EX-99.2 3 tv482176_ex99-2.htm EXHIBIT 99.2

 

Exhibit 99.2

 

Hebron Technology Co., Ltd. Reports Financial Results for the First Half of 2017

 

Wenzhou, China, December 29, 2017/ PRNewswire/ -- Hebron Technology Co., Ltd. (“Hebron” or the “Company”) (Nasdaq: HEBT), a developer, manufacturer and installer of valves and pipe fittings for use in the pharmaceutical, biological, food and beverage, and other clean industries, today announced its financial results for the six months ended June 30, 2017.

 

Mr. Anyuan Sun, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Hebron, commented, “With revenues decreasing by 27.9% to $7.74 million, our first half financial results reflected the impact of fewer projects being completed for our installation services as the relocation of our manufacturing facility caused a temporary interruption to our business during the six months ended June 30, 2017. However, with recent multiple project wins and a growing project pipeline, we are confident about our near-term outlook and expect the growth to return in the near future.”

 

Six Months Ended June 30, 2017 Financial Results

 

·Total revenues decreased by 27.9% to $7.74 million for the six months ended June 30, 2017. The decrease in total revenues was due to a decrease in the number of projects and average revenues per project for installation services and partially offset by an increase in fluid equipment sales.

 

·Gross and operating margins were 37.1% and 2.1%, respectively, for the six months ended June 30, 2017, compared to 38.2% and 27.0%, respectively, for the same period of last year.

 

·Net loss was $0.34 million, or a loss per share of $0.02, for the six months ended June 30, 2017, compared to net income of $2.14 million, or earnings per share of $0.18, for the same period of last year.

 

   For the Six Months Ended June 30,
($ millions)  2017   2016   % Change
Revenues   7.74    10.74   -27.9%
Installation service   6.35    9.82   -35.3%
Fluid equipment sales   1.39    0.92   50.8%
              
Gross profit   2.87    4.11   -30.1%
Gross margin   37.1%   38.2%  -1.2 pp*
Installation service   40.3%   40.0%  0.4 pp*
Fluid equipment sales   22.2%   20.0%  2.2 pp*
              
Operating income   0.17    2.90   -94.3%
Operating margin   2.1%   27.0%  -24.9 pp*
Net income (loss)   -0.34    2.14   -116.0%
Net income (loss) margin   -4.4%   20.0%  -24.4 pp*
Diluted earnings (loss) per share   -0.02    0.18   -113.1%

 

*pp represents percentage points

 

 

 

 

Revenues

 

For the six months ended June 30, 2017, total revenues decreased by $3.00 million, or 27.9%, to $7.74 million from $10.74 million for the same period of last year. The decrease in total revenues was related to a decrease in revenues from installation services as fewer projects were completed during the six months ended June 30, 2017.

 

Revenues from installation services decreased by $3.47 million, or 35.3%, to $6.35 million for the six months ended June 30, 2017 from $9.82 million for the same period of last year. We provided installation services for 3 projects with an average project revenue of $2.12 million during the six months ended June 30, 2017, compared to 4 projects with an average project revenue of $2.46 million during the same period of last year. Revenues from fluid equipment sales increased by $0.47 million, or 50.8%, to $1.39 million for the six months ended June 30, 2017 from $0.92 million for the same period of last year.

 

Cost of revenues and gross profit

 

Total cost of revenues decreased by $1.76 million, or 26.6%, to $4.87 million for the six months ended June 30, 2017 from $6.64 million for the same period of last year. Overall gross profit decreased by $1.24 million, or 30.1%, to $2.87 million for the six months ended June 30, 2017 from $4.11 million for the same period of last year. Overall gross margin was 37.1% for the six months ended June 30, 2017, down 1.2 percentage points from 38.2% for the same period of last year.

 

Cost of revenues for installation services decreased by $2.11 million, or 35.7%, to $3.79 million for the six months ended June 30, 2017 from $5.90 million for the same period of last year. The decrease in cost of revenues was in line with the decrease in revenues for installation services. Gross profit for installation services decreased by $1.36 million, or 34.7%, to $2.56 million for the six months ended June 30, 2017 from $3.92 million for the same period of last year. Gross margin for installation services was 40.3% for the six months ended June 30, 2017, compared to 40.0% for the same period of last year.

 

Cost of revenues for fluid equipment sales increased by $0.34 million, or 46.6%, to $1.08 million for the six months ended June 30, 2017 from $0.74 million for the same period of last year. Gross profit for fluid equipment sales increased by $0.12 million, or 67.5%, to $0.31 million for the six months ended June 30, 2017 from $0.18 million for the same period of last year. Gross margin for fluid equipment sales was 22.2% for the six months ended June 30, 2017, compared to 20.0% for the same period of last year.

 

 

 

 

Operating expenses

 

General and administrative expenses increased by $1.00 million, or 215.3%, to $1.47 million for the six months ended June 30, 2017 from $0.47 million for the same period of last year. The increase was mainly due to higher professional accounting and legal fees incurred during the six months ended June 30, 2017 associated with the Company’s listing on NASDAQ. Selling expenses were $0.75 million for the six months ended June 30, 2017, compared to $0.72 million for the same period of last year. Research and development expenses were $0.49 million for the six months ended June 30, 2017, compared to $0.02 million for the same period of last year. The increase in research and development expenses was mainly due to increased R&D activities in developing the intelligent valve controller system during the six months ended June 30, 2017. As such, total operating expenses increased by $1.50 million, or 123.9%, to $2.70 million for the six months ended June 30, 2017 from $1.21 million for the same period of last year.

 

Operating income

 

Operating income decreased by $2.73 million, or 94.3%, to $0.17 million for the six months ended June 30, 2017 from $2.90 million for the same period of last year. The decrease in operating income was due to the combined effect of a decrease in revenues and an increase in operating expenses. Operating margin was 2.1% for the six months ended June 30, 2017, compared to 27.0% for the same period of last year.

 

Income before income taxes and income tax

 

Income before income taxes decreased by $2.74 million, or 95.0%, to $0.14 million for the six months ended June 30, 2017 from $2.89 million for the same period of last year. Income tax provision was $0.49 million for the six months ended June 30, 2017, compared to $0.74 million for the same period of last year.

 

Net income (loss) and earnings (loss) per share

 

Net loss was $0.34 million, or loss per share of $0.02, for the six months ended June 30, 2017, compared to net income of $2.14 million, or earnings per share of $0.18, for the same period of last year. The decrease in net earnings was primarily related to the decrease in revenues and, to a lesser extent, the increase in operating expenses.

 

 

 

 

About Hebron Technology Co., Ltd.

 

Established in January 2005 and headquartered in Wenzhou City, Zhejiang Province, China, Hebron Technology Co., Ltd. (“Hebron” or the “Company”) engages in research, development, and manufacture of highly specialized valves and pipe fitting products for use in the pharmaceutical, biological, food and beverage, and other clean industries. The Company also offers its customers comprehensive pipeline design, installation, construction, and ongoing maintenance services as holistic solution services.

 

Forward-Looking Statements

 

This press release contains information about Hebron’s view of its future expectations, plans and prospects that constitute forward-looking statements. Actual results may differ materially from historical results or those indicated by these forward-looking statements as a result of a variety of factors including, but not limited to, risks and uncertainties associated with its ability to raise additional funding, its ability to maintain and grow its business, variability of operating results, its ability to maintain and enhance its brand, its development and introduction of new products and services, the successful integration of acquired companies, technologies and assets into its portfolio of products and services, marketing and other business development initiatives, competition in the industry, general government regulation, economic conditions, dependence on key personnel, the ability to attract, hire and retain personnel who possess the technical skills and experience necessary to meet the requirements of its clients, and its ability to protect its intellectual property. Hebron encourages you to review other factors that may affect its future results in Hebron’s registration statement and in its other filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission.

 

For more information, please contact:

 

At the Company

Yingping Chen, Secretary
Phone: +86-180-6776-3129

 

Investor Relations

Tony Tian, CFA
Weitian Group LLC
Email: tony.tian@weitian-ir.com

Phone: +1-732-910-9692

  

 

 

 

 

HEBRON TECHNOLOGY CO., LIMITED 
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
(Unaudited)

 

   June 30,   December 31, 
   2017   2016 
ASSETS          
           
CURRENT ASSETS:          
Cash  $3,610,585   $11,875,893 
Contracts receivable, net   13,293,350    12,928,033 
Accounts receivable, net   265,002    187,852 
Notes receivable   14,611    277,745 
Retainage receivables, net   2,552,813    2,425,500 
Inventories   3,775,477    2,249,623 
Prepayments and advances to suppliers, net   9,024,485    4,537,823 
Other receivables, net   618,977    96,602 
           
TOTAL CURRENT ASSETS   33,155,300    34,579,071 
           
Property and equipment at cost, net of accumulated depreciation   13,153,805    11,186,013 
Land use right, net of accumulated amortization   1,070,006    1,071,310 
Deferred tax assets   207,687    242,963 
           
TOTAL  ASSETS  $47,586,798   $47,079,357 
           
LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY          
           
CURRENT LIABILITIES:          
Short-term loans  $250,760   $287,986 
Accounts payable   1,221,616    1,185,215 
Accrued expenses and other current liabilities   886,930    1,009,878 
Advances from customers   2,997,590    3,060,962 
Deferred revenue   877,095    1,042,511 
Taxes payable   9,353,299    8,744,563 
Due to related parties   -    68,397 
           
TOTAL CURRENT LIABILITIES   15,587,290    15,399,512 
           
Long-term loans   395,315    532,775 
           
TOTAL LIABILITIES   15,982,605    15,932,287 
           
COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES          
           
SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY:          
Common stock, $0.001 par value, 50,000,000 shares authorized, 14,695,347 and 14,695,347 shares issued and outstanding as of June 30, 2017 and December 31, 2016, respectively   14,695    14,695 
Additional paid-in capital   10,237,965    10,237,965 
Retained earnings   22,397,770    22,741,104 
Accumulated other comprehensive loss   (1,046,237)   (1,846,694))
           
TOTAL SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY   31,604,193    31,147,070 
           
TOTAL LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY  $47,586,798   $47,079,357 

 

 

 

 

HEBRON TECHNOLOGY CO., LIMITED 
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS AND COMPREHENSIVE INCOME

(Unaudited)

 

   For The Six Months Ended June 30, 
   2017   2016 
REVENUE          
 Installation service  $6,352,092   $9,820,436 
 Fluid equipment sales   1,391,348    922,697 
    7,743,440    10,743,133 
COST OF REVENUE          
Cost of product and services   4,769,712    6,482,331 
Business and sales related taxes   103,923    153,099 
           
GROSS PROFIT   2,869,805    4,107,703 
           
OPERATING EXPENSES          
General and administrative expenses   1,469,722    466,192 
Selling expenses   749,522    719,230 
Research and development expenses   485,335    22,440 
Total operating expenses   2,704,579    1,207,862 
           
INCOME FROM OPERATIONS   165,226    2,899,841 
           
OTHER INCOME (EXPENSE)          
 Other income, net   2,256    283 
 Interest expense   (23,518)   (12,114)
 Total other expense, net   (21,262)   (11,831)
           
INCOME BEFORE INCOME TAXES   143,964    2,888,010 
           
PROVISION FOR INCOME TAXES   487,298    744,118 
           
NET INCOME (LOSS)  $(343,334)  $2,143,892 
           
OTHER COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS)          
Foreign currency translation gain (loss)   800,457    (437,776)
           
COMPREHENSIVE INCOME  $457,123   $1,706,116 
           
Basic and diluted earnings per common share          
Basic  $(0.02)  $0.18 
Diluted  $(0.02)  $0.18 
           
Weighted average number of shares outstanding          
Basic   14,695,347    12,000,000 
Diluted   14,695,347    12,000,000