EX-99.1 2 tm2022701d1_ex99-1.htm EXHIBIT 99.1

Exhibit 99.1

 

 

Fuwei Films Announces Its Unaudited Financial Results for the First Quarter of 2020

 

-Teleconference to be Held on Tuesday, June 23, 2020 at 9:00 am ET-

 

BEIJING, June 22, 2020 - Fuwei Films (Holdings) Co., Ltd. (Nasdaq: FFHL) (“Fuwei Films” or the “Company”), a manufacturer and distributor of high-quality BOPET plastic films in China, today announced its unaudited financial results for the first quarter of 2020 ended March 31, 2020.

 

 

First quarter highlights

 

·Net sales during the first quarter ended March 31, 2020 were RMB83.2 million (US$11.8 million), up from RMB81.1 million during the same period in 2019, representing an increase of RMB2.1 million or 2.6%.
·Sales of specialty films were RMB39.9 million (US$5.6 million) or 47.9% of our total revenues, up from RMB32.2 million or 39.7% in the same period of 2019.
·Our gross profit was RMB29.8 million (US$4.2 million) for the first quarter ended March 31, 2020, representing a gross margin of 35.8%, up from a gross profit of RMB12.4 million and gross margin of 15.3% for the same period in 2019.
·Net profit attributable to the Company during the first quarter ended March 31, 2020 was RMB13.0 million (US$1.8 million) compared to net loss attributable to the Company of RMB3.4 million during the same period in 2019.

 

 

Mr. Zengyong Wang, Chairman and CEO of Fuwei Films, commented, “Despite the oversupply in the marketplace and the outbreak of COVID-19 pandemic which has caused significant adverse effects on the world economy, we achieved positive trends in overall sales, especially sales of specialty films which accounted for 47.9% of our total revenues. In addition, we achieved net profit for four consecutive quarters. We believe these results benefit from our commitment to innovation and differentiated marketing strategy which have expanded the end-user applications of our films products. We will continue with these efforts and expect that they will enable the Company to capitalize on new opportunities despite challenging industry and economic conditions.”

 

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First Quarter 2020 Results

 

Net sales during the first quarter ended March 31, 2020 were RMB83.2 million (US$11.8 million), compared to RMB81.1 million, during the same period in 2019, representing an increase of RMB2.1 million or 2.6%, mainly due to increased sales price.

 

In the first quarter of 2020, sales of specialty films were RMB39.9 million (US$5.6 million) or 47.9% of our total revenues as compared to RMB32.2 million or 39.7% in the same period of 2019. The increase was mainly due to increased sales volume.

 

The following is a breakdown of commodity and specialty film sales (amounts in thousands):

 

   Three-Month Period
Ended
March 31, 2020
   % of Total   Three-Month Period
Ended
March 31, 2019
   % of Total 
   RMB   US$       RMB     
Stamping and transfer film   34,522    4,876    41.5%   31,529    38.9%
Printing film   5,845    825    7.0%   12,219    15.1%
Metallization film   1,501    212    1.8%   676    0.8%
Specialty film   39,877    5,632    47.9%   32,196    39.7%
Base film for other application   1,488    210    1.8%   4,454    5.5%
                          
    83,233    11,755    100.0%   81,074    100.0%

 

Overseas sales were RMB5.8 million (US$0.8 million), or 6.9% of total revenues, compared with RMB16.2 million or 20.0% of total revenues in the first quarter of 2019, representing a decrease of RMB10.4 million or 64.2%. The decrease was mainly due to decreased sales volume.

 

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The following is a breakdown of PRC domestic and overseas sales (amounts in thousands except percentages):

 

   Three-Month Period
Ended
March 31, 2020
   % of Total   Three-Month Period
Ended
March 31, 2019
   % of Total 
   RMB   US$       RMB     
Sales in China   77,448    10,938    93.1%   64,854    80.0%
Sales in other countries   5,785    817    6.9%   16,220    20.0%
                          
    83,233    11,755    100.0%   81,074    100.0%

 

Our gross profit was RMB29.8 million (US$4.2 million) for the first quarter ended March 31, 2020, representing a gross margin of 35.8%, as compared to a gross profit of RMB12.4 million and gross margin of 15.3% for the same period in 2019. Our average product sales prices increased by 5.4% while our average cost of goods sold decreased by 20.0% compared to the same period in 2019. Consequently, our gross profit and gross margin was higher during the period.

 

Operating expenses for the first quarter ended March 31, 2020 were RMB15.0 million (US$2.1 million), which was RMB1.5 million, or 11.1% higher than the same period in 2019. This increase was mainly due to the increased accrued allowance for doubtful accounts receivable and increased transportation expenses.

 

Net profit attributable to the Company during the first quarter ended March 31, 2020 was RMB13.0 million (US$1.8 million) compared to net loss attributable to the Company of RMB3.4 million during the same period in 2019.

 

Basic and diluted net earnings per share was RMB3.97 (US$0.56) for the three-month period ended March 31, 2020 while basic and diluted net loss per share was RMB1.03 for the three-month period ended March 31, 2019.

 

Total shareholders’ equity was RMB221.1 million or US$31.2 million as of March 31, 2020, compared with RMB208.2 million as of December 31, 2019.

 

As of March 31, 2020, the Company had 3,265,837 basic and diluted ordinary shares outstanding.

 

Conference Call Information

 

The Company will host a teleconference on Tuesday, June 23, 2020, at 9:00 a.m. ET / 9:00 p.m. Beijing time to discuss the financial results. To participate in the call, please dial +1-844-369-8770 in North America, or +1-862-298-0840 internationally, approximately 5 minutes prior to the scheduled start time.

 

A replay of the call can also be accessed via telephone by calling +1-877-481-4010 in North America, or +1-919-882-2331 internationally, and entering the following Conference ID: 35316. The replay will be available until July 7, 2020.

 

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About Fuwei Films

 

Fuwei Films conducts its business through its wholly owned subsidiary, Fuwei Films (Shandong) Co., Ltd. (“Fuwei Shandong”). Fuwei Shandong develops, manufactures and distributes high-quality plastic films using the biaxial oriented stretch technique, otherwise known as BOPET film (biaxially oriented polyethylene terephthalate). Fuwei's BOPET film is widely used to package food, medicine, cosmetics, tobacco, and alcohol, as well as in the imaging, electronics, and magnetic products industries.

 

Safe Harbor

 

This press release contains information that constitutes forward-looking statements made pursuant to the safe harbor provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 and are subject to risks. Risk factors that could contribute to such differences include those matters more fully disclosed in the Company's reports filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission which, among other things, include the significant oversupply of BOPET films resulting from the rapid growth of the Chinese BOPET industry capacity, changes in the international market and trade barriers, especially the uncertainty of the antidumping investigation and imposition of an anti-dumping duty on imports of the BOPET films originating from the People's Republic of China ("China") conducted by certain countries; uncertainty around coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak and the effects of government and other measures seeking to contain its spread, uncertainty around U.S.-China trade war and its effect on the Company's operation, fluctuations of the RMB exchange rate, and our ability to obtain adequate financing for our planned capital expenditure requirements; uncertainty as to our ability to continuously develop new BOPET film products and keep up with changes in BOPET film technology; risks associated with possible defects and errors in our products; uncertainty as to our ability to protect and enforce our intellectual property rights; uncertainty as to our ability to attract and retain qualified executives and personnel; and uncertainty in acquiring raw materials on time and on acceptable terms, particularly in view of the volatility in the prices of petroleum products in recent years. The forward-looking information provided herein represents the Company's estimates as of the date of the press release, and subsequent events and developments may cause the Company's estimates to change. The Company specifically disclaims any obligation to update the forward-looking information in the future. Therefore, this forward-looking information should not be relied upon as representing the Company's estimates of its future financial performance as of any date subsequent to the date of this press release. Actual results of our operations may differ materially from information contained in the forward-looking statements as a result of the risk factors.

 

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For more information, please contact:

 

In China:

 

Ms. Xiaoli Yu
Investor Relations Officer
Phone: +86-133-615-59266
Email: fuweiIR@fuweifilms.com

 

In the U.S.:

 

Shiwei Yin
Investor Relations
Grayling
Phone: +1-646-284-9474
Email: shiwei.yin@grayling.com

 

 

 

Financial Tables to Follow

 

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FUWEI FILMS (HOLDINGS) CO., LTD. AND SUBSIDIARIES

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS

AS OF MARCH 31, 2020 AND DECEMBER 31, 2019

(amounts in thousands except share and per share value)

(Unaudited)

   March 31, 2020   December 31, 2019 
   RMB   US$   RMB 
ASSETS
Current assets               
Cash and cash equivalents   55,671    7,862    60,871 
Restricted cash   15,000    2,118    25,500 
Accounts and bills receivable, net   41,496    5,860    26,960 
Inventories   24,265    3,427    23,584 
Advance to suppliers   12,448    1,758    6,277 
Prepayments and other receivables   1,131    160    1,058 
Deferred tax assets - current   1,333    188    1,266 
Total current assets   151,344    21,373    145,516 
                
Plant, properties and equipment, net   296,159    41,826    302,642 
Lease prepayments, net   15,628    2,207    15,762 
Advance to suppliers - long term, net   1,542    218    1,542 
Deferred tax assets - non current   474    67    509 
                
Total assets   465,147    65,691    465,971 
                
LIABILITIES AND EQUITY
Current liabilities               
Short-term borrowings   65,000    9,180    65,000 
Due to related parties   120,445    17,010    119,297 
Accounts payables   20,818    2,940    19,532 
Notes payable   26,800    3,785    41,000 
Advance from customers   1,664    235    5,204 
Accrued expenses and other payables   7,044    995    5,454 
Total current liabilities   241,771    34,145    255,487 
                
Deferred tax liabilities   2,228    315    2,290 
                
Total liabilities   243,999    34,460    257,777 
                
Equity               
Shareholders’ equity               
Registered capital(of US$0.519008 par value; 5,000,000 shares authorized; 3,265,837 issued and outstanding)   13,323    1,882    13,323 
Additional paid-in capital   311,907    44,050    311,907 
Statutory reserve   37,441    5,288    37,441 
Accumulated deficit   (142,363)   (20,105)   (155,317)
Cumulative translation adjustment   840    116    840 
Total shareholders’ equity   221,148    31,231    208,194 
Total equity   221,148    31,231    208,194 
Total liabilities and equity   465,147    65,691    465,971 

 

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FUWEI FILMS (HOLDINGS) CO., LTD. AND SUBSIDIARIES

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS AND COMPREHENSIVE LOSS

FOR THE THREE-MONTH PERIOD ENDED MARCH 31, 2020 AND 2019

(amounts in thousands except share and per share value)

(Unaudited)

 

   The Three-Month Period Ended March 31, 
   2020   2019 
   RMB   US$   RMB 
Net sales   83,233    11,755    81,074 
Cost of sales   53,474    7,552    68,670 
                
Gross Profit   29,759    4,203    12,404 
                
Operating expenses               
Selling expenses   4,086    577    2,964 
Administrative expenses   10,955    1,547    10,577 
Total operating expenses   15,041    2,124    13,541 
                
Operating income (loss)   14,718    2,079    (1,137)
                
Other income (expense)               
- Interest income   289    41    213 
- Interest expense   (2,216)   (313)   (2,191)
- Others income (expense),net   69    10    (242)
                
Total other expense   (1,858)   (262)   (2,220)
                
Income (loss) before provision for income taxes   12,860    1,817    (3,357)
                
Income tax benefit (expense)   94    13    (17)
                
Net income (loss)   12,954    1,830    (3,374)
                
Net loss attributable to non-controlling interests   -    -    - 
Net income (loss) attributable to the Company   12,954    1,830    (3,374)
                
Other comprehensive income               
- Foreign currency translation adjustments attributable to non-controlling interest   -    -    - 
- Foreign currency translation adjustments attributable to the Company   -    -    (1)
                
Comprehensive loss attributable to non-controlling interest   -    -    - 
Comprehensive income (loss) attributable to the Company   12,954    1,830    (3,375)
                
Earnings (loss) per share,
Basic and diluted
   3.97    0.56    (1.03)
Weighted average number ordinary shares,
Basic and diluted
   3,265,837    3,265,837    3,265,837 

 

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FUWEI FILMS (HOLDINGS) CO., LTD. AND SUBSIDIARIES

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS

FOR THE THREE-MONTH PERIOD ENDED MARCH 31, 2020 AND 2019

(amounts in thousands except share and per share value)

(Unaudited)

 

   The Three-Month Period Ended March 31, 
   2020   2019 
   RMB   US$   RMB 
Cash flow from operating activities               
Net income (loss)   12,954    1,829    (3,374)
Adjustments to reconcile net loss to net cash               
used in operating activities               
- Depreciation of property, plant and equipment   6,847    967    12,044 
- Amortization of intangible assets   134    19    133 
- Deferred income taxes   (94)   (13)   18 
- Bad debt expense   447    63    (286)
-Inventory provision   -    -    - 
Changes in operating assets and liabilities               
- Accounts and bills receivable   (14,984)   (2,116)   (4,123)
- Inventories   (679)   (96)   (814)
- Advance to suppliers   (6,171)   (872)   2,935 
- Prepaid expenses and other current assets   (73)   (10)   13 
- Accounts payable   1,285    182    (589)
- Accrued expenses and other payables   -    -    (136)
- Advance from customers   (3,540)   (500)   (700)
- Tax payable   1,590    225    512 
                
Net cash provided by operating activities   (2,284)   (322)   5,633 
                
Cash flow from investing activities               
Purchases of property, plant and equipment   (364)   (51)   (1,529)
Restricted cash related to trade finance   -    -    - 
Advanced to suppliers - non current   -    -    - 
Amount change in construction in progress   -    -    345 
                
Net cash provided by investing activities   (364)   (51)   (1,184)
                
Cash flow from financing activities               
Proceeds from related party   1,148    162    1,136 
Payment of capital lease obligation   -    -    - 
Change in notes payable   (14,200)   (2,005)   3,580 
                
Net cash used in financing activities   (13,052)   (1,843)   4,716 
                
Effect of foreign exchange rate changes   -    (211)   (1)
                
Net decrease in cash and cash equivalent   (15,700)   (2,427)   9,164 
                
Cash and cash equivalent               
At beginning of period/year   86,371    12,407    46,908 
At end of period/year   70,671    9,980    56,072 
                
SUPPLEMENTARY DISCLOSURE:               
Interest paid   2,216    313    2,191 
Income tax paid   -    -    - 
                
SUPPLEMENTARY SCHEDULE OF NONCASH INVESTING AND FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES:
Account payable for plant and equipment:   1,010    143    1,010 

 

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