Deer Consumer Products, Inc. Approved for NASDAQ Listing Under New Symbol 'DEER', Effective Friday July 17, Raises 2009 Earnings
July 16 2009 - 6:55AM
PR Newswire (US)
NEW YORK, July 16 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Deer Consumer Products,
Inc. (OTC:DCPD) (BULLETIN BOARD: DCPD) (Website:
http://www.deerinc.com/), one of the world's largest manufacturers
of home and kitchen electronics targeting both international and
the Chinese domestic markets, today announced that the Company's
common stock has been approved for listing on the NASDAQ Stock
Market. The new stock symbol will be "DEER", effective Friday, July
17, 2009 before the US markets open. As a NASDAQ company, DEER has
direct access to the vast Chinese consumers. DEER is a US company
with its primary operations in China, benefiting from consumer
wealth growth in China while operating under strict US corporate
governance, rules and regulations. RAISING 2009 EARNINGS GUIDANCE
Based on customer orders received and anticipated product delivery
schedule for the remainder of 2009, DEER is raising 2009 earnings
guidance to between $0.86 and $0.91 per share, or approximately $10
million in net income. DEER also is raising 2009 revenue guidance
to approximately $81 million. In 2008, DEER reported US GAAP
audited revenue of $43.8 million, net income of $3.4 million and
earnings per share of $0.39 on a post share split basis. DEER
currently has 11.28 million shares issued and outstanding.
MANAGEMENT SIGNED 3 YEAR SHARE LOCK-UP AGREEMENTS DEER's management
team voluntarily entered into 3 year share lock-up agreements,
reflecting their total commitment to the continued success of the
Company. The lock-up agreements apply to management's entire
holdings in DEER, of which all of their holdings are in restricted
stock, representing approximately 69% of the Company's total issued
and outstanding shares. MANAGEMENT AND BOARD COMMENTS Bill He,
Deer's Founder, Chairman & CEO commented: "DEER expects to
announce significant sales growth in the 2nd quarter ended June 30,
having completed orders from a broad range of existing and new
customers. We are seeing large global buyers shift their purchasing
patterns from smaller manufacturers to a reliable and well
capitalized market leader such as DEER. DEER's 10 year corporate
history and local market success in China continue to drive
earnings growth that complements our established presence as a
leading supplier to the world's home and kitchen electronics
industries. As founders and managers, we are honored to be listed
on the NASDAQ." Arnold Staloff, DEER's Chairman of Audit Committee
commented: "On behalf of DEER's Board of Directors, we appreciate
our highly capable corporate advisors who have assisted us in
achieving DEER's strategic success as a NASDAQ company. While we
will continue to focus on strong corporate governance, we look
forward to expanding this highly profitable company in China, the
world's largest consumer marketplace." Mr. Staloff started his
professional career at the US Securities & Exchange Commission,
is an expert on China and brings extensive experience in capital
markets and corporate governance practices to DEER. He currently
serves as a board member at several successful NASDAQ companies
including Shiner International, Inc.(NASDAQ: BEST); AgFeed
Industries, Inc. (NASDAQ:FEED) and clean technology energy savings
company SmartHeat Inc. (NASDAQ:HEAT). About Deer Consumer Products,
Inc. Deer Consumer Products, Inc. is a U.S. public company
headquartered in China. Supported by more than 103 patents, Deer is
a market leader in the design, manufacture and sale of home and
kitchen electric appliances targeting the vast Chinese domestic
consumer markets as well as customers in more than 40 countries
worldwide. Deer's product lines include blenders, juicers, pressure
cookers and other home appliances designed to improve home
lifestyles in today's fast-paced society. With more than 100 global
and domestic clients/branded products including Black & Decker,
Ariete-Disney, Toastmaster, Magic Bullet, Back to Basics, and
Wal-Mart, Deer has enjoyed rapid sales and earnings growth in the
recent years. Safe Harbor Statement All statements in this press
release that are not historical are forward-looking statements made
pursuant to the "safe harbor" provisions of the Private Securities
Litigation Reform Act of 1995. There can be no assurance that
actual results will not differ from the company's expectations. You
are cautioned not to place undue reliance on any forward-looking
statements in this press release as they reflect Deer's current
expectations with respect to future events and are subject to risks
and uncertainties that may cause actual results to differ
materially from those contemplated. Potential risks and
uncertainties include, but are not limited to, the risks described
in Deer's filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission.
Corporate Contact: James Chiu, Chief Operating Officer Deer
Consumer Products, Inc. Tel: 011-86-755-86028312 DATASOURCE: Deer
Consumer Products, Inc. CONTACT: James Chiu, Chief Operating
Officer, Deer Consumer Products, Inc., 011-86-755-86028312 Web
Site: http://www.deerinc.com/
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