Man Shing Agricultural Holdings, Inc. (OTCBB: MSAH) ("Man Shing," the "Company," "we," "us," or "our"), located in the Shandong Province and one of the largest Chinese exporters of high quality, fresh ginger to Japan, the United Kingdom, and the Netherlands, today announced the financial results for the quarter and six months ending December 31, 2011. The Company earned $0.06 and $0.10 per share for the quarter and six months ended December 31, 2011. Additionally, Man Shing reported $11.8 million, or $0.25 per share, in cash and cash equivalents as of December 31, 2011.

Financial Highlights for the Three Months Ended December 31, 2011

  • Revenue increased 8% year-over-year to $8.8 million;
  • Gross profit increased 15.2% to $3.8 million, gross margin improved to 43.6% vs. 40.9% YOY;
  • Net income increased 18.8% to $2.7 million;
  • EPS of $0.06 based on 48 million shares outstanding;
  • Cash and cash equivalents totaled $11.8 million, or $0.25 per share.

Mr. Shili Liu, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Man Shing, stated, "We are pleased to report yet another strong quarter of revenue and net income growth yielding earnings per share for the quarter of $0.06. Harvesting on all 7.7 million square meters of farmland was completed as planned in November. Growth in our business is directly attributable to the increase in the amount of land we have on which to harvest our high quality fresh ginger and other vegetable products. During the quarter, the demand for our products remained at an all-time high. Additionally, we generated cash flow from operations of approximately $4.8 million for the period ended December 31, 2011 and had cash on hand of $11.8 million or approximately $0.25 per share."

Mr. Liu continued, "Our business model is unique. Given our current infrastructure we are able to generate more revenue with low increases in expenses yielding increased margins and profitability. During the quarter we successfully increased margins from 40.9% to 43.9% and net income increased 18.8% year over year. The increase in revenue from our increased farmland capacity yielded increased cash flow for the Company. The additional product harvested will allow us to increase our inventory and fulfill more purchase orders, which should ultimately lead to increasing revenue and earnings going forward."

Financial results for the second quarter ended December 31, 2011


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Second Fiscal Quarter 2012 (USD) (unaudited)
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Three Months Ended December 31,      2011           2010          CHANGE
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Revenue                          $8.8 million   $8.2 million       +8%
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Gross Profit                     $3.8 million   $3.3 million      +15.2%
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Gross Profit Margin                 43.6%          40.9%          +6.7%
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Net Income                       $2.7 million   $2.3 million      +18.8%
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Basic EPS*                          $0.06          $0.06            -
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Diluted EPS **                      $0.05          $0.03            -
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* Based on 48 million and 36 million shares outstanding for 2012 and 2011
 fiscal second quarters, respectively.
** Based on 50 million and 67.9 million fully diluted shares outstanding for
 2012 and 2011 fiscal second quarters, respectively.
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Financial Results for the Second Quarter Ended December 31, 2011 Revenue for the second quarter ended December 31, 2011 totaled $8.8 million, an increase of 8%, as compared to $8.2 million for the same period in fiscal 2011. The increase in revenue during the quarter was attributable to the additional 2.4 million square meters we leased and an increase in our marketing efforts. Harvesting took place in November 2011 on the original 5.2 million square meters of farmland and the additional 2.4 million square meters of farmland leased in March 2011. During the quarter, the demand for our products remained at an all-time high. Geographic revenue contribution during the quarter was 69% through distribution partners within China and direct sales of 19% to Japan, 7% to the United Kingdom, 4% to the Netherlands and 1% to other countries.

Cost of sales for the second quarter ended December 31, 2011 totaled $5 million, an increase of 3%, compared to $4.8 million for the second quarter ended December 31, 2010. Cost of sales includes the costs associated with the planting, harvesting, storing ginger and other agricultural products such as ginger seeds and fertilizers. Cost of revenues as a percentage of total revenue decreased from 59% in fiscal 2011 to 56% during the current quarter due primarily to a decrease in costs of planting and production.

Gross profit for the second quarter ended December 31, 2011 totaled $3.8 million, an increase of 15.2% compared to $3.3 million for the second quarter ended December 31, 2010. Gross profit margin increased to 43.6% during the current quarter as compared to 40.9% for the prior year. During the quarter, the Company was successful in tightening operating costs and material costs decreased.

Net income for the second quarter ended December 31, 2011 totaled $2.7 million, an increase of 18.8%, as compared to $2.3 million for the second quarter ended December 31, 2010. Net income margin improved to 30% for the current quarter as compared to 28% the year prior. Basic and diluted earnings per share for the second quarter ended December 31, 2011 were $0.06, based on 48 million basic, and $0.05 based on 49.8 million diluted shares outstanding, respectively. These results compare to basic and diluted earnings per share of $0.06 and $0.03 for the same periods the year prior, based on 36 million basic and 67.9 million diluted shares outstanding, respectively.

Financial Highlights for the Six Months Ended December 31, 2011

  • Revenue increased 3.1% year-over-year to $16 million;
  • Gross profit increased 3.7% to $6.7 million; gross margin was 42.2%;
  • Net income increased 6.2% to $4.7 million;
  • EPS of $0.10 based on 48 million shares outstanding.

Financial results for the six months ended December 31, 2011


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2012 Fiscal First Six Months (USD) (unaudited)
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Six Months Ended September 30,       2011           2010          CHANGE
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Revenue                          $16 million   $15.5 million      +3.1%
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Gross Profit                     $6.7 million   $6.5 million      +3.7%
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Gross Profit Margin                 42.2%           42%             -
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Net Income                       $4.7 million   $4.5 million       6.2%
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Basic EPS*                          $0.10          $0.12            -
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Diluted EPS **                      $0.10          $0.06            -
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* Based on 48 million and 38 million shares outstanding for 2012 and 2011
 fiscal first quarters, respectively.
** Based on 49.8 million and 70.6 million fully diluted shares outstanding
 for 2012 and 2011 fiscal first quarters, respectively.
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Financial Results for the Six Months Ended December 31, 2011 Revenue for the six months ended December 31, 2011 totaled $16 million, an increase of 3.1% compared to $15.5 million for the same period in fiscal 2011. Geographic revenue contribution for the six month period ended December 31, 2011 was 67% through distribution partners within China and direct sales of 18% to Japan, 7% to the United Kingdom, 4% to the Netherlands and 4% to other countries.

Cost of sales for the six months ended December 31, 2011 totaled $9.2 million, an increase of 28.5% compared to $9 million for the 2011 fiscal first six months ended December 31, 2010. Cost of sales includes the costs associated with the planting, harvesting and maintaining of ginger and other agricultural products. Cost of revenues as a percentage of total revenue remained stable at 58% during both six month periods.

Gross profit for the six months ended December 31, 2011 totaled $6.7 million, an increase of 3.7% compared to $6.5 million for the six months ended December 31, 2010. Gross profit margin was 42.2% for the current six month period ended December 31, 2011 as compared to 42% the year prior.

Net income for the six months ended December 31, 2011 totaled $4.7 million, an increase of 6.2% compared to $4.5 million for the six months ended December 31, 2010. Net income margin increased slightly to 30% for the current six month period as compared to 29% the year prior. Basic and diluted earnings per share for the six months ended December 31, 2011 was $0.10, based on 48 million basic and 49.8 million diluted shares outstanding, versus basic and diluted earnings per share of $0.12 and $0.06 for the same period the year prior, based on 38 million basic and 70.6 million diluted shares outstanding, respectively.

Liquidity and Capital Resources As of December 31, 2011, Man Shing had approximately $11.8 million in cash and cash equivalents, or $0.25 per share based on 48 million shares outstanding. As of December 31, 2011, total current assets and total assets were approximately $33.9 million and $35.7 million, respectively. Inventory increased from $4.9 million as of June 30, 2011 to $12 million as of December 31, 2011 as a result of the increased land capacity harvested during the quarter. Total current liabilities and total liabilities were approximately $5.1 million and $6.6 million, respectively. Working capital totaled $28.8 million as of December 31, 2011, as compared to $23.6 million as of June 30, 2011. Shareholder's equity totaled $29.1 million as of December 31, 2011, as compared to $23.7 million as of June 30, 2011.

About Man Shing Agricultural Holdings, Inc. Man Shing Agricultural Holdings, Inc., through its operating subsidiary in Shandong China, is focused on the production and processing of fresh ginger and other select vegetables such as onion and garlic. The Company produces high quality ginger which meets the requirements of the British Retail Consortium Global Food Standard. The Company focuses on customers located in countries such as Japan and the European Union which are food safety oriented. For further information about Man Shing Agricultural Holdings, Inc., please visit the Company's website at http://www.msaginger.com/

Forward-Looking Statement: This press release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. These statements relate to future events or our future financial performance. We have attempted to identify forward-looking statements by terminology including "anticipates," "believes," "expects," "can," "continue," "could," "estimates," "expects," "intends," "may," "plans," "potential," "predict," "should" or "will" or the negative of these terms or other comparable terminology. These statements are only predictions. Uncertainties and other factors may cause our actual results, levels of activity, performance or achievements to be materially different from any future results, levels or activity, performance or achievements expressed or implied by these forward-looking statements.

Although we believe that the expectations reflected in the forward-looking statements are reasonable, we cannot guarantee future results, levels of activity, performance or achievements. Our expectations are as of the date hereof, and we do not intend to update any of the forward-looking statements after the filing date to conform these statements to actual results, unless required by law.

We file annual reports on Form 10-K, quarterly reports on Form 10-Q, current reports on Form 8-K and proxy and information statements and amendments to reports filed or furnished pursuant to Sections 13(a) and 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. You may read and copy these materials at the SEC's Public Reference Room at 100 F Street, N.E., Washington, D.C. 20549. You may obtain information on the operation of the public reference room by calling the SEC at 1-800-SEC-0330. The SEC also maintains a website (http://www.sec.gov) that contains reports, proxy and information statements and other information regarding us and other companies that file materials with the SEC electronically.


           Man Shing Agricultural Holdings, Inc. and Subsidiaries

             Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets (Unaudited)


                                                 December 31,    June 30,
                     ASSETS                          2011          2011
                                                 ------------  ------------
CURRENT ASSETS
  Cash and cash equivalents                      $ 11,841,067  $  7,081,297
  Accounts receivable, trade, net                   8,450,524     6,330,625
  Inventories                                      12,040,134     4,880,266
  Deferred inventory costs                                 --     9,064,571
  Prepayments                                         225,444       371,881
  Other receivables                                       821           787
  Tax recoverable                                   1,295,050       577,995
    TOTAL CURRENT ASSETS                           33,853,040    28,307,422

FIXED ASSETS
  Property, plant, and equipment                    1,947,361     1,619,838
  Accumulated depreciation                           (347,950)     (257,250)
  Construction in progress                            244,454       211,752
    NET FIXED ASSETS                                1,843,865     1,574,340
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TOTAL ASSETS                                     $ 35,696,905  $ 29,881,762

      LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY
CURRENT LIABILITIES
  Short-term borrowing                           $  1,967,973  $  1,916,064
  Accounts payable                                  1,148,678       691,628
  Other payables and accrued liabilities            1,614,918     1,685,016
  Receipts in advance                                 375,329       402,557
    TOTAL CURRENT LIABILITIES                       5,106,898     4,695,265

LONG-TERM LIABILITIES
  Convertible Note                                  1,500,000     1,500,000

TOTAL LIABILITIES                                   6,606,898     6,195,265

STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY
  Preferred stock, $.001 par, 25,000,000 shares
   authorized, 176,750 shares issued and
   outstanding at December 31, 2011 and June 30,
   2011, respectively                                     177           177
  Common stock, $.001 par, 175,000,000 shares
   authorized, 48,026,958 shares issued and
   outstanding at December 31, 2011 and June 30,
   2011, respectively                                  48,027        48,027
  Additional paid-in capital                        4,240,545     4,210,545
  Accumulated other comprehensive income            1,820,851     1,180,599
  Statutory reserves                               10,198,223     5,823,139
  Retained earnings                                12,782,184    12,424,010
    TOTAL STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY                     29,090,007    23,686,497

TOTAL LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY       $ 35,696,905  $ 29,881,762
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           Man Shing Agricultural Holdings, Inc. and Subsidiaries

Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations and Comprehensive
                                   Income

       For the Three and Six Months Ended December 31, 2011 and 2010

                           For the Three Months
                                  Ended            For the Six Months Ended
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                        December 31, December 31, December 31, December 31,
                            2011         2010         2011         2010
Revenues
  Sales                 $  8,798,455 $  8,147,275 $ 15,969,860 $ 15,474,501
  Cost of sales            4,960,953    4,816,635    9,231,131    8,974,943
Gross Profit               3,837,502    3,330,640    6,738,729    6,499,558

Operating expenses
  Selling and marketing
   expenses                  629,540      715,642    1,275,008    1,498,401
  General and
   administrative
   expenses                  489,885      306,183      638,147      455,581
Total Operating
 Expenses                  1,119,425    1,021,825    1,913,155    1,953,982

Operating Income           2,718,077    2,308,815    4,825,574    4,545,576

Other income
 (expenses), net
  Financial income
   (expenses), net           (66,587)     (59,295)    (135,268)     (87,910)
  Non-operating income
   (expense), net             23,559        1,403       42,953        1,153
Total Other Income
 (Loss), net                 (43,028)     (57,892)     (92,315)     (86,757)

Income from Operations
 Before Income Tax         2,675,049    2,250,923    4,733,259    4,458,819

Income taxes                      --           --           --           --

Net Income                 2,675,049    2,250,923    4,733,259    4,458,819

Other comprehensive
 income, net
  Foreign currency
   translation gain          227,970      195,326      640,252      445,164

Total Comprehensive
 Income                 $  2,903,019 $  2,446,249 $  5,373,511 $  4,903,983


Weighted average number
 of shares outstanding
Basic                     48,026,958   38,026,958   48,026,958   38,026,958

Diluted                   49,794,458   67,901,550   49,794,458   70,624,294

Earnings per share
Basic                   $       0.06 $       0.06 $       0.10 $       0.12

Diluted                 $       0.05 $       0.03 $       0.10 $       0.06
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Company Contact: Man Shing Agricultural Holdings, Inc. Mr. Shili Liu CEO, Chairman and president Email Contact Mr. Kenny Chow CFO Email Contact +86-536-464-4888 +852-2530-3122 www.msaginger.com Investor Contact: Alliance Advisors, LLC Alan Sheinwald President & Founder (914) 669-0222 Email Contact www.AllianceAdvisors.net

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