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China Automotive Systems Reports Record Earnings Per Share and Net Sales in 2025

2026-04-22 06:00 ET - News Release

China Automotive Systems Reports Record Earnings Per Share and Net Sales in 2025

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WUHAN, China, April 22, 2026 /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, 2025.

Fourth Quarter 2025 Highlights

  • Net sales increased by 21.4% year-over-year to $229.2 million
  • Gross profit increased by 79.8% to $53.0 million from $29.5 million. Gross margin of 23.1% compared to 15.6% in the fourth quarter of 2024
  • Operating income grew 108.0% to $18.1 million, compared with $8.7 million in the fourth quarter of 2024
  • Net income attributable to parent company's common shareholders was $18.4 million, or diluted net income per share of $0.61, compared to net income of $9.1 million, or diluted net income per share of $0.30 in the fourth quarter of 2024.

Fiscal Year 2025 Highlights

  • Net sales increased by 17.6% to an annual record of $765.7 million compared to $650.9 million in 2024; Net sales of EPS product grew by 25.5%
  • Gross profit increased by 33.2% to $145.5 million compared to $109.2 million in 2024. Gross margin increased to 19.0%, compared with 16.8% in 2024
  • Operating income increased by 33.2% to $53.6 million from $40.3 million in 2024
  • Diluted net income per share increased by 43.4% to a record $1.42 in 2025 compared to $0.99 in 2024
  • Total cash and cash equivalents, pledged cash, short-term investments and long-term time deposit were $256.7 million at year end
  • Net cash flow provided by operating activities was $111.6 million in 2025, compared with $9.8 million in 2024
  • Capex was $37.2 million, compared with $43.7 million in 2024.

Mr. Qizhou Wu, Chief Executive Officer of CAAS, commented, "The 2025 year was marked by higher sales growth, improved profitability, strengthened finances, higher cash flow from operations and organizational changes. Our traditional hydraulic steering products grew by 12.6% in 2025 as our more advanced electric power steering ("EPS") grew by 25.5%. Domestically, our steering product sales benefitted as Chinese branded vehicles continued to experience higher sales and capture more market share."

"Our strategy of selling a broad portfolio of steering products into multiple markets resulted in a range of sales growth both domestically and internationally. In our major market segments, we achieved higher sales in all except for sales to Chery Auto. Our operations in Brazil reported stronger sales growth and demand in North America improved. The high quality and performance enhancements of our steering products provide the impetus to be a tier-1 supplier to large global OEM customers in North America, Europe, Asia and South America."

"Improved profitability reflected the ongoing success of our transition to higher technology-focused steering products and improved manufacturing activities. In 2025, our Jingzhou Henglong subsidiary won its first R-EPS product order from a large, well-known European automobile producer. Also, Shashi Jiulong's L2+ standard electro-hydraulic steering system entered mass production in 2025. This system utilizes cutting-edge electro-hydraulic control technology; a power steering system used in heavy-duty vehicles that utilizes both hydraulic power and electronic controls to assist with steering. The Company also launched its active rear-wheel steering using its ball screw and nut mechanisms to provide the ability to adapt steering strategies to different vehicle speeds, boosting our ADAS capabilities. Another subsidiary, Hyoseong (Wuhan) Motion Mechatronics System Co. Ltd., finalized its new 115-platform steering motor production line, to support the CAAS eRCB commercial vehicle program. Our Hubei Henglong subsidiary entered into a strategic cooperation with KYB-UMW Sdn Bhd in Malaysia to develop a regional manufacturing and supply system for ASEAN markets. In 2025, our subsidiary, Shashi Jiulong Power Steering Gears Co., Ltd ("Shashi Jiulong"), won customer awards and accolades from two major vehicle OEM customers, Beiqi Foton Motor, and Shaanxi Automobile Heavy Truck."

"In September 2025, we announced the completion of our merger to redomicile the Company as a Cayman Islands company. We believe this action will pave the way for CAAS to better position itself as a global company as this move enables us to shift resources and focus more on operations, product development and global sales. Part of our changes will include reporting sales and operational results on a six-month reporting cycle."

Mr. Jie Li, Chief Financial Officer of CAAS, commented, "Our record sales and net profits generated much higher cash flow from operations and free cash flow in 2025. Cash and cash equivalents, pledged cash and short-term investments and long-term time deposit rose to $256.7 million at year end with net cash approaching $169.7 million. We look forward to reaping the savings, greater flexibility and benefits of our redomiciliation."

Fourth Quarter of 2025

In the fourth quarter of 2025, net sales increased by 21.4% to $229.2 million compared to $188.7 million in the same quarter of 2024. 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 2025 compared to the fourth quarter of 2024. Additionally, export sales increased during the fourth quarter of 2025.

Gross profit increased by 79.8% to $53.0 million from $29.5 million in the fourth quarter of 2024. Gross margin in the fourth quarter of 2025 rose to 23.1% compared to 15.6% in the fourth quarter of 2024, primarily due to changes in product mix.

Selling expenses were $5.0 million in the fourth quarter of 2025, compared with $4.8 million in the fourth quarter of 2024. Selling expenses represented 2.2% of net sales in the fourth quarter of 2025, compared to 2.5% in the fourth quarter of 2024.

General and administrative expenses ("G&A expenses") were $12.2 million in the fourth quarter of 2025, compared to $9.7 million in the same period in 2024. G&A expenses represented 5.3% of net sales in the fourth quarter of 2025, compared to 5.1% of net sales in the fourth quarter of 2024.

Research and development expenses ("R&D expenses") were $17.8 million compared with $7.8 million in the fourth quarter of 2024. R&D expenses represented 7.8% of net sales in the fourth quarter of 2025, compared to 4.1% in the fourth quarter of 2024.

Operating income was $18.1 million in the fourth quarter of 2025 compared to $8.7 million in the fourth quarter of 2024. Higher gross profit compared with the same period last year was the main driver.

Interest expense was $0.5 million in the fourth quarter of 2025 compared with $1.1 million in the fourth quarter of 2024.

Financial expense was $1.1 million in the fourth quarter of 2025 compared with financial income of $0.8 million in the fourth quarter of 2024.

Income before income tax expenses and equity in earnings of affiliated companies increased by 121.0% to $19.4 million in the fourth quarter of 2025 compared to $8.8 million in the fourth quarter of 2024.

Income tax expense was $1.4 million in the fourth quarter of 2025, compared to income tax benefit of $2.0 million in the fourth quarter of 2024.

Net income attributable to parent company's common shareholders increased by 103.2% to $18.4 million in the fourth quarter of 2025 compared to net income attributable to parent company's common shareholders of $9.1 million in the fourth quarter of 2024. Diluted income per share was $0.61 in the fourth quarter of 2025, compared to diluted income per share of $0.30 in the fourth quarter of 2024.

The weighted average number of diluted common shares outstanding was 30,170,702 compared to 30,180,947 in the fourth quarter of 2024.

Fiscal Year 2025

Net sales increased by 17.6% to an annual record of $765.7 million in 2025, compared to $650.9 million in 2024. This increase was mainly due to higher sales and production of passenger vehicles in China, increased vehicle export sales, and commercial vehicle sales in China increasing by approximately 10.9% year-over-year in 2025. Total sales of the Company's EPS systems increased by 25.5% year-over-year and sales of the traditional steering products increased by 12.6% year-over-year. Henglong's sales of passenger vehicle steering systems rose by 12.1% year-over-year to $365.3 million in 2025. Jiulong's sales of commercial vehicle steering systems increased by 28.9% year-over-year to $92.3 million. Brazil Henglong's net sales grew by 34.7% year-over-year to $68.7 million in 2025. Net sales to North American customers rose by 15.3% year-over-year in 2025 to $121.6 million. EPS sales represented 41.5% of total revenue in 2025 compared to 38.9% in 2024.

Gross profit in 2025 increased by 33.2% year-over-year to $145.5 million compared to $109.2 million in 2024. The gross margin was 19.0% compared with 16.8% in 2024 mainly due to a change in product mix.

Net gain on other sales in 2025 was $3.6 million compared to $4.3 million in 2024.

Selling expenses rose by 15.9% year-over-year to $20.7 million in 2025 from $17.9 million in 2024, mainly due to an increase in marketing and office expenses offsetting lower other expenses. Selling expenses continued to represent 2.7% of net sales in 2025 and 2024.

G&A expenses increased by 7.0% year-over-year to $29.7 million in 2025, compared to $27.7 million in 2024. G&A expenses represented 3.9% of net sales in 2025, compared to 4.3% of net sales in 2024. This expense increase was mainly due to higher personnel and other expenses.

R&D expenses increased by 63.0% year-over-year to $45.1 million in 2025, compared to $27.6 million in 2024. Higher R&D expenses reflected increased personnel expenses due to an acceleration in R&D activities including more investment in traditional product upgrades, advancing EPS technologies and miscellaneous research expenses. R&D expenses were 5.9% of net sales in 2025, compared to 4.2% of net sales in 2024.

Operating income increased by 33.2% year-over-year to $53.6 million in 2025, compared to $40.3 million in 2024. The increase in operating income was mainly due to higher sales and gross profit.

Interest expense was $1.7 million in 2025, compared to $1.8 million in 2024.

Net financial income was $2.4 million in 2025, compared to net financial expense of $0.09 million in 2024. This increase in financial income of $2.4 million was primarily due to an increase in foreign exchange gains due to foreign exchange volatility.

Income before income tax expenses and equity in earnings of affiliated companies increased by 39.1% year-over-year to $61.4 million in 2025 compared with $44.1 million in 2024. The change was primarily due to higher operating income in 2025.

Income tax expense was $11.6 million in 2025 compared to $5.9 million in 2024. This increase was mainly due to higher income before income tax expenses and equity in earnings of affiliated companies, and the effective tax rate in 2025.

Net income attributable to parent company's common shareholders was a record $42.8 million in 2025 compared to $30.0 million in 2024. Diluted net income per share increased by 43.4% to $1.42 in 2025 compared to $0.99 in 2024.

The weighted average number of diluted common shares outstanding was 30,170,702 in 2025 compared with 30,184,513 in 2024.

Balance Sheet

As of December 31, 2025, total cash and cash equivalents, pledged cash, short-term investments and long-term time deposit were $256.7 million. Total accounts receivable including notes receivable were $361.8 million. Accounts payable including notes payable were $350.3 million. Short-term bank loans were $81.3 million and long-term loans were $5.7 million. Total parent company stockholders' equity was $401.3 million as of December 31, 2025 compared to $349.6 million as of December 31, 2024. Net cash flow from operating activities was $111.3 million in 2025 compared to $9.8 million in 2024. Cash paid to acquire property, plant and equipment and land use rights was $37.2 million in 2025 compared to $43.7 million in 2024.

Business Outlook

Management provides revenue guidance for the fiscal year 2026 of $810.0 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 April 22, 2026 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 861648:

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 its sixteen Sino-foreign joint ventures and wholly owned subsidiaries. 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 20-F as filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on April 22, 2026, 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.
CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
(In thousands of U.S. dollars, except for share and per share data or otherwise noted)



                                                                                                                                                 December 31,


                                                                                                                                          2025                   2024



 ASSETS



 Current assets:



 Cash and cash equivalents                                                                                                        $
    142,001             $
    56,961



 Pledged cash                                                                                                                            52,280                   44,863



 Short-term investments                                                                                                                  35,930                   27,563



 Accounts and notes receivable, net - unrelated parties (Allowance for credit losses of $7,203 and $11,783, respectively)               346,038                  329,275



 Accounts and notes receivable, net - related parties (Allowance for credit losses of $973 and $1,463, respectively)                     15,741                   14,224



 Advance payments and others, net - unrelated parties (Allowance for credit losses of $79 and $34, respectively)                         12,621                   10,838



 Advance payments and others - related parties                                                                                            2,118                    2,202



 Inventories                                                                                                                            124,418                  112,558



 Other assets                                                                                                                             7,038                    4,154



 Total current assets                                                                                                                   738,185                  602,638



 Non-current assets:



 Property, plant and equipment, net                                                                                                     133,548                  103,820



 Land use rights, net                                                                                                                    11,656                    8,835



 Intangible assets, net                                                                                                                   3,599                    3,417



 Operating lease assets                                                                                                                                              94



 Long-term time deposits                                                                                                                 26,505                   40,057



 Other receivables, net (Allowance for credit losses of nil and $56, respectively)                                                          987                      452



 Advance payment for property, plant and equipment - unrelated parties                                                                    3,830                    2,414



 Advance payment for property, plant and equipment - related parties                                                                      1,359                    6,570



 Other non-current assets                                                                                                                     4                    3,202



 Long-term investments                                                                                                                   65,515                   64,332



 Deferred tax assets                                                                                                                     16,510                   14,748



 Total assets                                                                                                                   $
    1,001,698            $
    850,579





 LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY



 Current liabilities:



 Short-term bank loans                                                                                                             $
    81,341             $
    72,566



 Accounts and notes payable - unrelated parties                                                                                         334,304                  281,065



 Accounts and notes payable - related parties                                                                                            16,033                   11,743



 Customer deposits                                                                                                                        5,504                    4,447



 Accrued payroll and related costs                                                                                                       15,141                   12,063



 Accrued expenses and other payables                                                                                                     76,138                   59,238



 Taxes payable                                                                                                                           12,980                   15,308



 Operating lease liabilities - current portion                                                                                                                       52



 Total current liabilities                                                                                                              541,441                  456,482



 Long-term liabilities:



 Advances payable                                                                                                                                                   278



 Operating lease liabilities - non-current portion



 Long-term loans                                                                                                                          5,691                      145



 Deferred tax liabilities                                                                                                                 3,864                    3,885



 Long-term taxes payable





 Total liabilities                                                                                                                      550,996                  460,790



 Commitments and Contingencies



 Equity



 Ordinary share, $0.001 par value - Authorized - 50,000,000 shares, Issued - 32,338,302 shares at December 31, 2025, and                     32                        3


 Common stock, $0.0001 par value - Authorized -80,000,000 shares, Issued - 32,338,302 shares at December 31, 2024, respectively



 Additional paid-in capital                                                                                                              70,505                   69,656



 Retained earnings-



 Appropriated                                                                                                                            13,827                   12,180



 Unappropriated                                                                                                                         331,464                  290,273



 Accumulated other comprehensive income                                                                                                 (6,726)                (14,780)



 Treasury stock - 2,167,600 and 2,167,600 shares at December 31, 2025 and 2024, respectively                                            (7,763)                 (7,763)



 Total parent company equity                                                                                                            401,339                  349,569



 Non-controlling interests                                                                                                               49,363                   40,220



 Total equity                                                                                                                           450,702                  389,789



 Total liabilities and equity                                                                                                   $
    1,001,698            $
    850,579

CHINA AUTOMOTIVE SYSTEMS, INC.
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOMEORLOSS
(In thousands of U.S. dollars, except for share and per share data or otherwise noted)



                                                                                                                                                            Year Ended December 31,


                                                                                                                                                     2025               2024              2023



 Net product sales ($33,528, $48,860 and $47,515 sold to related parties for the years ended December 31, 2025, 2024 and 2023)            $
       765,736  $
          650,935    $
       576,354



 Cost of products sold ($34,038, $30,088 and $27,288 purchased from related parties for the years ended December 31, 2025, 2024 and 2023)          620,273              541,751             472,603



 Gross profit                                                                                                                                      145,463              109,184             103,751



 Net gain on other sales                                                                                                                             3,581                4,303               5,788



 Operating expenses:



 Selling expenses                                                                                                                                   20,692               17,855              15,610



 General and administrative expenses                                                                                                                29,660               27,728              25,503



 Research and development expenses                                                                                                                  45,061               27,649              29,181



 Total operating expenses                                                                                                                           95,413               73,232              70,294



 Operating income                                                                                                                                   53,631               40,255              39,245



 Other income, net                                                                                                                                   7,109                5,776               5,345



 Interest expense                                                                                                                                  (1,702)             (1,813)            (1,021)



 Financial income/(expense), net                                                                                                                     2,362                 (87)              4,666



 Income before income tax expenses and equity in earnings of affiliated companies                                                                   61,400               44,131              48,235



 Less: Income taxes                                                                                                                                 11,576                5,892               5,137



 Add: Equity in earnings of affiliated companies                                                                                                     2,088                (340)              (360)



 Net income                                                                                                                                         51,912               37,899              42,738



 Net income attributable to non-controlling interest                                                                                                 9,074                7,897               5,050



 Accretion to redemption value of redeemable non-controlling interests                                                                                                    (23)               (30)



 Net income attributable to parent company's common shareholders                                                                                    42,838               29,979              37,658





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



 Basic                                                                                                                                       $
       1.42     $
          0.99       $
       1.25



 Diluted                                                                                                                                     $
       1.42     $
          0.99       $
       1.25





 Weighted average number of common shares outstanding -



 Basic                                                                                                                                          30,170,702           30,184,513          30,185,702



 Diluted                                                                                                                                        30,170,702           30,184,513          30,189,421

CHINA AUTOMOTIVE SYSTEMS, INC.
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME ORLOSS
(In thousands of U.S. dollars, except for share and per share data or otherwise noted)

                                                                                 Year Ended December 31,


                                                                          2025                 2024         2023





 Net income                                                              51,912                 37,899       42,738



 Other comprehensive income:



 Foreign currency translation gain /(loss)                                9,200                (7,123)     (5,191)



 Comprehensive income                                                    61,112                 30,776       37,547



 Comprehensive income  attributable to non-controlling interest          10,220                  7,296        4,704



 Accretion to redemption value of redeemable non-controlling interest                            (23)        (30)



 Comprehensive income attributable to parent company                  $
 50,892     $
          23,457  $
   32,813

CHINA AUTOMOTIVE SYSTEMS, INC.
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN EQUITY
(In thousands of U.S. dollars, except for share and per share data or otherwise noted)



                                                                                                                        2025             2024              2023



   
            Ordinary shares/Common stock (prior to Redomicile Merger)

---


   Balance at January 1, 2025, 2024 and 2023 - 32,338,302, 32,338,302 and 32,338,302 shares, respectively         $
        3       $
         3       $
          3



   Recapitalization in connection with Redomicile Merger                                                                   29



   Balance at December 31, 2025, 2024 and 2023 - 32,338,302, 32,338,302 and 32,338,302 shares, respectively      $
        32       $
         3       $
          3





   
            Additional Paid-in Capital

---


   Balance at January 1                                                                                       $
       69,656    $
       63,731    $
        63,731



   Change in non-controlling shareholder's interest in the Brazil Henglong                                                                 (66)



   Contribution by the non-controlling interest of Henglong KYB                                                           878              5,991



   Recapitalization in connection with Redomicile Merger                                                                 (29)



   Balance at December 31                                                                                     $
       70,505    $
       69,656    $
        63,731





   
            Retained Earnings - Appropriated

---


   Balance at January 1                                                                                       $
       12,180    $
       11,851    $
        11,851



   Appropriation of retained earnings                                                                                   1,647                329



   Balance at December 31                                                                                     $
       13,827    $
       12,180    $
        11,851





   
            Unappropriated

---


   Balance at January 1                                                                                      $
       290,273   $
       284,832   $
        247,174



   Net income attributable to parent company                                                                           42,838             30,002              37,688



   Accretion of redeemable non-controlling interests                                                                                       (23)               (30)



   Appropriation of retained earnings                                                                                 (1,647)             (329)



   Dividend payables to common shareholders                                                                                            (24,149)



   Dividend payables to non-controlling interests                                                                                          (60)



   Balance at December 31                                                                                    $
       331,464   $
       290,273   $
        284,832





   
            Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss

---


   Balance at January 1                                                                                     $
       (14,780)  $
       (8,258)  $
        (3,413)



   Net foreign currency translation adjustment attributable to parent company                                           8,054            (6,522)            (4,845)



   Balance at December 31                                                                                    $
       (6,726) $
       (14,780)  $
        (8,258)





   
            Treasury Stock

---


   Balance at January 1, 2025, 2024 and 2023 -2,167,600, 2,152,600 and 2,152,600 shares, respectively        $
       (7,763)  $
       (7,695)  $
        (7,695)



   Repurchase of common stock in 2025, 2024 and 2023 - nil, 15,000 and nil shares, respectively                                            (68)



   Balance at December 31, 2025, 2024 and 2023 - 2,167,600, 2,167,600 and 2,152,600 shares, respectively     $
       (7,763)  $
       (7,763)  $
        (7,695)





   Total parent company equity                                                                               $
       401,339   $
       349,569   $
        344,464





   
            Non-controlling Interest

---


   Balance at January 1                                                                                       $
       40,220    $
       23,345    $
        15,182



   Net foreign currency translation adjustment attributable to non-controlling shareholder                              1,146              (601)              (346)



   Net income attributable to non-controlling interest                                                                  9,074              7,897               5,050



   Change in non-controlling shareholder's interest in the Brazil Henglong                                                                   66



   Contribution by non-controlling shareholder of Henglong KYB                                                          (878)             9,513



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



   Distribution of cash dividends to non-controlling interests                                                          (199)



   Balance at December 31                                                                                     $
       49,363    $
       40,220    $
        23,345





   Total  equity                                                                                             $
       450,702   $
       389,789   $
        367,809

CHINA AUTOMOTIVE SYSTEMS, INC.
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
(In thousands of U.S. dollars, except for share and per share data or otherwise noted)



                                                                                                                                                                                                                       Year Ended December 31,


                                                                                                                                                                                                                2025               2024            2023



 Cash flows from operating activities:



 Net income                                                                                                                                                                                               $
   51,912   $
          37,899     $
     42,738



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



 Depreciation and amortization                                                                                                                                                                                 14,259               20,224            18,708



 Deferred income taxes                                                                                                                                                                                        (1,444)             (6,036)          (1,319)



 (Reversal) of/ allowance for credit losses                                                                                                                                                                     (620)               (953)            1,564



 Equity in (gain)/loss of affiliates                                                                                                                                                                          (2,088)                 340               360



 Impairment loss on property, plant and equipment                                                                                                                                                                 628                  886               794



 Loss/(gain) on disposal of fixed assets                                                                                                                                                                          997                1,300               (3)



 (Increase)/decrease in:



 Other assets and other non-current assets                                                                                                                                                                        474              (7,356)



 Accounts and notes receivable                                                                                                                                                                                (9,615)            (77,692)         (50,699)



 Advance payments and others                                                                                                                                                                                  (1,451)               2,737           (3,881)



 Inventories                                                                                                                                                                                                  (9,159)             (1,791)          (1,654)



 Other receivables                                                                                                                                                                                              (516)                 138             (556)



 Increase/(decrease) in:



 Accounts and notes payable                                                                                                                                                                                    50,068               40,391            22,024



 Customer deposits                                                                                                                                                                                                940              (4,097)            3,091



 Accrued payroll and related costs                                                                                                                                                                              2,760                  956                77



 Accrued expenses and other payables                                                                                                                                                                           17,458               13,275           (2,667)



 Taxes payable                                                                                                                                                                                                (2,693)            (10,457)          (6,835)



 Advances payable                                                                                                                                                                                               (278)                  12           (1,836)



 Net cash provided by operating activities                                                                                                                                                                    111,632                9,776            19,906





 Cash flows from investing activities:



 Purchase of short-term investments and long-term time deposits                                                                                                                                              (32,205)            (77,859)         (68,550)



 Proceeds from maturities of short-term investments                                                                                                                                                            38,557               29,442            63,240



 Cash received from property, plant and equipment sales                                                                                                                                                           169               20,510             2,790



 Cash paid to acquire property, plant and equipment and land use right (including $23,158, $6,343 and $5,336 paid to related parties for the years ended December 31, 2025, 2024 and 2023, respectively)     (37,189)            (43,656)         (18,235)



 Cash paid to acquire intangible assets                                                                                                                                                                       (3,145)               (804)          (3,445)



 Cash received from long-term investment                                                                                                                                                                        3,443                  316             3,292



 Investment under equity method                                                                                                                                                                               (1,120)             (5,880)          (7,729)



 Net cash used in investing activities                                                                                                                                                                       (31,490)            (77,931)         (28,637)





 Cash flows from financing activities:



 Proceeds from bank loans                                                                                                                                                                                      35,262               83,357            64,776



 Repayment of bank loans and loans                                                                                                                                                                           (21,421)            (58,995)         (61,437)



 Dividends paid to the common shareholders                                                                                                                                                                    (2,190)            (22,433)



 Dividends paid to non-controlling shareholder                                                                                                                                                                  (199)



 Repurchase of common shares                                                                                                                                                                                                         (68)



 Cash received from capital contributions by a non-controlling shareholder                                                                                                                                                         15,504             3,459



 Net cash provided by financing activities                                                                                                                                                                     11,452               17,365             6,798





 Cash and cash equivalents affected by foreign currency                                                                                                                                                           863              (2,580)          (1,824)



 Net increase/(decrease) in cash, cash equivalents and pledged cash                                                                                                                                            92,457             (53,370)          (3,757)



 Cash, cash equivalents and pledged cash at beginning of year                                                                                                                                                 101,824              155,194           158,951



 Cash, cash equivalents and pledged cash at end of year                                                                                                                                                  $
   194,281  $
          101,824    $
     155,194

CHINA AUTOMOTIVE SYSTEMS, INC.
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS (CONTINUED)
(In thousands of U.S. dollars, except for share and per share data or otherwise noted)

SUPPLEMENTAL DISCLOSURE OF CASH FLOW INFORMATION:



                                        Year Ended December 31,


                                 2025              2024            2023



 Cash paid for interest      $
  1,702   $
          1,792     $
      1,145



 Cash paid for income taxes $
  20,454  $
          18,507     $
      7,965

SUPPLEMENTAL DISCLOSURE OF NON-CASH ACTIVITIES:

Non-cash investing activities:



                                                                                                            Year Ended December 31,


                                                                                                     2025             2024               2023



 Property, plant and equipment recorded during the year which previously were advance payments $
    8,287  $
          3,595      $
        2,699



 Change in accounts payable for acquiring property, plant and equipment                          $
    448  $
          3,527        $
        960



                                                                             Year Ended December 31,


                                                                      2025          2024                2023



 Supplemental disclosure of acquisition of operating lease assets 
 $     
        $                $
      278

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