ZHUHAI, China and NEW YORK, Aug. 16 /PRNewswire-Asia/ -- China Architectural Engineering, Inc. ("CAE" or the "Company") (Nasdaq: CAEI), a provider of design, engineering, fabrication and installation of high-end building envelope systems, today announced its financial results for the second quarter ended June 30, 2010.
Second Quarter 2010 Results
Revenues from contracts for the second quarter of 2010 were $5.7 million, a decrease of $24.9 million, or 81%, from $30.6 million for the comparable period in 2009, mainly as a result of fewer projects, due to the declining global construction activities and the Company's suspension of international projects.
Gross loss was $0.4 million, compared to a gross profit $10.0 million for the second quarter of 2009. The decrease in gross profit was primarily a result of increases in raw material, labor and administrative costs in China, as well as adjustments made in accordance to the percentage-of-completion method of accounting because of increases in estimated costs of current projects.
Selling, general and administrative expenses were $1.8 million for the second quarter of 2010, versus $6.1 million a year ago. Payroll expenses accounted for approximately 44% of the total expenses, followed by depreciation expenses of 8%, and rental expenses of 6%.
Interest expenses were $1.9 million for the second quarter ended June 30, 2010, an increase of $0.4 million from $1.5 million a year ago. The increase was mainly due to the additional interest expense related to short-term bank loans, as well as the increase in accretion of bonds interest discount.
Net loss was $3.3 million, or a loss of $0.06 per fully diluted share, compared to a net profit of $2.5 million, or $0.05 per fully diluted share, for the comparable period in 2009.
Liquidity and Capital Resources
The Company had an unrestricted cash balance of approximately $0.6 million as of June 30, 2010, as compared to $0.5 million as of March 31, 2010. Net cash provided by operating activities was $9.0 million for the six months ended June 30, 2010, compared to $2.7 million for same period in 2009.
Mr. Ken Luo, chairman and chief executive officer of CAE, commented, "Our second quarter sales performance was primarily impacted by the fewer number of projects executed as a result of the global economic slowdown. However, this summer, we have seen a much improved market sentiment. Leveraging our unique design, technology and craftsmanship, we have signed new contracts in the second quarter worth approximately $21.5 million, including the Terrace Garden Project and Xinhai Revolution Museum in Hubei, and Liuzhou Sports Centre in Guangxi. We are also making good progress in the designing and constructing of high-end curtain wall system segment. We expect most of these revenues to be recognized in the second half of this year. With our advanced technical capabilities, we have strategically targeted China's high-end landmark projects that involve more design and consulting services to highlight our value proposition and capabilities. To date, we have won approximately $3 million worth of such contracts, including contracts with the Shenzhen Airport, Hangzhou Railway Station and Joy Coast at Overseas Chinese Town."
Business Updates
Mr. Luo continues, "Despite the difficult global economic crisis that heavily impacted high-end construction and engineering companies, we are working diligently to counter the negative impact on CAE. Such efforts include our corporate restructuring, through which we believe that CAE can benefit from a more diversified business model, while lowering both operational and financial risks. We are pleased to announce that we have entered into a definitive agreement for the acquisition of a 60% interest in ConnGame. We expect to announce the closing of this deal in the near future. After the completion of this acquisition, we envision CAE becoming a web-based engineering and design service platform that complements ConnGame's core online gaming business.
"In the architecture construction and engineering segment, we will be more selective and focus only on quality projects that return higher profits and pose lower risks. In the online gaming segment, we currently intend to launch our new games in the following months, and we expect this segment to soon drive the majority of our revenues. We believe our pending acquisition of a 60% interest in ConnGame will enable CAE to take greater advantage of our core architectural engineering and design market, and more importantly, to capture China's large and rapidly growing online game market.
"Upon the completion of the acquisition, CAE's board and management team will be reorganized to reflect the new business model. I truly look forward to the new management team to grow our combined businesses and to deliver greater value to our supportive shareholders," Mr. Luo concludes.
About China Architectural Engineering
China Architectural Engineering, Inc. (NASDAQ: CAEI) is a provider of design, engineering, fabrication and installation services of high-end curtain wall systems, roofing systems, steel construction systems, and eco-energy systems. Founded in 1992, CAEI has maintained its market leadership by providing timely, high-quality, reliable, fully integrated, and cost-effective solutions. Collaborating with world-renowned architects and building engineers, the Company has successfully completed over one hundred large, complex and unique projects worldwide, including numerous award-winning landmarks across Asia's major cities.
For further information on China Architectural Engineering, Inc., please visit http://www.caebuilding.com .
Forward-Looking Statements
In addition to historical information, the statements set forth above may include forward-looking statements that may involve risk and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from those in the forward-looking statements. Actual results could differ materially from the expectations contained in forward-looking statements as a result of risks and uncertainties, including, but not limited to, the proposed acquisition of ConnGame; difficulties in moving into the online gaming market; the Company's ability to integrate the personnel and operations of the Company and ConnGame; required Company payments under the waiver agreement and ability to maintain the conditions of the bondholder extension; identification and remediation of the Company's deficiencies and weaknesses in its internal controls over financial reporting, potential claims or litigation that may result from the occurrence of restatements, ability to identify and secure debt, equity, and/or other financing required to continue the operations of the Company; difficulties related to integration and management of the combined operations; reduction or reversal of the Company's recorded revenue or profits due to "percentage of completion" method of accounting and expenses; increasing provisions for bad debt related to the Company's accounts receivable; fluctuation and unpredictability of costs related to our products and services; adverse capital and credit market conditions; fluctuation and unpredictability of costs related to the Company's products and services; expenses and costs associated with its convertible bonds, regulatory approval requirements and competitive conditions; and various other matters, many of which are beyond our control. These and other factors that may result in differences are discussed in greater detail in the Company's reports and other filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission.
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CHINA ARCHITECTURAL ENGINEERING, INC.
CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
AS OF JUNE 30, 2010 (UNAUDITED) AND DECEMBER 31, 2009(STATED IN US
DOLLARS)
June 30, December 31,
2010 2009
(unaudited)
ASSETS
Current assets
Cash and cash equivalents $ 631,444 $ 740,125
Restricted cash 3,102,371 3,033,819
Contract receivables, net 86,205,606 89,189,103
Costs and earnings in excess of
billings 8,424,430 8,100,580
Job disbursements advances 1,347,604 2,696,794
Other receivables 27,104,828 30,768,067
Inventories 170,076 727,499
Deferred income taxes, current 112,603 113,033
Other current assets 256,510 297,838
Total current assets 127,355,472 135,666,858
Non-current assets
Plant and equipment, net 2,214,877 2,539,457
Intangible assets 60,998 70,610
Goodwill 7,995,896 7,995,896
Other non-current asset 377,910 287,586
TOTAL ASSETS $ 138,005,153 $146,560,407
Current liabilities
Short-term bank loans $ 6,969,821 $ 9,529,880
Accounts payable 27,256,636 26,614,484
Billings over costs and estimated
earnings 4,613,674 6,098,666
Amount due to shareholder 3,540,998 10,080,345
Other payables 13,874,058 9,360,314
Business and other taxes payable 4,670,310 4,923,771
Customers' deposits 5,939,674 6,392,676
Other Accrual 4,756,148 4,324,011
Total current liabilities 71,621,319 77,324,147
Non-current liabilities
Long term bank loans $ 70,415 $ 109,239
Convertible bond payable, net 26,569,215 24,564,161
TOTAL LIABILITIES $ 98,260,949 $101,997,547
STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY
Preferred stock, $0.001 par value,
10,000,000 shares authorized, 0
shares issued and outstanding at
June 30, 2010 and December 31,
2009; Common stock, $0.001 par
value, 100,000,000 shares
authorized, 55,156,874 shares
issued and outstanding at June
30, 2010 and 53,256,874 shares
issued at and outstanding December
31, 2009 $ 55,157 $ 53,257
Additional paid in capital 28,465,904 26,495,876
Statutory reserves 3,040,595 3,040,595
Accumulated other comprehensive income 3,931,932 3,868,437
Retained earnings 4,280,864 11,131,084
Total Company shareholders' equity 39,774,452 44,589,249
Noncontrolling interests (30,248) (26,389)
Total shareholders' equity 39,744,204 44,562,860
TOTAL LIABILITIES AND
STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY $ 138,005,153 $146,560,407
CHINA ARCHITECTURAL ENGINEERING, INC.
UNAUDITED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME
FOR THE THREE- AND SIX-MONTH PERIODS ENDED JUNE 30, 2010 AND 2009
(STATED IN US DOLLARS)
Three Months Ended Six Months Ended
June 30, June 30,
2010 2009 2010 2009
Contract
revenues earned $5,708,417 $30,598,974 $17,180,540 $66,942,038
Cost of contract (6,137,792) (20,647,144) (15,281,985) (48,809,377)
revenues earned
Gross profit /
(Loss) $(429,375) $9,951,830 $1,898,555 $18,132,661
Selling, general
and administrative
expenses (1,845,895) (6,119,798) (6,068,575) (12,070,828)
Income / (Loss)
from operations $(2,275,270) $3,832,032 $(4,170,020) $6,061,833
Interest income 2,867 46,259 5,283 49,965
Interest expense (1,867,885) (1,463,851) (3,493,996) (2,775,584)
Other expense (8,081) -- (8,930) --
Other income 816,414 138,619 823,928 160,456
Income / (Loss)
before taxation
on Continuing
Operations $(3,331,955) $2,553,059 $(6,843,735) $3,496,670
(Income tax) /
tax benefit -- -- (9,575) --
Net earnings/
(Loss) including
non-controlling
interests (3,331,955) 2,553,059 (6,853,310) 3,496,670
(Income) / Loss
attributable to
non-controlling
interests 1,619 (1,405) 3,090 (1,405)
Net earnings/(Loss)
attributable to
the Company $(3,330,336) $2,551,654 $(6,850,220) $3,495,265
Earnings/(Loss)
per share:
Basic $(0.06) $0.05 $(0.12) $0.07
Diluted $(0.06) $0.05 $(0.12) $0.07
Weighted average
shares outstanding:
Basic 55,156,874 53,256,874 54,945,763 53,256,874
Diluted 55,156,874 53,256,874 54,945,763 53,256,874
Source: China Architectural Engineering, Inc.
