Published: September 17, 2008
Qiao Xing Mobile Announces Share Repurchase Program
BEIJING, Sept. 17 /Xinhua-PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Qiao Xing Mobile
Communication Co., Ltd. (the "Company" or "Qiao Xing Mobile") (NYSE: QXM), one
ofChina's leading domestic manufacturers of mobile handsets through its
subsidiary, CEC Telecom Co., Ltd., today announced that its board of directors
has approved a share repurchase program. Under the terms of the approved
program, Qiao Xing Mobile may repurchase up to an aggregate of US$20 million
worth of its issued and outstanding shares from time to time in open-market
transactions on the NYSE Euronext.
The repurchases will be made from time to time on the open market at
prevailing market prices, in negotiated transactions off the market, in block
trades, pursuant to a 10b5-1 plan or otherwise. The purchases will be made
subject to restrictions relating to volume, price and timing. The timing and
extent of any purchases will depend upon market conditions, the trading price
of its shares and other factors. Qiao Xing Mobile expects to implement this
share repurchase program over the next 12 months in a manner consistent with
market conditions and the interest of the shareholders. Qiao Xing Mobile's
board of directors will review the share repurchase program periodically, and
may authorize adjustment of its terms and size accordingly. Qiao Xing Mobile
plans to fund repurchases made under this program from available working
capital.
Mr. Wu Zhi Yang, Chairman of the Company, commented, "The approval of the
share repurchase program by our board of directors reflects our ongoing
commitment to increase shareholder value and confidence that the current share
price levels do not reflect our current potential value. In addition, we
strongly believe that our available cash resources will allow us to implement
a share repurchase program while continuing to pursue growth opportunities."
About Qiao Xing Mobile Communication Co., Ltd.:
Qiao Xing Mobile Communication Co., Ltd. is one of the leading domestic
manufacturers of mobile handsets inChina in terms of unit sales volume. The
Company manufactures and sells mobile handsets based primarily on Global
System for Mobile Communications, or GSM, global cellular technologies. It
operates its business primarily through CEC Telecom Co., Ltd., or CECT, its
96.6%-owned subsidiary inChina. Currently, its products are sold under the
"VEVA", "CECT" and "YAMI" brand names. Through its manufacturing facility in
Huizhou,Guangdong Province,China, and two research and development centers
inHuizhou and inBeijing, the Company develops, produces and markets a wide
range of mobile handsets, with increasing focus on differentiated products
that generally generate higher profit margins. For more information, please
visit http://www.qxmc.com .
Safe Harbor Statement
This announcement contains forward-looking statements, as defined in the
safe harbor provisions of the U.S. Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of
1995. In some cases, these forward-looking statements can be identified by
words or phrases such as "aim," "anticipate," "believe," "continue,"
"estimate," "expect," "intend," "is /are likely to," "may," "plan,"
"potential," "will" or other similar expressions. Statements that are not
historical facts, including statements about Qiao Xing Mobile's beliefs and
expectations, are forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements
involve inherent risks and uncertainties. A number of factors could cause
actual results to differ materially from those contained in any forward-
looking statement. Information regarding these factors is included in our
filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission. Qiao Xing Mobile does
not undertake any obligation to update any forward-looking statement, except
as required under applicable law. All information provided in this press
release is as of September 17, 2008 and Qiao Xing Mobile undertakes no duty to
update such information, except as required under applicable law.
For further information, please contact:
Ma Tao
Qiao Xing Mobile Communication Co., Ltd.
Tel: +86-10-8219-3706
Email: matao@qxmc.com
SOURCE Qiao Xing Mobile Communication Co., Ltd.
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