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Exhibit 99.1
 
NEW ENERGY SYSTEMS GROUP LOGO
New Energy Systems Group Reports Second Quarter 2011 Financial Results

·  
Anytone® sales recovering after Company takes corrective measures against counterfeiting

SHENZHEN, China, August 15, 2011 /PRNewswire-Asia-SecondCall/ -- New Energy Systems Group (NYSE Amex: NEWN) ("New Energy" or the "Company"), a vertically integrated original design manufacturer and distributor of lithium ion batteries, backup power consumer products and solar panels, today announced financial results for the second quarter ended June 30, 2011.

Second quarter 2011 Financial Highlights

·  
Total revenues essentially flat year-over-year at $23.1 million
·  
Kim Fai solar panels generated $6.2 million in sales
·  
Gross profit increased 5% to $6.5 million
·  
Adjusted net income $4.1 million with $0.28 EPS

Mr. Jack Yu, Chairman of New Energy stated, “Like many other electronic brands, counterfeiting of our products has been an unwanted distraction to our operations and  negatively affected sales volumes and margins during the quarter.  We have promptly and aggressively addressed the issue with the authorities, while pinpointing culprits who have subsequently been notified by our attorneys and local authorities. Ultimately, new product development is what stymies counterfeit products and we are confident our continued emphasis on R&D and our ability to launch new Anytone® products with enhanced functionality and designs will reinvigorate consumer and distributor purchases. By acting quickly to address the commercial needs of our distribution base, we have built trust and ensured the integrity of our brand.  We were also pleased with Kim Fai’s results, which are on track for to exceed our original forecast for 2011.”

For the 3 Months Ended June 30
 
Q2 2011
Q2 2010
CHANGE
Net Sales
$23.1 million
$23.4 million
-1%
Gross Profit
$6.5 million
$6.1 million
+5%
Net Income
$3.1 million
$3.6 million
-12%
Adjusted Net Income*
$4.1 million
$4.4 million
-9%
GAAP EPS (Diluted)
$0.22
 $0.28
-24%
Adjusted EPS (Diluted)*
$0.28
 $0.35
-21%

*Adjusted net income and adjusted EPS exclude $0.2 million of non-cash stock-based compensation expenses during Q2 2011 and $0.7 million of amortization expenses.  2011 fully diluted shares on June 30, 2011 were 14.5 million versus 12.6 million in 2010.

 
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Revenues declined 1% year-over-year to $23.1 million for the quarter.  Revenue growth was primarily affected by the Company’s battery sales divisions which include Anytone® battery recharging and remote power consumer products, NewPower battery packs and E’Jenie battery components.   As reported on the Company’s first quarter 2011 conference call, counterfeiting of certain Anytone® products caused a temporary slowdown in sales.  The Company is pleased to report that a combination of legal action and sales efforts with distributor partners to identify counterfeits have gradually restored distributor confidence.  Sales of Anytone® products were down 15% to 670,000 units from 730,000 in the first quarter of 2011.  In July, the Company witnessed an increase in sales as distributors began placing restocking orders.  As of July 31, the Company reported 200,000 units were purchased and anticipates higher figures for August and September.  Anytone® R&D departments are aggressively repacking certain SKU’s with different designs and introducing new models to distributors to further differentiate original, Anytone®-branded products to their distributors and consumers.

Also contributing to the downturn in sales growth in the segment were product line rationalizations in both NewPower and E’Jenie product lines, where legacy products were voluntarily delisted due to margin profiles below the Company’s targets.  While the Company will continue to  service its long-standing customers with these two product categories, management anticipates lower sales in future quarters as it focuses resources on higher margin Anytone®, MeePower® and Kim Fai solar products.

The acquisition of Kim Fai, completed in the fourth quarter of  2010, added approximately $6.2 million of sales in the three months ended June 30, 2011, up 13% from the first quarter of 2011, and 54% compared to the year ago quarter.   Kim Fai sales were most pronounced to municipalities that purchase panels to power street lighting, traffic signals and emergency mobile communication towers.
 
Gross profit was $6.5 million compared to $6.1 million, a 5% increase compared to the same period last year.  Consolidated gross margin expanded 170 basis points to 28% due to product line rationalizations in NewPower and E’Jenie product segments, Anytone®-branded consumer goods and high-margin Kim Fai solar panels sold as part of government tenders to municipalities.

Operating expenses for the three months ended June 30, 2011 were $2.2 million compared to $1.6 million. The increase was primarily a result of higher sales and marketing expenses and some legal costs to combat counterfeiters.

The Company incurred $0.2 million of non-cash stock-based compensation during the second quarter of 2011 and also recorded $0.7 million of amortization charges in the quarter.  GAAP net income for the quarter was $3.1 million, down 12% from $3.6 million for the three months ended June 30, 2010.  Non-GAAP adjusted earnings exclude non-cash stock based compensation and amortization.  Adjusted net income was $4.1 million and $0.28 in earnings per share based on 14.5 million shares outstanding on June 30, 2011.

For the 6 Months Ended June 30
 
1H 2011
1H 2010
CHANGE
Net Sales
$50.2 million
$45.9 million
+9%
Gross Profit
$15.9 million
$12.6 million
+27%
Net Income
$8.6 million
$7.4 million
+17%
Adjusted Net Income*
$10.4 million
$9.1 million
+15%
GAAP EPS (Diluted)
$0.59
 $0.58
+2%
Adjusted EPS (Diluted)*
$0.72
 $0.72
-

 
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Total net revenue increased 9% in the first six months of 2011 to $50.2 million. Sales were primarily driven by higher unit sales of Anytone® products and Kim Fai solar panels.  Combined, Anytone® and Kim Fai solar sales accounted for 56% of sales in the first half of 2011.

Gross profit increased 27% to $15.9 million, with gross margin of 31.7% compared to 27.4% in the comparable period.

Selling, general and administrative expenses were $4.4 million compared to $3.1 million a year ago. Operating income increased 22% to $11.5 million. Excluding $0.2 million of non-cash stock compensation expenses and $0.7 million of non-cash amortization expenses, adjusted operating income was $12.4 million.

GAAP net income and earnings per diluted share were $8.6 million and $0.59, respectively. Adjusted net income, excluding non-cash expenses, was $10.4 million and adjusted EPS were $0.72 in the first six months of 2011.

Balance Sheet and Cash Flow Summary

As of June 30, 2011, cash and equivalents of the Company stood at $13.2 million, up slightly from $13.1 million as of December 31, 2010. Working capital was approximately $21.7 million at June 30, 2011; accounts receivable was $10.3 million, compared to $11.2 million as of December 31, 2010.  The Company had $0.6 million of debt.  New Energy generated $6.6 million of cash flow from operations during the six months ended June 30, 2011 versus $6.5 million in the same period a year ago. The Company has approximately $9.2 million of unused credit lines.
 
Conference Call

Management will host a conference call on Tuesday, August 16th, 2011 at 8:00 am ET to discuss the results for the three and six months ended June 30, 2011. To attend the call, please use the information below for either dial-in access or webcast access. When prompted on dial-in, ask for "New Energy Systems Group Second Quarter 2011 Conference Call".
 
Date: Tuesday, August 16, 2011    
Time:   8:00 am Eastern Time, US    
Conference Line Dial-In (U.S.):   +1-877-317-6776    
International Dial-In: +1-412-317-6776    
Asia Dial-In:
Northern China: 10-800-712-2304
Southern China: 10-800-120-2304
Hong Kong: 800-962475
   
       
Conference ID:  New Energy Second Quarter 2011 Conference Call    
Webcast link: http://webcast.mz-ir.com/publico.aspx?codplataforma=3094    
       
       
       
 
Please dial in at least 10 minutes before the call to ensure timely participation. A playback will be available through August 24, 2011. To listen, please call +1-877-344-7529 within the United States or +1-412-317-0088 if calling internationally. Utilize the pass code 10003229 for the replay.

This call is being webcast by MZ Technologies and can be accessed by clicking on the following link: http://webcast.mz-ir.com/publico.aspx?codplataforma=3094
 
 
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About New Energy Systems Group

New Energy Systems Group is a vertically integrated original design manufacturer and distributor of lithium ion batteries and backup power systems for mobile phones, laptops, digital cameras, MP3s and a variety of other portable electronics. The company's end-user consumer products are sold under the Anytone® brand in China, and the company has begun expanding its international sales efforts. The fast pace of new mobile device introductions in China combined with a growing middle class make it fertile ground for New Energy's end-user consumer products, as well as its high powered, light weight lithium ion batteries. In addition to historically strong organic growth, New Energy is expected to benefit from economies of scale, broader distribution, and higher production capacity and higher profit margins. Additional information about the company is available at: www.newenergysystemsgroup.com.

Forward Looking Statements

This release contains certain "forward-looking statements" relating to the business of the Company and its subsidiary and affiliated companies. These forward looking statements are often identified by the use of forward-looking terminology such as "believes,” “expects" or similar expressions. Such forward looking statements involve known and unknown risks and uncertainties that may cause actual results to be materially different from those described herein as anticipated, believed, estimated or expected. Investors should not place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the date of this press release. The Company’s actual results could differ materially from those anticipated in these forward-looking statements as a result of a variety of factors, including those discussed in the Company’s periodic reports that are filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission and available on its website (www.sec.gov). All forward-looking statements attributable to the Company or to persons acting on its behalf are expressly qualified in their entirety by these factors other than as required under the securities laws. The Company does not assume a duty to update these forward-looking statements.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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NEW ENERGY SYSTEMS GROUP AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
 
             
   
June 30, 2011 (Unaudited)
   
December 31, 2010 (Restated)
 
             
Current assets
           
Cash and equivalents
 
$
13,245,937
   
$
13,065,008
 
Accounts receivable
   
10,251,646
     
11,192,150
 
Inventory
   
4,060,895
     
2,420,009
 
Other receivables
   
603,825
     
47,249
 
Due from shareholders
   
276,838
     
270,522
 
Deferred compensation
   
675,000
     
675,000
 
                 
        Total current assets
   
29,114,141
     
27,669,938
 
                 
Noncurrent assets
               
Plant, property & equipment, net
   
1,090,134
     
1,134,029
 
Deferred compensation - noncurrent
   
760,993
     
1,098,493
 
Goodwill
   
60,858,842
     
60,555,607
 
Intangible assets, net
   
18,519,039
     
19,969,021
 
                 
        Total noncurrent assets
   
81,229,008
     
82,757,150
 
                 
Total assets
 
$
110,343,149
   
$
110,427,088
 
                 
Current liabilities
               
Accounts payable
 
$
4,289,874
   
$
6,655,592
 
Accrued expenses and other payables
   
903,032
     
1,127,133
 
Payable for Kimfai acquisition
   
-
     
6,325,985
 
Taxes payable
   
1,633,462
     
1,553,206
 
Loan payable to related party
   
556,277
     
543,585
 
                 
Total current liabilities
   
7,382,645
     
16,205,501
 
                 
Deferred tax liability
   
4,461,382
     
4,798,822
 
                 
Total Liabilities
   
11,844,027
     
21,004,323
 
                 
Stockholders' equity
               
Preferred stock, $.001 par value, 2,553,030
    shares authorized and issued; 0 and 2,553,030
    outstanding as of June 30, 2011 and
    December 31, 2010, respectively
   
-
     
2,553
 
Common stock, $.001 par value, 140,000,000
    shares authorized, 14,551,731 and 14,278,928
    shares issued and outstanding as of June 30,
    2011 and December 31, 2010, respectively
   
14,552
     
14,279
 
Additional paid in capital
   
74,150,126
     
74,040,307
 
Statutory reserves
   
2,323,603
     
2,323,603
 
Other comprehensive income
   
2,195,732
     
1,834,341
 
Retained earnings
   
19,815,109
     
11,207,682
 
                 
Total stockholders' equity
   
98,499,122
     
89,422,765
 
                 
Total liabilities and stockholders' equity
 
$
110,343,149
   
$
110,427,088
 
 
 
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NEW ENERGY SYSTEMS GROUP AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME AND COMPREHENSIVE INCOME
(UNAUDITED)
 
                         
   
Six Months Ended June 30,
   
Three Months Ended June 30,
 
   
2011
   
2010
   
2011
   
2010
 
                         
Revenue, net
                       
Battery
 
$
35,721,112
   
$
40,330,653
   
$
15,668,721
   
$
20,931,503
 
Battery shell and cover
   
2,777,263
     
5,527,349
     
1,258,441
     
2,473,836
 
Solar panel
   
11,675,972
     
-
     
6,161,054
     
-
 
Total revenue
   
50,174,347
     
45,858,002
     
23,088,216
     
23,405,339
 
                                 
Cost of sales
                               
Battery
   
23,666,046
     
29,582,795
     
10,955,318
     
15,508,810
 
Battery shell and cover
   
2,046,038
     
3,700,517
     
992,183
     
1,747,124
 
Solar panel
   
8,553,509
     
-
     
4,676,631
     
-
 
Total cost of sales
   
34,265,593
     
33,283,312
     
16,624,132
     
17,255,934
 
                                 
Gross profit
   
15,908,754
     
12,574,690
     
6,464,084
     
6,149,405
 
                                 
Operating expenses
                               
Selling
   
751,226
     
245,816
     
387,046
     
119,842
 
General and administrative
   
3,607,760
     
2,834,987
     
1,852,141
     
1,460,832
 
Total operating expenses
   
4,358,986
     
3,080,803
     
2,239,187
     
1,580,674
 
                                 
Income from operations
   
11,549,768
     
9,493,887
     
4,224,897
     
4,568,731
 
                                 
Other income (expenses)
                               
Other income (expense)
   
7,874
     
7,541
     
2,495
     
(746
)
Interest income
   
20,453
     
45,164
     
12,420
     
23,875
 
Total other income, net
   
28,327
     
52,705
     
14,915
     
23,129
 
                                 
Income before income taxes
   
11,578,095
     
9,546,592
     
4,239,812
     
4,591,860
 
                                 
Provision for income taxes
   
(2,970,668
)
   
(2,195,752
)
   
(1,092,940
)
   
(1,022,886
)
                                 
Net income
   
8,607,427
     
7,350,840
     
3,146,872
     
3,568,974
 
                                 
Other comprehensive income
                               
     Foreign currency translation
   
361,391
     
94,578
     
246,540
     
88,139
 
                                 
Comprehensive income
 
$
8,968,818
   
$
7,445,418
   
$
3,393,412
   
$
3,657,113
 
                                 
Net income per share
                               
Basic
 
$
0.60
   
$
0.62
   
$
0.22
   
$
0.30
 
Diluted
 
$
0.59
   
$
0.58
   
$
0.22
   
$
0.28
 
                                 
Weighted average number of shares outstanding:
                         
Basic
   
14,294,318
     
11,863,390
     
14,302,039
     
11,863,390
 
Diluted
   
14,564,800
     
12,623,880
     
14,551,731
     
12,623,866
 
 
 
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NEW ENERGY SYSTEMS GROUP AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
(UNAUDITED)
 
             
   
Six Months Ended June 30,
 
   
2011
   
2010
 
             
CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES
           
Net Income
 
$
8,607,427
   
$
7,350,840
 
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash
               
provided by operating activities:
               
   Depreciation and amortization
   
1,544,712
     
1,520,631
 
   Deferred taxes
   
(337,440
)
   
(269,495
)
   Deferred stock compensation
   
337,500
     
337,500
 
   Loss on disposal of fixed asset
   
-
     
672
 
   Warrants expense
   
20,038
     
-
 
(Increase) / decrease in current assets:
               
   Accounts receivable
   
1,189,052
     
(4,139,758
)
   Inventory
   
(1,567,548
)
   
(1,182,208
)
   Prepaid expenses, deposits and other receivables
   
(549,571
)
   
433,995
 
Increase/(Decrease) in current liabilities:
               
   Accounts payable
   
(2,494,328
)
   
1,765,729
 
   Accrued expenses and other payables
   
(233,546
)
   
52,663
 
   Taxes payable
   
45,187
     
613,118
 
                 
Net cash provided by operating activities
   
6,561,483
     
6,483,687
 
                 
CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES
               
   Cash acquired in acquisition
   
-
     
24,550
 
   Proceeds from sale of property and equipment
   
-
     
623
 
   Acquisition of property and equipment
   
(12,964
)
   
(34,609
)
                 
Net cash used in investing activities
   
(12,964
)
   
(9,436
)
                 
CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES
               
   Repayment of acquisition liability for Subsidiaries
   
(6,757,273
)
   
(5,000,000
)
   Cash proceeds from warrant exercise
   
87,500
     
-
 
   Repayment to related party
   
-
     
(1,362,597
)
                 
Net cash used in financing activities
   
(6,669,773
)
   
(6,362,597
)
                 
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and equivalents
   
302,183
     
17,521
 
                 
Net increase in cash and equivalents
   
180,929
     
129,175
 
                 
Cash and equivalents, beginning of the period
   
13,065,008
     
3,651,990
 
                 
Cash and equivalents, ending of the period
 
$
13,245,937
   
$
3,781,165
 
                 
SUPPLEMENTAL DISCLOSURES:
               
                 
Cash paid during the period for:
               
                 
     Income taxes
 
$
3,464,408
   
$
1,864,696
 
                 
     Interest
 
$
-
   
$
-
 
 
 
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For more information, please contact:

COMPANY

New Energy Systems Group
Ken Lin, VP of Investor Relations
Tel:   +1-917-573-0302
Email: klin1330@hotmail.com

INVESTOR RELATIONS

John Mattio, SVP
HC International, Inc.
Tel: US +1-212-301-7130
Email: john.mattio@hcinternational.net
Web: http://www.hcinternational.net


 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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