Six-month 2009 Revenues Increase 31.8% to $123.9 million, net income increased 23% to $16.0 million with EPS of $0.46

Reaffirms 2009 Guidance: Revenues of $240.7 million and Net Income of $33.7 million

Management to Host Earnings Conference Call on Tuesday, August 11, 2009 at 10:30 a.m. ET

XI'AN, China, Aug. 11 /PRNewswire-Asia-FirstCall/ -- China Bio Energy Holding Group Co. Ltd. (Nasdaq: CBEH) (the "Company"), a leading integrated bio-diesel producer and distributor, wholesale distributor and processor of heavy oil and finished oil products, and operator of retail gas stations in China, today announced the Company's financial results for the second quarter 2009.

    SUMMARY FINANCIALS

    Second Quarter 2009 Results

                              Q2 2009        Q2 2008            CHANGE
    Net Sales              $65.2 million  $58.4 million         +11.6%
    Gross Profit            $9.5 million   $8.6 million         +10.4%
    Net Income              $8.8 million   $8.3 million          +6.4%
    EPS (Fully Diluted)        $0.25          $0.25                --



    Six Month 2009 Results
                              2H 2009        2H 2008            CHANGE
    Net Sales             $123.9 million    $94 million         +31.8%
    Gross Profit           $17.2 million  $13.6 million         +26.2%
    Net Income             $16.0 million  $13.0 million           +23%
    EPS (Fully Diluted)        $0.46          $0.39               +18%

Second Quarter 2009 Financial Results

Net Sales -- Net Sales for the second quarter of 2009 were $65.2 million compared to $58.4 million in the second quarter of 2008, an increase of 11.6%. The increase was mainly due to growth in the Company's finished oil distribution business and sales generated by its six fully operational gas stations, offset by a decrease in biodiesel revenues due to lower selling prices compared to the same period in 2008. The distribution volume increased 26,400 tons, or 56.4%, from the same period in 2008. Sales volume for biodiesel production was 17,352 tons, compared to 17,837 tons in the same period in 2008. Sales volume of gas stations increased by 5,800 tons, or 116%, from the same period in 2008.

China Bio Energy also reports revenue in its three business segments as shown in the chart below:

    Second Quarter 2009 Revenue Breakdown (Unaudited)

                              Q2 2009         Q2 2008            CHANGE
    Distribution of
     Finished Oil          $45.4 million   $37.4 million         +21.4%
     % of Sales                 69.6%           64.1%
    Bio-Diesel Production  $11.8 million   $16.5 million         -28.5%
     % of Sales                 18.1%           28.2%
    Retail Gas Stations      $8 million     $4.5 million         +77.8%
     % of Sales                 12.3%            7.7%
    Total Sales            $65.2 million   $58.4 million         +11.6%

Cost of Sales -- Cost of sales for the second quarter of 2009 was $55.8 million compared to $49.8 million in 2008, an increase of 12.1%. The increase was due to the rise in production and sales activities. Cost of sales as a percentage of sales was approximately 85.6% for the second quarter of 2009 and 85.3% for same period in 2008. The increase was due to lower selling prices compared to the same period in 2008, and rental expense for the four additional gas stations.

Gross Profit and Gross Margin -- Gross profit was $9.5 million for the second quarter of 2009 compared to $8.6 million for the same period in 2008, an increase of 10.4% and represented gross margins of approximately 14.5% and 14.7%, respectively. During the second quarter of 2009, the gross profit margin for biodiesel production and sales was approximately 29.1% while gross profit margin for distribution of finished oil products, such as gasoline and diesel oil, was approximately 12.7% and retail gas stations generated a gross margin of 17%.

Operating Expenses -- Selling, general and administrative expenses for the second quarter of 2009 were approximately $0.61 million compared to $0.25 million for the same period in 2008, an increase of 144%. Total operating expenses as a percentage of sales for the second quarter of 2009 and 2008 were 0.9% and 0.4%, respectively with the increase being attributed to public company expenses.

Net Income -- Net income for the second quarter of 2009, was $8.8 million or $0.25 per diluted share, compared with net income of approximately $8.3 million, or $0.25 per diluted share, during the same period in 2008. In the second quarter of fiscal year 2009, the average weighted shares outstanding were 34.6 million shares versus 32.7 million shares in the second quarter of 2008.

2009 Six Month Financial Results

For the first six months of 2009 net sales increased 31.8% to $123.9 million from $94.0 million in the same period of the prior year. Distribution of finished oil sales increased 26.7% to $82.6 million and represented 66.7% of total sales. Biodiesel production and sales increased 7.8% to $25.2 million and represented 20.3% of sales. Sales from retail gas stations increased 200.3% to $16.1 million, representing 13% of total sales. Cost of sales increased 32.8% to $106.8 million yielding gross profit of $17.2 million, an increase of 26.2% from $13.6 million reported in the year ago period. Gross margins were 13.8% compared to 14.5% during the first six months of 2009 and 2008, respectively. Operating expenses increased 104.1% to $1.2 million during the first six months of 2009 from $0.6 million during the year ago period. Income from operations increased 22.8% to $16.0 million from $13.0 million with operating margins of 13.0% compared to 13.8%. Net income for the first six months of 2009 increased 23% to $16.0 million from $13.0 million with corresponding diluted earnings per share of $0.46 compared to $0.39 based on 34.6 million and 32.9 million diluted shares in each respective period.

Liquidity and Capital Resources

Cash and cash equivalents were $42.5 million on June 30, 2009, compared to $23.1 million on December 31, 2008. The Company had working capital of $82.5 million on June 30, 2009 and a current ratio of 13.3 to 1. Inventories were $20.9 million and the accounts receivable balance was $6.3 million on June 30, 2009, compared to $22.3 and $8.2 million on December 31, 2008, respectively. The annualized days sales outstanding for the second quarter 2009 were 10 days. Net cash provided by operations was $18.7 million for the first six months of 2009, compared to $1.9 million provided by operations in the same period of 2008. The net cash inflow increased during the first six months of 2009 was primarily due to a large increase in net income, and reduction of current liabilities. The company did not incur any income taxes during the period.

"We are pleased with our results for the second quarter which was driven by strong growth in our distribution segment and sales from our retail gas stations," stated Mr. Gao Xincheng, Chief Executive Officer of China Bio Energy Holdings Group. "We believe that several fundamental factors, including increasing demand for commercial and passenger vehicles and a shortage of domestic oil resources, will continue to drive future revenue and earnings growth for our Company. China is the world's second-largest oil consumer and imported 3.83-million barrels per day in July, a 25% increase year-over-year, the fastest pace in nearly two-years. The long-term growth of fuel consumption in the PRC driven by increased consumer and industrial consumption, coupled with our licenses and distribution footprint, provides CBEH with a significant opportunity to gain incremental market share in the Chinese fuel industry."

Financial Outlook for 2009

Management reaffirms 2009 guidance and expects to report calendar 2009 revenues of at least $240.7 million and net income of at least $33.7 million, representing an increase of 11% and 18% compared to 2008 revenue and adjusted net income, respectively. Guidance includes the addition of 50,000 tons of incremental biodiesel production capacity expected to come online during Q4 of 2009 and include the planned acquisition or lease of additional retail gas stations.

China's Oil Pricing Update

On June 1, 2009, the National Development and Reform Commission (NDRC) increased the prices of both gasoline and diesel by $59 per ton, an increase from prior price levels set in March 2009 of 6.98% and 8.02%, respectively, in response to the increase in global oil prices. As a result, wholesale and retail prices of gasoline and diesel have increased accordingly. In June 2009, the average sales price for China Bio Energy's oil products were approximately $815 per ton (equivalent to approximately $2.72 per gallon of gasoline and $3.01 per gallon of petro-diesel), compared to an average price of to $641 per ton (equivalent to approximately $1.77 per gallon of gasoline and $2.04 per gallon of petro-diesel), during January of 2009.

On June 30, 2009, NDRC subsequently increased the prices of gasoline and diesel by $88 per ton, an increase of 9.79% or 11.1%, respectively. On July 29, 2009 NDRC decreased the prices of gasoline and diesel by $32 per ton.

From 2006 to 2008, there were only two oil price adjustments in each year. However, there were five oil price adjustments over the first seven months in 2009. Management expects oil prices in China to continue to fluctuate as the government links domestic oil prices more closely to changes in the global crude oil prices.

Business Outlook for 2009

Management plans to focus on growing its biodiesel production, its distribution business, and expanding the footprint of its retail service stations. On the distribution and retail sides, the Company benefits from its advantageous location, well-established supplier relationships, as well as an extensive distribution network that has valuable railway access to reach remote parts of China that other distribution companies cannot currently reach. CBEH plans to strengthen its outreach in certain key distribution areas and plans to add five additional retail gas stations through lease in 2009.

We also plan to expand our current bio-diesel production capacity of 100,000 tons to 150,000 tons, either through strategic acquisitions or through a new build-out in 2009. We anticipate $15 million in capital expenditures in 2009 to accomplish this goal. We have secured enough raw materials to supply 150,000 tons of capacity, but will also continue to work towards securing more long-term sources of raw materials and new technology in the bio-energy field.

Management believes the increase in sales volume from these initiatives will not only offset the impact from fluctuation in fuel pricing, but also favorably impact overall profits and cash flow.

Conference Call Information

The Company will host a conference call on August 11, 2009, at 10:30 a.m. ET. To attend the call, please use the dial information below. When prompted, ask for the China Bio Energy Holdings Call" and/or be prepared to provide the conference ID.

    Date:                           August 11, 2009
    Time:                           10:30 a.m. ET
    Conference Line Dial-In (U.S.): 1-877-941-2332
    International Dial-In:          +1-480-629-9690
    Conference ID:                  4135791
    Webcast link:                   http://viavid.net/dce.aspx?sid=000068A9

Please dial in at least 10 minutes before the call to ensure timely participation. A playback will be available through August 18, 2009. To listen, please call 800-406-7325 within the United States or +1-303-590-3030 when calling internationally. Utilize the pass code 4135791 for the replay.

This call is being webcast by ViaVid Broadcasting and can be accessed by clicking on this link http://viavid.net/dce.aspx?sid=000068A9 or at ViaVid's website at http://www.viavid.net , where the webcast can be accessed through August 18, 2010.

About China Bio Energy Holdings Group

CBEH is a distributor of refined oil products including gasoline, diesel, and heavy oil, and a manufacturer and distributor of bio-diesel fuel. CBEH's bio-diesel fuel is made at its 100,000-ton capacity facility in Shaanxi Province. Feedstock consists of naturally growing non-edible seeds and waste oil from restaurants. CBEH's bio-diesel can be used as a complete substitute for petro-diesel or can be blended with petro-diesel. The Company's products are sold via its own distribution network, which includes six retail gas stations in Shaanxi Province that have both road and rail access.

Cautionary Statement Regarding Forward-Looking Information

The upcoming presentations and discussions may contain forward-looking information about the Company. Forward-looking statements are statements that are not facts. These statements can be identified by the use of forward- looking terminology such as "believe," "expect," "may," "will," "should," "project," "plan," "seek," "intend," or "anticipate" or the negative thereof or comparable terminology, and statements which may include discussions of strategy, and statements about industry trends future performance, operations and products of each of the entities referred to above. Actual performance results may vary significantly from expectations and projections as a result of various factors, including without limitation and the risks set forth "Risk Factors" contained in the Company's Annual Reports on Form 10-K, and Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q, filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission.

          CHINA BIO ENERGY HOLDING GROUP CO., LTD. AND SUBSIDIARIES
                    CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS

                                                  June 30         December 31,
                                                   2009               2008
                                                (Unaudited)
      ASSETS

      CURRENT ASSETS
           Cash and cash equivalents            $42,527,363       $23,119,028
           Restricted cash                          121,379           919,351
           Accounts receivable                    6,283,319         8,164,320
           Other receivables and deposits           189,368         3,986,984
           Prepaid rent                           2,263,533         1,884,102
           Advance to suppliers                  16,915,970        17,945,487
           Inventories, net                      20,938,731        22,268,903

              Total current assets               89,239,663        78,288,175


            Prepaid rents                         8,048,235         6,408,568
            Property and equipment, net           9,507,476         9,997,674

               Total noncurrent assets           17,555,711        16,406,242

      TOTAL ASSETS                             $106,795,374       $94,694,417

      LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS'
       EQUITY

      CURRENT LIABILITIES
           Accounts payable                             $--               $--
           Advance from customers                 2,678,238         4,580,462
           Taxes payable                            782,081           735,461
           Other payables                         1,000,623         3,232,088
           Loans payable                          2,219,218         2,247,197

               Total current liabilities          6,680,160        10,795,208


      TOTAL LIABILITIES                           6,680,160        10,795,208


      STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY
           Preferred stock,  $.001 par
            value;  authorized shares
            10,000,000; issued and
            outstanding 3,465,753 and
            3,465,753 shares at June 30,
            2009 and December 31 2008,
            respectively                              3,465             3,465
           Common stock, $.0001 par value;
            authorized shares 79,000,000;
            issued and outstanding
            27,169,091 and 27,169,091
            shares at June 30, 2009 and
            December 31, 2008, respectively           2,716             2,716
           Additional paid in capital            44,565,782        44,434,250
           Statutory reserve                      4,920,114         4,920,114
           Accumulated other
            comprehensive income                  5,393,490         5,337,003
           Retained earnings                     45,229,647        29,201,661

               Total stockholders' equity       100,115,214        83,899,209

      TOTAL LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS'
       EQUITY                                  $106,795,374       $94,694,417



          CHINA BIO ENERGY HOLDING GROUP CO., LTD. AND SUBSIDIARIES
  CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME AND OTHER COMPREHENSIVE INCOME

                          For The Six Months Ended  For The Three Months Ended
      (Unaudited)                 June 30,                   June 30,
                              2009         2008         2009         2008

      Sales               $123,902,907  $93,987,652  $65,244,239  $58,426,812

      Cost of goods sold   106,750,036   80,394,701   55,768,322   49,847,038

      Gross profit          17,152,871   13,592,951    9,475,917    8,579,774

      Selling, general
       and administrative
       expenses              1,166,575      571,495      610,726      251,689


      Income from
       operations           15,986,296   13,021,456    8,865,191    8,328,085

      Non-operating
       income (expenses)
           Interest
            expenses           (69,180)     (59,223)     (35,662)     (30,952)
           Subsidy income      116,964       (2,544)          --       (2,474)
           Other expense        (6,094)         (46)      (2,796)          79

           Total non-
            operating
            expenses            41,690      (61,813)     (38,458)     (33,347)

      Net income            16,027,986   12,959,643    8,826,733    8,294,738

      Other comprehensive
       item
           Foreign
            currency
            translation
            gain (Loss)        (14,074)   2,788,712       36,710    1,548,300

      Comprehensive
       Income              $16,013,912  $15,748,355   $8,863,443   $9,843,038

      Basic and diluted
       weighted average
       shares outstanding
      Basic                 27,169,091   25,454,545   27,169,091   25,454,545
      Diluted               34,629,111   32,891,850   34,635,447   32,685,185

      Basic and diluted
       net earnings per
       share available to
       common
       stockholders
      Basic                      $0.59        $0.51        $0.32        $0.33
      Diluted                    $0.46        $0.39        $0.25        $0.25




          CHINA BIO ENERGY HOLDING GROUP CO., LTD. AND SUBSIDIARIES
                CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOW


     (Unaudited)                             For The Six Months Ended June 30,
                                                  2009              2008
     CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES:
                 Net income                    $16,027,986       $12,959,643
                 Adjustments to reconcile
                  net income to net cash
                  provided by (used in)
                  operating activities:
                 Depreciation                      589,927           457,061
                 Stock based compensation          131,533                --
                     (Increase) decrease
                      in current assets:
                        Accounts receivable      1,885,008        (6,910,513)
                        Other receivables,
                         deposits and prepaid
                         expenses                1,784,914        (8,112,208)
                        Advance to suppliers     1,039,421          (491,096)
                        Inventories              1,342,443           363,945
                      Increase (decrease)
                       in current liabilities:
                         Accounts payable           (1,463)          220,212
                         Advance from customers (1,904,172)        4,431,338
                         Taxes payable              46,183           354,840
                         Other payables and
                          accrued expenses      (2,231,051)       (1,408,412)

                 Net cash provided by
                  operating activities          18,710,729         1,864,810

     CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES:
                         Acquisition of
                          property and
                          equipment                (91,176)       (1,038,203)

                 Net cash used in
                  investing activities             (91,176)       (1,038,203)

     CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES:
                         Restricted cash
                          released                 797,993                --
                         Repayment of auto
                          loans long term
                          notes payable            (29,255)          (26,208)
                         Repayment from
                          (Advance to)
                          shareholder                   --           (44,683)

                 Net cash provided by
                  (used in) financing
                  activities                       768,738           (70,891)

     EFFECT OF EXCHANGE RATE CHANGE ON
      CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS                     20,044           109,413

     NET INCREASE IN CASH AND CASH
      EQUIVALENTS                               19,408,335           865,129

     CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS, BEGINNING
      OF YEAR                                   23,119,028         1,382,371

     CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS, END OF
      PERIOD                                   $42,527,363        $2,247,500

     Supplemental Cash flow data:
        Income tax paid                                $--               $--
        Interest paid                              $77,344           $61,680



    For more information, please contact:

    China Bio Energy Holding Group
     Alex Gong, VP of Capital Market
     Tel:   +86-136-0127-9912
     Email: alexgong08@gmail.com
     Web:   http://www.cbeh.net.cn

    HC International, Inc.
     Ted Haberfield, Executive VP
     Tel:   +1-760-755-2716
     Email: thaberfield@hcinternational.net
     Web:   http://www.hcinternational.net

SOURCE China Bio Energy Holdings Group Co. Ltd.

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