Financial Condition
As of September 30, 2009, China Sky One Medical had $56.3 million in cash and cash equivalents, or $3.38 per common share outstanding, approximately $79.1 million in working capital, and no debt. Stockholders' equity at September 30, 2009, was $124.4 million, a 31.1% increase over the $94.9 million recorded at December 31, 2008.
The Company generated $25.9 million in net cash flow from operating activities in the first nine months of 2009. As of September 30, 2009, the Company had spent approximately $9.9 million in constructing a new corporate headquarters in Harbin Song Bei New Development District. Construction is expected to be completed by the end of 2009. The estimated cost of this project is approximately $13 million. The Company is moving its administration offices and R&D laboratories to the new facility in November 2009. It is expected that this facility will also house a cord stem cell and tissue bank in the future. The Company believes that combining its operations into one centralized location will result in greater efficiency and will make it easier for management to conduct business activities. The company plans to fund the entire project using its internal funds.
Business Outlook and Guidance
"We are confident about the prospects for our business in 2009 and will continue to focus on increasing market share by both strengthening and further refining our sales and distribution network, building and enhancing our brand image, and seeking out strategic acquisitions that support our growth. In the first nine months of 2009, we increased our number of sales representatives to roughly 1,500 from 1,300. Currently, our products are sold in approximately 5,500 pharmacies in 24 provinces in China compared to 4,500 pharmacies in 22 provinces in 2008. Over the long term, we will continue to focus on developing and manufacturing our biological diagnostic kits and on our cord stem cell bank initiative, areas that we believe have very promising market opportunities," said Mr. Liu.
"Based on our progress so far this year, we are reaffirming our guidance for the year," added Mr. Liu. "We expect 2009 full year revenue to increase by 40%, or approximately $37.0 million, to $130 million, driven by growth in all of our product sales categories. We estimate that 2009 gross margin to be approximately 75%, which factors in market competition and possibly higher raw material costs. We expect 2009 net income will increase to approximately $39 million, resulting in net profit margin of approximately 30%."
SOURCE China Sky One Medical, Inc.