WUHAN, China, May 9, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- China Automotive Systems, Inc. (NASDAQ: CAAS) ("CAAS" or the "Company"), a leading power steering components and systems supplier in China, today announced its unaudited financial results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2019.
First Quarter 2019 Highlights
Mr. Qizhou Wu, chief executive officer of CAAS, commented, "Our sales continue to reflect the challenges in the domestic Chinese market. We continue to invest in other advanced steering technologies to broaden our portfolio of steering products to provide a greater range of solutions for our customers."
First Quarter of 2019
In the first quarter of 2019, net sales were $109.2 million compared to $134.0 million in the same quarter of 2018, reflecting an 18.5% year-over-year decline. The decrease in net sales was mainly due to lower sales volume for legacy products in the domestic and North American passenger markets and the domestic heavy-duty vehicle market, as well as the effect of foreign currency exchange.
Gross profit was $14.0 million in the first quarter of 2019 compared with $21.6 million in the first quarter of 2018. The gross margin was 12.8% in the first quarter of 2019 compared to 16.1% in the first quarter of 2018 mainly due to the changes in the product mix.
Gain on other sales was $1.3 million in the first quarter of 2019 compared to $1.5 million in the first quarter of 2018, reflecting lower scrap volume.
Selling expenses were $3.1 million in the first quarter of 2019, compared to $5.8 million in the first quarter of 2018. The decrease was primarily due to reduced logistics fees reflecting lower sales volume and the use of lower-price shippers. Selling expenses represented 2.8% of net sales in the first quarter of 2019 compared to 4.3% in the first quarter of 2018.
General and administrative expenses ("G&A expenses") were $4.6 million in the first quarter of 2019, compared to $4.4 million in the same quarter of 2018. The increase primarily reflected higher personnel expenses. G&A expenses represented 4.2% of net sales in the first quarter of 2019 and 3.3% in the first quarter of 2018.
Research and development expenses ("R&D expenses") were $6.6 million in the first quarter of 2019, compared to $8.3 million in the first quarter of 2018. R&D expenses represented 6.0% of net sales in the first quarter of 2019 compared to 6.2% in the first quarter of 2018. The reduction in R&D expenses was due to increased cost controls.
Other income, net was $1.4 million for the three months ended March 31, 2019, compared to other income, net of $0.6 million for the three months ended March 31, 2018, representing an increase of $0.8 million, primarily due to an increase in the unspecific purpose subsidies being recognized in the first quarter of 2019.
Income from operations was $1.0 million in the first quarter of 2019, compared to $4.6 million in the same quarter of 2018. The decrease was primarily due to lower gross profit and gross margin.
Interest expense was $0.6 million in the first quarter of 2019 compared to $0.4 million in the same quarter of 2018. The increase was due to increased bank borrowings at higher interest rates.
Net financial expense was $0.7 million in the first quarter of 2019 compared to net financial income of $0.8 million in the first quarter of 2018. The decrease in net financial expense was primarily due to an increase in financial income in the first quarter of 2019.
Income before income tax expenses and equity in earnings of affiliated companies was $1.2 million in the first quarter of 2019, compared to $4.0 million in the first quarter of 2018. The decrease in income before income tax expenses and equity in earnings of affiliated companies was mainly due to lower income from operations.
Net income attributable to parent company's common shareholders was $1.5 million in the first quarter of 2019, compared to $4.3 million in the first quarter of 2018. Diluted earnings per share were $0.05 per share in the first quarter of 2019, compared to $0.14 in the first quarter of 2018.
The weighted average number of diluted common shares outstanding was 31,513,297 in the first quarter of 2019, compared to 31,644,044 in the first quarter of 2018.
Balance Sheet
As of March 31, 2019, total cash and cash equivalents and pledged cash were $91.7 million, total accounts receivable including notes receivable were $264.3 million, accounts payable were $193.3 million and short-term bank and government loans were $65.9 million. Total parent company stockholders' equity was $292.9 million as of March 31, 2019, compared to $285.9 million as of December 31, 2018.
Business Outlook
Management reiterates its revenue guidance for the full year 2019 of US$510 million. This target is based on the Company's current views on operating and market conditions, which are subject to change.
About China Automotive Systems, Inc.
Based in Hubei Province, the People's Republic of China, China Automotive Systems, Inc. is a leading supplier of power steering components and systems to the Chinese automotive industry, operating through nine Sino-foreign joint ventures. The Company offers a full range of steering system parts for passenger automobiles and commercial vehicles. The Company currently offers four separate series of power steering with an annual production capacity of over 6 million sets of steering gears, columns and steering hoses. Its customer base is comprised of leading auto manufacturers, such as China FAW Group, Corp., Dongfeng Auto Group Co., Ltd., BYD Auto Company Limited, Beiqi Foton Motor Co., Ltd. and Chery Automobile Co., Ltd. in China, and Chrysler Group LLC in North America. For more information, please visit: http://www.caasauto.com.
Forward-Looking Statements
This press release contains statements that are "forward-looking statements" as defined under the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Forward-looking statements represent our estimates and assumptions only as of the date of this press release. These forward-looking statements include statements regarding the qualitative and quantitative effects of the accounting errors, the periods involved, the nature of the Company's review and any anticipated conclusions of the Company or its management and other statements that are not historical facts. Our actual results may differ materially from the results described in or anticipated by our forward-looking statements due to certain risks and uncertainties. As a result, the Company's actual results could differ materially from those contained in these forward-looking statements due to a number of factors, including those described under the heading "Risk Factors" in the Company's Form 10-K annual report filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on March 28, 2019, and in documents subsequently filed by the Company from time to time with the Securities and Exchange Commission. We expressly disclaim any duty to provide updates to any forward-looking statements made in this press release, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise.
For further information, please contact:
Jie Li
Chief Financial Officer
China Automotive Systems, Inc.
Email: jieli@chl.com.cn
Kevin Theiss
Investor Relations
+1-212-521-4050
Email: Kevin.Theiss@awakenlab.com
-Tables Follow -
China Automotive Systems, Inc. and Subsidiaries |
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Condensed Unaudited Consolidated Statements of Operations and Comprehensive Income |
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(In thousands of USD, except share and per share amounts) |
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Three Months Ended March 31, |
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2019 |
2018 |
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Net product sales ($12,836 and $10,846 sold to related parties for the |
$ |
109,193 |
$ |
134,018 |
||
Cost of products sold ($5,504 and $8,249 purchased from related |
95,148 |
112,379 |
||||
Gross profit |
14,045 |
21,639 |
||||
Gain on other sales |
1,269 |
1,513 |
||||
Less: Operating expenses |
||||||
Selling expenses |
3,085 |
5,827 |
||||
General and administrative expenses |
4,590 |
4,424 |
||||
Research and development expenses |
6,602 |
8,307 |
||||
Total operating expenses |
14,277 |
18,558 |
||||
Income from operations |
1,037 |
4,594 |
||||
Other income, net |
1,407 |
621 |
||||
Interest expense |
(568) |
(415) |
||||
Financial expense, net |
(665) |
(765) |
||||
Income before income tax expenses and equity in earnings of affiliated |
1,211 |
4,035 |
||||
Less: Income taxes |
198 |
588 |
||||
Equity in earnings of affiliated companies |
211 |
585 |
||||
Net income |
1,224 |
4,032 |
||||
Net loss attributable to non-controlling interests |
(243) |
(280) |
||||
Net income attributable to parent company's common shareholders |
$ |
1,467 |
$ |
4,312 |
||
Comprehensive income: |
||||||
Net income |
$ |
1,224 |
$ |
4,032 |
||
Other comprehensive income: |
||||||
Foreign currency translation gain, net of tax |
6,363 |
13,242 |
||||
Comprehensive income |
7,587 |
17,274 |
||||
Comprehensive income attributable to non-controlling interests |
214 |
236 |
||||
Comprehensive income attributable to parent company |
$ |
7,373 |
$ |
17,038 |
||
Net income attributable to parent company's common shareholders per |
||||||
Basic - |
$ |
0.05 |
$ |
0.14 |
||
Diluted - |
$ |
0.05 |
$ |
0.14 |
||
Weighted average number of common shares outstanding |
||||||
Basic |
31,507,487 |
31,644,004 |
||||
Diluted |
31,513,297 |
31,644,004 |
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China Automotive Systems, Inc. and Subsidiaries |
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Condensed Unaudited Consolidated Balance Sheets |
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(In thousands of USD unless otherwise indicated) |
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March 31, 2019 |
December 31, 2018 |
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ASSETS |
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Current assets: |
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Cash and cash equivalents |
$ |
65,471 |
$ |
86,346 |
|
Pledged cash |
26,205 |
29,623 |
|||
Accounts and notes receivable, net - unrelated parties |
242,574 |
237,519 |
|||
Accounts and notes receivable, net - related parties |
21,701 |
18,825 |
|||
Inventories |
90,202 |
88,021 |
|||
Other current assets |
34,076 |
35,094 |
|||
Total current assets |
480,229 |
495,428 |
|||
Non-current assets: |
|||||
Property, plant and equipment, net |
137,033 |
129,853 |
|||
Long-term investments |
33,433 |
32,620 |
|||
Other non-current assets |
34,621 |
32,598 |
|||
Total assets |
$ |
685,316 |
$ |
690,499 |
|
LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY |
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Current liabilities: |
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Short-term loans |
$ |
65,888 |
$ |
60,952 |
|
Accounts and notes payable - unrelated parties |
187,612 |
205,643 |
|||
Accounts and notes payable - related parties |
5,668 |
4,477 |
|||
Accrued expenses and other payables |
45,897 |
47,032 |
|||
Other current liabilities |
24,181 |
23,196 |
|||
Total current liabilities |
329,246 |
341,300 |
|||
Long-term liabilities: |
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Long-term government loan |
297 |
291 |
|||
Other long-term payable |
7,977 |
8,726 |
|||
Long-term tax payable |
29,503 |
29,503 |
|||
Other non-current liabilities |
6,221 |
5,852 |
|||
Total liabilities |
$ |
373,244 |
$ |
385,672 |
|
Stockholders' equity: |
|||||
Common stock, $0.0001 par value - Authorized - 80,000,000 |
$ |
3 |
$ |
3 |
|
Additional paid-in capital |
64,429 |
64,429 |
|||
Retained earnings- |
|||||
Appropriated |
11,104 |
11,104 |
|||
Unappropriated |
212,906 |
211,439 |
|||
Accumulated other comprehensive income |
7,761 |
1,855 |
|||
Treasury stock - 840,579 and 711,698 shares as of March 31, 2019 |
(3,295) |
(2,953) |
|||
Total parent company stockholders' equity |
292,908 |
285,877 |
|||
Non-controlling interests |
19,164 |
18,950 |
|||
Total stockholders' equity |
312,072 |
304,827 |
|||
Total liabilities and stockholders' equity |
$ |
685,316 |
$ |
690,499 |
|
China Automotive Systems, Inc. and Subsidiaries |
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Condensed Unaudited Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows |
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(In thousands of USD unless otherwise indicated) |
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Three Months Ended March 31, |
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2019 |
2018 |
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Cash flows from operating activities: |
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Net income |
$ |
1,224 |
$ |
4,032 |
||
Adjustments to reconcile net income from operations to |
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Depreciation and amortization |
3,987 |
4,342 |
||||
(Reversal)/accrual of provision for doubtful accounts |
(355) |
275 |
||||
Inventory write downs |
1,112 |
1,543 |
||||
Deferred income taxes |
(84) |
33 |
||||
Equity in earnings of affiliated companies |
(211) |
(585) |
||||
Gain on fixed assets disposals |
- |
12 |
||||
Changes in operating assets and liabilities |
||||||
(Increase)/decrease in: |
||||||
Accounts and notes receivable |
(1,977) |
559 |
||||
Inventories |
(1,233) |
(6,592) |
||||
Other current assets |
2,387 |
(128) |
||||
Increase/(decrease) in: |
||||||
Accounts and notes payable |
(21,299) |
(11,950) |
||||
Accrued expenses and other payables |
(2,208) |
(4,031) |
||||
Other current liabilities |
443 |
4,988 |
||||
Net cash used in operating activities |
(18,214) |
(7,502) |
||||
Cash flows from investing activities: |
||||||
(Decrease)/increase in other receivables |
(249) |
647 |
||||
Cash received from property, plant and equipment sales |
834 |
26 |
||||
Payments to acquire property, plant and equipment |
(8,777) |
(8,192) |
||||
Payments to acquire intangible assets |
(1,194) |
- |
||||
Purchase of short-term investments |
(15,563) |
(1,414) |
||||
Proceeds from maturities of short-term investments |
14,901 |
19,108 |
||||
Cash received from repayment of the loan to a related party |
- |
20,430 |
||||
Net cash (used in)/provided by investing activities |
(10,048) |
30,605 |
||||
Cash flows from financing activities: |
||||||
Proceeds from bank loans |
15,275 |
19,672 |
||||
Repayments of bank loans |
(11,881) |
(31,037) |
||||
Repayments of the borrowing for sale and leaseback |
(1,063) |
- |
||||
Repurchase of common shares |
(342) |
- |
||||
Net cash provided by/(used in) financing activities |
1,989 |
(11,365) |
||||
Effects of exchange rate on cash, cash equivalents and |
1,980 |
3,595 |
||||
Net (decrease)/increase in cash, cash equivalents and |
(24,293) |
15,333 |
||||
Cash, cash equivalents and pledged cash at beginning of |
115,969 |
96,093 |
||||
Cash, cash equivalents and pledged cash at end of the |
$ |
91,676 |
$ |
111,426 |
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