ACRB Asia Carbon Industries Inc (CE)

NEW YORK, March 30, 2012 /PRNewswire-Asia/ -- Asia Carbon Industries, Inc. ("Asia Carbon", or the "Company") today announced its earnings for the year ended December 31, 2011. The Company, whose shares trade in the U.S. under the stock symbol "ACRB", filed its annual report on Form 10-K with the Securities and Exchange Commission on March 29, 2012.

Highlights of 2011 Financials

• Revenues for the year increased 65% to $49,122,044 from $29,686,876 for 2010
• Net income for 2011 was $7,311,281, more than double the $3,273,857 reported in 2010
• Earnings per share were at $0.14 for the year, compared to $0.07 for 2010

Sales for 2011 totaled $49,122,044, an increase of $19,435,168 or 65%, compared to $29,686,876 for 2010.  Increases in the metric tons sold accounted for approximately 86% of increase in sales, and the remaining 14% increase in sales was attributable to the increase of unit sales price. The average sales price of Asia Carbon products was $989 per metric ton during 2011, an increase of $95 per ton, or 11%, from $894 per ton during 2010.

The Company's total carbon black production capacity was 61,000 and 35,000 tons per annum as of December 31, 2011 and 2010, respectively. The production/total capacity utilization rate was 78% and 92% during 2011 and 2010, respectively. Asia Carbon sold 49,683 metric tons of carbon black and naphthalene oil, an increase of 16,478 metric tons, or 50%, compared to 33,205 metric tons in 2010.

Comparison of Sales for the Years Ended December 31, 2011 and 2010

Net income was $7,311,281 in 2011, an increase of $4,037,424, or 123%, compared to $3,273,857 in 2010. Net income per share was $0.14 in 2011, and increase of $0.07, or 100%, compared to $0.07 in 2010. Increase in net income resulted from our new production capacity and improved gross margin rate.

Yao Guoyun, Asia Carbon's Chairwoman of the Board and Chief Executive Officer, commented, "I'm pleased to report our financial results for the year. Management's decision to expand our wet production capabilities was prudent as borne out by our performance."

Ms. Guoyun went on to say, "Demand for our products remains strong and we plan to add manufacturing capacity to our infrastructure in order to meet anticipated market needs.  The Company has also begun the groundwork for the construction of an on-site power plant. Completion of this project is expected by year-end and will provide us with better control over the availability and cost of electricity to run our operation."

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 established 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 filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) 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.

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.

Forward-looking statements:

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Company contact:  

Asia Carbon Industries, Inc.

Michael Segal, Director

Phone: +1-646-623-6999

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