Nova LifeStyle Reports Sharp Increase in 2012 Second Quarter Sales and Profits; Net Income Grew 176% on a 74% Sales Gain Year Over Year
Company Eyes Another Year of Record Growth Based on Strong Global Consumer Demand for Its Urban Contemporary Designs
(firmenpresse) - COMMERCE, CA -- (Marketwire) -- 08/14/12 -- (OTCQB: STVS) (OTCBB: STVS) a rapidly growing U.S. based designer, manufacturer and global distributor of urban contemporary furniture, today reported its continuing aggressive worldwide expansion generated record results in the second quarter and six months ended June 30, 2012.
Sales in the second quarter grew 74% to $16.15 million, up from $9.26 million in the same period last year, on a 15% increase in sales volume and an approximately 53% increase in average selling price. Net income increased 146% to $1.42 million compared with $0.58 million in the prior year period. Through the first half of 2012, sales were up 82% to $27.15 million, from $14.89 million a year earlier, on a 12% increase in sales volume and an approximately 62% increase in average selling prices. Net income in the first six months of 2012 grew to $2.40 million, up 11% from $1.59 million in the comparable period in 2011.
On a per share basis, 2012 second quarter diluted EPS was $0.08 compared with $0.05 in the same period last year, while 2012 first half diluted EPS was $0.13, compared with $0.13 in the prior year period. Diluted weighted average shares outstanding in last year's second quarter and first half respectively were 11,952,747 and 11,788,314 shares. In the second quarter and first half this year they increased to 18,491,138 and 18,589,410 shares respectively. The increase primarily is a consequence of two successful private placements completed in late 2011 and early 2012 which netted the Company a combined $5.61 million to finance further growth.
Mr. Jeffrey Wong, CEO, Chairman and Co-Founder of the Company, commented, "In the short time since we have been a public company, following our acquisition of Diamond Sofa in the U.S. in 2011, our progress has been dramatic, setting the stage for continuing strong, balanced global growth. Thus far, our growth has been led by our outstanding performance in the North American market, which produced a year over year sales gain in the second quarter of 129%, to $5.74 million, bolstered by increasing Internet sales and growing penetration of our target 'Top 100' furniture retailers and distributors."
Company President, and Co-Founder of Diamond Sofa, Ms. Tawny Lam, added, "We also have been focused on expanding direct sales of our branded furniture lines in China where year over year sales in the quarter grew 69%, to $4.85 million and we expanded our independently owned furniture franchise stores to more than 100 locations throughout the country. Starting in 2013, this will be complemented by an anticipated major boost in our OEM sales from our recently announced manufacturing agreement with IKEA. Further, in the quarter we saw a 34% sales increase in Europe, to $4.24 million, where despite a tougher economic environment, lifestyle conscious consumers remain highly attracted to the look, feel and perceived value of our urban contemporary furniture lines."
"While it is an initiative we have focused on for some time," Ms. Lam added, "after the end of the second quarter, we announced in July what we believe could result in a further significant boost to our sales in China, namely, our first shipment of Ultra Premium 'Made in the USA' organic latex mattresses to our franchise network in China."
The Company said the significant growth potential it sees for these products lies not just in their comfort or the fact that they are made with the highest quality natural latex foam. Of special significance to China's upscale consumers, they are custom manufactured in the U.S. to size standards in China and are generating a strong initial response.
During the second quarter and first half of 2012, the Company said that strong demand for its products necessitated increased utilization of third party manufacturers under the Company's supervision. This factor, in combination with increasing raw material prices, especially in China, had an impact on gross profit margins, which in the first half of 2012 were 25% compared with 28% a year earlier. Going forward, management believes gross profit margins will stabilize at approximately 30% as the Company's product mix broadens and more raw material costs are passed along to customers.
Additionally, the Company said construction was proceeding on the Phase II expansion of its manufacturing plant in Dongguan. It continues to anticipate completion before the end of the year, which will allow for increased self manufacturing during the course of 2013 in conjunction with its supply agreement with IKEA.
Looking ahead, Mr. Wong stated, "We have charted a very aggressive growth course with our primary focus currently on the U.S. and China given the somewhat slower economic recovery we see in Europe. While consumers in the U.S. and China also are exhibiting caution, there nevertheless has been continuing growth in spending on refurbishing their homes to reflect their lifestyles. We believe this will continue to support the growth of our popular lifestyle conscious products, and lead to another year of substantial record growth in 2012 in line with our earlier forecasts."
Nova LifeStyle, Inc., a U.S. company headquartered in California, is a fast growing, innovative designer and manufacturer of modern LifeStyle furniture, primarily sofas, dining rooms, cabinets and bedrooms in matching collections. Nova's products are made in the U.S., Asia and its state of the art factory completed in 2011 in Dongguan, China and marketed worldwide. Nova's collections of LifeStyle furniture brands include Diamond Sofa (), Colorful World, Giorgio Mobili and others. Nova's products feature urban contemporary styles with comfort and functionality and upscale luxury designs appealing to LifeStyle-conscious middle and upper middle-income consumers in the U.S., China, Europe and elsewhere in the world. To learn more about Nova LifeStyle, Inc., please visit .
All statements in this press release that are not historical are forward-looking statements made pursuant to the "safe harbor" provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. There can be no assurance that actual results will not differ from the company's expectations. You are cautioned not to place undue reliance on any forward-looking statements in this press release as they reflect Nova's current expectations with respect to future events and are subject to risks and uncertainties that may cause actual results to differ materially from those contemplated. Potential risks and uncertainties include, but are not limited to, the risks described in Nova's filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission.
Tawny Lam
President
Nova LifeStyle, Inc.
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