ZHONGSHAN CITY,
Q1 2010 Financial Highlights -- Revenues increased 13% quarter over quarter to $3.6 million -- Gross profit decreased 39% quarter over quarter to $1.2 million, representing a 34% gross margin -- Operating income decreased 117% to $0.3 million of net operating loss, with a 8% operating loss margin -- Net income decreased 177% to $1.0 million, or $0.016 loss per basic and diluted share
"The net-loss generated in this quarter represents an increase in
advertising expense as the Company sought to expand rapidly in the market for
educational products with the introduction of our own brand," commented Mr.
Q1 2010 Financial Results
For the three months ended
Gross profit for the first quarter of 2010 decreased
Selling, general and administrative expenses increased
Income from operations, excluding one-off merger expenses, decreased by
Net income, excluding one-off merger expenses, we generated a net (loss)
income of
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About China Interactive Education
China Interactive Education, Inc., headquartered in Zhongshan,
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--FINANCIAL TABLES FOLLOW-- CHINA INTERACTIVE EDUCATION, INC. CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME MARCH 31, 2010 AND 2009 2010 2009 Net sales $ 3,572,989 $ 3,162,404 Cost of sales 2,365,652 1,188,260 Gross profit 1,207,337 1,974,144 Selling, General and Administrative Expenses 2,248,278 339,082 (Loss) income from operations (1,040,941) 1,635,062 Other income 58 186 (Loss) income before income taxes (1,040,883) 1,635,248 Income taxes -- 287,730 Net (loss) income (1,040,883) 1,347,518 CHINA INTERACTIVE EDUCATION, INC. CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS MARCH 31, 2010 AND DECEMBER 31, 2009 2010 2009 ASSETS CURRENT ASSETS Cash and cash equivalents $ 180,762 $ 351,544 Accounts receivable, net of allowance of $710,828 (unaudited) and nil as of March 31, 2010 and December 31, 2009 respectively 8,437,780 11,006,809 Inventories 2,240,470 1,152,365 Deposits, prepayment and other receivables 1,171,525 656,236 TOTAL CURRENT ASSETS 12,030,537 13,166,954 Property and equipment 441,332 402,897 Intangible assets 529,702 581,604 TOTAL ASSETS $ 13,001,571 $ 14,151,455 LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY CURRENT LIABILITIES Accounts payable $ 4,082,595 $ 4,687,232 Other payables and accrued expenses 251,032 160,449 Advances from customers 641,030 255,852 Value added and other taxes payable 1,900,253 1,737,623 Income tax payable 850,197 742,937 Due to related parties 964,829 1,357,954 TOTAL CURRENT LIABILITIES 8,689,936 8,942,047 STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY Common stock, par $0.01; Authorized capital, 200,000,000 shares; Shares issued and outstanding (2009:65,000,000, 2008: 60,400,000 shares) 65,000 65,000 Additional paid-in capital 1,128,000 1,128,000 Retained earnings 2,499,624 3,540,507 Statutory reserves 87,884 87,884 Accumulated other comprehensive income 531,127 388,017 TOTAL STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY 4,311,635 5,209,408 TOTAL LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY $ 13,001,571 $ 14,151,455 CHINA INTERACTIVE EDUCATION, INC. CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS THREE MONTHS ENDED MARCH 31, 2010 AND 2009 2010 2009 CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES: Net (loss) income $ (1,040,883)$ 1,347,518 Adjustments to reconcile net income to cash provided by operating activities: Depreciation of property, plant and equipment 23,382 3,511 Amortization of intangible assets 54,827 54,817 Decrease (increase) in assets: Accounts receivable 2,594,517 111,649 Inventories (1,087,469) (50,377) Deposits, prepayment and other receivables (394,673) 88,621 Increase (decrease) in liabilities: Accounts payable (606,280) -- Other payable and accrued expenses 384,582 293,796 Advances from customers 90,500 -- Value added and other tax payable 381,797 -- Income tax payable (112,709) (17,943) Net cash provided by operating activities 287,521 1,831,592 CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES: Purchase of property, plant and equipment (61,715) (52,876) Purchase of intangible assets (3,222) Repayment from related parties 22,017 Advances to related parties (243,079) Net cash used in investing activities (42,920) (2,089,970) CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES: Repayment of advancing from directors (415,530) (1,794,015) Net cash used in financing activities (415,530) (1,794,015) Effect of foreign currency translation 147 (7,857) Decrease in cash and cash equivalents (170,782) (266,235) Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of year 351,544 440,000 CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS, end of year 180,762 173,765 SUPPLEMENTAL DISCLOSURE INFORMATION Finance cost paid -- -- Income tax paid 112,710 -- For more information, please contact: Mr. Michael Lin Vice President, Investor Relations China Interactive Education, Inc. Tel: +1-949-743-0868 Email: mlin@menq.com.cn
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