23.11.2008 DEMAND FOR NEW FERRARI AND MASERATI MODELS BOOSTS CHINA PREMIUM'S Q3

FERRARI 430 SCUDERIA
MASERATI GRANTURISMO S

Asian Ferrari and Maserati dealer and importer, China Premium Lifestyle, has raised its sales by 24.7 percent year-on-year in the third quarter thanks to demand for new models including the Ferrari 430 Scuderia (top) and Maserati GranTurismo (above).

China Premium Lifestyle has reported its 2008 fiscal third quarter results for the quarter ended September 30, 2008. For the quarter ended September 30, 2008, the Company reported net sales increased approximately $6,601,000 or 24.7% to approximately $33,362,000, compared with approximately $26,761,000 for the same period of 2007. The increase was primarily attributable to the increased sales from our new vehicle trading segment. This increase in sales of vehicles was primarily due to the launch of the Ferrari 8-cylinder sports car, the 430 Scuderia, and an increase in deliveries of the Maserati 8-cylinder, two-door 2+2 coupe, the GranTurismo, which was launched in the last quarter of 2007. The increase in parts and service sales was mainly attributed to the increase in deliveries of Ferrari and Maserati cars to customers during the last few years.

Gross profit margin for the three months ended September 30, 2008 increased by approximately $1,048,000 to approximately $5,306,000. This increase is mainly attributed to the new and used vehicle trading segments.

Net total sales for the nine months ended September 30, 2008 increased by approximately $17,169,000 or 24.9% to approximately $86,057,000, compared with approximately $68,888,000 for the same period of 2007. This increase was primarily attributable to the increased sales from our new vehicle trading segment. Gross profit margin for the nine months ended September 30, 2008 increased by 1.0% from 15.2% for the same period of 2007 to 16.2% for the current period and gross profit increased by approximately $3,497,000 to approximately $13,968,000 for the nine months ended September 30, 2008.

Joseph Wong, Chief Financial Officer Stated, "We continue to have strong cash flow, our operation generating cash resources of approximately $2,083,000 for the first nine months of 2008." He added, "The Company had repaid approximately $579,000 debt in this period, and this will further lower the finance costs of the company."

Richard Lee, Chairman and CEO, stated: "I am again pleased to report continued revenue growth and profitability. We continue to show high growth in our sales of new models and current cars as well as the beginning of growth in parts sales and service as a consequence. This strong foundation continues to enable us to incorporate other high end brands into our platform as we continue to develop China Premium Lifestyle Enterprise, Inc."

China Premium Lifestyle Enterprise, through its 49%-owned entity, has established itself as a leading Ferrari and Maserati importer, distributor and dealer in Hong Kong and dealer in China, having been affiliated with Ferrari and Maserati since 1992 and 1994 respectively. The company is expanding its offerings to include other luxury brands and goods from around the world, which it markets to its already established base of wealthy Chinese individuals.
 

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