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General Steel Reports Full-Year 2010 and Fourth Quarter Results

Fourth Quarter Gross Margin Improves 600 Basis Points Year-over-Year to 9.0%
Full-Year Revenue Increases 13% over 2009 to $1.9 Billion with Continued Bottom Line Improvement

BEIJING -- March 16, 2011 -- General Steel Holdings, Inc. ("General Steel" or "the Company") (NYSE: GSI), one of China's leading non-state-owned producers of steel products and aggregators of domestic steel companies, today announced its financial results for the fourth quarter and full year ended December 31, 2010.
 
Fourth Quarter 2010 Financial Highlights
 
 
·
Revenue increased 6% year-over-year to $478.6 million in the fourth quarter of 2010, from $452.0 million in the fourth quarter of 2009.
 
 
·
Fourth quarter 2010 production totaled 1.0 million metric tons, compared with 1.1 million metric tons in the fourth quarter of 2009.
 
 
·
Gross profit increased by 223% year-over-year to $43.2 million, or 9.0% of revenue, up from $13.4 million, or 3.0% of revenue in the fourth quarter of 2009.
 
 
·
Operating income for the quarter was $25.7 million, compared with $1.5 million operation income in the fourth quarter of 2009.
 
 
·
Net income attributable to the Company was $2.2 million, or $0.04 per diluted share based on 54.7 million weighted average shares outstanding, compared with a net loss of $11.1 million, or ($0.26) per diluted share based on 41.9 million weighted average shares outstanding in the fourth quarter of 2009.
 
 
·
As of December 31, 2010, the Company had cash and restricted cash of $263.1 million and total stockholders’ equity of $99.0 million.

Full-Year 2010 Financial Highlights
 
 
·
Revenue increased by 13% year-over-year to $1.9 billion, up from $1.7 billion in 2009.
 
 
·
Production volume for the year totaled 4.0 million metric tons, compared with 3.8 metric tons in 2009.
 
 
·
Gross profit for the year was $71.9 million, or 3.8% of revenue, compared with $88.6 million, or 5.3% of revenue in 2009. Gross margins were impacted by interruption of production for which General Steel received compensation.
 
 
·
Operating income totaled $19.0 million, compared with $47.5 million in 2009.
 
 
·
Net loss attributable to the Company was $7.7 million, or ($0.14) per diluted share, based on 53.1 million weighted average shares outstanding, compared with a net loss of $25.2 million, or $(0.60) per diluted share, based on 41.9 million weighted average shares outstanding in 2009.
 
 
 

 
 
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2010 and Recent Business Highlights
 
 
·
Began testing on two newly constructed 1,280 cubic meter blast furnaces, two 120 metric ton converters and one 400 square meter sintering machine built by Shaanxi Iron and Steel Group (“Shaanxi Steel Group”) at Longmen Joint Venture. Based on designed efficiency levels, this new equipment increases GSI’s annual crude steel production capacity by 3 million metric tons to 7 million metric tons.

 
·
At the end of 2010, we received reimbursement from Shaanxi Steel Group of approximately $25.0 million (RMB169 million) and compensation of approximately $27.1 million (RMB180 million) for the loss of production volume and production efficiency at Longmen Joint Venture during the construction of the blast furnaces by Shaanxi Steel Group.

 
·
Appointed PricewaterhouseCoopers Zhong Tian CPAs Limited as the Company’s independent registered public accounting firm, with services to commence in the second quarter of fiscal 2011.
 
 
·
In December 2010, the Company initiated a one million share repurchase program. As of January 31, 2011, the Company had purchased 713,660 shares under the program.
 
 
·
Formed Tianwu General Steel Material Trading Co., Ltd. through a joint venture with Tianjin Materials and Equipment Group Corporation. The joint venture, a raw materials trading company, is expected to provide as much as 50% of GSI’s annual demand of iron ore.
 
 
·
In the third quarter of 2010, completed the conversion of all convertible promissory notes issued on December 13, 2007 to common stock.

“2010 was a year of progress and positioning for General Steel, as we grew revenue in a challenging environment. We commenced several initiatives aimed at expanding our production capacity to capture what we believe will be a considerable increase in demand in 2011,” said General Steel Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Mr. Henry Yu. “We made considerable improvements to our bottom-line during the year and we expect to continue to demonstrate financial gains based on our newly expanded capacity, which was not reflected in our fourth quarter results. Now that this construction is complete, along with our upgrades to existing production equipment and improved raw materials procurement, we expect to increase production levels and attain profitability. In addition, our improved raw materials sourcing is designed to insulate us from pricing volatility, providing greater stability and visibility, supporting our overall goal of margin improvement, and creating a platform to support sustainable profitability.”

Mr. Yu added, “The steel market in China is poised for continued strong growth, driven by ongoing investment in infrastructure, housing and transportation, with China’s Western region presenting a virtual great opportunity for construction and development. In addition to the favorable market climate, we believe that government initiatives targeting improvement in the efficiency, profitability and environmental responsibility of China’s steel industry will be highly conducive to General Steel’s further expansion. In line with these initiatives, we are highly focused on driving growth by optimizing our current facilities’ capabilities, creating additional efficiencies and through our capacity expansion. In addition to organic growth, our proven, effective approach to M&A which aligns the interests of the Central and Provincial governments, as well as local companies, positions GSI to be a leader in the ongoing consolidation of our industry. We believe we are well positioned in the market, with the right strategy and the resources necessary to continue building our business, expanding our margins, improving our bottom line and increasing shareholder value.”
 
 
 

 
 
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Fourth Quarter 2010 Financial Results

Revenues for the fourth quarter of 2010 increased 6% year-over-year to $478.6 million, compared with $452.0 million in the fourth quarter of 2009. The increase is primarily attributable to a 23% rise in the average selling price of rebar from RMB3,048 (approximately US $451) in the fourth quarter of 2009 to RMB3,753 (approximately US $555) in the fourth quarter of 2010. Total volume production in the fourth quarter of 2010 was 969,000 metric tons, compared with 1.1 million in 2009.

Cost of sales for the quarter was $435.4 million, compared with $438.6 million in the fourth quarter of 2009. The year-over-year decline in cost of sales was primarily related to compensation of RMB180 million from Shaanxi Steel Group for the decreased production volume as a result of the aforementioned equipment construction.

Gross Profit for the quarter increased 223% to $43.2 million, or 9.0% of sales, compared with $13.4 million, or 3.0% of sales in the fourth quarter of 2009. The increase in gross profit and gross margin for the quarter was attributable to the increased revenue and reduced cost of sales related to the aforementioned RMB180 million compensations from Shaanxi steel Group.

Selling, general and administrative expenses for the fourth quarter of 2010 increased 48.2% to $17.6 million, compared to $11.9 million in the fourth quarter of 2009. Selling, general and administrative expenses were 3.7% and 2.6% of total revenues in the fourth quarter of 2010 and 2009, respectively. The increase in selling, general and administrative expenses is primarily driven by the ascending transportation and agent charges at Longmen Joint Venture due to the increase of shipping volume and long distance sales deliveries to markets in Henan, Hubei and Chongqing.  .

Income from operations for the fourth quarter of 2010 totaled $25.7 million, compared with $1.5 million in the fourth quarter of 2009. The increase is due to the compensation from Shaanxi Steel Group for the loss of production volume and production efficiency at Longmen Joint Venture during the construction of blast furnaces by Shaanxi Steel Group.

 Finance and interest expense for the fourth quarter of 2010 was $13.7 million, compared with $9.4 million in the fourth quarter of 2009. The increase in interest expense was related to additional borrowing by the Company to stockpile raw material inventory in order to utilize the expected capacity increase of 3 million metric tons in 2011 as a result of the new manufacturing equipment installed at the Longmen Joint Venture.

Net income attributable to General Steel for the fourth quarter of 2010 was $2.2 million, or $0.04 per diluted share, based on 54.7 million weighted average shares outstanding. This compares to a net loss of $11.1 million, or $0.26 per diluted share, based on 41.9 million weighted average shares outstanding in the fourth quarter of 2009.
 
 
 

 
 
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Full Year 2010 Financial Results

Revenues for the 12 months ended December 31, 2010 increased 14%, to $1.9 billion, from $1.7 billion in 2009. The increase in revenue was primarily attributable to a combination of increased sales volume and average selling prices. Total production volume in 2010 was 4.0 million metric tons, an increase of 3.2% over 3.8 million metric tons in 2009. Average selling price of rebar in 2010 increased by 21.3% to RMB3,546 (approximately US $524.6), compared with RMB3,083 (approximately US $456.0) in 2009.

Cost of sales for the year increased to $1.8 billion, compared with $1.6 billion in 2009. The increase of output and the rise of iron ore and coke purchase price are the primary elements that led to the increase of cost of sales in 2010.

Gross Profit for the year was $71.9 million, or 3.8% of revenue, compared with $88.6 million, or 5.3% of revenue in 2009. The decline in gross profit and gross margin was primarily related to increased cost of sales, as a result of a year-over-year increase in the price of raw materials, partially offset by increases in the average selling prices of the Company’s products.

Selling, general and administrative expenses totaled $52.9 million, compared with $41.1 million in 2009. Selling, general and administrative expenses were 2.8% and 2.5% of total revenues in 2010 and 2009, respectively. The year-over-year increase in SG&A was mainly driven by the ascending transportation and agent charges at Longmen Joint Venture due to the increase of shipping volume and long distance sales deliveries to markets in Henan, Hubei and Chongqing.

Income from operations for 2010 totaled $19.0 million, compared with $47.5 million in 2009. Operating margin, as a percentage of revenue, was 1.0%, compared with 2.8% in 2009. The decline in operating income for the year was primarily attributable to increases in the cost of revenue and selling, general and administrative expenses in 2010.

Finance and interest expense for 2010 was $51.3 million, compared to $27.8 million in 2009. The increase in interest expense was related to additional borrowing by the Company to stockpile raw material inventory in order to utilize the additional capacity expected to come on line as a result of the new manufacturing equipment installed at Longmen Joint Venture.

For the 12 months ended December 31, 2010, net loss attributable to General Steel was $7.7 million, or $(0.14) per diluted share, based on 53.1 million weighted average shares outstanding. This compares to a net loss of $25.2 million, or $0.60 per diluted share, based on 41.9 million weighted average shares outstanding in 2009.  

Balance Sheet
As of December 31, 2010, General Steel had cash and restricted cash of $263.1 million, compared to $274.2 million as of December 31, 2009. Accounts receivable, net of allowance was $17.6 million as of December 31, 2010, compared to $8.5 million as of December 31, 2009.
The Company had an inventory balance of $475. 9 million as of December 31, 2010 compared to $208.1 million as of December 31, 2009.  The increase in inventories during 2010 was primarily related to increased raw materials purchase in anticipation of a potential significant increase in price increase during the first half of 2011, as well as preparation for the increased capacity at the Longmen Joint Venture.
 
As of December 31, 2010, the Company had total liabilities of $1.6 billion. This included $480.2 million in short-term notes payable related to bank lines of credit and $489.4 million in short-term loans.
 
 
 

 
 
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Conference Call and Webcast:
General Steel management will hold an earnings conference call at 8:00 a.m. U.S. Eastern Time on March 16, 2011 (8:00 p.m. Beijing/Hong Kong Time) to discuss the quarterly and annual results and answer investors’ questions.
Interested investors may access the call by dialing 1-800-860-2442 toll free in the U.S. or 1-412-858-4600 from outside the U.S.
Additionally, a live and archived webcast of this call will be available on the Investor Relations section of General Steel's website at www.gshi-steel.com, or http://www.mzcan.com/us/GSI/irwebsite/index.php?mod=event.

About General Steel Holdings, Inc.
General Steel Holdings, Inc., (NYSE: GSI), headquartered in Beijing, China, operates a diverse portfolio of Chinese steel companies. With 7 million metric tons of crude steel production capacity, its companies serve various industries and produce a variety of steel products including rebar, high-speed wire and spiral-weld pipe. General Steel Holdings, Inc. has steel operations in Shaanxi and Guangdong provinces, Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region and Tianjin municipality. For more information, please visit www.gshi-steel.com.

To be added to General Steel’s email list to receive Company news, please send your request to generalsteel@tpg-ir.com.

Forward-Looking Statements
This press release may contain certain forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These statements are based on management's current expectations or beliefs about future events and financial, political and social trends and assumptions it has made based on information currently available to it. The Company cannot assure that any expectations, forecasts or assumptions made by management in preparing these forward-looking statements will prove accurate, or that any projections will be realized. Actual results could differ materially from those projected in the forward-looking statements as a result of inaccurate assumptions or a number of risks and uncertainties. These risks and uncertainties are set forth in the Company's filings under the Securities Act of 1933 and the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 under "Risk Factors" and elsewhere, and include: (a) those risks and uncertainties related to general economic conditions in China, including regulatory factors that may affect such economic conditions; (b) whether the Company is able to manage its planned growth efficiently and operate profitable operations, including whether its management will be able to identify, hire, train, retain, motivate and manage required personnel or that management will be able to successfully manage and exploit existing and potential market opportunities; (c) whether the Company is able to generate sufficient revenues or obtain financing to sustain and grow its operations; (d) whether the Company is able to successfully fulfill our primary requirements for cash; and (e) other risks, including those disclosed in the Company's Form 10-K, filed with the SEC.  Forward-looking statements contained herein speak only as of the date of this release. The Company does not undertake any obligation to update or revise publicly any forward-looking statements, whether to reflect new information, future events or otherwise.
 
 
 

 
 
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Contact Us

In China:
Jenny Wang
General Steel Holdings, Inc.
Tel: +86-10-5879-7346
Email: jenny.wang@gshi-steel.com

or

Wendy Sun
The Piacente Group, Inc.
Investor Relations
Tel: +86 10-6590-7991
Email: generalsteel@tpg-ir.com

In the US:
Brandi Floberg or Lee Roth
The Piacente Group, Inc.
Investor Relations .
Tel: (212) 481-2050
Email: generalsteel@tpg-ir.com

 
 

 
 
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GENERAL STEEL HOLDINGS INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
 
 CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
AS OF DECEMBER 31, 2010 AND 2009
(In thousands, except per share data)
 
ASSETS
 
   
2010
   
2009
 
             
CURRENT ASSETS:
           
Cash
  $ 65,271     $ 82,118  
Restricted cash
    197,797       192,041  
Notes receivable
    49,147       29,185  
Restricted notes receivable
    240,298       -  
Accounts receivable, net
    17,591       8,525  
Other receivables, net
    11,150       7,729  
Other receivables - related parties
    17,428       32,670  
Inventories
    475,879       208,087  
Advances on inventory purchase
    24,577       28,407  
Advances on inventory purchase - related parties
    6,187       2,995  
Prepaid expense
    5,018       692  
Prepaid value added tax
    37,323       19,488  
Deferred tax assets
    6,925       3,341  
TOTAL CURRENT ASSETS
    1,154,591       615,278  
                 
PLANT AND EQUIPMENT, net
    602,612       555,111  
                 
OTHER ASSETS:
               
Advances on equipment purchase
    14,898       8,419  
Investment in unconsolidated subsidiaries
    17,456       20,022  
Prepaid expense - non current
    -       -  
Prepaid expense related party - non current
    -       -  
Long-term deferred expense
    1,439       2,069  
Intangible assets, net of accumulated amortization
    23,672       23,733  
Note issuance cost
    -       406  
Plant and equipment to be disposed
    -       3,026  
TOTAL OTHER ASSETS
    57,465       57,675  
                 
TOTAL ASSETS
  $ 1,814,668     $ 1,228,064  
                 
LIABILITIES AND EQUITY
 
                 
CURRENT LIABILITIES:
               
Short term notes payable
  $ 480,152     $ 254,608  
Accounts payable
    241,367       158,126  
Accounts payable - related parties
    77,285       48,151  
Short term loans - bank
    285,198       148,968  
Short term loans - others
    89,765       110,358  
Short term loans - related parties
    114,468       11,751  
Other payables and accrued liabilities
    30,093       30,602  
Other payable - related parties
    18,214       5,760  
Customer deposit
    187,495       208,765  
Customer deposit - related parties
    60,760       3,791  
Deposit due to sales representatives
    52,079       49,544  
Taxes payable
    2,316       6,921  
TOTAL CURRENT LIABILITIES
    1,639,192       1,037,345  
                 
CONVERTIBLE NOTES PAYABLE, net of debt discount of $0 and $2,250
               
as of December 31, 2010 and 2009, respectively
    -       1,050  
                 
DERIVATIVE LIABILITIES
    5,573       23,340  
                 
TOTAL LIABILITIES
    1,644,765       1,061,735  
                 
COMMITMENT AND CONTINGENCIES
               
                 
EQUITY:
               
Preferred stock, $0.001 par value, 50,000,000 shares authorized, 3,092,899 shares
               
 issued and outstanding as of December 31, 2010 and 2009
    3       3  
Common Stock, $0.001 par value, 200,000,000 shares authorized, 54,678,083
               
and 51,618,595 issued, 54,522,973 and  51,618,595 outstanding as of
               
December 31, 2010 and 2009, respectively
    55       52  
Treasury stock, $0.001 par value, 316,760 shares as of December 31, 2010
    (871 )     -  
Paid-in-capital
    104,971       95,589  
Statutory reserves
    6,202       6,162  
Accumulated deficits
    (24,086 )     (16,411 )
Accumulated other comprehensive income
    12,712       8,336  
TOTAL SHAREHOLDER'S EQUITY
    98,986       93,731  
                 
NONCONTROLLING INTERESTS
    70,917       72,598  
                 
TOTAL EQUITY
    169,903       166,329  
                 
TOTAL LIABILITIES AND EQUITY
  $ 1,814,668     $ 1,228,064  
 
 
 
 

 
 
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GENERAL STEEL HOLDINGS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
                     
 CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATION AND OTHER COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS)
(In thousands, except per share data)
                     
 
   
For the years ended
   
For the three months ended
 
   
December 31,
   
December 31,
   
December 31,
   
December 31,
   
December 31,
 
   
2010
   
2009
   
2008
   
2010
   
2009
 
SALES
  $ 1,396,183     $ 1,202,708     $ 1,004,848     $ 354,679     $ 327,334  
                                         
SALES - RELATED PARTIES
    497,389       465,738       346,355       123,914       124,619  
    TOTAL SALES
    1,893,572       1,668,446       1,351,203       478,593       451,953  
                                         
COST OF GOODS SOLD
    1,343,160       1,139,630       999,318       317,216       317,238  
                                         
COST OF GOODS SOLD - RELATED PARTIES
    478,499       440,262       343,957       118,149       121,316  
    TOTAL COST OF SOLD
    1,821,659       1,579,892       1,343,275       435,365       438,554  
                                         
GROSS PROFIT
    71,913       88,554       7,928       43,228       13,399  
                                         
SELLING, GENERAL AND  ADMINISTRATIVE EXPENSES
    52,949       41,074       36,942       17,569       11,855  
                                         
INCOME (LOSS) FROM OPERATIONS
    18,964       47,480       (29,014 )     25,659       1,544  
                                         
OTHER INCOME (EXPENSE)
                                       
    Interest income
    6,154       3,334       4,251       2,678       866  
    Finance/interest expense
    (51,283 )     (27,843 )     (23,166 )     (13,666 )     (9,421 )
    Change in fair value of derivative liabilities
    15,055       (33,159 )     12,821       1,476       (9,931 )
    Gain from debt extinguishment
    -       7,331       7,169       -       4,399  
    Net compensation for service
    876       -       -       876       -  
    Government grant
    -       3,430       -       -       (3 )
    Loss on disposal of fixed assets
    (9,977 )     (4,643 )     -       (9,977 )     (4,643 )
    Realized income from future contracts
    1,424       -       -       1,424       -  
    Income from equity investments
    7,910       4,730       1,896       2,315       1,069  
    Other non-operating (expense) income, net
    1,280       1,812       767       (318 )     4,144  
         Total other (expense) income, net
    (28,561 )     (45,008 )     3,738       (15,192 )     (13,520 )
                                         
(LOSS) INCOME BEFORE PROVISION FOR INCOME TAXES
                                       
    AND NONCONTROLLING INTEREST
    (9,597 )     2,472       (25,276 )     10,467       (11,976 )
                                         
PROVISION FOR INCOME TAXES
                                       
    Current
    1,267       2,155       1,424       407       (10,296 )
    Deferred
    (3,377 )     3,998       (6,835 )     2,182       9,263  
           Total (benefit) provision for income taxes
    (2,110 )     6,153       (5,411 )     2,589       (1,033 )
                                         
NET LOSS BEFORE NONCONTROLLING INTEREST
    (7,487 )     (3,681 )     (19,865 )     7,878       (10,943 )
 
                                       
Less: Net income (loss) attributable to noncontrolling
         interest
    188       21,563       (8,542 )     5,657       142  
                                         
NET LOSS ATTRIBUTABLE TO CONTROLLING INTEREST
    (7,675 )     (25,244 )     (11,323 )     2,221       (11,085 )
                                         
OTHER COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS)
                                       
    Foreign currency translation adjustments
    4,376       (369 )     5,420       1,852       (195 )
    Comprehensive income attributable to noncontrolling
         interest
    1,799       303       3,654       560       (31 )
                                         
COMPREHENSIVE LOSS
  $ (1,500 )   $ (25,310 )   $ (2,249 )   $ 4,633     $ (11,311 )
                                         
WEIGHTED AVERAGE NUMBER OF SHARES
                                       
    Basic & Diluted
    53,113       41,860       35,381       54,704       41,860  
                                         
EARNINGS (LOSS) PER SHARE
                                       
    Basic & Diluted
  $ (0.14 )   $ (0.60 )   $ (0.32 )   $ 0.04     $ (0.26 )


 
 

 

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GENERAL STEEL HOLDINGS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
 
                   
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
 
FOR THE YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2010, 2009 AND 2008
 
(In thousands, except per share data)
 
 
                   
   
2010
   
2009
   
2008
 
CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES:
                 
Net loss attributable to controlling interest
  $ (7,675 )   $ (25,244 )   $ (11,323 )
Net income(loss) attributable to noncontrolling interest
    188       21,563       (8,542 )
Consolidated net loss
    (7,487 )     (3,681 )     (19,865 )
Adjustments to reconcile net loss to cash used in (provided by) operating activities:
                       
Depreciation and amortization
    41,153       33,107       22,414  
Debt extinguishment
    -       (7,331 )     (7,169 )
Bad debt allowance
    326       (714 )     704  
Inventory written-off
    1,061       (1,533 )     2,204  
Impairment of long-lived assets
    1,747       -       -  
Loss (gain) on disposal of equipment
    9,977       1,213       (598 )
Stock issued for services and compensation
    2,479       2,063       2,723  
Net income from compensation
    (1,377 )     -       -  
Make whole shares interest expense on notes conversion
    1,130       2,892       2,310  
Amortization of deferred note issuance cost and discount on convertible notes
    17       60       833  
Change in fair value of derivative instrument
    (15,055 )     33,159       (12,821 )
Income from investment
    (9,333 )     (4,730 )     (1,896 )
Deferred tax assets
    (3,385 )     4,403       (6,937 )
Changes in operating assets and liabilities
                       
Notes receivable
    (18,498 )     9,017       (33,064 )
Accounts receivable
    (8,353 )     19,526       2,091  
Accounts receivable - related parties
    -       (19,604 )     (18,275 )
Other receivables
    (3,210 )     3,919       (2,426 )
Other receivables - related parties
    (42,088 )     (49,637 )     2,423  
Inventories
    (261,571 )     (146,914 )     29,220  
Advances on inventory purchases
    4,681       52,655       19,916  
Advances on inventory purchases - related parties
    13,782       (13,341 )     7,814  
Accounts payable
    76,003       10,421       11,975  
Accounts payable - related parties
    43,071       55,445       44,725  
Other payables and accrued liabilities
    (1,527 )     12,185       (8,828 )
Other payables - related parties
    30,618       (13,346 )     (1,482 )
                         
Customer deposits
    (24,994 )     66,465       95,132  
Customer deposits - related parties
    23,943       (13,569 )     (2,287 )
Taxes payable
    (18,199 )     (27,332 )     (22,443 )
Net cash (used in) provided by operating activities
    (165,089 )     4,798       106,393  
                         
CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES:
                       
Acquired long term investment
    (2,021 )     (6,597 )     -  
Cash proceeds from disposal of long-term investment
    8,137       4,912       2,782  
Cash proceeds from investment in future contracts
    1,424       -       -  
Payments made for treasury stock acquired
    (870 )     -       -  
Capital contributed by noncontrolling interest
    1,184       -       -  
Payments made to dividend distribution
    (2,855 )     -       -  
Long-term other receivable
    -       -       (4,788 )
Deposits due to sales representatives
    1,431       41,370       4,782  
Cash proceeds from sales of equipment
    1,828       7,231       598  
Advance on equipment purchases
    (7,106 )     1,604       (8,029 )
Equipments purchase and intangible assets
    (89,916 )     (112,194 )     (194,644 )
Net cash used in investing activities
    (88,764 )     (63,674 )     (199,299 )
                         
CASH FLOWS FINANCING ACTIVITIES:
                       
Restricted cash
    741       (61,303 )     (87,121 )
Notes receivable - restricted
    (234,342 )     -       13,158  
Dividend payable
    -       (2,343 )     (815 )
Cash received on stock issuance
    -       23,090       700  
Borrowings on short term loans - bank
    327,807       174,290       71,057  
Payments on short term loans - bank
    (199,905 )     (93,212 )     (103,641 )
Borrowings on short term loan - others
    152,517       159,296       87,207  
Payments on short term loans - others
    (174,913 )     (126,650 )     (53,031 )
Borrowings on short term loan - related parties
    162,734       4,398       7,222  
Payments on short term loans - related parties
    (11,850 )     -       (7,693 )
Borrowings on short term notes payable
    905,124       636,136       335,870  
Payments on short term notes payable
    (693,633 )     (587,598 )     (200,416 )
Net cash provided by financing activities
    234,280       126,104       62,497  
                         
EFFECTS OF EXCHANGE RATE CHANGE IN CASH
    2,724       (5 )     1,591  
                         
(DECREASE) INCREASE IN CASH
    (16,847 )     67,223       (28,818 )
                         
CASH, beginning of period
    82,118       14,895       43,713  
                         
CASH, end of period
  $ 65,271     $ 82,118     $ 14,895