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Brilliance China Automotive Holdings Limited Announces 2000 Year-End Results; Proposed Payment of Cash Dividend.


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NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--April 25, 2001

Brilliance China Automotive Holdings Limited (the "Company") (NYSE NYSE

See: New York Stock Exchange
: CBA See Capital Builder Account. ; SEHK SEHK

See: Stock Exchange of Hong Kong
: 1114) announced today its results for the year ended December 31, 2000 and its Board's recommendation for a cash dividend payment.

Consolidated net sales Net Sales

The amount a seller receives from the buyer after costs associated with the sale are deducted.

Notes:
This amount is calculated by subtracting the following items from gross sales: merchandise returned for credit, allowances for damaged or missing goods, freight
 of the Company and its operating subsidiaries An operating subsidiary is a business term frequently used within the United States railroad industry. In the case of a railroad, it refers to a company that is a subsidiary but operates with its own identity and rolling stock. , Shenyang JinBei Passenger Vehicle Manufacturing Company Ltd. ("Shenyang Automotive"), Ningbo Yuming Machinery Industrial Company Ltd. ("Ningbo Yuming"), Shenyang XingYuanDong Automobile Component Co., Ltd. ("Xing Yuan Dong"), Ningbo Brilliance Ruixing Auto Components Co., Ltd. ("Ruixing") and Mianyang Brilliance Ruian Automotive Components Co., Ltd. ("Ruian") for the year ended December 31, 2000 were Rmb 6,306.4 million, a 44.9% increase from sales of Rmb 4,351.2 million for the year ended December 31, 1999. The increase in sales was primarily attributable to the increase in the unit sales unit sales

Sales measured in terms of physical units rather than dollars. Unit sales data are often used by financial analysts when evaluating the health of a company.
 of Shenyang Automotive's Mid-priced Minibus min·i·bus  
n. pl. min·i·bus·es or min·i·bus·ses
A small bus typically used for short trips.


minibus
Noun

a small bus

Noun 1.
 as well as strong sales of the Deluxe de·luxe also de luxe  
adj.
Particularly elegant and luxurious; sumptuous: deluxe accommodations; a de luxe automobile.

adv.
 Minibus.

Shenyang Automotive sold a total of 60,018 minibuses in 2000, a 42.2% increase over the 42,199 minibuses sold in 1999. Shenyang Automotive sold 49,873 of its Mid-priced Minibuses in 2000, a 48.7% increase over the 33,547 vehicles sold in 1999. Unit sales of the Deluxe Minibus increased 37.3% from 7,387 vehicles in 1999 to 10,145 in 2000. Shenyang Automotive discontinued dis·con·tin·ue  
v. dis·con·tin·ued, dis·con·tin·u·ing, dis·con·tin·ues

v.tr.
1. To stop doing or providing (something); end or abandon:
 production and sale of its lower end Standard Minibus at the end of 1999.

Consolidated operating income Operating Income

The profit realized from a business' own operations.

Notes:
This would not include income from things such as investments in other firms. Also referred to as operating profit or recurring profit.
 in 2000 increased 27.7% to Rmb 1,226.8 million from Rmb 960.7 million in 1999. The increase was due primarily to contributions from Xing Yuan Dong, as well as increased sales of minibuses. Cost of sales as a percentage of sales increased from 65.9% in 1999 to 70.3% in 2000. Selling and administration expenses were Rmb 643.4 million, or 10.2% of sales in 2000, compared with Rmb 524.3 million, or 12.0% of sales, in 1999.

Net income increased 34.1% to Rmb 870.0 million in 2000 from Rmb 649.0 million in 1999. Basic earnings per American depositary share American Depositary Share (ADS)

Foreign stock issued in the US and registered in the ADR system.
 ("ADS") were US$3.34 in 2000, compared to basic earnings of US$2.91 per ADS for 1999. Diluted di·lute  
tr.v. di·lut·ed, di·lut·ing, di·lutes
1. To make thinner or less concentrated by adding a liquid such as water.

2. To lessen the force, strength, purity, or brilliance of, especially by admixture.
 earnings per ADS (which takes into account the potential dilutive effect Dilutive effect

Result of a transaction that decreases earnings per common share (EPS).
 of outstanding stock options) were US$3.24 in 2000.

Mr. Yang Rong Yang Rong 楊騏?

Age: 45 (as of 2000)

Birth Place: Anhui

Education: Doctorate

Main company: Brilliance China Holdings

Company headquarters: ' Shanghai
, Chairman and President of the Company, said, "In 2000, the Company's primary operating vehicle, Shenyang Automotive, further consolidated its leading position in China's minibus market with increased sales volumes as well as profitability. These record-setting results were achieved amidst an economic environment of overall improved economic conditions in China but increased pressure from our competitors in the Chinese market. Our foresight in developing new technologies and new products specific to the Chinese market over the past few years has paid off, giving a healthy boost to our sales.

Looking forward to the coming year, despite increased competition in the Chinese automobile market in general, the Company is in a solid position to enjoy further growth. The improvements we have made in our products and distribution networks in the past will enable us to offer better value to our customers."

The Board of Directors will recommend at the forthcoming Annual General Meeting to be held at the Grand Hyatt Hong Kong The Grand Hyatt Hong Kong is a luxury Hyatt hotel in Hong Kong, and the Asian flagship of Hyatt International. [1] It has been described in a New York Times travel article as a "world-famous prestige" property. , 1 Harbour Road, Wanchai, Hong Kong Hong Kong (hŏng kŏng), Mandarin Xianggang, special administrative region of China, formerly a British crown colony (2005 est. pop. 6,899,000), land area 422 sq mi (1,092 sq km), adjacent to Guangdong prov.  on Friday, June 22, 2001 at 9:00 a.m. the payment of a cash dividend of HK$0.005 per share of the Company's ordinary shares (US$0.0641 per ADS). The dividend, if approved by the shareholders, will be paid on or before June 29, 2001 to the shareholders of record at the close of trading in Hong Kong on June 21, 2001.

The Company, incorporated in Bermuda, was established in 1992 to own a 51% interest in Shenyang Automotive, a Sino-foreign joint venture enterprise established in 1991. Shenyang Automotive, located in Shenyang, the capital of Liaoning Province and the commercial centre of northeastern region of China, is the leading manufacturer and distributor of minibuses in China. In May 1998, the Company acquired an indirect interest in two components manufacturers: a 51% equity interest in Ningbo Yuming, a wholly foreign-owned Chinese enterprise primarily engaged in the production of automobile window molding and stripping; and a 50% equity interest in Mianyang Xinchen Engine Co., Ltd., a Sino-foreign joint venture manufacturer of gasoline engines gasoline engine: see internal-combustion engine.
gasoline engine

Most widely used form of internal-combustion engine, found in most automobiles and many other vehicles.
 for use in passenger vehicles and light duty trucks. In October 1998, June 2000 and July 2000, the Company established Xing Yuan Dong, Ruixing and Ruian, respectively, as its wholly owned subsidiaries 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.
 to centralize cen·tral·ize  
v. cen·tral·ized, cen·tral·iz·ing, cen·tral·iz·es

v.tr.
1. To draw into or toward a center; consolidate.

2.
 and consolidate the sourcing of auto parts Auto parts are components of automobiles. They mainly are, in alphabetic order (only car specific articles or articles with car section):
  • Air filter
  • Automobile self starter
  • Bell housing
  • Brakes
  • Bucket seat
  • Bumper
  • Buzzer
  • Battery
 and components for Shenyang Automotive. In December 2000, the Company acquired a 50% equity interest in Shenyang Xinguang Brilliance Automobile Engine Co., Ltd., a sino-foreign equity joint venture manufacturer of gasoline engines for use in passenger vehicles. The Company was the first with operations solely in China to list directly on the New York Stock Exchange New York Stock Exchange (NYSE)

World's largest marketplace for securities. The exchange began as an informal meeting of 24 men in 1792 on what is now Wall Street in New York City.
.

Translation of amounts, for the convenience of the reader, from Renminbi (Rmb) to U.S. dollars (US$) has been made at the rate of US$1.00=Rmb 8.28 and from Hong Kong dollars Noun 1. Hong Kong dollar - the basic unit of money in Hong Kong
dollar - the basic monetary unit in many countries; equal to 100 cents
 (HK$) to U.S. dollars has been made at the rate of US$1.00 = HK$7.80. No representation is made that the Renminbi or Hong Kong dollar amounts could have been, or can be converted into U.S. dollars at that rate or at any other rate. In addition, all financial information presented herein has been prepared in accordance with United States United States, officially United States of America, republic (2005 est. pop. 295,734,000), 3,539,227 sq mi (9,166,598 sq km), North America. The United States is the world's third largest country in population and the fourth largest country in area.  generally accepted accounting principles The standard accounting rules, regulations, and procedures used by companies in maintaining their financial records.

Generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP) provide companies and accountants with a consistent set of guidelines that cover both broad accounting
.


BRILLIANCE CHINA AUTOMOTIVE HOLDINGS LIMITED AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME
For the Years Ended December 31, 2000 and 1999
US GAAP


(Amounts in thousands of RMB,
 except for share and ADS        Note     Year Ended       Year Ended
 data)                                    December 31,    December 31,
                                              2000             1999
                                              ----             ----

Sales                                      6,306,430        4,351,169
Cost of sales                              4,436,155        2,866,202
                                       -------------    -------------

    Gross profit                           1,870,275        1,484,967

Selling and administrative
 expenses                                    643,432          524,284
                                       -------------    -------------

    Operating income                       1,226,843          960,683

Equity in earnings of associated
 companies, net                               62,264           45,429
Subsidy income                               181,600
Other income (expenses), net                 (11,281)           9,400
                                       -------------    -------------

    Income before income taxes
     and minority interests                1,459,426        1,015,512

Income taxes                                 316,337           72,227
                                       -------------    -------------

    Income before minority
     interests                             1,143,089          943,285

Minority interests in consolidated
 subsidiaries                                273,059          294,266
                                       -------------    -------------

    Net income                               870,030          649,019
                                       -------------    -------------

Basic earnings per share in Rmb    1  Rmb     0.2761    Rmb    0.2408
                                       =============    =============

Basic earnings per share in US$    1  US$     0.0334    US$    0.0291
                                       =============    =============

Basic earnings per ADS in US$    1,3  US$     3.3359    US$    2.9077
                                       =============    =============

Diluted earnings per share in Rmb  2  Rmb     0.2680              N/A
                                       =============    =============

Diluted earnings per share in US$  2  US$     0.0324              N/A
                                       =============    =============

Diluted earnings per ADS in US$ 2, 3  US$     3.2387              N/A
                                       =============    =============

Weighted average number of
 shares outstanding                    3,151,418,900    2,695,692,900
                                       =============    =============

Weighted average number of
 ADSs outstanding                  3      31,514,189       26,956,929
                                       =============    =============

Adjusted weighted average number
 of shares outstanding             2   3,245,981,803              N/A
                                       =============    =============

Adjusted weighted average number
 of ADSs outstanding             2,3      32,459,818              N/A
                                       =============    =============

Notes

    1.  The calculation of basic earnings per share and per ADS is
        based on the weighted average number of shares and ADSs
        outstanding during the year. The effect of the bonus issue on
        April 14, 2000 has been reflected retrospectively for the
        purpose of the computation.

    2.  The diluted earnings per share and per ADS are calculated
        based on the adjusted weighted average number of shares and
        ADSs outstanding during the year. The adjusted weighted
        average number of shares and ADSs is based on the weighted
        average number of shares and ADSs outstanding, adjusted for
        the dilutive potential ordinary shares outstanding as a result
        of outstanding stock options during the year. Diluted earnings
        per share and per ADS has not been presented for 1999 as there
        were no dilutive potential ordinary shares outstanding.

    3.  The number of ADSs outstanding is calculated based on the
        assumptions that the ADSs had been in existence throughout all
        the years presented and that all the outstanding shares were
        held in the form of ADSs (at the ratio of 100 ordinary shares
        for each ADS).
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