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Exhibit 99.1

 

Feihe International, Inc. Reports First Quarter 2013 Financial Results

 

BEIJING, May 15, 2013 — Feihe International, Inc. (NYSE: ADY; “Feihe International,” the “Company,” “we,” “us” and “our”), one of the leading producers and distributors of premium infant formula, milk powder, packed milk, and soybean, rice and walnut products in China, today announced financial results for the first quarter of 2013.

  

First Quarter 2013 Financial Highlights:

 

lRevenue was $79.8 million in 1Q 2013, an increase of $16.9 million or 26.9% from $62.9 million in 1Q 2012, and a sequential increase of $4.3 million or 5.7% from $75.5 million in 4Q 2012.

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Sales from branded milk powder products were $76.4 million in 1Q 2013 vs. $59.4 million in 1Q 2012.
ØSales from packed milk products were $0.7 million in 1Q 2013 vs. $0.5 million in 1Q 2012.

 

lGross profit was $45.3 million, up $11.3 million or 33.2% from $34.0 million in 1Q 2012, and sequentially up $12.1 million or 36.4% from $33.2 million in 4Q 2012.

 

lGross profit margin was 56.8% vs. 54.0% in 1Q 2012.

 

lIncome from operations increased $11.5 million to $9.7 million in 1Q 2013 from a loss from operations of $1.8 million in 4Q 2012.

 

lNet income was $10.6 million in 1Q 2013, increased $2.3 million or 27.7% from $8.3 million in 1Q 2012, and increased $11.0 million from net loss of $0.4 million in 4Q 2012.

 

lDiluted net income per share of common stock (“EPS”) was $0.53 in 1Q 2013 vs. $0.40 in 1Q 2012 and a loss per share of $0.02 in 4Q 2012.

 

Mr. Leng You Bin, the Company’s Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, stated, “We are pleased to issue our first quarter 2013 financial results today. The increased sales of Feihe branded milk powder, our higher margin products, demonstrate better market recognition and brand awareness. This is a good start for the next fifty years for Feihe International, Inc. We will continue to concentrate on producing premium quality milk powder from secured raw milk sources.”

  

The Company’s revenue was $79.8 million in the first quarter of 2013, an increase of approximately $16.9 million, or 26.9%, from approximately $62.9 million in the first quarter of 2012. This increase was primarily due to an increase in sales of milk powder of approximately $17.0 million and sales of packed milk of approximately $0.3 million, offset by a decrease in sales of raw milk powder of approximately $0.3 million and rice cereal of $0.4 million.

 

The Company’s gross profit was $45.3 million in the first quarter of 2013, up $11.3 million, or 33.2%, from $34.0 million in the first quarter of 2012, and sequentially up $12.1 million, or 36.4%, from $33.2 million in the last quarter of 2012. Gross margin for the first quarter of 2013 was 56.8% compared to 54.0% in the first quarter of 2012. This increase was primarily attributable to a general increase in the gross profits of all of our milk powders.

 
 

Sales and marketing expenses increased approximately $11.7 million, or 62.2%, from approximately $18.8 million for the first quarter of 2012 to approximately $30.5 million for the first quarter of 2013. This increase was primarily related to increases in advertisement fees of approximately $3.1 million, or 114.8%, from approximately $2.7 million for the first quarter of 2012 to approximately $5.8 million in the first quarter of 2013. Marketing promotion expenses increased approximately $2.3 million, or 29.1%, from approximately $7.9 million for the first quarter of 2012 to approximately $10.2 million in the first quarter of 2013. Staff cost of promoters and marketing staff increased approximately $4.6 million, or 82.1%, from approximately $5.6 million for the first quarter of 2012 to approximately $10.2 million in the first quarter of 2013.

 

The Company had income from operations of approximately $9.74 million in the three month period ended March 31, 2013, representing an increase of approximately $0.03 million, or 0.31%, from approximately $9.71 million in the three month period ended March 31, 2012.

  

The Company’s net income attributable to the Company for the first quarter of 2013 was $10.6 million, or diluted EPS of $0.53, up $2.4 million, or 29.3%, from the net income of $8.2 million or diluted EPS of $0.40 in the first quarter of 2012, and a significant increase from a net loss of $446,000 or diluted loss per share of $(0.02) in the fourth quarter of 2012.

 

As of March 31, 2013, the Company had cash and cash equivalents of approximately $14.9 million and total current assets of approximately $221.6 million, compared to cash and cash equivalents of $9.8 million and total current assets of $194.8 million as of March 31, 2012. The Company had a working capital of approximately $46.6 million as of March 31, 2013 compared with $18.6 million as of March 31, 2012.

 

Mr. Liu Hua, the Company’s Vice Chairman and Chief Financial Officer, stated, “We are pleased with our first quarter financial results. Our net income and EPS demonstrate our efforts to expand sales of higher margin products and improve the efficiency of our distribution network. In particular, sales of milk powder was $76.4 million compared to $59.4 million in the same period of last year and sales of our Feifan series was $49.3 million compared to $38.0 million in the first quarter of 2012. We will continue to focus our efforts on the sales of higher margin products.”

 
 

About Feihe International, Inc.

 

Feihe International, Inc. (NYSE: ADY) is one of the leading producers and distributors of premium infant formula, milk powder, packed milk and soybean, rice and walnut products in the People’s Republic of China. Feihe International conducts operations in China through its wholly owned subsidiary, Feihe Dairy, and other subsidiaries. Founded in 1962, Feihe International is headquartered in Beijing, China, and has processing and distribution facilities in Kedong, Qiqihaer, Gannan, Longjiang, Shanxi. Using proprietary processing techniques, Feihe International makes products that are specially formulated for particular ages, dietary needs and health concerns. Feihe International has over 200 company-owned milk collection stations, five production facilities with an aggregate milk powder production capacity of approximately 2,020 tons per day and an extensive distribution network that reaches over 105,000 retail outlets throughout China. For more information about Feihe International, Inc., please visit http://ady.feihe.com.

 

Cautionary Note Regarding Forward-Looking Statements

 

This document contains forward-looking information about the Company’s operating results and business prospects that involve substantial risks and uncertainties. Statements that are not purely historical are forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, and Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended. These statements include, but are not limited to, statements about the Company’s plans, objectives, expectations, strategies, intentions or other characterizations of future events or circumstances and are generally identified by the words “may,” “expects,” “anticipates,” “intends,” “plans,” “believes,” “seeks,” “estimates,” “targets,” “could,” “would,” and similar expressions. Because these forward-looking statements are subject to a number of risks and uncertainties, the Company’s actual results could differ materially from those expressed or implied by these forward-looking statements. Factors that could cause or contribute to such differences include, but are not limited to, those discussed under the heading “Risk Factors” in the Company’s annual report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2012, as amended, and in other reports filed with the United States Securities and Exchange Commission and available at www.sec.gov. The Company assumes no obligation to update any such forward-looking statements.

 

CONTACT

In the U.S.:  renyi@feihe.com

In China:  Renee Ren
                 +861084574688 x8810        

 
 

FEIHE INTERNATIONAL, INC.
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
(unaudited) 

         
   March 31,   December 31, 
   2013   2012 
   US$   US$ 
Assets          
Current assets:          
Cash and cash equivalents   14,892,735    40,425,310 
Restricted cash   1,465,359    8,081,061 
Trade receivables, net of allowance for doubtful accounts of $1,459,309 and $1,454,741, as of March 31, 2013 and December 31, 2012, respectively   18,952,195    24,535,601 
Notes and loans receivable, net of allowance for doubtful accounts of $3,350,056, as of March 31, 2013 and December 31, 2012, respectively        
Due from related parties   24,075    20,191 
Advances to suppliers   12,956,338    14,805,607 
Inventories, net   29,137,477    30,838,292 
Prepayments and other current assets   37,352    43,779 
Recoverable value-added taxes   1,393,997    1,269,443 
Loans and advances to third parties   60,879,155    30,473,435 
Consideration receivable   75,907,867    78,274,528 
Deferred tax assets   3,425,598    3,425,598 
Investment in mutual funds – available-for-sale   119,483    117,210 
Assets held for sale   2,416,333    2,408,770 
Total current assets   221,607,964    234,718,825 
           
Investments:          
Investment at cost   289,821    288,914 
    289,821    288,914 
Property, plant and equipment:          
Property, plant and equipment, net   113,265,430    114,990,808 
Construction in progress   21,021,622    17,996,885 
    134,287,052    132,987,693 
Other assets:          
Advances to suppliers – non-current   11,989,369    10,149,090 
Long term loan receivables   79,266,427    79,018,330 
Deferred tax assets – non-current   730,163    2,568,642 
Prepaid leases for land use rights   16,429,133    16,524,390 
Total assets   464,599,929    476,255,884 
           
Liabilities and shareholders’ equity          
Current liabilities:          
Notes payable       7,996,533 
Short term bank loans   61,828,779    63,240,345 
Accounts payable   41,237,423    41,115,131 
Accrued expenses   10,779,092    14,193,225 
Income tax payable   2,393,860    2,128,545 
Advances from customers   16,225,424    15,092,328 
Due to related parties   138,524    55,276 
Advances from employees   80,023    225,835 
Employee benefits and salary payable   10,668,699    9,758,312 
Other payables   25,464,200    38,683,732 
Current portion of long term bank loans   6,023,349    6,004,497 
Current portion of capital lease obligation   139,973    137,722 
Total current liabilities   174,979,346    198,631,481 
           
Capital lease obligation, net of current portion   301,756    296,856 
Other long term loans   59,222,577    59,222,577 
Unrecognized tax benefits – non-current   12,193,729    12,026,563 
Deferred income   4,254,460    4,320,779 
Total liabilities   250,951,868    274,498,256 
           
Commitments and contingencies (see Note 21)          
           
Equity          
Common stock (US$0.001 par value, 50,000,000 shares authorized; 19,784,291 shares issued and outstanding as of March 31, 2013 and December 31, 2012)   19,784    19,784 
Additional paid-in capital   61,762,731    61,284,217 
Common stock warrants   1,774,151    1,774,151 
Statutory reserves   13,450,739    13,450,739 
Accumulated other comprehensive income   46,343,337    45,487,528 
Retained earnings   90,297,319    79,741,209 
Total shareholders’ equity   213,648,061    201,757,628 
Total liabilities and equity   464,599,929    476,255,884 
 
 

FEIHE INTERNATIONAL, INC.
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME
(unaudited) 

         
   Three months ended
March 31,
 
   2013   2012 
   US$   US$ 
Sales   79,753,773    62,936,077 
           
Cost of goods sold   (34,418,752)   (28,957,473)
           
Gross profit   45,335,021    33,978,604 
           
Operating expenses:          
Sales and marketing   (30,497,803)   (18,768,178)
General and administrative   (5,251,069)   (5,590,235)
Total operating expenses   (35,748,872)   (24,358,413)
           
Other operating income, net   158,262    90,454 
           
Income from operations   9,744,411    9,710,645 
           
Other income (expenses):          
Interest income   44,365    23,473 
Interest and finance costs   (828,942)   (1,145,953)
Government subsidy   5,146,154    1,561,348 
Income before income tax expenses and noncontrolling interests   14,105,988    10,149,513 
           
Income tax expenses   (3,549,878)   (1,882,901)
Net income   10,556,110    8,266,612 
Net income attributable to noncontrolling interests       (24,209)
Net income attributable to common shareholders of Feihe International, Inc.   10,556,110    8,242,403 
           
Net income   10,556,110    8,266,612 
Other comprehensive income, net of tax          
Foreign currency translation adjustments   853,909    (130,439)
Change in fair value of available for sale investments   1,900    2,661 
Other comprehensive income   855,809    (127,778)
           
Less: comprehensive income attributable to the noncontrolling interest       (24,216)
Comprehensive income attributable to common shareholders of Feihe International, Inc.   11,411,919    8,114,618 
           
Net income per share of common stock          
Basic   0.53    0.40 
Diluted   0.53    0.40 
           
Net income per share of redeemable common stock          
Basic       0.40 
Diluted       0.40 
           
Weighted average shares used in calculating net income per share of common stock          
Basic   19,784,291    19,714,291 
Diluted   19,784,291    19,714,291 
           
Weighted average shares used in calculating net income per share of redeemable common stock          
Basic       879,809 
Diluted       879,809