58.com Reports Third Quarter 2019 Unaudited Financial Results

BEIJING, Nov. 18, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- 58.com Inc. (NYSE: WUBA) ("58.com" or the "Company"), China's largest online market place for classifieds, today reported its unaudited financial results for the third quarter ended September 30, 2019.

Third Quarter 2019 Highlights

    --  Total revenues were RMB4,258.0 million (US$602.0 million([1])), a 17.4%
        increase from RMB3,626.8 million in the same quarter of 2018, exceeding
        the high end of the Company's guidance of RMB4,200 million.
    --  Total number of paying business users([2]) was approximately 3.6 million
        in the third quarter of 2019, a 3.0% increase from the same quarter of
        2018.
    --  Gross margin was 88.2% compared with 89.5% in the same quarter of 2018.
    --  Income from operations was RMB862.2 million (US$121.9 million), a 28.6%
        increase from RMB670.6 million in the same quarter of 2018.
    --  Non-GAAP income from operations([3]) was RMB1,039.2 million (US$146.9
        million), a 21.3% increase from RMB856.5 million in the same quarter of
        2018.
    --  Net income attributable to 58.com Inc. ordinary shareholders was
        RMB791.6 million (US$111.9 million), a 9.0% increase from RMB726.2
        million in the same quarter of 2018.
    --  Non-GAAP net income attributable to 58.com Inc. ordinary
        shareholders([4]) was RMB1,018.0 million (US$143.9 million), a 20.7%
        increase from RMB843.5 million in the same quarter of 2018.
    --  Basic and diluted earnings per ADS attributable to ordinary shareholders
        were RMB5.31 (US$0.75) and RMB5.26 (US$0.74), respectively, representing
        7.9% and 8.6% increases from RMB4.92 and RMB4.84, respectively, in the
        same quarter of 2018. One ADS represents two Class A ordinary shares.
    --  Non-GAAP basic and diluted earnings per ADS attributable to ordinary
        shareholders([5]) were RMB6.83 (US$0.97) and RMB6.76 (US$0.96),
        respectively, representing 19.4% and 20.2% increases from RMB5.72 and
        RMB5.63, respectively, in the same quarter of 2018.


                        [1] This press release contains
                         translations of certain Renminbi
                         (RMB) amounts into U.S. dollars
                         (US$) solely for the convenience of
                         the readers. Unless otherwise
                         specified, all translations of
                         Renminbi amounts into US$ amounts
                         in this press release are made at
                         RMB7.0729 to US$1.00, which was the
                         U.S. dollars middle rate announced
                         by the PRC State Administration of
                         Foreign Exchange on September 30,
                         2019. The percentages stated in
                         this press release are calculated
                         based on the Renminbi amounts. On
                         November 18 , 2019, such exchange
                         rate was RMB7.0037 to US$1.00.


                        [2] Paying business users refer to
                         users who are identified as
                         business users with unique identity
                         information such as business
                         licenses or personal identification
                         information and who used the
                         Company's subscription-based
                         membership services or purchased at
                         least one type of online marketing
                         services in a given period. One
                         paying business user can open up
                         several paying user accounts on one
                         or multiple online platforms. The
                         number and the percentage
                         calculation does not include paying
                         business users on Ganji as the
                         Company stopped selling stand-
                         alone Ganji subscription-based
                         membership services in 2018 or
                         earlier in all of its content
                         categories.


                        [3] Non-GAAP income from operations
                         is defined as income from
                         operations excluding share-based
                         compensation expenses and
                         amortization of intangible assets
                         resulting from business
                         acquisitions. See "Reconciliation
                         of GAAP and Non-GAAP Results" at
                         the end of this press release.


                        [4] Non-GAAP net income
                         attributable to 58.com Inc.
                         ordinary shareholders is defined as
                         net income attributable to 58.com
                         Inc. ordinary shareholders
                         excluding share-based compensation
                         expenses, amortization of
                         intangible assets resulting from
                         business acquisitions, change in
                         fair value of long-term
                         investments, share-based
                         compensation expenses included in
                         share of results of equity
                         investees, and income tax effects
                         of GAAP to non-GAAP reconciling
                         items. See "Reconciliation of GAAP
                         and Non-GAAP Results" at the end
                         of this press release.


                        [5] Non-GAAP basic and diluted
                         earnings per ADS attributable to
                         ordinary shareholders is defined as
                         non-GAAP net income attributable
                         to 58.com Inc. ordinary
                         shareholders divided by weighted
                         average number of basic and diluted
                         ADSs.

Management Comments

"I am pleased to report solid financial and operational results once again, with revenue totaling RMB4.26 billion and exceeding the high end of our previous guidance despite challenging market conditions," commented Mr. Michael Yao, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of 58.com. "On a non-GAAP basis, operating income and net income grew 21.3% and 20.7% year over year, respectively. We continue to solidify and expand our leading market position in all our core categories, especially for primary housing and other local services. Secondary housing and jobs continue to show substantial resilience despite challenging market conditions. We are confident in our horizontal platform and the diversified product and services it offers. We are also optimistic about the massive market opportunity and tremendous growth potential that China offers and will continue to invest in innovation and user engagement to further enhance our leading market position."

Third Quarter 2019 Financial Results

Revenues

Total revenues were RMB4,258.0 million (US$602.0 million), representing an increase of 17.4% from RMB3,626.8 million in the same quarter of 2018.

Membership revenues were RMB1,192.7 million (US$168.6 million), an increase of 1.0% from RMB1,181.1 million in the same quarter of 2018.

Online marketing services revenues were RMB2,797.5 million (US$395.5 million), an increase of 20.1% from RMB2,328.9 million in the same quarter of 2018.

The increase was primarily driven by the increasing adoption and effectiveness of the Company's various online marketing services such as real-time bidding, priority listings and various other online marketing services.

Cost of Revenues

Cost of revenues was RMB501.1 million (US$70.8 million), an increase of 31.7% from RMB380.6 million in the same quarter of 2018. The year-over-year increase was primarily driven by increases in the costs of services provided on other platforms, expenses associated with the operations of all the Company's platforms, and salaries and benefits relating to web operation and information quality control teams.

Gross Profit and Gross Margin

Gross profit was RMB3,756.9 million (US$531.2 million), an increase of 15.7% from RMB3,246.2 million during the same quarter of 2018.

Gross margin was 88.2%, compared with 89.5% during the same quarter of 2018.

Operating Expenses

Operating expenses were RMB2,894.6 million (US$409.3 million), an increase of 12.4% from RMB2,575.6 million in the same quarter of 2018.

Sales and marketing expenses in the third quarter of 2019 were RMB2,177.1 million (US$307.8 million), an increase of 13.4% from RMB1,920.1 million in the same quarter in 2018.

Within sales and marketing expenses, advertising expenses in the third quarter of 2019 were RMB986.9 million (US$139.5 million), which were generally stable compared with RMB978.2 million in the same quarter of 2018.

Non-advertising sales and marketing expenses in the third quarter of 2019 were RMB1,190.2 million (US$168.3 million), an increase of 26.4% from RMB941.9 million in the same quarter in 2018.

Non-advertising sales and marketing expenses include salaries and benefits, commissions and share-based compensation expenses for the Company's sales, sales support, customer service, marketing dealer management personnel, online and offline promotional expenses, and other operating expenses that are associated with sales and marketing activities.

The increase in non-advertising sales and marketing expenses was mainly due to an increase in marketing and promotional expenses for 58.com and newer platforms such as 58 Town and Zhuan Zhuan.

Research and development expenses in the third quarter of 2019 were RMB520.9 million (US$73.7 million), an increase of 11.1% from RMB468.8 million in the same quarter of 2018. The increase was primarily due to increases in salaries and benefits for the Company's research and development personnel for the development of new features and services.

General and administrative expenses in the third quarter of 2019 were RMB196.6 million (US$27.8 million), an increase of 5.3% from RMB186.7 million in the same quarter of 2018. The increase was primarily driven by increases in salaries and benefits and share-based compensation expenses for administrative personnel.

Income from Operations

Income from operations was RMB862.2 million (US$121.9 million) in the third quarter of 2019, an increase of 28.6% from RMB670.6 million in the same quarter of 2018.

Operating margin, defined as income from operations divided by total revenues, was 20.2% in the third quarter of 2019, compared with 18.5% in the same quarter of 2018.

Non-GAAP income from operations was RMB1,039.2 million (US$146.9 million) in the third quarter of 2019, an increase of 21.3% from RMB856.5 million in the same quarter of 2018.

Non-GAAP operating margin, defined as non-GAAP income from operations divided by total revenues, was 24.4% in the third quarter of 2019, compared with 23.6% in the same quarter of 2018.

Other Income/(Expenses)

Net other income in the third quarter of 2019 was RMB80.2 million (US$11.3 million), compared with net other income of RMB103.7 million in the same quarter of 2018.

Net other income in the third quarter of 2019 was mainly attributable to RMB60.7 million income from short-term commercial bank investment products the Company purchased with its surplus cash, RMB53.8 million in tax refunds and other government subsidies, RMB24.7 million dividend income, and a fair value gain of RMB14.2 million due to the revaluation of certain convertible notes the Company invested in the second quarter of 2019, which were partially offset by a fair value loss of RMB83.9 million primarily as a result of a decline in the share price of 5I5J Holding Group Co., Ltd., a publicly traded company in which the Company invested in the third quarter of 2018 and holds a minority stake.

Net Income Attributable to 58.com Inc. Ordinary Shareholders

Net income attributable to 58.com Inc. ordinary shareholders was RMB791.6 million (US$111.9 million) in the third quarter of 2019, an increase of 9.0% from RMB726.2 million in the same quarter of 2018.

Net margin, defined as net income attributable to 58.com Inc. ordinary shareholders divided by total revenues, was 18.6% in the third quarter of 2019, compared with 20.0% in the same quarter of 2018.

Non-GAAP net income attributable to 58.com Inc. ordinary shareholders was RMB1,018.0 million (US$143.9 million) in the third quarter of 2019, an increase of 20.7% from RMB843.5 million in the same quarter of 2018.

Non-GAAP net margin, defined as non-GAAP net income attributable to 58.com Inc. ordinary shareholders divided by total revenues, was 23.9% in the third quarter of 2019, compared with 23.3% in the same quarter of 2018.

Basic and Diluted Earnings per ADS

Basic and diluted earnings per ADS attributable to ordinary shareholders in the third quarter of 2019 were RMB5.31 (US$0.75) and RMB5.26 (US$0.74), respectively, representing 7.9% and 8.6% increases from RMB4.92 and RMB4.84, respectively, in the same quarter of 2018.

Non-GAAP basic and diluted earnings per ADS attributable to ordinary shareholders in the third quarter of 2019 were RMB6.83 (US$0.97) and RMB6.76 (US$0.96), respectively, representing 19.4% and 20.2% increases from RMB5.72 and RMB5.63, respectively, in the same quarter of 2018.

Cash Flow

Net cash provided by operating activities was RMB1,059.4 million (US$149.8 million) in the third quarter of 2019, an increase of 22.7% from RMB863.4 million in the same quarter of 2018.

Cash and Cash Equivalents, Term deposits, Restricted Cash and Short-term Investments

As of September 30, 2019, the Company had cash and cash equivalents, term deposits, restricted cash and short-term investments of RMB9,488.9 million (US$1,341.6 million).

As of the date of this earnings release, the Company has received cash consideration in accordance with the transaction agreements relating to the Company's sale of certain equity stake in Che Hao Duo group as previously announced.

Shares Outstanding

As of September 30, 2019, the Company had a total of 299,057,321 ordinary shares (including 253,825,201 Class A and 45,232,120 Class B ordinary shares) issued and outstanding.

Business Outlook

Based on the Company's current operations, total revenues for the fourth quarter of 2019 are expected to be between RMB4.05 billion and RMB4.15 billion. This represents a year-over-year increase of 12% to 15% in Renminbi. These estimates reflect the Company's current and preliminary view, which is subject to change.

Non-GAAP Financial Measures

To supplement the financial measures prepared in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles in the United States, or GAAP, this press release presents non-GAAP income from operations, non-GAAP operating margin, non-GAAP net income attributable to 58.com Inc. ordinary shareholders, non-GAAP net margin and non-GAAP basic and diluted earnings per share and per ADS attributable to ordinary shareholders by excluding share-based compensation expenses, amortization of intangible assets resulting from business acquisitions, change in fair value of long-term investments, share-based compensation expenses included in share of results of equity investees, income tax effects of above GAAP to non-GAAP reconciling items. The Company believes these non-GAAP financial measures are important to help investors understand the Company's operating and financial performance, compare business trends among different reporting periods on a consistent basis and assess the Company's 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, amortization of intangible assets resulting from business acquisitions, non-cash gain or loss and income tax effects resulting from GAAP to non-GAAP reconciling items 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 the Company's results. The Company compensates for these limitations by providing the relevant disclosure of its share-based compensation expenses, amortization of intangible assets resulting from business acquisitions, change in fair value of long-term investments, share-based compensation expenses included in share of results of equity investees, income tax effects of above GAAP to non-GAAP reconciling items, all of which should be considered when evaluating the Company's performance. 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. Reconciliation of each of these non-GAAP financial measures to the most directly comparable GAAP financial measure is set forth at the end of this release.

Conference Call

58.com's management will host an earnings conference call on November 19, 2019 at 8:00 a.m. U.S. Eastern Time (9:00 p.m. Beijing / Hong Kong time on the same day).

Dial-in details for the earnings conference call are as follows:



     International:                         
     +1-412-317-6061



     U.S. Toll Free:                        
     +1-888-317-6003



     Hong Kong Toll Free:                   
     800-963976



     Hong Kong                              
     852-58081995


                   Mainland China Toll Free: 
     4001-206115



     Passcode:                                         8284139

Please dial in 15 minutes before the call is scheduled to begin and provide the passcode to join the call.

A telephone replay of the call will be available after the conclusion of the conference call through 8:00 a.m. U.S. Eastern Time, November 26, 2019. The dial-in details for the replay are as follows:



              International:            
              +1-412-317-0088



              U.S. Toll Free:           
              +1-877-344-7529



              Passcode:                                    10136855

Additionally, a live and archived webcast of the conference call will be available on the Investor Relations section of 58.com's website at http://ir.58.com.

About 58.com Inc.

58.com Inc. (NYSE: WUBA) operates China's largest online market place for classifieds, as measured by monthly unique visitors on both its www.58.com website and mobile applications. The Company's online marketplace enables local business users and consumer users to connect, share information and conduct business. 58.com's broad, in-depth and high-quality local information, combined with its easy-to-use website and mobile applications, has made it a trusted marketplace for consumers. 58.com's strong brand recognition, large and growing user base, merchant network and massive database of local information create a powerful network effect. For more information on 58.com, please visit http://www.58.com.

Safe Harbor Statements

This press release contains forward-looking statements 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 "will," "expects," "anticipates," "future," "intends," "plans," "believes," "estimates," "confident" and similar statements. 58.com 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 58.com'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 not limited to the following: 58.com's goals and strategies; its future business development, financial condition and results of operations; its ability to retain and grow its user base and network of local merchants for its online marketplace; the growth of, and trends in, the markets for its services in China; the demand for and market acceptance of its brand and services; competition in its industry in China; its ability to maintain the network infrastructure necessary to operate its website and mobile applications; relevant government policies and regulations relating to the corporate structure, business and industry; and its ability to protect its users' information and adequately address privacy concerns. 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 58.com does not undertake any obligation to update such information, except as required under applicable law.

For more information, please contact:

58.com Inc.
ir@58.com

Christensen

In China
Mr. Christian Arnell
Phone: +86-10-5900-1548
E-mail: carnell@christensenir.com

In US
Ms. Linda Bergkamp
Phone: +1-480-614-3004
Email: lbergkamp@ChristensenIR.com


                                                                                                     
              
                58.com Inc.


                                                                                            
     
                UNAUDITED CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS


                                                                                         
     
       (in thousands, except share and per share data, unless otherwise noted)




                                                                                                                                                        
              
           As of



                                                                                                                                                    
              
           December 31,     
       
       September 30,  
       
       September 30,

                                                                                                                                                                                   2018                   2019                    2019

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                 ---

                                                                                                                                                         
              
           RMB           
       
          RMB         
       
          US$



              
                ASSETS



              
                Current assets:



              Cash and cash equivalents                                                                                                                                      2,387,478              1,700,175                 240,379



              Restricted cash-current                                                                                                                                          812,000                 66,567                   9,412



              Term deposits                                                                                                                                                          -                20,000                   2,828



              Short-term investments                                                                                                                                         4,587,610              7,702,198               1,088,973



              Accounts receivable, net                                                                                                                                         917,443              1,233,226                 174,359



              Prepayments and other current assets                                                                                                                             813,403              1,738,229                 245,759




              
                Total current assets                                                                                                                              9,517,934             12,460,395               1,761,710




              
                Non-current assets:



              Property and equipment, net                                                                                                                                    1,329,752              1,300,836                 183,918



              Intangible assets, net                                                                                                                                         1,099,945                945,993                 133,749



              Right-of-use assets, net                                                                                                                                               -               269,508                  38,104



              Land use rights, net                                                                                                                                               3,610                  3,551                     502



              Goodwill                                                                                                                                                      15,874,220             15,897,711               2,247,693



              Long-term investments                                                                                                                                          3,365,906              8,144,539               1,151,513



              Investment in convertible note                                                                                                                                         -               763,873                 108,000



              Long-term prepayments and other non-current assets                                                                                                               639,478                820,956                 116,070




              
                Total non-current assets                                                                                                                         22,312,911             28,146,967               3,979,549




              
                Total assets                                                                                                                                     31,830,845             40,607,362               5,741,259




              
                LIABILITIES, MEZZANINE EQUITY AND

              
              
                SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY



              
                Current liabilities:



              Short-term loans                                                                                                                                                 812,794                    118                      17



              Accounts payable                                                                                                                                                 887,558              1,171,578                 165,643



              Deferred revenues                                                                                                                                              2,348,333              2,468,961                 349,073



              Customer advances                                                                                                                                              1,465,169              1,810,747                 256,012



              Taxes payable                                                                                                                                                    250,231                412,739                  58,355



              Salary and welfare payable                                                                                                                                       642,445                655,354                  92,657



              Operating lease liabilities, current                                                                                                                                   -               110,103                  15,567



              Accrued expenses and other current liabilities                                                                                                                   878,368              1,076,696                 152,228




              
                Total current liabilities                                                                                                                         7,284,898              7,706,296               1,089,552




              
                Non-current liabilities:



              Deferred tax liabilities                                                                                                                                         283,112                594,912                  84,111



              Operating lease liabilities, non-current                                                                                                                               -               158,073                  22,349



              Other non-current liabilities                                                                                                                                      1,675                                             -




              
                Total non-current liabilities                                                                                                                       284,787                752,985                 106,460




              
                Total liabilities                                                                                                                                 7,569,685              8,459,281               1,196,012




              
                Mezzanine equity:



              Mezzanine classified noncontrolling interests                                                                                                                  1,944,397              3,581,053                 506,306




              
                Total mezzanine equity                                                                                                                            1,944,397              3,581,053                 506,306




              
                Shareholders' equity:



              
                58.com Inc. shareholders' equity:



              Ordinary shares (US$0.00001 par value, 4,800,000,000 Class A and
    200,000,000 Class B shares authorized, 250,858,415 Class A and
    45,586,164 Class B shares issued and outstanding as of December 31,
    2018 and 253,825,201 Class A and 45,232,120 Class B shares issued and
    outstanding as of September 30, 2019, respectively)

                                                                                                                                                                                     19                     19                       3



              Additional paid-in capital                                                                                                                                    21,621,665             21,864,532               3,091,310



              Retained earnings                                                                                                                                                439,514              6,217,579                 879,071



              Accumulated other comprehensive income/(loss)                                                                                                                   (40,622)                70,023                   9,900




              
                Total 58.com Inc. shareholders' equity                                                                                                           22,020,576             28,152,153               3,980,284




              
                Noncontrolling interests                                                                                                                            296,187                414,875                  58,657




              
                Total shareholders' equity                                                                                                                       22,316,763             28,567,028               4,038,941




              
                Total liabilities, mezzanine equity and shareholders' equity                                                                                     31,830,845             40,607,362               5,741,259


                                                                                                                                                                       
              
                58.com Inc.


                                                                                                                                                      
         
                UNAUDITED CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATION


                                                                                                                                                 
       
           (in thousands, except share, per share and per ADS data, unless otherwise noted)




                                                                                                                                                               For the Three Months Ended                                                           For the Nine Months Ended

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          ---

                                                                                                                                                   
          
               September 30,         
              
                September 30,         
         
             September 30,         
       
       September 30,    
       
       September 30,   
       
       September 30,

                                                                                                                                                                                     2018                                     2019                                         2019                      2018                     2019                     2019

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                   ---

                                                                                                                                                        
         
                RMB                   
              
                RMB                  
       
                US$                
       
           RMB          
       
          RMB          
       
          US$



              
                Revenues:



              Membership                                                                                                                                                       1,181,105                                1,192,688                                      168,628                 3,276,850                3,358,554                  474,848



              Online marketing services                                                                                                                                        2,328,921                                2,797,453                                      395,517                 6,007,559                7,444,635                1,052,558



              E-commerce services                                                                                                                                                 15,627                                  111,438                                       15,756                    46,642                  213,126                   30,133



              Other revenues                                                                                                                                                     101,148                                  156,418                                       22,115                   197,453                  404,674                   57,215




              
                Total revenues                                                                                                                                      3,626,801                                4,257,997                                      602,016                 9,528,504               11,420,989                1,614,754



              
                Cost of revenues(1)                                                                                                                                 (380,623)                               (501,108)                                    (70,849)                (980,104)             (1,232,422)               (174,246)




              
                Gross profit                                                                                                                                        3,246,178                                3,756,889                                      531,167                 8,548,400               10,188,567                1,440,508




              
                Operating expenses(1):



              Sales and marketing expenses(2)                                                                                                                                (1,920,131)                             (2,177,120)                                   (307,812)              (5,141,943)             (6,026,160)               (852,007)



              Research and development expenses                                                                                                                                (468,782)                               (520,919)                                    (73,650)              (1,209,224)             (1,497,917)               (211,783)



              General and administrative expenses                                                                                                                              (186,713)                               (196,608)                                    (27,797)                (516,947)               (553,130)                (78,204)




              
                Total operating expenses                                                                                                                          (2,575,626)                             (2,894,647)                                   (409,259)              (6,868,114)             (8,077,207)             (1,141,994)




              
                Income from operations                                                                                                                                670,552                                  862,242                                      121,908                 1,680,286                2,111,360                  298,514




              
                Other income/(expenses):



              Interest income, net                                                                                                                                                   390                                   11,223                                        1,587                     3,634                   28,096                    3,973



              Investment income, net                                                                                                                                             115,378                                    4,697                                          664                   226,226                4,214,547                  595,873



              Share of results of equity investees                                                                                                                              (22,109)                                 (9,294)                                     (1,314)                 (75,695)                (19,229)                 (2,719)



              Foreign currency exchange gain/(loss), net                                                                                                                             790                                    9,027                                        1,276                     (104)                 (8,991)                 (1,271)



              Others, net                                                                                                                                                          9,271                                   64,524                                        9,123                    52,559                  124,536                   17,607




              
                Income before tax                                                                                                                                     774,272                                  942,419                                      133,244                 1,886,906                6,450,319                  911,977



              Income tax expenses                                                                                                                                               (16,798)                               (108,775)                                    (15,379)                (206,266)               (676,212)                (95,606)




              
                Net income                                                                                                                                            757,474                                  833,644                                      117,865                 1,680,640                5,774,107                  816,371




              Net loss/(income) attributable to noncontrolling interests                                                                                                           2,649                                    (203)                                        (29)                    3,070                    3,958                      560



              
                Net income attributable to 58.com Inc.                                                                                                                760,123                                  833,441                                      117,836                 1,683,710                5,778,065                  816,931




              Deemed dividend to mezzanine classified noncontrolling interests                                                                                                  (33,959)                                (41,861)                                     (5,919)                 (97,651)               (109,617)                (15,498)




              
                Net income attributable to 58.com Inc. ordinary shareholders                                                                                          726,164                                  791,580                                      111,917                 1,586,059                5,668,448                  801,433




              Net earnings per ordinary share attributable to ordinary                                                                                                              2.46                                     2.65                                         0.38                      5.38                    19.06                     2.69
    shareholders ? basic



              Net earnings per ordinary share attributable to ordinary                                                                                                              2.42                                     2.63                                         0.37                      5.29                    18.85                     2.66
    shareholders ? diluted



              Net earnings per ADS attributable to ordinary shareholders - basic                                                                                                    4.92                                     5.31                                         0.75                     10.76                    38.12                     5.39

               (1 ADS represents 2 Class A ordinary shares)



              Net earnings per ADS attributable to ordinary shareholders - diluted                                                                                                  4.84                                     5.26                                         0.74                     10.59                    37.69                     5.33

              (1 ADS represents 2 Class A ordinary shares)



              Weighted average number of ordinary shares used in computing basic
    earnings per share
                                                                                                                                                                              295,068,924                              298,222,350                                  298,222,350               294,681,288              297,391,735              297,391,735



              Weighted average number of ordinary shares used in computing diluted
    earnings per share
                                                                                                                                                                              299,839,409                              300,997,714                                  300,997,714               299,630,643              300,760,561              300,760,561





              Note:



              (1) Share?based compensation expenses were allocated in cost of revenues and operating expenses as follows:





              Cost of revenues                                                                                                                                                     2,198                                    1,869                                          264                     4,313                    4,848                      685



              Sales and marketing expenses                                                                                                                                        30,427                                   23,323                                        3,298                    63,761                   77,399                   10,943



              Research and development expenses                                                                                                                                   55,785                                   47,230                                        6,678                   126,501                  145,753                   20,607



              General and administrative expenses                                                                                                                                 47,208                                   53,879                                        7,618                   130,496                  157,740                   22,302





                        Amortization of intangible assets resulting from business acquisitions were allocated in operating expenses as follows:





              Sales and marketing expenses                                                                                                                                        43,637                                   43,354                                        6,130                   130,923                  129,795                   18,351



              Research and development expenses                                                                                                                                   11,677                                   12,015                                        1,698                    35,031                   36,033                    5,095





              (2) Breakdown of sales and marketing expenses was as follows:





              Advertising expenses                                                                                                                                               978,219                                  986,931                                      139,537                 2,513,055                2,852,361                  403,280



              Non-advertising sales and marketing expenses                                                                                                                       941,912                                1,190,189                                      168,275                 2,628,888                3,173,799                  448,727


                                                                                                                                                                                                                       
              
                58.com Inc.


                                                                                                                                                                                                       
              
                Reconciliation of GAAP and Non-GAAP Results


                                                                                                                                                                                  
              
                (in thousands, except share, ADS, per share and per ADS data, unless otherwise noted)




                                                                                                                                                                                                                              For the Three Months Ended                                                                   For the Nine Months Ended

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                September 30,          
              
                September 30,         
              
                September 30,                       
              
                September 30,   
              
                September 30,   
         
       September 30,

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    2018                                     2019                                                 2019                                                   2018                                     2019                        2019

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                RMB                   
              
                RMB                   
              
                US$                                 
              
                RMB             
              
                RMB            
       
           US$



              
                GAAP income from operations                                                                                                                                                                                          670,552                                  862,242                                              121,908                                              1,680,286                                2,111,360                     298,514



              Share-based compensation expenses[6]                                                                                                                                                                                              130,660                                  121,560                                               17,188                                                310,535                                  372,750                      52,700



              
                        Amortization of intangible assets resulting from business acquisitions                                                                                                                                        55,314                                   55,369                                                7,828                                                165,954                                  165,828                      23,446




              
                Non-GAAP income from operations                                                                                                                                                                                      856,526                                1,039,171                                              146,924                                              2,156,775                                2,649,938                     374,660






              
                GAAP net income attributable to 58.com Inc. ordinary shareholders                                                                                                                                                    726,164                                  791,580                                              111,917                                              1,586,059                                5,668,448                     801,433



              Share-based compensation expenses                                                                                                                                                                                                 130,660                                  121,560                                               17,188                                                310,535                                  372,750                      52,700



              
                        Amortization of intangible assets resulting from business acquisitions                                                                                                                                        55,314                                   55,369                                                7,828                                                165,954                                  165,828                      23,446



              Change in fair value of long-term investments                                                                                                                                                                                    (67,450)                                  75,676                                               10,699                                               (67,450)                             (3,398,388)                  (480,480)



              
                        Share-based compensation expenses included in share of results of equity investees                                                                                                                                 8                                                                                                                                                  1                                        9                           1



              Income tax effects of GAAP to non-GAAP reconciling items[7]                                                                                                                                                                       (1,218)                                (26,147)                                             (3,696)                                              (28,330)                                 291,671                      41,237




              
                Non-GAAP net income attributable to 58.com Inc. ordinary shareholders                                                                                                                                                843,478                                1,018,038                                              143,936                                              1,966,769                                3,100,318                     438,337






              
                GAAP operating margin                                                                                                                                                                                                  18.5%                                   20.2%                                               20.2%                                                 17.6%                                   18.5%                      18.5%



                      Share-based compensation expenses                                                                                                                                                                                            3.6%                                    2.9%                                                2.9%                                                  3.3%                                    3.3%                       3.3%



              Amortization of intangible assets resulting from business acquisitions                                                                                                                                                               1.5%                                    1.3%                                                1.3%                                                  1.7%                                    1.4%                       1.4%




              
                Non-GAAP operating margin                                                                                                                                                                                              23.6%                                   24.4%                                               24.4%                                                 22.6%                                   23.2%                      23.2%






              
                GAAP net margin                                                                                                                                                                                                        20.0%                                   18.6%                                               18.6%                                                 16.6%                                   49.6%                      49.6%



                      Share-based compensation expenses                                                                                                                                                                                            3.6%                                    2.9%                                                2.9%                                                  3.3%                                    3.3%                       3.3%



                      Amortization of intangible assets resulting from business acquisitions                                                                                                                                                       1.5%                                    1.3%                                                1.3%                                                  1.7%                                    1.4%                       1.4%



                      Change in fair value of long-term investments                                                                                                                                                                              (1.8)%                                    1.8%                                                1.8%                                                (0.7)%                                 (29.8)%                    (29.8)%



                      Share-based compensation expenses included in share of results of equity investees                                                                                                                                           0.0%                                                                                                                                              0.0%                                    0.0%                       0.0%



              
                        Income tax effects of GAAP to non-GAAP reconciling items                                                                                                                                                      (0.0)%                                  (0.7)%                                              (0.7)%                                                (0.3)%                                    2.6%                       2.6%




              
                Non-GAAP net margin                                                                                                                                                                                                    23.3%                                   23.9%                                               23.9%                                                 20.6%                                   27.1%                      27.1%






              Weighted average number of ordinary shares used in computing non-GAAP basic                                                                                                                                                   295,068,924                              298,222,350                                          298,222,350                                            294,681,288                              297,391,735                 297,391,735
    earnings per share



              Weighted average number of ordinary shares used in computing non-GAAP diluted                                                                                                                                                 299,839,409                              300,997,714                                          300,997,714                                            299,630,643                              300,760,561                 300,760,561
    earnings per share



              Weighted average number of ADS used in computing non-GAAP basic earnings per                                                                                                                                                  147,534,462                              149,111,175                                          149,111,175                                            147,340,644                              148,695,868                 148,695,868
    ADS



              Weighted average number of ADS used in computing non-GAAP diluted earnings per                                                                                                                                                149,919,704                              150,498,857                                          150,498,857                                            149,815,321                              150,380,281                 150,380,281
    ADS





              Non-GAAP net earnings per ordinary share attributable to ordinary                                                                                                                                                                    2.86                                     3.41                                                 0.48                                                   6.67                                    10.43                        1.47
    shareholders ? basic



              Non-GAAP net earnings per ordinary share attributable to ordinary                                                                                                                                                                    2.81                                     3.38                                                 0.48                                                   6.56                                    10.31                        1.46
    shareholders ? diluted



              Non-GAAP net earnings per ADS attributable to ordinary shareholders ? basic                                                                                                                                                          5.72                                     6.83                                                 0.97                                                  13.35                                    20.85                        2.95



              Non-GAAP net earnings per ADS attributable to ordinary shareholders ? diluted                                                                                                                                                        5.63                                     6.76                                                 0.96                                                  13.13                                    20.62                        2.91




                            [6] Since the third quarter of 2017, certain share-based awards with redemption features granted to the Company's employees were expected to be settled in cash and were classified as liabilities. The share-based compensation expenses recognized for this type of awards amounted to RMB5.0 million and RMB14.5 million for the three months and nine months ended September 30, 2018 , respectively, and RMB4.7 million
                             and RMB13.0 million for the three months and nine months ended September 30, 2019, respectively, were excluded from the GAAP to non-GAAP reconciliation accordingly.



              
                [7] This is to exclude the income tax effects related to amortization of intangible assets resulting from business acquisitions calculated at PRC statutory income tax rate of 25% and change in fair value of long-term investments. Other GAAP to non-GAAP reconciling items have no income tax effect.

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