China Growth Development Reports Third Quarter 2008 Earnings.TAIYUAN Taiyuan (tī-yüän), city (1994 est. pop. 1,642,300), capital of Shanxi prov., N China, on the Fen River, in one of the world's richest coal and iron areas. CITY, China & LOS ANGELES Los Angeles (lôs ăn`jələs, lŏs, ăn`jəlēz'), city (1990 pop. 3,485,398), seat of Los Angeles co., S Calif.; inc. 1850. -- China Growth Development, Inc. (OTCBB OTCBB See OTC Bulletin Board (OTCBB). :CGDI CGDI Canadian Geospatial Data Infrastructure CGDI Church Growth Development International ) ("China Growth Development" or "the Company"), the largest investor, owner and manager of commercial real estate in Taiyuan, the capital city of the Shanxi Shanxi or Shansi (shän`shē`), province (1994 est. pop. 29,910,000), c.60,000 sq mi (155,400 sq km), NE China. The capital is Taiyuan. Province, PRC, today announced its financial results for the third quarter ended September September: see month. 30, 2008. Third Quarter 2008 Highlights: * Net revenue increased approximately 23% year-over-year to $4.42 million. * 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. decreased approximately 8% year-over-year to $2.04 million. * Net income improved approximately 45% year-over-year to $1.38 million, or $0.04 per 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. share. * Net income for the first nine months of 2008 was $2.6 million, or $0.08 per diluted share, compared with $2.9 million or $0.09 per share for the first nine months of 2007. "The continued growth in our third quarter is a testament to the strength of our business model and the success of the prime location of our shopping centers shopping center, a concentration of retail, service, and entertainment enterprises designed to serve the surrounding region. The modern shopping center differs from its antecedents—bazaars and marketplaces—in that the shops are usually amalgamated into ," stated Mr. Ning Ning is a company co-founded by Marc Andreessen (of Netscape fame) and Gina Bianchini. It launched its service in October 2005. Ning is an online platform for creating social websites and social networks. Liu, COO (Cell Of Origin) See mobile positioning. of China Growth Development, Inc. "We offer our tenants innovative payment options that enable us to maximize lease payments and reduce our accounts receivable accounts receivable n. the amounts of money due or owed to a business or professional by customers or clients. Generally, accounts receivable refers to the total amount due and is considered in calculating the value of a business or the business' problems in paying . We also boast a seasoned management team with extensive and innovative commercial real estate experience. "Based on our land banking strategy to acquire three additional shopping centers on popular and profitable land in Taiyuan we are well positioned to continue to grow our business," Mr. Ning added, "In addition, we will continue our financially prudent practice of requiring prepaid pre·pay tr.v. pre·paid, pre·pay·ing, pre·pays To pay or pay for beforehand. pre·pay ment n. rent from our commercial tenants for the
entire term of their leases, which typically span five to eight years.
This method allows for an expeditious ex·pe·di·tious adj. Acting or done with speed and efficiency. See Synonyms at fast1. ex return of capital to the Company, while greatly reducing debt service carried on the properties." Financial Results for the Three Months Ended September 30, 2008 Net revenue for the third quarter of 2008 increased by approximately 23% to $4.4 million, compared with $3.6 million for the third quarter of 2007. The increase was primarily the result of recognition of rental revenue from the Company's new Xicheng Shopping Mall, which began operations in December 2007. Operating expenses for the three months ended September 30, 2008 decreased by approximately 8% to $2.0 million, compared with $2.2 million for the same period in 2007. The decrease in operating expenses was mainly attributed to the longer estimated economic useful lives applied for amortization of rights to use land. For the three months ended September 30, 2008 net income was $1.4 million, or $0.04 per diluted share based on approximately 35.0 million weighted average shares outstanding. This compares with net income for the three months ended September 30, 2007 of approximately $957,000, or $0.03 per diluted share based on 31.5 million weighted average shares outstanding. Financial Results for the Nine Months Ended September 30, 2008 Net revenue for the nine months ended September 30, 2008 increased by 20% to $11.8 million, compared with $9.8 million for the comparable period in 2007. The increase was primarily the result of recognition of rental revenue from the Company's new Xicheng Shopping Mall, which began operations in December 2007. Operating expenses increased by 12% to $6.3 million, compared with $5.6 million. This increase was primarily attributed to one-time charges of approximately $880,000 associated with the issuances of warrants related to the closing of the Company's reverse acquisition in May 2008. Excluding the one-time charges, operating expenses for the third quarter of 2008 would have decreased 3% year-over-year to $5.5 million. Minority interest for the nine months ended September 30, 2008 increased to $2.3 million, compared with $914,000 for the nine months ended September 30, 2007. This increase resulted from the decline in ownership of the Company's five subsidiaries in Taiyuan, China to 60.9% from 76.1% in 2007, subsequent to the reverse acquisition in May 2008. Net income for the first nine months of 2008 was $2.6 million, or $0.08 per diluted share based on 33.1 million weighted average shares outstanding. This compares with net income for the first nine months of 2007 of $2.9 million, or $0.09 per share based on 31.5 million weighted average shares outstanding. The decrease in the year-to-date Year-to-date (YTD) The period beginning at the start of the calendar year up to the current date. net income was primarily attributed to the increase in minority interest and the one-time charges associated with the closing of the Company's reverse acquisition. About China Growth Development China Growth Development Inc. (CGDI) is the largest investor, owner and manager of commercial real estate in the capital city of Taiyuan, located in the Shanxi Province of southern China. China Growth Development Inc. owns and manages 5,000 commercial units within its six strategically located shopping centers, servicing an urban population of 3.4 million people. Formed in 2005, CGDI provides high-quality leasing opportunities for both retail and wholesale clients in convenient, modern shopping centers. Our continued focus on anticipating and satisfying the evolving needs of our retail and wholesale clients has positioned us as a leader in commercial real estate leasing. With a portfolio valued at more than US $60 million and more than half of the market share in commercial leasing, we are committed to defining the urban commercial landscape of Shanxi. Forward Looking Statements Forward Looking Statements: This news release contains certain "forward-looking statements forward-looking statement A projected financial statement based on management expectations. A forward-looking statement involves risks with regard to the accuracy of assumptions underlying the projections. ." Forward-looking statements are based on current expectations and assumptions and are inherently subject to risks and uncertainties, some of which cannot be predicted or quantified, and many of which are beyond the Company's control. The forward-looking statements are also identified through the use of words "believe," enable," "may," "will," "could," "intends," "estimate," "anticipate," "plan," "predict" "probable," "potential," "possible," "should," "continue," and other words of similar meaning. Actual results could differ materially from these forward-looking statements as a result of a number of risk factors detailed in the Company's periodic reports filed with the SEC. Given these risks and uncertainties, investors are cautioned not to place undue reliance on such forward-looking statements and no assurances can be given that such statements will be achieved. China Growth Development, Inc. does not assume any duty to publicly update or revise the material contained herein. [TABLE OMITTED] [TABLE OMITTED] [TABLE OMITTED] |
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