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China Architectural Engineering Announces Sharp Rise for Second Quarter 2008
 
Revenues Exceed Prior Guidance as Company Continues Rapid Expansion into International Markets 
 
ZHUHAI, China & LOS ANGELES--China Architectural Engineering, Inc. (CAE) (NASDAQ:CAEI), a leader in the design, engineering, fabrication and installation of high-end building envelope systems, today reported record financial results for its second quarter ended June 30, 2008.
 
Revenues for the quarter totaled $41.38 million, up 113% from $19.45 million in the second quarter of 2007. The second quarter 2008 figure not only was a record for the Company, but it also sharply exceeded earlier guidance, provided on June 10, 2008, of $32 million to $35 million. CAE attributed the sharp revenue increase both to continued robust business growth in its home market of China and rapid expansion in new markets such as the Middle East and the U.S.
 
Net income for the second quarter of 2008 was $7.58 million, or $0.14 per fully diluted share, up 75% on a per-share basis from $4.28 million, or $0.08 per fully diluted share, in the second quarter of 2007. The second-quarter 2008 net income is near the high end of earlier guidance for net in the range of $6.7 million to $7.8 million.
 
During the second quarter, the Company was awarded its first U.S. project, an $11.6 million contract to supply and install the curtain wall for a 21-story luxury condominium building in New York City. It also was awarded a $15 million contract to design, construct and install curtain wall systems for the “Silicon Valley” development in Guangzhou, China, and it began recognizing revenues from contracts, awarded in the first quarter, to design, engineer, fabricate and install external envelopes for stations of the Dubai Metro System’s Red Line.
 
International Growth Strategy Expected to Accelerate Expansion 
 
Ken Yi Luo, China Architectural Engineering’s Chairman and CEO, commented, “The strong results in the second quarter of 2008 show how rapidly CAE is gaining market share in the most vibrant construction markets of the world, including China, the Persian Gulf and the United States. This quarter saw us reach a pair of important milestones - the establishment of our U.S. operation, led by construction industry veteran John Anderson, and the winning of our first U.S. contract. We also started recognizing revenues from our previously-announced Dubai Metro System project. As our global business continues to grow into the third quarter and beyond, we see 2008 shaping up as a true breakthrough year for CAE and our shareholders.”
 
For the first six months of 2008, CAE revenues totaled $66.73 million, up 97% from $33.88 million in the first six months of 2007. Net income for the first six months of 2008 was $12.75 million, or $0.24 per fully diluted share, up 100% on a per-share basis from $5.97 million, or $0.12 per fully diluted share, in the first six months of 2007.
 
April 2008 Financing Boosts Cash Position 
 
On the balance sheet, the Company reported cash and cash equivalents of $17.76 million on June 30, 2008, up from $4.04 million on December 31, 2007. The increase was due primarily to a $20 million financing transaction package, completed in April 2008, involving a group of investors including ABN AMRO N.V. and CITIC Allco Investments Ltd. (an investment fund managed by CITIC Capital Finance Ltd., a leading China focused investment management firm under the umbrella of the CITIC Group).
 
 
Company Expects Record Third Quarter Results; Expects Significant Increase in Backlog in Second Half 2008 
 
CAE also today reported guidance for the third quarter ending September 30, 2008. It projects revenues for the quarter ranging from $45 million to $53 million, or at least 66% above revenues of $27.1 million in the third quarter of 2007. It projects net income of $8.0 million to $10.0 million, or $0.14 to $0.18 per fully diluted share, up at least 156% from $3.13 million, or $0.06 per fully diluted share, in the third quarter of 2007.
 
The total backlog of projects expected to produce revenue as of June 30, 2008 now stands at $240 million, up from $208 million in the March report. The Company noted that this backlog figure is expected to increase significantly in the second half based on its current short-term sales pipeline of potential new large contract awards.
 
CAE defines backlog as the total anticipated revenue from projects already begun and upcoming projects for which contracts have been signed or awarded pending final signing. CAE views backlog as an important statistic in evaluating its level of sales activity and short-term sales trends in its business. It also cautions that backlog is only one indicator and not the most effective indicator of the ultimate profitability of its revenues.
 
To be added to China Architectural Engineering’s investor lists, please contact Haris Tajyar at htajyar@irintl.com or at 818-382-9702.
 
About China Architectural Engineering 
 
China Architectural Engineering, Inc. (CAE) (NASDAQ:CAEI), which began operations in 1992, has maintained a leading position in the global commercial construction industry by providing timely, high-quality, reliable, fully integrated and cost-effective service solutions to its clients utilizing specialized technical expertise in the design, engineering, fabrication and construction of structural exterior cladding systems. It specializes in high-end curtain wall systems (including glass, stone & metal curtain walls), roofing systems, steel construction systems, eco-energy saving building conservation systems and related products, for public works and commercial real estate projects.
 
CAE has worked with world-renowned architects and building engineers from China and other countries and has completed over 100 large, complex and unique projects throughout China, Hong Kong, Macau, Australia and Southeast Asia, including numerous award-winning landmark buildings in many of Asia's major cities. It is now capitalizing on its industry-leading expertise by expanding aggressively beyond China into some of the most active construction markets in the world, including the Middle East, Central Asia, United States and Eastern Europe.
 
For further information on China Architectural Engineering please visit www.caebuilding.com.
 
Forward Looking Statements: In addition to historical information, the statements set forth above include forward-looking statements that may involve risk and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from those in the forward-looking statements. Such risks and uncertainties include, but are not limited to, uncertainty of contract negotiations and payments under existing contracts, the Company’s dependence on government contracts, changes in the laws of the PRC that affect the Company’s operations, fluctuation and unpredictability of costs related to the Company’s products and services, the Company’s dependence on the steel and aluminum markets, reduction or reversal of the Company’s recorded revenue or profits due to “percentage of completion” method of accounting and expenses and costs associated with the issuance of convertible bonds. The forward-looking statements are also identified through use of the words “believe,” “enable,” “may,” “will,” “could,” “intends,” “estimate,” “anticipate,” “plan,” “predict,” “probable,” “potential,” “possible,” “should,” “continue,” and other words of similar meaning. Actual results could differ materially from the expectations contained in forward-looking statements as a result of several factors, including regulatory approval requirements and competitive conditions. These and other factors that may result in differences are discussed in greater detail in the Company’s reports and other filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission. 
 
 
 
CHINA ARCHITECTURAL ENGINEERING, INC.
  
   
UNAUDITED INTERIM CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME FOR THE THREE-MONTH AND SIX-MONTH PERIODS ENDED JUNE 30, 2008 AND 2007
  
(STATED IN US DOLLARS)
  
 
 
   
Three Months Ended
June 30,
  
Six Months Ended
June 30,
  
   
2008
  
2007
  
2008
  
2007
  
                  
  
 
                  
  
 
Contract revenues earned
 
$
41,380,189
 
$
19,453,645
 
$
66,729,495
 
$
33,883,737
 
Cost of contract revenues earned
   
(28,038,332
)
  
(11,961,163
)
  
(44,942,086
)
  
(23,493,770
)
                         
Gross profit
 
$
13,341,857
 
$
7,492,482
 
$
21,787,409
 
$
10,389,967
 
                         
Selling, general and
administrative expenses
   
(4,590,147
)
  
(1,689,696
)
  
(7,590,572
)
  
(2,564,071
)
                         
Income from operations
 
$
8,751,710
 
$
5,802,786
 
$
14,196,837
 
$
7,825,896
 
                         
Interest income
   
35,242
   
-
   
42,205
   
3,637
 
Interest expense
   
(1,197,889
)
  
(572,379
)
  
(1,532,026
)
  
(576,459
)
Other income
   
39,440
   
-
   
150,602
   
-
 
                         
Income before taxation
 
$
7,628,503
 
$
5,230,407
 
$
12,857,618
 
$
7,253,074
 
                         
Income tax
   
(69,613
)
  
(937,630
)
  
(116,980
)
  
(1,264,678
)
Equity loss and minority interests
   
18,893
   
(14,277
)
  
10,863
   
(14,277
)
                         
Net income
 
$
7,577,783
 
$
4,278,500
 
$
12,751,501
 
$
5,974,119
 
                         
Earnings per share:
                         
Basic
 
$
0.15
 
$
0.09
 
$
0.25
 
$
0.12
 
Diluted
 
$
0.14
 
$
0.08
 
$
0.24
 
$
0.11
 
                         
Weighted average shares outstanding:
                         
Basic
   
51,812,477
   
50,000,000
   
51,832,946
   
50,000,000
 
Diluted
   
55,549,949
   
59,588,586
   
55,550,770
   
54,794,293
 

 
CHINA ARCHITECTURAL ENGINEERING, INC.
  
   
UNAUDITED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
  
AS OF JUNE 30, 2008 AND DECEMBER 31, 2007
  
(STATED IN US DOLLARS)
  
        
  
 
   
June 30,
2008
  
December 31,
2007
  
ASSETS 
            
Current assets 
            
Cash and cash equivalents
 
$
17,763,812
 
$
4,040,168
 
Restricted cash
   
96,808
   
595,016
 
Contract receivables, net
   
66,379,142
   
13,047,559
 
Costs and earnings in excess of billings
   
25,957,723
   
57,488,693
 
Job disbursements advances
   
-
   
2,454,106
 
Tender and other site deposits
   
-
   
83,046
 
Other receivables
   
13,806,200
   
6,640,865
 
Inventories
   
379,441
   
528,743
 
Deferred income taxes
   
2,383
   
-
 
Other current assets
   
1,164,204
   
109,533
 
Total current assets
   
125,549,713
   
84,987,729
 
             
Non-current assets 
              
Plant and equipment, net
   
3,410,794
   
2,582,554
 
Intangible Assets
   
5,130
   
70,386
 
Organization cost
   
-
   
92,741
 
Goodwill
   
7,995,896
   
7,995,896
 
Other non-current asset
   
-
   
7,505
 
             
TOTAL ASSETS 
  
$
136,961,533
 
$
95,736,811
 
             
LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY 
Current liabilities 
              
Short-term bank loans
 
$
1,155,390
 
$
2,578,550
 
Accounts payable
   
24,570,686
   
18,737,771
 
Billings in excess of costs and earnings
   
2,029,965
   
757,079
 
Amount due to shareholder
   
1,319,991
   
1,334,856
 
Other payables
   
6,519,213
   
9,193,186
 
Income tax payable
   
2,685,582
   
2,673,643
 
Business and other taxes payable
   
3,281,436
   
3,538,336
 
Other Accrual
   
1,282,048
   
499,684
 
Total current liabilities
   
42,844,311
   
39,313,105
 
             
Non-current liabilities 
              
Long term bank loans
 
$
1,839,440
 
$
443,881
  
Convertible bond payable, net
   
24,924,040
   
3,465,741
 
Minority interest
   
20,706
   
49,482
 
               
TOTAL LIABILITIES 
  
$
69,628,497
 
$
43,272,209
  
             
STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY 
              
Preferred stock, $0.001 par value, 10,000,000 shares authorized, 0 shares issued and outstanding at June 30, 2008 and December 31, 2007; Common stock, $0.001 par value, 100,000,000 shares authorized, 51,885,446 and 51,783,416 shares issued and outstanding at June 30, 2008 and December 31, 2007, respectively
 
$
51,886
 
$
51,784
  
 
 
Additional paid in capital
   
21,656,684
   
23,665,558
 
Statutory reserves
   
3,040,595
   
3,040,595
 
Accumulated other comprehensive income
   
6,018,534
   
1,892,829
 
Retained earnings
   
36,565,337
   
23,813,836
 
     
67,333,036
   
52,464,602
 
TOTAL LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY 
  
$
136,961,533
 
$
95,736,811
  


Contact:

At Investor Relations Intl:
Haris Tajyar, Managing Partner
818-382-9702
htajyar@irintl.com