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Nutrastar International, Inc. Announces Third Quarter
2014 Results

Harbin, China, November 13, 2014 -- Nutrastar International Inc. (OTCQB: NUIN; "Nutrastar" or the "Company"), a leading producer and supplier of premium branded consumer products, including commercially cultivated Cordyceps Militaris (“Cordyceps”), functional health beverages and organic and specialty foods, today announced its results for the three months and nine months ended September 30, 2014.

Financial Highlights for the Three Months Ended September 30, 2014

  • Net revenue was $11.16 million, representing an increase of $0.22 million or 2.1% from $10.94 million in the comparable 2013 three month period.
  • Gross profit was $8.99 million, representing a gross margin of 80.5%.
  • Net income was $6.06 million, representing a net margin of 54.3%.
  • Basic and diluted EPS were $0.36 and $0.34, respectively, with 16.88 million basic shares and 17.70 million diluted shares outstanding.

Financial Highlights for the Nine Months Ended September 30, 2014

  • Net revenue was $31.04 million, representing an increase of $0.82 million or 2.7% from $30.22 million in the comparable 2013 nine month period.
  • Gross profit was $24.28 million, representing a gross margin of 78.2%.
  • Net income was $16.09 million, representing a net margin of 51.8%.
  • Basic and diluted EPS were $0.95 and $0.91, respectively, with 16.80 million basic shares and 17.68 million diluted shares outstanding.

Management Commentary

Ms. Lianyun Han, CEO of Nutrastar, commented, “Nutrastar’s results for the third quarter and nine months ended September 30, 2014 came in solid and in line with our expectations: an increase in top line revenue coupled with continued strong margins. Third quarter revenue benefited from an increase of 8.1% or $0.73 million in sales of our core premium consumer product Cordyceps, which includes sales of our new soluble, on-the-go Cordyceps powder solution, and an increase of 3.1% or $0.17 million in sales of our Organic and Specialty Foods product line. As expected, sales growth seen in our first two product lines was partially offset by $0.52 million decrease in sales of our third product line, Functional Health Beverages, resulting from the strategic product realignment conducted earlier in the year. Gross margins increased 0.2% to 80.5% from 80.3% in the comparable 2013 quarter.”


Ms. Han continued, “We remained conservative in terms of expansion, and laser-focused on entering the international arena. In September, we announced the receipt of initial approval from China’s Ministry of Commerce and achievement of Foreign Trade Operator status, which will allow for the export of our unique products to selected international markets. We are now in the midst of the second and final step in the approval process. Once received, we anticipate our new on-the-go soluble Cordyceps powder solution will be the first product to launch, followed by our other premium consumer products once demand in selected markets has been validated.

As for the remainder of 2014, we expect majority of revenue to continue to come from our core consumer product, Cordyceps, and gross margins to remain robust. Due to the introduction of our soluble Cordyceps powder product and the realignment of our beverage product line earlier in the year, however, we are adjusting our full year 2014 revenue guidance to a more conservative estimate – coming in between $45 million and $47 million. Gross margins are expected to stay at current levels. We will update our shareholders and the investment community on our development progress as it relates to our international expansion and in all other areas of our business as we are able to.”

Ms. Han concluded, “Nutrastar’s future looks very bright given our consistent product demand and revenue growth, strong and steady margins, robust and growing balance sheet, expanding consumer product portfolio, and defined strategy for international expansion. We’re very excited about what 2015 and beyond holds for us in all of our initiatives and we look forward to the time when our goals are brought to fruition.”

Outlook for the Year Ending December 31, 2014

Based on management’s current expectations, full year 2014 revenue should be in the range of $45 million to $47 million.

Request for Call with Management

Investors are invited to request a call with Nutrastar’s management team. For those investors who are interested in speaking with management, please contact American Capital Ventures at +1-305-918-7000 to schedule.

For more information regarding Nutrastar’s financial performance during the three and nine months ended September 30, 2014, please refer to the Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q to be filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on or about November 13, 2014.


About Nutrastar International Inc.

Nutrastar is a China based leading producer and supplier of premium branded consumer products including commercially cultivated Cordyceps Militaris, functional health beverages as well as specialty and organic foods. Cordyceps Militaris is one of the most highly regarded herbal nutrients in Traditional Chinese Medicine. The Company is headquartered in Harbin, capital of Heilongjiang Province, with 330 employees, including 21 in R&D, and 149 in sales and marketing. The products of Nutrastar are sold throughout China via a sales and distribution network that covers more than 10 provinces. More information may be found at http://www.nutrastarintl.com/ or e-mail: ir@nutrastarintl.com Make sure you are first to receive timely up-to-date information on Nutrastar. Sign up for Nutrastar's email news alert system today at: http://www.nutrastarintl.com/alerts

Safe Harbor Statement

This news release contains “forward-looking statements” relating to the business of Nutrastar International Inc., its subsidiaries and other affiliate companies. All statements, other than statements of historical fact included herein are "forward-looking statements" including statements concerning plans, objectives, goals, strategies, future events or performance, and underlying assumptions and other statements that are other than statements of historical facts. These forward-looking statements are often identified by the use of forward-looking terminology such as "believes," "expects" or similar expressions. These statements are subject to uncertainties and risks including, but not limited to, product and service demand and acceptance, changes in technology, economic conditions, the impact of competition and pricing, government regulation, and other risks contained in reports filed by the Company with the Securities and Exchange Commission. All forward-looking statements attributable to the Company or persons acting on its behalf are expressly qualified in their entirety by these factors. You should not place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the date of this press release. Other than as required under the securities laws, the Company does not assume a duty to update any forward-looking statements to reflect events or circumstances after the date hereof.

For more information, please contact:º

  Richard Hull
  American Capital Ventures
  Tel: +1-305-918-7000
  Email: rh@amcapventures.com



NUTRASTAR INTERNATIONAL INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME AND COMPREHENSIVE INCOME
(Unaudited)
(AMOUNTS EXPRESSED IN US DOLLARS)

    For the Three Months     For the Nine Months  
    Ended September 30,     Ended September 30,  
    2014     2013     2014     2013  
NET REVENUE $  11,164,809   $  10,935,950   $  31,036,052   $  30,221,420  
Cost of goods sold   (2,172,840 )   (2,159,255 )   (6,754,154 )   (6,662,959 )
GROSS PROFIT   8,991,969     8,776,695     24,281,898     23,558,461  
Selling expenses   (326,760 )   (435,920 )   (1,052,655 )   (1,340,176 )
General and administrative expenses   (575,352 )   (588,375 )   (1,781,985 )   (1,877,642 )
Income from operations   8,089,857     7,752,400     21,447,258     20,340,643  
Other income (expenses):                        
   Interest income   102,481     72,633     291,565     235,122  
   Foreign exchange differences   (7,899 )   21,517     (27,627 )   47,974  
   Change in fair value of warrants   -     -     -     173  
   Total other income   94,582     94,150     263,938     283,269  
Income before income taxes   8,184,439     7,846,550     21,711,196     20,623,912  
Provision for income taxes   (2,124,781 )   (2,066,105 )   (5,622,242 )   (5,465,974 )
NET INCOME   6,059,658     5,780,445     16,088,954     15,157,938  
OTHER COMPREHENSIVE INCOME:                        
   Foreign currency translation adjustments   9,378     521,176     (1,061,364 )   2,150,468  
COMPREHENSIVE INCOME $  6,069,036   $  6,301,621   $  15,027,590   $  17,308,406  
Earnings per share:                        
   Basic $  0.36   $  0.36   $  0.95   $  0.94  
   Diluted $  0.34   $  0.34   $  0.91   $  0.89  
Weighted average number of shares outstanding:                        
   Basic   16,878,627     15,919,261     16,799,048     15,882,507  
   Diluted   17,702,788     17,060,119     17,684,076     17,018,122  



NUTRASTAR INTERNATIONAL INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
(AMOUNTS EXPRESSED IN US DOLLARS)

    September 30, 2014     December 31, 2013  
    (Unaudited)        
             
ASSETS    
CURRENT ASSETS            
   Cash and cash equivalents $  118,570,679   $  102,599,186  
   Accounts receivable   95,745     56,922  
   Inventories   1,311,948     691,847  
   Prepayments and other receivables   844,211     1,300,012  
       Total current assets   120,822,583     104,647,967  
OTHER ASSETS            
   Intangible assets, net   731,913     1,107,737  
   Property, plant and equipment, net   14,595,098     15,481,249  
             
       Total assets $  136,149,594   $  121,236,953  
             
LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY   
CURRENT LIABILITIES            
   Other payables and accruals $  1,078,043   $  1,167,957  
   Taxes payable   2,411,915     2,879,172  
   Due to a related party   510,649     265,223  
   Preferred stock dividend payable   647,337     738,903  
       Total current liabilities   4,647,944     5,051,255  
       Total liabilities   4,647,944     5,051,255  
             
COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES            
             
STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY            
   Preferred Stock, $0.001 par value, 1,000,000 shares authorized, 77,776
      shares and 110,066 shares issued and outstanding at September 30,
      2014 and December 31, 2013, respectively; aggregate liquidation
      preference amount: $2,177,728 and $3,081,848, plus accrued but
      unpaid dividend of $647,337 and $738,903, at September 30, 2014
      and December 31, 2013, respectively
 




1,773,772
   




2,510,183
 
             
   Common stock, $0.001 par value, 190,000,000 shares authorized,
      16,953,541 shares issued and 16,909,986 shares outstanding at
      September 30, 2014; 16,421,161 shares issued and 16,377,606 shares
      outstanding at December 31, 2013
 


16,954
   


16,422
 
             
   Additional paid-in capital   21,089,712     19,934,551  
   Statutory reserves   4,989,031     4,983,935  
   Treasury stock, at cost, 43,555 shares as of September 30, 2014 and December 31,2013   (78,767 )   (78,767 )
   Retained earnings   96,195,815     80,242,877  
   Accumulated other comprehensive income   7,515,133     8,576,497  
       Total stockholders' equity   131,501,650     116,185,698  
             
       Total liabilities and stockholders' equity $  136,149,594   $  121,236,953  



NUTRASTAR INTERNATIONAL INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
(Unaudited)
(AMOUNTS EXPRESSED IN US DOLLARS)

    For the Nine Months Ended September 30,  
    2014     2013  
CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES:            
Net income $  16,088,954   $  15,157,938  
Adjustments to reconcile net income to cash provided by operating activities:        
   Change in fair value of warrants   -     (173 )
   Depreciation and amortization   1,113,418     1,101,320  
   Share-based compensation expense   104,425     142,653  
   IR unregistered stock compensation expense   92,371     4,767  
(Increase) decrease in assets:            
       Accounts receivable   (39,386 )   (6,347 )
       Inventories   (627,118 )   (645,094 )
       Prepayments and other receivables   444,593     127,818  
Increase (decrease) in liabilities:            
       Other payables and accruals   (80,074 )   421,181  
       Advance from related party   237,956     -  
       Taxes payable   (441,777 )   (489,557 )
   Net cash provided by operating activities   16,893,362     15,814,506  
             
CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES:            
   Advance from/(repayment to) related party   29,620     (36,106 )
   Net cash provided by/(used in) financing activities   29,620     (36,106 )
             
Foreign currency translation adjustment   (951,489 )   1,855,165  
             
INCREASE IN CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS   15,971,493     17,633,565  
CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS, at the beginning of the period   102,599,186     75,526,533  
             
CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS, at the end of the period $  118,570,679   $  93,160,098  
             
NON-CASH TRANSACTIONS            
Preferred stock and dividend converted into common stock $  958,897   $  -  
Preferred stock dividend payable   130,920     170,601  
Share-based payment to officers and directors under equity incentive plan   104,425     142,653  
Share-based payment – IR unregistered stock compensation expense   92,371     4,767  
SUPPLEMENTAL DISCLOSURE INFORMATION            
Income taxes paid $  5,839,167   $  5,605,361