Sino-Global Announces Fiscal Year 2017 Second Quarter Financial Results

Highlights include a 33% Increase in Revenues and Earnings of $0.11 per Basic and Diluted Share

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Feb 13, 2017, 07:30 ET

ROSLYN, N.Y., Feb. 13, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- Sino-Global Shipping America, Ltd. (NASDAQ: SINO) ("Sino-Global," the "Company" or "we"), a logistics integrated solution provider engaged in non-asset based global shipping, freight logistics, and inland transportation management and related services, today announced its financial results for the fiscal year 2017 second quarter ended December 31, 2016. The Company has also provided extensive information on its quarterly report on Form 10-Q filed this morning with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission and Company management encourages investors to review this document for more details of the Company's financial results for the second quarter of fiscal year 2017, background on Sino-Global's business and history, as well as Company strategy for the coming fiscal year.

Fiscal Year 2017 Second Quarter Operating and Financial Highlights
(as compared to the same period of the prior year)

Total revenues increased 33.3% to $2.1 million, compared to $1.6 million. The increase was primarily the result of a shift in our business mix, which included increases in revenues reported for the Company's inland transportation management services, freight logistic services and container trucking services.
Gross profit margin for the period increased to 83.5% from 55.7%, largely due to the Company's shift in focus towards higher margin logistics services.
Net income for the second quarter of fiscal year 2017 was $0.8 million, as compared to a net loss of $1.6 million for the same period of the prior year.
Earnings per basic and diluted share increased 161.1%, to $0.11 per share.
At December 31, 2016, the Company had cash and cash equivalents of $3.3 million, accounts receivable of $1.8 million, working capital of $7.7 million and shareholder equity of $12.8 million; compared to $1.4 million, $2.3 million, $6.2 million, and $11.4 million, respectively, as of June 30, 2016.
The Company holds no long-term debt.

Management Commentary
Mr. Lei Cao, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Sino-Global commented, "We had a strong quarter with an increase in total revenue of 33%. This increase was primarily the result of a shift in our business services mix towards inland transportation management, freight logistics and container trucking services. The shift in services was first implemented last year in response to worsening market conditions in the shipping industry. As a result of this change in our business model, the Company is reporting higher profit margins and we believe the Company is now better equipped to address the needs of our evolving and expanding customer base."

Chairman Cao continued, "During the last quarter we continued our efforts to address industry challenges, and in December we completed the launch of our full-service logistics platform. Our new platform connects shippers with independent trucking organizations, and since launch the Company has entered into agreements with two major shipping conglomerates. These agreements not only strengthen our relationships with these businesses but, we anticipate, will lead to additional customers and strategic partnerships in the future."

"Sino-Global is confident that information and communication technologies can be adopted by traditional industries to meet contemporary supply and demand challenges, and in the months ahead we will continue the rollout of our inland transportation management, freight logistics and container trucking services; as well as foster strong relationships with our strategic partners and draw upon our technical abilities and in-depth industry knowledge to develop innovative value-added logistic solutions for our customers."

Fiscal Year 2017, Second Quarter Financial Review

The following table presents summary information by segment for the three months ended December 31, 2016 and 2015:

	For the Three Months Ended December 31, 2016
	Shipping Agency & Ship Management Services		Shipping & Chartering Services		Inland Transportation Management Services		Freight Logistic Services		Container Trucking Services			Total
Revenues
- Related party	$	-	$	-	$	616,924	$	-	$	-	$	616,924
- Third party	$		$		$	834,679	$	517,066	$	159,879	$	1,511,624
Cost of revenues	$	-	$	-	$	87,800	$	167,035	$	95,961	$	350,796
Gross profit	$	-	$	-	$	1,363,803	$	350,031	$	63,918	$	1,777,752
Depreciation and amortization	$	-	$	-	$	6,695	$	5,370	$	-	$	12,065
Total capital expenditures	$	-	$	-	$	-	$	-	$	-	$	-
Gross profit margin		-		-		93.95%		67.70%		39.98%		83.52%

	For the Three Months Ended December 31, 2015
	Shipping Agency & Ship Management Services		Shipping & Chartering Services		Inland Transportation Management Services		Total
Revenues
- Related party	$	-	$	-	$	605,965	$	605,965
- Third party	$	489,871	$	16,000	$	485,115	$	990,986
Cost of revenues	$	395,988	$	8,000	$	303,139	$	707,127
Gross profit	$	93,883	$	8,000	$	787,941	$	889,824
Depreciation and amortization	$	7,030	$	1,782	$	4,911	$	13,723
Total capital expenditures	$	2,375	$	-	$	-	$	2,375
Gross profit margin		19.16%		50.00%		72.22%		55.72%

Our total revenues were $2.1 million during the period, compared to $1.6 million in the prior year period. This increase was due to an increase in revenues generated from the Company's inland transportation management services, and in the first quarter of fiscal year 2017, the Company began recognizing revenues from freight logistics services and additional revenue was provided by container trucking services in the second quarter ended December 31, 2016.
The Company's gross profit during the period was $1.8 million, compared to $0.9 million in the prior year period. Gross profit margin during the period improved to 83.5%, compared to 55.7%, largely as a result of the favorable shift in our services mix.
Our operating income for the three months ended December 31, 2016 was approximately $1.0 million, compared to an operating loss of $1.1 million for the comparable period ended December 31, 2015. This increase was primarily attributable to an increase in revenue generated from the Company's inland transportation management services and freight logistics services and a decrease in our general and administrative expenses.
Our income tax expense for the three months ended December 31, 2016 was $0.07 million, compared to income tax expense of $0.3 million for the same period of the prior year. The decrease in income tax expense over the prior year was due to a decrease of deferred income tax as the result of the change of our deferred tax valuation from 90% to 100% in December 31, 2015.
For the three months ended December 31, 2016, the Company reported a net income of $0.8 million, compared to net loss of $1.6 million for the three months ended December 31, 2015.

Balance Sheet Information

As of December 31, 2016, the Company had $3.3 million in cash and cash equivalents, working capital of $7.7 million and shareholder equity of $12.8 million; compared to $1.4 million, $6.2 million, and $11.4 million, respectively, as of June 30, 2016.
The Company holds no long-term debt.

About Sino-Global Shipping America, Ltd.
Founded in the United States in 2001, Sino-Global Shipping America, Ltd. is a company engaged in shipping, chartering, logistics and related business services. Headquartered in New York, Sino-Global has offices in mainland China, Australia, Canada and Hong Kong. The Company's current service offerings consist of inland transportation management, freight logistics and container trucking services. Additional information about Sino-Global can be found on the Company's corporate website at www.sino-global.com. The Company routinely posts important information on its website.

Forward Looking Statements
No statement made in this press release should be interpreted as an offer to sell or a solicitation of an offer to purchase any security. Such an offer can only be made in accordance with the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and applicable state securities laws. Any statements contained in this release that relate to future plans, events or performance are forward-looking statements that involve risks and uncertainties as identified in Sino-Global's filings with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission. Actual results, events or performance may differ materially. Readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the date hereof. Sino-Global undertakes no obligation to publicly release the results of any revisions to these forward-looking statements that may be made to reflect the events or circumstances after the date hereof or to reflect the occurrence of unanticipated events unless required by applicable law or regulations.

Contact Information
The Equity Group Inc.
Adam Prior
Senior Vice-President
(212)-836-9606 / [email protected]

SINO-GLOBAL SHIPPING AMERICA, LTD. AND AFFILIATES
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS AND COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS)
(UNAUDITED)
		For the Three Months Ended December 31,				For the Six Months Ended December 31,
		2016		2015		2016		2015
Net revenues - third parties	$	1,511,624	$	990,986	$	2,606,547	$	2,936,607
Net revenues - related party		616,924		605,965		1,466,403		1,359,562
Total revenues		2,128,548		1,596,951		4,072,950		4,296,169
Cost of revenues		(350,796)		(707,127)		(657,135)		(1,947,803)
Gross profit		1,777,752		889,824		3,415,815		2,348,366

General and administrative expenses		(776,284)		(1,963,402)		(1,636,198)		(2,894,244)
Selling expenses		(46,875)		(29,502)		(112,184)		(44,125)
Total operating expenses		(823,159)		(1,992,904)		(1,748,382)		(2,938,369)

Operating income (loss)		954,593		(1,103,080)		1,667,433		(590,003)

Financial expense, net		(88,470)		(195,776)		(91,904)		(312,983)
Other expense, net		-		(4,621)		-		(4,621)
Total other expense		(88,470)		(200,397)		(91,904)		(317,604)

Net income (loss) before provision for income taxes		866,123		(1,303,477)		1,575,529		(907,607)

Income tax expense		(73,391)		(332,533)		(145,012)		(573,355)

Net income (loss)		792,732		(1,636,010)		1,430,517		(1,480,962)

Net loss attributable to non-controlling interest		(100,169)		(136,911)		(108,104)		(166,021)

Net income (loss) attributable to Sino-Global Shipping America, Ltd.	$	892,901	$	(1,499,099)	$	1,538,621	$	(1,314,941)


Comprehensive income (loss)
Net income (loss)	$	792,732	$	(1,636,010)	$	1,430,517	$	(1,480,962)
Other comprehensive income (loss) - foreign currency translation (loss) gain		(104,312)		82,318		(118,882)		(38,318)
Comprehensive income (loss)		688,420		(1,553,692)		1,311,635		(1,519,280)
Less: Comprehensive income (loss) attributable to non-controlling interest		21,512		57,663		24,121		(869)

Comprehensive income (loss) attributable to Sino-Global Shipping America Ltd.	$	666,908	$	(1,611,355)	$	1,287,514	$	(1,518,411)

Earnings (loss) per share
-Basic	$	0.11	$	(0.18)	$	0.19	$	(0.16)
-Diluted	$	0.11	$	(0.18)	$	0.18	$	(0.16)

Weighted average number of common shares used in computation
-Basic		8,280,535		8,433,341		8,280,535		8,377,634
-Diluted		8,342,870		8,433,341		8,318,541		8,377,634

SINO-GLOBAL SHIPPING AMERICA, LTD. AND AFFILIATES
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
(UNAUDITED)

	December 31,		June 30,
	2016		2016
Assets
Current assets
Cash and cash equivalents	$	3,293,453	$	1,385,994
Accounts receivable, less allowance for doubtful accounts of $96,261 and $207,028 as of December 31, 2016 and June 30, 2016, respectively		1,788,489		2,333,024
Other receivables, less allowance for doubtful accounts of $145,125 and $145,186 as of December 31 and June 30, 2016, respectively		68,454		290,907
Advances to suppliers		3,477,386		2,192,910
Prepaid expenses and other current assets		334,535		826,631
Due from related parties		1,740,567		1,622,519

Total Current Assets		10,702,884		8,651,985

Property and equipment, net		146,386		176,367
Prepaid expenses		92,514		178,982
Other long-term assets		40,360		46,810

Total Assets	$	10,982,144	$	9,054,144

Liabilities and Equity

Current Liabilities
Advances from customers	$	383,631	$	24,373
Accounts payable		167,525		489,490
Taxes payable		1,741,175		1,637,197
Accrued expenses and other current liabilities		668,944		286,322

Total Current Liabilities		2,961,275		2,437,382

Total Liabilities		2,961,275		2,437,382

Commitments and Contingencies

Equity
Preferred stock, 2,000,000 shares authorized, no par value, none issued.		-		-
Common stock, 50,000,000 shares authorized, no par value; 8,456,032 shares issued as of December 31,2016 and June 30, 2016; 8,280,535 shares outstanding as of December 31,2016 and June 30,2016, respectively		15,500,391		15,500,391
Additional paid-in capital		1,233,434		1,140,962
Treasury stock, at cost - 175,497 shares as of December 31,2016 and June 30,2016		(417,538)		(417,538)
Accumulated deficit		(2,980,178)		(4,518,799)
Accumulated other comprehensive loss		(532,014)		(280,907)

Total Sino-Global Shipping America Ltd. Stockholders' Equity		12,804,095		11,424,109

Non-controlling Interest		(4,783,226)		(4,807,347)

Total Equity		8,020,869		6,616,762

Total Liabilities and Equity	$	10,982,144	$	9,054,144

SINO-GLOBAL SHIPPING AMERICA LTD. AND AFFILIATES CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS (UNAUDITED)

		For the six months ended December 31,
		2016		2015
Operating Activities
Net income (loss)	$	1,430,517	$	(1,480,962)
Adjustment to reconcile net income (loss) to net cash provided by (used in) operating activities:
Stock-based compensation expense		92,472		-
Amortization of stock-based compensation to consultants		655,310		548,917
Depreciation and amortization		25,407		29,076
Provision for (recovery of) doubtful accounts		(108,344)		622,556
Provision for doubtful accounts on related party receivable		-		174,759
Deferred tax provision		-		280,600
Changes in assets and liabilities
Decrease (increase) in accounts receivable		615,324		(269,756)
Decrease (increase) in other receivables		219,860		(654,229)
(Increase) decrease in advances to suppliers		(1,417,731)		49,101
(Increase) decrease in prepaid expenses		(70,264)		58,728
Increase in other current assets		(12,571)		(28,613)
Decrease in other long-term assets		5,693		3,240
(Increase) decrease in due from related parties		(133,713)		64,345
Increase (decrease) in advances from customers		369,626		(100,370)
Decrease in accounts payable		(309,941)		(396,698)
Increase in taxes payable		174,432		413,510
Increase (decrease) in accrued expenses and other current liabilities		386,381		(5,980)

Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities		1,922,458		(691,776)

Investing Activities
Acquisitions of property and equipment		-		(3,302)
Cash collected from the termination of vessel acquisition		-		332,413

Net cash provided by investing activities		-		329,111

Financing Activities
Proceeds from issuance of common stock, net		-		691,600
Repurchase of common stock		-		(41,270)

Net cash provided by financing activities		-		650,330

Effect of exchange rate fluctuations on cash and cash equivalents		(14,999)		76,589

Net increase in cash and cash equivalents		1,907,459		364,254

Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period		1,385,994		730,322
				-
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period	$	3,293,453	$	1,094,576

Supplemental information
Income taxes paid	$	6,446	$	-
Non-cash investing and financing activities:
Common stock issued for vessel acquisition	$	-	$	2,220,000
Issuance of common stock to pay for professional services	$	-	$	255,000