SHANGHAI, China-Gross Margin Increased to 22.0% from 9.1% a Year Ago --Net Margin Increased to 5.1% Compared to a Loss in 2007 China Energy Recovery, Inc. ("CER"), a leader in the waste-heat recovery sector of the alternative energy industry, today announced financial results for the nine months and the third fiscal quarter ended September 30, 2008.
Financial Results for the Nine Months Ended September 30, 2008
Revenue in the nine months ended September 31, 2008 increased to $16.0 million, up from $7.5 million in the corresponding period in 2007, an increase of 112.0%. The increase in revenue is due to increased sales volume of energy recovery systems and services of the company as a result of increasing market demand.
Gross profit increased by 411.4% to $3.5 million, representing a 22.0% gross margin, for the nine months ended September 30, 2008, compared with gross profit of $0.7 million, or a 9.1% gross margin, for the same period in 2007. The increase in gross profit is mainly attributable to increased licensing and design service revenue with higher margins and the company's efforts in adjusting contract prices in coping with orders of increasing size and the increased prices of raw materials in 2008.
Selling, general and administrative expenses were $2.3 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2008, or 14.2% of sales revenue, as compared to $0.8 million, or 11.2% of sales revenue, for the same period in 2007. The increase is mainly due to increases in professional expenses related to public company operations, salary expenses due to company-wide salary raises and addition of staff, and sales and marketing expenses as a result of increased sales efforts. There are also about $0.4 million of non-cash expenses related to issuance of shares and stock options for services.
Net income increased to $0.8 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2008 as compared to a net loss of $0.2 million for the same period in 2007. The increase in net income is mainly attributable to increased sales volume of the company's products and services and improved operational efficiency given the increased effect of economies of scale.
Financial Results for the Three Months Ended September 30, 2008
Comparing the third fiscal quarter of 2008 to the third fiscal quarter of 2007:
Revenue increased by 56.7% to $6.1 million from $3.9 million, as a result of a continuous increase in sales volume of our systems and provision of design services.
Gross profit rose to $1.6 million from $0.1 million, a 1,099.4% increase. The respective gross margins were 26.3% and 3.4%. The increase primarily resulted from contracts with higher margins including those for design services and the contracts where new technology was applied.
Selling, general and administrative expenses amounted to $1.2 million, or 19.3% of sales revenue, from $0.2 million, or 5.4% of sales revenue, for the same period in 2007. The increase is mainly attributable to increased professional expenses, salary expenses due to salary raises and addition of new staff, sales and marketing expenses as a result of increased sales efforts and an increase in administrative expenses. There are also about $0.2 million of non-cash expenses related to the issuance of shares and stock options for services.
Net income rose to $0.2 million compared to a net loss of $0.1 million for the same period in 2007. The increase in net income is mainly attributable to new contracts with higher margins and improved operational efficiency given the increased effect of economies of scale.
"We announced last quarter that our company has been producing new products at an accelerated rate, and we're pleased to see that at this point in time China Energy Recovery is setting historical records for that growth," stated CER's CEO, Mr. Qinghuan Wu. "With contracts continuing to come in including some of our biggest systems to date, and with clients who represent some of the largest manufacturers in their industries, we expect that we'll continue on this trajectory of growth and expansion into 2009 and beyond."
What is Energy Recovery?
Industrial facilities and power plants release significant amounts of excess heat into the atmosphere in the form of hot exhaust gases or high pressure steam. Energy recovery is the process of recovering vast amounts of that wasted energy and converting it into usable electricity, dramatically lowering energy costs. Energy recovery systems are also capable of capturing the majority of carbon emissions and other harmful pollutants that would otherwise be released into the environment. It is estimated that energy recovery systems installed in U.S. industrial facilities could produce up to 20% of U.S. electricity needs without burning any additional fossil fuel, and could help many industries to meet stringent environmental regulations.
About China Energy Recovery, Inc.
CER is an international leader in energy recovery systems, with a primary focus on the Chinese market. CER's technology captures industrial waste energy to produce low-cost electrical power, enabling industrial manufacturers to reduce their energy costs, shrink their emissions footprint, and generate sellable emissions credits. CER has deployed its systems throughout China and in such international markets as: Egypt, Turkey, Korea, Vietnam and Malaysia. CER focuses on numerous industries in which a rapid payback on invested capital is achieved by its customers, including: chemical, petro-chemicals, refining (including Ethanol refining), coke processing, and the manufacture of paper, cement and steel. CER continues to expand its recovery system research and fabrication facility to meet the increasing demands for its products and services both in China and internationally. For more information on CER, please visit: http://www.chinaenergyrecovery.com/s/Home.asp. Information on CER's website does not comprise a part of this press release.
Forward-Looking Statement Disclaimer
This press release includes "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of the Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, as amended. All statements, other than statements of historical fact, included in the press release that address activities, events or developments that CER believes or anticipates will or may occur in the future are forward-looking statements. These statements are based on certain assumptions made based on experience, expected future developments and other factors that CER believes are appropriate under the circumstances. These statements are not guarantees of future performance and involve risks and uncertainties that are difficult to predict. Such statements are subject to a number of assumptions, risks and uncertainties, many of which are beyond CER's control and may not materialize, including, without limitation, the efficacy and market acceptance of CER's products and services, and CER's ability to successfully complete construction of future projects. In addition, such statements could be affected by general industry and market conditions and growth rates, and general economic and political conditions in China. The contents of this release should be considered in conjunction with the warnings and cautionary statements contained in CER's recent filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission, including CER's Current Report on Form 8-K filed on April 21, 2008, as amended. All forward-looking statements attributable to CER or any persons acting on CER's behalf are expressly qualified in their entirety by these cautionary statements. Furthermore, all guidance and forward-looking statements in this press release are made as of the date hereof and CER is not obligated to and does not undertake any obligation to update any forecast or forward-looking statements, except as may be required by law.
CHINA ENERGY RECOVERY, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
AS OF SEPTEMBER 30, 2008 AND DECEMBER 31, 2007
ASSETS
September 30, December 31,
2008 2007
UNAUDITED
CURRENT ASSETS:
Cash $ 6,368,633 $ 306,150
Restricted cash 596,319 89,115
Accounts receivable, net of allowance for doubtful accounts of 4,968,881 577,005
$127,794 and $237,475 as of September 30, 2008 and December 31,
2007, respectively
Accounts receivable - related parties - 572,036
Notes receivable 641,745 351,799
Inventories 8,592,517 5,262,329
Costs and estimated earnings in excess of billings 2,089,938 1,155,909
Other receivables 88,388 37,852
Advances on inventory purchases 2,829,012 1,995,345
Total current assets 26,175,433 10,347,540
PLANT AND EQUIPMENT, net 765,034 649,392
OTHER ASSETS:
Long term accounts receivable, retainage 820,694 588,433
Due from shareholder 371,172 463,663
Total other assets 1,191,866 1,052,096
Total assets $ 28,132,333 $ 12,049,028
LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY
CURRENT LIABILITIES:
Accounts payable $ 4,580,760 $ 2,196,508
Other payables 318,330 275,591
Other payables - related parties 64,900 60,819
Accrued liabilities 143,017 27,850
Customer deposits 9,529,208 8,052,570
Customer deposits - related parties 2,765,598 -
Taxes payable 1,571,719 719,132
Deferred revenue 1,737,839 930,546
Short term loan payable 380,380 -
Total current liabilities 21,091,751 12,263,016
COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES - -
SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY:
Preferred stock ($0.001 par value, 50,000,000 shares authorized, 2,992 -
2,991,934 issued and outstanding as of September 30, 2008 and 0
issued and outstanding as of December 31, 2007)
Common stock ($0.001 par value, 100,000,000 shares authorized, 28,774 20,757
28,774,088 issued and outstanding as of September 30, 2008 and
20,757,090 issued and outstanding as of December 31, 2007)
Paid-in-capital 9,111,556 871,787
Deferred compensation (1,760,860 ) -
Contribution receivables (1,000 ) (1,000 )
Accumulated deficit (648,297 ) (1,270,165 )
Statutory reserves 391,978 204,758
Accumulated other comprehensive loss (84,561 ) (40,125 )
Total shareholders' equity 7,040,582 (213,988 )
Total liabilities and shareholders' equity $ 28,132,333 $ 12,049,028
CHINA ENERGY RECOVERY, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS AND OTHER COMPREHENSIVE
INCOME
FOR THE THREE MONTHS AND NINE MONTHS ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 2008 AND
2007
(UNAUDITED)
Three months ended Nine months ended
September 30 September 30
2008 2007 2008 2007
REVENUES
Third parties $ 4,208,911 $ 3,908,221 $ 14,017,367 $ 7,538,493
Related party 1,914,793 - 1,962,824
Total revenue 6,123,704 3,908,221 15,980,191 7,538,493
COST OF SALES
Third parties 3,343,536 3,773,927 11,297,946 6,851,603
Related party 1,169,502 - 1,169,502
Total cost of sales 4,513,038 3,773,927 12,467,448 6,851,603
GROSS PROFIT 1,610,666 134,294 3,512,743 686,890
SELLING, GENERAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE EXPENSES 1,184,844 212,597 2,273,105 842,776
INCOME (LOSS) FROM OPERATIONS 425,822 (78,303 ) 1,239,638 (155,886 )
OTHER INCOME (EXPENSE), NET
Non-operating income (expense), net 8,645 (7,236 ) 31,043 11,170
Interest income (expense), net 14,823 (8,688 ) (49,954 ) (37,289 )
Total other income (expense), net 23,468 (15,924 ) (18,911 ) (26,119 )
INCOME (LOSS) FROM OPERATIONS BEFORE
PROVISION FOR INCOME TAXES 449,290 (94,227 ) 1,220,727 (182,005 )
PROVISION FOR INCOME TAXES 204,434 1,583 411,639 7,944
NET INCOME (LOSS) 244,856 (95,810 ) 809,088 (189,949 )
OTHER COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS)
Foreign currency translation adjustment 469 8,174 (44,436 ) (49,414 )
COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS) $ 245,325 (87,636 ) 764,652 $ (239,363 )
EARNING (LOSS) PER SHARE
Basic
Weighted average number of shares 27,460,695 20,757,090 24,415,471 20,757,090
Earning (loss) per share $ 0.009 $ (0.005 ) $ 0.033 $ (0.009 )
Diluted
Weighted average number of shares 30,171,968 20,757,090 26,044,405 20,757,090
Earning (loss) per share $ 0.008 $ (0.005 ) $ 0.031 $ (0.009 )
CHINA ENERGY RECOVERY, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
FOR THE NINE MONTHS ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 2008 AND 2007
(UNAUDITED)
2008 2007
CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES:
Net income (loss) $ 809,088 $ (189,949 )
Adjustments to reconcile net income to cash
provided by (used in) operating activities:
Depreciation 84,142 50,485
Change in allowance for uncollectible accounts 80,031 27,657
Common stock issued for services 239,512 -
Option issued for services 73,254 -
Amortization of stock-based compensation to consultants 49,000 -
Write off fixed assets 39,427 -
Loss on fixed assets disposal - 9,637
Change in operating assets and liabilities
Accounts receivable (4,400,769 ) 42,330
Accounts receivable - related parties 598,197 -
Notes receivable (261,005 ) 78,163
Inventories (2,917,441 ) (3,752,200 )
Costs and estimated earnings in excess of billings (839,310 ) (2,571,036 )
Other receivable (88,098 ) (7,328 )
Advances on inventory purchases (641,934 ) (1,307,345 )
Long term accounts receivable, retainage (134,149 ) -
Other assets (4,158 ) 575
Accounts payable 2,175,697 1,156,844
Other payables (15,047 ) 135,479
Other payables - related parties - 24,056
Accrued liabilities 112,521 117,600
Customer deposits 917,524 5,977,142
Customer deposits - related parties 2,710,211 317,074
Taxes payable 788,221 (612,821 )
Deferred revenue 729,932 509,028
Net cash provided by operating activities 104,846 5,391
CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES:
Purchase equipment (194,188 ) (92,250 )
Net cash used in investing activities (194,188 ) (92,250 )
CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES:
Proceeds received from a shareholder 160,731 76,548
Increase in restricted cash (491,186 ) (84,916 )
Cash received from re-organization 119 -
Capital contribution - 65,320
Proceeds from issuing preferred stock, net of offering costs 6,619,278 -
Shareholder distribution from VIE (575,771 ) (214,250 )
Cash proceeds from short term bank loans 359,060 298,760
Net cash provided by financing activities 6,072,231 141,462
EFFECTS OF EXCHANGE RATE CHANGE IN CASH 79,594 (6,650 )
INCREASE IN CASH 6,062,483 47,953
CASH, beginning of period 306,150 147,605
CASH, end of period $ 6,368,633 $ 195,558
SOURCE: China Energy Recovery, Inc.
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(BUSINESS WIRE, Nov 17, 2008)
