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AmStem Announces HistoStem 2009 US GAAP Financial Statements
Press Release Source: AmStem Corporation (Stem Cell Therapy International, Inc.)
Monday April 5, 2010, 1:00 pm
TAMPA, FL--(Marketwire - 04/05/10) - AmStem Corporation (OTC.BB:AMST - News)
•23% revenue growth to $5.4 million.
•Implementation of strategic initiatives will generate new sources of revenue.
•Significantly enhanced margins with $2.3 million in operating income.
•$1.4 million in net income compared to $102,600 last year over $1 million in positive free cash flow from operations.
AmStem Corporation (OTC.BB:AMST - News), a leading provider of biotherapeutic and cosmetic stem cell products, stem cell collection and storage expertise and access to nanotechnology vital to stem cell research, announced the financial results for its 90% owned subsidiary, Histostem, for the year ended December 31, 2009.
Histostem's reported net revenues for the year ended December 31, 2009 increased to approximately $5.4 million, compared to approximately $4.4 million for the same period last year.
The increase in revenue is primarily related to a significant increase in cosmetic and cord blood sales. Gross profit margin increased to 87% of sales from 79% of sales due to a significant portion of sales being related to high gross margin product lines.
Selling, general and administrative expenses decreased by approximately $412,900 to $2,331,700, compared to approximately $2,744,600 for the previous year.
The decrease in selling, general and administrative expenses (SGA) is primarily related to certain non-recurring expenses in 2008 and the elimination of some unnecessary expenses. Management will continue to concentrate on controlling the selling, general and administrative expenses as the Company grows.
Histostem reported operating income of approximately $2,342,700 for the year ended December 31, 2009 compared to operating income of approximately $705,400 during the prior year.
The Company reported net income of approximately $1,357,600 for the year ended December 31, 2009 compared to net income of approximately $102,600 for the prior year.
Dr. Hoon Han, Chief Executive Officer of Histostem and Chairman of the board for AmStem Corporation, commented, "We were able to grow our sales by more than 20% during an economy where most companies were experiencing significant declines in sales. We primarily increased our sales for cosmetic products which were isolated from the stem cells and cord bloods, while also decreasing our selling, general and administrative expenses thereby significantly increasing our net income. Our improvements in our operations was significant, however we are also proud of our significant research improvements in developing various possible applications for stem cell treatment for human disease and obtaining more global patents from the US and Europe.
"With the recent merger with AmStem we optimistically look forward to our global expansion in 2010."
Andrew J. Norstrud, Chief Financial Officer of AmStem Corporation, commented, "During tough economic conditions, Histostem was able to improve revenues, gross profit margin and significantly increase net income. Our recent merger with Histostem gives AmStem a strong foundation of cosmetic products, cord blood units, private storage, proprietary technology and research to execute our strategic initiatives. Unlike many rapidly growing companies in our industry, we have net income and significant cash flow from operations.
"We will continue to focus on growing our revenue sources and positive cash flow from operations to ensure the stability and the financial health of the Company while we expand our operations globally," Norstrud stated.
"Generally, the functional currency of our international subsidiary is the local currency. The financial statements are translated to U.S. dollars using month-end Rates of Exchange for Assets and Liabilities, and average Rates of Exchange for revenues, costs and expenses. Translation gains and losses are recorded in accumulated other comprehensive income as a component of stockholders' equity," Norstrud said.
AmStem Corporation expects to announce fully consolidated U.S. GAAP results by the end of April.
The Histostem Financial Statements were audited by KPMG Korea.
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