SHENZHEN, China, Nov. 16 /PRNewswire-Asia-FirstCall/ -- Diguang International Development Co., Ltd. (OTC Bulletin Board: DGNG) ("Diguang" or the "Company") today announced financial results for the third quarter ended September 30, 2009.
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"In the third quarter, we saw improvement in order volume as the worldwide economy and market demand continued to recover. Revenue approached year ago levels and rose 32% from the second quarter of 2009. More importantly, gross margin improved due to our cost control efforts. We maintained our sales, research and development activities in support of our strategy to keep abreast with long-term market trends," said Mr. Song Yi, the President and Chief Executive Officer of Diguang.
"Our product mix demonstrates the popularity of our new, value-added product lines. Sales of liquid crystal modules (LCM) nearly doubled to $3.7 million, two thirds of which were sold to new customers. This was offset by a decline in LED BLUs due to the loss of two mid size LED customers during the quarter. We continue cooperating with large Taiwan TFT manufacturers to assemble LCD modules with our backlights for TV manufacturers in China. As LED penetration gains further momentum in the LCD TV and notebook sectors, we are confident we are strategically positioned to capitalize on long term growth,' continued Mr. Song.
"We believe the worst period for the industry is over and we are well positioned to benefit from the recovery in demand. As global and domestic TV and monitor makers aggressively push products with LED backlights, we anticipate high demand for our LED BLUs, TVs and monitors. As we continue to streamline our operations, we are optimistic that our financial performance will further improve in the fourth quarter of 2009 and into 2010," added Mr. Song.
Highlights for the three months Ended September 30, 2009
Net revenue totaled approximately $13.5 million for the three months ended September 30, 2009, a slight decline of 1.1%, compared to $13.6 million for the three months ended September 30, 2008. On a sequential basis revenue increased 31.8% from $10.2 million in the second quarter of 2009 as a result of economic recovery driving overall market demand.
Gross profit for the three months ended September 30, 2009 totaled $0.9 million, or 7.0% of net sales, compared with gross profit of $0.9 million, or 6.5% of net sales, for the same period of 2008. The increase in gross margin was largely attributable to the Company's ability to control and efficiently manage labor costs. Labor costs accounted for 7% of total net revenue for the third quarter of 2009, compared with 12% for the same period in 2008. On a sequential basis, gross margin increased 3.1 percentage points during the third quarter from 3.9% in the second quarter of 2009. During the quarter, the Company recorded a net inventory provision of $412,000, or 3.3% of the cost of sales.
Operating expenses totaled approximately $2.2 million for the third quarter of 2009, up 3.3% from $2.1 million in the third quarter of 2008. As a percentage of net revenue, third-quarter 2009 total operating expenses amounted to 16.2%, compared to third-quarter 2008 operating expenses at 15.6% of net revenue. This was largely attributable to increase in selling and R&D expenses which outpaced the decline in general and administrative expenses.
Third-quarter selling expenses increased by 48% year over year to $0.7 million due to product promotions and new market development. In support of new product initiatives, research and development expenses increased by approximately 41% to $0.5 million. General and administrative expenses declined 23% year over year to $1.0 million as a result of increased cost control and efficiency measures employed by management.
The Company's net loss attributable to common shares during the three months ended September 30, 2009 was $1.2 million, down from net loss attributable to common shares of $1.3 million for the three months ended September 30, 2008.
The loss per basic and diluted share was ($0.06) for the three months ended September 30, 2009, unchanged from loss per basic and diluted share for the three months ended September 30, 2008.
Excluding non-cash items, net loss for the third quarter of fiscal 2009 on a non-GAAP basis would have been $0.5 million, or ($0.02) per basic and diluted share. Excluding non-cash items, net loss for the third quarter of 2008 on a non-GAAP basis would have been $0.5 million, or ($0.02) per basic and diluted share. Please see the reconciliation table below.
Reconciliation of GAAP Net Income and Earnings per Share to Non-GAAP Net Income and Earnings per Share
Nine Months Ended Three Months Ended
September 30, September 30,
2008 2009 2008 2009
GAAP net income
(loss) (728,103) (4,513,752) (1,221,572) (1,283,093)
Non-cash items:
Non controlling
interest 269,932 (248,609) 79,981 (65,543)
Depreciation 1,417,240 1,219,618 452,261 362,126
Inventory
provision 55,884 568,265 563 411,651
Loss on disposal
of assets 0 30,487 0 10,308
Share-based
compensation 427,378 301,480 144,126 101,300
Deferred tax
assets 0 28,485 0 0
Non GAAP net
income (loss) 1,442,331 (2,614,026) (544,641) (463,251)
GAAP net income
(loss) (0.04) (0.19) (0.06) (0.06)
Non-cash items:
Non controlling
interest 0.01 (0.01) 0.00 (0.00)
Depreciation 0.06 0.06 0.02 0.02
Inventory
provision 0.00 0.03 0.00 0.02
Loss on disposal
of assets 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00
Share-based
compensation 0.02 0.01 0.01 0.00
Deferred tax
assets 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00
Non GAAP net
income (loss) 0.06 (0.12) (0.02) (0.02)
Weighted average
shares
outstanding
- basic and
diluted 22,245,762 22,072,000 22,137,326 22,072,000
Nine Months Results Ended September 30, 2009
Total revenue for the first nine months of 2009 was approximately $29.7 million, down 36.5% from the first nine months of 2008. Gross profit for the first nine months of 2009 was $2.0 million, down 65.6% from gross profit of $5.7 million in the comparable period a year ago. Gross margin was 6.6% for the first nine months of 2009, down from 12.2% for the same period in 2008. The Company recorded an operating loss of $4.4 million, compared with operating loss of $0.3 million in the first nine months of 2008. Net loss attributable to common shares for the first nine months of 2009 was $4.3 million, compared with net loss attributable to common shares of $1.0 million in the first nine months of 2008. Basic and diluted loss per share were ($0.19) for the first nine months of 2009 compared to ($0.04) in the first nine months of 2008.
Excluding non-cash items, net loss for the first nine months of 2009 on a non-GAAP basis would have been $2.6 million, or ($0.12) per share. Excluding non-cash items, net income for the first nine months of 2008 on a non-GAAP basis would have been $1.4 million, or $0.06 per share. Please see the reconciliation table above.
Financial Condition
As of September 30, 2009, Diguang had $9.4 million in cash and cash equivalents, $4.3 million in restricted cash and approximately $4.9 million in working capital. As of September 30, 2009, shareholders' equity was $20.7 million.
Recent Events
On October 15, 2009, Diguang announced that the Company will hold its annual meeting of stockholders on Wednesday, November 25, 2009 in Shenzhen for stockholders of record as of the close of business on October 9, 2009.
On October 28, 2009, Diguang announced in a press release that the Company will participate in the upcoming Hong Kong International Lighting Fair from October 27-30, 2009 at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre.
On November 13, 2009, Diguang announced that the Company will participate in the upcoming China Hi-Tech Fair from November 16-21, 2009 at the Shenzhen Convention & Exhibition Center.
Business Outlook
Diguang maintains a positive industry outlook, and anticipates the strongest growth drivers over the next two years to be LED TVs, and general lighting products. In addition to strong marketing campaigns by manufacturers, the Chinese government is promoting these energy efficient applications. According to research from Bank of America Merrill Lynch (BofA ML), worldwide shipments of LED TVs are expect to grow at a compound annual growth rate of more than 200% over the next two years, reaching 44 million units in 2011. In the same report, BofA ML notes that the worldwide market penetration of general LED lighting is expected to grow from its current level of 4% to more than 10% by 2010 or 2011.
Manufacturers continue to transition to mid and large sized LED products from CCFL due to their energy efficient and environmentally friendly characteristics. As a result, Diguang anticipates a significant increase in sales orders for large sized LED BLUs and while sales small and mid sized LED BLUs will remain stable. To support future market expansion and demand growth, Diguang plans to break ground at its new facility in Shenzhen by the end of 2009 and commence production in the third quarter of 2010.
"We are excited about the growing adoption of LEDs in LCD TVs and notebooks. In particular, large sized LED TVs offer the most growth potential as all of the major TV manufacturers have now introduced LED TVs, and the price gap between LED and LCD TVs of similar size has narrowed from 60% in the first half of 2009 to 8%," commented Mr. Song. 'We are already supplying our 32" LED BLUs and plan to develop 42'' and 52'' in 2010. We are confident that our years of experience, technological expertise, and established industry relationships provide us a strong competitive advantage to effectively capitalize on the growing market opportunity."
Use of Non-GAAP Financial Measures
To supplement Diguang's condensed consolidated financial statements presented on a GAAP basis, Diguang is providing certain income statement information that is not calculated according to GAAP, non-GAAP net income and non-GAAP basic and diluted earnings per share. Diguang believes that its
non-GAAP disclosures are useful in evaluating its operating results as this information supplies the user with another view of the matching of costs and expenses by excluding the impact of non-cash expenses such as depreciation, share based compensation, inventory provisions, loss on the disposal of assets and deferred tax assets. A reconciliation of the adjustments to GAAP results for the three and nine month periods ended September 30, 2009 and September 30, 2008 is included above. The non-GAAP information presented is supplemental and is not purported to be a substitute for information prepared in accordance with GAAP.
Teleconference and Webcast Information
Management will conduct a conference call and webcast to discuss financial results for the fiscal 2009 third quarter, ended September 30, 2009 of its 2009 fiscal year. The conference call will take place at 9:00 a.m. Eastern Time on Tuesday November 17, 2009. Anyone interested in participating should call +1-888-419-5570 if calling from within the United States, or
+1-617-896-9871 if calling internationally; the passcode is 450 817 31.
There will be a replay available until December 1, 2009. To listen to the playback, please call +1-888-286-8010 if calling within the United States, or +1-617-801-6888 if calling internationally. Please use passcode 104 261 45 for the replay.
About Diguang International Development Co., Ltd.
Through its subsidiaries, Diguang develops and produces CCFL and LED backlights for a wide range of TFT-LCD products. A backlight is the typical light source of a liquid crystal display (LCD), with applications spanning televisions, computer monitors, cellular phones, digital cameras, DVDs and other home appliances. Leveraging its LED expertise, the Company also creates and markets energy-saving technologies and solutions for rapidly growing markets such as LED backlight monitors and LED general lighting. For more information, contact CCG Investor Relations directly or go to Diguang's website at http://www.diguangintl.com .
Safe Harbor Statements
This press release contains forward-looking statements made under the "safe harbor" provisions of the U.S. Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Forward looking statements are based upon the current plans, estimates and projections of Diguang's management and are subject to risks and uncertainties, which could cause actual results to differ from the forward looking statements. Therefore, you should not place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements. The following factors, among others, could cause actual results to differ from those set forth in the forward-looking statements: business conditions in China, weather and natural disasters, changing interpretations of generally accepted accounting principles; outcomes of government reviews; inquiries and investigations and related litigation; continued compliance with government regulations; legislation or regulatory environments, requirements or changes adversely affecting the businesses in which Diguang is engaged; fluctuations in customer demand; management of rapid growth; intensity of competition from other providers of backlights; timing approval and market acceptance of new product introductions; general economic conditions; geopolitical events and regulatory changes, as well as other relevant risks, including but not limited to risks outlined in the Company's periodic filings with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission. Diguang does not assume any obligation to update the information contained in this press release.
For more information, please contact:
Company Contact:
Viola Tse
Diguang International Development Co., Ltd.
Tel: +1-626-593-5486
Investor Relations Contact:
Ed Job, Partner
CCG Investor Relations
Tel: +1-646-213-1914
Web: http://www.ccgirasia.com/
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DIGUANG INTERNATIONAL DEVELOPMENT CO., LTD.
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF FINANCIAL POSITION
(In U.S. Dollars)
December 31, September 30,
2008 2009
ASSETS (Adjusted) (Unaudited)
Current assets:
Cash and cash equivalents $15,024,363 $9,447,864
Restricted cash -- 4,340,769
Accounts receivable, net of allowance
for doubtful accounts $655,893 and
$655,671 9,944,208 13,238,497
Inventories, net of provision
$2,081,334 and $2,649,290 7,285,860 9,668,601
Other receivables, net of provision
$101,020 and $100,002 535,493 424,701
VAT recoverable 112,842 369,811
Advance to suppliers 602,017 973,688
Deferred tax asset 28,485 --
Total current assets 33,533,268 38,463,931
Investment, net of impairment
$779,302 and $779,302 720,698 720,698
Property, plants and equipment, net 19,369,200 17,983,687
Total assets $53,623,166 $57,168,316
LIABILITIES AND EQUITY
Current liabilities:
Bank loans $4,397,215 $13,143,314
Accounts payable 15,643,476 15,687,458
Advance from customers 561,282 549,832
Accruals and other payables 2,337,800 2,238,520
Accrued payroll and related expense 626,277 660,845
Income tax payable 401,260 383,759
Amount due to related parties 674,548 --
Amount due to stockholders 1,005,480 935,853
Total current liabilities 25,647,338 33,599,581
Research funding advanced 644,925 644,575
Total liabilities 26,292,263 34,244,156
Equity:
Common stock, par value $0.001 per
share, 50 million shares authorized,
22,593,000 and 22,593,000 shares issued,
22,072,000 and 22,072,000 shares
outstanding 22,593 22,593
Additional paid-in capital 20,600,460 20,901,940
Treasury stock at cost (674,455) (674,455)
Appropriated earnings 802,408 795,740
Accumulated deficit (443,829) (4,702,304)
Translation adjustment 4,503,022 4,309,975
Total shareholders' equity 24,810,199 20,653,489
Non-controlling interest 2,520,704 2,270,671
Total equity 27,330,903 22,924,160
Total liabilities and equity $53,623,166 $57,168,316
DIGUANG INTERNATIONAL DEVELOPMENT CO., LTD.
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME AND COMPREHENSIVE INCOME
(In U.S. Dollars)
Nine Months Ended Three Months Ended
September 30, September 30,
2008 2009 2008 2009
(Unaudited) (Unaudited) (Unaudited) (Unaudited)
Revenues:
Revenues, net $46,696,057 $29,659,356 $13,599,288 $13,456,366
Cost of sales 40,994,317 27,699,850 12,718,211 12,518,206
Gross profit 5,701,740 1,959,506 881,077 938,160
Selling expense 1,264,818 1,653,102 481,837 714,206
Research and
development
costs 978,377 1,486,377 326,774 460,946
General and
administrative
expenses 3,766,713 3,185,343 1,305,495 997,932
Loss on disposing
assets -- 30,487 -- 10,308
Loss from
operations (308,168) (4,395,803) (1,233,029) (1,245,232)
Interest income
(expense), net (170,604) (285,759) (48,150) (126,251)
Investment income
(loss) 66,052 800 36,873 --
Other income
(expense) (189,730) 197,937 23,619 87,744
Loss before
income tax (602,450) (4,482,825) (1,220,687) (1,283,739)
Income tax
provision 125,653 30,927 885 (646)
Net income (loss) (728,103) (4,513,752) (1,221,572) (1,283,093)
Net income (loss)
attributable to
non-controlling
interest 269,932 (248,609) 79,981 (65,543)
Net income (loss)
Attributable to
common shares $(998,035) $(4,265,143) $(1,301,553) $(1,217,550)
Weighted average
common shares
outstanding
- basic 22,245,762 22,072,000 22,137,326 22,072,000
Losses per
share - basic (0.04) (0.19) (0.06) (0.06)
Weighted average
common shares
outstanding
- diluted 22,245,762 22,072,000 22,137,326 22,072,000
Losses per
shares -
diluted (0.04) (0.19) (0.06) (0.06)
Other
comprehensive
income:
Translation
adjustment 2,232,841 (194,471) 270,344 8,346
Comprehensive
income (loss) 1,504,738 (4,708,223) (951,228) (1,274,747)
Comprehensive
income (loss)
attributable to
non-controlling
interest 397,073 (250,033) 103,996 (64,179)
Comprehensive
income
attributable
to common
shares $1,107,665 $(4,458,190) $(1,055,224 $(1,210,568
DIGUANG INTERNATIONAL DEVELOPMENT CO., LTD.
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
Increase (Decrease) in Cash and Cash Equivalents)
(In U.S. Dollars)
Nine Months Ended September 30,
2008 2009
(Unaudited) (Unaudited)
Cash flows from operating
activities:
Net income $(728,103) $(4,513,752)
Adjustments to reconcile net
income to net cash
provided by (used in)
operating activities:
Depreciation 1,417,240 1,219,618
Inventory provision 55,884 568,265
Loss on disposing assets -- 30,487
Share-based compensation 427,378 301,480
Deferred tax asset -- 28,485
Changes in operating assets
and liabilities:
Accounts receivable (4,963,204) (3,294,841)
Inventory (2,045,807) (2,953,544)
Other receivables 69,051 110,788
VAT recoverable 403,225 (256,989)
Prepayments and other assets (443,110) (371,720)
Accounts payable 209,445 238,456
Accruals and other payable (1,411,569) (64,672)
Advance from customers 244,442 (11,404)
Accrued interest payable to
related parties -- 57,103
Taxes payable 3,355 (17,492)
Net cash used in operating
activities (6,761,773) (8,929,732)
Cash flows from investing
activities:
Purchase of fixed assets (3,336,543) (87,631)
Purchase of marketable
securities (41,126) --
Due to related parties (101,478) --
Proceeds form disposal of
fixed assets -- 29,152
Net cash used in investing
activities (3,479,147) (58,479
Cash flows from financing
activities:
Stock repurchase (242,870) --
Due to related parties (1,108,264) (800,912)
Capital infused by minority
interest in North
Diamond 737,500 --
Proceeds from short-term bank
facilities 4,292,521 8,741,354
Restricted cash pledged for
import facilities -- (4,340,769)
Research funding advanced 72,995 --
Net cash received from
financing activities 3,751,882 3,599,673
Effect of changes in foreign
exchange rates 1,608,514 (187,961)
Net increase (decrease) in
cash and cash equivalents (4,880,524) (5,576,499)
Cash and cash equivalents,
beginning of the period 16,250,727 15,024,363
Cash and cash equivalents, end
of the period $11,370,203 $9,447,864
