EX-99.3 4 v382173_ex99-3.htm EXHIBIT 99.3

 

Exhibit 99.3

 

Sinovac Reports Unaudited First Quarter 2014 Financial Results

-- -Conference call scheduled for Thursday, May 22, 2014 at 8:00 AM EDT

  

Sinovac Reports Unaudited First Quarter 2014 Financial Results



- Conference call scheduled for Thursday, May 22, 2014 at 8:00 AM EDT -

 

BEIJING, May 21, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- Sinovac Biotech Ltd. (NASDAQ: SVA), a leading provider of biopharmaceutical products in China, announced today its unaudited first quarter financial results for the period ended March 31, 2014.

 

First Quarter 2014 Financial Highlights (period-over-period comparisons to first quarter 2013)

 

Quarterly sales increased by 34.8% to $13.5 million from $10.1 million.

 

Gross profit increased by 45.4% to $10.3 million from $7.1 million. Gross margin was 75.8%, compared to 70.2%.

 

Net income attributable to common stockholders was $4,000, or $0.00 per basic and diluted share, compared to a net loss attributable to common stockholders of $2.0 million, or $0.04 per basic and diluted share.

 

Cash and cash equivalents totaled $101.7 million as of March 31, 2014, compared to $107.2 million as of December 31, 2013.

 

Recent Business Highlights

 

Sinovac was awarded a government grant of RMB 60 million for the construction of a dedicated production facility for its enterovirus 71 (EV71) vaccine against hand foot and mouth disease (HFMD). This grant, which was approved by China's Ministry of Finance, National Development and Reform Commission, Ministry of Industry and Information Technology, and National Health and Family Planning Commission, will be funded in several tranches, of which RMB 20 million is expected in 2014, with the balance to be provided after certain criteria are met.

 

On May 21, 2014, Sinovac received approval from the China Food and Drug Administration (or "CFDA") to commence a human clinical trial of its 23-valent Pneumococcal polysaccharides vaccine (PPV). The trial is expected to begin in late 2014.  

 

Sinovac entered into a license agreement with Intravacc (Institute for Translational Vaccinology) in The Netherlands to develop and commercialize the Sabin Inactivated Polio Vaccine (sIPV) for China and other countries.

 

Sinovac was awarded a public tender in Mongolia to supply approximately 147,000 doses of inactivated hepatitis A vaccine to the Mongolian government for its 2014 national vaccination program. The hepatitis A vaccine was delivered in two batches in February and April.

 

Sinovac was selected by the Gansu Province Center for Disease Control (or Gansu CDC) as the sole supplier of 40,000 doses of inactivated hepatitis A vaccine for its emergency stockpiling program for 2014.This order will be supplied in full in 2014, with the timing of shipments to be directed by the Gansu CDC.       

 

Sinovac obtained a registration license for Healive, its inactivated hepatitis A vaccine, from Instituto de Salud Publica de Chile, Chile's Institute of Public Health. The license is valid for five years from the date of issuance.

 

Mr. Weidong Yin, Chairman, President and CEO, commented, "The 34.8% year-over-year top line increase marked a strong first quarter. The growth was driven by higher sales of our commercialized vaccines in China, especially from Bilive, our combined hepatitis A&B vaccine. Sinovac's sales team continued to execute its tailored sales and marketing strategy, and maximize the favorable competitive environment."

 

 
 

 

Mr. Yin continued, "In line with our mission to develop and commercialize vaccines that address unmet medical needs in China and other countries, we continue to advance our pipeline vaccine candidates and expand our portfolio. Obtaining regulatory approval to commence human trials of PPV is another milestone we achieved. Our clinical application for the varicella vaccines is under review by CFDA."

 

Mr. Yin concluded, "The technology transfer agreement with Intravacc for sIPV exemplifies Sinovac's strategy to expand its vaccine pipeline through external collaboration. As the administration of an inactivated polio vaccine will largely reduce the risk of paralysis associated with the live attenuated vaccine virus in OPV, Sinovac is at the forefront of bringing a safer and more affordable solution to the population worldwide. Under the World Health Organization's global polio eradication plan, sIPV has significant market potential for Sinovac both in China and international markets. We are poised to continue to expand our vaccine portfolio focused on the objective of providing high quality vaccines made in China to children around the world."

 

Financial Review for Unaudited First Quarter Ended March 31, 2014

 

An analysis of sales and gross profit is as follows:  

 

In USD'000

(Unaudited)

  2014 Q1   % of Sales   2013 Q1   % of Sales 
Hepatitis A – Healive   6,439    47.5%   6,165    61.3%
Hepatitis A&B – Bilive   5,999    44.3%   2,995    29.8%
Hepatitis vaccines   12,438    91.8%   9,160    91.1%
Influenza vaccines   61    0.4%   294    3.0%
Animal vaccines   25    0.2%   13    0.1%
Mumps vaccines   920    6.8%   585    5.8%
Regular sales   13,444    99.2%   10,052    100%
H5N1   102    0.8%   -    - 
Total sales   13,546    100%   10,052    100%
Cost of goods sold   3,278    24.2%   2,992    29.8%
Gross profit   10,268    75.8%   7,060    70.2%

 

First quarter 2014 sales increased by 34.8% to $13.5 million, from $10.1 million for the same period in 2013. The growth in regular sales was mainly due to an increase of Bilive revenue from $3 million to $6 million.

 

Compared to the first quarter of 2013, gross profit margin for the first quarter of 2014 increased to 75.8% from 70.2%. The increase in gross margin was mainly driven by lower unit costs for Healive and Bilive due to higher plant utilization, allowing the Company to leverage economies of scale. Gross margin was also favorably impacted by a decrease in the sales return provision compared to the same period last year.

 

Selling, general and administrative expenses for the first quarter of 2014 were $7.8 million, compared to $7.1 million in the same period of 2013. Selling expenses as a percentage of first quarter 2014 regular sales were 27.9%, down slightly from 29.9% in the same period of 2013 as the Company generated more revenue without significantly increasing fixed selling expenses. G&A expenses in the first quarter of 2014 were $4.0 million compared to $4.1 million in the same period of 2013. First quarter 2014 G&A expenses included a $0.5 million foreign exchange loss due to the appreciation of the US dollar against the RMB. Excluding this foreign exchange loss, G&A expenses in the first quarter of 2014 were $3.5 million. The decrease in G&A expense was primarily due to the fact that the Company's Changping facility commenced production, and related depreciation was recorded in production costs.

 

R&D expenses for the first quarter of 2014 were $1.7 million, consistent with $1.8 million in the same period in 2013. The Company's main focus in the first quarter of 2014 was the continued optimization of production process for its PPV and varicella vaccine.  

 

 
 

 

Net income attributable to common stockholders was $4,000, or $0.00 per basic and diluted share, compared to a net loss attributable to common stockholders of $2.0 million, or $0.04 per basic and diluted share.

 

Cash and cash equivalents totaled $101.7 million as of March 31, 2014, compared to $107.2 million as of December 31, 2013. Net cash used in operating activities was $5.8 million during the first quarter 2014. Net cash used in investing activities during the first quarter of 2014 was $2.2 million, which was primarily for payment of property, plant and equipment for the Changping facility. Net cash provided by financing activities during the first quarter of 2014 was $3.4 million, including loan proceeds of $3.3 million. 

 

Conference Call Details

 

The Company will host a conference call on Thursday, May 22, 2014 at 8:00 a.m. EDT (May 22, 2014 at 8:00 p.m. China Standard Time) to review the Company's financial results and provide an update on recent corporate developments. To access the conference call, please dial 1-877-407-0784 (USA) or 1-201-689-8560 (International). A replay of the call will be available from 11 a.m. EDT on May 22, 2014 to June 5, 2014 at midnight. To access the replay, please dial 1-877-870-5176 (USA) or 1-858-384-5517 (International) and reference the replay pin number 13582662.

 

A live audio webcast of the call will also be available from the investors section on the corporate web site at www.sinovac.com. A webcast replay can be accessed on the corporate website beginning May 22, 2014 and the replay will remain available for 30 days.

 

About Sinovac

 

Sinovac Biotech Ltd. is a China-based biopharmaceutical company that focuses on the research, development, manufacturing and commercialization of vaccines that protect against human infectious diseases including hepatitis A and B, seasonal influenza, H5N1 pandemic influenza (avian flu), H1N1 influenza (swine flu) and mumps, as well as animal rabies vaccine for canines. The Company filed a new drug application for enterovirus 71 (against hand, foot and mouth disease) with China Food & Drug Administration. In 2009, Sinovac was the first company worldwide to receive approval for its H1N1 influenza vaccine, Panflu.1, and has manufactured it for the Chinese Central Government, pursuant to the government-stockpiling program. The Company is also the only supplier of the H5N1 pandemic influenza vaccine to the government-stockpiling program. Sinovac is developing a number of new pipeline vaccines including vaccines for pneumococcal polysaccharides, pneumococcal conjugate, varicella and sIPV. Sinovac sells its vaccines mainly in China and exports selected vaccines to Mongolia, Nepal, and the Philippines. Sinovac has also been granted a license to commercialize seasonal flu vaccine in Mexico and hepatitis A vaccine in Chile.

 

Safe Harbor Statement

 

This announcement contains forward-looking statements. These statements are made under the "safe harbor" provisions of the U.S. Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These forward-looking statements can be identified by words or phrases such as "will," "expects," "anticipates," "future," "intends," "plans," "believes," "estimates" and similar statements. Among other things, the business outlook and quotations from management in this press release contain forward-looking statements. Statements that are not historical facts, including statements about Sinovac's beliefs and expectations, are forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements involve inherent risks and uncertainties. A number of important factors could cause actual results to differ materially from those contained in any forward-looking statement. Sinovac does not undertake any obligation to update any forward-looking statement, except as required under applicable law.

 

Helen Yang/Chris Lee 
Sinovac Biotech Ltd. 
Tel: +86-10-8279-9659/9696 
Fax: +86-10-6296-6910 
Email: ir@sinovac.com

Investors: 
Lee Roth 

 

The Ruth Group 
Tel: +1-646-536-7012 
Email: lroth@theruthgroup.com

Media: 
Aaron Estrada 
The Ruth Group 
Tel: +1-646-536-7028 
Email: aestrada@theruthgroup.com

 

 
 

  

SINOVAC BIOTECH LTD.

Consolidated Balance Sheets

As of December 31, 2013 and March 31,2014

(Expressed in thousands of U.S. Dollars, except for number of shares and per share data)

 

   Mar 31, 2014   Dec 31, 2013 
ASSETS  (Unaudited)   (Audited) 
Current assets        
Cash and cash equivalents  $101,652   $107,242 
Accounts receivable   36,282    31,927 
Inventories   15,653    14,329 
Prepaid expenses and deposits   1,278    1,150 
Deferred tax assets   2,037    2,602 
Total current assets   156,902    157,250 
           
Property, plant and equipment   65,143    67,963 
Prepaid land lease payments   10,592    10,948 
Long-term inventories   3,618    2,781 
Long-term prepaid expenses   107    154 
Prepayments for acquisition of equipment   1,108    708 
Deferred tax assets   305    117 
Licenses   652    772 
Total assets  $238,427   $240,693 
           
LIABILITIES AND EQUITY          
Current liabilities          
Bank loans and current portion of long-term debt  $32,844   $16,217 
Current portion of loan from a non-controlling shareholder   3,237    3,324 
Accounts payable and accrued liabilities   26,529    28,037 
Income tax payable   239    246 
Deferred revenue   183    875 
Deferred government grants   448    458 
Total current liabilities   63,480    49,157 
           
Deferred government grants   4,507    4,746 
Long-term debt   17,501    32,146 
Deferred revenue   10,717    11,005 
Total long term liabilities   32,725    47,897 
           
Total liabilities   96,205    97,054 
           
Commitments and contingencies          
EQUITY          
Common stock   56    56 
Additional paid-in capital   107,619    107,393 
Accumulated other comprehensive income   12,394    14,141 
Statutory surplus reserves   11,808    11,808 
Accumulated deficit   (4,710)   (4,714)
Total stockholders' equity   127,167    128,684 
           
Non-controlling interests   15,055    14,955 
Total equity   142,222    143,639 
Total liabilities and equity  $238,427   $240,693 


 
 

 

SINOVAC BIOTECH LTD.

Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income (Loss)

For the three months ended March 31, 2013 and 2014

(Expressed in thousands U.S. Dollars, except for number of shares and per share data)

 

   Three Months Ended 
   Mar 31, 2014   Mar 31, 2013 
   (Unaudited)   (Unaudited) 
Sales  $13,546   $10,052 
Cost of sales   3,278    2,992 
Gross profit   10,268    7,060 
           
Selling, general and administrative expenses   7,792    7,136 
Provision for doubtful accounts   162    282 
Research and development expenses   1,702    1,848 
Loss (income) on disposal and Impairment of property, plant and equipment   -    (2)
Total operating expenses   9,656    9,264 
Operating income (loss)   612    (2,204)
           
Interest and financing expenses   (750)   (663)
Interest income   780    441 
Other income (expenses)   146    61 
Income (loss) before income taxes and non-controlling interests   788    (2,365)
Income tax benefit (expense)   (347)   (2)
           
Net income (loss)   441    (2,367)
Less: (income) loss attributable to the non-controlling interests   (437)   358 
Net income (loss) attributable to stockholders of Sinovac  $4   $(2,009)
           
Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax of nil          
Foreign currency translation adjustments   (2,084)   234 
Total comprehensive income (loss)   (1,643)   (2,133)
Less: comprehensive (income) loss attributable to non-controlling interests   (100)   329 
Comprehensive income (loss) attributable to stockholders of Sinovac  $(1,743)  $(1,804)
Basic and diluted earning (loss) per share  $0.00   $(0.04)
           
Weighted average number of shares of common stock outstanding           
Basic   55,587,029    55,097,228 
Diluted   56,110,870    55,097,228 

 

 
 

  

SINOVAC BIOTECH LTD.

Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows

For the three months ended March 31, 2013 and 2014

(Expressed in thousands U.S. Dollars)

 

   Three months ended 
   Mar 31, 2014   Mar 31, 2013 
   (Unaudited)   (Unaudited) 
Cash flows provided by (used in) operating activities        
Net income (loss)  $441   $(2,365)
Adjustments to reconcile net income (loss) to net cash provided by (used in) operating activities:          
- deferred income taxes   311    2 
- stock-based compensation   72    76 
- inventory provision   221    - 
- provision for doubtful accounts   162    282 
- impairment of equipment and loss on disposal   -    438 
- depreciation of property, plant and equipment and amortization of licenses   2,631    1,626 
- amortization of the prepaid land lease payments   67    72 
- accretion expenses   27    - 
Changes in:          
- accounts receivable   (4,981)   (3,777)
- inventories   (2,879)   (3,075)
- income tax payable   7    - 
- prepaid expenses and deposits   (582)   (144)
- deferred revenue   (718)   (1,067)
- accounts payable and accrued liabilities   (577)   2,364 
           
Net cash used in operating activities   (5,798)   (5,568)
           
Cash flows provided by financing activities          
- Loan proceeds   5,735    7,480 
- Loan repayments   (2,458)   - 
- Proceeds from issuance of common stock, net of share issuance costs   105    164 
- Proceeds from shares subscribed   49    11 
- Government grants received   -    304 
           
Net cash provided by financing activities   3,431    7,959 
           
Cash flows used in investing activities          
- Acquisition of property, plant and equipment   (2,204)   (2,160)
           
Net cash used in investing activities   (2,204)   (2,160)
           
Exchange gain (loss) on cash and cash equivalents   (1,019)   90 
           
Increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents   (5,590)   321 
           
Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of year   107,242    91,241 
           
Cash and cash equivalents, end of year  $101,652   $91,562