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      Hollysys Automation Technologies Reports Unaudited Financial Results for the First Nine Months and the Third Quarter Ended March 31, 2017


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      May 11, 2017, 17:00 ET

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      First Nine Months of Fiscal Year 2017 Financial Highlights

      - Non-GAAP net income attributable to Hollysys was $47.5 million, a decrease of 45.6% compared to the comparable prior year period.

      - Total revenues were $294.0 million, a decrease of 25.9% compared to the comparable prior year period.

      - Non-GAAP gross margin was at 29.6%, compared to 37.2% for the comparable prior year period.

      - Non-GAAP diluted EPS were at $0.79, a decrease of 45.5% compared to the comparable prior year period.

      - Net cash provided by operating activities was $41.1 million for the current period.

      - DSO of 212 days, compared to 169 days for the comparable prior year period.

      - Inventory turnover days of 54 days, compared to 38 days for the comparable prior year period.

      Third Quarter of Fiscal Year 2017 Financial Highlights

      - Non-GAAP net income attributable to Hollysys was $13.7 million, a decrease of 40.7% compared to the comparable prior year period.

      - Total revenues were $91.3 million, a decrease of 23.1% compared to the comparable prior year period.

      - Non-GAAP gross margin was at 30.7%, compared to 31.7% for the comparable prior year period.

      - Non-GAAP diluted EPS were at $0.22, a decrease of 42.1% compared to the comparable prior year period.

      - Net cash used in operating activities was $12.5 million for the current quarter.

      - DSO of 219 days, compared to 181 days for the comparable prior year period.

      - Inventory turnover days of 61 days, compared to 40 days for the comparable prior year period.

      BEIJING, May 11, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- Hollysys Automation Technologies Ltd. (NASDAQ: HOLI) ("Hollysys" or the "Company"), a leading provider of automation and control technologies and applications in China, today announced its unaudited financial results for the fiscal year 2017 third quarter ended on March 31, 2017 (see attached tables).

      With market stabilization in parts of process industries, the performance of Industrial Automation has been getting better, especially recent order trend reflecting a positive momentum. Through actively traced our customers' new demands under adjusting circumstance, we got several significant contracts. For example, in power, we signed the contract to provide products for Sichuan Jiangyou 2X1000MW power units, Shanxi Yangmei 2X660MW power units. In chemical, we provided DCS and SIS for producing polycarbonate of Luxi Chemical Company. In petrochemical, we won the contract to provide DCS to Shengli oilfield Gudong production plant. In nuclear power, we are continuing providing DCS for Hongyanhe #5 & #6 units and Tianwan #5 & #6 units.

      For Factory Automation, after changing strategies from selling products to providing solutions to customers, we did have some progress such as Hair project to help the customer improve the level of automation and Intelligence of their Tianjin-based factory which focuses on wash machine; integrated internal resources to improve the production and Hai Di Lao Hot Pot project to help the customer improve their efficiency of hot pot based making in the restaurant. Hollysys aims to make each project into a demonstration project to create values to the customers and explore more opportunities in sub-industries.

      In high-speed railway, we won 106 C2-ATPs & 10 C3-ATPs but since the customer is changing the procurement timeline, it increases uncertainty and volatility of the performance of high-speed railway. In addition, since it is the beginning of the 13th five-year-plan, the finished infrastructure of new planned railway is limited. Therefore, in short term, the performance of high speed rail segment was unfavorable. However, from long run, according to the mid and long term plan of high-speed railway and with the increase of the after sell and replacement, as well as new products launching, we expect the sector will gradually recover in future. For subway, we won the contract to provide power SCADA for Dalian intercity line (from Jinzhou to Pulandianwan).

      In the mechanical and electrical installation services, although Concord and Bond are facing some difficulties because of the local political and economic uncertainties in South East Asia and Middle East area, they are still working hard to develop businesses. As one of the strategies to expand overseas market, we will ensure a healthy development of Concord and Bond and take use of their advantages such as good customer relations and sales channels to find more international opportunities.

      First Nine Months and the Third Quarter Ended March 31, 2017 Unaudited Financial Results Summary

      To facilitate a clear understanding of Hollysys' operational results, a summary of unaudited non-GAAP financial results is shown as below:

      (In USD thousands, except for number of shares and per share data)








      Three months ended


      Nine months ended



      Mar 31,
      2017

       Mar 31,
      2016

      %
      Change


      Mar 31,
      2017

       Mar 31,
      2016

      %
      Change










      Revenues

      $

      91,303

      118,793

      (23.1)%

      $

      293,981

      396,657

      (25.9)%

          Integrated contract revenue

      $

      78,167

      99,757

      (21.6)%

      $

      260,766

      344,929

      (24.4)%

          Products sales

      $

      9,746

      16,157

      (39.7)%

      $

      24,116

      42,992

      (43.9)%

          Service rendered

      $

      3,390

      2,879

      17.7%

      $

      9,099

      8,736

      4.2%

      Cost of revenues

      $

      63,238

      81,126

      (22.0)%

      $

      206,826

      249,000

      (16.9)%

      Gross profit

      $

      28,065

      37,667

      (25.5)%

      $

      87,155

      147,657

      (41.0)%

      Total operating expenses

      $

      15,300

      17,986

      (14.9)%

      $

      45,843

      55,292

      (17.1)%

          Selling

      $

      5,961

      5,237

      13.8%

      $

      17,819

      18,957

      (6.0)%

          General and administrative

      $

      8,754

      8,685

      0.8%

      $

      29,247

      28,438

      2.8%

          Research and development

      $

      6,093

      8,369

      (27.2)%

      $

      22,083

      27,969

      (21.0)%

          VAT refunds and government subsidies

      $

      (5,508)

      (4,305)

      27.9%

      $

      (23,306)

      (20,072)

      16.1%

      Income from operations

      $

      12,765

      19,681

      (35.1)%

      $

      41,312

      92,365

      (55.3)%

      Other income (expenses), net

      $

      571

      (394)

      244.9%

      $

      1,831

      1,383

      32.4%

      Foreign exchange gains

      $

      1,191

      1,543

      (22.8)%

      $

      132

      729

      (81.9)%

      Share of net income of equity investees

      $

      2,390

      6,409

      (62.7)%

      $

      4,670

      6,486

      (28.0)%

      Gains on dilution and divestment of the
           Company's interests in HollyCon

      $

      -

      -

      -

      $

      6,429

      -

      -

      Dividend income from cost investees


      449

      -

      -


      449

      -

      -

      Interest income

      $

      1,173

      1,212

      (3.2)%

      $

      2,431

      4,051

      (40.0)%

      Interest expenses

      $

      (395)

      (161)

      145.3%

      $

      (795)

      (914)

      (13.0)%

      Income tax expenses

      $

      4,433

      3,358

      32.0%

      $

      9,003

      13,140

      (31.5)%

      Net income attributable to noncontrolling
           interests

      $

      (5)

      1,787

      (100.3)%

      $

      (17)

      3,727

      (100.5)%

      Non-GAAP net income attributable to
           Hollysys Automation Technologies Ltd.

      $

      13,716

      23,145

      (40.7)%

      $

      47,473

      87,233

      (45.6)%

      Non-GAAP basic EPS

      $

      0.23

      0.39

      (41.0)%

      $

      0.79

      1.48

      (46.6)%

      Non-GAAP diluted EPS

      $

      0.22

      0.38

      (42.1)%

      $

      0.79

      1.45

      (45.5)%










      Share-based compensation expenses

      $

      (1,907)

      1,128

      (269.1)%

      $

      (70)

      3,265

      (102.1)%

      Amortization of acquired intangible assets

      $

      -

      166

      (100.0)%

      $

      263

      654

      (59.8)%

      Acquisition-related incentive share
           contingent consideration

      $

      -

      -

      -

      $

      -

      (1,745)

      (100.0)%

      GAAP Net income attributable to Hollysys
           Automation Technologies Ltd.

      $

      15,623

      21,851

      (28.5)%

      $

      47,280

      85,059

      (44.4)%

      GAAP basic EPS

      $

      0.26

      0.37

      (29.7)%

      $

      0.79

      1.44

      (45.1)%

      GAAP diluted EPS

      $

      0.26

      0.36

      (27.8)%

      $

      0.78

      1.41

      (44.7)%










      Basic weighted average common shares
           outstanding


      60,408,369

      59,082,795

      2.2%


      60,112,281

      59,061,277

      1.8%

      Diluted weighted average common shares
           outstanding


      61,225,248

      60,555,132

      1.1%


      60,909,201

      60,594,356

      0.5%

      Operational Results Analysis for the Third Quarter Ended March 31, 2017

      Comparing to the third quarter of the prior fiscal year, the total revenues for the three months ended March 31, 2017 decreased from $118.8 million to $91.3 million, representing a decrease of 23.1%. Broken down by the revenue types, services revenue increased by 17.7% to $3.4 million, integrated contracts revenue decreased by 21.6% to $78.2 million, and products sales revenue decreased by 39.7% to $9.7 million. In July 2016, the company's interests in Hollycon were diluted from 51.0% to 30.0% and the Company lost the control of Hollycon. As a result, Hollycon's financials would not be included in the Company's consolidated financials from July 2016 on. If Hollycon's revenue was excluded from the comparable figure for the third quarter of the prior fiscal year, the products sales revenue for the three months ended March 31, 2017 should be increased by 17.8%.

      The Company's total revenues can also be presented in segments as shown in the following chart:

      (In USD thousands)


      Three months ended Mar 31,


      Nine months ended Mar 31,


      2017


      2016


      2017


      2016


      $

      % to
      Total
      Revenue


      $

      % to
      Total
      Revenue


      $

      % to
      Total
      Revenue


      $

      % to
      Total
      Revenue

      Industrial Automation

      38,054

      41.7%


      38,026

      32.0%


      128,884

      43.8%


      141,769

      35.7%

      Rail Transportation Automation

      34,788

      38.1%


      56,157

      47.3%


      91,085

      31.0%


      174,366

      44.0%

      Mechanical and Electrical
      Solution

      18,461

      20.2%


      17,089

      14.4%


      74,012

      25.2%


      62,357

      15.7%

      Miscellaneous

      -

      -


      7,521

      6.3%


      -

      -


      18,165

      4.6%

      Total

      91,303

      100.0%


      118,793

      100.0%


      293,981

      100.0%


      396,657

      100.0%

      Overall gross margin excluding non-cash amortization of acquired intangibles (non-GAAP gross margin) was 30.7% for the three months ended March 31, 2017, as compared to 31.7% for the same period of the prior year. The non-GAAP gross margin for integrated contracts, product sales, and services rendered were 24.4%, 65.2% and 78.8% for the three months ended March 31, 2017, as compared to 27.1%, 55.5% and 59.1% for the same period of the prior year respectively. The gross margin fluctuation was mainly due to the different revenue mix with different margin. The GAAP overall gross margin which includes non-cash amortization of acquired intangibles was 30.7% for the three months ended March 31, 2017, as compared to 31.6% for the same period of the prior year. The GAAP gross margin for integrated contracts, product sales, and service rendered were 24.4%, 65.2% and 78.8% for the three months ended March 31, 2017, as compared to 26.9%, 55.5% and 59.1% for the same period of the prior year respectively.

      Selling expenses were $6.0 million for the three months ended March 31, 2017, representing an increase of $0.8 million or 13.8% compared to $5.2 million for the same quarter of the prior year. Presented as a percentage of total revenues, selling expenses were 6.5% and 4.4% for the three months ended March 31, 2017, and 2016, respectively.

      General and administrative expenses, excluding non-cash share-based compensation expenses (non-GAAP G&A expenses), were $8.8 million and $8.7 million for the quarter ended March 31, 2017, and 2016, respectively. Presented as a percentage of total revenues, non-GAAP G&A expenses were 9.6% and 7.3% for quarters ended March 31, 2017 and 2016 respectively. The GAAP G&A expenses which include the non-cash share-based compensation expenses were $6.8 million and $9.8 million for the three months ended March 31, 2017 and 2016, respectively.

      Research and development expenses were $6.1 million for the three months ended March 31, 2017, representing a decrease of $2.3 million or 27.2% compared to $8.4 million for the same quarter of the prior year. Presented as a percentage of total revenues, R&D expenses were 6.7% and 7.0% for the quarter ended March 31, 2017 and 2016, respectively.

      The VAT refunds and government subsidies were $5.5 million for three months ended March 31, 2017, as compared to $4.3 million for the same period in the prior year, representing a $1.2 million or 27.9% increase.

      The income tax expenses and the effective tax rate were $4.4 million and 22.1% for the three months ended March 31, 2017, as compared to $3.4 million and 12.4% for comparable prior year period. The fluctuation of the effective tax rate was mainly due to the different pre-tax income mix with different tax rates, as the Company's subsidiaries apply to different tax rates. For the nine months ended March 31, 2017, the effective tax rate was 16.0%.

      The non-GAAP net income attributable to Hollysys, which excludes non-cash share-based compensation expenses, amortization of acquired intangibles, acquisition-related consideration fair value adjustments and convertible bond related fair value adjustments was $13.7 million or $0.22 per diluted share based on 61.2 million shares outstanding for the three months ended March 31, 2017. This represents a 40.7% decrease over the $23.1 million or $0.38 per share based on 60.6 million shares outstanding reported in the comparable prior year period. On a GAAP basis, net income attributable to Hollysys was $15.6 million or $0.26 per diluted share representing a decrease of 28.5% over the $21.9 million or $0.36 per diluted share reported in the comparable prior year period.  

      Contracts and Backlog Highlights

      Hollysys achieved $108.4 million new contracts for the three months ended March 31, 2017. And the backlog as of March 31, 2017 was $509.8 million. The detailed breakdown of the new contracts and backlog by segments is shown below:

      (In USD thousands)


      New contracts achieved


      Backlog



      for the three months

       ended Mar 31, 2017


      as of Mar 31, 2017



      $

      % to Total
      Contract


      $

      % to Total
      Backlog

      Industrial Automation


      52,838

      48.8%


      127,614

      25.0%

      Rail Transportation


      50,264

      46.4%


      238,508

      46.8%

      Mechanical and Electrical Solutions


      5,254

      4.8%


      143,656

      28.2%

      Total


      108,356

      100.0%


      509,778

      100.0%

      Cash Flow Highlights

      For the three months ended March 31, 2017, the total net cash outflow was $27.6 million. The net cash used in operating activities was $12.5 million. The net cash used in investing activities was $10.0 million, mainly consisted of $22.8 million time deposits placed with banks, which was partially offset by $12.5 million maturity of time deposits. The net cash used in financing activities was $3.5 million, mainly consisted of $4.9 million repayments of long-term bank loans, which was partially offset by $1.1 million proceeds from short-term bank loans.

      Balance Sheet Highlights

      The total amount of cash and cash equivalents and time deposits with original maturities over three months were $268.8 million, $285.4 million, and $256.4 million as of March 31, 2017, December 31, 2016 and March 31, 2016, respectively. As of March 31, 2017, the company held $182.5 million in cash and cash equivalents and $86.4 million in time deposits with original maturities over three months.

      For the three months ended March 31, 2017, DSO was 219 days, as compared to 181 days for the comparable prior year period and 208 days for the last quarter; and inventory turnover was 61 days, as compared to 40 days for the comparable prior year period and 52 days for the last quarter.

      Outlook for FY 2017

      The management concluded, "Consideration on the volatility of high-speed railway performance, we would like to keep the guidance even though meeting potential challenges, for fiscal year 2017 with revenue in the range of $480 million to $520 million and non-GAAP net income in the range of $90 million to $100 million."

      Conference Call

      The Company will host a conference call at 9:00 p.m. U.S. Eastern Time on May 11, 2017 / 9:00 a.m. Beijing Time on May 12, 2017, to discuss the financial results for the fiscal year 2017 third quarter ended on March 31, 2017 and business outlook.

      To participate, please call the following numbers ten minutes before the scheduled start of the call. The conference call identification number is 2982392.

      4001-200-539

      (China)

      0080 161 5189

      (Taiwan)

      +1-855-298-3404

      (United States)

      +1 631 5142 526

      (US - New York)

      0800 916 599

      (France)

      0800 1899 399

      (Germany)

      0800 837 001

      (Switzerland)

      1800 801 825

      (Australia)

      800-905-927

      (Hong Kong)

      +852-5808-3202 

      (Hong Kong)

      0800-015-9725 

      (United Kingdom)

      +44(0)20 3078 7622

      (United Kingdom - London)

      800-616-3222

      (Singapore)

      +65 6823 2299

      (Singapore/International)

      In addition, a recording of the conference call will be accessible within 48 hours via Hollysys' website at: http://ir.hollysys.com/ or http://hollysys.investorroom.com.

      About Hollysys Automation Technologies Ltd. (NASDAQ: HOLI)

      Hollysys Automation Technologies is a leading provider of automation and control technologies and applications in China that enables its diversified industry and utility customers to improve operating safety, reliability, and efficiency. Founded in 1993, Hollysys has approximately 3,600 employees with nationwide presence in over 60 cities in China, with subsidiaries and offices in Singapore, Malaysia, Dubai, India, and serves over 6,000 customers more than 20,000 projects in the industrial, railway, subway & nuclear industries in China, South-East Asia, and the Middle East. Its proprietary technologies are applied in its industrial automation solution suite including DCS (Distributed Control System), PLC (Programmable Logic Controller), RMIS (Real-time Management Information System), HAMS (HolliAS Asset Management System), OTS (Operator Training System), HolliAS BATCH (Batch Application Package), HolliAS APC Suite (Advanced Process Control Package), SIS (Safety Instrumentation System), high-speed railway signaling system of TCC (Train Control Center), ATP (Automatic Train Protection), Subway Supervisory and Control platform, SCADA (Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition), nuclear power plant automation and control system and other products.

      SAFE HARBOUR:

      This release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. All statements, other than statements of historical fact included herein are "forward-looking statements," including statements regarding: the ability of the Company to achieve its commercial objectives; the business strategy, plans and objectives of the Company and its subsidiaries; and any other statements of non-historical information. These forward-looking statements are often identified by the use of forward-looking terminology such as "believes," "expects" or similar expressions, involve known and unknown risks and uncertainties. Such forward-looking statements, based upon the current beliefs and expectations of Hollysys' management, are subject to risks and uncertainties, which could cause actual results to differ from the forward looking statements. Although the Company believes that the expectations reflected in these forward-looking statements are reasonable, they do involve assumptions, risks and uncertainties, and these expectations may prove to be incorrect. Investors should not place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the date of this press release. The Company's actual results could differ materially from those anticipated in these forward-looking statements as a result of a variety of factors, including those discussed in the Company's reports that are filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission and available on its website (http://www.sec.gov). All forward-looking statements attributable to the Company or persons acting on its behalf are expressly qualified in their entirety by these factors. Other than as required under the securities laws, the Company does not assume a duty to update these forward-looking statements.

      For further information, please contact:

      Hollysys Automation Technologies Ltd.
      www.hollysys.com
      +8610-58981386
      [email protected]

      HOLLYSYS AUTOMATION TECHNOLOGIES LTD.

      CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME AND COMPREHENSIVE INCOME

      (In USD thousands except for number of shares and per share data)












      Three months ended
      Mar 31,


      Nine months ended
      Mar 31,



      2017


      2016


      2017


      2016



      (Unaudited)


      (Unaudited)


      (Unaudited)


      (Unaudited)

      Net revenues









      Integrated contract revenue

      $

      78,167

      $

      99,757

      $

      260,766

      $

      344,929

      Products sales


      9,746


      16,157


      24,116


      42,992

      Revenue from services


      3,390


      2,879


      9,099


      8,736

      Total net revenues


      91,303


      118,793


      293,981


      396,657










      Cost of integrated contracts


      59,126


      72,921


      196,936


      227,270

      Cost of products sold


      3,394


      7,194


      7,537


      19,176

      Costs of services rendered


      718


      1,177


      2,616


      3,208

      Gross profit


      28,065


      37,501


      86,892


      147,003










      Operating expenses









      Selling


      5,961


      5,237


      17,819


      18,957

      General and administrative


      6,847


      9,813


      29,177


      31,703

      Research and development


      6,093


      8,369


      22,083


      27,969

      VAT refunds and government subsidies


      (5,508)


      (4,305)


      (23,306)


      (20,072)

      Total operating expenses


      13,393


      19,114


      45,773


      58,557










      Income from operations


      14,672


      18,387


      41,119


      88,446










      Other income (expenses), net


      571


      (394)


      1,831


      3,128

      Foreign exchange gains


      1,191


      1,543


      132


      729

      Share of net income of equity investees


      2,390


      6,409


      4,670


      6,486

      Gains on dilution and divestment of the Company's interests
           in HollyCon


      -


      -


      6,429


      -

      Dividend income from cost investees


      449


      -


      449


      -

      Interest income


      1,173


      1,212


      2,431


      4,051

      Interest expenses


      (395)


      (161)


      (795)


      (914)

      Income before income taxes


      20,051


      26,996


      56,266


      101,926










      Income taxes expenses


      4,433


      3,358


      9,003


      13,140

      Net income


      15,618


      23,638


      47,263


      88,786










      Net (loss) income attributable to noncontrolling interests


      (5)


      1,787


      (17)


      3,727

      Net income attributable to Hollysys Automation
      Technologies Ltd.

      $

      15,623

      $

      21,851

      $

      47,280

      $

      85,059










      Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax of nil









      Translation adjustments


      7,525


      7,838


      (34,583)


      (30,867)

      Comprehensive income


      23,143


      31,476


      12,680


      57,919










      Less: comprehensive (loss) income attributable to
           noncontrolling interests


      (34)


      1,798


      (8,551)


      3,505

      Comprehensive income attributable to Hollysys
      Automation Technologies Ltd.

      $

      23,177

      $

      29,678

      $

      21,231

      $

      54,414










      Net income per ordinary share:









      Basic


      0.26


      0.37


      0.79


      1.44

      Diluted


      0.26


      0.36


      0.78


      1.41

      Shares used in income per share computation:









      Weighted average number of ordinary shares

      60,408,369


      59,082,795


      60,112,281


      59,061,277

      Weighted average number of diluted ordinary shares

      61,225,248


      60,555,132


      60,909,201


      60,594,356


      HOLLYSYS AUTOMATION TECHNOLOGIES LTD.

      CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS

      (In USD thousands except for number of shares and per share data)












      Mar 31,


      Dec 31,





      2017


      2016





      (Unaudited)


      (Unaudited)

      ASSETS






      Current assets







      Cash and cash equivalents

      $

      182,478

      $

      210,115



      Time deposits with original maturities over three months


      86,352


      75,282



      Restricted cash


      44,940


      42,802



      Accounts receivable, net of allowance for doubtful accounts of $45,509 and
           $43,017 as of March 31,2017 and December 31, 2016, respectively


      223,494


      219,173



      Costs and estimated earnings in excess of billings, net of allowance for doubtful
           accounts of $5,515 and $6,355 as of March 31, 2017 and December 31, 2016,
           respectively


      147,737


      147,097



      Other receivables, net of allowance for doubtful accounts of $1,534 and $1,218 as
           of March 31, 2017 and December 31, 2016, respectively


      15,026


      11,999



      Advances to suppliers


      9,463


      10,027



      Amounts due from related parties


      44,868


      27,299



      Inventories


      45,802


      40,001



      Prepaid expenses


      562


      754



      Income tax recoverable


      6,531


      4,497



      Deferred tax assets


      7,586


      10,103


      Total current assets


      814,839


      799,149








      Non-current assets







      Restricted cash


      2,318


      481



      Prepaid expenses


      13


      8



      Property, plant and equipment, net


      79,871


      78,933



      Prepaid land leases


      10,145


      10,026



      Acquired intangible assets, net


      407


      524



      Investments in equity investees


      23,924


      33,951



      Investments in cost investees


      3,961


      3,927



      Goodwill


      57,758


      55,821



      Deferred tax assets


      1,758


      1,526


      Total non-current assets


      180,155


      185,197








      Total assets


      994,994


      984,346








      LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY






      Current liabilities







      Short-term bank loans


      2,979


      2,036



      Current portion of long-term loans


      5,260


      9,860



      Accounts payable


      101,598


      95,544



      Deferred revenue


      105,145


      103,062



      Accrued payroll and related expenses


      9,455


      15,243



      Income tax payable


      6,362


      6,852



      Warranty liabilities


      6,137


      6,174



      Other tax payables


      4,833


      6,837



      Accrued liabilities


      30,768


      35,632



      Amounts due to related parties


      2,244


      2,357



      Deferred tax liabilities


      5,842


      7,929


      Total current liabilities


      280,623


      291,526








      Non-current liabilities







      Long-term loans


      20,682


      20,639



      Deferred tax liabilities


      816


      822



      Warranty liabilities


      3,227


      3,473


      Total non-current liabilities


      24,725


      24,934








      Total liabilities


      305,348


      316,460









      Commitments and contingencies


      -


      -









      Stockholders' equity:







      Ordinary shares, par value $0.001 per share, 100,000,000 shares authorized;
           60,319,599 and 60,259,599 shares issued and outstanding as of March 31,
           2017 and December 31, 2016, respectively


      60


      60



      Additional paid-in capital


      221,656


      223,041



      Statutory reserves


      41,500


      41,299



      Retained earnings


      460,969


      445,546



      Accumulated other comprehensive income


      (34,517)


      (42,071)


      Total Hollysys Automation Technologies Ltd. stockholder's equity


      689,668


      667,875










      Noncontrolling interests


      (22)


      11


      Total equity


      689,646


      667,886









      Total liabilities and equity

      $

      994,994

      $

      984,346

      HOLLYSYS AUTOMATION TECHNOLOGIES LTD.

      CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS

      (In USD thousands)




      Three months ended


      Nine months ended

      Mar 31, 2017


      Mar 31, 2017




      (Unaudited)


      (Unaudited)

      Cash flows from operating activities:






      Net income

      $

      15,618

      $

      47,263

      Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities:






      Depreciation of property, plant and equipment


      1,552


      4,418


      Amortization of prepaid land leases


      47


      141


      Amortization of intangible assets


      136


      421


      Allowance for doubtful accounts


      1,704


      4,964


      Loss on disposal of property, plant and equipment


      -


      26


      Share of net income from equity investees


      (2,390)


      (4,670)


      Dividends received from equity investees


      88


      88


      Gains on dilution and divestment of the Company's interests in HollyCon


      -


      (6,429)


      Share based compensation expenses


      (1,906)


      (70)


      Deferred income tax expenses (benefit)


      260


      (2,935)


      Accretion of convertible bond discount


      57


      391

      Changes in operating assets and liabilities:






      Accounts receivable


      (4,358)


      (3,126)


      Costs and estimated earnings in excess of billings


      2,389


      36,656


      Inventories 


      (5,507)


      (11,577)


      Advances to suppliers


      656


      1,610


      Other receivables 


      (3,173)


      (2,601)


      Deposits and other assets


      (3,307)


      (20,613)


      Due from related parties


      (4,926)


      (5,460)


      Accounts payable


      4,931


      2,376


      Deferred revenue


      758


      27,552


      Accruals and other payable


      (10,412)


      (15,308)


      Due to related parties


      (139)


      780


      Income tax payable


      (2,586)


      (199)


      Other tax payables


      (2,036)


      (12,589)


      Net cash (used in) provided by operating activities


      (12,544)


      41,109







      Cash flows from investing activities:






      Time deposits placed with banks


      (22,757)


      (97,557)


      Purchases of property, plant and equipment


      -


      (434)


      Proceeds from disposal of property, plant and equipment


      -


      34


      Maturity of time deposits


      12,542


      40,475


      Proceeds from sale of shares of a subsidiary


      3,200


      3,200


      Cash reduced upon deconsolidation of subsidiary


      (3,051)


      (19,732)


      Net cash used in investing activities


      (10,066)


      (74,014)







      Cash flows from financing activities:






      Proceeds from short-term bank loans


      1,059


      4,167


      Repayments of short-term bank loans


      (171)


      (4,088)


      Proceeds from long-term bank loans


      -


      5,665


      Repayments of long-term bank loans


      (4,888)


      (7,037)


      Proceeds from exercise of options


      521


      6,323


      Payment of Dividends


      -


      (11,973)


      Net cash used in financing activities


      (3,479)


      (6,943)








      Effect of foreign exchange rate changes


      (1,548)


      (6,769)


      Net decrease in cash and cash equivalents

      $

      (27,637)

      $

      (46,617)








      Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of period

      $

      210,115

      $

      229,095


      Cash and cash equivalents, end of period


      182,478


      182,478

      Non-GAAP Measures

      In evaluating our results, the non-GAAP measures of "Non-GAAP general and administrative expenses", "Non-GAAP net income attributable to Hollysys Automation Technologies Ltd. stockholders", "Non-GAAP basic earnings per share", and "Non-GAAP diluted earnings per share" serve as additional indicators of our operating performance and not as a replacement for other measures in accordance with U.S. GAAP. We believe these non-GAAP measures are useful to investors, as they exclude the non-cash share-based compensation expenses, which is calculated based on the number of shares or options granted and the fair value as of the grant date, amortization of acquired intangible assets, fair value adjustments of acquisition-related consideration, and fair value adjustments of a bifurcated derivative. They will not result in any cash inflows or outflows. We believe that using non-GAAP measures help our shareholders to have a better understanding of our operating results and growth prospects. In addition, given the business nature of the Company, it has been a common practice for investors to use such non-GAAP measures to evaluate the Company.

      The following table provides a reconciliation of U.S. GAAP measures to the non-GAAP measures for the periods indicated:

      (In USD thousands, except for number of shares and per share data)




      Three months ended


      Nine months ended




      Mar 31,


      Mar 31,




      2017


      2016


      2017


      2016




      (Unaudited)


      (Unaudited)


      (Unaudited)


      (Unaudited)











      Cost of integrated contracts

      $

      59,126

      $

      72,921

      $

      196,936

      $

      227,270

      Less: Amortization of acquired intangible assets


      -


      166


      263


      654

      Non-GAAP cost of integrated contracts

      $

      59,126

      $

      72,755

      $

      196,673

      $

      226,616











      General and administrative expenses

      $

      6,847

      $

      9,813

      $

      29,177

      $

      31,703

      Less: Share-based compensation expenses


      (1,907)


      1,128


      (70)


      3,265

      Non-GAAP general and administrative expenses

      $

      8,754

      $

      8,685

      $

      29,247

      $

      28,438











      Other income, net

      $

      571

      $

      (394)

      $

      1,831

      $

      3,128

      Add: acquisition-related incentive share contingent
      consideration fair value adjustment


      -


      -


      -


      (1,745)

      Non-GAAP other income, net

      $

      571

      $

      (394)

      $

      1,831

      $

      1,383











      Net income attributable to Hollysys Automation Technologies Ltd.

      $

      15,623

      $

      21,851

      $

      47,280

      $

      85,059

      Add:










      Share-based compensation expenses


      (1,907)


      1,128


      (70)


      3,265


      Amortization of acquired intangible assets


      -


      166


      263


      654


      Acquisition-related consideration adjustment


      -


      -


      -


      (1,745)

      Non-GAAP net income attributable to Hollysys
      Automation Technologies Ltd.

      $

      13,716

      $

      23,145

      $

      47,473

      $

      87,233












      Weighted average number of basic ordinary shares


      60,408,369


      59,082,795


      60,112,281


      59,061,277


      Weighted average number of diluted ordinary shares


      61,225,248


      60,555,132


      60,909,201


      60,594,356

      Non-GAAP basic earnings per share


      $

      0.23

      $

      0.39

      $

      0.79

      $

      1.48

      Non-GAAP diluted earnings per share


      $

      0.22

      $

      0.38

      $

      0.79

      $

      1.45












      SOURCE Hollysys Automation Technologies, Ltd

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