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- Associated Press
China Automotive Systems Reports Income From Operations Increased by 20.2% in the Second Quarter of 2025
WUHAN, China, Aug. 13, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- China Automotive Systems, Inc. (NASDAQ: CAAS) ('CAAS' or the 'Company'), a leading power steering components and systems supplier in China, today announced its unaudited financial results for the second quarter and six months ended June 30, 2025. Second Quarter 2025 Highlights First Six Months of 2025 Highlights Mr. Qizhou Wu, Chief Executive Officer of CAAS, commented, 'We continued to grow our sales, gross profit, net profit and cashflow in the second quarter of 2025. Sales of our traditional steering products remained steady while sales of our Electric Power Steering ('EPS') products grew by 31.1% year over year in the second quarter of 2025. EPS sales have continuously increased and now represent 41.4% percent of our product sales in the second quarter of 2025.' 'We continue to transition to more technology-focused advanced steering products. In the second quarter of 2025, based on our iRCB's (intelligent electro-hydraulic circulating ball power steering) performance and cost-efficiency, new orders in July were at a record setting pace in the power steering industry for the ramp up to mass production. Our second-generation iRCB is compatible with L2+assisted driving. By optimizing energy consumption, iRCB products are projected to reduce vehicle operational costs creating substantial economic value.' 'The high quality and high performance of our steering products have allowed us to become the tier-1 supplier to large global OEM customers in North America, Europe, Asia and South America. International sales have become our growth engine as we continue to expand our customer base and enhance our sales and profits. In the second quarter of 2025, we won our first R-EPS product order from a large, well-known European automaker. This order, with annual sales expected to exceed US$100 million, will start mass production by 2027 and power multiple new models. Our North and South American sales also grew in the second quarter of 2025, and we expect to enhance our organizational structure to capture more future international market opportunities.' Mr. Jie Li, Chief Financial Officer of CAAS, commented, 'Maintaining a strong balance sheet and financial resources are among our highest priorities. Cash, cash equivalents and short-term investments were $135.3 million, working capital was $170.9 million, with net cash provided by operating activities of $49.1 million in the first six months of 2025. Our capital expenditures were $18.5 million in the first half of 2025 as we continue to invest in our future.' Second Quarter of 2025 Net sales increased by 11.1% year-over-year to $176.2 million, compared to $158.6 million in the second quarter of 2024. Net sales of traditional steering products and parts increased slightly year-over-year to $103.3 million in the second quarter of 2025. Net sales of EPS products rose 31.1% year-over-year to $72.9 million from $55.6 million for the same period in 2024. EPS product sales grew to 41.4% of the total net sales for the second quarter of 2025, compared to 35.1% for the same period in 2024. Our subsidiary, Jiulong's sales of commercial vehicle steering systems rose by 25.6% to $23.5 million, compared with $18.7 million for the second quarter of 2024. Sales to North American customers increased by 11.8% to $30.0 million, compared to $26.8 million in the second quarter of 2024. North American sales increased primarily due to improved demand by one customer. Sales in Brazil were 49.4% higher in the second quarter of 2025 to $17.9 million from $12.0 million in the second quarter of 2024. Gross profit grew by 4.2% year-over-year to $30.5 million from $29.3 million in the second quarter of 2024. Gross profit margin decreased to 17.3% in the second quarter of 2025 from 18.5% in the second quarter of 2024. The decrease in gross profit margin was mainly due to an increase in tariffs and the product mix change from increased sales portion of relatively lower-margin products. Gain on other sales was $0.5 million in the second quarter of 2025, compared to $1.7 million in the second quarter of 2024. Selling expenses at $4.5 million in the second quarter of 2025 were consistent with the second quarter of 2024. Selling expenses represented 2.6% of net sales in the second quarter of 2025, compared to 2.9% in the second quarter of 2024. General and administrative expenses ('G&A expenses') decreased to $5.4 million, compared to $7.4 million in the second quarter of 2024, primarily due to decreased business taxes and surcharges. G&A expenses represented 3.1% of net sales in the second quarter of 2025, compared to 4.7% of net sales in the second quarter of 2024. Research and development expenses ('R&D expenses') were stable at $8.1 million in the second quarter of each year. R&D expenses represented 4.6% of net sales in the second quarter of 2025, compared to 5.2% in the second quarter of 2024. Research and development programs include but are not limited to electric power and hydraulic steering systems, automotive intelligence and software technologies, automobile electronics, high polymer materials, and manufacturing technologies. Other income was $1.1 million for the second quarter of 2025, compared to $1.7 million for the three months ended June 30, 2024. Income from operations rose 20.2% to $13.0 million in the second quarter of 2025, from $10.8 million in the second quarter of 2024. The increase was primarily due to higher sales. Interest expense was $0.3 million in the second quarter of 2025, compared to $0.2 million in the second quarter of 2024. Net financial income was $1.3 million in the second quarter of 2025, compared to net financial expense of $0.7 million in the second quarter of 2024. The increase in net financial income was primarily due to an increase in the foreign exchange gain due to the foreign exchange volatility. Income before income tax expenses and equity in earnings of affiliated companies was $15.1 million in the second quarter of 2025, compared to income before income tax expenses and equity in earnings of affiliated companies of $11.7 million in the second quarter of 2024. The change in income before income tax expenses and equity in earnings of affiliated companies was mainly due to higher income from operations in the second quarter of 2025 compared with income in last year's same quarter. Income tax expense was $4.0 million in the second quarter of 2025, compared to $2.1 million for the second quarter of 2024. The increase in income tax expense was primarily due to a higher income before income tax expenses and a higher expected annual effective tax rate in 2025 based on the latest annual forecast as compared to 2024. Net income attributable to parent company's common shareholders was $7.6 million in the second quarter of 2025, compared to net income attributable to parent company's common shareholders of $7.1 million in the second quarter of 2024. Diluted earnings per share was $0.25 in the second quarter of 2025, compared to $0.24 per share in the second quarter of 2024. The weighted average number of diluted common shares outstanding was 30,170,702 in the second quarter of 2025, compared to 30,185,702 in the second quarter of 2024. First Six Months of 2025 Net sales increased by 15.2% year-over-year to $343.3 million in the first six months of 2025, compared to $298.0 million in the first six months of 2024 primarily due to increased sales of EPS systems. Six-month gross profit increased by 10.8% year-over-year to $59.1 million from $53.4 million in the corresponding period last year. Six-month gross profit margin was 17.2% compared with 17.9% in the first six months of 2024. Gain on other sales was $1.6 million in the first six months of 2025, compared to $2.2 million in the corresponding period last year. Income from operations increased by 5.7% year-over-year to $21.6 million in the first six months of 2025 from $20.5 million in the first six months of 2024. Net income attributable to parent company's common shareholders was $14.7 million in the first six months of 2025, compared to net income attributable to parent company's common shareholders of $15.4 million in the corresponding period in 2024. Diluted earnings per share in the first six months of 2025 were $0.49, compared to diluted earnings per share of $0.51 in the first six months of 2024. Balance Sheet Cash, cash equivalents and short-term investments were $135.3 million, or approximately $4.48 per share, as of June 30, 2025. Net working capital was $170.9 million. Total accounts receivable including notes receivable were $294.2 million, accounts payable including notes payable were $269.6 million and short-term loans were $71.9 million. Total parent company stockholders' equity was $366.4 million as of June 30, 2025, compared to $349.6 million as of December 31, 2024. Business Outlook Management has raised revenue guidance for the full fiscal year 2025 to $720.0 million. This target is based on the Company's current views on operating and market conditions, which are subject to change. Conference Call Management will conduct a conference call on August 13th, 2025 at 8:00 A.M. EDT/8:00 P.M. Beijing Time to discuss these results. A question and answer session will follow management's presentation. To participate, please call the following numbers 10 minutes before the call start time and ask to be connected to the 'China Automotive Systems' conference call with pin 489385: Toll Free: 888-506-0062 International: 973-528-0011 China Toll Free: 86 400 120 3199 A replay of the call will be available on the Company's website in the investor relations section. About China Automotive Systems, Inc. Based in Hubei Province, the People's Republic of China, China Automotive Systems, Inc. is a leading supplier of power steering components and systems to the Chinese automotive industry, operating through its sixteen Sino-foreign joint ventures and wholly owned subsidiaries. The Company offers a full range of steering system parts for passenger automobiles and commercial vehicles. The Company currently offers four separate series of power steering with an annual production capacity of over 8 million sets of steering gears, columns and steering hoses. Its customer base is comprised of leading auto manufacturers, such as China FAW Group, Corp., Dongfeng Auto Group Co., Ltd., BYD Auto Company Limited, Beiqi Foton Motor Co., Ltd. and Chery Automobile Co., Ltd. in China, and Stellantis N.V. and Ford Motor Company in North America. For more information, please visit: Forward-Looking Statements This press release contains statements that are 'forward-looking statements' as defined under the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Forward-looking statements represent our estimates and assumptions only as of the date of this press release. Our actual results may differ materially from the results described in or anticipated by our forward-looking statements due to certain risks and uncertainties. As a result, the Company's actual results could differ materially from those contained in these forward-looking statements due to a number of factors, including those described under the heading 'Risk Factors' in the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K as filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on March 28, 2025, and in documents subsequently filed by the Company from time to time with the Securities and Exchange Commission. Any of these factors and other factors beyond our control, could have an adverse effect on the overall business environment, cause uncertainties in the regions where we conduct business, cause our business to suffer in ways that we cannot predict, and materially and adversely impact our business, financial condition and results of operations. A prolonged disruption or any further unforeseen delay in our operations of the manufacturing, delivery and assembly process within any of our production facilities could result in delays in the shipment of products to our customers, increase costs and reduce revenue. We expressly disclaim any duty to provide updates to any forward-looking statements made in this press release, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise. For further information, please contact: Jie Li Chief Financial Officer China Automotive Systems, Inc. [email protected] Kevin Theiss Awaken Advisors +1-212-510-8922 [email protected] -Tables Follow – View original content: SOURCE China Automotive Systems, Inc.
Yahoo
21-05-2025
- Automotive
- Yahoo
China Automotive Systems secures first European R-EPS order
China Automotive Systems' (CAAS) subsidiary Jingzhou Henglong has secured its first R-EPS product order from a prominent European automobile manufacturer, marking a significant advancement in the company's global expansion strategy. The order, valued at over $100m in annual sales, will cater to various models of the client's vehicles, with mass production slated to commence by 2027. CAAS said, rack assist type electric power steering (R-EPS) systems are increasingly becoming standard for mid-to-high-end vehicles due to their reliability, efficiency, and swift response. Jingzhou Henglong's increased R&D investment in R-EPS has led to technological breakthroughs in noise, vibration and harshness (NVH), steering quality, and other performance characteristics, the company said in a news release. The use of CAAS' proprietary ball screw in assembly ensures product quality while optimising costs. CAAS' in-house developed electronic control units have enhanced network security and functional safety, minimising the risk of hardware failure through improved algorithm control. These advancements have resulted in steering performance that meets or surpasses customer expectations. CAAS CEO Qizhou Wu said: "This first order from a major European automobile OEM further expands our global footprint and acknowledges the growing value of our high-technology EPS products. "We are expanding our R-EPS annual production capacity to reach 250,000 units in 2025 and is expected to exceed 1 million units by 2030 to meet the increasing demand by a number of automobile OEMs." CAAS, headquartered in Hubei Province, is a leading supplier of power steering components and systems in the Chinese automotive market. The company operates through 16 Sino-foreign joint ventures and wholly owned subsidiaries, offering a wide range of steering system parts for passenger and commercial vehicles. With an annual production capacity exceeding eight million sets, CAAS provides four distinct series of power steering gears, columns, and hoses. "China Automotive Systems secures first European R-EPS order" was originally created and published by Just Auto, a GlobalData owned brand. The information on this site has been included in good faith for general informational purposes only. It is not intended to amount to advice on which you should rely, and we give no representation, warranty or guarantee, whether express or implied as to its accuracy or completeness. You must obtain professional or specialist advice before taking, or refraining from, any action on the basis of the content on our site. Sign in to access your portfolio
Yahoo
21-05-2025
- Automotive
- Yahoo
China Automotive Systems Wins First R-EPS Steering Order From Major European Automaker
WUHAN, China, May 21, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- China Automotive Systems, Inc. (NASDAQ: CAAS) ("CAAS" or the "Company"), a leading power steering components and systems supplier in China, today announced that its largest subsidiary by sales, Jingzhou Henglong Auto Parts Manufacturing Co., Ltd. ("Jingzhou Henglong"), won its first R-EPS product order from a large, well-known European automobile producer. This order, with annual sales exceeding US$100 million, covers multiple models of the client's vehicles and mass production for this order is expected to begin by 2027. This order demonstrates that Jingzhou Henglong's technical strengths in the field of high-end electric power steering systems has been recognized by a top international automobile OEM, marking another important milestone to CAAS' strategic global reach. R-EPS has become a must-have steering configuration for mid-to-high-end vehicle models due to its high reliability and efficiency, and quick responsiveness. With its growing importance to Jingzhou Henglong's steering product line, the increased R&D investment in R-EPS has successfully made breakthroughs in key technologies in noise, vibration and harshness ("NVH"), steering quality and other steering performance characteristics. Using CAAS' proprietary ball screw in assembly further assures product quality with optimized costs. CAAS' proprietary developed electronic control units have improved network security and functional safety, reducing the probability of hardware failure with improved algorithm control. These improvements lead to steering performance that have met or exceeded customer requirements. This project further demonstrates the strategic transformation of Chinese auto part suppliers from a traditional "cost advantage" profile to a growing realization of being a "technology content" provider of high value-added products. As the leading supplier with the most complete product line in China's steering industry, CAAS continues to lead in the technology upgrade of the steering supply chain through its global presence, injecting a new impetus into the development of high-quality steering products. Mr. Qizhou Wu, the Chief Executive Officer of CAAS, commented, "This first order from a major European automobile OEM further expands our global footprint and acknowledges the growing value of our high-technology EPS products. We are expanding our R-EPS annual production capacity to reach 250,000 units in 2025 and is expected to exceed 1 million units by 2030 to meet the increasing demand by a number of automobile OEMs." About China Automotive Systems, Inc. Based in Hubei Province, the People's Republic of China, China Automotive Systems, Inc. is a leading supplier of power steering components and systems to the Chinese automotive industry, operating through its sixteen Sino-foreign joint ventures and wholly owned subsidiaries. The Company offers a full range of steering system parts for passenger automobiles and commercial vehicles. The Company currently offers four separate series of power steering with an annual production capacity of over 8 million sets of steering gears, columns and steering hoses. Its customer base is comprised of leading auto manufacturers, such as China FAW Group, Corp., Dongfeng Auto Group Co., Ltd., BYD Auto Company Limited, Beiqi Foton Motor Co., Ltd. and Chery Automobile Co., Ltd. in China, and Stellantis N.V. and Ford Motor Company in North America. For more information, please visit: Forward-Looking Statements This press release contains statements that are "forward-looking statements" as defined under the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Forward-looking statements represent our estimates and assumptions only as of the date of this press release. Our actual results may differ materially from the results described in or anticipated by our forward-looking statements due to certain risks and uncertainties. As a result, the Company's actual results could differ materially from those contained in these forward-looking statements due to a number of factors, including those described under the heading "Risk Factors" in the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K as filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on March 28, 2025, and in documents subsequently filed by the Company from time to time with the Securities and Exchange Commission. Any of these factors and other factors beyond our control, could have an adverse effect on the overall business environment, cause uncertainties in the regions where we conduct business, cause our business to suffer in ways that we cannot predict, and materially and adversely impact our business, financial condition and results of operations. A prolonged disruption or any further unforeseen delay in our operations of the manufacturing, delivery and assembly process within any of our production facilities could continue to result in delays in the shipment of products to our customers, increased costs and reduced revenue. We expressly disclaim any duty to provide updates to any forward-looking statements made in this press release, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise. For further information, please contact: Jie LiChief Financial OfficerChina Automotive Systems, Kevin TheissAwaken Advisors+1-212-521-4050Kevin@ View original content: SOURCE China Automotive Systems, Inc. Error in retrieving data Sign in to access your portfolio Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data
