NEW YORK and SHANDONG, China, April 18, 2011 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Tsingyuan Holding Inc. (OTCQB:BEER), a Shandong-based leading manufacturer and distributor of brewer's malt and beer in China, today announced its 2010 financial results and provided a business update.
Full Year Highlights
- Revenue increased 338.8% to $52.3 million compared to $11.9 million for 2009
- Gross profit increased 345.7% to $11.8 million versus $2.6 million for 2009
- Operating income increased 371.2% to $11.0 million versus $2.3 million for 2009
- Net income for 2010 increased 392.5% to $8.3 million, or $0.07 per basic and diluted share, versus $1.7 million, or $0.01 per basic and diluted share, for 2009
Zhang Dingyou, Chief Executive Officer, commented, "We are very pleased to report a 339 percent increase in revenue to $52.3 million for 2010 and a 393 percent increase in net income to $8.3 million for the full year. In 2010, we produced 72,770 metric tons of malt products and 6,159 metric tons of beer products compared to just 17,592 metric tons and 878 metric tons of malt products and beer products, respectively, in 2009. As the largest malt producer and one of the leading beer producers in Shandong Province, we benefit from economies of scale and a broader distribution network than our local competitors. Additionally, by internally producing the malt for our beer, we are able to keep costs low and offer attractive incentives to our beer distributors. Our malt is now distributed to breweries across three provinces, our beers are distributed by retailers in seven provinces, and we look forward to further expanding our footprint in the coming months and years. Lastly, as we further increase our capacity utilization we expect to benefit from significant operating leverage and thereby increase profitability as we continue to raise our production levels. "
Mr. Zhang continued, "The beer industry in China continues to grow rapidly and Chinese consumers perceive Tsingyuan beer to be an excellent value that is well-crafted yet moderately priced. Given the rapid urbanization, increasing disposable income of the Chinese consumer, and the relatively low per capita consumption of beer in China, we believe the demographic trends that have helped bolster domestic beer demand will continue for many years. Our 2010 performance clearly demonstrates that we are well-positioned to exploit the growth trends in this rapidly evolving market."
2010 Financial Highlights
Revenue for the year ended December 31, 2010, increased 338.8% to $52.3 million, as compared to $11.9 million for the 2009. Gross profit increased 345.7% to $11.8 million, as compared with $2.6 million for 2009. Operating income increased 371.2% to $11.0 million as compared with $2.3 million for 2009. Net income for 2010 increased 392.5% to $8.3 million, or $0.07 per basic and diluted share, as compared with $1.7 million, or $0.01 per basic and diluted share, for 2009.
The Company ended the year at December 31, 2010, with $1.1 million in cash and cash equivalents, no debt and $21.2 million of shareholder's equity.
About Tsingyuan Holding Inc.
Tsingyuan Holding Inc., located in Shandong province, is a leading manufacturer and distributor of brewer's malt and beer throughout northern and eastern China. Tsingyuan Holding has two business lines: brewer's malt and beer production. The brewer's malt is currently shipped to brewers in three provinces across China. The beer products are distributed throughout seven provinces, and are well-renowned for their high quality yet affordable price. The company utilizes the latest German brewing techniques and uses the highest quality barley, water and hops. Tsingyuan promotes eight products under its trademarked brand names "Qinglin," "Qingyi," and "Qingyuan."
This release contains certain "forward-looking statements" relating to the business of the Company. These forward-looking statements are often identified by the use of forward-looking terminology such as "believes," "expects" or similar expressions. Such forward-looking statements involve known and unknown risks and uncertainties that may cause actual results to be materially different from those described herein as anticipated, believed, estimated or expected. Investors should not place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the date of this press release. The Company's actual results could differ materially from those anticipated in these forward-looking statements as a result of a variety of factors, including those discussed in the Company's periodic reports that are filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission and available on its website ( www.sec.gov ). All forward-looking statements attributable to the Company or to persons acting on its behalf are expressly qualified in their entirety by these factors other than as required under the securities laws. The Company does not assume a duty to update these forward-looking statements.
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