Nova LifeStyle Announces First Quarter Financial Results

LOS ANGELES, May 14, 2018 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Nova LifeStyle, Inc. (NASDAQ:NVFY), a leading U.S.-based, innovative designer and distributor of modern LifeStyle home products, today announced financial results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2018.

First Quarter 2018 Financial Highlights (all comparisons are to the same period of the prior year):

  • First quarter revenues were $22.3 million, up 23.5%, compared to $18.1 million.
  • Net income in the first quarter of 2018 was $1.6 million, or $0.06 per diluted share, compared with a net loss of $(1.2) million in the first quarter of 2017, resulting in an EPS loss of $(0.04).
  • Gross profit for the first quarter was $4.9 million, up 81.4%, compared to $2.7 million.
  • First quarter Gross Margin was 22.0%, compared to 15.0% in the prior year period due as the Company continued to drive its sales mix to favor higher-margin, premium products.
  • U.S. domestic sales to major online outlets continue to expand rapidly, benefiting from recent U.S. tax law changes.
  • Anticipate robust sales and earnings growth throughout 2018.

Management Commentary

Tawny Lam, Chief Executive Officer of Nova LifeStyle, commented, “Nova Lifestyle is pleased to announce fantastic first quarter 2018 financial results. Since the beginning of 2018, Nova LifeStyle’s focus on marketing trendy designed, high-end products in our catalogues has attracted large orders from global customers. Our outstanding financial results are driven by sales increase across nearly all product categories, with online sales continuing to anchor our growth. This was a well-executed quarter with plenty of growth opportunities going forward.”

“Nova LifeStyle entered 2018 with strong growth momentum. We have the latest product designs and deeper brand penetration for our popular Diamond Sofa brand. Since the Company was founded nearly 30 years ago, Diamond sofa has continued to innovate with new product offerings. We anticipate significant earnings growth in 2018.”

About Nova LifeStyle

Nova LifeStyle, Inc., a NASDAQ Global Market listed company headquartered in California and founded nearly 30 years ago, is a fast growing, innovative designer and distributor of modern LifeStyle residential and commercial furniture products: sofas, dining rooms, cabinets, office furniture and related components, bedrooms, and various accessories in matching collections. Nova’s products are made in the US, Europe, and Asia that include LifeStyle brands such as Diamond Sofa, Nova QwiK, and Bright Swallow International. Nova’s products feature urban contemporary styles that integrate comfort and functionality, incorporating upscale luxury designs appeals to middle and upper middle-income consumers in the U.S., China, Europe, and elsewhere in the world. Visit Nova LifeStyle’s website at www.NovaLifeStyle.com.

Safe Harbor Statement

All statements in this press release that are not historical are forward-looking statements made pursuant to the “safe harbor” provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. There can be no assurance that actual results will not differ from the company’s expectations. You are cautioned not to place undue reliance on any forward-looking statements in this press release as they reflect Nova’s current expectations with respect to future events and are subject to risks and uncertainties that may cause actual results to differ materially from those contemplated. Potential risks and uncertainties include, but are not limited to, the risks described in Nova’s filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission.

Company Contact:
Investor Relations:
The Equity Group Inc.
In U.S.
Adam Prior, Senior Vice President
+1 (212) 836-9606
[email protected]

NOVA LIFESTYLE, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME AND COMPREHENSIVE INCOME
FOR THE THREE MONTHS ENDED MARCH 31, 2018 AND 2017 (UNAUDITED)
Three Months Ended March 31,
2018 2017
Net Sales $ 22,303,472 $ 18,057,022
Cost of Sales 17,401,930 15,355,247
Gross Profit 4,901,542 2,701,775
Operating Expenses
Selling expenses 631,153 975,002
General and administrative expenses 2,305,673 3,025,676
Total Operating Expenses 2,936,826 4,000,678
Income (Loss) From Operations 1,964,716 (1,298,903 )
Other Income (Expenses)
Foreign exchange transaction loss (136 ) (40 )
Interest expense, net (31,582 ) (54,406 )
Financial expense (30,720 ) (26,060 )
Total Other Expenses, Net (62,438 ) (80,506 )
Income (Loss) Before Income Taxes 1,902,278 (1,379,409 )
Income Tax Expense (Benefit) 247,257 (170,019 )
Net Income (Loss) and Comprehensive Income (Loss) $ 1,655,021 $ (1,209,390 )
Basic weighted average shares outstanding 28,253,115 27,345,106
Diluted weighted average shares outstanding 28,693,479 27,345,106
Net income (loss) per share of common stock
Basic $ 0.06 $ (0.04 )
Diluted $ 0.06 $ (0.04 )

NOVA LIFESTYLE, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
MARCH 31, 2018 (UNAUDITED) AND DECEMBER 31, 2017
March 31, 2018 December 31, 2017
Assets
Current Assets
Cash and cash equivalents $ 1,121,170 $ 5,722,716
Accounts receivable, net 54,625,956 54,006,513
Advance to suppliers 10,762,192 8,580,609
Inventories 6,220,820 6,374,560
Prepaid expenses and other receivables 171,197 232,935
Total Current Assets 72,901,335 74,917,333
Noncurrent Assets
Plant, property and equipment, net 158,405 157,246
Lease deposit 43,260 43,260
Goodwill 218,606 218,606
Intangible assets, net 4,100,932 4,202,608
Deferred tax asset 318,961 318,961
Total Noncurrent Assets 4,840,164 4,940,681
Total Assets $ 77,741,499 $ 79,858,014
Liabilities and Stockholders’ Equity
Current Liabilities
Accounts payable $ 1,338,898 $ 1,634,554
Advance from customers 43,221 19,826
Accrued liabilities and other payables 733,362 847,756
Income tax payable 393,861 178,307
Total Current Liabilities 2,509,342 2,680,443
Noncurrent Liabilities
Line of credit 4,202,118
Income tax payable 4,559,553 4,527,849
Total Noncurrent Liabilities 4,559,553 8,729,967
Total Liabilities 7,068,895 11,410,410
Contingencies and Commitments
Stockholders’ Equity
Common stock, $0.001 par value; 75,000,000 shares authorized,
28,301,738 and 27,309,695 shares issued and outstanding; 28,302 28,192
as of March 31, 2018 and December 31, 2017, respectively
Additional paid-in capital 39,252,246 38,682,377
Statutory reserves 6,241 6,241
Retained earnings 31,385,815 29,730,794
Total Stockholders’ Equity 70,672,604 68,447,604
Total Liabilities and Stockholders’ Equity $ 77,741,499 $ 79,858,014

NOVA LIFESTYLE, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
FOR THE THREE MONTHS ENDED MARCH 31, 2018 AND 2017 (UNAUDITED)
Three Months Ended March 31,
2018 2017
Cash Flows From Operating Activities
Net income (loss) $ 1,655,021 $ (1,209,390 )
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash used in
operating activities:
Depreciation and amortization 112,017 381,119
Deferred tax benefit 31,704 (188,117 )
Stock compensation expense 595,677 449,889
Termination cost on Academic E-commerce platform (Note 6) 800,000
Changes in bad debt allowance 321,970 324,684
Changes in operating assets and liabilities:
Accounts receivable (941,413 ) 16,614,186
Advance to suppliers (2,181,584 ) (7,444,924 )
Inventories 153,740 489,152
Other current assets 35,452 112,991
Accounts payable (295,656 ) (1,458,241 )
Advance from customers 23,395 21,529
Accrued liabilities and other payables (113,806 ) (151,606 )
Taxes payable 215,554 18,097
Net Cash (Used in) Provided by Operating Activities (387,929 ) 8,759,369
Cash Flows From Investing Activities
Assignment fee received 1,250,000
Purchase of property and equipment (11,499 ) (2,132 )
Advances to unrelated parties (8,835,000 )
Net Cash Used in Investing Activities (11,499 ) (7,587,132 )
Cash Flows From Financing Activities
Proceeds from line of credit and bank loan 15,923,479 15,469,342
Repayment to line of credit and bank loan (20,125,597 ) (18,939,032 )
Net Cash Used in Financing Activities (4,202,118 ) (3,469,690 )

NOVA LIFESTYLE, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE THREE MONTHS ENDED MARCH 31, 2018 AND 2017 (UNAUDITED)
Three Months Ended March 31,
2018 2017
Effect of Exchange Rate Changes on Cash and Cash Equivalents
Net decrease in cash and cash equivalents (4,601,546) (2,297,453)
Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of period 5,722,716 2,587,743
Cash and cash equivalents, end of period $ 1,121,170 $ 290,290
Analysis of cash and cash equivalents
Included in cash and cash equivalents per consolidated balance sheets 1,121,170 290,290
Cash and cash equivalents, end of period $ 1,121,170 $ 290,290
Supplemental Disclosure of Cash Flow Information
Cash paid during the period for:
Income tax payments $ $
Interest paid $ 31,582 $ 54,406

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