Fuyao Group Glass Industries Co Ltd, a major Chinese auto glass producer, said net profit in 2006 increased 55.01% to CNY 607.22 million, boosted by strong sales. In its annual report filed to Shangha..
Fuyao Group Glass Industries Co Ltd, a major Chinese auto glass producer, said net profit in 2006 increased 55.01% to CNY 607.22 million, boosted by strong sales. In its annual report filed to Shanghai Stock Exchange, the company said revenue in 2006 was CNY 3.88 billion, up 33.42%, with about 75% coming from the sales of windshields and the rest from the sales of float glass. However, the gross profit margin for windshields narrowed to 36.57% from 37.6%. The margin for float glass was 16.84%, up from 8.66% in 2005. Earnings per share increased to CNY 0.61 from CNY 0.39. The company said income from the international original equipment manufacturer business jumped 103.18% in 2006, adding that it plans to expand these operations in 2007. Assets totaled CNY 7.51 billion at the end of 2006 against CNY 6.55 billion a year earlier. In November 2007, Fuyao Glass said its board approved a proposal to issue 111.28 million new shares at CNY 8.00 a share via a private placement to GS Capital Partners V Fund LP or its affiliates, all controlled by Goldman Sachs Group Inc.