Man Shing Agricultural Holdings, Inc. (OTCBB: MSAH) ("Man Shing," the "Company," "we," "us," or "our"), located in the Shandong Province and one of the largest Chinese exporters of high quality, fresh ginger to Japan, the United Kingdom, and the Netherlands, today announced the financial results for the quarter and nine months ended March 31, 2012. The Company had earnings per share of $0.08 and $0.18 per share for the 2012 fiscal third quarter and first nine months ending March 31, 2012. Additionally, Man Shing reported $15.5 million, or $0.32 per share, in cash and cash equivalents as of March 31, 2012.

Financial Highlights for the Three Months Ended March 31, 2012

  • Revenue increased 17.3% year-over-year to $9.3 million;
  • Gross profit increased 37.3% to $4.6 million, gross margin improved to 48.9% vs. 41.8% YOY;
  • Net income increased 65.4% to $3.8 million;
  • EPS of $0.08 based on 48.1 million shares outstanding;
  • Cash and cash equivalents totaled $15.5 million, or $0.32 per share.

Mr. Shili Liu, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Man Shing, stated, "During the third quarter, we successfully used the leverage in our unique business model to utilize the current infrastructure to generate additional revenue with very little incremental increases in our expenses. This enabled us to increase margins and profitability. As a result, year-over-year gross profit margin for the quarter increased from 41.8% to 48.9% and net income margin increased from 29% to 41%, yielding an increase in net income of 65.4%. We also enhanced our earnings by producing more products with higher margins. During the quarter, we generated $8.8 million in operating cash flow as compared to $2.3 million during the quarter ended March 31, 2011, and as of March 31, 2012 we had $15.5 million, or $0.32 per share, of cash. Our strong cash flow will help us prepare for the upcoming planting season and better enable us in bringing our products to market, while further evaluating new higher margin products."

Financial results for the third quarter ended March 31, 2012

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Third Fiscal Quarter 2012 (USD) (unaudited)
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Three Months Ended March 31,          2012            2011         CHANGE
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Revenue                           $9.3 million     $8 million      +17.3%
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Gross Profit                      $4.6 million    $3.3 million     +37.3%
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Gross Profit Margin                  48.9%           41.8%          +17%
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Net Income                        $3.8 million    $2.3 million     +65.4%
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Basic EPS*                           $0.08           $0.05            -
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Diluted EPS **                       $0.08           $0.05            -
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* Based on 48.1 million and 45.1 million shares outstanding for 2012 and
 2011 fiscal third quarters, respectively.
** Based on 49.9 million and 46.9 million fully diluted shares outstanding
 for 2012 and 2011 fiscal third quarters, respectively.
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Financial Results for the Third Quarter Ended March 31, 2012 Revenue for the third quarter ended March 31, 2012 totaled $9.3 million, an increase of 17.3%, as compared to $8 million for the same period in fiscal 2011. The fiscal third quarter represented the Company's first full quarter of harvested product from the additional 2.4 million square meters of land leased in March of 2011. During the quarter, the demand for our products remained at an all-time high. Geographic revenue contribution during the quarter was 69% through distribution partners within China and direct sales of 17% to Japan, 10% to the United Kingdom, 1% to the Netherlands and 3% to other countries.

Cost of sales for the third quarter ended March 31, 2012 totaled $4.8 million, an increase of 3%, compared to $4.6 million for the third quarter ended March 31, 2011. Cost of sales includes the costs associated with the planting, harvesting, and storing of ginger and other agricultural products such as ginger seeds and fertilizers. Cost of revenues as a percentage of total revenue decreased from 58% in fiscal 2011 to 51% during the current quarter due primarily to a decrease in the costs of planting and production.

Gross profit for the third quarter ended March 31, 2012 totaled $4.6 million, an increase of 37.3% compared to $3.3 million for the third quarter ended March 31, 2011. Gross profit margin increased to 48.9% during the current quarter as compared to 41.8% for the prior year. The increase in gross profit margin was primarily attributable to a decrease in the cost of planting costs.

Net income for the third quarter ended March 31, 2012 totaled $3.8 million, an increase of 65.4%, as compared to $2.3 million for the third quarter ended March 31, 2011. Net income margin improved to 41% for the current quarter as compared to 29% the year prior. Basic and diluted earnings per share for the third quarter ended March 31, 2012 were $0.08, based on 48.1 million basic and 49.9 million diluted shares outstanding, respectively. These results compare to basic and diluted earnings per share of $0.05 for the same periods the year prior, based on 45.1 million basic and 46.9 million diluted shares outstanding, respectively.

Financial Highlights for the Nine Months Ended March 31, 2012

  • Revenue increased 7.9% year-over-year to $25.3 million;
  • Gross profit increased 15% to $11.3 million; gross margin improved to 44.7% vs. 41.9% YOY;
  • Net income increased 26.4% to $8.6 million;
  • EPS of $0.18 based on 48.1 million shares outstanding.

Financial results for the nine months ended March 31, 2012

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2012 Fiscal First Nine Months (USD) (unaudited)
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Nine Months Ended March 31,           2012            2011         CHANGE
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Revenue                          $25.3 million   $23.4 million      +7.9%
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Gross Profit                     $11.3 million    $9.8 million      +15%
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Gross Profit Margin                  44.7%           41.9%          +6.7%
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Net Income                        $8.6 million    $6.8 million     +26.4%
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Basic EPS*                           $0.18           $0.17            -
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Diluted EPS **                       $0.17           $0.11            -
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* Based on 48.1 million and 40.4 million shares outstanding for 2012 and
 2011 fiscal third quarters, respectively.
** Based on 49.8 million and 62.8 million fully diluted shares outstanding
 for 2012 and 2011 fiscal third quarters, respectively.
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Financial Results for the Nine Months Ended March 31, 2012 Revenue for the nine months ended March 31, 2012 totaled $25.3 million, an increase of 7.9% compared to $23.4 million for the same period in fiscal 2011. Geographic revenue contribution for the nine month period ended March 31, 2012 was 67% through distribution partners within China and direct sales of 18% to Japan, 8% to the United Kingdom, 3% to the Netherlands and 4% to other countries.

Cost of sales for the nine months ended March 31, 2012 totaled $14 million, an increase of 2.9% compared to $13.6 million for the nine months ended March 31, 2011. Cost of sales includes the costs associated with the planting, harvesting and maintaining of ginger and other agricultural products. Cost of revenues as a percentage of total revenue decreased from 58% in fiscal 2011 to 55% during the current quarter due primarily to a decrease in costs of planting and production.

Gross profit for the nine months ended March 31, 2012 totaled $11.3 million, an increase of 15% compared to $9.8 million for the nine months ended March 31, 2011. Gross profit margin was 44.7% for the current nine month period ended March 31, 2012 as compared to 41.9% the year prior.

Net income for the nine months ended March 31, 2012 totaled $8.6 million, an increase of 26.4% compared to $6.8 million for the nine months ended March 31, 2011. Net income margin increased to 34% for the current nine month period as compared to 29% the year prior. Basic and diluted earnings per share for the nine months ended March 31, 2012 was $0.18 and $0.17, based on 48.1 million basic and 49.8 million diluted shares outstanding, versus basic and diluted earnings per share of $0.17 and $0.11 for the same period the year prior, based on 40.4 million basic and 62.8 million diluted shares outstanding, respectively.

Liquidity and Capital Resources As of March 31, 2012, Man Shing had approximately $15.5 million in cash and cash equivalents, or $0.32 per share based on 48.2 million shares outstanding. As of December 31, 2011, total current assets and total assets were approximately $37.5 million and $39.3 million, respectively. Total current liabilities and total liabilities were approximately $4.6 million and $6.1 million, respectively. Working capital totaled $32.9 million as of March 31, 2012, as compared to $23.6 million as of June 30, 2011. Shareholder's equity totaled $33.2 million as of March 31, 2012, as compared to $23.7 million as of June 30, 2011.

About Man Shing Agricultural Holdings, Inc. Man Shing Agricultural Holdings, Inc., through its operating subsidiary in Shandong China, is focused on the production and processing of fresh ginger and other select vegetables such as onion and garlic. The Company produces high quality ginger which meets the requirements of the British Retail Consortium Global Food Standard. The Company focuses on customers located in countries such as Japan and the European Union which are food safety oriented. For further information about Man Shing Agricultural Holdings, Inc., please visit the Company's website at http://www.msaginger.com/

Forward Looking Statements: This press release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. These statements relate to future events or our future financial performance. We have attempted to identify forward-looking statements by terminology including "anticipates," "believes," "expects," "can," "continue," "could," "estimates," "expects," "intends," "may," "plans," "potential," "predict," "should" or "will" or the negative of these terms or other comparable terminology. These statements are only predictions. Uncertainties and other factors may cause our actual results, levels of activity, performance or achievements to be materially different from any future results, levels or activity, performance or achievements expressed or implied by these forward-looking statements.

Although we believe that the expectations reflected in the forward-looking statements are reasonable, we cannot guarantee future results, levels of activity, performance or achievements. Our expectations are as of the date hereof, and we do not intend to update any of the forward-looking statements after the filing date to conform these statements to actual results, unless required by law.

We file annual reports on Form 10-K, quarterly reports on Form 10-Q, current reports on Form 8-K and proxy and information statements and amendments to reports filed or furnished pursuant to Sections 13(a) and 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. You may read and copy these materials at the SEC's Public Reference Room at 100 F Street, N.E., Washington, D.C. 20549. You may obtain information on the operation of the public reference room by calling the SEC at 1-800-SEC-0330. The SEC also maintains a website (http://www.sec.gov) that contains reports, proxy and information statements and other information regarding us and other companies that file materials with the SEC electronically.



           Man Shing Agricultural Holdings, Inc. and Subsidiaries

             Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets (unaudited)

                                              March 31, 2012  June 30, 2011
                    ASSETS
CURRENT ASSETS
  Cash and cash equivalents                   $   15,457,235  $   7,081,297
  Accounts receivable, trade, net                  9,753,673      6,330,625
  Inventories                                      8,631,822      4,880,266
  Deferred inventory costs                         2,427,625      9,064,571
  Prepayments                                        238,716        371,881
  Other receivables                                      808            787
  Tax recoverable                                    989,948        577,995
    TOTAL CURRENT ASSETS                          37,499,827     28,307,422

FIXED ASSETS
  Property, plant, and equipment                   2,210,085      1,619,838
  Accumulated depreciation                          (390,609)      (257,250)
  Construction in progress                                 -        211,752
    NET FIXED ASSETS                               1,819,476      1,574,340
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    TOTAL ASSETS                              $   39,319,303  $  29,881,762

     LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY
CURRENT LIABILITIES
  Short-term borrowing                        $    1,588,739  $   1,916,064
  Accounts payable                                 1,028,646        691,628
  Other payables and accrued liabilities           1,631,580      1,685,016
  Receipts in advance                                362,265        402,557
    TOTAL CURRENT LIABILITIES                      4,611,230      4,695,265

LONG-TERM LIABILITIES
  Convertible note                                 1,500,000      1,500,000

    TOTAL LIABILITIES                              6,111,230      6,195,265

STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY


  Preferred stock, $.001 par, 25,000,000
   shares authorized, 176,750 shares issued
   and outstanding at March 31, 2012 and June
   30, 2011, respectively                                177            177
  Common stock, $.001 par, 175,000,000 shares
   authorized, 48,226,958 and 48,026,958
   shares issued and outstanding at March 31,
   2012 and June 30, 2011, respectively               48,227         48,027
  Additional paid-in capital                       4,227,345      4,210,545
  Accumulated other comprehensive income           2,127,694      1,180,599
  Statutory reserves                              10,198,223      5,823,139
  Retained earnings                               16,606,407     12,424,010
TOTAL STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY                        33,208,073     23,686,497
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TOTAL LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY    $   39,319,303  $  29,881,762
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           Man Shing Agricultural Holdings, Inc. and Subsidiaries

Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations and Comprehensive
                                   Income

        For the Three and Nine Months Ended March 31, 2012 and 2011

                               For the Three             For the Nine
                               Months Ended              Months Ended
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                          March 31,    March 31,    March 31,    March 31,
                             2012         2011         2012         2011
Revenues
  Sales                  $ 9,318,536  $ 7,947,540  $25,278,387  $23,419,274
  Cost of sales            4,757,787    4,625,866   13,987,852   13,598,988
Gross profit               4,560,749    3,321,674   11,290,535    9,820,286

Operating expenses
  Selling and marketing
   expenses                  557,289      697,745    1,832,899    2,196,824
  General and
   administrative
   expenses                  225,460      320,741      863,904      716,096
Total Operating Expenses     782,749    1,018,486    2,696,803    2,912,920

Operating income           3,778,000    2,303,188    8,593,732    6,907,366

Other income (expenses),
 net
  Financial income
   (expenses), net           (68,086)     (71,489)    (192,815)    (219,432)
  Non-operating income
   (expense), net            114,309       80,167      156,566       80,273
Total other income
 (expenses), net              46,223        8,678      (36,249)    (139,159)

Income from Operations
 before income taxes       3,824,223    2,311,866    8,557,483    6,768,207

Income taxes                       -            -            -            -

Net Income                 3,824,223    2,311,866    8,557,483    6,768,207

Other comprehensive
 income, net
  Foreign currency
   translation gain, net     306,843      222,610      947,095      665,899

Total comprehensive
 income                  $ 4,131,066  $ 2,534,476  $ 9,504,578  $ 7,434,106

Weighted average number
 of shares outstanding
Basic                     48,095,090   45,138,069   48,049,503   40,371,280

Diluted                   49,862,590   46,905,569   49,817,003   62,804,934

Earnings per share
Basic                    $      0.08  $      0.05  $      0.18  $      0.17

Diluted                  $      0.08  $      0.05  $      0.17  $      0.11
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Company Contact: Man Shing Agricultural Holdings, Inc. Mr. Shili Liu CEO, Chairman and president Email Contact Mr. Kenny Chow CFO Email Contact +86-536-464-4888 +852-2530-3122 www.msaginger.com Investor Contact: Alliance Advisors, LLC Alan Sheinwald President & Founder (914) 669-0222 Email Contact www.AllianceAdvisors.net

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