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Exhibit 99.1

Feihe International, Inc. Reports First Quarter 2012 Financial Results

 

BEIJING and LOS ANGELES, May 10, 2012 /PRNewswire-Asia-FirstCall/ -- Feihe International, Inc. (NYSE: ADY; "Feihe International" or the "Company"), one of the leading producers and distributors of premium infant formula, milk powder, and soybean, rice and walnut products in China, today announced financial results for the first quarter of 2012. The Company will hold a conference call today at 8:00 am ET.

  

First Quarter 2012 Financial Highlights:

 

·Revenue of $62.9 million in 1Q 2012 vs. $67.7 million in 1Q 2011:

 

·Revenue from branded milk powder products was $59.4 million, or 94.4% of total sales, in 1Q 2012 vs. $47.9 million, or 70.8% of total sales, in 1Q 2011

 

·Revenue from raw milk powder was $0.9 million, or 1.4% of total sales, in 1Q 2012 vs. $16.1 million, or 23.8% of total sales, in 1Q 2011, and $24.8 million, or 28.5% of total sales in 4Q 2011

 

·Gross profit increased to $34.0 million, or 39.3%, in 1Q 2012 vs. $24.4 million in 1Q 2011, and up from $30.9 million in 4Q 2011

 

·Gross margin was 54.0% in 1Q 2012 vs. 36.0% in 1Q 2011, up from 35.5% in 4Q 2011

 

·Income from operations was $9.7 million in 1Q 2012 vs. $5.0 million in 1Q 2011, and up significantly from a loss of $3.8 million in 4Q 2011

 

·Net income was $8.3 million in 1Q 2012 vs. $4.7 million in 1Q 2011, and up significantly from a loss of $10.5 million in 4Q 2011

 

·Diluted net income (loss) from continuing operations per common share (“EPS”) was $0.40 in 1Q 2012 vs. $0.23 in 1Q 2011, and up significantly from $(0.31) in 4Q 2011

  

Mr. Leng You Bin, the Company's Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, stated, "We are extremely pleased with our first quarter results. Our high margin and strongly improved net income demonstrated the effectiveness of our decision to concentrate on the sales of our premium branded infant formula products. In particular, sales of AstroBaby grew 203.2% and Feifan grew 74.6% compared to the first quarter of 2011. Net income improved 179.0% in the first quarter of 2012 compared with the fourth quarter of 2011. We will remain focused and committed to expanding sales of our premium infant formula."

  

The Company's revenue of $62.9 million in the first quarter of 2012 represents a decrease of $4.8 million compared to the first quarter of 2011. This decrease was primarily attributable to a $15.2 million decrease in sales of raw milk powder and a $1.5 million decrease in sales of soybean powder, offset in part by sales of milk powder of $11.5 million. This decrease more broadly reflects the Company’s decision to decrease the production of raw milk powder, which generated a negative margin during the first quarter of 2012.

 

The Company’s gross profit was $34.0 million in the first quarter of 2012, up 39.3% from $24.4 million in the first quarter of 2011, and up 10.0% sequentially from $30.9 million in the fourth quarter of 2011. Gross margin for the first quarter of 2012 was 54.0%, compared to 36.0% in the first quarter of 2011, up from 35.5% in the fourth quarter of 2011. The increase in the Company’s gross profit for the first quarter of 2012 was primarily due to increased sales of premium and super-premium milk powder and decreased cost of raw milk powder.

 

 
 

 

The Company’s income from operations increased to $9.7 million in the first quarter of 2012, up from $5.0 million in the first quarter of 2011, and up significantly from a loss of $3.8 million in the fourth quarter of 2011. Sales and marketing expenses increased $2.8 million, or 18.2%, to $18.8 million in the first quarter of 2012 from $15.9 million in the first quarter of 2011, and decreased 24.8% compared to $25.0 million in the fourth quarter of 2011. General and administrative expenses decreased to $5.6 million in the first quarter of 2012 from $5.7 million in the first quarter of 2011, and decreased $4.1 million, or 42.3%, compared to $9.7 million in the fourth quarter of 2011.

  

The Company’s net income attributable to the Company for the first quarter of 2012 was $8.3 million, or diluted EPS of $0.40, an increase from $4.7 million, or diluted EPS of $0.23, in the first quarter in 2011, and a significant increase from the net loss attributable to the Company of $10.5 million, or diluted EPS of $(0.31), in the fourth quarter of 2011.

 

As of March 31, 2012, the Company had cash and cash equivalents of $9.8 million and total current assets of $194.8 million, compared to cash and cash equivalents of $15.4 million and total current assets of $200.5 million as of December 31, 2011. The Company had working capital of $18.6 million as of March 31, 2012.

 

Mr. Liu Hua, the Company's Vice Chairman and Chief Financial Officer, stated, "We are pleased to report our first quarter 2012 financial results today. Given our strong growth, we are very confident in our business going forward. In addition, we completed the redemption of all of Sequoia’s redeemable common stock in April 2012. We are continuing our plan of focusing on sales of premium products and look forward to bringing value to consumers and our shareholders."

 

Conference Call Details

 

The Company will also hold a conference call on May 10, 2012 at 8:00 am Eastern Time to discuss its results. Listeners may access the call by dialing the following numbers:

  

United States toll free: 1-877-675-4753  
Hong Kong toll free: 800-968-835  
Northern China toll free: 10-800-714-1511  
Southern China toll free: 10-800-140-1377  
International: 1-719-325-4917  

  

The replay will be accessible through May 17, 2012 by dialing the following numbers:

  

United States toll free: 1-877-870-5176  
International: 1-858-384-5517  
Password: 1811442  

 

 
 

  

About Feihe International, Inc.

 

Feihe International, Inc. (NYSE: ADY) is one of the leading producers and distributors of premium infant formula, milk powder, 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 Dairy is headquartered in Beijing, China, and has processing and distribution facilities in Kedong, Qiqihaer, Gannan, Longjiang, Shanxi, and Langfang. 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, six production facilities with an aggregate milk powder production capacity of approximately 2,020 tons per day and an extensive distribution network that reaches over 80,000 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, 2011 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.: zhangdongshu@feihe.com
In China: Doris Zhang
  86-10-8457-4688 x8810
  zhangdongshu@feihe.com

 

 

 
 

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


   March 31, 2012   December 31, 2011 
   US$   US$ 
Assets          
Current assets:          
Cash and cash equivalents   9,849,284    15,353,882 
Restricted cash   2,777,800    1,056,579 
Notes and loans receivable, net of allowance for doubtful accounts of $3,350,056, as of March 31, 2012 and December 31, 2011   -    - 
Trade receivables, net of allowance for doubtful accounts of $810,323 and $810,864, as of March 31, 2012 and December 31, 2011, respectively   14,119,378    40,690,638 
Due from related parties   27,280    194,759 
Advances to suppliers   19,270,059    11,841,936 
Inventories   33,847,620    33,328,949 
Prepayments and other current assets   37,795    50,427 
Income taxes receivable   2,020,559    1,406,653 
Input value-added taxes   1,388,348    965,685 
Other receivables   13,537,187    13,742,625 
Consideration receivable- current   95,386,958    79,337,423 
Investment in mutual funds – available-for-sale   113,777    111,116 
Assets held for sale   2,382,801    2,384,391 
Total current assets   194,758,846    200,465,063 
           
Investments:   285,799    285,990 
Investment at cost   285,799    285,990 
           
Property, plant and equipment:          
Property, plant and equipment, net   127,275,263    128,739,637 
Construction in progress   15,505,095    14,895,512 
    142,780,358    143,635,149 
           
Other assets:          
Advance to suppliers – non-current   3,431,727    3,741,454 
Long term deposits   67,210,746    46,139,913 
Consideration receivables, non-current   -     19,450,201 
Deferred tax assets – non-current   9,805,701    9,805,701 
Prepaid leases for land use rights   18,165,232    18,280,745 
Total assets   436,438,409    441,804,216 
           
Liabilities          
Current liabilities:          
Short term bank loans   53,150,950    54,616,375 
Accounts payable   41,357,588    39,077,499 
Accrued expenses   4,144,269    6,943,370 
Income tax payable   2,515,408    734,389 
Advances from customers   11,626,363    17,899,560 
Due to related parties   104,111    86,213 
Advances from employees   362,538    415,253 
Employee benefits and salary payable   7,211,662    9,777,537 
Other payable   33,163,914    39,561,388 
Current portion of long term bank loans   5,941,474    5,945,439 
Current portion of capital lease obligation   181,296    288,066 
Accrued interest   -    395,783 
Redeemable common stock (US$0.001 par value, 656,250 and 1,312,500 shares issued and outstanding as of March 31, 2012 and December 31, 2011)   16,379,092    32,696,658 
Total current liabilities   176,138,665    208,437,530 
           
Long term bank loans, net of current portion   5,939,762    5,943,726 
Capital lease obligation, net of current portion   278,512    430,180 
Other long term loans   49,829,495    32,803,289 
Accrued interest   -    170,555 
Unrecognized tax benefits – non-current   14,608,179    14,806,768 
Deferred income   4,904,508    3,711,033 
Total liabilities   251,699,121    266,303,081 
           
Commitments and contingencies (see Note 23)          
           
Equity          
Feihe International, Inc. shareholders’ equity:          
Common stock (US$0.001 par value, 50,000,000 shares authorized; 19,714,291 shares issued and outstanding as of March 31, 2012 and December 31, 2011)   19,714    19,714 
Additional paid-in capital   60,019,602    58,920,283 
Common stock warrants   1,774,151    1,774,151 
Statutory reserves   11,341,427    11,341,427 
Accumulated other comprehensive income   42,603,017    42,730,802 
Retained earnings   68,939,218    60,696,815 
Total Feihe International, Inc. shareholders’ equity   184,697,129    175,483,192 
Noncontrolling interests   42,159    17,943 
Total equity   184,739,288    175,501,135 
Total liabilities and equity   436,438,409    441,804,216 

 

 
 

 

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

 

   Three months ended 
   March 31, 
   2012   2011 
   US$   US$ 
Sales   62,936,077    67,678,513 
           
Cost of goods sold   (28,957,473)   (43,241,942)
           
Gross profit   33,978,604    24,436,571 
           
Operating and administrative expenses:          
Sales and marketing   (18,768,178)   (15,944,336)
General and administrative   (5,590,235)   (5,720,233)
Total operating expenses   (24,358,413)   (21,664,569)
           
Other operating income, net   90,454    2,220,451 
           
Income from operations   9,710,645    4,992,453 
           
Other income (expenses):          
Interest income   23,473    20,904 
Interest and finance costs   (1,145,953)   (1,017,725)
Government subsidy   1,561,348    1,520,150 
Income from continuing operations before income tax expenses and noncontrolling interests   10,149,513    5,515,782 
           
Income tax expenses   (1,882,901)   (1,341,683)
Net income from continuing operations   8,266,612    4,174,099 
Income from discontinuing operations, net of tax   -    565,444 
Net income   8,266,612    4,739,543 
Net income attributable to noncontrolling interests   (24,209)   (42,867)
Net income attributable to common stockholders of Feihe International, Inc.   8,242,403    4,696,676 
           
Net income   8,266,612    4,739,543 
Other comprehensive income, net of tax          
Foreign currency translation adjustments   (130,439)   2,299,451 
Change in fair value of available for sale investments   2,661    (1,350)
Other comprehensive income   (127,778)   2,298,101 
Comprehensive income   8,138,834    7,037,644 
Less: comprehensive income attributable to the noncontrolling interest   (24,216)   (24,432)
Comprehensive income attributable to common stockholders of Feihe International, Inc.   8,114,618    7,013,212 
           
Net income from continuing operations per share of common stock          
Basic   0.40    0.23 
Diluted   0.40    0.23 
           
Net income from continuing operations per share of redeemable common stock          
Basic   0.40    0.18 
Diluted   0.40    0.18 
           
Net income from discontinued operations, net of tax per share of common stock          
Basic   -    0.03 
Diluted   -    0.03 
           
Net income from discontinued operations, net of tax per share of redeemable common stock          
Basic   -    0.03 
Diluted   -    0.03 
           
Weighted average shares used in calculating net income per share of common stock          
Basic   19,714,291    19,671,291 
Diluted   19,714,291    19,689,849 
           
Weighted average shares used in calculating net income per share of redeemable common stock          
Basic   879,809    2,625,000 
Diluted   879,809    2,625,000