Shine Media Acquisition Reports Record Q2 2008 Financial Results of Its Acquisition Candidate - On-Track to Exceed Its 2008 Earnings Guidance of $27 Million

Highlights

  • Q2 2008 net income increases 88.1% to $9.1 million from $4.8 million in Q2 2007
  • Q2 2008 revenue increases 56.2% to $15 million from $9.6 million in Q2 2007
  • Management confirms company is on track to exceed 2008 earnings guidance of $27 million, or approximately $0.59 per share (assuming 46.06 million shares at closing of the merger)
  • Management reaffirms 2009 earnings guidance of $37 million

SHANGHAI, China--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Shine Media Acquisition Corp. (OTCBB:SHND)(OTCBB:SHNDW)(OTCBB:SHNDU) ("Shine") today announced the unaudited financial results of its acquisition candidate, China Greenscape Co., Ltd. (China Greenscape) and its wholly owned Chinese operating subsidiary, Jiangsu Sunshine Zoology and Forestry Development Co., Ltd. (Sunshine), for the three and six months ended June 30, 2008 (see attached tables).

As previously noted, on May 9, 2008, Shine announced that it signed a definitive stock purchase agreement to acquire 100% of China Greenscape, the British Virgin Islands Company that owns 100% of Sunshine. Sunshine, founded in 2002, is one of the largest providers of greenery to Chinas growing cities and development zones and is positioned to become one of the largest forest product companies in China in the next 5 years. The company currently has over 18,600 mu (3,100 acres) of growing area and possesses an inventory of over 8 million trees and plants.

Comments from China Greenscapes CEO

Mr. Henry Zhu, China Greenscapes CEO, commented, We are excited to report that during the first half of 2008 we experienced a substantial increase in revenue, margins and earnings and, based on projected timelines associated with our ongoing projects, we are on-track to exceed our 2008 earnings guidance of $27 million. With our existing backlog and a strong pipeline of new contracts, we anticipate that our growth will accelerate in 2009 and that we will exceed our 2009 earnings guidance of $37 million.

China is experiencing a massive migration of citizens from rural to urban areas which has created a tremendous demand for new developments and cities. Over 350 million people are expected to move from Chinas rural areas to its cities in the next 20 years and the government expects that at least 20 new cities, equivalent or greater in size to Denver, will be created each year to accommodate this massive migration. The PRC government has mandated that all cities are to be designed with considerable open space and greenery, not only for aesthetic and beautification purposes, but also to help combat pollution. This exciting situation continues to create significant demand for our greenery products.

Mr. Zhu continued, Chinas greenery market is a very unique, high-growth market that is being fueled by the massive infrastructure expansion of its cities at a magnitude the world has never experienced before. Our business model is designed to meet the large-scale greenery demand generated by this massive infrastructure expansion. We are one of a select few companies in all of China that has the scale and agricultural expertise to supply millions of trees and plants to meet the greenery needs of entire cities and development zones. Most other companies involved in this fragmented market can only supply a few hundred trees and plants at a time to small areas within a city and, unlike China Greenscape, are typically not a safe and reliable choice for city planners whose job is at risk if the city development is not done on-time and to the specs provided.

In addition to our 18,600 mu [3,100 acres] of growing area, we have the largest botanical laboratory in China and 96 mu [16 acres] of greenhouses, which gives us the unique ability to develop extremely low-cost trees and plants through cloning and other proprietary techniques. This in-house tree and plant production capability, combined with our operational scale, allows us to enjoy healthy gross margins of well over 50%, which we expect will continue into the foreseeable future.

We look forward to closing the merger with Shine and becoming a U.S. publicly listed company.

Summary of Three Months Ended June 30, 2008

For the three months ended June 30, 2008, Sunshine generated revenues of $15.0 million, an increase of 56.2% from $9.6 million for the three months ended June 30, 2007. Gross profit for the three months ended June 30, 2008 was $10.3 million, up 94.3% from $5.3 million for the same period in the prior year. Gross margins increased to 68.6% from 54.9% in the same period of 2007 as a result of higher margin trees and plants comprising a greater proportion of its revenues over the period. Net income for the three months ended June 30, 2008 was $9.1 million, an increase of $4.3 million, or 88.1% from $4.8 million for the same period in the prior year. Comprehensive income of China Greenscape for the three months ended June 30, 2008 was approximately $10.3 million.

Summary of Six Months Ended June 30, 2008

For the six months ended June 30, 2008, Sunshine had revenues of $23.6 million, an increase of 45.6% from $16.2 million for the six months ended June 30, 2007. Gross profit for the six months ended June 30, 2008 was $15.6 million, up 67.9% from $9.3 million for the same period in the prior year. Gross margins increased to 65.9% from 57.1% in the same period of 2007 as a result of higher margin trees and plants comprising a greater proportion of its revenues over the period. Net income for the six months ended June 30, 2008 was $13.4 million, an increase of $4.9 million, or 57.6% from $8.5 million for the same period in the prior year. Comprehensive income of China Greenscape for the six months ended June 30, 2008 was approximately $16.5 million.

About Shine Media

Shine Media is a blank check company whose IPO went effective in December 2006. In May 2008, Shine Media signed a definitive stock purchase agreement pursuant to which it will acquire 100% of the equity of China Greenscape, the 100% owner of Sunshine. Founded in 2002 and with over 3,100 acres of growing area and over 8 million trees and plants in its inventory today, Sunshine is one of the largest providers of greenery to Chinas massive infrastructure expansion. Additional information regarding Shine Media, China Greenscape, and Sunshine is available in the Form S-4/A that Green China Resources Inc., the BVI subsidiary of Shine Media, filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on August 27, 2008. A copy of the filing in its entirety is available at www.sec.gov.

This press release may contain forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, about Shine Media, China Greenscape, Sunshine and their combined business after completion of the proposed acquisition. Forward-looking statements are statements that are not historical facts. Such forward-looking statements, based upon the current beliefs and expectations of Shine Medias, China Greenscapes and Sunshines management, are subject to risks and uncertainties, which could cause actual results to differ from the forward looking statements. The following factors, among others, could cause actual results to differ from those set forth in the forward-looking statements: business conditions in China; continued compliance with government regulations; legislation or regulatory environments, requirements or changes adversely affecting the businesses in which Sunshine is engaged; cessation or changes in government incentive programs: fluctuations in customer demand; management of rapid growth and transitions to new markets; intensity of competition from other providers of nursery stock and other greenery products; general economic conditions; geopolitical events and regulatory changes, as well as other relevant risks detailed in Shine Medias BVI subsidiary, Green China Resources filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission, and the registration statement on Form S-4. The information set forth herein should be read in light of such risks. Neither Shine Media, China Greenscape nor Sunshine assumes any obligation to update the information noted within in this press release.

The statement of income for both, China Greenscape and its 100% owned operating subsidiary, Sunshine, are provided below. Because China Greenscape did not acquire Sunshine until June 27, 2007, Sunshines statement of income is included for comparison purposes. China Greenscapes statement of income reflects Sunshines operating results and some additional merger related expenses.

 

JIANGSU SUNSHINE ZOOLOGY AND FORESTRY

DEVELOPMENT CO., LTD.

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF INCOME

FOR THE PERIOD FROM JANUARY 1, 2008 TO JUNE 30, 2008
AND JANUARY 1, 2007 TO JUNE 30, 2007    
 
 

Three Month Period
Ended
June 30,

Six Month Period
Ended

June 30,

2008 2007 2008   2007
USD USD USD USD
(Unaudited) (Unaudited) (Unaudited) (Unaudited)
 
Revenues 14,978,927 9,588,765 23,649,074 16,238,573
Cost of revenues (4,702,208)   (4,323,344)   (8,072,492)   (6,964,183)
Gross profit 10,276,719 5,265,421 15,576,582 9,274,390

SG&A expenses

(691,662)   (553,703)   (1,221,690)   (688,356)

Operating income

9,585,057 4,711,718 14,354,892 8,586,034
Finance and other costs (594,305) (245,640) (1,092,067) (468,655)
Other income 86,787 12,988 86,787 13,634
Interest income 5,006   348,633   23,087   352,436
Income before income taxes 9,082,545 4,827,699 13,372,699 8,483,449
Income tax expense -   -   -   -
Net income 9,082,545   4,827,699   13,372,699   8,483,449
CHINA GREENSCAPE CO. LTD.  
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF INCOME
FOR THE PERIODS ENDED JUNE 30, 2008 AND 2007
 
 
Three Months Six Months
Period Ended Period Ended
June 30, June 30,
2008 2008
USD USD
(Unaudited) (Unaudited)
 
Revenues 14,978,927 23,649,074
Cost of revenues (4,702,208) (8,072,492)
Gross profit 10,276,719 15,576,582
SG&A expenses (866,303) (1,469,680)
Operating income 9,410,416 14,106,902
Finance and other costs (594,432) (1,092,287)
Other income 86,787 86,787
Interest income 5,628 23,710
Income before income taxes 8,908,399 13,125,112
Income tax expense - -
Net income 8,908,399 13,125,112
Other comprehensive income
Foreign currency translation gain 1,411,092 3,398,193
Comprehensive income 10,319,491 16,523,305
CHINA GREENSCAPE CO. LTD.  
CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEET
AS AT JUNE 30, 2008 AND DECEMBER 31, 2007
 
June 30, December 31,
2008 2007
USD USD
(Unaudited)
 
Assets
Current assets
Cash 2,804,133 17,947,288
Accounts receivable 13,854,649 9,315,537
Due from a related party - 414,812
Prepayments and other receivables 52,461,320 1,394,498
Deferred expenses 1,423,409 945,038
Inventories 65,161,841 60,313,599
Total current assets 135,705,352   90,330,772

Non-current assets

Property, plant and equipment, net 3,732,541 3,270,939
Intangible assets 373,640   -
4,106,181   3,270,939
Total assets 139,811,533   93,601,711
 
Liabilities and owner's equity
Current liabilities
Accounts payable 6,555,609 6,243,995
Due to a related party 613,960 351,606
Accrued liabilities and other payables 2,670,129 2,509,408
Short-term loans 27,700,427   10,967,017
Total current liabilities 37,540,125 20,072,026
Long term liabilities
Unsecured loan 34,990,013 32,901,050
Total liabilities 72,530,138   52,973,076
Convertible preferred shares 30,129,455   20,000,000
Owner's equity
Capital 130,000 130,000
Additional paid-in capital 11,270,000 11,270,000
Retained earnings 20,870,510 7,745,398
Accumulated other comprehensive income 4,881,430 1,483,237
Total owner's equity 37,151,940 20,628,635
     
Total liabilities and owner's equity 139,811,533   93,601,711

Contacts

Shine Media Acquisition Corp.
Estelle Lau, 650-814-7024
Investor Relations and General Counsel
or
Union Investor Relations
Ian Shanno, 310-928-3780

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