HANZHONG, China, Feb. 11 /PRNewswire-Asia/ -- China HGS Real Estate Inc. (OTC Bulletin Board: CAHS) ("China HGS" or the "Company"), a leading residential property developer in Hanzhong, China, today reported financial results for the first quarter of its 2010 fiscal year ended December 31, 2009.
First Quarter Highlights
-- Revenues increased 18.4% year-over-year to $10.4 million
-- Gross profit increased 21.0% to $4.8 million with gross margin of 46.6%
-- Net income was $3.6 million, or $0.08 per diluted share
"In the first quarter of fiscal 2010, we witnessed strong demand for the Projects II and III of Yangzhou Pearl Garden as well as continued Mingzhu Xinju, generating net income in line with our expectations. Demand for our residential projects remains strong and we are not materially affected by the Chinese government's recent tight monetary policies," commented Mr. Xiaojun Zhu, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of China HGS. "In the markets we operate, our average selling price increased 5% to 10% in January 2010, and we expect this trend to continue throughout 2010."
First Quarter Results
Revenues increased 18.4% to $10.4 million, from $8.8 million in the comparable period of fiscal 2009. The revenue growth during this period was attributable to stronger advertising and sales promotions and a larger customer base. Sales from the Company's Yangzhou Pearl Garden project accounted for approximately 100% of the Company's total revenue during the quarter.
Gross profit increased 21.0% to $4.8 million, as compared to $4.0 million in the same period last year. Gross margin expanded almost 100 basis points to 46.6%, as compared to 45.6% in the same period a year ago.
Total operating expenses were $1.1 million, up 274.1% from $0.3 million in the same period a year ago. Selling and distribution expenses rose 130.1% to $0.3 million due to increased advertising expenses to raise the Company's brand awareness among customers in Yang County, a new market. General and administrative expenses ("G&A") were $0.8 million, up 385.1% year-over-year. The increase in G&A expenses was primarily related to legal and professional expenses associated with being a publicly traded company. Operating expenses as a percentage of revenue were 10.7%, as compared to 3.4% in the same period last year.
Operating income was $3.7 million for the three months ended December 31, 2009, flat with the same period a year ago. Operating margin was 35.8%, compared to 42.2% in the same period a year ago.
Net income was $3.6 million, or $0.08 per diluted share, up 1.3% from $3.5 million, or $0.09 per diluted share, in the same period a year ago. Diluted earnings per share was calculated using weighted average shares of approximately 45.1 million in the quarter ended December 31, 2009 compared to 39.0 million a year ago. The increase was the result of increased shares outstanding due to the reverse merger last year.
Financial Condition
As of December 31, 2009, China HGS had $1.9 million in cash and cash equivalents, up from $0.8 million at September 30, 2009. China HGS had working capital of $32.7 million and no long-term debt. Shareholders' equity was $33.4 million. The Company generated $1.2 million of operating cash flow in the first quarter of fiscal 2010.
Business Outlook
Hangzhou, China HGS' key market, is located at the center of China's Grand Western Triangle, which includes some of the most developed cities in China, including Chengdu, Xi'an and Chongqing. As of December 31, 2009, China HGS had approximately $38.9 million of real estate projects under development. The Company's major projects under development include Mingzhu Garden in Hanzhong City and Yangzhou Pearl Garden in Yang County.
China HGS re-affirms its previously issued guidance for fiscal year ended September 30, 2010. The Company expects revenues to be approximately $47.5 million to $49.0 million and net income to be approximately $15.5 million to $16.0 million. The Company expects to generate stronger sales in the second quarter of fiscal 2010 than in the first quarter, as migrant workers return home to celebrate the Spring Festival, which marks the traditional sales season for apartment units.
"Despite the fact that many national real estate developers have been impacted by the government's recent tight monetary policy, China HGS has not been materially affected. We believe our projects in Hanzhong City and Yang County have little speculative buying due to strong fundamentals and GDP growth," said Mr. Xiaojun Zhu. "With significant land reserves and a balance sheet with no long-term debt, we believe we will continue to capture opportunities for revenue and profit growth in the year ahead."
Conference Call
China HGS will conduct a conference call at 10:00 a.m. Eastern Time on Thursday, February 11, 2010 to discuss results for the first quarter of fiscal 2010.
To participate in the live conference call, please dial the following number five to ten minutes prior to the scheduled conference call time: (877) 883-4655. International callers should dial: (706) 758-4585. When prompted by the operator, enter conference ID number: 56336995.
A replay will be available for 14 days starting at 11:00 a.m. Eastern Time on Thursday, February 11, 2010, and can be accessed by dialing (800) 642-1687. International callers should dial (706) 645-9291. When prompted, please enter conference ID number: 56336995.
About China HGS Real Estate Inc.
China HGS Real Estate Inc., through its wholly-owned subsidiary, Shaanxi Guangsha Investment and Development Group Co., Ltd., specializes in real estate development in China's second-tier and third-tier cities. The Company's real estate properties include multi-layer, sub-high-rise, and high-rise apartment buildings. The Company possesses the national grade II real estate qualification and was ranked as the No. 1 property developer in Hanzhong, Shaanxi Province in terms of market share in 2007 and 2008 successively.
Forward-looking Statements:
This press release contains certain statements that may include 'forward-looking statements'. All statements other than statements of historical fact included herein are 'forward-looking statements'. These forward looking statements are often identified by the use of forward-looking terminology such as 'believes,' 'expects' or similar expressions, involve known and unknown risks and uncertainties. Although the Company believes that the expectations reflected in these forward-looking statements are reasonable, they do involve assumptions, risks and uncertainties, and these expectations may prove to be incorrect. You should not place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the date of this press release. The Company's actual results could differ materially from those anticipated in these forward-looking statements as a result of a variety of factors, including those discussed in the Company's periodic reports that are filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission and available on its website http://www.sec.gov. All forward-looking statements attributable to the Company or persons acting on its behalf are expressly qualified in their entirety by these factors. Other than as required under the securities laws, the Company does not assume a duty to update these forward-looking statements.
--Financial Tables Follow--
CHINA HGS REAL ESTATE INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
AS OF DECEMBER 31, 2009 AND SEPTEMBER 30, 2009 (UNAUDITED)
(In U.S. Dollars)
December 31, September 30,
2009 2009
(unaudited) (audited)
ASSETS
Current assets:
Cash and cash equivalents $1,942,513 $820,783
Restricted cash 613,431 $412,373
Loans to outside parties, net of
allowance 3,956,006 $1,762,022
Due from related party
Real estate property development
completed 6,067,557 2,392,003
Real estate property under
development 38,906,520 42,522,287
Other current assets 88,808 71,985
Total current assets 51,574,835 47,981,453
Property, plant and equipment, net 695,945 713,008
Total assets $52,270,780 $48,694,461
LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY
Current liabilities:
Short-term loans $585,035 $672,751
Accounts payable 872,997 730,838
Other payables 1,113,839 1,021,147
Customer deposits 13,806,359 14,900,334
Accrued expenses 763,948 125,742
Taxes payable 1,695,482 1,380,694
Total current liabilities 18,837,660 18,831,506
Stockholders' equity:
Common stock, $.001 par value,
100,000,000 shares authorized,
45,050,000 shares issued and
outstanding as of December 31,
2009 and September 30, 2009,
respectively 45,050 45,050
Additional paid-in capital 17,632,348 17,632,348
Statutory surplus 11,473,560 7,904,531
Retained earnings 3,199,920 3,092,499
Accumulated other comprehensive
income 1,951,903 1,950,766
Total stockholders' equity 33,433,120 29,862,955
Total liabilities and stockholders'
equity $52,270,780 $48,694,461
CHINA HGS REAL ESTATE INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME
FOR THE THREE MONTHS ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2009 AND 2008 (UNAUDITED)
(In U.S. Dollars)
Three months ended December 31,
2009 2008
Real estate sales, net of sales
taxes of $663,246 and $545,470,
respectively $10,390,857 $8,776,343
Cost of real estate sales,
exclusive of depreciation 5,552,590 4,776,439
Gross profit 4,838,267 3,999,904
Operating expenses
Selling and distribution expenses 299,081 129,953
General and administrative
expenses 817,230 168,474
Total operating expenses 1,116,311 298,427
Operating income 3,721,956 3,701,477
Other income (expenses)
Interest expenses (14,752) (41,571)
Other expenses 0 (309)
Total other income (expenses) 14,752 41,880
Income before income taxes 3,707,204 3,659,597
Provision for income taxes 138,176 137,250
Net income 3,569,028 3,522,347
Other comprehensive income
Foreign currency translation
adjustment 1136 978
Comprehensive income $3,570,164 $3,523,325
Basic and diluted income per
common share
- Basic $0.08 $0.09
- Diluted $0.08 $0.09
Weighted average common shares
outstanding:
- Basic 45,050,000 39,000,000
- Diluted 45,050,000 39,000,000
CHINA HGS REAL ESTATE INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
FOR THE THREE MONTHS ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2009 AND 2008 (UNAUDITED)
(In U.S. Dollars)
Three months ended December 31,
2009 2008
Cash flows from operating activities
Net income $3,569,028 $3,522,965
Adjustments to reconcile net income
to net cash provided by (used in)
operating activities:
Depreciation 14,246 11,344
Loss on disposal of fixed assets 2,861 308
Changes in assets and liabilities
(Increase) decrease in
Restricted cash (201,068) 54,437
Accounts receivable 0 (14,784)
Loans to outside parties (2,194,256) (350,664)
Real estate property development
completed (3,676,043) 4,776,439
Real estate property under
development 3,618,875 (2,533,239)
Due from related party
Other current assets (16,823) (214,034)
(Increase) decrease in
Accounts payables 142,141 (349,649)
Other payables 92,647 (522,620)
Customer deposits (1,095,034) (6,788,087)
Accrued expenses 638,308 (38,501)
Taxes payable 314,761 365,454
Net cash provided by (used in)
operating activities 1,209,643 (2,081,245)
Cash flow from investing activities
Addition of fixed assets 0 (343,447)
Proceeds from disposal of fixed
assets 0 0
Net cash used in investing
activities 0 (343,447)
Cash flow from financing activities
Proceeds from shareholder loans 0 (412,360)
Repayment of short-term loans (87,770) 0
Capital contribution 0 (437,750)
Net cash provided by (used in)
financing activities (87,770) (850,111)
Effect of changes of foreign
exchange rate on cash and
cash equivalents (143) (504)
Net increase (decrease) in cash and
cash equivalents 1,121,730 (1,574,007)
Cash and cash equivalents, beginning
of year 820,783 2,121,060
Cash and cash equivalents, end of
period $1,942,513 $546,983
Supplemental disclosure of cash flow
information
Interest paid $13,337 $42,733
Income taxes paid $31,411 $78,430
Non-cash financing activities
Capital contribution converted from
dividend payable $0 $5,483,508
Capital contribution converted from
retained earnings $0 $10,788,349
Capital contribution converted from
surplus $0 $799,137
For more information, please contact:
Company Contact:
Mr. Ran Xiong, Deputy GM
Email: xr968@163.net
Phone: +86-916-2622612
Investor Relations Contact:
CCG Investor Relations
Crocker Coulson, President
Email: crocker.coulson@ccgir.com
Phone: +1-646-213-1915 (NY office)
Elaine Ketchmere, Partner
Email: elaine.ketchmere@ccgir.com
Phone: +1-310-954-1345 (LA office)
