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American Dairy Reports First Quarter 2006 Financial Results.


BEIJING Beijing (bā-jĭng) or Peking (pē-kĭng, pā–), city (1994 est. urban pop. 6,093,300; 1994 est. total pop. 7,240,700), capital of the People's Republic of China. It is in central Hebei prov.  -- American American, river, 30 mi (48 km) long, rising in N central Calif. in the Sierra Nevada and flowing SW into the Sacramento River at Sacramento. The discovery of gold at Sutter's Mill (see Sutter, John Augustus) along the river in 1848 led to the California gold rush of  Dairy dairy

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), one of the leading producers and distributors of milk powder powder, any mass of fine particles or dust prepared by various mechanical means, e.g., grinding of solid substances, or by chemical means, e.g., precipitation from solutions. In a special sense, the word is applied to powdered propellant explosives, e.g.  and soybean soybean, soya bean, or soy pea, leguminous plant (Glycine max, G. soja, or Soja max) of the family Leguminosae (pulse family), native to tropical and warm temperate regions of Asia, where it has been  products in China, today announced first quarter 2006 financial results. The Company plans to file its SEC Form 10-Q Form 10-Q

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]Financial highlights from the first quarter of 2006 versus the first quarter of 2005, include:

E[acute accent]--Net income increased 81% to $4.8 million, or $0.29 per diluted di·lute  
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 share in 1Q06, from $2.6 million, or $0.17 per diluted share in 1Q05

E[acute accent]--Revenue increased 91% to $25.9 million in 1Q06 from $13.6 million in 1Q05

E[acute accent]--Gross profit grew 116% to $13.5 million in 1Q06 from $6.3 million in 1Q05

E[acute accent]--Gross margin increased to 52% in 1Q06 from 46% in 1Q05

E[acute accent]Leng You Bin, Chief Executive Officer and President of American Dairy stated, "Chinese Chinese, subfamily of the Sino-Tibetan family of languages (see Sino-Tibetan languages), which is also sometimes grouped with the Tai, or Thai, languages in a Sinitic subfamily of the Sino-Tibetan language stock.  consumers increasingly demand our premium milk products and the first quarter of 2006 was no exception. Our overall sales quantity increased 71%, to 6.3 million kilograms, driven by our leading products such as milk powder with nucleotides. We also invested heavily in our Feihe brand by significantly enhancing our advertising efforts, and our top-line growth speaks to this as well."

E[acute accent]Quarter Ended March 31, 2006

E[acute accent]Net income increased 81%, to $4.8 million in the first quarter of 2006 from $2.6 million in the first quarter of 2005. Earnings per diluted share were $0.29, up 65% from $0.17 in the first quarter of the previous year. During this period, diluted shares outstanding increased to 17.1 million from 15.1 million in the first quarter of 2005. Net income performance reflects continued revenue growth, as well as a 600 basis point improvement in gross margin. E[acute accent]Revenue for the first quarter was $25.9 million, an increase of $12.3 million or 91% compared to $13.6 million in the first quarter of 2005. The increased popularity of the Feihe brand in mainland Mainland.

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 China, reflecting American Dairy's successful advertising campaigns and extensive network of direct sales personnel through the PRC, continued to drive revenue growth in the first quarter. E[acute accent]Gross profit increased $7.3 million, or 116%, to $13.5 million from $6.3 million in the first quarter of 2005. Gross margin of 52% compared to 46% in the prior year's period reflects the successful ramp-up of a new processing facility, which allows the Company to process all whey whey

liquid residue from milk after the removal of cheese curds in the manufacture of cheese. An excellent protein supplement but difficult to handle in the liquid form, except to pigs maintained close to the cheese factory. Dried whey is easy to handle but processing costs are high.
 products in-house In-house

In the context of general equities, keeping an activity within the firm. For example, rather than go to the marketplace and sell a security for a client to anyone, an attempt is made to find a buyer to complete the transaction with the firm.
. Previously, the Company had to purchase processed whey from other providers in China, which was significantly more expensive. E[acute accent]Income from operations increased $2.2 million, or 85% to $4.9 million from $2.6 million in the first quarter of 2005, and was offset by a 138% increase in operating expenses Operating expenses

The amount paid for asset maintenance or the cost of doing business, excluding depreciation. Earnings are distributed after operating expenses are deducted.
, the majority of which reflects increased advertising expenditure and salary costs. E[acute accent]Leng You Bin continued, "Aside from continued revenue growth, the first quarter also benefited from our focus on profitability. We realized the initial contribution of our new Feihe Dairy production facility at the gross margin level, and we grew net income 81% year over year despite continued reinvestment Reinvestment

Using dividends, interest and capital gains earned in an investment or mutual fund to purchase additional shares or units, rather than receiving the distributions in cash.

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 in our brand and our distribution capacity."

E[acute accent]Balance Sheet

E[acute accent]As of March 31, 2006, the Company had $11.6 million of cash, down from $13.0 million at December December: see month.  31, 2005. The Company had long term debt of $5.5 million as of March 31, 2006.

E[acute accent]Guidance

E[acute accent]American Dairy is reiterating its previously announced financial expectations for 2006. E[acute accent]The Company continues to expect revenue of $120.0 million, up 76% from $68.0 million in 2005, as well as net income of $20.0 million, up 72% from $11.6 million in 2005. Based on an updated diluted sharecount of 17.1 million shares, which assumes conversion of convertible debt in 2006, the Company expects net income per diluted share of $1.17 in 2006.

E[acute accent]About American Dairy, Inc.

E[acute accent]American Dairy, Inc. conducts operations in The People's Republic People's Republic
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A political organization founded and controlled by a national Communist party.
 of China ("China") through its wholly owned subsidiary Wholly Owned Subsidiary

A subsidiary whose parent company owns 100% of its common stock.

Notes:
In other words, the parent company owns the company outright and there are no minority owners.
, Feihe Dairy. Founded in 1962, Feihe Dairy is one of the leading producers and distributors of milk powder and soybean products in China. Feihe Dairy is located in Kedong County Kedong ( Simplified Chinese: 克东; Traditional Chinese: 克東; Pinyin: Kèdōng , China, and has been in operation since 2001. American Dairy also has a milk powder processing plant, BaiQuan Feihe Dairy in Kedong County, and also has a milk powder processing plant in the city of QiQiHaEr, Heilongjiang Heilongjiang or Heilungkiang (both: hā`lng`jyäng`) [Chin.,=black dragon river (the Amur)], province (1994 est. pop. 35,570,000), c.  Province. http://www.feihe.com/

E[acute accent]Certain of the statements made herein constitute forward-looking statements forward-looking statement

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 that involve risks and uncertainties. In such instances, actual results could differ materially as a result of a variety of factors, including the risks associated with the effect of changing economic conditions in The People's Republic of China, variations in cash flow, reliance on collaborative col·lab·o·rate  
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AMERICAN DAIRY, INC.
                 CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
                 MARCH 31, 2006 AND DECEMBER 31, 2005

                       ASSETS
                                              March 31,   December 31,
                                                2006          2005
                                            (unaudited)    (audited)
                                            ------------  ------------
Current assets:
    Cash                                    $11,606,000   $12,958,000
    Accounts receivable
        Trade-net of allowance for bad
         debts of $315,000 and $309,000,
         respectively                         4,666,000     4,133,000
        Employees                             1,113,000       488,000
        Other                                   396,000     1,517,000
    Inventories                               9,684,000     9,622,000
    Prepaid expenses                            713,000       875,000
    Advances to suppliers                     1,658,000     1,216,000
    Other tax refundable                              -       501,000
                                            ------------  ------------

             Total current assets            29,836,000    31,310,000
                                            ------------  ------------

Property and equipment:
    Fixed assets, net of accumulated
     depreciation                            37,953,000    34,686,000
    Construction in progress                    236,000     3,374,000
                                            ------------  ------------

                                             38,189,000    38,060,000
                                            ------------  ------------

Other assets:
    Deposit on land                             666,000             -
                                            ------------  ------------

                                                666,000             -
                                            ------------  ------------

Total assets                                $68,691,000   $69,370,000
                                            ============  ============


                 LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY


                                              March 31,   December 31,
                                                2006          2005
                                            (unaudited)     (audited)
                                            ------------  ------------
Current liabilities:
    Accounts payable and accrued
     expenses                               $12,366,000   $11,855,000
    Current portion of long term debt           102,000       102,000
    Advances from related parties               769,000       933,000
    Advances from employees                     705,000       948,000
    Deferred income                           5,549,000    12,074,000
    Short-term notes and loans payable        7,381,000     7,324,000
                                            ------------  ------------

Total current liabilities                    26,872,000    33,236,000
                                            ------------  ------------

Long term debt, net of current portion
 shown above                                  5,505,000     5,543,000
                                            ------------  ------------

Minority interest                               465,000       494,000
                                            ------------  ------------

Stockholders' equity:
    Common stock, $.001 par value;
     50,000,000 shares authorized;
     14,196,824 and
    14,132,824 issued and outstanding at
     March 31, 2006 and December 31, 2005,
     respectively                                14,000        14,000
    Additional paid-in capital                9,669,000     9,209,000
    Retained earnings                        25,033,000    20,269,000
    Accumulated other comprehensive
     income                                   1,133,000       605,000
                                            ------------  ------------

Total stockholders' equity                   35,849,000    30,097,000
                                            ------------  ------------

Total liabilities and stockholders'
 equity                                     $68,691,000   $69,370,000
                                            ============  ============


    See accompanying notes to financial statements.


                         AMERICAN DAIRY, INC.
            CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
                              (Unaudited)


                                          Three Months Ended March 31,
                                            --------------------------
                                                2006          2005
                                            ------------  ------------

SALES                                       $25,893,000   $13,561,000
COST OF GOODS SOLD                           12,365,000     7,297,000
                                            ------------  ------------

     Gross Profit                            13,528,000     6,264,000
                                            ------------  ------------

OPERATING AND ADMINISTRATIVE
EXPENSES:
     Distribution expenses                    7,555,000     3,332,000
     General and administrative expenses      1,068,000       270,000
     Depreciation                                51,000        37,000
                                            ------------  ------------

                                              8,674,000     3,639,000
                                            ------------  ------------

     Income from operations                   4,854,000     2,625,000
                                            ------------  ------------

OTHER INCOME (EXPENSE):
     Other income (expenses)                    131,000        10,000
     Other expenses                                   -             -
     Interest and finance costs                (224,000)       (2,000)
                                            ------------  ------------

                                                (93,000)        8,000
                                            ------------  ------------

MINORITY INTEREST                                 3,000             -
                                            ------------  ------------

INCOME BEFORE INCOME TAXES                    4,764,000     2,633,000

(PROVISION FOR) BENEFIT FROM
INCOME TAXES                                          -             -
                                            ------------  ------------

NET INCOME                                    4,764,000     2,633,000

OTHER COMPREHENSIVE INCOME:
     FOREIGN CURRENCY TRANSLATION
      ADJUSTMENT                                535,000             -
                                            ------------  ------------

TOTAL COMPREHENSIVE INCOME                  $ 5,299,000   $ 2,633,000
                                            ============  ============

BASIC NET INCOME PER COMMON SHARE           $      0.34   $      0.19
                                            ============  ============

WEIGHTED AVERAGE BASIC SHARES OUTSTANDING    14,164,280    13,556,354
                                            ============  ============

DILUTED NET INCOME PER COMMON SHARE         $      0.29   $      0.17
                                            ============  ============

WEIGHTED AVERAGE DILUTED SHARES
 OUTSTANDING                                 17,068,052    15,133,369
                                            ============  ============

    See accompanying notes to financial statements.


                          AMERICAN DAIRY INC.
            CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
                              (Unaudited)
                                          Three Months Ended March 31,

                                                 2006         2005
                                             ------------  -----------
CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES:
Net income                                     4,764,000   $2,633,000
Adjustments to reconcile net income to
 operating activities -                                -            -
     Depreciation                                340,000      118,000
     Compensation expense for stock issued       434,000            -
Changes in assets and liabilities:
(Increase) decrease in -
     Accounts and notes receivable              (533,000)  (3,065,000)
     Other receivables                         1,120,000      274,000
     Employees receivables                      (625,000)           -
     Inventories                                 (62,000)     891,000
     Prepaid expenses                            163,000       68,000
     Advances to suppliers                      (442,000)     (41,000)
     Other tax refundable                        501,000      (66,000)
Increase (decrease) in -
     Accounts payable and accrued expenses       511,000    1,994,000
     Advances from related parties              (164,000)     (50,000)
     Advances from employees                    (243,000)      52,000
     Deferred income                          (6,525,000)  (5,710,000)
                                             ------------  -----------

Net cash used by  operating activities          (761,000)  (2,902,000)
                                             ------------  -----------

CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES:
     Purchase of fixed assets                   (469,000)     (41,000)
     Payments received on note receivable              -      218,000
     Deposit on land, building and
      equipment                                 (666,000)           -
     Minority interest                           (29,000)     305,000
     Construction in progress                          -   (2,026,000)
                                             ------------  -----------

Net cash used in investing activities         (1,164,000)  (1,544,000)
                                             ------------  -----------

CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES:
     Proceeds from short-term loan                57,000      943,000
     Repayment of long-term loans                (38,000)     (31,000)
     Issuance of common stock                     26,000            -
                                             ------------  -----------

Net cash provided by financing activities         45,000      912,000
                                             ------------  -----------

Effect of exchange rate change on cash and
 cash equivalents                                528,000            -
                                             ------------  -----------

NET DECREASE IN CASH AND EQUIVALENTS          (1,352,000)  (3,534,000)

CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS, BEGINNING OF
 PERIOD                                       12,958,000    6,645,000
                                             ------------  -----------

CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS, END OF PERIOD     $11,606,000   $3,111,000
                                             ============  ===========


                          AMERICAN DAIRY INC.
                 CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS

SUPPLEMENTAL DISCLOSURES OF CASH FLOW
 INFORMATION:
     Interest paid, net of capitalized
      amounts                                $    62,000   $    2,000
                                             ============  ===========

     Income taxes paid                       $         -   $        -
                                             ============  ===========

SUPPLEMENTAL DISCLOSURE OF NON-CASH INVESTING AND
 FINANCING ACTIVITIES:


    See accompanying notes to financial statements.
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