ACRB Asia Carbon Industries Inc (CE)

NEW YORK, Nov. 15, 2011 /PRNewswire-Asia/ -- Asia Carbon Industries, Inc. ("Asia Carbon", or the "Company") (OTC BB: ACRB) today announced its earnings for the quarter ended September 30, 2011. The Company, whose shares trade in the U.S. under the stock symbol "ACRB", filed its quarterly report on Form 10-Q with the Securities and Exchange Commission on November 15, 2011.

Highlights of Third Quarter 2011 Financials

• Revenues for the third quarter of 2011 increased 62% to $10,997,216 million in 2011 from $6,788,372 million for the same period in 2010.
• Gross profit doubled to $2.6 million in the third quarter of 2011 from $1.3 million for the same period in 2010.
• Net income for the quarter ended September 30, 2011 increased 87% to $1,527,662 in 2011 from $816,145 for the same period in 2010.
• Earnings per share were at $0.03 for the three months ended September 30, 2011, compared to $0.02 for the same period in 2010.

Sales for the three months ended September 30, 2011 totaled $10,997,216, an increase of $4,208,844 or 62%, compared to $6,788,372 for the three months ended September 30, 2010. The increase was primarily attributed to the increase in product sales.

The Company sold 11,498 metric tons of carbon black and naphthalene oil, an increase of 3,792 metric tons, or 49%, compared to 7,706 metric tons in the comparable period of 2010. The Company also implemented a price increase of $75, to $956 per metric ton from $881 per ton during the third quarter of 2010.

Gross profit increased 100% to $2.6 million in the third quarter of 2011 from $1.3 million for the same period in 2010. The gross margin increased from 19% of sales in the third quarter of 2010 to 24% of sales in the third quarter of 2011.

Net income was $1,527,662 for the three months ended September 30, 2011, an increase of $711,517, or 87%, compared to $816,145 for the same period in 2010. Increase in net income resulted from new production capacity and improved gross margin rate.

The Company's total carbon black production capacity was 61,000 and 35,000 tons per annum as of September 30, 2011 and 2010, respectively. The prorated production/total capacity utilization rate was 72% and 82% during the three months ended September 30, 2011 and 2010, respectively.

Yao Guoyun, Asia Carbon's Chairman of the Board and Chief Executive Officer, commented, "Our continued improvement in performance is attributed to a strong, high-quality product line and dedication to satisfying our customers. We continue to benefit from the increased capacity provided by the launch of our production line in the fourth quarter of 2010. China's economy continues to demonstrate growth, particularly in the automotive sector, and we anticipate that demand for our products will follow this trend."

Ms. Guoyun went on to say, "With this in mind the Company has created an expansion strategy that will enable us to continue increasing our revenue and improve our productivity. The next step in our expansion strategy will be the construction of an on-site power plant. We anticipate breaking ground on this self-funded project within the next 60 days."

This release shall not constitute an offer to sell or the solicitation of an offer to buy nor shall there be any sale of these securities in any state in which such offer, solicitation or sale would be unlawful prior to registration or qualification under the securities laws of any such State.

About Asia Carbon Industries, Inc.

Asia Carbon Industries Inc. is an emerging, China-based producer of a series of high quality carbon black products under the brand name "Great Double Star." The Company was stablished in 2003 in Shanxi, China's highest coal producing province. Asia Carbon is one of the top ten carbon black producers in the province and has established relationships with a high-profile customer base. The Company went public in 2010 through a registration statement on Form S-1 which was declared effective by the SEC on October 26, 2010, and is currently in the process of expanding its manufacturing capacity to meet the anticipated demand.

Forward-looking statements:

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Company contact:

Mark Lubchenco

Asia Carbon Industries, Inc.

Phone  +1-646-328-1502

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