Company to Hold Quarterly Conference Call with Accompanying Slide Presentation Thursday, March 31, 2011, at 9:00 a.m. ET
DALIAN, China, March 30, 2011 /PRNewswire-Asia-FirstCall/ -- Andatee China Marine Fuel Services Corporation (Nasdaq: AMCF) ("Andatee" or "the Company"), a leading producer, distributor, and retailer of quality marine fuel for small cargo and fishing vessels in China, today announced financial results for its fourth quarter and year ended December 31, 2010.
Q4 2010 Financial Highlights
Full-year 2010 Financial Highlights
Operational Highlights
Outlook for 2011 (Excludes any acquisitions that the Company may consummate this year)
Operational Review
The Company's sales volume of its blended fuel products increased during the fourth quarter of 2010 by 100% to 88,000 tons from 44,000 tons for the prior-year period. The Company continued to see improved volume from its retail customer base, which includes individual or small-fleet fishing operations. In addition, the Company has continued to expand its offering of #1 blended marine fuel (utilized by larger fishing vessels), which was not offered in the prior-year period. At March 30, 2011, the Company offered six separate blended fuel products, which service smaller fishing vessels to larger handysize cargo ships.
For the year ended December 31, 2010, sales volume of its blended fuel products increased by 22.1% to 293,000 tons from 240,000 tons for the prior year. The primary drivers behind the increase in annual sales volume were the Company's continued expansion of marketing efforts tailored to "retail", or individual, operations; expansion of its distribution base in Southern China; and contribution from Mashan Xingyuan and Hailong, both acquired in 2010.
The Company is also making progress on its plan to set up market development offices in large cities; it opened its first in Shanghai in the first quarter of 2011. The Company expects to utilize these offices to establish an effective sales and marketing network to pursue organic expansion possibilities, such as new supply agreements and customer sales, while also providing solid foundations to pursue its acquisition-driven growth strategy in neighboring areas around major cities.
Market Overview
The average international oil price improved to $81 per barrel during 2010 versus $64 per barrel in the prior year. Andatee uses oil refinery by-products as raw materials for production, such as tar and heavy diesel, blends the products at its facilities, and then sells its "Xingyuan" brand to customers at a favorable rate to the market. Typically, a steady increase in oil prices causes little fluctuation for Andatee from suppliers / customers, as the Company generally purchases its raw material from suppliers on a monthly basis and prices the current cost of these materials onto its customers on a weekly or daily basis.
Mr. An continued, "The Company continues to see stable and strong demand from China's fishing industry throughout this period of oil price fluctuations. Depending on the timing of Andatee's fuel purchases, a rapid rise in prices is typically very positive for the Company as long as demand stays high. The recent increase will continue to impact our raw material costs; however, we can mitigate this in the short term by increasing the price of our products and passing the entirety of the increase to our customers. Our goal is to leverage our supply and distribution network to expand our additional service offerings, including maintenance services, supply procurement, and payment services, to help decrease the impact of oil price fluctuations. The Company is also continuing to explore the potential of additional service offerings that would further enhance the growth of its customers' business operations."
2010 Fourth Quarter Financial Review
Full-year 2010 Financial Review
Balance Sheet Highlights
At December 31, 2010, Andatee's cash and cash equivalents (excluding $17.0 million in restricted cash) were $10.8 million, total debt was $36.3 million, and stockholders' equity was $49.9 million, compared to $1.5 million, $10.2 million, and $18.8 million, respectively, at December 31, 2009.
Outlook for 2011
For 2011, Andatee believes revenue will be between $275 million and $325 million and net income between $11 million and $13 million. This guidance excludes any acquisitions that the Company may consummate during the year.
Estimated Financial Results
(unaudited) ($ in millions)
For the year ended |
For the year ended |
Percent Gain |
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Total Revenue |
$275 - $325 |
$191.2 |
43.8% - 70.0% |
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Net Income |
$11 - $13 |
$8.9 |
23.6% - 46.1% |
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Conference Call
The Company will also discuss these results in a conference call tomorrow morning (March 31, 2011) at 9:00 a.m. ET.
Participant Dial-In Numbers: |
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Toll-Free Dial-In Number: |
(866) 832 - 6356 |
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International Dial-In Number: |
(706) 758 - 7383 |
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The call will also be simultaneously broadcast over the Internet. To listen to the live webcast, please go directly to the Company's website at http://www.andatee.com or click on the conference call link, http://www.investorcalendar.com/IC/CEPage.asp?ID=163633. The Company will also have an accompanying slide presentation available in PDF format on its homepage prior to the conference call.
About Andatee China Marine Fuel Services Corporation
Andatee China Marine Fuel Services Corporation is a leading independent operator engaged in the production, storage, distribution, wholesale purchase and sale of blended marine fuel oil for cargo and fishing vessels in northern China. Andatee provides customers with value-added benefits, including single-supplier convenience, competitive pricing, logistical support and fuel quality control. Its products are substitutes for diesel used throughout east China fishing industry. Backed by core facilities, such as storage tanks, marine fuel pumps, blending facilities and berths (the space allotted to a vessel at the wharf) and small- to medium-sized cargo vessels, its sales network covers major depots along the towns of Dandong, Shidao and Shipu along the east coast of China. Additional information about the Company is available at http://www.andatee.com.
Safe Harbor Relating to the Forward Looking Statements
Statements contained in this press release not relating to historical facts are forward-looking statements that are intended to fall within the safe harbor rule under the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. All forward-looking statements included herein are based upon information available to the Company as of the date hereof and, except as is expressly required by the federal securities laws, the Company undertakes no obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, changed circumstances or future events or for any other reason. To the extent that any statements made here are not historical, these statements are essentially forward-looking. The Company uses words and phrases such as "guidance," "forecasted," "projects," "is expected," "remain confident," "will" and/or similar expressions to identify forward-looking statements in this press release. Undue reliance should not be placed on forward-looking information. The Company may also make written or oral forward-looking statements in its periodic reports filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission and other written materials and in oral statements made by its officers, directors or employees to third parties. These statements are subject to risks and uncertainties that cannot be predicted or quantified and, consequently, actual results may differ materially from those expressed or implied by these forward-looking statements. Such risk factors include, without limitation, our ability to properly execute our business model, to address price and demand volatility, to counter weather and seasonal fluctuations, to attract and retain management and operational personnel, potential volatility in future earnings, fluctuations in the Company's operating results, our ability to expand geographically into new markets and successfully integrate future acquisitions, our ability to integrate and capitalize on the recent acquisitions in Mashan and other markets, PRC governmental decisions and regulation, and existing and future competition that the Company is facing. Additional risks that could affect our future operating results are more fully described in our U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission filings, including our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2010, which will be filed on March 31, 2011, and other subsequent filings. These filings are available at http://www.sec.gov. The Company may, from time to time, make additional written and oral forward-looking statements, including statements contained in our filings with the SEC and our reports to shareholders. We do not undertake to update any forward-looking statements that may be made from time to time by or on our behalf.
CONTACT: |
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Andatee China Marine Fuel Services Corp. |
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Mr. Wen Tong |
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Chief Financial Officer |
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+86-411-8360-4683 |
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INVESTOR RELATIONS: |
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The Equity Group Inc. |
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Adam Prior |
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Vice President |
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(212) 836-9606 |
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Carolyne Yu |
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Account Executive |
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(212) 836-9610 |
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ANDATEE CHINA MARINE FUEL SERVICES CORPORATION |
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COMBINED AND CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS AND COMPREHENSIVE INCOME |
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Three Months Ended December 31, |
Year Ended December 31, |
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2010 |
2009 |
2010 |
2009 |
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(Unaudited) |
(Unaudited) |
(Unaudited) |
(Audited) |
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Revenues |
$59,809,373 |
$38,975,129 |
$191,174,178 |
$124,277,622 |
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Cost of revenues |
53,386,933 |
35,074,583 |
170,145,434 |
110,201,272 |
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Gross profit |
6,422,440 |
3,900,546 |
21,028,744 |
14,076,350 |
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Operating expenses |
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Selling expenses |
1,416,603 |
1,324,738 |
4,101,342 |
3,551,292 |
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General and administrative expenses |
1,334,927 |
(224,107) |
3,339,235 |
1,029,840 |
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Total operating expenses |
2,751,530 |
1,100,631 |
7,440,577 |
4,581,132 |
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Income from operations |
3,670,910 |
2,799,915 |
13,588,167 |
9,495,218 |
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Other income (expense) |
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Interest expense |
(382,671) |
(205,880) |
(965,563) |
(331,739) |
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Other expense |
(33,900) |
(213,562) |
(79,401) |
(221,032) |
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Total other income (expense) |
(416,571) |
(419,442) |
(1,044,964) |
(552,771) |
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Net income before tax provision |
3,254,339 |
2,380,473 |
12,543,203 |
8,942,447 |
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Tax provision |
1,255,018 |
639,838 |
3,582,995 |
2,292,266 |
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Net income |
1,999,321 |
1,740,635 |
8,960,208 |
6,650,181 |
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Net income attributable to the noncontrolling interest |
(212,311) |
35,285 |
61,197 |
233,144 |
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Net income attributable to the Company |
$2,211,632 |
$1,705,350 |
$8,899,011 |
$6,417,037 |
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Foreign currency translation adjustment |
419,294 |
766 |
1,317,765 |
33,812 |
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Comprehensive income attributable to the Company |
2,630,926 |
1,706,116 |
10,216,776 |
6,450,849 |
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Comprehensive income attributable to the noncontrolling interest |
(212,311) |
35,285 |
61,197 |
233,144 |
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Comprehensive income |
$2,418,615 |
$1,741,401 |
$10,277,973 |
$6,683,993 |
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Basic and diluted weighted average shares outstanding |
9,395,767 |
6,000,000 |
9,395,767 |
6,000,000 |
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Basic and diluted net earnings per share |
$0.24 |
$0.28 |
$0.95 |
$1.11 |
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ANDATEE CHINA MARINE FUEL SERVICES CORPORATION. |
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COMBINED AND CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS |
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December 31, |
December 31, |
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2010 |
2009 |
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(Audited) |
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ASSETS |
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Current assets |
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Cash and cash equivalents |
$10,813,103 |
$ 1,539,009 |
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Accounts receivable, net |
6,203,662 |
2,515,403 |
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Other receivables, net |
2,909,634 |
1,307,474 |
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Inventories |
12,542,421 |
13,302,530 |
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Advances to suppliers |
14,396,859 |
7,691,266 |
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Deposit for acquisition of land use rights |
1,397,443 |
- |
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Related party receivable |
- |
122,667 |
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Prepaid expense |
455,700 |
150,943 |
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Deferred tax assets |
45,004 |
112,743 |
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Other current assets |
452,928 |
- |
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Total current assets |
49,216,754 |
26,742,035 |
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Property, plant and equipment, net |
21,443,141 |
10,441,246 |
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Construction in progress |
14,622,609 |
632,202 |
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Intangible assets, net |
2,839,383 |
2,691,974 |
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Goodwill |
1,156,034 |
1,117,923 |
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Restricted cash |
17,022,770 |
- |
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Total assets |
$106,300,691 |
$41,625,380 |
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LIABILITIES AND EQUITY |
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Current liabilities |
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Accounts payable |
$1,445,218 |
$565,802 |
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Short-term loan |
4,536,586 |
10,238,109 |
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Taxes payable |
10,195,420 |
11,001,715 |
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Advances from customers |
6,900,193 |
456,715 |
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Accrued liabilities |
193,517 |
- |
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Dividends payable |
239,766 |
231,861 |
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Bank notes payable |
31,761,396 |
- |
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Construction project payable |
480,403 |
- |
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Other payable |
635,332 |
287,914 |
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Total current liabilities |
56,387,831 |
22,782,116 |
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Total liabilities |
56,387,831 |
22,782,116 |
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Commitments and contingencies |
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Equity |
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Stockholder’s equity of the Company |
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Common stock: par value $.001; 50,000,000 shares |
9,610 |
6,000 |
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Treasury stock, at cost |
(497,693) |
- |
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Additional paid-in capital. |
29,827,160 |
9,533,619 |
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Other comprehensive income |
1,806,405 |
488,640 |
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Retained earnings |
16,443,005 |
7,543,994 |
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Total stockholders' equity of the Company |
47,588,487 |
17,572,253 |
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Noncontrolling interest |
2,324,373 |
1,271,011 |
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Total equity |
49,912,860 |
18,843,264 |
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Total liabilities and equity |
$106,300,691 |
$ 41,625,380 |
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ANDATEE CHINA MARINE FUEL SERVICES CORPORATION. |
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COMBINED AND CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS |
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Years ended December 31, |
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2010 |
2009 |
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(Audited) |
(Audited) |
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Cash flows from operating activities: |
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Net income attributable to the Company |
$8,899,011 |
$6,417,037 |
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Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash |
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provided by operating activities: |
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Noncontrolling interest |
61,197 |
233,144 |
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Option issued for services |
307,642 |
- |
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Depreciation |
530,114 |
410,269 |
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Amortization |
70,622 |
69,494 |
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Bad debt allowance |
(270,955) |
212,473 |
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Loss on disposal of property, plant and equipment |
70,897 |
- |
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Changes in operating assets and liabilities: |
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Accounts receivable |
(3,832,036) |
(992,664) |
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Inventories |
794,696 |
(8,584,537) |
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Other receivables |
(1,174,819) |
713,655 |
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Advances to suppliers |
(6,108,460) |
(5,514,286) |
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Related party receivable |
- |
(122,601) |
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Prepaid expense |
(292,274) |
(150,862) |
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Accounts payable |
879,416 |
269,125 |
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Accrued liabilities |
193,517 |
- |
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Advances from customers |
5,475,211 |
(885,912) |
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Taxes payable |
(741,858) |
7,417,310 |
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Construction project payable |
480,403 |
- |
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Other payable |
271,441 |
876,391 |
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Other assets |
(452,928) |
- |
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Net cash provided by operating activities |
5,160,837 |
368,036 |
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Cash flows from investing activities |
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Consideration for acquisition |
(1,060,002) |
(2,210,242) |
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Cash acquired by acquisition |
1,253,277 |
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Certificate of deposit |
(17,022,770) |
1,520,272 |
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Purchase of property and equipment |
(10,558,709) |
(8,073,606) |
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Construction contracts |
(13,969,227) |
(503,661) |
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Payment toward purchase of land use right |
(1,397,443) |
- |
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Payment received from related party |
122,667 |
4,919,203 |
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Net cash used in investing activities |
(42,632,207) |
(4,348,034) |
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Cash flows from financing activities |
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Proceeds from Initial Public Offering |
19,989,504 |
- |
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Proceeds from short term loans |
4,536,586 |
7,309,001 |
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Repayment of short term loans |
(10,238,109) |
- |
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Collection from escrow account for bank notes |
6,724,281 |
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Proceeds from bank notes |
31,761,396 |
- |
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Repayment of bank notes |
- |
(13,448,562) |
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Repurchase of common stock |
(497,693) |
- |
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Net cash provided by financing activities |
45,551,684 |
584,720 |
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Effect of exchange rate on cash |
1,193,780 |
10,374 |
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Net increase in cash and cash equivalents |
9,274,094 |
(3,384,904) |
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Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of period |
$1,539,009 |
$4,923,913 |
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Cash and cash equivalents, end of period |
$10,813,103 |
$1,539,009 |
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Supplemental cash flow information: |
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Cash paid during the period for: |
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Interest |
$890,315 |
$478,610 |
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Income taxes |
$2,775,965 |
$1,121,660 |
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