Tuniu Announces Unaudited Third Quarter 2022 Financial Results

Author: Tuniu Corporation / 2023-07-24 01:15 / Source: Tuniu Corporation

Tuniu Announces Unaudited Third Quarter 2022 Financial Results

NANJING,China,Dec. 1,2022 --Tuniu Corporation (NASDAQ:TOUR) ("Tuniu" or the "Company"),a leading online leisure travel company in China,today announced its unaudited financial results for the third quarter ended September 30,2022.

"In the third quarter,China's travel industry gradually recovered as compared to the previous two quarters," said Mr. Donald Dunde Yu,Tuniu's founder,Chairman and Chief Executive Officer. "Tuniu seized the opportunity to expand our business by focusing on the vacation market and leveraging our integrated model and high-quality products and services. Despite the current uncertainties,we will continue to introduce innovative,high-quality products and services to meet customers' demand and serve more customers with professionalism and dedication. In addition,the company will continue to roll out cost control measures to improve operational efficiency and strengthen our resilience and capabilities amidst the dynamic external environment."

Third Quarter 2022 Results

Net revenues were RMB77.9 million (US$10.9 million[1]) in the third quarter of 2022,representing a year-over-year decrease of 32.1% from the corresponding period in 2021. The decrease was primarily due to the negative impact brought by the resurgence and spread of COVID-19.

Revenues from packaged tours were RMB41.4 million (US$5.8 million) in the third quarter of 2022,representing a year-over-year decrease of 54.3% from the corresponding period in 2021. The decrease was primarily due to the resurgence of COVID-19 in certain regions in China.

Other revenues were RMB36.4 million (US$5.1 million) in the third quarter of 2022,representing a year-over-year increase of 52.3% from the corresponding period in 2021. The increase was primarily due to the increase in the commission fees received from other travel-related products.

Cost of revenues was RMB32.8 million (US$4.6 million) in the third quarter of 2022,representing a year-over-year decrease of 56.2% from the corresponding period in 2021. As a percentage of net revenues,cost of revenues was 42.2% in the third quarter of 2022,compared to 65.3% in the corresponding period in 2021.

Gross margin was 57.8% in the third quarter of 2022,compared to a gross margin of 34.7% in the third quarter of 2021.

Operating expenses were RMB59.3 million (US$8.3 million) in the third quarter of 2022,representing a year-over-year decrease of 38.5% from the corresponding period in 2021. Share-based compensation expenses and amortization of acquired intangible assets,which were allocated to operating expenses,were RMB1.9 million (US$0.3 million) in the third quarter of 2022. Non-GAAP[2]operating expenses,which excluded share-based compensation expenses and amortization of acquired intangible assets,were RMB57.4 million (US$8.1 million) in the third quarter of 2022,representing a year-over-year decrease of 36.9%.

Research and product development expenses were RMB9.7 million (US$1.4 million) in the third quarter of 2022,representing a year-over-year decrease of 37.6%. Non-GAAP research and product development expenses,which excluded share-based compensation expenses and amortization of acquired intangible assets of RMB0.5 million (US$0.1 million),were RMB9.2 million (US$1.3 million) in the third quarter of 2022,representing a year-over-year decrease of 37.1% from the corresponding period in 2021. The decrease was primarily due to the decrease in research and product development personnel related expenses.

Sales and marketing expenses were RMB26.5 million (US$3.7 million) in the third quarter of 2022,representing a year-over-year decrease of 36.4%. Non-GAAP sales and marketing expenses,were RMB26.0 million (US$3.7 million) in the third quarter of 2022,representing a year-over-year decrease of 35.3% from the corresponding period in 2021. The decrease was primarily due to the decrease in promotion expenses.

General and administrative expenses were RMB24.3 million (US$3.4 million) in the third quarter of 2022,representing a year-over-year decrease of 41.1%. Non-GAAP general and administrative expenses,which excluded share-based compensation expenses and amortization of acquired intangible assets of RMB0.9 million (US$0.1 million),were RMB23.4 million (US$3.3 million) in the third quarter of 2022,representing a year-over-year decrease of 38.7% from the corresponding period in 2021. The decrease was primarily due to the decrease in general and administrative personnel related expenses.

Loss from operations was RMB14.3 million (US$2.0 million) in the third quarter of 2022,compared to a loss from operations of RMB56.6 million in the third quarter of 2021. Non-GAAP loss from operations,was RMB12.3 million (US$1.7 million) in the third quarter of 2022.

Net loss was RMB23.5 million (US$3.3 million) in the third quarter of 2022,compared to a net loss of RMB36.6 million in the third quarter of 2021. Non-GAAP net loss,was RMB21.6 million (US$3.0 million) in the third quarter of 2022.

Net loss attributable to ordinary shareholderswas RMB22.0 million (US$3.1 million) in the third quarter of 2022,compared to a net loss attributable to ordinary shareholders of RMB35.1 million in the third quarter of 2021. Non-GAAP net loss attributable to ordinary shareholders,was RMB20.1 million (US$2.8 million) in the third quarter of 2022.

As of September 30,2022,the Company had cash and cash equivalents,restricted cash and short-term investments of RMB949.6 million (US$133.5 million).The COVID-19 pandemic has negatively impacted our business operations,and will continue to impact our results of operations and cash flows for subsequent periods. Based on our liquidity assessment and management actions,we believe that our available cash,cash equivalents and maturity of investments will be sufficient to meet our working capital requirements and capital expenditures in the ordinary course of business for the next twelve months.

[1] The conversion of Renminbi ("RMB") into United States dollars ("US$") is based on the exchange rate of US$1.00=RMB 7.1135 on September 30,2022 as set forth in H.10 statistical release of the U.S. Federal Reserve Board and available at https://www.federalreserve.gov/releases/h10/default.htm.

[2] The section below entitled "About Non-GAAP Financial Measures" provides information about the use of Non-GAAP financial measures in this press release,and the table captioned "Reconciliations of GAAP and Non-GAAP Results" set forth at the end of this press release reconciles Non-GAAP financial information with the Company's financial results under GAAP.

Appointment of New Director

Tuniu also announced that Mr. Jie Chen has been appointed as an independent director to the Company's board of directors (the "Board") effective on December 1,replacing Mr. Jiangtao Liu who has resigned from the Board effective on the same date. Mr. Jie Chen has also been appointed as a member of the compensation committee of the Board,effective on December 1,replacing Mr. Jiangtao Liu. After the change,the Board is comprised of nine members,with the majority of the members of the Board being independent directors.

Mr. Chen currently serves as chairman of Caissa Tourism (000796. SZ),an A-share company listed on the Shenzhen Stock Exchange. Mr. Chen joined Caissa Tourism Group in 2002 and previously served as the vice president of Caissa Tosun Development Co. Ltd. and general manager of domestic operation business group,vacation business group and product research and development center for group tours. Mr. Chen graduated from Beijing Science Technology and Management College in 2002.

Business Outlook

For the fourth quarter of 2022,the Company expects to generate RMB23.5 million to RMB30.8 million of net revenues,which represents a 58% to 68% decrease year-over-year. This forecast reflects Tuniu's current and preliminary view on the industry and its operations,which is subject to change.

Conference Call Information

Tuniu's management will hold an earnings conference call at 8:00 am U.S. Eastern Time,on December 1,(9:00 pm,Beijing/Hong Kong Time,2022) to discuss the third quarter 2022 financial results.

To participate in the conference call,please dial the following numbers:

U.S.:

+1-888-346-8982

Hong Kong:

+852-301-84992

Mainland China:

4001-201203

International:

+1-412-902-4272

Conference ID:

Tuniu 3Q 2022 Earnings Call

A telephone replay will be available one hour after the end of the conference call through December 8,2022. The dial-in details are as follows:

U.S.:

+1-877-344-7529

International:

+1-412-317-0088

Replay Access Code:

1106089

Additionally,a live and archived webcast of the conference call will also be available on the Company's investor relations website at http://ir.tuniu.com.

AboutTuniu

Tuniu (Nasdaq:TOUR) is a leading online leisure travel company in China that offers integrated travel service with a large selection of packaged tours,including organized and self-guided tours,as well as travel-related services for leisure travelers through its website tuniu.com and mobile platform. Tuniu provides one-stop leisure travel solutions and a compelling customer experience through its online platform and offline service network,including a dedicated team of professional customer service representatives,24/7 call centers,extensive networks of offline retail stores and self-operated local tour operators. For more information,please visit http://ir.tuniu.com.

Safe Harbor Statement

This press release contains forward-looking statements made under the "safe harbor" provisions of Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934,as amended,and the U.S. Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These forward-looking statements can be identified by terminology such as "will," "expects," "anticipates," "future," "intends," "plans," "believes," "estimates," "confident" and similar statements. Tuniu may also make written or oral forward-looking statements in its reports filed with or furnished to the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission,in its annual report to shareholders,in press releases and other written materials and in oral statements made by its officers,directors or employees to third parties. Any statements that are not historical facts,including statements about Tuniu's beliefs and expectations,are forward-looking statements that involve factors,risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from those in the forward-looking statements. Such factors and risks include,but are not limited to the following: Tuniu's goals and strategies; the growth of the online leisure travel market in China; the demand for Tuniu's products and services; its relationships with customers and travel suppliers; the Company's ability to offer competitive travel products and services; Tuniu's future business development,results of operations and financial condition; competition in the online travel industry in China; relevant government policies and regulations relating to the Company's structure,business and industry; the impact of the COVID-19 on Tuniu's business operations,the travel industry and the economy of China and elsewhere generally; and the general economic and business condition in China and elsewhere. Further information regarding these and other risks,uncertainties or factors is included in the Company's filings with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission. All information provided in this press release is current as of the date of the press release,and Tuniu does not undertake any obligation to update such information,except as required under applicable law.

About Non-GAAP Financial Measures

To supplement the Company's unaudited consolidated financial results presented in accordance with United States Generally Accepted Accounting Principles ("GAAP"),the Company has provided non-GAAP information related to cost of revenues,research and product development expenses,sales and marketing expenses,general and administrative expenses,impairment of goodwill,other operating income,total operating expenses,loss from operations,net loss,net loss attributable to ordinary shareholders,net loss per ordinary share attributable to ordinary shareholders-basic and diluted and net loss per ADS-basic and diluted,which excludes share-based compensation expenses,amortization of acquired intangible assets,gain on disposals of subsidiaries and impairment of goodwill. We believe that the non-GAAP financial measures used in this press release are useful for understanding and assessing underlying business performance and operating trends,and management and investors benefit from referring to these non-GAAP financial measures in assessing our financial performance and when planning and forecasting future periods. For more information on these non-GAAP financial measures,please see the table captioned "Reconciliations of GAAP and non-GAAP Results" set forth at the end of this press release.

A limitation of using non-GAAP financial measures excluding share-based compensation expenses,gain on disposals of subsidiaries and impairment of goodwill is that share-based compensation expenses,gain on disposals of subsidiaries and impairment of goodwill have been – and will continue to be – significant recurring expenses in the Company's business. You should not view non-GAAP results on a stand-alone basis or as a substitute for results under GAAP,or as being comparable to results reported or forecasted by other companies.

(Financial Tables Follow)

Tuniu Corporation

Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets

(All amounts in thousands,except per share information)

December 31,2021

September 30,2022

RMB

US$

ASSETS

Current assets

Cash and cash equivalents

349,077

212,739

29,906

Restricted cash

46,521

27,649

3,887

Short-term investments

615,901

709,206

99,699

Accounts receivable,net

111,941

127,955

17,988

Amounts due from related parties

14,969

22,735

3,196

Prepayments and other current assets

337,033

362,963

51,025

Total current assets

1,475,442

1,463,247

205,701

Non-current assets

Long-term investments

201,947

225,967

31,766

Property and equipment,net

98,159

91,549

12,870

Intangible assets,net

55,376

42,538

5,980

Land use right,net

94,652

93,105

13,088

Operating lease right-of-use assets,net

48,115

34,015

4,782

Goodwill

232,007

117,470

16,514

Other non-current assets

92,111

92,998

13,073

Total non-current assets

822,367

697,642

98,073

Total assets

2,297,809

2,160,889

303,774

LIABILITIES,REDEEMABLE NONCONTROLLING INTERESTS AND

EQUITY

Current liabilities

Short-term borrowings

9,981

8,650

1,216

Accounts and notes payable

383,626

428,254

60,203

Amounts due to related parties

4,679

3,857

542

Salary and welfare payable

33,761

29,042

4,083

Taxes payable

8,004

4,017

565

Advances from customers

139,777

129,290

18,175

Operating lease liabilities,current

16,556

13,348

1,876

Accrued expenses and other current liabilities

382,629

408,964

57,491

Total current liabilities

979,013

1,025,422

144,151

Non-current liabilities

Operating lease liabilities,non-current

38,832

27,799

3,908

Deferred tax liabilities

12,479

9,666

1,359

Long-term borrowings

14,344

9,999

1,406

Total non-current liabilities

65,655

47,464

6,673

Total liabilities

1,044,668

1,072,886

150,824

Redeemable noncontrolling interests

27,200

3,824

Equity

Ordinary shares

249

Less: Treasury stock

(293,795)

(289,044)

(40,633)

Additional paid-in capital

9,125,748

9,195

1,282,800

Accumulated other comprehensive income

271,821

307,034

43,162

Accumulated deficit

(7,834,879)

(8,023,879)

(1,127,979)

Total Tuniu Corporation shareholders' equity

1,269,144

1,119,555

157,385

Noncontrolling interests

(43,203)

(58,752)

(8,259)

Total equity

1,225,941

1,060,803

149,126

Total liabilities,redeemable noncontrolling interests and equity

2,774

Tuniu Corporation

Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Loss

(All amounts in thousands,except per share information)

QuarterEnded

September 30,2021

June 30,2022

RMB

US$

Revenues

Packaged tours

90,709

9,531

41,440

5,826

Others

23,915

27,426

36,418

5,120

Net revenues

114,624

36,957

77,858

10,946

Cost of revenues

(74,884)

(20,440)

(32,835)

(4,616)

Gross profit

39,740

16,517

45,023

6,330

Operating expenses

Research and product development

(15,580)

(13,963)

(9,729)

(1,368)

Sales and marketing

(41,668)

(24,474)

(26,502)

(3,726)

General and administrative

(41,224)

(23,888)

(24,270)

(3,412)

Impairment of goodwill

(112,102)

Other operating income

2,106

35,059

1,222

172

Total operating expenses

(96,366)

(139,368)

(59,279)

(8,334)

Loss from operations

(56,626)

(122,851)

(14,256)

(2,004)

Other (expenses)/income

Interest and investment income

19,492

5,206

5,491

772

Interest expense

(1,097)

(582)

(1,194)

(168)

Foreign exchange gains/(losses),net

(463)

(11,424)

(16,167)

(2,273)

Other income,net

686

302

2,797

393

Loss before income tax expense

(38,008)

(129,349)

(23,329)

(3,280)

Income tax benefit

568

376

Equity in (loss)/income of affiliates

861

790

(551)

(77)

Net loss

(36,579)

(128,538)

(23,504)

(3,304)

Net loss attributable to noncontrolling interests

(1,497)

(2,019)

(1,456)

(205)

Net loss attributable to Tuniu Corporation

(35,082)

(126,519)

(22,048)

(3,099)

Net loss attributable to ordinary shareholders

(35,099)

Net loss

(36,304)

Other comprehensive (loss)/income:

Foreign currency translation adjustment,net of nil tax

1,685

17,277

18,066

2,540

Comprehensive loss

(34,894)

(111,261)

(5,438)

(764)

Net loss per ordinary share attributable to ordinary shareholders -

basic and diluted

(0.09)

(0.34)

(0.06)

(0.01)

Net loss per ADS - basic and diluted*

(0.27)

(1.02)

(0.18)

(0.03)

Weighted average number of ordinary shares used in computing

basic and diluted loss per share

370,956,994

371,112,997

371,274,640

371,640

Share-based compensation expenses included are as follows：

Cost of revenues

214

291

Research and product development

359

299

Sales and marketing

332

448

General and administrative

2,475

1,639

432

Total

3,380

2,677

497

*Each ADS represents three of the Company's ordinary shares.

Reconciliations of GAAP and Non-GAAP Results

(All amounts in thousands,except per share information)

Quarter Ended September 30,2022

GAAP Result

Share-based

Amortization of acquired

Gain on disposals

Impairment

Non-GAAP

Compensation

intangible assets

of subsidiaries

of goodwill

Result

Cost of revenues

(32,835)

(32,811)

Research and product development

(9,729)

534

(9,185)

Sales and marketing

(26,502)

423

(26,048)

General and administrative

(24,270)

432

477

(23,361)

Other operating income

1,222

Total operating expenses

(59,279)

473

1,434

(57,372)

Loss from operations

(14,256)

497

1,434

(12,325)

Net loss

(23,504)

497

1,434

(21,573)

Net loss attributable to ordinary shareholders

(22,048)

497

1,434

(20,117)

Net loss per ordinary share attributable to ordinary

shareholders - basic and diluted

(0.06)

(0.05)

Net loss per ADS - basic and diluted

(0.18)

(0.15)

Weighted average number of ordinary shares used in

computing basic and diluted loss per share

371,640

Quarter Ended June 30,2022

GAAP Result

Share-based

Amortization of acquired

Gain on disposals

Impairment

Non-GAAP

Compensation

intangible assets

of subsidiaries

of goodwill

Result

Cost of revenues

(20,440)

291

(20,149)

Research and product development

(13,963)

299

534

(13,130)

Sales and marketing

(24,474)

448

770

(23,256)

General and administrative

(23,888)

1,639

635

(21,614)

Impairment of goodwill

(112,102)

112,102

Other operating income

35,059

(32,786)

2,273

Total operating expenses

(139,368)

2,386

1,939

(32,786)

112,102

(55,727)

Loss from operations

(122,851)

2,677

1,102

(38,919)

Net loss

(128,538)

2,102

(44,606)

Net loss attributable to ordinary shareholders

(126,519)

2,102

(42,587)

Net loss per ordinary share attributable to ordinary

shareholders - basic and diluted

(0.34)

(0.11)

Net loss per ADS - basic and diluted

(1.02)

(0.33)

Weighted average number of ordinary shares used in

computing basic and diluted loss per share

371,997

Quarter Ended September 30,2021

GAAP Result

Share-based

Amortization of acquired

Gain on disposals

Impairment

Non-GAAP

Compensation

intangible assets

of subsidiaries

of goodwill

Result

Cost of revenues

(74,884)

214

(74,670)

Research and product development

(15,580)

359

616

(14,605)

Sales and marketing

(41,668)

332

1,065

(40,271)

General and administrative

(41,224)

2,475

652

(38,097)

Other operating income

2,106

Total operating expenses

(96,366)

3,166

2,333

(90,867)

Loss from operations

(56,626)

3,333

(50,913)

Net loss

(36,579)

3,333

(30,866)

Net loss attributable to ordinary shareholders

(35,082)

3,333

(29,369)

Net loss per ordinary share attributable to ordinary

shareholders - basic and diluted

(0.09)

(0.08)

Net loss per ADS - basic and diluted

(0.27)

(0.24)

Weighted average number of ordinary shares used in

computing basic and diluted loss per share

370,994

*Basic net loss per ordinary share attributable to ordinary shareholders is calculated by dividing net loss attributable to ordinary shareholders by the weighted average number of

ordinary shares outstanding during the periods. Diluted net loss per ordinary share attributable to ordinary shareholders is calculated by dividing net loss attributable to ordinary

shareholders by the weighted average number of ordinary shares and dilutive potential ordinary shares outstanding during the periods,including the dilutive effect of share-based

awards as determined under the treasury stock method.