WUHAN, China, Aug. 8, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- China Automotive Systems, Inc. ("CAAS" or the "Company") (NASDAQ: CAAS), a leading power steering components and systems supplier in China, today announced its unaudited financial results for the second quarter and six months ended June 30, 2019.
Second Quarter 2019 Highlights
First Six Months of 2019 Highlights
Mr. Qizhou Wu, chief executive officer of CAAS, commented, "Our sales in the second quarter of 2019 reflected the slowing economy in China and softer consumer spending. As a leading supplier of steering products to the Chinese automobile market, our sales are affected by the performance of the OEM market. Automobile production has been disrupted by a pre-buy of less expensive National V-compliant vehicles before the stricter National VI emission standards are nationally implemented. Chinese-branded passenger vehicle sales declined by 27.9% year-over-year in April 2019 followed by a decline in May 2019 of 28.1% year-over-year. We anticipate that our new product development with Hyoseong Electric Co. Ltd. to sell electric motors for electric power steering systems, and a new development program for a recirculating-ball steering system with a major client's autonomous vehicle development, will offer new growth opportunities for the future. We continue to build advanced steering products and broaden our product line to meet the needs of the marketplace and ensure our leadership position."
Second Quarter of 2019
In the second quarter of 2019, net sales decreased 15.9% to $105.7 million, compared to $125.8 million in the same quarter of 2018. Net sales of traditional steering products declined by 15.9% as demand weakened in the Chinese domestic brand automobile market. Additionally, Company's sales to its North American customers declined by $1.1 million. Sales of electric power steering ("EPS") represented 21.4% of total net sales.
Gross profit decreased to $15.2 million in the second quarter of 2019, compared to $17.0 million in the second quarter of 2018. The gross margin was 14.4% in the second quarter of 2019, versus 13.5% in the second quarter of 2018. The gross profit decrease was mainly due to lower sales, higher unit cost and a change in product mix.
Gain on other sales was $2.5 million in the second quarter of 2019, compared to $1.0 million in the second quarter of 2018.
Selling expenses were $3.9 million in the second quarter of 2019, compared to $4.9 million in the second quarter of 2018. The decrease was mainly due to lower logistics expenses related to decreased sales during the quarter. Selling expenses represented 3.7% of net sales in the second quarter of 2019 compared with 3.9% in the second quarter of 2018.
General and administrative expenses ("G&A expenses") were $4.4 million in the second quarter of each of 2019 and 2018. G&A expenses represented 4.2% of net sales in the second quarter of 2019 compared to 3.5% in the second quarter of 2018. The percentage increase was mainly due to reduced sales in the second quarter of 2019.
Research and development expenses ("R&D expenses") decreased 18.5% to $6.6 million in the second quarter of 2019, compared to $8.1 million in the second quarter of 2018. R&D expenses continue to focus on the development of the Company's EPS and other new products. R&D expenses represented 6.2% of sales in the second quarter of 2019, compared with 6.4% in the second quarter of 2018.
Income from operations was $2.7 million in the second quarter of 2019, compared to $0.6 million in the same quarter of 2018. The increase was primarily due to a higher gain on other sales and lower operating costs. As a percentage of net sales, the operating margin was 2.6% in the second quarter of 2019, compared to 0.5% in the second quarter of 2018.
Net financial income in the second quarter of 2019 was $1.6 million compared with $0.9 million in the second quarter of 2018.
Income before income tax expenses and equity in earnings of affiliated companies increased 143.5% to $3.1 million in the second quarter of 2019, compared to $1.3 million in the second quarter of 2018.
Net income attributable to parent company's common shareholders increased 196.3% to $2.5 million in the second quarter of 2019, compared to net income attributable to parent company's common shareholders of $0.8 million in the corresponding quarter of 2018. Diluted earnings per share were $0.08 in the second quarter of 2019, compared to diluted earnings per share of $0.03 in the second quarter of 2018. The weighted average number of diluted common shares outstanding was 31,499,577 in the second quarter of 2019, compared to 31,647,305 in the second quarter of 2018.
First Six Months of 2019
Net sales decreased 17.3% to $214.9 million in the first six months of 2019, compared to $259.8 million in the first six months of 2018. Six-month gross profit was $29.2 million, compared to $38.7 million in the corresponding period last year. Six-month gross margin was 13.6% in the first six months of 2019 compared to 14.9% in the corresponding period in 2018. The gain on other sales was $3.8 million in the first six months of 2019 compared with $2.5 million in the corresponding period last year. Income from operations was $3.8 million in the first six months of 2019, compared to $5.2 million in the first six months of 2018. Operating margin was 1.8% in the first six months of 2019, compared to 2.0% in the corresponding period of 2018.
Net income attributable to parent company's common shareholders was $4.0 million in the first six months of 2019, compared to $5.2 million in the corresponding period in 2018. Diluted earnings per share were $0.13 in the first six months of 2019, compared to diluted earnings per share of $0.16 in the corresponding period of 2018.
As of June 30, 2019, cash and equivalents, and pledged cash were $89.1 million. Total accounts receivable including notes receivable were $255.1 million. Accounts payable were $184.1 million and short-term loans were $71.0 million. Total parent company stockholders' equity was $308.5 million as of June 30, 2019, compared to $304.8 million as of December 31, 2018.
Net cash used in operating activities was $25.7 million in the first six months of 2019 compared with net cash used in operating activities of $5.4 million in the first six months of 2018. Payments to acquire property, plant and equipment were $10.3 million compared with $17.3 million in the first six months of 2018.
Business Outlook
Management revised its revenue guidance for the full year 2019 to $430 million from US$510 million. This target is based on the Company's current views on operating and market conditions, which are subject to change.
Unaudited Second Quarter 2019 Conference Call
Management will conduct a conference call on August 8, 2019 at 8:00 A.M. EDT/8:00 P.M. Beijing Time to discuss these results. A question and answer session will follow management's presentation. To participate, please call the following numbers 10 minutes before the call start time and ask to be connected to the "China Automotive Systems" conference call:
Phone Number: +1-877-407-8031 (North America)
Phone Number: +1-201-689-8031 (International)
China Toll Free: +86-400-120-2840
A replay of the call will be available on the Company's website in the investor relations section.
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@awakenlab.com
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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) |
||||||||
Three Months Ended June 30, |
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2019 |
2018 |
|||||||
Net product sales ($14,310 and $10,856 sold to related parties for the three |
$ |
105,748 |
$ |
125,782 |
||||
Cost of products sold ($6,130 and $7,428 purchased from related parties for |
90,563 |
108,761 |
||||||
Gross profit |
15,185 |
17,021 |
||||||
Gain on other sales |
2,485 |
977 |
||||||
Less: Operating expenses |
||||||||
Selling expenses |
3,859 |
4,887 |
||||||
General and administrative expenses |
4,434 |
4,442 |
||||||
Research and development expenses |
6,637 |
8,085 |
||||||
Total operating expenses |
14,930 |
17,414 |
||||||
Income from operations |
2,740 |
584 |
||||||
Other (expense)/income, net |
(447) |
600 |
||||||
Interest expense |
(731) |
(801) |
||||||
Financial income, net |
1,552 |
897 |
||||||
Income before income tax expenses and equity in earnings of affiliated |
3,114 |
1,280 |
||||||
Less: Income taxes |
674 |
202 |
||||||
Equity in loss of affiliated companies |
(207) |
(82) |
||||||
Net income |
2,233 |
996 |
||||||
Net (loss)/gain attributable to non-controlling interests |
(277) |
149 |
||||||
Net income attributable to parent company's common shareholders |
$ |
2,510 |
$ |
847 |
||||
Comprehensive income: |
||||||||
Net income |
$ |
2,233 |
$ |
996 |
||||
Other comprehensive income: |
||||||||
Foreign currency translation loss, net of tax |
(6,881) |
(17,467) |
||||||
Comprehensive loss |
(4,648) |
(16,471) |
||||||
Comprehensive loss attributable to non-controlling interests |
(776) |
(431) |
||||||
Comprehensive loss attributable to parent company |
$ |
(3,872) |
$ |
(16,040) |
||||
Net income attributable to parent company's common shareholders per share |
||||||||
Basic - |
$ |
0.08 |
$ |
0.03 |
||||
Diluted - |
$ |
0.08 |
$ |
0.03 |
||||
Weighted average number of common shares outstanding |
||||||||
Basic |
31,497,723 |
31,644,004 |
||||||
Diluted |
31,499,577 |
31,647,305 |
||||||
China Automotive Systems, Inc. and Subsidiaries |
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Condensed Unaudited Consolidated Statements of Operations and Comprehensive Income |
||||||||
(In thousands of USD, except share and per share amounts) |
||||||||
Six Months Ended June 30, |
||||||||
2019 |
2018 |
|||||||
Net product sales ($27,146 and $21,702 sold to related parties for the six months |
$ |
214,941 |
$ |
259,800 |
||||
Cost of products sold ($11,634 and $15,677 purchased from related parties for the six |
185,711 |
221,140 |
||||||
Gross profit |
29,230 |
38,660 |
||||||
Gain on other sales |
3,754 |
2,490 |
||||||
Less: Operating expenses |
||||||||
Selling expenses |
6,944 |
10,714 |
||||||
General and administrative expenses |
9,024 |
8,866 |
||||||
Research and development expenses |
13,239 |
16,392 |
||||||
Total operating expenses |
29,207 |
35,972 |
||||||
Income from operations |
3,777 |
5,178 |
||||||
Other income, net |
960 |
1,221 |
||||||
Interest expense |
(1,299) |
(1,216) |
||||||
Financial income, net |
887 |
132 |
||||||
Income before income tax expenses and equity in earnings of affiliated companies |
4,325 |
5,315 |
||||||
Less: Income taxes |
872 |
790 |
||||||
Equity in earnings of affiliated companies |
4 |
503 |
||||||
Net income |
3,457 |
5,028 |
||||||
Net loss attributable to non-controlling interests |
(520) |
(131) |
||||||
Net income attributable to parent company's common shareholders |
$ |
3,977 |
$ |
5,159 |
||||
Comprehensive income: |
||||||||
Net income |
$ |
3,457 |
$ |
5,028 |
||||
Other comprehensive income: |
||||||||
Foreign currency translation loss, net of tax |
(518) |
(4,225) |
||||||
Comprehensive income |
2,939 |
803 |
||||||
Comprehensive loss attributable to non-controlling interests |
(562) |
(195) |
||||||
Comprehensive income attributable to parent company |
$ |
3,501 |
$ |
998 |
||||
Net income attributable to parent company's common shareholders per share |
||||||||
Basic - |
$ |
0.13 |
$ |
0.16 |
||||
Diluted - |
$ |
0.13 |
$ |
0.16 |
||||
Weighted average number of common shares outstanding |
||||||||
Basic |
31,501,889 |
31,644,004 |
||||||
Diluted |
31,505,721 |
31,645,655 |
||||||
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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June 30, 2019 |
December 31, 2018 |
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ASSETS |
||||||||
Current assets: |
||||||||
Cash and cash equivalents |
$ |
70,866 |
$ |
86,346 |
||||
Pledged cash |
18,194 |
29,623 |
||||||
Accounts and notes receivable, net - unrelated parties |
225,681 |
237,519 |
||||||
Accounts and notes receivable - related parties |
29,449 |
18,825 |
||||||
Inventories |
90,850 |
88,021 |
||||||
Other current assets |
30,880 |
35,094 |
||||||
Total current assets |
465,920 |
495,428 |
||||||
Non-current assets: |
||||||||
Property, plant and equipment, net |
142,008 |
129,853 |
||||||
Long-term investments |
35,459 |
32,620 |
||||||
Other non-current assets |
27,357 |
32,598 |
||||||
Total assets |
$ |
670,744 |
$ |
690,499 |
||||
LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY |
||||||||
Current liabilities: |
||||||||
Short-term loans |
$ |
70,976 |
$ |
60,952 |
||||
Accounts and notes payable - unrelated parties |
176,118 |
205,643 |
||||||
Accounts and notes payable - related parties |
8,041 |
4,477 |
||||||
Accrued expenses and other payables |
43,964 |
47,032 |
||||||
Other current liabilities |
21,154 |
23,196 |
||||||
Total current liabilities |
320,253 |
341,300 |
||||||
Long-term liabilities: |
||||||||
Long-term government loan |
291 |
291 |
||||||
Other long-term payable |
6,905 |
8,726 |
||||||
Long-term tax payable |
26,693 |
29,503 |
||||||
Other non-current liabilities |
8,073 |
5,852 |
||||||
Total liabilities |
$ |
362,215 |
$ |
385,672 |
||||
Stockholders' equity: |
||||||||
Common stock, $0.0001 par value - Authorized - 80,000,000 shares; |
$ |
3 |
$ |
3 |
||||
Additional paid-in capital |
64,429 |
64,429 |
||||||
Retained earnings- |
||||||||
Appropriated |
11,104 |
11,104 |
||||||
Unappropriated |
215,416 |
211,439 |
||||||
Accumulated other comprehensive income |
1,379 |
1,855 |
||||||
Treasury stock – 840,579 and 711,698 shares as of June 30, 2019 and |
(3,295) |
(2,953) |
||||||
Total parent company stockholders' equity |
289,036 |
285,877 |
||||||
Non-controlling interests |
19,493 |
18,950 |
||||||
Total stockholders' equity |
308,529 |
304,827 |
||||||
Total liabilities and stockholders' equity |
$ |
670,744 |
$ |
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) |
||||||||
Six Months Ended June 30, |
||||||||
2019 |
2018 |
|||||||
Cash flows from operating activities: |
||||||||
Net income |
$ |
3,457 |
$ |
5,028 |
||||
Adjustments to reconcile net income from operations to net |
||||||||
Depreciation and amortization |
9,277 |
8,837 |
||||||
(Reversal)/accrual of provision for doubtful accounts |
(673) |
242 |
||||||
Inventory write downs |
2,232 |
3,456 |
||||||
Deferred income taxes |
(1,124) |
(231) |
||||||
Equity in earnings of affiliated companies |
(4) |
(503) |
||||||
(Gain)/loss on fixed assets disposals |
(733) |
9 |
||||||
Changes in operating assets and liabilities |
||||||||
(Increase)/decrease in: |
||||||||
Accounts and notes receivable |
969 |
6,644 |
||||||
Inventories |
(5,526) |
(16,062) |
||||||
Other current assets |
4,645 |
(1,374) |
||||||
Increase/(decrease) in: |
||||||||
Accounts and notes payable |
(31,049) |
(15,574) |
||||||
Accrued expenses and other payables |
(3,055) |
2,245 |
||||||
Long-term taxes payable |
(2,810) |
- |
||||||
Other current liabilities |
(1,336) |
1,890 |
||||||
Net cash used in operating activities |
(25,730) |
(5,393) |
||||||
Cash flows from investing activities: |
||||||||
Increase in demand loans and employee housing loans |
1,057 |
1,190 |
||||||
Cash received from property, plant and equipment sales |
700 |
199 |
||||||
Payments to acquire property, plant and equipment (including |
(10,335) |
(17,299) |
||||||
Payments to acquire intangible assets |
(1,387) |
- |
||||||
Investment under equity method |
(2,348) |
(5,957) |
||||||
Purchase of short-term investments |
(17,031) |
(18,502) |
||||||
Proceeds from maturities of short-term investments |
17,087 |
21,687 |
||||||
Government subsidy received for purchase of property, plant |
1,898 |
- |
||||||
Cash received from long-term investment |
579 |
- |
||||||
Cash received from repayment of the loan to a related party |
- |
20,430 |
||||||
Net cash (used in)/provided by investing activities |
(9,780) |
1,748 |
||||||
Cash flows from financing activities: |
||||||||
Proceeds from bank loans |
29,036 |
19,672 |
||||||
Repayments of bank loans |
(18,910) |
(35,664) |
||||||
Proceeds from sale and leaseback transaction |
- |
11,758 |
||||||
Repayments of the borrowing for sale and leaseback |
(2,116) |
(1,125) |
||||||
Dividends paid to non-controlling interest holders of non- |
(333) |
- |
||||||
Cash received from capital contributions by non-controlling |
1,438 |
- |
||||||
Repurchase of common shares |
(342) |
- |
||||||
Net cash provided by/(used in) financing activities |
8,773 |
(5,359) |
||||||
Effects of exchange rate on cash, cash equivalents and pledged |
(172) |
(1,604) |
||||||
Net decrease in cash, cash equivalents and pledged |
(26,909) |
(10,608) |
||||||
Cash, cash equivalents and pledged cash at beginning of the |
115,969 |
96,093 |
||||||
Cash, cash equivalents and pledged cash at end of the period |
$ |
89,060 |
$ |
85,485 |
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