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Exhibit 99.1

China XD Plastics Announces Second Quarter 2010 Results
 
·  
Revenue grew 94.3% to $62.0 million
·  
Adjusted net income* increased 183.7% to $11.4 million

 
HARBIN, China, August 9, 2010 - China XD Plastics Company Limited ("China XD Plastics" or the "Company"), (NasdaqGM: CXDC), a leading Chinese developer, manufacturer, and distributor of modified plastics primarily for use in the automotive applications in China, today announced financial results for the second quarter ended June 30, 2010.

Second Quarter 2010 Highlights
 
·  
Revenue was a record $62.0 million, an increase of 94.3% from the second quarter of 2009
 
·  
Gross profit was $14.8 million, an increase of 122.0% from the second quarter of 2009
 
·  
Gross profit margin was 23.9%, compared to 20.9% in the second quarter of 2009
 
·  
Net income (loss) attributable to common shareholders was ($3.1) million, ($0.07) per fully diluted share
 
·  
Adjusted net income was $11.4 million or $0.26 per fully diluted share
 
·  
Total volume shipped was 29,000 metric tons, up 101.3% from 14,404 metric tons in the second quarter of 2009

Mr. Jie Han, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of China XD Plastics commented, “We are pleased to report another quarter of strong revenue growth supported by continuing vehicle demand in China. Throughout the quarter, we continued to execute on our strategic and tactical initiatives, as highlighted by our exclusive product development agreement with Hafei Dongyang which extends our position in the growing electric vehicle market in China. Total volume shipped continued to increase, reaching 29,000 metric tons for the quarter.  Our financial position remains robust, and we further strengthened our cash position as a result of efficient management of our working capital. We enter the second half of the year well positioned to extend our market leading position, supported by the strong fundamental growth drivers in our end markets and our ability to continue to execute on our growth strategy.”

Second Quarter 2010 Results

Revenue for the second quarter of 2010 increased 94.3% to $62.0 million, compared to $31.9 million in the same period of 2009. The increase in revenue is primarily attributable to the increased sales volume driven by the strong demand for the Company’s automotive modified plastic products supported by continued growth in automotive production and consumption in China.
 
 

* Adjusted net income excludes non-cash charges associated with stock based compensation, change in fair value of derivative liability and preferred dividend. For a detailed reconciliation of adjusted net income, a non-GAAP measure, to net income, please see the financial tables at the end of this release.

 
 

 
Gross profit for the second quarter of 2010 was $14.8 million, up 122.0% from $6.7 million in the second quarter of 2009. Gross margin was 23.9% compared to 20.9% in the same period a year ago and 23.8% in the first quarter of 2010. The year-over-year increase in gross margin was due to higher value product mix as a result of the Company’s successful research, development and marketing efforts.

Selling expenses for the second quarter of 2010 were $121,826, up 101.1% from $60,593 in the same period last year. As a percentage of revenue, selling expenses remained 0.2% of sales for the second quarter of 2010 and 2009. General and administrative (G&A) expenses were $14.8 million, as compared to $4.2 million for the same period of last year. The increase in G&A expenses was mainly attributed to a non-cash expense in connection with the option arrangement between two major shareholders amounting to $13.4 million. Research and Development (“R&D”) expenses were $1.8 million, or 3.0% of total revenue, compared to $0.2 million, or 0.7% of total revenue, in the same period last year.  The increase in research and development expenses was associated with the Company’s on-going R&D efforts to launch new products and to obtain new product certifications.

Operating loss for the second quarter of 2010 was $2.0 million, compared to an operating income of $2.2 million in the same period a year ago.

Other expense in the second quarter of 2010 was $952,243, including $277,264 of interest expense and a non-cash expense of $712,768 to account for the change in fair value of warrants and derivative liabilities in connection with the preferred stock issued in the private placement financing which closed in December of 2009. Other expense in the second quarter of 2009 was $283,811.

EBITDA (Earnings before Interest, Taxes, Depreciation, and Amortization) for the second quarter of 2010 was $12.7 million, a significant increase from $6.2 million in the second quarter of 2009. For a detailed reconciliation of adjusted EBITDA, a Non-GAAP measure, to its nearest GAAP equivalent, please see the financial tables at the end of this release.

Net loss for the second quarter of 2010 was $3.0 million, compared to net income of $1.9 million for the same period a year ago.

In connection with the private placement of series C preferred stock in the first quarter of 2010, the Company recorded a dividend of $162,421 for the series C preferred stock.

Net loss attributable to common shareholders for the second quarter of 2010 was $3.1 million. Loss per share attributable to common shareholders was $0.07 and $0.07 per basic and fully diluted share, respectively.

Adjusted net income, excluding non-cash charges associated with stock based compensation, change in fair value of derivative liability and preferred dividend was $11.4 million, or $0.26 per basic and per fully diluted share. For a detailed reconciliation of adjusted net income, a non-GAAP measure, to net income, please see the financial tables at the end of this release.
 
 

 
 
 

 
Financial Condition

As of June 30, 2010, China XD Plastics had $21.6 million in cash and cash equivalents, $50.6 million in working capital and a current ratio of 2.0. Shareholder’s equity as of June 30, 2010 was $73.6 million compared to $21.5 million at the end of 2009.

Recent Events

On May 28, 2010, the Company announced the establishment of a new Research Center in Harbin to provide technical support for the Company's recently expanded modified plastic production base of 100,000 tons, as well as to enhance its research and development capabilities for modified plastics in new applications, such as new energy vehicles, by increasing the number of R&D personnel, the amount of equipment, and by expanding the facility infrastructure.

On June 24, 2010, China XD Plastics announced that it would be included in the broad-market Russell Global Index when Russell Investments reconstituted its comprehensive set of U.S. and global equity indexes on June 25, 2010.

On July 20, 2010, China XD Plastics announced that it had hired Taylor Rafferty, LLC, a leading investor relations advisory agency, to assist in its plan to enhance its market profile and further consolidate its position as the leading manufacturer of modified plastics for automotive applications in China.

On July 21, 2010, China XD Plastics announced that as part of an exclusive product development agreement, it delivered to Hafei Dongyang ("HD"), one of the leading automotive parts suppliers in Northeast China, three tons of specialized plastic compounds to be used in the battery casing during a pilot production for electric vehicles. In addition, China XD Plastics will have the opportunity to receive additional exclusive product development rights for a period of five years upon the successful design of new specialized plastic products to be used in HD's plastics parts in electric vehicles.
 

 
 

 

Business Outlook and Guidance

As announced on July 22, 2010, in light of the continued favorable trends in the Chinese automotive industries, a healthy macroeconomic environment and the continued execution of its growth strategy, the Company updated its revenue and non-GAAP adjusted net income guidance for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2010 from what was previously announced in April 2010. The Company now expects its 2010 revenue to be in the range of $185 million and $215 million and it expects its 2010 non-GAAP adjusted net income to be in the range of $30 million and $33 million, excluding any non-cash charges related to the change in fair value of the existing derivative liabilities and stock-based compensation. The Company had previously expected its 2010 revenue to be in the range of $170 million and $200 million and it had expected its 2010 non-GAAP adjusted net income to be in the range of $27 million and $30 million.
  
Conference Call

China XD Plastics will host a conference call at 8:00 a.m. ET on Tuesday, August 10, 2010, to discuss the second quarter 2010 results. To participate in the conference call, please dial the following number five to ten minutes prior to the scheduled conference call time: 877-353-4923. International callers should dial +1-702-894-2405. The pass code for the call is 92695175. If you are unable to participate in the call at this time, a replay will be available for 14 days starting on August 10, 2010 at 11:00 a.m. ET. To access the replay, dial 1-800-642-1687. International callers should dial +1-706-645-9291. The conference pass code is 92695175.

The call will be broadcast live over the internet and can be accessed at http://webcast.mz-ir.com/publico.aspx?codplataforma=2117. The webcast will be available for replay in the IR section of the Company’s website at http://www.chinaxd.net for 90 days.
 
About China XD Plastics Company Ltd.
 
China XD Plastics Company Ltd., through its wholly owned subsidiary, Harbin Xinda Macromolecule Material ("Xinda"), develops, manufactures, and distributes modified plastics, primarily for automotive applications. The Company's specialized plastics are used in the exterior and interior trim and in the functional components of more than 30 automobile brands manufactured in China including Audi, Red Flag, Volkswagen and Mazda. The Company’s wholly-owned research institute is dedicated to the research and development of modified plastics, and benefits from the cooperation with well-known scientists from prestigious universities in China. At present, 159 of Xinda’s products have been certified for use by one or more of the automobile manufacturers in China. For more information please visit http://www.chinaxd.net.
 
 

 
 
 

 
Safe Harbor Statement

This announcement contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of the safe harbor provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. All statements other than statements of historical fact in this announcement are forward-looking statements, including but not limited to, the Company’s ability to raise additional capital to finance the Company’s activities; the effectiveness, profitability, and the marketability of its products; legal and regulatory risks associated with the share exchange; the Company’s ability to successfully expand its production capacity; the future trading of the common stock of the Company; the Company’s ability to operate as a public company; the period of time for which its current liquidity will enable the Company to fund its operations; the Company’s ability to protect its proprietary information; general economic and business conditions; the volatility of the Company’s operating results and financial condition; the Company’s ability to attract or retain qualified senior management personnel and research and development staff; and other risks detailed in the Company’s filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission and available on its website  at http://www.sec.gov. These forward-looking statements involve known and unknown risks and uncertainties and are based on current expectations, assumptions, estimates and projections about the companies and the industry. The Company undertakes no obligation to update forward-looking statements to reflect subsequent occurring events or circumstances, or to changes in its expectations, except as may be required by law. Although the Company believes that the expectations expressed in these forward looking statements are reasonable, it cannot assure you that its expectations will turn out to be correct, and investors are cautioned that actual results may differ materially from the anticipated results.


Contacts:
 
China XD Plastics Company Ltd.
Mr. Taylor Zhang, CFO
Phone: +1-212-747-1118 (New York)
 
Mr. Allan Lao, IR Manager
Phone: +86-451-84346600 (Harbin)
Email: cxdc@chinaxd.net
 
Taylor Rafferty (US):
Mahmoud Siddig, Director
+1-212-889-4350
ChinaXD@Taylor-Rafferty.com
 
   
 
 
-Financial Tables Follow-
 
 

 
 
 
 

 
 
CHINA XD PLASTICS COMPANY LIMITED
 
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME AND OTHER COMPREHENSIVE INCOME
 
(UNAUDITED)
 
             
   
For the Three Months Ended June 30,
 
   
2010
   
2009
 
         
(Restated-Note 21)
 
             
Sales
  $ 62,010,671     $ 31,912,267  
                 
Cost of sales
    (47,206,057 )     (25,243,756 )
                 
Gross profit
    14,804,614       6,668,511  
                 
Operating expenses
               
        Research and development expenses     1,839,016       208,818  
        Selling expenses      121,826       60,593  
        General and administrative expenses     14,803,282       4,180,511  
Total operating expenses
    16,764,124       4,449,922  
                 
Operating income (loss)
    (1,959,510 )     2,218,589  
                 
Other income (expenses)
               
        Interest income (expenses)     (277,264 )     (337,113 )
        Other income      39,050       62,654  
        Other expense     (1,261 )     (9,352 )
        Changes in fair value of warrants and embedded derivatives     (712,768 )     -  
Total other income (expense)
    (952,243 )     (283,811 )
                 
Income (loss) before income taxes
    (2,911,753 )     1,934,778  
                 
Provision for income taxes
    (44,619 )     (3,775 )
                 
Net income (loss)
  $ (2,956,372 )   $ 1,931,003  
                 
Other comprehensive income (loss)
               
Foreign currency translation adjustment
    527,865       10,220  
                 
Comprehensive income (loss)
  $ (2,428,507 )   $ 1,941,223  
                 
Net income (loss)
  $ (2,956,372 )   $ 1,931,003  
                 
Dividend to Series C preferred stockholders
  $ (162,421 )   $ -  
                 
Net income (loss) attributable to common shareholders
      1,931,003  
                 
Basic and diluted earnings (loss) per common share
 
        Basic   $ (0.07 )   $ 0.06  
        Diluted   $ (0.07 )   $ 0.05  
                 
Weighted average common share outstanding
               
        Basic     44,135,396       31,167,002  
        Diluted     44,561,145       39,552,722  
 
 
 

 
 

 
 
Reconciliation of GAAP Net Income to Non-GAAP Adjusted Net Income

GAAP results for the three months ended June 30, 2010 and 2009 include non-cash charges.  To supplement the Company’s consolidated financial statements presented on a GAAP basis, the Company has provided non-GAAP financial information excluding the impact of those items in this release. The Company’s management believes that this non-GAAP measure provides investors with a better understanding of how the results relate to the Company’s historical performance. A reconciliation of the adjustments to GAAP results appears in the table accompanying this press release. This additional non-GAAP information is not meant to be considered in isolation or as a substitute for GAAP financials. The non-GAAP financial information that the Company provides also may differ from the non-GAAP information provided by other companies.
 
   
Three Months Ended June 30,
 
   
2010
   
2009
 
Adjusted Net Income - Non GAAP
    11,395,440       4,016,644  
Change in fair value of warrants and derivative liabilities
    712,768       -  
Non-Cash Stock-based compensation
    445,633       434,093  
Option Arrangement Between Shareholders
    13,355,832       -  
Dividends (series C preferred stock)
    (162,421 )     -  
Net Income - GAAP
    (2,956,372 )     1,931,003  
                 
Weighted average number of shares outstanding:
               
Basic
    44,135,396       31,167,002  
Diluted
    44,561,145       39,552,722  
EPS:
               
Basic
    0.26       0.13  
Diluted
    0.26       0.10  

 
 
 
 

 
 
 
Reconciliation of Net Income to Adjusted EBITDA

Adjusted EBITDA is a financial measure that is not defined by US GAAP. Adjusted EBITDA was derived by calculating earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, stock-based compensation and amortization. The Company’s management believes that the presentation of Adjusted EBITDA provides useful information regarding China XD Plastics’ results of operations because it assists in analyzing and benchmarking the performance and value of China XD Plastics’ business. The Company’s calculation of Adjusted EBITDA may not be consistent with similarly titled measures of other companies.  The table below provides a reconciliation of EBITDA to net income, the most comparable GAAP measure.

 
   
CHINA XD PLASTICS COMPANY LIMITED
 
   
Reconciliation of Net Income to EBITDA
 
   
(Amounts expressed in United States dollars)
 
   
Three Months Ended
 
   
June 30,
 
   
2010
   
2009
 
             
Net Income
  $ (2,956,372 )   $ 1,931,003  
Interest Expense
    277,264       337,113  
Provision for Income Taxes
    44,619       3,775  
Stock-based compensation
    445,633       434,093  
Option arrangement between shareholders
    13,355,832       3,065,388  
Change in fair value of warrants and derivative liabilities
    712,768       -  
Depreciation and amortization
    824,156       453,236  
EBITDA
  $ 12,703,900     $ 6,224,608  
 
 
 


 
 

 
 
 
CHINA XD PLASTICS COMPANY LIMITED
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
 
             
     
June 30,
2010
   
December 31,
2009
 
      (Unaudited)        
ASSETS
             
               
Current assets:
             
      Cash and cash equivalents
    $ 21,632,675     $ 6,850,784  
      Restricted cash
      8,847,678       -  
      Notes receivable
      299,346       407,487  
      Accounts receivable - net of allowance for doubtful receivables of
                 
        $167,212 and $166,095, respectively
      18,689,000       8,558,172  
      Prepaid expenses and other receivables
      55,665       253,172  
      Inventories
      25,793,893       18,371,485  
      Due from related parties
      1,057       -  
      Advances to employees
      326,602       512,745  
      Advances to suppliers
      23,839,891       20,245,861  
      Taxes receivable
      573,877       406,755  
                   
            Total current assets
      100,059,684       55,606,461  
                   
Property, plant and equipment, net
      29,584,777       31,083,389  
                   
Other assets:
                 
      Intangible asset, net
      240,766       241,945  
                   
            Total assets
    $ 129,885,227     $ 86,931,795  
                   
LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY
                 
                   
Current liabilities:
                 
      Short term loans
    $ 20,644,583     $ 21,678,565  
      Bank acceptance notes payable       5,898,452       -  
      Accounts payable
      9,887,789       1,258,459  
      Other payables
      3,484,113       714,504  
      Accrued expenses
      217,268       648,358  
      Taxes payable
      635       4,134  
      Due to related parties
      658,005       148,397  
      Deferred revenue
      7,727,266       300,296  
      Dividends payable
      966,964       77,396  
                   
            Total current liabilities
      49,485,075       24,830,109  
Other liabilities
                 
      Common stock warrant purchase liabilities
      6,784,229       7,892,513  
      Embedded conversion feature liabilities
      2,065       18,798,059  
                   
      Total other liabilities
      6,786,294       26,690,572  
                   
            Total liabilities
      56,271,369       51,520,681  
                   
Series C convertible redeemable preferred stock: 15,186 and 15,188 shares issued and outstanding
         
       as of June 30, 2010 and December 31, 2009, respectively
      1,829       13,891,477  
                   
Commitments and contingencies
                 
                   
Stockholders' equity
                 
                   
      Series B Preferred Stock, $0.0001 par value, 50,000,000 shares authorized,
                 
         1,000,000  shares issued and outstanding as of June 30, 2010 and December 31, 2009
      100       100  
      Common Stock, $0.0001 par value, 500,000,000 shares authorized, 44,195,177 and 40,867,050
         
         shares issued and outstanding as of June 30, 2010 and December 31, 2009, respectively
      4,419       4,087  
      Additional paid-in-capital
      59,427,516       15,360,949  
      Retained earnings
      9,640,604       2,160,621  
      Statutory surplus reserve fund
      2,471,007       2,471,007  
      Accumulated other comprehensive income
      2,068,383       1,522,873  
                   
            Total stockholders' equity
      73,612,029       21,519,637  
                   
            Total liabilities and stockholders' equity
    $ 129,885,227     $ 86,931,795  
 
 
 
 
 

 
 
CHINA XD PLASTICS COMPANY LIMITED
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
(UNAUDITED)
   
For the Six Months ended
 
   
June 30,
 
   
2010
   
2009
 
         
(Restated -Note 21)
 
Cash flows from operating activities
           
      Net income
  $ 10,125,984     $ 5,947,645  
      Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by
               
      (used in) operating activities:
               
            Depreciation & amortization
    1,654,318       899,126  
            Stock-based compensation expense
    14,546,859       3,499,481  
            Change in fair value of warrants and derivative liabilities
    (4,408,886 )     -  
            Gain on disposals of property, plant and equipment
    (24,210 )     -  
      Changes in assets and liabilities:
               
      (Increase) decrease in -
               
            Restricted cash
    (8,790,261 )     (263,424 )
            Notes receivables
    110,160       249,185  
            Accounts receivable and other receivables
    (9,796,539 )     1,371,850  
            Prepaid expenses
    27,398       (702 )
            Inventories
    (7,251,562 )     (2,448,993 )
            Advances to employees
    147,178       87,148  
            Advances to suppliers
    (3,435,512 )     (1,398,493 )
            Taxes receivable
    (163,321 )     -  
            Deferred charge
    -       (47,560 )
      Increase (decrease) in -
               
            Accounts payable and other payables
    10,949,088       (52,123 )
            Due to an employee
    360,000       -  
            Accrued expenses
    (433,007 )     (810,573 )
            Tax payable
    1,967       (192,399 )
            Deferred revenue
    7,376,768       (2,847,892 )
                 
      Net cash provided by operating activities
    10,996,422       3,992,276  
                 
Cash flows from investing activities
               
            Purchase of property, plant and equipment
    (255,188 )     (711,153 )
            Proceeds from sales of property, plant and equipment
    324,014       -  
                 
      Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities
    68,826       (711,153 )
                 
Cash flows from financing activities
               
            Dividends paid
    (1,621,433 )     -  
            Repayment of short term loans
    (1,172,035 )     (292,694 )
            Proceeds from bank acceptance notes
    5,860,174       1,756,161  
            Repayment to related parties
    (556 )     (7,141,606 )
            Proceeds from related parties
    508,289       -  
                 
      Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities
    3,574,439       (5,678,139 )
                 
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents
    142,204       (5,385 )
                 
Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents
    14,781,891       (2,402,401 )
                 
Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of period
    6,850,784       3,869,035  
                 
Cash and cash equivalents, end of period
  $ 21,632,675     $ 1,466,634  
                 
Supplemental disclosures of cash flow information:
               
                 
      Interest paid
  $ 664,519     $ 692,726  
      Income taxes paid
  $ 88,981     $ -  
                 
Non-cash investing and financing activities:
               
      Embedded conversion feature reclassified to equity upon conversion
  $ 15,495,392     $ -  
      Common stock issued for preferred stock
  $ 13,889,648     $ -  
      Warrants issued for consulting service
  $ -     $ 46,260  
      Stock options granted to a director
  $ 13,355,832     $ 3,065,388  
      Common stock issued for services
  $ 1,191,027     $ 790,833