FLEMINGTON, N.J., April 02, 2018 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- H/Cell Energy Corporation (OTCQB:HCCC) (“HCCC”), a company that designs and implements clean energy solutions featuring hydrogen energy systems, has announced financial results for its fiscal year ended December 31, 2017.
For the twelve months ended December 31, 2017, HCCC generated revenue of $6,352,886 and net income of $8,897 or $0.00 in earnings per share, fully diluted. This compares to revenue of $5,007,103 and a net loss of $706,727, or ($0.25) in earnings per share, fully diluted, for the prior year ended December 31, 2016.
Andrew Hidalgo, CEO of HCCC, commented, "We are very pleased to post a profitable year in FY2017, especially as a young company. In addition, we had a substantial gain in revenue and earnings year over year. Our subsidiaries are performing well and we are establishing cost efficiencies as we assimilate each acquisition. As of December 31, 2017, our backlog of orders stood at $1,091,816 and our bid list totaled $7,100,030 which although does not represent orders, is a sign of future potential. We also believe that our financial condition is solid, with $455,700 in cash, $1,485,496 in assets and $420,550 in working capital as of December 31, 2017. We have a very bright future in clean energy with a market full of opportunities. We believe our hydrogen energy systems will become a primary energy source for electric power in both the residential and commercial sectors. HCCC remains focused on clean energy for a better environment.”
About H/Cell Energy Corporation:
H/Cell Energy Corporation is an integrator that focuses on the design and implementation of clean energy solutions including solar, battery, fuel cell and hydrogen generation systems. In addition, through its subsidiaries, HCCC also provides environmental systems and security systems integration. HCCC serves the residential, commercial and government sectors. Please visit our website at www.hcellenergy.com for more information.
Forward Looking Statements:
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H/CELL ENERGY CORPORATION | ||||||||
CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS | ||||||||
December 31, 2017 | December 31, 2016 | |||||||
(As restated) | ||||||||
ASSETS | ||||||||
Current assets: | ||||||||
Cash and cash equivalents | $ | 455,700 | $ | 537,867 | ||||
Accounts receivable (net retention) | 808,050 | 650,886 | ||||||
Prepaid expenses | 14,669 | 14,168 | ||||||
Costs and earnings in excess of billings | 51,531 | 91,904 | ||||||
Total current assets | 1,329,950 | 1,294,825 | ||||||
Property and equipment, net | 102,573 | 99,816 | ||||||
Security deposits and other non-current assets | 8,416 | 8,497 | ||||||
Deferred tax asset | 44,257 | - | ||||||
Total assets | $ | 1,485,196 | $ | 1,403,138 | ||||
LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY | ||||||||
Current liabilities: | ||||||||
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $ | 631,385 | $ | 661,237 | ||||
Management fees payable – related party | 31,257 | 52,000 | ||||||
Billings in excess of costs and earnings | 87,206 | 83,538 | ||||||
Sales tax payable | 61,239 | 114,085 | ||||||
Income tax payable | 98,313 | - | ||||||
Total current liabilities | $ | 909,400 | $ | 910,860 | ||||
Commitments and contingencies | ||||||||
Stockholders' equity | ||||||||
Preferred Stock - $0.0001 par value; 5,000,000 shares authorized; 0 shares issued and outstanding | - | - | ||||||
Common Stock - $0.0001 par value; 25,000,000 shares authorized; 7,041,579 and 3,131,579 shares issued and outstanding as of December 31, 2017 and December 31, 2016, respectively | 704 | 313 | ||||||
Additional paid-in capital | 1,335,656 | 1,283,422 | ||||||
Accumulated deficit | (731,754 | ) | (740,651 | ) | ||||
Accumulated other comprehensive loss | (28,810 | ) | (50,806 | ) | ||||
Total stockholders' equity | 575,796 | 492,278 | ||||||
TOTAL LIABILITIES & STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY | $ | 1,485,196 | $ | 1,403,138 | ||||
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these audited consolidated financial statements. | ||||||||
H/CELL ENERGY CORPORATION | |||||||
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF OPERATIONS – OTHER COMPREHENSIVE INCOME | |||||||
For the Year Ended December 31, | |||||||
2017 | 2016 | ||||||
(As restated) | |||||||
Revenue | |||||||
Construction income | $ | 6,266,967 | $ | 4,978,576 | |||
Related party | 85,919 | 28,527 | |||||
Total revenue | 6,352,886 | 5,007,103 | |||||
Cost of goods sold | |||||||
Direct costs | 4,241,421 | 3,355,176 | |||||
Direct costs – related party | 87,649 | 1,500 | |||||
Total cost of goods sold | 4,329,070 | 3,356,676 | |||||
Gross profit | 2,023,816 | 1,650,427 | |||||
Operating expenses | |||||||
Research and development | - | 2,000 | |||||
General and administrative expenses | 1,776,859 | 2,197,139 | |||||
Management fees – related party | 184,004 | 158,015 | |||||
Total operating expenses | 1,960,863 | 2,357,154 | |||||
Income (Loss) from operations | 62,953 | (706,727 | ) | ||||
Income Tax | 54,056 | - | |||||
Net income (loss) | $ | 8,897 | $ | (706,727 | ) | ||
Other comprehensive income (loss), net | |||||||
Foreign currency translation adjustment | 21,996 | 183,230 | |||||
Comprehensive income (loss) | $ | 30,893 | $ | (523,524 | ) | ||
Earnings (Loss) per share | |||||||
Basic | $ | 0.00 | $ | (0.25 | ) | ||
Diluted | $ | 0.00 | $ | (0.25 | ) | ||
Weighted average common shares outstanding | |||||||
Basic | 6,703,223 | 2,853,785 | |||||
Diluted | 7,699,743 | 2,853,785 | |||||
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these audited consolidated financial statements. |