RNS Number:3845B China Biodiesel International Hold 02 August 2007 China Biodiesel International Holding Co., Ltd. ("the Company")
Pre-Close Trading Statement
The Company today announces a pre-close trading statement following the end of the interim period. The Directors expect revenue for the first six months of the year to be in line with management expectations. Gross margins continue to be depressed compared with last year due to increased feedstock prices and stable selling prices for diesel within China and internationally as highlighted at the time of the AGM. However, gross margins are currently showing signs of improvement. In the second half of 2007 turnover will be affected by the consequence of the earlier delays in building the extension to the plant in Longyan and the delay in completing the new plant in Xiamen caused by poor weather in South China. Full production is expected at the Longyan plant in the fourth quarter of 2007 and in the Xiamen plant in the first quarter of 2008. As a consequence, revenue for 2007 is likely to be below previous guidance given by the Company at the time of the AGM which will lead to reduced net profit for the year ended 31 December 2007. 2 August 2007 This information is provided by RNS The company news service from the London Stock Exchange
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