China: China Linen registered an increased revenue & earnings for Q3

Revenue for the third quarter of 2010 increased 109.3% to $14.0 million, compared to $6.7 million for the third quarter of 2009. Growth was driven by strong market demand, increased market and sales efforts, increased production capacity and higher average selling price. Sales of linen fabric sales increased 110.9% year-over-year to $12.5 million, which represented 89.0% of sales for the period. Sales of linen yarn increased significantly from $0.2 million a year ago to $1.5 million in the third quarter. Sales from new customers contributed to approximately 45% of total revenue in the third quarter of 2010.

Gross profit for the third quarter of 2010 was $4.4 million, a 114.9% increase from $2.1 million in the third quarter of 2009. Gross margin was 31.5% compared to 30.7% in the third quarter of 2009.

Operating expenses for the third quarter of 2010 were approximately $0.7 million, compared to $0.2 million for the same period a year ago. The increase was primarily due to increased selling expenses and increased expenses in connection with its public company compliance efforts. Operating income for the third quarter of 2010 increased 98.2% to $3.7 million compared to operating income of $1.9 million in the third quarter of 2009.

Net income for the third quarter of 2010 increased 74.9% to $2.8 million, compared to $1.6 million for the third quarter of 2009. Diluted earnings per share increased 74.1% to $0.14 compared to $0.08 for the third quarter of 2009, based upon 20.2 million and 20.1 million weighted average number of shares outstanding, respectively.