JMU Limited Reports Unaudited Third Quarter 2018 Financial Results

SHANGHAI, Nov. 29, 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 September 30, 2018.

Third Quarter 2018 Highlights

    --  Revenues in the third quarter of 2018 were US$28.7 million, representing
        an increase of 5.6% from US$27.1 million in the third quarter of 2017.
    --  Gross profit was US$401.1 thousand in the third quarter of 2018,
        representing an increase of 166.3% from US$150.6 thousand in the third
        quarter of 2017.
    --  B2B online platform recorded gross billing of RMB 2,615 million (US$381
        million) in the third quarter of 2018, measured in terms of gross
        merchandise value ("GMV"), decreasing 51.5% from gross billing of
        RMB5,391 million (US$810 million) in the third quarter of 2017, which
        was mainly due to the Company's focusing on ready-to-cook and
        ready-to-eat products development.
    --  Active customer accounts were 32,314 as of September 30, 2018,
        decreasing 1.4% from 32,775 as of September 30, 2017.
    --  Third-party sellers on the Company's online marketplace decreased to
        13,646 compared to 14,364 as of September 30, 2017.

Ms. Xiaoxia Zhu, Co-chairperson and Chief Executive Officer, commented, "As we are focusing on the development of our ready-to-cook and ready-to-eat products, we are pleased to report another quarter of revenue growth as customer acceptance continues to grow in this area. We optimized our operating structure by cooperating with source suppliers for our ready-to-cook and ready-to-eat products, which decreased the number of intermediaries and reduced related expenses, resulting in a 64.1% decrease in our operating expenses year over year.

"The fourth quarter will be a peak season for our business, since the order volume is expected to increase due to year-end celebrations and traditional Chinese holidays. We continue to optimize our products and introduce new products to meet customer demand and are also benefiting from broader brand recognition from our increased number of tasting events. We will also keep improving our operational efficiency to better serve our customers, and expanding our market share in key areas. We are committed to establishing a sustainable growth path that can help us achieve profitability and benefit our shareholders."

Third Quarter 2018 Financial Performance

Revenues were US$28.7 million for the third quarter of 2018, representing an increase of 5.6% from US$27.1 million in the third quarter of 2017. The growth of revenue in the third quarter of 2018 was mainly due to the increase in order volume.

Cost of revenues was US$28.3 million for the third quarter of 2018, showing an increase of 4.7% from US$27.0 million in the third quarter of 2017, which was generally in-line with the growth of the Company's revenues.

Gross profit for the third quarter of 2018 was US$401.1 thousand, representing a 166.3% increase from US$150.6 thousand in the third quarter of 2017.

Selling and marketing expenses in the third quarter of 2018 decreased 80.1% to US$805 thousand from US$4 million in the third quarter of 2017. As a percentage of total revenue, selling and marketing expenses were 2.8% and 14.9% in the third quarter of 2018 and the same period of 2017, respectively.

General and administrative expenses in the third quarter of 2018 were US$995 thousand, representing an increase of 1.5% from US$980 thousand in the third quarter of 2017. As a percentage of total revenues, general and administrative expenses were 3.5% and 3.6% in the third quarter of 2018 and the same period of 2017, respectively.

Loss from operations in the third quarter of 2018 was US$1.4 million, showing a decrease of 71.3% from US$4.9 million in the third quarter of 2017.

Net loss attributable to the Company in the third quarter of 2018 was US$1.7 million, representing a decrease of 61.5% from US$4.5 million in the third quarter of 2017. Non-GAAP net loss attributable to the Company, which excludes amortization of acquired intangible assets, share-based compensation, and related provision for income tax benefits, was US$1.5 million compared to US$2.6 million in the same period of 2017. For the quarters ended September 30, 2018, and September 30, 2017, the Company's weighted average number of ordinary shares used in computing loss per ordinary share were 1,476,866,650 and 1,476,144,194, respectively.

As of September 30, 2018, the Company's cash and cash equivalents were US$9.9 million, showing an increase of 101.8% from US$4.9 million as of December 31, 2017. Total shareholders' equity was US$20.3 million as compared to US$103.5 million at the end of 2017, which was mainly due to the impairment of US$73.8 million provided for goodwill and acquired intangible assets in total during the first nine month of 2018.

Note 1: 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 of goodwill, 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 of goodwill, share-based compensation and income tax benefits. A limitation of using these non-GAAP financial measures is that amortization of acquired intangible assets, impairment of goodwill, 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 keeps concentrating on its ready-to-cook and ready-to eat products 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:

Luna Zhang
JMU Limited
zhangluna@ccjmu.com
Tel: +86 (021) 6015-1166, ext. 8904

Bill Zima
ICR Inc.
bill.zima@icrinc.com
Tel: +1(203)-682-8200


                                                                           
            
              JMU LIMITED
                                                                   UNAUDITED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
                                                 (US dollars in thousands, except for number of shares and per share (or ADS) data)




                                                                                                                                                     Three Months Ended



                                                                                September 30,                                       
            
           September 30,
                                                                          2017                                                                      2018

                                                                           ---




         Related parties                                                                                                                     4,005                             2,821



         Third parties                                                                                                                      23,141                            25,832

                                                                                                                                                                                 ---


         
              Total Revenues                                                                                                          27,146                            28,653



         Cost of revenues                                                                                                                 (26,996)                         (28,252)

                                                                                                                                                                                 ---


         
              Gross profit                                                                                                               150                               401

                                                                                                                                                                                 ---




         
              Operating expenses:



         Selling and marketing                                                                                                             (4,040)                            (805)



         General and administrative                                                                                                          (980)                            (995)



         Impairment loss                                                                                                                                                          -





         
              Total operating expenses                                                                                               (5,020)                          (1,800)

                                                                                                                                                                                 ---


         
              Loss from operations                                                                                                   (4,870)                          (1,399)



         Interest income                                                                                                                      (92)                            (383)



         Other income, net                                                                                                                       5                                11

                                                                                                                                                                                 ---


         
              Loss before provision for income taxes                                                                                 (4,957)                          (1,771)

                                                                                                                                                                                 ---


         Income tax benefits                                                                                                                   493                                51

                                                                                                                                                                                 ---


         
              Net loss                                                                                                               (4,464)                          (1,720)

                                                                                                                                                                                 ===




         
              Net loss per ordinary share



         Basic                                                                                                                             (0.003)                          (0.001)



         Diluted                                                                                                                           (0.003)                          (0.001)



         
              Weighted average shares used in calculating net loss per ordinary
    share



         Basic                                                                                                                       1,476,144,194                     1,476,866,650



         Diluted                                                                                                                     1,476,144,194                     1,476,866,650


                                      
              
                JMU LIMITED
                              UNAUDITED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE
                                                 INCOME/(LOSS)
                                           (US dollars in thousands)




                                                                                                Three Months Ended



                                               September 30,                     
        
             September 30,
                                       2017                                                2018

                                        ---






     
                Net loss                                                        (4,464)                  (1,720)



     Other comprehensive income/(loss)



          Change in cumulative foreign currency                                     4,603                     (847)
             translation adjustment



     
                Comprehensive income/(loss)                                         139                   (2,567)

                                                                                                                ===


                                  
              
                JMU LIMITED
                                 UNAUDITED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
                                       (US dollars in thousands)






                                                                 
         
     December 31, 
     
     September 30,
                                                                                 2017               2018

                                                                                                    ---


     
                ASSETS:



     
                Current assets:



     Cash and cash equivalents                                                 4,912              9,912



     Accounts receivable, net                                                  3,296              9,677



     Inventories                                                                 539                818



     Prepaid expenses and other current assets, net                            2,246              1,689



     Amounts due from related parties                                          3,063              5,497




     
                Total current assets                                        14,056             27,593




     
                Non-current assets:



     Property and equipment, net                                               1,795              1,059



     Acquired intangible assets, net                                          10,264              7,671



     Investment                                                                  768                728



     Goodwill                                                                108,940             33,274



     Deferred tax assets                                                         157                103



     Other non-current assets                                                    162                116




     
                Total non-current assets                                   122,086             42,951




     
                TOTAL ASSETS                                               136,142             70,544




     
                LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDER'S EQUITY :



     
                Current liabilities:



     Short-term bank borrowings                                                7,685              7,280



     Accounts and notes payable                                                3,981              9,949



     Accrued expenses and other current liabilities                            9,292              7,894



     Advance from customers                                                    1,244                228



     Amounts due to related parties                                              604              4,079




     
                Total current liabilities                                   22,806             29,430




     
                Non-current liabilities:



     Other non-current liabilities                                             1,534                850



     Deferred tax liabilities                                                  2,565              1,918



     Amount due to related parties                                             5,686             18,022




     
                Total non-current liabilities                                9,785             20,790




     
                TOTAL LIABILITIES                                           32,591             50,220




     
                Commitments and contingencies



     
                Shareholders' equity:



     Ordinary shares                                                              15                 15



     Additional paid-in capital                                              634,071            634,344



     Accumulated deficit                                                   (513,903)         (594,984)



     Accumulated other comprehensive loss                                   (16,632)          (19,051)




     
                Total shareholders' equity                                 103,551             20,324




     
                TOTAL LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY                 136,142             70,544


                                                                               
              
                JMU LIMITED
                                                                          Reconciliation of Non-GAAP financial measures
                                                                                   to comparable GAAP measures
                                                                                    (US dollars in thousands)




                                                                                                                                                  Three Months Ended



                                                                                                                
           
     September 30,         
      
                September 30,
                                                                                                                                   2017                                   2018




     Loss from operations                                                                                                              4,870                                  1,399



     Net loss attributable to JMU Ltd.                                                                                                 4,464                                  1,720





     Amortization of acquired intangible assets                                                                        a                 2,117                                    265



     Provision for income tax benefits                                                                                 b                 (493)                                  (51)



     Share-based compensation                                                                                          c                   237                                     39



     Impairment loss                                                                                                   d                                                           -





     Non-GAAP loss from operation (a)(c)(d)                                                                                            2,516                                  1,095



     Non-GAAP net loss attributable to JMU Ltd.(a)(b)(c)(d)                                                                            2,603                                  1,467





     Note:



     (a)Adjustment to exclude amortization of acquired intangible assets



     (b)Adjustment to exclude income tax benefits



     (c)Adjustment to exclude share-based compensation



     (d)Adjustment to exclude impairment loss

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