China Automotive Systems Reports 25.2% Net Sales Growth in the 2017 Third Quarter

Gross profit was $22.5 million in the third quarter of 2017, compared to $20.0 million in the third quarter of 2016. The gross margin was 19.0% in the third quarter of 2017, versus 21.1% in the third quarter of 2016. The margin decline was primarily related to changes in the product mix as some higher-margin products experienced slower growth during the third quarter.

Selling expenses were $4.5 million in the third quarter of 2017, compared to $3.8 million in the third quarter of 2016. Greater unit sales led to higher transportation expenses in the third quarter of 2017. Selling expenses represented 3.8% of net sales in the third quarter of 2017, compared to 4.0% in the third quarter of 2016.

General and administrative expenses ("G&A expenses") were $4.4 million in the third quarter of 2017, compared to $3.7 million in the same quarter of 2016. G&A expenses represented 3.7% of net sales in the third quarter of 2017compared with 3.9% in the third quarter of 2016.

Research and development expenses ("R&D expenses") were $9.2 million in the third quarter of 2017, compared to $6.7 million in the third quarter of 2016. R&D expenses represented 7.8% of net sales in the third quarter of 2017 compared with 7.1% in the third quarter of 2016. The higher R&D expenses were mainly due to greater emphasis on accelerating the development of brushless motor EPS products as well as other new advanced products.

Net financial income was $1.0 million in the third quarter of 2017 compared to net financial income of $0.8 million in the third quarter of 2016.

Income from operations was $4.9 million in the third quarter of 2017, compared to $5.7 million in the same quarter of 2016. The decrease was mainly due to lower gross margin and higher operating expenses.

Income before income tax expenses and equity in earnings of affiliated companies was $5.7 million in the third quarter of 2017, compared to $6.7 million in the third quarter of 2016. The decrease in income before income tax expenses and equity in earnings of affiliated companies was mainly due to lower operating income in the third quarter of 2017 compared with the third quarter of 2016.

Net income attributable to parent company's common shareholders was $5.1 million in the third quarter of 2017, compared to net income attributable to parent company's common shareholders of $5.7 million in the third quarter of 2016. Diluted earnings per share were $0.16 in the third quarter of 2017, compared to diluted earnings per share of $0.18 in the third quarter of 2016.

The weighted average number of diluted common shares outstanding was31,644,271in the third quarter of 2017, compared to 31,911,722 in the third quarter of 2016.

First Nine Months of 2017

Net sales for the first nine months of 2017 were $355.3 million, compared to $312.5 million in the first nine months of 2016. Nine-month gross profit was $68.2 million, compared to $59.1 million in the corresponding period last year. Nine-month gross margin was 19.2%, compared to 18.9% for the corresponding period in 2016. For the nine months ended September 30, 2017, gain on other sales amounted to $5.9 million, compared to $2.0 million for the corresponding period in 2016. Income from operations was $23.2 million compared to $18.0 million in the first nine months of 2016. Operating margin was 6.5%, compared to 5.8% for the corresponding period of 2016.

Net income attributable to parent company's common shareholders was $19.7 million compared with $16.8 million in the corresponding period last year. Diluted earnings per share were $0.62 in the first nine months of 2017, compared to diluted earnings per share of $0.52 for the corresponding period in 2016.

Balance Sheet

As of September 30, 2017, total cash and cash equivalents, pledged cash deposits and short-term investments were $110.3 million, total accounts receivable including notes receivable were $287.6 million, accounts payable including notes payable were $230.5 million, and short-term bank and government loans were $73.6 million. Total parent company stockholders' equity was $333.4 million as of September 30, 2017, compared to $300.5 million as of December 31, 2016.

Business Outlook

Management has raised its revenue guidance for the full year 2017to US$495 million. This target is based on the Company's current views on operating and market conditions, which are subject to change.

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 6 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 Chrysler Group LLC 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. These forward-looking statements include statements regarding the qualitative and quantitative effects of the accounting errors, the periods involved, the nature of the Company's review and any anticipated conclusions of the Company or its management and other statements that are not historical facts. 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 Form 10-K annual report filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on March 30, 2017, and in documents subsequently filed by the Company from time to time with the Securities and Exchange Commission. 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
+1-646-726-6511
kevin.theiss@awakenlab.com

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China Automotive Systems, Inc. and Subsidiaries
Condensed Unaudited Consolidated Statements of Operations and Comprehensive Income
(In thousands of USD, except share and per share amounts)
		Three Months Ended September 30,
		2017				2016
Net product sales ($7,563 and $9,950 sold to related parties for the three months ended September 30, 2017 and 2016)		$	118,365			$	94,626
Cost of products sold ($6,549 and $5,869 purchased from related parties for the three months ended September 30, 2017 and 2016)			95,878				74,641
Gross profit			22,487				19,985
Gain on other sales			553				22
Less: Operating expenses
Selling expenses			4,537				3,840
General and administrative expenses			4,390				3,741
Research and development expenses			9,194				6,723
Total operating expenses			18,121				14,304
Income from operations			4,919				5,703
Other income			100				420
Interest expense			(318)				(201)
Financial income, net			1,027				800
Income before income tax expenses and equity in earnings of affiliated companies			5,728				6,722
Less: Income taxes			991				1,167
Equity in earnings of affiliated companies			491				304
Net income			5,228				5,859
Net income attributable to non-controlling interests			169				177
Net income attributable to parent company's common shareholders		$	5,059			$	5,682
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