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UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549

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FORM 6-K

Report of Foreign Private Issuer
Pursuant to Rule 13a-16 or 15d-16
under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934

For the month of November 2011

Commission File Number: 001-34754

China New Borun Corporation
(Translation of Registrant’s name into English)

Bohai Industrial Park
Yangkou Town
Shouguang, Shandong
People’s Republic of China 262715
(Address of principal executive offices)

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China New Borun Announces Third Quarter 2011 Financial Results

3Q11 Revenue Increased 50.1% Year-Over-Year
 3Q11 Net Income Increased 5.0% Year-Over-Year
New Projects for Grade-A Edible Alcohol, Crude Corn Oil and Liquid Carbon Dioxide Commenced Production During the Quarter


Beijing, China, November 11, 2011 – China New Borun Corporation (NYSE: BORN; “Borun” or the “Company”), a leading producer and distributor of corn-based edible alcohol in China, today announced unaudited financial results for the third quarter of 2011.


Third Quarter 2011 Financial Highlights

·     
Total revenue increased 50.1% to RMB627.0 million ($98.7 million1) from RMB417.7 million in the third quarter of 2010.

·     
Gross profit increased 10.8% to RMB111.8 million ($17.6 million) from RMB100.9 million in the third quarter of 2010.

·     
Net income increased 5.0% to RMB67.5 million ($10.6 million) from RMB64.2 million in the third quarter of 2010.

·     
Diluted earnings per American Depositary Share (ADS) were RMB2.62 ($0.41) for the quarter ended September 30, 2011. Each ADS represents one of the Company's ordinary shares.


Commenting on the results for the quarter, Mr. Jinmiao Wang, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Borun, stated, “During the third quarter we executed on our plans for continued strong growth. The company successfully brought online increased production capacity for crude corn oil and liquid carbon dioxide in our Shandong facility, and grade-A edible alcohol in our Daqing facility. These projects increase our yield from processing corn and help diversify both our revenue and customer base. They help position us as one of the most modern and efficient producers of edible alcohol in China.”

Mr. Wang added, “Demand for edible alcohol remains strong as we saw good increases in sales volumes of edible alcohol. However, the cost of corn, our principal input cost, rose sharply during the quarter, outpacing edible alcohol prices and put pressure on our gross margins. Looking forward to the fourth quarter, our ability to continue to execute on our operating strengths, our sourcing expertise and diversifying our product and customer base should allow us to continue profitable growth.”
 

 
1This press release contains translations of certain Renminbi amounts into US dollars at specified rates solely for the convenience of readers. Unless otherwise noted, all translations from Renminbi to US dollars for the quarter ended September 30, 2011 were made at a rate of RMB6.3549 to USD1.00, the rate published by the People’s Bank of China on September 30, 2011. China New Borun Corporation makes no representation that the Renminbi or US dollar amounts referred to in this press release could have been or could be converted into US dollars or Renminbi, at any particular rate or at all.
 
 
 

 
 
Third Quarter 2011 Financial Performance

Third quarter 2011 revenue increased by 50.1% year-over-year to RMB627.0 million ($98.7 million) from RMB417.7 million in the same period of 2010. Key factors affecting our results of operations are as follows:

·     
Revenue from edible alcohol increased by 56.9% to RMB447.2 million ($70.4 million) in the third quarter of 2011 compared to RMB284.9 million in the third quarter of 2010 as a result of increases in the sales volume and price of edible alcohol during this period. Both strong demand in the edible alcohol market and increased production capacity from facilities opened during the year contributed to the revenue increase. Sales volume increased by 32.3% to 80,463 tons in the third quarter of 2011 and sales price increased by 18.6% to RMB5,558 per ton.

·     
Revenue from DDGS Feed increased by 54.3% to RMB112.4 million ($17.7 million) in the third quarter of 2011, compared to RMB72.8 million in the prior year period, mainly due to an increase in sales volume. Sales volume increased by 54.9% to 64,656 tons over the prior year period due to (i) increased overall production due to the opening of the Daqing Phase III facilities and (ii) implementation of crude corn oil production at our Daqing and Shandong facilities. The production of crude corn oil byproduct results in increased DDGS Feed produced per ton of corn processed. Sales price decreased in the third quarter of 2011 by 0.4% over the prior year period to RMB1,738 per ton.

·     
Revenue from corn germ decreased by 66.1% to RMB16.1 million ($2.5 million) in the third quarter of 2011 compared to RMB47.3 million in the third quarter of 2010, mainly due to the decreases in sales volume during this period. Sales volume decreased by 67.7% to 4,624 tons, due primarily to the installation of our crude corn oil processing equipment in our Daqing facilities in the first quarter of 2011. As a result, we began to deep-process corn germ into crude corn oil in our Daqing facilities beginning in March 2011. This eliminated corn germ production at our Daqing facilities. Additionally, in September 2011 we began producing crude corn oil in our Shandong facilities, eliminating corn germ production at our Shandong facilities.

·     
Revenue from liquid carbon dioxide increased by 10.7% to RMB14.0 million ($2.2 million) in the third quarter of 2011 compared to RMB12.6 million in the third quarter of 2010 as a result of increases in sales volume and the price of liquid carbon dioxide during the period. Through the realization of process improvements, sales volume increased by 7.0% to 23,949 tons in the third quarter of 2011 and sales price increased by 3.5% to RMB584 per ton.

·     
We began recognizing revenue from the by-product crude corn oil, produced at our Daqing facilities, in March 2011. In September 2011 we also began recognizing revenue for crude corn oil produced at our Shandong facilities. Revenue from crude corn oil was RMB37.4 million ($5.9 million) in the third quarter of 2011, and the sales volume was 4,578 tons at a price per ton of RMB8,173.
 
 
 

 
 
During the third quarter of 2011, gross profit increased by 10.8% to RMB111.8 million ($17.6 million) from RMB100.9 million in the prior year period. Gross margin for the third quarter of 2011 decreased to 17.8% from 24.2% in the prior year period, driven by higher corn cost and lower capacity utilization due to an extended maintenance period in July 2011.

Operating income increased by 11.6% to RMB98.8 million ($15.5 million) in the third quarter of 2011, from RMB88.6 million in the same period of 2010, reflecting the Company's strong revenue growth.

Selling expenses increased by 84.8% to RMB1.1 million ($0.2 million) in the third quarter of 2011 compared to RMB0.6 million in the same period of 2010. The higher expenses in the third quarter of 2011 were primarily due to additional sales activities to support the increased sales volume.

General and administrative expenses were RMB11.9 million ($1.9 million) in the third quarter of 2011, which were stable compared to RMB11.8 million in the same period of 2010.

Income tax expenses in the third quarter of 2011 were RMB22.5 million ($3.5 million), representing an effective tax rate of 25.0%.

Net income increased by 5.0% to RMB67.5 million ($10.6 million) in the third quarter of 2011, compared to RMB64.2 million in the same quarter of 2010. Diluted earnings per share and per ADS were RMB2.62 ($0.41) in the third quarter of 2011. The Company had 25.725 million weighted average diluted shares outstanding during the quarter ended September 30, 2011.

As of September 30, 2011, the Company had cash and bank deposits of RMB227.3 million ($35.8 million), a decrease from RMB341.0 million as of December 31, 2010, which was principally driven by the cost of expanding production facilities. Cash flows provided by operating activities for the quarter ended September 30, 2011 were approximately RMB105.7 million ($16.6 million), reflecting the Company’s strong operating results.

Financial Outlook

The Company estimates that its revenue for the fourth quarter will be in the range of RMB720.0 million ($113.3 million) to RMB750.0 million ($118.0 million), an increase of approximately 51.6% to 57.9% over the same quarter in 2010. Correspondingly, the Company estimates that its revenue for the full year of 2011 will be in the range of RMB2,643.2 million ($415.9 million) to RMB2,673.2 million ($420.6 million), an increase of approximately 54.2% to 56.0% over the previous year.

This forecast reflects the Company’s current and preliminary view, which is subject to change.

Conference Call

Borun’s management will hold a corresponding earnings conference call and live webcast at 8:00 a.m. E.T on Friday, November 11, 2011 (9:00 p.m. Beijing time on Friday, November 11, 2011) to discuss the results and highlights from the third quarter of 2011 and answer questions from investors. A webcast of the call will be available at http://ir.chinanewborun.com. Listeners may access the call by dialing:
 
 
 

 
 
United States Toll Free:
1-866-519-4004
   
US Toll/International:
1-718-354-1231
Hong Kong Toll Free:
800-930-346
   
Hong Kong Toll:
852-2475-0994
   
China Toll Free:
800-819-0121
China Toll:
400-620-8038
Conference ID:
22132603
 
A replay of the webcast will be accessible through November 18, 2011 on http://ir.chinanewborun.com or by dialing:
 
United States toll free:
1-866-214-5335
International:
1-718-354-1232
Passcode
22132603
 
About China New Borun Corporation

China New Borun Corporation (NYSE: BORN) is a leading producer and distributor of corn-based edible alcohol in China. Borun's edible alcohol products are primarily sold as an ingredient to producers of baijiu, a popular grain-based alcoholic beverage that is sold throughout China in retail stores, restaurants and bars. The Company also produces DDGS Feed, Corn Germ, liquid carbon dioxide and crude corn oil as by-products of edible alcohol production. China New Borun is based in Shouguang, Shandong Province.  Additional information about the company can be found at http://www.chinanewborun.com and in documents filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, which are available on the SEC's website at www.sec.gov.

Forward-looking Statements

All statements included in this press release, other than statements or characterizations of historical fact, are forward-looking statements. These forward-looking statements are based on our current expectations, estimates and projections about our industry, management's beliefs, and certain assumptions made by us, all of which are subject to change. Forward-looking statements can often be identified by words such as “anticipates,” “expects,” “intends,” “plans,” “predicts,” “believes,” “seeks,” “estimates,” “may,” “will,” “should,” “would,” “could,” “potential,” “continue,” “ongoing,” similar expressions, and variations or negatives of these words. These forward-looking statements are not guarantees of future results and are subject to risks, uncertainties and assumptions that could cause our actual results to differ materially and adversely from those expressed in any forward-looking statement.

 
 

 
 
Contact Information
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CHINA NEW BORUN CORPORATION
UNAUDITED CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEET
 
   
December 31, 2010
   
September 30, 2011
 
   
RMB
   
RMB
   
US$
 
Assets
                 
Cash
    340,984,614       227,254,767       35,760,558  
Trade accounts receivable, net of allowance for doubtful accounts of nil and nil, respectively
    128,480,503       349,498,323       54,996,668  
Inventories
    96,942,787       150,034,795       23,609,309  
Advance to suppliers
    46,113,552       16,164,057       2,543,558  
Other receivables
    33,904,486       18,507,299       2,912,288  
Prepaid expenses
    1,313,568       5,449,823       857,578  
Total current assets
    647,739,510       766,909,064       120,679,959  
Property, plant and equipment, net
    1,035,304,235       1,103,051,286       173,574,924  
Land use right, net
    58,733,967       57,871,061       9,106,526  
Intangible assets, net
    21,127,500       18,257,818       2,873,030  
Total assets
    1,762,905,212       1,946,089,229       306,234,439  
                         
Liabilities and shareholders’ equity
                       
Trade accounts payable
    29,222,634       29,104,586       4,579,865  
Accrued expenses and other payables
    199,446,777       85,804,639       13,502,123  
Income taxes payable
    19,707,874       22,880,275       3,600,415  
Short-term borrowings
    498,000,000       551,000,000       86,704,748  
Total current liabilities
    746,377,285       688,789,500       108,387,151  
Total liabilities
    746,377,285       688,789,500       108,387,151  
Commitment and contingencies
    -                  
Shareholders’ equity
                       
Ordinary share – (December 31, 2010 and September 30, 2011: par value of RMB0.0068259, 100,000,000 shares authorized, 25,725,000 shares issued and outstanding)
    175,596       175,596       25,725  
Additional paid-in capital
    468,132,187       468,132,187       73,664,761  
Retained earnings – appropriated
    67,794,324       67,794,324       10,668,039  
Retained earnings – unappropriated
    480,808,808       721,654,136       113,558,693  
Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)
    (382,988 )     (456,514 )     (69,930 )
Total shareholders’ equity
    1,016,527,927       1,257,299,729       197,847,288  
Total liabilities and shareholders’ equity
    1,762,905,212       1,946,089,229       306,234,439  
 
 
 

 
 
CHINA NEW BORUN CORPORATION
UNAUDITED CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME
 
   
For the three months period ended,
 
   
September 30,
 2010
   
June 30,
2011
   
September 30, 2011
 
   
(RMB)
   
(RMB)
   
(RMB)
   
(US$)
 
                         
Revenues
    417,682,807       724,369,706       627,005,034       98,664,815  
Cost of goods sold
    316,742,605       573,290,692       515,156,967       81,064,528  
Gross profit
    100,940,202       151,079,014       111,848,067       17,600,287  
Operating expenses:
                               
Selling
    619,533       1,230,520       1,144,684       180,126  
General and administrative
    11,765,149       14,088,395       11,907,975       1,873,826  
Total operating expenses
    12,384,682       15,318,915       13,052,659       2,053,952  
Operating income
    88,555,520       135,760,099       98,795,408       15,546,335  
Other (income) expenses:
                               
Interest income
    (250,734 )     (199,696 )     (287,233 )     (45,199 )
Interest expense
    2,368,256       7,852,602       9,167,384       1,442,569  
Others, net
    11,573       1,849       (9,690 )     (1,525 )
Total other expense, net
    2,129,095       7,654,755       8,870,461       1,395,845  
Income before income taxes
    86,426,425       128,105,344       89,924,947       14,150,490  
Income tax expense
    22,186,475       32,340,478       22,458,628       3,534,065  
Net income
    64,239,950       95,764,866       67,466,319       10,616,425  
Participation in undistributed earnings by preference shareholders
    -       -       -       -  
Net income attributable to ordinary shareholders
    64,239,950       95,764,866       67,466,319       10,616,425  
                                 
Earnings per share:
                               
Basic and diluted
    2.50       3.72       2.62       0.41  
Weighted average ordinary shares outstanding:
                               
Basic and diluted
    25,725,000       25,725,000       25,725,000       25,725,000  
                                 

 
 

 
 
CHINA NEW BORUN CORPORATION
UNAUDITED CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME
 
   
For the nine months period ended,
 
   
September 30, 2010
   
September 30, 2011
 
   
(RMB)
   
(RMB)
   
(US$)
 
                   
Revenues
    1,238,920,814       1,923,186,042       302,630,418  
Cost of goods sold
    948,741,928       1,533,112,476       241,248,875  
Gross profit
    290,178,886       390,073,566       61,381,543  
Operating expenses:
                       
Selling
    1,868,559       3,534,604       556,201  
General and administrative
    28,548,726       40,305,435       6,342,418  
Total operating expenses
    30,417,285       43,840,039       6,898,619  
Operating income
    259,761,601       346,233,527       54,482,924  
Other (income) expenses:
                       
Interest income
    (443,797 )     (796,126 )     (125,278 )
Interest expense
    6,274,521       25,067,654       3,944,618  
Others, net
    (123,688 )     (1,509 )     (237 )
Total other expense, net
    5,707,036       24,270,019       3,819,103  
Income before income taxes
    254,054,565       321,963,508       50,663,821  
Income tax expense
    64,267,106       81,118,180       12,764,667  
Net income
    189,787,459       240,845,328       37,899,154  
Participation in undistributed earnings by
preference shareholders
    (27,744,622 )     -       -  
Net income attributable to ordinary shareholders
    162,042,837       240,845,328       37,899,154  
                         
Earnings per share:
                       
Basic and diluted
    8.39       9.36       1.47  
Weighted average ordinary shares outstanding:
                       
Basic and diluted
    19,310,248       25,725,000       25,725,000  
                         
                         

 
 

 
 
SIGNATURE
 
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.
 
 
 
China New Borun Corporation
 
       
       
       
 
By:
/s/    Bing Yu
 
  Name: 
Bing Yu
 
  Title: 
Chief Financial Officer
 
       
 
Date: November 10, 2011