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China Premium Lifestyle Enterprise, the
Ferrari and Maserati importer, distributor
and dealer in Hong Kong and dealer in China
has reported sales for 2007 up by a half
driven by demand for Italian models. |
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China
Premium Lifestyle Enterprise, Inc. has reported its 2007
fiscal year end results for the year ended December 31,
2007.
For the year ended December 31, 2007, the Company
reported net sales increased 49% to approximately $106.5
million compared to $71.5 million for the same year
ended December 31, 2006. For the same period, the
Company reported a net profit increase of 47% to
approximately $822,000 or approximately $.03 in diluted
earnings per share, compared to $559,000 or $.02 in
diluted earnings per share.
The company attributed the growth in sales to its new
and used vehicle trading segment, with significant
increases in deliveries of Ferrari's 8- cylinder models,
the F430 and F430 Spider, together with the sell out
performance of the new Ferrari 12-cylinder, the 599 GTB
Fiorano. The launch of the Maserati GranTurismo also
fuelled the growth of sales in 2007.
Vehicle sales were approximately $100 million for 2007
compared to approximately $65.6 million in the similar
period of 2006. Sales of parts and service increased in
2007 to approximately $6.5 million as compared to
approximately $5.9 million for the preceding period. The
increase in parts and service sales was attributed to
significant growth of both Ferrari and Maserati
customers during the last few years, now requiring parts
and service for regular maintenance.
Richard Lee, Chairman and CEO, stated: "I am delighted
to report our record fiscal year end 2007 results. We
continue to show high growth in our sales of new models
and current cars as well as the beginning of growth in
parts sales and service as a consequence. This strong
foundation continues to enable us to incorporate other
high end brands into our platform as we continue to
develop China Premium Lifestyle Enterprise Inc. We are
very optimistic about 2008, having recently added
additional significant brands like Richmond clothing and
AgustaWestland helicopters to our growing portfolio of
ultra-luxury offerings."
China Premium Lifestyle Enterprise, through its
49%-owned entity, has established itself as a leading
Ferrari and Maserati importer, distributor and dealer in
Hong Kong and dealer in China, having been affiliated
with Ferrari and Maserati since 1992 and 1994
respectively. The company is expanding its offerings to
include other luxury brands and goods from around the
world, which it markets to its already established base
of wealthy Chinese individuals.
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