Man Shing Earns $0.10 per Share for the First Six Months of Fiscal 2012
(firmenpresse) - HONG KONG -- (Marketwire) -- 02/07/12 -- Man Shing Agricultural Holdings, Inc. (OTCBB: MSAH) ("Man Shing," the "Company," "we," "us," or "our"), located in the Shandong Province and one of the largest Chinese exporters of high quality, fresh ginger to Japan, the United Kingdom, and the Netherlands, today announced the financial results for the quarter and six months ending December 31, 2011. The Company earned $0.06 and $0.10 per share for the quarter and six months ended December 31, 2011. Additionally, Man Shing reported $11.8 million, or $0.25 per share, in cash and cash equivalents as of December 31, 2011.
Revenue increased 8% year-over-year to $8.8 million;
Gross profit increased 15.2% to $3.8 million, gross margin improved to 43.6% vs. 40.9% YOY;
Net income increased 18.8% to $2.7 million;
EPS of $0.06 based on 48 million shares outstanding;
Cash and cash equivalents totaled $11.8 million, or $0.25 per share.
Mr. Shili Liu, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Man Shing, stated, "We are pleased to report yet another strong quarter of revenue and net income growth yielding earnings per share for the quarter of $0.06. Harvesting on all 7.7 million square meters of farmland was completed as planned in November. Growth in our business is directly attributable to the increase in the amount of land we have on which to harvest our high quality fresh ginger and other vegetable products. During the quarter, the demand for our products remained at an all-time high. Additionally, we generated cash flow from operations of approximately $4.8 million for the period ended December 31, 2011 and had cash on hand of $11.8 million or approximately $0.25 per share."
Mr. Liu continued, "Our business model is unique. Given our current infrastructure we are able to generate more revenue with low increases in expenses yielding increased margins and profitability. During the quarter we successfully increased margins from 40.9% to 43.9% and net income increased 18.8% year over year. The increase in revenue from our increased farmland capacity yielded increased cash flow for the Company. The additional product harvested will allow us to increase our inventory and fulfill more purchase orders, which should ultimately lead to increasing revenue and earnings going forward."
Revenue for the second quarter ended December 31, 2011 totaled $8.8 million, an increase of 8%, as compared to $8.2 million for the same period in fiscal 2011. The increase in revenue during the quarter was attributable to the additional 2.4 million square meters we leased and an increase in our marketing efforts. Harvesting took place in November 2011 on the original 5.2 million square meters of farmland and the additional 2.4 million square meters of farmland leased in March 2011. During the quarter, the demand for our products remained at an all-time high. Geographic revenue contribution during the quarter was 69% through distribution partners within China and direct sales of 19% to Japan, 7% to the United Kingdom, 4% to the Netherlands and 1% to other countries.
Cost of sales for the second quarter ended December 31, 2011 totaled $5 million, an increase of 3%, compared to $4.8 million for the second quarter ended December 31, 2010. Cost of sales includes the costs associated with the planting, harvesting, storing ginger and other agricultural products such as ginger seeds and fertilizers. Cost of revenues as a percentage of total revenue decreased from 59% in fiscal 2011 to 56% during the current quarter due primarily to a decrease in costs of planting and production.
Gross profit for the second quarter ended December 31, 2011 totaled $3.8 million, an increase of 15.2% compared to $3.3 million for the second quarter ended December 31, 2010. Gross profit margin increased to 43.6% during the current quarter as compared to 40.9% for the prior year. During the quarter, the Company was successful in tightening operating costs and material costs decreased.
Net income for the second quarter ended December 31, 2011 totaled $2.7 million, an increase of 18.8%, as compared to $2.3 million for the second quarter ended December 31, 2010. Net income margin improved to 30% for the current quarter as compared to 28% the year prior. Basic and diluted earnings per share for the second quarter ended December 31, 2011 were $0.06, based on 48 million basic, and $0.05 based on 49.8 million diluted shares outstanding, respectively. These results compare to basic and diluted earnings per share of $0.06 and $0.03 for the same periods the year prior, based on 36 million basic and 67.9 million diluted shares outstanding, respectively.
Revenue increased 3.1% year-over-year to $16 million;
Gross profit increased 3.7% to $6.7 million; gross margin was 42.2%;
Net income increased 6.2% to $4.7 million;
EPS of $0.10 based on 48 million shares outstanding.
Revenue for the six months ended December 31, 2011 totaled $16 million, an increase of 3.1% compared to $15.5 million for the same period in fiscal 2011. Geographic revenue contribution for the six month period ended December 31, 2011 was 67% through distribution partners within China and direct sales of 18% to Japan, 7% to the United Kingdom, 4% to the Netherlands and 4% to other countries.
Cost of sales for the six months ended December 31, 2011 totaled $9.2 million, an increase of 28.5% compared to $9 million for the 2011 fiscal first six months ended December 31, 2010. Cost of sales includes the costs associated with the planting, harvesting and maintaining of ginger and other agricultural products. Cost of revenues as a percentage of total revenue remained stable at 58% during both six month periods.
Gross profit for the six months ended December 31, 2011 totaled $6.7 million, an increase of 3.7% compared to $6.5 million for the six months ended December 31, 2010. Gross profit margin was 42.2% for the current six month period ended December 31, 2011 as compared to 42% the year prior.
Net income for the six months ended December 31, 2011 totaled $4.7 million, an increase of 6.2% compared to $4.5 million for the six months ended December 31, 2010. Net income margin increased slightly to 30% for the current six month period as compared to 29% the year prior. Basic and diluted earnings per share for the six months ended December 31, 2011 was $0.10, based on 48 million basic and 49.8 million diluted shares outstanding, versus basic and diluted earnings per share of $0.12 and $0.06 for the same period the year prior, based on 38 million basic and 70.6 million diluted shares outstanding, respectively.
As of December 31, 2011, Man Shing had approximately $11.8 million in cash and cash equivalents, or $0.25 per share based on 48 million shares outstanding. As of December 31, 2011, total current assets and total assets were approximately $33.9 million and $35.7 million, respectively. Inventory increased from $4.9 million as of June 30, 2011 to $12 million as of December 31, 2011 as a result of the increased land capacity harvested during the quarter. Total current liabilities and total liabilities were approximately $5.1 million and $6.6 million, respectively. Working capital totaled $28.8 million as of December 31, 2011, as compared to $23.6 million as of June 30, 2011. Shareholder's equity totaled $29.1 million as of December 31, 2011, as compared to $23.7 million as of June 30, 2011.
Man Shing Agricultural Holdings, Inc., through its operating subsidiary in Shandong China, is focused on the production and processing of fresh ginger and other select vegetables such as onion and garlic. The Company produces high quality ginger which meets the requirements of the British Retail Consortium Global Food Standard. The Company focuses on customers located in countries such as Japan and the European Union which are food safety oriented. For further information about Man Shing Agricultural Holdings, Inc., please visit the Company's website at
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Although we believe that the expectations reflected in the forward-looking statements are reasonable, we cannot guarantee future results, levels of activity, performance or achievements. Our expectations are as of the date hereof, and we do not intend to update any of the forward-looking statements after the filing date to conform these statements to actual results, unless required by law.
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Man Shing Agricultural Holdings, Inc.
Mr. Shili Liu
CEO, Chairman and president
Mr. Kenny Chow
CFO
+86-536-464-4888
+852-2530-3122
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President & Founder
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