China Shen Zhou Mining & Resources, Inc. (SHZ) Announces Financial Results for the Third Quarter Ended September 30, 2010
BEIJING, Nov. 12, 2010 /PRNewswire-Asia-FirstCall/ — China Shen Zhou Mining & Resources, Inc. (“China Shen Zhou“, or the “Company”), a company engaged in the exploration, development, mining and processing of fluorite, zinc, lead, copper, and other nonferrous metals in China, today announced the financial results for the third quarter ended September 30, 2010.
Third Quarter 2010 Highlights:
Net revenues increased by 110% in the third quarter of 2010 as compared to the same period in 2009 to US $3.62 million from US $1.72 million.
Gross profit increased by approximately 600% in the third quarter of 2010 as compared to the same period in 2009 to US$1.74 million from US$0.25 million.
Gross margin was 48% as compared to 14% in the same period of the prior fiscal year.
Net income attributable to the Company and subsidiaries increased in the third quarter of 2010 to US$0.52 million as compared to a net loss of US$2.15 million in the same period in 2009.
Basic and diluted net income (loss) per share from continuing operations was US$0.02 in the third quarter of 2010 and minus US$0.08 in the third quarter of 2009.
“In the third quarter, we achieved a significant change in operations. Our major processing plants have begun operating at full scale in the third quarter of this year. We believe that this is a new beginning for our business since September 2008 after the crisis. Along with the increase in the price of our final products, this situation brings a positive change to our financial results. We expect that such full-scale operations in our plants will continue to be carried out in 2011.” said Ms. Xiaojing Yu, the Chairwoman and CEO of the Company.
About China Shen Zhou Mining & Resources, Inc.
China Shen Zhou Mining & Resources, Inc., through its subsidiary, American Federal Mining Group (“AFMG”), is engaged in the exploration, development, mining, and processing of fluorite and nonferrous metals such as zinc, lead and copper in China. The Company has the following principal areas of interest in China: (a) fluorite extraction and processing in the Sumochaganaobao region of Inner Mongolia; (b) zinc/copper/lead exploration, mining and processing in Wulatehouqi of Inner Mongolia; and (c) zinc/copper exploration, mining and processing in Xinjiang.
For more information, please visit http://www.chinaszmg.com/
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Certain of the statements made in the press release constitute forward- looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These statements can be identified by the use of forward- looking terminology such as “believe,” “expect,” “may,” “will,” “should,” “project,” “plan,” “seek,” “intend,” or “anticipate” or the negative thereof or comparable terminology. Such statements typically involve risks and uncertainties and may include financial projections or information regarding our future plans, objectives or performance. Actual results could differ materially from the expectations reflected in such forward-looking statements as a result of a variety of factors, including the risks associated with the effect of changing economic conditions in the People’s Republic of China, variations in cash flow, fluctuation in mineral prices, risks associated with exploration and mining operations, and the potential of securing additional mineral resources, and other risk factors detailed in reports filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission from time to time.
For more information, please contact: |
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In China: |
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Fulun Song |
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Office of the Board of Directors |
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China Shen Zhou Mining & Resources, Inc. |
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Tel: +86-10-8890-9976 |
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Fax: +86-10-8890-6927 |
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Cell: 13146358911 |
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Email: investors@chinaszky.com |
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Web: http://www.chinaszmg.com |
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In the U.S.: |
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David Elias |
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Investor Relations |
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DME Capital LLC |
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Tel: +1-516-967-0205 |
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Email: dave@dmecapital.com |
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Financial Tables to Follow
HINA SHEN ZHOU MINING & RESOURCES, INC AND SUBSIDIARIES CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS (Amounts in thousands, except share data) |
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September 30, 2010 |
December 31, 2009 |
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(Unaudited) |
(Audited) |
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ASSETS |
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Current assets: |
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Cash and cash equivalents |
$ |
1,497 |
$ |
333 |
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Accounts receivable, net |
266 |
302 |
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Other deposits and prepayments, net |
1,189 |
855 |
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Inventories |
7,950 |
3,721 |
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Restricted assets |
8 |
740 |
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Total current assets |
10,910 |
5,951 |
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Prepayment for office rent |
133 |
280 |
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Available for sale investment |
149 |
146 |
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Property, machinery and mining assets, net |
34,699 |
34,902 |
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Total assets |
$ |
45,891 |
$ |
41,279 |
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LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY |
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Current liabilities: |
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Accounts payable |
$ |
2,885 |
$ |
4,694 |
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Short term loans |
10,792 |
3,603 |
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Other payables and accruals |
5,283 |
6,667 |
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Taxes payable |
655 |
333 |
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Total current liabilities |
19,615 |
15,297 |
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Due to related parties |
2,322 |
2,297 |
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Total liabilities |
21,937 |
17,594 |
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STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY: |
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Common stock ($0.001 par value; 50,000,000 shares authorized; |
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27,974,514 shares and 27,214,514 shares issued and outstanding |
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as of September 30, 2010 and December 31, 2009 respectively) |
28 |
27 |
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Additional paid-in capital |
29,270 |
28,518 |
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Statutory reserves |
1,672 |
1,672 |
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Accumulated other comprehensive income |
4,180 |
3,839 |
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Accumulated deficit |
(11,144) |
(10,342) |
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Stockholders’ equity – China Shen Zhou Mining & Resources, Inc. and Subsidiaries |
24,006 |
23,714 |
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Noncontrolling interest |
(52) |
(29) |
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Total stockholders’ equity |
23,954 |
23,685 |
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Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity |
$ |
45,891 |
$ |
41,279 |
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CHINA SHEN ZHOU MINING & RESOURCES, INC AND SUBSIDIARIES CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS AND COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (Amounts in thousands, except per share data) |
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For the Three Months Ended |
For the Nine Months Ended |
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September 30, 2010 |
September 30, 2009 |
September 30, 2010 |
September 30, 2009 |
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(Unaudited) |
(Unaudited) |
(Unaudited) |
(Unaudited) |
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Net revenue |
$ |
3,619 |
$ |
1,715 |
$ |
6,722 |
$ |
3,060 |
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Cost of sales |
1,878 |
1,469 |
4,455 |
2,593 |
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Gross profit |
1,741 |
246 |
2,267 |
467 |
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Operating expenses: |
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Selling and distribution expenses |
16 |
52 |
67 |
70 |
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General and administrative expenses |
1,131 |
982 |
3,043 |
3,166 |
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Total operating expenses |
1,147 |
1,034 |
3,110 |
3,236 |
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Net income (loss) from operations |
594 |
(788) |
(843) |
(2,769) |
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Other income (expense): |
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Interest expense |
(193) |
(936) |
(387) |
(2,893) |
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Other, net |
106 |
(8) |
406 |
109 |
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Total other income (loss) |
(87) |
(944) |
19 |
(2,784) |
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Income (loss) from continuing operations before income taxes |
507 |
(1,732) |
(824) |
(5,553) |
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Income tax expenses |
– |
– |
– |
– |
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Income (loss) from continuing operations |
507 |
(1,732) |
(824) |
(5,553) |
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Discontinued operations : |
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Loss from operations of discontinued component, net of taxes |
– |
(414) |
– |
(660) |
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Loss from discontinued operations |
– |
(414) |
– |
(660) |
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Net income (loss) |
507 |
(2,146) |
(824) |
(6,213) |
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Less: Noncontrolling interests attributable to the noncontrolling interests |
8 |
– |
22 |
22 |
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Net income (loss) – attributable to China Shen Zhou Mining & Resources, Inc. and Subsidiaries |
515 |
(2,146) |
(802) |
(6,191) |
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Other comprehensive income: |
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Foreign currency translation adjustments |
295 |
25 |
341 |
216 |
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Comprehensive income (loss) |
$ |
810 |
$ |
(2,121) |
$ |
(461) |
$ |
(5,975) |
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Net income (loss) per common share – basic and diluted |
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From continuing operations |
0.02 |
(0.08) |
(0.02 |
(0.25) |
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From discontinued operations |
– |
(0.02) |
– |
(0.03) |
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$ |
0.02 |
$ |
(0.10) |
$ |
(0.02 |
$ |
(0.28) |
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Weighted average common shares outstanding |
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– Basic and Diluted |
27,975 |
22,215 |
27,878 |
22,215 |
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CHINA SHEN ZHOU MINING & RESOURCES, INC AND SUBSIDIARIES CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS (Amounts in thousands, except share data) |
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For the Nine Months Ended September 30, |
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2010 |
2009 |
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(Unaudited) |
(Unaudited) |
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Cash flows from operating activities: |
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Net loss |
$ |
(802) |
$ |
(6,191) |
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Adjustments to reconcile net loss to net cash used in operating activities: |
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Loss from operations of discontinued component, net of income tax benefits |
– |
660 |
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Depreciation and amortization |
2,226 |
1,865 |
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Fair value adjustment of warrants |
– |
17 |
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Accrual of coupon interests and accreted principal |
– |
1,169 |
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Amortization of deferred financing costs |
– |
1,207 |
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Amortization of debt issuance costs |
– |
318 |
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Noncontrolling interests |
(22) |
(22) |
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Forgiveness of payroll payables |
(300) |
– |
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Changes in operating assets and liabilities: |
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(Increase) decrease in – |
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Accounts receivable |
41 |
(61) |
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Other deposits and prepayments |
(317) |
(174) |
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Prepayment for office rent |
147 |
152 |
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Inventories |
(4,157) |
(615) |
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Restricted assets |
746 |
(733) |
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Increase (decrease) in – |
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Accounts payable |
(1,900) |
973 |
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Other payables and accruals |
(460) |
1,001 |
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Taxes payable |
316 |
(94) |
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Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities from continuing operations |
(4,482) |
(528) |
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Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities from discontinued operations |
– |
1 |
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Net cash used in operating activities |
(4,482) |
(527) |
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Cash flows from investing activities: |
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Purchases of property, machinery and mining assets |
(1,374) |
(752) |
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Sales of property, machinery and mining assets |
28 |
– |
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Net cash used in investing activities from continuing operations |
(1,346) |
(752) |
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Net cash provided by disposal of discontinued operations |
– |
– |
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Net cash used in investing activities |
(1,346) |
(752) |
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Cash flows from financing activities: |
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Due to related parties |
(20) |
(620) |
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Repayment at short-term loans |
(3,464) |
– |
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Proceeds from short-term loans |
10,583 |
1,846 |
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Net cash provided by financing activities |
7,099 |
1,226 |
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Foreign currency translation adjustment |
(107) |
(5) |
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Net increase in cash and cash equivalents |
1,164 |
(58) |
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Cash and cash equivalents at the beginning of the period |
333 |
205 |
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Cash and cash equivalents at the end of the period |
$ |
1,497 |
$ |
147 |
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Non-cash investing and financing activities |
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Shares issued to employees as share based compensation |
$ |
752 |
$ |
– |
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Supplemental disclosures of cash flow information: |
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Cash paid for interest expenses |
$ |
285 |
$ |
166 |
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Cash paid for income tax |
$ |
– |
$ |
– |
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