Qiao Xing Universal Resources, Inc. Reports Third-Quarter 2010 Financial Results

HUIZHOU, China, Dec. 7, 2010 /PRNewswire-Asia-FirstCall/ --

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Qiao Xing Universal Resources, Inc. (Nasdaq: XING) (the "Company" or "XING"), an emerging Chinese resource company, with a focus on several strategically important nonferrous metals such as molybdenum and copper, today announced unaudited results for the three months ended September 30, 2010.

"During the third quarter of 2010, molybdenum concentrate production in our Chifeng Haozhou Mining Co., Ltd., ("Haozhou") increased by 5.6% from 930 metric tons in the second quarter of 2010 to 982 metric tons in the third quarter. Despite a 9.2% decline in the average selling price of molybdenum concentrate from the second quarter, Haozhou still recorded net income of RMB22.8 million (US$3.4 million). With the continuous improvement in production volumes and the rebound in the selling price of molybdenum concentrate in the fourth quarter, we estimate that in the fourth quarter, the net profit from our Haozhou Molybdenum mining operations will increase sequentially from the third quarter. Our telecommunications business, which we operate through our 61%-owned subsidiary Qiao Xing Mobile Communication Co., Ltd (NYSE: QXM, or "QXMC"), continued its declining trend driven by difficult market conditions in the mobile handset business. However, we remain confident about its financial condition," commented Mr. Ruilin Wu, the Company's Chairman and Chief Executive Officer.

"As we continue to work on completing our proposal to privatize QXMC, we have also made steady progress in our proposed acquisitions of molybdenum, copper, lead and zinc mines. These developments demonstrate our clear strategy and our confidence in the long-term growth of the resources industry."

Third-Quarter Highlights

-- The Company reported net sales of RMB366.6 million (US$54.8 million) compared to RMB508.1 million in the third quarter of 2009.

-- Gross profit was RMB43.0 million (US$6.4 million) compared to RMB112.2 million in the third quarter of 2009. Gross margin was 11.7% compared to 22.1% in the third quarter of 2009.

-- Net income was RMB1.9 million (US$0.3 million), or RMB0.02 per basic share, compared to a net loss of RMB130.2 million, or RMB2.23 per basic share, in the third quarter of 2009 (after the attribution of the non-controlling interests).

Financial Review of Operations for Molybdenum Mining Business

• Consolidated revenue from the mining business for the third quarter of 2010 totaled RMB80.6 million (US$12.0 million). Gross profit was RMB33.9 million (US$5.1 million). Gross margin was of 42.1%, compared to 46.8% in the second quarter of 2010. Net income totaled RMB22.8 million (US$3.4 million) in the third quarter.

• Molybdenum concentrate production in the third quarter of 2010 increased by 5.6% from 930 metric tons in the second quarter of 2010 to 982 metric tons (2.17 million pounds), equivalent to 473 metric tons (1.04 million pounds) of molybdenum metal.

• The average cost of sales of molybdenum metal produced in the third quarter of 2010 was RMB98,825 (US$14,771) per metric ton, or RMB44.82 (US$6.70) per pound. The average cash cost of molybdenum metal produced in the third quarter of 2010 was RMB64,173 (US$9,592) per metric ton, or RMB29.10 (US$4.35) per pound.  (The Company produces molybdenum concentrate but does not engage in smelting operations, so the cash cost does not include the cost of smelting).

• Capital expenditures for the mining business in the third quarter of 2010 totaled RMB27.8 million (US$4.2 million). These capital expenditures were primarily used for the construction of the Company's Chifeng Haozhou Mine in Balinzuo Banner, Chifeng, the Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region of the People's Republic of China.

The average price of molybdenum concentrate sold by Haozhou for the third quarter ended September 30, 2010 was RMB1,991 per metric ton unit, representing a decrease of 9.2% from RMB2,193 per metric ton unit for the second quarter of 2010.

Financial Review of Operations for the Telecommunications Business

• Revenues were RMB286.0 million (US$42.8 million) compared to RMB410.7 million in the third quarter of 2009.
• Handset shipments were 370,000 units compared to 406,000 units in the third quarter of 2009.
• Gross margin was 3.2 % compared to 15.5% in the third quarter of 2009.
• Operating loss was RMB42.4 million (US$6.3 million) compared to an operating income of RMB7.7 million in the third quarter of 2009.
• Net loss attributable to holders of ordinary shares was RMB52.9 million (US$7.9 million) compared to RMB83.8 million in the third quarter of 2009.

Revenues for the third quarter of 2010 were RMB286.0 million (US$42.8 million), compared with RMB410.7 million in the same period of 2009. The decrease from the third quarter of 2009 was primarily due to lower unit shipments and a decrease in the average selling price ("ASP") of products sold in the third quarter of 2010.

Total handset shipment in the third quarter of 2010 was approximately 370,000 units, representing a decrease of 8.9% compared with 406,000 units in the same period of 2009. The decrease in handset shipments compared to the same period of last year was primarily due to fewer new model launches and a slow-down in shipments amid increasing competition in the handset market.

The ASP of handset products decreased to RMB746 (US$112) in the third quarter of 2010, as compared to RMB866 in the third quarter of 2009.  The lower ASP compared to the same period last year was primarily due to more aggressive pricing to drive sales in an increasingly competitive environment.

Gross profit in the third quarter of 2010 was RMB9.1 million (US$1.4 million), compared with RMB63.7 million in the same period of 2009. Gross margin was 3.2% in the third quarter of 2010, compared to 15.5% in the same period of 2009.  The year-over-year decline in gross margin arose primarily due to the decline in ASP.

Selling and distribution ("S&D") expenses in the third quarter of 2010 were RMB33.5 million (US$5.0 million), as compared to RMB34.5 million in the same period of 2009. The decrease in S&D expenses in the third quarter of 2010 was primarily due to a reduction in payroll costs and other payroll-related expenses.

General and administrative ("G&A") expenses were RMB12.2 million (US$1.8 million) in both the third quarter of 2010 and the third quarter of 2009. Share-based compensation expenses recognized in G&A expenses were RMB4.7 million (US$0.7 million) in the third quarter of 2010, compared to RMB2.9 million in the third quarter of 2009. The increase in share-based compensation expenses in the third quarter of 2010 was, however, offset by a reduction in payroll costs and bad debt provisions.

Research and development ("R&D") expenses were RMB4.7 million (US$0.7 million), compared to RMB8.1 million in the same period of 2009. The lower R&D expenses comparing with the same period of last year was primarily due to lower payroll costs and software license fees.

Total share-based compensation expenses, which have been allocated to S&D, G&A and R&D expenses, increased to RMB5.5 million (US$0.8 million) in the third quarter of 2010 from RMB3.3 million in the same period of 2009.

Operating loss in the third quarter of 2010 was RMB42.4 million (US$6.3 million), compared to an income of RMB7.7 million in the third quarter of 2009.

Net loss in the third quarter of 2010 was RMB52.9 million (US$7.9 million), compared to RMB83.8 million in the same period of 2009.

Financial Condition

As of September 30, 2010, the Company and its subsidiaries held US$515.6 million in cash and cash equivalents and US$516.8 million in working capital. Shareholders' equity was US$659.4 million as of September 30, 2010.

As of September 30, 2010, QXMC and its subsidiaries held US$412.0 million in cash and cash equivalents and US$400.5 million in working capital. Shareholders' equity was US$418.6 million as of September 30, 2010.

Business Outlook

• XING continues to expect that its molybdenum business in Chifeng, Inner Mongolia will contribute a net profit of more than US$24 million in the 2011 fiscal year.
• The Company also continues to expect that the acquisition of Balinzuo Banner Xinyuan Mining Co., Ltd, which owns a relatively large-scale lead-zinc mine in Balinzuo Banner, Chifeng, Inner Mongolia, will be completed in the fourth quarter of 2010. In addition, the Company expects to increase this lead-zinc mine's production capacity to extract 2,000 metric tons of ore per day after completion of the acquisition and remains optimistic that it will be a major source of cash and net income.
• The Company is now in the process of acquiring another large molybdenum mine in Inner Mongolia.
• With the expected completion of the proposed privatization of QXMC, XING expects to have strong financial resources for the future acquisition of more mines and ultimately become a "Pure Resources, Bigger Player".

Foreign Exchange Rate Used

The United States dollar (US$) amounts disclosed in this press release are presented solely for the convenience of the reader. Translations of the amounts from Renminbi (RMB) into United States dollars for the convenience of readers were calculated at the noon purchase rate of US$1.00 = RMB6.6905 on September 30, 2010 in New York City for cable transfers of RMB as certified for customs purposes by the Federal Reserve Bank of New York. No representation is made that the RMB amounts could have been, or could be, converted into U.S. Dollars at that rate on September 30, 2010, or on any other specific date. The percentages stated are calculated based on RMB.

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About Qiao Xing Universal Resources, Inc.

Qiao Xing Universal Resources, Inc. ("XING" or the "Company") is an emerging Chinese resources company, with a focus on several strategically important nonferrous metals such as molybdenum and copper. In April 2009, the Company acquired a 100% equity interest in China Luxuriance Jade Company, Ltd ("CLJC"). CLJC, through its wholly owned Chinese subsidiaries, owns the rights to receive the expected residual returns from Chifeng Haozhou Mining Co., Ltd. ("Haozhou Mining"), a large copper-molybdenum poly-metallic mining company in Inner Mongolia, China. XING's molybdenum business started operation in July 2009 and generated net income of RMB64.2 million (US$9.4 million) in the second half of 2009. Based on the initial success of the Company's molybdenum business as well as an extensive study of China's macro economic trends, XING plans to further consolidate its strategy to become a pure resources company with meaningful scale and is actively evaluating additional acquisition opportunities in the resources industry.

XING, one of the first Chinese private companies to be listed on NASDAQ in 1999, was previously one of the leading players in the telecommunication terminal products business in China. In 2007, the Company made the strategic decision to diversify into the resources industry. As part of this strategic transition, XING divested its fixed line and low-end mobile phone businesses in November 2009 and changed its corporate name to Qiao Xing Universal Resources, Inc., effective January 28, 2010.  On September 8, 2010, XING announced the proposed offer to acquire all the outstanding shares of its 61%-owned subsidiary Qiao Xing Mobile Communication Co., Ltd. (NYSE: QXM, or "QXMC") that it does not currently own, by way of a Scheme of Arrangement (the "Proposed Offer") under British Virgin Islands law, with the intention to spin off QXMC's mobile phone assets or business and redeploy its assets into the resources industry. This proposed acquisition is on-going and its completion shall be subject to several conditions including approval from a majority of the minority shareholders of QXMC.

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Forward-looking statements involve inherent risks and uncertainties. A number of factors could cause actual results to differ materially from those contained in any forward-looking statement. Information regarding these factors is included in our filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission. Qiao Xing Universal Resources, Inc. does not undertake any obligation to update any forward-looking statement, except as required under applicable law. All information provided in this press release is as of December 7, 2010.

Additional Information and Where to Find It

Qiao Xing Universal Resources, Inc. has filed a Schedule 13E-3 with the SEC in connection with the Proposed Offer. The Schedule 13E-3 contains additional information regarding the Proposed Offer, including, without limitation, information regarding the special meeting of shareholders of Qiao Xing Mobile Communication Co., Ltd that will be called to consider the Proposed Offer. The Schedule 13E-3 contains important information about Qiao Xing Universal Resources, Inc., Qiao Xing Mobile Communication Co., Ltd, the Proposed Offer and related matters. Investors and shareholders should read the Schedule 13E-3 and the other documents filed with the SEC in connection with the Proposed Offer carefully before they make any decision with respect to the Proposed Offer. A copy of the Scheme of Arrangement with respect to the Proposed Offer is an exhibit to the Schedule 13E-3. The Proposed Offer is expected to be exempt from the registration requirements of the United States Securities Act of 1933 Act by virtue of the exemption provided by Section 3(a)(10); however, it is possible that the offer may change forms such that the exemption provided by Section 3(a)(10) may no longer be available. In such a case Qiao Xing Universal Resources, Inc. may file a Form F-4 with respect to the Proposed Offer.

The Schedule 13E-3 and all other documents filed with the SEC in connection with the Proposed Offer is available free of charge at the SEC's web site at www.sec.gov. Additionally, the Schedule 13E-3 and all other documents filed with the SEC in connection with the Proposed Offer will be made available to investors or shareholders free of charge by calling or writing to:

SOURCE Qiao Xing Universal Resources, Inc.

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