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Aoxin Tianli Group, Inc. Reports First Quarter 2017 Financial Results

 

WUHAN CITY, China, May 12, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- Aoxin Tianli Group, Inc. (NASDAQ: ABAC) ("Aoxin Tianli" or the "Company"), a producer of breeder hogs, market hogs and black hogs, as well as specialty processed black hog pork products sold through retail outlets and the internet, with headquarters in Wuhan City, Hubei Province, China, today announced its financial results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2017.

 

Mr. Wocheng Liu, Chairman and Co-Chief Executive Officer of Aoxin Tianli, commented, “While our retail business continued to grow benefitting from strong orders from a new online e-commerce customer, our hog farming business declined in the first quarter as a result of decreases in both the number of hogs sold and the average selling price per hog. The decrease in the number of hogs sold was mainly related to our black hog program in Enshi Prefecture where severe floods in July 2016 caused significant damages to our independently operated black hog farms and limited the number of black market hogs available for sale in the first quarter. Additionally, we saw downward trend for hog prices that started in the fourth quarter of 2016 and continued into this year. We believe this was related to the fact that a number of large state owned enterprises and publicly traded companies entered into the hog farming industry. This, combined with the uptick in feed cost in recent months, would continue to put pressure on existing hog farmers, particularly smaller players, in our view.”

 

First Quarter 2017 Financial Results

 

Revenues

 

   For the Three Months Ended March 31,
($ thousands, except per share data)  2017  2016  % Change
Revenues  $6,681   $9,059    -26.3%
Hog farming   5,974    8,639    -30.9%
Retail   707    420    68.4%
Gross margin   14.1%   23.2%   -9.1 pp 
Operating margin   0.4%   11.6%   -11.2 pp 
Net Income (loss)   33    (274)   112.1%
Net income from continuing operations   33    1,137    -97.1%
Loss from operations of discontinued component   —      (1,411)   NM 
Net income (loss) for common shareholders   33    (105)   NM 
Earnings (loss) per share   0.00    (0.03)   NM 
Continuing operations   0.00    0.14    -97.0%
Discontinued components   —      (0.17)   NM 

 

Revenues for the first quarter of 2017 decreased by $2.38 million, or 26.3%, to $6.68 million from $9.06 million for the same period of last year. The decrease in revenues reflected the impact from the ongoing weak demand for regular breeder hogs, lower prices for regular hogs and black hogs, and fewer black hogs available for sale after the July 2016 flood damage.

 

Revenues from hog farming, which includes sales of regular breeder hogs, regular market hogs, and black hogs, decreased by $2.67 million, or 30.9%, to $5.97 million for the first quarter of 2017 from $8.64 million for the same period of last year. The Company sold a total of 30,217 regular breeder hogs, regular market hogs and black hogs with a blended average selling price of $198 per hog during the first quarter of 2017, compared to 35,112 hogs sold and a blended average selling price of $246 per hog for the same period of last year.

 

 

   For the Three Months Ended March 31,
   2017  2016
   No. of Hogs Sold  Average Price/Hog ($)  Sales ($ thousands)  No. of Hogs Sold  Average Price/Hog ($)  Sales ($ thousands)
Breeder hogs- regular hogs   2,837   $245   $696    4,340   $252   $1,095 
Market hogs- regular hogs   16,792    169    2,846    15,930    219    3,481 
Market hogs- black hogs   10,588    230    2,432    14,842    274    4,063 
Total Hog Farming   30,217    198    5,974    35,112    246    8,639 
                               
                               
    Kilogram    Average Price/kg ($)    Sales ($ thousands)    Kilogram    Average Price/kg ($)    Sales ($ thousands) 
Retail- specialty black hog pork products   136,682   $5    707    87,384   $5    420 

 

 

Revenues for the first quarter of 2017 from regular breeder hog sales decreased by 36.4% to $0.70 million with the number of regular breeder hogs sold decreasing by 34.6% to 2,837 hogs and the average selling price of regular breeder hogs decreasing by 2.7% to $245 per hog. Revenues for the first quarter of 2017 from regular market hog sales decreased by 18.3% to $2.85 million as the number of regular market hogs sold increased by 5.4% to 16,792 hogs while the average selling price of regular market hogs decreased by 22.5% to $169 per hog. Revenues for the first quarter of 2017 from black market hogs decreased by 40.1% to $2.43 million with the number of black hogs sold decreasing by 28.7% to 10,588 hogs and the average selling price of black hogs decreasing by 16.1% to $230 per hog.

 

We sold 136,682 kilograms of specialty black hog pork products through retail at approximately $5 per kilogram, generating revenues of $0.71 million for the first quarter of 2017. This compares to 87,384 kilograms sold at approximately $5 per kilogram and revenues of $0.42 million for the same period of last year. The increase in our specialty black hog pork products was mainly related to a new online e-commerce customer. These revenues, combined with the sales of black market hogs, led to $3.14 million in revenues from our black hog program for the first quarter of 2017, compared to $4.48 million for the same period of last year.

 

The results of operations of Hang-ao and its wholly owned subsidiaries, were reclassified as discontinued operations in the Company's financial statements for the three months ended March 31, 2016 based on the Company's decision to focus on the hog industry. Hang-ao was sold on December 23, 2016.

 

Gross profit

 

Cost of goods sold decreased by $1.22 million, or 17.5%, to $5.74 million for the first quarter of 2017 from $6.96 million for the same period of last year. Cost of goods sold for hog farming decreased by $1.38 million, or 20.8%, to $5.26 million for the first quarter of 2017 from $6.65 million for the same period of last year. The decrease in cost of goods sold for hog farming was primarily due to lower sale volume, which was partly offset by increased feed costs. Cost of goods sold for retail increased by $0.17 million, or 52.5%, to $0.48 million for the first quarter of 2017 from $0.31 million for the same period of last year. The increase in cost of goods sold for retail was primarily due to increased sales volume.

 

Overall gross profit decreased by $1.16 million, or 55.3%, to $0.94 million for the first quarter of 2017 from $2.10 million for the same period of last year. Gross profits for hog farming and retail were $0.71 million and $0.23 million, respectively, for the first quarter of 2017, compared to $1.99 million and $0.11 million, respectively, for the same period of last year.

 

Overall gross margin was 14.0%, with gross margins for hog farming and retail of 11.9% and 32.2%, respectively, for the first quarter of 2017. This compared to overall gross margin of 23.2%, and gross margins for hog farming and retail of 23.1% and 25.2%, respectively, for the same period of last year.

 

Operating income(loss)

 

Total operating expenses, including general and administrative expenses and selling and marketing expenses, decreased by $0.14 million, or 13.0%, to $0.91 million for the first quarter of 2017 from $1.05 million for the same period of last year. Operating income for the first quarter of 2017 was $0.03 million, compared to $1.05 million for the same period of last year. Operating margin for the first quarter of 2017 was 0.4%, compared to 11.6% for the same period of last year.

 

 

Net income(loss)

 

Net income was $0.03 million for the first quarter of 2017, compared to net loss of $0.27 million for the same period of last year. Our net income from continuing operations, including both hog farming and retail, was $0.03 million for the first quarter of 2017, compared to $1.14 million for the same period of last year. Net loss from our discontinued operation, Hang-ao, was $1.41 million for the first quarter of 2016. Hang-ao was sold on December 23, 2016.

 

After the deduction for non-controlling interests, net income attributable to common shareholders for the first quarter of 2017 was $0.03 million. This compared to net loss attributable to common shareholders of $0.10 million for the same period of last year.

 

Financial Condition

 

As of March 31, 2017, the Company had cash and cash equivalents of $56.52 million, compared to $54.46 million at the end of 2016. Working capital as of March 31, 2017 was $58.57 million as compared to $57.50 million at December 31, 2016. Net cash provided by operating activities was $1.64 million for the first quarter of 2017, compared to $3.24 million for the same period of last year. Net cash used in investing activities was $nil for the first quarter of 2017, compared to $1.61 million for the same period of last year. No cash was used in or generated by financing activities in the first quarter of 2017. Financing activities in the first quarter of 2016 consisted of an increase of $6.12 million in restricted cash offset by the repayment of short term loans in the same amount.

 

About Aoxin Tianli Group, Inc.

 

Aoxin Tianli Group, Inc. (the "Company"), previously known as Tianli Agritech, Inc., is in the business of breeding, raising and selling breeder and market hogs in China. The Company also sells specialty processed black hog pork products through supermarkets and other retail outlets, as well as the internet.

 

Forward-Looking Statements

 

This news release contains forward-looking statements as defined by the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Forward-looking statements include 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 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 regulations, and other risks contained in reports filed by the company with the Securities and Exchange Commission. All such forward-looking statements, whether written or oral, and whether made by or on behalf of the Company, are expressly qualified by this cautionary statement 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.

 

For more information, please contact:

 

Tony Tian, CFA
WeitianGroup LLC
Phone: +1-732-910-9692
Email: tony.tian@weitian-ir.com

 

 

AOXIN TIANLI GROUP, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS

 

   March 31,  December 31,
   2017  2016
    (Unaudited)      
ASSETS          
Current Assets:          
Cash and cash equivalents  $56,519,096   $54,458,026 
Accounts receivable   65,243    60,283 
Inventories, net   4,960,505    5,506,085 
Advances to suppliers   855,595    1,129,477 
Prepaid expenses   78,824    112,676 
Other receivables   292,476    293,377 
Total Current Assets   62,771,739    61,559,924 
           
Long-term prepaid expenses, net   1,180,599    1,196,989 
Plant and equipment, net   20,703,352    21,113,840 
Biological assets, net   1,977,795    1,901,744 
Intangible assets, net   2,367,905    2,403,637 
           
Total Assets  $89,001,390   $88,176,134 
           
LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY          
           
Current Liabilities:          
Short-term loans  $2,612,044   $2,591,793 
Accounts payable and accrued payables   20,659    5,327 
Other payables   1,564,978    1,465,164 
Total Current Liabilities   4,197,681    4,062,284 
           
Stockholders' Equity:          
Common stock ($0.004 par value, 25,000,000 shares authorized, 7,983,745 shares issued and outstanding as of March 31, 2017 and 7,988,245 shares issued and outstanding as of December 31, 2016)   31,934    31,952 
Additional paid in capital   61,395,579    61,395,561 
Statutory surplus reserves   2,416,647    2,416,647 
Retained earnings   26,868,679    26,835,585 
Accumulated other comprehensive income   (5,909,130)   (6,565,895)
Total Stockholders' Equity   84,803,709    84,113,850 
Total Liabilities and Stockholders' Equity  $89,001,390   $88,176,134 

 

See accompanying notes to unaudited consolidated financial statements

 

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AOXIN TIANLI GROUP, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS AND COMPREHENSIVE INCOME

(UNAUDITED)

 

  

For the Three Months Ended

March 31,

   2017  2016
       
Revenues  $6,680,991   $9,059,268 
Cost of goods sold   5,742,884    6,958,752 
Gross profit   938,107    2,100,516 
           
Operating expenses:          
General and administrative expenses   831,960    943,935 
Selling expenses   77,748    102,288 
Total operating expenses   909,708    1,046,223 
           
Income from operations   28,399    1,054,293 
           
Other income (expense):          
Interest income   3,824    81,843 
Other income (expense), net   871    459 
Total other income   4,695    82,302 
           
Income before income taxes   33,094    1,136,595 
           
Income taxes   —      —   
Net income from continuing operations   33,094    1,136,595 
           
Discontinued operations:          
Loss from operations of discontinued component, net of taxes   —      (1,410,787)
           
Net income (Loss)   33,094    (274,192)
Net loss attributable to noncontrolling interest   —      169,294 
Net income (loss) attributable to Aoxin Tianli Group Inc. common stockholders   33,094    (104,898)
           
Other comprehensive income:          
Unrealized foreign currency translation adjustment   656,765    608,263 
           
Comprehensive income  $689,859   $503,365 
           
Earnings (losses) per share attributable to Aoxin Tianli Group Inc. common stockholders - basic and diluted:          
Weighted-average shares outstanding, basic and diluted   7,987,495    8,280,417 
           
Continuing operations - Basic & diluted  $—     $0.14 
Discontinued operations - Basic & diluted  $—     $(0.17)

 

See accompanying notes to unaudited consolidated financial statements

 

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AOXIN TIANLI GROUP, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS

(UNAUDITED)

 

  

For the Three Months Ended

March 31,

   2017  2016
       
CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES          
Net income from continuing operations  $33,094   $1,136,595 
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash          
  provided by operating activities:          
Depreciation and amortization   711,532    550,631 
Amortization of prepaid expenses   50,198    55,496 
Amortization of long-term prepaid expenses   25,750    26,977 
Stock-based compensation   2,008    75,348 
Loss from disposal of biological assets   40,085    185,099 
Changes in operating assets and liabilities:          
Accounts receivable   (4,491)   125,558 
Inventories   623,252    1,195,471 
Prepaid expenses   (17,903)   (9,828)
Other receivables   3,193    605 
Accounts payable and accrued payables   14,679    16,092 
Other payables   154,000    —   
Total adjustments   1,602,303    2,221,449 
Net cash provided by operating activities from continuing operations   1,635,397    3,358,044 
Net cash used in operating activities from discontinued operations   —      (121,221)
Net cash provided by operating activities   1,635,397    3,236,823 
           
CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES          
Purchase of plant and equipment   —      (1,610,201)
Net cash used in investing activities from continuing operations   —      (1,610,201)
Net cash provided by investing activities from discontinued operations   —      —   
Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities   —      (1,610,201)
           
CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES          
Restricted cash received from (deposited to) banks   —      6,115,787 
Repayment of short-term loans   —      (6,115,787)
Net cash used in financing activities from continuing operations   —      —   
Net cash provided by financing activities  from discontinued operations   —      —   
Net cash used in financing activities   —      —   
           
EFFECT OF EXCHANGE RATE CHANGES ON CASH   425,673    435,937 
           
NET INCREASE IN CASH   2,061,070    2,062,559 
           
CASH, BEGINNING OF PERIOD   54,458,026    49,656,897 
           
CASH, END OF PERIOD  $56,519,096   $51,719,456 
           
SUPPLEMENTAL DISCLOSURES:          
Cash paid during the period for:          
Interest paid  $37,554   $—   
Income tax paid  $—     $—   
           
NON-CASH TRANSACTIONS OF INVESTING AND FINANCING ACTIVITIES          
Inventories received from prior year prepayments  $282,791   $1,998,318 
Inventories transferred to biological assets  $248,316   $409,197 
Cancelation of shares related to Hang-ao acquisition  $—     $1,047 
Cancelation of shares related to employees' compensation  $18   $361,080 

 

See accompanying notes to unaudited consolidated financial statements

 

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