Youdao Reports Fourth Quarter and Fiscal Year 2023 Unaudited Financial Results

HANGZHOU, China, Feb. 29, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Youdao, Inc. ("Youdao" or the "Company") (NYSE: DAO), an intelligent learning company with industry-leading technology in China, today announced its unaudited financial results for the fourth quarter and fiscal year ended December 31, 2023.

Fourth Quarter 2023 Financial Highlights

    --  Total net revenues were RMB1.5 billion (US$208.5 million), representing
        a 1.8% increase from the same period in 2022.- Net revenues from
        learning services were RMB784.0 million (US$110.4 million), representing
        a 2.8% decrease from the same period in 2022.- Net revenues from smart
        devices were RMB222.4 million (US$31.3 million), representing a 45.3%
        decrease from the same period in 2022.- Net revenues from online
        marketing services were RMB474.1 million (US$66.8 million), representing
        a 96.9% increase from the same period in 2022.
    --  Gross margin was 49.9%, compared with 53.3% for the same period in 2022.

Fiscal Year 2023 Financial Highlights

    --  Total net revenues were RMB5.4 billion (US$759.1 million), representing
        a 7.5% increase from 2022.- Net revenues from learning services were
        RMB3.1 billion (US$443.4 million), representing a 2.1% increase from
        2022.- Net revenues from smart devices were RMB909.2 million (US$128.1
        million), representing a 27.6% decrease from 2022.- Net revenues from
        online marketing services were RMB1.3 billion (US$187.6 million),
        representing a 98.1% increase from 2022.
    --  Gross margin was 51.4%, keeping flat as compared with 51.6% for 2022.

"Our financial performance was solid in the fourth quarter, producing all-time high income from operations and operating cash inflow. In terms of business operations, since the introduction of AI writing refinement, we have efficiently and effectively provided over 25,000 tailored recommendations. The integration of AI technology has further empowered our online marketing services, expanding the application of RTA (Real-Time API) technology and broadening our customer base, resulting in record high net revenues of this segment and over 50% year-over-year growth for five consecutive quarters. Additionally, the launch of the Mr. P AI Tutor, powered by our proprietary large language model Ziyue, has been well received by our users. In 2023, Youdao's fundamentals strengthened, with key financial indicators improving on a year-over-year basis," said Dr. Feng Zhou, Chief Executive Officer and Director of Youdao.

"Looking ahead, I am confident in the further improvement of our fundamentals and long-term development. We will continue to leverage our AI advantages and upgrade our large language model Ziyue, further exploring applications in the areas of learning services, smart devices, and online marketing services. By accelerating the implementation of our products and applications, we are committed to better assisting users in enhancing their learning and work efficiency and effectiveness," Dr. Zhou concluded.

Fourth Quarter 2023 Financial Results

Net Revenues

Net revenues for the fourth quarter of 2023 were RMB1.5 billion (US$208.5 million), slightly increased compared with the same period of 2022.

Net revenues from learning services were RMB784.0 million (US$110.4 million) for the fourth quarter of 2023, representing a 2.8% decrease from RMB806.3 million for the same period of 2022.

Net revenues from smart devices were RMB222.4 million (US$31.3 million) for the fourth quarter of 2023, representing a 45.3% decrease from RMB407.0 million for the same period of 2022, primarily due to our continuous efforts to streamline marketing channels with low return on investment for intelligent learning products in the fourth quarter of 2023.

Net revenues from online marketing services were RMB474.1 million (US$66.8 million) for the fourth quarter of 2023, representing a 96.9% increase from RMB240.8 million for the same period of 2022. The year-over-year increase in revenues from online marketing services was mainly attributable to the increased demand for performance-based advertisements through third parties' internet properties.

Gross Profit and Gross Margin

Gross profit for the fourth quarter of 2023 was RMB738.8 million (US$104.1 million), representing a 4.6% decrease from RMB774.7 million for the same period of 2022. Gross margin decreased to 49.9% for the fourth quarter of 2023 from 53.3% for the same period of 2022.

Gross margin for learning services was 63.6% for the fourth quarter of 2023, largely flat as compared with 64.1% for the same period of 2022.

Gross margin for smart devices decreased to 38.3% for the fourth quarter of 2023 from 46.2% for the same period of 2022, which was mainly attributable to a lower revenue base of smart devices.

Gross margin for online marketing services increased to 32.7% for the fourth quarter of 2023, from 29.2% for the same period of 2022. The increase was mainly attributable to improved gross margin profile of performance-based advertisements through third parties' internet properties compared with the same period of last year.

Operating Expenses

Total operating expenses for the fourth quarter of 2023 were RMB662.5 million (US$93.3 million), compared with RMB750.0 million for the same period of last year.

Sales and marketing expenses for the fourth quarter of 2023 were RMB441.4 million (US$62.2 million), representing a decrease of 14.4% from RMB515.9 million for the same period of 2022. This decrease was attributable to the reduced marketing expenditures in learning services and smart devices in the fourth quarter of 2023.

Research and development expenses for the fourth quarter of 2023 were RMB168.1 million (US$23.7 million), representing a decrease of 6.3% from RMB179.5 million for the same period of 2022. The decrease was primarily due to the decreased headcount for research and development employees, which led to payroll-related cost savings in the fourth quarter of 2023.

General and administrative expenses for the fourth quarter of 2023 were RMB53.0 million (US$7.5 million), representing a decrease of 2.9% from RMB54.6 million for the same period of 2022.

Income from Operations

As a result of the foregoing, income from operations for the fourth quarter of 2023 was RMB76.3 million (US$10.7 million), compared with RMB24.7 million for the same period of 2022. The margin of income from operations was 5.2%, compared with 1.7% for the same period of last year.

Others, Net

Others, net for the fourth quarter of 2023 were RMB2.6 million (US$0.4 million) net loss, compared with RMB3.8 million net gain for the same period of 2022. Others, net for the fourth quarter of 2023 mainly included an impairment loss of long-term investments of RMB10.0 million (US$1.4 million), partially offset by the gains from government grants. The gain for the same period of last year was mainly from government grants.

Net Income from Continuing Operations Attributable to Youdao's Ordinary Shareholders

Net income from continuing operations attributable to Youdao's ordinary shareholders for the fourth quarter of 2023 was RMB56.5 million (US$8.0 million), compared with RMB12.3 million for the same period of last year. Non-GAAP net income from continuing operations attributable to Youdao's ordinary shareholders for the fourth quarter of 2023 was RMB69.3 million (US$9.8 million), compared with RMB31.1 million for the same period of last year.

Basic and diluted net income from continuing operations per American depositary share ("ADS") attributable to ordinary shareholders for the fourth quarter of 2023 was RMB0.47 (US$0.07), compared with RMB0.10 for the same period of 2022. Non-GAAP basic and diluted net income from continuing operations per ADS attributable to ordinary shareholders was RMB0.58 (US$0.08), compared with RMB0.25 for the same period of 2022.

Other Information

As of December 31, 2023, Youdao's cash, cash equivalents, restricted cash, time deposits and short-term investments totaled RMB527.1 million (US$74.2 million), compared with RMB1.0 billion as of December 31, 2022. For the fourth quarter of 2023, net cash provided by continuing operating activities was RMB160.6 million (US$22.6 million), capital expenditures totaled RMB5.9 million (US$0.8 million). Youdao's ability to continue as a going concern is dependent on management's ability to implement an effective business plan in future periods in light of the changing regulatory environment, generate operating cash flows and continue to be able to obtain outside sources of financing as necessary for Youdao's future development. In support of Youdao's future business, NetEase Group has agreed to provide financial support for Youdao's continuing operations. As of the date of this release, Youdao has received various financial support from the NetEase Group, including, among others, RMB878.0 million short-term loans, and US$94.0 million long-term loans with maturity dated March 31, 2027 drawn down under the US$300.0 million revolving loan facility.

As of December 31, 2023, the Company's contract liabilities, which mainly consisted of deferred revenues generated from Youdao's learning services, were RMB1.1 billion (US$148.3 million), keeping stable as compared with RMB1.1 billion as of December 31, 2022.

Fiscal Year 2023 Financial Results(([1]))

Net Revenues

Net revenues for 2023 were RMB5.4 billion (US$759.1 million), representing a 7.5% increase from RMB5.0 billion for 2022.

Net revenues from learning services were RMB3.1 billion (US$443.4 million) for 2023, keeping flat as compared with RMB3.1 billion for 2022.

Net revenues from smart devices were RMB909.2 million (US$128.1 million) for 2023, representing a 27.6% decrease from RMB1.3 billion for 2022. The decrease was primarily due to our continuous efforts to streamline marketing channels with low return on investment for intelligent learning products starting from the second half of 2023.

Net revenues from online marketing services were RMB1.3 billion (US$187.6 million) for 2023, representing a 98.1% increase from RMB672.4 million for 2022. The increase was mainly attributable to the increased demand for performance-based advertisements through third parties' internet properties.

Gross Profit and Gross Margin

Gross profit for 2023 was RMB2.8 billion (US$389.8 million), compared with RMB2.6 billion for 2022. Gross margin for 2023 was 51.4%, compared with 51.6% for 2022.

Gross margin for learning services was 63.2% for 2023, compared with 62.0% for 2022.

Gross margin for smart devices was 39.2% for 2023, compared with 39.1% for 2022.

Gross margin for online marketing services increased to 31.7% for 2023 from 27.4% for 2022. The increase was mainly attributable to improved gross margin profile of performance-based advertisements through third parties' internet properties compared with last year.

Operating Expenses

Total operating expenses for 2023 were RMB3.2 billion (US$455.5 million), representing a decrease of 3.8%, compared with RMB3.4 billion for 2022.

Sales and marketing expenses for 2023 were RMB2.3 billion (US$319.5 million), keeping stable as compared with RMB2.3 billion for 2022.

Research and development expenses for 2023 were RMB743.4 million (US$104.7 million), representing a decrease of 7.5%, compared with RMB803.8 million for 2022. The decrease was primarily due to the decreased headcount for research and development employees, which led to payroll-related cost savings in 2023.

General and administrative expenses for 2023 were RMB222.0 million (US$31.3 million), representing a decrease of 3.1%, compared with RMB229.2 million for 2022.

Loss from Operations

Loss from operations for 2023 was RMB466.3 million (US$65.7 million), compared with RMB774.7 million for 2022. The margin of loss from operations was 8.7%, compared with 15.5% for 2022.

Others, Net

Others, net for 2023 were RMB11.6 million (US$1.6 million) net loss, compared with RMB81.4 million net gain for 2022. Others, net for 2023 mainly included impairment losses of long-term investments of RMB43.7 million (US$6.2 million), partially offset by the gains from government grants. The gain for last year was mainly from government grants.

Net Loss from Continuing Operations Attributable to Youdao's Ordinary Shareholders

Net loss from continuing operations attributable to Youdao's ordinary shareholders for 2023 was RMB549.9 million (US$77.5 million), compared with RMB720.9 million for 2022. Non-GAAP net loss from continuing operations attributable to Youdao's ordinary shareholders for 2023 was RMB475.4 million (US$67.0 million), compared with RMB639.9 million for 2022.

Basic and diluted net loss from continuing operations per American depositary share ("ADS") attributable to ordinary shareholders for 2023 was RMB4.53 (US$0.64), compared with RMB5.83 for 2022. Non-GAAP basic and diluted net loss from continuing operations per ADS attributable to ordinary shareholders was RMB3.92 (US$0.55), compared with RMB5.18 for 2022.

Operating Cash Flow from Continuing Operations

For 2023, net cash used in continuing operating activities was RMB438.1 million (US$61.7 million) and capital expenditures totaled RMB17.9 million (US$2.5 million).


     [1] As previously disclosed, in compliance with applicable regulatory requirements, the Company had ceased to offer the after-school tutoring services on academic subjects in China's compulsory education system (the "Academic AST Business") at the end of December 2021. The Academic AST Business met the criteria of discontinued operations. Retrospective adjustments to the historical statement of operations have also
      been made to provide a consistent basis of comparison for the financial results of the continuing operations. The financial information and non-GAAP financial information included in this press release are presented on a continuing operations basis, unless otherwise specifically stated.

Share Repurchase Program

On November 17, 2022, the Company announced that its board of directors had authorized the Company to adopt a share repurchase program in accordance with applicable laws and regulations for up to US$20.0 million of its Class A ordinary shares (including in the form of ADSs) during a period of up to 36 months. This amount was subsequently increased to US$40.0 million in August 2023. As of December 31, 2023, the Company has accumulatively repurchased an aggregate of approximately 5.2 million ADSs for approximately US$24.8 million in the open market under the share repurchase program.

Conference Call

Youdao's management team will host a teleconference call with simultaneous webcast at 5:00 a.m. Eastern Time on Thursday, February 29, 2024 (Beijing/Hong Kong Time: 6:00 p.m., Thursday, February 29, 2024). Youdao's management will be on the call to discuss the financial results and answer questions.

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



     United States (toll free):  +1-888-346-8982



     International:              +1-412-902-4272



     Mainland China (toll free): 400-120-1203



     Hong Kong (toll free):      800-905-945



     Hong Kong:                  +852-3018-4992



     Conference ID:                      1578305

A live and archived webcast of the conference call will be available on the Company's investor relations website at http://ir.youdao.com.

A replay of the conference call will be accessible by phone one hour after the conclusion of the live call at the following numbers, until March 7, 2024:



     United States:      +1-877-344-7529



     International:      +1-412-317-0088



     Replay Access Code:         1578305

About Youdao, Inc.

Youdao, Inc. (NYSE: DAO) is an intelligent learning company with industry-leading technology in China dedicated to developing and using technologies to provide learning content, applications and solutions to users of all ages. Building on the popularity of its online knowledge tools such as Youdao Dictionary and Youdao Translation, Youdao now offers smart devices, STEAM courses, adult and vocational courses, and education digitalization solutions. In addition, Youdao has developed a variety of interactive learning apps. Youdao was founded in 2006 as part of NetEase, Inc. (NASDAQ: NTES; HKEX: 9999), a leading internet technology company in China.

For more information, please visit: http://ir.youdao.com.

Non-GAAP Measures

Youdao considers and uses non-GAAP financial measures, such as non-GAAP net income/(loss) from continuing operations attributable to the Company's ordinary shareholders and non-GAAP basic and diluted net income/(loss) from continuing operations per ADS, as supplemental metrics in reviewing and assessing its operating performance and formulating its business plan. The presentation of non-GAAP financial measures is not intended to be considered in isolation or as a substitute for the financial information prepared and presented in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America ("U.S. GAAP").

Youdao defines non-GAAP net income/(loss) from continuing operations attributable to the Company's ordinary shareholders as net income/(loss) from continuing operations attributable to the Company's ordinary shareholders excluding share-based compensation expenses and impairment of long-term investments. Non-GAAP net income/(loss) from continuing operations attributable to the Company's ordinary shareholders enables Youdao's management to assess its operating results without considering the impact of these items, which are non-cash charges in nature. Youdao believes that these non-GAAP financial measures provide useful information to investors in understanding and evaluating the Company's current operating performance and prospects in the same manner as management does, if they so choose.

Non-GAAP financial measures are not defined under U.S. GAAP and are not presented in accordance with U.S. GAAP. Non-GAAP financial measures have limitations as analytical tools, which possibly do not reflect all items of expense that affect our operations. In addition, the non-GAAP financial measures Youdao uses may differ from the non-GAAP measures uses by other companies, including peer companies, and therefore their comparability may be limited.

For more information on these non-GAAP financial measures, please see the table captioned "Unaudited Reconciliation of GAAP and non-GAAP Results" set forth at the end of this release.

The accompanying table has more details on the reconciliation between our GAAP financial measures that are mostly directly comparable to non-GAAP financial measures. Youdao encourages you to review its financial information in its entirety and not rely on a single financial measure.

Exchange Rate Information

This announcement contains translations of certain RMB amounts into U.S. dollars ("US$") at specified rates solely for the convenience of the reader. Unless otherwise stated, all translations from RMB to US$ were made at the rate of RMB7.0999 to US$1.00, the exchange rate on December 29, 2023 set forth in the H.10 statistical release of the Federal Reserve Board. The Company makes no representation that the RMB or US$ amounts referred could be converted into US$ or RMB, as the case may be, at any particular rate or at all.

Safe Harbor Statement

This press release contains forward-looking statements. These statements are made under the "safe harbor" provisions of the U.S. Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Statements that are not historical facts, including statements about the Company's beliefs and expectations, are forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements involve inherent risks and uncertainties, and a number of factors could cause actual results to differ materially from those contained in any forward-looking statement. In some cases, forward-looking statements can be identified by words or phrases such as "may," "will," "expect," "anticipate," "target," "aim," "estimate," "intend," "plan," "believe," "potential," "continue," "is/are likely to" or other similar expressions. The Company 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 reports to shareholders, in press releases and other written materials and in oral statements made by its officers, directors or employees to third parties. Statements that are not historical facts, including statements about the Company's beliefs and expectations, are forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements involve inherent risks and uncertainties. Further information regarding such risks, uncertainties or factors is included in the Company's filings with the SEC. The announced results of the fourth quarter and full year of 2023 are preliminary and subject to adjustments. All information provided in this press release is as of the date of this press release, and the Company does not undertake any duty to update such information, except as required under applicable law.

For investor and media inquiries, please contact:

In China:
Jeffrey Wang
Youdao, Inc.
Tel: +86-10-8255-8163 ext. 89980
E-mail: IR@rd.netease.com

Piacente Financial Communications
Helen Wu
Tel: +86-10-6508-0677
E-mail: youdao@thepiacentegroup.com

In the United States:
Piacente Financial Communications
Brandi Piacente
Tel: +1-212-481-2050
E-mail: youdao@thepiacentegroup.com



     
                YOUDAO, INC.



     
                UNAUDITED CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS



     
                (RMB and USD in thousands)






                                                                                                                                                          As of December 31,            As of December 31,  As of December 31,


                                                                                                                                                                        2022                           2023                 2023


                                                                                                                                                                  RMB                           RMB                 USD
                                                                                                                                                                                                                    (1)





     
                Assets



     
                Current assets:



     Cash and cash equivalents                                                                                                                                      783,611                        454,536               64,020



     Time deposits                                                                                                                                                      273                            277                   39



     Restricted cash                                                                                                                                                    873                            395                   56



     Short-term investments                                                                                                                                         232,152                         71,848               10,120



     Accounts receivable, net                                                                                                                                       405,139                        354,006               49,861



     Inventories                                                                                                                                                    232,260                        217,067               30,573



     Amounts due from NetEase Group                                                                                                                                   7,888                         26,117                3,679



     Prepayment and other current assets                                                                                                                            207,777                        175,705               24,747



     
                Total current assets                                                                                                                            1,869,973                      1,299,951              183,095





     
                Non-current assets:



     Property, equipment and software, net                                                                                                                           92,116                         70,906                9,987



     Operating lease right-of-use assets, net                                                                                                                        78,405                         89,022               12,538



     Long-term investments                                                                                                                                           90,703                         51,396                7,239



     Goodwill                                                                                                                                                       109,944                        109,944               15,485



     Other assets, net                                                                                                                                               35,015                         44,976                6,335



     
                Total non-current assets                                                                                                                          406,183                        366,244               51,584





     
                Total assets                                                                                                                                    2,276,156                      1,666,195              234,679





     
                Liabilities, Mezzanine Equity and Shareholders' Deficit



     
                Current liabilities:



     Accounts payables                                                                                                                                              282,354                        159,005               22,395



     Payroll payable                                                                                                                                                266,340                        282,679               39,815



     Amounts due to NetEase Group                                                                                                                                    68,809                         82,430               11,610



     Contract liabilities                                                                                                                                         1,067,285                      1,052,622              148,259



     Taxes payable                                                                                                                                                   50,908                         52,781                7,434



     Accrued liabilities and other payables                                                                                                                         564,922                        591,770               83,349



     Short-term loans from NetEase Group                                                                                                                            878,000                        878,000              123,664



     
                Total current liabilities                                                                                                                       3,178,618                      3,099,287              436,526





     
                Non-current liabilities:



     Long-term lease liabilities                                                                                                                                     43,635                         49,337                6,949



     Long-term loans from NetEase Group                                                                                                                             522,345                        630,360               88,784



     Other non-current liabilities                                                                                                                                    8,832                         16,314                2,298



     
                Total non-current liabilities                                                                                                                     574,812                        696,011               98,031





     
                Total liabilities                                                                                                                               3,753,430                      3,795,298              534,557





     
                Mezzanine equity                                                                                                                                   64,571                         37,961                5,347





     
                Shareholders' deficit:



     Youdao's shareholders' deficit                                                                                                                             (1,535,089)                   (2,186,736)           (307,996)



     Noncontrolling interests                                                                                                                                       (6,756)                        19,672                2,771



     
                Total shareholders' deficit                                                                                                                   (1,541,845)                   (2,167,064)           (305,225)





     
                Total liabilities, mezzanine equity and shareholders' deficit                                                                                   2,276,156                      1,666,195              234,679





     
                Note 1:


     The conversion of Renminbi (RMB) into United States dollars (USD) is based on the noon buying rate of 
              
                USD1.00=RMB7.0999 
     
      on the last trading day 
     of


     December 
              (December
               29, 2023) as set forth in the H.10 statistical release of the U.S. Federal Reserve Board.



     
                YOUDAO, INC.



     
                UNAUDITED CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS



     
                (RMB and USD in thousands, except share and per ADS data)




                                                                                                                                                                       
          
                Three Months Ended                                                                           Year Ended


                                                                                                                                        December 31,                         September 30,                          December 31,                               December 31,    December 31,        December 31,


                                                                                                                                                2022                                   2023                                   2023                                        2023             2022                 2023


                                                                                                                                             RMB                                  RMB                                    RMB                                        USD
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                     (1)            RMB                 RMB



     
                Net revenues:



     Learning services                                                                                                                      806,270                                950,761                                784,012                                     110,426        3,084,375            3,148,114



     Smart devices                                                                                                                          406,956                                251,879                                222,407                                      31,325        1,256,446              909,192



     Online marketing services                                                                                                              240,756                                336,143                                474,102                                      66,776          672,361            1,331,902



     
                Total net revenues                                                                                                      1,453,982                              1,538,783                              1,480,521                                     208,527        5,013,182            5,389,208





     Cost of revenues (2)                                                                                                                 (679,295)                             (679,147)                             (741,720)                                  (104,469)     (2,426,766)         (2,621,746)



     
                Gross profit                                                                                                              774,687                                859,636                                738,801                                     104,058        2,586,416            2,767,462





     
                Operating expenses:



     Sales and marketing expenses (2)                                                                                                     (515,944)                             (674,173)                             (441,399)                                   (62,170)     (2,328,095)         (2,268,428)



     Research and development expenses (2)                                                                                                (179,474)                             (187,328)                             (168,130)                                   (23,681)       (803,791)           (743,364)



     General and administrative expenses (2)                                                                                               (54,597)                              (55,822)                              (52,989)                                    (7,463)       (229,210)           (221,996)



     
                Total operating expenses                                                                                                (750,015)                             (917,323)                             (662,518)                                   (93,314)     (3,361,096)         (3,233,788)



     
                Income/(Loss) from operations                                                                                              24,672                               (57,687)                                76,283                                      10,744        (774,680)           (466,326)





     Interest income                                                                                                                          3,072                                  2,167                                  1,733                                         244           12,908                8,348



     Interest expense                                                                                                                      (14,643)                              (17,753)                              (18,869)                                    (2,658)        (45,607)            (69,472)



     Others, net                                                                                                                              3,767                               (21,097)                               (2,589)                                      (364)          81,445             (11,578)



     
                Income/(Loss) before tax                                                                                                   16,868                               (94,370)                                56,558                                       7,966        (725,934)           (539,028)





     Income tax expenses                                                                                                                   (13,833)                               (2,557)                                 (441)                                       (62)        (13,844)            (11,089)



     
                Net income/(loss) from continuing operations                                                                                3,035                               (96,927)                                56,117                                       7,904        (739,778)           (550,117)



     
                Net loss from discontinued operations                                                                                                                                                                                                                            (6,105)



     
                Net income/(loss)                                                                                                           3,035                               (96,927)                                56,117                                       7,904        (745,883)           (550,117)



     Net loss/(income) attributable to noncontrolling interests                                                                               9,263                                (5,978)                                   365                                          51           18,851                  182



     
                Net income/(loss) attributable to ordinary shareholders of                                                                 12,298                              (102,905)                                56,482                                       7,955        (727,032)           (549,935)


     
                the Company



     Including:



     Net income/(loss) from continuing operations attributable to ordinary                                                                   12,298                              (102,905)                                56,482                                       7,955        (720,927)           (549,935)


     shareholders of the Company



     Net loss from discontinued operations attributable to ordinary                                                                                                                                                                                                                (6,105)


     shareholders of the Company





     Basic net income/(loss) per ADS                                                                                                           0.10                                 (0.85)                                  0.47                                        0.07           (5.88)              (4.53)



     -Continuing operations                                                                                                                    0.10                                 (0.85)                                  0.47                                        0.07           (5.83)              (4.53)



     -Discontinued operations                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                       (0.05)





     Diluted net income/(loss) per ADS                                                                                                         0.10                                 (0.85)                                  0.47                                        0.07           (5.88)              (4.53)



     -Continuing operations                                                                                                                    0.10                                 (0.85)                                  0.47                                        0.07           (5.83)              (4.53)



     -Discontinued operations                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                       (0.05)





     Shares used in computing basic net income/(loss) per ADS                                                                           123,584,460                            121,275,391                            119,764,891                                 119,764,891      123,597,604          121,381,857



     Shares used in computing diluted net income/(loss) per ADS                                                                         124,345,717                            121,275,391                            120,426,624                                 120,426,624      123,597,604          121,381,857





     
                Note 1:


     The conversion of Renminbi (RMB) into United States dollars (USD) is based on the noon buying rate 
     of 
     
     USD1.00=RMB7.0999 
     
       on the last trading day of 
       December
               
              (
        December 29
             , 2023) as set forth in the


     H.10 statistical release of the U.S. Federal Reserve Board.





     
                Note 2:



     Share-based compensation in each category:



     Cost of revenues                                                                                                                         1,231                                  2,312                                (2,975)                                      (419)           5,984                1,645



     Sales and marketing expenses                                                                                                             3,249                                  1,659                                    865                                         122           12,669                6,071



     Research and development expenses                                                                                                        5,702                                (2,071)                                 (312)                                       (44)          30,578                8,020



     General and administrative expenses                                                                                                      6,845                                  3,255                                  5,224                                         736           21,478               15,061



     
                YOUDAO, INC.



     
                UNAUDITED ADDITIONAL INFORMATION



     
                (RMB and USD in thousands)




                                                                 
      
                Three Months Ended                                         Year Ended


                                                    December 31,   September 30,                    December 31,   December 31,    December 31,        December 31,


                                                            2022             2023                             2023            2023             2022                 2023


                                                         RMB            RMB                              RMB            USD             RMB                 RMB





     
                Net revenues



     Learning services                                  806,270          950,761                          784,012         110,426        3,084,375            3,148,114



     Smart devices                                      406,956          251,879                          222,407          31,325        1,256,446              909,192



     Online marketing services                          240,756          336,143                          474,102          66,776          672,361            1,331,902



     
                Total net revenues                  1,453,982        1,538,783                        1,480,521         208,527        5,013,182            5,389,208





     
                Cost of revenues



     Learning services                                  289,829          305,694                          285,383          40,195        1,172,703            1,159,357



     Smart devices                                      218,969          144,528                          137,150          19,317          765,641              552,810



     Online marketing services                          170,497          228,925                          319,187          44,957          488,422              909,579



     
                Total cost of revenues                679,295          679,147                          741,720         104,469        2,426,766            2,621,746





     
                Gross margin



     Learning services                                   64.1 %          67.8 %                          63.6 %         63.6 %          62.0 %              63.2 %



     Smart devices                                       46.2 %          42.6 %                          38.3 %         38.3 %          39.1 %              39.2 %



     Online marketing services                           29.2 %          31.9 %                          32.7 %         32.7 %          27.4 %              31.7 %



     
                Total gross margin                     53.3 %          55.9 %                          49.9 %         49.9 %          51.6 %              51.4 %



     
                YOUDAO, INC.



     
                UNAUDITED RECONCILIATION OF GAAP AND NON-GAAP RESULTS



     
                (RMB and USD in thousands, except per ADS data)




                                                                                         
     
     Three Months Ended                                               Year Ended


                                                                                             December 31,       September 30,  December 31,   December 31,               December 31,     December 31,


                                                                                                     2022                 2023           2023            2023                        2022              2023


                                                                                                  RMB                RMB            RMB            USD                        RMB              RMB





     
                Net income/(loss) from continuing operations attributable to ordinary           12,298            (102,905)        56,482           7,955                   (720,927)        (549,935)

          shareholders of the Company



     Add: share-based compensation                                                                17,027                5,155          2,802             395                      70,709            30,797



              impairment of long-term investments                                                  1,800               30,500         10,000           1,408                      10,300            43,740



     
                Non-GAAP net income/(loss) from continuing operations attributable to           31,125             (67,250)        69,284           9,758                   (639,918)        (475,398)

          ordinary shareholders of the Company







     Non-GAAP basic net income/(loss) from continuing operations per ADS                            0.25               (0.55)          0.58            0.08                      (5.18)           (3.92)



     Non-GAAP diluted net income/(loss) from continuing operations per ADS                          0.25               (0.55)          0.58            0.08                      (5.18)           (3.92)

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