EX-99.1 2 e602854_ex99-1.txt China Ivy School, Inc. Reports Third Quarter 2007 Results SHENZHEN CITY, China--(BUSINESSWIRE)--China Ivy School, Inc., (OTBCC: CIVY) a private education institution located in Jiangsu province of China, reported its financial results for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2007. Mr. Zhu Yongqi, China Ivy School, Inc.'s Chairman and CEO commented, "We are very pleased with the progress of our institution this year. The growth of our sales in the first nine months of 2007 reflects the increased enrollment that resulted not only from our spring kindergarten recruitment but also from this fall's recruitment efforts. Further, our desire to efficiently expand our operations is evidenced by the increase of our operating and interest expenses as we continue to make capital improvements to our campus and further develop our education facilities." Highlights of the quarter include: Net sales for the third quarter totaled $2.5 million of this year, an increase of $249,191 versus the same period in 2006. Furthermore, for the nine months ended September 30, 2007, sales grew to $5.5 million from $4.5 million in the nine months ended September 30, 2006, a 21.6% year-over-year increase. For the third quarter of 2007, an increase in depreciation costs affected the company's operating margins, which were 67%, compared with 80% in last year's third quarter. Operating margins for the nine-months ended September 30, 2007 reduced to 60% compared with 65% in the same period in 2006. Operating income for the third quarter of 2007 was $1.6 million compared with $1.8 million reported during the 2006 third quarter, due to the increased depreciation costs. Operating income for the current nine month period grew 13% to $3.3 million, compared with $3.0 million reported during the same period in 2006. Net income for the third quarter of 2007 was $1.4 million, compared with $1.5 million reported during last year's third quarter. For the 2007 nine-month period, net income was $2.6 million compared with $2.4 million in the year-ago nine-month period. CHINA IVY SCHOOL, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES (FORMERLY CLAREMONT TECHNOLOGIES CORP.) CONSOLIDATED INCOME STATEMENTS (UNAUDITED)
For the Three Month Periods Ended For the Nine Month Periods Ended September 30, September 30, 2007 2006 2007 2006 ------------ ------------ ------------ ------------ Net revenue $ 2,449,771 $ 2,200,580 $ 5,500,203 $ 4,524,175 Operating expenses Depreciation 225,019 52,935 607,858 175,837 General and administrative expenses 587,220 381,522 1,571,439 1,397,033 ------------ ------------ ------------ ------------ Total operating expenses 812,239 434,457 2,179,297 1,572,870 ------------ ------------ ------------ ------------ Income from operations 1,637,532 1,766,123 3,320,906 2,951,305 ------------ ------------ ------------ ------------ Other (income) expense Finance expenses 9,856 41,470 9,903 42,992 Interest income (22,831) (22,485) (38,845) (43,409) Interest expense 259,434 203,117 749,758 561,853 ------------ ------------ ------------ ------------ Total Other Expense 246,459 222,102 720,816 561,436 ------------ ------------ ------------ ------------ Income from continued operations 1,391,074 1,544,021 2,600,090 2,389,869 Loss from discontinued operations (7,952) -- (14,377) -- ------------ ------------ ------------ ------------ Net income 1,383,122 1,544,021 2,585,713 2,389,869 Other comprehensive income Foreign currency translation gain 110,861 89,502 251,255 58,881 ------------ ------------ ------------ ------------ Comprehensive income $ 1,493,983 $ 1,633,523 $ 2,836,968 $ 2,448,750 ============ ============ ============ ============ Net income per share from continued operations $ 0.02 $ 0.03 $ 0.04 $ 0.04 ============ ============ ============ ============ Net income per share from discontinued operations $ 0.00 $ 0.00 $ 0.00 $ 0.00 ============ ============ ============ ============ Basic and diluted earnings per share $ 0.02 $ 0.03 $ 0.04 $ 0.04 ============ ============ ============ ============ Weighted average number of basic and diluted share outstanding 61,650,000 55,500,000 61,567,033 55,500,000 ============ ============ ============ ============
The accompanying condensed notes are an integral part of these unaudited consolidated financial statements About China Ivy School, Inc. China Ivy School, Inc. is a private education institution located in Jiangsu province of China. Organized under the law of China, China Ivy School, Inc. has educational accreditations from Jiangsu Educational Commitment, Suzhou Municipal Education Bureau, and the Suzhou Education Committee. As of September 30, 2006, China Ivy School had a cumulative enrollment of 1,910 students within their Kindergarten, Elementary, Junior High, and High School programs. In addition to their core business model, China Ivy also offers an international school along with strategic relationships with similar institutions in Australia, Hong Kong, New Zealand, and the United Kingdom. It is from these strategic international relationships that the Company offers a highly popular foreign exchange program, a unique competitive advantage over others in its marketplace. Further, the school's individualized study plan and its 6:1 student-to-teacher ratio allow the Company to attract a high-caliber student and employ and retain a diverse and talented staff of educators. For more information, please visit: www.chinaivyschool.com FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS: The forward-looking statements contained herein are subject to certain risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from those reflected in the forward-looking statements. Readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements, which reflect management's analysis only as of the date hereof. The company undertakes no obligation to publicly revise these forward-looking statements to reflect events or circumstances that arise after the date thereof. Contact: China Ivy School, Inc. Boya Li, 646-200-6306 boyali@chinaivyschool.com