Tantech Announces Full Year 2022 Financial Results

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    LISHUI, China, May 2, 2023 /PRNewswire/ — Tantech Holdings Ltd (NASDAQ: TANH) (“Tantech” or the “Company”), a clean energy company, today reported its audited financial results for the twelve months ended December 31, 2022.

    For the year ended December 31,

    2022

    2021

    Change

    Revenues

    $

    53,490

    55,264

    -3.2 %

    Gross profit

    10,093

    10,431

    -3.2 %

    Gross Margin

    18.9 %

    18.9 %

    0.0 %

    Operating expenses

    5,520

    18,946

    -70.9 %

    Net income (loss) attributable to common stockholders

    $

    3,021

    (8,358)

    -136.1 %

    Earnings (loss) from continuing operations per share

    $

    3.03

    (48.35)

    N/A

    • Revenues decreased by approximately $1.8 million, or 3.2%, to approximately $53.5 million in fiscal 2022 from approximately $55.3 million in fiscal 2021. The decreased was mainly attributable to decrease of approximately $4.4 million in revenues from consumer products and decrease of approximately $1.3 million in revenues from EV segment, due to weak consumer market as the result of soft economy, partially offset by increase of approximately $4.0 million in revenues from biodegradable packaging business which we started in fiscal 2022.
    • Our gross profit decreased by approximately $0.3 million, or 3.2% to approximately $10.1 million in fiscal 2022 from approximately $10.4 million in fiscal 2021. The gross profit margin were 18.9% in both fiscal 2022 and 2021. On segment basis, gross margins for consumer product segment, EV segment, and biodegradable packaging business were 20.4%, (3.4)% and 2.7%, respectively, in fiscal 2022, compared to 18.7%, 24.2%, and nil, respectively, in fiscal 2021.
    • Research and development expenses decreased by approximately $7.8 million, or 97.2%, to approximately $0.2 million in fiscal 2022 from approximately $8.1 million in fiscal 2021. The decrease was primarily due to less R&D activities in connection with our EV segment in fiscal 2022.
    • Total operating expenses decreased by approximately $13.4 million, or 70.9%, to approximately $5.5 million in fiscal 2022 from approximately $18.9 million in fiscal 2021, which was mainly due to decrease of approximately $7.8 million in research and development expenses, decrease of approximately $3.8 million in general and administrative expense and decrease of approximately $1.8 million in share-based compensation in fiscal 2022 compared to fiscal 2021.
    • Our income before income tax was approximately $5.7 million in fiscal 2022, an increase of approximately $14.0 million compared to loss of approximately $8.3 million in fiscal 2021. The increase was primarily attributable to a decrease of approximately $13.4 million in operating expenses compared to fiscal 2021.
    • As of December 31, 2022, we had cash and restricted cash of approximately $19.0 million. Our current assets were approximately $106.8 million and our current liabilities were approximately $13.5 million, which resulted in a current ratio of 7.9:1. Total shareholders’ equity as of December 31, 2022 was approximately $115.9 million.

    Mr. Wangfeng Yan, Chief Executive Officer of Tantech, said, “Our revenue is stable at $53.5 million for the full year 2022, and net income attributable to common shareholders is positive at $3 million after losses in the proceeding 3 years. We are very glad to achieve this result given the COVID-19 pandemic and closures in China in 2022.”

    “In the meantime, we expanded our business into several sectors and transformed our business to focus more on the specialty electric vehicles (EVs) market. We are building our presence methodically, with our R&D investments and technology advancements more in specialty-use EVs which we believe will be a key long-term growth driver for us, rather than general consumer EV market.” Mr. Wangfeng Yan continued, “in 2022 we also started biodegradable packaging business. This market has been growing rapidly in recent years, driven by increased awareness of environmental issues and the desire to reduce plastic waste. Biodegradable packaging can break down naturally in the environment without leaving behind harmful pollutants or waste.”

    Mr. Wangfeng Yan concluded, “In 2022 we had $106.8 million current assets balance with just $13.5 million in current liabilities. There are many opportunities for us to explore and add value for shareholders. With continuing leadership in bamboo charcoal-based products and our unique knowledge in specialty EV segment, we have full confidence in the future development of the Company.”

    About Tantech Holdings Ltd

    For the last two decades, Tantech has been a leading high-tech enterprise pioneering and specializing in producing, researching and developing products based on bamboo charcoals with a well-established domestic and international sales and distribution network. Tantech expanded into the clean vehicle industry in 2017 through acquiring 70% shares of Shangchi Automobile. In November 2020, Tantech established two additional subsidiaries, Lishui Smart New Energy Automobile Co., Ltd. and Zhejiang Shangchi New Energy Automobile Co., Ltd., to produce and market electric vehicles, including automatic high-speed street sweepers and others. The Company’s subsidiary, First International Commercial Factoring (Shenzhen) Co., LTD, is engaged in commercial factoring for businesses in and related to its supply chain. Tantech has recently expanded its operation into international markets. In May and July 2022, the Company established wholly-owned subsidiaries, EPakia Inc. and EPakia Canada Inc., in the United States and Canada to develop biodegradable packaging business in the North American and other international markets. The Company is fully ISO 90000 and ISO 14000 certified and has received numerous national, provincial and local honors, awards and certifications for its products and scientific research efforts. For more information, please visit: http://ir.tantech.cn.

    Forward-Looking Statements

    This news release contains forward-looking statements as defined by the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Forward-looking statements include statements concerning the sales, plans, objectives, goals, strategies, future events or performance, and underlying assumptions and other statements that are other than statements of historical facts. These statements are subject to uncertainties and risks including, but not limited to, product and service demand and acceptance, changes in technology, economic conditions, the impact of competition and pricing, government regulations, and other risks contained in reports filed by the Company with the Securities and Exchange Commission. All such forward-looking statements, whether written or oral, and whether made by or on behalf of the Company, are expressly qualified by this cautionary statement and any other cautionary statements which may accompany the forward-looking statements. In addition, the Company disclaims any obligation to update any forward-looking statements to reflect events or circumstances after the date hereof, except as expressly required by applicable laws.

    Tantech Holdings Ltd and Subsidiaries

    Consolidated Balance Sheets

    December 31,

    December 31,

    2022

    2021

    Assets

    Current Assets

    Cash and cash equivalents

    $

    18,976,684

    $

    43,144,049

    Restricted cash

    4,827

    422,832

    Accounts receivable, net

    40,174,332

    44,962,926

    Financing receivable

    43,864,192

    Inventories, net

    898,686

    1,069,698

    Due a from related party

    10,354,051

    Advances to suppliers, net

    1,291,998

    3,420,628

    Prepaid taxes

    494,467

    1,609,466

    Prepaid expenses and other receivables, net

    1,051,631

    824,239

    Total Current Assets

    106,756,817

    105,807,889

    Other Assets

    Property, plant and equipment, net

    1,656,442

    2,103,947

    Intangible assets, net

    184,822

    205,971

    Right of use assets

    1,417,088

    313,172

    Long-term investment

    24,116,835

    26,096,079

    Total Non-current Assets

    27,375,187

    28,719,169

    Total Assets

    $

    134,132,004

    $

    134,527,058

    Liabilities and Stockholders’ Equity

    Current Liabilities

    Short-term bank loans

    $

    3,636,591

    $

    4,719,552

    Accounts payable

    2,118,705

    1,563,787

    Due to related parties

    1,047,512

    1,847,421

    Customer deposits

    1,826,996

    3,580,622

    Taxes payable

    1,251,975

    823,701

    Loan payable to third parties

    7,002,385

    Lease liabilities-current

    161,480

    115,330

    Accrued liabilities and other payables

    3,497,532

    2,114,258

    Total Current Liabilities

    13,540,791

    21,767,056

    Due to third parties-long term 

    3,395,861

    Lease liabilities-non-current

    1,259,958

    223,291

    Total Liabilities

    18,196,610

    21,990,347

    Stockholders’ Equity

    Common stock, $0.24 par value, 6,000,000 shares authorized, 1,217,906
    and 266,640 shares issued and outstanding as of December 31, 2022 and
    2021, respectively*

    292,299

    63,995

    Additional paid-in capital

    79,454,309

    69,566,786

    Statutory reserves

    7,490,398

    6,874,614

    Retained earnings

    39,090,079

    36,684,794

    Accumulated other comprehensive (loss) income

    (8,242,727)

    1,071,149

    Total Stockholders’ Equity attributable to the Company

    118,084,358

    114,261,338

    Noncontrolling interest

    (2,148,964)

    (1,724,627)

    Total Stockholders’ Equity

    115,935,394

    112,536,711

    Total Liabilities and Stockholders’ Equity

    $

    134,132,004

    $

    134,527,058

    *Retroactively restated for one-for-twenty-four reverse split with effective date of November 9, 2022.

    Tantech Holdings Ltd and Subsidiaries

    Consolidated Statements of Income (Loss) and Comprehensive Loss

         Ended December 31,

    2022

    2021

    Revenues

    $

    53,490,294

    $

    55,263,673

    Cost of revenues

    43,397,756

    44,832,347

    Gross Profit

    10,092,538

    10,431,326

    Operating expenses

    Selling expenses

    278,013

    221,364

    General and administrative expenses

    5,013,933

    8,831,407

    Share based compensation

    1,840,000

    Impairment of goodwill and intangible asset

    Research and development expenses

    227,829

    8,053,400

    Total operating expenses

    5,519,775

    18,946,171

    Income (loss) from operations

    4,572,763

    (8,514,845)

    Other income (expenses)

    Interest income

    208,142

    117,735

    Interest expense

    (602,037)

    (740,400)

    Financing interest income

    1,400,227

    Rental income from related party

    89,039

    117,958

    Gain from sale property to a related party

    545,874

    Other income (loss), net

    60,031

    210,176

    Total other (expenses) income

    1,155,402

    251,343

    Income (loss) before income tax

    5,728,165

    (8,263,502)

    Income tax provision (benefit)

    3,141,969

    2,429,480

    Net income (loss)

    2,586,196

    (10,692,982)

    Less: net loss attributable to noncontrolling interest

    (434,873)

    (2,334,853)

    Net income (loss) attributable to common stockholders of
    Tantech Holdings Ltd

    $

    3,021,069

    $

    (8,358,129)

    Net income (loss)

    2,586,196

    (10,692,982)

    Other comprehensive income (loss):

    Foreign currency translation adjustment

    (9,303,340)

    2,535,599

    Comprehensive loss

    (6,717,144)

    (8,157,383)

    Less: Comprehensive loss attributable to noncontrolling interest

    (424,337)

    (2,363,473)

    Comprehensive loss attributable to common stockholders
    of Tantech Holdings Ltd

    $

    (6,292,807)

    $

    (5,793,910)

    Earnings (loss) per share – Basic and Diluted*

    Basic

    $

    3.03

    $

    (48.35)

    Diluted

    $

    3.00

    $

    (48.35)

    Weighted Average Shares Outstanding

    Basic

    996,934

    172,864

    Diluted

    1,006,169

    172,864

    *Retroactively restated for one-for-twenty-four reverse split with effective date of November 9, 2022.

    Tantech Holdings Ltd and Subsidiaries

    Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows

           Ended December 31,

    2022

    2021

    Cash flows from operating activities

    Net income (loss)

    $

    2,586,196

    $

    (10,692,982

    )

    Adjustments to reconcile net income (loss) to net cash

    provided by operating activities:

    Allowance (reversal of) for doubtful accounts – accounts
    receivable

    738,922

    (52,789

    )

    Allowance for (reversal of) doubtful accounts – advance to
    suppliers

    49,038

    (142,799

    )

    Write off manufacturing rebate receivable

    5,819,059

    Reversal of for doubtful accounts – other receivables

    Share based compensation

    1,840,000

    Inventory reserve

    51,676

    359,501

    Impairment of goodwill and intangible asset

    Decrease in deferred tax liability

    Depreciation expense

    344,852

    444,462

    Amortization of intangible asset

    8,356

    472,140

    Amortization of right of use assets

    347,127

    44,964

    (Gain) Loss from disposal of property, plant and equipment

    (6,291

    )

    (545,844

    )

    Issuance of common stock for service

    Contingent liability

    535,389

    Changes in operating assets and liabilities:

    Accounts receivable – non-related party

    673,738

    (9,573,463

    )

    Advances to suppliers

    1,885,042

    3,694,066

    Advances to suppliers – related party

    1,550,000

    Inventory

    43,811

    (737,552

    )

    Prepaid expenses and other receivables

    (296,077

    )

    (768,288

    )

    Manufacturing rebate receivable

    Accounts payable

    671,669

    (16,266

    )

    Accrued liabilities and other payables

    1,560,046

    (323,441

    )

    Customer deposits

    (1,518,851

    )

    318,875

    Lease liabilities

    (366,772

    )

    (19,824

    )

    Taxes payable

    1,520,519

    (295,666

    )

    Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities

    8,293,001

    (8,090,458

    )

    Cash flows from investing activities

    Acquisition of property, plant and equipment

    (79,273

    )

    (220,308

    )

    Proceeds from disposal of property, plant and equipment

    35,792

    748,612

    Additions to intangible assets

    (2,692

    )

    (4,220

    )

    Financing receivable

    (44,953,234

    )

    Net cash (used in) provided by investing activities

    (44,999,407

    )

    524,084

    Cash flows from financing activities

    (Repayment of) proceeds from (repayment of) loans from
    third parties

    6,917,589

    Repayment of loans from third parties

    (3,151,786

    )

    (310,000

    )

    Bank acceptance notes payable, net of repayment

    (1,772,550

    )

    Cancellation of common stock due to reverse split

    (4,573

    )

    Proceeds from bank loans

    3,875,478

    7,774,800

    Repayment of bank loans

    (4,618,488

    )

    (8,738,900

    )

    Proceeds from (repayment of) loans from related parties,
    net

    9,071,272

    (10,428,196

    )

    Proceeds from issuance of common stock and warrants

    10,120,400

    19,362,706

    Net cash provided by financing activities

    15,292,303

    12,805,449

    Effect of exchange rate changes on cash, restricted cash and cash
    equivalents

    (3,171,267

    )

    988,502

    Net (decrease) increase in cash, restricted cash and cash
    equivalents

    (24,585,370

    )

    6,227,577

    Cash, restricted cash and cash equivalents, beginning of year

    43,566,881

    37,339,304

    Cash, restricted cash and cash equivalents, end of year

    $

    18,981,511

    $

    43,566,881

    Supplemental disclosure information:

    Income taxes paid

    $

    2,590,282

    $

    2,278,134

    Interest paid

    $

    474,579

    $

    265,248

    The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.

    For more information, please contact:

    Golden Communication International, LLC
    William Tu, William.tu@goldenir.com
    Tel: +1 202-656-3688

    Source: Tantech Holdings Ltd.