DouYu International Holdings Limited Reports Third Quarter 2021 Unaudited Financial Results
DouYu International Holdings Limited (Nasdaq: DOYU) reported Q3 2021 financial results, revealing total net revenues of RMB2,348.0 million (US$364.4 million), a decline from RMB2,546.5 million in Q3 2020. The gross profit was RMB278.5 million (US$43.2 million), down from RMB369.4 million, leading to a net loss of RMB143.5 million (US$22.3 million), compared to a net income of RMB59.6 million a year prior. Despite these declines, average mobile MAUs increased by 3.9% to 61.9 million. The company aims to enhance its content ecosystem amidst challenging market conditions.
- Average mobile MAUs increased by 3.9% to 61.9 million.
- Company plans to diversify monetization methods.
- Continued investment in proprietary content production.
- Total net revenues decreased by 7.8% year-over-year.
- Gross profit fell by 24.6% year-over-year.
- Net loss of RMB143.5 million compared to net income in Q3 2020.
WUHAN, China, Nov. 16, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- DouYu International Holdings Limited ("DouYu" or the "Company") (Nasdaq: DOYU), a leading game-centric live streaming platform in China and a pioneer in the eSports value chain, today announced its unaudited financial results for the third quarter ended September 30, 2021.
Third Quarter 2021 Financial and Operational Highlights
- Total net revenues in the third quarter of 2021 were RMB2,348.0 million (US
$364 .4 million), compared with RMB2,546.5 million in the same period of 2020. - Gross profit in the third quarter of 2021 was RMB278.5 million (US
$43 .2 million), compared with RMB369.4 million in the same period of 2020. - Net loss in the third quarter of 2021 was RMB143.5million (US
$22.3 million ), compared with a net income of RMB59.6 million in the same period of 2020. - Adjusted net loss [1]in the third quarter of 2021 was RMB72.7 million (US
$11 .3 million), compared with an adjusted net income of RMB98.7 million in the same period of 2020. - Average mobile MAUs[2] in the third quarter of 2021 increased by
3.9% to 61.9 million from 59.6 million in the same period of 2020. - Quarterly average paying user[3] count in the third quarter of 2021 was 7.2million, compared with 7.9 million in the same period of 2020.
Mr. Shaojie Chen, Chief Executive Officer of DouYu, commented, "Our core operating metrics continued to grow steadily in the third quarter of 2021, with our quarterly average mobile MAUs increasing by
Mr. Hao Cao, Vice President of DouYu, commented, "In the third quarter of 2021, our total revenues were RMB2.35 billion. Our gross profit was RMB279 million, representing a gross margin of
[1] "Adjusted net loss" is calculated as net loss before share-based compensation expenses, and share of loss in equity method investments, gain on disposal of investment or subsidiaries, and impairment loss on investments. For more information, please refer to "Use of Non-GAAP Financial Measures" and "Reconciliations of GAAP and Non-GAAP Results" at the end of this press release. [2] Refers to the number of mobile devices that launched our mobile apps in a given period. Average mobile MAUs for a given period is calculated by dividing (i) the sum of active mobile users for each month of such period, by (ii) the number of months in such period. [3] "Quarterly average paying users" refers to the average paying users for each quarter during a given period of time calculated by dividing (i) the sum of paying users for each quarter of such period, by (ii) the number of quarters in such period. "Paying user" refers to a registered user that has purchased virtual gifts on our platform at least once during the relevant period. |
Third Quarter 2021 Financial Results
Total net revenues in the third quarter of 2021 were RMB2,348.0 million (US
Live streaming revenues in the third quarter of 2021 were RMB2,210.5 million (US
Advertising and other revenues in the third quarter of 2021 were RMB137.5 million (US
Cost of revenues in the third quarter of 2021 was RMB2,069.5 million (US
Revenue sharing fees and content costs in the third quarter of 2021 decreased by
Bandwidth costs in the third quarter of 2021 decreased by
Gross profit in the third quarter of 2021 was RMB278.5 million (US
Sales and marketing expenses in the third quarter of 2021 increased
Research and development expenses in the third quarter of 2021 increased
General and administrative expenses in the third quarter of 2021 decreased
Other operating income, net in the third quarter of 2021 was RMB25.8 million (US
Loss from operations in the third quarter of 2021 was RMB124.3 million (US
Adjusted loss from operations in the third quarter of 2021, which adds back share-based compensation expenses, was RMB91.0 million (US
Income tax expenses in the third quarter of 2021 and 2020 were nil due to the Company's cumulative net losses and the resulting tax loss carry forward.
Net loss in the third quarter of 2021 was RMB143.5 million (US
Adjusted net loss in the third quarter of 2021, which excludes share-based compensation expenses, share of income in equity method investments, and impairment loss of investments, was RMB72.7 million (US
Basic and diluted net loss per ADS[4] in the third quarter of 2021 were RMB0.37 (US
Cash and cash equivalents, restricted cash and bank deposits
As of September 30, 2021, the Company had cash and cash equivalents, restricted cash, short-term and long-term bank deposits of RMB7,078 million (US
Share Repurchase Program
On August 30, 2021, the Company announced that its board of directors had authorized a share repurchase program under which the Company may repurchase up to US
[4] Every ten ADSs represent one ordinary share. |
Conference Call Information
The Company will hold a conference call on Tuesday, Nov 16, 2021, at 6:00 am Eastern Time (or 7:00 pm Beijing Time on the same day) to discuss the financial results. Listeners may access the call by dialing the following numbers:
International: | 1-412-317-6061 |
United States Toll Free: | 1-888-317-6003 |
Mainland China Toll Free: | 4001-206115 |
Hong Kong Toll Free: | 800-963976 |
Singapore Toll Free: | 800-120-5863 |
Conference ID: | 3475895 |
The replay will be accessible through November 23, 2021, by dialing the following numbers:
International: | 1-412-317-0088 |
United States Toll Free: | 1-877-344-7529 |
Conference ID: | 10161928 |
A live and archived webcast of the conference call will also be available at the Company's investor relations website at http://ir.douyu.com/.
About DouYu International Holdings Limited
Headquartered in Wuhan, China, DouYu International Holdings Limited (Nasdaq: DOYU) is a leading game-centric live streaming platform in China and a pioneer in the eSports value chain. DouYu operates its platform on both PC and mobile apps, through which users can enjoy immersive and interactive games and entertainment live streaming. DouYu's platform brings together a deep pool of top live streamers. By providing a sustainable streamer development system built on advanced technology infrastructure and capabilities, DouYu helps ensure a consistent supply of quality content. Through collaborations with a variety of participants across the eSports value chain, the Company has gained coveted access to a wide variety of premium eSports content, which further attracts viewers and enhances user experience. For more information, please see http://ir.douyu.com/.
Use of Non-GAAP Financial Measures
Adjusted operating income (loss) is calculated as operating income (loss) adjusted for share-based compensation expenses. Adjusted net income (loss) is calculated as net income (loss) adjusted for share-based compensation expenses, share of income (loss) in equity method investments, gain on disposal of investment or subsidiaries and impairment loss on investments. Adjusted net income (loss) attributable to DouYu is calculated as net income
(loss) attributable to DouYu adjusted for share-based compensation expenses, share of income (loss) in equity method investments, gain on disposal of investment or subsidiaries and impairment loss of investments. Adjusted basic and diluted net income per ordinary share is non-GAAP net income attributable to ordinary shareholders divided by weighted average number of ordinary shares used in the calculation of non-GAAP basic and diluted net income per ordinary share. The Company adjusted the impact of (i) share-based compensation expenses, (ii) share of income (loss) in equity method investments, (iii) gain on disposal of investment or subsidiaries and (iv) impairment loss of investments to understand and evaluate the Company's core operating performance. The non-GAAP financial measures are presented to enhance investors' overall understanding of the Company's financial performance and should not be considered a substitute for, or superior to, the financial information prepared and presented in accordance with U.S. GAAP. Investors are encouraged to review the reconciliation of the historical non-GAAP financial measures to its most directly comparable GAAP financial measures. As non-GAAP financial measures have material limitations as analytical metrics and may not be calculated in the same manner by all companies, they may not be comparable to other similarly titled measures used by other companies. In light of the foregoing limitations, you should not consider non-GAAP financial measures as a substitute for, or superior to, such metrics in accordance with U.S. GAAP.
For more information on these non-GAAP financial measures, please see the table captioned "Reconciliations of Non-GAAP Results" near the end of this release.
Exchange Rate Information
This announcement contains translations of certain RMB amounts into U.S. dollars at a specified rate solely for the convenience of the reader. Unless otherwise noted, all translations from RMB to U.S. dollars are made at a rate of RMB6.4434 to US
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, including but not limited to the following: the Company's results of operations and financial condition; the Company's business strategies; general market conditions, in particular the game live streaming market; the ability of the Company to retain and grow active and paying users; changes in general economic and business conditions in China; the impact of the COVID-19 to the Company's business operations and the economy in China and globally; any adverse changes in laws, regulations, rules, policies or guidelines applicable to the Company; and assumptions underlying or related to any of the foregoing. 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. Further information regarding these and other risks, uncertainties or factors is included in the Company's filings with the Securities Exchange Commission. 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.
Investor Relations Contact
Lingling Kong
DouYu International Holdings Limited
Email: ir@douyu.tv
Phone: +1 (646) 224-6934
Robin Yang
ICR, Inc.
Email: DouYu.IR@icrinc.com
Phone: +1 (646) 224-6934
Media Relations Contact
Lingling Kong
DouYu International Holdings Limited
Email: pr_douyu@douyu.tv
Phone: +1 (646) 308-1475
Edmond Lococo
ICR, Inc.
Email: DouYu.PR@icrinc.com
Phone: +1 (646) 308-1475
UNAUDITED CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS (All amounts in thousands, except share, ADS, per share and per ADS data) | |||
As of December 31 | As of September 30 | ||
2020 | 2021 | 2021 | |
ASSETS | RMB | RMB | US$ (1) |
Current assets: | |||
Cash and cash equivalents | 5,279,902 | 4,784,212 | 742,498 |
Restricted cash | 11,875 | 10,703 | 1,661 |
Short-term bank deposits | 2,230,229 | 1,210,000 | 187,789 |
Accounts receivable, net | 199,744 | 168,471 | 26,146 |
Prepayments | 66,257 | 99,498 | 15,442 |
Amounts due from related parties | 9,045 | 29,568 | 4,589 |
Other current assets | 236,704 | 373,786 | 58,011 |
Total current assets | 8,033,756 | 6,676,238 | 1,036,136 |
Property and equipment, net | 37,792 | 28,396 | 4,407 |
Intangible assets, net | 141,672 | 107,111 | 16,623 |
Long-term bank deposits | 100,000 | 1,072,810 | 166,498 |
Investments | 500,659 | 501,667 | 77,857 |
Goodwill | 12,933 | 12,854 | 1,995 |
Right-of-use assets, net | 62,141 | 83,922 | 13,024 |
Other non-current assets | 19,004 | 26,792 | 4,158 |
Total non-current assets | 874,201 | 1,833,552 | 284,562 |
TOTAL ASSETS | 8,907,957 | 8,509,790 | 1,320,698 |
LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY | |||
LIABILITIES | |||
Current liabilities: | |||
Accounts payable | 986,073 | 866,235 | 134,438 |
Advances from customers | 10,911 | 8,532 | 1,324 |
Deferred revenue | 242,013 | 262,661 | 40,765 |
Accrued expenses and other current liabilities | 384,041 | 382,606 | 59,380 |
Amounts due to related parties | 223,525 | 319,520 | 49,589 |
Lease liabilities due within one year | 36,281 | 32,263 | 5,007 |
Total current liabilities | 1,882,844 | 1,871,817 | 290,503 |
Lease liabilities | 16,952 | 38,526 | 5,979 |
Deferred revenue | 30,779 | 21,414 | 3,323 |
Total non-current liabilities | 47,731 | 59,940 | 9,302 |
TOTAL LIABILITIES | 1,930,575 | 1,931,757 | 299,805 |
(1) Translations of certain RMB amounts into U.S. dollars at a specified rate are solely for the convenience of the reader. Unless otherwise noted, all translations from RMB to U.S. dollars are made at a rate of RMB6.4434 to US |
UNAUDITED CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS (CONTINUED) (All amounts in thousands, except share, ADS, per share and per ADS data) | |||
As of December 31 | As of September 30 | ||
2020 | 2021 | 2021 | |
RMB | RMB | US$ (1) | |
SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY | |||
Ordinary shares | 23 | 23 | 4 |
Treasury shares | (695,098) | (722,885) | (112,190) |
Additional paid-in capital | 10,486,398 | 10,585,276 | 1,642,809 |
Accumulated deficit | (2,863,219) | (3,193,661) | (495,650) |
Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) | 10,911 | (32,172) | (4,993) |
Total DouYu Shareholders' Equity | 6,939,015 | 6,636,581 | 1,029,980 |
Noncontrolling interests | 38,367 | (58,548) | (9,087) |
Total Shareholders' Equity | 6,977,382 | 6,578,033 | 1,020,893 |
TOTAL LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY | 8,907,957 | 8,509,790 | 1,320,698 |
(1) Translations of certain RMB amounts into U.S. dollars at a specified rate are solely for the convenience of the reader. Unless otherwise noted, all translations from RMB to U.S. dollars are made at a rate of RMB6.4434 to US |
UNAUDITED CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME (LOSS) | ||||||||
Three Months Ended | Nine Months Ended | |||||||
Sep 30, 2020 | Jun 30, 2021 | Sep 30, 2021 | Sep 30, 2021 | Sep 30, 2020 | Sep 30, 2021 | Sep 30, 2021 | ||
RMB | RMB | RMB | US$ (1) | RMB | RMB | US$ (1) | ||
Net revenues | 2,546,489 | 2,336,771 | 2,347,955 | 364,397 | 7,332,676 | 6,837,414 | 1,061,150 | |
Cost of revenues | (2,177,056) | (2,030,223) | (2,069,476) | (321,178) | (5,954,507) | (5,992,198) | (929,975) | |
Gross profit | 369,433 | 306,548 | 278,479 | 43,219 | 1,378,169 | 845,216 | 131,175 | |
Operating income (expenses)(2) | ||||||||
Sales and marketing expenses | (160,251) | (294,953) | (218,859) | (33,966) | (409,665) | (723,688) | (112,315) | |
General and administrative expenses | (94,187) | (102,624) | (86,521) | (13,428) | (258,237) | (277,219) | (43,024) | |
Research and development expenses | (109,585) | (123,015) | (123,165) | (19,115) | (297,394) | (357,444) | (55,474) | |
Other operating income, net | 32,538 | 16,681 | 25,811 | 4,006 | 81,570 | 66,416 | 10,308 | |
Total operating expenses | (331,485) | (503,911) | (402,734) | (62,503) | (883,726) | (1,291,935) | (200,505) | |
Income (loss) from operations | 37,948 | (197,363) | (124,255) | (19,284) | 494,443 | (446,719) | (69,330) | |
Other income (expenses), net | (5,591) | 178 | (32,921) | (5,109) | (23,991) | (32,615) | (5,062) | |
Interest income, net | 26,982 | 19,768 | 18,806 | 2,919 | 122,132 | 59,503 | 9,235 | |
Gain on disposal of subsidiary | - | - | - | - | 23,526 | - | - | |
Income (loss) before income taxes and share of income (loss) in equity method investments | 59,339 | (177,417) | (138,370) | (21,474) | 616,110 | (419,831) | (65,157) | |
Income tax expense | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | |
Share of income (loss) in equity method investments | 264 | (4,243) | (5,161) | (801) | 17,288 | (7,191) | (1,116) | |
Net income (loss) | 59,603 | (181,660) | (143,531) | (22,275) | 633,398 | (427,022) | (66,273) | |
Less: Net loss attributable to non-controlling interest | (26,257) | (34,651) | (22,115) | (3,432) | (48,956) | (96,580) | (14,989) | |
Net income (loss) attributable to ordinary shareholders of the Company | 85,860 | (147,009) | (121,416) | (18,843) | 682,354 | (330,442) | (51,284) | |
Net income (loss) per ordinary share | ||||||||
Basic | 2.68 | (4.52) | (3.71) | (0.58) | 21.40 | (10.16) | (1.58) | |
Diluted | 2.59 | (4.52) | (3.71) | (0.58) | 20.69 | (10.16) | (1.58) | |
Net income (loss) per ADS(3) | ||||||||
Basic | 0.27 | (0.45) | (0.37) | (0.06) | 2.14 | (1.02) | (0.16) | |
Diluted | 0.26 | (0.45) | (0.37) | (0.06) | 2.07 | (1.02) | (0.16) | |
Weighted average number of ordinary shares used in calculating net income (loss) per ordinary share | ||||||||
Basic | 32,001,509 | 32,520,221 | 32,692,871 | 32,692,871 | 31,892,915 | 32,520,952 | 32,520,952 | |
Diluted | 33,089,461 | 32,520,221 | 32,692,871 | 32,692,871 | 32,976,547 | 32,520,952 | 32,520,952 | |
Weighted average number of ADS used in calculating net income (loss) per ADS(3) | ||||||||
Basic | 320,015,091 | 325,202,212 | 326,928,712 | 326,928,712 | 318,929,150 | 325,209,521 | 325,209,521 | |
Diluted | 330,894,613 | 325,202,212 | 326,928,712 | 326,928,712 | 329,765,469 | 325,209,521 | 325,209,521 | |
(1) Translations of certain RMB amounts into U.S. dollars at a specified rate are solely for the convenience of the reader. Unless otherwise noted, all translations | ||||||||
(2) Share-based compensation expenses were allocated in cost of revenues and operating expenses as follows: | ||||||||
Three Months Ended | Nine Months Ended | |||||||
Sep 30, 2020 | Jun 30, 2021 | Sep 30, 2021 | Sep 30, 2021 | Sep 30, 2020 | Sep 30, 2021 | Sep 30, 2021 | ||
RMB | RMB | RMB | US$ (1) | RMB | RMB | US$ (1) | ||
Research and development expenses | 5,515 | 5,300 | 5,449 | 846 | 16,653 | 16,217 | 2,517 | |
Sales and marketing expenses | 1,234 | 1,177 | 1,214 | 188 | 3,556 | 3,609 | 560 | |
General and administrative expenses | 26,460 | 25,810 | 26,610 | 4,130 | 88,704 | 79,052 | 12,269 | |
(3) Every ten ADSs represent one ordinary share. | ||||||||
RECONCILIATIONS OF GAAP AND NON-GAAP RESULTS | ||||||||
Three Months Ended | Nine Months Ended | |||||||
Sep 30, 2020 | Jun 30, 2021 | Sep 30, 2021 | Sep 30, 2021 | Sep 30, 2020 | Sep 30, 2021 | Sep 30, 2021 | ||
RMB | RMB | RMB | US$ (1) | RMB | RMB | US$ (1) | ||
Income (loss) from operations | 37,948 | (197,363) | (124,255) | (19,284) | 494,443 | (446,719) | (69,330) | |
Add: | ||||||||
Share-based compensation expenses | 33,209 | 32,287 | 33,273 | 5,164 | 108,913 | 98,878 | 15,346 | |
Adjusted income (loss) from operations | 71,157 | (165,076) | (90,982) | (14,120) | 603,356 | (347,841) | (53,984) | |
Net income (loss) | 59,603 | (181,660) | (143,531) | (22,275) | 633,398 | (427,022) | (66,273) | |
Add: | ||||||||
Share-based compensation expenses | 33,209 | 32,287 | 33,273 | 5,164 | 108,913 | 98,878 | 15,346 | |
Share of (income) loss in equity method investments | (264) | 4,243 | 5,161 | 801 | (17,288) | 7,191 | 1,116 | |
Gain on disposal of subsidiary | - | - | - | - | (23,526) | - | - | |
Impairment loss of investment | 6,171 | - | 32,357 | 5,022 | 17,017 | 32,357 | 5,022 | |
Adjusted net income (loss) (2) | 98,719 | (145,130) | (72,740) | (11,288) | 718,514 | (288,596) | (44,790) | |
Net income (loss) attributable to DouYu | 85,860 | (147,009) | (121,416) | (18,843) | 682,354 | (330,442) | (51,284) | |
Add: | ||||||||
Share-based compensation expenses | 33,209 | 32,287 | 33,273 | 5,164 | 108,913 | 98,878 | 15,346 | |
Share of (income) loss in equity method investments | (264) | 4,243 | 5,161 | 801 | (17,288) | 7,191 | 1,116 | |
Gain on disposal of subsidiary | - | - | - | - | (23,526) | - | - | |
Impairment loss of investment | 6,171 | - | 32,357 | 5,022 | 17,017 | 32,357 | 5,022 | |
Adjusted net income (loss) attributable to DouYu | 124,976 | (110,479) | (50,625) | (7,856) | 767,470 | (192,016) | (29,801) | |
Adjusted Net income (loss) per ordinary share | ||||||||
Basic | 3.91 | (3.47) | (1.55) | (0.24) | 24.06 | (5.90) | (0.92) | |
Diluted | 3.91 | (3.47) | (1.55) | (0.24) | 24.06 | (5.90) | (0.92) | |
Adjusted net income (loss) per ADS(3)
| ||||||||
Basic | 0.39 | (0.35) | (0.16) | (0.02) | 2.41 | (0.59) | (0.09) | |
Diluted | 0.39 | (0.35) | (0.16) | (0.02) | 2.41 | (0.59) | (0.09) | |
Weighted average number of ordinary shares used in calculating Adjusted net income per ordinary share | ||||||||
Basic | 32,001,509 | 32,520,221 | 32,692,871 | 32,692,871 | 31,892,915 | 32,520,952 | 32,520,952 | |
Diluted | 32,001,509 | 32,520,221 | 32,692,871 | 32,692,871 | 31,892,915 | 32,520,952 | 32,520,952 | |
Weighted average number of ADS used in calculating net income per ADS(2) | ||||||||
Basic | 320,015,091 | 325,202,212 | 326,928,712 | 326,928,712 | 318,929,150 | 325,209,521 | 325,209,521 | |
Diluted | 320,015,091 | 325,202,212 | 326,928,712 | 326,928,712 | 318,929,150 | 325,209,521 | 325,209,521 | |
(1) Translations of certain RMB amounts into U.S. dollars at a specified rate are solely for the convenience of the reader. Unless otherwise noted, all translations from RMB to U.S. dollars are made at a rate of RMB6.4434 to US (2)The tax impact to the non-GAAP adjustments is zero. (3) Every ten ADSs represent one ordinary share. |
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