New York, March 31 - China Yingxia International, Inc., (the "Company") a leading provider in the nutraceutical industry engaged in the development, manufacture and distribution of organic nutritional food products, supplements, and personal care products in China, today announced its audited results for the fourth quarter and for the year ended December 31, 2007.
Fourth-Quarter Highlights
-- Total Revenues increased 78.31% to a record $5.52 million compared to $3.09 million for Q4 2006.
-- Gross profit increased 89.74% to a $2.76 million compared to $1.45 million for Q4 2006.
-- Net income increased 29.6% to a record $1.39 million compared to $1.08 million(1) for the same period in 2006.
Fiscal Year 2007 Highlights
-- Total Revenues increased 89.4% to a record $15.91 million.
-- Gross profit increased 100.17% to a record $9.14 million.
-- Earnings before Interest and Taxes increased 161.57% to a record $6.08 million.
-- Net Income increased 14.59% to a record $6.12 million or $0.15 per fully diluted share.
(1) The figure excludes the one-time going public expense and one-time provision for achieving WFOE status.
"This was a record year for our company in terms of financial growth and also a success in terms of the execution of our business model. Our very strong revenue growth was driven by an expanded number of nutritional foods, health supplements, and personal care products provided by our suppliers, as well as our ability to increase our number of active franchisees" said Ms. Yingxia Jiao, the company's Chairwoman and CEO.
Ms. Jiao further added, "In the past year, we dramatically expanded our franchisee distribution network beyond the northeast and currently have over 1000 active franchisees throughout the country. We are extremely pleased to have increased to 391 active franchisees in the south central and east regions of the country at the end of 2007."
"We substantially diversified our product mix. Sales of nutritional foods, supplements, cosmetics, and personal care products grew 280% to $9.8 million from $2.6 million. They accounted for 61.7% of sales, up from 30.8% of sales in the previous year. The strong diversification of our product mix will offer us strong opportunities for balanced growth."
Fourth Quarter of 2007 Financial Results
For the fourth quarter ended December 31, 2007, sales grew 78.31% to $5.53 million, from $3.09 million recorded in same period of 2006.
Gross profit rose 89.74% to $2.76 million from $1.45 million in same period of 2006. The increase was a result of the expansion of our franchisee distribution network. Fourth-quarter 2007 gross margin was stable at 49.9% compared with 46.9% in 2006 same period.
Operating expenses decreased 23.6% to $1.39 million in the fourth quarter of 2007, from $1.82 million in same period 2006, primarily due to research and development costs, which accounted for approximately 26.8% of selling expenses in the fourth quarter of 2006.
General and administrative expenses increased to $1.54 million, from $1.33 million. In the fourth quarter of 2007, one-time expenses for issuance of stock to consultant and an allowance for doubtful accounts related to related party loans totaled $0.56 million. In the fourth quarter of 2006, a one time expense of $0.85 million was incurred for going public. Normalizing these items, general and administrative expenses increased 102.08% to $0.97 million from $0.48 million. This was primarily due to expenses related to marketing our products and attracting new franchisees.
Net income for the fourth quarter of 2007 increased to $1.39 million from $1.24 million in the same period in 2006. The Company received a $1.01 million income tax provision in the fourth quarter of 2006. Normalizing for this non- cash cash and the one-time going public expense of $0.85 million mentioned above, net income for the fourth quarter of 2006 totaled $1.08 million. Using this figure, net income for the fourth quarter of 2007 increased by 29.6% compared to the same period in 2006.
Year 2007 Financial Results
For the year 2007, sales soared 89.39% to a record $15.91 million, from $8.40 million in 2006.
While raw cactus plants which accounts for 38.31% of total revenue still remains the top selling product line, the Company has significantly diversified the concentration of its product mix to other product lines including dietary supplements, personal care and other products, and nutritional food products which account for 21.56%, 21.75% and 13.53% of total revenue respectively.
The nutritional food product line contributed approximately $2.15 million to total revenues and represents 22.57% of total growth. The personal care and others product line contributed approximately $3.46 million to total revenues and represents 41.58% of total growth. The dietary supplements product line contributed approximately $3.43 million to total revenues and represents 22.78% of total growth.
The Company achieved a gross profit of $9.14 million in 2007 compared to $4.57 million in 2006, representing a 100.17% increase year-over-year and a direct result of the 89.4% increase in sales and improved product mix margins.
The Company incurred total operating expenses of $3.06 million in 2007, compared to $2.23 in 2006. This represents an increase of 37.25%, year-over- year. This increase is primarily due to the higher selling, general and administrative expenses ("SG&A").
SG&A amounted to $2.92 million or 18.35% of total sales in 2007 compared to $1.74 million or 20.7% of total sales in 2006. Normalizing for the one time $0.85 million fee of going public, our SG&A expense for 2006 becomes $0.88 million or 10.48% of total sales. The year-over-year increase is primarily due to higher costs related to marketing our brand and products as a result of increased sales. Additionally, higher consulting, legal, directors' and officers' insurance and auditing expenses totaling approximately $0.43 million contributed to the increase in SG&A expenses.
We recorded an allowance for doubtful accounts in the amount of $0.34 million. "Although we have already collected these loans," Ms. Jiao stated, "we decided to take a write-down, because they were not collected at year end. It is very important to us that investors have confidence in the conservatism of our accounting."
Net Income for 2007 was $6.12 million compared to $5.34 million for 2006.
Net income for 2006 includes a one time income tax benefit we received as a result of achieving WFOE status. The tax benefit represented $3.00 million or 56.19% of our total net income for 2006.
Excluding the income tax provision and normalizing for the going public expense, net income in 2006 was $3.18 million. Using this net income figure for 2006 and net income of $6.12 million in 2007, we achieved a 92.45% year- over-year growth. This increase in net income was mainly due to sales to new franchisees and new products.
Diluted income per share for 2007 was $0.15.
Outlook
Based on Company's projections, expected 2008 revenue growth is in the range of approximately 30-35%, gross margins growth in the range of 27-32%, and approximately 45-50% growth in net income for the full year of 2008.
"In 2008, we expect strong growth in sales and net income," said Ms. Jiao. "We are excited by the initial market feedback received for two products we introduced last summer: the soybean milk product line and the functional rice for sufferers of diabetes. If the organic rice sales continue to be successful and if we are able to complete our acquisition of the new soy milk production lines, we believe these two products will be our flagship products for next few years."
"We will also continue to seek our acquisition targets to expand our distribution network domestically and abroad. While 100% of our sales were within China in 2007, we expect to capitalize on the growing need for health foods and personal care products in our neighboring Asian countries," concluded Ms. Jiao.
2007 Operating Highlights and Year End Balance Sheet Update
-- In August 2007, the Company made a short tem loan of $2,194,774 to the agriculture production base in Hulan county, Helongjiang Province to help finance the well sinker and irrigation project due to an unexpected severe drought in the northern part of China during the summer of 2007. The purpose of the loan was to support the farmers in order to prevent any further damage to their harvest and to secure the raw materials for the Company's own production. The loan was intended to be interest free and for a short-term period from August 2007 to March 2008. The management expects the entire loan to be repaid by the end of March 2008.
As of March 31, 2008, this full amount has been collected. "We are please to have collected these loans," stated Ms. Jiao. "We understand many of our investors did not fully appreciate the importance of building strong relationships with the farmers who grow our products. We know that supporting them during a serious drought enabled us to obtain the highest quality products and will insure their strong support in coming years."
-- On December 5, 2007, the Company ("Buyer") signed an agreement ("Agreement") with Shanghai Jin Ao Food Co., Ltd. ("Seller") to purchase its six (6) Soybean Milk production lines for a total amount of RMB 30,000,000 (approximately US$4.1 million), including production equipments, technique know-how and marketing resources. The Agreement calls for the Company ("Buyer") to make three installment payments of the full purchase price before January 31, 2008. Once the payments are made in full, the Seller will transfer the ownership of the equipments and all related resources to the Buyer. As of December 31, 2007, the Company made all three-installment payments and recorded the entire amount as investment advance since the transaction has not been completed yet. Upon closing of this transaction, the Company will reclassify the amount to fixed assets and other related accounts.
"We are very excited about the opportunities for organic soy milk," Ms. Jiao stated. "If all goes as expected, we will have these production lines fully operational by mid-year. We believe these production lines could enable us to grow our sales faster than planned and develop new channels of distribution."
-- Other receivables typically represent cash advances to employees and sales representatives for normal business purposes. Included in the other receivables was also an advanced payment in the amount of RMB13,800,000 (approximately US$1.9 million) made to a organic rice growing project in Donghai, Jiangsu Province, in anticipation of a good harvest year. The advance was not utilized because the actual output of the rice was less than expected. The Company collected the full amount in the first quarter of 2008.
As of March 31, 2008, the Donghai receivable has been fully collected.
-- As of December 31, 2007, the Company has loans receivable from related parties in the amount of $2,037,551. All related party loans are provided to the affiliated retail stores or companies to facilitate the initial establishment of their businesses for selling the Company's products. These loans are interest free and unsecured and are due upon demand. The Company expects to collect most of the outstanding loans in the next few months. An allowance for doubtful accounts in the amount of $347,702 was recorded for the year ended December 31, 2007.
As of March 31, 2008, the $347,702 write down was collected and approximately $1,980,189 of the $2,037,551 (or 97.18%) loans receivable has been fully collected.
About China Yingxia International, Inc.
China Yingxia International, Inc., through its 100%-owned subsidiary, Harbin Yingxia Industrial Group Co., Ltd. ('Yingxia'), is primarily engaged in the development, production and sales of health food products in China. Yingxia is located in the Province of Heilongjiang in mainland China. Yingxia's products include soybean-based foods and drinks, longgu golden millet enriched products, cactus-based herbal supplements, personal care products, Nestle products, and organic rice products.
- Financial Tables to Follow -
CHINA YINGXIA INTERNATIONAL, INC.
CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEET
DECEMBER 31, 2007
ASSETS
Current assets:
Cash and cash equivalents $736,683
Account receivables, net of allowance for doubtful accounts 20,081
Inventory 5,527,135
Tax Receivable 32,317
Short-term loan receivable 2,194,774
Other receivables 3,150,777
Advances to suppliers 1,434,059
Loan Receivable from related parties, net of allowance
for doubtful accounts 2,037,551
Total Current Assets 15,133,377
Property and equipment, net of accumulated depreciation
of $3,371,764 15,515,896
Other Assets
Deposits on buildings and land 1,718,077
Investment Advance 4,112,631
Intangible assets, net 666,785
Total other assets 6,497,493
Total Assets $37,146,766
LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY
Current liabilities:
Accounts payable $2,911
Unearned revenue 6,509
Accrued expenses and other payables 357,976
Total Current Liabilities 367,396
Total Liabilities 367,396
Stockholders' Equity
Preferred stock, $0.001 par value, 10,000,000 shares
authorized; - 0 - shares outstanding at December 31, 2007 -
Common stock, $0.001 par value, 100,000,000 shares
authorized; 44,439,787 shares outstanding at December 31,
2007 44,440
Additional paid in capital 16,799,667
Accumulated other comprehensive income 2,885,038
Statutory reserves 901,463
Retained earnings 16,148,762
Total Stockholders' Equity 36,779,370
Total Liabilities and Stockholders' Equity $37,146,766
CHINA YINGXIA INTERNATIONAL, INC.
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME
FOR THE YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 31,
2007 2006
Sales $15,912,318 $8,401,711
Cost of Sales 6,771,252 3,835,017
Gross Profit 9,141,067 4,566,694
Operating Expenses
Research & Development Expense 136,767 488,404
Selling, general and administrative 2,920,694 1,739,221
Income before other Income and
(Expenses) 6,083,605 2,339,069
Other Income and (Expenses)
Subsidy Income 32,877 -
Interest Income 3,216 431
Other Income - 138
Other Expense (484) (176)
Other Income and Expenses Total Other
Income and (Expenses) 35,608 393
Income Before Income Taxes (Benefits) 6,119,214 2,339,462
Provision for Income Taxes (Benefits) - (3,000,795)
Net Income $6,119,214 $5,340,257
Other Comprehensive Income
Foreign Currency Translation Adjustment $1,956,330 568,889
Comprehensive Income $8,075,544 $5,909,146
Basic and Diluted Income per common share
Basic $0.16 $0.33
Diluted $0.15 $0.33
Weighted average common share outstanding
Basic 37,995,417 17,157,810
Diluted 40,176,812 17,157,810
CHINA YINGXIA INTERNATIONAL, INC.
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
FOR THE YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2007 and 2006
2007 2006
Cash Flows From Operating Activities:
Net income $6,119,214 $5,340,257
Adjustments to reconcile net income to
net cash provided by (used in) operating
activities:
Depreciation and amortization 814,831 542,807
Allowance for doubtful accounts 347,439 -
Amortization of stock compensation for
consulting services
Changes in operating assets and liabilities:
Accounts receivable (32,459) 675,403
Inventory (4,415,033) (929,194)
Tax Receivable (32,317) -
Prepaid expenses 95,479 (91,457)
Other receivable (2,804,002) 2,759,017
Advances to suppliers (988,804) 3,510,157
Accounts payable (346,588) (150,335)
Unearned revenue 6,509 -
Taxes payable - (2,934,115)
Accrued expenses and other payables (202,489) (297,963)
Cash provided by (used in) operating
activities (1,225,372) 8,424,577
Cash Flows From Investing Activities:
Purchase of property and equipment (290,126) (1,937,126)
Purchase of patent (362,040) (300,081)
Investment Advance (4,112,631)
Advance to affiliate - (2,764,599)
Short term loan (2,194,774) -
Deposits on buildings and land (1,718,077) -
Collections on loans to related party 534,979 -
Additions to construction in process - (3,798,973)
Cash used in investing activities (8,142,669) (8,800,779)
Cash Flows From Financing Activities:
Net proceeds from issuance of common
stock 9,272,876 -
Payment of notes payable - (210,652)
Cash provided by (used in) financing
activities 9,272,876 (210,652)
Effect of exchange rate changes on
cash and cash equivalents 753,982 629,818
Increase in cash and cash equivalents 658,816 42,964
Cash and Cash Equivalents - Beginning
of year 77,867 34,903
Cash and Cash Equivalents - End of
year $736,683 $77,867
Supplemental disclosures of cash flow information:
1 Interest paid $- $-
2 Income Taxes paid $- $-
NON-CASH INVESTING AND FINANCING
ACTIVITIES:
Common stock issued for consulting
services $212,850 $-