Hankersen Intl. Corp. Announces Second Quarter 2007 Results

Net Income Increased 143 Percent on 13 Percent Growth in Sales


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/

This news release contains forward-looking statements as defined by the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Forward-looking statements include statements concerning plans, objectives, goals, strategies, future events or performance, and underlying assumptions and other statements that are other than statements of historical facts. These statements are subject to uncertainties and risks including, but not limited to, product and service demand and acceptance, changes in technology, economic conditions, the impact of competition and pricing, government regulation, and other risks contained in reports filed by the Company with the Securities and Exchange Commission. All such forward-looking statements, whether written or oral, and whether made by or on behalf of the company, are expressly qualified by the cautionary statements and any other cautionary statements which may accompany the forward-looking statements. In addition, the company disclaims any obligation to update any forward-looking statements to reflect events or circumstances after the date hereof.



 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
                                           ===========    ===========


            

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