Recon Technology Reports Fiscal 2018 First Quarter and First Three Months Financial Results

BEIJING, Nov. 15, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- Recon Technology, Ltd. (NASDAQ: RCON), ("Recon" or the "Company"), a China-based independent solutions integrator in the oilfield service, electric power and coal chemical industries, today reported its financial results for the first quarter and first three months of fiscal year 2018, which ended September 30, 2017.

First Quarter FY2018 Financial Highlights (all comparable to the prior year period):

    --  Total revenues for the first quarter of FY2018 increased by 56% to RMB
        12.2 million ($1.8 million);
    --  Gross profit for the first quarter of FY2018 was RMB 2.1 million ($0.3
        million);
    --  Gross profit margin increased to 17.2%, largely due to continued higher
        margin generated from automation business;
    --  Net loss attributable to Recon for the first quarter of FY2018 was RMB
        6.7 million ($1.0 million), or RMB 0.97 ($0.15) per basic and diluted
        share, compared to net loss attributable to Recon of RMB 5.5 million, or
        RMB 0.92 per basic and diluted share, for the same period of last fiscal
        year;
    --  Non-GAAP net loss attributable to common shareholders excluding certain
        non-cash expenses was RMB 2.3 million ($341,093), or RMB 0.33 ($0.05)
        per basic and diluted share, for the first quarter of FY2018, compared
        to non-GAAP net loss attributable to common shareholders of RMB 3.2
        million, or RMB 0.54 per basic and diluted share, for the same period
        last fiscal year.

Management Commentary

Mr. Shenping Yin, Chairman and CEO of Recon stated, "Revenue of this quarter is mainly driven by equipment and integration of automation business, the basic two legs of Recon, as we stated in our open letter to shareholders (Refer to the following link for more details: http://recon.mediaroom.com/2017-06-12-Recon-Outlines-2017-Strategy-and-China-Oil-and-Gas-Market-Outlook-in-Open-Letter-to-Shareholders?pagetemplate=widgetpopup). As most of our projects of waste water treatments are currently in progress, we expect revenue of this business line will contribute significantly to the overall revenues in the coming quarters. The rally in crude prices helped generate positive sentiment and we did see more investments in oil extraction by our clients and thus more opportunities for Recon. Based on our current estimation, we remain confident in our ability to achieve our goal of a minimum 30% increase in revenues for this fiscal year. This estimation was also mentioned by the open letter to shareholders as above."

Mr. Yin continued, "Our Gansu subsidiary construction projects, focusing on oilfield sewage treatment and oily sludge disposal treatment project with an annual processing capacity of 60,000 tons of oily waste ("Project"), is also proceeding well (Refer to the following link for more details: http://recon.mediaroom.com/2017-11-07-Recon-Announces-Investment-to-Expand-Services-for-Oily-Sludge-Market-in-Yumen-Oilfield?pagetemplate=widgetpopup). Total investment of this project is expected to about RMB100 million. Approximately RMB5.4 million, which mainly consisted of the purchase of land use right and prepayment for equipments and construction supplies, has been devoted into the first stage of construction. We expect this project to be operational by June 2018 and annual revenue to be generated by the Project is estimated to be over RMB 50 million."

Results of Operations

The following unaudited condensed consolidated results of operations which include the Company's wholly owned subsidiaries, their variable interest entities ("VIEs") and VIE's subsidiaries. The VIEs are Nanjing Recon Technology Co. Ltd ("Nanjing Recon"), Beijing BHD Petroleum Technology Co, Ltd ("BHD"). BHD owns 100% of the equity interest of Huang Hua BHD Petroleum Equipment Manufacturing Co. LTD ("HH BHD") and 51% of the equity interest of Gansu BHD Environmental Technology Ltd ("Gansu BHD").

On November 25, 2016, the Company began reporting under Rule 3b-4 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 as a foreign private issuer, including the filing of annual reports on Form 20-F and current reports on Form 6-K. By this current report on Form 6-K, Recon has provided selected fiscal 2018 first quarter results, with greater detail on its first quarter financial results.

The translation has been made at the rate of US$ 1.0: RMB 6.65, the approximate exchange rate prevailing on September 30, 2017.


    Selected Financial Highlights in RMB
    (in 000s, except number of shares and per share data)
    ----------------------------------------------------

                                                                  3 months ended               3 months ended
                                                                September 30, 2016           September 30, 2017
                                                               ------------------            ------------------

    Sales                                                                              7,802                       12,171

    Cost of Revenues                                                                   6,710                       10,077

    Gross Profit                                                                       1,092                        2,094

    Gross Profit Margin                                                                  14%                         17%


    Loss from Operations                                                             (5,484)                     (6,868)


    Net Loss Attributable to Recon Technology, Ltd                                   (5,461)                     (6,745)

    Non U.S. GAAP Net Loss attributable to common stockholders                       (3,224)                     (2,270)

    Basic and Weighted Average Number of Diluted Common Shares                     5,957,733                    6,919,001
    Outstanding

    Basic and Diluted Loss per Share                                                  (0.92)                      (0.97)

    Non U.S. GAAP adjusted loss per basic and diluted share                           (0.54)                      (0.33)


    3 MONTHS ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 2017 UNAUDITED FINANCIAL RESULTS

    Revenue


                                                                                                                          For the Three Months Ended

                                                                                                                                September 30,
                                                                                                                                -------------

                                                                                                                                                                    Percentage

                                                                                                     2016                          2017                   Increase         Change
                                                                                                     ----                          ----                   --------         ------

    Hardware and software                                                                     YEN              7,802,103                  YEN            12,170,614     YEN           4,368,511      56.0%
                                                                                              ---              ---------                  ---            ----------     ---           ---------

    Total revenues                                                                            YEN              7,802,103                  YEN            12,170,614     YEN           4,368,511      56.0%
                                                                                              ===              =========                  ===            ==========     ===           =========


         Total revenues for the three months ended September 30, 2017 were approximately YEN12.2 million ($1.8 million),
    representing an increase of approximately YEN4.4 million or 56.0% from YEN7.8 million for the three months ended
    September 30, 2016. The overall increase in revenue was accomplished through Recon's expansion of new clients and
    development of new business. See below for more details:


                                                                                                                       For the Three Months Ended

                                                                                                                             September 30,
                                                                                                                             -------------

                                                                                                                                                     Increase /     Percentage

                                                                                                     2016                          2017                  (Decrease)        Change
                                                                                                     ----                          ----                  ---------         ------

    Automation product and software                                                           YEN              2,076,736                  YEN             5,513,331     YEN           3,436,595     165.5%

    Equipment and accessories                                                                                3,803,918                                  6,462,925                   2,659,007      69.9%

    Waste water treatment products                                                                           1,921,449                                    194,358                 (1,727,091)   (89.9)%
                                                                                                             ---------                                    -------                  ----------

    Total revenue - Hardware and software                                                     YEN              7,802,103                  YEN            12,170,614     YEN           4,368,511      56.0%
                                                                                              ===              =========                  ===            ==========     ===           =========


    (1) As shown above, the overall increase in revenue was primarily from increased sales of automation products
         and software as well as equipment, primarily more furnaces provided to Changqing Oilfield, a major
         subsidiary of Petro China and the largest producing oilfield of China.

    (2) Revenue from waste water treatment products decreased by YEN1.7 million or 89.9% as most of Recon's
         wastewater treatment projects were not finished thus few revenue was recorded in the quarter.



    Cost and Margin


                                                                                                                       For the Three Months Ended

                                                                                                                             September 30,
                                                                                                                             -------------

                                                                                                                                                     Increase /     Percentage

                                                                                                     2016                          2017                  (Decrease)        Change
                                                                                                     ----                          ----                  ---------         ------

    Total revenues                                                                            YEN              7,802,103                  YEN            12,170,614     YEN           4,368,511      56.0%

    Cost of revenues                                                                                         6,709,778                                 10,077,045                   3,367,267      50.2%
                                                                                                             ---------                                 ----------                   ---------

    Gross profit                                                                              YEN              1,092,325                  YEN             2,093,569     YEN           1,001,244      91.7%

    Margin %                                                                                                   14.0%                                     17.2%                       3.2%         -

Cost of Revenues. Recon's cost of revenues increased from approximately ¥6.7 million for the three months ended September 30, 2016 to approximately ¥10.1 million ($1.5 million) for the same period in 2017, representing an increase of approximately ¥3.4 million ($0.5 million), or 50.2%. This increase was mainly due to increased costs deriving from additional revenue generated from automation products and equipment than the same period of last year.

Gross Profit. Recon's gross profit increased to approximately ¥2.1 million ($0.3 million) for the three months ended September 30, 2017 from approximately ¥1.1 million for the same period in 2016. Recon's gross profit as a percentage of revenue increased to 17.2% for the three months ended September 30, 2017 from 14.0% for the same period in 2016. This was mainly due to higher margin automation projects and equipment business during this period, which led to the increase in revenues more than the increase in Recon's cost of revenues.

Operating Expenses


                                                           For the Three Months Ended

                                                                  September 30,
                                                                  -------------

                                                                                      Increase /   Percentage

                                            2016                     2017               (Decrease)      Change
                                            ----                     ----                ---------      ------

    Selling and distribution expenses   YEN      1,050,141                  YEN          1,086,200   YEN          36,059     3.4%

      % of revenue                                   13.5%                                   8.9%               (4.6)%       -

    General and administrative expenses          4,899,328                               7,022,780             2,123,452    43.3%

      % of revenue                                   62.8%                                  57.7%               (5.1)%       -

    Provision for doubtful accounts                  8,026                                 297,571               289,545 3,607.6%

      % of revenue                                    0.1%                                   2.4%                 2.3%       -

    Research and development expenses              618,674                                 554,782              (63,892) (10.3)%

      % of revenue                                    7.9%                                   4.6%               (3.3)%       -
                                                       ---                                     ---                 -----

    Operating expenses                  YEN      6,576,169                  YEN          8,961,333   YEN       2,385,164    36.3%
                                        ===      =========                  ===          =========   ===       =========

Selling and Distribution Expenses. Selling and distribution expenses consist primarily of salaries and related expenditures of Recon's sales and marketing organization, sales commissions, costs of Recon's marketing programs including traveling charges, advertising and trade shows, and rental expense, as well as shipping charges. Selling expenses increased by approximately ¥36,100 (approximately $5,400) for the three months ended September 30, 2017 compared to the same period in 2016. This increase was primarily due to an increase in meal and entertainment expenses, partly offset by a decreased traveling expense. Selling expenses were 8.9% of total revenues for the three months ended September 30, 2017 and 13.5% of total revenues in the same period of 2016.

General and Administrative Expenses. General and administrative expenses consist primarily of costs in human resources, facilities costs, depreciation expenses, professional advisor fees, audit fees, stock based compensation expense and other miscellaneous expenses incurred in connection with general operations. General and administrative expenses increased by 43.3% or ¥2.1 million (approximately $0.3 million), from approximately ¥4.9 million in the three months ended September 30, 2016 to approximately ¥7.0 million (approximately $1.1 million) in the same period of 2017. The increase in general and administrative expenses was mainly due to an increase in and performance-based compensation issued to management with an amount of ¥1.2 million (approximately $0.2 million) and investor relationship ("IR") expenses. General and administrative expenses accounted 57.7% of total revenues in the three months ended September 30, 2017 and 62.8% of total revenues in the same period of 2016.

Provision for doubtful accounts. Provision for doubtful accounts is the estimated amount of bad debt that will arise as a result of uncollectibility from accounts receivables, other receivables and purchase advances. We recorded a provision for doubtful accounts of ¥8,000 for three months ended September 30, 2016 and ¥0.3 million (approximately $44,715) for the same period in 2017. Management will make efforts to collect long outstanding receivables.

Research and development ("R&D") expenses. Research and development expenses consist primarily of salaries and related expenditures for Recon's research and development projects. Research and development expenses decreased slightly from ¥619,000 for the three months ended September 30, 2016 to ¥555,000 (approximately $0.1 million) for the same period of 2017.

Net Loss


                                                                        For the Three Months Ended

                                                                               September 30,
                                                                               -------------

                                                                                                   Increase /   Percentage

                                                       2016                       2017               (Decrease)      Change
                                                       ----                       ----                ---------      ------

    Loss from operations                           YEN      (5,483,844)                 YEN        (6,867,764)  YEN         (1,383,920)   (25.2)%

    Other income, net                                             3,117                                  74,086                    70,969   2,276.8%
                                                                  -----                                  ------                    ------


    Loss before income taxes                                (5,480,727)                            (6,793,678)              (1,312,951)     24.0%

    Income tax expenses (benefits)                             (20,143)                                  9,282                    29,425   (146.1)%
                                                                -------                                   -----                    ------


    Net loss                                                (5,460,584)                            (6,802,960)              (1,342,376)     24.6%


    Less: Net loss attributable to non-controlling                    -                               (58,109)                 (58,109)    100.0%
    interest


    Net loss attributable to Recon Technology, Ltd YEN      (5,460,584)                 YEN        (6,744,851)  YEN         (1,284,267)     23.5%
                                                   ===       ==========                  ===         ==========   ===          ==========

Loss from operations. Loss from operations was ¥6.9 million (approximately $1.0 million) for the three months ended September 30, 2017, compared to a loss of ¥5.5 million for the same period of 2016. This ¥1.4 million (approximately $0.2 million) increase in loss from operations was primary due to higher meal & entertainment expenses, IR expenses and performance-based compensation issued to management.

Basic and diluted loss per share. Basic and diluted loss per share attributable to common stockholders was RMB 0.97, as compared to RMB 0.92, for the three months ended September 30, 2016.

Non U.S. GAAP Net Loss

Non U.S. GAAP net loss attributable to common shareholders excluding certain non-cash expenses (non-GAAP) such as restricted shares issued for consulting services and non-cash stock compensation expense was RMB 2,269,939 (approximately $341,093), or RMB 0.33 (approximately $0.05) per diluted share, for the three months ended September 30, 2017, compared to non U.S. GAAP net loss attributable to common shareholders of RMB 3,223,753, or RMB 0.54 per diluted share, for the same period last fiscal year. Please see the note about non-GAAP measures and the reconciliation table at the end of this press release.

LIQUIDITY AND CAPITAL RESOURCES


                                                    Selected Balance Sheet Highlights in RMB

                                               Conversion US$ 1.0: RMB 6.65 at September 30, 2017


                                                                                                            Percentage

                                                                                        9/30/2017 6/30/2017              Change
                                                                                        --------- ---------              ------

    Cash                                                                                6,111,223              3,809,279         60.43%

    Total Current Assets                                                               73,611,756             68,387,075          7.64%

    Total Assets                                                                       77,472,679             71,155,045          8.88%

    Working Capital                                                                    36,613,981             38,941,318        (5.98)%

    Total Current Liabilities                                                          36,997,775             29,445,757         25.65%

    Total Stockholders' Equity                                                         30,568,170             33,244,445        (8.05)%

    Total Liabilities and Stockholders' Equity                                         77,472,679             71,155,045          8.88%

Cash from Operating Activities. Net cash used in operating activities was ¥1.7 million (approximately $0.3 million) for the three months ended September 30, 2017. This was an increase of ¥1.4 million (approximately $0.2 million) compared to net cash used in operating activities of ¥0.3 million for the three months ended September 30, 2016. The increase in net cash used in operating activities for the three months ended September 30, 2017 was primarily for purchases for inventories of ¥2.3 million (approximately $0.3 million) and purchase advances of ¥3.9 million (approximately $0.6 million), offset by amounts received from collection of both notes and trade receivables.

Cash from Investing Activities. Net cash used in investing activities was ¥1.3 million (approximately $0.2 million) for the three months ended September 30, 2017, representing an increase in cash used in investing activities of ¥1.3 million (approximately $0.2 million) compared to the same period in 2016. This increase was due to an increase in the Company's prepayment for a land use right of 50 years.

Cash from Financing Activities. Net cash provided by financing activities amounted to ¥5.3 million (approximately $0.8 million) for the three months ended September 30, 2017, as compared to net cash used in financing activities of ¥1.0 million for the same period in 2016. During the three months ended September 30, 2017, we repaid ¥11.82 million (approximately $1.8 million) in short-term borrowings to related parties, and we received ¥11.0 million (approximately $1.7 million) from related parties and received ¥4.6 million (approximately $0.7 million) in short-term borrowings from third-parties, and we received ¥1.5 million (approximately $0.2 million) capital contribution by a non-controlling shareholder.

STATEMENT REGARDING UNAUDITED FINANCIAL INFORMATION

The unaudited financial information set forth above is subject to adjustments that may be identified when audit work is performed on the Company's year-end financial statements, which could result in significant differences from this unaudited financial information.

Use of Non-GAAP Financial Measures

To supplement Recon's unaudited condensed consolidated financial information presented in accordance with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles ("GAAP"), Recon uses the following non-GAAP financial measures: certain non-cash expenses such as restricted shares issued for consulting services and non-cash stock compensation expense, basic and diluted earnings (losses) per common share excludes non-cash expenses such as restricted shares issued for consulting services and non-cash stock compensation expense.

The presentation of these non-GAAP financial measures is not intended to be considered in isolation or as a substitute for the financial information prepared and presented in accordance with GAAP. Recon believes these non-GAAP financial measures provide meaningful supplemental information about its performance by excluding non-cash items, which may not be indicative of its operating performance.

About Recon Technology, Ltd. (NASDAQ: RCON)

Recon Technology, Ltd. is China's first listed non-state owned oil and gas field service company on NASDAQ. Recon supplies China's largest oil exploration companies, Sinopec (NYSE: SNP) and CNPC, with advanced automated technologies, efficient gathering and transportation equipment and reservoir stimulation measure for increasing petroleum extraction levels, reducing impurities and lowering production costs. Through the years, RCON has taken leading positions on several segmented markets of the oil and gas filed service industry. RCON also has developed stable long-term cooperation relationship with its major clients, and its products and service are also well accepted by clients. For additional information please visit us at www.recon.cn.

Currency Conversion

The translation of RMB amounts into U.S. dollars are included solely for the convenience of readers and have been made at the rate of RMB 6.65 to US$ 1.00, the noon buying rate as of September 30, 2017 as set forth in the H.10 statistical release of the Federal Reserve Board. Prior period numbers have been recast into the new reporting currency.

Safe Harbor

This news release contains forward-looking statements as defined by the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Forward-looking statements include statements concerning plans, objectives, goals, strategies, future events or performance, and underlying assumptions and other statements that are other than statements of historical facts. These statements are subject to uncertainties and risks including, but not limited to, product and service demand and acceptance, changes in technology, economic conditions, the impact of competition and pricing, government regulation, and other risks contained in reports filed by the company with the Securities and Exchange Commission. All such forward-looking statements, whether written or oral, and whether made by or on behalf of the company, are expressly qualified by the cautionary statements and any other cautionary statements which may accompany the forward-looking statements. In addition, the company disclaims any obligation to update any forward-looking statements to reflect events or circumstances after the date hereof.

Company Contact
Liu Jia
Recon Technology, Ltd.
+86 (10) 84945799
info@recon.cn


                                                            RECON TECHNOLOGY, LTD

                                                           CONDENSED BALANCE SHEETS

                                                                 (UNAUDITED)


                                                                                    As of June 30,                As of September 30                   As of September 30
                                                                                    --------------                ------------------                   ------------------

                                                                                              2017                              2017                                2017
                                                                                              ----                              ----                                ----

    ASSETS                                                                                RMB                          RMB                             U.S. Dollars
                                                                                          ---                          ---                             ------------

    Current assets

    Cash                                                                            YEN                 3,809,279           YEN              6,111,223                                    $918,304

    Notes receivable                                                                                  6,112,960                            3,475,000                                     522,172

    Trade accounts receivable, net                                                                   39,425,911                           37,955,890                                   5,703,450

    Inventories, net                                                                                  2,627,974                            4,725,395                                     710,063

    Other receivables, net                                                                            4,106,510                            5,167,281                                     776,463

    Purchase advances, net                                                                           11,476,000                           15,585,728                                   2,341,993

    Prepaid expenses                                                                                    828,441                              591,239                                      88,842
                                                                                                        -------                              -------                                      ------

    Total current assets                                                                             68,387,075                           73,611,756                                  11,061,287


    Property and equipment, net                                                                       2,767,970                            2,538,623                                     381,467

    Acquired intangible assets - land use right, net                                             -                          1,322,300                                     198,696
                                                                                               ---                          ---------                                     -------

    Total Assets                                                                    YEN                71,155,045           YEN             77,472,679                                 $11,641,450
                                                                                    ===                ==========           ===             ==========                                 ===========


    LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY


    Current liabilities

    Short-term bank loan                                                            YEN                         -          YEN                 45,000                                      $6,762

    Trade accounts payable                                                                            8,352,870                           10,932,894                                   1,642,834

    Other payables                                                                                    3,351,900                            3,810,056                                     572,519

    Other payable- related parties                                                                    3,314,019                            3,500,978                                     526,075

    Deferred revenue                                                                                  1,259,725                            1,279,744                                     192,301

    Accrued payroll and employees' welfare                                                            2,014,514                            2,286,703                                     343,612

    Taxes payable                                                                                       684,721                              904,082                                     135,852

    Short-term borrowings                                                                               300,000                            4,900,000                                     736,299

    Short-term borrowings - related parties                                                          10,168,008                            9,338,318                                   1,403,224
                                                                                                     ----------                            ---------                                   ---------

    Total Current Liabilities                                                                        29,445,757                           36,997,775                                   5,559,478
                                                                                                     ----------                           ----------                                   ---------


    Commitments and Contingencies


    Equity

    Common stock, ($ 0.0185 U.S. dollar par value,                                                    1,261,288                            1,261,288                                     189,528
    100,000,000 shares authorized; 9,902,914 shares issued
    and outstanding as of September 30, 2017 and June 30,
    2017)

    Additional paid-in capital                                                                      123,436,043                          127,449,079                                  19,151,165

    Statutory reserve                                                                                 4,148,929                            4,148,929                                     623,440

    Accumulated deficit                                                                            (95,352,659)                       (102,097,510)                               (15,341,705)

    Accumulated other comprehensive loss                                                              (249,156)                           (193,616)                                   (29,094)
                                                                                                       --------                             --------                                     -------

    Total stockholders' equity                                                                       33,244,445                           30,568,170                                   4,593,334

    Non-controlling interests                                                                         8,464,843                            9,906,734                                   1,488,638
                                                                                                      ---------                            ---------                                   ---------

    Total equity                                                                                     41,709,288                           40,474,904                                   6,081,972
                                                                                                     ----------                           ----------                                   ---------

    Total Liabilities and Equity                                                    YEN                71,155,045           YEN             77,472,679                                 $11,641,450
                                                                                    ===                ==========           ===             ==========                                 ===========


                                                                                         RECON TECHNOLOGY, LTD

                                                                       CONDENSED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS AND COMPREHENSIVE LOSS

                                                                                              (UNAUDITED)


                                                                                                                        For the three months ended

                                                                                                                               September 30,
                                                                                                                             -------------

                                                                                                                                    2016                 2017                  2017
                                                                                                                                    ----                 ----                  ----

                                                                                                                        RMB                           RMB                  USD
                                                                                                                        ---                           ---                  ---


    Revenues

    Hardware and software                                                                                                      7,802,103            YEN         12,170,614              $1,828,820

    Total revenues                                                                                                             7,802,103                        12,170,614               1,828,820
                                                                                                                               ---------                        ----------               ---------


    Cost of revenues

    Hardware and software                                                                                                      6,709,778                        10,077,045               1,514,230
                                                                                                                               ---------                        ----------               ---------

    Total cost of revenues                                                                                                     6,709,778                        10,077,045               1,514,230
                                                                                                                               ---------                        ----------               ---------

    Gross profit                                                                                                               1,092,325                         2,093,569                 314,590
                                                                                                                               ---------                         ---------                 -------


    Selling and distribution expenses                                                                                          1,050,141                         1,086,200                 163,218

    General and administrative expenses                                                                                        4,899,328                         7,022,780               1,055,280

    Provision for doubtful accounts                                                                                                8,026                           297,571                  44,715

    Research and development expenses                                                                                            618,674                           554,782                  83,364
                                                                                                                                 -------                           -------                  ------

    Operating expenses                                                                                                         6,576,169                         8,961,333               1,346,577
                                                                                                                               ---------                         ---------               ---------


    Loss from operations                                                                                                     (5,483,844)                      (6,867,764)            (1,031,987)
                                                                                                                              ----------                        ----------              ----------


    Other income (expenses)

    Subsidy income                                                                                                                 7,807                           212,005                  31,857

    Interest income                                                                                                               27,894                             2,004                     301

    Interest expense                                                                                                           (132,490)                        (129,208)               (19,415)

    Income (loss) from foreign currency exchange                                                                                     388                           (1,158)                  (174)

    Other income (expense)                                                                                                        99,518                           (9,557)                (1,436)
                                                                                                                                  ------                            ------                  ------

    Other income, net                                                                                                              3,117                            74,086                  11,133
                                                                                                                                   -----                            ------                  ------

    Loss before income tax                                                                                                   (5,480,727)                      (6,793,678)            (1,020,854)

    Income tax expenses (benefits)                                                                                              (20,143)                            9,282                   1,395
                                                                                                                                 -------                             -----                   -----

    Net loss                                                                                                                 (5,460,584)                      (6,802,960)            (1,022,249)


    Less: Net loss attributable to non-controlling interests                                                                           -                         (58,109)                (8,732)
                                                                                                                                     ---                          -------                  ------

    Net loss attributable to Recon Technology, Ltd                                                                           (5,460,584)           YEN        (6,744,851)           $(1,013,517)
                                                                                                                              ==========            ===         ==========             ===========


    Comprehensive loss

    Net loss                                                                                                                 (5,460,584)                      (6,802,960)            (1,022,249)

    Foreign currency translation adjustment                                                                                      (7,602)                           55,540                   8,346
                                                                                                                                  ------                            ------                   -----

    Comprehensive loss                                                                                                       (5,468,186)                      (6,747,420)            (1,013,903)

    Less: Comprehensive loss attributable to non-controlling interests                                                                 -                         (58,109)                (8,732)
                                                                                                                                     ---                          -------                  ------

    Comprehensive loss attributable to Recon Technology, Ltd                                                                 (5,468,186)           YEN        (6,689,311)           $(1,005,171)
                                                                                                                              ==========            ===         ==========             ===========


    Loss per common share - basic and diluted                                                                                     (0.92)           YEN             (0.97)                $(0.15)
                                                                                                                                   =====            ===              =====                  ======

    Weighted - average shares - basic and diluted                                                                              5,957,733                         6,919,001               6,919,001
                                                                                                                               =========                         =========               =========


                                                                           RECON TECHNOLOGY, LTD

                                                                    CONDENSED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS

                                                                                (UNAUDITED)


                                                                                                                 For the three months ended September 30,
                                                                                                                 ----------------------------------------

                                                                                                            2016                       2017                           2017
                                                                                                            ----                       ----                           ----

                                                                                                          RMB                       RMB                    U.S. Dollars
                                                                                                          ---                       ---                    ------------


    Cash flows from operating activities:

    Net loss                                                                                           YEN         (5,460,584)               YEN             (6,802,960)              $(1,022,249)

    Adjustments to reconcile net loss to net cash used in operating
    activities:

    Depreciation and amortization                                                                                    205,580                                    233,535                     35,092

    Gain from disposal of  equipment                                                                    (35,919)                                       -                          -

    Provision for doubtful accounts                                                                                    8,026                                    297,571                     44,715

    Provision for slow moving inventories                                                                            262,135                                    164,305                     24,689

    Share based compensation                                                                                       1,966,670                                  1,569,172                    235,792

    Restricted shares issued for management                                                                    -                               1,398,492                     210,145

    Restricted shares issued for services                                                                      -                               1,045,372                     157,083

    Changes in operating assets and liabilities:

    Notes receivable                                                                                               1,554,407                                  2,637,960                    396,394

    Trade accounts receivable, net                                                                                 1,035,863                                    905,556                    136,074

    Inventories, net                                                                                               (288,299)                               (2,261,726)                 (339,859)

    Other receivable, net                                                                                          1,866,616                                  (962,778)                 (144,672)

    Purchase advance, net                                                                                        (2,873,141)                               (3,940,827)                 (592,169)

    Prepaid expense                                                                                                   55,050                                    237,202                     35,643

    Trade accounts payable                                                                                         1,727,232                                  2,580,024                    387,688

    Other payables                                                                                                 (241,788)                                   458,156                     68,845

    Other payables-related parties                                                                                    32,454                                    186,959                     28,093

    Deferred revenue                                                                                               (175,494)                                    20,019                      3,008

    Accrued payroll and employees' welfare                                                                           118,046                                    272,189                     40,901

    Taxes payable                                                                                                   (80,273)                                   219,361                     32,962
                                                                                                                     -------                                    -------                     ------

    Net cash used in operating activities                                                                          (323,419)                               (1,742,418)                 (261,825)
                                                                                                                    --------                                 ----------                   --------


    Cash flows from investing activities:

    Purchases of property and equipment                                                                             (29,621)                                   (4,188)                     (629)

    Proceeds from disposal of equipment                                                                   51,900                                        -                          -

    Purchase of land use right                                                                                 -                             (1,322,300)                   (198,696)
                                                                                                             ---                              ----------                    --------

    Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities                                                               22,279                                (1,326,488)                 (199,325)
                                                                                                                      ------                                 ----------                   --------


    Cash flows from financing activities:

    Proceeds from short-term bank loans                                                                        -                                  45,000                       6,762

    Proceeds from short-term borrowings                                                                        -                               4,600,000                     691,220

    Repayment of short-term borrowings                                                                 (530,000)                                        -                          -

    Proceeds from short-term borrowings-related parties                                                            4,838,318                                 10,988,318                  1,651,162

    Repayment of short-term borrowings-related parties                                                           (5,276,448)                              (11,818,008)               (1,775,836)

    Capital contribution by a noncontrolling shareholder                                                       -                               1,500,000                     225,398
                                                                                                             ---                               ---------                     -------

    Net cash (used in) provided by financing activities                                                            (968,130)                                 5,315,310                    798,706
                                                                                                                    --------                                  ---------                    -------


    Effect of exchange rate fluctuation on cash                                                                        6,280                                     55,540                      8,346
                                                                                                                       -----                                     ------                      -----


    Net increase (decrease) in cash                                                                              (1,262,990)                                 2,301,944                    345,902

    Cash at beginning of period                                                                                    1,817,620                                  3,809,279                    572,402
                                                                                                                   ---------                                  ---------                    -------

    Cash at end of period                                                                              YEN             554,630                YEN               6,111,223                   $918,304
                                                                                                       ===             =======                ===               =========                   ========



    Supplemental cash flow information

    Cash paid during the period for interest                                                           YEN             167,403                YEN                 153,498                    $23,065
                                                                                                       ===             =======                ===                 =======                    =======

    Cash paid during the period for taxes                                                              YEN                   -               YEN                   9,282                     $1,395
                                                                                                       ===                 ===               ===                   =====                     ======


                                                                   Reconciliation of Non-GAAP Financial Measures


                                                                                                       For the three months ended

                                                                                                              September 30,
                                                                                                              -------------

                                                                                              2016                                     2017                   2017

                                                                                            RMB                                     RMB          USD
                                                                                            ---                                     ---          ---

    Reconciliation of Net loss attributable to common shareholders

    to Adjusted Net loss attributable to common shareholders

    Net loss attributable to common shareholders                                         YEN                            (5,460,584)         YEN      (6,744,851)   $(1,013,517)

    Special items:

    Restricted shares issued for services                                                                                         -                    1,045,372         157,083

    Provision for doubtful accounts                                                                                           8,026                       297,571          44,715

    Provision for slow moving inventories                                                                                   262,135                       164,305          24,689

    Stock compensation expense                                                                                            1,966,670                     1,569,172         235,792

    Restricted shares issued for management                                                                                       -                    1,398,492         210,145
                                                                                                                                ---                    ---------         -------

    Adjusted net loss attributable to common stockholders                                YEN                            (3,223,753)         YEN      (2,269,939)     $(341,093)
                                                                                         ===                             ==========          ===       ==========       =========


    Reconciliation of U.S. GAAP Loss Per Share

    to Non U.S. GAAP Adjusted Loss Per Share

    U.S. GAAP loss per share

    Basic and diluted                                                                    YEN                                 (0.92)         YEN           (0.97)        $(0.15)
                                                                                         ===                                  =====          ===            =====          ======

    Impact of special items on earnings per share

    Basic and diluted                                                                                                          0.38                          0.64            0.10
                                                                                                                               ====                          ====            ====

    Non U.S. GAAP adjusted loss per share

    Basic and diluted                                                                    YEN                                 (0.54)         YEN           (0.33)        $(0.05)
                                                                                         ===                                  =====          ===            =====          ======

    Weighted - average shares - basic and diluted                                                                         5,957,733                     6,919,001       6,919,001
                                                                                                                          =========                     =========       =========

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