China Automotive Systems Reports Record Annual Revenue, and a 81.2% Increase in Diluted Net Income Per Share to $1.25 in Fiscal Year 2023

- Electric Power Steering ("EPS") Sales Increased by 24.6% in 2023 -

WUHAN, China, March 28, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- China Automotive Systems, Inc. (NASDAQ: CAAS) ("CAAS" or the "Company"), a leading power steering components and systems supplier in China, today announced its unaudited financial results for the fourth quarter and the audited results for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2023.

Fourth Quarter 2023 Highlights

    --  Net sales increased by 23.6% year-over-year to $159.2 million
    --  Gross profit increased by 38.8% to $34.7 million from $25.0 million. 
        Gross margin increased to 21.8% from 19.4% in the fourth quarter of 2022
    --  Operating income was $13.6 million, compared with an operating loss of
        $2.6 million in the fourth quarter of 2022
    --  Net income attributable to parent company's common shareholders
        increased by 153.5% to $10.9 million, or diluted net income per share of
        $0.36, compared to net income of $4.3 million, or diluted net income per
        share of $0.14 in the fourth quarter of 2022.

Fiscal Year 2023 Highlights

    --  Net sales increased by 8.8% to an annual record of $576.4 million
        compared to $529.6 million in 2022
    --  Gross profit increased by 24.5% to $103.8 million compared to $83.4
        million in 2022. Gross margin increased to 18.0% from 15.7% in 2022
    --  Operating income increased by 390.0% to $39.2 million compared to $8.0
        million in 2022
    --  Diluted net income per share increased by 81.2% to $1.25 in 2023
        compared to $0.69 in 2022
    --  Total cash and cash equivalents, pledged cash and short-term investments
        were $166.3 million at year end
    --  Net cash flow provided by operating activities was $19.9 million in
        2023.

Mr. Qizhou Wu, Chief Executive Officer of CAAS, commented, "Despite weak GDP data from China, we are very proud of finishing 2023 on a high note. Our revenue and profit growth accelerated in the fourth quarter. We posted a 24.6% increase in our electric power steering ("EPS") products which now accounts for 33.8% of total net sales in 2023. Our sales in Brazil rose by 22.9% in 2023. This strong growth in Brazil offsets weakness in North America in 2023. On our product side, we are encouraged by the growing sales of our EPS products and better economy-of-scale that boosted our bottom line."

"In the first two months of 2024, automobile sales in China increased 11.1% according to statistics from CAAM. We expect our North America business to recover in 2024 and domestic China market to stabilize. We remain optimistic about our market positions as many of our Chinese OEM customers are preparing for aggressive global expansion," Mr. Wu concluded.

Mr. Jie Li, Chief Financial Officer of CAAS, commented, "We entered 2023 with a modest goal but we overachieved it, by not only improving our product mix and controlling costs, but also regaining revenue growth. Our balance sheet remains strong with total cash and cash equivalents, pledged cash and short-term investments reaching $166.3 million at year end, or approximately $5.50 per share. Our current ratio is almost 1.5 on December 31, 2023. Net cash provided by operating activities was $19.9 million while capital expenditures were $21.7 million in 2023."

Fourth Quarter of 2023

In the fourth quarter of 2023, net sales increased by 23.6% to $159.2 million compared to $128.8 million in the same quarter of 2022. The net sales increase was mainly due to a change in the product mix and higher demand for passenger automobiles and commercial vehicles in the fourth quarter of 2023 compared to the fourth quarter of 2022.

Gross profit increased by 38.8% to $34.7 million in the fourth quarter of 2023, compared to $25.0 million in the fourth quarter of 2022. Gross margin in the fourth quarter of 2023 was 21.8% compared to 19.4% in the fourth quarter of 2022, primarily due to a change in product mix.

Selling expenses were $4.6 million in the fourth quarter of 2023, which is stable compared with $4.6 million in the fourth quarter of 2022. Selling expenses represented 2.9% of net sales in the fourth quarter of 2023, compared to 3.6% in the fourth quarter of 2022.

General and administrative expenses ("G&A expenses") were $9.4 million in the fourth quarter of 2023, compared to $10.8 million in the same period in 2022. G&A expenses represented 5.9% of net sales in the fourth quarter of 2023, compared to 8.4% of net sales in the fourth quarter of 2022.

Research and development expenses ("R&D expenses") were $9.3 million in the fourth quarter of 2023, compared to $10.6 million in the fourth quarter of 2022. R&D expenses represented 5.8% of net sales in the fourth quarter of 2023, compared to 8.2% in the fourth quarter of 2022, mainly due to a decrease in new product development expenses for the traditional products.

Operating income was $13.6 million in the fourth quarter of 2023, compared to a loss from operations of $2.6 million in the fourth quarter of 2022. Higher operating income was primarily due to increased gross profit and lower operating expenses in the 2023 fourth quarter compared with the same period last year.

Interest expense was $0.3 million in both the fourth quarter of 2023 and 2022.

Financial income was $1.0 million in the fourth quarter of 2023, compared to $1.4 million in the fourth quarter of 2022, due to lower foreign exchange gains.

Income before income tax expenses and equity in earnings of affiliated companies was $15.0 million in the fourth quarter of 2023, compared to a loss of $2.7 million in the fourth quarter of 2022.

Income tax expense was $2.1 million in the fourth quarter of 2023, compared to an income benefit of $1.9 million in the fourth quarter of 2022.

Net income attributable to parent company's common shareholders rose by 153.5% to $10.9 million in the fourth quarter of 2023 compared to net income attributable to parent company's common shareholders of $4.3 million in the fourth quarter of 2022. Diluted income per share was $0.36 in the fourth quarter of 2023, compared to diluted income per share of $0.14 in the fourth quarter of 2022.

The weighted average number of diluted common shares outstanding was 30,189,421 in the fourth quarter of 2023, compared with 30,229,987 in the fourth quarter of 2022.

Fiscal Year 2023

Net sales increased by 8.8% to $576.4 million in 2023, compared to $529.6 million in 2022. This increase was mainly due to higher sales of passenger vehicles in China, as total sales of the Company's EPS systems increased by 24.6% year-over-year and sales of the Henglong subsidiary's vehicle steering systems to the Chinese passenger vehicle market increased by 10.1% year-over-year. Brazil Henglong's net sales grew by 22.9% year-over-year to $48.3 million in 2023. This growth partially offset an 8.5% year-over-year sales reduction by North American customers in 2023. EPS sales represented 33.8% of total revenue in 2023 compared to 29.5% in 2022.

Gross profit in 2023 increased by 24.5% year-over-year to $103.8 million, compared to $83.4 million in 2022. The gross margin increased to 18.0% from 15.7% in 2022 mainly due to a change in our product mix for the year ended December 31, 2023.

Net gain on other sales in 2023 increased to $5.8 million, compared to $3.7 million in 2022 mainly due to an increased R&D revenue.

Selling expenses declined by 7.7% year-over-year to $15.6 million in 2023, compared to $16.9 million in 20221, mainly due to a decrease in transportation expense. Selling expenses represented 2.7% of net sales in 2023, compared to 3.2% in 2022.

G&A expenses decreased by 2.3% year-over-year to $25.5 million in 2023, compared to $26.1 million in 2022. G&A expenses represented 4.4% of net sales in 2023, compared to 4.9% of net sales in 2022. This decrease was mainly due to mainly due to the decrease of allowances for credit losses.

R&D expenses declined by 19.1% to $29.2 million in 2023, compared to $36.1 million in 2022. The decrease was primarily due to the decreased R&D activities for new projects of the traditional products. R&D expenses were 5.1% of net sales in 2023, compared to 6.8% of net sales in 2022.

Operating income increased by 390.0% to $39.2 million in 2023, compared to $8.0 million in 2022. The increase in operating income was mainly due to a 24.5% increase in gross profits combined with an 11.1% decrease in operating expenses.

Interest expense was $1.0 million in 2023, compared to $1.5 million in 2022, primarily due to the decrease in borrowing rates.

Net financial income was $4.7 million in 2023, compared to net financial income of $10.8 million in 2022, primarily due to a decrease in the foreign exchange gains contributed by the foreign exchange volatility in 2023.

Income before income tax expenses and equity in earnings of affiliated companies rose by 109.6% to $48.2 million, compared to $23.0 million in 2022. The change was primarily due to higher operating income in 2023.

Income tax expense was $5.1 million in 2023, as compared to $3.1 million for the year ended December 31, 2022, representing an increase of $2.0 million, which is mainly due to the increase in GILTI tax expenses.

Net income attributable to parent company's common shareholders was $37.7 million in 2023, compared to net income attributable to parent company's common shareholders of $21.2 million in 2022. Diluted net income per share increased by 81.2% to $1.25 in 2023 compared to $0.69 in 2022.

The weighted average number of diluted common shares outstanding was 30,189,421 in 2023 compared with 30,641,274 in 2022.

Balance Sheet

As of December 31, 2023, total cash and cash equivalents, pledged cash and short-term investments were $166.3 million. Total accounts receivable including notes receivable were $269.4 million. Accounts payable including notes payable were $253.6 million and short-term bank loans were $48.0 million. Total parent company stockholders' equity was $344.5 million as of December 31, 2023, compared to $311.7 million as of December 31, 2022. Net cash flow from operating activities was $19.9 million in 2023, compared to $48.0 million in 2022. Cash paid to acquire property, plant and equipment and land use rights was $18.2 million in 2023, compared to $20.3 million in 2022.

Business Outlook

Management provides revenue guidance for the fiscal year 2024 of $605.0 million. This target is based on the Company's current views on operating and market conditions, which are subject to change.

Conference Call

Management will conduct a conference call on March 28, 2024 at 8:00 A.M. EDT/8:00 P.M. Beijing Time to discuss these results. A question and answer session will follow management's presentation. To participate, please call the following numbers 10 minutes before the call start time and ask to be connected to the "China Automotive Systems" conference call with pin 493763:

Phone Number: +1-888-506-0062 (North America)

Phone Number: +1-973-528-0011 (International)

Mainland China Toll Free: +86-400-120-3199

A replay of the call will be available on the Company's website under the investor relations section.

About China Automotive Systems, Inc.

Based in Hubei Province, the People's Republic of China, China Automotive Systems, Inc. is a leading supplier of power steering components and systems to the Chinese automotive industry, operating through eight Sino-foreign joint ventures. The Company offers a full range of steering system parts for passenger automobiles and commercial vehicles. The Company currently offers four separate series of power steering with an annual production capacity of over 8 million sets of steering gears, columns and steering hoses. Its customer base is comprised of leading auto manufacturers, such as China FAW Group, Corp., Dongfeng Auto Group Co., Ltd., BYD Auto Company Limited, Beiqi Foton Motor Co., Ltd. and Chery Automobile Co., Ltd. in China, and Stellantis N.V. and Ford Motor Company in North America. For more information, please visit: http://www.caasauto.com.

Forward-Looking Statements

This press release contains statements that are "forward-looking statements" as defined under the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Forward-looking statements represent our estimates and assumptions only as of the date of this press release. Our actual results may differ materially from the results described in or anticipated by our forward-looking statements due to certain risks and uncertainties. As a result, the Company's actual results could differ materially from those contained in these forward-looking statements due to a number of factors, including those described under the heading "Risk Factors" in the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K as filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on March 28, 2024, and in documents subsequently filed by the Company from time to time with the Securities and Exchange Commission. Any of these factors and other factors beyond our control, could have an adverse effect on the overall business environment, cause uncertainties in the regions where we conduct business, cause our business to suffer in ways that we cannot predict and materially and adversely impact our business, financial condition and results of operations. A prolonged disruption or any further unforeseen delay in our operations of the manufacturing, delivery and assembly process within any of our production facilities could continue to result in delays in the shipment of products to our customers, increased costs and reduced revenue. We expressly disclaim any duty to provide updates to any forward-looking statements made in this press release, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise.

For further information, please contact:

Jie Li
Chief Financial Officer
China Automotive Systems, Inc.
Email: jieli@chl.com.cn

Kevin Theiss
Investor Relations
+1-212-510-8922
Email: Kevin@awakenlab.com

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              China Automotive Systems, Inc. and Subsidiaries


                                                                                             
            
              Consolidated Balance Sheets


                                                                              
            
              (In thousands of USD, except share and per share amounts)




                                                                                                                                                                                                 December 31,


                                                                                                                                                                                          2023                2022



           ASSETS



           Current assets:



           Cash and cash equivalents                                                                                                                                                $
      114,660          $
       121,216



           Pledged cash                                                                                                                                                                  40,534                37,735



           Short-term investments                                                                                                                                                        11,084                12,861



           Accounts and notes receivable, net - unrelated parties (Allowance for credit losses of $15,599 and                                                                           261,237               214,308

                                                                                                                                                            
     $14,359, respectively)



           Accounts and notes receivable, net - related parties (Allowance for credit losses of $1,404 and                                                                                8,169                10,016
                                                                                                                                                               $1,763, respectively)



           Advance payments and others, net - unrelated parties (Allowance for credit losses of $22 and $115,                                                                            14,008                10,907
      respectively)



           Advance payments and others - related parties                                                                                                                                  1,991                 1,439



           Inventories                                                                                                                                                                  112,392               112,236



           Total current assets                                                                                                                                                         564,075               520,718



           Non-current assets:



           Property, plant and equipment, net                                                                                                                                           101,359               106,606



           Land use rights, net                                                                                                                                                           9,233                 9,555



           Intangible assets, net                                                                                                                                                         3,865                 1,273



           Operating lease assets                                                                                                                                                           278                   477



           Long-term time deposits                                                                                                                                                        8,647



           Other receivables, net (Allowance for credit losses of $49 and $50, respectively)                                                                                                598                    46



           Advance payment for property, plant and equipment - unrelated parties                                                                                                          3,554                 6,331



           Advance payment for property, plant and equipment - related parties                                                                                                            5,759                 1,884



           Long-term investments                                                                                                                                                         60,173                59,810



           Deferred tax assets                                                                                                                                                            8,899                 7,652



           Total assets                                                                                                                                                             $
      766,440          $
       714,352





           LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY



           Current liabilities:



           Short-term bank loans                                                                                                                                                     $
      48,005           $
       45,671



           Accounts and notes payable - unrelated parties                                                                                                                               240,739               218,412



           Accounts and notes payable - related parties                                                                                                                                  12,839                16,695



           Customer deposits                                                                                                                                                              8,633                 5,654



           Accrued payroll and related costs                                                                                                                                             11,282                11,628



           Accrued expenses and other payables                                                                                                                                           44,771                48,311



           Taxes payable                                                                                                                                                                 17,267                17,598



           Operating lease liabilities - current portion                                                                                                                                    203                   226



           Total current liabilities                                                                                                                                                    383,739               364,195



           Long-term liabilities:



           Advances payable                                                                                                                                                                 282                 2,144



           Operating lease liabilities - non-current portion                                                                                                                                 52                   255



           Long-term loans                                                                                                                                                                1,221                   528



           Deferred tax liabilities                                                                                                                                                       3,943                 4,010



           Long-term taxes payable                                                                                                                                                        8,781                15,805





           Total liabilities                                                                                                                                                            398,018               386,937



           Commitments and Contingencies



           Mezzanine equity:



           Redeemable non-controlling interests                                                                                                                                             613                   582



           Stockholders' Equity



           Common stock, $0.0001 par value - Authorized - 80,000,000 shares Issued - 32,338,302 and                                                                                           3                     3
      32,338,302 shares at December 31, 2023 and 2022, respectively



           Additional paid-in capital                                                                                                                                                    63,731                63,731



           Retained earnings-



           Appropriated                                                                                                                                                                  11,851                11,851



           Unappropriated                                                                                                                                                               284,832               247,174



           Accumulated other comprehensive income                                                                                                                                       (8,258)              (3,413)



           Treasury stock - 2,152,600 and 2,152,600 shares at December 31, 2023 and 2022, respectively                                                                                  (7,695)              (7,695)



           Total parent company stockholders' equity                                                                                                                                    344,464               311,651



           Non-controlling interests                                                                                                                                                     23,345                15,182



           Total stockholders' equity                                                                                                                                                   367,809               326,833



           Total liabilities, mezzanine equity and stockholders' equity                                                                                                             $
      766,440          $
       714,352


                                                                 
              
                China Automotive Systems, Inc. and Subsidiaries


                                                                    
              
                Consolidated Statements of Income or Loss


                                                            
              
                (In thousands of USD, except share and per share amounts)




                                                                                                                                                              Year Ended December 31,


                                                                                                                                                        2023                          2022



             Net product sales ($47,514 and $44,282 sold to related parties for the years                                                    $
           576,354             $
              529,551
      ended December 31, 2023 and 2022)



             Cost of products sold ($27,288 and $28,810 purchased from related parties for                                                            472,603                         446,157
      the years ended December 31, 2023 and 2022)



             Gross profit                                                                                                                             103,751                          83,394



             Net gain on other sales                                                                                                                    5,788                           3,696



             Operating expenses:



             Selling expenses                                                                                                                          15,610                          16,910



             General and administrative expenses                                                                                                       25,503                          26,120



             Research and development expenses                                                                                                         29,181                          36,109



             Total operating expenses                                                                                                                  70,294                          79,139



             Operating income                                                                                                                          39,245                           7,951



             Other income, net                                                                                                                          5,345                           5,782



             Interest expense                                                                                                                         (1,021)                        (1,450)



             Financial income, net                                                                                                                      4,666                          10,753



             Income before income tax expenses and equity in earnings of affiliated companies                                                          48,235                          23,036



             Less: Income taxes                                                                                                                         5,137                           3,082



             Add: Equity in (loss)/earnings of affiliated companies                                                                                     (360)                          2,389



             Net income                                                                                                                                42,738                          22,343



             Net income attributable to non-controlling interest                                                                                        5,050                           1,132



             Accretion to redemption value of redeemable non-controlling interests                                                                       (30)                           (30)



             Net income attributable to parent company's common shareholders                                                                           37,658                          21,181





             Net income attributable to parent company's common shareholders per share -



             Basic                                                                                                                              $
           1.25                $
              0.69





             Diluted                                                                                                                            $
           1.25                $
              0.69





             Weighted average number of common shares outstanding -



             Basic                                                                                                                                 30,185,702                      30,639,102



             Diluted                                                                                                                               30,189,421                      30,641,274


                                            
              
                China Automotive Systems, Inc. and Subsidiaries


                                        
              
                Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income or Loss


                                           
              
                (In thousands of USD unless otherwise indicated)




                                                                                                                                   Year Ended December 31,


                                                                                                                            2023                           2022



     Net income                                                                                                        $
      42,738               $
              22,343



     Other comprehensive income:



     Foreign currency translation loss                                                                                    (5,191)                        (29,934)



     Comprehensive income/(loss)                                                                                           37,547                          (7,591)



     Comprehensive income/(loss) attributable to non-controlling interest                                                   4,704                            (672)



     Accretion to redemption value of redeemable non-controlling interest                                                    (30)                            (30)



     Comprehensive income/(loss) attributable to parent company                                                        $
      32,813              $
              (6,949)


                                                                     
              
                China Automotive Systems, Inc. and Subsidiaries


                                                               
              
                Consolidated Statements of Changes in Stockholders' Equity


                                                                
              
                (In thousands of USD, except share and per share amounts)




                                                                                                                                                          2023            2022



       
                Common Stock

    ---


       Balance at January 1, 2023 and 2022 - 32,338,302 and 32,338,302 shares, respectively                                                          $
           3      $
             3



       Balance at December 31, 2023 and 2022 - 32,338,302 and 32,338,302 shares, respectively                                                        $
           3      $
             3





       
                Additional Paid-in Capital

    ---


       Balance at January 1                                                                                                                       $
         63,731   $
           63,731



       Balance at December 31                                                                                                                     $
         63,731   $
           63,731





       
                Retained Earnings - Appropriated

    ---


       Balance at January 1                                                                                                                       $
         11,851   $
           11,481



       Appropriation of retained earnings                                                                                                                                    370



       Balance at December 31                                                                                                                     $
         11,851   $
           11,851





       
                Unappropriated

    ---


       Balance at January 1                                                                                                                      $
         247,174  $
           226,363



       Net income attributable to parent company                                                                                                         37,688            21,211



       Accretion of redeemable non-controlling interests                                                                                                   (30)             (30)



       Appropriation of retained earnings                                                                                                                                  (370)



       Balance at December 31                                                                                                                    $
         284,832  $
           247,174





       
                Accumulated Other Comprehensive (Loss)/Income

    ---


       Balance at January 1                                                                                                                      $
         (3,413)  $
           24,717



       Net foreign currency translation adjustment attributable to parent company                                                                       (4,845)         (28,130)



       Balance at December 31                                                                                                                    $
         (8,258) $
           (3,413)





       
                Treasury Stock

    ---


       Balance at January 1, 2023 and 2022 -2,152,600 and 1,486,526 shares, respectively                                                         $
         (7,695) $
           (5,261)



       Repurchase of common stock in 2023 and 2022 -nil and 666,074 shares, respectively                                                                                 (2,434)



       Balance at December 31, 2023 and 2022 - 2,152,600 and 2,152,600 shares, respectively                                                      $
         (7,695) $
           (7,695)





       Total parent company stockholders' equity                                                                                                 $
         344,464  $
           311,651





       
                Non-controlling Interest

    ---


       Balance at January 1                                                                                                                       $
         15,182   $
           15,854



       Net foreign currency translation adjustment attributable to non-controlling interest                                                               (346)          (1,804)



       Net income attributable to non-controlling interest                                                                                                5,050             1,132



       Contribution by non-controlling shareholder of Wuhan Hyoseong                                                                                      3,459



       Balance at December 31                                                                                                                     $
         23,345   $
           15,182





       Total stockholders' equity                                                                                                                $
         367,809  $
           326,833


                                                                       
              
                China Automotive Systems, Inc. and Subsidiaries


                                                                            
              
                Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows


                                                                       
              
                (In thousands of USD unless otherwise indicated)




                                                                                                                                                                                                          Year Ended December 31,


                                                                                                                                                                                                    2023                          2022



     Cash flows from operating activities:



     Net income                                                                                                                                                                               $
       42,738              $
              22,343



     Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities:



     Depreciation and amortization                                                                                                                                                                 18,708                          25,173



     Deferred income taxes                                                                                                                                                                        (1,319)                          1,243



     Allowance for credit losses                                                                                                                                                                    1,564                           4,404



     Impairment loss on prepayment for investment in Hefei Senye                                                                                                                                                                   2,676



     Equity in (loss)/earnings of affiliates                                                                                                                                                          360                         (2,389)



     Impairment loss on property, plant and equipment                                                                                                                                                 794



     (Gain)/loss on disposal of fixed assets                                                                                                                                                          (3)                             58



     (Increase)/decrease in:



     Accounts and notes receivable                                                                                                                                                               (50,699)                       (36,935)



     Advance payments and others                                                                                                                                                                  (3,881)                           (41)



     Inventories                                                                                                                                                                                  (1,654)                        (5,368)



     Other receivables                                                                                                                                                                              (556)



     Increase/(decrease) in:



     Accounts and notes payable                                                                                                                                                                    22,024                          27,271



     Customer deposits                                                                                                                                                                              3,091                           3,580



     Accrued payroll and related costs                                                                                                                                                                 77                           1,628



     Accrued expenses and other payables                                                                                                                                                          (2,667)                          1,158



     Taxes payable                                                                                                                                                                                (6,835)                          2,925



     Advances payable                                                                                                                                                                             (1,836)                            297



     Net cash provided by operating activities                                                                                                                                                     19,906                          48,023





     Cash flows from investing activities:



     Purchase of short-term investments and long-term time deposits                                                                                                                              (68,550)                       (80,244)



     Proceeds from maturities of short-term investments                                                                                                                                            63,240                          75,144



     Decrease/(increase) in demand loans and employee housing loans included in other receivables                                                                                                                                    292



     Loan to a related party                                                                                                                                                                                                       (146)



     Cash received from property, plant and equipment sales                                                                                                                                         2,790                           1,514



     Cash paid to acquire property, plant and equipment and land use right (including $5,336 and                                                                                                 (18,235)                       (20,296)
                                                                                                 $3,445 paid to related parties for the years ended December 31, 2023 and 2022, respectively)



     Cash paid to acquire intangible assets                                                                                                                                                       (3,445)                          (188)



     Cash received from long-term investment                                                                                                                                                        3,292                           3,986



     Investment under equity method                                                                                                                                                               (7,729)                       (12,802)



     Net cash used in investing activities                                                                                                                                                       (28,637)                       (32,740)





     Cash flows from financing activities:



     Proceeds from bank loans                                                                                                                                                                      64,776                          51,898



     Repayment of bank loans and government loans                                                                                                                                                (61,437)                       (49,917)



     Repurchase of common shares                                                                                                                                                                                                 (2,434)



     Repayments of the borrowing under sale and leaseback transaction                                                                                                                                                            (1,130)



     Cash received from capital contributions by a non-controlling interest holder                                                                                                                  3,459



     Net cash provided by/(used in) financing activities                                                                                                                                            6,798                         (1,583)





     Cash and cash equivalents affected by foreign currency                                                                                                                                       (1,824)                       (14,248)



     Net decrease in cash and cash equivalents                                                                                                                                                    (3,757)                          (548)



     Cash, cash equivalents and pledged cash at beginning of year                                                                                                                                 158,951                         159,499



     Cash, cash equivalents and pledged cash at end of year                                                                                                                                  $
       155,194             $
              158,951


                                                                                 
              
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                Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows (continued)


                                                                                
              
                (In thousands of USD unless otherwise indicated)





     SUPPLEMENTAL DISCLOSURE OF CASH FLOW INFORMATION:




                                                                                                                                                                      Year Ended December
                                                                                                                                                                                   31,


                                                                                                                                                               2023                       2022



     Cash paid for interest                                                                                                                              $
        1,145               $
           1,492



     Cash paid for income taxes                                                                                                                          $
        7,965               $
           4,044





     SUPPLEMENTAL DISCLOSURE OF NON-CASH ACTIVITIES:






     Non-cash investing activities:




                                                                                                                                                                      Year Ended December
                                                                                                                                                                                   31,


                                                                                                                                                               2023                       2022



     Property, plant and equipment recorded during the year which previously were advance payments                                                       $
        2,699               $
           2,473



     Change in accounts payable for acquiring property, plant and equipment                                                                                $
        960                 $
           985




                                                                                                                                                                      Year Ended December
                                                                                                                                                                                   31,


                                                                                                                                                               2023                       2022



     Supplemental disclosure 
              of
               
              a
              cquisition of operating lease assets                                          $
        278                 $
           477

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SOURCE China Automotive Systems, Inc.