China Integrated Energy Reports First Quarter 2010 Financial Results; Increases Full-Year 2010 Revenue and Net Income Guidance
XI'AN, China, May 11 /PRNewswire-Asia-FirstCall/ — China Integrated Energy, Inc. (Nasdaq:CBEH - News), a leading non-state-owned integrated energy company in China, today announced its financial results for the first quarter of 2010.
| | — | Q1 2010 sales increase to $109.4 million, up 86.5% over first quarter 2009. |
| | — | Q1 2010 net income increases 57.7% to $11.4 million, with EPS of 0.27. |
| | — | All three business segments — Distribution of Finished Oil and Heavy Oil, Production and Sale of Biodiesel, and Operation of Retail Gas Stations — generate higher revenue year-over-year. |
| | — | The Company increased full-year 2010 revenue and net income guidance to $387 million and $49.5 million, respectively. |
| | — | Management to host earnings conference call on May 12, 2010 at10:00 am ET. |
| | First Quarter 2010 Results (unaudited) |
| | | Q1 2010 | | Q1 2009 | | CHANGE |
| Sales | | $109.4 million | | $58.7 million | | +86.5% |
| Gross Profit | | $13.3 million | | $7.7 million | | +73.2% |
| Net Income (Loss) | | $11.4 million | | $7.2 million | | +57.7% |
| EPS (Fully diluted) | | $0.27 | | $0.21 | | +28.6% |
First Quarter 2010 Financial Results
Sales — Sales for the first quarter of 2010 were $109.4 million compared to $59.1 million in the first quarter of 2009, an increase of 86.5%. The increase was mainly due to strong market demand for finished oil products and sales growth generated by the Company's retail gas stations. China Integrated Energy reported revenue in its three business segments — Distribution of Finished Oil and Heavy Oil Products, Production and Sale of Biodiesel, and Operation of Retail Gas Stations, as follows:
First Quarter 2010 Revenue Breakdown
| | Q1 2010 | Q1 2009 | CHANGE |
| Distribution of | $76.6 million | $39.3 million | +94.9% |
| Finished Oil and | | | |
| Heavy Oil Products | | | |
| %of Sales | 70.0% | 67.0% | |
| Production and Sale of | $14.9 million | $11.3 million | +32.4% |
| Biodiesel | | | |
| %of Sales | 13.6% | 19.2% | |
| Operation of Retail | $17.9 million | $8.1 million | +121.3% |
| Gas Stations | | | |
| %of Sales | 16.4% | 13.8% | |
| Total Sales | $109.4 million | $58.7 million | +86.5% |
"Growth was strong for both total sales and net income during the first quarter of 2010," stated Mr. Gao Xincheng, Chief Executive Officer of China Integrated Energy, Inc. "Sales volume of wholesale distribution products totaled 91,500 tons, an increase of 51.2% from the same period in 2009, due to an increase in sales to our existing customers to support their business growth and to an increase in the number of new customers. First quarter sales volume for our retail gas stations was 19,500 tons, an increase of 75.3% from the same period in 2009, as a result of increase of number of gas stations and sales volume increase per gas station. Sales volume of biodiesel for the first quarter of 2010 totaled 18,400 tons, a decrease of 11.5% compared to the same period of 2009, however the average selling price of biodiesel increased by approximately 10.9% from the same period in 2009. With 12 retail gas stations servicing 14 provinces and municipalities, an extensive petroleum distribution network and one of the largest biodiesel manufacturing facilities in China with a 50% increase in capacity scheduled to come on line in the third quarter, we continue to believe that China Integrated Energy is well positioned to capitalize on China's growing demand for energy."
Cost of Sales — Cost of sales for the first quarter of 2010 was $96.1 million compared to $51.0 million in the same period of 2009, an increase of 88.5%. The increase was attributable to an increase in production and sales activities during the first quarter of 2010. Cost of sales as a percentage of sales was approximately 87.8% for the first quarter of 2010 and 86.9% for the same period in 2009. The increase as a percentage of sales was due to change in product sales mix in wholesale distribution business.
Gross Profit and Gross Margin — Gross profit was $13.3 million for the first quarter of 2010 as compared to $7.7 million for the same period in 2009, representing a gross profit margin of approximately 12.2% and 13.1%, respectively. The decrease in gross profit margin was mainly change in product sales mix in the Company's wholesale distribution business. During the first quarter of 2010, the gross profit margin for wholesale distribution of finished oil and heavy oil products was approximately 8.6%, production and sale of biodiesel was approximately 31.5%, and operation of retail gas stations was approximately 11.2%.
Operating Expenses — Selling, general and administrative expenses for the first quarter of 2010 were approximately $1.8 million compared to $0.6 million in the same period last year. Total operating expenses as a percentage of sales was 1.7% and 1.0% for the first quarter of 2010 and 2009, respectively. The increase was mainly attributed to stock-based compensation cost related to employee stock options and various stock purchase options.
Net Income — For the quarter ended March 31, 2010, net income increased 57.7% to $11.4 million, as compared to $7.2 million in the same period of 2009. The increase was attributable to economies of scale combined with rapid growth in revenue from wholesale distribution of finished oil and heavy oil products and from the operation of retail gas stations. Earnings per share in the first quarter of 2010 were $0.27 as compared to $0.21 in the first quarter of 2009, based on 42.8 million and 34.6 million diluted weighted average shares outstanding, respectively.
Liquidity and Capital Resources
Cash and cash equivalents were $41.0 million at March 31, 2010, compared to $62.4 million at December 31, 2009. The Company had working capital of $109.1 million at March 31, 2010 compared to $121.1 million at December 31, 2009. The ratio of current assets to current liabilities was 8.5-to-1 at March 31, 2010, compared to 12.8-to-1 at the December 31, 2009. The decrease in working capital in the first quarter of 2010 was primarily due to an increase of $14.2 million in the Company's advance to suppliers for additional petroleum supply to support the growth of its wholesale distribution and retail gas station business segments. In the first quarter of 2010, the Company also leased two new gas stations for approximately $8.9 million, and made down payments of approximately $7.7 million for the new equipment for its new biodiesel production plant. Inventories were $21.8 million and the accounts receivable balance was $6.9 million on March 31, 2010, compared to $21.0 and $3.1 million on December 31, 2009, respectively. Net cash used in operations was $11.2 million in the first quarter of 2010.
Business Outlook
China Integrated Energy's future growth strategies include expanding and diversifying base of customers and suppliers for finished oil and heavy oil products, further increasing and enhancing its biodiesel production capacity and feedstock supply, and expanding its wholesale and retail distribution network through organic growth and potential acquisitions.
China Integrated Energy's core wholesale distribution business is strategically located with valuable railway access to Yunnan, Sichuan and Guizhou provinces, and benefits from an extensive distribution network and well-established base of customers and suppliers. In January 2010, the Company signed a contract with an existing wholesale distribution customer to deliver an estimated 160,000 tons of petroleum products in 2010, an increase of 62,000 tons over sales to this customer in 2010. The newly signed contract is expected to generate an additional $52 million in revenue from this customer in 2010.
China Integrated Energy is currently constructing a new biodiesel production facility in Tongchuan City, Shaanxi Province. The new production facility, adjacent to the Company's existing biodiesel production facility, is expected to add 50,000 tons to the Company's annual biodiesel production capacity, bringing total capacity to 150,000 tons. The Company expects to commence operation of the additional facility by the third quarter of 2010, with $15 million in capital expenditures budgeted for the expansion.
At March 31 2010, China Integrated Energy operated 12 retail gas stations in Shaanxi province, including two stations the Company acquired in January 2010. These two additional stations are expected to add approximately $14.2 million in revenues for FY 2010. Three stations acquired in December 2009 are expected to add approximately $19.9 million in revenues for FY2010. The Company plans to add additional retail gas stations through acquisition or lease, which should benefit its overall distribution profit margins.
"We believe that China Integrated Energy's vertically integrated business model provides a competitive advantage in the marketplace and offers unique, synergistic opportunities to generate significant growth and return on investment," added Mr. Gao. "We are one of only four companies in Shaanxi licensed to distribute both finished and heavy oil, we are the only integrated biodiesel producer with a distribution license in China and our distribution platform covers a geographic population of approximately 640 million people. Our proprietary biodiesel production capabilities enable us to utilize a variety of feedstock sources, giving us better control over our input costs and capacity utilization. Our growing retail fuel station business provides the opportunity to leverage our distribution and biodiesel production assets, while presenting additional opportunity to grow through acquisition. With plans to expand our wholesale distribution network, portfolio of retail gas stations as well as our biodiesel manufacturing capacity, along with favorable market conditions as a result of China's economic growth, favorable government initiatives and global crude oil prices, we anticipate another strong year in 2010."
Financial Outlook for 2010
For the full year ending December 31, 2010, management now expects revenues of $387 million from $382 million and net income of $49.5 million from $48 million, representing an increase of 33.7% and 30.7% compared to 2009 revenue and net income, respectively. Guidance includes an additional 50,000 tons of annual biodiesel manufacturing capacity expected to come online during the third quarter of 2010 and the lease of three additional retail gas stations. Management reserves the right to revise guidance in the future.
Conference Call Information
Interested parties may access the Company's conference call, scheduled for 10:00 a.m. EDT on May 12, 2010, by dialing 1-877-941-1430 when calling within the United States or +1-480-629-9667 when calling internationally (pass code 4297433). It is advisable to dial in approximately 5-10 minutes prior to the start of the call. A replay will be available through May 19, 2010 and can be accessed by dialing 1-800-406-7325 (U.S.), +1-303-590-3030 (Int'l), passcode 4297433.
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About China Integrated Energy, Inc.
China Integrated Energy, Inc. is a leading non-state-owned integrated energy company in the PRC engaged in three business segments: the wholesale distribution of finished oil and heavy oil products, the production and sale of biodiesel, and the operation of retail gas stations. The Company's primary business segment is the wholesale distribution of finished oil and heavy oil products. The Company also operates a 100,000-ton biodiesel production plant with an additional 50,000-ton biodiesel production plant under construction, and twelve retail gas stations in China.
Safe Harbor Statement
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PART 1. FINANCIAL INFORMATION
Item 1. Consolidated Financial Statements
CHINA INTEGRATED ENERGY, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
| | | March 31, | | | December 31, | |
| | | 2010 | | | 2009 | |
| | | (Unaudited) | | | | |
| ASSETS | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | |
| CURRENT ASSETS | | | | | | |
| Cash and cash equivalents | | $ | 40,967,385 | | | $ | 62,415,443 | |
| Accounts receivable | | | 6,878,367 | | | | 3,099,587 | |
| Other receivables and deposits | | | 1,182,927 | | | | 7,231,586 | |
| Prepaid expenses | | | 3,921,161 | | | | 3,145,502 | |
| Advance to suppliers | | | 48,772,007 | | | | 34,544,100 | |
| Inventories, net | | | 21,843,594 | | | | 20,954,851 | |
| | | | | | | | | |
| Total current assets | | | 123,565,441 | | | | 131,391,069 | |
| | | | | | | | | |
| Prepaid rents | | | 30,869,398 | | | | 24,620,685 | |
| | | | | | | | | |
| Property, plant and equipment, at cost | | | 10,466,490 | | | | 10,017,987 | |
| Construction in progress | | | 7,704,856 | | | | - | |
| Less accumulated depreciation | | | (2,714,157 | ) | | | (2,456,080 | ) |
| Property, plant and equipment , net | | | 15,457,189 | | | | 7,561,907 | |
| | | | | | | | | |
| Intangible asset, net | | | 10,480,929 | | | | - | |
| | | | | | | | | |
| Total noncurrent assets | | | 56,807,516 | | | | 32,182,592 | |
| | | | | | | | | |
| TOTAL ASSETS | | $ | 180,372,957 | | | $ | 163,573,661 | |
| | | | | | | | | |
| LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | |
| CURRENT LIABILITIES | | | | | | | | |
| Accounts payable | | $ | 816,880 | | | $ | - | |
| Advance from customers | | | 7,247,886 | | | | 1,903,124 | |
| Taxes payable | | | 882,254 | | | | 1,242,931 | |
| Other payables | | | 1,131,393 | | | | 2,700,988 | |
| Loans payable | | | 4,395,089 | | | | 4,395,025 | |
| | | | | | | | | |
| Total current liabilities | | | 14,473,502 | | | | 10,242,068 | |
| | | | | | | | | |
| TOTAL LIABILITIES | | | 14,473,502 | | | | 10,242,068 | |
| | | | | | | | | |
| STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY | | | | | | | | |
| Preferred stock, $.001 par value; authorized shares | | | | | | | | |
| 10,000,000; issued and ourstanding 2,815,753 and | | | | | | | | |
| 3,115,753 shares at March 31, 2010 and December 31 2009, respectively | | | 2,815 | | | | 3,115 | |
| Common stock, $.0001 par value; authorized shares | | | | | | | | |
| 79,000,000; issued and outstanding 33,569,091 and | | | | | | | | |
| 33,269,091 shares at March 31, 2010 and December 31, 2009, respectively | | | 3,356 | | | | 3,326 | |
| Additional paid in capital | | | 76,986,338 | | | | 75,858,994 | |
| Statutory reserve | | | 4,920,114 | | | | 4,920,114 | |
| Accumulated other comprehensive income | | | 5,554,434 | | | | 5,473,420 | |
| Retained earnings | | | 78,432,398 | | | | 67,072,624 | |
| | | | | | | | | |
| Total stockholders' equity | | | 165,899,455 | | | | 153,331,593 | |
| | | | | | | | | |
| TOTAL LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY | | $ | 180,372,957 | | | $ | 163,573,661 | |
CHINA INTEGRATED ENERGY, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME AND OTHER COMPREHENSIVE INCOME
| (Unaudited) | | For The Three Months Ended March 31, | |
| | | 2010 | | | 2009 | |
| | | | | | | |
| Sales | | $ | 109,416,050 | | | $ | 58,658,668 | |
| | | | | | | | | |
| Cost of goods sold | | | 96,120,907 | | | | 50,981,714 | |
| | | | | | | | | |
| Gross profit | | | 13,295,143 | | | | 7,676,954 | |
| | | | | | | | | |
| Selling, general and administrative expenses | | | 1,843,456 | | | | 555,849 | |
| | | | | | | | | |
| Income from operations | | | 11,451,687 | | | | 7,121,105 | |
| | | | | | | | | |
| Non-operating income (expenses) | | | | | | | | |
| Interest expenses | | | (50,785 | ) | | | (33,518 | ) |
| Subsidy income | | | - | | | | 116,964 | |
| Other expense | | | (41,128 | ) | | | (3,299 | ) |
| | | | | | | | | |
| Total non-operating income (expenses) | | | (91,913 | ) | | | 80,147 | |
| | | | | | | | | |
| Net income | | | 11,359,774 | | | | 7,201,252 | |
| | | | | | | | | |
| Other comprehensive item | | | | | | | | |
| Foreign currency translation gain (Loss) | | | 79,883 | | | | (50,784 | ) |
| | | | | | | | | |
| Comprehensive Income | | $ | 11,439,657 | | | $ | 7,150,468 | |
| | | | | | | | | |
| Basic and diluted weighted average shares outstanding | | | | | | | | |
| Basic | | | 33,319,091 | | | | 27,169,091 | |
| Diluted | | | 42,807,628 | | | | 34,622,712 | |
| | | | | | | | | |
| Basic and diluted net earnings per share available to common stockholders | | | | | | | | |
| Basic | | $ | 0.34 | | | $ | 0.27 | |
| Diluted | | $ | 0.27 | | | $ | 0.21 | |
CHINA INTEGRATED ENERGY, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOW
| (Unaudited) | | For The Three Months Ended March 31, | |
| | | 2010 | | | 2009 | |
| CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES: | | | | | | |
| Net income | | $ | 11,359,774 | | | $ | 7,201,252 | |
| Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash | | | | | | | | |
| provided by (used in) operating activities: | | | | | | | | |
| Depreciation and amortization | | | 321,142 | | | | 292,744 | |
| Stock based compensation | | | 1,127,074 | | | | 82,590 | |
| (Increase) decrease in current assets: | | | | | | | | |
| Accounts receivable | | | (3,777,960 | ) | | | 2,597,481 | |
| Other receivables, deposits and prepaid expenses | | | (924,587 | ) | | | 3,789,723 | |
| Advance to suppliers | | | (14,224,483 | ) | | | 2,478,674 | |
| Inventories | | | (888,254 | ) | | | 1,627,802 | |
| Prepaid expenses - Rents, non-current | | | (8,047,836 | ) | | | 322,565 | |
| Increase (decrease) in current liabilities: | | | | | | | | |
| Accounts payable | | | 816,713 | | | | - | |
| Advance from customers | | | 5,343,638 | | | | (3,703,649 | ) |
| Taxes payable | | | (360,621 | ) | | | 84,725 | |
| Other payables and accrued expenses | | | (1,991,970 | ) | | | (3,025,122 | ) |
| | | | | | | | | |
| Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities | | | (11,247,370 | ) | | | 11,748,785 | |
| | | | | | | | | |
| CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES: | | | | | | | | |
| Acquisition of property and equipment | | | (4,716 | ) | | | (3,324 | ) |
| Business acquisition | | | (2,490,040 | ) | | | - | |
| Construction in progress | | | (7,703,276 | ) | | | - | |
| | | | | | | | | |
| Net cash used in investing activities | | | (10,198,032 | ) | | | (3,324 | ) |
| | | | | | | | | |
| CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES: | | | | | | | | |
| Restricted cash released | | | - | | | | 522,500 | |
| Repayment of auto loans and notes payable | | | - | | | | (14,473 | ) |
| | | | | | | | | |
| Net cash provided by financing activities | | | - | | | | 508,027 | |
| | | | | | | | | |
| EFFECT OF EXCHANGE RATE CHANGE ON CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS | | | (2,656 | ) | | | 14,086 | |
| | | | | | | | | |
| NET INCREASE IN CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS | | | (21,448,058 | ) | | | 12,267,574 | |
| | | | | | | | | |
| CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS, BEGINNING OF PERIOD | | | 62,415,443 | | | | 23,119,028 | |
| | | | | | | | | |
| CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS, END OF PERIOD | | $ | 40,967,385 | | | $ | 35,386,602 | |
| | | | | | | | | |
| Supplemental Cash flow data: | | | | | | | | |
| Income tax paid | | $ | - | | | $ | - | |
| Interest paid | | $ | 64,166 | | | $ | 38,372 | |
