BEIJING, November 16, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- China New Borun Corporation (NYSE: BORN; "Borun" or the "Company"), a leading producer and distributor of corn-based edible alcohol in China, today announced unaudited financial results for the third quarter of 2012.
Third Quarter 2012 Quick View
(1) This press release contains translations of certain Renminbi amounts into US dollars at specified rates solely for the convenience of readers. Unless otherwise noted, all translations from Renminbi to US dollars for the quarter ended September 30, 2012 were made at a rate of RMB6.341 to USD1.00, the rate published by the People's Bank of China on September 30, 2012. China New Borun Corporation makes no representation that the Renminbi or US dollar amounts referred to in this press release could have been or could be converted into US dollars or Renminbi, at any particular rate or at all. |
Commenting on the results for the quarter, Mr. Jinmiao Wang, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Borun, stated, "In addition to our annual scheduled maintenance that requires a production halt for ten days, this quarter we also ramped up production at a slower pace due to lower demand of edible alcohol from the chemical industry. During the quarter, the average selling price (the "ASP") for edible alcohol softened, while corn cost continued on an upward trend, and as a result, our gross margin decreased. Despite the macro challenges, our steadfast focus on improving operating efficiency and controlling operating costs helped us to resiliently earn positive net income and cash flows from operations of over RMB151 million, which further improved our financial position."
Mr. Wang added, "Although the third quarter was challenging overall for the entire edible alcohol industry, looking forward, we are encouraged that in October, the spot corn price is on a downward trend which we could benefit from to lower our production cost. We continue to focus on improving our operating efficiency, as we are using our operating cash flows to increase our corn inventory in order to reduce corn storage costs to local granaries. We believe we are well positioned to not only being weathered through the tough macro environment but also gain greater market leadership and profitability when market conditions eventually improve."
Third Quarter 2012 Financial Performance
For the third quarter of 2012, revenue decreased by 10.8% year-over-year to RMB559.2 million ($88.2 million) from RMB627.0 million in the same period of 2011. Key factors affecting the Company's results of operations are as follows:
During the third quarter of 2012, gross profit decreased by 40.1% to RMB67.0 million ($10.6 million) from RMB111.8 million in the same period of 2011. Gross margin for the third quarter of 2012 decreased to 12.0% from 17.8% in the same period of 2011, primarily due to corn cost increasing at a faster rate than ASP during the third quarter of 2012.
Operating income, despite stable operating expenses, decreased by 44.9% to RMB54.4 million ($8.6 million) in the third quarter of 2012, from RMB98.8 million in the same period of 2011, primarily due to lower revenue and lower gross profit.
Selling expenses decreased by 15.8% to RMB 0.9 million ($0.2 million) in the third quarter of 2012, from RMB 1.1 million in the same period of 2011, in line with the decrease in revenue during this quarter.
General and administrative expenses were RMB11.7 million ($1.8 million) in the third quarter of 2012, which were stable compared to RMB11.9 million in the same period of 2011.
Income tax expenses in the third quarter of 2012 were RMB11.6 million ($1.8 million), representing an effective tax rate of 25.0%.
Net income decreased by 48.5% to RMB34.8 million ($5.5 million) in the third quarter of 2012, compared to RMB67.5 million in the same quarter of 2011. In the third quarter of 2012, basic and diluted earnings per share and per ADS were RMB1.35 ($0.21), and the Company had 25.7 million weighted average basic and diluted shares outstanding.
As of September 30, 2012, the Company had cash and bank deposits of RMB276.4 million ($43.6 million), representing an increase of RMB52.5 million, compared with RMB223.9 million as of December 31, 2011. Cash flows generated in operating activities for the quarter ended September 30, 2012 were approximately RMB151.3 million ($23.9 million), reflecting the Company's efficient working capital management.
Financial Outlook
Reflecting the lower demand from chemical industry, the Company estimates that its revenue for the fourth quarter of 2012 will be in the range of RMB430.0 million ($67.8 million) to RMB470.0 million ($74.1 million), a decrease of approximately 43.6% to 38.3% over the same quarter of 2011.
This forecast reflects the Company's current and preliminary view, which is subject to change.
Conference Call
Borun's management will hold a corresponding earnings conference call and live webcast at 8:00 a.m. E.T (9:00 p.m. Beijing time) on Friday, November 16, 2012 to discuss the results and highlights from the third quarter of 2012 and answer questions from investors. A webcast of the call will be available at http://ir.chinanewborun.com. Listeners may access the call by dialing:
United States Toll Free: | 1-866-519-4004 |
US Toll/International: | 1-718-354-1231 |
Hong Kong Toll Free: | 800-930-346 |
Hong Kong Toll: | 852-2475-0994 |
China Toll Free: | 800-819-0121 |
China Toll Free (Mobile): | 400-620-8038 |
Conference ID: | 59182438 |
A replay of the webcast will be accessible through November 23, 2012 on http://ir.chinanewborun.com or by dialing:
United States toll free: | 1-866-214-5335 |
International: | 1-718-354-1232 |
Passcode | 59182438 |
About China New Borun Corporation
China New Borun Corporation (NYSE: BORN) is a leading producer and distributor of corn-based edible alcohol in China. Borun's edible alcohol products are primarily sold as an ingredient to producers of baijiu, a popular grain-based alcoholic beverage that is sold throughout China in retail stores, restaurants and bars. The Company also produces DDGS Feed, liquid carbon dioxide and crude corn oil as by-products of edible alcohol production. China New Borun is based in Shouguang, Shandong Province. Additional information about the company can be found at http://www.chinanewborun.com and in documents filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission ("SEC"), which are available on the SEC's website at www.sec.gov.
Forward-looking Statements
All statements included in this press release, other than statements or characterizations of historical fact, are forward-looking statements. These forward-looking statements are based on our current expectations, estimates and projections about our industry, management's beliefs, and certain assumptions made by us, all of which are subject to change. Forward-looking statements can often be identified by words such as "anticipates," "expects," "intends," "plans," "predicts," "believes," "seeks," "estimates," "may," "will," "should," "would," "could," "potential," "continue," "ongoing," similar expressions, and variations or negatives of these words. These forward-looking statements are not guarantees of future results and are subject to risks, uncertainties and assumptions that could cause our actual results to differ materially and adversely from those expressed in any forward-looking statement.
Contact Information
Asia Bridge Capital Limited
Wendy Sun
Phone: +86-10-8556-9033 (China)
+1-888-870-0798 (U.S.)
Email: wendy.sun@asiabridgegroup.com
CHINA NEW BORUN CORPORATION UNAUDITED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
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December 31, 2011 |
September 30, 2012 | ||||
RMB | RMB | US$ | |||
Assets | |||||
Cash | 223,875,750 | 276,385,155 | 43,586,998 | ||
Trade accounts receivable, net of allowance for doubtful accounts of nil and nil, respectively | 300,023,348 | 228,452,671 | 36,027,862 | ||
Inventories | 86,205,820 | 315,071,628 | 49,688,003 | ||
Advance to suppliers | 143,742,755 | 13,950,634 | 2,200,068 | ||
Other receivables | 12,682,305 | 46,241,505 | 7,292,463 | ||
Prepaid expenses | 3,957,293 | 4,335,283 | 683,691 | ||
Total current assets | 770,487,271 | 884,436,876 | 139,479,085 | ||
Property, plant and equipment, net | 1,127,381,307 | 1,064,879,741 | 167,935,616 | ||
Land use right, net | 57,583,427 | 56,720,522 | 8,945,044 | ||
Intangible assets, net | 17,301,257 | 14,431,575 | 2,275,915 | ||
Total assets | 1,972,753,262 | 2,020,468,714 | 318,635,660 | ||
Liabilities and shareholders' equity | |||||
Trade accounts payable | 13,200,118 | 42,066,807 | 6,634,097 | ||
Accrued expenses and other payables | 86,945,695 | 68,979,978 | 10,878,407 | ||
Income taxes payable | 34,475,778 | 26,237,830 | 4,137,806 | ||
Short-term borrowings | 508,700,000 | 387,200,000 | 61,062,924 | ||
Total current liabilities and total liabilities | 643,321,591 | 524,484,615 | 82,713,234 | ||
Shareholders' equity | |||||
Ordinary share (December 31, 2011 and September 30, 2012: par value of RMB0.0068259, 25,725,000 shares issued and outstanding) |
175,596 |
175,596 |
25,725 | ||
Additional paid-in capital | 468,132,187 | 468,132,187 | 73,826,240 | ||
Retained earnings - appropriated | 99,586,852 | 99,586,852 | 15,705,228 | ||
Retained earnings - unappropriated | 762,010,754 | 928,570,511 | 146,439,128 | ||
Accumulated other comprehensive loss | (473,718) | (481,047) | (73,895) | ||
Total shareholders' equity | 1,329,431,671 | 1,495,984,099 | 235,922,426 | ||
Total liabilities and shareholders' equity | 1,972,753,262 | 2,020,468,714 | 318,635,660 | ||
CHINA NEW BORUN CORPORATION UNAUDITED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME
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For the three-month period ended, | |||||||
September 30, 2011 | June 30, 2012 | September 30, 2012 | |||||
(RMB) | (RMB) | (RMB) | (US$) | ||||
Revenues | 627,005,034 | 803,731,107 | 559,159,766 | 88,181,638 | |||
Cost of goods sold | 515,156,967 | 688,256,998 | 492,110,107 | 77,607,650 | |||
Gross profit | 111,848,067 | 115,474,109 | 67,049,659 | 10,573,988 | |||
Operating expenses: | |||||||
Selling | 1,144,684 | 1,153,473 | 964,123 | 152,046 | |||
General and administrative |
11,907,975 |
13,333,724 |
11,692,129 |
1,843,893 | |||
Total operating expenses | 13,052,659 | 14,487,197 | 12,656,252 | 1,995,939 | |||
Operating income | 98,795,408 | 100,986,912 | 54,393,407 | 8,578,049 | |||
Other (income) expenses: | |||||||
Interest income | (287,233) | (373,465) | (232,978) | (36,742) | |||
Interest expense | 9,167,384 | 10,538,792 | 8,302,047 | 1,309,265 | |||
Others, net | (9,690) | (3,197) | (17,124) | (2,700) | |||
Total other expense, net | 8,870,461 | 10,162,130 | 8,051,945 | 1,269,823 | |||
Income before income taxes | 89,924,947 | 90,824,782 | 46,341,462 | 7,308,226 | |||
Income tax expense | 22,458,628 | 22,706,196 | 11,585,365 | 1,827,056 | |||
Net income |
67,466,319 |
68,118,586 |
34,756,097 |
5,481,170
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Earnings per share: | |||||||
Basic and diluted | 2.62 | 2.65 | 1.35 | 0.21 | |||
Weighted average ordinary shares outstanding: | |||||||
Basic and diluted | 25,725,000 | 25,725,000 | 25,725,000 | 25,725,000 | |||
CHINA NEW BORUN CORPORATION UNAUDITED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME
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For the nine-month period ended, | |||||
September 30, 2011 |
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(RMB) | (RMB) | (US$) | |||
Revenues | 1,923,186,042 | 2,084,066,723 | 328,665,309 | ||
Cost of goods sold | 1,533,112,476 | 1,791,665,572 | 282,552,527 | ||
Gross profit | 390,073,566 | 292,401,151 | 46,112,782 | ||
Operating expenses: | |||||
Selling | 3,534,604 | 3,280,385 | 517,329 | ||
General and administrative | 40,305,435 | 39,606,386 | 6,246,079 | ||
Total operating expenses | 43,840,039 | 42,886,771 | 6,763,408 | ||
Operating income | 346,233,527 | 249,514,380 | 39,349,374 | ||
Other (income) expenses: | |||||
Interest income | (796,126) | (925,843) | (146,009) | ||
Interest expense | 25,067,654 | 28,396,766 | 4,478,279 | ||
Others, net | (1,509) | (36,219) | (5,712) | ||
Total other expense, net | 24,270,019 | 27,434,704 | 4,326,558 | ||
Income before income taxes | 321,963,508 | 222,079,676 | 35,022,816 | ||
Income tax expense | 81,118,180 | 55,519,919 | 8,755,704 | ||
Net income | 240,845,328 | 166,559,757 | 26,267,112 | ||
Earnings per share: | |||||
Basic and diluted | 9.36 | 6.47 | 1.02 | ||
Weighted average ordinary shares outstanding: | |||||
Basic and diluted | 25,725,000 | 25,725,000 | 25,725,000 | ||
