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LJ International to Open 4 New China Stores by May 2005
Company's ENZO Unit Expects to Open Total of 12 New Stores by End of 2005,
Generating Additional $1.5 Million in First Year of Operations
HONG KONG and LOS ANGELES, April 28 /Xinhua-PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- LJ
International, Inc. (LJI) (NASDAQ:JADE), one of the fastest-growing jewelry
companies in the world, today announced plans to open four new stores during
May in Shanghai, Beijing and Harbin.
The openings will bring total ENZO locations in China to seven. By the end of
this year, the Company said, it expects to open at least five more stores,
bringing its total ENZO outlets in China to 12, generating $1.5 million in its
first year of operation. This revenue contribution is not included in the
Company's guidance for full year 2005. The Company aims for break-even at ENZO
sometime in 2006, with full profitability expected in 2007 and beyond.
The first of the new stores is due to open in Beijing on May 15, followed by
two stores -- one in Shanghai and one in Harbin -- on May 20. The fourth store
is scheduled to open on May 28 in Beijing. Three ENZO stores are currently in
operation, including a flagship store in Shanghai, another Shanghai retail
location and a Hong Kong store. The new stores will offer the full range of
LJI's Lorenzo jewelry products.
"With the opening of these new ENZO stores, LJI takes another big step in its
China retail expansion, which is on track to produce substantial revenue from
the Chinese market for the first time in 2005," said LJI Chairman and CEO Yu
Chuan Yih. "With the Chinese economy growing at better than 9% annually,
jewelry demand driven by rising consumer demand is also surging. We will be
opening new stores at a rapid pace to take advantage of this trend."
LJI recently reported overall sales of $77.4 million in 2004, an increase of
33% over 2003. Net income in 2004 was $2.7 million, or $0.22 per fully diluted
share, up 16% from $1.8 million, or $0.19 per share, in 2003. The Company has
forecast revenue between $14.5 million and $16 million in the first quarter of
2005, ending March 31, with EPS of $0.03.
If you would like to be added to LJI's investor email lists please contact
Haris Tajyar with Investor Relations International at .
About LJ International
LJ International, Inc. (LJI) is a publicly-owned company, based in Hong Kong
and the U.S., engaged in designing, branding, marketing and distributing a full
range of jewelry. It has built its global business, currently one of the
fastest-growing in the jewelry industry, on a vertical integration strategy and
an unwavering commitment to quality and service. LJI distributes to fine
jewelers, department stores, national jewelry chains and electronic and
specialty retailers throughout North America and Western Europe, with a growing
retail presence in China through stores and e-shopping sites. Its product
lines incorporate all major categories sought by major retailers, including
earrings, necklaces, pendants, rings and bracelets. It trades on the Nasdaq
National Market under the symbol JADE.
For more information on LJI, go to its Web Site at http://www.ljintl.com/ .
Forward looking statement: Except for the historical information, the matters
discussed in this news release may contain forward-looking statements,
including, but not limited to, factors relating to future sales. These
forward-looking statements may involve a number of risks and uncertainties.
Actual results may vary significantly based on a number of factors, including,
but not limited to, uncertainties in product demand, the impact of competitive
products and pricing, changing economic conditions around the world, release
and sales of new products and other risk factors detailed in the company's most
recent annual report and other filings with the Securities and Exchange
Commission.
AT LJI:
Betty Ho
Vice President, Corporate Development
Tel: +852-2170-0001
Email:
AT INVESTOR RELATIONS INTL:
Haris Tajyar
Managing Partner
Tel: +1-818-382-9702
Email:
DATASOURCE: LJ International, Inc.
CONTACT: AT LJI, Betty Ho, Vice President, Corporate Development,
+852-2170-0001, or ; AT INVESTOR RELATIONS INTL for LJ
International, Haris Tajyar, Managing Partner, +1-818-382-9702, or
Web site: http://www.ljintl.com/