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Exhibit 99.99
 
Deer Consumer Products, Inc. Announces Record 2010 Financial Results, Declares Quarterly Cash Dividend of $0.05 per Share, Provides 2011 Growth Outlook
 
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2010 revenue of $175.8 million, an increase of 116% from 2009
 
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2010 net income of $30.3 million, an increase of 145% from 2009. Basic earnings per share of $0.91, fully diluted EPS of $0.90, an EPS increase of 68% from 2009
 
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Strong Q1/2011 sales growth, anticipates favorable Chinese domestic and global market environment for continued earnings growth in 2011
 
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Declares quarterly cash dividend of $0.05 per share
 
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Management and insiders share lock up through 2013
 
NEW YORK, March 10, 2011 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Deer Consumer Products, Inc. (Nasdaq:DEER - News) (website: www.deerinc.com), one of the world's largest vertically integrated branded and ODM/OEM manufacturers of small home and kitchen appliances marketing to both global and China domestic consumers, announced today record financial results for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2010. Deer management is scheduled to host an investor conference call on March 10, 2011, at 8:30 am, US Eastern Standard Time.
 
Quarterly Cash Dividend of $0.05 per Share:
 
The Board of Directors has adopted a resolution to pay a quarterly cash dividend from future earnings of $0.05 per share. The dividend will be paid on April 14, 2011, to shareholders of record at the close of business on March 31, 2011. Declaration and payment of future quarterly dividends will be made at the discretion of the Board of Directors from future earnings only.
 
"The initiation of a cash dividend demonstrates Deer’s confidence in our growth potential, and reflects our strong financial position and strong balance sheet without any long-term debts. We believe Deer’s dividend yield is in line with those of other global companies in our household appliances industry. The cash dividend allows us to reward our long-term shareholders while maintaining sufficient cash levels to aggressively grow our business in 2011 and beyond. We have sufficient cash on hand to continue to grow our business without diluting our current shareholders,” said Bill He, Chairman and CEO of Deer.
 
Fiscal Year 2010 Financial Highlights:
 
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Revenue of $175.8 million, an increase of 116% from 2009, from record sales in China and emerging markets
 
·  
Net income of $30.3 million, an increase of 145% from 2009. Basic earnings per share of $0.91, fully diluted EPS of $0.90, an increase of 68% from 2009
 
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Strong balance sheet without any long-term debts: total assets of $189 million, shareholders’ equity of $144 million, $34 million in cash
 
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Expanded gross profit margin to 29%, compared to 25% in 2009
 
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Expanded net income margin to 17%, compared to 15% in 2009
 
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Sees positive impact to earnings from China's currency appreciation, increasing demand from China's rising middle class and positive growth momentum from the global economic environment
 
 
 

 
 
2010 Revenue:
 
2010 revenue was $175.8 million, an increase of 116% from $81.3 million in 2009. The increase in revenue was a result of larger product offerings and aggressive sales expansion in the China domestic markets and increasing sales in emerging markets, including Asia, South America and the Middle East, and Europe. The average selling prices of our products increased approximately 6% compared to that of 2009. We significantly increased sales in China’s domestic markets. The results are on pace with management’s plan to capture the fast growth experienced in China.
 
Deer’s Significantly Increased Competitive Position After the Global Financial Crisis:
 
Following the global financial crisis, we believe that many smaller suppliers in China with limited capital resources have gone out of business, leading to further consolidation in the small home and kitchen appliances industry. In addition, we noticed that buyers increasingly favor companies with strong financial strength, higher product quality, sufficient plant production capacity, and a track record of prompt delivery. We utilized this market opportunity to add new accounts and increase sales volume with our existing customers. In addition, Deer sees better global market conditions in 2011 as the global economy continues to improve, which would benefit Deer's international market sales.
 
2010 Net Income:
 
2010 net income was $30.3 million, an increase of 145% from 2009. Basic earnings per share was $0.91, fully diluted EPS was $0.90, an increase of 68% from 2009. Aggressive cost controls and expanding revenue growth contributed to record earnings.
 
Management Comments on 2010 Financial Results:
 
Mr. He commented: "As anticipated, the strategy for our China domestic market expansion was well executed in 2010, which resulted in significantly higher revenue growth and higher profit margins. Deer believes that our integrated 'production to market' business model and our in-depth understanding of the local Chinese culture and market insights towards China’s domestic markets have positioned Deer as an efficient operator of a highly profitable growth company. We capture both manufacturing margins and end user distribution margins. As Deer continues to expand in the high margin China domestic markets, we see tremendous growth momentum well into 2011."
 
Anticipates Strong First Quarter 2011 Sales, Provides 2011 Revenue and Earnings Guidance:
 
In 2011, Deer anticipates revenues from the high margin China domestic sales to surpass export sales. Deer provides 2011 revenue guidance of between $200 and $220 million, net income guidance of between $35 million and $37 million, and targets EPS (Earnings per Share) between $1.08 and $1.12.
 
Deer believes 2011 will be another year of continued China domestic market expansion. Deer plans to significantly expand store presence in 2011 across China and market unique products to a broader customer base, which will position the Company for continued growth in 2012.
 
Mr. He commented: “In 2011, we do not anticipate slowdown in consumer spending in China. We believe the China domestic economy will continue to expand, which will result in greater sales to China’s wealthier middle class who seek out Deer’s quality small home and kitchen appliances to enhance their changing lifestyles. We do not foresee significantly increased costs in raw materials. We believe 2011 will be another year of record earnings growth for Deer.”
 
 
 

 
 
3-Year Insider Share Lockup, Total Management Commitment:
 
Throughout its 16-year corporate history, Deer has been led by its original founders. As disclosed previously, Deer's entire management team and insiders have voluntarily entered into 3-year share lockup agreements, which prohibit them from selling any shares to the general public through at least 2013. Deer management and insiders' vested interests are aligned completely with those of our public shareholders.
 
Exploring Strategic Options:
 
From time to time, Deer is engaged in strategic and synergistic discussions with global companies in our industry that wish to enter the high margin China domestic markets through Deer’s expanding production and distribution network in China. Deer remains open to all strategic options that would potentially lead to maximizing our shareholders’ value.
 
Investor Conference Call Details:
 
Deer Consumer Products, Inc. 2010 Annual Report Earnings Call
 
Date and time: March 10, 2011, 8:30 AM, US Eastern Standard Time
 
Conference Number: 1 617 801.9702
 
Passcode: 752 085 93
 
About Deer Consumer Products, Inc.
 
Deer Consumer Products, Inc. (Nasdaq:DEER - News) (website: www.deerinc.com) is a NASDAQ Global Select Market listed U.S. company with its primary operations in China. Deer has a 17-year operating business as well as a strong balance sheet. Operated by Deer's founders and supported by more than 103 patents, trademarks, copyrights and approximately 2,000 employees, Deer is a leading designer, ODM/OEM manufacturer and global marketer of quality small home and kitchen electric appliances. Deer's product lines include blenders, juicers, soy milk makers and a large variety of other home appliances designed to make modern lifestyles easier and healthier. With more than 100 global clients and branded products, and a rapidly expanding China domestic market footprint, Deer has enjoyed rapid growth in revenues and earnings in recent years.
 
Safe Harbor Statement
 
All statements in this press release that are not historical are forward-looking statements made pursuant to the "safe harbor" provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. There can be no assurance that actual results will not differ from the company's expectations. You are cautioned not to place undue reliance on any forward-looking statements in this press release as they reflect Deer's current expectations with respect to future events and are subject to risks and uncertainties that may cause actual results to differ materially from those contemplated. Potential risks and uncertainties include, but are not limited to, the risks described in Deer's filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission.
 
Contact Information:
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Corporate Contact:
Ms. Helen Wang, President
Deer Consumer Products, Inc.
Tel: 011-86-755-86028300 / 011-86-13688806146
Email: investors@deerinc.com
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Source: Deer Consumer Products, Inc.
 
 
 

 

DEER CONSUMER PRODUCTS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
DECEMBER 31, 2010 AND 2009
 
   
2010
   
2009
 
ASSETS
           
             
CURRENT ASSETS
           
     Cash & equivalents
  $ 33,956,591     $ 79,333,729  
     Restricted cash
    1,347,385       35,701  
     Accounts receivable
    52,686,494       17,070,781  
     Advances to suppliers
    3,018,531       3,299,107  
     Other receivables
    125,580       213,487  
     VAT receivable
    2,839,718       2,516,618  
     Prepaid expense
    159,583       12,500  
     Inventories
    23,015,850       18,061,282  
                 
        Total current assets
    117,149,732       120,543,205  
                 
NON-CURRENT ASSETS
               
     Property and equipment, net
    20,453,404       11,325,999  
     Prepayment for land use rights
    3,812,947          
     Intangible assets, net
    38,308,468       394,684  
     Construction in progress
    8,913,181       3,724,337  
     Other assets
    4,570       20,073  
                 
       Total noncurrent assets
    71,492,570       15,465,093  
                 
TOTAL ASSETS
  $ 188,642,302     $ 136,008,298  
                 
LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY
         
                 
CURRENT LIABILITIES
               
     Accounts payable
  $ 26,247,453     $ 13,055,110  
     Unearned revenue
    1,759,792       1,719,761  
     Taxes payable
    5,536,646       3,371,986  
     Other payables and accrued expenses
    3,001,716       2,217,087  
     Notes payable
    8,361,698       6,212,911  
                 
         Total current liabilities
    44,907,305       26,576,855  
                 
COMMITMENT AND CONTINGENCY
               
                 
STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY
               
    Common Stock, $0.001 par value; 75,000,000 shares
      authorized; 33,592,562 and 32,631,748 shares issued and
      outstanding as of December 31, 2010 and 2009, respectively
    33,593       32,632  
     Paid-in capital
    91,084,958       91,111,661  
     Statutory reserve
    6,127,639       2,371,718  
     Development fund
    3,063,819       1,185,859  
     Accumulated other comprehensive income
    6,315,475       2,335,216  
     Retained earnings
    37,109,513       12,394,357  
                 
         Total Company stockholders' equity
    143,734,997       109,431,443  
                 
TOTAL LIABILITIES AND EQUITY
  $ 188,642,302     $ 136,008,298  
 
 
 

 
 
DEER CONSUMER PRODUCTS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME AND OTHER COMPREHENSIVE INCOME
YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2010, 2009 AND 2008
 
   
2010
   
2009
   
2008
 
                   
Revenue
  $ 175,846,887     $ 81,342,680     $ 43,784,935  
Cost of revenue
    125,274,479       61,176,610       34,125,019  
                         
Gross profit
    50,572,408       20,166,070       9,659,916  
                         
Operating expenses
                       
     Selling
    9,161,068       3,555,547       2,854,946  
     General and administrative
    4,563,188       2,380,861       2,566,634  
                         
     Total operating expenses
    13,724,256       5,936,408       5,421,580  
                         
Income from operations
    36,848,152       14,229,662       4,238,336  
                         
Non-operating income (expenses)
                 
     Interest income
    484,527       94,986       13,870  
     Interest expense
    -       (122,299 )     (310,762 )
     Financial expense
    (148,772 )     (223,607 )     (247,901 )
     Exchange gain (loss)
    (1,253,707 )     138,284       959,943  
     Other income (expense), net
    69,030       38,084       (17,444 )
     Subsidy income
    54,134       326,334       57,660  
     Realized loss on trading securities
    -       -       (34,873 )
     Other expenses
    (55,901 )     -       -  
                         
     Total non-operating income (expenses), net
    (850,689 )     251,782       420,493  
                         
Income before income tax
    35,997,463       14,481,444       4,658,829  
Income tax expense
    5,648,426       2,112,382       1,302,045  
                         
Net income
    30,349,037       12,369,062       3,356,784  
                         
Other comprehensive item
                       
     Foreign currency translation
    3,980,259       (10,482 )     1,041,966  
                         
Comprehensive Income
  $ 34,329,296     $ 12,358,580     $ 4,398,750  
                         
Basic weighted average shares outstanding
    33,210,969       22,782,200       16,985,460  
                         
Diluted weighted average shares outstanding
    33,651,767       23,190,286       16,985,460  
                         
Basic earnings per share
  $ 0.91     $ 0.54     $ 0.20  
                         
Diluted earnings per share
  $ 0.90     $ 0.53     $ 0.20  
 
 
 

 
 
DEER CONSUMER PRODUCTS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2010, 2009 AND 2008
 
   
2010
   
2009
   
2008
 
                   
CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES:
                 
            Net income
  $ 30,349,037     $ 12,369,062     $ 3,356,784  
            Adjustments to reconcile net income
                       
            to net cash provided by operating activities:
                       
            Depreciation and amortization
    1,640,882       1,449,186       1,218,301  
            Realized loss on short-term investments
    -       -       34,873  
            Loss on disposal of fixed assets
    -       -       351,257  
            Stock-based compensation
    275,698       333,387       -  
                         (Increase) decrease in current assets:
                       
                                   Accounts receivable
    (34,354,325 )     (8,512,633 )     (7,821,066 )
                                   Advances to suppliers
    887,765       -       (1,965,833 )
                                   Other receivables, prepayments, and deposits
    (491,041 )     (5,019 )     210,696  
                                   Due from stockholder
    -       331,064       1,454,375  
                                   Due from related party
    -       1,715,320       (325,509 )
                                   Tax rebate receivable
    -       283,706       158,989  
                                   Inventories
    (4,329,707 )     (10,374,062 )     (3,180,080 )
Increase (decrease) in current liabilities:
                 
                                   Accounts payable
    12,532,257       4,084,515       6,205,438  
                                   Unearned revenue
    (10,106 )     (1,585,231 )     3,175,324  
                                   Taxes payable
    1,777,120       (670,218 )     581,530  
                                   Notes payable
    1,924,203       -       -  
                                   Due to related party
    -       (274,636 )     (795,427 )
                                   Other payables and accrued expenses
    858,495       1,221,679       162,679  
                         
                        Increase in noncurrent asset:
    15,741       18,100       215,234  
                         
            Net cash provided by operating activities
    11,076,019       384,221       3,037,566  
                         
CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES:
                       
                                   Change in restricted cash
    (1,282,217 )     164,297       276,966  
                                   Acquisition of property & equipment
    (10,095,861 )     (1,474,527 )     (3,627,873 )
                                   Acquisition of intangible asset
    (37,230,325 )     -       (8,319 )
                                   Prepayment for land use rights
    (3,812,947 )                
                                   Sale of short-term investments
    -       29,322       79,984  
                                   Construction in progress
    (4,969,627 )     (2,829,702 )     (559,651 )
                         
            Net cash used in investing activities
    (57,390,977 )     (4,110,610 )     (3,838,893 )
                         
CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES:
                       
                                   Proceeds from issuance of short-term loans
    -       -       4,176,723  
                                   Proceeds from issuance of long-term loans
    -       -       720,750  
                                   Proceeds from issuance of notes payable
    -       3,055,687       2,969,781  
                                   Proceeds from sale of common stock
    -       93,578,000       -  
                                   Change in advance to shareholder, net
    -       -       (535,367 )
                                   Change in advance to related party, net
    -       -       270,028  
                                   Offering costs paid
    (320,000 )     (12,407,007 )     -  
                                   Proceeds from exercise of warrants
    6,964,510       290,890       -  
                                   Purchase of treasure shares
    (6,945,950 )     -       -  
                                   Payment on short-term loans
    -       (3,550,661 )     (5,656,331 )
                                   Payment on long-term loans
    -       (733,050 )     -  
                         
            Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities
    (301,440 )     80,233,859       1,945,584  
                         
EFFECT OF EXCHANGE RATE CHANGE ON CASH & EQUIVALENTS
    1,239,260       44,233       126,224  
                         
NET INCREASE (DECREASE) IN CASH & EQUIVALENTS
    (45,377,138 )     76,551,703       1,270,481  
                         
CASH & EQUIVALENTS, BEGINNING OF YEAR
    79,333,729       2,782,026       1,511,545  
                         
CASH & EQUIVALENTS, END OF YEAR
  $ 33,956,591     $ 79,333,729     $ 2,782,026  
                         
Supplemental Cash flow data:
                       
   Income tax paid
  $ 3,620,873     $ 567,226     $ 725,125  
   Interest paid
  $ -     $ 119,996     $ 310,762  
   Settlement of receivable as a deemed dividend
  $ -     $ -     $ 3,134,979