China Shenghuo Reports Unaudited Financial Results for the First Quarter of 2010
KUNMING, China, May 24 /PRNewswire-Asia-FirstCall/ -- China Shenghuo Pharmaceutical Holdings, Inc. (NYSE Amex: KUN) ("China Shenghuo" or the "Company"), which is engaged in the research, development, manufacture, and marketing of pharmaceutical, nutritional supplement and cosmetic products in the People's Republic of China ("PRC"), today reported unaudited financial results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2010.
First Quarter 2010 Financial Highlights -- Total revenues increased to $7.9 million for the first quarter of 2010, representing 17% year-over-year growth. -- Gross margin for the first quarter of 2010 increased to $5.83 million, as compared to $4.47 million for the same period of 2009. -- Net cash provided by operations increased to $2.02 million from $0.89 million in the same period of 2009. -- Net income attributable to stockholders increased to $2,355 for the first quarter of 2010, as compared to net loss of $2,961,272 for the same period of 2009.
Mr. Gui Hua Lan, Chief Executive Officer of China Shenghuo, commented, "Sales for the quarter ended March 31, 2010 were approximately $7.9 million, increased by 17% from $6.77 million for the quarter ended March 31, 2009. Net income was $805 for the quarter ended March 31, 2010, as compared to net loss of $3,209,594 for the quarter ended March 31, 2009. The increases in sales and net income were primarily due to the Company's continuous efforts to promote the sales of products and the efforts to control our costs. Our primary products, Xuesaitong Soft Capsules continued to produce meaningful growth in a difficult market environment."
First Quarter 2010 Results
Sales for the quarter ended March 31, 2010 increased to $7.9 million from $6.77 million for the same period of 2009, an increase of approximately $1.13 million, or 17 % primarily due to the Company's main product Xuesaitong's sales increasing. The new sales policy has stimulated the enthusiasm of sales representatives, resulted in the increased sales of products.
Gross margin for the quarter ended March 31, 2010 increased to $5.83 million from approximately $4.47 million for the quarter ended March 31, 2009, an increase of $1.36 million, or 30%. Gross margin as a percentage of revenues was approximately 73.7% for the quarter ended March 31, 2010, an increase of 7.7% from 66% for the quarter ended March 31, 2009. The increase in gross margin percentage was primarily due to the decrease of cost of sales set forth above.
Selling expenses decreased to approximately $5.05 million for the quarter ended March 31, 2010, a decrease of $1.35 million, or 21%, from approximately $6.4 million for the quarter ended March 31, 2009. The primary reason for the decrease in selling expenses was the strengthened controlling on the travel expense, business entertainment expense etc.
General and administrative expenses decreased by 35% from approximately $1.04 million to approximately $0.68 million primarily due to our strengthened budget control.
Research and development expense for the three months ended March 31, 2010 increased to $80,851, as compared to $7,281 for the quarter ended March 31, 2009, an increase of approximately $73,570 primarily due to the increase in the expenditure on one of our innovative medicines -- Dencichine Hemostat and the cooperation with outside experts in the R&D since late 2009.
Net income attributable to shareholders increased to $2,355 for the quarter ended March 31, 2010 as compared to net loss of $2,961,272 for the quarter ended March 31, 2009. The increase in net income was primarily due to the increase of sales revenue. Also strict sales expenses controlling policy contributes to the positive results.
About China Shenghuo
Founded in 1995, China Shenghuo is a specialty pharmaceutical company that focuses on the research, development, manufacture and marketing of Sanchi-based medicinal and pharmaceutical, nutritional supplement and cosmetic products. Through its subsidiary, Kunming Shenghuo Pharmaceutical (Group) Co., Ltd., it owns thirty SFDA (State Food and Drug Administration) approved medicines, including the flagship product Xuesaitong Soft Capsules, which is currently been listed in the State Insurance Catalogue. At present, China Shenghuo incorporates a sales network of agencies and representatives throughout China, which markets Sanchi-based traditional Chinese medicine to hospitals and drug stores as prescription and OTC drugs primarily for the treatment of cardiovascular, cerebrovascular and peptic ulcer disease. The Company also exports medicinal products to Asian countries such as Indonesia, Singapore, Japan, Malaysia, and Thailand and to European countries such as the United Kingdom, Tajikstan, Russia and Kyrgyzstan. For more information, please visit http://www.shenghuo.com.cn .
Safe Harbor Statement
This press release may contain certain "forward-looking statements," as defined in the United States Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, that involve a number of risks and uncertainties. There can be no assurance that such statements will prove to be accurate, and the actual results and future events could differ materially from management's current expectations. Such factors include, but are not limited to, risks of litigation and governmental or other regulatory proceedings arising out of or related to any of the matters described in recent press releases, including arising out of the restatement of the Company's financial statements; the Company's ability to refinance or repay loans received; the Company's uncertain business condition; the Company's continuing ability to satisfy any requirements which may be prescribed by the Exchange for continued listing on the Exchange; risks arising from potential weaknesses or deficiencies in the Company's internal controls over financial reporting; the Company's reliance on one supplier for Sanchi; the possible effect of adverse publicity on the Company's business, including possible contract cancellation; the Company's ability to develop and market new products; the Company's ability to establish and maintain a strong brand; the Company's continued ability to obtain and maintain all certificates, permits and licenses required to open and operate retail specialty counters to offer its cosmetic products and conduct business in China; protection of the Company's intellectual property rights; market acceptance of the Company's products; changes in the laws of the People's Republic of China that affect the Company's operations; cost to the Company of complying with current and future governmental regulations; the impact of any changes in governmental regulations on the Company's operations; general economic conditions; and other factors detailed from time to time in the Company's filings with the United States Securities and Exchange Commission and other regulatory authorities. The Company undertakes no obligation to publicly update or revise any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise.
For more information, please contact: China Shenghuo Pharmaceutical Holdings, Inc. Miss Shujuan Wang Director of Securities Affairs Department Email: [email protected] CHINA SHENGHUO PHARMACEUTICAL HOLDINGS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS (Amounts in USD) March 31, December 31, 2010 2009 (unaudited) Assets: Current Assets: Cash and cash equivalents $ 863,805 $ 1,986,540 Accounts and notes receivable, net 12,740,156 12,104,296 Other receivables, net 6,994,607 6,694,151 Advances to suppliers 601,121 394,856 Inventories, net 3,349,714 3,896,358 Due from related parties 214,679 417,494 Current deferred tax assets 870,130 866,645 Total Current Assets 25,634,212 26,360,340 Property, plant and equipment, net 12,876,850 12,065,552 Other non-current assets 1,543,665 1,497,421 $ 40,054,727 $ 39,923,313 Liabilities and Equity: Current Liabilities: Accounts payable $ 2,944,117 $ 4,744,919 Other payables and accrued expenses 11,067,764 10,099,497 Deposits payable 7,506,667 7,037,155 Short-term borrowings 8,310,480 5,455,958 Advances from customers 1,555,139 916,362 Taxes payable and other current liabilities 1,018,401 1,094,331 Current portion of long-term borrowings 1,023,976 3,948,985 Total Current Liabilities 33,426,544 33,297,207 Long-term borrowings 5,851,289 5,850,348 39,277,833 39,147,555 Commitments and Contingencies Equity: Common stock, $0.0001 par value, 100,000,000 shares authorized and 19,679,400 shares issued and outstanding, both periods 1,968 1,968 Additional paid-in capital 6,193,927 6,193,927 Appropriated retained earnings 147,023 147,023 Accumulated deficit (7,154,938) (7,157,293) Accumulated other comprehensive income 1,590,015 1,589,047 Total stockholder's equity 777,995 774,672 Noncontrolling interest (1,101) 1,086 Total Equity 776,894 775,758 $ 40,054,727 $ 39,923,313 CHINA SHENGHUO PHARMACEUTICAL HOLDINGS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS AND COMPREHENSIVE LOSS (UNAUDITED) (Amounts in USD, except shares) Three months ended March 31, 2010 2009 Sales $ 7,907,002 $ 6,770,526 Cost of Goods Sold 2,076,353 2,301,525 Gross Margin 5,830,649 4,469,001 Operating Expenses: Selling expenses 5,051,714 6,395,577 General and administrative expenses 684,259 1,046,442 Research and development expense 80,851 7,281 5,816,824 7,449,300 Income(Loss) from Operations 13,825 (2,980,299) Other Income (Expenses): Subsidy income 153,598 25,568 Interest and other income (expense) (196,602) (254,863) (43,004) (229,295) Loss Before Income Tax Expenses (29,179) (3,209,594) Income tax benefit 29,984 -- Net Income (Loss) 805 (3,209,594) Net loss attributable to noncontrolling interests (1,550) (248,322) Net Income(Loss) Attributable to Stockholders $ 2,355 $ (2,961,272) Comprehensive Income (Loss): Net Income (Loss) 805 (3,209,594) Foreign currency translation adjustment 331 182 Comprehensive Income (Loss) $ 1,136 $ (3,209,412) Comprehensive loss attributable to noncontrolling interests (2,187) (248,308) Comprehensive Income(Loss) Attributable to Stockholders 3,323 (2,961,104) Basic and diluted earnings (loss) per share $ 0.00 $ (0.15) Weighted-average number of shares outstanding - basic and diluted 19,679,400 19,679,400 CHINA SHENGHUO PHARMACEUTICAL HOLDINGS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS (UNAUDITED) (Amounts in USD) Three months ended March 31, 2010 2009 Net Cash Provided by Operating Activities 2,022,198 890,299 Cash Flows from Investing Activities: Purchase of long-lived assets (3,205,176) (29,467) Proceeds from disposal of Property 131,913 -- Net Cash Used in Investing Activities (3,073,263) (29,467) Cash Flows from Financing Activities: Due to related parties -- (105,643) Proceeds from borrowings 9,563,858 -- Payments on borrowings (9,636,020) (1,460,572) Net Cash Used in Financing Activities (72,162) (1,566,215) Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents 492 1,925 Net Decrease in Cash and Cash Equivalents (1,122,735) (703,458) Cash and Cash Equivalents at Beginning of Period 1,986,540 1,612,054 Cash and Cash Equivalents at End of Period $ 863,805 $ 908,596 Supplemental Information Cash paid for interest $ 261,726 $ 300,237 Cash paid for income taxes $ -- $ 11,399
SOURCE China Shenghuo Pharmaceutical Holdings, Inc.
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