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Exhibit 99.1
 
 
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE



China XD Plastics Announces First Quarter
2011 Results
 
·  
First quarter revenue increased 52% to $76.1 million
·  
First quarter net income attributable to common shareholders  increased 13% to $11.9 million

 
HARBIN, China, May 12, 2011 - China XD Plastics Company Limited ("China XD Plastics" or the "Company"), (Nasdaq: CXDC), one of the leading Chinese manufacturers engaged in the development, manufacture, and distribution of modified plastics primarily for use in automotive applications in China, today announced financial results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2011.

First Quarter Fiscal 2011 Highlights
 
·  
Revenue was a record $76.1 million, an increase of 52.2% from the first quarter of fiscal 2010
 
·  
Gross profit was $18.5 million, an increase of 55.5% from the first quarter of fiscal 2010
 
·  
Gross profit margin was 24.3%, compared to 23.8% in the first quarter of fiscal 2010
 
·  
Net income attributable to common shareholders was $11.9 million, compared to $10.5 million in the first quarter of fiscal 2010. Earnings per common share were $0.25 on a fully diluted basis
 
·  
Adjusted net income was $11.5 million or $0.24 per fully diluted share
 
·  
Total volume shipped was 34,512 metric tons, up 48.9% from 23,182 metric tons in the first quarter of fiscal 2010

Mr. Jie Han, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of China XD Plastics, commented, “In the first quarter of 2011, we delivered another strong top- and bottom-line performance, building on our track record of consistent profitable growth. We continue to benefit from the healthy demand for automobiles in China, coupled with the ongoing trend of increasing modified plastic content per vehicle.  As a result of these underlying drivers, our total volume shipped in the first quarter 2011 reached 34,512 metric tons, up from 23,182 metric tons in the first quarter 2010. In addition, our increased production of high value-added modified plastic products allowed us to deliver further margin improvement.

“Our strong start to the year puts us well on track to achieve our financial and production targets for 2011 and beyond.  In fact, as we recently announced, we have entered into an asset purchase agreement for a 50 acre property in Harbin. We believe this property, already under development, will eventually provide us with the means to significantly expand our production capacity. A significant investment in our growth for the next 3 years, we believe this property purchase will solidify our leadership position in the market and allow us to further capitalize on the opportunities in the rapidly developing other high-end products, including the alternative energy vehicle market, a key element of our long-term growth strategy. We believe the fundamental drivers of our business remain healthy, and we intend to continue to leverage our leading market position, strong customer relationships and robust R&D capabilities to expand our market penetration and increase shareholder value.”
 

 
 
 

 
First Quarter 2011 Results

Revenue for the first quarter of fiscal 2011 was $76.1 million, representing a year-over-year increase of 52.2% from $50.0 million in the first quarter of fiscal 2010. The increase in revenue is primarily attributable to the increased average selling price and increased sales volume, driven by the shift of our product mix and the strong demand for the Company’s automotive modified plastic products as a result of continued growth in automotive production and consumption in China.

Gross profit for the first quarter of fiscal 2011 was $18.5 million, up 55.5% from $11.9 million in the first quarter of fiscal year 2010. Gross margin was 24.3% compared to 23.8% in the same period last year. The year-over-year increase in gross margin was due to the continuing shift in the Company’s product mix to higher value-added products as a result of the Company’s successful research, development and marketing efforts.

Selling expenses for the first quarter of fiscal 2011 were $183,617. As a percentage of revenue, selling expenses were 0.2% of sales for the first quarter of fiscal 2011 and the first quarter of fiscal 2010. General and administrative (“G&A”) expenses were $1.4 million, as compared to $1.9 million for the same period of 2010. The decrease in G&A expenses was mainly attributable to reduced expenses in connection with share-based compensation during the first quarter of 2011. Research and development (“R&D”) expenses were $2.3 million, or 3.0% of total revenue, compared to $1.5 million, or 3.0% of total revenue, in the same period of 2010.  The increase in R&D expenses was associated with the Company’s on-going R&D efforts to launch new products and obtain new product certifications.

Operating income for the first quarter of fiscal 2011 was $14.6 million, compared to operating income of $8.4 million in the same period in 2010.

Total other income in the first quarter of fiscal 2011 was $199,188, including $346,461 of interest expense and a non-cash gain of $541,457 to account for the change in fair value of warrants issued in the private placement financings which closed in December 2009 and October 2010, respectively. Total other income in the same period of fiscal 2010 was $4.7 million.

EBITDA (Earnings before Interest, Taxes, Depreciation, and Amortization) for the first quarter of 2011 was $15.9 million, an increase from $10.0 million in the same period last year. For a detailed reconciliation of adjusted EBITDA, a Non-GAAP measure, to its nearest GAAP equivalent, please see the financial tables at the end of this release.

Net income for the first quarter of fiscal year 2011 was $11.9 million, compared to $13.1 million for the same period in 2010.

Net income attributable to common shareholders for the first quarter of fiscal 2011 was $11.9 million. Earnings per share attributable to common shareholders were $0.25 per basic and fully diluted share.
 

 
 
 

 
Adjusted net income, excluding non-cash charges associated with stock-based compensation and change in fair value of derivative liability, was $11.5 million, or $0.24 per basic and fully diluted share. For a detailed reconciliation of adjusted net income, a non-GAAP measure, to net income, please see the financial tables at the end of this release.

Financial Condition

As of March 31, 2011, China XD Plastics had $30.8 million in cash and cash equivalents, $95.8 million in working capital and a current ratio of 3.4. Shareholders’ equity as of March 31, 2011 was $117.5 million compared to $104.3 million at the end of 2010.

Recent Events

On April 7, 2011, the Company announced that its board of directors had authorized a share repurchase program of up to $10 million of the Company’s common stock through May 31, 2012. At the same time, the Company announced that it will purchase land use rights for a 50 acre parcel of land to support its manufacturing capacity expansion and growth strategy from 2011 to 2013.

On May 9, 2011, the Company announced that its subsidiary, Harbin Xinda Macromolecule Material Co. Ltd., entered into a land use right and construction project purchase agreement to purchase the land use rights to an aggregate of 198,913.7 square meters (approximately 50 acres) located in South Harbin Industrial Park, PRC (the “Property”), and construction project currently in process on the Property, for an aggregate purchase price of RMB94.99 million (approximately U.S. $14.6 million). China XD Plastics’ management shall determine the construction design plans, as well as the budget, for the new plant and the new research center based on the existing construction project on the Property, and expects to submit the plans and the budget to its board of directors by the end of May 2011 for board approval.

Business Outlook and Guidance
 
In light of continued favorable trends in the Chinese automotive industry, increasing modified plastics content per vehicle in China, a healthy macroeconomic environment and the continued execution of its growth strategy, the Company expects its fiscal year 2011 revenue to be in the range of $280 million and $310 million and it expects its fiscal year 2011 non-GAAP adjusted net income to be in the range of $48 million and $51 million, excluding any non-cash charges related to stock based compensation and the change in fair value of the existing derivative liabilities and stock-based compensation. This forecast reflects the Company’s current and preliminary view, which is subject to change.
 

 
 
 

 
Conference Call

China XD Plastics management will host a conference call at 9:00 a.m. ET on Friday, May 13, 2011, to discuss its 2011 first quarter financial results and recent business activity. The conference call may be accessed by calling +1-877-353-4923 (for callers in the U.S.) or +1-702-894-2405 (for international callers) and entering passcode 66219801.  Please dial in approximately 10 minutes before the scheduled time of the call.

A recording of the conference call will be available through May 20, 2011, by calling
+1-800-642-1687 (for callers in the U.S.) or +1-706-645-9291 (for callers outside the U.S.) and entering passcode 66219801.

A live webcast and replay of the conference call will be available on the investor relations page of the Company’s website at http://www.chinaxd.net.

About China XD Plastics Company Limited
 
China XD Plastics Company Limited, through its wholly owned subsidiary, Harbin Xinda Macromolecule Material ("Xinda"), develops, manufactures, and distributes modified plastics, primarily for automotive applications. The Company's specialized plastics are used in the exterior and interior trim and in the functional components of more than 60 automobile brands manufactured in China, including AUDI, BMW, Toyota, Buick, Mazda, VW Golf, Jetta, and Hafei new energy vehicles. The Company’s wholly-owned research center is dedicated to the research and development of modified plastics, and benefits from its cooperation with well-known scientists from prestigious universities in China. As of December 31, 2010, 177 of Xinda’s products have been certified for use by one or more of the automobile manufacturers in China. For more information please visit http://www.chinaxd.net.
 
Safe Harbor Statement

This announcement contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of the safe harbor provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. All statements other than statements of historical fact in this announcement are forward-looking statements, including but not limited to, the Company’s ability to raise additional capital to finance the Company’s activities; the effectiveness, profitability, and the marketability of its products; legal and regulatory risks associated with the share exchange; the Company’s ability to successfully expand its production capacity; the future trading of the common stock of the Company; the Company’s ability to operate as a public company; the period of time for which its current liquidity will enable the Company to fund its operations; the Company’s ability to protect its proprietary information; general economic and business conditions; the volatility of the Company’s operating results and financial condition; the Company’s ability to attract or retain qualified senior management personnel and research and development staff; and other risks detailed in the Company’s filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission and available on its website at http://www.sec.gov. These forward-looking statements involve known and unknown risks and uncertainties and are based on current expectations, assumptions, estimates and projections about the Company and the industry. The Company undertakes no obligation to update forward-looking statements to reflect subsequent occurring events or circumstances, or to changes in its expectations, except as may be required by law. Although the Company believes that the expectations expressed in these forward looking statements are reasonable, it cannot assure you that its expectations will turn out to be correct, and investors are cautioned that actual results may differ materially from the anticipated results.

Contacts:
 
 
China XD Plastics Company Limited
Mr. Taylor Zhang, CFO
Phone: +1-212-747-1118 (New York)
 
Mr. Tienan Han, IR Manager
Phone: +86-451-8434-6600 (Harbin)
Email: cxdc@chinaxd.net
Taylor Rafferty (US):
Bryan Degnan
+1-212-889-4350
ChinaXD@Taylor-Rafferty.com
 
Taylor Rafferty (HK):
Mahmoud Siddig, Managing Director
+852-3196-3712
ChinaXD@Taylor-Rafferty.com
 
   
 
-Financial Tables Follow-
 

 
 

 
 
CHINA XD PLASTICS COMPANY LIMITED
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME AND
OTHER COMPREHENSIVE INCOME
(UNAUDITED)
 
       
For the Three Months Ended March 31,
 
     
2011
   
2010
 
Sales
    76,138,290       50,036,431  
                   
Cost of sales
    (57,633,888 )     (38,139,725 )
                   
Gross profit
    18,504,402       11,896,706  
Operating expenses
               
 
Research and development expenses
    2,283,897       1,505,172  
 
Selling expenses
    183,617       91,379  
 
General and administrative expenses
    1,449,874       1,901,006  
Total operating expenses
    3,917,388       3,497,557  
                   
Operating income
    14,587,014       8,399,149  
                   
Other income (expenses)
               
 
Interest income (expenses)
    (346,461 )     (406,039 )
 
Other income
    4,245       6,561  
 
Other expense
    (53 )     (16,237 )
 
Changes in fair value of warrants and embedded derivatives
    541,457       5,121,654  
Total other income (expense)
    199,188       4,705,939  
                   
Income (loss) before income taxes
    14,786,202       13,105,088  
                   
Provision for income taxes
    (2,880,080 )     (22,732 )
                   
Net income (loss)
  $ 11,906,122     $ 13,082,356  
                   
Other comprehensive income (loss)
               
 
Foreign currency translation adjustment
    1,179,904       17,645  
                   
Comprehensive income (loss)
    13,086,026       13,100,001  
                   
Net income (loss)
    11,906,122       13,082,356  
                   
Dividend to Series C preferred stockholders
    (30 )     (2,560,916 )
                   
Net income (loss) attributable to common shareholders
    11,906,092       10,521,440  
                   
Basic and diluted earnings (loss) per common share
               
 
Basic
    0.25       0.26  
 
Diluted
    0.25       0.25  
Weighted average common share outstanding
               
 
Basic
    47,628,367       41,178,249  
 
Diluted
    48,146,451       41,612,074  
 
 
 
 
 

 
 
Reconciliation of GAAP Net Income to Non-GAAP Adjusted Net Income

GAAP results for the three months ended March 31, 2011 include non-cash charges.  To supplement the Company’s consolidated financial statements presented on a GAAP basis, the Company has provided non-GAAP financial information excluding the impact of those items in this press release. The Company’s management believes that this non-GAAP measure provides investors with a better understanding of how the results relate to the Company’s historical performance. A reconciliation of the adjustments to GAAP results appears in the table accompanying this press release. This additional non-GAAP information is not meant to be considered in isolation or as a substitute for GAAP financials. The non-GAAP financial information that the Company provides also may differ from the non-GAAP information provided by other companies.

   
Three Months Ended March 31
 
   
2011
   
2010
 
Adjusted Net Income - Non GAAP
    11,516,449       6,145,180  
Change in fair value of warrants and derivative liabilities
    (541,457 )     (5,121,654 )
Non-Cash Stock-based compensation
    151,814       745,394  
Dividends (series C preferred stock)
    (30 )     (2,560,916 )
Net Income - GAAP
    11,906,122       13,082,356  
                 
Weighted average number of shares outstanding
               
Basic
    47,628,367       41,178,249  
Diluted
    48,146,451       41,612,074  
Basic
    0.24       0.15  
Diluted
    0.24       0.15  
 
 

 
 
 

 
Reconciliation of Net Income to Adjusted EBITDA

Adjusted EBITDA is a financial measure that is not defined by US GAAP. Adjusted EBITDA was derived by calculating earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, stock-based compensation and amortization. The Company’s management believes that the presentation of Adjusted EBITDA provides useful information regarding China XD Plastics’ results of operations because it assists in analyzing and benchmarking the performance and value of China XD Plastics’ business. The Company’s calculation of Adjusted EBITDA may not be consistent with similarly titled measures of other companies.  The table below provides a reconciliation of EBITDA to net income, the most comparable GAAP measure.

   
CHINA XD PLASTICS COMPANY LIMITED.
 
   
Reconciliation of Net Income to EBITDA
 
   
(Amounts expressed in United States dollars)
 
   
Quarter Ended March 31,
 
   
2011
   
2010
 
             
Net Income (loss)
  $ 11,906,122     $ 13,082,356  
Interest Expense
    346,461       406,039  
Provision for Income Taxes
    2,880,080       22,732  
Stock-based compensation
    151,814       745,394  
Change in fair value of warrants and derivative
Liabilities
    (541,457 )     (5,121,654 )
Depreciation and amortization
    1,198,995       830,162  
EBITDA
  $ 15,942,015     $ 9,965,029  

 
 

 
 
 

 
CHINA XD PLASTICS COMPANY LIMITED
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
             
   
March 31,
2011
   
December 31,
2010
 
   
(Unaudited)
       
ASSETS
           
             
Current assets:
           
      Cash and cash equivalents
  $ 30,835,761     $ 22,720,766  
      Notes receivable
    783,479       402,405  
      Accounts receivable - net of allowance for doubtful receivables of
               
        $33,407 and $33,136, respectively
    27,468,640       28,615,995  
      Prepaid expenses and other receivables
    45,301       431,074  
      Inventories
    29,218,981       25,257,083  
      Due from related parties
    -       75,732  
      Advances to employees
    833,642       559,546  
      Advances to suppliers
    46,495,647       31,937,098  
      Taxes receivable
    130,055       116,882  
                 
            Total current assets     135,811,506       110,116,581  
                 
Property, plant and equipment, net
    48,419,855       49,038,103  
                 
Other assets:
               
      Intangible assets, net
    244,969       244,417  
                 
                 
            Total assets
  $ 184,476,330     $ 159,399,101  
                 
LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY
               
                 
Current liabilities:
               
      Short term loans
  $ 27,486,791     $ 21,204,700  
      Accounts payable
    3,178,423       736,667  
      Other payables
    2,176,649       2,314,966  
      Accrued expenses
    566,005       522,304  
      Taxes payable
    3,166,324       72,289  
      Due to an employee
    360,000       360,000  
      Due to related parties
    1,953,008       1,769,145  
      Deferred revenue
    374,689       77,397  
      Dividends payable
    792,030       792,120  
                 
            Total current liabilities
    40,053,919       27,849,588  
Other liabilities
               
      Deferred tax liabilities - Non-current
    21,701,819       21,525,274  
      Common stock warrant purchase liabilities
    5,178,001       5,719,130  
      Embedded conversion feature liabilities
    577       905  
                 
            Total other liabilities
    26,880,397       27,245,309  
                 
            Total liabilities
    66,934,316       55,094,897  
                 
Series C convertible redeemable preferred stock: 2 shares issued and outstanding
               
       as of  March 31, 2011 and December 31, 2010, respectively
    1,829       1,829  
                 
Commitments and contingencies
               
                 
Stockholders' equity
               
                 
      Series B Preferred Stock, $0.0001 par value, 50,000,000 shares authorized,
               
         1,000,000  shares issued and outstanding as of  March 31, 2011 and December 31, 2010
    100       100  
      Common Stock, $0.0001 par value, 500,000,000 shares authorized, 47,628,367
               
         shares issued and outstanding as of  March 31, 2011 and December 31, 2010, respectively
    4,762       4,762  
      Additional paid-in-capital
    69,192,200       69,040,386  
      Retained earnings
    36,772,444       24,866,352  
      Statutory surplus reserve fund
    6,919,145       6,919,145  
      Accumulated other comprehensive income
    4,651,534       3,471,630  
                 
            Total stockholders' equity
    117,540,185       104,302,375  
                 
            Total liabilities and stockholders' equity
  $ 184,476,330     $ 159,399,101
 
 
 
 
 
 

 
CHINA XD PLASTICS COMPANY LIMITED
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
(UNAUDITED)
   
   
For the Three Months Ended March 31,
 
   
2011
   
2010
 
             
Cash flows from operating activities
           
Net income
    11,906,122       13,082,356  
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by
               
(used in)operating activities:
               
Depreciation and amortization
    1,198,995       830,162  
Stock-based compensation expense
    151,814       745,394  
Change in fair value of warrants and derivative liabilities
    (541,457 )     (5,121,654 )
Allowance for doubtful receivables
    -       28  
Loss on disposals of property, plant and equipment
    54       14,836  
Changes in assets and liabilities:
               
(Increase) decrease in -
               
Restricted cash
    -       (8,788,043 )
Notes receivables
    (376,041 )     (42,183 )
Accounts receivable and other receivables
    1,791,286       (5,657,496 )
Prepaid expenses
    16,209       106,643  
Inventories
    (3,737,519 )     (3,337,831 )
Advances to employees
    (315,645 )     (120,090 )
Advances to suppliers
    (14,231,013 )     (58,867 )
Taxes receivable
    (12,159 )     406,729  
Increase (decrease) in -
               
Accounts payable and other payables
    2,166,898       2,877,856  
Accrued expenses
    40,901       (341,577 )
Tax payable
    3,079,249       15,774  
Deferred revenue
    295,297       (125,675 )
                 
Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities
    1,432,991       (5,513,638 )
                 
Cash flows from investing activities
               
Purchase of property, plant and equipment
    (81,067 )     (24,561 )
Proceeds from sales of property, plant and equipment
    -       15,722  
                 
Net cash used in investing activities
    (81,067 )     (8,839 )
                 
Cash flows from financing activities
               
Dividends paid on series C preferred stock
    (120 )     (1,577,666 )
Proceeds from short term bank loans
    27,360,674       -  
Repayment of short term loans
    (21,280,524 )     (439,402 )
Proceeds from bank acceptance notes
    -       5,858,695  
Repayment to related parties
    -       (142,722 )
Advance from related parties
    259,021       100,394  
                 
Net cash provided by financing activities
    6,339,051       3,799,299  
                 
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents
    424,020       628  
                 
Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents
    8,114,995       (1,722,550 )
                 
Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of period
    22,720,766       6,850,784  
                 
Cash and cash equivalents, end of period
    30,835,761       5,128,234  
                 
Supplemental disclosures of cash flow information:
               
                 
Interest paid
    353,803       387,372  
Income taxes paid
    72,255       66,227  
                 
Non-cash investing and financing activities:
               
Embedded conversion feature reclassified to equity upon conversion
    -       14,672,957  
Preferred stock converted to common stock
    -       13,203,656  
Common stock and options issued for services
    151,814       745,394  
 
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