For Immediate Release
Contact:
Crescendo Communications, LLC
David Waldman or Klea Theoharis
Tel: (212) 671-1020
Email: ir@china-acm.com
Web: http://www.china-acm.com
China ACM Reports Revenue Increase of 87.4% and Net Income
of $5.7 Million for the Fourth Quarter of Fiscal 2009;
Achieves $12.1 Million of Net Income for Fiscal 2009
New York and Beijing – September 24, 2009 – China Advanced Construction Materials Group, Inc. (“China ACM”) (OTCBB: CADC), a leading provider of ready-mix concrete in China, today announced financial results for the three months and fiscal year ended June 30, 2009.
Mr. Xianfu Han, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, stated, “We are pleased to report that careful strategic planning and aggressive bidding for new projects has resulted in another quarter of substantial growth and increased profitability for China ACM. In our fiscal fourth quarter, revenue increased to $14.5 million from $7.7 million in the comparable quarter of last year. The substantial increase in revenue was the result of a number of contract wins for China’s national rail network, a major focus of China ACM, given the government’s goal to add 41,000 kilometers of track through the year 2020 requiring approximately 120 million tons of cement. Gross profit increased by 89.5% to $4.7 million in the fourth quarter as we continued to expand both our manufacturing and technical services. At the same time, we resumed growth in our traditional concrete sales in the Beijing area. Net income in the fourth quarter was $5.7 million, up 311% from $1.4 million in the fourth quarter of 2008.”
Mr. Han continued, “For the fiscal year ended June 30, 2009, revenue was $39.7 million, up from $27.6 million in fiscal 2008, while gross profit increased by 124.6% to $15.2 million. Operating income increased to $13.5 million, a 179.7% increase, while net income totaled $12.1 million, exceeding our guidance of $9 million for fiscal 2009. A number of factors contributed to the substantial improvement in our bottom line. First, we continued to alter our revenue mix so that a greater percentage of our revenue is now derived from manufacturing and technical services which provide higher profit margins than the production of concrete. As of June 30, 2009, approximately 22.6% of our revenue was derived from these services compared to 0% at fiscal year-end 2008.”
“A second contributor to our higher net income was a reduction in the corporate tax rate for China ACM from 25% to 15% which will be in effect for three years. The reduction, which was applied retroactive to January 1, 2009, was the result of a special certification awarded to China ACM by certain government entities and was based on the company's involvement in producing high-tech products, its research and development, as well as its technical services. We also obtained a 2-year extension on our 6% value added tax credit due to the fact that China ACM uses at least 30% recycled materials for the production of our concrete, thereby achieving the Chinese government’s threshold for receiving tax incentives for environmentally-friendly initiatives.”
“In support of our long-term strategy to participate in building out China’s railway system, we invested in five portable concrete plants subsequent to our fiscal fourth quarter, bringing the total number of portable plants to nine. Our continued investment in these plants has proven to be a successful strategy and places us in a strong competitive position to win new business going forward. With the addition of four new contracts totaling $8 million since our fiscal year end, and a strong pipeline of upcoming projects, we are encouraged by the near and long-term outlook for the business. Additionally, we have strengthened our balance sheet and now have over $3 million in cash, more than $5 million of working capital, and no long-term debt.”
Revenue for the three months ended June 30, 2009 was $14.5 million, as compared to $7.7 million for the three months ended June 30, 2008. Gross profit was $4.7 million for the three months ended June 30, 2009, as compared to $2.5 million for the three months ended June 30, 2008, representing gross margins of approximately 32% for both periods. Gross margin for the quarter reflects an increase in higher margin services, offset by higher concrete production at China ACM’s fixed plants. Net income for the three months ended June 30, 2009 increased to $5.7 million, or $0.40 per diluted share, compared to net income of $1.4 million, or $0.12 per diluted share, for the same quarter last year.
Revenue for the twelve months ended June 30, 2009 was $39.7 million, as compared to $27.6 million for the twelve months ended June 30, 2008. Gross profit was $15.2 million for the year ended June 30, 2009, as compared to $6.8 million for the year ended June 30, 2008, representing gross margins of approximately 38% and 25%, respectively. Net income for the year ended June 30, 2009 increased to $12.1 million, or $0.86 per diluted share, compared to net income of $5.2 million, or $0.56 per diluted share, for fiscal 2008.
As of June 30, 2009, the company had cash of $3.6 million, restricted cash of $453,192, working capital of $5.3 million, and no long-term debt. The Company reduced its long-term receivables by transferring approximately $5.7 million of its receivables as a method of payment for equipment and other asset purchases. The company also transferred another $6.4 million of receivables for future lease payments and factored approximately $4.1 million of additional receivables. China ACM also paid off a $4.4 million short-term loan subsequent to the fiscal year end.
Conference Call
China ACM will also host a conference call at 8:00 a.m. Eastern Time on Thursday, September 24, 2009. During the call, Mr. Xianfu Han, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, Mr. Weili He, Vice Chairman and Chief Operating Officer, and Gene Hsiao, Chief Financial Officer, will discuss the Company’s quarterly performance and financial results.
The telephone number for the conference call is (877) 221-1081 (U.S. callers) or (706) 758-6511 (International callers), conference ID #31107275. A live webcast of the call will also be available on the company's website www.china-acm.com. To listen to the live call online, please visit the site at least 10 minutes early to register, download and install any necessary audio software.
The webcast will be archived on the website and investors will be able to access an encore recording of the conference call through midnight October 1, 2009 by calling (800) 642-1687 (U.S. callers) or (706) 645-9291 (International callers) and entering conference ID #31107275. The encore recording will be available two hours after the conference call has concluded.
About China ACM
China ACM, founded in 2002 and based in Beijing, China, is a leading producer of advanced construction materials for large scale commercial, residential, and infrastructure developments. The company is primarily focused on producing and supplying a wide range of advanced ready-mix concrete materials for highly technical, large scale, and environmental construction projects. The company also aims to develop and produce new and innovative environmentally conscious construction materials.
China ACM provides materials and services through its eight ready-mix concrete plant network covering Beijing metropolitan area. China ACM owns one plant, leases three plants and has technical services and preferred procurement agreements with four other independently-owned plants. China ACM is ISO 9001 (product quality), ISO 14001 (environmental safety), and ISO 18001 (employment environment safety) certified. Additional information about the company is available at www.china-acm.com.
This press release contains "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of the “safe-harbor” provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Such statements involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors that could cause the actual results of the Company to differ materially from the results expressed or implied by such statements, including changes from anticipated levels of sales, future national or regional economic and competitive and regulatory conditions, changes in relationships with customers, access to capital, difficulties in developing and marketing new products, marketing existing products, customer acceptance of existing and new products, and other factors. Additional Information regarding risks can be found in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10K and in the Company’s recent report on Form 8K filed with the SEC. Accordingly, although the Company believes that the expectations reflected in such forward-looking statements are reasonable, there can be no assurance that such expectations will prove to be correct. The Company has no obligation to update the forward-looking information contained in this press release.
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CHINA ADVANCED CONSTRUCTION MATERIALS GROUP, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
AS OF JUNE 30, 2009 AND 2008
| | 2009 | | | 2008 | |
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ASSETS | | | | | | |
| | | | | | |
CURRENT ASSETS: | | | | | | |
Cash | | $ | 3,634,805 | | | $ | 1,910,495 | |
Restricted cash | | | 453,192 | | | | 913,092 | |
Marketable securities | | | 71,880 | | | | 61,767 | |
Notes receivable | | | 10,799 | | | | - | |
Accounts receivable, net of allowance for doubtful accounts of $120,986 and $224,924, respectively | | | 11,815,402 | | | | 9,365,486 | |
Inventories | | | 1,216,014 | | | | 237,836 | |
Other receivables | | | 3,845,186 | | | | 505,968 | |
Prepayments | | | 4,255,326 | | | | 3,240,394 | |
Total current assets | | | 25,302,604 | | | | 16,235,038 | |
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PLANT AND EQUIPMENT, net | | | 22,089,717 | | | | 16,730,220 | |
| | | | | | | | |
OTHER ASSETS: | | | | | | | | |
Accounts receivable (non-current), net of allowance for doubtful accounts of $328,563 and $411,061 respectively | | | 4,132,706 | | | | 4,753,006 | |
Long term prepayments | | | 4,794,746 | | | | - | |
Total other assets | | | 8,927,452 | | | | 4,753,006 | |
| | | | | | | | |
Total assets | | $ | 56,319,773 | | | $ | 37,718,264 | |
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LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | |
CURRENT LIABILITIES: | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | |
Short term loans | | $ | 4,512,200 | | | $ | 4,271,222 | |
Accounts payable | | | 10,722,741 | | | | 6,293,553 | |
Customer deposits | | | - | | | | 165,434 | |
Other payables | | | 352,880 | | | | 254,259 | |
Other payables - shareholder | | | 806,946 | | | | 880,302 | |
Accrued liabilities | | | 593,057 | | | | 145,207 | |
Taxes payable | | | 3,048,179 | | | | 1,073,237 | |
Total current liabilities | | | 20,036,003 | | | | 13,083,214 | |
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Total liabilities | | | 20,036,003 | | | | 13,083,214 | |
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COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES | | | | | | | | |
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REDEEMABLE CONVERTIBLE PREFERRED STOCK ($0.001 par value, 851,125 shares issued and outstanding as of June 30, 2009 and 875,000 shares issued and outstanding as of June 30, 2008), net of discount for the amount of $567,581 and $1,168,548 as of June 30, 2009 and 2008, respectively | | | 6,241,419 | | | | 5,831,452 | |
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SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY: | | | | | | | | |
Preferred stock $0.001 par value, 1,000,000 shares authorized, 851,125 issued and outstanding as of June 30, 2009, and 875,000 shared issued and outstanding as of June 30, 2008 and classified outside shareholders' equity (see above), liquidation preference of $8.00 per share and accrued dividends as of June 30, 2009 and June 30, 2008 | | | - | | | | - | |
Common stock, $0.001 par value, 74,000,000 shares authorized, 10,595,500 and 10,525,000 shares issued and outstanding, as of June 30, 2009 and June 30, 2008, respectively | | | 10,596 | | | | 10,525 | |
Paid-in-capital | | | 12,987,417 | | | | 12,722,260 | |
Contribution receivable | | | (1,210,000 | ) | | | (1,210,000 | ) |
Deferred compensation | | | - | | | | (27,708 | ) |
Retained earnings | | | 12,783,892 | | | | 3,257,276 | |
Statutory reserves | | | 2,765,179 | | | | 1,452,779 | |
Accumulated other comprehensive income | | | 2,705,267 | | | | 2,598,466 | |
Total shareholders' equity | | | 30,042,351 | | | | 18,803,598 | |
Total liabilities, redeemable preferred stock and shareholders' equity | | $ | 56,319,773 | | | $ | 37,718,264 | |
CHINA ADVANCED CONSTRUCTION MATERIALS GROUP, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME AND OTHER COMPREHENSIVE INCOME
FOR THE YEARS ENDED JUNE 30, 2009 AND 2008
| | 2009 | | | 2008 | |
| | | | | | |
REVENUE | | | | | | |
Sales of concrete | | $ | 28,118,492 | | | $ | 27,565,044 | |
Manufacturing services | | | 7,053,728 | | | | - | |
Technical services | | | 1,924,089 | | | | - | |
Mixer rental | | | 2,618,493 | | | | - | |
Total revenue | | | 39,714,802 | | | | 27,565,044 | |
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COST OF SALES | | | | | | | | |
Concrete | | | 20,657,312 | | | | 20,799,398 | |
Manufacturing services | | | 2,768,255 | | | | - | |
Technical services | | | 147,418 | | | | - | |
Mixer rental | | | 945,057 | | | | - | |
Total cost of revenue | | | 24,518,042 | | | | 20,799,398 | |
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GROSS PROFIT | | | 15,196,760 | | | | 6,765,646 | |
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SELLING, GENERAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE EXPENSES | | | 1,717,794 | | | | 1,946,541 | |
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INCOME FROM OPERATIONS | | | 13,478,966 | | | | 4,819,105 | |
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OTHER INCOME (EXPENSE), NET | | | | | | | | |
Other subsidy income | | | 2,109,290 | | | | 1,586,192 | |
Non-operating expense, net | | | (602,020 | ) | | | (79,312 | ) |
Interest expense, net | | | (802,650 | ) | | | (149,419 | ) |
TOTAL OTHER INCOME, NET | | | 704,620 | | | | 1,357,461 | |
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INCOME BEFORE PROVISION FOR INCOME TAXES | | | 14,183,586 | | | | 6,176,566 | |
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PROVISION FOR INCOME TAXES | | | 2,115,097 | | | | 1,012,382 | |
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NET INCOME | | | 12,068,489 | | | | 5,164,184 | |
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DIVIDENDS AND ACCRETION ON REDEEMABLE PREFERRED STOCK | | | 1,229,473 | | | | 33,387 | |
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NET INCOME AVAILABLE TO COMMON SHAREHOLDERS | | | 10,839,016 | | | | 5,130,797 | |
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RECONCILIATION OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME: | | | | | | | | |
Net Income | | | 12,068,489 | | | | 5,164,184 | |
Unrealized gain (loss) from marketable securities | | | 20,605 | | | | (12,482 | ) |
Foreign currency translation adjustment | | | 86,196 | | | | 1,951,026 | |
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COMPREHENSIVE INCOME | | $ | 12,175,290 | | | $ | 7,102,728 | |
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EARNING PER COMMON SHARE ALLOCATED TO COMMON SHAREHOLDERS | | | | | | | | |
Weighted average number of shares: | | | | | | | | |
Basic | | | 10,526,719 | | | | 9,064,359 | |
Diluted | | | 14,032,479 | | | | 9,255,616 | |
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Earnings per share: | | | | | | | | |
Basic | | $ | 1.03 | | | $ | 0.57 | |
Diluted | | $ | 0.86 | | | $ | 0.56 | |
CHINA ADVANCED CONSTRUCTION MATERIALS GROUP, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
FOR THE YEARS ENDED JUNE 30, 2009 AND 2008
| | 2009 | | | 2008 | |
CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES: | | | | | | |
Net income | | $ | 12,068,489 | | | $ | 5,164,184 | |
Adjustments to reconcile net income to cash provided by operating activities: | | | | | | | | |
Depreciation | | | 2,184,462 | | | | 1,178,745 | |
Amortization of long term deferred expense | | | 179,463 | | | | - | |
Bad debt expense, net of recovery | | | (189,052 | ) | | | 443,171 | |
Amortization of deferred compensation expense | | | 107,477 | | | | 5,542 | |
Changes in operating assets and liabilities | | | | | | | | |
Accounts receivable | | | (13,681,007 | ) | | | 1,561,399 | |
Inventories | | | (977,200 | ) | | | 211,569 | |
Other receivables | | | (3,347,936 | ) | | | 1,109,454 | |
Prepayment | | | 419,258 | | | | (2,825,219 | ) |
Accounts payable | | | 4,403,314 | | | | (2,933,778 | ) |
Customer deposits | | | (166,114 | ) | | | 156,125 | |
Other payables | | | 97,849 | | | | 108,430 | |
Accrued liabilities | | | 291,597 | | | | (80,851 | ) |
Taxes payable | | | 1,970,528 | | | | 1,012,153 | |
Net cash provided by operating activities | | | 3,361,128 | | | | 5,110,924 | |
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CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES: | | | | | | | | |
Acquisition of property, and equipment | | | (1,771,915 | ) | | | (8,701,026 | ) |
Net cash used in investing activities | | | (1,771,915 | ) | | | (8,701,026 | ) |
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CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES: | | | | | | | | |
Proceeds from short term loans | | | 8,247,950 | | | | 3,925,075 | |
Payments for short term loans | | | (8,024,538 | ) | | | (5,906,096 | ) |
Payments on other payables - Shareholders | | | (73,889 | ) | | | - | |
Restricted cash | | | 459,900 | | | | (913,092 | ) |
Proceeds from issuance of redeemable preferred stock | | | - | | | | 6,397,500 | |
Proceeds from capital contribution | | | - | | | | 100 | |
Proceeds from advances by shareholder | | | - | | | | 873,020 | |
Preferred dividends paid | | | (472,851 | ) | | | - | |
Net cash provided by financing activities | | | 136,572 | | | | 4,376,507 | |
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EFFECTS OF EXCHANGE RATE CHANGE IN CASH | | | (1,475 | ) | | | (300,793 | ) |
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INCREASE IN CASH | | | 1,724,310 | | | | 485,612 | |
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CASH, beginning of year | | | 1,910,495 | | | | 1,424,883 | |
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CASH, end of year | | $ | 3,634,805 | | | $ | 1,910,495 | |