Youdao Reports Fourth Quarter and Fiscal Year 2021 Unaudited Financial Results

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Youdao, Inc. (NYSE: DAO) reported its fourth quarter and fiscal year 2021 results, showcasing significant growth despite regulatory challenges. In Q4, total net revenues rose 22.6% year-over-year to RMB1.0 billion (US$164.6 million), while fiscal year revenues reached RMB4.0 billion (US$630.2 million), up 58.9%. Notably, revenues from learning services increased by 61.3%, and smart device sales surged 81.6%. However, gross margins declined to 42.5% from 46.7% due to rising expenses. The company has ceased its after-school tutoring services as part of compliance with new regulations.

Positive

• Total net revenues for Q4 2021 increased by 22.6% year-over-year to RMB1.0 billion.
• Full-year revenues climbed 58.9% to RMB4.0 billion.
• Learning services revenue rose 61.3%, reaching RMB2.4 billion for 2021.
• Smart devices revenue surged 81.6% to RMB980.4 million for 2021.

Negative

• Gross margin decreased to 42.5% in Q4 from 46.7% in the same quarter of 2020.
• Loss from operations was RMB248.3 million for Q4 2021, although slightly improved from RMB256.2 million a year earlier.
• Net loss from continuing operations was RMB215.9 million in Q4 2021, compared to RMB251.2 million in Q4 2020.

HANGZHOU, China, Feb. 24, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Youdao, Inc. ("Youdao" or the "Company") (NYSE: DAO), a leading intelligent learning company in China, today announced its unaudited financial results for the fourth quarter and fiscal year ended December 31, 2021.

Fourth Quarter 2021 Financial Highlights^[1]

• Total net revenues were RMB1.0 billion (US$164.6 million), representing a 22.6% increase from the same period in 2020.
  - Net revenues from learning services were RMB579.3 million (US$90.9 million), representing a 20.6% increase from the same period in 2020.
  - Net revenues from smart devices (formerly known as learning products) were RMB317.7 million (US$49.9 million), representing a 33.9% increase from the same period in 2020.
  - Net revenues from online marketing services were RMB151.8 million (US$23.8 million), representing a 10.2% increase from the same period in 2020.
• Gross billings^[2] increased by 37.3% year-over-year to RMB854.5 million (US$134.1 million).
• Gross margin was 42.5%, compared with 46.7% for the same period in 2020.

[1] In compliance with the Beijing AST Measures as previously disclosed, the Company had ceased offering 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 disclosed in this press release is presented on a continuing operations basis, unless otherwise specifically stated.

[2] Gross billings is a non-GAAP financial measure. Gross billings for a specific period refers to the total amount of consideration for Youdao's tutoring services sold mainly on Youdao Premium Courses, NetEase Cloud Classroom and China University MOOC, net of the total amount of refunds, in such period. See "Non-GAAP Measures" and "Unaudited Reconciliation of GAAP and non-GAAP Results" at the end of this press release.

Fiscal Year 2021 Financial Highlights

• Total net revenues were RMB4.0 billion (US$630.2 million), representing a 58.9% increase from 2020.
  - Net revenues from learning services were RMB2.4 billion (US$383.1 million), representing a 61.3% increase from 2020.
  - Net revenues from smart devices were RMB980.4 million (US$153.9 million), representing an 81.6% increase from 2020.
  - Net revenues from online marketing services were RMB593.9 million (US$93.2 million), representing a 25.6% increase from 2020.
• Gross billings increased by 26.5% year-over-year to RMB2.5 billion (US$395.4 million).
• Gross margin was 49.5%, compared with 43.8% for 2020.

"We finished the fourth quarter and the whole fiscal year 2021 with strong financial results. We embraced the changes and committed to fully comply with the updated laws and government policies," said Dr. Feng Zhou, Chief Executive Officer and Director of Youdao. "Total net revenues reached RMB1.0 billion in Q4, up 22.6% year-over-year. In Q4, we achieved positive operating cash flow. Operating cash inflow from continuing operations was RMB142.2 million, mainly due to strong revenue, and lower sales and marketing expenses incurred. Besides, Youdao was added to the MSCI China All Shares Small Cap Index as of market close on November 30, 2021."

"Looking ahead, we are committed to compliance and focus on our growth areas, including smart devices, STEAM courses, adult and vocational courses, and education digitalization solutions. Education technology is in its early days, and we firmly believe it has a bright future," Dr. Zhou concluded.

Fourth Quarter 2021 Financial Results 

Net Revenues

Net revenues for the fourth quarter of 2021 were RMB1.0 billion (US$164.6 million), representing a 22.6% increase from RMB855.3 million for the same period of 2020.

Net revenues from learning services were RMB579.3 million (US$90.9 million) for the fourth quarter of 2021, representing a 20.6% increase from RMB480.2 million for the same period of 2020. The year-over-year growth from learning services was driven by the growth in paid student enrollments during the period in 2021.

Net revenues from smart devices were RMB317.7 million (US$49.9 million) for the fourth quarter of 2021, representing a 33.9% increase from RMB237.3 million for the same period of 2020, primarily driven by the substantial increase in sales volume of Youdao Dictionary Pen in the fourth quarter of 2021.

Net revenues from online marketing services were RMB151.8 million (US$23.8 million) for the fourth quarter of 2021, representing a 10.2% increase from RMB137.8 million for the same period of 2020.

Gross Profit and Gross Margin

Gross profit for the fourth quarter of 2021 was RMB445.3 million (US$69.9 million), representing an 11.5% increase from RMB399.4 million for the same period of 2020. Gross margin decreased to 42.5% for the fourth quarter of 2021 from 46.7% for the same period of 2020.

Gross margin for learning services decreased to 51.4% for the fourth quarter of 2021 from 55.9% for the same period of 2020. The decrease was primarily due to the increase in employee headcount and related expenses in the fourth quarter of 2021.

Gross margin for smart devices decreased to 30.8% for the fourth quarter of 2021 from 39.5% for the same period of 2020. The decrease was due to the promotion on an earlier generation, which had lower gross margin.

Gross margin for online marketing services was 32.6% for the fourth quarter of 2021, compared with 26.9% for the same period of 2020. The increase was mainly attributable to higher sales of brand adverting services.

Operating Expenses

Total operating expenses for the fourth quarter of 2021 were RMB693.6 million (US$108.8 million), compared with RMB655.7 million for the same period of last year.

Sales and marketing expenses for the fourth quarter of 2021 were RMB420.4 million (US$66.0 million), representing a decrease of 17.7% from RMB511.1 million for the same period of 2020. This decrease was due to the reduction in marketing expenditures in tutoring services in the fourth quarter of 2021 due to the changing regulatory environment as previously disclosed.

Research and development expenses for the fourth quarter of 2021 were RMB170.2 million (US$26.7 million), representing an increase of 56.3% from RMB109.0 million for the same period of 2020. The increase was primarily due to higher payroll-related expenses associated with a larger number of course development and technology professionals.

General and administrative expenses for the fourth quarter of 2021 were RMB46.1 million (US$7.2 million), representing an increase of 29.4% from RMB35.6 million for the same period of 2020. The increase was mainly attributable to an increase in employee headcount and related expenses in the fourth quarter of 2021.

Impairment of intangible assets from business combination primarily reflects the impairment of the intangible assets related to a subsidiary acquired due to adverse development of its business and change of the regulation environment.

Loss from Operations

Loss from operations for the fourth quarter of 2021 was RMB248.3 million (US$39.0 million), compared with RMB256.2 million for the same period in 2020. The margin of loss from operations was 23.7%, compared with 30.0% for the same period of last year.

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

Net loss from continuing operations attributable to Youdao's ordinary shareholders for the fourth quarter of 2021 was RMB215.9 million (US$33.9 million), compared with RMB251.2 million for the same period of last year. Non-GAAP net loss from continuing operations attributable to Youdao's ordinary shareholders for the fourth quarter of 2021 was RMB168.2 million (US$26.4 million), compared with RMB238.1 million for the same period of last year.

Basic and diluted net loss per American Depositary Share ("ADS") from continuing operations attributable to ordinary shareholders for the fourth quarter of 2021 was RMB1.75 (US$0.27), compared with RMB2.21 for the same period of 2020. Non-GAAP basic and diluted net loss from continuing operations per ADS attributable to ordinary shareholders was RMB1.37 (US$0.21), compared with RMB2.09 for the same period of 2020.

Balance Sheet

As of December 31, 2021, Youdao's cash, cash equivalents, restricted cash, time deposits and short-term investments totaled RMB1.6 billion (US$247.4 million), compared with RMB1.2 billion as of December 31, 2020. For the fourth quarter of 2021, net cash provided by continuing operating activities was RMB142.2 million (US$22.3 million), capital expenditures totaled RMB14.1 million (US$2.2 million), and depreciation and amortization expenses amounted to RMB11.2 million (US$1.8 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. Since its formation, Youdao has received various financial support from the NetEase Group, among others, currently including RMB878.0 million short-term loans, US$40.0 million long-term loans with maturity dated March 31, 2024, drawn down under the US$300.0 million revolving loan facility. In support of Youdao's future business, NetEase Group has agreed that the short-term loan will be automatically extended for a period of eleven months each time upon Youdao's prior written request.

As of December 31, 2021, the Company's contract liabilities, which mainly consisted of deferred revenues generated from Youdao's learning services, were RMB1.1 billion (US$167.2 million), compared with RMB894.2 million as of December 31, 2020.

Fiscal Year 2021 Financial Results 

Net Revenues

Net revenues for 2021 were RMB4.0 billion (US$630.2 million), representing a 58.9% increase from RMB2.5 billion for 2020.

Net revenues from learning services were RMB2.4 billion (US$383.1 million) for 2021, representing a 61.3% increase from RMB1.5 billion for 2020. The increase was primarily attributable to increased revenues from tutoring services, which were further driven by the growth in paid student enrollments during the period in 2021.

Net revenues from smart devices were RMB980.4 million (US$153.9 million) for 2021, representing an 81.6% increase from RMB540.0 million for 2020. The increase was primarily driven by the substantial increase in sales volume of Youdao Dictionary Pen in 2021.

Net revenues from online marketing services were RMB593.9 million (US$93.2 million) for 2021, representing a 25.6% increase from RMB472.9 million for 2020. The increase was attributable to the increase in the sales of performance-based advertisements through third parties' internet properties.

Gross Profit and Gross Margin

Gross profit for 2021 was RMB2.0 billion (US$312.1 million), compared with RMB1.1 billion for 2020. Gross margin for 2021 was 49.5%, compared with 43.8% for 2020.

Gross margin for learning services increased to 59.8% for 2021 from 52.7% for 2020, primarily attributable to improved economies of scale and ongoing optimization of Youdao's faculty compensation structure.

Gross margin for smart devices increased to 36.9% for 2021 from 34.1% for 2020, primarily attributable to the substantial rise in sales volume of Youdao Dictionary Pen 3.0, which carries a higher gross margin than other smart devices.

Gross margin for online marketing services was 28.1% for 2021, compared with 26.6% for 2020.

Operating Expenses

Total operating expenses for 2021 were RMB2.9 billion (US$460.1 million), representing an increase of 49.7%, compared with RMB2.0 billion for 2020.

Sales and marketing expenses for 2021 were RMB2.1 billion (US$326.0 million), representing an increase of 41.0%, compared with RMB1.5 billion for 2020. The increase was mainly driven by increased marketing staff compensation, as well as intensified sales and marketing efforts in 2021.

Research and development expenses for 2021 were RMB607.4 million (US$95.3 million), representing an increase of 63.2%, compared with RMB372.2 million for 2020. The increase was primarily due to higher payroll-related expenses associated with a larger number of course development and technology professionals.  

General and administrative expenses for 2021 were RMB190.3 million (US$29.9 million), representing an increase of 68.2%, compared with RMB113.1 million for 2020. The increase was mainly attributable to an increase in employee headcount and related expenses in 2021. 

Impairment of intangible assets from business combination primarily reflects the impairment of the intangible assets related to a subsidiary acquired due to adverse development of its business and change of the regulation environment.

Loss from Operations

Loss from operations for 2021 was RMB943.2 million (US$148.0 million), compared with RMB851.5 million for 2020. The margin of loss from operations was 23.5%, compared with 33.7% for 2020.

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

Net loss from continuing operations attributable to Youdao's ordinary shareholders for 2021 was RMB895.4 million (US$140.5 million), compared with RMB798.5 million for 2020. Non-GAAP net loss from continuing operations attributable to Youdao's ordinary shareholders for 2021 was RMB788.3 million (US$123.7 million), compared with RMB762.0 million for 2020.

Basic and diluted net loss per ADS from continuing operations attributable to ordinary shareholders for 2021 was RMB7.36 (US$1.15), compared with RMB7.07 for 2020. Non-GAAP basic and diluted net loss per ADS from continuing operations attributable to ordinary shareholders was RMB6.48 (US$1.02), compared with RMB6.75 for 2020.

Operating Cash Flow from Continuing Operations

For 2021, net cash used in continuing operating activities was RMB623.6 million (US$97.8 million), capital expenditures totaled RMB64.1 million (US$10.1 million), and depreciation and amortization expenses amounted to RMB30.1 million (US$4.7 million).

Update on Disposal of Academic AST Business

Youdao has ceased offering the after-school tutoring services on academic subjects in China's compulsory education system and completed the disposal of this business.

Notes to Unaudited Financial Information

The unaudited financial information disclosed in this press release is preliminary. The audit of the financial statements and related notes to be included in the Company's annual report on Form 20-F for the year ended December 31, 2021 is still in progress. In addition, because an audit of the Company's internal controls over financial reporting in connection with section 404 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 has not yet been completed, the Company makes no representation as to the effectiveness of those internal controls as of the end of fiscal year 2021.

Adjustments to the financial statements may be identified when the audit work is completed, which could result in differences between the Company's audited financial statements and this preliminary unaudited financial information.

Conference Call

Youdao's management team will host a teleconference call with simultaneous webcast at 6:00 a.m. Eastern Time on Thursday, February 24, 2022 (Beijing/Hong Kong Time: 7:00 p.m., Thursday, February 24, 2022). 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:	8171296

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 3, 2022:

United States:	+1-877-344-7529
International:	+1-412-317-0088
Replay Access Code:	8171296

About Youdao, Inc. 

Youdao, Inc. (NYSE: DAO) is a leading intelligent learning company 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 gross billings and non-GAAP net income/(loss) from continuing operations attributable to the Company's ordinary shareholders and non-GAAP basic and diluted 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 gross billings for a specific period as the total amount of consideration for tutoring courses sold mainly on Youdao Premium Courses, NetEase Cloud Classroom and China University MOOC, net of the total amount of refunds, in such period. The management uses gross billings as a performance measurement because the Company generally bills students for the entire course tuition at the time of sale of the courses and recognizes revenue proportionally over an average of the learning periods of different courses. 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, amortization of intangible assets from business combination, impairment of long-term investments, impairment of intangible assets from business combination, adjustment for GAAP to non-GAAP reconciling items for the income/(loss) attributable to noncontrolling interests, and income tax effects of above GAAP to non-GAAP reconciling items. Non-GAAP net income/(loss) from continuing operations attributable to the Company's shareholders enables Youdao's management to assess its operating results without considering the impact of these items, which are non-cash charges. 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 does 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.

The presentation of these non-GAAP financial measures is not intended to be considered in isolation from or as a substitute for the financial information prepared and presented in accordance with GAAP. For more information on these non-GAAP financial measures, please see the table captioned "Unaudited Reconciliation of GAAP and non-GAAP Results" set forth at the end of this release.

The accompanying tables have more details on the reconciliations between our GAAP financial measures that are most 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 RMB6.3726 to US$1.00, the exchange rate on December 30, 2021 set forth in the H.10 statistical release of the Federal Reserve Board. The Company makes no representation that the RMB or US$ 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. 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

The Piacente Group, Inc.
Emilie Wu
Tel: +86-21-6039-8363
E-mail: youdao@thepiacentegroup.com

In the United States:
The Piacente Group, Inc. 
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,
		2020		2021		2021
		RMB		RMB		USD(1)
Assets
Current assets:
Cash and cash equivalents		609,199		322,777		50,651
Time deposits		263		268		42
Restricted cash		-		749,770		117,655
Short-term investments		584,999		503,831		79,062
Accounts receivable, net		268,830		248,339		38,970
Inventories, net		118,963		255,411		40,080
Amounts due from NetEase Group		4,081		6,192		972
Prepayment and other current assets		199,642		182,577		28,650
Assets held for sale		65,589		497		78
Total current assets		1,851,566		2,269,662		356,160
Non-current assets:
Property and equipment, net		40,173		80,315		12,603
Operating lease right-of-use assets, net		105,865		118,104		18,533
Other assets, net		67,181		164,898		25,876
Assets held for sale		5,463		1,088		171
Total non-current assets		218,682		364,405		57,183
Total assets		2,070,248		2,634,067		413,343
Liabilities, Mezzanine Equity and Shareholders' Deficits
Current liabilities:
Accounts payables		141,304		161,006		25,265
Payroll payable		209,603		277,383		43,527
Amounts due to NetEase Group		67,230		83,041		13,031
Contract liabilities		894,218		1,065,639		167,222
Taxes payable		54,895		53,323		8,368
Accrued liabilities and other payables		602,044		515,567		80,904
Short-term loans from NetEase Group		878,000		878,000		137,777
Liabilities held for sale		546,271		-		-
Total current liabilities		3,393,565		3,033,959		476,094
Non-current liabilities:
Long-term lease liabilities		79,748		73,070		11,466
Other non-current liabilities		4,043		2,411		378
Long-term loans from NetEase Group(2)		-		255,028		40,019
Total non-current liabilities		83,791		330,509		51,863
Total liabilities		3,477,356		3,364,468		527,957
Mezzanine equity(3)		-		78,592		12,333
Shareholders' deficit:
Youdao's shareholders' deficit		(1,408,105)		(807,067)		(126,645)
Noncontrolling interests		997		(1,926)		(302)
Total shareholders' deficit		(1,407,108)		(808,993)		(126,947)
Total liabilities, mezzanine equity and shareholders' deficit		2,070,248		2,634,067		413,343
Note 1: The conversion of Renminbi (RMB) into United States dollars (USD) is based on the noon buying rate of USD1.00=RMB6.3726 on the last trading day of December (December 30, 2021) as set forth in the H.10 statistical release of the U.S. Federal Reserve Board. Note 2: Representing US$40.0 million long-term loans with maturity dated March 31, 2024, drawn down under the US$300.0 million revolving loan facility with NetEase Group in the fourth quarter of 2021. Note 3: Representing redeemable noncontrolling interest arising from business acquisition.

 

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,
		2020		2021		2021		2021		2020		2021
		RMB		RMB		RMB		USD(1)		RMB		RMB
Net revenues:
Learning services		480,191		647,522		579,259		90,898		1,513,960		2,441,421
Smart devices		237,315		254,513		317,702		49,854		539,962		980,424
Online marketing services		137,837		137,040		151,836		23,826		472,884		593,949
Total net revenues		855,343		1,039,075		1,048,797		164,578		2,526,806		4,015,794
Cost of revenues (2)		(455,894)		(492,176)		(603,504)		(94,703)		(1,419,369)		(2,026,956)
Gross profit		399,449		546,899		445,293		69,875		1,107,437		1,988,838
Operating expenses:
Sales and marketing expenses (2)		(511,100)		(553,407)		(420,437)		(65,973)		(1,473,604)		(2,077,638)
Research and development expenses (2)		(108,950)		(163,627)		(170,245)		(26,715)		(372,184)		(607,373)
General and administrative expenses (2)		(35,631)		(55,612)		(46,112)		(7,236)		(113,106)		(190,297)
Impairment of intangible assets from business combination		-		-		(56,778)		(8,911)		-		(56,778)
Total operating expenses		(655,681)		(772,646)		(693,572)		(108,835)		(1,958,894)		(2,932,086)
Loss from operations		(256,232)		(225,747)		(248,279)		(38,960)		(851,457)		(943,248)
Interest income		3,673		5,959		3,012		473		25,524		18,780
Interest expense		(7,846)		(7,835)		(8,428)		(1,323)		(31,215)		(31,644)
Others, net		9,505		614		12,339		1,936		61,052		36,673
Loss before tax		(250,900)		(227,009)		(241,356)		(37,874)		(796,096)		(919,439)
Income tax (expense)/benefit		(495)		(2,590)		556		87		(2,929)		(6,648)
Net loss from continuing operations		(251,395)		(229,599)		(240,800)		(37,787)		(799,025)		(926,087)
Net (loss)/income from discontinued operations		(196,539)		96,447		199,290		31,273		(954,327)		(100,267)
Net loss		(447,934)		(133,152)		(41,510)		(6,514)		(1,753,352)		(1,026,354)
Net loss attributable to noncontrolling interests		180		4,254		24,897		3,907		563		30,699
Net loss attributable to ordinary shareholders of the Company		(447,754)		(128,898)		(16,613)		(2,607)		(1,752,789)		(995,655)
Including:
Net loss from continuing operations attributable to ordinary shareholders of the   Company		(251,215)		(225,345)		(215,903)		(33,880)		(798,462)		(895,388)
Net (loss)/income from discontinued operations attributable to ordinary   shareholders of the Company		(196,539)		96,447		199,290		31,273		(954,327)		(100,267)
Basic net (loss)/income per ADS		(3.93)		(1.05)		(0.13)		(0.02)		(15.53)		(8.18)
-Continuing operations		(2.21)		(1.84)		(1.75)		(0.27)		(7.07)		(7.36)
-Discontinued operations		(1.72)		0.79		1.62		0.25		(8.46)		(0.82)
Diluted net (loss)/income per ADS		(3.93)		(1.05)		(0.13)		(0.02)		(15.53)		(8.18)
-Continuing operations		(2.21)		(1.84)		(1.75)		(0.27)		(7.07)		(7.36)
-Discontinued operations		(1.72)		0.79		1.62		0.25		(8.46)		(0.82)
Shares used in computing basic net (loss)/income per ADS		113,898,308		122,715,264		123,193,273		123,193,273		112,864,452		121,650,907
Shares used in computing diluted net (loss)/income per ADS		113,898,308		122,715,264		123,193,273		123,193,273		112,864,452		121,650,907
Note 1: The conversion of Renminbi (RMB) into United States dollars (USD) is based on the noon buying rate of USD1.00=RMB6.3726 on the last trading day of December (December 30, 2021) 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		1,559		1,356		3,249		510		4,641		7,862
Sales and marketing expenses		1,674		2,678		2,800		439		4,821		10,521
Research and development expenses		8,881		7,641		8,735		1,371		19,738		33,775
General and administrative expenses		975		5,984		5,449		855		7,225		20,043

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,
		2020		2021		2021		2021		2020		2021
		RMB		RMB		RMB		USD		RMB		RMB
Net revenues
Learning services		480,191		647,522		579,259		90,898		1,513,960		2,441,421
Smart devices		237,315		254,513		317,702		49,854		539,962		980,424
Online marketing services		137,837		137,040		151,836		23,826		472,884		593,949
Total net revenues		855,343		1,039,075		1,048,797		164,578		2,526,806		4,015,794
Cost of revenues
Learning services		211,600		226,543		281,433		44,163		716,504		980,700
Smart devices		143,545		168,637		219,703		34,476		355,970		618,925
Online marketing services		100,749		96,996		102,368		16,064		346,895		427,331
Total cost of revenues		455,894		492,176		603,504		94,703		1,419,369		2,026,956
Gross margin
Learning services		55.9%		65.0%		51.4%		51.4%		52.7%		59.8%
Smart devices		39.5%		33.7%		30.8%		30.8%		34.1%		36.9%
Online marketing services		26.9%		29.2%		32.6%		32.6%		26.6%		28.1%
Total gross margin		46.7%		52.6%		42.5%		42.5%		43.8%		49.5%

 

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,
		2020		2021		2021		2021		2020		2021
		RMB		RMB		RMB		USD		RMB		RMB
Net revenues of tutoring services		440,826		600,391		528,788		82,978		1,369,010		2,271,036
Add:  value-added tax		35,230		29,185		48,371		7,590		112,759		142,615
ending deferred revenue		809,770		696,559		973,947		152,834		809,770		973,947
Less: beginning deferred revenue		(663,422)		(752,231)		(696,559)		(109,305)		(299,460)		(809,770)
deferred revenue from acquired subsidiaries		-		(58,295)		-		-		-		(58,295)
Non-GAAP gross billings		622,404		515,609		854,547		134,097		1,992,079		2,519,533
Net loss from continuing operations attributable to ordinary shareholders of the Company		(251,215)		(225,345)		(215,903)		(33,880)		(798,462)		(895,388)
Add: share-based compensation		13,089		17,659		20,233		3,175		36,425		72,201
amortization of intangible assets from business combination		-		996		1,976		310		-		2,972
impairment of long-term investments		-		7,000		-		-		-		7,000
impairment of intangible assets from business combination				-		56,778		8,911		-		56,778
Less: tax effects on non-GAAP adjustments		-		(149)		(8,813)		(1,383)		-		(8,962)
GAAP to non-GAAP reconciling items for the loss attributable to          noncontrolling interests		-		(381)		(22,473)		(3,528)		-		(22,854)
Non-GAAP net loss from continuing operations attributable to ordinary shareholders of the Company		(238,126)		(200,220)		(168,202)		(26,395)		(762,037)		(788,253)
Non-GAAP basic net loss from continuing operations per ADS		(2.09)		(1.63)		(1.37)		(0.21)		(6.75)		(6.48)
Non-GAAP diluted net loss from continuing operations per ADS		(2.09)		(1.63)		(1.37)		(0.21)		(6.75)		(6.48)

 

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FAQ

What were Youdao's net revenues for Q4 2021?

Youdao's net revenues for Q4 2021 were RMB1.0 billion (US$164.6 million), a 22.6% increase from the same period in 2020.

How did Youdao perform financially in fiscal year 2021?

Youdao reported total net revenues of RMB4.0 billion (US$630.2 million) for fiscal year 2021, a growth of 58.9% from the previous year.

What is the impact of the new regulations on Youdao's services?

Youdao ceased offering after-school tutoring services to comply with new regulations, reclassifying this as discontinued operations.

What was the gross margin for Youdao in Q4 2021?

The gross margin for Youdao in Q4 2021 was 42.5%, down from 46.7% for the same quarter in 2020.

What were the net losses reported by Youdao in Q4 2021?

Youdao reported a net loss from continuing operations of RMB215.9 million (US$33.9 million) in Q4 2021.