UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549 FORM 10-Q (Mark one) x QUARTERLY REPORT UNDER SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the quarterly period ended September 30, 2020 Or ¨ TRANSITION REPORT UNDER SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the transition period from ________ to _________ Commission file number: 000-33123 China Automotive Systems, Inc. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Delaware 33-0885775 (Sta ...

China Automotive Systems, Inc. (NASDAQ:CAAS) Q2 2020 Earnings Conference Call August 14, 2020 8:00 AM ET Company Participants Kevin Theiss - Investor Relations Qizhou Wu - Chief Executive Officer Jie Li - Chief Financial Officer Conference Call Participants William Gregozeski - Greenridge Global Operator Greetings. Welcome to China Automotive Systems' Second Quarter 2020 Conference Call. At this time, all participants are in a listen-only mode. A brief question-and-answer session will follow the formal pres ...

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549 FORM 10-Q (Mark one) x QUARTERLY REPORT UNDER SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the quarterly period ended June 30, 2020 Or ¨ TRANSITION REPORT UNDER SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the transition period from ________ to _________ Commission file number: 000-33123 China Automotive Systems, Inc. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Delaware 33-0885775 (State or ...

Start Time: 08:00 January 1, 0000 8:34 AM ET China Automotive Systems, Inc. (NASDAQ:CAAS) Q1 2020 Earnings Conference Call June 23, 2020, 08:00 AM ET Company Participants Qizhou Wu - CEO Kevin Theiss - Manager of IR Conference Call Participants Operator Greetings, and welcome to the China Automotive Systems First Quarter 2020 Conference Call. At this time, all participants are in a listen-only mode. A question-and-answer session will follow the formal presentation. [Operator Instructions]. As a reminder, th ...

[Part I — Financial Information](index=4&type=section&id=Part%20I%20%E2%80%94%20Financial%20Information) [Item 1. Unaudited Financial Statements](index=4&type=section&id=Item%201.%20Unaudited%20Financial%20Statements.) Presents Q1 2020 and 2019 unaudited consolidated financial statements, showing significant decline in net product sales and net income due to COVID-19 - The filing of this Form 10-Q was delayed until June 29, 2020, due to the COVID-19 epidemic, as the company's headquarters in Wuhan, Hubei Province, was under strict quarantine, leading to a suspension of operations from January 31, 2020, to March 21, 2020[6](index=6&type=chunk) [Condensed Unaudited Consolidated Statements of Operations and Comprehensive Income](index=5&type=section&id=Condensed%20Unaudited%20Consolidated%20Statements%20of%20Operations%20and%20Comprehensive%20Income) Q1 2020 net product sales decreased by **32.6%** to **$73.6 million**, with net income plummeting to **$45 thousand** from **$1.47 million** Consolidated Statements of Operations Highlights (in thousands of USD) | Metric | Three Months Ended March 31, 2020 | Three Months Ended March 31, 2019 | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | **Net product sales** | $73,555 | $109,193 | | **Gross profit** | $11,152 | $14,045 | | **Income from operations** | $1,152 | $1,037 | | **Net income attributable to parent company** | $45 | $1,467 | | **Basic EPS** | $0.00 | $0.05 | | **Diluted EPS** | $0.00 | $0.05 | [Condensed Unaudited Consolidated Balance Sheets](index=6&type=section&id=Condensed%20Unaudited%20Consolidated%20Balance%20Sheets) As of March 31, 2020, total assets decreased to **$629.7 million** from **$660.0 million**, with total liabilities also decreasing Consolidated Balance Sheet Highlights (in thousands of USD) | Metric | March 31, 2020 | December 31, 2019 | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | **Total Current Assets** | $417,110 | $441,165 | | **Total Assets** | $629,677 | $659,964 | | **Total Current Liabilities** | $281,486 | $303,774 | | **Total Liabilities** | $327,075 | $350,592 | | **Total Stockholders' Equity** | $302,602 | $309,372 | [Condensed Unaudited Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows](index=7&type=section&id=Condensed%20Unaudited%20Consolidated%20Statements%20of%20Cash%20Flows) Q1 2020 net cash from operations significantly improved to **$29.2 million**, while investing activities provided **$1.7 million** Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows Highlights (in thousands of USD) | Cash Flow Activity | Three Months Ended March 31, 2020 | Three Months Ended March 31, 2019 | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | **Net cash provided by/(used in) operating activities** | $29,227 | $(18,214) | | **Net cash provided by/(used in) investing activities** | $1,704 | $(10,048) | | **Net cash (used in)/provided by financing activities** | $(2,907) | $1,989 | | **Net increase/(decrease) in cash** | $26,173 | $(24,293) | [Notes to Condensed Unaudited Consolidated Financial Statements](index=8&type=section&id=Notes%20to%20Condensed%20Unaudited%20Consolidated%20Financial%20Statements) Details accounting policies, CECL adoption, customer concentration, PRC regulations, and ongoing stockholder derivative complaint - The company adopted the new Current Expected Credit Losses (CECL) model on January 1, 2020, which resulted in a **$0.8 million** reduction to beginning retained earnings[34](index=34&type=chunk) - For the three months ended March 31, 2020, the company's five largest customers accounted for **53.7%** of its consolidated net product sales, with one customer representing **33.7%** of net sales[40](index=40&type=chunk) - The company's operations in China are subject to PRC government controls on currency conversion and remittance, requiring PRC subsidiaries to set aside at least **10%** of after-tax profits to a general reserve until it reaches **50%** of paid-in capital, restricting funds for distribution to the parent company[75](index=75&type=chunk)[76](index=76&type=chunk) - A stockholder derivative complaint was filed against company directors in January 2019, alleging breaches of fiduciary duties related to excessive non-employee director compensation; the case is ongoing, though management expects the financial impact to be immaterial[84](index=84&type=chunk) [Item 2. Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations](index=22&type=section&id=Item%202.%20Management%27s%20Discussion%20and%20Analysis%20of%20Financial%20Condition%20and%20Results%20of%20Operations.) Attributes Q1 2020 sales decrease to COVID-19, noting improved gross margin despite lower sales, and sufficient liquidity - The COVID-19 outbreak led to a **33%** decrease in net product sales in Q1 2020 compared to Q1 2019, with the company anticipating continued material adverse effects in Q2 2020 and potentially subsequent periods[99](index=99&type=chunk) Q1 2020 vs Q1 2019 Performance (in thousands of USD) | Metric | Q1 2020 | Q1 2019 | Change | Change % | | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | | **Net product sales** | $73,555 | $109,193 | $(35,638) | -32.6% | | **Gross Profit** | $11,152 | $14,045 | $(2,893) | -20.6% | | **Operating Expenses** | $10,600 | $14,277 | $(3,677) | -25.8% | | **Net income attributable to parent** | $45 | $1,467 | $(1,422) | -96.9% | - Net sales of electric power steering (EPS) products decreased by **63.5%** to **$8.1 million** in Q1 2020, accounting for **11.0%** of total net sales, down from **20.3%** in Q1 2019[110](index=110&type=chunk) - As of March 31, 2020, the company had total available credit facilities of **$179.9 million**, with **$73.4 million** used, and was negotiating renewals for several expired facilities[138](index=138&type=chunk) [Item 3. Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk](index=36&type=section&id=Item%203.%20Quantitative%20and%20Qualitative%20Disclosures%20About%20Market%20Risk.) No material changes to market risk disclosures from the 2019 Annual Report on Form 10-K - There were no material changes to the company's market risk disclosures from the 2019 Form 10-K[159](index=159&type=chunk) [Item 4. Controls and Procedures](index=36&type=section&id=Item%204.%20Controls%20and%20Procedures.) Management concluded disclosure controls were effective as of March 31, 2020, with no material changes to internal controls - The CEO and CFO concluded that the company's disclosure controls and procedures were effective as of March 31, 2020[160](index=160&type=chunk) - No changes occurred in the company's internal control over financial reporting during Q1 2020 that have materially affected or are likely to materially affect these controls[161](index=161&type=chunk) [Part II — Other Information](index=36&type=section&id=Part%20II%20%E2%80%94%20Other%20Information) [Item 1. Legal Proceedings](index=36&type=section&id=Item%201.%20Legal%20Proceedings.) Discusses an ongoing stockholder derivative complaint alleging fiduciary duty breaches by directors, with management expecting immaterial financial impact - A stockholder derivative complaint filed in January 2019 alleges breaches of fiduciary duties by directors regarding excessive compensation and inadequate disclosure; the company's motion to dismiss was denied in July 2019, and the case remains ongoing[162](index=162&type=chunk) [Item 1A. Risk Factors](index=37&type=section&id=Item%201A.%20Risk%20Factors.) Updates risks including the Holding Foreign Companies Accountable Act and a U.S. Presidential review of Chinese listed companies - A significant new risk is the Holding Foreign Companies Accountable Act (S.945), passed by the U.S. Senate on May 20, 2020, which could lead to the delisting of the company's stock from U.S. exchanges if its auditor cannot be inspected by the PCAOB for three consecutive years[166](index=166&type=chunk) - On June 4, 2020, the U.S. President ordered a review of Chinese companies listed on U.S. exchanges, which could lead to recommendations for actions by the executive branch, SEC, or PCAOB, potentially impacting the company's stock performance and market access[166](index=166&type=chunk) [Item 2. Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds](index=37&type=section&id=Item%202.%20Unregistered%20Sales%20of%20Equity%20Securities%20and%20Use%20of%20Proceeds.) No unregistered sales of equity securities or use of proceeds occurred during the period - None[167](index=167&type=chunk) [Item 3. Defaults Upon Senior Securities](index=37&type=section&id=Item%203.%20Defaults%20Upon%20Senior%20Securities.) No defaults upon senior securities occurred during the period - None[167](index=167&type=chunk) [Item 4. Mine Safety Disclosures](index=37&type=section&id=Item%204.%20Mine%20Safety%20Disclosures.) This item is not applicable to the company - Not applicable[167](index=167&type=chunk) [Item 5. Other Information](index=37&type=section&id=Item%205.%20Other%20Information.) No other information to report for the period - None[167](index=167&type=chunk) [Item 6. Exhibits](index=37&type=section&id=Item%206.%20Exhibits.) Lists exhibits filed with the Form 10-Q, including corporate governance documents, key agreements, and certifications - Exhibits filed include corporate governance documents, key agreements, required CEO/CFO certifications, and financial data in XBRL format[167](index=167&type=chunk)

China Automotive Systems, Inc. (NASDAQ:CAAS) Q4 2019 Results Earnings Conference Call May 14, 2020 8:00 AM ET Company Participants Kevin Theiss - Manager of Investor Relations Qizhou Wu - Chief Executive Officer Conference Call Participants William Gregozeski - Greenridge Global Robert Pavlovich - Private Investor Operator Greetings. And welcome to the China Automotive Systems Fourth Quarter 2019 Earnings Conference Call. At this time, all participants are in a listen-only mode. A question-and-answer sessio ...

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549 FORM 10-K (Mark One) x ANNUAL REPORT UNDER SECTION 13 OR 15 (d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the fiscal year ended December 31, 2019 Or ¨ TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15 (d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the transition period from ____________ to ____________ Commission File Number: 000-33123 CHINA AUTOMOTIVE SYSTEMS, INC. (Exact name of Registrant as specified in its charter) | Delaware 33-0885 ...

Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - In Q3 2019, net sales were $100.5 million, down from $112.1 million in Q3 2018, primarily due to a change in product mix and lower domestic sales volume [18][19] - Gross profit increased to $17.3 million in Q3 2019 from $15.4 million in Q3 2018, with gross margin rising to 17.2% from 13.7% [19][21] - Net income attributable to parent company's common shareholders rose to $4.2 million or diluted earnings per share of $0.13, compared to $0.4 million or $0.01 in Q3 2018 [15][21] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - Net sales of traditional hydraulic steering products declined by 10% year-over-year to $82 million in Q3 2019, while electric power steering (EPS) product sales were $18.5 million, an 11.9% decline compared to Q3 2018 [10][19] - EPS accounted for 18.4% of net sales in Q3 2019, consistent with Q2 2019 [11] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - In the first nine months of 2019, production and sales of passenger vehicles in China decreased by 13.1% and 11.7% year-over-year, respectively [9] - The market share of Chinese branded passenger cars decreased by 3.3% year-over-year, with total sales down 18.5% in the first nine months of 2019 [9] Company Strategy and Development Direction - The company is focusing on expanding its OEM customer base outside of China and developing new growth engines through joint ventures in EPS and autonomous steering technologies [18] - The joint venture with Hyoseong Electric Company aims to produce high-quality small electric automotive motors, enhancing the company's product offerings [12] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management noted that despite challenges in the Chinese economy, government policies are expected to stimulate growth, particularly in the automotive sector [16][17] - The company remains cautiously optimistic about regaining growth in its EPS business in Q4 2019 and 2020, citing improvements in operational efficiency and product quality [29] Other Important Information - As of September 30, 2019, total cash and equivalents were $102.3 million, an increase from $89.1 million on June 30, 2019 [15][23] - The company repurchased approximately 96,000 common shares in Q3 2019 to enhance shareholder value [15][24] Q&A Session Summary Question: Expected shipments to Great Wall - The company confirmed that it expects to ship 75,000 units to Great Wall in 2019, with over 20,000 units shipped in Q3 [26][27] Question: EPS sales performance - Management acknowledged that EPS sales are below expectations due to market conditions but noted improvements in operational efficiency and product quality from the joint venture [28][29] Question: Plans for cash on the balance sheet - The company plans to continue share buybacks and actively seek investment opportunities in the automotive sector [30][31] Question: Status of electric motor joint venture - The electric motor joint venture is on track, with small volume production currently underway and mass production expected to start in April 2020 [34][37] Question: Expansion in Brazil - The company is expanding production capacity in Brazil and has signed a major contract with FCA Brazil, positioning itself well within the Fiat Chrysler Group [38][40]

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China Automotive Systems, Inc. (NASDAQ:CAAS) Q2 2019 Earnings Conference Call August 8, 2019 8:00 AM ET Company Participants Kevin Theiss - Manager of Investor Relations Qizhou Wu - Chief Executive Officer Jie Li - Chief Financial Officer Conference Call Participants William Gregozeski - Greenridge Global Operator Greetings, welcome to China Automotive Systems Second Quarter 2019 conference call. At this time all participants are in a listen-only mode. A question-and-answer session will follow the formal pr ...