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Exhibit 99.1
Investor Relations Contact:
Company Contact:
Mark Collinson, Partner
Xie Yuechun, CEO Assistant
CCG Investor Relations
Wonder Auto Technology, Inc.
310-477-9800, ext. 117
416-266-1186
Mark.collinson@ccgir.com
wondergrp2006@yahoo.com.cn
   
 
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
 
Wonder Auto Technology, Inc.
Reports First Quarter 2007 Results
 
JINZHOU CITY, China, May 10, 2007 - Wonder Auto Technology, Inc., (OTCBB: WATG) (“Wonder Auto” or “the Company”), a China-based manufacturer of automotive electrical parts, predominantly, starters and alternators, today announced its financial results for the first quarter 2007.
 
Q1 Highlights
·     Revenues increased to a record $21.6 million, up 45.8% year-over-year
·     Net income increased 92.5% year-over-year to $2.7 million 
·     Export sales increased to 4.8% of total revenue

Revenue increased to a record $21.6 million, up 45.8% from revenue in the first quarter 2006 of $14.8 million. The increase in revenue was primarily due to the continued increase in demand from existing customers for alternators and starters. Gross profit for the quarter increased 78.5% to $5.3 million from gross profit of $3.0 million in the comparable period a year earlier. Net income increased to $2.7 million or 92.5% for the first quarter 2007 from $1.4 million in the first quarter 2006. Fully diluted earnings per share for the quarter were $0.11.

“We are very pleased to announce another quarter of record revenues and profits. We have been able to take advantage of the rapid growth of the automotive components industry in China, propelled by the strong growth of the auto market, especially for cars with small and mid size engines. In addition to increasing domestic revenues, our export sales increased to 4.8% of revenues during the quarter, indicating our emerging ability to penetrate and compete in international markets,” said Chairman and CEO, Mr. Qingjie Zhao.

For the first quarter of 2007, gross profit was $5.3 million, for a year-over-year increase of 78.5% from $3.0 million in the first quarter of 2006. Gross margin was 24.6% for the quarter compared to 20.1% for the same period a year earlier. Gross margin was favorably impacted by the consolidation of the acquired interest in the business of Jinzhou DongWoo Precision Co., Ltd. (“Jinzhou DongWoo”), one of Wonder Auto’s suppliers. Gross margin also benefited from more efficient cost control management and improved technology which allowed the Company to reduce raw material consumption per unit of production. In addition, Wonder Auto has been able to mitigate the effect of higher commodity prices on gross margin through customer pricing and product redesign, however margin levels are likely to be slightly lower during the remainder of the year.
 
 
 
 

 

Administrative expenses for the quarter were $0.7 million, or 3.1% of revenue, compared to $0.3 million for the same quarter a year ago, or 2.1% of revenue. The increase of administrative expenses is due to expenditures for improvement of the Company’s internal cost control systems to ensure compliance with SOX 404, the inclusion of Jinzhou DongWoo and the increased cost of being a U.S. publicly traded company.

In the first quarter of 2007, research and development expenses were $0.3 million, or 1.2% of revenue, compared to $0.1 million, or 0.7% of revenue, for the same period last year. The increased research and development expense is attributed to the Company’s continued efforts to maintain its technological competitiveness.

Selling expenses were $0.7 million for the first quarter 2007, or 3.0% of revenue, compared to $0.7 million, or 4.7% of revenue, in the comparable quarter a year earlier. The lower selling expense as a percent of revenue is due to the improvement in quality of the Company’s products which reduced the costs of after-sales services. In addition, the increased sales volume allowed the Company to benefit from economies of scale and reduced the per unit selling expenses.

Income from operations increased to $3.7 million for the first quarter 2007, up 99.3% from $1.9 million in the first quarter 2006. Operating margin for the quarter was 17.3% compared to operating margin of 12.7% in the same period a year ago. Operating margin benefited from improvement in gross margin and operating efficiencies.

Net income for the first quarter 2007 increased to $2.7 million, up 92.2% from the first quarter 2006 of $1.4 million. Fully diluted earnings per share for the quarter 2007 were $0.11.

Financial Condition

As of March 31, 2007, Wonder Auto had $10.0 million in cash and cash equivalents (including $3.9 million restricted cash), working capital of $30.4 million and $10.9 million long-term debt. Shareholders’ equity stood at $41.3 million, up from $38.2 million from December 31, 2006.

Subsequent Event

On April 2, 2007, Wonder Auto, through its subsidiaries, acquired approximately 80% of the shares in Jinzhou Wanyou Mechanical Parts Co., Ltd. (“Wanyou”). Wonder Auto already owned approximately 20% of the shares of Wanyou which combined with the additional 80% gives the Company and its subsidiaries 100% ownership in Wanyou. The shares were purchased from two separate parties for a total of $16.42 million, subject to certain net income targets.

Business Outlook

The auto industry in China continues to grow rapidly and Wonder Auto expects to continue to participate in that growth through increased orders from current customers and by developing new products through its joint development program. In July 2007, Wonder Auto expects to begin production from its new starter and alternator lines which will enable the Company to continue to improve its manufacturing capability and operating efficiencies. Moreover, the recent acquisition of Wanyou enhances the Company’s expertise and network in the export market, which Wonder Auto intends to leverage as it increases its international presence. The Company reaffirms its previous guidance for the full year of revenues of $100 million and net income of $13.5 million.
 
 
 
 

 

“The Chinese automotive market remains robust after taking over from Japan as the world’s second largest market in 2006. With a current market share of about 15% in China, we are focused on aggressively expanding our presence in both domestic and international markets by maintaining our competitiveness through technological superiority and internal controls. We expect this progress will result in Wonder Auto achieving a growth rate higher than the industry average this year,” concluded Mr. Zhao.

Conference Call

Wonder Auto will host a conference call on Thursday, May 10th at 10:00 am ET to discuss results for the first quarter of 2007. Joining Mr. Qingjie Zhao, Chairman and CEO, will be Ryan Yuan, CFO, and Mark Collinson, Partner of CCG Investor Relations. To participate in the live conference call, please dial the following number five to ten minutes prior to the scheduled conference call time: (888) 419-5570. International callers should dial (617) 896-9871. When prompted by the operator, mention Conference Passcode 90877975.

If you are unable to participate in the call at this time, a replay will be available on Thursday, May 10, at 11:00 a.m. Eastern Time, through Thursday, May 17, 2007. To access the replay dial (888) 286-8010 and enter the conference passcode 11929842. International callers should dial (617) 801-6888.

The conference will be broadcast live over the Internet and can be accessed by all interested parties at Wonder Auto’s website at www.watg.cn. To listen to the call please go to the website at least 15 minutes prior to the start of the call to register, download and install any necessary audio software.
 
About Wonder Auto Technology, Inc.
 
Wonder Auto Technology, Inc., through its subsidiary, Jinzhou Halla Electrical Equipment Co., Ltd., designs, develops, manufactures and sells automotive electrical parts and is the second largest seller of automotive alternators and starters in China. The Company’s products are suitable for various types of automobiles and industrial vehicles. Wonder Auto’s customers include Beijing Hyundai, Shenyang Aerospace Mitsubishi, Harbin Dong’an Mitsubishi, and Dongfeng Yueda Kia Motor Co., Ltd. Wonder Auto Technology, Inc. is a Nevada corporation with its manufacturing subsidiary Jinzhou Halla and its corporate headquarters located in Jinzhou City, Liaoning, China.
 
Forward-Looking Statements
 
This press release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Forward-looking statements are statements that are not historical facts. Such forward-looking statements are based upon the current beliefs and expectations of Wonder Auto’s management and are subject to risks and uncertainties, which could cause actual results to differ from the forward-looking statements. The following factors, among others, could cause actual results to differ from those set forth in the forward-looking statements: business conditions in China, weather and natural disasters, changing interpretations of generally accepted accounting principles; outcomes of government reviews; inquiries and investigations and related litigation; continued compliance with government regulations; legislation or regulatory environments, requirements or changes adversely affecting the businesses in which Wonder Auto is engaged; fluctuations in customer demand; management of rapid growth; intensity of competition from other providers of auto components; timing approval and market acceptance of new product introduction; general economic conditions; geopolitical events and regulatory changes, as well as other relevant risks not included herein. The information set forth herein should be read in light of such risks. Wonder Auto does not assume any obligation to update the information contained in this press release.
 
Financial Tables Below
 

 
 

 

 
Wonder Auto Technology, Inc.
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations
For the three months ended March 31, 2007 and 2006
(Stated in US Dollars)

   
Three months ended
 
   
March 31
 
   
(Unaudited)
 
   
2007
 
2006
 
           
Net sales
 
$
21,566,796
 
$
14,793,221
 
Cost of sales
   
(16,251,790
)
 
(11,815,898
)
               
Gross profit
   
5,315,006
   
2,977,323
 
               
Operating expenses
             
Administrative expenses
   
666,566
   
306,908
 
Research and development costs
   
263,446
   
100,558
 
Selling expenses
   
651,616
   
696,431
 
               
Total operating expenses
   
1,581,628
   
1,103,897
 
               
Income from operations
   
3,733,378
   
1,873,426
 
Interest income
   
16,709
   
12,861
 
Other income
   
23,795
   
-
 
Finance costs
   
(419,392
)
 
(258,401
)
Equity in net income of an unconsolidated affiliate
   
34,147
   
-
 
               
Income before income taxes
   
3,388,637
   
1,627,886
 
Income taxes
   
(466,814
)
 
(218,653
)
Minority interests
   
(209,371
)
 
-
 
               
Net income
 
$
2,712,452
 
$
1,409,233
 
               
Other comprehensive income
             
Foreign currency translation adjustments
   
367,329
   
93,226
 
               
Comprehensive income
 
$
3,079,781
 
$
1,502,459
 
               
Earnings per share: basic and diluted
 
$
0.11
 
$
0.08
 
               
Weighted average number of shares outstanding:
             
basic and diluted
   
23,959,994
   
17,227,198
 



 
 

 

Wonder Auto Technology, Inc.
Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets
As of March 31, 2007 and December 31, 2006
(Stated in US Dollars)

   
March 31,
 
December 31,
 
   
2007
 
2006
 
   
(Unaudited)
 
(Audited)
 
ASSETS
         
Current assets
         
Cash and cash equivalents
 
$
6,065,302
 
$
8,203,699
 
Restricted cash
   
3,919,971
   
4,876,879
 
Trade receivables (net of allowance of doubtful accounts
             
of $38,023 in 2007 and $32,150 in 2006)
   
26,042,474
   
24,696,982
 
Bills receivable
   
8,100,371
   
3,098,314
 
Other receivables, prepayments and deposits
   
1,445,086
   
1,254,209
 
Inventories
   
15,535,997
   
13,689,374
 
Amount due from a related company
   
70,249
   
69,561
 
Deferred taxes
   
217,693
   
237,570
 
               
Total current assets
   
61,397,143
   
56,126,588
 
Know-how
   
1,482,617
   
1,468,089
 
Trademarks and patents
   
11,182
   
11,418
 
Property, plant and equipment, net
   
14,469,688
   
13,945,846
 
Land use right
   
1,202,302
   
1,203,256
 
Deposit for acquisition of property, plant and equipment
   
2,864,978
   
1,740,548
 
Investment in an unconsolidated affiliate
   
567,130
   
527,627
 
Goodwill
   
3,115,227
   
2,771,293
 
Deferred taxes
   
221,744
   
205,475
 
               
TOTAL ASSETS
 
$
85,332,011
 
$
78,000,140
 


 
 

 


LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY
         
           
LIABILITIES
         
Current liabilities
         
Trade payables
 
$
12,411,172
 
$
9,631,537
 
Bills payable
   
6,717,565
   
8,628,078
 
Other payables and accrued expenses
   
2,833,675
   
3,121,533
 
Provision for warranty
   
980,551
   
1,049,344
 
Income tax payable
   
446,084
   
398,768
 
Amount due to an unconsolidated affiliate
   
100,136
   
37,492
 
Dividend payable to minority stockholders
   
691,152
   
-
 
Dividend payable to Winning
   
343,934
   
-
 
Secured short-term bank loans
   
6,459,198
   
14,326,831
 
               
Total current liabilities
   
30,983,467
   
37,193,583
 
               
Secured long-term bank loans
   
10,916,984
   
-
 
               
TOTAL LIABILITIES
   
41,900,451
   
37,193,583
 
               
COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES 
             
               
MINORITY INTERESTS
   
2,124,794
   
2,579,572
 
               
STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY
             
Preferred stock: par value $0.0001 per share; authorized
             
10,000,000 shares, none issued and outstanding
   
-
   
-
 
Common stock: par value $0.0001 per share; authorized
             
90,000,000 shares, issued and outstanding 23,959,994
             
shares in 2007 and 2006
   
2,396
   
2,396
 
Additional paid-in capital
   
22,140,143
   
22,140,143
 
Statutory and other reserves
   
3,148,265
   
3,148,265
 
Accumulated other comprehensive income
   
1,819,467
   
1,452,138
 
Retained earnings
   
14,196,495
   
11,484,043
 
               
TOTAL STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY
   
41,306,766
   
38,226,985
 
               
TOTAL LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY
 
$
85,332,011
 
$
78,000,140
 


 
 

 

Wonder Auto Technology, Inc.
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows
For the three months ended March 31, 2007 and 2006
(Stated in US Dollars)

   
Three months ended March 31
 
   
(Unaudited)
 
   
2007
 
2006
 
           
Cash flows from operating activities
         
Net income
 
$
2,712,452
 
$
1,409,233
 
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash (used in)
             
provided by operating activities:
             
Depreciation
   
445,132
   
328,740
 
Amortization of trademarks and patents
   
347
   
87
 
Amortization of land use right
   
12,811
   
6,681
 
Deferred taxes
   
7,454
   
28,485
 
Provision for doubtful debts
   
5,533
   
-
 
Recovery of obsolete inventories
   
(22,720
)
 
(12,873
)
Equity in net income of an unconsolidated affiliate
   
(34,147
)
 
-
 
Minority interests
   
209,371
   
-
 
Changes in operating assets and liabilities:
             
Trade receivables
   
(1,102,316
)
 
(2,796,781
)
Bills receivable
   
(4,951,887
)
 
(968,729
)
Other receivables, prepayments and deposits
   
(187,937
)
 
(340,268
)
Inventories
   
(1,677,966
)
 
(1,405,824
)
Trade payables
   
2,673,792
   
3,882,703
 
Bills payable
   
(1,988,059
)
 
-
 
Amount due to an unconsolidated affiliate
   
62,029
   
-
 
Other payables and accrued expenses
   
104,787
   
(207,189
)
Provision for warranty
   
(78,866
)
 
213,991
 
Income tax payable
   
43,200
   
(83,400
)
               
Net cash flows (used in) provided by operating activities
   
(3,766,990
)
 
54,856
 
               
Cash flows from investing activities
             
Payments to acquire and for deposit for acquisition of
             
property, plant and equipment
   
(1,932,319
)
 
(645,405
)
Decrease in restricted cash
   
956,907
   
36,326
 
Installment payments for acquisition of Dong Woo
   
(400,000
)
 
-
 
               
Net cash flows used in investing activities
 
$
(1,375,412
)
$
(609,079
)


 
 

 


Cash flows from financing activities
         
Dividend paid to stockholders
 
$
-
 
$
(1,704,206
)
Repayment of bank loans
   
(7,977,971
)
 
-
 
New bank loans
   
10,874,139
   
-
 
               
Net cash flows provided by (used in) financing activities
   
2,896,168
   
(1,704,206
)
               
Effect of foreign currency translation on cash and cash equivalents
   
107,837
   
31,947
 
               
Net decrease in cash and cash equivalents
   
(2,138,397
)
 
(2,226,482
)
               
Cash and cash equivalents - beginning of period
   
8,203,699
   
4,368,757
 
               
Cash and cash equivalents - end of period
 
$
6,065,302
 
$
2,142,275
 
               
Supplemental disclosures for cash flow information:
             
Cash paid for:
             
Interest
 
$
222,702
 
$
228,022
 
Income taxes
 
$
416,161
 
$
273,567
 


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