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China Automotive Systems, Inc. (NASDAQ: CAAS) reported a 5.5% increase in net sales, reaching $127.2 million in Q2 2022, up from $120.6 million in Q2 2021. Gross profit rose 43.7% to $22.7 million, with a gross margin of 17.9%. Net income attributable to common shareholders increased to $9.4 million or $0.31 per diluted share. For the first six months, net sales grew 5.1% to $263.6 million, and cash and equivalents totaled $143.8 million as of June 30, 2022. The company increased its full-year revenue guidance to $500 million.

Positive
  • Net sales increased by 5.5% to $127.2 million in Q2 2022.
  • Gross profit rose by 43.7% to $22.7 million.
  • Net income attributable to common shareholders increased to $9.4 million, or $0.31 per diluted share.
  • Cash and cash equivalents were $143.8 million as of June 30, 2022.
  • Revenue guidance for full year 2022 raised to $500 million.
Negative
  • Sales of traditional steering products decreased by 2.6% to $94.8 million in Q2 2022.
  • Weak demand in the commercial vehicle sector impacted sales.
  • Overall automobile sales in China declined by 13.3% in Q2 2022.

WUHAN, China, Aug. 12, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- China Automotive Systems, Inc. (NASDAQ: CAAS) ("CAAS" or the "Company"), a leading power steering components and systems supplier in China, today announced its unaudited financial results for the second quarter and six months ended June 30, 2022.

Second Quarter 2022 Highlights

  • Net sales rose 5.5% to $127.2 million from $120.6 million in the second quarter of 2021.
  • Gross profit increased 43.7% to $22.7 million from $15.8 million in the second quarter of 2021; gross margin was 17.9%, compared with 13.1% in the second quarter of 2021.
  • Income from operations was $7.2 million, compared to income from operations of $0.1 million in the second quarter of 2021.
  • Net income attributable to parent company's common shareholders was $9.4 million, or diluted earnings per share of $0.31, compared to net income attributable to parent company's common shareholders of $3.2 million, or diluted earnings per share of $0.10 in the second quarter of 2021.

First Six Months of 2022 Highlights

  • Net sales grew by 5.1% to $263.6 million, compared to $250.9 million in the first six months of 2021.
  • Gross profit increased by 5.1% to $37.4 million, compared to $35.6 million in the first six months of 2021; gross margin was 14.2% in the first six months of 2022, which is consistent with 14.2% in the first six months of 2021.
  • Income from operations was $5.7 million compared with income from operations of $4.3 million in the first six months of 2021.
  • Net income attributable to parent company's common shareholders was $9.4 million, compared to net income attributable to parent company's common shareholders of $6.4 million in the first six months of 2021; diluted earnings per share attributable to parent company's common shareholders was $0.30, compared to diluted earnings per share attributable to parent company's common shareholders of $0.21 in the first six months of 2021.
  • Net cash provided by operating activities was $14.5 million in the first six months of 2022.
  • Cash and cash equivalents, and pledged cash were $143.8 million as of June 30, 2022.

Mr. Qizhou Wu, Chief Executive Officer of CAAS, commented, "Our second quarter 2022 sales grew a modest 5.5% as the Chinese economy slowed with GDP growth of 0.4% in the second quarter of 2022 and 2.5% for the first half of 2022.  However, most of our divisions reported higher sales except for our commercial vehicle business which was hindered by weak industry demand. Most encouragingly, net sales of our advanced electric power steering ("EPS") grew by 39.7% and our sales into the North and South American markets also increased in the second quarter of 2022."

"According to statistics from the China Association of Automobile Manufacturers, overall automobile sales in China declined by 13.3% in the second quarter of 2022 with passenger vehicles sales declining by 2.2% and commercial vehicle sales down by 50.1% in the second quarter of 2022.  For the six months ended June 30, 2022, overall car sales declined by 6.6% as passenger vehicle sales grew 3.4% and commercial vehicle sales decreased by 41.2%."

"During the second quarter of 2022, we increased our investment in research and development by 33.9% mainly to improve and expand our EPS products portfolio. We also reduced spending in selling, and general and administrative expenses in the second quarter of 2022."

Mr. Jie Li, Chief Financial Officer of CAAS, commented, "We maintained a strong balance sheet with cash and cash equivalents plus pledged cash of $143.8 million and working capital of $150.1 million at June 30, 2022. In the second quarter of 2022, we generated cash flow from operations of $14.5 million, and we also announced a share repurchase program of up to $5.0 million of our outstanding common shares periodically over the next 12 months. We believe that we are turning the corner and cautiously optimistic about the second half of year."

Second Quarter of 2022

Net sales increased by 5.5% to $127.2 million in the second quarter of 2022, compared to $120.6 million in the second quarter of 2021.  Net sales of traditional steering products and parts decreased by 2.6% to $94.8 million for the second quarter of 2022, compared to $97.4 million for the same period in 2021.  Net sales of electric power steering ("EPS") products rose 39.7% to $32.4 million from $23.2 million for the same period in 2021.  EPS product sales were 25.5% of the total net sales for the second quarter of 2022, compared with 19.2% for the same period in 2021.  Export net sales to North American customers rose by 20.1% to $38.3 million in the second quarter of 2022 compared with $31.9 million in the second quarter of 2021.

Gross profit rose by 43.7% to $22.7 million compared to $15.8 million in the second quarter of 2021. Gross margin in the second quarter of 2022 was 17.9% compared with 13.1% in the second quarter of 2021. The increase in gross margin was mainly due to the changes in the product mix and an increase in selling price.

Gain on other sales was $2.1 million, compared to $0.7 million in the second quarter of 2021.

Selling expenses decreased by 8.5% to $4.1 million compared to $4.4 million in the second quarter of 2021, which was primarily due to lower transportation expenses.  Selling expenses represented 3.2% of net sales in the second quarter of 2022 compared to 3.6% in the second quarter of 2021.

General and administrative expenses ("G&A expenses") decreased by 6.6% to $5.7 million compared to $6.1 million in the second quarter of 2021, which was primarily due to lower office expenses and professional service fees. G&A expenses represented 4.5% of net sales in the second quarter of 2022 compared to 5.1% of net sales in the second quarter of 2021.  

Research and development expenses ("R&D expenses") increased by 33.9% to $7.9 million compared to $5.9 million in the second quarter of 2021.  R&D expenses represented 6.2% of net sales in the second quarter of 2022 compared to 4.9% in the second quarter of 2021.

Other income, net was $2.8 million for the second quarter of 2022, compared to $1.5 million for the three months ended June 30, 2021. 

Income from operations was $7.2 million in the second quarter of 2022, compared to income from operations of $0.1 million in the second quarter of 2021. The increase was primarily due to higher sales and gross profits and cost controls.

Interest expense was $0.4 million in the second quarter of 2022, substantially consistent with $0.3 million in the second quarter of 2021.

Net financial income was $2.5 million in the second quarter of 2022, compared to net financial income of $0.2 million in the second quarter of 2021.  The change in net financial income was primarily due to a higher foreign exchange benefit in the second quarter of 2022.

Income before income tax expenses and equity in earnings of affiliated companies was $12.2 million in the second quarter of 2022, compared to income before income tax expenses and equity in earnings of affiliated companies of $1.5 million in the second quarter of 2021.

Net income attributable to parent company's common shareholders was $9.4 million in the second quarter of 2022, compared to net income attributable to parent company's common shareholders of $3.2 million in the second quarter of 2021.  Diluted earnings per share was $0.31 in the second quarter of 2022, compared to $0.10 per share in the second quarter of 2021.

The weighted average number of diluted common shares outstanding was 30,849,009 in the second quarter of 2022 compared to 30,855,406 in the second quarter of 2021.

First Six Months of 2022

Net sales increased 5.1% to $263.6 million in the first six months of 2022 compared to $250.9 million in the first six months of 2021. Six-month gross profit was $37.4 million, compared to $35.6 million in the corresponding period last year. Six-month gross margin was 14.2%, which is consistent with 14.2% in the first six months of 2021.  The gain on other sales was $3.0 million in the first six months of 2022, compared to $2.0 million in the corresponding period last year.  Income from operations was $5.7 million in the first six months of 2022, compared with income from operations of $4.3 million in the first six months of 2021. 

Net income attributable to parent company's common shareholders was $9.4 million in the first six months of 2022, compared to net income attributable to parent company's common shareholders of $6.4 million in the corresponding period in 2021.  Diluted earnings per share was $0.30 in the first six months of 2022, compared to diluted earnings per share of $0.21 in the first six months of 2021.

Balance Sheet

As of June 30, 2022, total cash and cash equivalents, and pledged cash were $143.8 million, total accounts receivable including notes receivable were $203.5 million, accounts payable including notes payable were $210.7 million and short-term loans were $47.6 million. Total parent company stockholders' equity was $313.6 million as of June 30, 2022, compared to $321.0 million as of December 31, 2021.  

Business Outlook

Management has increased its revenue guidance for the full year 2022 to $500.0 million. This target is based on the Company's current views on operating and market conditions, which are subject to change.

Conference Call

Management will conduct a conference call on August 12, 2022 at 8:00 A.M. EDT/8:00 P.M. Beijing Time to discuss these results. A question and answer session will follow management's presentation. To participate, please see the dial-in information below, enter the call 10 minutes before the call start time and ask to be connected to the "China Automotive Systems" conference call:

US Toll Free: 

+1-877-545-0523

International:

+1-973-528-0016

China (toll free): 

+ 86 400 120 3199



Code:

149363

A replay of the call will be available on the Company's website under the investor relations section.

About China Automotive Systems, Inc.

Based in Hubei Province, the People's Republic of China, China Automotive Systems, Inc. is a leading supplier of power steering components and systems to the Chinese automotive industry, operating through ten Sino-foreign joint ventures. The Company offers a full range of steering system parts for passenger automobiles and commercial vehicles. The Company currently offers four separate series of power steering with an annual production capacity of over 6 million sets of steering gears, columns and steering hoses. Its customer base is comprised of leading auto manufacturers, such as China FAW Group, Corp., Dongfeng Auto Group Co., Ltd., BYD Auto Company Limited, Beiqi Foton Motor Co., Ltd. and Chery Automobile Co., Ltd. in China, and Fiat Chrysler Automobiles (FCA) and Ford Motor Company in North America. For more information, please visit: http://www.caasauto.com.

Forward-Looking Statements

This press release contains statements that are "forward-looking statements" as defined under the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Forward-looking statements represent our estimates and assumptions only as of the date of this press release. These forward-looking statements include statements regarding the qualitative and quantitative effects of the accounting errors, the periods involved, the nature of the Company's review and any anticipated conclusions of the Company or its management and other statements that are not historical facts. Our actual results may differ materially from the results described in or anticipated by our forward-looking statements due to certain risks and uncertainties. As a result, the Company's actual results could differ materially from those contained in these forward-looking statements due to a number of factors, including those described under the heading "Risk Factors" in the Company's Form 10-K annual report filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on March 30, 2022, and in documents subsequently filed by the Company from time to time with the Securities and Exchange Commission. If the outbreak of COVID-19 is not effectively and timely controlled, our business operations and financial condition may be materially and adversely affected as a result of the deteriorating market outlook for automobile sales, the slowdown in regional and national economic growth, weakened liquidity and financial condition of our customers or other factors that we cannot foresee. Any of these factors and other factors beyond our control, could have an adverse effect on the overall business environment, cause uncertainties in the regions where we conduct business, cause our business to suffer in ways that we cannot predict and materially and adversely impact our business, financial condition and results of operations. A prolonged disruption or any further unforeseen delay in our operations of the manufacturing, delivery and assembly process within any of our production facilities could continue to result in delays in the shipment of products to our customers, increased costs and reduced revenue.  We expressly disclaim any duty to provide updates to any forward-looking statements made in this press release, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise.

For further information, please contact:

Jie Li
Chief Financial Officer
China Automotive Systems, Inc.
jieli@chl.com.cn

Kevin Theiss
Awaken Advisors
+1-212-521-4050
Kevin@awakenlab.com 

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China Automotive Systems, Inc. and Subsidiaries

Condensed Unaudited Consolidated Statements of Operations and Comprehensive Income

(In thousands of USD, except share and per share amounts)




Three Months Ended June 30,




2022



2021


Net product sales ($9,158 and $15,750 sold to related parties for the three months ended June 30,
   2022 and 2021)


$

127,161



$

120,604


Cost of products sold ($6,496 and $7,197 purchased from related parties for the three months
   ended June 30, 2022 and 2021)



104,450




104,775


Gross profit



22,711




15,829


Gain on other sales



2,105




725


Less: Operating expenses









Selling expenses



4,068




4,446


General and administrative expenses



5,662




6,063


Research and development expenses



7,886




5,926


Total operating expenses



17,616




16,435


Income from operations



7,200




119


Other income, net



2,804




1,506


Interest expense



(370)




(294)


Financial income, net



2,543




182


Income before income tax expenses and equity in earnings of affiliated companies



12,177




1,513


Less: Income taxes



3,156




198


Add: Equity in earnings of affiliated companies



914




1,613


Net income



9,935




2,928


Less: Net income/(loss) attributable to non-controlling interests



500




(279)


Accretion to redemption value of redeemable non-controlling interests



(7)




(7)


Net income attributable to parent company's common shareholders


$

9,428



$

3,200


Comprehensive income:









Net income


$

9,935



$

2,928


Other comprehensive income:









Foreign currency translation (loss)/income, net of tax



(19,055)




5,586


Comprehensive (loss)/income



(9,120)




8,514


Less: Comprehensive (loss)/income attributable to non-controlling interests



(642)




73


Accretion to redemption value of redeemable non-controlling interests



(7)




(7)


Comprehensive (loss)/income attributable to parent company


$

(8,485)



$

8,434











Net income attributable to parent company's common shareholders per share -









Basic


$

0.31



$

0.10


Diluted


$

0.31



$

0.10











Weighted average number of common shares outstanding -









Basic



30,847,706




30,851,776


Diluted



30,849,009




30,855,406


 

China Automotive Systems, Inc. and Subsidiaries

Condensed Unaudited Consolidated Statements of Operations and Comprehensive Income

(In thousands of USD, except share and per share amounts)








Six Months Ended June 30,




2022



2021


Net product sales ($20,162 and $32,325 sold to related parties for the six months ended June
   30, 2022 and 2021) 


$

263,557



$

250,945


Cost of products sold ($14,036 and $15,411 purchased from related parties for the six months
   ended June 30, 2022 and 2021)



226,112




215,368


Gross profit



37,445




35,577


Gain on other sales



3,036




2,041


Less: Operating expenses









Selling expenses



8,380




10,055


General and administrative expenses



10,416




10,678


Research and development expenses



16,023




12,606


Total operating expenses



34,819




33,339


Income from operations



5,662




4,279


Other income, net



6,323




3,229


Interest expense



(772)




(637)


Financial income/(expense), net



4,558




(57)


Income before income tax expenses and equity in earnings of affiliated companies



15,771




6,814


Less: Income taxes expense



4,114




839


Add: Equity in (loss)/earnings of affiliated companies



(1,573)




184


Net income



10,084




6,159


Less: Net income/(loss) attributable to non-controlling interests



700




(261)


Accretion to redemption value of redeemable non-controlling interests



(15)




(14)


Net income attributable to parent company's common shareholders


$

9,369



$

6,406


Comprehensive income:









Net income


$

10,084



$

6,159


Other comprehensive income:









Foreign currency translation (loss)/income, net of tax



(17,618)




3,315


Comprehensive (loss)/income



(7,534)




9,474


Less: Comprehensive loss attributable to non-controlling interests



(353)




(52)


Accretion to redemption value of redeemable non-controlling interests 



(15)




(14)


Comprehensive (loss)/income attributable to parent company


$

(7,196)



$

9,512











Net income attributable to parent company's common shareholders per share -









Basic


$

0.30



$

0.21


Diluted


$

0.30



$

0.21











Weighted average number of common shares outstanding -









Basic



30,849,730




30,851,776


Diluted



30,850,859




30,856,571











Share-based compensation included in operating expense above is as follows:









General and administrative expenses






88













 

China Automotive Systems, Inc. and Subsidiaries

Condensed Unaudited Consolidated Balance Sheets

(In thousands of USD unless otherwise indicated)








June 30, 2022

December 31, 2021


ASSETS









Current assets:









Cash and cash equivalents


$

112,421



$

131,695


Pledged cash



31,401




27,804


Accounts and notes receivable, net - unrelated parties



192,894




195,729


Accounts and notes receivable, net - related parties



10,597




14,607


Inventories



109,787




116,493


Other current assets



34,330




15,052


Total current assets



491,430




501,380


Non-current assets:









Property, plant and equipment, net



113,271




127,721


Land use rights, net



10,055




10,732


Long-term investments



58,363




36,966


Other non-current assets



20,717




39,963


Total assets


$

693,836



$

716,762











LIABILITIES, MEZZANINE EQUITY AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY









Current liabilities:









Short-term loans


$

47,569



$

47,592


Accounts and notes payable-unrelated parties



200,576




214,590


Accounts and notes payable-related parties



10,123




13,464


Accrued expenses and other payables



54,031




50,332


Other current liabilities



29,046




25,838


Total current liabilities



341,345




351,816


Long-term liabilities:









Long-term tax payable



15,805




21,075


Long-term loans



480




-


Other non-current liabilities



6,495




6,430


Total liabilities


$

364,125



$

379,321











Commitments and Contingencies (See Note 22)


















Mezzanine equity:









Redeemable non-controlling interests



568




553











Stockholders' equity:









Common stock, $0.0001 par value - Authorized - 80,000,000 shares; Issued – 32,338,302 and
   32,338,302 shares as of June 30, 2022 and December 31, 2021, respectively


$

3



$

3


Additional paid-in capital



63,731




63,731


Retained earnings-









Appropriated



11,481




11,481


Unappropriated



235,732




226,363


Accumulated other comprehensive income



8,152




24,717


Treasury stock – 1,555,711 and 1,486,526 shares as of June 30, 2022 and December 31, 2021,
respectively



(5,457)




(5,261)


Total parent company stockholders' equity



313,642




321,034


Non-controlling interests



15,501




15,854


Total stockholders' equity



329,143




336,888


Total liabilities, mezzanine equity and stockholders' equity


$

693,836



$

716,762


 

China Automotive Systems, Inc. and Subsidiaries

Condensed Unaudited Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows

(In thousands of USD unless otherwise indicated)







Six Months Ended June 30,




2022



2021


Cash flows from operating activities:









Net income


$

10,084



$

6,159


Adjustments to reconcile net income from operations to net cash provided by operating
   activities:









Share-based compensation



-




88


Depreciation and amortization



12,012




13,117


Provision of credit losses



527




311


Deferred income taxes



2,945




469


Equity in loss/(earnings) of affiliated companies



1,573




(184)


Loss on fixed assets disposals



46




9


(Increase)/decrease in:









Accounts and notes receivable



(4,333)




6,887


Inventories



896




(7,036)


Other current assets



(1,218)




(1,250)


Increase/(decrease) in:









Accounts and notes payable



(6,156)




(6,291)


Accrued expenses and other payables



(2,643)




(4,030)


Long-term taxes payable



(2,809)




(2,809)


Other current liabilities



3,560




105


Net cash provided by operating activities



14,484




5,545


Cash flows from investing activities:









Decrease/(increase) in demand loans included in other non-current assets



291




(137)


Repayment of loan from a related party



-




154


Cash received from property, plant and equipment sales



572




206


Payments to acquire property, plant and equipment (including $ 2,143  and $330 paid to
   related parties for the
six months ended June 30, 2022 and 2021, respectively)



(7,881)




(3,927)


Payments to acquire intangible assets



(41)




(303)


Investment under the equity method



(5,480)




-


Purchase of short-term investments



(59,758)




(31,253)


Proceeds from maturities of short-term investments



45,150




23,806


Cash received from long-term investment



2,704




4,785


Net cash used in investing activities



(24,443)




(6,669)


Cash flows from financing activities:









Proceeds from bank loans



35,852




34,990


Repayments of bank loans



(32,916)




(43,081)


Repayments of the borrowing for sale and leaseback transaction



(1,130)




(2,217)


Repurchase of common shares



(196)




-


Acquisition of non-controlling interest



-




(538)


Net cash provided by/(used in)  financing activities



1,610




(10,846)


Effects of exchange rate on cash, cash equivalents and pledged cash



(7,327)




1,226


Net decrease in cash, cash equivalents and pledged cash



(15,676)




(10,744)


Cash, cash equivalents and pledged cash at beginning of the period



159,498




128,061


Cash, cash equivalents and pledged cash at end of the period


$

143,822



$

117,317


 

 

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FAQ

What were the financial results for CAAS in Q2 2022?

CAAS reported net sales of $127.2 million, a 5.5% increase from Q2 2021, and gross profit rose to $22.7 million.

How did the net income of CAAS change in Q2 2022?

Net income attributable to common shareholders increased to $9.4 million, or $0.31 per diluted share.

What is the revenue guidance for CAAS for the full year 2022?

The company has raised its revenue guidance for the full year 2022 to $500 million.

What was the cash position of CAAS as of June 30, 2022?

CAAS had cash and cash equivalents of $143.8 million as of June 30, 2022.

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