JMU Limited Reports Unaudited First Quarter 2018 Financial Results
SHANGHAI, May 31, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- JMU Limited (the "Company" or "JMU") (NASDAQ: JMU), a leading B2B online e-commerce platform that provides integrated services to suppliers and customers in the foodservice industry in China, today announced its financial results for the three months ended March 31, 2018.
First Quarter 2018 Highlights
- Revenues in the first quarter of 2018 were $29.5 million, representing an increase of 50.1% from $19.7 million in the first quarter of 2017.
- Gross profit was $225 thousand in the first quarter of 2018, improved from $106 thousand in the first quarter of 2017.
- B2B online platform recorded gross billing of RMB2.2 billion (US$344.2 million) in the first quarter of 2018, measured in terms of gross merchandise value ("GMV"), increasing 5.2% from gross billing of RMB2.1 billion (US$298.1 million) in the first quarter of 2017.
- Active customer accounts were 33,025 as of March 31, 2018, decreasing 1.6% from 33,559 as of March 31, 2017.
- Third-party sellers on the Company's online marketplace decreased to 15,710 compared to 16,789 as of March 31, 2017.
Ms. Xiaoxia Zhu, Chairperson and Chief Executive Officer commented, "We are pleased to deliver revenue and gross profit growth in the first quarter of 2018 compared to the same period of 2017. This demonstrates solid execution of our business, which aims to maintain strength in our existing market while also capturing new market opportunities that can contribute to our development."
"Through our strategic partnerships and development of Ready-to-Cook and Ready-to-Eat products, we are able to expand our portfolio of products and services that fulfill a wide range of customer demands. We look forward to continuing to build our company's market position and maintaining operational efficiency as we scale the business." Ms. Zhu concluded.
First Quarter 2018 Financial Performance
Revenues were $29.5 million for the first quarter of 2018, representing an increase of 50.1% from $19.7 million in the first quarter of 2017. The growth of revenue in the first quarter of 2018 was mainly due to the increase in order volumes.
Cost of revenues was $29.3 million for the first quarter of 2018, increasing 49.8% from $19.6 million in the first quarter of 2017, which was generally in line with the growth of the Company's revenues.
Gross profit for the first quarter of 2018 was $225.0 thousand, representing a 112.3% increase from $105.9 thousand in the first quarter of 2017.
Selling and marketing expenses in the first quarter of 2018 decreased 58.0% to $1.6 million from $3.9 million in the first quarter of 2017. As a percentage of total revenue, selling and marketing expense was 5.5% and 19.7% in the first quarter of 2018 and the same period of 2017, respectively.
General and administrative expenses in the first quarter of 2018 were $1.2 million, representing a decrease of 32.8% compared to $1.8 million in the first quarter of 2017. As a percentage of total revenues, general and administrative expenses were 4.2% and 9.3% in the first quarter of 2018 and the same period 2017, respectively. The decrease was primarily a result of the Company's improvement in management and operational efficiency.
Loss from operations in the first quarter of 2018 was $2.6 million, a 53.0% decrease from a loss from operations of $5.6 million in the first quarter of 2017.
Net loss attributable to the Company in the first quarter of 2018 was $2.7 million, representing a decrease of 46.3% compared to $5.1 million in the first quarter of 2017. Non-GAAP net loss attributable to the Company, which excludes amortization of acquired intangible assets, impairment loss, share-based compensation, and related provision for income tax benefits, was $2.3 million in the first quarter of 2018 compared to $3.0 million in the same period of 2017. For the quarters ended March 31, 2018 and March 31, 2017, the Company's weighted average number of ordinary shares used in computing loss per ordinary share was 1,476,257,423 and 1,475,946,602, respectively.
As of March 31, 2018, the Company's cash and cash equivalents were $1.5 million, decreasing 68.5% compared to $4.9 million as of December 31, 2017. Total shareholders' equity was $104.8 million as compared to $103.6 million as of December 31, 2017.
Non-GAAP Measures
To supplement our consolidated financial statements presented in accordance with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles ("GAAP"), we use various non-GAAP financial measures that are adjusted from results based on U.S. GAAP to exclude amortization of acquired intangible assets, impairment loss, share-based compensation and related provision for income tax benefits.
Reconciliations of our non-GAAP financial measures to our U.S. GAAP financial measures are shown in tables at the end of this earnings release, which provide more details about the non-GAAP financial measures.
Our non-GAAP financial information is provided as additional information to help investors compare business trends among different reporting periods on a consistent basis and to enhance investors' overall understanding of the historical and current financial performance of our operations and our prospects for the future. Our non-GAAP financial information should be considered in addition to results prepared in accordance with U.S. GAAP, but should not be considered a substitute for or superior to U.S. GAAP financial results. In addition, our calculation of this non-GAAP financial information may be different from the calculation used by other companies, and therefore comparability may be limited.
Our non-GAAP information (including non-GAAP loss from operations and net loss attributable to the Company) which is adjusted from results based on U.S. GAAP to exclude amortization of acquired intangible assets, impairment loss , share-based compensation and income tax benefits. A limitation of using these non-GAAP financial measures is that amortization of acquired intangible assets, impairment loss , share-based compensation and related provision for income tax benefits have been and may continue to be for the foreseeable future significant recurring expenses in our results of operations. We compensate for these limitations by providing reconciliations of our non-GAAP financial measures to our U.S. GAAP financial measures. Please see the reconciliation tables at the end of this earnings release.
About JMU Limited
JMU Limited currently operates China's leading B2B online e-commerce platform that provides integrated services to suppliers and customers in the catering industry. With the help of Internet and cloud technologies, JMU has the vision to reshape the procurement and distribution pattern and build a fair business ecosystem in the catering industry in China. JMU is further promoting the use of its platform for small- and medium-sized restaurants and restaurant chains in China.
Through cooperation with national and local industry associations and reputable restaurant groups across China, JMU has formed a leading industrial alliance and has great resource leverage in China's catering industry. JMU works closely with suppliers and customers in the catering industry, providing one-stop procurement services, as well as other value-added services. For more information, please visit: http://ir.ccjmu.com.
Safe Harbor Statement
This announcement contains forward-looking statements. These statements are made under 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 "aim", "anticipate", "believe", "estimate", "expect", "going forward", "intend", "ought to", "plan", "project", "potential", "seek", "may", "might", "can", "could", "will", "would", "shall", "should", "is likely to" and the negative form of these words and other similar expressions. Among other things, statements that are not historical facts, including statements about JMU's beliefs and expectations, the business outlook and quotations from management in this announcement, as well as JMU's strategic and operational plans, are or contain 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: The general economic and business conditions in China may deteriorate. The growth of Internet and mobile user population in China might not be as strong as expected. JMU's plan to enhance customer experience, upgrade infrastructure and increase service offerings might not be well received. JMU might not be able to implement all of its strategic plans as expected. Competition in China may intensify further. All information provided in this press release is as of the date of this press release and are based on assumptions that we believe to be reasonable as of this date, and JMU does not undertake any obligation to update any forward-looking statement, except as required under applicable law.
Contact:
Freda Feng, IR Director
JMU Limited
[email protected]
Tel: +86-21-6015-1166 ext.8904
Bill Zima
ICR Inc.
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Tel: +1(203)-682-8200
| JMU LIMITED |
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| Three Months Ended |
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| March 31, |
March 31, |
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| Related parties |
3,142 |
3,648 |
|
| Third parties |
16,540 |
25,899 |
|
| Total Revenues |
19,682 |
29,547 |
|
| Cost of revenues |
(19,576) |
(29,322) |
|
| Gross profit |
106 |
225 |
|
| Operating expenses: |
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| Selling and marketing |
(3,868) |
(1,626) |
|
| General and administrative |
(1,833) |
(1,232) |
|
| Impairment loss |
- |
- |
|
| Total operating expenses |
(5,701) |
(2,858) |
|
| Loss from operations |
(5,595) |
(2,633) |
|
| Interest expense |
(17) |
(221) |
|
| Other income, net |
35 |
61 |
|
| Loss before provision for income taxes |
(5,577) |
(2,793) |
|
| Income tax benefits |
497 |
64 |
|
| Net loss |
(5,080) |
(2,729) |
|
| Net loss per ordinary share |
|||
| Basic |
(0.00) |
(0.00) |
|
| Diluted |
(0.00) |
(0.00) |
|
| Weighted average shares used in calculating net loss per |
|||
| Basic |
1,475,946,602 |
1,476,257,423 |
|
| Diluted |
1,475,946,602 |
1,476,257,423 |
|
| JMU LIMITED |
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| Three Months Ended |
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| March 31, |
March 31, |
||
| Net loss |
(5,080) |
(2,729) |
|
| Other comprehensive income, net of tax of $nil: |
|||
| Change in cumulative foreign currency translation adjustment |
2,150 |
3,887 |
|
| Comprehensive (loss)/income |
(2,930) |
1,158 |
|
| JMU LIMITED |
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| December 31, |
March 31, |
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| ASSETS: |
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| Current assets: |
||||
| Cash and cash equivalents |
4,912 |
1,545 |
||
| Accounts receivable, net |
3,296 |
8,376 |
||
| Inventories |
539 |
589 |
||
| Prepaid expenses and other current assets, net |
2,246 |
2,092 |
||
| Amounts due from related parties |
3,063 |
6,641 |
||
| Total current assets |
14,056 |
19,243 |
||
| Non-current assets: |
||||
| Property and equipment, net |
1,795 |
1,741 |
||
| Acquired intangible assets, net |
10,264 |
10,319 |
||
| Investment |
768 |
797 |
||
| Goodwill |
108,940 |
112,999 |
||
| Deferred tax assets |
157 |
146 |
||
| Other non-current assets |
162 |
152 |
||
| Total non-current assets |
122,086 |
126,154 |
||
| TOTAL ASSETS |
136,142 |
145,397 |
||
| LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDER'S EQUITY: |
||||
| Current liabilities: |
||||
| Short-term bank borrowings |
7,685 |
7,971 |
||
| Accounts and notes payable |
3,981 |
9,127 |
||
| Accrued expenses and other current liabilities |
9,292 |
7,756 |
||
| Advance from customers |
1,244 |
933 |
||
| Amounts due to related parties |
604 |
2,253 |
||
| Total current liabilities |
22,806 |
28,040 |
||
| Non-current liabilities: |
||||
| Other non-current liabilities |
1,534 |
1,619 |
||
| Deferred tax liabilities |
2,565 |
2,580 |
||
| Amount due to related parties |
5,686 |
8,322 |
||
| Total non-current liabilities |
9,785 |
12,521 |
||
| TOTAL LIABILITIES |
32,591 |
40,561 |
||
| Commitments and contingencies |
||||
| Shareholders' equity: |
||||
| Ordinary shares |
15 |
15 |
||
| Additional paid-in capital |
634,071 |
634,198 |
||
| Accumulated deficit |
(513,903) |
(516,632) |
||
| Accumulated other comprehensive loss |
(16,632) |
(12,745) |
||
| Total shareholders' equity |
103,551 |
104,836 |
||
| TOTAL LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY |
136,142 |
145,397 |
||
| JMU LIMITED |
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| Three Months Ended |
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| March 31, |
March 31, |
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| Loss from operations |
5,595 |
2,633 |
||
| Net loss attributable to JMU Ltd. |
5,080 |
2,729 |
||
| Amortization of acquired intangible assets |
a |
2,050 |
324 |
|
| Provision for income tax benefits |
b |
(497) |
(64) |
|
| Share-based compensation |
c |
534 |
125 |
|
| Impairment loss |
d |
- |
- |
|
| Non-GAAP loss from operation(a)(c)(d) |
3,011 |
2,184 |
||
| Non-GAAP net loss attributable to JMU Ltd.(a)(b)(c)(d) |
2,993 |
2,344 |
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| Note: |
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| (a) Adjustment to exclude amortization of acquired intangible assets |
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| (b) Adjustment to exclude income tax benefits |
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| (c) Adjustment to exclude share-based compensation |
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| (d) Adjustment to exclude impairment loss |
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SOURCE JMU Ltd
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