QKL Stores Inc. Announces First Quarter 2014 Financial Results
-- 1Q14 Revenue Decreased by 11.4% to $86.0 million from $97.1 million in 1Q13 -- -- 1Q14 Gross Profit Decreased by 12.0% to $14.7 million from $16.6 million in 1Q13 -
DAQING, China, May 15, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- QKL Stores Inc. (the "Company") (Nasdaq: QKLS), a leading regional supermarket chain in Northeastern China and Inner Mongolia, today announced its financial results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2014.
Mr. Zhuangyi Wang, Chairman and CEO, said, "We opened two hypermarkets in the first quarter, and finished the first quarter operating a total of 47 stores, comprised of 27 supermarkets, 16 hypermarkets and 4 department stores. As our new store opening plan slows for 2014, the two more new stores are going to open in the second half of the year, we expect our profitability to improve as we benefit from our improving new store sales, increased same store sales at existing stores and reduced store opening and promotional expenses."
"We were also pleased with the improvement of our operating cash flows in the first quarter due to a reduction in inventory after the peak Chinese New Year season and a decrease in other receivables attributable to cash recovery from our vendors after the busy holiday season. We are pleased with our execution in the first quarter and are setting the stage for increased top and bottom line growth in the coming quarters."
First Quarter 2014 Financial Results
Revenue decreased by $11.1 million, or 11.4%, to $86.0 million for the three months ended March 31, 2014 from $97.1 million for the three months ended March 31, 2013. Same store sales represents sales from stores that were opened for at least one year before the beginning of the comparison period, or by January 1, 2013. Same store (45 stores) sales generated approximately $81.8 million in sales in the first quarter of 2014, a decrease of $12.6 million, or 13.3% compared with $94.4 million in net sales in the first quarter of 2013. New store sales increased, reflecting the opening of two new stores since January 1, 2013. The stores generated approximately $4.2 million in sales in the first quarter of 2014. The number of stores including supermarkets/hypermarkets and department stores at March 31, 2014 was 47 versus 46 at March 31, 2013.
Gross profit decreased by $1.9 million, or 12.0%, to $14.7 million, or 17.1% of net sales, in the first quarter of 2014 from $16.6 million, or 17.1% of net sales, in the first quarter of 2013. The change in gross profit was primarily attributable to a decrease in net sales of $11.1 million in the first quarter of 2014 compared to the first quarter of 2013. We believe that our gross margin is likely to be between 16.8% and 17.3%, over the next few business quarters. New stores tend to be less profitable during their early months of operation. In addition, China's retail industry in general, and its supermarket industry in particular, are becoming more competitive every year. In this competitive marketplace, it is likely that we will focus on providing our customers with low prices in order to increase our market share and long-term sales volume.
Selling expenses were $13.3 million, or 15.4% of net sales, in the first quarter of 2014, and $13.3 million, or 13.7% of net sales, in the first quarter of 2013. The change in selling expenses was immaterial in the three months ended March 31, 2014 compared to the same period in 2013.
Our net loss for the first three months of 2014 was $3.1 million, or $2.01 per diluted share, from net income of $0.4 million, or $0.27 per diluted share in the prior year period. The number of shares used in the computation of diluted EPS was 1,522,326 and 1,510,828 for the first three months of 2014 and 2013, respectively.
At March 31, 2014, we had $30.2 million of cash compared to $32.5 million at March 31, 2013.
Conference Call
The Company will conduct a conference call to discuss its first quarter 2014 results on Thursday, May 15, 2014 at 8:30 am ET. Listeners may access the call by dialing #1-719-325-2455. To participate, please dial one of the local access numbers, listed below. The conference call identification number is 10046673.
Participant Dial In (Toll Free): 1-877-870-4263 Participant International: 1-412-317-0790 Canadian Dial In (Toll Free): 1-855-669-9657 China (N) Toll Free: 4001-201203 China (S) Toll Free: 4001-201203 Hong Kong Toll Free: 800-905945About QKL Stores Inc.:
Based in Daqing, China, QKL Stores, Inc. is a leading regional supermarket chain company operating in Northeastern China and Inner Mongolia. QKL Stores sells a broad selection of merchandise, including groceries, fresh food, and non-food items, through its retail supermarkets, hypermarkets and department stores; the company also has its own distribution centers that service its supermarkets. For more information, please access the Company's website at: www.qklstoresinc.com.
Safe Harbor Statement
Certain statements in this release and other written or oral statements made by or on behalf of the Company are "forward looking statements" within the meaning of the federal securities laws. Statements regarding future events and developments and our future performance, as well as management's expectations, beliefs, plans, estimates or projections relating to the future, are forward-looking statements within the meaning of these laws. The forward looking statements are subject to a number of risks and uncertainties including market acceptance of the Company's services and projects and the Company's continued access to capital and other risks and uncertainties. The actual results the Company achieves may differ materially from those contemplated by any forward-looking statements due to such risks and uncertainties. These statements are based on our current expectations and speak only as of the date of such statements.
Contact Information
QKL Stores, Inc.
In China:
Mike Li, Investor Relations
+86-459-460-7987
(Financial Tables on Following Pages)
QKL STORES INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets
March 31, December 31,
2014 2013
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(Unaudited)
ASSETS
Cash $ 30,202,971 $ 9,245,212
Restricted cash 8,598,008 8,668,882
Accounts receivable 313,906 557,745
Inventories 53,880,184 64,724,923
Other receivables 19,562,646 21,979,152
Prepaid expenses 6,315,204 9,915,479
Advances to suppliers 5,589,121 7,822,660
Income taxes receivables 1,725,573 1,739,773
Deferred income tax assets --
current portion 2,765,569 2,788,918
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Total current assets 128,953,182 127,442,744
Property, plant and equipment, net 38,365,069 40,247,576
Land use rights, net 705,134 718,337
Deferred income tax assets --
non-current portion 66,956 66,956
Other assets 17,168 17,276
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Total assets $ 168,107,509 $ 168,492,889
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LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS'
EQUITY
Short-term loans $ 43,799,883 $ 40,889,761
Accounts payable 30,898,432 35,840,964
Cash card and coupon liabilities 22,634,708 18,465,030
Customer deposits received 656,549 984,308
Accrued expenses and other payables 20,340,192 18,827,472
Total current liabilities 118,329,764 115,007,535
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Total liabilities 118,329,764 115,007,535
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Shareholders' equity
Common stock, $0.001 par value per
share, authorized 100,000,000
shares, issued and outstanding
1,522,326 shares at March 31, 2014
and December 31, 2013 1,522 1,522
Series A convertible preferred
stock, par value $0.01, authorized
10,000,000 shares, issued and
outstanding 529,412 shares at March
31, 2014 and December 31, 2013 5,294 5,294
Additional paid-in capital 93,439,972 93,337,957
Retained earnings -- appropriated 8,329,586 8,329,586
Retained earnings (65,202,245) (62,145,794)
Accumulated other comprehensive
income 13,203,616 13,956,789
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Total shareholders' equity 49,777,745 53,485,354
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Total liabilities and shareholders'
equity $ 168,107,509 $ 168,492,889
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QKL STORES INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Income
(Unaudited)
Three Months Ended March 31,
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2014 2013
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Net sales $ 86,032,676 $ 97,057,191
Cost of sales 71,300,517 80,417,743
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Gross profit 14,732,159 16,639,448
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Operating expenses:
Selling expenses 13,280,183 13,324,213
General and administrative
expenses 3,233,410 2,518,336
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Total operating loss 16,513,593 15,842,549
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(Loss) income from operations (1,781,434) 796,899
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Non-operating expense:
Interest income 230,098 193,573
Interest expense (1,499,243) (297,608)
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Total non-operating loss (1,269,145) (104,035)
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(Loss) income before income taxes (3,050,579) 692,864
Income taxes 5,872 289,594
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Net (loss) income (3,056,451) 403,270
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Comprehensive income statement:
Net (loss) income (3,056,451) 403,270
Foreign currency translation
adjustment (753,173) 1,185,780
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Comprehensive (loss) income $ (3,809,624) $ 1,589,050
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Basic (loss) earnings per share of
common stock $ (2.01) $ 0.27
Diluted (loss) earnings per share $ (2.01) $ 0.27
Weighted average shares used in
calculating (loss) earnings per
common stock -- basic 1,522,326 1,476,735
Weighted average shares used in
calculating (loss) earnings per
common stock -- diluted 1,522,326 1,510,828
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QKL STORES INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows
(Unaudited)
Three Months Ended March 31,
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2014 2013
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CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING
ACTIVITIES:
Net (loss) income $ (3,056,451) $ 403,270
Depreciation 1,646,376 1,678,164
Amortization 7,383 8,036
Share-based compensation 102,014 204,117
Deferred income tax - (464,414)
Loss on disposal of fixed assets - 25,491
Adjustments to reconcile net
income to net cash provided by
operating activities:
Accounts receivable 241,021 429,824
Inventories 10,390,643 16,601,846
Other receivables 2,167,725 537,181
Prepaid expenses 3,544,791 1,776,872
Advances to suppliers 2,185,374 6,062,785
Accounts payable (4,683,343) (5,286,996)
Cash card and coupon liabilities 4,352,101 2,683,392
Customer deposits received (322,039 ) 1,976,833
Accrued expenses and other
payables 1,423,767 (2,453,301)
Income taxes payable (25) 85,795
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Net cash provided by operating
activities 17,999,337 24,268,895
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CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING
ACTIVITIES:
Purchases of property, plant and
equipment (81,623) (350,987)
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Net cash used in investing
activities (81,623) (350,987)
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CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING
ACTIVITIES:
Bank loan borrowing 3,268,054 -
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Net cash used in financing
activities 3,268,054 -
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Effect of foreign currency
translation (228,009) 61,898
Net increase in cash 21,185,768 23,917,908
Cash -- beginning of period 9,245,212 8,479,413
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Cash -- end of period $ 30,202,971 $ 32,459,219
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Supplemental disclosures of cash
flow information:
Interest paid $ 1,499,243 $ 297,608
Income taxes paid $ 5,847 $ 203,799
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SOURCE QKL Stores Inc. /Web site: http://www.qklstoresinc.com
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