Company Anticipates 400,000 Metric Tons of New Processing Capacity Through
2008
BEIJING, Aug. 14 /Xinhua-PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- China Shen Zhou Mining & Resources, Inc. (BULLETIN BOARD: CSZM) , one of the leading companies in the exploration, development, mining, and processing of fluorite, zinc, lead, copper, and other nonferrous metals in the PRC, today announced financial results for the three month and six month period ending June 30, 2007. The company plans to file its Form 10-QSB today.
Financial Results from the Second Quarter of 2007 Include:
-- Revenues increased 2.5% year over year to $4.9 million from $4.8
million, and up 62.5% from $3.0 million in the first quarter of 2007
-- Gross profit of $3.2 million compared to $2.8 million in the second
quarter of 2006, and up 80.5% from $1.8 million in the first quarter of
2007
-- Gross margin increased 597 basis points to 65.2% from 59.2% in the
second quarter of 2006, and improved 647 basis points from 58.7% in the
first quarter of 2007
-- Income from operations decreased 25.4% to $2.1 million from $2.8
million in the second quarter of 2006, and up 548% from $319,000 in the
first quarter of 2007
-- Net income was $1.3 million, or $0.07 per diluted share
"We are pleased with our performance in the second quarter of 2007. Performance at our Xiangzhen Mine was particularly strong as we realized the benefits of a favorable pricing environment and increases in the sales volume of our fluorite products," said Ms. Jessica Yu, CEO of China Shen Zhou Mining & Resources. "We continue to focus on our expansion strategy, adding production capacity, increasing exploration activities and acquiring more mineral resources."
Added Yu, "We will look at both domestic and foreign large-scale mine acquisitions, such as the gold-copper mine in Kyrgyzstan -- which we are in the process of acquiring -- and various domestic non-ferrous mines, in order to increase our reserve base, insure supply to our processing facilities and expedite our expansion. With an eye toward further increasing our profit margins, we also intend to enter the high margin, rapidly growing downstream market for fluorite chemicals. We are confident these initiatives will position us well for long-term growth."
Quarter Ended June 30, 2007
Revenue for the second quarter of 2007 increased 2.5% to $4.9 million from $4.8 million in the second quarter of 2006, reflecting a decline in zinc powder volume at Qianzhen Mining, which was only partially covered by an increase in sales price, offset by strong revenues at Xiangzhen arising from increases in both the sales volume and price of refined fluorite powder and ore.
Yu noted, "During the second quarter, we experienced a shortage of zinc ore at our Qianzhen mine, which limited our production of zinc powder. I am pleased to say that we are well along in addressing this supply issue, with additional extracting capacity at Qingshan Metal coming on line this year. I am also pleased with the strong performance at Xiangzhen, which we believe to be among the highest quality fluorite mines and processing centers in China."
China Shen Zhou Mining is currently investing in exploration through the purchase and acquisition of additional exploration rights, as well as investing in extraction capabilities at the Xingzhen Mine. The Company anticipates that Xingzhen Mine will contribute more to overall revenue and net income results in 2008.
For the three months ended June 30, 2007, gross profit was $3.2 million, representing an increase of approximately $400,000 as compared to $2.8 million for the second quarter of 2006. The increase in gross profit was primarily due to a 100% increase in the volume of fluorite products sold and increases in the sales prices for refined zinc powder (up 17%) and fluorite products (up 27%) compared to the corresponding period of 2006. The gross profit margin increased by 6% to 65.2% in the second quarter of 2007, as compared to the second quarter of 2006, due mainly to the increased sales prices of non- ferrous and fluorite products processed in the Xiangzhen Mine.
Income from operations for the second quarter 2007 decreased to $2.1 million from $2.8 million in the same period of 2006, reflecting an additional $1.0 million of general and administrative expense in the second quarter of 2007. The increase in the general and administrative expenses was mainly due to expenses incurred by newly acquired subsidiaries totalling $490,000, additional professional and consultancy expenses of approximately $220,000 incurred to meet public company reporting requirements and additional staff salary and travelling expenses of approximately $129,000.
Interest expense increased to $760,000 in the second quarter of 2007 from $69,000 in the second quarter of 2006. The increase in interest expense is mainly due to interest expense associated with the convertible bonds and warrants issued in the fourth quarter of 2006.
Net income was $1.3 million or $0.07 per diluted share in the second quarter of 2007, compared to $2.7 million or $0.15 per diluted share in the same period of 2006. The decrease in net income was primarily due to i) interest expense of $760,000 associated with the convertible bonds and warrants, ii) the increase in general and administrative expense of $1.0 million.
Six Months Ended June 30, 2007
For the six months ended June 30, 2007, revenue increased 2.6% to $7.9 million from $7.7 million in the first six months of 2006. During this same time period, gross profit improved 5.2% to $5.0 million from $4.7 million. Gross margin increased 157 basis points to 62.7% from 61.2% in the first half of 2006. Income from operations decreased 38.0% to $2.4 million from $3.8 million in the first six months of 2006.
During the six month period, the Company recognized interest expense of $2.4 million associated with the convertible bonds and warrants issued in the fourth quarter of 2006. Approximately $1.5 million of the interest expense was non-cash in nature.
Reported net income was $109,000 for the first six months of 2007, or $0.08 per diluted share. compared to $3.7 million or $0.21 per diluted share in the same period of 2006.
Balance Sheet
As of June 30, 2007, the Company had $8.7 million of cash, compared to $14.5 million as of March 31, 2007 and $18.9 million as of December 31, 2006. The decrease in cash position was mainly due to the $8.2 million of payment in purchases of property, machinery and equipment and the $1.48 million of repayment of bank borrowings during the six months ended June 30, 2007.
Business Update
-- Enhancing exploration: During the second quarter, the Company invested
$1.5 million for exploration rights at the new location Xingzhen Mining.
The Company intends to develop these new locations into active mines in
the future.
-- Increasing ownership of high-quality assets: The Company acquired an
additional 10 percent of Xingzhen Mining for $459,589 during the
quarter, bringing the Company's stake to 90 percent. Management
believes that the Xingzhen Mine is a high-quality mining property with
the potential to greatly increase the Company's extraction capacity.
-- Kyrgyzstan acquisition: The Company is currently in the process of
finalizing its acquisition of a gold and copper mine in Kyrgyzstan. It
has contracted with SRK Consulting, a world-leading independent
appraisal company in the mining industry, for a reserve study which
will specifically show the deposits and extraction potential of this
mine.
Capacity Expansion
The Company currently has expansion and development projects in process at Xiangzhen Mining, Qingshan Metal and Xingzhen Mining, which, upon completion, will add a total of 500,000 metric tons of extraction capacity (a 333% increase) and 400,000 metric tons of processing capacity (a 200% increase)
-- Xiangzhen Mining 300,000 metric ton fluorite ore project: This project
is expected to reach 70% of its designed annual capacity in 2008 and
will give the company the capacity to extract 300,000 metric tons of
fluorite ore per year by 2009.
-- Xiangzhen Mining 200,000 metric ton fluorite processing plant: Begun in
early 2006, the processing plant will go into full production in the
fourth quarter of this year and is expected to produce 30,000 metric
tons of refined fluorite powder in 2007. The new plant will give the
company the capacity to produce approximately 100,000 metric tons of
refined fluorite upon project completion in 2009.
-- Qingshan Metal: An expansion in extracting capacity in June 2007 should,
by April 2008, enable the company to produce 100,000 metric tons of
copper ore and 50,000 metric tons of zinc ore.
-- Xingzhen Mining: This 200,000 metric ton/year zinc-copper ore mining
and processing project will go into production in September 2007, when
it is expected to produce 5,000 metric tons of zinc ore powders and
2,500 metric tons of copper ore powders. Production is expected to
reach 200,000 metric tons of zinc and/ore copper ore powders by 2008
About China Shen Zhou Mining & Resources, Inc.
China Shen Zhou Mining & Resources, Inc. conducts all of its business through its subsidiary, AFMG, which, in turn, conducts its business through its Subsidiaries. The principal business of AFMG is the exploration, development, mining, and processing of fluorite, zinc, lead, copper, and other nonferrous metals in the PRC. AFMG has two principal areas of interest in the PRC: (a) fluorite and zinc exploration in the Sumochaganaobao region of Inner Mongolia Province; and (b) copper/gold exploration in the Yangye Huayuan region of Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region.
Safe Harbor Statement
Certain of the statements made in the press release constitute forward- looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. 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. Such statements typically involve risks and uncertainties and may include financial projections or information regarding our future plans, objectives or performance. Actual results could differ materially from the expectations reflected in such forward-looking statements as a result of a variety of factors, including the risks associated with the effect of changing economic conditions in The People's Republic of China, variations in cash flow, reliance on collaborative retail partners and on new product development, variations in new product development, risks associated with rapid technological change, and the potential of introduced or undetected flaws and defects in products, and other risk factors detailed in reports filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission from time to time.
CHINA SHEN ZHOU MINING & RESOURCES, INC AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
(Amounts in thousands, except share data)
June 30, December 31,
2007 2006
ASSETS
Current assets:
Cash and cash equivalents $8,728 $18,932
Available for sales securities 8 412
Accounts receivable, net 2,139 945
Investment deposit -- 1,025
Other deposits and prepayments, net 4,681 4,115
Inventories, net 1,160 1,373
Due from related parties 433 71
Total current assets 17,149 26,873
Investment deposit 10,460 10,000
Property, machinery and mining
assets, net 24,012 16,359
Deferred debt issuance costs 2,317 2,518
Deferred tax assets 550 431
Goodwill 1,001 1,001
Total assets $55,489 $57,182
LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY
Current liabilities:
Accounts payable $755 $625
Detachable warrants 1,545 1,030
Short term bank loans 1,423 2,668
Other payables and accruals 1,225 7,366
Taxes payable 471 572
Due to related parties 212 212
Total current liabilities 5,631 12,473
Convertible notes payable 27,771 26,989
Total liabilities $33,402 $39,462
Minority interests $257 $258
Commitments
STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY:
Common Stock, $0.001 par value:
Authorized shares - 50,000,000
Issued and outstanding -
22,215,000 shares $22 $21
Additional paid-in capital 17,535 13,865
PRC Statutory reserves 1,124 1,111
Comprehensive income 1,188 600
Retained earnings 1,961 1,865
Total stockholders' equity 21,830 17,462
Total liabilities and stockholders'
equity $55,489 $57,182
CHINA SHEN ZHOU MINING & RESOURCES, INC AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
(Amounts in thousands, except per share data)
2007 2006
Net revenue $7,876 $7,675
Cost of goods sold (2,936) (2,981)
Gross profit 4,940 4,694
Operating expenses
Selling and distribution expenses (135) (77)
General and administrative expenses (2,421) (773)
Income/(loss) from operations 2,384 3,844
Other income (expense):
Reverse takeover costs -- --
Other expenses (133) (31)
Interest expense (2,345) (129)
Other income 115 14
Income/(loss) before income taxes and
minority interests 21 3,698
Provision for income taxes 79 24
Income/(loss) before minority
interests 100 3,722
Minority interests 9 3
Income/(loss) available to common
stockholders $109 $3,725
Earnings/(loss) per common share
- Basic $0.005 $0.211
- Diluted $0.080 0.211
Weighted average number of common
shares outstanding
- Basic $21,698 17,687
- Diluted $31,823 17,687
CHINA SHEN ZHOU MINING & RESOURCES, INC AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
(Amounts in thousands, except per share data)
2007 2006
Net revenue $4,879 $4,758
Cost of goods sold (1,699) (1,940)
Gross profit 3,180 2,818
Operating expenses:
Selling and distribution expenses (89) (19)
General and administrative expenses (1,026) (30)
Income/(loss) from operations 2,065 2,769
Other income (expense):
Reverse takeover costs -- --
Other expenses (26) (4)
Interest expense (756) (69)
Other income 1 14
Income/(loss) before income taxes and
minority interests 1,284 2,710
Provision for income taxes (14) (53)
Income/(loss) before minority
interests 1,270 2,657
Minority interests (10) 3
Income/(loss) available to common
stockholders $1,260 $2,660
Earnings/(loss) per common share
- Basic $0.057 $0.150
- Diluted $0.067 0.150
Weighted average number of common
shares outstanding
- Basic $22,094 17,687
- Diluted $32,219 17,687
For more information, please contact:
In the U.S.
Ashley Ammon MacFarlane
Investor Relations
Integrated Corporate Relations, Inc.
Tel: +1-203-682-8200
Bill Zima
Investor Relations
Integrated Corporate Relations, Inc.
Tel: +1-203-682-8200
In China
Sterling Song
Senior Investor Relations Manager
China Shen Zhou Mining & Resources, Inc.
Tel: +86-10-6887-2811
China Shen Zhou Mining & Resources, Inc.
