FLEMINGTON, N.J., April 02, 2018 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- H/Cell Energy Corporation (OTCQB:HCCC) (“HCCC”), a company that designs and implements clean energy solutions featuring hydrogen energy systems, has announced financial results for its fiscal year ended December 31, 2017.

For the twelve months ended December 31, 2017, HCCC generated revenue of $6,352,886 and net income of $8,897 or $0.00 in earnings per share, fully diluted. This compares to revenue of $5,007,103 and a net loss of $706,727, or ($0.25) in earnings per share, fully diluted, for the prior year ended December 31, 2016.

Andrew Hidalgo, CEO of HCCC, commented, "We are very pleased to post a profitable year in FY2017, especially as a young company. In addition, we had a substantial gain in revenue and earnings year over year. Our subsidiaries are performing well and we are establishing cost efficiencies as we assimilate each acquisition. As of December 31, 2017, our backlog of orders stood at $1,091,816 and our bid list totaled $7,100,030 which although does not represent orders, is a sign of future potential. We also believe that our financial condition is solid, with $455,700 in cash, $1,485,496 in assets and $420,550 in working capital as of December 31, 2017. We have a very bright future in clean energy with a market full of opportunities. We believe our hydrogen energy systems will become a primary energy source for electric power in both the residential and commercial sectors. HCCC remains focused on clean energy for a better environment.” 

About H/Cell Energy Corporation:

H/Cell Energy Corporation is an integrator that focuses on the design and implementation of clean energy solutions including solar, battery, fuel cell and hydrogen generation systems. In addition, through its subsidiaries, HCCC also provides environmental systems and security systems integration. HCCC serves the residential, commercial and government sectors. Please visit our website at www.hcellenergy.com for more information.

Forward Looking Statements:

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H/CELL ENERGY CORPORATION
CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
		December 31, 2017				December 31, 2016
						(As restated)
ASSETS
Current assets:
Cash and cash equivalents		$	455,700			$	537,867
Accounts receivable (net retention)			808,050				650,886
Prepaid expenses			14,669				14,168
Costs and earnings in excess of billings			51,531				91,904
Total current assets			1,329,950				1,294,825
Property and equipment, net			102,573				99,816
Security deposits and other non-current assets			8,416				8,497
Deferred tax asset			44,257				-
Total assets		$	1,485,196			$	1,403,138
LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY
Current liabilities:
Accounts payable and accrued expenses		$	631,385			$	661,237
Management fees payable – related party			31,257				52,000
Billings in excess of costs and earnings			87,206				83,538
Sales tax payable			61,239				114,085
Income tax payable			98,313				-
Total current liabilities		$	909,400			$	910,860
Commitments and contingencies
Stockholders' equity
Preferred Stock - $0.0001 par value; 5,000,000 shares authorized;   0 shares issued and outstanding			-				-
Common Stock - $0.0001 par value; 25,000,000 shares authorized;   7,041,579 and 3,131,579 shares issued and outstanding  as of December 31, 2017 and December 31, 2016, respectively			704				313
Additional paid-in capital			1,335,656				1,283,422
Accumulated deficit			(731,754	)			(740,651	)
Accumulated other comprehensive loss			(28,810	)			(50,806	)
Total stockholders' equity			575,796				492,278
TOTAL LIABILITIES & STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY		$	1,485,196			$	1,403,138
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these audited consolidated financial statements.

H/CELL ENERGY CORPORATION
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF OPERATIONS – OTHER COMPREHENSIVE INCOME
		For the Year Ended December 31,
			2017			2016
					(As restated)
Revenue
Construction income		$	6,266,967		$	4,978,576
Related party			85,919			28,527
Total revenue			6,352,886			5,007,103
Cost of goods sold
Direct costs			4,241,421			3,355,176
Direct costs – related party			87,649			1,500
Total cost of goods sold			4,329,070			3,356,676
Gross profit			2,023,816			1,650,427
Operating expenses
Research and development			-			2,000
General and administrative expenses			1,776,859			2,197,139
Management fees – related party			184,004			158,015
Total operating expenses			1,960,863			2,357,154
Income (Loss) from operations			62,953			(706,727	)
Income Tax			54,056			-
Net income (loss)		$	8,897		$	(706,727	)
Other comprehensive income (loss), net
Foreign currency translation adjustment			21,996			183,230
Comprehensive income (loss)		$	30,893		$	(523,524	)
Earnings (Loss) per share
Basic		$	0.00		$	(0.25	)
Diluted		$	0.00		$	(0.25	)
Weighted average common shares outstanding
Basic			6,703,223			2,853,785
Diluted			7,699,743			2,853,785
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these audited consolidated financial statements.

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