HARBIN, China, August 15, 2011 /PRNewswire-Asia-FirstCall/ -- China XD Plastics Company Limited (NASDAQ: CXDC, "China XD Plastics" or the "Company"), one of China's leading players engaged in the development, manufacture, and sale of modified plastics primarily for automotive applications, today announced its financial results for the second quarter ended June 30, 2011.
Second Quarter Fiscal 2011 Highlights
Mr. Jie Han, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of China XD Plastics, commented, "I am very pleased to report another strong quarter, including record revenue and profit growth. Our continued expansion, increased investment in R&D and concentration on higher-margin and higher value-added products increased our overall gross margin from 23.9% to 25.0% and our average selling price (ASP) from $2,097 to $2,415. We continue to experience strong demand for our products which helped drive our total volume shipped in the second quarter of 2011 to 36,513 metric tons, up from 29,567 metric tons in the second quarter of 2010."
Mr. Han continued, "China is the largest automobile market in the world and continues to experience significant and growing demand for high-quality modified plastics. Our recently announced purchase of 20 additional production lines and 77 sets of specialized R&D equipment, expected to be fully utilized in the first quarter of 2012, will increase capacity by 90,000 metric tons in 2012 and help us meet the expanding demand for our products. We believe this strategy will strengthen our leading position in the automotive modified plastics sector and enable us to continue to deliver strong financial performance."
Second Quarter 2011 Results
Revenue for the second quarter of fiscal 2011 was $88.2 million, representing a year-over-year increase of 42.2% from $62.0 million in the second quarter of fiscal 2010. The increase in revenue was primarily attributable to the increase in ASP and increase in sales volume, driven by rising demand for automotive modified plastics as a result of the continued growth of mid- and high-end branded automobile sales of the Company's major customers.
Gross profit for the second quarter of fiscal 2011 was $22.0 million, up 48.9% from $14.8 million in the second quarter of fiscal 2010. Gross margin was 25.0% compared to 23.9% in the same period last year. The year-over-year increase in gross margin was due to the continuing shift in the Company's product mix to higher value-added products as a result of the Company's successful product research and development efforts.
Selling expenses for the second quarter of fiscal 2011 were $256,127. As a percentage of revenue, selling expenses were 0.3% of sales for the second quarter of fiscal 2011, compared to 0.2% for the same period in 2010. General and administrative ("G&A") expenses were $1.7 million, compared to $14.8 million for the same period of last year. The decrease in G&A expenses was primarily due to the compensation expense of approximately $13.4 million recognized during the second quarter of 2010 relating to performance-based stock options, as previously disclosed in Form 8-K on April 14, 2010. There was no such expense in 2011 since all the options were fully vested in 2010. Research and development ("R&D") expenses were $3.0 million, or 3.5% of total revenue, compared to $1.8 million, or 3.0% of total revenue, in the same period last year. The increase in R&D expenses was associated with the Company's successful launch of 16 new products in the second quarter of 2011, as well as 55 new products under research and development.
Operating income for the second quarter of fiscal 2011 was $17.1 million, compared to an operating loss of $2.0 million in the same period a year ago, which was primarily due to the compensation expense of approximately $13.4 million recognized during the second quarter of 2010 as discussed above. Excluding this non-cash expense, there would be an operating income of approximately $11.4 million for that quarter.
Total other income in the second quarter of fiscal 2011 was $1.8 million, including $448,398 of interest expense and a non-cash gain of $2.2 million to account for the change in fair value of warrants issued together with private placement financings in December 2009 and October 2010. Total other loss in the same period of fiscal 2010 was $952,243.
Net income for the second quarter of fiscal 2011 was $14.4 million, compared to a net loss of $3.0 million for the same period a year ago, which was primarily related to the previously mentioned non-cash expense of approximately $13.4 million.
Net income attributable to common shareholders for the second quarter of fiscal 2011 was $14.4 million. Earnings per share attributable to common shareholders were $0.30 per basic and fully diluted share.
Fully diluted share count increased 11% in the second quarter of 2011 to 47.7 million from 43.5 million a year ago.
Adjusted EBITDA (Earnings before Interest, Taxes, Depreciation, and Amortization) for the second quarter of 2011 was $18.5 million, an increase from $12.7 million in the same period last year. For a detailed reconciliation of adjusted EBITDA, a non-GAAP measure, to its nearest GAAP equivalent, please see the financial tables at the end of this release.
Adjusted net income, excluding non-cash charges associated with stock-based compensation and change in fair value of derivative liabilities was $12.3 million, or $0.26 per basic and fully diluted share. For a detailed reconciliation of adjusted net income, a non-GAAP measure, to net income, please see the financial tables at the end of this release.
Financial Condition
As of June 30, 2011, China XD Plastics had $46.9 million in cash and cash equivalents, $92.5 million in working capital and a current ratio of 3.2. Shareholders' equity as of June 30, 2011 was $133.6 million compared to $104.3 million as of December 31, 2010.
Recent Events
As separately announced today, Morgan Stanley Private Equity Asia ("MSPEA"), one of the leading private equity investors in Asia, has agreed to make a US$100 million equity investment for a significant minority ownership stake in the Company, subject to certain customary closing conditions. This investment will enable China XD Plastics to accelerate its domestic capacity expansion and production line upgrade plans and invest in developing new products to better satisfy the demand for the Company's products in the market.
On June 13, 2011, the Company announced that its board of directors has approved the plan and budget for subsidiary Harbin Xinda Macromolecule Material Co., Ltd. ("Harbin Xinda") to acquire 20 fully automatic modified plastics production lines and has authorized the management to implement the plan. The additional 20 production lines, which will be utilized mainly for the manufacture of higher value-added products, are expected to increase annual production capacity by 90,000 metric tons in 2012. In order to accelerate the Company's development of new products, Harbin Xinda will also purchase 77 sets of specialized research and development equipment to meet the growing demand for new, and higher value-added product development and inspection.
On June 2, 2011, the Company announced that its board of directors authorized the new manufacturing facility construction plan and construction budget of RMB435 million (approximately $66.9 million) of its subsidiary, Harbin Xinda Macromolecule Material Co., Ltd. ("Harbin Xinda"), and also approved its construction project cooperation agreement. According to the construction project cooperation agreement, Harbin Xinda intends to commission Harbin Shengtong to build five plants and a new R&D center based on the recent land use right purchase of nearly 50 acres at the South Harbin Industrial Park. As of June 30, the main construction of five plants and part of the R&D center building have been completed, and the entire project is expected to be completed by December 30, 2011.
Appointment of New Auditor
China XD Plastics also announced today that it has appointed KPMG as the Company's new independent auditor. KPMG will replace the Company's current auditor, Moore Stephens Hong Kong, effective from August 15, 2011. The change of independent auditor has been recommended and approved by the Company's Audit Committee, and did not result from any disagreements with Moore Stephens Hong Kong on any matter of accounting principles or practices, financial statement disclosure, or auditing scope or procedures.
Business Outlook and Guidance
Given the Company's strong performance during the first half of 2011 and a positive outlook on customer demand for its products for the remainder of the year, the Company is raising its guidance for the fiscal year 2011.
The Company expects revenue for fiscal 2011 to range between $320 million and $350 million, and non-GAAP adjusted net income to range between $53 million and $56 million, excluding any non-cash charges related to stock based compensation and change in fair value of existing derivative liabilities. This forecast reflects the Company's current and preliminary view, which is subject to change.
Mr. Han concluded by saying, "This is an exciting time for our company and our shareholders. I am pleased about our new partnership with MSPEA and believe their investment reflects confidence in the quality of our business and the significant growth prospects of our market. This equity infusion will enable us to accelerate our domestic capacity expansion and production line upgrade plans, invest more in developing new products, and increase our research and development efforts. Furthermore, we believe our record results, the growth prospects for our market, and this important new investment position us well to deliver annual results that are higher than our original expectations. With all of this said, we are confident in the future prospects of our business and look forward to delivering significant shareholder value over the long-term."
Conference Call
China XD Plastics' management will host a conference call at 9:00 a.m. ET on Monday, August 15, 2011, to discuss its second quarter 2011 financial results and recent business activity. The conference call may be accessed by calling +1-877-353-4923 (for callers in the U.S.) or +1-702-894-2405 (for international callers) and entering pass code 85575718. Please dial in approximately 10 minutes before the scheduled time of the call.
A recording of the conference call will be available through August 22, 2011, by calling +1-855 859-2056 (for callers in the U.S.) or +1-404-537-3406 (for international callers) and entering pass code 85575718.
A live webcast and replay of the conference call will be available on the investor relations page of the Company's website at http://www.chinaxd.net.
About China XD Plastics Company Limited
China XD Plastics Company Limited, through its wholly-owned subsidiary, Harbin Xinda Macromolecule Material ("Xinda"), develops, manufactures, and sells modified plastics, primarily for automotive applications. The Company's products are used in the exterior and interior trim and in the functional components of more than 70 automobile brands manufactured in China, including AUDI, BMW, Toyota, Buick, Mazda, VW Golf, Jetta, and Hafei new energy vehicles. The Company's wholly-owned research center is dedicated to the research and development of modified plastics, and benefits from its cooperation with well-known scientists from prestigious universities in China. As of June 30, 2011, 193 of Xinda's products have been certified for use by one or more of the automobile manufacturers in China. For more information please visit http://www.chinaxd.net.
Safe Harbor Statement
This announcement contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of the safe harbor provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. All statements other than statements of historical fact in this announcement are forward-looking statements, including but not limited to, the Company's ability to raise additional capital to finance the Company's activities; the effectiveness, profitability, and the marketability of its products; legal and regulatory risks; the equity investment by MSPEA and its effect on the Company's ability to accelerate domestic capacity expansion and production line upgrade plans and invest more in the research, development and manufacture of new products; the addition of 20 production lines which is expected to increase the Company's annual production capacity; the Company's ability to execute its growth strategy; the future trading of the common stock of the Company; the Company's ability to operate as a public company; the period of time for which its current liquidity will enable the Company to fund its operations; the Company's ability to protect its proprietary information; general economic and business conditions; the volatility of the Company's operating results and financial condition; the Company's ability to attract or retain qualified senior management personnel and research and development staff; and other risks detailed in the Company's filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission and available on its website at http://www.sec.gov. These forward-looking statements involve known and unknown risks and uncertainties and are based on current expectations, assumptions, estimates and projections about the Company and the industry. The Company undertakes no obligation to update forward-looking statements to reflect subsequent occurring events or circumstances, or to changes in its expectations, except as may be required by law. Although the Company believes that the expectations expressed in these forward looking statements are reasonable, it cannot assure you that its expectations will turn out to be correct, and investors are cautioned that actual results may differ materially from the anticipated results.
Contacts: | |
China XD Plastics | |
Mr. Taylor Zhang, CFO (New York) | |
Phone: +1-212-747-1118 | |
Email: cxdc@chinaxd.net | |
Mr. Tienan Han, IR Manager (Harbin) | |
Phone: +86-451-8434-6600 | |
Email: cxdc@chinaxd.net | |
FD for China XD Plastics | |
Daniel DelRe (New York ) | |
Phone: +1-212-850-5724 | |
Email: daniel.delre@fd.com | |
Mark Walters (Hong Kong ) | |
Phone: +852-3716-9838 | |
Email: mark.walters@fd.com | |
Mingxia Li (Beijing ) | |
Phone: +86-10-8591-1060 | |
Email: mingxia.li@fd.com | |
-Financial Tables Follow-
CHINA XD PLASTICS COMPANY LIMITED | ||||||
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME | ||||||
AND OTHER COMPREHENSIVE INCOME | ||||||
For the Three Months Ended June 30, | ||||||
2011 | 2010 | |||||
Sales | $ 88,194,119 | $ 62,010,671 | ||||
Cost of sales | (66,147,271) | (47,206,057) | ||||
Gross profit | 22,046,848 | 14,804,614 | ||||
Operating expenses | ||||||
Research and development expenses | 3,043,910 | 1,839,016 | ||||
Selling expenses | 256,127 | 121,826 | ||||
General and administrative expenses | 1,682,107 | 14,803,282 | ||||
Total operating expenses | 4,982,144 | 16,764,124 | ||||
Operating income (loss) | 17,064,704 | (1,959,510) | ||||
Other income (expenses) | ||||||
Interest expenses, net | (448,398) | (277,264) | ||||
Other income | 94,384 | 39,050 | ||||
Other expense | (181) | (1,261) | ||||
Changes in fair value of warrants and embedded derivatives | 2,158,156 | (712,768) | ||||
Total other income (expenses) | 1,803,961 | (952,243) | ||||
Income (loss) before income taxes | 18,868,665 | (2,911,753) | ||||
Provision for income taxes | (4,488,056) | (44,619) | ||||
Net income (loss) | $ 14,380,609 | $ (2,956,372) | ||||
Other comprehensive income | ||||||
Foreign currency translation adjustment | 1,510,092 | 527,865 | ||||
Comprehensive income (loss) | $ 15,890,701 | $ (2,428,507) | ||||
Net income (loss) | $ 14,380,609 | $ (2,956,372) | ||||
Dividend to Series C preferred stockholders | $ (30) | $ (162,421) | ||||
Net income attributable to common stockholders | 14,380,579 | (3,118,793) | ||||
Basic and diluted earnings per common share | ||||||
Basic | $ 0.30 | $ (0.07) | ||||
Diluted | $ 0.30 | $ (0.07) | ||||
Weighted average common share outstanding | ||||||
Basic | 47,548,367 | 43,503,930 | ||||
Diluted | 47,548,367 | 43,503,930 | ||||
Reconciliation of GAAP Net Income to Non-GAAP Adjusted Net Income
GAAP results for the three months ended June 30, 2011 include non-cash charges. To supplement the Company's consolidated financial statements presented on a GAAP basis, the Company has provided non-GAAP financial information excluding the impact of those items in this release. The Company's management believes that this non-GAAP measure provides investors with a better understanding of how the results relate to the Company's historical performance. A reconciliation of the adjustments to GAAP results appears in the table accompanying this press release. This additional non-GAAP information is not meant to be considered in isolation or as a substitute for GAAP financials. The non-GAAP financial information that the Company provides also may differ from the non-GAAP information provided by other companies.
CHINA XD PLASTICS COMPANY LIMITED. | |||
Reconciliation of GAAP Net Income to Non-GAAP Adjusted Net Income (Amounts expressed in United States dollars) | |||
Three Months Ended June 30, | |||
2011 | 2010 | ||
Adjusted Net Income - Non GAAP | 12,349,056 | 11,395,440 | |
Change in fair value of warrants and derivative liabilities | (2,158,156) | 712,768 | |
Non-cash stock-based compensation | 126,633 | 445,633 | |
Performance-based stock options | - | 13,355,832 | |
Net income attributable to common stockholders - GAAP | 14,380,579 | (3,118,793) | |
Weighted average number of shares outstanding | |||
Basic | 47,548,367 | 43,503,930 | |
Diluted | 47,548,367 | 43,503,930 | |
Basic and diluted earnings per common share | |||
Basic | 0.26 | 0.26 | |
Diluted | 0.26 | 0.26 | |
Reconciliation of Net Income to Adjusted EBITDA
Adjusted EBITDA is a financial measure that is not defined by US GAAP. Adjusted EBITDA was derived by calculating earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, stock-based compensation and amortization. The Company's management believes that the presentation of Adjusted EBITDA provides useful information regarding China XD Plastics' results of operations because it assists in analyzing and benchmarking the performance and value of China XD Plastics' business. The Company's calculation of Adjusted EBITDA may not be consistent with similarly titled measures of other companies. The table below provides a reconciliation of EBITDA to net income, the most comparable GAAP measure.
CHINA XD PLASTICS COMPANY LIMITED. | |||
Reconciliation of Net Income to EBITDA (Amounts expressed in United States dollars) | |||
Three Months Ended | |||
June 30, | |||
2011 | 2010 | ||
Net income - GAAP | $14,380,609 | $(2,956,372) | |
Interest expense | 448,398 | 277,264 | |
Provision for income taxes | 4,488,056 | 44,619 | |
Depreciation and amortization expense | 1,216,158 | 824,156 | |
EBITDA | 20,533,221 | (1,810,333) | |
Stock-based compensation | 126,633 | 445,633 | |
Performance-based stock options | - | 13,355,832 | |
Change in fair value of warrants and derivative liabilities | (2,158,156) | 712,768 | |
Adjusted EBITDA | $18,501,698 | $12,703,900 | |
CHINA XD PLASTICS COMPANY LIMITED | |||||||
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS | |||||||
June 30, 2011 | December 31, 2010 | ||||||
ASSETS | |||||||
Current assets: | |||||||
Cash and cash equivalents | $46,860,085 | $22,720,766 | |||||
Notes receivable | 563,710 | 402,405 | |||||
Accounts receivable - net of allowance for doubtful receivables of $47,052 and $33,136, respectively | 30,723,563 | 28,615,995 | |||||
Prepaid expenses and other receivables | 72,038 | 431,074 | |||||
Inventories | 19,133,623 | 25,257,083 | |||||
Due from related parties | - | 75,732 | |||||
Advances to employees | 444,740 | 559,546 | |||||
Advances to suppliers | 35,735,868 | 31,937,098 | |||||
Taxes receivable | 339,893 | 116,882 | |||||
Total current assets | 133,873,520 | 110,116,581 | |||||
Property, plant and equipment, net | 48,172,412 | 49,038,103 | |||||
Deposit to acquire land use rights and construction in progress | 12,827,230 | - | |||||
Deposit to acquire plant and equipment | 4,643,046 | - | |||||
Intangible assets, net | 246,726 | 244,417 | |||||
Total assets | $ 199,762,934 | $ 159,399,101 | |||||
LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY | |||||||
Current liabilities: | |||||||
Short term loans | $ 30,633,889 | $ 21,204,700 | |||||
Accounts payable | 269,879 | 736,667 | |||||
Other payables | 2,406,534 | 2,314,966 | |||||
Accrued expenses | 584,726 | 522,304 | |||||
Taxes payable | 4,424,434 | 72,289 | |||||
Due to an employee | 360,000 | 360,000 | |||||
Due to related parties | 1,949,889 | 1,769,145 | |||||
Deferred revenue | 6,537 | 77,397 | |||||
Dividends payable | 792,060 | 792,120 | |||||
Total current liabilities | 41,427,948 | 27,849,588 | |||||
Other liabilities | |||||||
Deferred income tax liabilities - non-current | 21,755,246 | 21,525,274 | |||||
Common stock warrant purchase liabilities | 3,020,058 | 5,719,130 | |||||
Embedded conversion feature liabilities | 364 | 905 | |||||
Total other liabilities | 24,775,668 | 27,245,309 | |||||
66,203,616 | 55,094,897 | ||||||
Series C convertible redeemable preferred stock: 2 shares issued and outstanding | |||||||
as of June 30, 2011 and December 31, 2010 | 1,829 | 1,829 | |||||
Commitments and contingencies | |||||||
Stockholders' equity | |||||||
Series B Preferred Stock, $0.0001 par value, 50,000,000 shares authorized, | |||||||
1,000,000 shares issued and outstanding as of June 30, 2011 and December 31, 2010 | 100 | 100 | |||||
Common Stock, $0.0001 par value, 500,000,000 shares authorized, 47,628,367 | |||||||
shares issued and outstanding as of June 30, 2011 and December 31, 2010 | 4,762 | 4,762 | |||||
Additional paid-in-capital | 69,318,833 | 69,040,386 | |||||
Retained earnings | 51,153,023 | 24,866,352 | |||||
Statutory surplus reserve fund | 6,919,145 | 6,919,145 | |||||
Accumulated other comprehensive income | 6,161,626 | 3,471,630 | |||||
Total stockholders' equity | 133,557,489 | 104,302,375 | |||||
Total liabilities and stockholders' equity | $ 199,762,934 | $ 159,399,101 | |||||
CHINA XD PLASTICS COMPANY LIMITED | ||||||||
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS | ||||||||
For the Six Months Ended June 30, | ||||||||
2011 | 2010 | |||||||
Cash flows from operating activities | ||||||||
Net income | $26,286,731 | $ 10,125,984 | ||||||
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities: | ||||||||
Depreciation and amortization | 2,415,153 | 1,654,318 | ||||||
Deferred income tax benefits | (229,880) | - | ||||||
Stock-based compensation expense | 278,447 | 14,546,859 | ||||||
Change in fair value of warrants and derivative liabilities | (2,699,613) | (4,408,886) | ||||||
Gain on disposals of property, plant and equipment | (13,879) | (24,210) | ||||||
Changes in assets and liabilities: | ||||||||
(Increase) decrease in - | ||||||||
Restricted cash | - | (8,790,261) | ||||||
Notes receivables | (150,911) | 110,160 | ||||||
Accounts receivable and other receivables | (1,067,809) | (9,796,539) | ||||||
Prepaid expenses | (2,103) | 27,398 | ||||||
Inventories | 6,589,219 | (7,251,562) | ||||||
Advances to employees | 79,224 | 147,178 | ||||||
Advances to suppliers | (3,076,902) | (3,435,512) | ||||||
Taxes receivable | (217,975) | (163,321) | ||||||
Increase (decrease) in - | ||||||||
Accounts payable and other payables | (616,253) | 10,949,088 | ||||||
Due to an employee | - | 360,000 | ||||||
Accrued expenses | 53,899 | (433,007) | ||||||
Taxes payable | 4,300,783 | 1,967 | ||||||
Deferred revenue | (71,693) | 7,376,768 | ||||||
Net cash provided by operating activities | 31,856,438 | 10,996,422 | ||||||
Cash flows from investing activities | ||||||||
Deposits to acquire land use rights and construction in progress | (12,680,373) | - | ||||||
Deposits to acquire plant and equipment | (4,589,888) | - | ||||||
Purchase of property, plant and equipment | (361,698) | (255,188) | ||||||
Proceeds from sales of property, plant and equipment | 40,531 | 324,014 | ||||||
Net cash (used in) provided by investing activities | (17,591,428) | 68,826 | ||||||
Cash flows from financing activities | ||||||||
Dividends paid on Series C preferred stock | (120) | (1,621,433) | ||||||
Proceeds from short term bank loan | 30,283,168 | - | ||||||
Repayment of short term loans | (21,412,341) | (1,172,035) | ||||||
Proceeds from bank acceptance notes | - | 5,860,174 | ||||||
Repayment to related parties loan | - | (556) | ||||||
Proceeds from related parties loan | 255,147 | 508,289 | ||||||
Net cash provided by financing activities | 9,125,854 | 3,574,439 | ||||||
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents | 748,455 | 142,204 | ||||||
Net increase in cash and cash equivalents | 24,139,319 | 14,781,891 | ||||||
Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of period | 22,720,766 | 6,850,784 | ||||||
Cash and cash equivalents, end of period | $46,860,085 | $21,632,675 | ||||||
Supplemental disclosures of cash flow information: | ||||||||
Interest paid | $ 815,992 | $ 664,519 | ||||||
Income taxes paid | $ 3,664,701 | $ 88,981 | ||||||
Non-cash investing and financing activities: | ||||||||
Embedded conversion feature reclassified to equity upon conversion | $ - | $15,495,392 | ||||||
Preferred stock converted to common stock | $ - | $13,889,648 | ||||||
Stock options/ restricted shares granted | $ 278,447 | $14,546,859 | ||||||
Acquisition of property, plant and equipment | $ 542,234 | $ 255,188 | ||||||
Less: cash paid | (361,698) | (255,188) | ||||||
Non-cash investing activities | $ 180,536 | $ - | ||||||
