LONDON (Dow Jones)--China Shoto PLC (CHNS.LN), a Chinese battery producer and the supplier of back-up battery to China's telecommunication operators, said Tuesday revenue and profit during the first five months of 2010 has fallen 15% compared with a year earlier. MAIN FACTS: -Company remains committed to developing international sales, and has achieved higher sales of certain product lines in difficult conditions. -Company has experienced significant competition in overseas markets and global markets remain fragile. -Exports and margins have become less competitive as the Renminbihas strengthened. -Company is well placed with its large R&D facilities providing improved products. -Company continues to expand its environmental activities and is progressing with its major lead recycling programme which will position the Company favourably. -Board remains committed to developing its strategy of developing international sales. -Shares closed Monday at 337.5 pence valuing the company at GBP78.45 million. -By Ian Walker, Dow Jones Newswires; 44-20-7842-9296; ian.walker@dowjones.com (END) Dow Jones Newswires June 22, 2010 02:26 ET (06:26 GMT)