WUXI, Jiangsu, China, Aug. 16 /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 second quarter and the six months ended June 30, 2010.

    Second Quarter 2010 Highlights and Recent Events
    -- Net revenue increased 39.7% year over year to $19.0 million
    -- Revenue from the sale of forged products to the wind power and other
       industries increased 40.5% year over year to $13.8 million, or 72.5% of
       net revenues
    -- Revenue from the sale of forged products exclusively to the wind power
       industry increased 152.1% year over year to $9.2 million, or 48.4% of
       net revenue
    -- Operating income increased 59.4% year over year to $4.0 million
    -- Earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization (EBITDA)
       increased 46.4% year over year  to $4.7 million
    -- Net income increased 69.8% to $3.0 million, or $0.12 per diluted share
    -- In July 2010, the Company delivered the first customer shipment of its
       Electro-Slag Remelted (ESR) forged products

"During the quarter, our forged products continued to experience strong growth, led by a significant increase in demand from our wind power customers," commented Mr. Jianhua Wu, Chairman and CEO of China Wind Systems, Inc. "In addition, we are currently in final stages of negotiations with a number of wind power component clients to supply shafts and other forged products in the second half of 2010. We believe wind power is becoming an economically viable source of clean and renewable energy, promotes energy conservation and reduces carbon emissions in China, and we believe that the Chinese government will continue to extend strong support to this sector. We plan to leverage on what we see as our competitive edge in the industry to strengthen our market position."

Second Quarter 2010 Results

Net revenue for the second quarter of 2010 increased 39.7% to $19.0 million, compared to $13.6 million in the same period of 2009. The increase was primarily due to strong sales growth of forged rolled rings and related components for the wind power industry segment, as well as strong improvement in the dyeing and finishing equipment segment, which was offset by a decline in sales of forged rolled rings and other components to other industries. Revenue from the sale of forged rolled rings to the wind power industry and other industries grew 40.5% to $13.8 million, or 72.5% of net revenue, compared to $9.8 million, or 72.0% of net revenue, in the same period last year. Revenue from the sale of forged rolled rings exclusively to the wind power industry rose 152.1% to $9.2 million, representing 48.4% of net revenue, compared to $3.6 million, or 26.8% of net revenues in the comparable period last year. Revenue from the sale of forged rolled rings to other industries decreased by 25.6% to $4.6 million, or 24.1% of net revenue, compared with $6.1 million for the comparable period of the prior year. Revenue from the Company's dyeing and finishing equipment segment increased 37.6% to $5.2 million, or 27.5% of net revenues, compared to $3.8 million, or 28.0% of net revenue, for the second quarter of 2009. The dyeing and finishing equipment segment improved year over year, reflecting both the effects of the Chinese government's recent support for the textile industry in China and the recovery of the Chinese economy from the global economic downturn.

Gross profit for the second quarter of 2010 increased 60.3% to $5.0 million, compared to $3.1 million for the same period in the prior year. Gross margin increased 3.3 percentage points to 26.2%, compared to 22.9% for the same period in 2009. Gross margin for the Company's forged rolled rings and other components and dyeing and finishing equipment were 28.3% and 20.7% respectively during the second quarter of 2010 compared to 23.2% and 22.1% respectively during the same quarter last year. The increase in gross margin for forged rolled rings and other components segment was largely attributable to improved operational efficiency as the Company increased capacity utilization during the quarter compared to the same period of fiscal 2009. The 1.4 percentage points decline in gross margin for the Company's dyeing and finishing equipment segment was due to reduction of sales price due to stronger competition in the textile industry in China.

Operating expenses increased 64.1% to $1.0 million, compared to $0.6 million in the comparable period last year, as a result of higher selling, general, and administrative expenses related increased payroll expenses, stock-based compensation, and professional fees.

Operating income increased 59.4% to $4.0 million, compared to $2.5 million for the same period in 2009. Operating margin increased 2.6 percentage points to 21.1%, compared to 18.5% in the first quarter last year.

EBITDA, a non-GAAP measurement, rose 46.4% to $4.7 million, compared to $3.2 million in the same period last year. The reconciliation of EBITDA to net income is discussed below.

Net income increased 69.8% to $3.0 million, compared to $1.8 million in the comparable period last year. Diluted earnings per share were $0.12, compared to $0.08 in the same period of 2009. Diluted earnings per share were calculated using weighted average shares of 25,210,214 and 21,256,154 for the three months ended June 30, 2010 and June 30, 2009, respectively.

Six months Results

For the first half of 2010, revenues increased to $35.8 million, up 67.0% from $21.4 million in the corresponding period of 2009. Gross profit increased 99.8% to $9.4 million, compared to $4.7 million in the same period one year ago. Gross margin in the first half of 2010 was 26.2%, up 4.3 percentage points from 21.9% during the corresponding period in 2009. Operating income increased 96.5% to $6.9 million from $3.5 million. EBITDA, a non-GAAP measurement, rose 86.7% to $8.2 million, compared to $4.4 million in the same period last year. Net income was $5.0 million, or $0.20 per diluted share, 104.8% increase from $2.4 million or $0.12 per diluted share.

Financial Condition

As of June 30, 2010, China Wind Systems held cash and cash equivalents of $1.4 million, accounts receivable of $6.6 million, and working capital of $4.9 million. The Company had $1.0 million in short-term loans payable, no long-term debt and stockholders' equity stood at $52.5 million.

In the first half of 2010, the Company generated $6.5 million in operating cash flow and spent $8.0 million in capital expenditures, primarily for property and equipment related to the Company's ESR production line.

Business Outlook

In response to growing demand for the Company's forged products for the wind industry, China Wind Systems plans to add an additional small-scale production line to complement its current forging facility and support strong order flow. The Company is in final stage of negotiations with a number of wind power component clients to supply shafts and other forged products in the second half of 2010.

"We have received positive feedback on our ESR and forged products and heightened interest from a number of potential wind energy clients, some of whom received trial products from us," commented Mr. Wu. "In the short term, we plan to add a new fabrication machine to meet the customization requirements by our clients. Our ESR production line has quickly ramped up to full utilization during the third quarter of 2010, and we plan on expanding ESR production as we receive orders from new customers. We anticipate significant growth in demand for our ESR products as they gain wide acceptance among wind power component manufacturers. With the Chinese government's recently announced commitment to invest RMB 5.0 trillion (or $737.5 billion) in new energy, we believe the wind energy sector in China will continue to flourish."

The Company reaffirms its 2010 financial guidance estimating revenues to be in the range of $76.5 million to $85.0 million, EBITDA, a non-GAAP measurement, is expected to be in the range of $22.7 million to $25.2 million and net income 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 Monday, August 16, 2010 to discuss results for the second quarter of fiscal 2010. 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, please enter conference passcode: 935 38 714.

If you are unable to participate in the conference call at this time, a replay will be available for 14 days starting on August 16, 2010 at 10:00 a.m. ET. To access the replay, dial (800) 642-1687. International callers dial (706) 645-9291, and enter passcode: 935 38 714.

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.

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 an understanding of how the results relate to the Company's historical performance. The non-GAAP information is not meant to be considered in isolation or as a substitute for GAAP financials. A reconciliation of each non-GAAP measures appear below:



                  China Wind Systems, Inc. and Subsidiaries
                    Reconciliation of Net Income to EBITDA
                                    (USD)

                             Three Months Ended          Six Months Ended
                            June 30,      June 30,      June 30,    June 30,
                              2010          2009          2010        2009
    Net income from
     consolidated
     statement
     of income            $3,023,657    $1,780,535    $4,970,194  $2,426,593
    Income tax
     expense               1,007,823       701,494     1,918,116   1,038,155
    Interest
     expense(net of
     interest income)         17,016       175,960        90,691     199,401
    Depreciation and
     amortization            637,623       543,620     1,243,887     740,318
    EBITDA                 4,686,119     3,201,609     8,222,888   4,404,467

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 For the Six Months Ended
                                   June 30,                  June 30,
                              2010         2009         2010         2009
                           (Unaudited)  (Unaudited)  (Unaudited)  (Unaudited)

    NET REVENUES           $18,977,274  $13,584,030  $35,817,956  $21,444,897

    COST OF REVENUES        14,000,017   10,479,370   26,424,004   16,743,588

    GROSS PROFIT             4,977,257    3,104,660    9,393,952    4,701,309

    OPERATING EXPENSES:
         Depreciation           78,060       83,393      161,015      160,923
         Selling, general
          and administrative   894,805      509,408    2,296,181    1,010,356

            Total Operating
             Expenses          972,865      592,801    2,457,196    1,171,279

    INCOME FROM OPERATIONS   4,004,392    2,511,859    6,936,756    3,530,030

    OTHER INCOME
     (EXPENSE):
         Interest income         1,478           98        2,722          328
         Interest expense      (18,494)    (176,058)     (93,413)    (199,729)
         Foreign currency
          loss                  (5,042)          --       (6,901)         (11)
         Grant income           49,146      146,130       49,146      146,130
         Debt issuance
          costs                     --           --           --      (12,000)

            Total Other
             Income
             (Expense)          27,088      (29,830)     (48,446)     (65,282)

    INCOME BEFORE INCOME
     TAXES                   4,031,480    2,482,029    6,888,310    3,464,748

    INCOME TAXES             1,007,823      701,494    1,918,116    1,038,155

    NET INCOME              $3,023,657   $1,780,535   $4,970,194   $2,426,593

    COMPREHENSIVE INCOME:
          NET INCOME        $3,023,657   $1,780,535   $4,970,194   $2,426,593

          OTHER
           COMPREHENSIVE
           INCOME:
               Unrealized
                foreign
                currency
                translation
                gain           208,813        3,253      216,083       44,793

          COMPREHENSIVE
           INCOME           $3,232,470   $1,783,788   $5,186,277   $2,471,386

    NET INCOME PER COMMON
     SHARE:
        Basic                    $0.17        $0.12        $0.29        $0.16
        Diluted                  $0.12        $0.08        $0.20        $0.12

    WEIGHTED AVERAGE
     COMMON SHARES
     OUTSTANDING:
        Basic               17,574,225   15,080,436   17,414,400   15,034,768
        Diluted             25,210,213   21,256,154   25,193,516   20,207,770



                    CHINA WIND SYSTEMS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
                           CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS

                                              June 30, 2010  December 31, 2009
                                                (Unaudited)        (Audited)
                   ASSETS

    CURRENT ASSETS:
        Cash and cash equivalents               $1,380,956        $2,278,638
        Notes receivable                           192,404           329,492
        Accounts receivable, net of
         allowance for doubtful accounts         6,651,052         6,046,422
        Inventories, net of reserve for
         obsolete inventory                      3,468,206         2,232,264
        Advances to suppliers                      378,857           450,507
        Prepaid VAT on purchases                   711,533           378,543
        Prepaid expenses and other                  66,977           213,835

            Total Current Assets                12,849,985        11,929,701

    PROPERTY AND EQUIPMENT - net                43,824,230        36,863,501

    OTHER ASSETS:
       Land use rights, net                      3,701,682         3,729,427

            Total Assets                       $60,375,897       $52,522,629

    LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY

    CURRENT LIABILITIES:
        Loans payable                           $1,028,112        $2,040,111
        Accounts payable                         5,071,713         3,404,521
        Accrued expenses                           353,914           556,662
        VAT and service taxes payable               81,029            25,284
        Advances from customers                    321,755           143,261
        Income taxes payable                     1,053,011         1,018,514

            Total Current Liabilities            7,909,534         7,188,353

    STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY:
        Preferred stock $0.001 par value
         (60,000,000 shares authorized,
         all of which  were designated as
         as series A convertible preferred,
         14,934,264 and 15,419,088 shares
         issued and outstanding; at June 30,
         2010 and December 31, 2009,
         respectively)                              14,934            15,419
        Common stock ($0.001 par value;
         150,000,000 shares authorized;
           17,639,787 and 16,402,204
           shares issued and outstanding
           at June 30, 2010 and December
           31, 2009, respectively)                  17,640            16,402
        Additional paid-in capital              24,277,813        22,332,756
        Retained earnings                       23,565,231        18,595,037
        Statutory reserve                        1,252,980         1,252,980
        Accumulated other comprehensive
         gain - foreign currency
         translation adjustment                  3,337,765         3,121,682

            Total Stockholders' Equity          52,466,363        45,334,276

            Total Liabilities and
             Stockholders' Equity              $60,375,897       $52,522,629



                    CHINA WIND SYSTEMS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
                      CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS

                                                  For the Six Months Ended
                                                          June 30,
                                                    2010              2009
                                                (Unaudited)       (Unaudited)
    CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES:
      Net income                                 $4,970,194        $2,426,593
      Adjustments to reconcile net income
       from operations to net cash
       provided by operating activities:
        Depreciation                              1,200,642           697,127
        Amortization of debt discount to
         interest expense                            44,993            16,997
        Amortization of land use rights              43,245            43,191
        Increase in allowance for doubtful
         accounts                                   223,333           143,620
        Interest expense related to debt
         conversion                                      --           128,489
        Stock-based compensation expense            345,386           119,612
      Changes in assets and liabilities:
        Notes receivable                            137,942          (131,584)
        Accounts receivable                        (800,348)       (1,891,180)
        Inventories                              (1,221,872)         (621,840)
        Prepaid value-added taxes on
         purchases                                 (330,132)         (234,142)
        Prepaid and other current assets            147,299           (50,602)
        Advances to suppliers                        73,262            (5,964)
        Due from related party                           --           438,389
        Accounts payable                          1,646,567           403,527
        Accrued expenses                           (203,916)           82,146
        VAT and service taxes payable                55,425           (97,497)
        Income taxes payable                         30,102           131,045
        Advances from customers                     177,212           426,134

    NET CASH PROVIDED BY OPERATING
     ACTIVITIES                                   6,539,334         2,024,061

    CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES:
        Purchase of property and equipment       (7,980,484)       (2,849,156)

    NET CASH USED IN INVESTING ACTIVITIES        (7,980,484)       (2,849,156)

    CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES:
        Proceeds from loans payable                      --         1,133,612
        Repayment of loans payable               (1,061,556)               --
        Proceeds from exercise of warrants        1,600,000            83,111

    NET CASH PROVIDED BY FINANCING
     ACTIVITIES                                     538,444         1,216,723

    EFFECT OF EXCHANGE RATE ON CASH AND
     CASH EQUIVALENTS                                 5,024               585

    NET (DECREASE) INCREASE IN CASH AND
     CASH EQUIVALENTS                              (897,682)          392,213

    CASH AND CASH EQUILAVENTS - beginning
     of year                                      2,278,638           328,614

    CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS - end of
     period                                      $1,380,956          $720,827

    SUPPLEMENTAL DISCLOSURE OF CASH FLOW
     INFORMATION:
      Cash paid for:
          Interest                                  $50,563           $46,443
          Income taxes                           $1,888,014          $921,760


    For more information, please contact:

    Company Contact:
     Ms. Teresa Zhang
     Chief Financial Officer
     China Wind Systems, Inc.
     Tel:   +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
     Tel:   +1-646-213-1916 (NY Office)
     Email: athan.dounis@ccgir.com

SOURCE China Wind Systems, Inc.

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