Fuwei Films Announces Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2020 Financial Results

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Fuwei Films (Nasdaq: FFHL) reported its Q4 and full year 2020 financial results, revealing net revenues of RMB336.8 million (US$51.6 million), a slight increase of 0.4% year-over-year. Specialty films sales rose by 26.0% to RMB204.7 million (US$31.4 million), representing 60.8% of total revenues. Gross margin improved to 40.6%, up from 24.9% in 2019. Despite these gains, the company reported a Q4 net loss of RMB20.9 million (US$3.2 million), with a basic loss per share of RMB6.39 (US$0.98). Operating cash flow improved to RMB117.5 million (US$18.0 million). A teleconference is scheduled for April 23, 2021.

Positive

• Specialty films sales increased by 26.0% year-over-year.
• Gross margin improved to 40.6% from 24.9% in 2019.
• Net profit for full year 2020 reached RMB19.6 million (US$3.0 million), up from RMB11.4 million in 2019.
• Net cash provided by operating activities rose to RMB117.5 million (US$18 million) from RMB54.4 million a year prior.

Negative

• Q4 2020 revenue decreased by RMB0.4 million (0.5%) compared to Q4 2019.
• Q4 net loss attributable to the company was RMB20.9 million (US$3.2 million), a reversal from a profit of RMB10.3 million in Q4 2019.
• Operating expenses for Q4 2020 were RMB60.6 million (US$9.3 million), up significantly from RMB15.7 million in Q4 2019 due to increased impairment losses.

- Teleconference to be Held on Friday, April 23, 2021, at 9:00 a.m. ET –

BEIJING, April 22, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Fuwei Films (Holdings) Co., Ltd. (Nasdaq: FFHL) ("Fuwei Films" or the "Company"), a manufacturer and distributor of high-quality BOPET plastic films in China, today announced its financial results for the fourth quarter and full year ended December 31, 2020.

4Q 2020 Highlights

• Net revenues were RMB86.4 million or US$13.2 million.
• Sales of specialty films were RMB62.3 million or US$9.5 million, up 30.6% year-over-year.
• Gross margin was 42.2%, up from 35.7% a year ago.
• Net loss attributable to the Company was RMB20.9 million or US$3.2 million
• Basic and diluted loss per share was RMB6.39 or US$0.98

Full Year 2020 Highlights

• Net revenues were RMB336.8 million or US$51.6 million.
• Sales of specialty films were RMB204.7 million or US$31.4 million, up 26.0% year-over-year.
• Gross margin was 40.6 %, up from 24.9% a year ago.
• Net profit attributable to the Company was RMB19.6 million or US$3.0 million, up from a net profit of RMB11.4 million in 2019.
• Basic and diluted profit per share was RMB6.00 or US$0.92, up from profit per share of RMB3.48 a year ago.
• Net cash provided by operating activities was RMB117.5 million or US$18.0 million, compared to RMB54.4 million a year ago.

"In 2020, our revenues and gross margins continued to grow. Sales of specialty films increased by 26.0% year-over-year and accounted for 60.8% of our total revenues for the year. Our gross margin increased by 15.7 percentage points to 40.6% for the year of 2020, up from 24.9% in 2019. We are encouraged by positive trends in revenues and gross margins which we expect to enable us to better navigate the industrial and economic landscape ahead. We believe that our focus on innovation will enable the Company to expand end-user product applications and attract new clients and expand relationships with existing customers," commented Mr. Lei Yan, CEO and Chairman of the Company.

Fourth Quarter 2020 Results

Revenues for the fourth quarter of 2020 were RMB86.4 million or US$13.2 million, compared with RMB86.8 million in the fourth quarter of 2019, a decrease of RMB0.4 million, or 0.5%. Sales volume accounted for a decrease of RMB2.4 million while the increase of average sales price caused an increase of RMB2.0 million.

Sales of specialty films for the fourth quarter of 2020 were RMB62.3 million or US$9.5 million, or 72.1% of total revenues, compared with RMB47.7 million or 54.9% of total revenue in the fourth quarter of 2019. Sales volume accounted for an increase of RMB15.5 million while the decrease of average sales price caused a decrease of RMB0.9 million.

The following is a breakdown of commodity and specialty film sales for the three-month periods ended December 31, 2020 and 2019 (amounts in thousands):

		Three months period ended
		December 31, 2020		% of Total	December 31, 2019	% of Total
		RMB	US$		RMB
Stamping and transfer film		15,193	2,328	17.6%	30,005	34.6%
Printing film		4,117	631	4.8%	5,265	6.1%
Metallized film		815	125	0.9%	1,682	1.9%
Specialty film		62,285	9,546	72.1%	47,720	54.9%
Base film for other applications		3,940	604	4.6%	2,171	2.5%
Total		86,350	13,234	100%	86,843	100%

Sales in China for the fourth quarter of 2020 were RMB80.5 million, or US$12.3 million, or 93.2% of total revenues, compared with RMB81.4 million or 93.8% of total revenues in the fourth quarter of 2019. Sales volume accounted for a decrease of RMB3.3 million while the increase of average sales price caused an increase of RMB2.4 million.

Overseas sales for the fourth quarter of 2020 were RMB5.9 million or US$0.9 million, or 6.8% of total revenues, compared with RMB5.4 million or 6.2% of total revenues in the fourth quarter of 2019. Sales volume accounted for an increase of RMB1.0 million while the decrease of average sales price caused a decrease of RMB0.5 million.

The following is a breakdown of domestic versus overseas sales for the three-month periods ended December 31, 2020 and 2019 (amounts in thousands):

		Three-month period ended
		December 31, 2020		% of Total	December 31, 2019	% of Total
		RMB	US$		RMB
Sales in China		80,500	12,337	93.2%	81,442	93.8%
Sales in other countries		5,850	897	6.8%	5,401	6.2%
Total		86,350	13,234	100%	86,843	100%

Gross profit for the fourth quarter of 2020 was RMB36.5 million or US$5.6 million, representing a gross margin of 42.2%, compared with a gross profit of RMB31.0 million, representing a gross margin of 35.7% in the fourth quarter of 2019.

Operating expenses for the fourth quarter of 2020 were RMB60.6 million or US$9.3 million compared with RMB15.7 million in the fourth quarter of 2019. The increase was mainly due to the increased loss on impairment of assets held for sale.

Net loss attributable to the Company for the fourth quarter of 2020 was RMB20.9 million or US$3.2 million, compared with net profit attributable to the Company of RMB10.3 million in the fourth quarter of 2019.

Basic and diluted loss per share was RMB6.39 or US$0.98, compared with basic and diluted profit per share of RMB3.17 in the fourth quarter of 2019.

2020 Full Year Results

During the fiscal year ended December 31, 2020, net revenues were RMB336.8 million or US$51.6 million, compared to RMB335.6 million in 2019, representing an increase of RMB1.2 million or 0.4%. The decrease in average sales price caused a decrease of RMB0.5 million, which was more than offset by an increase of RMB1.7 million that resulted from the increase in sales volume.

In 2020, sales of specialty films were RMB204.7 million or US$31.4 million or 60.8% of our total revenues, compared to RMB162.4 million or 48.4% in 2019, which was an increase of RMB42.3 million, or 26.0% higher than 2019. The increase of sales volume led to an increase of RMB49.2 million, which was offset in part by a decrease of RMB6.9 million that resulted from the decline in average sales price.

Overseas sales were RMB27.0 million or US$4.1 million or 8.0% of total revenues, compared with RMB47.6 million or 14.2% of total revenues in 2019. The increase of average sales price caused an increase of RMB0.6 million and the decrease of sales volume caused a decrease of RMB21.2 million.

The following is a breakdown of domestic versus overseas sales for the years ended December 31, 2020 and 2019 (amounts in thousands):

	For the year ended December 31,
		2020		% of Total	2019	% of Total
		RMB	US$		RMB
Sales in China		309,801	47,479	92.0%	288,066	85.8%
Sales in other countries		26,954	4,131	8.0%	47,554	14.2%
		336,755	51,610	100.0%	335,620	100.0%

Gross profit for the year ended December 31, 2020 was RMB136.7 million or US$21.0 million, up from RMB 83.6 million in 2019. Our average unit sales price decreased by 0.2% compared to last year. The unit sales cost decreased by 21.0% due to the price decrease of main raw materials. Consequently, the decrease in cost of goods sold per unit in product exceeded that of sales price during 2020 compared with 2019, which contributed to the increase in our gross profit. Our gross margin was 40.6% for the year of 2020, up from a gross margin of 24.9% in 2019.

Operating expenses during the year ended December 31, 2020 were RMB115.3 million or US$17.7 million, an increase of RMB54.8 million, or 90.6%, as compared to 2019. The increase was mainly due to the increased loss on impairment of assets held for sale.

Net profit attributable to the Company for full year 2020 was RMB19.6 million or US$3.0 million, up from a net profit of RMB11.4 million in 2019.

Basic and diluted earnings per share for the year ended December 31, 2020 was RMB6.00 or US$0.92, up from profit per share of RMB3.48 a year ago.

Net cash provided by operating activities was RMB117.5 million or US$18 million for the year ended December 31, 2020 as compared to net cash provided by operating activities of RMB54.4 million for the year ended December 31, 2019.

Cash and cash equivalents on December 31, 2020 was RMB113.4 million or US$17.4 million, compared with RMB60.9 million as of December 31, 2019.

Conference Call 

The Company will host a teleconference on Friday, April 23, 2021, at 9:00 a.m. ET / 9:00 p.m. Beijing time to discuss the financial results. To participate in the call, please dial +1-844-369-8770 in North America, or +1-862-298-0840 internationally, approximately 5 minutes prior to the scheduled start time.

A replay of the call can also be accessed via telephone by calling +1-877-481-4010 in North America, or +1-919-882-2331 internationally, and entering the following Conference ID: 40802. The replay will be available until May 7, 2021.

About Fuwei Films

Fuwei Films conducts its business through its wholly owned subsidiary, Fuwei Films (Shandong) Co., Ltd. ("Fuwei Shandong"). Fuwei Shandong develops, manufactures and distributes high-quality plastic films using the biaxial oriented stretch technique, otherwise known as BOPET film (biaxially oriented polyethylene terephthalate). Fuwei's BOPET film is widely used to package food, medicine, cosmetics, tobacco, and alcohol, as well as in the imaging, electronics, and magnetic products industries.

Safe Harbor

This press release contains information that constitutes forward-looking statements made pursuant to the safe harbor provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 and are subject to risks. Risk factors that could contribute to such differences include those matters more fully disclosed in the Company's reports filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission which, among other things, include significant competition in the BOPET film industry, especially the significant oversupply of BOPET films resulting from the rapid growth of the Chinese BOPET industry capacity, changes in the international market and trade barriers, especially the adverse impact of the antidumping investigation and imposition of an anti-dumping duty on imports of the BOPET films originating from the People's Republic of China ("China") conducted by certain main importing countries; fluctuations of RMB exchange rate, the reduce in demand for the Company's products or the loss of main customers which may result in the decrease of sales, and negatively influencing the Company's financial performance, uncertainty as to the future profitability, uncertainty as to the Company's ability to successfully obtain additional funds to meet the working capital needs of the new BOPET production line, uncertainty as to the Company's ability to continuously develop new BOPET film products to be produced by the third production line and keep up with changes in BOPET film technology, risks associated with possible defects and errors in its products including complaints and claims from clients, uncertainty as to its ability to protect and enforce its intellectual property rights, uncertainty as to its ability to attract and retain qualified executives and personnel, and uncertainty in acquiring raw materials on time and on acceptable terms, particularly in light of the volatility in the prices of petroleum products in recent years, instability of power and energy supply, uncertainty around coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak and the effects of government and other measures seeking to contain its spread; risks related to an economic downturn or recession in the United States and in other countries around the world; and changes in political, business, and economic conditions, and the uncertainty regarding the future operation of the Company in connection with the changes in the labor law in China, the measures taken by the Chinese government to save energy and reduce emissions, and the complaints from nearby residents and local government about the noise caused by our production as well as the uncertainty of the impact of major shareholder transfer that have substantial influence over the Company and the Company's business operation including possible overlap of our BOPET products, customers and market orientation with an BOPET film manufacturer, which is controlled by the same individual who has control over the shares of our major shareholder. The forward-looking information provided herein represents the Company's estimates as of the date of the press release, and subsequent events and developments may cause the Company's estimates to change. The Company specifically disclaims any obligation to update the forward-looking information in the future. Therefore, this forward-looking information should not be relied upon as representing the Company's estimates of its future financial performance as of any date subsequent to the date of this press release. Actual results of our operations may differ materially from information contained in the forward-looking statements as a result of the risk factors.

 

 

Financial Tables Follow

 

FUWEI FILMS (HOLDINGS) CO., LTD and SUBSIDIARIES  CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS As of December 31, 2020 and 2019 (amounts in thousands, except share and per share data)
		December 31, 2020			December 31, 2019
		RMB	US$		RMB
ASSETS
Current assets
Cash and cash equivalents		113,423	17,383			60,871
Restricted cash		7,500	1,149		25,500
Accounts and bills receivable, net		32,393	4,964		26,960
Inventories		25,436	3,898		23,584
Advance to suppliers		7,359	1,128		6,277
Prepayments and other receivables		1,103	169		1,058
Assets held for sale		122,919	18,838		-
Deferred tax assets – current		6,947	1,065		1,266
Total current assets		317,080	48,594		145,516
Property, plant and equipment, net		111,308	17,059		302,642
Construction in progress		-	-		-
Lease prepayments, net		15,219	2,332		15,762
Advance to suppliers - long term, net		1,542	236		1,542
Deferred tax assets - non current		507	78		509
Total assets		445,656	68,299		465,971
LIABILITIES AND EQUITY
Current liabilities
Short-term borrowings		65,000	9,962		65,000
Due to related parties		73,571	11,275			119,297
Accounts payables		25,730	3,943			19,532
Notes payable		15,000	2,299			41,000
Advance from customers		9,297	1,425			5,204
Accrued expenses and other payables		27,400	4,199			5,454
Total current liabilities		215,998	33,103			255,487
Deferred tax liabilities		1,854	284			2,290
Total liabilities		217,852	33,387			257,777
Equity
Shareholders' equity
Registered capital (of US$0.519008 par value; 5,000,000 shares authorized; 3,265,837 issued and outstanding)		13,323	2,042			13,323
Additional paid-in capital		311,907	47,802			311,907
Statutory reserve		37,441	5,738			37,441
Retained earnings		(135,707)	(20,798)			(155,317)
Cumulative translation adjustment		840	128			840
Total shareholders' equity		227,804	34,912			208,194
Total equity		227,804	34,912			208,194
Total liabilities and equity		445,656	68,299			465,971

 

 

 

FUWEI FILMS (HOLDINGS) CO., LTD and SUBSIDIARIES CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS AND COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS) For the Years Ended December 31, 2020, 2019 and 2018 (amounts in thousands, except share and per share data)
		The Year Ended December 31,
		2020		2019	2018
		RMB	US$	RMB	RMB
Net sales		336,755	51,610	335,620	333,522
Cost of sales		200,056	30,660	252,010	278,834
Gross profit		136,699	20,950	83,610	54,688
Operating expenses:
Selling expenses		17,483	2,679	13,721	13,363
Administrative expenses		59,865	9,175	46,794	52,593
Loss on assets held for sale		37,951	5,816	-	-
Total operating expenses		115,299	17,670	60,515	65,956
Operating income (loss)		21,400	3,280	23,095	(11,268)
Other income (expense):
- Interest income		2,145	329	1,106	1,225
- Interest expense		(8,490)	(1,301)	(8,892)	(9,766)
- Others income (expense), net		(1,560)	(239)	(1,621)	1,255
Total other income (expense)		(7,905)	(1,211)	(9,407)	(7,286)
Income (loss) before provision for income taxes		13,495	2,069	13,688	(18,554)
Income tax (expense) benefit		6,115	937	(2,325)	(3,618)
Net income (loss)		19,610	3,006	11,363	(22,172)
Net  income (loss) attributable to noncontrolling interests		-	-	-	-
Net income (loss) attributable to the Company		19,610	3,006	11,363	(22,172)
Other comprehensive income (loss):
- Foreign currency translation adjustments attributable to noncontrolling interest		-	-	-	-
- Foreign currency translation adjustments attributable to the Company		-	-	-	(2,026)
Comprehensive income (loss) attributable to non-controlling interest		-	-	-	-
Comprehensive income (loss) attribute to the Company		19,610	3,006	11,363	(24,198)
Net earnings (loss) per share, Basic and diluted		6.00	0.92	3.48	(6.79)
Weighted average number ordinary shares, Basic and diluted		3,265,837	3,265,837	3,265,837	3,265,837

 

 

 

FUWEI FILMS (HOLDINGS) CO., LTD and SUBSIDIARIES CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS For the Years Ended December 31, 2020, 2019 and 2018 (Amounts in thousands)
		The Years Ended December 31,
		2020			2019	2018
		RMB	US$		RMB	RMB
Cash flow from operating activities
Net income (loss)		19,610	3,006		11,363	(22,172)
Adjustments to reconcile net income (loss)  to net cash
provided by (used in) operating activities
- Loss on assets held for sale impairment		37,951	5,816		-	-
- Depreciation of property, plant and equipment		41,722	6,394		41,451	44,509
- Amortization of intangible assets		534	82		534	534
- Deferred income taxes (benefit)		(6,115)	(937)		2,325	3,617
- Bad debt (recovery) expense		578	89		(1,014)	(620)
- Inventory provision		267	41		1,489	-
Changes in operating assets and liabilities
- Investment income recorded on Fuwei Holdings' book		-	-		-	-
- Accounts and bills receivable		(5,086)	(779)		(3,319)	(1,884)
- Inventories		(2,119)	(325)		(399)	(96)
- Advance to suppliers		(2,009)	(308)		(583)	(1,796)
- Prepaid expenses and other current assets		(35)	(5)		10	161
- Accounts payable		6,198	950		(1,217)	3,278
- Accrued expenses and other payables		21,938	3,362		(302)	(850)
- Advance from customers		4,093	627		3,344	(117)
- Tax payable		9	1		684	817
Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities		117,536	18,014		54,366	25,381
Cash flow from investing activities
Purchases of property, plant and equipment		(11,257)	(1,725)		(12,925)	(4,619)
Advanced to suppliers - non current		-	-		-	28
Amount change in construction in progress		-	-		366	-
Deposit for purchase		-	-		-	-
Net cash used in (provided by) investing activities		(11,257)	(1,725)		(12,559)	(4,591)
Cash flow from financing activities
Principal payments of bank loans		-	-		-	-
Proceeds from short-term bank loans		-	-		50	14,950
Proceeds from related party		(45,726)	(7,008)		4,606	(36,382)
Payment of capital lease obligation		-	-		-	-
Change in notes payable		(26,000)	(3,985)		(7,000)	(19,900)
Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities		(71,726)	(10,993)		(2,344)	(41,332)
Effect of foreign exchange rate changes		(1)	829		-	(2,014)
Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalent, restricted cash		34,552	6,125		39,463	(22,556)
Cash and cash equivalent,and  restricted cash
At beginning of period/year		86,371	12,407		46,908	69,464
At end of period/year		120,923	18,532		86,371	46,908
SUPPLEMENTARY DISCLOSURE:
Interest paid		8,490	1,301		8,892	9,766
Income tax paid		-	-		-	-
SUPPLEMENTARY SCHEDULE OF NONCASH INVESTING AND FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES:
Account payable for plant and equipment:		1,010	155		1,010	1,010
Obligations for acquired equipment under capital lease:		-	-		-	-

 

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SOURCE Fuwei Films (Holdings) Co., Ltd.

FAQ

What were Fuwei Films' Q4 2020 financial results?

Fuwei Films reported Q4 2020 net revenues of RMB86.4 million (US$13.2 million), a decrease of 0.5% from Q4 2019, with a net loss of RMB20.9 million (US$3.2 million).

How did specialty films perform for Fuwei Films in 2020?

Sales of specialty films for the full year 2020 were RMB204.7 million (US$31.4 million), up 26.0% year-over-year.

What is the gross margin for Fuwei Films in 2020?

Fuwei Films reported a gross margin of 40.6% for the year 2020, up from 24.9% in 2019.

What are the future plans for Fuwei Films after the latest financial results?

Fuwei Films plans to focus on innovation to expand product applications and attract new clients, as indicated by management.