CHINA INDUSTRIAL WASTE MANAGEMENT, INC. 
By DALIAN, China, May 16, 2011 /PRNewswire-Asia/ -- China Industrial Waste Management, Inc. (OTCBB: CIWT) ("China Industrial Waste Management" or the "Company"), a leading environmental services and solutions provider in China, today announced its financial results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2011.
First Quarter Highlights
-- Revenues increased 48.1% to $6.1 million
-- Gross profit increased 15.2% to $3.1 million
-- Operating income increased 10.3% to $1.7 million
-- Net income attributable to the Company increased 101.4% to $1.2 million
-- Diluted earnings per share doubled to $0.08
"We are pleased to announce strong financial performance for the first quarter and begin 2011 on a strong note. We achieved substantial revenue, net income, and EPS growth," said Mr. Jason Dong, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer. "In the first quarter of 2011, we had increased demand for waste disposal services from our customers; our sales of recycled commodities increased as a result of favorable market prices; and our sludge treatment business generated additional service fees. In addition, our discarded domestic appliance disposal operations contributed to our revenues."
First Quarter 2011 Results
Revenues increased 48.1% to $6.1 million from $4.1 million in the same period last year. The increase in revenue was mainly attributable to (i) the increased demand for waste disposal services from our customers, (ii) the increase in service fees generated by our sludge treatment as it processed more sludge in the first quarter of 2011, (iii) the increase in sales of waste iron and aluminum which experienced favorable market prices, and (iv) the addition of revenues generated from our discarded domestic appliance disposal operations commenced August 1, 2010 under a national program jointly sponsored by the PRC Ministries of Commerce, Finance and Environmental Protection.
Revenues from service fees increased 28.3% to $3.8 million, or 62.3% of total revenues, from $2.9 million, or 71.9% of total revenues, in the prior year period.
Sales of recycled commodities increased 98.9% to $2.3 million, or 37.7% of revenues, compared to $1.2 million, or 28.1% of revenues, in the same period last year. The sharp increase is attributable to higher selling prices and sales volume for these products.
Gross profit increased 15.2% to $3.1 million from $2.7 million in the same period last year. Gross margin was 50.8% compared to 65.4% in the prior year period. The decline in gross margin is primarily attributable to (i) the increased service fee revenue generated by our non-hazardous waste treatment operations, which has a lower gross profit margin compared with service fee revenue generated by our hazardous waste treatment operations, and (ii) the increased costs of labor, transportation and raw materials related to producing recycled waste products.
Income from operations increased 10.3% to $1.7 million from $1.6 million in the prior year period. Operating margin was 28.3% compared to 38.1% in the prior year period. The decrease in operating margin is primarily due to the reasons related to the aforementioned decline in gross margin offset by the fact that operating expenses as a percent of sales actually decreased by 4.8% to 22.5% in the first quarter of 2011 from 27.3% in the same period last year.
Net income attributable to the Company increased 101.4% to $1.2 million from $0.6 million in the same period last year. Diluted earnings per share increased 100.0% to $0.08 from $0.04 in the same period last year.
Financial Condition
As of March 31, 2011, the Company had cash and cash equivalents of $5.9 million. Working capital was $5.9 million. Shareholder's equity increased 4.8% to $33.9 million from $32.3 million at the end of 2010. Operating cash flow was $0.8 million versus $1.1 million in the prior year period. The decrease was due to, among other things, the payment of accrued staff bonuses, an increase in accounts receivable in the amount of $640,266, and a decrease in other payable in the amount of $457,682, due to payment to subcontractor.
Recent Developments
The Company's 70%-owned subsidiary, Dalian Zhuorui Resource Recycling Co., Ltd. ("Zhuorui"), is engaged in the separation and purification of waste catalysts generated from the oil refinery process. Zhuorui has successfully completed its trial production period and has commenced production including ammonium metavanadate, molybdic acid, and nickel powder. Metals contained in waste catalyst are a scarce resource and the Company expects a significant increase in the selling prices for Zhuorui's final products. The Company may decide to selectively sell some of those products in fiscal year 2011 depending on market conditions.
Business Outlook
The Company is currently building in Dalian one of the most advanced one-stop service centers for industrial solid waste treatment in China (the "Dagushan Expansion Project"). The construction of the Dagushan Expansion Project is now 90% complete and we expect it to become operational in the third quarter of 2011. Once fully operational, this new facility will increase our hazardous industrial solid waste treatment capacity to 114,000 tons per year.
The Company reaffirms that for the first half of 2011, the Company expects revenues of between $10 million and $12 million and net income attributable to the Company of between $2.0 million and $2.5 million.
Conference Call
The Company will host a conference call at 9:00 a.m. Eastern Daylight Time (EDT) on Monday, May 16, 2011, to discuss its financial results for the first quarter of 2011.
To participate in this live conference call, please dial the following number five to ten minutes prior to the scheduled conference call time: (877) 275-8968. International callers should call +1 (706) 643-1666. The Conference Pass Code is 65634929.
If you are unable to participate in the call at this time, a replay will be available for fourteen days starting on Monday, May 16, 2011 at 11:00 a.m. EDT. To access the replay, call (800) 642-1687. International callers should call +1 (706) 645-9291. The Conference Pass Code is 65634929.
About China Industrial Waste Management, Inc.
China Industrial Waste Management is a leading environmental services and solutions provider in China. The Company is based in Dalian, Liaoning Province, China and has been engaged in the industrial solid waste treatment business since 1991. Today, the Company is the largest industrial solid waste management enterprise in northeastern China. China Industrial Waste Management's main businesses are industrial solid waste treatment and recycling, municipal sewage and sludge treatment, and environmental protection engineering. For more information, please visit the Company's website (www.chinaciwt.com).
Cautionary Statement Regarding Forward-Looking Information
This release may include "forward-looking statements." You can identify these statements by the fact that they do not relate strictly to historical or current facts. These statements contain such words as "may," "project," "might," "expect," "believe," "anticipate," "intend," "could," "would," "estimate," or the negative or other variations thereof or comparable terminology. These forward-looking statements are based on current expectations and projections about future events. Investors are cautioned that forward-looking statements are not guarantees of future performance or results and involve risks and uncertainties that cannot be predicted or quantified and, consequently, our actual performance may differ materially from those expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements. Such risks and uncertainties include, but are not limited to, the following factors, as well as other factors described from time to time in our reports filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission: the timing and magnitude of technological advances; the prospects for future acquisitions; the effects of political, economic and social uncertainties regarding the governmental, economic and political circumstances in the People's Republic of China, the possibility that a current customer could be acquired or otherwise be affected by a future event that would diminish their waste management requirements; the competition in the waste management industry and the impact of such competition on pricing, revenues and margins; uncertainties surrounding budget reductions or changes in funding priorities of existing government programs and the cost of attracting and retaining highly skilled personnel; our projected sales, profitability, and cash flows; our growth strategies; anticipated trends in our industries; our future financing plans; and our anticipated needs for working capital. Forward-looking statements speak only as of the date on which they are made, and, except to the extent required by federal securities laws, we undertake no obligation to update any forward-looking statement to reflect events or circumstances after the date on which the statement is made or to reflect the occurrence of unanticipated events.
- Financial Tables Follow-
CHINA INDUSTRIAL WASTE MANAGEMENT, INC.
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS AND COMPREHENSIVE INCOME
(UNAUDITED)
For the Three Months Ended
March 31,
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2011 2010
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Revenues
Service fees $3,777,184 $2,944,558
Sales of recycled commodities 2,288,444 1,150,283
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Total revenues 6,065,628 4,094,841
Cost of revenues
Cost of service fees 1,689,096 1,028,493
Cost of recycled commodities 1,292,309 388,458
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Total cost of revenues 2,981,405 1,416,951
Gross profit 3,084,223 2,677,890
Operating expenses
Selling expenses 180,441 151,624
Research and development
expenses 94,608 71,486
General and administrative
expenses 1,090,184 896,608
Total operating expenses 1,365,233 1,119,718
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Income from operations 1,718,990 1,558,172
Other income (expense)
Interest expense (240,325) (225,803)
Bank interest income 7,922 -
Other income 120,788 7,167
Other expense (3,955) (2,520)
Settlement expense - (439,821)
Total other expense (115,570) (660,977)
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Net income before tax provision 1,603,420 897,195
Tax provision (269,596) (133,001)
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Net income 1,333,824 764,194
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Net income attributable to the
noncontrolling interest (107,479) (155,339)
Net income attributable to the
Company $1,226,345 $608,855
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Foreign currency translation
adjustment 261,671 1,532
Comprehensive income
attributable to the Company 1,488,016 610,387
Comprehensive income
attributable to the
noncontrolling interest 181,217 155,339
Comprehensive income $1,669,233 $765,726
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Basic and diluted weighted
average shares outstanding
Basic 15,336,535 15,327,507
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Diluted 15,336,535 16,401,437
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Basic and diluted net earnings
per share
Basic $0.08 $0.04
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Diluted $0.08 $0.04
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CHINA INDUSTRIAL WASTE MANAGEMENT, INC.
CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
December 31,
March 31, 2011 2010
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(Unaudited) (Audited)
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ASSETS
Current assets
Cash and cash equivalents $5,865,833 $8,163,880
Notes receivable 220,256 86,364
Accounts receivable, net 6,328,174 5,731,847
Other receivables 731,547 359,383
Inventories 4,660,680 4,652,148
Advances to suppliers 1,552,771 1,624,433
Deferred expense 185,607 210,752
Related party receivable 344,689 291,552
Deferred tax assets 121,705 61,145
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Total current assets 20,011,262 21,181,504
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Long-term equity investment 152,711 151,515
Property, plant and equipment,
net 32,157,991 32,384,139
Construction in progress 21,333,856 18,642,061
Land usage right, net of
accumulated amortization 2,025,724 2,022,384
BOT franchise right 4,275,919 4,242,424
Deposits 77,762 77,152
Restricted cash 1,607,845 1,788,510
Other assets 1,248,308 1,233,580
Deferred tax assets 584,581 504,017
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TOTAL ASSETS $83,475,959 $82,227,286
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LIABILITIES
Current liabilities
Short-term loans $3,054,228 $3,030,303
Accounts payable 3,022,277 2,458,260
Tax payable 863,005 513,243
Advance from customers 609,005 610,508
Deferred sales 798,500 394,862
Accrued expenses 52,757 804,205
Construction projects payable 2,491,470 3,070,169
Other payable 378,459 836,141
Long-term loan-current portion 2,340,302 2,321,970
Related party payable 473,405 393,939
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Total current liabilities 14,083,408 14,433,600
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Long-term loans 17,758,425 17,964,962
Asset retirement obligation 585,144 571,109
Government subsidy 7,734,310 7,673,724
TOTAL LIABILITIES 40,161,287 40,643,395
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Commitments and contingencies
EQUITY
Stockholders' equity of the
Company
Preferred stock: par value $.001;
5,000,000
shares authorized; none issued
and outstanding - -
Common stock: par value $.001;
95,000,000 shares authorized; 15,337 15,337
15,336,535 and 15,336,535 shares
issued and outstanding as of
March 31, 2011 and December 31,
2010, respectively
Additional paid-in capital 7,606,512 7,602,625
Deferred stock-based
compensation (595,833) (653,494)
Accumulated other comprehensive
income 3,610,967 3,349,296
Retained earnings 23,220,713 21,994,368
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Total stockholders' equity of the
Company 33,857,696 32,308,132
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Noncontrolling interest 9,456,976 9,275,759
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TOTAL EQUITY 43,314,672 41,583,891
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TOTAL LIABILITIES AND EQUITY $83,475,959 $82,227,286
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CHINA INDUSTRIAL WASTE MANAGEMENT, INC.
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
(UNAUDITED)
For the Three Months ended
March 31,
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2011 2010
Cash flows from operating
activities:
Net income attributable to the
Company $1,226,345 $608,855
Adjustments to reconcile net
income to net cash provided by
operating activities:
Nontrolling interest 107,479 155,339
Depreciation 561,365 526,771
Amortization 12,568 15,837
Amortization of deferred stock-
based compensation 57,661 57,661
Bad debt allowance 42,548 35,547
Stock and warrant issued for
settlement - 439,821
Option issued for service 3,887 -
Accretion expenses 14,035 9,155
Government subsidy recognized as
income - (7,167)
Changes in operating assets and
liabilities:
Notes receivable (133,892) 79,307
Accounts receivable (640,266) (1,091,651)
Construction reimbursement
receivable - 703,933
Other receivables (372,164) 30,073
Inventories (8,532) (307,645)
Advance to suppliers (90,482) 146,118
Deferred expense 25,145 (5,142)
Other asset (14,728) (128,064)
Deferred tax assets (141,124) (8,562)
Accounts payable 564,017 255,163
Tax payable 349,762 197,810
Advance from customers (1,503) 17,256
Accrued expense (751,448) (390,470)
Deferred income 403,638 (234,131)
Other payable (457,682) -
Net cash provided by operating
activities 756,629 1,105,814
Cash flows from investing
activities
Purchase of property and
equipment (60,205) (101,464)
Construction in progress (2,391,175) (726,790)
Purchase of intangible assets - (6,871)
Due from related party (53,137) -
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Net cash used in investing
activities (2,504,517) (835,125)
Cash flows from financing
activities
Repayment of construction
project payable (578,699) (812,769)
Repayment of long-term loans (346,747) (561,174)
Proceeds from related party loan 79,466 -
Decrease in Restricted cash 180,665 -
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Net cash used in financing
activities (665,315) (1,373,943)
Effect of exchange rate on cash 115,156 (4,660)
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Net decrease in cash and cash
equivalents (2,298,047) (1,107,914)
Cash and cash equivalents,
beginning of period 8,163,880 11,419,129
Cash and cash equivalents, end
of period $5,865,833 $10,311,215
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Supplemental cash flow
information:
Cash paid during the period for:
Interest $400,220 $347,272
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Income taxes $- $87,884
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Non-cash investing and
financing activities:
Stock and warrant issued for
settlement $- $439,821
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Transfer of construction in
progress to property, plant and
equipment $21,584 $-
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Company Contact:
Mr. Darcy Zhang, Corporate Secretary
Tel: +86-411-8259-5339
Email: darcy.zhang@chinaciwt.com
Website: www.chinaciwt.com
CCG Investor Relations:
Mr. Athan Dounis
Phone: +1-646-213-1916
Email: athan.dounis@ccgir.com
Website: www.ccgirasia.com
SOURCE China Industrial Waste Management, Inc.
