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Telestone Technologies Corporation Ltd. Announces First Quarter 2009 Results

 

Quarterly Revenue Growth of 21.68% from Q1 2008; Net Income Increased 37.04% from Q1 2008

BEIJING, May 14 /PRNewswire-Asia/ -- Telestone Technologies Corporation Ltd. ("Telestone" or the "Company") (Nasdaq: TSTC), a leading developer and provider of wireless communication coverage solutions based in the People's Republic of China, today announced its unaudited financial results for the first quarter of 2009.

    First Quarter Highlights:
    -- Revenue for the quarter of US $7.89 million, an increase of 21.68% from
       the first quarter of 2008.
    -- Gross margins of 59.52%, compared to 48.61% in Q1 2008.
    -- Gross profit for the Q1 is US $4.7 million, increased by 49.02%
       compared to Q1 2008.
    -- Net income of US $1.1 million, an increase of 37.04% from Q1 2008.

"An investment in the construction of the 3G system of approximately $ 60 billion will be made in 3 years, under this background, the major telecom operators in China will accomplish the commercial launch of new 3G networks on the world telecommunication day, May 17,2009. So far we have been making full use of this opportunity. It has contributed to our revenues' increase by 21.68% as compared to the same period in 2008. We will enhance our competitive advantages in the future and I believe it will lead to continuous impressive progress," commented Mr. Han Daqing, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Telestone.

    Our major achievements in the first quarter are as follows:

    1. We standardized internal code of part products and issued product list
       for our proprietary WFDSTM products. In total, 43 products are
       categorized within three categories

    2. We entered into a strategic cooperation with Huawei Technologies Corp.,
       formed a solid foundation for future market expansion.

    3. We won listing on the third edition of the independent innovative
       products catalog organized by the Beijing municipal government, This
       would increase future cooperation with the Chinese government and our
       market share.

    4. We were granted a RMB 45,000,000 (about $6,592,500) bank credit
       facility, which will increase liquidity and facilitate business
       expansion opportunities.

    First Quarter Financial Results

Revenue

Telestone reported quarterly revenue of US $7.89 million, up 21.68% compared to US$6.48 million in Q1 2008, largely due to the increase of construction projects from our major customers with the 3G launching project in China.

Gross Profit and Gross Profit Margin

Our quarterly gross profit was $4.7 million represented a 49.02 % increase compared to Q1 2008. Our gross profit margin for Q1 was 59.52%, compared to 48.61% for Q1 2008. The increase is mainly attributable to the increases in service revenue which is resulted from two factors: the increasing quantity of services and the increase in service prices offered by our major customers.

Net Income

Due to the increase of the gross profit, for Q1 2009, our net income was $1.14million, up 37.04%, compared to Q1 2008.

BUSINESS OUTLOOK

We believe the fact that Chinese telecom restructuring and the issuance of 3G licenses in China with an investment in the construction of the 3G system of approximately $60 billion over the next three years, an average of approximately $20 billion per year, presents an excellent opportunity for our business development. With our advanced technologies, close relationships with the telecom operators in China and strong management team, we believe that we will continue to demonstrate increasingly impressive progress in the future.

Conference Call

Telestone's senior management team will then host a conference call and audio webcast at 8:00 am U.S. Eastern Time/5:00 am U.S. Pacific Time/8:00 pm Beijing time on May 15, 2009. The conference call will last for approximately one hour.

    The Dial-in information is:

    U.S. Participants:          +1-800-860-2442
    International Participants: +1-412-858-4600
    Passcode for all:           Telestone

A live audio webcast of the conference call will also be available through the following link: The event's URL is: http://www.visualwebcaster.com/event.asp?id=58346

A replay will be available after the end of the call Until: May 25, 2009 AM

    All participants please dial:
    U.S. Participants: +1-877-344-7529 (toll free)
    International Participants: +1-412-317-0088
    Passcode: 430208

About Telestone Technologies Corporation

Telestone provides wireless communications coverage solutions primarily in the PRC. These solutions include products such as repeaters, antennas and radio accessories. Telestone also provides services that include project design, project management, installation, maintenance and other after-sales services. Telestone currently has approximately 800 employees. For more information please visit http://www.telestone.com .

Safe Harbor Statement

Statements about the Company's future expectations, including future revenue and earnings and all other statements in this press release, other than historical facts, are "forward-looking" statements and are made pursuant to the safe harbor provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Such forward-looking statements involve risks and uncertainties and are subject to change at any time. The Company's actual results could differ materially from expected results. In reflecting subsequent events or circumstances, the Company undertakes no obligation to update forward-looking statements.

    For further information please contact:

    Telestone Technologies Corporation Ltd.
     Nick Li
     Secretary of the Board
     Tel:   +86-10-8367-0088 x1002
     Email: nickl@telestone.com

     Ya Ding
     Tel:   +86-10-8367-0088 x1231
     Email: dingxiaoya@telestone.com

     Jean Wen
     Tel:   +86-10-8367-0088 x1232
     Email: wenjing@telestone.com

     Dan Shang
     Tel:   +86-10-8367-0088 x1233
     Email: zongbushangdan@telestone.com


   Appendix: Financial Statements of Telestone Technology Corporation Ltd.

                      Telestone Technologies Corporation
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations and Other Comprehensive Income
                For the 3 months ended March 31, 2009 and 2008

        (Dollars in thousands except share data and per share amounts)

                                                       (Unaudited)
                                                Three months ended March 31,
                                                   2009            2008
                                                 US$'000         US$'000
    Operating revenues:
        Net sales of equipment                     3,263           3,930
        Service income                             4,633           2,559

        Total operating revenues                   7,896           6,489

    Cost of operating revenues:
        Cost of net sales                          1,898           2,100
        Cost of service                            1,298           1,235

        Total cost of operating revenues           3,196           3,335

    Gross income                                   4,700           3,154

    Operating expenses:
    Sales and marketing                            2,181           1,515
    General and administrative                       843             674
    Research and development                         136             130
    Depreciation and amortization                     90              77

    Total operating expenses                       3,250           2,396

    Operating income                               1,450             758
    Interest expense                                 (41)            (36)
    Other income, net                                267             318

    Income before income taxes                     1,676           1,040
    Income taxes                                    (529)           (203)

    Net income                                     1,147             837

    Other comprehensive income
    Foreign currency translation adjustment          245           1,460

    Comprehensive income                           1,392           2,297

    Earnings per share:

    Weighted average number of common
     stock outstanding
    Basic                                     10,404,550      10,404,550
    Dilutive effect of warrants                       --          81,366

    Diluted                                   10,404,550      10,485,916

    Net income per share of common stock
    Basic and diluted (US$)                         0.11            0.08



                    Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets
                  As of March 31, 2009 and December 31, 2008

        (Dollars in thousands except share data and per share amounts)

                                             (Unaudited)
                                                As of        As of
                                               March 31,   December 31,
                                                 2009         2008
    ASSETS                                     US$'000      US$'000

    Current assets:
    Cash and cash equivalents                    4,636        7,866
    Accounts receivable, net of allowance       68,002       62,136
    Due from related parties                     2,004        1,826
    Inventories                                 10,313        7,843
    Prepayment                                   1,484        2,347
    Other current assets                         1,327        1,352

    Total current assets                        87,766       83,370

    Goodwill                                     3,119        3,119
    Property, plant and equipment, net           1,174        1,050

                                                 4,293        4,169

    Total assets                                92,059       87,539

    LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY

    Current liabilities:
    Short-term bank loans                        1,758        2,918
    Accounts payable - Trade                    14,685       11,776
    Customer deposits for sales of equipment       777          739
    Due to related parties                       1,711        1,673
    Taxes payable                                7,623        6,805
    Accrued expenses and other accrued
     liabilities                                11,682       11,197

    Total current liabilities                   38,236       35,108

    Commitments and contingencies                   --           --

    Stockholders' equity:
    Preferred stock, US$0.001 par value,
     10,000,000 shares authorized, no
     shares issued                                  --           --
    Common stock and paid-in-capital,
     US$0.001 par value:
    Authorized - 100,000,000 shares as of
     March 31, 2009 and December 31, 2008           --           --
    Issued and outstanding - 10,404,550
     shares as of

    March 31, 2009 and December 31, 2008            11           11
    Additional paid-in capital                  18,989       18,989
    Dedicated reserves                           3,978        3,787
    Other comprehensive income                   5,818        5,573
    Retained earnings                           25,027       24,071

    Total stockholders' equity                  53,823       52,431

    Total liabilities and stockholders'
     equity                                     92,059       87,539



     Condensed Consolidated Statements of Changes in Stockholders' Equity
                    For the 3 months ended March 31, 2009

        (Dollars in thousands except share data and per share amounts)

                  Common stock
                     issued
                                                       Other
                                 Additional           compre-
                  Number          paid-in   Dedicated hensive Retained
                of shares Amount  capital   reserves   income earnings  Total
                         US$'000  US$'000    US$'000  US$'000 US$'000  US$'000

    Balance at
     January 1,
     2008      10,404,550     11    18,989     3,199    3,017   17,610  42,826
    Net income         --     --        --        --       --    7,049   7,049
    Foreign
     currency
     translation
     adjustment        --     --        --        --    2,556       --   2,556
    Transfer to
     dedicated
     reserves          --     --        --       588       --     (588)     --

    Balance at
     December
     31, 2008  10,404,550     11    18,989     3,787    5,573   24,071  52,431

    Balance at
     January 1,
     2009
    Net income         --     --        --        --       --    1,147   1,147
    Foreign
     currency
     translation
     adjustment        --     --        --        --      245       --     245
    Transfer to
     dedicated
     reserves          --     --        --       191       --     (191)     --

    Balance at
     March 31,
     2009
    (unaudited) 10,404,550    11    18,989     3,978    5,818   25,027  53,823



               Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows
                For the 3 months ended March 31, 2009 and 2008

        (Dollars in thousands except share data and per share amounts)

                                                          (Unaudited)
                                                  Three months ended March 31,
                                                       2009           2008
                                                     US$'000        US$'000
    Cash flows from operating activities
    Net income                                         1,147            837
    Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash
     used in operating activities:
        Depreciation and amortization                     90             77
    Allowance for doubtful accounts                      307             74

    Changes in assets and liabilities:
        Accounts receivable                           (5,917)        (1,811)
        Due from related parties                        (170)             -
        Inventories                                   (2,438)           858
        Prepayment                                       873           (166)
        Other current assets                              30            (39)
        Accounts payable                               2,860            129
    Customer deposits for sales of equipment              35            109
    Due to related parties                                31             (7)
        Taxes payable                                    789            198
        Accrued expenses and other accrued
         liabilities                                     440           (683)

    Net cash used in operating activities             (1,923)          (424)

    Cash flows from investing activities
    Purchase of property, plant and equipment           (203)           (28)

    Net cash used in investing activities               (203)           (28)

    Cash flows from financing activities
    Repayment of short-term bank loans                (1,172)            --
    Repayment of long-term loan                           --             (7)

    Net cash used in financing activities             (1,172)            (7)

    Net decrease in cash and cash equivalents         (3,298)          (459)

    Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of the
     period                                            7,866          5,473
    Effect on exchange rate changes                       68            (96)

    Cash and cash equivalents, end of the period       4,636          4,918

    Supplemental disclosure of cash flows information
    Interest received                                      7             10
    Interest paid                                        (32)           (36)
    Tax paid                                              (1)            (5)



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