BEIJING, February 24, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- Autohome Inc. (NYSE: ATHM) ("Autohome" or the "Company"), the leading online destination for automobile consumers in China, today announced its unaudited financial results for the fourth quarter and full year ended December 31, 2013.
Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2013 Financial Highlights[1]
Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2013 Operating Highlights
[1] The reporting currency of the Company is Renminbi ("RMB"). For the convenience of the reader, certain amounts throughout the release are presented in US dollars ("$"). Unless otherwise noted, all conversions from RMB to US$ are translated at the noon buying rate of US$1.00 to RMB6.0537 on December 31, 2013 in the City of New York for cable transfers of RMB as certified for customs purposes by the Federal Reserve Bank of New York. No representation is made that the RMB amounts could have been, or could be, converted into US$ at such rate. |
James Qin, Chief Executive Officer, stated, "Our strong fourth quarter and full year results reflect Autohome's market position as the leading online destination for automobile consumers in China, which enables us to leverage and benefit from the rapid shift in auto advertising to the Internet. Our user-centric approach and focus on providing superior auto-related content is a differentiator for our business, is driving meaningful engagement with our users, and continues to deliver strong traffic to our site. Further, as dealers and manufacturers seek better returns on their marketing investment, they increasingly rely on Autohome's access to motivated and engaged potential buyers and this has helped deliver our strong results."
Mr. Qin continued, "After reaching a critical milestone and completing our successful initial public offering in December 2013, during 2014 we plan to pursue several initiatives to maintain and strengthen our market leading position and capitalize on a convergence of strong market trends in China's auto and online advertising industries. In particular, we will expand our advertising offerings to capture increased share of wallet from automakers, further extend and monetize our dealer network, expand our offerings on our mobile and services platform to enhance the user experience, and build out our offering in the aftermarket and used car sectors. We are excited about the future ahead of us and look forward to continuing growth and overall success."
Nicholas Chong, Chief Financial Officer, commented, "Autohome is now the clear market leader in our space in China across every key metric, in terms of number of users, time spent on site, brand recognition, and user engagement. This leadership is reflected in our financial results for the fourth quarter and full year which highlight very strong increases in both revenue and profit, as well as an ability to generate significant cash to fund our growth strategies."
Detailed Overview of Financial Results for Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2013
Key Financial Results
(In RMB Millions except for per share data) | 4Q2012 | 4Q2013 | % Change | FY2012 | FY2013 | % Change |
Net Revenues | 221.8 | 386.0 | 74.1% | 732.5 | 1,216.5 | 66.1% |
Operating Profit | 80.3 | 149.5 | 86.2% | 298.5 | 554.9 | 85.9% |
Net Income | 43.3 | 122.7 | 183.2% | 212.9 | 456.2 | 114.3% |
Adjusted Net Income[2] | 52.9 | 132.3 | 150.1% | 251.8 | 487.2 | 93.5% |
Diluted Earnings Per Share[3] | 0.43 | 1.16 | 169.8% | 2.12 | 4.37 | 106.1% |
Cash Provided by Operating Activities | 155.4 | 322.6 | 107.6% | 279.5 | 593.9 | 112.5% |
[2] Adjusted net income is defined as net income excluding share-based compensation expenses and amortization expenses of intangible assets related to acquisitions. For more information on these non-GAAP financial measures, please see the section captioned "Use of Non-GAAP Financial Measures" and the tables captioned "Reconciliations of Non-GAAP to GAAP Results" set forth at the end of this release. |
Unaudited Fourth Quarter 2013 Financial Results
Net Revenues
Net revenues for the fourth quarter of 2013 increased 74.1% to RMB386.0 million ($63.8 million) from RMB221.8 million in the corresponding period in 2012. The increase was due to increases in both the Company's advertising services revenues and dealer subscription services revenues.
The increase in revenues from automaker advertisers was attributable to the increased average revenues per automaker advertiser while the increase in dealer advertising services revenues was mainly attributable to an increase in the volume of advertising purchased by dealer advertisers as a result of Autohome's expansion into new geographical markets and deeper penetration into existing markets, together with an increase in the rates for the Company's advertising services.
Cost of Revenues
Cost of revenues for the fourth quarter of 2013 increased 78.6% to RMB87.8 million ($14.5 million) from RMB49.2 million in the corresponding period in 2012, primarily due to increases in content related costs, value-added taxes and surcharges, bandwidth and IDC costs, and depreciation. The cost of revenues for the fourth quarter of 2013 included share-based compensation expense of RMB1.6 million ($0.3 million), both for the fourth quarter of 2013 and 2012.
Operating Expenses
Operating expenses for the fourth quarter of 2013 increased 61.1% to RMB148.7 million ($24.6 million) from RMB92.3 million in the corresponding period in 2012, mainly due to increases in sales and marketing expenses and product development expenses. As a percentage of net revenues, operating expenses for the fourth quarter of 2013 decreased to 38.5% from 41.6% in the corresponding period in 2012.
Operating Profit
Operating profit for the fourth quarter of 2013 increased 86.2% to RMB149.5 million ($24.7 million) from RMB80.3 million in the corresponding period in 2012.
Net Income and EPS
Net income for the fourth quarter of 2013 increased 183.2% to RMB122.7 million ($20.3 million) from RMB43.3 million in the corresponding period in 2012, primarily due to the increase in the income before income taxes in 2013 and the one-time income tax expense due to the accrued withholding tax of RMB26.6 million on dividends in the corresponding period in 2012. Basic and diluted earnings per share and per ADS ("EPS") for the fourth quarter of 2013 were RMB1.23 ($0.20) and RMB1.16 ($0.19), respectively, compared to basic and diluted EPS in the corresponding period in 2012 of RMB0.43 and RMB0.43, respectively.
Adjusted Net Income and Non-GAAP EPS
Adjusted net income, defined as net income excluding share-based compensation expenses and amortization expenses of intangible assets related to acquisitions, for the fourth quarter of 2013 increased 150.1% to RMB132.3 million ($21.9 million) from RMB52.9 million in the corresponding period in 2012. Non-GAAP basic and diluted EPS for the fourth quarter of 2013 were RMB1.33 ($0.22) and RMB1.25 ($0.21), respectively, compared to Non-GAAP basic and diluted EPS in the corresponding period in 2012 of RMB0.53 and RMB0.53, respectively.
Unaudited Full Year 2013 Financial Results
Net Revenues
Net revenues in 2013 increased 66.1% to RMB1,216.5 million ($201.0 million) from RMB732.5 million in 2012. The increase was due to increases in both the Company's advertising services revenues and dealer subscription services revenues.
The increase in revenues from automaker advertisers was attributable to the increased average revenues per automaker advertiser while the increase in dealer advertising services revenues was mainly attributable to an increase in the volume of advertising purchased by dealer advertisers as a result of Autohome's expansion into new geographical markets and deeper penetration into existing markets, together with an increase in the rates for the advertising services.
Cost of Revenues
Cost of revenues in 2013 increased 41.5% to RMB252.2 million ($41.7 million) from RMB178.2 million in 2012. The increase was primarily due to increases in value-added taxes and surcharges, content related costs, bandwidth and IDC costs, and depreciation. The cost of revenues in 2013 included share-based compensation expense of RMB6.5 million ($1.1 million), compared to RMB6.6 million in 2012.
Operating Expenses
Operating expenses in 2013 increased 60.0% to RMB409.4 million ($67.6 million) from RMB255.8 million in 2012, due to increases in sales and marketing expenses and product development expenses. As a percentage of net revenues, operating expenses in 2013 decreased to 33.7% from 34.9% in 2012.
Operating Profit
Operating profit in 2013 increased 85.9% to RMB554.9 million ($91.7 million) from RMB298.5 million in 2012.
Net Income and EPS
Net income in 2013 increased 114.3% to RMB456.2 million ($75.4 million) from RMB212.9 million in 2012. Basic and diluted EPS in 2013 were RMB4.57 ($0.75) and RMB4.37 ($0.72), respectively, compared to basic and diluted EPS in 2012 of RMB2.13 and RMB2.12, respectively.
Adjusted Net Income and Non-GAAP EPS
Adjusted net income in 2013 increased 93.5% to RMB487.2 million ($80.5 million) from RMB251.8 million in 2012. Non-GAAP basic and diluted EPS in 2013 were RMB4.88 ($0.81) and RMB4.67 ($0.77), respectively, compared to Non-GAAP basic and diluted EPS in the corresponding period in 2012 of RMB2.52 and RMB2.50, respectively.
Balance Sheet and Cash Flow
As of December 31, 2013, the Company had cash and cash equivalents of RMB1,138.6 million ($188.1 million) and restricted cash of RMB 245.0 million ($40.5 million). The restricted cash balance comprised of a deposit pledged to secure the standby letter of credit for the Company's bank loan. Cash provided by operating activities for the full year of 2013 was RMB593.9 million ($98.1 million) compared to RMB279.5 million in 2012.
Recent Developments
On February 20, 2014, the Company's Board of Directors also approved the appointment of Dr. Ruey-Bin Kao as a director of the Company, effective immediately. Dr. Kao has been nominated by Telstra Holdings, the Company's controlling shareholder, to replace Ajinkya Mukhopadhyay, a former appointee of Telstra.
Dr. Kao was named CEO of Telstra Greater China in January 2014. Based in Beijing, he is responsible for developing Telstra's integrated service capabilities and identifying strategic areas to grow the business in the rapidly evolving Greater China market. He has more than 25 years of technology and management experience in the U.S. and Asia, and has served in many senior positions, including as country president of Applied Materials China and as the chairman of Motorola (China) Electronics Limited and Motorola Asia Pacific Business Council.
The Board of Directors has also appointed Dr. Kao to replace Mr. Han Willem Kotterman as the Chairman of the Compensation Committee, effective immediately. Mr. Han Willem Kotterman will continue to serve as a director of the Company and a member of the Compensation Committee.
Business Outlook
Autohome currently expects to generate net revenues in the range of RMB318.0 million ($52.5 million) to RMB332.0 million ($54.8 million) in the first quarter of fiscal year 2014, representing a 55.6% to 62.5% year-over-year increase.
These forecasts reflect the Company's current and preliminary view on the market and operating conditions, which are subject to change.
Conference Call Information
The Company will hold an earnings conference call at 8:00 AM on Monday, February 24, 2014, U.S. Eastern Time (9:00 PM on Monday, February 24, 2014, Beijing/Hong Kong Time).
Dial-in details for the earnings conference call are as follows:
United States: +1-855-298-3404
Hong Kong: +852-5808-3202
China Domestic: 400-120-0539
United Kingdom: 0800-015-9725
International: +1-631-514-2526
Please dial in ten minutes before the call is scheduled to begin and provide the passcode to join the call. The passcode is 7037997.
A replay of the conference call may be accessed by phone at the following numbers until March 2, 2014:
United States: +1-866-846-0868
International: +61-2-9641-7900
Passcode: 7037997
Additionally, a live and archived webcast of the conference call will be available at http://ir.autohome.com.cn.
About Autohome Inc.
Autohome Inc. (NYSE: ATHM) is the leading online destination for automobile consumers in China. Through its two websites, autohome.com.cn and che168.com, the Company provides comprehensive, independent and interactive content to automobile buyers and owners. Autohome.com.cn ranked first among China's automotive websites and automotive channels of internet portals in terms of average daily unique visitors, average daily time spent per user and average daily page views in 2013, according to iResearch, a third-party research firm. The Company's ability to reach a large and engaged user base of automobile consumers has made Autohome the preferred platform for automakers and dealers to conduct their advertising campaigns. Automakers typically utilize its online advertising services for brand promotion, new model releases and sales promotions. Its dealer subscription services allow dealers to market their inventory and services through Autohome's websites, extending the reach of their physical showrooms to potentially millions of internet users in China. For further information, please visit www.autohome.com.cn.
Safe Harbor Statement
This press release contains statements that may constitute "forward-looking" statements pursuant to the "safe harbor" provisions of 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" and similar statements. Among other things, Autohome's business outlook and Autohome's strategic and operational plans contain forward-looking statements. Autohome may also make written or oral forward-looking statements in its periodic reports to the SEC, 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. Statements that are not historical facts, including statements about Autohome's beliefs and expectations, are forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements involve inherent risks and uncertainties. A number of factors could cause actual results to differ materially from those contained in any forward-looking statement, including but not limited to the following: Autohome's goals and strategies; Autohome's future business development, results of operations and financial condition; the expected growth of the online automobile advertising market in China; Autohome's ability to attract and retain users and advertisers and further enhance its brand recognition; Autohome's expectations regarding demand for and market acceptance of its products and services; competition in the online automobile advertising industry; fluctuations in general economic and business conditions in China and assumptions underlying or related to any of the foregoing. Further information regarding these and other risks is included in Autohome's filings with the SEC. All information provided in this press release is as of the date of this press release, and Autohome does not undertake any obligation to update any forward-looking statement, except as required under applicable law.
Use of Non-GAAP Financial Measures
To supplement net income presented in accordance with U.S. GAAP, we use Adjusted Net Income and Adjusted EBITDA as non-GAAP financial measures. We define Adjusted Net Income excluding share-based compensation expenses and amortization expenses of intangible assets related to acquisitions. We define Adjusted EBITDA as net income before income tax expense, depreciation expenses of property and equipment and amortization expenses of intangible assets and interest expense, excluding share-based compensation expenses. We present these non-GAAP financial measures because they are used by our management to evaluate our operating performance, in addition to net income prepared in accordance with U.S. GAAP. We believe these non-GAAP financial measures are important to help investors understand our operating and financial performance, compare business trends among different reporting periods on a consistent basis and assess our core operating results, as they exclude certain expenses that are not expected to result in cash payments. The use of the above non-GAAP financial measures has certain limitations. Share-based compensation expenses have been and will continue to be incurred in the future and are not reflected in the presentation of the non-GAAP financial measures, but should be considered in the overall evaluation of our results. These non-GAAP financial measures should be considered in addition to financial measures prepared in accordance with GAAP, but should not be considered a substitute for, or superior to, financial measures prepared in accordance with GAAP. For more information on these non-GAAP financial measures, please see the table captioned "Reconciliation of GAAP and non-GAAP Results" set forth at the end of this press release.
For investor and media inquiries, please contact:
Xu Wei
Investor Relations
Autohome Inc.
Tel: +86-10-5985-7017
Email: ir@autohome.com.cn
Martin Reidy
FTI Consulting, Inc.
Tel: +86-10-8591-1060
Email: martin.reidy@fticonsulting.com
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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME | |||||||||||
(Amount in thousands, except per share data) | |||||||||||
For three months ended December 31, | For year ended December 31, | ||||||||||
2012 | 2013 | 2012 | 2013 | ||||||||
RMB | RMB | US$ | RMB | RMB | US$ | ||||||
(Unaudited) | (Unaudited) | (Unaudited) | (Audited) | (Unaudited) | (Unaudited) | ||||||
Net revenues: | |||||||||||
Advertising services | 177,187 | 276,974 | 45,753 | 592,622 | 894,937 | 147,833 | |||||
Dealer subscription services | 44,568 | 109,022 | 18,009 | 139,898 | 321,611 | 53,126 | |||||
Total net revenues | 221,755 | 385,996 | 63,762 | 732,520 | 1,216,548 | 200,959 | |||||
Cost of revenues | (49,180) | (87,818) | (14,507) | (178,240) | (252,236) | (41,666) | |||||
Gross profit | 172,575 | 298,178 | 49,255 | 554,280 | 964,312 | 159,293 | |||||
Operating expenses: | |||||||||||
Sales and marketing expenses | (45,390) | (96,231) | (15,896) | (129,796) | (245,228) | (40,509) | |||||
General and administrative expenses | (33,265) | (28,741) | (4,748) | (83,153) | (82,529) | (13,633) | |||||
Product development expenses | (13,645) | (23,707) | (3,916) | (42,865) | (81,651) | (13,488) | |||||
Operating profit | 80,275 | 149,499 | 24,695 | 298,466 | 554,904 | 91,663 | |||||
Other income, net | 1,986 | 2,532 | 419 | 5,403 | 13,552 | 2,239 | |||||
Income before income taxes | 82,261 | 152,031 | 25,114 | 303,869 | 568,456 | 93,902 | |||||
Income tax expense | (38,943) | (29,354) | (4,849) | (90,988) | (112,294) | (18,550) | |||||
Net income | 43,318 | 122,677 | 20,265 | 212,881 | 456,162 | 75,352 | |||||
Earnings per share for ordinary share | |||||||||||
Basic | 0.43 | 1.23 | 0.20 | 2.13 | 4.57 | 0.75 | |||||
Diluted | 0.43 | 1.16 | 0.19 | 2.12 | 4.37 | 0.72 | |||||
Shares used in earnings per share computation: | |||||||||||
Ordinary shares: | |||||||||||
Basic | 100,000,000 | - | - | 100,000,000 | - | - | |||||
Diluted | 100,640,039 | - | - | 100,650,652 | - | - | |||||
Class A ordinary shares | |||||||||||
Basic | - | 30,806,998 | 30,806,998 | - | 31,109,214 | 31,109,214 | |||||
Diluted | - | 105,824,049 | 105,824,049 | - | 104,329,226 | 104,329,226 | |||||
Class B ordinary shares | |||||||||||
Basic | - | 68,788,940 | 68,788,940 | - | 68,788,940 | 68,788,940 | |||||
Diluted | - | 68,788,940 | 68,788,940 | - | 68,788,940 | 68,788,940 | |||||
Other comprehensive income, net of tax of nil | |||||||||||
Foreign currency translation adjustments | 583 | 822 | 136 | 583 | 1,403 | 232 | |||||
Comprehensive income | 43,901 | 123,499 | 20,401 | 213,464 | 457,565 | 75,584 |
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RECONCILIATION OF NON-GAAP TO GAAP RESULTS | |||||||||||
(Amount in thousands, except per share data) | |||||||||||
For three months ended December 31, | For year ended December 31, | ||||||||||
2012 | 2013 | 2012 | 2013 | ||||||||
RMB | RMB | US$ | RMB | RMB | US$ | ||||||
(Unaudited) | (Unaudited) | (Unaudited) | (Unaudited) | (Unaudited) | (Unaudited) | ||||||
Net income | 43,318 | 122,677 | 20,265 | 212,881 | 456,162 | 75,352 | |||||
Plus: income tax expense | 38,943 | 29,354 | 4,849 | 90,988 | 112,294 | 18,550 | |||||
Plus: depreciation of property and equipment | 5,015 | 7,901 | 1,305 | 14,301 | 25,548 | 4,220 | |||||
Plus: amortization of intangible assets | 1,708 | 1,580 | 261 | 10,203 | 6,250 | 1,032 | |||||
Plus: Interest expense | - | 402 | 66 | - | 414 | 68 | |||||
EBITDA | 88,984 | 161,914 | 26,746 | 328,373 | 600,668 | 99,222 | |||||
Plus: share-based compensation | 8,003 | 8,524 | 1,408 | 29,142 | 25,608 | 4,230 | |||||
Adjusted EBITDA | 96,987 | 170,438 | 28,154 | 357,515 | 626,276 | 103,452 | |||||
Net income | 43,318 | 122,677 | 20,265 | 212,881 | 456,162 | 75,352 | |||||
Plus: amortization of acquired intangible assets of Cheerbright, | 1,591 | 1,139 | 188 | 9,739 | 5,459 | 902 | |||||
Plus: share-based compensation expenses | 8,003 | 8,524 | 1,408 | 29,142 | 25,608 | 4,230 | |||||
Adjusted Net Income | 52,912 | 132,340 | 21,861 | 251,762 | 487,229 | 80,484 | |||||
Non-GAAP Earnings per share for ordinary share | |||||||||||
Basic | 0.53 | 1.33 | 0.22 | 2.52 | 4.88 | 0.81 | |||||
Diluted | 0.53 | 1.25 | 0.21 | 2.50 | 4.67 | 0.77 | |||||
Shares used in earnings per share computation: | |||||||||||
Ordinary shares: | |||||||||||
Basic | 100,000,000 | - | - | 100,000,000 | - | - | |||||
Diluted | 100,640,039 | - | - | 100,650,652 | - | - | |||||
Class A ordinary shares | |||||||||||
Basic | - | 30,806,998 | 30,806,998 | - | 31,109,214 | 31,109,214 | |||||
Diluted | - | 105,824,049 | 105,824,049 | - | 104,329,226 | 104,329,226 | |||||
Class B ordinary shares | |||||||||||
Basic | - | 68,788,940 | 68,788,940 | - | 68,788,940 | 68,788,940 | |||||
Diluted | - | 68,788,940 | 68,788,940 | - | 68,788,940 | 68,788,940 |
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CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS | ||||||
(Amount in thousands, except as noted) | ||||||
As of December 31, | ||||||
2012 | 2013 | |||||
RMB | RMB | US$ | ||||
(Audited) | (Unaudited) | (Unaudited) | ||||
ASSETS | ||||||
Current assets: | ||||||
Cash and cash equivalents | 420,576 | 1,138,613 | 188,085 | |||
Restricted cash | - | 245,000 | 40,471 | |||
Accounts receivable | 326,071 | 465,712 | 76,930 | |||
Other current assets | 39,545 | 49,940 | 8,250 | |||
Total current assets | 786,192 | 1,899,265 | 313,736 | |||
Non-current assets: | ||||||
Property and equipment, net | 39,858 | 57,897 | 9,564 | |||
Goodwill and Intangible assets, net | 1,553,623 | 1,549,639 | 255,982 | |||
Other non-current assets | - | 6,149 | 1,016 | |||
Total non-current assets | 1,593,481 | 1,613,685 | 266,562 | |||
Total assets | 2,379,673 | 3,512,950 | 580,298 | |||
LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY | ||||||
Current liabilities: | ||||||
Accrued expenses and other payables | 213,208 | 324,094 | 53,537 | |||
Deferred revenue | 94,392 | 215,580 | 35,611 | |||
Income tax payable | 2,063 | 20,204 | 3,337 | |||
Payable for repurchase of common stock | - | 227,015 | 37,500 | |||
Deferred tax liabilities | 26,629 | - | - | |||
Other current liabilities | - | 2,925 | 484 | |||
Total current liabilities | 336,292 | 789,818 | 130,469 | |||
Non-current liabilities: | ||||||
Other liabilities | 16,568 | 29,041 | 4,797 | |||
Deferred tax liabilities | 468,838 | 481,727 | 79,576 | |||
Total non-current liabilities | 485,406 | 510,768 | 84,373 | |||
Total liabilities | 821,698 | 1,300,586 | 214,842 | |||
Shareholders' equity: | ||||||
Total shareholders' equity | 1,557,975 | 2,212,364 | 365,456 | |||
Total liabilities and shareholders' equity | 2,379,673 | 3,512,950 | 580,298 |