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Share Name | Share Symbol | Market | Type |
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Highpower International Inc | NASDAQ:HPJ | NASDAQ | Common Stock |
Price Change | % Change | Share Price | Bid Price | Offer Price | High Price | Low Price | Open Price | Shares Traded | Last Trade | |
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0.00 | 0.00% | 4.79 | 4.79 | 4.81 | 0 | 01:00:00 |
Business Highlights
"We had a strong quarter in terms of overall revenue growth, which was driven by global demand for our cleaner energy lithium-ion batteries, a segment that notably reached a record level during the second quarter," said Mr. George Pan, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Highpower International. "During the second quarter, we also continued to navigate an unfavorable raw materials pricing environment."
"Despite the temporary setbacks on profitability, we have continued to position Highpower for future, sustainable growth in 2012 through strategic investments in our R&D, salesforce and capacity. In addition, we announced a share repurchase program during the quarter, which reflects our confidence and commitment to our business and our shareholders," concluded Mr. Pan.
Mr. Henry Sun, Chief Financial Officer of Highpower International added, "While we are seeing some macro signs that point to uncertainty about consumer demand and the overall health of the global economy, we expect to benefit from lower commodity prices if recent trends continue. Moreover, we continue to actively work with our customers on our pricing programs. At this time, we believe that our profitability will improve in the second half of 2011 relative to the first half of this year."
Second Quarter 2011 Financial Results
Net sales for the second quarter ended June 30, 2011 totaled $29.7 million, a year-over-year increase of 2.5% compared with $29.0 million for the second quarter ended June 30, 2010, and up sequentially 10% from $27.0 million in the first quarter of 2011. The increase in sales for the second quarter was primarily driven by increased demand for our Li-ion batteries.
Second quarter 2011 gross profit decreased to $4.8 million, as compared with $5.4 million for the second quarter 2010. Gross profit margin was 16.0% for the second quarter 2011, as compared with 18.6% for the second quarter 2010. Gross profit margin increased sequentially from 14.8% in the first quarter 2011. The year-over-year decrease in gross profit margin for the second quarter 2011 was primarily due to a rise in raw materials prices, primarily for nickel and rare earth materials.
Selling and distribution costs, including stock-based compensation, were $1.0 million for the second quarter 2011, as compared with $1.1 million for the comparable period in 2010.
General and administrative expenses, including stock-based compensation, were $2.1 million, or 7.1% of net sales, for the second quarter 2011, as compared to $1.8 million, or 6.1% of net sales, for the second quarter 2010. The increase was primarily due to increased spending on senior and mid-level management staffing and increased investment in our management information systems, both of which are required to support the growth of our business.
Income from operations for the second quarter of 2011 was $0.3 million, as compared with income from operations of $1.9 million for the second quarter of 2010. Also included in these results were non-cash stock-based compensation expenses of $49,000 and $7,000 for the 2011 and 2010 quarters, respectively.
Net income for the second quarter of 2011 was $0.1 million, or $0.01 per diluted share, based on 13.8 million weighted average shares outstanding. This compares with second quarter 2010 net income of $1.6 million, or $0.12 per diluted share, based on 13.7 million weighted average shares outstanding. As previously mentioned, the 2011 second quarter's results were negatively impacted mainly by commodity prices and the timing of pricing increases to customers.
Balance Sheet
At June 30, 2011, Highpower International had cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash totaling $18.7 million, total assets of $80.9 million, working capital of $8.5 million and stockholders' equity of $28.8 million. Bank credit facilities totaled $80.0 million at June 30, 2011, of which $35.6 million was utilized and $44.4 million was available as unused credit.
Outlook
Based on our current expectations for global demand for the rechargeable battery market in 2011, the outlook for our key raw material input prices and our planned increased investment in sales and marketing and research and development, we are updating our financial guidance for 2011. We expect net sales to be between $120 million and $125 million. We expect net income to be in the range of $2 million to $3 million.
Conference Call and Webcast
The Company will host a conference call today at 7:00 a.m. Pacific time/10:00 a.m. Eastern time to discuss these results and answer questions.
Individuals interested in participating in the conference call may do so by dialing 877-941-0844 from the U.S. or 480-629-9835 from outside the U.S. and referencing the reservation code 4463189. Those interested in listening to the conference call live via the Internet may do so by visiting the Investor Relations section of the Company's Web site at www.highpowertech.com or www.InvestorCalendar.com.
About Highpower International, Inc.
Highpower International, Inc. develops, manufactures and markets powerful, efficient, and environmental rechargeable nickel-metal hydride (Ni-MH) and lithium-ion (Li-ion) batteries and related products for use in a variety of devices and equipment including wireless communications, electronics, lighting, backup power, electric tools, and transportation, etc. Highpower International's products are distributed worldwide to markets in the Americas, Europe, China, and Southeast Asia. For more information, visit http://www.highpowertech.com
To be added to the Company's email distribution for future news releases, please send your request to HPJ@finprofiles.com. Company news can also be found at http://www.highpowertech.com/InvestorNews.aspx?type=FinancialRelease
Forward Looking Statements
This press release contains "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of the "safe-harbor" provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 that are not historical facts. These statements can be identified by the use of forward-looking terminology such as "believe," "expect," "may," "will," "should," "project," "plan," "seek," "intend," or "anticipate" or the negative thereof or comparable terminology, and include discussions of strategy, and statements about industry trends and the Company's future performance, operations and products. Such statements involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors that could cause the Company's actual results to differ materially from the results expressed or implied by such statements. For a discussion of these and other risks and uncertainties see "Risk Factors" and "Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations" in the Company's public filings with the SEC. Although the Company believes that the expectations reflected in such forward-looking statements are reasonable, there can be no assurance that such expectations will prove to be correct. The Company has no obligation to update the forward-looking information contained in this press release.
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HIGHPOWER INTERNATIONAL, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS As of June 30, 2011 and June 30, 2010 (Unaudited) (Stated in US Dollars) Three months ended Six months ended June 30 June 30 ------------------------ ------------------------ 2011 2010 2011 2010 $ $ $ $ Net sales 29,708,154 28,978,114 56,658,820 49,201,486 Cost of sales (24,942,124) (23,578,703) (47,892,431) (39,555,745) ----------- ----------- ----------- ----------- Gross profit 4,766,030 5,399,411 8,766,389 9,645,741 Research and development costs (873,383) (467,987) (1,508,461) (808,811) Selling and distributing costs (980,663) (1,121,484) (2,166,813) (1,884,639) General and administrative costs, including stock-based compensation (2,098,497) (1,758,799) (4,163,837) (2,929,723) Loss on exchange rate difference (297,768) (130,130) (470,703) (152,484) Loss on financial instruments (244,013) - (694,604) - Share of loss of an associate (2,199) - (3,971) - ----------- ----------- ----------- ----------- Income from operations 269,507 1,921,011 (242,000) 3,870,084 Other income 176,222 126,026 408,770 203,400 Interest expenses (233,677) (101,111) (386,314) (167,444) Other expenses - - (23,964) - ----------- ----------- ----------- ----------- Income before taxes 212,052 1,945,926 (243,508) 3,906,040 Income taxes (137,017) (360,579) (142,778) (739,993) ----------- ----------- ----------- ----------- Net income for the period 75,035 1,585,347 (386,286) 3,166,047 Other comprehensive income - Foreign currency translation gain 3,015 (7,898) (15,768) (23,495) - Cash flow hedge 290,290 (2,515) 293,857 2 ----------- ----------- ----------- ----------- Comprehensive income 368,340 1,574,934 (108,197) 3,142,554 =========== =========== =========== =========== Earnings per share of common stock - Basic 0.01 0.12 (0.03) 0.23 =========== =========== =========== =========== - Diluted 0.01 0.12 (0.03) 0.23 =========== =========== =========== =========== Weighted average number of common stock - Basic 13,582,106 13,582,106 13,582,106 13,582,106 =========== =========== =========== =========== - Diluted 13,817,981 13,732,096 13,817,981 13,732,096 =========== =========== =========== =========== HIGHPOWER INTERNATIONAL, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS As of June 30, 2011 and December 31, 2010 (Unaudited) (Stated in US Dollars) As of ------------------------------- June 30, December 31, 2011 2010 ASSETS Current Assets: Cash and cash equivalents 7,523,000 8,490,629 Restricted cash 11,211,994 6,044,960 Accounts receivable 21,475,717 20,846,540 Notes receivable 807,078 256,574 Prepaid expenses and other receivables 7,109,918 3,231,211 Inventories 12,501,199 13,447,432 --------------- --------------- Total Current Assets 60,628,906 52,317,346 =============== =============== Plant and equipment, net 16,297,018 13,652,254 Leasehold land, net 3,089,698 3,022,293 Intangible asset, net 775,000 800,000 Investment in an associate 99,151 103,123 Investment securities 55,698 53,904 --------------- --------------- TOTAL ASSETS 80,945,471 69,948,920 =============== =============== LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY LIABILITIES Current Liabilities: Non-trading foreign currency derivatives liabilities - 77,699 Accounts payable 11,406,634 13,407,204 Other payables and accrued liabilities 4,999,285 4,983,269 Income taxes payable 91,690 1,164,007 Bank borrowings 35,624,129 22,539,032 --------------- --------------- Total Current Liabilities 52,121,738 42,171,211 =============== =============== COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES - - STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY Preferred Stock Par value: $0.0001 - - Authorized: 10,000,000 shares - - Issued and outstanding: none - - Common stock Par value : $0.0001 Authorized: 100,000,000 shares Issued and outstanding: 2011-13,582,106 shares (2010-13,582,106 shares) 1,358 1,358 Additional paid-in capital 5,457,498 5,180,318 Accumulated other comprehensive income 3,337,023 2,475,749 Retained earnings 20,027,854 20,120,284 --------------- --------------- TOTAL STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY 28,823,733 27,777,709 --------------- --------------- TOTAL LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY 80,945,471 69,948,920 =============== ===============
HIGHPOWER INTERNATIONAL, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS As of June 30, 2011 and June 30, 2010 (Unaudited) (Stated in US Dollars) Six months ended June 30, ---------------------------- 2011 2010 $ $ Cash flows from operating activities Net (loss)/income (386,286) 3,166,047 Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities : Amortization of intangible asset 25,000 25,000 Amortization of leasehold land 33,223 31,853 Depreciation 825,008 674,296 Loss on disposal of plant and equipment 6,636 48,381 Loss on financial instruments 694,604 - Share based payment 277,180 80,372 Bad debt written off 56,821 5,626 Changes in operating assets and liabilities : (Increase) decrease in - Accounts receivable (629,177) (4,604,365) Notes receivable (550,505) (266,209) Prepaid expenses and other receivables (3,878,708) (1,979,423) Inventories 946,233 (4,385,862) Increase (decrease) in - Accounts payable (2,000,570) 9,837,912 Other payables and accrued liabilities 60,682 893,755 Income taxes payable (1,072,317) (286,852) ------------- ------------- Net cash flows (used in)/provided by operating activities (5,592,176) 3,240,531 ------------- ------------- Cash flows from investing activities Acquisition of plant and equipment (2,930,714) (2,563,278) Sale proceeds of plant and equipment - (142,515) ------------- ------------- Net cash flows used in investing activities (2,930,714) (2,705,793) ------------- ------------- Cash flows from financing activities Proceeds from new short-term bank loans 12,595,292 4,803,830 Repayment of short-term bank loans (8,422,290) Repayment of other secured loans - (3,437,764) Net (repayment) advancement of other bank borrowings 8,161,654 Increase in restricted cash (5,167,034) (1,206,238) ------------- ------------- Net cash flows provided by financing activities 7,167,622 159,828 ------------- ------------- Net increase in cash and cash equivalents (1,355,268) 694,566 Effect of foreign currency translation on cash and cash equivalents 387,639 (113,627) Cash and cash equivalents - beginning of period 8,490,629 2,967,586 ------------- ------------- Cash and cash equivalents - end of period 7,523,000 3,548,525 ============= ============= Supplemental disclosures for cash flow information : Cash paid for : Interest 386,314 167,445 ============= =============
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