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Asian Ferrari and Maserati dealer and
importer, China Premium Lifestyle, has
raised its sales by 24.7 percent
year-on-year in the third quarter thanks to
demand for new models including the Ferrari
430 Scuderia (top) and Maserati GranTurismo
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China
Premium Lifestyle has reported its 2008 fiscal third
quarter results for the quarter ended September 30,
2008. For the quarter ended September 30, 2008, the
Company reported net sales increased approximately
$6,601,000 or 24.7% to approximately $33,362,000,
compared with approximately $26,761,000 for the same
period of 2007. The increase was primarily attributable
to the increased sales from our new vehicle trading
segment. This increase in sales of vehicles was
primarily due to the launch of the Ferrari 8-cylinder
sports car, the 430 Scuderia, and an increase in
deliveries of the Maserati 8-cylinder, two-door 2+2
coupe, the GranTurismo, which was launched in the last
quarter of 2007. The increase in parts and service sales
was mainly attributed to the increase in deliveries of
Ferrari and Maserati cars to customers during the last
few years.
Gross profit
margin for the three months ended September 30, 2008
increased by approximately $1,048,000 to approximately
$5,306,000. This increase is mainly attributed to the
new and used vehicle trading segments.
Net total
sales for the nine months ended September 30, 2008
increased by approximately $17,169,000 or 24.9% to
approximately $86,057,000, compared with approximately
$68,888,000 for the same period of 2007. This increase
was primarily attributable to the increased sales from
our new vehicle trading segment. Gross profit margin for
the nine months ended September 30, 2008 increased by
1.0% from 15.2% for the same period of 2007 to 16.2% for
the current period and gross profit increased by
approximately $3,497,000 to approximately $13,968,000
for the nine months ended September 30, 2008.
Joseph Wong,
Chief Financial Officer Stated, "We continue to have
strong cash flow, our operation generating cash
resources of approximately $2,083,000 for the first nine
months of 2008." He added, "The Company had repaid
approximately $579,000 debt in this period, and this
will further lower the finance costs of the company."
Richard Lee,
Chairman and CEO, stated: "I am again pleased to report
continued revenue growth and profitability. 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."
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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