Tantech Reports Financial Results for the First Six Months of 2021

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    LISHUI, China, Oct. 23, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — Tantech Holdings Ltd (NASDAQ: TANH) (“Tantech” or the “Company”), a clean energy company in China, today reported its unaudited financial results for the six months ended June 30, 2021.

    Mr. Wangfeng Yan, Chief Executive Officer of Tantech, said, “While we continue to have a competitive edge in selling our bamboo-based charcoal products, we have been working hard on the strategic shift in our business from being solely engaged in consumer product sales to expanding into the specialty vehicle market. We have focused on product costs as we have increased operating cash flow for our longer-term growth in the vehicle market. Ongoing COVID-19 challenges, including supply chain and logistics bottlenecks, have added cost and margin pressure in our ongoing consumer business, but we hope to see some stabilization into next year.”

    “As to our specialty vehicle and electric vehicle (EV) business, we believe our feature-rich, environmentally friendly customizable midibuses present an attractive option for corporate customer as businesses return to normal operations. We have invested heavily in technology advancements for specialty-use EVs rather than the more competitive, domestic general consumer EV market for this reason. We are fully committed to the EV segment, which we expect will be a key long-term growth driver for us. Despite some recent delays in government rebates related to EVs, longer term we expect our specialty EV business will expand with customer demand for a cleaner environment and for zero-emission vehicles. Importantly, we had approximately $40.7 million cash at June 30, 2021, which gives us the ability to fund our growth initiatives and build value for shareholders.”

    Financial Results

    For the Six Months Ended
    June 30,

    ($ millions, except per share data and
    percentages)

    2021

    2020

    Change

    Revenues

    $

    20.6

    $

    22.9

    (9.9)

    %

    Gross profit

    $

    4.0

    $

    3.1

    29.3

    %

    Gross margin

    19.3

    %

    13.4

    %

    5.9

     percentage points

    Operating expenses

    $

    9.7

    $

    1.3

    666.0

    %

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

    $

    (6.6)

    $

    1.2

    (636.8)

    %

    Basic/Diluted (loss) earnings per share

    $

    (0.18)

    $

    0.04

    $

    (0.22)

     

    • Total revenue decreased by approximately $2.3 million, or 9.9%, to approximately $20.6 million in the six months ended June 30, 2021 from approximately $22.9 million in the same period of 2020. The decrease was mainly attributable to the decrease of the sales volume of the Company’s consumer products.

     

    • Our gross profit increased by approximately $0.9 million, or 29.3% to approximately $4.0 million in the six months ended June 30, 2021 from approximately $3.1 million in the same period of 2020. The gross profit margin was 19.3% in the six months ended June 30, 2021, as compared to 13.4% in the same period of 2020. On a segment basis, gross margins for consumer product and EV segments were 19.1% and 38.5%, respectively, for the six months ended June 30, 2021, compared to 13.6% and 5.3%, respectively, for the six months ended June 30, 2020. The increase in overall gross margin was primarily attributable to the higher average selling price of our charcoal-based products, offset by the decease of selling volume as compared to the same period last year.

     

    • Research and development expenses increased by $6.0 million, or 1,996.4%, to $6.4 million in the six months ended June 30, 2021 from $0.3 million in the same period of 2020. The increase was primarily due to the R&D activities in connection with our EV segment. During the six months ended June 30, 2021, we increased our investment significantly for the smart electric sanitation vehicles designed for closed industrial parks and residential communities. We have manufactured two prototype model vehicles and expect to receive orders from potential customers in the near future.

     

    • Total operating expenses increased by $8.4 million, or 666.0%, to $9.7 million in the six months ended June 30, 2021 from $1.3 million in the same period of 2020, which was mainly due to  increased research and development expenses of $6.0 million and  increased share based compensation of $1.8 million for the six months ended June 30, 2021 as compared to the same period of 2020. 

     

    • Our loss before income tax was approximately $5.7 million for the six months ended June 30, 2021, compared to an income before income tax of approximately $1.7 million for the six months ended June 30, 2020.

     

    • The Company had approximately $40.7 million cash on hand, and maintained positive working capital as of June 30, 2021.

    About Tantech Holdings Ltd

    For the past decade, Tantech has been a highly specialized high-tech enterprise producing, researching and developing bamboo charcoal-based products with an established domestic and international sales and distribution network. Since 2017, when the Company acquired 70% of Shangchi Automobile, a vehicle manufacturer based in Zhangjiagang City, Jiangsu Province, it has manufactured and sold vehicles. The Company established two new subsidiaries, Lishui Smart New Energy Automobile Co., Ltd. and Zhejiang Shangchi New Energy Automobile Co., Ltd., in November 2020, to produce and sell street sweepers and other electric vehicles. The Company is fully ISO 90000 and ISO 14000 certified and has received a number of 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.

    Tantech Holdings Ltd and Subsidiaries

    Consolidated Balance Sheets

    (Unaudited)

    June 30,

    2021

    December 31,

    2020

    Assets

    Current Assets

    Cash and cash equivalents*

    $

    40,711,801

    $

    37,119,195

    Restricted cash*

    220,109

    Accounts receivable, net*

    36,369,508

    34,410,597

    Inventories, net*

    420,194

    671,251

    Advances to suppliers, net *

    7,054,987

    6,854,461

    Advances to suppliers – related party

    1,533,000

    Prepaid taxes*

    1,177,989

    1,046,667

    Prepaid expenses and other receivables, net*

    463,974

    45,467

    Total Current Assets*

    86,198,453

    81,900,747

    Property, plant and equipment, net*

    2,273,629

    2,477,912

    Other Assets

    Manufacturing rebate receivable*

    5,815,305

    5,755,237

    Intangible assets, net*

    434,913

    664,033

    Long-term Investment

    25,763,433

    25,497,316

    Total Other Assets*

    32,013,651

    31,916,586

    Total Assets*

    $

    120,485,733

    $

    116,295,245

    Liabilities and Stockholders’ Equity

    Current Liabilities

    Short-term bank loans

    $

    5,313,070

    $

    5,564,790

    Bank acceptance notes payable*

    1,753,109

    Accounts payable*

    2,305,363

    1,543,994

    Due to related parties*

    2,194,460

    2,019,087

    Customer deposits*

    6,167,807

    3,183,088

    Taxes payable*

    1,050,811

    571,354

    Due to third parties

    306,600

    Accrued liabilities and other payables*

    960,446

    1,861,835

    Total Current Liabilities*

    17,991,957

    16,803,857

    Total Liabilities*

    17,991,957

    16,803,857

    Stockholders’ Equity

    Common stock, $0.001 par value, 50,000,000 shares authorized,
    42,874,097 and 35,894,097 shares issued and outstanding as of June
    30, 2021 and December 31, 2020, respectively

    42,874

    35,894

    Additional paid-in capital

    57,164,201

    48,392,181

    Statutory reserves

    6,437,506

    6,437,506

    Retained earnings

    38,909,553

    45,480,031

    Accumulated other comprehensive loss

    (517,118)

    (1,493,070)

    Total Stockholders’ Equity attributable to the Company

    102,037,016

    98,852,542

    Noncontrolling interest

    456,760

    638,846

    Total Stockholders’ Equity

    102,493,776

    99,491,388

    Total Liabilities and Stockholders’ Equity

    $

    120,485,733

    $

    116,295,245

    * please see “Note 3: Variable Interest Entities” in the notes accompanying the unaudited financial
    statements filed on the Company’s Report of Foreign Private Issuer on Form 6-K dated October 22, 2021.

    Tantech Holdings Ltd and Subsidiaries

    Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Loss

    (Unaudited)

    For the Six Months Ended

    June 30,

    2021

    2020

    Revenues

    $

    20,633,188

    $

    22,889,784

    Cost of revenues

    16,660,387

    19,817,263

    Gross Profit

    3,972,801

    3,072,521

    Operating expenses

    Selling expenses

    122,045

    201,217

    General and administrative expenses

    1,399,295

    763,945

    Share-based compensation

    1,840,000

    Research and development expenses

    6,351,853

    302,553

    Total operating expenses

    9,713,193

    1,267,715

     (Loss) income from operations

    (5,740,392)

    1,804,806

    Other income (expenses)

    Interest income

    57,374

    17,962

    Interest expense

    (137,594)

    (184,288)

    Government subsidy income

    47,033

    10,926

    Rental income from a related party

    67,166

    Other income, net

    1,796

    6,593

    Total other income (expenses)

    35,775

    (148,807)

    (Loss) income before provision for income taxes

    (5,704,617)

    1,655,999

    Provision for income taxes

    1,047,595

    684,804

    Net (loss) income

    (6,752,212)

    971,195

    Less: net loss attributable to noncontrolling interest

    (181,734)

    (253,220)

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

    $

    (6,570,478)

    $

    1,224,415

    Net (loss) income

    (6,752,212)

    971,195

    Other comprehensive income (loss):

    Foreign currency translation adjustment

    975,600

    (1,394,434)

    Comprehensive loss

    (5,776,612)

    (423,239)

    Less: Comprehensive loss attributable to noncontrolling interest

    (182,086)

    (251,974)

    Comprehensive loss attributable to common stockholders of
    Tantech Holdings Ltd.

    $

    (5,594,526)

    $

    (171,265)

    (Loss) earnings per share – Basic and Diluted

    $

    (0.18)

    $

    0.04

    Weighted Average Shares Outstanding – Basic and Diluted

    37,253,764

    28,872,602

    Tantech Holdings Ltd and Subsidiaries

    Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows

    (Unaudited)

    For the Six Months Ended June 30,

    2021

    2020

    Cash flows from operating activities

    Net (loss) income

    $

    (6,752,212)

    $

    971,195

    Adjustments to reconcile net income (loss) to net cash provided by (used in)
    operating activities:

    Depreciation expense

    234,756

    227,049

    Amortization of intangible asset

    235,593

    216,781

    Allowance for doubtful accounts – accounts receivable

    14,395

    Loss from disposal of property, plant and equipment

    2,867

    Issuance of common stock for services

    1,840,000

    33,812

    Inventory markdown

    296,702

    Changes in operating assets and liabilities:

    Accounts receivable

    (1,611,062)

    (4,653,105)

    Advances to suppliers

    (128,735)

    9,607,140

    Advances to suppliers – related party

    1,546,000

    (1,422,000)

    Inventory

    (39,140)

    (1,317,697)

    Prepaid expenses and other receivables

    (417,223)

    8,280

    Accounts payable

    743,811

    1,032,112

    Accrued liabilities and other payables

    (917,137)

    232,756

    Customer deposits

    2,945,780

    (2,908,226)

    Taxes payable, net of prepaid taxes

    352,443

    409,442

    Net cash (used in) provided by operating activities

    (1,656,029)

    2,440,406

    Cash flows from investing activities

    Acquisition of property, plant and equipment

    (5,086)

    (9,524)

    Proceeds from disposal of property, plant and equipment

    21,450

    Net cash (used in) provided by investing activities

    (5,086)

    11,926

    Cash flows from financing activities

    Proceeds from equity financing

    6,939,000

    Repayment of loans from third party

    (309,200)

    Bank acceptance notes payable, net of repayment

    (1,767,975)

    1,221,327

    Proceeds from bank loans

    2,473,600

    6,652,116

    Repayment of bank loans

    (2,782,800)

    (6,794,316)

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

    161,589

    (557,765)

    Net cash provided by financing activities

    4,714,214

    521,362

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

    319,398

    (198,016)

    Net increase in cash, restricted cash and cash equivalents

    3,372,497

    2,775,678

    Cash, restricted cash and cash equivalents, beginning of period

    37,339,304

    12,645,977

    Cash, restricted cash and cash equivalents, end of period

    $

    40,711,801

    $

    15,421,655

    Supplemental disclosure information:

    Income taxes paid

    $

    709,980

    $

    28,487

    Interest paid

    $

    137,594

    $

    168,560

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    Source: Tantech Holdings Ltd.