China Biologic Products Reports Record Fiscal Year 2007 Results

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Mon Mar 31, 2008 8:02am EDT

Net Income Before Minority Interest Increased 98.6% Year-Over-Year to $10.2
Million

    TAIAN CITY, China, March 31 /Xinhua-PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- China
Biologic Products, Inc. (OTC Bulletin Board: CBPO) (''China Biologic,'' or
''the Company''), one of the leading plasma-based pharmaceutical companies in
the People's Republic of China (''PRC''), today reported record financial
results for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2007.
    Full Year 2007 Highlights

     -- Revenues increased 45.7% year-over-year to a record $32.4 million
     -- Gross profit increased 77.8% to $22.5 million over 2006, representing
        gross margin of 69.3%
     -- Operating income increased 106.3%, from 2006 to $12.8 million,
        representing operating margin of 39.4%
     -- Net income before minority interest was up 98.6% year-over-year to
        $10.2 million
     -- Net income after minority interest was up 114.3% year-over-year to
        $8.2 million, or $0.37 per diluted share

    ''Despite a shortage of plasma supply that drove the prices of our
products significantly higher during the last year, we continued to see strong
demand for our plasma based products due in large part to the increased
purchasing power and health consciousness of Chinese consumers,'' said Mr.
Stanley Wong, CEO of China Biologic Products, Inc. ''We were able to secure
our supply of plasma through the additional acquisition of certain assets of
two plasma collection stations in Guangxi Province in 2007. In addition, we
adjusted our production plans and strengthened our R&D capability to maximize
our profit margins.''
    Full Year 2007 Results
    Revenues increased 45.7% to $32.4 million during the fiscal year ended
December 31, 2007, compared to revenues of $22.2 million for the fiscal year
ended December 31, 2006. The increase in revenues is primarily attributable to
a general increase in the price of plasma based products, which was partially
offset by a decrease in sales volumes for two of the Company's products.
    During fiscal year 2007, management implemented a strategy to reduce the
Company's dependency on the sales of human albumin.  As a result, sales
volumes for human hepatitis B immunoglobulin and human rabies immunoglobulin
products increased by 44.2% and 82.4%, respectively, while the sales volume
for approved human albumin and human immunoglobulin for intravenous injection
decreased by 2.1% and 16.4%, respectively, for the fiscal year ended December
31 2007, as compared to the same period in 2006. All of the Company's approved
products recorded price increases ranging from 7.8% to 294.1%.
    Among the factors that contributed to the growth in revenue, foreign
exchange translation accounted for 6.8% of the increase.
    According to an SFDA spokeswoman, Ms. Yan Jiang Ying, in a September 2007
press conference, there is a critical shortage in the market supply of human
albumin due to the shortage of plasma raw materials.  According to Ms. Yan,
the overall market supply of human albumin was 117, 127 and 48 metric tons
during 2005, 2006 and the first eight months of 2007, respectively.  The
Company's sales of human albumin products for 2005, 2006 and 2007 were 4.2,
6.0 and 5.9 metric tons, respectively, which the management believes, in light
of the SFDA supply data, represents a steady increase in its market share for
the periods 2005, 2006 and 2007 from 3.6%, to 4.7% and to 8.2%, respectively.
    The Company's revenue from operations decreased during the fourth quarter
of 2007 largely due to the Company's suspension of its production for 70 days
at the beginning of the fourth quarter of 2007 for annual maintenance and due
to the delay in the PRC governmental approval process for plasma based
products during the period. The Company's annual maintenance had occurred
during the third quarter in previous years but was postponed to the fourth
quarter and the period was extended so as to coincide with the building of the
Company's new production line and the upgrading of the Company's production
technology. As a result, the Company's raw materials and work-in-process, as
of December 31, 2007, increased by $2.9 million to $7.9 million, from $5.0
million, as of December 31, 2006. In addition, the approval process for plasma
based products was prolonged during the fourth quarter of 2007 as the PRC
government further tightened its blood inspection process. Due to this delayed
approval process, the Company's inventory was increased but the finished goods
available for sale was reduced, resulting in lower revenue in the fourth
quarter of 2007, as compared to same period in 2006.  Management expects that
the interruption in production will only have a temporary impact on the
Company's results of operation for fiscal year 2008.
    Cost of sales increased 3.6%, from 2006 to $9.9 million.  This increase
was mainly due to a 4.8% increase in foreign exchange translation that offset
an actual 1.2% reduction in cost of revenues. Cost of revenues as a percentage
of sales was 30.7% for 2007, as compared to 43.2% in 2006. The decrease in
cost of revenue as a percentage of sales is primarily due to the favorable
selling price increase, as well as management's ability to maintain
efficiencies in its production process.
    Gross profit increased 77.8% from 2006 to $22.5 million, representing
gross margin of 69.3%.
    Operating expenses increased by $3.3 million, or 50.5%, from 2006 to $9.7
million for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2007. The increase was
primarily attributable to increased selling expenses during the 2007 period.
    Selling expenses for 2007 increased to $4.4 million, which is primarily
due to management's marketing strategy to reduce the Company's dependency on
sales of human albumin and to promote other products.  The Company
aggressively launched marketing efforts by holding more conferences in
conjunction with its distributors in most major cities, at an additional cost
of approximately $1.4 million for the fiscal year 2007.  In connection with
these marketing efforts, its sales force also incurred additional
entertainment and traveling expenses of approximately $0.2 million.  Moreover,
the increase was also due to the award of sales bonuses of $0.6 million to
employees for their outstanding achievement in achieving revenue goals.
    General and administrative expenses increased by $0.6 million to $4.7
million in 2007, which was primarily attributable to the increase of wages and
personnel related expenses, as the Company added new administrative employees
to accommodate for its revenue growth.  Research and development expenses for
2007 were $0.6 million, a slight increase of 2.4% from 2006.
    The provision for income taxes increased 176.6% year over year to $2.1
million for the year ended December 31, 2007 with an effective tax rate of
16.9%.
    Net income before minority interest in 2007 increased 98.6% year-over-year
to $10.2 million, due directly to an increase in the demand for the Company's
products as well as its ability to control costs.
    Financial Condition
    The Company financed its operations primarily through cash flows from
operations, short-term bank loans, as well as equity contributions by its
shareholders. As of December 31, 2007, it had approximately $5.0 million in
cash and cash equivalents, primarily consisting of cash on hand and demand
deposits.
    Net cash provided by operating activities was $12.3 million for 2007. The
decrease in accounts receivable provided $3.4 million in net cash, as the
Company was able to shorten the payment terms to customers, and was offset by
the increase in inventory.
    Net cash used for investing activities for 2007 was $8.8 million due to
the additional capital expenditures in plant and equipment for production and
plasma collecting operations to support continued strong growth.
    Net cash used by financing activities for 2007 totaled $3.1 million, as
compared to $4.1 million provided by financing activities in the same period
of 2006.  The decrease of the cash provided by financing activities was mainly
attributable to repayments of both short-term and long-term loans of $3.3 and
$0.7 million, respectively.
    Business Outlook
    In recent years, the biopharmaceutical industry and the plasma-based
product market have outperformed the pharmaceutical industry.  China's plasma-
based products market remains underserved with limited availability of
products, offering substantial opportunities for China Biologic to grow its
business.
    The PRC government is limiting the number of companies in this industry
and is not expected to issue new licenses in the foreseeable future.
Furthermore, the import of foreign plasma based products is severely
restricted, creating a relatively closed market for domestic suppliers. The
overall effect of recent government regulatory reform has been to reduce
competition and increase the barriers to entry, creating a favorable industry
structure for China Biologic.
    To achieve its objective to become a first-class biopharmaceutical
enterprise in China, the Company has implemented the following strategies: (1)
securing the supply of plasma; (2) acquiring competitors and/or other biologic
related companies; (3) further strengthening its research and development
capabilities; and (4) increasing its marketing and distribution network.
    "We are very pleased to be operating in a more regulated market for plasma
based products after recent reforms launched by the government,'' said Mr.
Wong. "We are going to continue our efforts to achieve greater market share
and improve our product mix."
    About China Biologic Products, Inc.
China Biologic Products, Inc., through its indirect majority-owned
subsidiary Shandong Taibang, is currently the only plasma-based
biopharmaceutical company approved by the government of Shandong Province, the
second largest province with a population of 93 million. The Company is
engaged primarily in research, manufacturing, and sale of plasma-based
biopharmaceutical products to hospitals and other health care facilities in
China. Plasma based Human Albumin is used mainly to increase blood volume
while Immunoglobulin is used for disease prevention and treatment.
    Safe Harbor Statement
    This release contains certain "forward-looking statements" relating to the
business of the Company and its subsidiary companies. These forward looking
statements are often identified by the use of forward-looking terminology such
as "believes, expects" or similar expressions. Such forward looking statements
involve known and unknown risks and uncertainties that may cause actual
results to be materially different from those described herein as anticipated,
believed, estimated or expected. Investors should not place undue reliance on
these forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the date of this
press release. The Company's actual results could differ materially from those
anticipated in these forward-looking statements as a result of a variety of
factors, including those discussed in the Company's periodic reports that are
filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission and available on its website
(www.sec.gov). All forward-looking statements attributable to the Company or
to persons acting on its behalf are expressly qualified in their entirety by
these factors other than as required under the securities laws. The Company
does not assume a duty to update these forward-looking statements.
                         - FINANCIAL TABLES FOLLOW -



                CHINA BIOLOGIC PRODUCTS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
   AUDITED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME AND OTHER COMPREHENSIVE INCOME
                FOR THE YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2007 AND 2006

                                                      2007              2006

    REVENUES                                 $  32,398,669  $     22,230,570

    COST OF SALES                                9,945,921         9,601,605

    GROSS PROFIT                                22,452,748        12,628,965

    OPERATING EXPENSES
       Selling expenses                          4,434,721         1,783,302
       General and administrative expenses       4,651,434         4,065,903
       Research and development expenses           609,178           594,750
    TOTAL OPERATING EXPENSES                     9,695,333         6,443,955

    INCOME FROM OPERATIONS                      12,757,415         6,185,010

    OTHER EXPENSES
       Interest income                             (47,731)           (6,613)
       Interest expense                            136,417           192,191
       Other income                                (63,637)          (30,430)
       Other expense                               486,528           158,689
    TOTAL OTHER EXPENSES                           511,577           313,837

    INCOME BEFORE PROVISION FOR INCOME TAXES
     AND MINORITY INTEREST                      12,245,838         5,871,173

    PROVISION FOR INCOME TAXES                   2,074,560           750,095

    NET INCOME BEFORE MINORITY INTEREST         10,171,278         5,121,078

    LESS MINORITY INTEREST                       1,991,902         1,304,241

    NET INCOME                                   8,179,376         3,816,837

    FOREIGN CURRENCY TRANSLATION GAIN            1,490,409           567,176

    OTHER COMPREHENSIVE INCOME               $   9,669,785  $      4,384,013

    BASIC EARNINGS PER SHARE
       Weighted average number of shares        21,434,942        21,434,942
       Earnings per share                    $        0.38  $           0.18

    DILUTED EARNINGS PER SHARE
       Weighted average number of shares        21,861,014        21,434,942
       Earnings per share                    $        0.37  $           0.18



                CHINA BIOLOGIC PRODUCTS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
                     AUDITED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
                       AS OF DECEMBER 31, 2007 AND 2006

                                   A S S E T S
                                                       2007             2006
    CURRENT ASSETS:
       Cash                                   $   5,010,033   $    4,268,220
       Accounts receivable, net of allowance
        for doubtful accounts of $1,238,772
        and $1,131,209 as of December 31,
        2007 and 2006, respectively                 316,869        3,775,387
       Notes receivable                              41,130           81,407
       Other receivables                            425,163          584,931
       Other receivable- related party              290,307               --

       Inventories                                9,505,074        6,117,361
       Prepayments and deferred expense             138,756          713,194
          Total current assets                   15,727,332       15,540,500

    PLANT AND EQUIPMENT, net                     15,434,124        7,437,768

    OTHER ASSETS:
       Prepayments-non-current                      711,459          778,364
       Long term prepayment - related party         516,456               --

       Intangible assets, net                       915,874          718,011
          Total other assets                      2,143,789        1,496,375

             Total assets                     $  33,305,245   $   24,474,643

    L I A B I L I T I E S    A N D    S H A R E H O L D E R S'   E Q U I T Y

    CURRENT LIABILITIES:
       Accounts payable                       $   2,677,587   $    2,412,440
       Short term loans - bank                      685,500        2,564,000
       Short term loan - shareholder                722,674          675,761
       Other payables and accrued liabilities     1,200,068        1,874,973
       Other payable - land use right               305,571          287,045
       Dividend payable                             506,626          476,597
       Customer deposits                            398,794          370,297
       Taxes payable                                384,788          138,203
          Total current liabilities               6,881,608        8,799,316

    LONG TERM LIABILITIES                                --          641,000

             Total liabilities                    6,881,608        9,440,316

    COMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES                    142,120               --

    MINORITY INTEREST                             3,885,892        2,308,487

    SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY:
       Common stock, $0.0001 par value,
        100,000,000 shares authorized,
        21,434,942 shares issued and
        outstanding at December 31,
        2007 and 2006, respectively                   2,143            2,143
       Paid-in-capital                            9,388,305        9,388,304
       Statutory reserves                         4,513,077        2,199,580
       Retained earnings                          5,883,306           17,427
       Accumulated other comprehensive income     2,608,794        1,118,385
          Total shareholders' equity             22,395,625       12,725,840

             Total liabilities and
             shareholders' equity             $  33,305,245   $   24,474,643



                CHINA BIOLOGIC PRODUCTS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
                AUDITED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
                FOR THE YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2007 AND 2006

                                                        2007            2006
    CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES:
       Net income                               $  8,179,376  $    3,816,837
       Adjustments to reconcile net income
        to cash provided by operating
        activities:
              Minority Interest                    1,991,902       1,304,241
              Depreciation                           777,007         404,003
              Amortization                            91,965          42,479
              Loss on disposal of equipment          245,042              --

              Allowance for doubtful accounts        188,891          23,172
           Change in operating assets and
           liabilities:
              Accounts receivable                  3,384,366      (1,483,514)
              Notes receivable                        44,109         (59,646)
              Other receivables                      192,440         (75,750)
              Other receivables - related party     (278,809)             --

              Inventories                         (2,845,676)     (2,382,252)
              Prepayments and deferred expenses      599,238        (283,586)
              Accounts payable                        93,800       1,502,760
              Other payables and accrued
               liabilities                          (773,185)        515,245
              Other payables -land use right          (1,346)             --
              Customer deposits                        2,679           4,389
              Taxes payable                          227,604        (233,507)
              Contingent liability                   136,491              --
                 Net cash provided by operating
                  activities                      12,255,894       3,094,871

    CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES:
       Additions to plant and equipment           (8,213,289)     (2,648,482)
       Additions to intangible assets               (234,120)       (262,629)
       Additions to non-current prepayment           116,151        (605,854)
       Advances on building purchase to related
        party                                       (496,001)             --
       Proceeds from equipment disposal               11,455              --

                 Net cash used in investing
                  activities                      (8,815,804)     (3,516,965)

    CASH FLOWS FINANCING ACTIVITIES:
       Restricted cash                                    --       1,860,000

       Proceeds from stock issuance                       --       3,752,100

       Payments on notes payable                          --      (1,883,550)
       Proceeds from short term loan               1,316,700       2,511,400
       Payments on short term loan                (3,291,750)     (1,541,034)
       Payments on long term debt                   (658,350)       (647,441)
       Dividends paid to minority shareholders      (488,878)             --

                 Net cash (used in) provided by
                  financing activities            (3,122,278)      4,051,475

    EFFECTS OF EXCHANGE RATE CHANGE IN CASH          424,001          31,463

    INCREASE IN CASH                                 741,813       3,660,844

    CASH, beginning of year                        4,268,220         607,376

    CASH, end of year                           $  5,010,033  $    4,268,220


    For more information, please contact:

    Company Contact:
     Mr. Stanley Wong
     CEO
     China Biologic Products, Inc.
     Tel:   +86-538-620-2306
     Email: IR@chinabiologic.com

    Investor Relations Contact:
     Mr. Crocker Coulson
     President
     CCG Elite Investor Relations
     Tel:   +1-646-213-1915 (NY office)
     Email: IR@chinabiologic.com
            crocker.coulson@ccgir.com

SOURCE  China Biologic Products, Inc.

Company Contact - Mr. Stanley Wong, CEO of China Biologic Products, Inc.,
+86-538-620-2306, or IR@chinabiologic.com; or Investor Relations Contact - Mr.
Crocker Coulson, President of CCG Elite Investor Relations, +1-646-213-1915
(NY office), or IR@chinabiologic.com, or crocker.coulson@ccgir.com
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