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Exhibit 99.1
 
 

China XD Plastics Announces Third Quarter 2011 Results
-Reports Record Third Quarter Revenue and Net Income-
-Raises Guidance for Fiscal Year 2011-
-Obtains 200th OEM Product Certification-

HARBIN, CHINA, November 15, 2011 – China XD Plastics Company Limited (NASDAQ: CXDC, "China XD Plastics" or the "Company"), one of China’s leading specialty chemical players engaged in the development, manufacture, and sale of modified plastics primarily for automotive applications, has announced its financial results for the third quarter ended September 30, 2011.

Third Quarter Fiscal 2011 Highlights
·  
Revenue was $103.8 million, an increase of 59.0% from the third quarter of fiscal 2010
·  
Gross profit was $26.5 million, an increase of 63.6% from the third quarter of fiscal 2010
·  
Gross profit margin was 25.6%, compared to 24.8% in the third quarter of fiscal 2010
·  
Sales of higher margin products represented 55.8% of revenues, compared to 34.9% a year ago
·  
Net income attributable to common shareholders was $15.7 million, compared to $12.3 million in the third quarter of fiscal 2010
·  
Total volume shipped was 39,211 metric tons, up 26.1% from 31,086 metric tons in the third quarter of fiscal 2010

Mr. Jie Han, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of China XD Plastics, commented, “I am pleased to report another quarter of record revenue and profit growth. As evidenced by the higher volumes shipped, we continue to experience strong demand for our products across our portfolio. This increase, combined with higher average selling prices resulting from our continued shift in sales mix to higher value-added products, drove gross margin expansion for the quarter. Market demand grew for these higher margin products, and as part of our long-term growth strategy we continued to increase our investment in research and development. We believe this strategy is key to further strengthening our leading market position and will help us deliver long-term value for our shareholders.”

Third Quarter 2011 Results

Revenue for the third quarter of fiscal 2011 was $103.8 million, representing a year-over-year increase of 59.0% from $65.3 million in the third quarter of fiscal 2010. The increase in revenue was primarily due to higher sales volumes and average selling prices (“ASP”), driven by increasing demand for automotive modified plastics from continuing strong sales of mid- and high-end branded automobiles by the Company’s major customers, and a shift in product mix to include a greater percentage of sales of higher margin and higher value-added products. For the third quarter of fiscal 2011, sales of higher margin products represented 55.8% of revenues, compared to 34.9% of sales in the third quarter of fiscal 2010.

Gross profit for the third quarter of fiscal 2011 was $26.5 million, up 63.6% from $16.2 million in the third quarter of fiscal 2010. Gross margin was 25.6%, compared to 24.8% in the same period last year. The year-over-year increase in gross margin was due to a shift in the Company’s product mix to higher margin and higher value-added products.

Selling expenses for the third quarter of fiscal 2011 were $40,311. As a percentage of revenues, selling expenses were 0.1% for the third quarter of fiscal 2011, compared to 0.2% for the same period in 2010. General and administrative (“G&A”) expenses were $2.3 million, compared to $1.5 million for the same period of last year. Research and development (“R&D”) expenses were $3.5 million, or 3.4% of revenues, compared to $2 million, or 3.1% of revenues, in the same period last year. The increase in R&D expenses was due to the Company’s ongoing efforts to further expand its product offering and obtain new product certifications, ultimately to increase product revenue and margin. During the third quarter the Company successfully launched nine new original equipment manufacturer (“OEM”) certified products, which increased its total number of OEM certified products to 202, and currently has 89 new products under research and development.
 

 
 
 

 
Operating income for the third quarter of fiscal 2011 was $20.7 million, or 20.0% of revenues, an increase of 64.3% over operating income of $12.6 million, or 19.3% of revenues, in the same period a year ago.

Net income for the third quarter of fiscal 2011 was $15.7 million, compared to a net income of $12.3 million for the same period a year ago.

Basic and diluted earnings per share attributable to common shareholders were $0.33, respectively.

Weighted average numbers of shares used in computation of diluted earnings per share for the three months ended September 30, 2011 increased 3.2 million to 47.7 million from 44.5 million in the same period a year ago.

Adjusted EBITDA (Earnings before Interest, Taxes, Depreciation, and Amortization) for the third quarter of 2011 was $22.5 million, an increase of 65.0% from adjusted EBITDA of $13.6 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.

Adjusted net income, excluding non-cash charges associated with stock-based compensation and change in fair value of derivative liabilities was $16.2 million, or $0.34 per basic and diluted share. For a detailed reconciliation of adjusted net income, a non-GAAP measure, to GAAP net income, please see the financial tables at the end of this release.

Financial Condition

As of September 30, 2011, China XD Plastics had $158.8 million in cash and cash equivalents, $199.9 million in working capital and a current ratio of 4.1. Shareholders’ equity as of September 30, 2011 was $152.6 million, compared to $104.3 million as of December 31, 2010.

Recent Events

On September 28, 2011, the Company successfully closed the previously-announced $100 million investment by Morgan Stanley Private Equity Asia ("MSPEA"), one of the leading private equity investors in Asia, in the Company. Under the terms of the transaction, MSPEA purchased 16,000,000 shares of redeemable convertible preferred shares of the Company that are convertible into common stock at an initial conversion price of US$6.25 per share, subject to customary anti-dilution adjustments. Holders of the redeemable convertible preferred shares will participate in common stock dividends on an as-converted basis. The Company also appointed two members of MSPEA, Ed Huang, Managing Director, and Jun Xu, Executive Director, to serve on the Company's Board of Directors (the "Board"), which increased the number of directors constituting the Board from seven to nine. Six of the nine directors are considered independent for the Board under the rules of the Securities and Exchange Commission and the Nasdaq Stock Market.
 

 
 
 

 
Business Outlook and Guidance

Given the Company's strong performance during the first three quarters of 2011 and positive outlook on customer demand for its products for the remainder of the year, the Company is raising its guidance for the fiscal year 2011.

The Company now expects revenues for fiscal 2011 to range between $360 million and $370 million, and non-GAAP adjusted net income to range between $55 million and $57 million, excluding any non-cash charges related to stock based compensation and change in fair value of existing derivative liabilities. This forecast is based on constant exchange rates and reflects the Company’s current and preliminary view, which is subject to change.

Mr. Han concluded, “The third quarter marked another excellent period of performance for China XD Plastics in which we generated strong operational and financial results and further built on our leadership position in the marketplace. We are pleased with the development of our product mix and product certifications, both key areas we believe give us significant competitive advantages as we continue to expand our customer base and increase sales. Looking ahead, we continue to be enthusiastic about the prospects for our business. Demand remains strong, the implementation of additional capacity and product lines is on schedule, and we are making the necessary investments in R&D to ensure we are well positioned to leverage positive market dynamics both now and in the future. In light of our strong performance this quarter and positive growth trends for the sector and our business we are in a position to generate annual results that are higher than our previous expectations.”

Conference Call

China XD Plastics’ management will host a conference call at 9:00 a.m. ET on Tuesday, November 15, 2011, to discuss its third quarter 2011 financial results. 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 pass code 21902769.

A recording of the conference call will be available through November 22, 2011, by calling
+1-855-859-2056 (for callers in the U.S.) or +1-404-537-3406 (for international callers) and entering pass code 21902769.

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 sells modified plastics, primarily for automotive applications. The Company's products are used in the exterior and interior trim and in the functional components of more than 70 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 September 30, 2011, 202 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; the addition of 20 production lines which is expected to increase the Company's annual production capacity; the Company's ability to execute its growth strategy; 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
Mr. Taylor Zhang, CFO (New York)
Phone: +1-212-747-1118
Email: cxdc@chinaxd.net

Mr. Tienan Han, IR Manager (Harbin)
Phone: +86-451-8434-6600
Email: cxdc@chinaxd.net

FTI Consulting for China XD Plastics
Ms. Cara O’Brien  (Hong Kong)
Phone: +852-3768-4537
Email: cara.obrien@fticonsulting.com

Mr. John Pattison (Beijing)
Phone: +86-10-85911958
Email: john.pattison@fticonsulting.com

 


 
 
-Financial Tables Follow-
 

 
 

 
 
CHINA XD PLASTICS COMPANY LIMITED AND SUBSIDIARIES
UNAUDITED CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
 
   
September 30,
   
December 31,
 
   
2011
   
2010
 
    $
US
    $
US
 
ASSETS
               
Current assets:
   
  
     
  
 
Cash and cash equivalents
   
158,776,624
     
22,720,766
 
Restricted cash
   
10,977,405
     
-
 
Accounts receivable, net of allowance for doubtful accounts
   
40,621,745
     
29,018,400
 
Amounts due from a related party
   
-
     
75,732
 
Inventories
   
30,561,851
     
25,257,083
 
Prepaid expenses and other current assets
   
23,333,052
     
32,644,683
 
Total current assets
   
264,270,677
     
109,716,664
 
                 
Property, plant and equipment, net
   
46,872,735
     
49,038,103
 
Land use right, net
   
248,539
     
244,417
 
Deposits for purchase of land use rights and plant
   
12,999,044
     
-
 
Deposits for purchase of equipment
   
15,277,522
     
-
 
Other non-current assets
   
261,329
     
399,917
 
Total assets
   
339,929,846
     
159,399,101
 
                 
LIABILITIES, REDEEMABLE CONVERTIBLE PREFERRED STOCK AND STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY
               
Current liabilities:
               
Short-term bank loans
   
31,044,214
     
21,204,700
 
Accounts payable
   
22,189,294
     
736,667
 
Amounts due to related parties
   
1,897,190
     
1,769,145
 
Income taxes payable
   
4,551,258
     
65,817
 
Accrued expenses and other current liabilities
   
4,728,241
     
4,073,259
 
Total current liabilities
   
64,410,197
     
27,849,588
 
Deferred income tax liabilities
   
21,928,802
     
21,525,274
 
Warrants liability
   
3,365,353
     
5,719,130
 
Embedded derivative liability
   
436
     
905
 
Total liabilities
   
89,704,788
     
55,094,897
 
                 
Redeemable Series C convertible preferred stock, US$0.0001 par value, 50,000,000 shares of preferred stock authorized, 2 shares of Series C preferred stock issued and outstanding as of September 30, 2011 and December 31,  2010, respectively
   
1,829 
     
1,829
 
Redeemable Series D convertible preferred stock, US$0.0001 par value, 50,000,000 shares of preferred stock authorized, 16,000,000 shares of Series D preferred stock and nil issued and outstanding as of September 30, 2011 and December 31,  2010, respectively
   
97,576,465
     
-
 
             
  
 
Stockholders’ equity:
               
Series B preferred stock, US$0.0001 par value, 50,000,000 shares authorized, 1,000,000 shares of Series B preferred stock issued and outstanding as of September 30, 2011 and December 31, 2010, respectively
   
100
     
100
 
Common stock, US$0.0001 par value, 500,000,000 shares authorized, 47,548,367 shares and 47,528,511 shares issued, 47,527,367 shares and 47,528,511 shares outstanding as of September 30, 2011 and December 31, 2010, respectively
   
4,754
     
4,752
 
Treasury stock, at cost: 21,000 shares and nil as of September 30, 2011 and December 31, 2010, respectively
   
(92,694)
     
-
 
Additional paid-in capital
   
70,947,385
     
69,040,396
 
Retained earnings
   
73,797,732
     
31,785,497
 
Accumulated other comprehensive income
   
7,989,487
     
3,471,630
 
Total stockholders’ equity
   
152,646,764
     
104,302,375
 
Commitments and contingencies
   
-
     
-
 
Total liabilities, redeemable convertible preferred stocks and stockholders’ equity
   
339,929,846
     
159,399,101
 
 

 
 

 
 
 
CHINA XD PLASTICS COMPANY LIMITED AND SUBSIDIARIES
UNAUDITED CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME AND COMPREHENSIVE INCOME
 
   
Three-Month Period Ended September 30,
   
Nine-Month
Period Ended September 30,
 
   
2011
   
2010
   
2011
   
2010
 
   
US$
   
US$
   
US$
   
US$
 
                         
Revenues
   
103,820,442
     
65,345,883
     
267,694,860
     
177,392,985
 
Cost of revenues
   
(77,289,477)
     
(49,161,946)
     
 (201,133,363)
     
(134,695,611)
 
    Gross profit
   
26,530,965
     
16,183,937
     
 66,561,497
     
 42,697,374
 
                                 
Selling expenses
   
(40,311)
     
(59,494)
     
(217,571)
     
(174,593)
 
General and administrative expenses
   
(2,255,633)
     
(1,527,619)
     
(4,750,968)
     
(17,835,153)
 
Research and development expenses
   
(3,476,958)
     
(1,993,748)
     
(9,084,782)
     
(5,616,800)
 
    Total operating expenses
   
  (5,772,902)
     
 (3,580,861)
     
(14,053,321)
     
(23,626,546)
 
                                 
    Operating income
   
20,758,063
     
12,603,076
     
52,508,176
     
19,070,828
 
                                 
Interest income
   
202,332
     
21,344
     
230,701
     
23,405
 
Interest expense
   
(489,718)
     
(331,858)
     
(1,312,946)
     
(1,017,222)
 
Change in fair value of embedded derivative liability
   
(72)
     
59
     
469
     
3,300,661
 
Change in fair value of warrants liability
   
(345,295)
     
88,005
     
2,353,777
     
1,196,289
 
    Total other income (expense), net
   
(632,753)
     
(222,450)
     
1,272,001
     
3,503,133
 
                                 
    Income before income taxes
   
20,125,310
     
12,380,626
     
53,780,177
     
22,573,961
 
                                 
Income tax expense
   
(4,399,716)
     
(117,549)
     
   (11,767,852)
     
(184,900)
 
                                 
    Net income
   
15,725,594
     
12,263,077
     
  42,012,325
     
22,389,061
 
                                 
Other comprehensive income
                               
Foreign currency translation adjustment, net of nil income taxes
   
1,827,861
     
1,271,020
     
4,517,857
     
1,816,530
 
                                 
Comprehensive income
   
17,553,455
     
13,534,097
     
46,530,182
     
24,205,591
 
                                 
Net income
   
15,725,594
     
12,263,077
     
  42,012,325
     
22,389,061
 
                                 
Dividends to redeemable Series C convertible preferred stockholders
   
(30)
     
(60)
     
(90)
     
(2,723,397)
 
                                 
Net income attributable to common stockholders
   
15,725,564
     
12,263,017
     
42,012,235
     
19,665,664
 
                                 
Earnings per share:
                               
Basic
   
0.33
     
0.28
     
0.88
     
0.44
 
Diluted
   
0.33
     
0.27
     
0.86
     
0.41
 
 
 
 
 

 
CHINA XD PLASTICS COMPANY LIMITED AND SUBSIDIARIES
UNAUDITED CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
 
   
Nine-Month Period Ended
September 30,
 
   
2011
   
2010
 
   
US$
   
US$
 
Cash flows from operating activities:
           
Net cash provided by operating activities
   
54,506,421
     
10,104,084
 
                 
Cash flows from investing activities:
               
Purchases and deposits for property, plant and equipment and land use rights
   
(28,547,852)
     
(983,753)
 
Proceeds from disposal of equipment
   
107,748
     
324,924
 
Net cash used in investing activities
   
(28,440,104)
     
(658,829)
 
                 
Cash flows from financing activities:
               
Proceeds from bank borrowings
   
31,410,498
     
-
 
Repayments of bank borrowings
   
(21,570,984)
     
(1,175,328)
 
Proceeds from an interest free loan provided by a related party
   
-
     
1,879,320
 
Repayments of an interest free loan provided by a related party
   
-
     
(2,666)
 
Dividends paid to redeemable Series C convertible preferred stockholders
   
(210)
     
(1,796,337)
 
Repurchase of treasury stock
   
(92,694)
     
-
 
Proceeds from issuance of redeemable Series D convertible preferred stock
   
100,000,000
     
-
 
Payments of issuance cost of redeemable Series D convertible preferred stock
   
(564,163)
     
-
 
Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities
   
109,182,447
     
(1,095,011)
 
                 
Effect of foreign currency exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents
   
 807,094
     
274,796
 
Net increase in cash and cash equivalents
   
136,055,858
     
8,625,040
 
                 
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period
   
22,720,766
     
6,850,784
 
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period
   
158,776,624
     
15,475,824
 
                 
Supplemental disclosure of cash flow information:
               
Interest paid
   
1,312,946
     
1,017,222
 
Income taxes paid
   
7,850,831
     
67,540
 
Non-cash investing and financing activities:
               
Conversion of redeemable Series C convertible preferred stocks into common stock
   
-
     
29,385,040
 
Accrual for purchase of property and equipment
   
2,050,665
     
1,469
 
       Settlement of accrual for purchase of equipments using bank acceptance notes
   
-
     
5,876,649
 
Accrual of issuance cost of redeemable Series D convertible preferred stock
   
358,372
     
-
 
       Inducement cost in connection with the issuance of redeemable Series D convertible preferred stock (see note 12)
   
1,501,000
     
-
 
 

 
 
 

 
 
CHINA XD PLASTICS COMPANY LIMITED
 
Reconciliation of Net Income to EBITDA
 
(Amounts expressed in United States dollars)
 
   
Three Months Ended
   
Nine Months Ended
 
   
September 30,
   
September 30,
 
   
2011
   
2010
   
2011
   
2010
 
                         
Net income
  $ 15,725,594     $ 12,263,077     $ 42,012,325     $ 22,389,061  
Interest expense
    489,718       331,858       1,312,946       1,017,222  
Income tax expense
    4,399,716       117,549       11,767,852       184,900  
Depreciation and amortization expense
    1,445,585       827,826       3,860,738       2,482,144  
EBITDA
    22,060,613       13,540,310       58,953,861       26,073,327  
                                 
Share-based compensation
    127,544       183,354       405,991       1,374,381  
Stock incentive plan granted to Mr. Han, the chairman and the chief executive officer
    -       -       -       13,355,832  
Change in fair value of warrants liability and embedded derivative liability
    345,367       (88,064 )     (2,354,246 )     (4,496,950 )
Adjusted EBITDA
  $ 22,533,524     $ 13,635,600     $ 57,005,606     $ 36,306,590  
 

 
 
 
 

 
CHINA XD PLASTICS COMPANY LIMITED
 
Reconciliation of GAAP Net Income Attributable to Common Stockholders to Non-GAAP Adjusted
 Net Income Attributable to Common Stockholders
 
(Amounts expressed in United States dollars, except share data)
 
   
Three Months Ended
September 30,
   
Nine Months Ended
September 30,
 
   
2011
   
2010
   
2011
   
2010
 
Net income attributable to common stockholders
    15,725,564       12,263,017       42,012,235       19,665,664  
Change in fair value of warrants liability and embedded derivative liability
    345,367       (88,064 )     (2,354,246 )     (4,496,950 )
Share-based compensation
    127,544       183,354       405,991       1,374,381  
Stock incentive plan granted to Mr. Han, the chairman and the chief executive officer
    -       -       -       13,355,832  
Adjusted Net Income - Attributable to Common Stockholders – Non GAAP
    16,198,475       12,358,307       40,063,980       29,898,927  
                                 
Weighted average number of shares outstanding
                               
Basic
    47,547,910       44,195,177       47,545,449       42,659,612  
Diluted
    47,691,932       44,531,375       47,726,414       43,079,801  
Basic
    0.34       0.28       0.84       0.68  
Diluted
    0.34       0.28       0.83       0.67