JINGDE, Anhui, China, Aug. 17 /PRNewswire-Asia-FirstCall/ -- TEC Technology, Inc. (OTC Bulletin Board: HGHN) ("TEC" or the "Company"), a leading supplier of power and communications infrastructure, today announced its unaudited financial results for the second quarter ended June 30, 2010.



    Second-Quarter 2010 Highlights
    -- Revenue increased 99.5% to $9.4 million in the second quarter of 2010
       as compared to $4.7 million in the second quarter of 2009
    -- Gross profit increased 72.0% to $3.0 million in the second quarter of
       2010 from $1.7 million in the second quarter of 2009
    -- Operating income increased 37.3% to $2.1 million in the second quarter
       of 2010 from $1.6 million in the second quarter of 2009
    -- Net income was $1.8 million, or $0.08 per basic and diluted share, in
       the second quarter of 2010, a 64.5% increase from $1.1 million, or
       $0.06 per basic and diluted share, in the second quarter of 2009

"In the second quarter of 2010, we experienced a revenue increase, with sales nearly doubling versus the same period in the prior year, as well as solid net-income growth. We maintained our market position in both the communication and power transmission sectors," commented Mr. Chun Lu, TEC's Chairman and Chief Executive Officer. "We will diligently execute our strategies to expand sales in all of our targeted industries and markets and continue to offer excellent quality and service for our customers."

Financial Results for the Second Quarter of 2010

Revenues for the second quarter of 2010 were $9.4 million, representing a $4.7 million or 99.5% increase compared to the same period last year. The year-over-year increase in revenue resulted from an increase in sales volume to a larger number of customers, particularly in the Chinese power industry, and through higher sales to customers in the overseas communications market. The increased sales volume substantially offset lower per-unit pricing of power transmission towers. During the second quarter, 56% of revenue derived from the electrical power industry, and 44% from the communications industry.

Gross profit increased by 72.0% to $3.0 million from $1.7 million in the year-ago quarter, driven primarily by the increase in revenue. The gross margin was 31.6% in the second quarter of 2010 compared to 36.7% in the same period last year, due to higher raw-material costs, primarily steel, and to a reduction in our per-unit pricing in line with the overall trend in the China power market.

Selling, general and administrative expenses increased to $486,367 from $21,779 in the year-ago quarter. The increase in costs was attributable to the establishment and expansion of TEC's sales team in Shenzhen, China.

Income tax expense totaled $209,868, compared to $367,027 in the year-ago period.

Net income was $1.8 million, or $0.08 per basic and diluted share, a 64.5% increase from $1.1 million, or $0.06 per basic and diluted share, in the year-ago quarter.

First-Half 2010 Results

Revenue for the six months ended June 30, 2010 increased 128.0% to $14.6 million compared to $6.4 million for the six months ended June 30, 2009. Gross profit was $4.6 million, up 111.7% from $2.2 million in the six months ended June 30, 2009. The gross margin was 31.8%, compared to 34.3% in the same period of 2009. Operating income was $3.2 million, up 84.4% from $1.7 million for the same period of 2009. Net income for the six months ended June 30, 2010 was $2.3 million, or $0.10 per basic and diluted share, up 97.7% from $1.2 million, or $0.06 per basic and diluted share, in the comparable period in 2009.

Financial Condition

Cash and cash equivalents were $1.7 million as of June 30, 2010, an increase of $1.5 million from $164,927 as of December 31, 2009. Of the Company's $17.3 million in receivables, $9.8 million are due within three months and $7.5 million are due within three to six months, whose payment will contribute to cash flow from operations. The Company had $12.6 million of short-term borrowings as of June 30, 2010, roughly flat with $12.7 million as of December 31, 2010. Shareholders' equity was $7.9 million as of June 30, 2010, versus $5.5 million as of December 31, 2009, owing to strong profitability in the first half of 2010.

Cash flow from operations was $2.2 million in the six months ended June 30, 2010, versus an outflow of $3.2 million in the six months ended June 30, 2009, driven by reduction in other receivables, higher profitability and a better balance of operating assets and liabilities.

Business Outlook

The Company expects major electrical utilities and telecommunication service providers, in both China and international emerging markets, to continue to embrace TEC's high-quality towers and drive growth for the foreseeable future. "Looking at our current sales pipeline and the good customer response to our products, we are confident that we will achieve good results on the top and bottom lines in 2010," said Mr. Lu.

About TEC

TEC Technology, Inc., founded in 2006, is a leader in the design, production and sale of transmission towers and related products used in high-voltage electric power transmission and wireless communications in fast-growing Chinese and international markets. The Company's headquarters are located in Anhui Province in southeastern China, and its international sales network is located in the Shenzhen Special Economic Zone. TEC's electric transmission towers currently support 35kV, 110kV, 220kV, and 500kV transmission lines. TEC's wireless communication towers include single-tube towers, 4-strut towers and rooftop towers for 2G, 3G, and microwave networks. For more information, please visit: http://www.tectower.com

Safe Harbor Statement under the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995

Statements contained in this press release, which are not historical facts, are forward-looking statements as that term is defined in the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These forward-looking statements are based largely on current expectations and are subject to a number of known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors beyond our control that could cause actual events and results to differ materially from these statements. These statements are not guarantees of future performance, and readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements, which are relevant as of the date of the given press release and should not be relied upon as of any subsequent date. The Company undertakes no obligation to update publicly any forward-looking statements.



    For more information, please contact:

    Company Contact:
     Mr. Kai Sun
     Vice President of Investor Relations
     Email: info@tecgroup.cn
     Tel:   +1-408-429-9345

    Investor Relations Contact:
     Mr. John Harmon
     Sr. Account Manager, CCG Investor Relations
     Email: john.harmon@ccgir.com
     Tel:   +1-646-833-3424

                         - Financial Tables Follow -



                              TEC Technology, Inc.
                         Consolidated Balance Sheets

                                                  June 30,       December 31,
                                                    2010             2009
    Assets
    Current Assets
    Cash and equivalents                         $1,708,052         $164,927
    Accounts receivable, net of allowance for
     doubtful accounts                           17,359,204        8,791,842
    Inventory                                     9,783,133        7,066,787
    Deposits and prepaid expenses                 2,080,886        2,716,237
    Other receivables                             1,683,344        3,802,358
    Taxes recoverable                                    --            4,889
    Total current assets                         32,614,619       22,547,040

    Property, plant and equipment, net of
     accumulated depreciation                     3,714,259        3,353,841
    Land use rights, net of accumulated
     amortization                                 2,039,015        2,051,837
    Long-term accounts receivable, net of
     allowance for doubtful accounts                136,068               --

    Total Assets                                 38,503,961       27,952,718

    Liabilities and Shareholders' Equity

    Current Liabilities
    Accounts payable                             12,422,388        5,012,224
    Other payables and accrued expenses           5,137,663        3,251,687
    Taxes payable                                   387,549        1,306,915
    Customer deposits                                62,156          113,867
    Short-term borrowings                        12,557,325       12,733,709
    Total current liabilities                    30,567,081       22,418,402

    Commitments and contingencies                        --               --
    Total liabilities                            30,567,081       22,418,402

    Shareholders' equity
    Common stock                                     30,182           19,195
    Additional paid-in capital                      962,126          951,605
    Retained earnings                             6,576,576        4,235,616
    Accumulated other comprehensive loss            367,996          327,900
    Total shareholders' equity                    7,936,880        5,534,316
    Total Liabilities and Shareholders' Equity   38,503,961       27,952,718



                               TEC Technology, Inc.
       Consolidated Statements of Income and Other Comprehensive Income

                                  Three Months Ended      Six Months Ended
                                      June 30,                June 30,
                                   2010        2009        2010        2009
    Net sales                   $9,427,220  $4,725,600 $14,606,979  $6,407,520
      Total cost of sales        6,443,918   2,990,817   9,957,895   4,211,649
    Gross Profit                 2,983,302   1,734,783   4,649,084   2,195,871

      Selling and marketing
       expenses                   (486,367)    (21,779)   (789,867)    (95,229)
      General and administrative
       expenses                   (363,402)   (158,828)   (644,948)   (356,708)
      Total operating expenses    (849,769)   (180,607) (1,434,815)   (451,937)

    Income (loss) from
     operations                  2,133,533   1,554,176   3,214,269   1,743,934

      Government grant             179,417      63,010     179,417      63,010
      Other income                  13,694      29,414      13,695      29,338
      Interest expense            (292,217)   (170,159)   (679,560)   (255,452)
    Net other income (expenses)    (99,106)    (77,735)   (486,448)   (163,104)
    Net income before provision
     for income taxes            2,034,427   1,476,441   2,727,821   1,580,830

      Provision for income taxes  (209,868)   (367,027)   (386,861)   (396,811)
    Net income (loss)            1,824,559   1,109,414   2,340,960   1,184,019

    Foreign currency translation
     gain                           20,048     (12,813)     40,096     (16,747)

    Comprehensive income         1,844,607   1,096,601   2,381,056   1,167,272

    Basic EPS                        $0.08       $0.06       $0.10       $0.06
    Diluted EPS                      $0.08       $0.06       $0.10       $0.06

    Basic shares outstanding    22,856,798  19,194,421  22,856,798  19,194,421
    Diluted weighted shares
     outstanding                22,856,798  19,194,421  22,856,798  19,194,421



                             TEC Technology, Inc.
                    Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows

                                                    Six Months Ended June 30,
                                                       2010          2009
    Cash Flows from Operating Activities
      Net Income                                    $2,340,960    $1,184,019

        Adjustments to Net Income
          Depreciation                                 129,824        73,445
          Amortization of intangible assets             21,127        21,110

      Changes in Operating Assets and Liabilities
        Decrease (increase) in inventory            (2,716,346)   (1,217,770)
        Decrease in deposits and prepaid expenses      635,351    (1,817,596)
        Decrease (increase) in accounts receivable  (8,703,430)   (3,414,988)
        Increase in other receivables                2,119,014    (1,304,119)
        Decrease in taxes recoverable                    4,889        92,151
        Increase in taxes payable                     (919,366)      105,034
        Increase in accounts payable                 7,410,164     1,346,905
        Decrease in customer deposits                  (51,711)      (28,811)
        Increase in other payables and accrued
         expenses                                    1,885,976     1,841,442

    Net cash provided by operating activities        2,156,452    (3,119,178)

    Cash Flows from Investing Activities

      Purchases of property and equipment             (455,446)     (334,335)
      Purchases of land rights                              --    (1,643,546)

    Net cash (used in) provided by investing
     activities                                       (455,446)   (1,977,881)

    Cash Flows from Financing Activities

      Common stock issued                               10,987            --
      Additional paid-in capital issued                 10,521       290,276
      Proceeds from short-term borrowings                   --     4,860,390
      Repayment of short-term borrowings              (176,384)           --

    Net cash used in financing activities             (154,876)    5,150,666

    Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and
     cash
    equivalents                                         (3,005)        3,125

    Net increase in cash and cash equivalents        1,543,125        56,732
    Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of
     period                                            164,927       704,854
    Cash and cash equivalents at end of period      $1,708,052      $761,586

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