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Exhibit 99.1

 

Recon Technology, Ltd. Reports Fiscal Year 2015 Financial Results

 

BEIJING, Sept. 25, 2015 /PRNewswire/ — Recon Technology, Ltd. (NASDAQ: RCON), ("Recon" or the "Company"), a leading independent oilfield services provider operating primarily in China, today reported its financial results for the fiscal year 2015, which ended June 30, 2015.

 

FY2015 Financial Highlights:

 

Total revenues for FY2015 were RMB51.5 million ($8.5 million), a decrease of 44.9% from FY2014.
Gross profit for FY2015 was RMB10.1million ($1.7 million), a decrease of 68.8% from FY2014. Gross margin was 19.6% for FY2015 compared to 34.7% for FY2014.
Operating loss was RMB35.5 million ($5.8 million) for FY2015, compared to operating income of RMB2.8 million for FY2014.
Net loss attributable to Recon for FY2015 was RMB31.5 million ($5.2 million), or RMB6.45 ($1.06) per diluted share, compared to net income attributable to Recon of RMB0.8 million, or RMB0.18 per diluted share, for FY2014.
Adjusted EBITDA (non-GAAP) was negative RMB10.8 million ($1.8 million) for FY2015, compared to positive RMB8.8 million for FY2014.
Adjusted net loss attributable to Recon was RMB9.9 million ($1.6 million), or RMB2.03 ($0.33) per diluted shares, for FY2015, compared to adjusted net income attributable to Recon of RMB5.1 million, or RMB1.17 per diluted share, for FY2014.

 

Mr. Shenping Yin, Chairman and CEO of Recon stated, "The past twelve months have been difficult for us as our major customers cut their capital budgets, canceled or delayed new projects in light of slowing domestic production for oil and gas and plunges in oil and gas prices. As a result, we faced continued challenges throughout the fiscal year of 2015 and saw declines in overall revenues for the first time in the Company history. While the oil and gas industry is likely to continue to face multifaceted challenges in the near term, we firmly believe that we are well prepared to withstand the storm and to capitalize on an eventual recovery of the oil and gas industry."

 

FY2015 Financial Results

 

Revenues

 

   For the Twelve Months Ended June 30, 
   2014   2015   2015   % 
(thousands)  RMB   RMB   USD   Change 
Revenues  RMB93,447   RMB 51,513   RMB 8,460    -44.9%
Hardware and software   86,229    48,981    8,044    -43.2%
Service   478    104    17    -78.3%
Hardware and software - related parties   6,740    2,428    399    -64.0%
Gross margin   34.7%   19.6%   NM   -15.1%
Operating (loss) margin   3.0%   -68.9%   -68.9%   NM 
Net income (loss) attributable to RCON   807    (31,456)   (5,166)   NM 
Diluted earnings (loss) per share   0.18    (6.45)   (1.06)   NM 

 

For the twelve months ended June 30, 2015, total revenues decreased by RMB41.9 million, or 44.9%, to RMB51.5 million ($8.5 million) from RMB93.4 million for the same period of last fiscal year as a result of weakness across all of our businesses, particularly during the first half of fiscal year 2015. Revenues from non-related party hardware and software sales decreased by RMB37.2 million, or 43.2%, to RMB49.0 million ($8.0 million) for the twelve months ended June 30, 2015, compared to RMB86.2 million for the same period of last fiscal year. Revenues from related-party hardware and software sales decreased by RMB4.3 million, or 64.0%, to RMB2.4 million ($0.4 million) for the twelve months ended June 30, 2015, compared to RMB6.7 million for the same period of last fiscal year. Revenues from service decreased by RMB0.4 million, or 78.3%, to RMB0.1 million ($0.02 million) for the twelve months ended June 30, 2015, compared to RMB0.5 million for the same period of last fiscal year.

 

Gross profit and gross margin

 

Gross profit decreased by RMB22.3million, or 68.8%, to RMB10.1 million ($1.7 million) for the twelve months ended June 30, 2015 from RMB32.4 million for the same period of last fiscal year. Overall gross margin was 19.6% for the twelve months ended June 30, 2015, compared to 34.7% for the same period of last fiscal year.

 

Operating income (loss) and operating (loss) margin

 

Selling and distribution expenses increased by RMB6.0 million, or 113.7%, to RMB11.3 million ($1.9 million) for the twelve months ended June 30, 2015 from RMB5.3 million for the same period of last fiscal year. General and administrative expenses increased by RMB13.9 million, or 86.1%, to RMB30.1 million ($5.0 million) for the twelve months ended June 30, 2015 from RMB16.2 million for the same period of last fiscal year. Research and development expenses decreased by RMB3.9 million, or 48.5%, to RMB4.2 million ($0.7 million) for the twelve months ended June 30, 2015 from RMB8.1 million for the same period of last fiscal year. Total operating expenses increased by RMB16.0 million, or 54.2%, to RMB45.6 million ($7.5 million) for the twelve months ended June 30, 2015 from RMB29.6 million for the same period of last fiscal year.

 

Operating loss was RMB35.5 million ($5.8million) for the twelve months ended June 30, 2015, compared to operating income of RMB2.8 million for the same period of last fiscal year. Operating loss margin was 68.9% for the twelve months ended June 30, 2015, compared to operating margin of 3.0% for the same period of last fiscal year.

 

Net income (loss)

 

Net loss for the twelve months ended June 30, 2015 was RMB31.5 million ($5.2 million), compared to net income of RMB1.8 million for the same period of last fiscal year. After deduction of non-controlling interest, net loss for our shareholders was RMB31.5 million ($5.2 million), or RMB6.45 ($1.06) per diluted share, for the twelve months ended June 30, 2015, compared to net income attributable to our shareholders of RMB0.8 million, or RMB0.18 per diluted share, for the same period of last fiscal year.

 

Non-GAAP Measures

 

   For the Twelve Months Ended June 30, 
   2014   2015   2015 
(thousands)  RMB   RMB   USD 
Net income (loss)  RMB1,828   RMB(31,456)   $(5,166)
Provision for income taxes   961    (2,552)   (419)
Interest expenses and foreign currency adjustment   1,141    1,130    186 
Change in fair value of warrants liability   (61)   (4,034)   (663)
Write down of accounts receivable   -    10,684    1,755 
Provision for slow moving inventories   -    7,701    1,265 
Loss from investment   1,535    -    - 
Restricted shares issued for consulting services   408    1,585    260 
Loss from warrants redemption   -    2,496    410 
Stock compensation expense   2,429    3,123    513 
Depreciation and amortization   596    526    86 
Adjusted EBITDA   8,837    (10,797)   (1,773)
                
Net income (loss) attributable to RCON   807    (31,456)   (5,166)
Change in fair value of warrants liability   (61)   (4,034)   (663)
Loss from investment   1,535    -    - 
Restricted shares issued for consulting services   408    1,585    260 
Write down of accounts receivable   -    10,684    1,755 
Provision for slow moving inventories   -    7,701    1,265 
Loss from warrants redemption   -    2,496    410 
Stock compensation expense   2,429    3,123    513 
Adjusted net income (loss) attributalbe to RCON   5,118    (9,901)   (1,626)
Adjusted earnings per diluted share   1.17    (2.03)   (0.33)

 

 

 

  

Adjusted EBITDA (non-GAAP), which we define as net income (loss) adjusted for income tax expense, interest expense, one-time write down expenses, provision for slow moving inventories, loss from investment, non-cash stock compensation expense, depreciation and amortization, was negative RMB10.8 million ($1.8 million) for the twelve months ended June 30, 2015, compared to RMB8.8 million for the same period of last fiscal year. Adjusted net loss attributable to our shareholders was RMB9.9 million ($1.6 million), or RMB2.03 ($0.33) per diluted shares, for the twelve months ended June 30, 2015, compared to adjusted net income attributable to our shareholders of RMB5.1 million, or RMB1.16 per diluted share, for the same period of last fiscal year.

 

Financial Position

 

As of June 30, 2015, the Company had cash and cash equivalents of RMB12.3 million ($2.0 million), short-term bank loans of RMB7.0 million ($1.1 million), and short-term borrowings from related parties of RMB16.9 million ($2.8 million), compared to RMB18.1 million, RMB10.0 million, and RMB5.2 million, respectively, at June 30, 2014. Working capital as of June 30, 2015 was RMB72.4 million ($11.9 million) as compared to RMB83.1 million at June 30, 2014. Net cash used in operating activities was RMB15.1 million ($2.5 million) for the twelve months ended June 30, 2015, compared to RMB8.0 million for the same period of last fiscal year. Net cash used in investing activities was RMB1.7 million ($0.3 million) for the twelve months ended June 30, 2015, compared to RMB0.3 million for the same period of last fiscal year. Net cash provided by financing activities was RMB11.1 million ($1.8 million) for the twelve months ended June 30, 2015, compared to RMB14.0 million for the same period of last fiscal year. During the fiscal year twelve-month period, we repaid RMB3.0 million ($0.5 million) in short term bank loans and received RMB11.7 million ($1.9 million) net proceeds from a related party. In June 2015, we had stock offerings to issue 297,197 shares of common stocks through an at-the-market offering, and received net proceeds of RMB2.3 million ($0.4 million).

 

Recent Development

 

On August 6, 2015, the Company announced that it will set up a scientific research and training base (the "Workstation") in collaboration with the College of Information Science & Technology of Nanjing Agricultural University ("CIST-NAU"). With current enrollment of over 26,400 full-time students, including over 9,400 full-time master's and doctoral students, NAU is a premier university under the administration of Ministry of Education. Often ranked among the nation's top 100 universities, NAU is a national key university with both Project 211 and Project 985 designations.

 

On July 29, 2015, the Company entered into a memorandum of understanding (the "MOU") with Qinghai Huayou Downhole Technologies Co., Ltd. ("QHHY"), a PRC corporation and oilfield service provider in Qinghai province, to acquire 100% stake in QHHY with a combination of cash and the Company stock (the "Transaction"). The terms and conditions of a definitive agreement are currently being negotiated between the two parties. Further details will be disclosed upon completion of the definitive agreement.

 

On June 17, 2015, the Company announced that Wednesday, June 3, 2015's issue of the Wall Street Journal included an article entitled, "Six Faces in the Race to Pump More Oil" (the "Article"). Mr. Shenping Yin, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Recon, was among the "Six Faces" featured in the Article. The Article can be found at: http://graphics.wsj.com/global-oil-men.

 

On June 10, 2015, the Company announced that it had received Contractor (Subcontractor) Qualification (the "Qualification") from Jianghan Oilfield Construction Engineering Company ("JOCEC"), a subsidiary of China Petroleum & Chemical Corporation (NYSE: SNP) ("Sinopec"). The Qualification, which is valid for one year from June 4, 2015 and extendable on a yearly basis thereafter, qualifies Recon as a general contractor (subcontractor) to participate in certain construction and engineering projects at JOCEC ranging from the expansion and renovation of existing facilities to the construction of new facilities. In connection with the Qualification, the Company also announced that it has secured a contract with JOCEC worth approximately RMB550,000.

 

About Recon

 

Recon Technology, Ltd. is China's first independent oil and gas field service company listed on NASDAQ (RCON). Working closely with leading global partners, Recon has achieved rapid growth supplying China's largest oil and gas exploration companies, including Sinopec and China National Petroleum Corporation, with advanced automated technologies, efficient gathering and transportation equipment and reservoir stimulation measures. The solutions Recon provides are aimed at increasing gas and petroleum extraction levels, reducing impurities, improving safety and lowering production costs. For additional information, please visit www.recon.cn.

 

Cautionary Statements

 

Statements made in this release with respect to Recon's current plans, estimates, strategies and beliefs and other statements that are not historical facts are forward-looking statements about the future performance of Recon. Forward-looking statements include, but are not limited to, those statements using words such as "believe," "expect," "plans," "strategy," "prospects," "forecast," "estimate," "project," "anticipate," "aim," "intend," "seek," "may," "might," "could" or "should," and words of similar meaning in connection with a discussion of future operations, financial performance, events or conditions. From time to time, oral or written forward-looking statements may also be included in other materials released to the public. These statements are based on management's assumptions, judgments and beliefs in light of the information currently available to it. Recon cautions investors that a number of important risks and uncertainties could cause actual results to differ materially from those discussed in the forward-looking statements, 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. Therefore investors should not place undue reliance on such forward-looking statements. Actual results may differ significantly from those set forth in the forward-looking statements.

 

All such forward-looking statements, whether written or oral, and whether made by or on behalf of the company, are expressly qualified by the cautionary statements and any other cautionary statements which may accompany the forward-looking statements. In addition, the company disclaims any obligation to update any forward-looking statements to reflect events or circumstances after the date hereof.

 

Contact:

 

Recon Technology, Ltd.

Ivy Xia

Tel: +86-10-8494-5799

Email: info@recon.cn

 

Weitian Investor Relations

Tina Xiao

Tel: +1-917-609-0333

Email: tina.xiao@weitian-ir.com

 

 

 

  

 

RECON TECHNOLOGY, LTD

CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS

 

   As of June 30,   As of June 30,   As of June 30, 
   2014   2015   2015 
   RMB   RMB   U.S. Dollars 
ASSETS               
Current assets               
Cash and cash equivalents  RMB18,094,586   RMB12,344,929   $2,027,481 
Notes receivable   -    4,205,530    690,699 
Trade accounts receivable, net   43,553,737    52,186,397    8,570,884 
Trade accounts receivable- related parties, net   7,479,298    4,769,800    783,373 
Inventories, net   14,336,602    10,845,007    1,781,140 
Other receivables, net   18,293,043    18,064,568    2,966,852 
Other receivables- related parties   1,414,433    91,021    14,949 
Purchase advances, net   25,759,065    18,622,538    3,058,490 
Purchase advances- related parties   394,034    394,034    64,715 
Prepaid expenses   2,634,664    826,314    135,711 
Prepaid expenses - related parties   230,000    420,000    68,979 
Deferred tax asset   1,209,961    1,742,098    286,115 
Total current assets   133,399,423    124,512,236    20,449,388 
                
Property and equipment, net   1,321,538    2,666,953    438,010 
Long-term trade accounts receivable, net        4,440,665    729,317 
Long-term trade accounts receivable - related parties, net   14,456,317    -    - 
Long-term other receivable   5,353,104    2,729,033    448,205 
Total Assets  RMB154,530,382   RMB134,348,887   $22,064,920 
                
LIABILITIES AND EQUITY               
Current liabilities               
Short-term bank loans  RMB10,000,000   RMB7,000,000   $1,149,652 
Trade accounts payable   11,413,505    13,627,088    2,238,058 
Trade accounts payable- related parties   -    3,528,705    579,540 
Other payables   1,765,079    2,103,057    345,398 
Other payable- related parties   3,306,024    4,309,702    707,808 
Deferred revenue   4,419,824    2,285,529    375,366 
Advances from customers   801,385    529,700    86,996 
Accrued payroll and employees' welfare   417,624    246,789    40,532 
Accrued expenses   203,051    199,166    32,715 
Taxes payable   7,589,846    1,153,216    189,400 
Short-term borrowings - related parties   5,207,728    16,916,905    2,778,364 
Deferred tax liability   180,186    180,186    29,593 
Warrants liability   5,021,621    -    - 
Total current liabilities   50,325,873    52,080,043    8,553,422 
                
Equity               
Common stock, ($ 0.0185 U.S. dollar par value, 25,000,000 and 100,000,000 shares authorized as of June 30, 2014 and 2015 respectively; 4,717,336 and 5,427,946 shares issued and outstanding as of June 30, 2014 and June 30, 2015, respectively)   616,865    697,217    114,508 
Additional paid-in capital   83,061,058    92,541,687    15,198,674 
Appropriated retained earnings   4,148,929    4,148,929    681,403 
Unappropriated retained earnings   8,431,453    (23,024,935)   (3,781,526)
Accumulated other comprehensive loss   (279,275)   (317,551)   (52,155)
Total shareholders' equity   95,979,030    74,045,347    12,160,904 
Non-controlling interest   8,225,479    8,223,497    1,350,594 
Total equity   104,204,509    82,268,844    13,511,498 
Total Liabilities and Equity  RMB154,530,382   RMB134,348,887   $22,064,920 

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements

 

 

 

  

RECON TECHNOLOGY, LTD

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS AND COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS)

 

   For the years ended 
   June 30, 
   2014   2015   2015 
   RMB   RMB   USD 
Revenues               
Hardware and software  RMB86,229,283   RMB48,980,953   $8,044,435 
Service   477,778    103,774    17,043 
Hardware and software - related parties   6,740,047    2,428,173    398,793 
Total revenues   93,447,108    51,512,900    8,460,271 
                
Cost of revenues               
Hardware and software  RMB57,333,670   RMB33,672,729   $5,530,273 
Service   77,107    -    0 
Hardware and software - related parties   3,619,470    27,161    4,461 
Provision for slow moving inventories   -    7,700,837    1,264,755 
Total cost of revenues   61,030,247    41,400,727    6,799,489 
Gross profit   32,416,861    10,112,173    1,660,782 
                
Selling and distribution expenses   5,293,343    11,312,452    1,857,912 
General and administrative expenses   16,198,947    30,147,141    4,951,245 
Research and development expenses   8,094,333    4,168,813    684,669 
Operating expenses   29,586,623    45,628,406    7,493,826 
                
    2,830,238    (35,516,233)   (5,833,044)
                
Other income (expenses)               
Subsidy income   1,250,509    781,457    128,343 
Interest income   384,182    293,499    48,203 
Interest expense   (952,574)   (1,110,451)   (182,376)
Loss from investment   (1,535,250)   -    - 
Change in fair value of warrants liability   60,647    4,034,272    662,573 
Loss from foreign currency exchange   (188,495)   (19,190)   (3,152)
Loss from warrants redemption   -    (2,496,375)   (409,995)
Other expense   939,699    24,558    4,033 
                
Income (loss) before income tax   2,788,956    (34,008,463)   (5,585,415)
Provision (benefit) for income tax   961,136    (2,552,075)   (419,143)
Net Income (loss)   1,827,820    (31,456,388)   (5,166,272)
                
Less: Net income attributable to non-controlling interest   1,020,632    -    - 
Net Income (loss) attributable to Recon Technology, Ltd  RMB807,188   RMB (31,456,388)   $(5,166,272)
                
Comprehensive income (loss)               
Net income (loss)   1,827,820    (31,456,388)   (5,166,272)
Foreign currency translation adjustment   17,783    (38,276)   (6,286)
Comprehensive income (loss)   1,845,603    (31,494,664)   (5,172,558)
Less: Comprehensive income attributable to non-controlling interest   1,022,410    (1,982)   (326)
Comprehensive income (loss) attributable to Recon Technology, Ltd  RMB823,193   RMB(31,492,682)  $(5,172,232)
                
Earnings (loss) per common share - basic  RMB0.19   RMB(6.45)  $(1.06)
Earnings (loss) per common share - diluted  RMB0.18   RMB (6.45)  $(1.06)
Weighted - average shares -basic   4,303,955    4,876,504    4,876,504 
Weighted - average shares - diluted   4,368,162    4,876,504    4,876,504 

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements

 

 

 

 

RECON TECHNOLOGY, LTD

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS

  

   For the years ended 
   2014   2015   2015 
   RMB   RMB   U.S. Dollars 
Cash flows from operating activities:               
Net income (loss)  RMB1,827,820   RMB(31,456,388)   $(5,166,272)
Adjustments to reconcile net income (loss) to net cash used in operating activities:               
Depreciation   595,647    526,046    86,396 
Loss (Gain) from disposal of equipment   128,902    (193,657)   (31,805)
Provision for doubtful accounts   1,518,778    3,252,868    534,238 
Provision for slow moving inventories   -    7,700,836    1,264,754 
Share based compensation   2,429,028    3,123,417    512,977 
Loss from investment   1,535,250    -    - 
Deferred tax benefit (provision)   (23,054)   (532,136)   (87,396)
Change in fair value of warrants liability   (60,647)   (4,034,272)   (662,573)
Restricted shares issued for services   407,593    1,585,462    260,390 
Loss from warrants redemption   -    2,496,375    409,995 
Income tax benefit   -    (2,111,281)   (346,748)
Changes in operating assets and liabilities:               
Trade accounts receivable   (5,291,233)   (3,245,218)   (532,982)
Trade accounts receivable-related parties   (3,819,299)   4,315,755    708,803 
Inventories   (1,065,532)   (4,209,241)   (691,309)
Notes receivable   2,578,855    (4,205,530)   (690,699)
Other receivable, net   (981,099)   2,481,328    407,522 
Other receivables related parties, net   (671,905)   1,323,412    217,352 
Purchase advance, net   (6,879,156)   3,271,935    537,369 
Tax recoverable   575,650    -    - 
Prepaid expense   (146,708)   1,808,350    296,996 
Prepaid expense - related party, net   136,000    (190,000)   (31,205)
Trade accounts payable   4,029,340    2,213,583    363,550 
Trade accounts payable-related parties   (3,994,718)   3,528,705    579,540 
Other payables   (199,612)   337,978    55,508 
Other payables-related parties   (933,651)   1,003,678    164,840 
Deferred income   1,038,442    (2,134,295)   (350,528)
Advances from customers   330,685    (271,685)   (44,620)
Accrued payroll and employees' welfare   (1,575,159)   (170,835)   (28,057)
Accrued expenses   (285,679)   5,291    869 
Taxes payable   835,418    (1,322,818)   (217,254)
Net cash used in operating activities   (7,960,044)   (15,102,337)   (2,480,349)
                
Cash flows from investing activities:               
Purchase of property and equipment   (477,957)   (2,078,204)   (341,316)
Proceeds from disposal of equipment   141,716    400,400    65,760 
Net cash used in investing activities   (336,241)   (1,677,804)   (275,556)
                
Cash flows from financing activities:               
Proceeds from short-term bank loans   23,500,000    7,000,000    1,149,652 
Repayments of short-term bank loans   (23,500,000)   (10,000,000)   (1,642,360)
Proceeds from short-term borrowings-related parties   5,007,728    18,250,000    2,997,307 
Repayment of short-term borrowings   (570,375)   -    - 
Repayment of short-term borrowings-related parties   (5,303,279)   (6,550,000)   (1,075,746)
Proceeds from sale of common stock, net of issuance costs   12,132,882    2,392,027    392,857 
Proceeds from stock options exercised   2,704,909    -    - 
Net cash provided by financing activities   13,971,865    11,092,027    1,821,710 
                
Effect of exchange rate fluctuation on cash and cash equivalents   68,614    (61,543)   (10,106)
                
Net decrease in cash and cash equivalents   5,744,194    (5,749,657)   (944,301)
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of year   12,350,392    18,094,586    2,971,782 
Cash and cash equivalents at end of year  RMB18,094,586   RMB12,344,929   $2,027,481 
                
Supplemental cash flow information               
Cash paid during the period for interest  RMB939,416   RMB1,060,529   $174,177 
Cash paid during the period for taxes  RMB704,982   RMB881,794  $144,822 
                
Non-cash investing and financing activities               
Issuance of common stock to prepay professional services  RMB1,002,721   RMB-   $- 
Issuance of common stock to redeem warrants  RMB-   RMB3,462,438   $568,657 

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements