51Talk Online Education Group Announces the Results for the Third Quarter, the Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2022
51Talk Online Education Group (NYSE: COE) announced its financial results for Q3 2022 and full year 2022, highlighting a shift to international markets post divestiture of its China mainland business. For 2022, net revenues totaled US$15.0 million with a gross margin of 78.8%. However, net loss reached US$42.6 million. In Q4 2022, revenues were US$5.1 million, with gross margin at 79.0%, and a net loss of US$2.0 million. The company reported a cash balance of US$23.1 million as of December 31, 2022. Looking ahead, 51Talk anticipates net Gross Billings of $8.0 to $8.2 million for Q1 2023, indicating growth from previous periods.
- Transition to international markets post divestiture from China, allowing 100% revenue from these markets.
- Gross margin improved to 79.0% for Q4 2022, indicating efficient cost management.
- Cash balance of US$23.1 million as of December 31, 2022, providing operational liquidity.
- Projected sequential growth of 6.2% to 8.9% in Q1 2023 Gross Billings, reflecting a positive outlook.
- Net loss of US$42.6 million for the full year 2022, indicating significant financial challenges.
- Operating cash outflow of US$45.7 million for 2022, highlighting ongoing cash burn.
- Continued losses in Q4 2022 with a net loss of US$2.0 million and operating loss of US$2.2 million.
Full Year 2022 Financial Highlights
The Company completed the divestiture of its
The Company has announced that the change of the Company's legal name from
The Company has changed the ratio of its American depositary shares ("ADSs") to Class A ordinary shares (the "ADS Ratio") from one (1) ADS representing fifteen (15) Class A ordinary shares to one (1) ADS representing sixty (60) Class A ordinary shares.The effective date was on
- Net revenues were
US for the full year 2022 and gross margin was$15.0 million 78.8% for the full year 2022. - Net loss was
US , including net loss from continuing operations[1] of$42.5 million US and net loss from discontinued operations[2] of$12.8 million US .$29.7 million - Non-GAAP net loss[3] was
US , including non-GAAP net loss from continuing operations of$41.8 million US and non-GAAP net loss from discontinued operations of$12.1 million US .$29.7 million - Cash, cash equivalents and time deposits balance stood at
US as of$23.1 million December 31, 2022 . - Operating cash outflow was
US for the full year 2022, including discontinued operating cash outflow of$45.7 million US and continuing operating cash inflow of$47.6 million US .$1.9 million - Gross Billings[4] for the full year of 2022 were
US .$28.7 million
Fourth Quarter 2022 Financial Highlights
- Net revenues for the fourth quarter of 2022 were
US , and gross margin for the fourth quarter of 2022 was$5.1 million 79.0% . - Net loss for the fourth quarter of 2022 was
US .$2.0 million - Non-GAAP net loss for the fourth quarter of 2022 was
US .$1.9 million - Operating cash inflow for the fourth quarter of 2022 was
US .$0.6 million - Gross Billings[4] for the fourth quarter of 2022 were
US .$7.5 million
Third Quarter 2022 Financial Highlights
- Net revenues for the third quarter of 2022 were
US , and gross margin for the third quarter of 2022 was$4.6 million 78.6% . - Net loss for the third quarter of 2022 was
US .$2.8 million - Non-GAAP net loss for the third quarter of 2022 was
US .$2.6 million - Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash balance stood at
US as of$22.2 million September 30, 2022 . - Operating cash inflow for the third quarter of 2022 was
US .$0.6 million - Gross Billings[4] for the third quarter of 2022 were
US .$8.2 million
Key Financial and Operating Data | For the three months ended | For the year ended | |||||
2022[5] | 2022 | 2022 | 2022[5] | ||||
Net Revenues (in US$ millions) | 3.5 | 4.6 | 5.1 | 15.0 | |||
Gross Margin | 79.2 % | 78.6 % | 79.0 % | 78.8 % | |||
Gross Billings (in US$ millions) | 7.8 | 8.2 | 7.5 | 28.7 | |||
Active students with attended lesson consumption[6] | 14.9 | 19.5 | 22.8 | 26.2 | |||
[1] "Continuing operations" refers to the Company's remaining international business after the divestiture of its |
[2] "Discontinued operations" refers to the Company's |
[3] For more information on non-GAAP financial measures, please see the section of "Use of Non-GAAP Financial Measures" and the table captioned "Reconciliation of Non-GAAP Measures to the Most Comparable GAAP Measures" set forth in this press release |
[4] Gross Billings for a specific period, which is one of the Company's key operating data, is defined as the total amount of cash received and receivable from third party payment platforms for the sale of course packages and services in such period, net of the total amount of refunds in such period. The Gross Billings data included herein was from the Company's business system and converted with quarterly corresponding exchange rate, which may lead to differences with bank records. |
[5] For purposes of comparison, the financial and operating data of continuing business for the second quarter of 2022 or full year of 2022 are presented in this column. |
[6] An "active student with attended lesson consumption" for a specified period refers to a student who attended at least one paid lesson, excluding those students who only attended paid live broadcasting lessons or trial lessons. |
"FY2022 represents a new beginning for 51Talk. Specifically, we completed our divestiture of the
"Our Gross Billings for 2022 was
Starting from Q3 onwards, we intensified our localization efforts and deployed marketing and operational personnel in selected places. As our international experience grows, we are confident in our execution and expansion over the medium term. Results from early sales initiatives foster our belief that our product, processes and technology can be transferred to international markets with equal success in a post COVID world.
In terms of technology, we believe AI-powered tutors will transform online education. The combination of tutor and AI will significantly improve user experience and greatly promote personalized education. Specifically, adaptive learning or the creation of personalized teaching content, the provision of customized teaching tools for teachers and customized lesson feedback based on students' learning situations, among others. We have already begun integrating ChatGPT into our products and operations and continue to strategically build around our vision of personalized education.
Finally, our international business achieved positive operating cash flow during Q3 and Q4, reflecting strong execution of our sustainable growth strategy."
Third Quarter 2022 Financial Results
Net Revenues and Gross Margin
Net revenues for the third quarter of 2022 were
Cost of revenues for the third quarter of 2022 was
Operating Expenses
Total operating expenses for the third quarter of 2022 were
Sales and marketing expenses for the third quarter of 2022 were
Product development expenses for the third quarter of 2022 were
General and administrative expenses for the third quarter of 2022 were
Loss from Operations
Operating loss for the third quarter of 2022 was
Non-GAAP operating loss for the third quarter of 2022 was
Net Loss
Net loss for the third quarter of 2022 was
Excluding share-based compensation expenses of
Basic and diluted net loss per share attributable to ordinary shareholders for the third quarter of 2022 was
Excluding share-based compensation expenses of
Basic and diluted net loss per American depositary share ("ADS") attributable to ordinary shareholders for the third quarter of 2022 was
Excluding share-based compensation expenses of
Balance Sheet
As of
The Company had advances from students[7] of
[7] "Advances from students" is defined as the amount of obligation to transfer goods or service to students or business partners for which consideration has been received from students in advance. The deposits from students are also presented in the total amount of "advances from students"
Fourth Quarter 2022 Financial Results
Net Revenues and Gross Margin
Net revenues for the fourth quarter of 2022 were
Cost of revenues for the fourth quarter of 2022 was
Operating Expenses
Total operating expenses for the fourth quarter of 2022 were
Sales and marketing expenses for the fourth quarter of 2022 were
Product development expenses for the fourth quarter of 2022 were
General and administrative expenses for the fourth quarter of 2022 were
Loss from Operations
Operating loss for the fourth quarter of 2022 was
Non-GAAP operating loss for the fourth quarter of 2022 was
Net Loss
Net loss for the fourth quarter of 2022 was
Excluding share-based compensation expenses of
Basic and diluted net loss per share attributable to ordinary shareholders for the fourth quarter of 2022 was
Excluding share-based compensation expenses of
Basic and diluted net loss per American depositary share ("ADS") attributable to ordinary shareholders for the fourth quarter of 2022 was
Excluding share-based compensation expenses of
Balance Sheet
As of
The Company had advances from students of
Full Year 2022 Financial Results
Net Revenues and Gross margin
Net revenues for 2022 were
Cost of revenues for 2022 was
Operating Expenses
Total operating expenses for 2022 were
Sales and marketing expenses for 2022 were
Product development expenses for 2022 were
General and administrative expenses for 2022 were
Loss from Operations
Operating loss for 2022 was US$12.4 million.
Non-GAAP operating loss for 2022 was
Net Loss
Net loss for 2022 was
Non-GAAP net loss for 2022 was
Basic and diluted net loss per ADS attributable to ordinary shareholders for 2022 was
Non-GAAP basic and diluted net loss per ADS attributable to ordinary shareholders for 2022 was
The financial statements for the third quarter ended
Outlook
For the first quarter of 2023, the Company currently expects net Gross Billings of international business to be between
The above outlook is based on current market conditions and reflects the Company's current and preliminary estimates of market and operating conditions and customer demand, which are all subject to change.
Conference Call
The Company's management will host an earnings conference call at
Dial-in details for the earnings conference call are as follows:
1-888-346-8982 | |
International: | 1-412-902-4272 |
800-120-6157 | |
Mainland | 4001-201203 |
800-905945 | |
852-301-84992 |
Participants should dial-in at least 5 minutes before the scheduled start time and ask to be connected to the call for "51Talk
Additionally, a live and archived webcast of the conference call will be available on the Company's investor relations website at http://ir.51talk.com.
A replay of the conference call will be accessible until
1-877-344-7529 | |
International: | 1-412-317-0088 |
Replay Access Code: | 4004363 |
About 51Talk
51Talk Online Education Group (NYSE: COE) is a global online education platform with core expertise in English education. The Company's mission is to make quality education accessible and affordable. The Company's online and mobile education platforms enable students to take live interactive English lessons, on demand. The Company connects its students with a large pool of highly qualified teachers that it assembled using a shared economy approach, and employs student and teacher feedback and data analytics to deliver a personalized learning experience to its students.
Use of Non-GAAP Financial Measures
In evaluating its business, 51Talk considers and uses the following measures defined as non-GAAP financial measures by the
51Talk believes that these non-GAAP financial measures provide meaningful supplemental information regarding its performance by excluding share-based compensation expenses that may not be indicative of its operating performance from a cash perspective. 51Talk believes that both management and investors benefit from these non-GAAP financial measures in assessing its performance and when planning and forecasting future periods. These non-GAAP financial measures also facilitate management's internal comparisons to 51Talk's historical performance. 51Talk computes its non-GAAP financial measures using the same consistent method from quarter to quarter and from period to period. 51Talk believes these non-GAAP financial measures are useful to investors in allowing for greater transparency with respect to supplemental information used by management in its financial and operational decision-making. A limitation of using non-GAAP measures is that these non-GAAP measures exclude share-based compensation expenses that have been and will continue to be for the foreseeable future a significant recurring expense in the 51Talk's business. Management compensates for these limitations by providing specific information regarding the GAAP amounts excluded from each non-GAAP measure. The accompanying table at the end of this press release provides more details on the reconciliations between GAAP financial measures that are most directly comparable to non-GAAP financial measures..
Safe Harbor Statement
This press release contains statements that may constitute "forward-looking" statements pursuant to the "safe harbor" provisions of the
51TALK ONLINE EDUCATION GROUP | ||||||||||||||||
UNAUDITED CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS | ||||||||||||||||
(In thousands) | ||||||||||||||||
As of | ||||||||||||||||
Sep.30, | ||||||||||||||||
2022 | 2022 | |||||||||||||||
US$ | US$ | |||||||||||||||
ASSETS | ||||||||||||||||
Current assets | ||||||||||||||||
Cash and cash equivalents | 21,259 | 18,186 | ||||||||||||||
Time deposites | - | 4,872 | ||||||||||||||
Restricted cash | 975 | - | ||||||||||||||
Amounts due from related parties | 3 | - | ||||||||||||||
Prepaid expenses and other current assets | 3,434 | 3,509 | ||||||||||||||
Total current assets | 25,671 | 26,567 | ||||||||||||||
Non-current assets | ||||||||||||||||
Property and equipment, net | 32 | 25 | ||||||||||||||
Intangible assets, net | 107 | 104 | ||||||||||||||
Right-of-use assets | 853 | 769 | ||||||||||||||
Deferred tax assets | 31 | - | ||||||||||||||
Other non-current assets | 236 | 169 | ||||||||||||||
Total non-current assets | 1,259 | 1,067 | ||||||||||||||
Total assets | 26,930 | 27,634 | ||||||||||||||
LIABILITIES | ||||||||||||||||
AND SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY | ||||||||||||||||
Current liabilities | ||||||||||||||||
Advances from students | 13,167 | 15,167 | ||||||||||||||
Accrued expenses and other current | 4,031 | 4,341 | ||||||||||||||
Amounts due to related parties | - | 389 | ||||||||||||||
Lease liability | 419 | 427 | ||||||||||||||
Taxes payable | 167 | 186 | ||||||||||||||
Total current liabilities | 17,784 | 20,510 | ||||||||||||||
Non-current liabilities | ||||||||||||||||
Lease liability | 399 | 307 | ||||||||||||||
Other non-current liabilities | 202 | 156 | ||||||||||||||
Deferred tax liabilities | - | 84 | ||||||||||||||
Total non-current liabilities | 601 | 547 | ||||||||||||||
Total liabilities | 18,385 | 21,057 | ||||||||||||||
Total shareholders' equity | 8,545 | 6,577 | ||||||||||||||
Total liabilities and shareholders' equity | 26,930 | 27,634 | ||||||||||||||
51TALK ONLINE EDUCATION GROUP | |||||||||||
UNAUDITED INTERIM CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE LOSS | |||||||||||
(In thousands except for number of shares and per share data) | |||||||||||
For the three months ended | For the year ended | ||||||||||
2022 | 2022 | 2022 | |||||||||
US$ | US$ | US$ | |||||||||
Net revenues | 4,593 | 5,051 | 15,048 | ||||||||
Cost of revenues | (984) | (1,062) | (3,194) | ||||||||
Gross profit | 3,609 | 3,989 | 11,854 | ||||||||
Operating expenses | |||||||||||
Sales and marketing expenses | (3,728) | (3,985) | (13,279) | ||||||||
Product development expenses | (629) | (435) | (2,865) | ||||||||
General and administrative expenses | (1,830) | (1,742) | (8,068) | ||||||||
Total operating expenses | (6,187) | (6,162) | (24,212) | ||||||||
Loss from operations | (2,578) | (2,173) | (12,358) | ||||||||
Other income/(expenses), net | (190) | 171 | (426) | ||||||||
Loss before income tax expenses and | (2,768) | (2,002) | (12,784) | ||||||||
Income tax expenses | (34) | - | (60) | ||||||||
Loss from continuing operations, net of | (2,802) | (2,002) | (12,844) | ||||||||
Loss from discontinued operations, net of | - | - | (29,712) | ||||||||
Net loss, all attributable to the Company's | (2,802) | (2,002) | (42,556) | ||||||||
Weighted average number of ordinary shares |
336,341,446 | 337,549,708 | 335,640,275 | ||||||||
51TALK ONLINE EDUCATION GROUP | |||||||||||||
UNAUDITED CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE LOSS | |||||||||||||
(In thousands except for number of shares and per share data) | |||||||||||||
For the three months ended | For the year ended | ||||||||||||
Sep. 30, | |||||||||||||
2022 | 2022 | 2022 | |||||||||||
US$ | US$ | US$ | |||||||||||
Net loss per share attributable to ordinary shareholders | |||||||||||||
Basic and diluted | (0.01) | (0.01) | (0.13) | ||||||||||
Net loss per ADS attributable to ordinary shareholders | |||||||||||||
Basic and diluted | (0.50) | (0.36) | (7.61) | ||||||||||
Share-based compensation expenses are included in the operating expenses as follows: | |||||||||||||
Sales and marketing expenses | - | (30) | (17) | ||||||||||
Product development expenses | (49) | (45) | (149) | ||||||||||
General and administrative expenses | (156) | (34) | (546) | ||||||||||
51TALK ONLINE EDUCATION GROUP | |||||||||||||
Reconciliation of Non-GAAP Measures to the Most Comparable GAAP Measures | |||||||||||||
(In thousands except for number of shares and per share data) | |||||||||||||
For the three months ended | For the year ended | ||||||||||||
Sep. 30, | |||||||||||||
2022 | 2022 | 2022 | |||||||||||
US$ | US$ | US$ | |||||||||||
Sales and marketing expenses | (3,728) | (3,985) | (13,279) | ||||||||||
Less: Share-based compensation expenses | - | (30) | (17) | ||||||||||
Non-GAAP sales and marketing expenses | (3,728) | (3,955) | (13,262) | ||||||||||
Product development expenses | (629) | (435) | (2,865) | ||||||||||
Less: Share-based compensation expenses | (49) | (45) | (149) | ||||||||||
Non-GAAP product development expenses | (580) | (390) | (2,716) | ||||||||||
General and administrative expenses | (1,830) | (1,742) | (8,068) | ||||||||||
Less: Share-based compensation expenses | (156) | (34) | (546) | ||||||||||
Non-GAAP general and administrative expenses | (1,674) | (1,708) | (7,522) | ||||||||||
Operating expenses | (6,187) | (6,162) | (24,212) | ||||||||||
Less: Share-based compensation expenses | (205) | (109) | (712) | ||||||||||
Non-GAAP operating expenses | (5,982) | (6,053) | (23,500) | ||||||||||
Loss from operations | (2,578) | (2,173) | (12,358) | ||||||||||
Less: Share-based compensation expenses | (205) | (109) | (712) | ||||||||||
Non-GAAP loss from operations | (2,373) | (2,064) | (11,646) | ||||||||||
51TALK ONLINE EDUCATION GROUP | ||||||||||||||||||
Reconciliation of Non-GAAP Measures to the Most Comparable GAAP Measures | ||||||||||||||||||
(In thousands except for number of shares and per share data) | ||||||||||||||||||
For the three months ended | For the year ended | |||||||||||||||||
Sep. 30, | Dec. 31, | |||||||||||||||||
2022 | 2022 | 2022 | ||||||||||||||||
US$ | US$ | US$ | ||||||||||||||||
Income tax expenses | (34) | - | (60) | |||||||||||||||
Less: Tax impact of Share-based compensation expenses | - | - | - | |||||||||||||||
Non-GAAP income tax expenses | (34) | - | (60) | |||||||||||||||
Loss from continuing operations, net of income tax | (2,802) | (2,002) | (12,844) | |||||||||||||||
Less: Share-based compensation expenses | (205) | (109) | (712) | |||||||||||||||
Non-GAAP loss from continuing operations, net of income tax | (2,597) | (1,893) | (12, 132) | |||||||||||||||
Loss from discontinued operations, net of income tax | - | - | (29,712) | |||||||||||||||
Less: Share-based compensation expenses | - | - | - | |||||||||||||||
Non-GAAP loss from discontinued operations, net of income | - | - | (29,712) | |||||||||||||||
Net loss, all attributable to the Company's ordinary | (2,802) | (2,002) | (42,556) | |||||||||||||||
Add back: Share-based compensation expenses | (205) | (109) | (712) | |||||||||||||||
Non-GAAP net loss, all attributable to the Company's | (2,597) | (1,893) | (41,844) | |||||||||||||||
Weighted average number of ordinary shares used in | 336,341,446 | 337,549,708 | 335,640,275 | |||||||||||||||
Non-GAAP net loss per share attributable to ordinary shareholders | ||||||||||||||||||
basic and diluted | (0.01) | (0.01) | (0.12) | |||||||||||||||
Non-GAAP net loss per ADS attributable to ordinary shareholders | ||||||||||||||||||
basic and diluted | (0.46) | (0.34) | (7.48) | |||||||||||||||
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