Cango Inc. Reports Third Quarter 2024 Unaudited Financial Results
SHANGHAI, Nov. 4, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Cango Inc. (NYSE: CANG) ("Cango" or the "Company"), a leading automotive transaction service platform in China, today announced its unaudited financial results for the third quarter of 2024.
Third Quarter 2024 Financial and Operational Highlights
-- Total revenues were RMB27.0 million (US$3.8 million), compared with
RMB353.6 million in the same period of 2023. Income from operations was
RMB35.2 million (US$5.0 million) for the three months ended September
30, 2024, compared with a loss of RMB87.8 million in the same period
last year. Net income was RMB67.9 million (US$9.7 million) for the three
months ended September 30, 2024, compared with a loss of RMB49.1 million
in the same period last year.
-- The total outstanding balance of financing transactions the Company
facilitated was RMB4.8 billion (US$685.7 million) as of September 30,
2024. Our credit risk exposure has decreased to a lower level, with only
RMB1.7 billion (US$ 246.1 million) of outstanding loan balances where
the Company bears credit risks that have not been provided with full bad
debt allowance or full risk assurance liabilities. M1+ and M3+ overdue
ratios for all financing transactions that remained outstanding and were
facilitated by the Company were 3.17% and 1.76%, respectively, as of
September 30, 2024, compared with 2.93% and 1.57%, respectively, as of
June 30, 2024.
-- Total balance of cash and cash equivalents and short-term investments
increased by RMB89.3 million (US$12.7 million) compared with that as of
June 30, 2024.
Mr. Jiayuan Lin, Chief Executive Officer of Cango, commented, "In the third quarter of 2024, our business was primarily focused on the Cango U-car app and AutoCango.com, our international used car platform. We strengthened Cango U-car app's competitive advantages in vehicle inventory during the quarter by establishing strategic partnerships with numerous used car marketplaces, enabling real-time updates of vehicle listings and ensuring a diverse and abundant supply of vehicles on the Cango U-car app. For AutoCango.com, we have been continuously refining content development and search engine optimization to boost brand exposure and expand our market reach. Since its launch in March 2024, AutoCango.com has grown rapidly, accumulating over 370,000 page views, nearly 60,000 registered users and offering more than 100,000 used car SKUs covering over 65,000 models. Going forward, we will strengthen our data analysis capabilities to gain a deeper understanding of our target markets and user demographics and implement data-based, scientific marketing strategies to propel our balanced global development."
"While steadily advancing our existing business, we are also actively pursuing forward-looking, strategic investment opportunities worldwide. By establishing an international cooperation network, strengthening communication with leading global companies, and actively participating in the collaborative development of overseas projects, we aim to showcase Cango's strength and vision on a broader stage and create greater value for all of our stakeholders," concluded Mr. Lin.
Mr. Yongyi Zhang, Chief Financial Officer of Cango, stated, "We are pleased to report another solid quarter thanks to our continued focus on rigorous cost control and robust risk management. As we continue to develop our business and actively explore growth opportunities overseas, we maintain prudent cash management to safeguard our balance sheet. Simultaneously, we remain committed to prudent financial strategies designed to generate long-term value for our shareholders."
Third Quarter 2024 Financial Results
REVENUES
Total revenues in the third quarter of 2024 were RMB27.0 million (US$3.8 million) compared with RMB353.6 million in the same period of 2023. Guarantee income, which represented the fee income earned on the non-contingent aspect of a guarantee, was RMB14.4 million (US$2.1 million) in the third quarter of 2024. This was presented separately from the contingent aspect of a guarantee pursuant to the adoption of ASC 326 since January 1, 2023.
OPERATING COST AND EXPENSES
-- Cost of revenue in the third quarter of 2024 decreased to RMB23.3
million (US$3.3 million) from RMB304.6 million in the same period of
2023. As a percentage of total revenues, cost of revenue in the third
quarter of 2024 was 86.3% compared with 86.1% in the same period of
2023.
-- Sales and marketing expenses in the third quarter of 2024 decreased to
RMB3.4 million (US$0.5 million) from RMB9.9 million in the same period
of 2023.
-- General and administrative expenses in the third quarter of 2024 were
RMB45.2 million (US$6.4 million) compared with RMB34.7 million in the
same period of 2023.
-- Research and development expenses in the third quarter of 2024 decreased
to RMB1.4 million (US$0.2 million) from RMB7.0 million in the same
period of 2023.
-- Net gain on contingent risk assurance liabilities in the third quarter
of 2024 was RMB7.1 million (US$1.0 million) compared with a net loss of
RMB3.5 million in the same period of 2023.
-- Net recovery on provision for credit losses in the third quarter of 2024
was RMB74.4 million (US$10.6 million) compared with RMB66.9 million in
the same period of 2023.
INCOME FROM OPERATIONS
Income from operations in the third quarter of 2024 was RMB35.2 million (US$5.0 million), compared with a loss of RMB87.8 million in the same period of 2023.
NET INCOME
Net income in the third quarter of 2024 was RMB67.9 million (US$9.7 million). Non-GAAP adjusted net income in the third quarter of 2024 was RMB71.3 million (US$10.2 million). Non-GAAP adjusted net income excludes the impact of share-based compensation expenses. For further information, see "Use of Non-GAAP Financial Measure."
NET INCOME PER ADS
Basic and diluted net income per American Depositary Share (the "ADS") in the third quarter of 2024 were RMB0.66 (US$0.09) and RMB0.60 (US$0.09), respectively. Non-GAAP adjusted basic and diluted net income per ADS in the third quarter of 2024 were RMB0.69 (US$0.10) and RMB0.63 (US$0.09), respectively. Each ADS represents two Class A ordinary shares of the Company.
BALANCE SHEET
-- As of September 30, 2024, the Company had cash and cash equivalents of
RMB691.8 million (US$98.6 million), compared with RMB949.5 million as of
June 30, 2024.
-- As of September 30, 2024, the Company had short-term investments of
RMB3.1 billion (US$439.3 million), compared with RMB2.7 billion as of
June 30, 2024.
Business Outlook
For the fourth quarter of 2024, the Company expects total revenues to be between RMB15.0 million and RMB17.5 million. This forecast reflects the Company's current and preliminary views on the market and operational conditions, which are subject to change.
Share Repurchase Program
Pursuant to the share repurchase program announced on April 23, 2024 (the "New Share Repurchase Program"), the Company had repurchased 996,640 ADSs with cash in the aggregate amount of approximately US$1.7 million up to September 30, 2024.
Conference Call Information
The Company's management will hold a conference call on Monday, November 4, 2024, at 8:00 P.M. Eastern Time or Tuesday, November 5, 2024, at 9:00 A.M. Beijing Time to discuss the financial results. Listeners may access the call by dialing the following numbers:
International: +1-412-902-4272
United States Toll Free: +1-888-346-8982
Mainland China Toll Free: 4001-201-203
Hong Kong, China Toll Free: 800-905-945
Conference ID: Cango Inc.
The replay will be accessible through November 11, 2024 by dialing the following numbers:
International: +1-412-317-0088
United States Toll Free: +1-877-344-7529
Access Code: 8025630
A live and archived webcast of the conference call will also be available at the Company's investor relations website at http://ir.cangoonline.com/.
About Cango Inc.
Cango Inc. (NYSE: CANG) is a leading automotive transaction service platform in China, connecting car buyers, dealers, financial institutions, and other industry participants. Founded in 2010 by a group of pioneers in China's automotive finance industry, the Company is headquartered in Shanghai and has a nationwide network. Leveraging its competitive advantages in technological innovation and big data, Cango has established an automotive supply chain ecosystem, and developed a matrix of products centering on customer needs for auto transactions, auto financing and after-market services. By working with platform participants, Cango endeavors to make car purchases simple and enjoyable, and make itself customers' car purchase service platform of choice. For more information, please visit: www.cangoonline.com.
Definition of Overdue Ratios
The Company defines "M1+ overdue ratio" as (i) exposure at risk relating to financing transactions for which any installment payment is 30 to 179 calendar days past due as of a specified date, divided by (ii) exposure at risk relating to all financing transactions which remain outstanding as of such date, excluding amounts of outstanding principal that are 180 calendar days or more past due.
The Company defines "M3+ overdue ratio" as (i) exposure at risk relating to financing transactions for which any installment payment is 90 to 179 calendar days past due as of a specified date, divided by (ii) exposure at risk relating to all financing transactions which remain outstanding as of such date, excluding amounts of outstanding principal that are 180 calendar days or more past due.
Use of Non-GAAP Financial Measure
In evaluating the business, the Company considers and uses Non-GAAP adjusted net income (loss), a Non-GAAP measure, as a supplemental measure to review and assess its operating performance. The presentation of the Non-GAAP financial measure is not intended to be considered in isolation or as a substitute for the financial information prepared and presented in accordance with U.S. GAAP. The Company defines Non-GAAP adjusted net income (loss) as net income (loss) excluding share-based compensation expenses. The Company presents the Non-GAAP financial measure because it is used by the management to evaluate the operating performance and formulate business plans. Non-GAAP adjusted net income (loss) enables the management to assess the Company's operating results without considering the impact of share-based compensation expenses, which are non-cash charges. The Company also believes that the use of the Non-GAAP measure facilitates investors' assessment of its operating performance.
Non-GAAP adjusted net income (loss) is not defined under U.S. GAAP and is not presented in accordance with U.S. GAAP. This Non-GAAP financial measure has limitations as an analytical tool. One of the key limitations of using Non-GAAP adjusted net income (loss) is that it does not reflect all items of expense that affect the Company's operations. Share-based compensation expenses have been and may continue to be incurred in the business and are not reflected in the presentation of Non-GAAP adjusted net income (loss). Further, the Non-GAAP measure may differ from the Non-GAAP information used by other companies, including peer companies, and therefore their comparability may be limited.
The Company compensates for these limitations by reconciling the Non-GAAP financial measure to the nearest U.S. GAAP performance measure, all of which should be considered when evaluating the Company's performance. The Company encourages you to review its financial information in its entirety and not rely on a single financial measure.
Reconciliations of Cango's Non-GAAP financial measure to the most comparable U.S. GAAP measure are included at the end of this press release.
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 RMB7.0176 to US$1.00, the noon buying rate in effect on September 30, 2024, in the H.10 statistical release of the Federal Reserve Board. The Company makes no representation that the RMB or US$ 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 announcement contains forward-looking statements. These statements are made under the "safe harbor" provisions of the United States 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" section and quotations from management in this announcement, contain forward-looking statements. Cango may also make written or oral forward-looking statements in its periodic reports to the SEC, 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. Statements that are not historical facts, including statements about Cango'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: Cango's goal and strategies; Cango's expansion plans; Cango's future business development, financial condition and results of operations; Cango's expectations regarding demand for, and market acceptance of, its solutions and services; Cango's expectations regarding keeping and strengthening its relationships with dealers, financial institutions, car buyers and other platform participants; general economic and business conditions; and assumptions underlying or related to any of the foregoing. Further information regarding these and other risks is included in Cango's filings with the SEC. All information provided in this press release and in the attachments is as of the date of this press release, and Cango does not undertake any obligation to update any forward-looking statement, except as required under applicable law.
Investor Relations Contact
Yihe Liu
Cango Inc.
Tel: +86 21 3183 5088 ext.5581
Email: ir@cangoonline.com
Helen Wu
Piacente Financial Communications
Tel: +86 10 6508 0677
Email: ir@cangoonline.com
CANGO INC.
UNAUDITED INTERIM CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEET
(Amounts in Renminbi ("RMB") and US dollar ("US$"), except for number of shares and per share data
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As of December 31, 2023 As of September 30, 2024
RMB RMB US$
ASSETS:
Current assets:
Cash and cash equivalents 1,020,604,191 691,818,800 98,583,390
Restricted cash - current - bank deposits held for short-term 1,670,006,785
investments
Restricted cash - current - others 14,334,937 12,816,134 1,826,284
Short-term investments 635,070,394 3,082,865,458 439,304,813
Accounts receivable, net 64,791,709 25,529,710 3,637,955
Finance lease receivables - current, net 200,459,435 47,126,581 6,715,484
Financing receivables, net 29,522,035 8,535,562 1,216,308
Short-term contract asset 170,623,200 55,923,363 7,969,015
Prepayments and other current assets 78,606,808 29,955,505 4,268,625
Total current assets 3,884,019,494 3,954,571,113 563,521,874
Non-current assets:
Restricted cash - non-current 583,380,417 461,367,450 65,744,336
Property and equipment, net 8,239,037 6,586,202 938,526
Intangible assets 48,373,192 47,634,678 6,787,887
Long-term contract asset 36,310,769 448,353 63,890
Finance lease receivables - non-current, net 36,426,617 9,761,388 1,390,987
Operating lease right-of-use assets 47,154,944 42,815,154 6,101,111
Other non-current assets 4,705,544 4,104,803 584,930
Total non-current assets 764,590,520 572,718,028 81,611,667
TOTAL ASSETS 4,648,610,014 4,527,289,141 645,133,541
LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY
Current liabilities:
Short-term debts 39,071,500
Long-term debts - current 926,237 649,300 92,525
Accrued expenses and other current liabilities 206,877,626 130,806,077 18,639,717
Deferred guarantee income 86,218,888 20,638,251 2,940,927
Contingent risk assurance liabilities 125,140,991 33,692,222 4,801,103
Income tax payable 311,904,279 311,235,998 44,350,775
Short-term lease liabilities 7,603,380 8,015,363 1,142,180
Total current liabilities 777,742,901 505,037,211 71,967,227
Non-current liabilities:
Long-term debts 712,023 470,216 67,005
Deferred tax liability 10,724,133 10,724,133 1,528,177
Long-term operating lease liabilities 42,228,435 39,375,249 5,610,928
Other non-current liabilities 226,035 140,038 19,955
Total non-current liabilities 53,890,626 50,709,636 7,226,065
Total liabilities 831,633,527 555,746,847 79,193,292
Shareholders' equity
Ordinary shares 204,260 204,260 29,107
Treasury shares (773,130,748) (782,800,080) (111,548,119)
Additional paid-in capital 4,813,679,585 4,747,032,306 676,446,692
Accumulated other comprehensive income 111,849,166 98,802,836 14,079,291
Accumulated deficit (335,625,776) (91,697,028) (13,066,722)
Total Cango Inc.'s equity 3,816,976,487 3,971,542,294 565,940,249
Total shareholders' equity 3,816,976,487 3,971,542,294 565,940,249
TOTAL LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY 4,648,610,014 4,527,289,141 645,133,541
CANGO INC.
UNAUDITED INTERIM CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF
COMPREHENSIVE INCOME
(Amounts in Renminbi ("RMB") and US dollar ("US$"), except for number of shares and per share data)
Three months ended September 30, Nine months ended September 30,
2023 2024 2023 2024
RMB RMB US$ RMB RMB US$
Revenues 353,638,119 26,953,433 3,840,833 1,571,681,558 136,455,663 19,444,776
Loan facilitation income and other related income 11,345,343 819,779 116,818 27,618,224 16,310,549 2,324,235
Guarantee income 50,006,711 14,414,947 2,054,114 170,010,917 65,581,347 9,345,267
Leasing income 11,298,293 2,057,631 293,210 50,157,926 10,338,904 1,473,282
After-market services income 14,116,184 7,956,088 1,133,733 41,364,974 36,110,901 5,145,762
Automobile trading income 263,821,645 1,202,198 171,312 1,256,429,781 6,116,392 871,579
Others 3,049,943 502,790 71,646 26,099,736 1,997,570 284,651
Operating cost and expenses:
Cost of revenue 304,638,147 23,260,308 3,314,567 1,400,985,230 78,844,658 11,235,274
Sales and marketing 9,854,441 3,375,602 481,019 34,546,132 10,909,363 1,554,572
General and administrative 34,682,695 45,196,454 6,440,443 111,319,960 122,290,803 17,426,300
Research and development 6,990,685 1,424,250 202,954 22,841,206 4,192,881 597,481
Net loss (gain) on contingent risk assurance liabilities 3,541,506 (7,110,545) (1,013,245) 3,475,114 (32,385,904) (4,614,954)
Net recovery on provision for credit losses (66,945,232) (74,429,953) (10,606,183) (105,260,489) (203,759,529) (29,035,501)
Impairment loss from goodwill 148,657,971 148,657,971
Total operation cost and expense 441,420,213 (8,283,884) (1,180,445) 1,616,565,124 (19,907,728) (2,836,828)
(Loss) income from operations (87,782,094) 35,237,317 5,021,278 (44,883,566) 156,363,391 22,281,604
Interest income 19,481,911 25,742,760 3,668,314 58,981,302 76,001,320 10,830,101
Net gain on equity securities 7,038,386 2,237,825 318,888 15,439,734 7,217,751 1,028,521
Interest expense (153,088) (4,099,783)
Foreign exchange (loss) gain, net (489,215) (1,414,569) (201,574) 2,346,525 (921,077) (131,252)
Other income 21,806,106 3,053,224 435,081 29,404,718 8,470,829 1,207,083
Other expenses (141,358) (216,395) (30,836) (368,492) (2,051,858) (292,387)
Net (loss) income before income taxes (40,239,352) 64,640,162 9,211,151 56,820,438 245,080,356 34,923,670
Income tax (expenses) benefits (8,847,190) 3,238,963 461,549 9,084,706 (1,151,608) (164,103)
Net (loss) income (49,086,542) 67,879,125 9,672,700 65,905,144 243,928,748 34,759,567
Net (loss) income attributable to Cango Inc.'s (49,086,542) 67,879,125 9,672,700 65,905,144 243,928,748 34,759,567
shareholders
(Losses) earnings per ADS attributable to ordinary
shareholders:
Basic (0.45) 0.66 0.09 0.52 2.34 0.33
Diluted (0.45) 0.60 0.09 0.50 2.16 0.31
Weighted average ADS used to compute earnings
per ADS attributable to ordinary shareholders:
Basic 109,587,726 103,486,998 103,486,998 125,710,975 104,346,709 104,346,709
Diluted 109,587,726 113,911,629 113,911,629 131,630,583 112,853,015 112,853,015
Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax
Foreign currency translation adjustment 7,806,144 (41,774,075) (5,952,758) 79,837,076 (13,046,330) (1,859,087)
Total comprehensive (loss) income (41,280,398) 26,105,050 3,719,942 145,742,220 230,882,418 32,900,480
Total comprehensive (loss) income attributable to (41,280,398) 26,105,050 3,719,942 145,742,220 230,882,418 32,900,480
Cango Inc.'s shareholders
CANGO INC.
RECONCILIATIONS OF GAAP AND NON-GAAP RESULTS
(Amounts in Renminbi ("RMB") and US dollar ("US$"), except for number of shares and per share data
Three months ended September 30, Nine months ended September 30,
2023 2024 2023 2024
(Unaudited) (Unaudited) (Unaudited) (Unaudited) (Unaudited) (Unaudited)
RMB RMB US$ RMB RMB US$
Net (loss) income (49,086,542) 67,879,125 9,672,700 65,905,144 243,928,748 34,759,567
Add: Share-based compensation expenses 7,857,905 3,407,729 485,597 33,897,580 13,814,122 1,968,497
Cost of revenue 444,748 170,312 24,269 1,920,626 637,320 90,817
Sales and marketing 1,608,169 635,874 90,611 6,747,135 2,551,010 363,517
General and administrative 5,427,332 2,569,932 366,212 23,710,996 10,369,108 1,477,586
Research and development 377,656 31,611 4,505 1,518,823 256,684 36,577
Non-GAAP adjusted net (loss) income (41,228,637) 71,286,854 10,158,297 99,802,724 257,742,870 36,728,064
Net (loss) income attributable to Cango Inc.'s (41,228,637) 71,286,854 10,158,297 99,802,724 257,742,870 36,728,064
shareholders
Non-GAAP adjusted net (loss) income per ADS- (0.38) 0.69 0.10 0.79 2.47 0.35
basic
Non-GAAP adjusted net (loss) income per ADS- (0.38) 0.63 0.09 0.76 2.28 0.33
diluted
Weighted average ADS outstanding-basic 109,587,726 103,486,998 103,486,998 125,710,975 104,346,709 104,346,709
Weighted average ADS outstanding-diluted 109,587,726 113,911,629 113,911,629 131,630,583 112,853,015 112,853,015
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