DALIAN CITY, China, Feb. 15, 2011 /PRNewswire-Asia-FirstCall/ -- BEFUT International Co., Ltd. (the "Company" or "BEFUT") (OTC Bulletin Board: BFTI), a developer, manufacturer and distributor of wire and cable products in China, today announced its financial results for the second quarter of fiscal 2011 and six months ended December 31, 2010.

Financial Highlights (year-over-year):

  • Revenue increased 109% to $14.9 million the second quarter of fiscal 2011 and 144% to $30.8 million for the six months ended December 31, 2010
  • Gross profit increased 107% for the second quarter of fiscal 2011 and 133% for the six months ended December 31, 2010
  • Net income increased 93% to $1.9 million, or $0.07 per share, for the second quarter of fiscal 2011 and 144% to $4.2 million, or $0.14 per share for the six months ended December 31, 2010


Mr. Hongbo Cao, Chairman and CEO, commented, "Our focus on developing the most advanced products in the cable and wire industry combined with our reputation for quality and extensive sales network across China is proving to be a winning formula for the Company.  For the second quarter of fiscal 2011 revenue grew 109% to $14.9 million and net income increased 93% to $1.9 million.  We experienced increased demand across all of our product lines and our customer base now includes some of the largest conglomerates in China.  Additionally, we benefited from our recent decision to relocate our production facilities to Dalian's Changxing Island Harbor Industrial Zone, which currently has a total production capacity of 2,400 km of cable per year—three times the amount of cable we were able to produce at our old manufacturing facility.  We plan to further increase our production capacity to approximately 4,000 km of cable in the coming years to accommodate the growing demand for our products."

Mr. Cao continued, "In July 2010, we acquired Dalian Yuansheng Technology Co., Ltd., which enables us to develop and manufacture carbon fiber composite cable and other specialty cable for upgrading China's power grid.  As compared to pure metal cable, carbon fiber composite cable is lighter, has better electrical conductivity and can better withstand increased external pressure caused by natural disasters.  As a result, we plan to make carbon fiber cable a key focus for the Company over the next few years.  

"As we look ahead, we see substantial opportunities to grow our business.  Key elements of our growth strategy include new product introductions, entering new markets, broadening of our customer base and further expansion of our manufacturing facilities.  These initiatives are currently underway.  We are particularly excited about new products in our pipeline, such as specialty cables for wind and solar applications.  We are also conducting R&D with the National Nuclear Industry Research Institute to develop technology that will boost the overall technical level of nuclear cables used in China."

Revenue for the second quarter ended December 31, 2010 was $14.9 million, compared to $7.1 million for the second quarter ended December 31, 2009. The increased revenue reflects growing demand across all product lines from new and existing customers and increased capacity to accommodate the demand. Gross profit was $3.9 million for the three months ended December 31, 2010, as compared to $1.9 million for the three months ended December 31, 2009. Operating income was $2.7 million for the three months ended December 31, 2010, as compared to $1.4 million for the three months ended December 31, 2009.  Net income for the three months ended December 31, 2010 was $1.9 million, or $0.07 per diluted share, compared to net income of $1.0 million, or $0.03 per diluted share, for the same period the previous year.  

Revenue for the six months ended December 31, 2010 was $30.8 million, compared to $12.6 million for the six months ended December 31, 2009.  Gross profit was $8.2 million for the six months ended December 31, 2010, as compared to $3.5 million for the six months ended December 31, 2009. Operating income was $5.9 million for the six months ended December 31, 2010, as compared to $2.4 million for the six months ended December 31, 2009.  Net income for the six months ended December 31, 2010 was $4.2 million, or $0.14 per diluted share, compared to net income of $1.7 million, or $0.06 per diluted share, for the same period the previous year.  

About BEFUT International Co., Ltd.

BEFUT is a manufacturer of specialty cables in northeastern China for sale to industries, including, ship building, nuclear power plants, mining and petrochemical.  The Company's cable products consist of (i) traditional electric power system cable and (ii) an assortment of specialty cable, including marine cable, mining specialty cable and petrochemical cable.  BEFUT has recently begun to develop carbon fiber composite cable products.  The Company has also developed the capability to produce other types of special cables such as submarine cable and certain "new energy" cable, including cable for wind and solar energy. BEFUT's switch application business mainly includes high and low voltage distribution cabinet switches and crane electronic control switches, which complement the cable product offerings.

Safe Harbor Statement

This press release contains forward-looking statements concerning the Company's business, products and financial results. The Company's actual results may differ materially from those anticipated in the forward-looking statements depending on a number of risk factors including, but not limited to, the following: general economic and business conditions, development, shipment, market acceptance, additional competition from existing and new competitors, changes in technology, and various other factors beyond the Company's control. All forward-looking statements are expressly qualified in their entirety by this Safe Harbor Statement and the risk factors detailed in the Company's reports filed with the SEC.  BEFUT undertakes no duty to revise or update any forward-looking statements to reflect events or circumstances after the date of this release, except as required by applicable law or regulation.

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Consolidated Balance Sheets



December 31,

June 30,



2010

2010

Assets

(Unaudited)



Current assets:





  Cash and cash equivalents

$    761,460

$  1,319,173

  Restricted cash

3,494,084

1,181,095

  Accounts receivable, net of allowance for doubtful accounts of $85,783

17,292,392

9,292,310

    and $83,295 at December 31, 2010, and June 30, 2010, respectively





  Inventory

5,234,237

2,543,789

  Loans to unrelated parties

1,888,835

1,054,090

  Bank loan security deposits

1,089,206

1,031,100

  Advance payments

1,929,467

693,473

  Due from related party

-

472,838

  Other current assets

1,227,666

521,739

        Total current assets

32,917,347

18,109,607







Property and equipment, net

32,394,534

31,618,074







Other assets:





  Intangibles, net

15,485,194

15,669,375

  Advance payments – Research & Development

2,151,106

2,088,714

        Total other assets

17,636,300

17,758,089







        Total assets

$82,948,181

$67,485,770







Liabilities





Current liabilities:





  Accounts payable and accrued expenses

$ 2,770,621

$  3,119,646

  Trade notes payable

3,034,000

-

  Short-term bank loans

9,086,830

6,039,300

  Current portion of long-term bank loans

758,500

294,600

  Loans from unrelated parties

2,220,740

370,000

  Advances from customers

1,007,947

533,806

  Income taxes payable

3,120,515

1,655,747

  Other current liabilities

1,334,564

969,787

        Total current liabilities

23,333,717

12,982,886







Long-term bank loan

14,108,100

14,435,400







        Total liabilities

37,441,817

27,418,286







Equity





Stockholders' equity:





  Preferred stock, $0.001 par value, 10,000,000 shares authorized,

-

-

    no shares issued or outstanding





  Common stock, $0.001 par value, 200,000,000 shares authorized,

29,716

29,716

    29,715,640 and 29,715,666 shares issued and outstanding at





        December 31, 2010 and June 30, 2010, respectively





  Additional paid-in capital

21,838,047

21,838,047

  Statutory reserves

1,181,189

1,181,189

  Retained earnings

17,994,979

13,810,157

  Accumulated other comprehensive income

3,447,965

2,166,533

        Total stockholders' equity

44,491,896

39,025,642

`





Noncontrolling interest

1,014,468

1,041,842







        Total equity

45,506,364

40,067,484







        Total liabilities and equity

$82,948,181

$67,485,770







Consolidated Statements of Operations and Other Comprehensive Income

(Unaudited)



For the Three Months Ended

For the Six Months Ended



December 31,

December 31,



2010

2009

2010

2009











Sales

$ 14,871,164

$  7,126,044

$30,801,975

$12,609,703











Cost of sales

10,954,272

5,235,323

22,625,032

9,098,097











Gross profit

3,916,892

1,890,721

8,176,943

3,511,606











Operating expenses:









  Selling expenses

149,643

14,828

188,250

36,701

  General and administrative expenses

1,032,259

442,264

2,043,879

1,030,549

     Total operating expenses

1,181,902

457,092

2,232,129

1,067,250











Income from operations

2,734,990

1,433,629

5,944,814

2,444,356











Other income (expenses):









  Government subsidy

180,155

304,704

316,642

354,658

  Interest expense, net

(493,390)

(5,195)

(879,788)

(137,504)

  Other income (expenses)

107,024

(403,138)

138,145

(397,441)

     Total other income (expenses)

(206,211)

(103,629)

(425,001)

(180,287)











Income before provision for income tax

2,528,779

1,330,000

5,519,813

2,264,069











Provision for income tax

614,895

336,819

1,422,030

585,723











Net income

1,913,884

993,181

4,097,783

1,678,346











Less: Net loss attributable to noncontrolling

(22,681)

(963)

(87,038)

(6,121)

 interest



















Net income attributable to BEFUT

1,936,565

994,144

4,184,821

1,684,467

 International Co., Ltd.



















Other comprehensive income









  Foreign currency translation adjustment

597,575

263

1,281,432

48,070











Comprehensive income

$2,534,140

$     994,407

$5,466,253

$  1,732,537











Basic earnings per share

$           0.07

$           0.03

$           0.14

$           0.06

Diluted earnings per share

$           0.07

$           0.03

$           0.14

$           0.06











Weighted average number of common shares









 outstanding:









  Basic

29,715,640

29,511,277

29,715,640

29,511,277

  Diluted

29,786,677

30,280,532

29,771,813

30,280,532







Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows

(Unaudited)



For the Six Months Ended



December 31,



2010

2009

Cash flows from operating activities:





Net Income

$  4,097,783

$  1,678,346

Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by





 (used in) operating activities:





  Depreciation and amortization

1,583,652

718,680

  Changes in current assets and current liabilities:





Accounts receivable

(7,894,969)

(53,500)

Inventory

(2,574,960)

(1,000,998)

Advance payments

(1,066,359)

(197,666)

Other current assets

(935,345)

(1,032,681)

Accounts payable and accrued expenses

(176,022)

1,637,214

     Trade notes payable

2,983,200

(1,173,120)

     Advances from customers

450,523

(174,496)

Income taxes payable

1,391,612

585,724

Other current liabilities

711,714

104,016

        Total adjustments

(5,526,954)

(586,827)







        Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities

(1,429,171)

1,091,519







Cash flows from investing activities:





Due from related party

478,809

-

  Additions to property and equipment

(755,610)

(1,594,161)

     Additions to construction in progress

(39,808)

(2,442,107)

  Advance payment for fixed assets

(104,131)

(8,011,520)

  Acquisition of intangible assets

(5,964)

(6,452)

     Long-term investment

-

2,933

  Loans to unrelated parties

(789,809)

1,521,543







        Net cash used in investing activities

(1,216,513)

(10,529,764)







Cash flows from financing activities:





  Restricted cash

(2,239,572)

586,000

  Bank loan security deposits

(26,849)

(163,877)

  Loans from unrelated party

1,819,753

2,274,251

  Proceeds (repayment) of short-term bank loans

2,844,524

(2,786,160)

  Proceeds (repayment) of long-term bank loans

(298,320)

14,664,000

Proceeds from minority shareholders

59,183

43,992







        Net cash provided by financing activities

2,158,719

14,618,206







Effect of foreign currency translation on cash

(70,748)

(4,369)







Net increase (decrease)  in cash and cash equivalents

(557,713)

5,175,592







Cash and cash equivalents beginning

1,319,173

210,301







Cash and cash equivalents ending

$   761,460

$  5,385,893







Contact:

Crescendo Communications, LLC

David Waldman, Vivian Huo or Klea Theoharis

Tel: (212) 671-1020

E-mail: bfut@crescendo-ir.com





SOURCE BEFUT International Co., Ltd.

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