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Sinovac Reports Unaudited Second Quarter 2010 Financial Results

- Conference call scheduled for Monday, August 16, 2010 at 8:00 AM EDT -


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BEIJING, Aug. 16 /PRNewswire-Asia/ -- Sinovac Biotech Ltd. (Nasdaq: SVA), a leading China-based vaccine manufacturer, announced today its unaudited financial results for the three-month and six-month periods ended June 30, 2010.

    Financial Highlights
    -- Second quarter sales increased 131% to $10.3 million on a sequential
       quarter basis and decreased by 49% year-over-year
    -- Sales for the six-month period declined 45% to $14.7 million, compared
       to same period last year
    -- Net income attributable to shareholders for the second quarter was $1.0
       million, with net income per diluted share of $0.02
    -- Net income attributable to shareholders for the six-month period was
       $738,000, with net income per diluted share of $0.01
    -- Cash and cash equivalents at June 30, 2010 was $94.6 million

    Business Highlights
    -- In May 2010, Sinovac was selected by the Beijing Centers for Diseases
       Control and Prevention (Beijing CDC) to supply the Company's hepatitis
       A vaccine, Healive, to the Beijing Expanded Program of Immunization
       (EPI). Based on the comprehensive score following the Beijing CDC's
       evaluation of potential suppliers, Sinovac was selected as one of the
       two suppliers and was allocated a greater share of the total purchase
       order. The total ordered quantity allocated to Sinovac was
       approximately 477,000 doses.
    -- In June 2010, Sinovac participated at the 2010 Shanghai CPHI Exhibition.
       At the exhibition, Sinovac showcased its commercialized products,
       including its Healive, Anflu, Panflu and Panflu.1 vaccines. The Company
       met with several prospective distribution partners aimed at
       commercializing Sinovac's vaccines in targeted international markets.
    -- In August 2010, Sinovac received the GMP Inspection Report from the
       Government of Nepal's Ministry of Health and Population.  The report
       stated that Sinovac's production facilities are qualified for
       registering its hepatitis A vaccine, Healive, for importation to Nepal.
       The favorable inspection report represents a key step towards obtaining
       the product registration certificate from the Nepalese Government.  It
       is anticipated that Sinovac will be granted the product registration
       certificate later this year.

Mr. Weidong Yin, Chairman, President and CEO of Sinovac, commented, "The Shanxi vaccine incident continues to impact the public's confidence in vaccine safety as it has significantly affected demand across the private pay market. Although we cannot alter the market environment, we are effectively adjusting our marketing and sales strategies to address the market situation and to enhance our capabilities. We increased the size of our sales force to further expand domestic market penetration and to improve the effectiveness of our promotion strategies. We are beginning to see results as evidenced by the 131% increase in sales in second quarter as compared to the first quarter. We will continue to refine and implement our marketing and sales strategies to improve our competencies and increase our market share."

Mr. Yin continued, "The 2010 seasonal flu season commenced in the third quarter. Our first batch of Anflu has been released by the National Institute for the Control of Pharmaceutical and Biological Products (NICPBP) and launched into the market. Our sales team has already started the promotion activities in several areas. Although a level of uncertainty surrounds the seasonal flu vaccine market, we remain confident about our ability to advance the development of flu vaccine market in China."

Mr. Yin continued, "Our capacity expansion project for flu vaccine is progressing well. Currently the flu production facilities are under design in compliance with WHO GMP standards and the equipments are being selected, which means we are moving forward to meet our target of completing the capacity expansion for flu vaccines by the end of 2011. We are simultaneously evaluating the construction plan of production facilities for our current pipeline products, such as the EV71 vaccine, at the Changping facility. We are pleased with the progress that is being made at our Dalian joint venture as the formal business license has been obtained. The application to conduct clinical trials for the proprietary mumps vaccine developed by Sinovac Dalian was submitted to the SFDA in April and the production lines are being upgraded. In order to enhance the market competency of our products and to facilitate entry into international market, the production lines at two facilities are being designed and constructed according to the WHO GMP standards."

Mr. Yin continued, "This year the SFDA continues to work closely with the World Health Organization (WHO) to improve manufacturing across China in accordance with GMP standards. In July 2010, Sinovac was selected as one of the five companies at which the WHO experts conducted the training for China's SFDA GMP site inspectors. Although the Chinese vaccine market has been significantly affected by unfounded media reports, we believe that the public appeal to improve the vaccine quality standards represents a significant market opportunity for companies, such as Sinovac, that supply high quality vaccine products."

Mr. Yin concluded, "We appreciate the continued support and understanding of our investors. We are continuing to refine our domestic and international sales strategies, expand our manufacturing capacity, and advance our vaccine development pipeline to build long-term value for our shareholders."

Financial Review for Second Quarter Ended June 30, 2010

Second quarter 2010 results included the consolidation of the financial results from the 30%-owned joint venture, Sinovac Dalian, following its formation in January 2010.

Sales for the second quarter of 2010 were $10.3 million, up 131% from $4.4 million in the first quarter of 2010 and down 49% from $20.0 million for the second quarter of 2009. The second quarter 2010 sales were impacted in part by the continuing weakness in the private pay market following the unfounded media reports about vaccine safety in China's Shanxi province and by vaccine purchases from the Ministry of Health (MOH) that has not recurred. In the second quarter of 2009, the Company sold 2.08 million doses of Healive to MOH as part of the response in connection with a flood relief effort.

    Sinovac's sales breakdown by product was as follows.


                                                Three months ended June 30
                                                  2010               2009
    Sales
    Healive                                    $5,954,172        $18,018,340
    Bilive                                      2,722,710          2,103,573
    Anflu                                            (765)          (103,586)
    Panflu.1 (H1N1)                             1,587,589                 --
    Total                                     $10,263,706        $20,018,327

Sales of the Panflu.1 (H1N1) vaccine represented 15.5% of total sales for the three months ended June 30, 2010. The H1N1 vaccine was sold to the Chinese government in accordance with the government purchase program.

Gross profit for the second quarter of 2010 was $8.5 million, with a gross margin of 82.7%, compared to $16.3 million and a gross margin of 81.2% for the same period of 2009. The gross margin for the second quarter of 2010 increased due to the product mix during the current year quarter. After deducting depreciation of land use rights and amortization of licenses and permits from gross profit, the adjusted gross margin was 80.7% and 80.2% for the second quarter of 2010 and 2009, respectively.

Selling, general and administrative expenses for the second quarter of 2010 were $4.1 million, compared to $4.9 million in the same period of 2009. SG&A expenses as a percentage of second quarter 2010 sales were 40%, compared to 24% during the second quarter of the prior year. The higher SG&A expenses as a percentage of revenue resulted from the additional G&A expenses associated with the 30%-owned joint venture, Sinovac Dalian, partly offsetting the lower selling costs associated with the second quarter 2010 revenues.

Net research and development expenses for the second quarter 2010 were $1.5 million, compared to $550,000 in the same period of 2009. The increased R&D expenses in the second quarter of 2010 were primarily related to the continued development of EV71 vaccine, pneumococcal conjugated vaccine, rabies vaccines for human and animals, along with the mumps vaccine, which is currently under development at Sinovac Dalian.

Depreciation of property, plant and equipment and amortization of license and permits for the second quarter of 2010 rose to $507,000, compared to $167,000 for the same period of last year. The increase was primarily attributable to depreciation expense at Sinovac Dalian that was included in the second quarter 2010 consolidated results.

Total operating expenses for the second quarter of 2010 were $6.1 million, compared to $5.6 million in the comparative period in 2009.

The operating income for the three months ended June 30, 2010 was $2.4 million, compared to $10.7 million for the same period of the prior year. The lower operating income in the second quarter of 2010 was attributable to the increased administrative expenses from Sinovac Dalian, reduced sales and higher R&D expenses.

Net income for the second quarter of 2010 included $423,000 of interest and financing expenses, $458,000 of interest and other income and $891,000 of income tax expense. Net income for the same period of 2009 included $199,000 of interest and financing expenses, $73,000 of interest and other income, and $2.2 million of income tax expenses. Net income attributable to shareholders for second quarter of 2010 was $1.0 million, or $0.02 per diluted share, as compared to net income attributable to shareholders of $5.8 million, or $0.14 per diluted share, in the same period of 2009.

As of June 30, 2010, Sinovac's cash and cash equivalents totaled $94.6 million, compared to $75.0 million as of December 31, 2009. The increase in cash and cash equivalents primarily reflected the contribution of approximately $62.0 million in net proceeds from the public offering of common shares, which was closed in February 2010.

Financial Review for Six-Month Period Ended June 30, 2010

Results for the six-month period of 2010 included the consolidation of the financial results from the 30%-owned joint venture, Sinovac Dalian, following its formation in January 2010.

Sales for the six-month period of 2010 were $14.7 million, down 45% from $26.6 million for the same period of 2009. The lower sales in the first half of 2010 were attributable to adverse impact of the unfounded media reports in the Shanxi province on the domestic vaccine market and the absence of government purchases in the current year for disease control in the flood region.

    Sinovac's sales breakdown by product was as follows.

                                                 Six months ended June 30
                                                  2010               2009
    Sales
    Healive                                    $8,493,807        $22,920,655
    Bilive                                      3,263,769          3,299,750
    Anflu                                          31,032            364,021
    Panflu.1 (H1N1)                             2,918,997                 --
    Total                                     $14,707,605        $26,584,426

Sales of the Panflu.1 (H1N1) vaccine represented 19.8% of total sales for the six months ended June 30, 2010. The H1N1 vaccine was sold to the Chinese government in accordance with the government purchase program.

Gross profit for the six-month period of 2010 was $12.0 million, with a gross margin of 81.9%, compared to $21.4 million and a gross margin of 80.4% for the same period of 2009. The gross margin for the first half of 2010 increased due to the product mix during the current year. After deducting depreciation of land use rights and amortization of licenses and permits from gross profit, adjusted gross margin was 81.2% and 80.0% for the six-month period of 2010 and 2009, respectively.

Selling, general and administrative expenses for the first six months of 2010 were $7.2 million, compared to $8.4 million in the same period of 2009. SG&A expenses as a percentage of six-month period 2010 sales were 49%, compared to 32% for the same period of the prior year. The higher SG&A expenses as a percentage of revenue resulted from the additional G&A expenses associated with the 30%-owned joint venture, partly offsetting the lower selling costs associated with the first half 2010 revenues.

Net research and development expenses for the first six months of 2010 were $2.4 million, compared to $1.3 million in the same period of 2009. The increased R&D expenses in the six-month period of 2010 were primarily related to the continued development of EV71 vaccine, pneumococcal conjugated vaccine, rabies vaccines for human and animals, along with the mumps vaccine, which is currently under development at Sinovac Dalian.

Depreciation of property, plant and equipment and amortization of license and permits for the six-month period of 2010 rose to $932,000, compared to $332,000 for the same period of last year. The increase was primarily attributable to depreciation expense at Sinovac Dalian that was included in the second quarter 2010 consolidated results.

Total operating expenses for the first six months of 2010 were $10.5 million, compared to $10.0 million in the comparative period in 2009.

The operating income for the six months ended June 30, 2010 was $1.6 million, compared to $11.3 million for the same period of the prior year. The operating income in the first half of 2010 was attributable to the increased administrative expenses from Sinovac Dalian, reduced sales and higher R&D expenses.

Net income for the six-month period of 2010 included $547,000 of interest and financing expenses, $35,000 of interest income and other expenses and $622,000 of income tax expense. Net income for the same period of 2009 included $325,000 of interest and financing expenses, $166,000 of interest and other income, and $2.6 million of income tax expenses. Net income attributable to shareholders for first six months of 2010 was $738,000, or $0.01 per diluted share, as compared to net income attributable to shareholders of $5.8 million, or $0.14 per diluted share, in the same period of 2009.

Recent Clinical Developments

In follow-up to the clinical trial application that was submitted to the SFDA in December 2009, Sinovac sent three batches of its enterovirus 71 (EV 71) vaccine to the National Institute for the Control of Pharmaceutical and Biological Products (NICPBP) for comprehensive testing and received a qualified report on the vaccines tests in May. In late June, the SFDA held the EV 71 vaccine evaluation conference and Sinovac participated. The Company is currently preparing supplementary documents for the SFDA's further evaluation. The Company anticipates that the SFDA will grant approval of its clinical trial application within the year.

The clinical trials for the animal rabies vaccine have been completed. The application for the new drug certificate was submitted to the Ministry of Agriculture on June 29, 2010. The Company has commenced construction of a GMP-certified production line for animal rabies vaccine at its Tangshan Yian facility. The Company is on track to launch its animal rabies vaccine in 2011.

The R&D process for pneumococcal conjugated vaccine is progressing on schedule. Sinovac has produced the vaccine doses for clinical trial use. The Company is conducting the stability study, and evaluating the vaccine effectiveness and safety in animal models and expects to file the clinical trial application by end of 2010.

In April, Sinovac received approval from the SFDA for its clinical trial application for the hepatitis B vaccine, Euvax B, in-licensed for LG Life Sciences. Pursuant to the distribution agreement with LG Life Sciences, Sinovac was granted an exclusive right to market and distribute Euvax B in mainland China for five years from the date Sinovac obtains regulatory approval for the sale of the product in China. Sinovac is currently evaluating the potential market opportunity and preparing to commence clinical trials later this year.

In April, Sinovac received approval from the SFDA for its clinical trial application for its inactivated Japanese encephalitis vaccine. Sinovac is currently evaluating the potential market opportunity for this vaccine candidate.

Recent Management Change

The Company announced the appointment of Mr. Jacob Chik Keung Ho as acting Chief Financial Officer to replace Ms. Jinling Qin and as the Company's Chief Financial Officer after the probationary period. Mr. Ho brings over twelve years of accounting and financial reporting experience to Sinovac, which will enhance the Company's financial management, internal control, risk management and communications with investors. Mr. Ho will be on position and start work from September 1, 2010.

Mr. Ho has extensive experience in accounting and international business working with companies in China and the U.S. He previously served as a Senior Manager in Deliotte Touche Tohmatsu's Beijing office and as a Manager in PricewaterhouseCoopers Beijing office, where he provided financial reporting, accounting, internal auditing, risk management and accounting services to Chinese companies. Prior to that, he held positions at Deloitte & Touche and PricewaterhouseCoopers, in which he served as a team leader for implementing Sarbanes-Oxley compliance programs at U.S. companies. Earlier in his career, Mr. Ho served as an internal auditor at Texaco and as sales position at Oxford Health Plans.

Mr. Ho received an M.S. in Japanese Business Studies from Chaminade University of Honolulu, an MBA in International Business in Business Administration from Baruch College, City University of New York, and a B.S. in Accounting from Morgan State University in Maryland. He is Certified Pubic Accountant.

Mr. Jiansan Zhang has resigned from his position as Vice General Manager of Sinovac Biotech and the Deputy Manager of Tangshan Yian due to personal reasons. At Sinovac, he oversaw the production, engineering, research and development and quality assurance departments and at Tangshan Yian, he oversaw the vaccine research and development laboratory. The duties have been taken over by the director in charge of the quality control and assurance department and the director in charge of production and engineering, both of whom were recently promoted. Sinovac is actively seeking a senior manager with high technology and pharmaceutical industry experience.

2010 Guidance

The Company reiterates its previously provided total 2010 sales expectations. The Company continues to expect 2010 sales to be in the range of approximately $60.0 million to $67.0 million as it anticipates the lasting effects from the unfounded media reports that adversely impacted public perceptions of vaccine safety will gradually diminish.

In 2010, the Company expects to advance the clinical development of its pipeline products as follows: (i) to commence clinical trials in China for its enterovirus 71 (EV 71) vaccine (clinical trial application on file with SFDA) along with the hepatitis B vaccine in-licensed from LG Life Sciences (clinical trial applications approved by SFDA); (ii) to file the clinical trial application with the SFDA for its pneumococcal conjugate vaccine; and (iii) to commence clinical trials in China for the mumps vaccine under development at Sinovac Dalian upon receiving approval for its clinical trial application from the SFDA. The Company intends to continue executing its business plan at the Sinovac Dalian and the Changping facilities to increase production capacity of its commercialized vaccines and prepare for the commercialization of its pipeline products.

Conference Call Details

The Company will host a conference call on Monday, August 16, 2010 at 8:00 a.m. EDT (August 16, 2010 at 8:00 pm China Standard Time) to review the Company's financial results for the second quarter ended June 30, 2010 and provide an update on recent corporate developments. To access the conference call, please dial 1-877-407-4018 (USA) or 1-201-689-8471 (international). A replay of the call will be available from 11 a.m. ET on August 16, 2010 to August 30, 2010 at midnight. To access the replay, please dial 1-877-870-5176 (USA) or 1-858-384-5517 (international) and the replay pin number 354766.

A live audio webcast of the call will also be available from the Investors section on the corporate web site at http://www.sinovac.com . A webcast replay can be accessed on the corporate website beginning August 16, 2010 and the replay will remain available for 30 days.

About Sinovac

Sinovac Biotech Ltd. is a China-based biopharmaceutical company that focuses on the research, development, manufacture and commercialization of vaccines that protect against human infectious diseases. Sinovac's commercialized vaccine products include Healive(R) (hepatitis A), Bilive(R) (combined hepatitis A and B), Anflu(R) (seasonal influenza), Panflu(TM) (pandemic influenza (H5N1)), and Panflu.1(TM) (pandemic influenza A (H1N1)). Sinovac is developing vaccines for enterovirus 71, universal pandemic influenza, pneumococcal infection, Japanese encephalitis, and human rabies. Its wholly owned subsidiary, Tangshan Yian, has completed the clinical trials for its independently developed inactivated animal rabies vaccine . Its 30%-owned joint venture, Sinovac Dalian, focuses on the research, development, manufacturing and commercialization of vaccines, such as rabies, chickenpox, mumps and rubella vaccines for human use.

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This announcement contains forward-looking statements. These statements are made under the "safe harbor" provisions of the U.S. Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These forward-looking statements can be identified by words or phrases such as "will," "expects," "anticipates," "future," "intends," "plans," "believes," "estimates" and similar statements. Among other things, the business outlook and quotations from management in this press release contain forward-looking statements. Statements that are not historical facts, including statements about Sinovac's beliefs and expectations, are forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements involve inherent risks and uncertainties. A number of important factors could cause actual results to differ materially from those contained in any forward-looking statement. Sinovac does not undertake any obligation to update any forward-looking statement, except as required under applicable law.

    For more information, please contact:

     Chris Lee
     Sinovac Biotech Ltd.
     Tel:   +86-10-8279-9659
     Fax:   +86-10-6296-6910
     Email: [email protected]

    Investors:
     Amy Glynn/Stephanie Carrington
     The Ruth Group
     Tel:   +1-646-536-7023/7017
     Email: [email protected]
            [email protected]

    Media:
     Jason Rando
     The Ruth Group
     Tel:   +1-646-536-7025
     Email: [email protected]



                             SINOVAC BIOTECH LTD.
                     Incorporated in Antigua and Barbuda
                         Consolidated Balance Sheets
                                 (Unaudited)
                         (Expressed in U.S. Dollars)

                                                 June 30,      December 31,
                                                   2010              2009
    ASSETS

    Current assets
      Cash and cash equivalents                $94,638,337       $74,953,212
      Restricted cash                              309,764            64,400
      Short-term investments                     9,987,369         7,313,149
      Accounts receivable - net                 26,207,337        24,540,134
      Inventories                               18,191,653         9,599,118
      Prepaid expenses and deposits                773,862           466,346
    Due from related party                       3,299,318                --
    Deferred tax assets                          1,024,188         1,375,174

    Total current assets                       154,431,828       118,311,533

    Property, plant and equipment               41,366,664        22,306,688
    Deposits for acquisition of assets           8,298,329                --
    Long term inventories                        2,777,952         2,642,734
    Deferred tax assets                            497,849           520,077
    Licenses and permits                           498,123           695,109
    Total assets                              $207,870,745      $144,476,141

    LIABILITIES AND EQUITY

    Current liabilities
      Loans payable                             $2,937,461       $17,697,821
      Accounts payable and accrued
       liabilities                              12,123,477        17,784,509
      Income tax payable                         1,723,718         6,413,734
    Deferred revenue                             5,033,224         5,386,749
    Due to related party                           521,069                --
      Deferred government grants                 1,592,775         1,331,476
    Deferred tax liability                       1,167,547         1,398,123
    Total current liabilities                   25,099,271        50,012,412

    Deferred government grants                   2,525,518         2,646,669
    Loans payable                                8,298,329                --
    Long term payable                              409,495           407,794
    Deferred revenue                             6,971,784         6,942,824
    Total long term liabilities                 18,205,126         9,997,287

    Total liabilities                           43,304,397        60,009,699

    Commitments and contingencies

    EQUITY

    Preferred stock                                     --                --
      Authorized 50,000,000 shares at par
       value of $0.001 each
      Issued and outstanding: nil
    Common stock                                    54,126            42,585
      Authorized: 100,000,000 shares at
       par value of $0.001 each
      Issued and outstanding: 54,125,861
       (2009 - 42,585,261)
    Additional paid in capital                 104,645,132        42,533,876
    Accumulated other comprehensive
     income                                      4,546,361         4,225,196
    Dedicated reserves                           9,863,251         9,863,251
    Retained earnings                           14,731,302        13,993,287

    Total stockholders' equity                 133,840,172        70,658,195
    Non-controlling interests                   30,726,176        13,808,247
    Total equity                               164,566,348        84,466,442
    Total liabilities and equity              $207,870,745      $144,476,141



                             SINOVAC BIOTECH LTD.
          Consolidated Statements of Income and Comprehensive Income
           Three Months and Six Months Ended June 30, 2010 and 2009
                                 (Unaudited)
                         (Expressed in U.S. Dollars)

                              Three months ended         Six months ended
                                    30-Jun                    30-Jun
                              2010         2009         2010         2009

    Sales                  $10,263,706  $20,018,327  $14,707,605  $26,584,426

    Cost of sales -
     (exclusive of
     depreciation of land-
     use rights and
     amortization of
     licenses and permits
     of $104,832 (2009 -
     $104,732) for three
     months and  $ 209,625
     (2009 -$209,365) for
     six months              1,775,177    3,762,786    2,658,652    5,210,556

    Gross profit             8,488,529   16,255,541   12,048,953   21,373,870

    Selling, general and
     administrative
     expenses                4,105,030    4,860,279    7,197,278    8,407,902

    Research and
     development expenses -
     net of $-36,502 (2009-
     $70,374) for three
     months and $-18,948
     (2009- $128,685) for
     six months in
     government research
     grants                  1,459,432      549,734    2,367,391    1,309,175

    Depreciation of
     property, plant and
     equipment  and
     amortization of
     licenses and permits      507,014      167,004      932,441      331,873

    Total operating
     expenses                6,071,476    5,577,017   10,497,110   10,048,950

    Operating income         2,417,053   10,678,524    1,551,843   11,324,920

    Interest and financing
     expenses                 (422,983)    (199,113)    (547,358)    (325,313)

    Interest and other
     income (expenses)         457,938       73,020      (34,654)     166,151

    Income before income
     taxes and non-
     controlling interests   2,452,008   10,552,431      969,831   11,165,758

    Income tax expenses       (891,282)  (2,162,099)    (621,803)  (2,643,867)

    Consolidated net
     income                  1,560,726    8,390,332      348,028    8,521,891

    Less: net income
     (loss) attributable
     to non-controlling
     interests                 515,401    2,581,676     (389,987)   2,688,556
                            $1,045,325   $5,808,656     $738,015   $5,833,335
    Net income
     attributable to
     stockholders
    Net income              $1,560,726   $8,390,332     $348,028   $8,521,891

    Other comprehensive
     income
    Foreign currency
     translation
     adjustment                428,844      (38,279)     437,567       26,620
    Total comprehensive
     income                  1,989,570    8,352,053      785,595    8,548,511
    Less: comprehensive
     income (loss)
     attributable to non-
     controlling interests     630,326    2,583,246     (273,585)   2,695,811
    Comprehensive income
     attributable to
     stockholders           $1,359,244   $5,768,807   $1,059,180   $5,852,700
    Earnings per share -
     basic and diluted           $0.02        $0.14        $0.01        $0.14
    Weighted average
     number of shares of
     common stock
     outstanding
          - Basic           54,105,104   42,427,503   52,053,219   42,653,223
          - Diluted         55,124,895   42,431,249   53,178,006   42,653,223



                             SINOVAC BIOTECH LTD.
                    Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows
           Three Months and Six Months Ended June 30, 2010 and 2009
                                 (Unaudited)
                         (Expressed in U.S. Dollars)

                         Three Months ended June 30  Six Months ended June 30
                              2010        2009             2010        2009
    Cash flows from
     (used in) operating
     activities
      Net Income for the
       period             $1,560,726   $8,390,332       $348,028   $8,521,891
      Adjustments to
       reconcile net
       income to net
       cash from
        (used by)
         operating
         activities:
      - deferred income
        taxes               (554,811)     690,556        137,709      847,950
      - write-off of
        equipment and
        loss (gain) on
        disposal             132,316        2,434        819,411       (7,349)
      - stock-based
        compensation          99,232       61,540        202,896      128,043
      - provision for
        doubtful accounts         --    1,443,986             --    2,312,924
    - inventory
      provision              240,859           --        257,065           --
      - depreciation of
        property, plant
        and equipment,
        and amortization
        of licenses and
        permits              990,097      472,120      1,881,104      955,790
      - research and
        development
        expenditures
        qualifying for
        government grant      36,502      (70,374)        18,948     (128,685)
    - deferred
      government grant
      recognized in
      income                 (65,855)     (40,367)      (131,685)     (91,683)
      - accounts
        receivable        (3,389,051) (12,080,553)    (1,559,320) (14,543,552)
      - inventories       (4,705,960)  (2,803,876)    (8,477,709)  (5,135,639)
    - income tax payable  (2,070,272)     712,224     (4,698,680)    (173,028)
      - prepaid expenses
        and deposits          31,019      224,922       (304,751)     255,826
    - long term payable,
     deferred revenue
     and advances from
     customers            (3,217,309)   9,644,568       (374,556)   9,644,568
      - accounts payable
        and accrued
        liabilities        4,044,222    1,487,986     (5,133,166)  (1,283,789)
    Net cash provided by
     (used in) operating
     activities           (6,868,285)   8,135,498    (17,014,706)   1,303,267

    Cash flows from
     (used in) financing
     activities
      - Loan proceeds             --   16,074,281      8,265,031   16,074,281
      - Loan repayment   (14,777,424)          --    (14,777,424)          --
      - Proceeds from
       issuance of
       common stock net
       of share issuance
       cost                   47,395           --     61,915,101           --
      - Repurchase of
        common shares             --      (16,189)            --     (335,832)
    - Loan to non-
      controlling
      shareholder of
      Sinovac Beijing      3,285,464           --     (3,286,695)  (1,460,600)
    - Subscriptions
      received                 4,800           --          4,800           --
    - Dividends paid to
      non-controlling
      shareholder of
      Sinovac Beijing     (3,285,902)          --     (3,285,902)          --
    - Due to non-
      controlling
      shareholder of
      Sinovac Dalian         519,075           --        519,075           --
      - Government grant
        received             189,007           --        235,818           --
    Net cash provided by
     (used in) financing
     activities          (14,017,585)  16,058,092     49,589,804   14,277,849

    Cash flows used in
     investing
     activities
      - Restricted cash     (302,038)          --       (244,077)          --
    - Proceeds from
      disposal of
      equipment                1,594           --        191,470           --
    - Proceeds from
      redemption of
      short-term
      investments                 --           --      7,314,187           --
    - Purchase of short-
      term investments    (1,610,984)          --     (9,949,157)          --
    - Prepaid for
      acquisition of new
      facility                    --           --     (8,265,031)          --
    - Acquisition of
      property, plant
      and equipment       (1,649,336)    (750,509)    (2,097,501)  (1,762,001)
    Net cash used in
     investing
     activities           (3,560,764)    (750,509)   (13,050,109)  (1,762,001)

    Exchange effect on
     cash and cash
     equivalents             152,506      (47,508)       160,136       (8,765)
    Increase (decrease)
     in cash and cash
     equivalents         (24,294,128)  23,395,573     19,685,125   13,810,350

    Cash and cash
     equivalents,
     beginning of
     period              118,932,465   23,308,879     74,953,212   32,894,102

    Cash and cash
     equivalents, end
     of period           $94,638,337  $46,704,452    $94,638,337  $46,704,452

    Cash paid for
     interest               $389,898     $206,866       $658,177     $330,268
    Cash paid for
     income taxes         $2,708,398     $759,318     $4,361,751   $1,968,944

    Supplemental
     schedule of non-
     cash activities:
      Acquisition of
       property, plant
       and equipment
       included in
       accounts payable
       and accrued
       liabilities          $161,585     $302,829       $960,126   $1,395,618

SOURCE Sinovac Biotech Ltd.

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