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Man Shing Agricultural Holdings, Inc. (OTCQB: MSAH) ("Man Shing," the "Company," "we," "us," or "our"), located in the Shandong Province and one of the largest Chinese exporters of high quality, fresh ginger to Japan, the United Kingdom, and the Netherlands, today announced the financial results for the fiscal first quarter ending September 30, 2012. Revenue and net income totaled $7.1 million and $2 million or $0.04 per diluted share.
Mr. Shili Liu, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Man Shing, stated, "We are pleased with the stable financial results we achieved during the quarter. Our financial results for the first quarter of our 2013 fiscal year were in line with our expectations. Our quarterly results on a year-over-year comparable basis were flat mostly due to a slight decrease in volume and slight increases in production costs. Overall the demand for our products remained stable with margins at approximately 40%. During the quarter, we managed our inventory as we approached the October harvest season. We are encouraged that we were able to complete the harvesting on our 7.7 million square meters of farmland. The harvest will allow us to increase our inventory and fulfill outstanding purchase orders."
And now, mister?
And now, mister?
That is simply put, the best description I have ever heard from one in the field!!!!
these guys are killing it w/ increased sales and multi million profits...
Yes, it is indeed a tragic case. I took my loss some week ago and threw my last 30,000 shares at 16 cents. FYI, I have informed the SEC investigation Team about MSAH. Mr. Liu is not managing this company like a stock company. Let's see what comes out of that!
By the way, the IR company Alliance Advisors is only staying with MSAH due to that they have received shares for the work done. Maybe the non-existing IR is a consequence of the bad payoff from the shares Alliance Advisors has received?
I do hope things will turn out well for all of you now still owning this share. I myself am very doubtful. It could be that Mr. Liu is now buying back the trading stocks as the price is ridiculous. If true, Mr. Liu is the shareholders enemy number one!
Profitable. No volume. Flat trading. Chinese stock. Need something here. Audited.
11 MIO CASH: WHAT DOES MR.LIU INTEND TO DO WITH THAT, SIT ON IT? HE NEEDS TO TAKE RESPONSIBILITY AS A STOCK MANAGER.
Selling $0.25 cash for $0.14 ...
but nobody's buying???!!!
As of December 31, 2011, Man Shing had approximately $11.8 million in cash and cash equivalents, or $0.25 per share based on 48 million shares outstanding.
little volume due to lack of IR...ten cents net for 6 months
earnings of a dime for 6 months....
check out today's earnings release!
stock is trading at less than 1.0 multiple at these earnings levels.....
at $.20 earnings per annum, the stock is trading at less than a 1.0 multiple....CHEAP!!!!!
Man Shing Earns $0.10 per Share for the First Six Months of Fiscal 2012
Sure, a longview perspective is fine as long as the company management acts in a responsible way. When on a stock exchange, he has obligations to fulfill. In my view, he is a passive stock company manager giving shareholders nothing except a disastrous stock price. Does he care? I beleive not!
When did you last get any updates or news from this company?!
Beside this, Mr. Liu is in full clinch with his IR firm. And, his controller (Kenny) seems not to have influence on the management style.
Next time you go and check the ginger plants, the above might be something for you to discuss with Mr. Liu.
US investors have to learn to take a long view perspective. That is what we are doing. Besides it belongs to our strategy not only to attend conferences but also to meet with the people and the companies in China, to really get a good understanding of their business. It's all on building up trust and guanxi. if the accounting problems will be solved between the Chinese and US authorities then it could create a hockeystick effect. We have a small position in the company.
Thanks for this info. And what makes you take on such an active role, are you a big shareholder in MSAH or other reason?
Last year I visited the company and I can tell you that I was very impressed by what they have shown me. It is a very well professional organised company. I was even allowed to shoot a video. I met with mr Liu and other people of the management team and mr Liu showed me everything what the company is doing. Even visited in April the fields where they sowing the ginger.Besides keep in mind that the december quarter is the quarter of the harvest, so I expect that he will soon release the results. I am planning a second visit in the coming months and will keep you updated.
IS THE INFAMOUS MR.LIU A RESPONSIBLE STOCK COMPANY MANAGER?
Share turnover extremely low and share price tumbling, now 13,5 cents. This is for sure due to the none communication of MSAH management and the fact that the 95% owner of the company (Mr. Liu) has no shareholder minded thinking whatsoever. Press releases with progress information non-existant and shareholder can just watch how the share is going towards the abyss.
A share buy-back programme has been suggested to Mr. Liu, something he bluntly said no to. Could it be Mr. Liu now buying the few shares being traded at below 20 cents. I would not be surprised if he would do such a thing. That is, if he even exists in real life. The same goes for the ginger activities in China. Have they ever existed and/or do they exist today?
Just FYI, I called the Hong Kong number indicated on the MSAH homepage some weeks ago and guess what; some girl answered and said Man Shing Ginger no longer is located in that office. She promised to call me back with info on how to reach MSAH but has so far not done so.
As previously reported, I had a telephone conference with Alliance advisors (IR Company of MSAH). Kenny, the CFO, was to have attended this teleconference but did not at the end. Why? I sent him the summary of the call but have so far not received any answer from this Kenny. If he exists in real is to be proven.
Is any other shareholder active in getting info on this company? I would be interested to know.
I beleive it is time to soon take serious shareholder action in form of a lawsuit. Mr. Liu is treating us shareholders like dirt and he is not managing the company as a stock trading company but a privately owned chinese family company.
Summary of Telecon with MSAH Investor Relations
1. Alliance Advisors admit there is an almost full disconnect between the thinking of the IR Firm and the MSAH Management in China. The Management (Mr. Liu) is for the time being not at all interested to invest time or money to improve communications to the market or shareholders.
2. As there are only 137 shareholders for this company and 1 majority owner (Mr. Liu owning 95% of the company)and the share trading volumes are exremely low, the following actions have been suggested to Management (by the IR company and also shareholders):
- Pay a dividend to shareholders to motivate them to stay on board. Management (Mr. Liu) Decision = NO
- Share buy-back programme: As the trading is almost zero, why does Mr. Liu simply not do a share buy-back as there is little point of keeping something on a stock market which does not trade?
Management (Mr. Liu) decision= NO
In conclusion;
Mr. Liu (who is the owner, manager and self nominated King of MSAH) has no interest at all in keeping any simple shareholders somewhat motivated.
It is very worrying that there is a disconnect between the IR Firm and the Management, which has resulted in a very low level of communication to existing and potential shareholder and also
casts a shade of doubt on the seriousness of this company. Is this company indeed doing what is stated in the few press releases or is it a mere fairytale? Who knows. I am myself doubtful about the real existence of this company. My gut feeling is not good. I do hope that someone could prove me wrong here as I have quite some money invested here.
MSAH Shareholders, please raise your voice!!
Sure, that was the reason for me buying shares in MSAH from start. Then there are however other issues.....
pink ginger has chemicals in it. Organic, white ginger does not. pink has MSG.
I do not see that The IR Firm is having any success in getting through to Mr. Liu regarding this subject. Either they have simply not tried or Mr. Liu is ignoring any shareholder concerns.
Would any of you other Shareholders be interested in having a discussion with the IR company? I beleive a telephone conference is called for here to get clarity.
Thanks for letting me know. Should there be > 10 shareholder interested to participate, I guess it would be worth to do it.
Best Regards,
Food4thought
why go public if he doesn't run it like a public company? he raised lots of money and is disrespecting the SH's
I have contacted the MSAH Investor relations (Alliance Advisors) and they claim to have taken both issues up with MSAH Management.
I sincerely hope there will be some action taken here because the current situation is disastrous.
Both points (dividend and share buy-back) have nothing to do with the low confidence in chinese companies or the current bear market. This has to do with Mr. Liu (95% owner of MSAH). It would be nice to meet him and get his personal input on this. I sincerely do not understand what is going on in his mind!
WE ARE 137 SHAREHOLDERS IN TOTAL OF MSAH!
Both are good points. The major investors should demand liquidity and appreciation
We are 137 shareholder currently if official numbers are correct.
Share price is a joke, the share volume turnover even more so.
Mr. Liu, with 95% ownership, now has 2 options:
- Take MSAH off the stock exchange. No use of keeping this share trading.
- Motivate shareholder to keep their shares by i.e. give a dividend. The company is making money and shareholders need some return. If not by share value, then by dividend!
ACTION CALLED FOR!!
trading at only 1X times earnings...very cheap IMO $11 million in cash in bank....not too shabby :)
Financial results for the 2012 fiscal first quarter ended September 30, 2011
2012 Fiscal First Quarter (USD) (unaudited)
Three Months Ended September 30,
2011
2010
CHANGE
Revenue
$7.2 million
$7.3 million
-2%
Gross Profit
$2.9 million
$3.2 million
-8.3%
Gross Profit Margin
40.5%
43.2%
-6.3%
Net Income
$2.1 million
$2.2 million
-6.8%
Basic EPS*
$0.04
$0.06
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Diluted EPS **
$0.04
$0.03
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* Based on 48 million and 36.4 million shares outstanding for 2012 and 2011 fiscal first quarters, respectively.
** Based on 49.8 million and 72.4 million fully diluted shares outstanding for 2012 and 2011 fiscal first quarters, respectively.
Financial Results for the 2012 Fiscal First Quarter Ended September 30, 2011
Revenue for the 2012 fiscal first quarter ended September 30, 2011 totaled $7.2 million compared to $7.3 million for the same period in fiscal 2011. The slight decrease in revenue was mainly attributable to the lower supply of high quality fresh ginger inventory available to export year over year. Demand remained at an all time high and nearly all of our existing inventory was shipped during the 2012 fiscal first quarter leading into harvest season in October.
Cost of sales for the fiscal first quarter ended September 30, 2011 totaled $4.3 million, or 60% of revenue, an increase of 2.7% compared to $4.2 million, or 57% of revenue, for the fiscal first quarter ended September 30, 2010. Cost of sales includes the costs associated with the planting, harvesting and maintaining of ginger and other agricultural products. Cost of sales as a percentage of revenues increased mainly due to the slight increase in costs of planting and production. The Company minimizes waste by storing the ginger in a thermostatic warehouse.
Gross profit for the fiscal first quarter ended September 30, 2011 totaled $2.9 million, a decrease of 8.3% compared to $3.2 million for the fiscal first quarter ended September 30, 2010. Gross profit margin was 40.5% for the 2012 fiscal first quarter as compared to 43.2% for the 2011 fiscal first quarter. The decrease in gross profit margin was due primarily to the slight increase in material costs.
Operating expenses for the fiscal first quarter ended September 30, 2011 totaled $790,000 as compared to $932,000 for the fiscal first quarter ended September 30, 2010. The decrease in operating expenses was due to the decrease in selling and marketing expenses and general and administrative expenses. Selling and marketing expenses decreased by approximately $137,000, or as a percentage of revenue from 11% to 9%, year over year due to the decrease in distribution costs.
Net income for the 2011 fiscal first quarter ended September 30, 2011 totaled $2.1 million, compared to $2.2 million for the 2011 fiscal first quarter. Basic and diluted earnings per share for the 2012 fiscal first quarter were $0.04, based on 48 million basic and 49.8 million diluted shares outstanding versus basic and diluted earnings per share of $0.06 and $0.03 for the same period the year prior, based on 36.3 million basic and 72.4 million diluted shares outstanding.
Net income margin remained stable at 29% for the 2012 fiscal first quarter as compared to 30% for the same period the prior year. The decrease in net income is attributable to the slight decrease in sales during the quarter. However, the Company was able to maintain expenses at a low level as a percentage of revenue to maintain a stable net income margin.
Liquidity and Capital Resources
As of September 30, 2011, Man Shing had approximately $11.4 million in cash and cash equivalents. As of September 30, 2011, total current assets and total assets were approximately $30.8 million and $32.4 million, respectively. During the same period, total current liabilities and total liabilities were approximately $4.7 million and $6.2 million, respectively. Working capital totaled $26 million as of September 30, 2011, as compared to $23.6 million as of June 30, 2011. Shareholder's equity totaled $26.2 million as of September
Well, this sounded very good last year when they announced BDO.
On October 29, 2010, the Company engaged BDO Limited (“BDO”) as its new principal independent auditor, effective immediately upon the dismissal of Lake. The decision to engage BDO as the Company's principal independent auditor was approved by the Company's Board of Directors on October 29, 2010. During the period from July 1, 2008 through June 30, 2010, and through the date of BDO’s engagement , the Company did not consult with BDO regarding any of the matters or events set forth in Item 304(a)(2)(i) and (ii) of Regulation S-K.
Traders shying away from "to good to be true" stories....many have gotten crushed on these type plays....
Sure, still >50,000 shares.
Share price running at EPS rate. If this is not an attractive share, I do not know which one would be.
Man Shing Exceeds 2011 Fiscal Year End Guidance With $9 Million in Net Income or $0.21 EPS
Date : 09/28/2011 @ 12:07PM
Source : MarketWire
Stock : Man Shing Agricultural Holdings (MSAH)
Quote : 0.231 0.0 (0.00%) @ 7:40AM
Man Shing Exceeds 2011 Fiscal Year End Guidance With $9 Million in Net Income or $0.21 EPS
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Man Shing Agricultural Holdings, Inc. (OTCBB: MSAH) (OTCQB: MSAH) (" Man Shing" the "Company," "we," "us," or "our"), located in the Shandong Province and one of the largest Chinese exporters of high quality, fresh ginger to Japan, the United Kingdom, and the Netherlands, today announced the financial results for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2011. Net income for the 2011 fiscal year totaled $9 million, or basic earnings per share of $0.21, exceeding guidance of $8.8 million.
Financial Highlights for the Fiscal Year Ended June 30, 2011
* Revenue increased 43.8% year-over-year to $32.3 million;
* Gross profit increased 61.8% to $13.6 million; gross margin improved to 42.2%;
* Net income increased 72.1% to $9 million;
* Basic earnings per share of $0.21 based on 42.3 million weighted average shares outstanding;
* Cash and cash equivalents totaled $7.1 million;
* Working capital increased year-over-year by $13.3 million to $23.6 million.
Operational Highlights for the Fiscal Year Ended June 30, 2011
* Successfully leased an additional 2.4 million square meters of farmland in March 2011, increasing total farmland by approximately 45% to 7.7 million square meters.
* Focused on producing high quality ginger which provides several important advantages including a higher price point and increased customer confidence.
* Appointed Mr. Xuguang Qiao and Mr. Kun Xu to the Board of Directors, each of whom have extensive experience in the agricultural industry.
* Approximately 3.4 million preferred shares outstanding were canceled.
Mr. Shili Liu, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Man Shing, stated, "We are pleased that we generated $9 million in net income and exceed our guidance. Additionally, we successfully increased our land capacity by 45%, from 5.3 million to 7.7 million square meters, allowing us to significantly increase our production capacity for the current fiscal year. We completed planting on all 7.7 million square meters in April and will begin to harvest the ginger by October 2011. The uniqueness of our business model is apparent as we increase our land capacity and are able to continually implement our quality standards without incurring additional expenses. This enabled us to increase our gross margins year over year from 37.5% in fiscal 2010 to 42.2% in fiscal 2011. Our company is well capitalized and as of June 30, 2011, we had approximately $7.1 million in cash which will provide us with sufficient capital to fuel the future growth of the Company."
Financial results for the twelve months ended June 30, 2011
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Year to Date Financials (USD) (unaudited)
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Twelve months ended June 30, 2011 2010 CHANGE
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Revenue $32.3 million $22.4 million +43.8%
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Gross Profit $13.6 million $8.4 million +61.8%
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Gross Profit Margin 42.2% 37.5% +12.5%
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Net Income $9 million $5.2 million +72.1%
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Basic EPS* $0.21 $0.18 +16.7%
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Diluted EPS ** $0.15 $0.07 +114.3%
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* Based on 42.3 million and 28.8 million shares outstanding for fiscal 2011
and 2010, respectively.
** Based on 59.6 million and 72.3 million fully diluted shares outstanding
for fiscal 2011 and 2010, respectively.
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Financial Results for the Fiscal Year Ended June 30, 2011
Revenue for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2011 totaled $32.3 million, an increase of 43.8% as compared to $22.4 million for the same period in 2010. The revenue increase was due primarily to the increase in sales of frozen and fresh ginger and other agricultural products and the leasing of more farmland, our marketing strategy and customer loyalty. The average market price of ginger reached $1,366 per ton during fiscal 2011, compared to the average market price of $1,046 per ton for the same period in fiscal 2010.
Cost of sales for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2011 totaled $18.7 million, or 57.8% of revenue, an increase of 33.1% compared to $14 million, or 62.5% of revenue, for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2010. Cost of sales includes the costs associated with the planting, harvesting and maintaining of ginger and other agricultural products. Cost of sales as a percentage of revenues decreased mainly due to cost controls associated with planting and production and the market price appreciation of ginger. The Company minimizes waste by storing the ginger in a thermostatic warehouse.
Gross profit for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2011 totaled $13.6 million, an increase of 61.8% compared to $8.4 million for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2010. Gross profit margin improved to 42.2% for the 2011 fiscal year as compared to 37.5% for the 2010 fiscal year. The increase in gross profit margin was primarily attributable to the increase in selling prices and control of material costs and overhead resulting from better utilization of facilities due to economies of scale from larger output volume.
Operating expenses for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2011 totaled $4.5 million as compared to $3.1 for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2010. The increase in operating expenses for fiscal 2011 consisted of an increase in selling and marketing expenses due primarily to the increase in distribution costs and an increase in sales and marketing activities to both existing and new customers.
Net income for the 2011 fiscal year ended June 30, 2011 totaled $9 million, an increase of 72.1% compared to $5.2 million for the 2010 fiscal year ended June 30, 2010. Basic earnings per share for fiscal 2011 were $0.21, based on 42.3 million basic shares outstanding versus earnings per share of $0.18 for fiscal 2010, based on 28.8 million basic shares outstanding. Diluted earnings per share for fiscal 2011 totaled $0.15 based on 59.6 million shares outstanding, as compared to $0.07 based on 72.3 million shares outstanding for fiscal 2010.
Liquidity and Capital Resources
As of June 30, 2011, Man Shing had approximately $7.1 million in cash and cash equivalents. As of June 30, 2011, total current assets and total assets were approximately $28.3 million and $29.9 million, respectively. During the same period, total current liabilities and total liabilities were approximately $4.7 million and $6.2 million, respectively. Working capital increased year-over-year by $13.3 million to $23.6 million as of June 30, 2011, as compared to $10.3 million as of June 30, 2010. Shareholder's equity increased 146% to $23.7 million as of June 30, 2011, compared to $9.6 million as of June 30, 2010.
Mr. Shili Liu concluded, "As a public company, it will always be our intention to provide shareholders and prospective investors with business transparency and open communication as it relates to capital markets. We will continue to work diligently to continue building the trust of the PRC government, our loyal customer base and our shareholders. Strong relationships with the local government and customers and our focus on quality products are at the heart of our success. We are looking forward to the upcoming harvest season."
About Man Shing Agricultural Holdings, Inc.
Man Shing Agricultural Holdings, Inc., through its operating subsidiary in Shandong China, is focused on the production and processing of fresh ginger and other select vegetables such as onion and garlic. The Company produces high quality ginger which meets the requirements of the British Retail Consortium Global Food Standard. The Company focuses on customers located in countries such as Japan and the European Union which are food safety oriented. For further information about Man Shing Agricultural Holdings, Inc., please visit the Company's website at http://www.msaginger.com/
Forward-Looking Statement:
Time to start buying again?
FYI. Following message from the IR Manager:
The company just finished their fiscal year end June 30, 2011, and will have to report audited results no later than September 30, 2011. Additionally, they will present September 12-13 in New York City at the Rodman & Renshaw investment conference. All is going well.
Alan Sheinwald
President
Hayden Sheinwald Communications Global, LLC ("HSC Global")
P. (914) 669-8885
C. (914) 318-8714
F. (914) 669-0220
Check out the new company presentation on:
http://www.msaginger.com/show.asp?id=1072
If this is not a good potential growing company, what is?!
A very nice nische segment with few competitors, good connections to local government and demand from the local and oversea market.
the great news about net income increasing tremendously and the PPS down? Wassup with that?
Agreed...
Obviously the market for small cap companies from china is out of favor. Investors will pay up for the good ones that make it through this difficult time. Patience....
You're not missing anything, but apparently you and me are the only ones paying attention. At some point this sleepyhead stock will get the attention it deserves.
On pace to surpass $8.8M NI Guidance
Another strong quarter. Looks like MSAH is on pace to surpass their guidance of $8.8 million in net income or $0.18/share. Valuation looks very cheap, am i missing anything?
Thought4food, thanks for the update. I'm still waiting patiently here. I feel strongly that our patience will be rewarded at some point in the future.
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The ginger farm has been certified by Organic Crop Improvement Association (“OCIA”) meet Japan Agricultural Standard (“JAS”) requirements for production of organic foods.
OCIA International is one of the world's oldest, largest and most trusted leaders in the organic certification industry.
The Company’s annual production in 2008/09 was 26,000 tones, 1/10 of the domestic production and 1/6 of the China export trading volume. There is significant market share for the company to capture.
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