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3SBio Inc. Announces Unaudited Second Quarter Results


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    SHENYANG, China, Aug. 17 /PRNewswire-Asia-FirstCall/ --

    -- 2Q revenues grew 29.5% Y-o-Y to RMB105.5 million
       (US$15.6million)
    -- 1H revenues grew 34.5% Y-o-Y to RMB201.9 million
       (US$29.8 million)
    -- Company reiterates FY2010 revenue guidance
    -- New plant is granted GMP certification by SFDA

3SBio Inc. (Nasdaq: SSRX) ("3SBio" or "the Company"), a leading China- based biotechnology company focused on researching, developing, manufacturing and marketing biopharmaceutical products, today announced its unaudited financial results for the second quarter ended June 30, 2010.

    Second Quarter 2010 Financial Highlights:
    -- Total net revenues increased by 29.5% over the second quarter of 2009
       to RMB105.5 million (US$15.6 million).
    -- Operating income increased by 8.2% over the second quarter of 2009 to
       RMB27.9 million (US$4.1 million).
    -- Net income decreased by 5.4% over the second quarter of 2009 to RMB25.5
       million (US$3.8 million) on a GAAP basis, and increased by 0.6% over
       the second quarter of 2009 to RMB25.5 million (US$3.8 million) on a
       non-GAAP basis.
    -- Net income per American Depositary Share ("ADS") on a fully-diluted
       basis for the second quarter of 2010 was RMB1.16 (US$0.17) compared
       with RMB1.25 (US$0.18) for the second quarter of 2009 on a GAAP basis,
       and RMB1.16 (US$0.17) for the second quarter of 2010 compared with
       RMB1.18 (US$0.17) for the second quarter of 2009 on a non-GAAP basis.

    First Half 2010 Financial Highlights:
    -- Total net revenues in the first half of 2010 increased by 34.5% to
       RMB201.9 million (US$29.8 million) compared to RMB150.1 million
       (US$22.0 million) in the first half of 2009.
    -- Operating income increased by 22.3% over the first half of 2009 to
       RMB56.1 million (US$8.3 million).
    -- Net income increased by 21.7% over the first half of 2009 to RMB52.2
       million (US$7.7 million) on a GAAP basis, and increased by 13.7% over
       the first half of 2009 to RMB52.2 million (US$7.7 million) on a
       non-GAAP basis.
    -- Net income per ADS on a fully-diluted basis for the first half of 2010
       was RMB2.37 (US$0.35) compared with RMB1.99 (US$0.29) for the first
       half of 2009 on a GAAP basis, and RMB2.37 (US$0.35) for the first half
       of 2010 compared with RMB2.13 (US$0.31) for the first half of 2009 on a
       non-GAAP basis.

    Second Quarter 2010 Business Highlights
    -- EPIAO, the Company's flagship injectable recombinant human
       erythropoietin ("EPO") product, demonstrated strong growth with net
       revenues from EPIAO in the second quarter of 2010 rising 22.9% to
       RMB62.8 million (US$9.3 million) compared to RMB51.1 million (US$7.5
       million) in the second quarter of 2009. EPIAO accounted for 59.5% of
       total revenues in the second quarter of 2010, compared to 62.7% in the
       same period of 2009. According to the latest data from IMS Health China,
       EPIAO's market share in terms of value reached 43.3% in the first
       quarter of 2010.
    -- Net revenues for TPIAO, the Company's novel recombinant human
       thrombopoietin ("TPO") product, increased by 44.6% to RMB32.1 million
       (US$4.7 million) in the second quarter of 2010, compared to RMB22.2
       million (US$3.3 million) in the second quarter of 2009.  TPIAO
       accounted for 30.5% of total revenues in the second quarter of 2010
       compared to 27.3% in the same period of 2009.
    -- Iron Sucrose sales grew 51.1% in the second quarter to RMB4.5 million
       (US$0.7 million), accounting for 4.2% of total revenues, compared to
       3.6% in the second quarter of 2009. While still a relatively small
       share of total revenues, the strong growth validates our strategy of
       introducing new products that are complementary to our core nephrology
       franchise.
    -- Two novel research products, Feraheme, an IV iron product from AMAG
       Pharmaceuticals, and NuPIAO, our long-lasting second generation
       erythropoietin product, are waiting for approval to enter clinical
       phase III and phase I, respectively. 3SBio continues to work with the
       State Food and Drug Administration ("SFDA") to advance the regulatory
       approval of the three new product programs submitted in 2008. The
       36,000 IU dosage formulation of EPIAO and the TPIAO label extension for
       the treatment of ITP are now pending manufacturing license approval,
       while Nuleusin, a treatment for late stage metastatic renal cell
       carcinoma, is still under review.

       Events Subsequent to June 30, 2010

       Following the completion of construction of the new EPIAO and TPIAO
       plant in the first quarter, the SFDA granted Good Manufacturing
       Practice ("GMP") certification in August 2010. GMP certification will
       support the future growth of EPIAO and TPIAO in China and serve as an
       important step towards exploring global biosimilar opportunities.

    -- Dr. Jing Lou, chief executive officer of 3SBio, commented:

       "Overall, the business is performing as expected with a strong set of
       results this quarter and first half and we reiterate our full-year
       revenue guidance of US$56-60 million. EPIAO's market share by value in
       the first quarter of 2010 reached an all-time high of 43.3% and for the
       first time, TPIAO sales accounted for more than 30% of net revenues,
       providing further evidence that we are successfully diversifying our
       product mix.  We are also pleased to announce that our new EPIAO and
       TPIAO plant was inspected by the SFDA in July and has been formally
       certified as GMP compliant. This is a significant milestone for us as
       we focus on growing our business in China while taking important steps
       towards exploring global biosimilar opportunities. "

Three months ended June 30, 2010 Unaudited Financial Results

Net revenues. Net revenues increased by 29.5% to RMB105.5 million (US$15.6 million) for the second quarter of 2010 from RMB81.5 million (US$11.9 million) for the same period in 2009. This increase was largely due to continued strength from EPIAO and TPIAO products which increased by 22.9% and 44.6%, respectively, over the same period in 2009. TPIAO remained the Company's second largest revenue contributor in the quarter, accounting for 30.5% of total net revenues. Export sales declined by 16.9% to RMB2.9 million (US$0.4 million), and revenues from our IV Iron Sucrose supplement rose 51.1% to RMB4.5 million (US$0.7 million).

Gross profit. As a result of continued sales growth from key products, gross profit for the second quarter of 2010 increased by 26.4% to RMB94.8 million (US$14.0 million) from RMB75.0 million (US$11.0 million) for the same period in 2009. Gross margin decreased by 2.2% to 89.8% for the second quarter of 2010 from 92.0% for the same period in 2009. The decrease in gross margin is mainly due to higher depreciation charges attributable to the new production facilities in Shenyang.

Operating expenses. Operating expenses were RMB66.8 million (US$9.9 million) for the second quarter of 2010, or 63.4% of net revenues, compared to operating expenses of RMB49.2 million (US$7.2 million), or 60.3% of net revenue for the same period in 2009. The increase in operating expenses as a percentage of net revenues was largely driven by higher SG&A expenses.

    -- Research and development ("R&D") costs. R&D costs for the second
       quarter of 2010 were RMB5.7 million (US$0.8 million), or 5.4% of net
       revenues, compared to RMB4.3 million (US$0.6 million), or 5.2% of net
       revenues for the same period in 2009.
    -- Sales, marketing and distribution expense.  Sales, marketing and
       distribution expenses for the second quarter of 2010 were RMB47.6
       million (US$7.0 million), or 45.1% of net revenues, compared to RMB36.2
       million (US$5.3 million), or 44.5% of net revenue, for the same period
       in 2009. The increase was primarily attributable to higher sales
       activities in general and continued investment in building the TPIAO
       and EPIAO brands.
    -- General and administrative expenses. General and administrative
       expenses for the second quarter of 2010 were RMB13.5 million (US$2.0
       million), or 12.8% of net revenues representing an increase of 56.0%
       from general and administrative expenses of RMB8.7 million (US$1.3
       million), or 10.6% of net revenues for the same period in 2009.

Operating income. Operating income was RMB27.9 million (US$4.1 million) for the second quarter of 2010, an increase of 8.2% from operating income of RMB25.8 million (US$3.8 million) for the same period in 2009. Operating margin for the second quarter of 2010 was 26.5% as compared to 31.7% for the same period in 2009.

Interest income. The Company recorded net interest income of RMB2.4 million (US$0.3 million) for the second quarter of 2010, compared to RMB2.5 million (US$0.4 million) for the same period in 2009.

Net income. GAAP net income was RMB25.5 million (US$3.8 million) for the second quarter of 2010, 5.4% lower than net income of RMB27.0 million (US$0.4 million) for the same period in 2009. GAAP net income per ADS on a fully- diluted basis for the second quarter of 2010 increased to RMB1.16 (US$0.17) from RMB1.25 (US$0.18) for the same period in 2009. GAAP net margin for the second quarter of 2010 was 24.2% as compared to 33.1% for the same period in 2009.

Non-GAAP net income for the second quarter of 2010 was RMB25.5 million (US$3.8 million), 0.6% higher than non-GAAP net income of RMB25.4 million (US$3.7 million) for the same period in 2009.

Non-GAAP net income per ADS on a fully-diluted basis for the second quarter of 2010 decreased to RMB1.16 (US$0.17) from RMB1.18 (US$0.17) for the same period in 2009. Non-GAAP net margin for the second quarter of 2010 was 24.2% as compared to 31.1% for the same period in 2009.

Six months ended June 30, 2010 Unaudited Financial Results

Net revenues. Net revenues for the first half of 2010 increased by 34.5% to RMB201.9 million (US$29.8 million), from RMB150.1 million (US$22.0 million) for the same period in 2009. The increase was primarily attributable to increased sales from our EPIAO and TPIAO products, underpinned by continued strong demand in the oncology and nephrology markets.

Net revenues from EPIAO for the first half of 2010 increased by 27.7% to RMB120.0 million (US$17.7 million) from RMB94.0 million (US$13.8 million) for same period in 2009. Net revenues from TPIAO in the first half of 2010 increased by 51.8% to RMB62.1 million (US$9.2 million) from RMB41.0 million (US$6.0 million) for the same period in 2009. In addition, revenue from our export business was RMB6.0 million (US$0.9 million), representing a decrease of 12.7% over the first half of 2009, while revenue from our IV Iron Sucrose supplement was RMB8.6 million (US$1.3 million), representing an increase of 71.6% over the first half of 2009.

Gross profit. Gross profit for the first half of 2010 increased by 33.2% to RMB183.3 million (US$27.0 million) from RMB137.6 million (US$20.1 million) for the same period in 2009. Gross margin decreased by 0.9% to 90.8% for the first half month months of 2010 from 91.7% for the same period in 2009.

Operating income. For the first half ended June 30, 2010, operating income increased by 22.3% to RMB56.1 million (US$8.3 million), compared to RMB45.9 million (US$6.7 million) for the same period in 2009. Operating margin for the first half ended June 30, 2010 was 27.8% as compared to 30.6% for the half months ended June 30, 2010.

Net income. GAAP net income for the first half of 2010 increased by 21.7% to RMB52.2 million (US$7.7 million) compared with RMB42.9 million (US$6.3 million) for the same period in 2009. GAAP net margin for the first half ended June 30, 2010 was 25.8% as compared to 28.6% for the same period in 2009. GAAP net income per ADS on a fully-diluted basis for the first half of 2010 increased to RMB2.37 (US$0.35) from RMB1.99 (US$0.29) for the same period in 2009.

Non-GAAP net income for the first half of 2010 increased by 13.7% to RMB52.2 million (US$7.7 million) compared with RMB45.9 million (US$6.7 million) for the same period in 2009. Non-GAAP net margin for the first half ended June 30, 2010 was 25.8% as compared to 30.6% for the same period in 2009. Non-GAAP net income per ADS for the first half of 2010 increased to RMB2.37 (US$0.35) from RMB 2.13 (US$0.31) for the same period in 2009.

Cash and cash equivalents / Time deposits. 3SBio had positive operating cash flows of RMB34.3 million (US$5.1 million) for the second quarter 2010, and as of June 30, 2010 retained a strong balance sheet with cash, cash equivalents, restricted cash and time deposits of RMB749.3 million (US$110.5 million), a 0.1% increase from RMB740.5 million (US$108.5 million) as of December 31, 2009.

2010 Full Year Guidance

Based on current market conditions and visibility provided during the second quarter, the Company reiterates its total net revenue target for the full year of 2010 of between US$56 million to US$60 million, resulting in a year-over-year increase of approximately 21% to 29%.

Conference Call

3SBio's senior management will host a conference call at 5:00 am (Pacific) / 8:00 am (Eastern) / 8:00 pm (Beijing/Hong Kong) on August 18, 2010 to discuss its 2010 second quarter financial results and recent business activity. The conference call may be accessed using the dial-in numbers below:

    Conference ID: 92606068
    Local dial-in:
    China landline 800-819-0121
    China mobile 400-620-8038
    Hong Kong  852-2475-0994

    International toll-free dial-in:
    Hong Kong  800930346
    United Kingdom  080-8234-6646
    United States  1-866-519-4004

    International toll dial-in: 65 6723 9381

    Replay- Conference ID: 92606068
    A telephone replay will be available two hours after the call until August
    24, 2010, at:
    International dial-in:  61-2-8235-5000
    United States dial-in: 1-866-214-5335

Webcast

A live webcast of the conference will be available on the investor relations page of 3SBio's website at http://bbs.3sbio.com/en/News/xinvestors.aspx and at http://tinyurl.com/3SBio2010Q2 .

A replay of the webcast will be available within one hour after the conclusion of the call.

Non-GAAP Financial Measures: Reconciliation of GAAP to Non-GAAP

To supplement the Company's financial information presented in accordance with general accepted accounting principles ("GAAP"), the Company has utilized some non-GAAP financial measures to provide investors and management with supplemental measures that facilitate comparisons of operating performance and trends with prior and future operating performance, and that may not otherwise be apparent on a GAAP basis. These non-GAAP financial measures include non- GAAP net income, non-GAAP net income per share, and non-GAAP net income per ADS. These measures may be different from non-GAAP financial measures used by other companies. The presentation of this financial information, which is not prepared under any comprehensive set of accounting rules or principals, is not intended to be considered in isolation or as a substitute for the financial information prepared and presented in accordance with GAAP. Non-GAAP measures have limitations in that they do not reflect all of the amounts associated with the Company's results of operations as determined in accordance with GAAP. These measures should only be used to evaluate the Company's results of operations in conjunction with the corresponding GAAP measures. Please see the attached reconciliation of GAAP to non-GAAP for an explanation of the amounts excluded to arrive at non-GAAP financial measures for the three-month periods ended June 30, 2009 and June 30, 2010 and for the half month periods ended June 30, 2009 and June 30, 2010.

Statement Regarding Unaudited Financial Information

The unaudited financial information set forth above is preliminary and subject to adjustments and modifications. The audited financial statements and related notes are to be included in our annual report on Form 20-F for the year ending December 31, 2010. Adjustments and modifications to the financial statements may be identified during the course of the audit work, which could result in significant differences from this preliminary unaudited financial information.

Currency Convenience Translation

For the convenience of readers, certain RMB amounts have been translated into US dollars at the rate of RMB6.7815 to US$1.00, the noon buying rate for US dollars in effect on June 30, 2010 for cable transfers of RMB per US dollar as certified for customs purposes by the Federal Reserve Bank of New York. A rate of 6.8302 was used for comparative purposes as of June 30, 2009.

About 3SBio Inc.

3SBio Inc. is a leading, fully integrated biotechnology company focused on researching, developing, manufacturing and marketing biopharmaceutical products, primarily in China. For more information, please visit 3SBio on the web at http://www.3sbio.com .

Safe Harbor Statement

Certain statements in the disclosures of 3SBio, Inc. (the "Company" or "3SBio") for the second quarter of fiscal 2010 ("Disclosures") that are not purely historical in nature may constitute "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. The Disclosures include the press release, the conference call and any accompanying materials, and any other information issued, released or publicized by the Company with respect to fiscal 2010 and the second quarter.

These forward-looking statements address activities, events, conditions, or developments that we currently expect or anticipate may occur in the future, and include, but may not be limited to, discussions and statements regarding revenue guidance; product development; impact of the government policies and regulation; regulatory approval process; regulatory action as to product pricing; timing of plant certification and production launch; export growth and expansion; product demands; production capacity; capital expense estimate; and future operations and strategies. Forward-looking statements can be identified by such terminology as "believe," "expect," "plans," "strategy," "potential", "prospects," "forecast," "estimate," "project," "anticipate," "aim," "will" or "would", "may" or "might", and words, phrases, expressions, and usages of similar meaning or substance or the negative of such words, phrases, expressions and usages.

Forward-looking statements are based on management's current assumptions, beliefs, expectations, and projections, in light of the information currently available to it, and actual results, performances, or achievements could differ materially from those implied or expressed by the forward-looking statements. Among the factors that could cause 3SBio's actual results to differ from what the Company currently anticipates may include changes in the healthcare industry in PRC, including changes in the healthcare policies, regulations, and regulatory practice, and changes in the healthcare insurance system; competition from other domestic and foreign pharmaceutical companies; market growth for pharmaceutical products in China; the completion of 3SBio's ongoing clinical trials as planned; receipt and timing of regulatory approvals for 3SBio's products; receipt and timing of regulatory certifications; products inclusion in government reimbursement; 3SBio's ability to expand its production, sales and distribution network and other aspects of its operations; effects of partnerships and acquisitions; market acceptance of 3SBio products; actual hospital or patient demand for our products; ability to effectively protect our intellectual properties; and fluctuations in general economic and business conditions in China.

For additional information on factors identified above and other risk factors, uncertainties and assumptions that may affect 3SBio's business, financial conditions and results of operations, please refer to the Company's filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission at http://www.sec.gov , and, in particular, "Introduction - Cautionary Statement concerning Forward Looking Statements", Item 3.D "Risk Factors", Item 5. "Operating and Financial Review and Prospects", and other applicable discussions in 3SBio's annual report on Form 20-F for the year ended December 31, 2009.

All the statements in the Disclosures speak as of the date of the initial release, even if subsequently made available on the 3SBio website or otherwise. 3SBio undertakes no obligation to update or revise these forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, subsequent events or otherwise, after the date of this press release.

    For more information, please contact:

    Investor Contacts

     Bo Tan
     Chief Financial Officer
     3SBio Inc.
     Phone: +86-24-2581-1820
     Email: [email protected]

     Tom Folinsbee
     Director of Investor Relations
     3SBio Inc.
     Phone: +852-8191-6991
     Email: [email protected]



    3SBio Inc.
    Unaudited consolidated balance sheets
    (expressed in thousands)

                                              December 31, June 30,   June 30,
                                                2009       2010       2010
                                                 RMB        RMB        US$
                                              (audited) (unaudited)(unaudited)
    Assets

    Current assets

    Cash and cash equivalents                  262,767    145,637     21,476
    Restricted cash                              9,300        661         97
    Time deposits with financial institutions  468,451    602,948     88,911
    Notes receivable                            31,265     38,259      5,642
    Accounts receivable, less allowance for
     doubtful accounts:
     December 31, 2009 - RMB2,915;
     June 30, 2010 - RMB2,695 (US$397)          54,661     80,037     11,802
    Inventories                                 15,406     17,820      2,628
    Prepaid expenses and other receivables       8,705     16,029      2,364
    Deferred tax assets                          2,079      2,106        311

    Total current assets                       852,634    903,497    133,231

    Available-for-sale securities               11,407     11,570      1,706
    Long-term equity investment                     --      1,874        276
    Property, plant and equipment, net         165,120    181,931     26,828
    Lease prepayments                            8,541      8,364      1,233
    Non-current deposits                        10,067      8,112      1,196
    Intangible assets, net                       4,125      3,575        527
    Long term receivable                            --      3,352        494
    Deferred tax assets                          1,567      2,516        371

    Total assets                             1,053,461  1,124,791    165,862

    Liabilities

    Current liabilities

    Accounts payable                             2,736      3,080        454
    Deferred grant income                          374        374         55
    Accrued expenses and other payables         33,421     38,198      5,633
    Income tax payable                           1,914      4,117        607

    Total current liabilities                   38,445     45,769      6,749

    Deferred grant income                        2,778      2,590        382

    Total liabilities                           41,223     48,359      7,131

    Commitments and contingencies                   --         --         --

    Shareholders' equity

    Share capital -ordinary shares US$0.0001
     par value, 500,000,000 shares
     authorized, 150,641,461 and 151,053,710
     issued and outstanding as of December
     31, 2009 and June 30, 2010, respectively      121        121         18
    Additional paid-in capital                 915,267    929,144    137,012
    Accumulated other comprehensive loss      (100,608)  (102,466)   (15,110)
    Retained earnings                          197,458    249,633     36,811

    Total shareholders' equity               1,012,238  1,076,432    158,731


    Total liabilities and shareholders'
     equity                                  1,053,461  1,124,791    165,862



    3SBio Inc.
    Unaudited quarterly consolidated statements of income
    (expressed in thousands, except per share , per ADS and other share and
     ADS data)

                                    For the Three           For the Three
                                     Months Ended            Months Ended
                                    June 30, 2009           June 30, 2010
                                   RMB          US$         RMB         US$
                              (unaudited)   (unaudited) (unaudited) (unaudited)

    Net Revenues:
    EPIAO                        51,081        7,479       62,797        9,260
    TPIAO                        22,217        3,253       32,135        4,739
    Intefen                       1,289          189        1,236          182
    Inleusin                        425           62          500           74
    Iron sulcrose                 2,951          432        4,459          658
    Export                        3,520          515        2,926          431
    Others                           --           --        1,439          212

    Total net revenues           81,483       11,930      105,492       15,556
    Cost of revenues             (6,518)        (954)     (10,734)      (1,583)

    Gross profit                 74,965       10,976       94,758       13,973

    Operating expenses
    Research and development
     costs                       (4,252)        (623)      (5,741)        (847)
    Sales, marketing and
     distribution expenses      (36,242)      (5,306)     (47,585)      (7,017)
    General and administrative
     expenses                    (8,662)      (1,268)     (13,516)      (1,993)

    Total operating expenses    (49,156)      (7,197)     (66,842)      (9,857)

    Operating income             25,809        3,779       27,916        4,116

    Other income
    Interest income               2,454          359        2,357          348
    Grant income                     93           14           93           14
    Net realized gain on
     available-
     for-sale securities          1,611          236           --           --
    Others                        1,681          246          881          130
    Total other income            5,839          855        3,331          492

    Income before income
     tax expense                 31,648        4,634       31,247        4,608
    Income tax expense           (4,670)        (684)      (5,723)        (844)

    Net income                   26,978        3,950       25,524        3,764

    Net income per share:
    Basic and diluted              0.18         0.03         0.17         0.02

    Basic weighted average
     number of shares
     outstanding            150,586,455  150,586,455  150,849,065  150,849,065
    Diluted weighted
     average number
     of shares outstanding  150,719,313  150,719,313  154,426,639  154,426,639

    Net income per ADS:
    Basic                          1.25         0.18         1.18         0.17
    Diluted                        1.25         0.18         1.16         0.17
    Basic weighted
     average number of
     ADSs outstanding        21,512,351   21,512,351   21,549,866   21,549,866
    Diluted weighted
     average number
     of ADSs outstanding     21,531,330   21,512,330   22,060,948   22,060,948



    3SBio Inc.
    Unaudited quarterly consolidated statements of income
    (expressed in thousands, except per share , per ADS and other share and
     ADS data)

                                        For the Six           For the Six
                                        Months Ended         Months Ended
                                       June 30, 2009         June 30, 2010
                                        RMB       US$        RMB       US$
                                  (unaudited)(unaudited)(unaudited)(unaudited)

    Net Revenues:
    EPIAO                           93,991      13,761     120,009      17,697
    TPIAO                           40,927       5,992      62,120       9,160
    Intefen                          2,555         374       2,573         379
    Inleusin                           693         101       1,033         152
    Iron sulcrose                    4,997         732       8,577       1,265
    Export                           6,851       1,003       5,982         882
    Others                              67          10       1,574         232

    Total net revenues             150,081      21,973     201,868      29,767
    Cost of revenues               (12,517)     (1,833)    (18,594)     (2,742)

    Gross profit                   137,564      20,140     183,274      27,025

    Operating expenses
    Research and
     development costs              (6,709)       (982)    (10,423)     (1,537)
    Sales, marketing and
     distribution
     expenses                      (69,191)    (10,130)    (90,136)    (13,291)
    General and
     administrative
     expenses                      (15,751)     (2,306)    (26,573)     (3,918)

    Total operating expenses       (91,651)    (13,418)   (127,132)    (18,746)

    Operating income                45,913       6,722      56,142       8,279

    Other income /(expenses), net
    Interest income                  6,526         955       5,499         811
    Grant income                       187          27         187          28
    Net realized gain on
     available-for-sale
     securities                      1,611         236          --          --
    Impairment loss on
     available-for-sale
    Securities                      (4,624)       (677)         --          --
    Others                           1,339         196       1,032         152
    Total other (expenses)/
     income, net                     5,039         737       6,718         991

    Income before income
     tax expense                    50,952       7,459      62,860       9,270
    Income tax expense              (8,088)     (1,184)    (10,685)     (1,576)

    Net income                      42,864       6,275      52,175       7,694

    Net income per share:
    Basic                             0.28        0.04        0.35        0.05
    Diluted                           0.28        0.04        0.34        0.05
    Basic weighted average
     number of
     shares outstanding        150,586,455 150,586,455 150,788,700 150,788,700
    Diluted weighted
     average number
     of shares outstanding     150,694,273 150,694,273 153,878,594 153,878,594

    Net income per ADS:
    Basic                             1.99        0.29        2.42        0.36
    Diluted                           1.99        0.29        2.37        0.35
    Basic weighted average
     number of
     ADSs outstanding           21,512,351  21,512,351  21,541,243  21,541,243
    Diluted weighted
     average number
     of ADSs outstanding        21,527,753  21,527,753  21,982,656  21,982,656



    Reconciliations of GAAP net income to non-GAAP net income for the first
     quarter of 2009 and 2010
    (in RMB thousands, unaudited)

                       Three months ended             Three months ended
                          June 30, 2009                 June 30, 2010
                 GAAP       Adjust-   Non-GAAP       GAAP   Adjust- Non-GAAP
                             ment                            ment
               RMB   US$     RMB     RMB   US$     RMB   US$  RMB   RMB   US$
    Net
     income  26,978 3,950  (1,611) 25,367 3,714  25,524 3,764  -- 25,524 3,764

    The adjustment for the three months ended June 30, 2009 is for the
    exclusion of the gain of RMB1, 611,000 on disposal of available-for-sale
    securities.


    Reconciliations of GAAP net income to non-GAAP net income for the first
     half of 2009 and 2010
    (in RMB thousands, unaudited)

                        Six months ended               Six months ended
                          June 30, 2009                 June 30, 2010
                     GAAP    Adjust-   Non-GAAP       GAAP   Adjust- Non-GAAP
                               ment                           ment
                  RMB   US$    RMB    RMB   US$     RMB   US$  RMB  RMB   US$
    Net income  42,864 6,275  3,013 45,877 6,716  52,175 7,694 -- 52,175 7,694

    The adjustment for the six months ended June 30, 2009 is for the exclusion
    of the impairment loss of RMB 4,624,000 on available-for-sale securities
    and gain of RMB1, 611,000 on disposal of available-for-sale securities.

SOURCE 3SBio Inc.

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