Leju Holdings Limited releases second quarter 2019 report

August 19, 2019
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Leju Holdings Limited, a leading online-to-offline ("O2O") real estate services provider in China, announced its unaudited financial results for the fiscal quarter and half year ended June 30, 2019.

Second Quarter 2019 Financial Highlights

  • Total revenues increased by 39% year-on-year to $170.0 million.
    • Revenues from e-commerce services increased by 51% year-on-year to $132.4 million.
    • Revenues from online advertising services increased by 8% year-on-year to $37.2 million.
  • Income from operations was $12.0 million, an increase of 20% from $10.0 million for the same quarter of 2018.
  • Non-GAAP[1] income from operations was $15.7 million, an increase of 10% from $14.3 million for the same quarter of 2018.
  • Net income attributable to Leju Holdings Limited shareholders was $9.4 million, or $0.07 per diluted American depositary share ("ADS"), compared to net loss attributable to Leju Holdings Limited shareholders of $0.9 million, or $0.01 loss per diluted ADS, for the same quarter of 2018.
  • Non-GAAP net income attributable to Leju Holdings Limited shareholders was $12.3 million, or $0.09 per diluted ADS, an increase of 388% from $2.5 million, or $0.02 per diluted ADS, for the same quarter of 2018.

First Half 2019 Financial Highlights

  • Total revenues increased by 37% year-on-year to $280.4 million.
    • Revenues from e-commerce services increased by 48% year-on-year to $209.2 million.
    • Revenues from online advertising services increased by 14% year-on-year to $70.3 million.
  • Loss from operations was $7.1 million, a decrease of 67% from loss from operations of $21.5 million for the same period of 2018.
  • Non-GAAP income from operations was $0.4 million, compared to non-GAAP loss from operations of $12.8 million for the same period of 2018.
  • Net loss attributable to Leju Holdings Limited shareholders was $4.1 million, or $0.03 loss per diluted ADS, a decrease of 81% from net loss attributable to Leju Holdings Limited shareholders of $21.7 million, or $0.16 loss per diluted ADS for the same period of 2018.
  • Non-GAAP net income attributable to Leju Holdings Limited shareholders was $1.8 million, or $0.01 per diluted ADS, compared to non-GAAP net loss attributable to Leju Holdings Limited shareholders of $14.7 million, or $0.11 loss per diluted ADS for the same period of 2018.

[1] Leju uses in this press release the following non-GAAP financial measures: (1) income (loss) from operations, (2) net income (loss), (3) net income (loss) attributable to Leju shareholders, (4) net income (loss) attributable to Leju shareholders per basic ADS, and (5) net income (loss) attributable to Leju shareholders per diluted ADS, each of which excludes share-based compensation expense, amortization of intangible assets resulting from business acquisitions and income tax impact on the share-based compensation expense, amortization of intangible assets resulting from business combinations. See "About Non-GAAP Financial Measures" and "Unaudited Reconciliation of GAAP and Non-GAAP Results" below for more information about the non-GAAP financial measures included in this press release.

"We are pleased that Leju achieved solid growth in both revenue and profit in the second quarter," said Geoffrey He, Leju's Chief Executive Officer. "Our e-commerce revenue was close to our all-time high this quarter benefiting from the implementation of our top-down strategy, and we have accumulated a strong project pipeline for the second half of 2019. Leju's new media business also made great progress this quarter as our stronger content production systems and multi-channel networking operation model helped to improve our media influence and keep our competitive advantage in the market. In addition, we further optimized our operations and management, which helped us generate positive cash inflow from operations in the second quarter. Looking ahead, market uncertainty may increase. We will continue our efforts to improve operational efficiency and profitability while maintaining healthy top-line growth."

Second Quarter 2019 Results

Total revenues were $170.0 million, an increase of 39% from $122.7 million for the same quarter of 2018, mainly due to an increase in revenues from e-commerce services and online advertising services.

Revenues from e-commerce services were $132.4 million, an increase of 51% from $87.6 million for the same quarter of 2018, primarily due to an increase in the number of discount coupons redeemed, partially offset by a decrease in the average price per discount coupon redeemed.

Revenues from online advertising services were $37.2 million, an increase of 8% from $34.4 million for the same quarter of 2018, primarily due to an increase in property developers' demand for online advertising.

Revenues from listing services were $0.4 million, a decrease of 40% from $0.7 million for the same quarter of 2018, primarily due to a decrease in secondary real estate brokers' demand.

Cost of revenues was $18.3 million, relatively flat compared to $18.4 million for the same quarter of 2018.

Selling, general and administrative expenses were $140.0 million, an increase of 48% from $94.7 million for the same quarter of 2018, primarily due to increased marketing expenses related to the Company's e-commerce business.

Income from operations was $12.0 million, an increase of 20% from $10.0 million for the same quarter of 2018. Non-GAAP income from operations was $15.7 million, an increase of 10% from $14.3 million for the same quarter of 2018.

Net income was $9.6 million, compared to net loss of $1.0 million for the same quarter of 2018. Non-GAAP net income was $12.6 million, an increase of 420% from $2.4 million for the same quarter of 2018.

Net income attributable to Leju Holdings Limited shareholders was $9.4 million, or $0.07 per diluted ADS, compared to net loss attributable to Leju Holdings Limited shareholders of $0.9 million, or $0.01 loss per diluted ADS, for the same quarter of 2018. Non-GAAP net income attributable to Leju Holdings Limited shareholders was $12.3 million, or $0.09 per diluted ADS, an increase of 388% from $2.5 million, or $0.02 per diluted ADS, for the same quarter of 2018.

First Half 2019 Results

Total revenues were $280.4 million, an increase of 37% from $204.2 million for the same period of 2018, mainly due to an increase in revenues from e-commerce services and online advertising services.

Revenues from e-commerce services were $209.2 million, an increase of 48% from $141.0 million for the same period of 2018, primarily due to an increase in the number of discount coupons redeemed, partially offset by a decrease in the average price per discount coupon redeemed.

Revenues from online advertising services were $70.3 million, an increase of 14% from $61.5 million for the same period of 2018, primarily due to an increase in property developers' demand for online advertising.

Revenues from listing services were $0.9 million, a decrease of 49% from $1.7 million for the same period of 2018, primarily due to a decrease in secondary real estate brokers' demand.

Cost of revenues was $41.8 million, an increase of 13% from $37.1 million for the same period of 2018, primarily due to increased cost of advertising resources purchased from media platforms.

Selling, general and administrative expenses were $246.0 million, an increase of 30% from $189.9 million for the same period of 2018, primarily due to increased marketing expenses related to the Company's e-commerce business.

Loss from operations was $7.1 million, a decrease of 67% from loss from operations of $21.5 million for the same period of 2018. Non-GAAP income from operations was $0.4 million, compared to non-GAAP loss from operations of $12.8 million for the same period of 2018.

Net loss was $3.9 million, a decrease of 82% from net loss of $22.3 million for the same period of 2018. Non-GAAP net income was $2.0 million, compared to non-GAAP net loss of $15.2 million for the same period of 2018.

Net loss attributable to Leju Holdings Limited shareholders was $4.1 million, or $0.03 loss per diluted ADS, a decrease of 81% from net loss attributable to Leju Holdings Limited shareholders of $21.7 million, or $0.16 loss per diluted ADS for the same period of 2018. Non-GAAP net income attributable to Leju Holdings Limited shareholders was $1.8 million, or $0.01 per diluted ADS, compared to non-GAAP net loss attributable to Leju Holdings Limited shareholders of $14.7 million, or $0.11 loss per diluted ADS for the same period of 2018.

Cash Flow

As of June 30, 2019, the Company's cash and cash equivalents balance was $166.6 million.

Second quarter 2019 net cash provided by operating activities was $32.5 million, primarily comprised of non-GAAP net income of $12.6 million, a decrease in customer deposits of $7.1 million, an increase in accrued marketing and advertising expenses and other current liabilities of $9.7 million, an increase in amounts due to related parties of $5.9 million, an increase in advance from customer of $5.6 million, and an increase in income tax payable and other tax payable of 3.3 million, partially offset by an increase in accounts receivable and contract assets of $13.5 million.

SOURCE Leju Holdings Limited

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