HARBIN, China, Nov. 17 /Xinhua-PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- China Yingxia International, Inc. (OTC Bulletin Board: CYXI) ("China Yingxia" or "the Company"), a provider in the health and nutritional food industry engaged in the development, manufacture and distribution of nutritional food products, dietary supplements, and raw cactus plants in the People’s Republic of China ("PRC"), reported its financial results for the third quarter ended September 30, 2008 on Friday November 14, 2008.
Third Quarter 2008 Highlights
-- Revenue increased 112.3% year-over-year to $7.5 million
-- Gross profit increased 50.9% year-over-year to $3.9 million;
gross margin was 52.8%
-- Operating income increased 99.4% year-over-year to $3.4 million
-- Net income increased 88.0% year-over-year to $3.2 million, or
$0.06 per fully diluted share
-- Added 146 new franchise stores
-- Shanghai Jin Ao Food Co., Ltd ("Jin Ao") subsidiary contributed 10.3%
of revenues
-- Appointed Fanke Kong as Vice President of Finance
"Our sales in the third quarter of 2008 more than doubled from the third quarter last year, supported by strong performance of our nutritional food segment. We have continued to shift our product mix towards nutritional food products, and were pleased to see growth more than triple in this product segment from last year," said Ms. Yingxia Jiao, CEO of China Yingxia. "During the quarter, sales from our Jin Ao subsidiary contributed 10.3% of revenues, demonstrating the potential of this acquisition to our revenue growth."
Third Quarter Fiscal Year 2008 Results
Revenue for the three months ended September 30, 2008, was $7.5 million, increasing 112.3% from $3.5 million in the same period in 2007. Sales in the cactus product segment contributed 49.3% of total revenue in the third quarter of 2008, compared to 32.1% in the corresponding quarter last year. The nutritional product segment contributed 17.7% of total revenue, compared to 11.9% in the corresponding quarter last year, increasing by 216.2% year-over-year. Revenue from the Jin Ao subsidiary represented 10.3% of total revenue in the quarter. Dietary supplements, personal care products, cosmetics and the Chichi Network Companies accounted for the remaining 22.8% of revenue.
China Yingxia also expanded its sales channels during the third quarter of 2008, adding 146 new franchise stores across China.
Gross profit was $3.9 million, up 50.9% from the same period previous year. Gross profit margin was 52.8% in the third quarter of 2008 compared to 74.3% during the same period a year ago. The high gross profit margin in the third quarter of 2007 was due to the Company growing all cactus plants in its own greenhouses, while the Company outsourced the farming of cactus plants to local farmers in the third quarter of 2008. In addition, the lower gross profit margins of Jin Ao and Chi Chi Network subsidiaries impacted total gross profit margin in the third quarter of 2008.
Operating expenses totaled $0.5 million, or 7.0% of total revenue, in the third quarter of 2008, a decrease of 41.5% from $0.9 million, or 25.5% of revenue, in the same period last year. The decrease was due to significantly lower selling, general and administrative expenses, as the Company streamlined management expenses and professional services fees, and did not pay any sales commission during 2008. The Company’s research and development expenditures decreased 87.9% from the third quarter of 2007 as the Company has entered a slow research and development phase.
Operating income for the third quarter of 2008 was $3.4 million, up 99.4% from $1.7 million in the equivalent period a year ago. Operating margin was 45.8% compared to 48.7% in the third quarter of 2007.
The Company paid income taxes of $153,481 as opposed to nil in the same period last year.
Net income was $3.2 million or $0.06 per fully diluted share, an increase of 88.0% from $1.7 million or $0.04 during the corresponding period prior year. Net profit margin was 43.2% compared to 48.8% in the previous year. Fully diluted weighted average shares used to calculate earnings per share was 49.7 million in the third quarter of 2008, compared to 43.7 million in the third quarter of 2007.
Nine Months Results
For the nine months ended September 30, 2008, total sales were $16.0 million, an increase of 54.0% from the nine month period ended 2007. Gross profit for the nine months ended September 30, 2008 was $8.8 million, up 37.9% from gross profit of $6.4 million in the comparable period a year ago. Gross profit margin was 55.0% compared to 61.4% for the first nine months of 2008 and 2007, respectively. Income from operations for the period was $7.4 million, up 55.9% from $4.7 million in the first nine months of 2007. Net income for the nine months ended September 30, 2008 was $7.0 million, an increase of 48.8% from $4.7 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2007. Fully diluted earnings per share were $0.14 for the nine months ended September 30, 2008 compared to $0.13 for the nine months ended September 30, 2007. Fully diluted weighted average shares used to calculate earnings per share was 49.7 million in nine months ended September 30, 2008, up from 37.0 million in the nine months ended September 30, 2007.
Financial Condition
As of September 30, 2008, the Company had $5.4 million in cash and cash equivalents and no long-term debt outstanding. Working capital was $21.2 million as of September 30, 2008, compared to $14.8 million as of December 2007. As of September 30, 2008 the current ratio was 17:1. Total shareholder’s equity amounted to $46.8 million as of September, 30 2008, compared to $36.8 million as of December 31, 2007. For the nine months ended September 30, China Yingxia’s net cash flow from operating activities totaled $1.5 million. Net cash flow provided by investing activities totaled $1.8 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2008, due to the collection of short-term loans and loans to related parties.
Recent Events
In September 2008, the Company announced that its Board of Directors has approved and authorized a share repurchase program for up to $2 million of its common stock. China Yingxia will repurchase shares on the open market or through privately negotiated transactions through September 30, 2009. The repurchase program may be discontinued or expanded by the Board of Directors in the future.
Business Outlook
The slowdown in domestic consumption growth in China is expected to be milder compared to the slowdown in export or fixed investment growth. Consequently, China Yingxia plans to focus on its nutritional foods segment and the soy milk products from its Jin Ao subsidiary. The Company expects the subsidiary to contribute a larger share of net income in 2009 as the capacity utilization of the facility improves, and has started to aggressively market its soy milk products to larger supermarkets through promotional programs.
As the Company has completed the most capital intensive phase of its expansion, the current focus is on improving the efficiency of its distribution channel. Excluding Jin Ao’s soy milk products, the Company’s distribution model relies on the development of new franchisees. During the quarter, the Company added 146 new franchisees, bringing total to 1,419 of the targeted 1,500 by the end of fiscal 2008.
"Our franchisee-based model allows us to expand our retail presence without committing significant amounts of capital to the distribution network," said Ms. Yingxia Jiao, CEO of China Yingxia. "In addition, we have seen an increase in consumers shifting from cow’s milk to soy milk especially after the incidents involving contaminated cow’s milk and the timing for ramping up our soy milk promotion program is hence perfect."
China Yingxia reaffirms previously issued guidance for fiscal 2008 with full year revenue of $25.9 million, and net income of $12.9 million, or $0.26 per fully diluted share.
Conference Call
China Yingxia will conduct a conference call on Tuesday, November 18, 2008, at 9:00 a.m. EST, to discuss its financial results for the third quarter of 2008. To participate in this conference call, please dial 800 688 0796, five to ten minutes prior to the conference call start time (to allow time for registration) and reference the conference ID 761 841 28. International callers should dial 617.614.4070 and use the same conference ID. A digital replay of the call will be available starting Tuesday, November 18, 2008, 11:00 a.m. EST, and ending 14 days later. To listen to the replay, please dial 888-286-8010 and enter the conference ID number 73629297. International callers should dial 617-801-6888 and enter the same conference ID number.
About China Yingxia International, Inc
China Yingxia International, Inc., through its 100%-owned subsidiary, Harbin Yingxia Industrial Group Co., Ltd. (‘Yingxia’), is primarily engaged in the development, production and sales of health food products in China. Yingxia is located in the Province of Heilongjiang, Peoples Republic of China. Yingxia’s products include soybean-based foods and drinks, longgu golden millet enriched products, organic rice products, raw cacti, cactus and other herbal-based supplements, cosmetics, personal care products, and Nestle products.
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-- FINANCIAL TABLES FOLLOW --
CHINA YINGXIA INTERNATIONAL, INC.
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
September 30, December 31,
2008 2007
(Unaudited)
ASSETS
Current assets:
Cash and cash equivalents $5,376,431 $736,683
Account receivables, net of
allowance for doubtful accounts 3,823,656 20,081
Inventory 8,377,587 5,527,135
Tax Receivable 24,112 32,317
Short-term loan receivable -- 2,194,774
Prepaid 368 --
Other receivables 2,872,842 3,150,777
Advances to suppliers 1,910,519 1,434,059
Loan Receivable from related parties 94,600 2,037,551
Total Current Assets 22,480,115 15,133,377
Property and equipment, net of
accumulated depreciation 22,525,928 15,515,896
Other Assets
Goodwill 419,722 --
Deposits on buildings and land 1,564,042 1,718,077
Investment Advance 338,739 4,112,631
Intangible assets, net 744,125 666,785
Total other assets 3,066,628 6,497,493
Total Assets $48,072,671 $37,146,766
LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY
Current liabilities:
Accounts payable $837,242 $2,911
Unearned revenue 39,591 6,509
Tax Payable 274,660 --
Accrued expenses and other payables 165,577 357,976
Total Current
Liabilities 1,317,070 367,396
Total Liabilities 1,317,070 367,396
Stockholders’ Equity
Preferred stock, $0.001 par value, 10,000,000 shares
authorized; - 0 - shares
outstanding at September 30,2008
and December 31, 2007 -- --
Common stock, $0.001 par value,
100,000,000 shares authorized;
44,469,787 and 44,439,787 shares
outstanding at September 30,2008
and December 31, 2007, respectively 44,480 44,440
Additional paid in capital 16,841,627 16,799,667
Accumulated other comprehensive income 5,796,719 2,885,038
Statutory reserves 901,463 901,463
Retained earnings 23,171,312 16,148,762
Total Stockholders’ Equity 46,755,601 36,779,370
Total Liabilities and Stockholders’
Equity $48,072,671 $37,146,766
CHINA YINGXIA INTERNATIONAL, INC.
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME
FOR THE THREE AND NINE MONTHS ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 2008 and 2007
Nine Months Ended Three Months Ended
September 30, September 30,
2008 2007 2008 2007
(Unaudited)(Unaudited) (Unaudited)(Unaudited)
Sales $15,985,310$10,380,713 $7,457,814 $3,513,674
Cost of Sales 7,192,816 4,003,789 3,519,908 904,604
Gross Profit 8,792,494 6,376,924 3,937,907 2,609,070
Operating Expenses
Research & Development
Expense 30,699 279,286 17,528 144,547
Selling, general and
administrative 1,407,004 1,381,388 507,335 753,152
Income before other Income
and (Expenses) 7,354,791 4,716,250 3,413,044 1,711,371
Other Income and (Expenses)
Interest Income (expense) (36,746) -- (35,421) --
Other Income 50,256 2,898 -- 2,580
Other Expense (2,026) -- (1,711) --
Other Income and Expenses
Total Other Income and
(Expenses) 11,484 2,898 (37,132) 2,580
Income Before Income Taxes
(Benefits) 7,366,275 4,719,148 3,375,912 1,713,951
Provision for Income Taxes
(Benefits) 343,725 -- 153,481 --
Net Income $7,022,550 $4,719,148 $3,222,431 $1,713,951
Other Comprehensive Income
Foreign Currency Translation
Adjustment 2,911,681 1,005,178 487,241 478,188
Comprehensive Income $9,934,231 $5,724,326 $3,709,671 $2,192,139
Basic and Diluted Income per
common share
Basic $0.16 $0.13 $0.07 $0.04
Diluted $0.14 $0.13 $0.06 $0.04
Weighted average common
share outstanding
Basic 44,463,546 35,866,849 44,469,787 40,309,204
Diluted 49,728,231 36,995,845 49,736,552 43,659,377
CHINA YINGXIA INTERNATIONAL, INC.
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
FOR THE NINE MONTHS ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 2008 and 2007
Nine Months Ended June 30,
2008 2007
(Unaudited)(Unaudited)
Cash Flows From Operating Activities:
Net income $7,022,550 $4,719,148
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash
provided by (used in) operating activities:
Depreciation and amortization 868,227 522,675
Amortization of stock-based compensation 42,000 --
Changes in operating assets and liabilities:
Accounts receivable (3,803,576) (439,134)
Inventory (2,850,453) (870,399)
Tax Receivable 8,205 --
Prepaid expenses (368) 95,479
Other receivable (270,815)(3,000,319)
Advances to suppliers (476,461)(3,809,214)
Accounts payable 834,332 1,273,018
Unearned revenue 33,082 3,337
Taxes payable 274,660 29,427
Accrued expenses and other payables (192,399) 228,153
Cash provided by (used in) operating activities 1,488,985 (1,247,829)
Cash Flows From Investing Activities:
Purchase of property and equipment (983,330)(1,170,900)
Purchase of intangible assets -- (106,523)
Additions to construction in process (310,306) (761,145)
Investment advance to India branch (329,316) --
Acquisition of subsidiaries (176,733) --
Collection of short term loan 2,194,774 --
Deposits on buildings and land (501,133) --
Advances to affiliates -- (6,657,858)
Collections on loans/Advance to related parties 1,942,951 1,332,381
Cash provided by (used in) investing activities 1,836,908 (7,364,044)
Cash Flows From Financing Activities:
Net proceeds from issuance of common stock -- 9,306,743
Cash provided by financing activities -- 9,306,743
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash
equivalents 1,313,855 729,164
Increase in cash and cash equivalents 4,639,748 1,424,034
Cash and Cash Equivalents - Beginning of period 736,683 77,867
Cash and Cash Equivalents - End of period $5,376,431 $1,501,901
Supplemental disclosures of cash flow information:
1 Interest paid $169,003 $--
2 Income Taxes paid $279,477 $--
Supplemental disclosure of non-cash transactions
3 Transfer Investment Advance to Property &
Equipment $4,295,425 $--
For more information, please contact:
Company Contact:
Mr. Ren Hu
Chief Financial Officer
China Yingxia International, Inc
Tel: +1-201-887-0415
Email: arenhu@gmail.com
Investor Relations Contact:
Mr. Crocker Coulson
President
CCG Investor Relations
Tel: +1-646-213-1915
Email: crocker.coulson@ccgir.com
Linda Salo, Financial Writer
Tel: +1-646-922-0894
Email: linda.salo@ccgir.com
Web: http://www.ccgirasia.com