EX-99.1 2 v430521_ex99-1.htm EXHIBIT 99.1

Exhibit 99.1

 

China HGS Reports First Quarter of Fiscal Year 2016 Results

 


HANZHONG, CHINA – February 5, 2016 – China HGS Real Estate Inc. (NASDAQ: HGSH) (“China HGS” or the “Company”), a leading regional real estate developer headquartered in Hanzhong City, Shaanxi Province, China, today reported its financial results for the first quarter of fiscal 2016 ended December 31, 2015 with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission. An electronic copy of the quarterly report on Form 10-Q can be accessed on the SEC's website at www.sec.gov

 

Highlights for the Quarter

lTotal revenues for the first quarter of fiscal 2016 were approximately $5.9 million, a decrease of 44.6% from approximately $10.6 million in the same quarter of fiscal 2015. Total revenues recognized from percentage of completion method were approximately $2.7 million, which accounted for 45.3% of total revenues in the first quarter of fiscal 2016.

 

lNet income for the first quarter of fiscal 2016 totaled approximately $1.4 million, a decrease of approximately 12.2% from the net income of approximately $1.6 million in the same period of last year. The decreased profit margin in this quarter compared to the same quarter of last year was primarily due to a slowdown of contracted sales achieved in the current quarter.

 

lBasic and diluted net earnings per share (“EPS”) attributable to shareholders for the first quarter of fiscal 2016 were $0.03, compared to $0.04 for the same quarter last year.

 

“The macro environment remains challenge given the weakening economy in China, coupled with depreciation of Chinese currency. These inevitably contributed to our weaker sales results,” said Mr. Xiaojun Zhu, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of China HGS. “We have been focusing on factors that we have control to drive the sales and timely complete the constructions under development. In the meantime, the Company is executing strategies to develop more commercial and municipal projects and diversify its revenue streams. We remain confident in our ability to executive the strategies and create long-term shareholder value.”

 

Safe Harbor Statement

This press release contains forward-looking statements, which are subject to change. The forward-looking statements are made pursuant to the safe harbor provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. All "forward-looking statements" relating to the business of China HGS Real Estate Inc., which can be identified by the use of forward-looking terminology such as "believes," "expects" or similar expressions, involve known and unknown risks and uncertainties which could cause actual results to differ. These factors include but are not limited to: the uncertain market for the Company's business, macroeconomic, technological, regulatory, or other factors affecting the profitability of real estate business; and other risks related to the Company's business and risks related to operating in China. Please refer to the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended September 30, 2015, as well as the Company's Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q that have been filed since the date of such annual report, for specific details on risk factors. Given these risks and uncertainties, you are cautioned not to place undue reliance on forward-looking statements. The Company's actual results could differ materially from those contained in the forward-looking statements. The Company undertakes no obligation to revise or update its forward-looking statements in order to reflect events or circumstances that may arise after the date of this release.

 

About China HGS Real Estate, Inc.

China HGS Real Estate, Inc. (NASDAQ: HGSH), founded in 1995 and headquartered in Hanzhong City, Shaanxi Province, is a leading real estate developer in the region and holds the national grade I real estate qualification. The Company focuses on the development of high-rise, sub-high-rise residential buildings and multi-building apartment complexes in China's Tier 3 and Tier 4 cities and counties with rapidly growing populations driven by increased urbanization. The Company provides affordable housing with popular and modern designs to meet the needs of multiple buyer groups. The Company’s development activity spans a range of services, including land acquisition, project planning, design management, construction management, sales and marketing, and property management. For further information about China HGS, please go to www.chinahgs.com. 

 

 

Company contact:

 

Randy Xiong,

President of Capital Market
China Phone: (86) 091-62622612

Email: randy.xiong@chinahgs.com

 

 

 

 

 

CHINA HGS REAL ESTATE, INC. 

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS  

(Unaudited)

 

   December 31,   September 30, 
   2015   2015 
ASSETS          
Current assets:          
Cash  $1,182,817   $1,333,919 
Restricted cash   1,739,793    1,715,268 
Advances to vendors   83,260    - 
Cost and earnings in excess of billings   11,192,689    11,825,036 
Real estate property development completed   71,696,324    75,391,512 
Real estate property under development   53,361,785    55,154,153 
Other current assets   1,512,819    228,223 
Total current assets   140,769,487    145,648,111 
Property, plant and equipment, net   743,955    780,038 
Real estate property development completed, net of current portion   2,000,626    2,140,271 
Security deposits for land use right   3,080,857    3,146,237 
Real estate property under development, net of current portion   148,310,045    143,660,781 
Due from local government for real estate property development completed   3,001,308    3,065,000 
Total Assets  $297,906,278   $298,440,438 

LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY          
Current liabilities:          
Bank loan – current portion  $6,161,714   $6,292,474 
Short-term loans - other   472,912    5,674,239 
Accounts payable   32,262,036    41,501,682 
Other payables   15,992,102    12,676,362 
Construction deposits   1,501,141    1,959,706 
Billings in excess of cost and earnings   3,367,321    3,315,302 
Customer deposits   20,086,668    17,387,969 
Shareholder loan   2,649,534    1,810,000 
Accrued expenses   4,737,203    4,855,891 
Taxes  payable   15,530,542    15,830,886 
Total current liabilities   102,761,173    111,304,511 
Deferred tax liabilities   4,678,534    4,711,161 
Customer deposits, net of current portion   7,903,239    8,246,004 
Other long term loan payable, less current portion   26,060,283    15,731,186 
Construction deposits, net of current portion   924,898    972,432 
Total liabilities   142,328,127    140,965,294 
Commitments and Contingencies          
Stockholders' equity          
Common stock, $0.001 par value, 100,000,000 shares          
authorized, 45,050,000 shares issued and outstanding          
December 31, 2015 and September 30, 2015   45,050    45,050 
Additional paid-in capital   17,779,216    17,764,316 
Statutory surplus   16,439,333    16,439,333 
Retained earnings   121,095,422    119,668,198 
Accumulated other comprehensive income   219,130    3,558,247 
Total stockholders' equity   155,578,151    157,475,144 
Total Liabilities and Stockholders' Equity  $297,906,278   $298,440,438 

 

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

 

 

 

 

 

CHINA HGS REAL ESTATE, INC. 

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME  AND COMPREHENSIVE INCOME(LOSS)  

(Unaudited) 

 

   Three months ended December 31, 
   2015   2014 
Real estate sales  $5,856,607   $10,565,687 
Less: Sales tax   (411,988)   (670,550)
          Cost of real estate sales   (3,208,889)   (7,025,806)
Gross profit   2,235,730    2,869,331 
Operating expenses          
Selling and distribution expenses   90,153    375,166 
General and administrative expenses   478,511    616,178 
Total operating expenses   568,664    991,344 
Operating income   1,667,066    1,877,987 
Interest income   -    1,164 
Interest expense   (104,046)   (18,100)
Income  before income taxes   1,563,020    1,861,051 
Provision for income taxes   135,796    235,061 
Net income   1,427,224    1,625,990 
Other comprehensive income (loss)          
Foreign currency translation adjustment   (3,339,117)   186,761 
Comprehensive income (loss)  $(1,911,893)  $1,812,751 
Basic and diluted income per common share          
Basic  $0.03   $0.04 
Diluted  $0.03   $0.04 
Weighted average common shares outstanding          
Basic   45,050,000    45,050,000 
Diluted   45,050,000    45,122,819 

  

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

 

 

 

  

CHINA HGS REAL ESTATE, INC.

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS

(Unaudited)

 

   Three months ended December 31, 
   2015   2014 
Cash flows from operating activities          
Net income  $1,427,224   $1,625,990 
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash used in operating activities:          
Deferred tax provision   66,304    223,803 
Depreciation   20,187    21,015 
Stock based compensation   14,900    - 
Changes in assets and liabilities:          
Due from local government for real estate property development completed (accounts receivable long-term)   -    814,478 
Advances to vendors   (84,577)   (269,993)
Cost and earnings in excess of billings   392,728    236,110 
Real estate property development completed   2,258,837    435,511 
Real estate property under development   (7,098,791)   934,562 
Other current assets   (1,309,716)   386,470 
Accounts payables   (8,509,618)   (10,093,427)
Other payables   3,635,725    132,328 
Billings in excess of cost and earnings   122,823    1,172,034 
Customer deposits   2,934,270    (1,884,242)
Construction deposits   (452,203)   - 
Accrued expenses   (24,843)   326,052 
Taxes payable   29,080    (699,456)
Net cash used in operating activities   (6,577,670)   (6,638,765)
           
Cash flow from financing activities          
Restricted cash   (61,120)   (13,160)
Proceeds from shareholder loan   852,802    2,068,775 
Proceeds from bank loans   -    4,886,869 
Proceeds from other loans   10,824,408    - 
Repayment of other loans   (5,163,753)   - 
Net cash provided by financing activities   6,452,337    6,942,484 
           
Effect of changes of foreign exchange rate on cash   (25,769)   1,242 
Net increase (decrease) in cash   (151,102)   304,961 
Cash, beginning of period   1,333,919    1,125,545 
Cash, end of period  $1,182,817   $1,430,506 
Supplemental disclosures of cash flow information:          
Interest paid  $486,077   $500,397 
Income taxes paid  $69,492   $58,190 

  

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