Renren Announces Unaudited First Half 2020 Financial Results

BEIJING, Dec. 30, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Renren Inc. (NYSE: RENN) ("Renren" or the "Company"), which operates a premium used auto business in China through its subsidiary Kaixin Auto Holdings (NASDAQ: KXIN) ("Kaixin") as well as several U.S.-based SaaS businesses, today announced its unaudited financial results for the six months ended June 30, 2020.

First Half of 2020 Highlights

    --  Total net revenues were US$41.2 million, an 80.9% decrease from the
        corresponding period in 2019. -- Kaixin revenues (1) were US$33.3
        million, an 83.7% decrease from the corresponding period in 2019.

    --  Operating loss was US$23.2 million, improved from an operating loss of
        US$26.4 million in the corresponding period in 2019.

    --  Net loss attributable to the Company was US$16.6 million, compared to a
        net income attributable to the Company of US$67.7 million in the
        corresponding period in 2019.

    --  Adjusted loss from operations (2) (non-GAAP) was US$12.0 million,
        improved from an adjusted loss from operations of US$19.4 million in the
        corresponding period in 2019.
    --  Adjusted net loss (2) (non-GAAP) was US$8.5 million, compared to an
        adjusted net loss of US$15.5 million in the corresponding period in
        2019.


             (1)       Kaixin revenues are the
              net revenue from the Company's
              subsidiary Kaixin, which are
              included in the Company's Auto
              Group segment. Please refer to the
              table of additional information
              for details.


             (2)       Adjusted loss from
              operations and net income (loss)
              are non-GAAP measures, which are
              defined as loss from operations
              excluding share-based
              compensation expenses and
              amortization of intangible assets
              and net income (loss) excluding
              share-based compensation
              expenses, fair value change of
              contingent consideration and
              amortization of intangible assets,
              respectively. See "About Non-GAAP
              Financial Measures" below.

First Half 2020 Results

Total net revenues for the first half of 2020 were US$41.2 million, representing an 80.9% decrease from the corresponding period in 2019. The COVID-19 pandemic had a material adverse impact on the Company's used-car dealership business.

Cost of revenues was US$34.0 million, compared to US$201.9 million from the corresponding period of 2019. The decrease was in line with the decrease of revenue.

Operating expenses were US$30.4 million, a 23.4% decrease from the corresponding period of 2019.

Selling and marketing expenses were US$5.3 million, a 58.5% decrease from the corresponding period of 2019. The decrease resulted from the effort to improve operation efficiency in headcount and personnel-related expenses.

Research and development expenses were US$8.0 million, a 39.5% decrease from the corresponding period in 2019. The decrease was primarily due to a decrease in headcount and personnel-related expenses.

General and administrative expenses were US$17.1 million, a 25.0% increase from the corresponding period in 2019. The increase was primarily due to an increase in share-based compensation expenses.

Share-based compensation expenses, which were all included in operating expenses, were US$11.0 million, compared to US$6.9 million in the corresponding period in 2019. The increase was mainly due to a modification which repriced the exercise price with respect to options during the first half of 2020, which led to the higher share-based compensation expenses in the six months ended June 30, 2020 compared to the six months ended June 30, 2019.

Loss from operations was US$23.2 million, improved from a loss from operations of US$26.4 million in the corresponding period in 2019.

Net loss attributable to Renren Inc. was US$16.6 million, compared to a net income of US$67.7 million in the corresponding period in 2019.

Adjusted loss from operations (non-GAAP) was US$12.0 million, improved from an adjusted loss from operations of US$19.4 million in the corresponding period in 2019. Adjusted loss from operations is defined as loss from operations excluding share-based compensation expenses and amortization of intangible assets.

Adjusted net loss (non-GAAP) was US$8.5 million, compared to an adjusted net loss of US$15.5 million in the corresponding period in 2019. Adjusted net loss is defined as net loss excluding share-based compensation expenses, fair value change of contingent consideration and amortization of intangible assets.

Business Outlook

The Company expects to generate revenues in an amount ranging from US$8 million to US$12 million in the second half of 2020. The decrease in revenues as compared with the second half of 2019 or the first half of 2020 is expected to be primarily due to Kaixin Auto Holdings having decided to put a halt to its used-car dealership business operations while reexamining its business model. This forecast reflects the Company's current and preliminary view, which is subject to change.

Binding Term Sheet with Haitaoche

The Company's subsidiary Kaixin entered into a binding term sheet (the "Biding Term Sheet") with Haitaoche Limited ("Haitaoche") on November 3, 2020.

The Binding Term Sheet sets forth the terms and conditions by which Haitaoche will merge with a newly formed wholly-owned subsidiary of Kaixin, with Haitaoche continuing as the surviving entity and a wholly-owned subsidiary of Kaixin (the "Merger"). As consideration for the Merger, Kaixin will issue a number of ordinary shares of Kaixin to the shareholders of Haitaoche (the "Haitaoche Shareholders") so that the Haitaoche Shareholders will collectively hold 51% of Kaixin's share capital upon the closing of the Merger.

Conference Call Information

The Company will not host a conference call. Please contact our Investor Relations Department if you have any questions.

About Renren Inc.

Renren Inc. (NYSE: RENN) operates a premium used auto business in China through its subsidiary Kaixin Auto Holdings (NASDAQ: KXIN) as well as several US-based SaaS businesses. Renren's American depositary shares, each of which currently represents forty-five Class A ordinary shares, trade on NYSE under the symbol "RENN".

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 "will," "expects," "anticipates," "future," "intends," "plans," "believes," "estimates" and similar statements. Among other things, the business outlook for the second half of 2020 and quotations from management in this announcement, as well as Renren's strategic and operational plans, contain forward-looking statements. Renren may also make written or oral forward-looking statements in its filings with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission ("SEC"), in press releases and other written materials and in oral statements made by its officers, directors or employees to third parties. Statements that are not historical facts, including statements about Renren's beliefs and expectations, are forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements involve inherent risks and uncertainties. A number of factors could cause actual results to differ materially from those contained in any forward-looking statement, including but not limited to the following: Renren's goals and strategies; Renren's future business development, financial condition and results of operations; Renren's expectations regarding demand for and market acceptance of its services; Renren's expectations regarding the retention and strengthening of its relationships with used auto dealerships; Renren's plans to enhance user experience, infrastructure and service offerings; competition in the used auto industry in China; and government policies and regulations relating to the used auto industry in China. Further information regarding these and other risks is included in our annual report on Form 20-F and other documents filed with the SEC. All information provided in this press release and in the attachments is as of the date of this press release, and Renren does not undertake any obligation to update any forward-looking statement, except as required under applicable law.

About Non-GAAP Financial Measures

To supplement Renren's consolidated financial results presented in accordance with United States Generally Accepted Accounting Principles ("GAAP"), Renren uses "adjusted income (loss) from operations" and "adjusted net income (loss)" which are defined as non-GAAP financial measures by the SEC, in evaluating its business. Renren defines adjusted income (loss) from operations as income (loss) from operations excluding share-based compensation expenses and amortization of intangible assets and adjusted net income (loss) as net income (loss) excluding share-based compensation expenses, fair value change of contingent consideration and amortization of intangible assets, respectively. Renren continuously and periodically reviews its operating results and business performance. Starting from the first quarter of 2018, there was a significant impact on net income (loss) due to the material and significant noncash amount of fair value change of contingent consideration relating to the used auto dealerships of the emerging used auto business. Due to the nature of the business, Renren believes that including adjusted income (loss) from operations and excluding the impact of such fair value changes more appropriately reflects Renren's results of operations, and provides investors with a better understanding of Renren's business performance. To facilitate investors and analysts, the aforesaid impact is presented retrospectively in "Reconciliation of non-GAAP results of operations measures to the comparable GAAP financial measures". Renren presents adjusted income (loss) from operations and adjusted net income (loss) because they are used by Renren's management to evaluate its operating performance. Renren also believes that these non-GAAP financial measures provide useful information to investors and others in understanding and evaluating Renren's consolidated results of operations in the same manner as Renren's management and in comparing financial results across accounting periods and to those of Renren's peer companies.

These non-GAAP financial measures are not intended to be considered in isolation from, or as a substitute for, the financial information prepared and presented in accordance with GAAP. For more information on these non-GAAP financial measures, please see the table captioned "Reconciliation of non-GAAP results of operations measures to the comparable GAAP financial measures" at the end of this release.



     
                RENREN INC.



     
                CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS (UNAUDITED)



     (In thousands of US dollars)




                                                                     December                  June 30,
                                                                          31,


                                                                                        2019                       2020






     
                 ASSETS





     
                 Current assets:



      Cash and cash equivalents                                                $
           4,473            $
            5,059



      Restricted cash                                                                13,091



      Short-term investments                                                          1,436



      Accounts receivable, net                                                          649                        595



      Prepaid expenses and other current assets                                      30,454                     32,643



      Amounts due from related parties                                                  688                        678



      Inventory                                                                      21,981                     18,527



     
                 Total current assets                                              72,772                     57,502






     
                 Non-current assets:



      Property and equipment, net                                                       851                        619



      Goodwill and intangible assets, net                                               832                        641



      Long-term investments                                                          13,454                     13,507



      Amount due from related parties- non-current                                  131,758                    131,346



      Restricted cash - non-current                                                     358                      5,643



      Right-of-use lease assets                                                       5,506                      3,900



      Other non-current assets                                                          680                        626



     
                 Total non-current assets                                         153,439                    156,282






     
                 TOTAL ASSETS                                              $
           226,211          $
            213,784






     
                 LIABILITIES AND EQUITY





     
                 Current liabilities:



      Accounts payable                                                         $
           5,393            $
            2,088



      Short-term debt                                                                31,077                     26,213



      Accrued expenses and other current liabilities                                 37,068                     34,589



      Short-term lease liabilities                                                    2,836                      3,088



      Payable to investors                                                               14                         14



      Amounts due to related parties                                                    774                      3,269



      Deferred revenue and advance from customers                                       750                        273



      Income tax payable                                                             20,054                     19,454



      Contingent consideration                                                          204                         94




     
                 Total current liabilities                                         98,170                     89,082






     
                 Non-current liabilities:



      Long-term debt                                                                             1,585



      Long-term lease liabilities                                                     1,980                      1,140



      Long-term contingent consideration                                                828                        381




     
                 Total non-current liabilities                                      2,808                      3,106






     
                 TOTAL LIABILITIES                                         $
           100,978           $
            92,188






     
                 Shareholders' Equity:



      Class A ordinary shares                                                           751                        757



      Class B ordinary shares                                                           305                        305



      Additional paid-in capital                                                    720,513                    731,521



      Statutory reserves                                                              6,712                      6,712



      Accumulated deficit                                                         (614,830)                 (631,407)



      Accumulated other comprehensive income                                        (9,338)                   (8,978)





                    Total Renren Inc. shareholders' equity                           104,113                     98,910






      Noncontrolling interests                                                       21,120                     22,686






     
                 TOTAL EQUITY                                                     125,233                    121,596





                    TOAL LIABILITIES AND EQUITY                               $
           226,211          $
            213,784



              
                RENREN INC.



              
                CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS (UNAUDITED)



              (In thousands of US dollars, except share data and per share data, ADS data, and per ADS data)






                                                                                                              
     
     June 30,                     
     
     June 30,


                                                                                                                                        2019                              2020




              
                 Net revenues:



               Automobile sales                                                                                           $
              200,914                $
              32,996



               Others                                                                                                                14,214                             8,164




              
                 Total net revenues                                                                                      215,128                            41,160





              
                 Cost of revenues                                                                                      (201,873)                         (33,993)






              
                 Gross profit                                                                                             13,255                             7,167






              
                 Operating expenses:



               Selling and marketing                                                                                               (12,769)                          (5,293)



               Research and development                                                                                            (13,243)                          (8,010)



               General and administrative                                                                                          (13,657)                         (17,071)





              
                 Total operating expenses                                                                               (39,669)                         (30,374)






              
                 Loss from operations                                                                                   (26,414)                         (23,207)






               Other  income                                                                                                          2,505                               511



               Fair value change of contingent consideration                                                                         88,116                               557



               Interest income                                                                                                        4,393                             3,734



               Interest expenses                                                                                                    (1,468)                            (779)



              
                 Total non-operating income                                                                               93,546                             4,023






              
                 Income (loss) before provision of income tax and loss in equity                                          67,132                          (19,184)
    method investments, net of tax



               Income tax expenses                                                                                                    (628)






              
                 Income (loss) before loss in equity method investments and                                               66,504                          (19,184)
    noncontrolling interest, net of tax



                (Loss) income in equity method investments, net of tax                                                                (910)                               79




              
                 Income (loss) from continuing operations                                                                 65,594                          (19,105)








              
                 Net income (loss)                                                                                        65,594                          (19,105)



               Net loss attributable to noncontrolling interests                                                                      2,133                             2,528





              
                 Net income (loss) attributable to Renren Inc.                                                  $
              67,727              $
              (16,577)

                                                                                                                                                                            ===




               Net  income (loss) per share from continuing operations
    attributable to Renren Inc.shareholders:



               Basic                                                                                                         $
              0.06                $
              (0.02)



               Diluted                                                                                                       $
              0.04                $
              (0.02)





               Net  income (loss) per share attributable to Renren Inc.
    shareholders:



               Basic                                                                                                         $
              0.06                $
              (0.02)



               Diluted                                                                                                       $
              0.04                $
              (0.02)



               Net income (loss) attributable to Renren Inc. shareholders per
    ADS*:



               Basic                                                                                                         $
              2.53                $
              (0.70)



               Diluted                                                                                                       $
              1.56                $
              (0.70)





               Weighted average number of shares used in calculating net loss
    per ordinary share attributable to Renren Inc. shareholders:



               Basic                                                                                                          1,045,443,122                     1,058,890,544



               Diluted                                                                                                        1,083,883,429                     1,058,890,544





               * Each ADS represents 45 Class A ordinary shares.



            
                Reconciliation of Non-GAAP results of operations measures to the comparable GAAP financial
    measures



             (In thousands of US dollars)






                                                                                                                          
     
          June 30,       
     
         June 30,


                                                                                                                     2019                    2020






            
                 Loss from opeartions                                                                               $
        (26,414)          $
       (23,207)



             Add back: Shared-based compensation expenses                                                                             6,869                  11,015



                 Add back: Amortization of intangible assets                                                                            192                     192




            
                 Adjusted loss from operations                                                                      $
        (19,353)          $
       (12,000)






            
                 Net income (loss)                                                                                    $
        65,594           $
       (19,105)



             Add back: Shared-based compensation expenses                                                                             6,869                  11,015



              Add back: Fair value change of contingent consideration                                                              (88,116)                  (557)



                 Add back: Amortization of intangible assets                                                                            192                     192




            
                 Adjusted net income (loss)                                                                         $
        (15,461)           $
       (8,455)



      
                RENREN INC.



      
                ADDITIONAL INFORMATION (UNAUDITED)



      (In thousands of US dollars)




                                                          
              
              For the Six Months Ended


                                                      
     
        June 30, 2019                                  June 30,  2020


                                                                       Kaixin                                 Renren           Total         Kaixin             Renren            Total





      
              
                 Net revenues:


      
               Automobile sales                          $
              200,914  
              $                              $
       200,914  $
          32,996  
     $                 $
           32,996


      
               Others                                                  3,685                                  10,529           14,214             299               7,865             8,164



      
              
                 Total                                    204,599                                  10,529          215,128          33,295               7,865            41,160






      
              
                 Cost of revenues             $
              195,969                          $
           5,904     $
       201,873  $
          32,375     $
            1,618   $
           33,993

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