WUXI, China, May 14 /PRNewswire-Asia-FirstCall/ -- China Wind
Systems, Inc. (Nasdaq: CWS), ("China Wind Systems" or the
"Company"), a leading supplier of forged rolled rings and other
forged components to the wind power and other industries and
industrial equipment primarily to the textile industry in
China, today announced its
financial results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2010.
First Quarter 2010 Highlights and Recent Events
-- Net revenues increased 114.2% year over year to $16.8 million
-- Revenue from the sale of forged products to the wind power and other
industries increased 173.5% year over year to $11.8 million, or 70.4%
of net revenues
-- Revenue from the sale of forged products exclusively to the wind power
industry increased 155.2% year over year to $7.0 million, or 41.3% of
net revenue
-- Operating income increased 188.0% year over year to $2.9 million
-- Earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization (EBITDA)
increased 197.8% year over year to $3.5 million
-- Net income increased 201.3% to $1.9 million, or $0.08 per diluted share
-- In May 2010, commenced operation of its new electro-slag remelted (ESR)
production line
-- In May 2010, announced its agreement to provide trial forged components
to Guangdong MingYang Wind Power Technology Co., Ltd.
"We are energized by the strong business momentum that marked
the first quarter of 2010," commented Mr. Jianhua Wu, Chairman and CEO of China Wind
Systems, Inc. "Given that China is
expanding its wind energy capacity more than any other country in
the world, we believe that demand for our forged components will
continue to demonstrate high growth, particularly with our newly
launched super-strength ESR products."
First Quarter 2010 Results
Net revenue for the first quarter of 2010 increased 114.2% to
$16.8 million, compared to
$7.9 million in the same period of
2009. The increase was primarily due to strong sales growth of
forged rolled rings for the wind power industry segment, as well as
strong improvement in the dyeing and finishing equipment. Revenue
from the sale of forged rolled rings to the wind power industry and
other industries grew 173.5% to $11.8
million, or 70.4% of net revenue, compared to $4.3 million, or 55.1% of net revenue, in the
same period last year. Revenue from the sale of forged rolled rings
exclusively to the wind power industry rose 155.2% to $7.0 million, representing 41.3% of net revenue,
compared to $2.7 million, or 34.7% of
net revenues in the comparable period last year. Revenue from the
Company's dyeing and finishing equipment segment increased 41.5% to
$5.0 million, or 29.7% of net
revenues, compared to $3.5 million,
or 44.9% of net revenue, for the first quarter of 2010. The dyeing
and finishing segment improved year over year, reflecting both the
effects of the Chinese government's recent support for the textile
industry in China as well as a low
level of sales during the first quarter of 2009 as a result of the
global economic downturn which affected the textile industry in
China.
Gross profit for the first quarter of 2010 increased 176.6% to
$4.4 million, compared to
$1.6 million for the same period in
the prior year. Gross margin increased 5.9 percentage points to
26.2%, compared to 20.3% for the same period in 2009. The increase
was mostly attributable to cost-savings resulting from the
Company's ability to manufacture its forged rolled rings and other
components at its new facility where production began in
March 2009. As the Company improves
its efficiency at the new facility, the Company expects gross
margins for forged components to reach in the range of 30% by the
end of 2010.
Operating expenses increased 156.6% to $1.5 million, compared to $0.6 million in the comparable period last year,
almost entirely from higher selling, general, and administrative
expenses related increased payroll expenses, stock-based
compensation, and bad debt expense.
Operating income increased 188.0% to $2.9
million, compared to $1.0
million for the same period in the 2009. Operating margin
increased 4.4 percentage points to 17.4%, compared to 13.0% in the
first quarter last year.
EBITDA, a non-GAAP measurement, rose 197.8% to $3.5 million, compared to $1.2 million in the same period last year.
Net income increased 201.3% to $1.9
million, compared to $0.6
million in the comparable period last year. Diluted earnings
per share were $0.08, compared to
$0.03 in the same period of 2009.
Diluted earnings per share were calculated using weighted average
shares of 25,395,026 and 19,664,343 for the three months ended
March 31, 2010 and March 31, 2009, respectively.
Financial Condition
As of March 31, 2010, China Wind
Systems held cash and cash equivalents of $2.5 million, accounts receivable of $6.9 million, and working capital of $6.2 million. In addition, the Company had
$1.8 million in short-term loans
payable and stockholders' equity of $49.2
million.
In March 31, 2010, the Company
generated $1.7 million in operating
cash flow and spent $2.8 million in
capital expenditures, primarily for property and equipment related
to the additional fabrication equipment for the forged components
facility and ESR production line.
Business Outlook
"Thus far in 2010, we have experienced strong order flows,
particularly for our forged components designed for the wind power
industry," commented Mr. Wu. "We remain in active negotiations with
numerous wind energy players since firmly establishing ourselves as
a superior provider of high quality forged components in
China. As we deliver the first
batch of ESR products, we are confident that we will sign more
customers, further strengthening our competitive position in the
industry. Given the Chinese government's commitment to reduce
carbon dioxide emissions, we believe the industry growth momentum
will continue to support the expansion of our business."
The Company expects 2010 revenues to be in the range of
$76.5 million to $85 million. In
2010, earnings before interest, tax, depreciation and amortization,
which is generally referred to as EBITDA and is a non-GAAP
financial measure, is expected to be in the range of $22.7 million to $25.2 million. (In the Company's
press release dated May 11, EBITDA
for 2009 was incorrectly stated as $11.0
million; EBITDA in 2009 was $12.6
million.) In 2010, adjusted net income, which excludes
non-cash expenses related to convertible securities and warrants,
is anticipated to be between $15.5 million
and $16.3 million.
The Company anticipates stronger demand for both its traditional
forged products and ESR forged products in 2010, as management
expects stronger sales of precision forged products used in large
wind turbines. The Company anticipates revenue contributed by its
wind industry segment will increase by approximately 75% year over
year to $35 million.
Conference Call
China Wind Systems will conduct a conference call at
9:00 a.m. Eastern Time on
Friday, May 14, 2010 to discuss its
first quarter 2010 results. To participate in the live conference
call, please dial the following number five to ten minutes prior to
the scheduled conference call time: (877) 359-2891. International
callers should dial (702) 224-9578. When prompted, enter passcode:
749 255 93.
If you are unable to participate in the live call, a replay will
be available for 14 days starting on May 14,
2010 at 10:00 a.m. ET. To
access the replay, dial (800) 642-1687. International callers dial
(706) 645-9291. When prompted, enter passcode 749 255 93.
Use of Non-GAAP Financial Information
To supplement the Company's consolidated financial statements
presented on a GAAP basis, the Company has provided non-GAAP
financial information, namely earnings before interest, taxes,
depreciation and amortization (EBITDA). 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. The additional adjusted information is not
meant to be considered in isolation or as a substitute for GAAP
financials. Management believes that these adjusted measures
reflect the essential operating activities of the Company. A
reconciliation of non-GAAP financial information appears below:
China Wind Systems, Inc. and Subsidiaries
Reconciliation of Net Income to EBITDA
Three Months Ended
March 31, March 31,
2010 2009
Net Income from consolidated statement of
operations 1,947 646
Income Tax expense 910 337
Interest (net) 74 23
Depreciation and Amortization 606 197
EBITDA 3,537 1,203
About China Wind Systems, Inc.
China Wind Systems supplies precision forged components such as
rolled rings, shafts and flanges to the wind power and other
industries and industrial equipment primarily to the textile
industry in China. With its newly
finished state-of-the-art production facility, the Company has
increased its production and shipment of high-precision rolled
rings and other essential components primarily to the wind power
and other industries. For more information on the Company, visit
http://www.chinawindsystems.com . Information on the Company's Web
site or any other Web site does not constitute a portion of this
release.
Safe Harbor Statement
This release contains certain "forward-looking statements"
relating to the business of the Company and its subsidiary and
affiliated companies. These forward looking statements are often
identified by the use of forward-looking terminology such as
"believes," "expects" or similar expressions. Such forward looking
statements involve known and unknown risks and uncertainties that
may cause actual results to be materially different from those
described herein as anticipated, believed, estimated or expected.
Investors should not place undue reliance on these forward-looking
statements, which speak only as of the date of this press release.
The Company's actual results could differ materially from those
anticipated in these forward-looking statements as a result of a
variety of factors, including those discussed in the Company's
periodic reports that are filed with the Securities and Exchange
Commission and available on its website (www.sec.gov). All
forward-looking statements attributable to the Company or to
persons acting on its behalf are expressly qualified in their
entirety by these factors other than as required under the
securities laws. The Company does not assume a duty to update these
forward- looking statements.
- Financial Tables Follow -
CHINA WIND SYSTEMS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME AND COMPREHENSIVE INCOME
For the Three Months Ended
March 31,
2010 2009
(Unaudited) (Unaudited)
NET REVENUES $16,840,682 $7,860,867
COST OF SALES 12,423,987 6,264,218
GROSS PROFIT 4,416,695 1,596,649
OPERATING EXPENSES:
Depreciation 82,955 77,530
Selling, general and
administrative 1,401,376 500,948
Total Operating Expenses 1,484,331 578,478
INCOME FROM OPERATIONS 2,932,364 1,018,171
OTHER INCOME (EXPENSE):
Interest income 1,244 230
Interest expense (74,919) (23,671)
Foreign currency loss (1,859) (11)
Debt issuance costs -- (12,000)
Total Other Income (Expense) (75,534) (35,452)
INCOME BEFORE INCOME TAXES 2,856,830 982,719
INCOME TAXES 910,293 336,661
NET INCOME $1,946,537 $646,058
COMPREHENSIVE INCOME:
NET INCOME $1,946,537 $646,058
OTHER COMPREHENSIVE INCOME:
Unrealized foreign
currency translation gain 7,270 41,540
COMPREHENSIVE INCOME $1,953,807 $687,598
NET INCOME PER COMMON SHARE:
Basic $0.11 $0.04
Diluted $0.08 $0.03
WEIGHTED AVERAGE COMMON SHARES
OUTSTANDING:
Basic 17,252,799 14,988,280
Diluted 25,395,026 19,664,343
CHINA WIND SYSTEMS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
March 31, 2010 December 31, 2009
(Unaudited) (Audited)
ASSETS
CURRENT ASSETS:
Cash and cash equivalents $2,470,245 $2,278,638
Notes receivable 226,737 329,492
Accounts receivable, net of
allowance for doubtful accounts 6,871,154 6,046,422
Inventories, net of reserve for
obsolete inventory 3,328,226 2,232,264
Advances to suppliers 561,357 450,507
Prepaid VAT on purchases 867,788 378,543
Prepaid expenses and other 83,550 213,835
Total Current Assets 14,409,057 11,929,701
PROPERTY AND EQUIPMENT - net 39,227,276 36,863,501
OTHER ASSETS:
Land use rights, net 3,708,409 3,729,427
Total Assets $57,344,742 $52,522,629
LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY
CURRENT LIABILITIES:
Loans payable $1,755,387 $2,040,111
Accounts payable 4,546,631 3,404,521
Accrued expenses 476,165 556,662
VAT and service taxes payable 104,282 25,284
Advances from customers 328,799 143,261
Income taxes payable 951,605 1,018,514
Total Current Liabilities 8,162,869 7,188,353
STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY:
Preferred stock $0.001 par value;
(March 31, 2010 and December 31,
2009 - 60,000,000 shares
authorized, all of which were
designated as series A
convertible preferred, 15,534,264
and 15,419,088 shares issued and
outstanding; at March 31, 2010 and
December 31, 2009, respectively) 15,534 15,419
Common stock ($0.001 par value;
150,000,000 shares authorized;
17,382,037 and 16,402,204 shares
issued and outstanding at March
31, 2010 and December 31, 2009,
respectively) 17,382 16,402
Additional paid-in capital 24,225,451 22,332,756
Retained earnings 20,541,574 18,595,037
Statutory reserve 1,252,980 1,252,980
Accumulated other comprehensive
gain - foreign currency
translation adjustment 3,128,952 3,121,682
Total Stockholders' Equity 49,181,873 45,334,276
Total Liabilities and
Stockholders' Equity $57,344,742 $52,522,629
CHINA WIND SYSTEMS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
For the Three Months Ended
March 31,
2010 2009
(Unaudited) (Unaudited)
CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES:
Net income $1,946,537 $646,058
Adjustments to reconcile net income
from operations to net cash
provided by operating activities:
Depreciation 584,646 175,113
Amortization of debt discount to
interest expense 44,993 1,500
Amortization of land use rights 21,618 21,585
Increase in allowance for doubtful
accounts 251,496 1,109
Stock-based compensation expense 286,320 42,031
Changes in assets and liabilities:
Notes receivable 102,808 70,041
Accounts receivable (1,075,263) (377,183)
Inventories (1,095,615) (515,182)
Prepaid value-added taxes on
purchases (489,189) --
Prepaid and other current assets 137,756 (57,485)
Advances to suppliers (110,779) 16,025
Due from related party -- 438,174
Accounts payable 1,141,572 (42,397)
Accrued expenses (212,230) 45,669
VAT and service taxes payable 78,994 (97,450)
Income taxes payable (67,074) (233,343)
Advances from customers 185,517 54,282
NET CASH PROVIDED BY OPERATING
ACTIVITIES 1,732,107 188,547
CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES:
Purchase of property and equipment (2,810,860) (951,736)
NET CASH USED IN INVESTING ACTIVITIES (2,810,860) (951,736)
CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES:
Proceeds from loans payable -- 542,116
Repayment of loans payable (330,000) --
Proceeds from exercise of warrants 1,600,000 --
NET CASH PROVIDED BY FINANCING
ACTIVITIES 1,270,000 542,116
EFFECT OF EXCHANGE RATE ON CASH AND
CASH EQUIVALENTS 360 369
NET INCREASE (DECREASE) IN CASH AND
CASH EQUIVALENTS 191,607 (220,704)
CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS - beginning
of year 2,278,638 328,614
CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS - end of
period $2,470,245 $107,910
SUPPLEMENTAL DISCLOSURE OF CASH FLOW
INFORMATION:
Cash paid for:
Interest $32,069 $21,264
Income taxes $977,367 $580,004
NON-CASH INVESTING AND FINANCING
ACTIVITIES:
Debt discount for grant of warrants $-- $92,985
Common stock issued for future
service $7,470 $--
For more information, please contact:
Company Contact:
Ms. Teresa Zhang
Chief Financial Officer
China Wind Systems, Inc.
Phone: +1-877-224-6696 x705
Email: teresa.zhang@chinawindsystems.com
Web: http://www.chinawindsystems.com
Investor Relations Contact:
Mr. Athan Dounis
Account Manager
CCG Investor Relations
Phone: +1-646-213-1916 (NY Office)
Email: athan.dounis@ccgir.com
Mr. Shaun Smolarz
Financial Writer
CCG Investor Relations
Phone: +1-646-701-7444 (NY office)
Email: shaun.smolarz@ccgir.com
Web: http://www.ccgirasia.com
SOURCE China Wind Systems, Inc.