XI'AN, China, Aug. 14, 2007 (PRIME NEWSWIRE) -- Hankersen Intl. Corp. (OTCBB:HKRS), a leading cork-building material manufacturer announced results for the second quarter of 2007.
The Company reported an increase in revenue of $0.4 million, or 13%, to $3.6 million for the three months ended June 30, 2007, as compared to the same period last year. For the three months ended June 30, 2007, the Company reported an increase in net income of $0.23 million, or 143% increase to $0.39 million.
For the six months ended June 30, 2007, the Company reported an increase in revenues of $0.54 million, or 11%, to $5.28 million. Net income for the six months ended June 30, 2007 increased $0.18 million, or 61% to $0.49 million.
Mr. Pengcheng Chen, CEO of Hankersen Intl. Corp. commented, "Increased demand on cork wood floor products and introduction of wood material, combined with improved gross margin and reduction in operation expenses helped accelerate growth in revenue and net income over the same period last year."
Mr. Chen continued, "We are pleased with the performance of last quarter, and continue exploring strategies in meeting the demand of our products as well as improving our costs and efficiency in operations and supply chain. Our plans on consolidating the raw material provider will provide us a unique competitive edge. We are excited about the coming quarters and confident in delivering solid results."
On August 14, 2007, the Company filed its Form 10-Q for the fiscal quarter ended June 30, 2007. Please refer to the Management's Discussion and Analysis or Plan of Operation included in the Company's Form 10-Q filed for a more complete discussion of sales, margin and expenses.
About Hankersen Intl. Corp.
Hankersen Intl. Corp. is a leading cork-building material manufacturer based in China. The products are sold under Hanxin brand name to customers in China, India, Japan, Germany and the United States. For more information, visit http://www.hankersen.com/
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HANKERSEN INTERNATIONAL CORP. AND SUBSIDIARIES (FORMERLY KUSHI NATURAL FOODS CORP. AND SUBSIDIARIES) CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS (UNAUDITED) FOR THREE MONTHS AND SIX MONTHS ENDED JUNE 30, 2007 AND 2006 For Three Months Ended For Six Months Ended June 30, June 30, ---------------------- ----------------------- 2007 2006 2007 2006 ---------- ---------- ---------- ---------- Unaudited Unaudited Unaudited Unaudited Revenues $3,550,064 $3,148,073 $5,276,391 $4,739,104 Cost of Goods Sold 2,580,974 2,420,281 3,908,256 3,592,185 ---------- ---------- ---------- ---------- Gross Profit 969,090 727,792 1,368,135 1,146,919 Operating Expenses Selling expenses 384,473 358,238 585,314 534,357 General and administrative expense 87,284 197,479 202,087 263,196 ---------- ----------- ----------- ---------- Total Operating Expenses 471,757 555,717 787,401 797,553 ---------- ---------- ---------- ---------- Income From Operations 497,333 172,075 580,734 349,366 ---------- ---------- ---------- ---------- Other Income (Expense) Interest (expense) income, net (16,120) 22,228 22,070 37,167 Other income, net 18,716 15,582 36,468 34,064 ---------- ---------- ---------- ---------- Total Other Income 2,596 37,810 58,538 71,231 Income Before Taxes and Minority Interest 499,929 209,885 639,272 420,597 Income Tax Provision 75,714 39,102 96,595 70,709 ---------- ---------- ---------- ---------- Income Before Minority Interest 424,215 170,783 542,677 349,888 Minority Interest 35,194 10,930 44,263 39,750 ---------- ---------- ---------- ---------- Net Income $ 389,021 $ 159,853 $ 498,414 $ 310,138 ========== ========== ========== ========== Other Comprehensive Income: Foreign Currency Translation Gain 164,031 32,062 205,118 106,466 ---------- ---------- ---------- ---------- Comprehensive Income $ 553,052 $ 191,915 $ 703,532 $ 416,604 ========== ========== ========== ========== Net Income Per Common Share - Basic $ 0.01 $ 0.03 $ 0.01 $ 0.05 ========== ========== ========== ========== - Diluted: $ 0.01 $ -- $ 0.01 $ 0.01 ========== ========== ========== ========== Weighted Common Shares Outstanding* - Basic 35,413,850 5,764,786 35,413,850 5,764,786 ========== ========== ========== ========== - Diluted: 35,413,850 35,295,726 35,413,850 35,295,726 ========== ========== ========== ========== * As restated to reflect recapitalization and the subsequent reverse stock split. HANKERSEN INTERNATIONAL CORP. AND SUBSIDIARIES (FORMERLY KUSHI NATURAL FOODS CORP. AND SUBSIDIARIES) CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEET June 30, December 31, 2007 2006 ----------- ----------- Unaudited Audited Assets Current Assets Cash and equivalents $ 1,407,154 $ 564,733 Accounts receivable, net of allowance for doubtful accounts of $9,383 and $9,955, respectively 1,867,145 1,981,041 Inventories 2,312,432 698,174 Advance to unrelated party -- 1,922,067 Advance to suppliers 1,368,698 1,488,089 Deposit for acquisition 1,116,658 -- Prepayments and other current assets 27,444 40,964 ----------- ----------- Total Current Assets 8,099,531 6,695,068 Property and Equipment - Net 2,139,158 2,207,104 Deposit for Purchase of Fixed Assets 1,812,927 1,793,929 Construction in Progress 1,418,812 1,383,888 Investment - At Cost 1,839,201 1,793,929 Land Use Right - Net 156,643 155,018 ----------- ----------- Total Assets 15,466,272 14,028,936 =========== =========== Liabilities and Stockholders' Equity Current Liabilities Accounts payable and accrued expenses 639,681 606,746 Loan payable 919,601 896,964 Taxes payable 761,486 284,221 Due to stockholders/officers 159,269 121,684 Other current liabilities 21,311 10,263 ----------- ----------- Total Current Liabilities 2,501,348 1,919,878 Minority Interest 1,516,417 1,364,083 Stockholders' Equity Series A preferred stock, $0.0001 par value, 5,000,000 shares authorized, 0 shares issued and outstanding, respectively -- -- Common stock, $0.0001 par value, 200,000,000 shares authorized, 35,413,850 issued and outstanding, respectively 3,541 3,541 Additional paid-in capital 4,396,772 4,396,772 Reserve funds 1,432,992 1,432,992 Retained earnings 4,774,726 4,276,312 Accumulated other comprehensives income 840,476 635,358 ----------- ----------- Total Stockholders' Equity 11,448,507 10,744,975 ----------- ----------- Total Liabilities and Stockholders' Equity $15,466,272 $14,028,936 =========== ===========