Mountain China Resorts Reports 2018 Second Quarter Financial & Operational Results
Mountain China Resorts (Holding) Limited (TSXV:MCG) ("MCR" or the "Company"), today reported its financial results for the quarter ended June 30, 2018. MCR reports its results in Canadian Dollars.
MCR is the premier developer of four season destination ski resorts in China. MCR is transforming existing China ski properties into world-class, four seasons luxury mountain resorts. In February 2009, the Company's Sun Mountain Yabuli Resort was awarded Best Resort Makeover in Asia by TIME Magazine. Yabuli is also the permanent home of the China Entrepreneur's Forum the leading and most influential community of China's most distinguished and successful entrepreneurs and business leaders with over 5,000 members from across a variety of key industries.
Financial Results
Total revenue and the net results were from resort operations with no real estate sales revenue during the Reporting Period. The second quarter has been the traditional slack season with winter operations finished in the first quarter. For the quarter ended June 30, 2018, the Company generated revenues from resort operations of $0.003 million and a net loss of $2.46 million or $0.01 per share compared to $0.38 million and a net loss of $3.41 million or $0.01 per share in 2017 from continuing operation. Resort operations expenses from continuing operations totaled $0.8 million for the quarter ended June 30, 2018 compared to $0.22 million in 2017. Operations expenses within the resorts are mainly attributable to snow making, grooming, staffing, fuel and utilities, which also include the G&A expenses relating to the resort's senior management, marketing and sales, information technology, insurance and accounting. Resort Operations EBITDA from continuing operations for 2018 were negative $1.07 million compared to $0.03 million last year. Major reason for the decrease in EBITDA was that based on the revenue growth of recent years, management and Club Med decided to re-launch the summer operations in the third quarter of 2018 and as a result operational expense increased in the second quarter for preparing for the 2018 summer operations.
Other income totaled $0.10 million (2017: 0.29 million), major components of other income include income of $0.10 million (2017 - $0.10 million) recognized from the deposit paid by Club Med.
Corporate general and administrative expenses ("G&A expenses") totaled $0.36 million for the quarter ended June 30, 2018 compared to $0.42 million in 2017. This amount mainly comprised executive employee costs, public company costs, and corporate information technology costs. The decrease was caused by the debt settlement stated above.
Depreciation and amortization expense totaled $0.79 million for the quarter ended June 30, 2018 compared to $1.84 million in 2017. The decrease in depreciation and amortization was mainly caused by the debt settlement in 2017 in which properties and equipment with a book value of $5.24 million was disposed.
The Group incurred interest expenses of $0.32 million for the quarter ended June 30, 2018 compared to $1.73 million in 2017. Financing costs mainly related to the loan interests, accretion expenses of convertible bonds, and also included bank administrative fee, and service charge. The decrease in interest expense in 2018 was mainly caused by the debt settlement in 2017 in which bank loans balance was reduced to $nil.
Cash totaled $0.79 million (2017: 1.21 million) and working capital was negative $63.24 million as at June 30, 2018 (2017: 60.23 million).
Operations Sun Mountain Yabuli
The 2016-2017 MCR's Sun Mountain Yabuli Resort winter season operations commenced on November 25th, 2016 and closed on April 2nd, 2017 (121 days in total). The 2017-2018 MCR's Sun Mountain Yabuli Resort winter season operations commenced on October 27th, 2017 and closed on March 26th, 2018 (151 days in total). The revenue of Sun Mountain Yabuli Resort operation comprises mainly by mountain operation, beverage, skiing-related services and hotel lodging before the debt settlement carried out in May, 2017. After disposal of four subsidiaries, the Ski operation related assets and cash flow have been moved out from MCR, including ski equipment rent income, ski pass for using the lift, ski instructors services fee, slide income, and advertisement income. MCR only keeps two hotels and the cash flow from these hotels and MCR pays to Sun Village for using the lift and their ski instructors. The Sun Mountain Yabuli Resort attracted both regional and destination visitors from city ski clubs as well as independent travelers. Consistent with the response from conference and event attendees, visitors consistently ranked the Sun Mountain Yabuli Resort as the superior ski experience in China.
The Company reported a revenue decrease of 46% in the first half of 2018 compared to the same period in 2017. Major reason for the decrease in revenue was that in the debt settlement carried out in the second quarter of 2017, the Company sold 4 subsidiaries to one of its creditors. Including Zhiye, SV, SAS and three mountains. After disposal of four subsidiaries, the Ski operation related assets and cash flow have been moved out from MCR, including ski equipment rent income, ski pass for using the lift, ski instructors services fee, slide income, and advertisement income. MCR only keeps two hotels and the cash flow from these hotels and MCR pays to Sun Village for using the lift and their ski instructors. Historically, revenue from hotels are mainly generated by Club Med operations. Revenue from Club Med in the first half of 2018 was $4.39 million compared to $3.71 million in 2017, which represents an increase of 18%.
Sun Mountain Yabuli - Real Estate Development
Before the debt settlement, the Company owned 55 villas located adjacent to the ski hills. The construction on the villas began in 2008 and were tentatively ready for sale in 2010. At the time of debt settlement, certain construction was needed on the exterior grounds to complete lighting, roads and utility connections and the Company has not been successful in selling any of the villas. Considering the economic environment and the properties' incomplete status, management determined that there was very limited recoverable amount with the villas at the moment, and an impairment of $22,795 was provided as of December 31, 2013 to reduce book value of the villas to a nominal $1. In debt settlement carried out in 2017, all villas were transferred to Sanren as a part of the debt settlement. After debt settlement, MCR will focus on hotel operations.
Financial Highlights
Summary Financial Results
(in thousands of Canadian dollars except for per share data) |
For the quarter ended June 30, 2018 |
For the quarter ended June 30, 2017 |
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| Revenue | 3 | 378 | |||
| Operating expenses | (800) | (215) | |||
| Other income | 95 | 292 | |||
| General and administrative expenses | (364) | (422) | |||
| Depreciation and amortization | (790) | (1,835) | |||
| Operating loss from continuing operations | (1,856) | (1,802) | |||
| Total non-operating income and expenses | (600) | (1,609) | |||
| Deferred income tax recovery | 0 | 6 | |||
| Profit/(Loss) from continuing operations | (2,455) | (3,411) | |||
| Profit/(Loss) from discontinued operations | |||||
| Net Profit/(loss) | (2,455) | (3,411) | |||
| Earnings (loss) per share from continuing operations (Basic and Diluted) |
(0.01) | (0.01) | |||
| Weighted average number of shares outstanding(Basic and Diluted) | 308,859,103 | 308,859,103 | |||
Balance Sheet Key Indicators
| (in thousands of Canadian dollars except for ratios) | June 30, 2018 |
December 31, 2017 |
| Current Ratio | 0.05 | 0.07 |
| Free Cash | 794 | 1,211 |
| Working Capital | (63,240) | (60,235) |
| Total Assets | 64,382 | 64,364 |
| Total non-current liabilities | 974 | 1,125 |
| Total Debt | 67,845 | 66,058 |
| Total Equity | (3,463) | (1,694) |
| Total Debt to Total Equity Ratio | (20) | (39.02) |
Note:
Current ratio is defined as total current assets divided by total current liabilities
Total debt is defined as total current liabilities plus total non-current liabilities
The Company has an accumulated deficit and a working capital deficiency which cast a substantial doubt on the Company's ability to continue as a going concern. The Company's ability to meet its obligations as they fall due and to continue to operate as a going concern is dependent on further financing and ultimately, the attainment of profitable operations. These consolidated financial statements do not include any adjustments to the amounts and classifications of assets and liabilities that might be necessary should the Company be unable to continue as a going concern. Management of the Company plans to fund its future operation by obtaining additional financing through loans or private placements. However, there is no assurance that the Company will be able to obtain additional financing.
Despite of the financial difficulty, management is confident in the development of both the industry and the Company in the future. The debt settlement in 2017 reduced the balance of bank loans to $nil and moved the majority part of construction payables out of the Company, and the Company still own the hotels free from pledge which generates half of the total revenue in the past. The government of Heilongjiang Province had demonstrated strong incentive to support the skiing industry and the Company by increasing local infrastructure investment. Revenue from ClubMed in winter season has been maintained on a stable level. Management is also working on various means to attract new investment into the Company.
| June 30, | December 31, | |||||||
| 2018 | 2017 | |||||||
| (in thousands of Canadian dollars) | ||||||||
| Accumulated deficit | $ | 335,653 | $ 332,921 | |||||
| Working capital (deficiency) | $ | (63,240 | ) | $ (60,235 | ) | |||
SUBSEQUENT EVENTS
Club Med carried out 2018 summer operations from July 1st, to August 26th, 2018 (57 days in total). The resort provided outdoor activities in summer including: archery, cross country mountain bike/hiking, mountain top afternoon tea parties and so on.
2018 MAJOR CORPORATE DEVELOPMENTS
MCR prepared for 2018 Club Med summer operations
Club Med carried out 2018 summer operations from July 1st, to August 26th, 2018 (57 days in total). Historically the Company had carried out Club Med summer operations around August to September from 2012 to 2014. The resort provided outdoor activities in summer including: archery, cross country mountain bike/hiking, mountain top afternoon tea parties and so on. In 2015, based on the historical data of unsatisfactory performance in summer and also as a result of unfavorable environment of competition among summer resort destinations, the Company had decided not to carry out Club Med summer operations to cut loss. In 2018, based on the revenue growth of recent years, management and Club Med decided to relaunch the summer operations.
