Tantech Holdings Ltd. Announces Interim Financial Results for Six Months Ended June 30, 2018

LISHUI,China,Dec. 27,2018 -- Tantech Holdings Ltd. (NASDAQ: TANH) ("Tantech" or the "Company"),a clean energy company in China,today announced its unaudited interim financial results for the six months ended June 30,2018.

Six-Month 2018Financial Highlights

For the six Months Ended June 30,

($ millions,expect per share data and percentages )

2018

2017

% Change

Revenues

$

16.0

$

12.4

28

%

Consumer product

$

12.3

$

12.3

%

Trading

$

3.7

$

0.1

3,640

%

Gross profit

$

2.6

$

2.0

31

%

Gross margin

16.4

%

16

%

0.4

percentage points

Operating margin

3.7

%

(0.9)

%

4.6

percentage points

Net income (loss) from continuing operations

$

0.13

$

(0.6)

121

%

Net income from discontinued operations

$

1.46

$

0.9

59

%

Net income

$

1.59

$

0.3

412

%

Basic/ Diluted earnings per share

$

0.07

$

0.01

600

%

Total revenues increased by 28% from $12.4 million to $16 million. The increase in our total revenue was because of increased sales volume and increased number of customers and distributors.

Gross profit increased by 31% from $2 million to approximately $2.6 million because of increased revenue. Gross margin remained consistent around 16%.

Selling expenses increased by 65% from $0.23 million to approximately $0.38 million. The increase was mainly because of more sales events during the first six months in fiscal 2018 compared to the same period last year.

General and administration expenses decreased by 16% from $1.8 million to approximately $1.5 million. The decrease was mainly because of lower consulting and professional fees during the first six months in fiscal 2018 compared to the same period last year.

Research and development expenses increased by 61% from $0.08 million to approximately $0.12 million. The increase was because of more research activities during the first six months in fiscal 2018 compared to the same period last year.

Other expenses increased by 29% from $0.07 million to approximately $0.09 million. The increase was mainly because of higher interest expense resulting from higher borrowings balance during the first six months in fiscal 2018 compared to the same period last year.

Net income from continuing operation attributable to shareholders was $0.13 million,compared to a net loss of $0.6 million in the same period of last year. The increase was mainly because of the increased sales and gross profits.

Net income from discontinued operation increased by 59% from $0.9 million to $1.46 million. The increase was mainly because of the lower costs of sales for energy products.

Net income increased by 412% from $0.3 million to $1.59 million. The increase was mainly the results of increased sales and gross profits.

"In the first half of 2018,despite challenges in a dynamic and complex environment,we grew our revenues and net income while continuing our business transformation to raise the Company's competitiveness," said Mr. Zhengyu Wang,Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Tantech. During the reporting period,the Company reported $16 million in revenue and $1.59 million in net income,up 28% and 412% respectively compared with the same period last year.

"During the reporting period,the Company acquired an 18% ownership interest in Libo Haokun Stone Co.,which owns a small marble quarry in the southwestern province of Guizhou,for RMB 120 million (or $18.1 million). Since its establishment,Tantech has accumulated rich customer resources and built a strong brand image in home decoration and indoor air purification. With China's growing economy and rising household income,marble has become a popular choice for commercial construction and home decoration because of its endurance and elegant appearance. The investment was aimed at diversifying risks and creating more value for our shareholders."

"China's electric motor vehicle market has maintained rapid growth. According to data from government-backed China Association of Automobile Manufacturers,China produced 879,000 electric motor vehicles and sold 860,000 vehicles of such kinds in the first ten months of 2018,up 70% and 75.6% respectively from the year-earlier period. The Company has delivered orders for its electric logistics cars in the second half of the year and expects to record revenues for its electric vehicle business in the full year earnings report for fiscal 2018."

Mr. Wang finally commented,"In November,Suzhou E Motors Co.,Ltd.,a subsidiary of Tantech,received approval from the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology to sell a newly-developed electric van in China. The pure electric van,which has a range of 300 kilometers on a full battery charge,will go on sale soon. In the future,the Company will continue to accelerate research on new models and expand manufacturing capacity to satisfy customers' needs and realize our goal of becoming a leader in China's special purpose vehicle market."

About Tantech Holdings Ltd.

Established in 2001 and headquartered in Lishui City,Zhejiang Province,Tantech Holdings Ltd.,together with its subsidiaries (the "Company'),is now transforming from a developer and manufacturer of bamboo-based charcoal products and Electric Double-Layer Capacitor ("EDLC") carbon business,to an innovative leader in the design,manufacture and distribution of electric vehicles. The Company has also invested in a marble business in 2018.

On December 14,2017,the Company entered into a sale agreement and related agreements to transfer its Electric Double-Layer Capacitor ("EDLC") carbon business (including intellectual property rights and equipment) to Zhejiang Apeikesi Energy Co.,Ltd. After the completion of the transactions,the Company intends to focus its core business on the development of electric vehicle products. Further to the sale of EDLC carbon business,during the six months ended June 30,2018,the Company decided to dispose all the remaining assets in Tantech Energy,one of its subsidiaries. As a result,the Company separately presented Tantech Energy as discontinued operation on its condensed consolidated financial statements as of June 30,2018. The Company expects to complete the disposition process during the first quarter of 2019.

For more information please visit:http://www.tantechholdings.com

About Suzhou E Motors Co.,Ltd.

Established inApril 2011Suzhou E Motors Co.,Ltd. ("Suzhou E Motors") is an innovative leader in the design,manufacture and distribution of electric vehicles ("EVs"). With outstanding quality and reliable battery production,our system enables to effectively integrate renewable and conventional energy sources across all our product lines. Suzhou E Motors offers a wide range of EVs,including urban sanitary vehicles,electric logistics vehicles and mini tourist buses with current annual capacity of approximately 5,000 EVs. For more information please visit:http://www.emotorsbus.com.

Forward-Looking Statements

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

For more information please contact:

Tantech Holdings Ltd.

Ms. Ye Ren

IR Manager

+86-578-261-2869

ir@tantech.cn

Tantech Holdings Ltd and Subsidiaries

Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets

(Unaudited)

June 30,

December 31,

2018

2017

Assets

Current Assets

Cash and cash equivalents

$

12,243,565

$

9,736,291

Restricted cash

1,169,514

3,901,526

Notes receivable

-

15,370

Accounts receivable,net

33,989,206

44,834,930

Inventories,net

2,570,555

2,762,016

Advances to suppliers,net

3,798,325

11,290,625

Prepaid value-added taxes

3,534,598

2,976,265

Other receivables,net

935,280

1,683,906

Current assets from discontinued operations

8,720,441

12,043,956

Total current assets

66,961,484

89,244,885

Property,plant and equipment,net

3,404,506

3,519,445

Other Assets

Advances to suppliers

453,300

2,109,005

Manufacturing rebate receivable

9,112,321

9,269,118

Intangible assets,net

15,434,782

15,144

Goodwill

8,849,647

9,001,924

Long-term investment

18,132,000

-

Non-current assets from discontinued operations

8,925,337

9,367,205

Total Assets

$

131,273,377

$

138,487,726

Liabilities and Equity

Current Liabilities

Short-term bank loans

$

5,120,779

$

5,208,893

Bank acceptance notes payable

4,191,514

6,975,526

Accounts payable

2,971,819

5,543,226

Due to related parties

4,277,401

2,995,228

Customer deposits

1,282,773

1,046,105

Taxes payable

213,658

542,267

Due to third parties

696,873

708,864

Accrued liabilities and other payables

1,355,504

1,581,618

Current liabilities from discontinued operations

1,825,711

2,187,535

Total current liabilities

21,936,032

26,789,262

Deferred tax liability

2,050,797

2,086,086

Total liabilities

23,986,829

28,875,348

Equity

Common shares,$0.001 par value,50,000,000 shares authorized,

28,703,242 shares issued and outstanding at June 30,2018 and

December 31,2017

28,703

28,703

Additional paid-in capital

39,067,328

39,328

Statutory reserves

6,461,788

6,788

Retained earnings

58,349,698

56,356,369

Accumulated other comprehensive loss

(5,032,481)

(1,101,270)

Total Shareholders' Equity

98,036

100,812,918

Noncontrolling interest

8,411,512

8,799,460

Total Equity

107,286,548

109,612,378

Total Liabilities and Equity

$

131,726

Tantech Holdings Ltd and Subsidiaries

Condensed Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income (Loss)

(Unaudited)

For the Six Months Ended June 30,

2018

2017

Revenues

$

15,214

$

12,445,058

Cost of revenues

13,363,599

10,448,983

Gross Profit

2,622,615

1,996,075

Operating expenses

Selling expenses

385,525

231,740

General and administrative expenses

1,518,991

1,804,020

Research and development expenses

122,377

75,864

Total operating expenses

2,026,893

2,111,624

Income (loss) from operations

595,722

(115,549)

Other income (expenses)

Interest income

38,272

6,070

Interest expense

(331,993)

(88,115)

Other income,net

200,176

9,454

Total other expenses

(93,545)

(72,591)

Income (loss) before income taxes provision

502,177

(188,140)

Provision for income taxes

372,980

422,582

Net income (loss) from continuing operations

129,197

(610,722)

Discontinued operation:

Net income from discontinued operations,net of income tax

1,460,779

921,481

Net income

1,589,976

310,759

Less: Net loss attributable to the noncontrolling interest from

continuing operations

(403,353)

-

Net income attributable to common shareholders of

Tantech Holding Inc.

$

1,993,329

$

310,759

Net income

1,759

Other comprehensive income (loss):

Foreign currency translation gains (loss)

(3,915,806)

1,501,819

Comprehensive income (loss)

(2,325,830)

1,578

Less: Comprehensive loss attributable to noncontrolling

interest

(387,948)

-

Comprehensive income (loss) attributable to common

shareholders of Tantech Holding Inc.

$

(1,937,882)

$

1,578

Earnings per share -Basic and Diluted

$

0.07

$

0.01

Weighted Average Shares Outstanding - Basic and Diluted

28,242

24,311,935

Tantech Holdings Ltd and Subsidiaries

Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows

(Unaudited)

For the Six Months Ended

June 30,

2018

2017

Cash flows from operating activities

Net income

$

1,976

$

310,759

Net income from discontinued operations

1,481

Net income (loss) from continuing operations

129,722)

Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash

provided by (used in) operating activities from continuing

operations:

Allowance for doubt accounts - accounts receivable

-

259,169

Allowance for doubt accounts - advances to suppliers

-

743,394

Depreciation expense

59,872

195,023

Amortization of intangible asset

284,666

3,305

Changes in operating assets and liabilities:

Accounts receivable

10,847

4,732,728

Advances to suppliers

9,275,591

1,402,617

Inventory

150,486

(956,878)

Other receivables

764,156

(42,704)

Accounts payable

(2,576,022)

2,559,059

Customer deposits

264,465

114,617

Taxes payable

(965,703)

(336,659)

Accrued liabilities and other payables

(211,338)

917,971

Net cash provided by continuing operations

17,663,217

8,980,920

Net cash provided by (used in) discontinued operations

5,315,118

(629,730)

Net cash provided by operating activities

22,978,335

8,351,190

Cash flows from investing activities

Addition of property,plant and equipment

(2,268)

(13,514)

Additions to intangible assets

(2,792)

-

Long term investment

(18,852,000)

-

Deposit for business acquisition

-

(4,409,435)

Net cash used in continuing operations

(18,857,060)

(4,422,949)

Net cash provided by (used in) discontinued operations

(802,821)

15,401

Net cash used in investing activities

(19,659,881)

(4,407,548)

Cash flows from financing activities

Repayments of bank loans

-

(305,456)

Notes receivables

15,710

-

Repayments of bank acceptance notes payable

(2,771,877)

(290,910)

Repayment of loans from third party

-

(418,910)

Borrowings from related parties

1,385,765

-

Net cash used in continuing operations

(1,370,402)

(1,015,276)

Net cash provided by (used in) discontinued operations

-

-

Net cash used in financing activities

(1,276)

Effect of exchange rate changes on cash,cash equivalents and

restricted cash

(2,172,790)

(158,923)

Net (decrease) increase in cash,cash equivalents and restricted

cash

(224,738)

2,769,443

Cash,cash equivalents and restricted cash,beginning of period

13,637,817

6,271,096

Cash,end of period

$

13,413,079

$

9,040,539

Less: Cash,cash equivalents and restricted cash from

discontinued operations

(57,887)

(12,858)

Cash,cash equivalents and restricted cash from continuing

operations,192

$

9,027,681

Supplemental disclosure information:

Income taxes paid

$

678,227

$

-

Interest paid

$

160,714

$

-

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