LAIYANG, China, May 15 /Xinhua-PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Genesis Pharmaceuticals Enterprises, Inc. ("Genesis" or the "Company"), a U.S. pharmaceutical company with its principal operations in the People's Republic of China, today announced its financial results for the quarter ended March 31, 2008, the Company's third quarter of its fiscal year ended June 30, 2008. A 10QSB Form was filed for the quarter with the U.S. Securities Exchange Commission that is available through the Company's website and from the SEC.
"We are pleased to report financial results that confirm the growing popularity of our products. Our best selling products continue to be Clarithromycin sustained-release tablets and Itopride Hydrochloride granules. Sales for Baobaole chewable tablets, our first Chinese herbal over the counter drug product, have grown rapidly since we introduced it at the end of 2007," said Mr. Cao Wubo, Chairman and CEO of Genesis Pharmaceuticals Enterprises, Inc. "We have several new drugs that are still in various stages of approval from China's State Food and Drug Administration, and we believe that we will be able to introduce four new drugs in the near future."
Third Quarter of Fiscal Year 2008 Results
Total revenue in the third quarter ended March 31, 2008 was $28.1 million, up 48.5% from $18.9 million in the prior year's period. This increase in revenue was mostly due to increased sales of the Company's two most popular products, Clarithromycin sustained-release tablets and Itopride Hydrochloride Granules as well as sales of Baobaole chewable tablets, which grew rapidly from the time the product was first launched in the second quarter of fiscal year 2008.
Gross profit in the third quarter ended March 31, 2008 totaled $21.8 million, an increase of 60.7% from $13.5 million in the prior year's period. Gross margin was 77.4%, compared to 71.5% in the prior year's period. The increase of gross profit was due to increased sales of higher profit margin products, better control over raw material purchases and more efficient manufacturing.
Research and development expenses in the third quarter ended March 31, 2008 totaled $1.0 million, up slightly from the prior year's period. These research and development expenses were related primarily to payments to the two research institutes with which the Company has collaborative agreements.
Selling, general and administrative expenses in the third quarter ended March 31, 2008 totaled $12.1 million, up 25.6% from $9.7 million in the prior year's period. The majority of this increase was because of an increase in commissions to sales representatives. Starting January, 2008, the Company increased its sales commissions to provide better incentives to its sales representatives. Administrative expenses related to being a public company also increased in fiscal year 2008.
Operating income in the third quarter ended March 31, 2008 totaled $8.7 million, a 195.8% increase from $2.9 million in the prior year's period, representing operating margin of 30.8%.
Other expenses in the third quarter ended March 31, 2008 totaled $2.0 million, compared to $80,000 in the prior year's period. The significant increase in the Company's other expense was related primarily to a $1.2 million unrealized loss on trading securities, a $0.5 million amortization expense on discounted debt and a $0.2 million loss from discontinued operations.
Net income for the third quarter ended March 31, 2008 totaled $4.5 million, which is $0.01 per basic and fully diluted share, up 138.46% from net income of $1.9 million, which was $0.02 per basic and fully diluted share for the corresponding period in fiscal year 2007. This decrease in earnings per basic and fully diluted shares was due to additional shares and warrants being issued in connection with the reverse merger that took place in October 2007, subscriptions and exercised options.
Nine Month Operating Highlights
Total revenue in the first nine months of fiscal year 2008 was $71.3 million, up 27.6% from $55.8 million in the nine month period ended March 31, 2007. Gross profit was $53.5 million, up 33.4% from $40.1 million in the prior year's period. Gross margin was 75.1%, up from 71.8% in the prior year's period. Operating income totaled $22.1 million, a 97.4% increase from $11.2 million in the prior year's period. The Company's operating margin increased to 31.0%, up from 20.0% in the prior year's period. Net income in the nine month period ended March 31, 2008 totaled $12.9 million, or $0.05 per fully diluted share, up 73.7% from net income of $7.4 million, or $0.08 per fully diluted share, in the nine month period ended March 31, 2007. The decrease in earnings per basic and fully diluted shares was due primarily to an increase in shares outstanding in the nine months ended March 31, 2008.
Financial Condition
As of March 31, 2008, the Company had $21.6 million in cash and $3.5 million in restricted cash. Working capital was $30.8 million, up from $16.0 million as of June 30, 2007. Current liabilities were $25.8 million, and long- term debt consisted of $0.7 million in convertible debt, net of a $4.3 million discount. Research and Development Obligations were $11.9 million to be paid over the next five years. Shareholder's equity was $54.1 million. The Company generated $17.7 million in cash flow from operating activities in the first nine months of fiscal 2008. Capital expenditures totaled $8.6 million, due primarily to the purchase of the land use rights for future manufacture facility expansion.
Business Outlook
Genesis Pharmaceuticals Enterprises, Inc. has five drugs currently approved by the Chinese State Food and Drug Administration, three of which are listed on the national insurance catalog for reimbursement. In addition, sales of the newly launched, Traditional Chinese Medicine over the counter drug, Baobaole chewable tablets, are expected to increase. The Company has several new drugs waiting for government manufacturing and sales approvals.
"We are pleased to report another strong quarter of operations," stated Mr. Cao. "We look forward to receiving approvals for several new drugs that we have submitted to the government for manufacturing and distribution approval. We are increasing the efficiency of our manufacturing processes, and believe that our extensive sales network will allow us to further increase sales of our products throughout China. We look forward to continuing to generate positive financial results."
Conference Call
Genesis Pharmaceuticals Enterprises, Inc. management will host a conference call at 10:00 a.m. Eastern on Friday, May 16, 2008 to discuss financial results for the quarter ended March 31, 2008. The conference call will include Mr. Cao Wubo, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer; Mr. Haibo Xu, COO; and Ms. Elsa Sung, CFO. To participate in the live conference call, please dial the following number five to ten minutes prior to the scheduled conference call time: (888) 482-0024. International callers should call (617) 801-9702. The Conference Passcode is 514 344 81. If you are unable to participate in the call at that time, replay of the conference call will be available from 12:00 p.m. Eastern on May 16 through Friday, May 30. To access the replay, please call (888) 286-8010. International callers should call (617) 801-6888. The Conference Passcode is 91325898.
About Genesis Pharmaceuticals Enterprises, Inc.
Genesis Pharmaceuticals Enterprises, Inc. is a U.S. public company engaged in the research, development, production, marketing and sales of pharmaceutical products in the People's Republic of China. Its operations are located in Northeast China in an Economic Development Zone in Laiyang City, Shandong province. Genesis is a major pharmaceutical company in China producing tablets, capsules, and granules for both western and Chinese herbal- based medical drugs. For more information about the Company, refer to http://www.Genesis-China.net .
Safe Harbor Statement
Certain statements in this press release that are not historical facts are "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Such statements are not guarantees of future performance and are subject to risks and uncertainties that could cause the Company's actual results and financial position to differ materially from those included within the forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements involve risks and uncertainties, including those relating to the Company's ability to introduce, manufacture and distribute new drugs. Actual results may differ materially from predicted results, and reported results should not be considered as an indication of future performance. The potential risks and uncertainties include, among others, the Company's ability to obtain raw materials needed in manufacturing, the continuing employment of key employees, the failure risks inherent in testing any new drug, the possibility that regulatory approvals may be delayed or become unavailable, patent or licensing concerns that may include litigation, direct competition from other manufacturers and product obsolescence. More information about the potential factors that could affect the Company's business and financial results is included in the Company's filings, available via the United States Securities and Exchange Commission.
CONTACT: Ms. Elsa Sung, CFO of Genesis Pharmaceuticals Enterprises, Inc.,
+1-954-727-8436, or genesispharm@gmail.com; Mr. Crocker Coulson, President
of CCG Elite Investor Relations, Inc., +1-646-213-1915, or
crocker.coulson@ccgir.com, for Genesis
Web site: http://www.genesis-china.net//
