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Exhibit 99.1
Ziyang Ceramics Reports Financial Results for the Year Ended December 31, 2011

Zhucheng, China--(3/29/2012) – Ziyang Ceramics Corporation (OTC.BB:ZYCI), a leading manufacturer of high quality interior porcelain tiles in China, announced today its financial results for the year ended December 31, 2011.

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Revenue reached $43.1 million in 2011, up 38.7% from the $31.1 million recorded in 2010
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Operating Income reached $13.1 million, up 45.2% from the $9.0 million recorded in 2010
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Net Income for 2011 reached $10.8 million, up 49.1% from Net Income of $7.3 million recorded in 2010

Financial Highlights

For the full year of 2011, total revenues were $43.1 million, up 38.7% from the $31.1 million recorded in 2010.  The increase in revenue was largely driven by a shift in sales mix toward our higher priced premium polycrystalline porcelain floor tiles introduced late in 2010 coupled with the launch of our new interior wall tile series in August of 2011.   Gross profit rose by 36.5% to $14.8 million in 2011 compared to gross profit of $10.9 million achieved in 2010.   Gross profit margin for 2011 was 34.4% compared to 34.9% in 2010 reflecting higher costs associated with the launch of the new interior wall tile series.

Total operating expenses for the full year of 2011 were $1.7 million, down 6.6% from $1.8 million recorded in 2010.  The decrease is primarily attributable to $0.3 million reduction in retirement insurance expense, partially offset by $0.1 million increase in salaries and selling expenses.

For the full year of 2011 net income increased 49.1% to $10.8 million with 844,360 weighted average basic and diluted shares outstanding. This compares to net income of $7.3 million with 590,035 weighted average basic and diluted shares outstanding recorded in the same period in 2010. In January of 2012 the conditions were met for full conversion of two promissory notes into common stock of the company which will result in the issuance of approximately 8.9 million common shares. We issued these promissory notes in connection with our acquisition of Ziyang Ceramic Company Limited. After the issuance of the 8.9 million shares, we will have approximately 10 million common shares outstanding.  If these shares are taken into account, our earnings per share would have been approximately $1.08 on 10 million common shares.

Balance Sheet

At December 31, 2011, total cash was $5.9 million, an increase of 21.0% from $4.9 million in total cash at December 31, 2010. Current assets were $14.2 million at December 31, 2011compared to current assets of $11.0 million at December 31, 2010.Total shareholder equity increased to $21.7 million, up 63.4% compared to shareholder equity of $13.3 million at December 31, 2010.

Commenting on the financial results for the full year of 2011, Mr. Lingbo Chi, CEO of Ziyang Ceramics, stated, "2011 was a year of significant growth and change for our company.  In addition to achieving strong top and bottom line performance, we completed the launch of a new interior wall tile series to help set the stage for future growth.  We are confident that as we head into 2012 we are well positioned to continue our growth with our growing distribution base and our product roadmap.  We look forward to improving on our 2011 performance as we look to maximize the value of our company for the benefit of our stockholders.”

About Ziyang Ceramics Corporation

Ziyang Ceramics Corporation, headquartered in Zhucheng city of Shandong Province in China, manufactures porcelain tiles used for interior residential and commercial applications and sells through a distribution network of more than 150 distributors across 10 provinces, concentrating on major second and third tier cities located primarily in Eastern and Central China.   For more information about Ziyang Ceramics Corporation, please visit: www.ziyangcorp.com.


 
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ZIYANG CERAMICS CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS

   
December 31, 2011
   
December 31, 2010
 
ASSETS
           
CURRENT ASSETS:
           
Cash
 
$
5,871,256
   
$
4,851,436
 
Notes receivable
   
1,728,340
         
Accounts receivable
   
554,744 
     
455,004 
 
Inventories, net
   
2,629,125
     
2,550,636
 
Loan receivable
   
3,148,466
     
3,085,393
 
Prepaid expenses and other current assets
   
214,977
     
56,854
 
Total Current Assets
   
14,146,908
     
10,999,323
 
                 
Restricted cash
           
544,481
 
Property and equipment, net
   
16,067,234
     
10,536,945
 
Long term prepaid expenses
   
2,796,828
     
2.760.746
 
Other long term assets
   
236,181
     
172,864
 
Total Assets
 
$
33,247,151
   
$
25,014,359
 
                 
LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY
               
CURRENT LIABILITIES:
               
Loans payable-short term
 
$
5,588,527
   
$
8,091,594
 
Notes payable
           
544,481
 
Notes payable-related party
   
1,007,420
         
Accounts payable and accrued expenses
   
2,004,573
     
1,480,395
 
Other payables
   
1,229,326
     
753,002
 
Advances from customers
   
332,495
     
255,448
 
Due to related party
   
559,325
         
Taxes payable
   
525,851
     
357,874
 
Derivative liability
   
24,777
         
Total Current Liabilities
   
11,272,294
     
11,482,794
 
Loans payable-long term
   
236,135
     
226,867
 
Total Liabilities
   
11,508,429
     
11,709,661
 
                 
                 
SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY:
               
Ziyang Ceramics Corporation Shareholders' equity
               
Common stock, $.001 par value, 500,000,000 shares authorized;
               
1,091,812 and 590,035 shares issued and outstanding
               
at December 31, 2011 and 2010
   
1,092
     
590
 
Additional paid-in capital
   
7,320,512
     
7,294,207
 
Retained earnings
   
 13,326,323
     
5,540,770
 
Other comprehensive income
   
1,090,795
     
469,131
 
Total Shareholders' Equity
   
21,738,722
     
13,304,698
 
Total Liabilities and Shareholders' Equity
 
$
33,247,151
   
$
25,014,359
 


 
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ZIYANG CERAMICS CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS AND COMPREHENSIVE INCOME
   
Year Ended
December 31, 2011
   
Year Ended
December 31, 2010
 
Net revenues
 
$
43,147,159
   
$
31,101,051
 
Cost of revenues
   
28,313,055
     
20,234,098
 
Gross Profit
   
14,834,104
     
10,866,953
 
                 
Operating expenses:
               
Selling expenses
   
212,508
     
171,631
 
General and administrative expenses
   
1,486,358
     
1,646,333
 
Total operating expenses
   
1,698,866
     
1,817,964
 
                 
Operating income (loss)
   
13,135,238
     
9.048.989
 
                 
Other (expenses) income:
               
Interest income
   
403,091
     
79,844
 
Interest expense
   
(579,608
)
   
(407,031
)
Interest expense - related party
   
(20,149
)
       
Gain from change in fair value of derivative liability
   
120,625
     
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Other expense
   
(49,253
)
   
(939
)
Total other expenses
   
(125,294
)
   
(328,126
)
Income (loss) before income taxes
   
13,009,944
     
8,720,863
 
                 
Income taxes
   
2,175,118
     
 1,452,993
 
                 
Net Income
 
$
10,834,826
   
$
7,267,870
 
Comprehensive Income:
               
Net Income
 
$
10,834,826
   
$
7,267,870
 
                 
Foreign currency translation gain
   
621,664
     
439,537
 
                 
Comprehensive Income
 
$
11,456,490
   
$
7,707,407
 
                 
                 
Basic and diluted net income per common share:
 
$
12.83
   
$
12.32
 
                 
Weighted average common shares outstanding - basic and diluted
   
844,360
     
590,035
 


 
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Safe Harbor Statement
Ziyang Ceramics Corporation is hereby providing cautionary statements identifying important factors that could cause our actual results to differ materially from those projected in forward-looking statements (as defined in such act). Any statements that are not historical facts and that express, or involve discussions as to, expectations, beliefs, plans, objectives, assumptions or future events or performance (often, but not always, indicated through the use of words or phrases such as "will likely result," "are expected to," "will continue," "is anticipated," "estimated," "intends," "plans," "believes" and "projects") may be forward-looking and may involve estimates and uncertainties which could cause actual results to differ materially from those expressed in the forward-looking statements. These statements include, but are not limited to, our expectations regarding the growth of our sales and distribution network and our expectations regarding new product development, revenues and earnings.
We caution that the factors described herein could cause actual results to differ materially from those expressed in any forward-looking statements we make and that investors should not place undue reliance on any such forward-looking statements. Further, any forward-looking statement speaks only as of the date on which such statement is made, and we undertake no obligation to update any forward-looking statement to reflect events or circumstances after the date on which such statement is made or to reflect the occurrence of anticipated or unanticipated events or circumstances. New factors emerge from time to time, and it is not possible for us to predict all of such factors. Further, we cannot assess the impact of each such factor on our results of operations or the extent to which any factor, or combination of factors, may cause actual results to differ materially from those contained in any forward-looking statements. This press release is qualified in its entirety by the cautionary statements and risk factor disclosure contained in our Securities and Exchange Commission filings, including our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2011.

 
 
Contact:
Ziyang Ceramics Corporation
U.S. Representative
Pearl Group Advisors
Dore Perler
Tel:(954) 232-5363
Email:Dore@PearlGroupAdvisors.com


 
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