



*



D4

Completion Time

Sep. 2019

Jan. 2021






#



*


E

Real Estate Certificate

Mar. 2020

Jul. 2021







#



*

Remark

1.      Number signs # represent "Inno Park", while stars * are for "Inno City".

2.      Construction period, which is calculated from the date of obtaining Certificate B, is always three
         years, including one year of design and two years of construction.

3.      The construction of "Inno Park" has commenced from April 2017.

4.      The construction of "Inno City" is expected to commence before December 2018.

Part III: Budgetary Estimate for the two projects:


Total Cost

(Million US$)

Inno Park

 Inno City

1

Construction Cost

312

415

2

Operation Cost

69

43

Total

381

458

Remark

The total cost amount of $839 million for this Schematic Design Estimation for the two projects created by quantity surveyor (Currie & Brown) was based on a scheme from an architectural design firm with binding force on the relevant parties, and will be used for cost control including design, construction, operation, etc.

 

This estimation does not include the costs of land premium, interior design and marketing when the two projects are offered for sale.

As for our Wuxi plant, the factory building continues to be listed for sale and we still expect it to be sold sometime during or within 2017. An auction is under preparation and we are currently preparing the concerned executive plan and looking for potential buyers. This auction is scheduled to complete in September 2017.

Appointment of Chief Executive Officer

Effective May 1, 2017, Mr. Julian Lin ("Mr. Lin"), will be appointed as Chief Executive Officer of the Company. He has worked with the Company as our chief external SEC counsel for 5 years and has familiarized himself with the finance, business and operations of Nam Tai Group. Mr. Lin has been practicing as an attorney for more than 15 years and has previously worked in one of the largest U.S. law firms in Hong Kong before joining the Company. His legal practice encompasses a broad range of capital markets, private equity, mergers and acquisitions. He has substantial experience in fundraising activities, both in the establishment of the funds and in their investment activities.

Due to his diverse legal experience, the Company is confident that Mr. Lin can assume the position of Chief Executive Officer to advise on the legal aspects of the Company's construction projects and to support the continuous growth of the Company.

Potential Risks in our business

We currently derive a majority of our income from rental and interest income but please note that our rental income will cease after October 2017. Since 2016, we have seen a stabilizing trend on the benchmark interest rates in China. However, due to the current economic conditions in China, we expect the People's Bank of China to keep Renminbi-denominated official time deposit interest rates in China at a low level throughout 2017. With this lower interest rate and rental income, we expect to continue to incur operating losses in 2017 and beyond.

As the majority of our assets are denominated in Renminbi, the translation of Renminbi-denominated assets to US dollars for our reporting purposes has resulted in foreign exchange gain in this quarter. As such, we do expect to see fluctuations in the reporting of foreign exchange loss/gain in the financial statements due to the movement of Renminbi against the US dollar. Nevertheless, as a majority of our payments are in Renminbi, we also do not expect the movement of Renminbi against the US dollar to adversely impact our business.

In order for the Projects to proceed smoothly and start ahead of the schedule, it is necessary for the Company to negotiate with banks for the implementation of funds needed to assist in future development of the Projects.

As of end of March, 2017, we had a total cash balance of $182.7 million and no debt. With our current cash position, we believe our finances remain healthy to fund the initial stages of these property development projects for the coming one and half years. All of our land development related applications are subject to government policies and regulations in the real estate market. As this is our first venture into  land development projects after the cessation of our LCM business, we may encounter industry-specific difficulties that result in losses as we progress with our projects in Shenzhen. As we are currently in the planning stage for our property projects and can only generate limited income from deposit interest income and rental income, we will continue to record operating losses. Cash on hand is expected to decrease continuously, but most of the expenses incurred will be for project development, which will be capitalized as real estate properties under development (non-current asset) on our balance sheet. For more information on risks in our business, please refer to the Risk Factors section of our 2016 Annual Report on Form 20-F as filed with the SEC and on our website.

According to our project development plan, project investment for Q2 2017 is estimated to be $7.5 million, and project investment for the year of 2017 is estimated to be $60 million.

The information contained in or that can be accessed through the website mentioned in this announcement does not form part of this announcement.

PAYMENT OF QUARTERLY DIVIDENDS FOR 2016 AND 2017

As announced on December 12, 2016, the Company had set the payment schedule of quarterly dividends for 2017. The dividend for Q2 2017 was paid on April 20, 2017.

The following table updates the previously announced schedule for declaration and payment of quarterly dividends in 2017.

Quarterly Payment

Record Date

Payment Date

Dividend (per share)

Status

Q1 2017

December 31, 2016

January 20, 2017

$0.07

PAID

Q2 2017

March 31, 2017

April 20, 2017

$0.07

PAID

Q3 2017

June 30, 2017

July 20, 2017

$0.07


Q4 2017

September 30, 2017

October 20, 2017

$0.07


Total for Full Year 2017

$0.28


The Company's decision to continue making dividend payments in 2017 as set out and confirmed in the above table does not necessarily mean that cash dividend payments will continue thereafter or at the same amount. Whether future dividends after 2017 are to be declared will depend upon Company's future growth and earnings at each relevant period, of which there can be no assurance, and the Company's cash flow needs for business operations and transformation. Accordingly, there can be no assurance that cash dividends on the Company's common shares will be declared beyond those declared for 2017, and we also cannot assure you what the amounts of such dividends will be or whether such dividends, once declared for a specific period, will continue for any future period, or at all.

PROPOSED SCHEDULE OF RELEASE OF QUARTERLY FINANCIAL RESULTS FOR 2017

To maintain the efficiency of delivering the Company's quarterly financial results to the market, the Company's management has decided to follow approximately the same schedule in 2016 for its release of the 2017 quarterly financial results. Details of the expected quarterly release dates are as follows:

Announcements of Financial Results

Quarter

Date of release

Q1 2017

May 2, 2017 (Tuesday)

Q2 2017

July 31, 2017 (Monday)

Q3 2017

October 30, 2017 (Monday)

Q4 2017

January 29, 2018 (Monday)

FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS AND FACTORS THAT COULD CAUSE OUR SHARE PRICE TO DECLINE

Certain statements included in this press release, other than statements of historical fact, are forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements generally can be identified by the use of forward-looking terminology such as "may", "will", "expect", "intend", "estimate", "anticipate", "plan", "seek" or "believe". These forward-looking statements, which are subject to risks, uncertainties, and assumptions, may include projections of our future financial performance based on our growth strategies and anticipated trends in our business. These statements are only predictions based on our current expectations about future events. There are important factors that could cause our actual results, level of activity, performance, or achievements to differ materially from the results, level of activities, performance, or achievements expressed or implied by the forward-looking statements, including, but not limited to, delay in the Company's ability to obtain all requisite permits and approvals from relevant government authorities in relation to the redevelopment of two parcels of properties in Gushu, Shenzhen, and Guangming, Shenzhen, respectively, and the successful redevelopment of the two parcels of properties; the sufficiency of the Company's cash position and other sources of liquidity to fund its property developments; continued inflation and appreciation of the Renminbi against the US dollar; rising labor costs in China and changes in the labor supply and labor relations. In particular, you should consider the risks outlined under the heading "Risk Factors" in our most recent Annual Report on Form 20-F and in our Current Report filed from time to time on Form 6-K. The Company's decision to continue dividend payments in 2017 does not necessarily mean that dividend payments will continue thereafter. Whether future dividends will be declared depends upon the Company's future growth and earnings, of which there can be no assurance, as well as the Company's cash flow needs for further expansion. Accordingly, there can be no assurance that cash dividends on the Company's common shares will be declared beyond those declared for 2017, what amount those dividends may be or whether such dividends, once declared for a specific period, will continue for any future period, or at all; and whether we will purchase any of our shares in the open markets or otherwise. Although we believe the expectations reflected in the forward-looking statements are reasonable, we cannot guarantee future results, level of activity, performance, or achievements. You should not rely upon forward-looking statements as predictions of future events. These forward-looking statements apply only as of the date of this press release; as such, they should not be unduly relied upon as circumstances change. Except as required by law, we are not obligated, and we undertake no obligation, to release publicly any revisions to these forward-looking statements that might reflect events or circumstance occurring after the date of this release or those that might reflect the occurrence of unanticipated events.

ABOUT NAM TAI PROPERTY INC.

We are a real estate developer. We hold two parcels of land located in Gushu and Guangming, Shenzhen, China. We are converting these two parcels of land that formerly housed the manufacturing facilities of our prior businesses into high-end commercial complexes. We expect we will derive our principal income in the future from rental income from these commercial complexes.

Nam Tai Property Inc. is a corporation registered in the British Virgin Islands and listed on the New York Stock Exchange (Symbol: "NTP").

Please refer to the Nam Tai website (www.namtai.com) or the SEC website (www.sec.gov) for Nam Tai press releases and financial statements.

NAM TAI PROPERTY INC.

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (UNAUDITED)

FOR THE PERIODS ENDED MARCH 31, 2017 AND 2016

(In Thousands of US dollars except share and per share data)







Three months ended
March 31,



2017

2016





Operation income(1)


$   594

$   654

Operation expense


-

450





Net operation income


594

204





Costs and expenses




General and administrative expenses 


1,984

2,223



1,984

2,223





Operating loss


(1,390)

(2,019)





Other income, net(2) 


728

83

Interest income


2,476

1,595





Income (loss) before income tax 


1,814

(341)

Income tax 


-

-





Consolidated income (loss) 


1,814

(341)

Other comprehensive income


-

-

Consolidated comprehensive income (loss) (3)


$ 1,814

$    (341)





Income (loss) per share 



Basic


$   0.05

$   (0.01)

Diluted


$   0.05

$   (0.01)





Weighted average number of shares ('000)




Basic


36,466

36,700

Diluted


36,990

36,700





Notes





(1) The property at phase 2 in Gushu has been rented to a third party lessee with a term of three and a
half years since May 2014.

(2) Other income, net, included exchange gain of $0.8 million for the three months ended March 31, 2017.

(3) Consolidated comprehensive income for the three months ended March 31, 2017 mainly included interest
income of $2.5 million earned from time deposits, exchange gain of $0.8 million as a result of the appreciation
of Renminbi against the US dollar in Q1 2017 and net operation income of $0.6 million, but partly offset by
general and administrative expenses of $2.0 million.


 

NAM TAI PROPERTY INC.

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS (UNAUDITED)

AS AT MARCH 31, 2017 AND DECEMBER 31, 2016

(In Thousands of US dollars)



March 31,

December 31,


2017

2016

ASSETS



Current assets:



 Cash and cash equivalents(1)

$    73,184

$    94,558

 Short term investments(1)

109,522

89,624

Prepaid expenses and other receivables (3)

4,279

4,034

Assets held for sale

19,080

18,970

Total current assets

206,065

207,186




Real estate properties under development, net(2) (3)

39,395

37,779

Property, plant and equipment, net(3)

3,996

3,735

Other assets(3)

102

101

Total assets

$  249,558

$  248,801




LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY



Current liabilities:



 Accounts payable(3)

$         708

$         845

Accrued expenses and other payables(3)

1,690

1,405

Dividend payable

7,669

10,205

            Total current liabilities

10,067

12,455




EQUITY



Shareholders' equity:



   Common shares

365

364

   Additional paid-in capital

242,341

241,536

   Retained earnings

8,406

6,607

   Accumulated other comprehensive loss(4)

(11,621)

(12,161)

       Total shareholders' equity

239,491

236,346

       Total liabilities and shareholders' equity

$  249,558

$  248,801


Note:

(1)     According to the definition of "Balance Sheet" under the Financial Accounting
Standard Board ("FASB") Accounting Standards Codification ("ASC") 210-10-20, cash
equivalents are short-term, highly liquid investments that are readily convertible to cash.
Only investments with original maturities of three months or less when purchased qualify
under that definition. Therefore, the fixed deposits maturing over three months in amount
of $
109.5 million and $89.6 million as at March 31, 2017 and December 31, 2016,
respectively, are not classified as cash and cash equivalents but are separately
disclosed as short term investments in the balance sheet.


(2)     Capitalization on project investment was $1.4 million for Q1 2017, and our accumulated
project investment was $3
9.4 million up to March 31, 2017.


(3)     Certain comparative amounts have been reclassified to conform with the current period's
presentation and disclosure.


(4)     Accumulated other comprehensive loss represented foreign currency
translation adjustment.

 

NAM TAI PROPERTY INC.

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS (UNAUDITED)                                   

FOR THE PERIODS ENDED MARCH 31, 2017 AND 2016

(In Thousands of US dollars)





       Three months ended

        March 31



2017

2016

CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES




Consolidated net income (loss)


$     1,814

$   (341)

Adjustments to reconcile net income (loss) to net cash used in operating
activities:




Depreciation and amortization of property, plant and equipment, land
  use rights and other assets


76

1,004

Gain on disposal of property, plant and equipment


(19)

-

Share-based compensation expenses


240

-

Unrealized exchange gain


(221)

-

Changes in current assets and liabilities:




Increase in prepaid expenses and other receivables


(242)

(231)

Increase (decrease) in accrued expenses and other payables(1)


276

(11)

Total adjustments


110

762

Net cash provided by operating activities


$    1,924

$     421





CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES




Payment of real estate properties under development(1)


$   (1,405)

$  (1,047)

Purchase of property, plant & equipment(1)


(116)

(52)

Decrease in deposits for real estate properties under development(1)


20

476

(Increase) decrease in deposits for purchase of property, plant and
    equipment(1)


(217)

5

Proceeds from disposal of property, plant and equipment


19

-

Cash received from finance lease receivable


-

1,048

Increase in short term investments


(19,891)

(10,682)

Net cash used in investing activities


$  (21,590)

$  (10,252)





CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES




Cash dividends paid


$   (2,551)

$    (734)

Proceeds from options exercise


403

-

Net cash used in financing activities


$   (2,148)

$    (734)





Net decrease in cash and cash equivalents


$  (21,814)

$  (10,565)

Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period


94,558

157,371

Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents and
short term investments


440

(9)

Cash and cash equivalents at end of period


$   73,184

$  146,797





Note:

(1)       Certain comparative amounts have been reclassified to conform with the current period's
presentation and disclosure.

 

NAM TAI PROPERTY INC.

NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

FOR THE PERIODS ENDED MARCH 31, 2017 AND 2016

(In Thousands of US dollars)






1.      These financial statements, including the consolidated balance sheet as of December 31, 2016, which was
derived from audited financial statements, do not include all of the information and notes required by U.S. generally
accepted accounting principles for complete financial statements and should be read in conjunction with the
consolidated financial statements and accompanying notes included in the Company's annual report on
Form 20-F for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2016. 






2.      In the opinion of management, all adjustments (consisting of normal, recurring adjustments) considered
necessary for a fair presentation have been included. Operating results for the interim periods presented are
not necessarily indicative of the results that may be expected for the full year.






3.      Accumulated other comprehensive loss represents foreign currency translation adjustments. The
consolidated comprehensive income (loss) was $1,814 and $(341) for the three months ended March 31, 2017
and 2016, respectively.






4.      A summary of the operation income, other income, net, net income (loss) and long-lived assets by
geographical areas is as follows:








      Three months ended


        March 31,



2017


2016

OPERATION INCOME WITHIN: 





-PRC, excluding Hong Kong


$     594


$    654






OTHER INCOME, NET: 





- Gain on exchange difference


$     847


$        1

- Interest income from finance lease receivable


-


16

- Loss from Wuxi operations


(166)


(173)

- Others


47


239






Total income (expenses), net 


$     728


$       83




NET INCOME (LOSS) FROM OPERATIONS WITHIN: 




- PRC, excluding Hong Kong


$    (328)


$    (925)

- Hong Kong


2,142


584





Total net income (loss)


$   1,814


$    (341)













March 31, 2017


December 31, 2016

LONG-LIVED ASSETS WITHIN: 




 - Real estate properties under development in PRC, excluding
Hong Kong

$   39,395


$   37,779

 - Property, plant and equipment in PRC, excluding Hong Kong

725


507

 - Hong Kong

3,271


3,228

Total long-lived assets

$   43,391


$   41,514











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