EHang Reports Fourth Quarter and Fiscal Year 2024 Unaudited Financial Results
EHang Holdings (Nasdaq: EH) reported record-breaking Q4 and FY2024 financial results, with annual revenues surging 288.5% to RMB456.2 million (US$62.5 million). The company achieved its highest-ever quarterly and annual eVTOL deliveries, with 216 units delivered in 2024, up 315.4% YoY.
Q4 2024 highlights include record revenues of RMB164.3 million (US$22.5 million), up 190.2% YoY, with 78 eVTOL units delivered. The company maintained a strong gross margin of 60.7% and achieved its third consecutive quarter of non-GAAP profitability with adjusted net income of RMB36.4 million.
Looking ahead, EHang plans to expand production capacity to 1,000 units annually by 2025 through manufacturing bases in Yunfu, Hefei, and Weihai. The company projects FY2025 revenues around RMB900 million, representing 97% YoY growth.
EHang Holdings (Nasdaq: EH) ha riportato risultati finanziari record per il quarto trimestre e l'anno fiscale 2024, con ricavi annuali che sono aumentati del 288,5% a RMB456,2 milioni (US$62,5 milioni). L'azienda ha raggiunto il massimo storico nelle consegne trimestrali e annuali di eVTOL, con 216 unità consegnate nel 2024, in aumento del 315,4% rispetto all'anno precedente.
I punti salienti del quarto trimestre 2024 includono ricavi record di RMB164,3 milioni (US$22,5 milioni), in aumento del 190,2% rispetto all'anno precedente, con 78 unità eVTOL consegnate. L'azienda ha mantenuto un forte margine lordo del 60,7% e ha raggiunto il terzo trimestre consecutivo di redditività non-GAAP con un utile netto rettificato di RMB36,4 milioni.
Guardando al futuro, EHang prevede di espandere la capacità produttiva a 1.000 unità all'anno entro il 2025 attraverso basi di produzione a Yunfu, Hefei e Weihai. L'azienda prevede ricavi per l'anno fiscale 2025 intorno a RMB900 milioni, rappresentando una crescita del 97% rispetto all'anno precedente.
EHang Holdings (Nasdaq: EH) reportó resultados financieros récord para el cuarto trimestre y el año fiscal 2024, con ingresos anuales que aumentaron un 288.5% a RMB456.2 millones (US$62.5 millones). La compañía logró sus entregas trimestrales y anuales más altas de eVTOL, con 216 unidades entregadas en 2024, un aumento del 315.4% interanual.
Los aspectos destacados del cuarto trimestre de 2024 incluyen ingresos récord de RMB164.3 millones (US$22.5 millones), un aumento del 190.2% interanual, con 78 unidades de eVTOL entregadas. La empresa mantuvo un sólido margen bruto del 60.7% y logró su tercer trimestre consecutivo de rentabilidad no-GAAP con un ingreso neto ajustado de RMB36.4 millones.
De cara al futuro, EHang planea expandir su capacidad de producción a 1,000 unidades anuales para 2025 a través de bases de manufactura en Yunfu, Hefei y Weihai. La compañía proyecta ingresos para el año fiscal 2025 alrededor de RMB900 millones, lo que representa un crecimiento del 97% interanual.
EHang Holdings (Nasdaq: EH)는 2024년 4분기 및 회계연도 재무 결과에서 기록적인 실적을 보고했으며, 연간 수익이 288.5% 증가하여 RMB456.2백만 (US$62.5백만)에 달했습니다. 이 회사는 2024년에 216대의 eVTOL을 배송하여 분기 및 연간 배송량의 최고 기록을 달성했습니다. 이는 전년 대비 315.4% 증가한 수치입니다.
2024년 4분기의 주요 내용은 RMB164.3백만 (US$22.5백만)의 기록적인 수익을 포함하며, 이는 전년 대비 190.2% 증가한 수치입니다. 78대의 eVTOL이 배송되었습니다. 이 회사는 60.7%의 강력한 총 마진을 유지했으며, 조정된 순이익은 RMB36.4백만으로 비GAAP 기준으로 세 번째 연속 분기 동안 수익성을 달성했습니다.
앞으로 EHang은 2025년까지 연간 1,000대의 생산 능력을 확장할 계획이며, Yunfu, Hefei 및 Weihai에 제조 기지를 두고 있습니다. 이 회사는 2025 회계연도 수익이 약 RMB900백만에 이를 것으로 예상하며, 이는 전년 대비 97% 성장한 수치입니다.
EHang Holdings (Nasdaq: EH) a annoncé des résultats financiers record pour le quatrième trimestre et l'exercice 2024, avec des revenus annuels en hausse de 288,5 % à RMB456,2 millions (62,5 millions USD). L'entreprise a atteint ses plus hautes livraisons trimestrielles et annuelles d'eVTOL, avec 216 unités livrées en 2024, soit une augmentation de 315,4 % par rapport à l'année précédente.
Les faits marquants du quatrième trimestre 2024 comprennent des revenus record de RMB164,3 millions (22,5 millions USD), en hausse de 190,2 % par rapport à l'année précédente, avec 78 unités eVTOL livrées. L'entreprise a maintenu une forte marge brute de 60,7 % et a réalisé son troisième trimestre consécutif de rentabilité non-GAAP avec un revenu net ajusté de RMB36,4 millions.
Pour l'avenir, EHang prévoit d'augmenter sa capacité de production à 1 000 unités par an d'ici 2025 grâce à des bases de fabrication à Yunfu, Hefei et Weihai. L'entreprise prévoit des revenus pour l'exercice 2025 d'environ RMB900 millions, représentant une croissance de 97 % par rapport à l'année précédente.
EHang Holdings (Nasdaq: EH) hat für das vierte Quartal und das Geschäftsjahr 2024 Rekordfinanzergebnisse gemeldet, mit einem jährlichen Umsatzanstieg von 288,5% auf RMB456,2 Millionen (US$62,5 Millionen). Das Unternehmen erreichte die höchsten vierteljährlichen und jährlichen eVTOL-Lieferungen mit 216 gelieferten Einheiten im Jahr 2024, was einem Anstieg von 315,4% im Vergleich zum Vorjahr entspricht.
Die Höhepunkte des vierten Quartals 2024 umfassen Rekordumsätze von RMB164,3 Millionen (US$22,5 Millionen), was einem Anstieg von 190,2% im Vergleich zum Vorjahr entspricht, mit 78 gelieferten eVTOL-Einheiten. Das Unternehmen hielt eine starke Bruttomarge von 60,7% und erzielte das dritte aufeinanderfolgende Quartal mit Non-GAAP-Rentabilität mit einem bereinigten Nettogewinn von RMB36,4 Millionen.
Für die Zukunft plant EHang, die Produktionskapazität bis 2025 auf 1.000 Einheiten jährlich zu erweitern, wobei Produktionsstandorte in Yunfu, Hefei und Weihai eingerichtet werden. Das Unternehmen prognostiziert für das Geschäftsjahr 2025 Umsätze von rund RMB900 Millionen, was einem Wachstum von 97% im Vergleich zum Vorjahr entspricht.
- Record quarterly revenue of RMB164.3M in Q4 2024, up 190.2% YoY
- Annual revenue reached RMB456.2M in 2024, up 288.5% YoY
- Strong gross margin maintained at 60.7% in Q4 2024
- Achieved first year of non-GAAP profitability
- Record-high delivery volume of 216 units in 2024, up 315.4% YoY
- Positive operating cash flow for 5 consecutive quarters
- Strategic investments secured over US$22M from key partners
- Operating loss of RMB55.4M in Q4 2024
- Net loss of RMB46.9M in Q4 2024
- Annual net loss of RMB230.0M in FY2024
- Slight decline in gross margin from 64.7% to 60.7% YoY
Insights
EHang's Q4 and FY2024 results demonstrate exceptional growth momentum and significant progress toward sustainable profitability. The 190.2% YoY revenue increase to RMB164.3 million in Q4 and 288.5% YoY growth to RMB456.2 million for the full year marks a critical inflection point in the company's commercialization journey.
Most impressive is the delivery acceleration with 78 units in Q4 (up 239.1% YoY) and 216 units for 2024 (up 315.4% YoY), clearly validating market demand for their eVTOL technology. The company has achieved a key financial milestone with three consecutive quarters and first full year of non-GAAP profitability, though GAAP losses continue (RMB230 million for 2024).
The healthy gross margin of 60.7% in Q4 demonstrates strong unit economics despite slight compression from previous periods. With RMB1.15 billion (US$158.2 million) in cash and equivalents—a 245.7% YoY increase—the company has substantial runway to fund expansion.
EHang's strategic moves to expand production capacity through multiple manufacturing bases in Yunfu, Hefei, and Weihai position them well to meet projected demand growth. The 2025 revenue guidance of RMB900 million (97% YoY growth) appears achievable given current momentum and would represent another year of significant scale.
The pending operator certifications for two entities will be important catalysts for commercial operations, potentially accelerating revenue diversification beyond aircraft sales into services.
EHang's technological advancements revealed in this earnings report demonstrate meaningful progress in addressing key eVTOL market limitations. The successful solid-state lithium battery test flight represents a potential step-change improvement, extending flight endurance by 90% to over 48 minutes—a critical threshold for practical urban air mobility operations.
Their partnership with Enpower to develop next-generation electric motor drive systems addresses another core component that will define eVTOL performance capabilities. These R&D investments are strategically timed as EHang transitions from certification to scaled commercial operations.
The collaborative approach to ecosystem development is particularly noteworthy. By establishing partnerships for infrastructure development with China Communications Information & Technology Group, talent training with Civil Aviation Flight University of China, and manufacturing expertise with JAC Motors, EHang is building a comprehensive industrial foundation that extends beyond aircraft manufacturing.
The expanding global flight demonstration footprint (now in 16 cities across Japan, Thailand and Mexico, plus pioneering flights in Spain) helps validate their technology in diverse operating environments while building regulatory relationships across multiple jurisdictions.
The collaboration with Changan Automobile to develop flying car products signals a potential expansion beyond their current market focus toward mass consumer applications—a significant strategic pivot that could substantially expand their addressable market if successfully executed.
- Record-high quarterly and annual revenues, up
190.2% and288.5% YoY, respectively - Record-high quarterly and annual delivery volume, 216 units in 2024
- 1st year and 3rd consecutive quarter of non-GAAP profitability1
- 1st year and 5th consecutive quarter of positive operating cash flow
- Fiscal year 2025 revenues expected to be around RMB900 million, up
97% YoY
GUANGZHOU, China, March 11, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- EHang Holdings Limited (“EHang” or the “Company”) (Nasdaq: EH), the world’s leading Urban Air Mobility (“UAM”) technology platform company, today announced its unaudited financial results for the fourth quarter and fiscal year ended December 31, 2024.
Operational and Financial Highlights for the Fourth Quarter of 2024
- EH216 series eVTOL2 sales and deliveries achieved a record-high of 78 units, representing a
239.1% increase from 23 units in the fourth quarter of 2023, and a23.8% increase from 63 units in the third quarter of 2024. - Total revenues reached a record-high of RMB164.3 million (US
$22.5 million ), up190.2% YoY from RMB56.6 million in the fourth quarter of 2023, and up28.2% QoQ from RMB128.1 million in the third quarter of 2024. - Gross margin was
60.7% , slightly down from64.7% in the fourth quarter of 2023, and on par with61.2% in the third quarter of 2024. - Operating loss was RMB55.4 million (US
$7.6 million ), representing a26.4% improvement from RMB75.2 million in the fourth quarter of 2023 and on par with RMB54.7 million in the third quarter of 2024. - Adjusted operating income3 (non-GAAP) was RMB27.9 million (US
$3.8 million ), a significant improvement from an adjusted operating loss3 of RMB24.9 million in the fourth quarter of 2023 and a208.2% increase from RMB9.0 million in the third quarter of 2024. - Net loss was RMB46.9 million (US
$6.4 million ), representing a35.3% improvement from RMB72.5 million in the fourth quarter of 2023, and a2.6% improvement from RMB48.1 million in the third quarter of 2024. - Adjusted net income1 (non-GAAP) was RMB36.4 million (US
$5.0 million ), a significant improvement from an adjusted net loss1 of RMB22.1 million in the fourth quarter of 2023, and a132.3% increase from RMB15.7 million in the third quarter of 2024, the third consecutive quarter of non-GAAP profitability1. - Cash and cash equivalents, restricted short-term deposits and short-term investments balances were RMB1,154.9 million (US
$158.2 million ) as of December 31, 2024. - Positive operating cash flow continued for the fifth consecutive quarter.
- Strategic PIPE investments of over US
$22 million from Zhuhai Enpower Electric Co., Ltd. (“Enpower”) and a strategic institutional investor from Middle East.
Operational and Financial Highlights for the Fiscal Year 2024
- EH216 series eVTOL sales and deliveries were 216 units, a
315.4% increase from 52 units in 2023. - Total revenues reached a record-high of RMB456.2 million (US
$62.5 million ), up288.5% from RMB117.4 million in 2023. - Gross margin was
61.4% , a slight decrease from64.1% in 2023. - Operating loss was RMB253.4 million (US
$34.7 million ), a14.5% improvement from RMB296.3 million in 2023. - Adjusted operating income3 (non-GAAP) was RMB19.7 million (US
$2.7 million ), a significant improvement from an adjusted operating loss3 (non-GAAP) of RMB144.8 million in 2023. - Net loss was RMB230.0 million (US
$31.5 million ), a23.9% improvement from RMB302.3 million in 2023. - Adjusted net income1 (non-GAAP) was RMB43.1 million (US
$5.9 million ), a significant improvement from an adjusted net loss1 (non-GAAP) of RMB138.8 million in 2023, while delivering the Company’s first year of non-GAAP profitability1. - Cash and cash equivalents, short-term deposits, restricted short-term deposits and short-term investments balances were RMB1,154.9 million (US
$158.2 million ) as of December 31, 2024, a245.7% increase from RMB334.1 million as of December 31, 2023. - Positive operating cash flow for the first year with a net cash inflow from operating activities of around RMB160 million (US
$21.9 million ) in 2024.
Business Highlights for the Fourth Quarter of 2024 and Recent Developments
eVTOL Sales and Market Development
- China Market: Continued to capitalize on the booming demand for eVTOLs as the first mover in the market, securing new orders from clients such as Weihai High-Tech Zone and Sunriver, and delivering eVTOL products to multiple cities across China, including Shanghai, Weihai, Wenzhou, Shaoguan, Wuhan, among others.
- Global Presence: Expanded EH216-S’s flight footprint to 16 cities in Japan, Thailand and Mexico, and completed Europe’s first-ever urban flight of a pilotless eVTOL aircraft in Spain.
Preparation for eVTOL Commercial Flight Operations
- Operator Certification (“OC”): Currently, the Civil Aviation Administration of China (“CAAC”) has completed the document and onsite inspections for the first two applicants - EHang General Aviation, the Company’s wholly-owned subsidiary specializing in UAM operation services, and Heyi Aviation, the Company’s joint venture in Hefei. Both are waiting for the final approvals. Meanwhile, more clients were actively setting up for OC applications, dedicated in future commercial flight operations with EHang eVTOLs in Shenzhen, Shanghai, Taiyuan, Wenzhou, Weihai and more cities across China.
- Infrastructure: Collaborated with clients to launch new UAM operation centers and eVTOL flights in Hefei, Shanghai, and Shenzhen, and entered a strategic partnership with China Communications Information & Technology Group in December 2024 for co-developing digital UAM infrastructure and low-altitude flight hubs across China.
- Talent Training: Partnered with the Civil Aviation Flight University of China to train skilled professionals for eVTOL operations and maintenance and address the estimated demand for millions of talents of the low-altitude economy sector in China.
Production Expansion Plan
- Yunfu Manufacturing Base in South China: Planned expansion to phase II (24,000 square meters), aiming for a total annual production capacity of 1,000 units by 2025. Collaborated with Enpower on intelligent manufacturing and supply chain management through a joint venture to jointly upgrade and expand Yunfu production lines with enhanced automated manufacturing and production efficiency.
- Hefei Manufacturing Base in East China: Partnered with JAC Motors and Guoxian Holdings, backed by Hefei municipal government, to establish a state-of-the-art eVTOL manufacturing base in Hefei for future production expansion.
- Weihai Manufacturing Base in East China: Cooperated with Weihai High-Tech Zone with a plan to establish an eVTOL manufacturing base in Weihai as a production hub of Shandong province to support regional demand.
- Beijing National Headquarters for Low-Altitude Emergency Rescue Equipment in North China: Partnered with Beijing Fangshan District Government to establish a comprehensive emergency firefighting industrial park in Fangshan District of Beijing.
Technology Advancement and Product Development
- Solid-state Lithium Batteries: Achieved the world’s first eVTOL solid-state lithium battery test flight in collaboration with Shenzhen Inx Energy Technology Co., Ltd., a company specializing in the research and development and production of high-energy density (480Wh/kg) and high-safety lithium metal solid-state batteries, improving EH216-S flight endurance by
90% to over 48 minutes. - Electric Motor Drive Systems: Partnered with Enpower to co-develop next-generation electric motors and motor controllers for EHang eVTOLs.
- Changan Automobile Partnership: Jointly developing flying car-related products to expand EHang’s product line and target mass consumer markets.
Management Remarks
Mr. Huazhi Hu, Founder, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of EHang: “We are thrilled to have concluded 2024 with a series of achievements that have propelled us closer to the widespread commercial adoption of eVTOLs. As a pioneer in the UAM industry, we achieved our highest-ever quarterly and annual eVTOL deliveries, driving revenues to record-high levels and delivering our first year of non-GAAP profitability1. This underscores the accelerating adoption of our pilotless eVTOL solutions. We worked on our production capacity expansion, deepened ecosystem partnerships for infrastructure and talents, and advanced our footprint in Asia, Europe and South America. Looking ahead to 2025, our focus remains on driving innovation, expanding our operational network, and scaling production to meet increasing demands and unlock the full potential of UAM. We are confident in our ability to lead the transformation of aerial transportation and deliver long-term value to our stakeholders.”
Mr. Conor Yang, Chief Financial Officer of EHang: “Year 2024 was a year of exceptional momentum for EHang. Total revenues in the fourth quarter of 2024 surged
Unaudited Financial Results for the Fourth Quarter of 2024
Revenues
Total revenues were RMB164.3 million (US
Costs of revenues
Costs of revenues were RMB64.6 million (US
Gross profit and gross margin
Gross profit was RMB99.7 million (US
Gross margin was
Operating expenses
Total operating expenses were RMB161.4 million (US
- Sales and marketing expenses were RMB36.2 million (US
$5.0 million ), compared with RMB20.7 million in the fourth quarter of 2023, and RMB47.3 million in the third quarter of 2024. The year-over-year increase was mainly attributable to increased sales-related compensation and associated share-based compensation expenses due to new grant of share-based awards. The quarter-over-quarter decrease was mainly attributable to lower share-based compensation expenses due to modification of outstanding share-based awards in the third quarter of 2024. - General and administrative expenses were RMB69.2 million (US
$9.5 million ), compared with RMB55.6 million in the fourth quarter of 2023, and RMB59.6 million in the third quarter of 2024. The year-over-year and quarter-over-quarter increases were mainly attributable to increased employee compensation and related share-based compensation expenses due to new grant of share-based awards. - Research and development expenses were RMB56.0 million (US
$7.7 million ), compared with RMB38.1 million in the fourth quarter of 2023, and RMB43.9 million in the third quarter of 2024. The year-over-year and quarter-over-quarter increases were mainly attributable to incremental expenditures on different models of eVTOL aircraft, increased employee compensation and higher share-based compensation expenses due to new grant of share-based awards.
Adjusted operating expenses4 (non-GAAP)
Adjusted operating expenses4 (non-GAAP) were RMB78.2 million (US
Operating loss
Operating loss was RMB55.4 million (US
Adjusted operating income (loss)3 (non-GAAP)
Adjusted operating income3 (non-GAAP) was RMB27.9 million (US
Net loss
Net loss was RMB46.9 million (US
Adjusted net income (loss) 1 (non-GAAP)
Adjusted net income1 (non-GAAP) was RMB36.4 million (US
Adjusted net income attributable to EHang’s ordinary shareholders5 (non-GAAP) was RMB36.4 million (US
Earnings (loss) per share and per ADS
Basic and diluted net loss per ordinary share were both RMB0.33 (US
Basic and diluted net loss per ADS were both RMB0.66 (US
Balance sheets
Cash and cash equivalents, restricted short-term deposits and short-term investments balances were RMB1,154.9 million (US
Unaudited Financial Results for the Fiscal Year 2024
Revenues
Total revenues were RMB456.2 million (US
Costs of revenues
Costs of revenues were RMB176.2 million (US
Gross profit and gross margin
Gross profit was RMB279.9 million (US
Gross margin was
Operating expenses
Total operating expenses were RMB563.2 million (US
- Sales and marketing expenses were RMB131.0 million (US
$18.0 million ), compared with RMB60.4 million in 2023. The increase was mainly attributable to increased sales-related compensation and associated share-based compensation expenses due to new grant and modification of share-based awards, as well as increased expansion of sales channels. - General and administrative expenses were RMB232.7 million (US
$31.9 million ), compared with RMB150.1 million in 2023. The increase was mainly attributable to increased employee compensation and related share-based compensation expenses due to new grant and modification of share-based awards. - Research and development expenses were RMB199.5 million (US
$27.3 million ), compared with RMB167.3 million in 2023. The increase was mainly attributable to incremental expenditures on different models of eVTOL aircraft, increased employee compensation and related share-based compensation expenses due to new grant and modification of share-based awards.
Adjusted operating expenses4 (non-GAAP)
Adjusted operating expenses4 (non-GAAP) were RMB290.1 million (US
Operating loss
Operating loss was RMB253.4 million (US
Adjusted operating income (loss)3 (non-GAAP)
Adjusted operating income3 (non-GAAP) was RMB19.7 million (US
Net loss
Net loss was RMB230.0 million (US
Adjusted net income (loss) 1 (non-GAAP)
Adjusted net income1 (non-GAAP) was RMB43.1 million (US
Adjusted net income attributable to EHang’s ordinary shareholders5 (non-GAAP) was RMB43.3 million (US
Earnings (loss) per share and per ADS
Basic and diluted net loss per ordinary share were both RMB1.71 (US
Basic and diluted net loss per ADS were both RMB3.42 (US
Balance sheets
Cash and cash equivalents, restricted short-term deposits and short-term investments balances were RMB1,154.9 million (US
Business Outlook
For the fiscal year 2025, the Company expects the total revenues to be around RMB900 million, representing an increase of approximately
The above outlook is based on information available as of the date of this press release and reflects the Company’s current and preliminary views regarding its business situation and market conditions, which are subject to change.
Conference Call
EHang’s management team will host an earnings conference call at 8:00 AM on Wednesday, March 12, 2025, U.S. Eastern Time (8:00 PM on Wednesday, March 12, 2025, Beijing/Hong Kong Time).
To join the conference call via telephone, participants must use the following link to complete an online registration process. Upon registering, each participant will receive email instructions to access the conference call, including dial-in information and a PIN number allowing access to the conference call.
Participant Online Registration:
English line: https://s1.c-conf.com/diamondpass/10045823-oki8u7.html
Chinese line: https://s1.c-conf.com/diamondpass/10045828-p2qd54.html
A live and archived webcast of the conference call will be available on the Company’s Investors Relations website at http://ir.ehang.com/.
About EHang
EHang (Nasdaq: EH) is the world’s leading urban air mobility (“UAM”) technology platform company. Our mission is to enable safe, autonomous, and eco-friendly air mobility accessible to everyone. EHang provides customers in various industries with unmanned aerial vehicle (“UAV”) systems and solutions: air mobility (including passenger transportation and logistics), smart city management, and aerial media solutions. EHang’s flagship product EH216-S has obtained the world’s first type certificate, production certificate and standard airworthiness certificate for pilotless eVTOL issued by the Civil Aviation Administration of China. As the forerunner of cutting-edge UAV technologies and commercial solutions in the global UAM industry, EHang continues to explore the boundaries of the sky to make flying technologies benefit our life in smart cities. For more information, please visit www.ehang.com.
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Non-GAAP Financial Measures
The Company uses adjusted operating expenses, adjusted sales and marketing expenses, adjusted general and administrative expenses, adjusted research and development expenses, adjusted operating income (loss), adjusted net income (loss), adjusted net income (loss) attributable to ordinary shareholders, adjusted basic and diluted net earnings (loss) per ordinary share and adjusted basic and diluted net earnings (loss) per ADS (collectively, the “Non-GAAP Financial Measures”) in evaluating its operating results and for financial and operational decision-making purposes. There was no income tax impact on the Company’s non-GAAP adjustments because the non-GAAP adjustments are usually recorded in entities located in tax-free jurisdictions, such as the Cayman Islands.
The Company believes that the Non-GAAP Financial Measures help identify underlying trends in its business that could otherwise be distorted by the effects of items of (i) share-based compensation expenses and (ii) certain non-operational expenses, such as amortization of debt discounts, which are included in their comparable GAAP measures. The Company believes that the Non-GAAP Financial Measures provide useful information about its operating results, enhance the overall understanding of its past performance and future prospects and allow for greater visibility with respect to key metrics used by its management members in their financial and operational decision-making.
The Non-GAAP Financial Measures are not defined under U.S. GAAP and are not presented in accordance with U.S. GAAP. The Non-GAAP Financial Measures have limitations as analytical tools. One of the key limitations of using the Non-GAAP Financial Measures is that they do 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 the Non-GAAP Financial Measures. Further, the Non-GAAP Financial Measures 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 Measures to the nearest U.S. GAAP measures, all of which should be considered when evaluating the Company’s performance.
Each of the Non-GAAP Financial Measures should not be considered in isolation or construed as an alternative to its comparable GAAP measure or any other measure of performance or as an indicator of the Company’s operating performance or financial results. Investors are encouraged to review the Company’s most directly comparable GAAP measures in conjunction with the Non-GAAP Financial Measures. The Non-GAAP Financial Measures presented here may not be comparable to similarly titled measures presented by other companies. Other companies may calculate similarly titled measures differently, limiting their usefulness as comparative measures to the Company’s data. The Company encourages investors and others to review its financial information in its entirety and not rely on a single financial measure.
For more information on the Non-GAAP Financial Measures, please see the table captioned “Unaudited Reconciliations of GAAP and Non-GAAP Results” set forth at the end of this press release.
Exchange Rate
This press release contains translations of certain RMB amounts into U.S. dollars (“USD”) at specified rates solely for the convenience of the reader. Unless otherwise stated, all translations from RMB to USD were made at the rate of RMB7.2993 to US
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EHANG HOLDINGS LIMITED UNAUDITED CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS (Amounts in thousands of Renminbi (“RMB”) and US dollars (“US$”)) | ||||||
As of | As of | |||||
December 31, 2023 | December 31, 2024 | |||||
RMB | RMB | US$ | ||||
(Unaudited) | (Unaudited) | (Unaudited) | ||||
ASSETS | ||||||
Current assets: | ||||||
Cash and cash equivalents | 228,250 | 610,877 | 83,690 | |||
Short-term deposits | 14,397 | - | - | |||
Short-term investments | 57,494 | 513,683 | 70,374 | |||
Restricted short-term deposits | 33,942 | 30,295 | 4,150 | |||
Accounts receivable, net8 | 34,786 | 58,180 | 7,971 | |||
Inventories | 59,488 | 75,687 | 10,369 | |||
Prepayments and other current assets | 24,691 | 68,298 | 9,356 | |||
Total current assets | 453,048 | 1,357,020 | 185,910 | |||
Non-current assets: | ||||||
Property and equipment, net | 44,623 | 60,224 | 8,251 | |||
Operating lease right‑of‑use assets, net | 74,528 | 128,433 | 17,595 | |||
Intangible assets, net | 2,426 | 2,617 | 359 | |||
Long-term loans receivable | 4,215 | - | - | |||
Long-term investments | 18,369 | 33,764 | 4,626 | |||
Other non-current assets | 1,436 | 2,440 | 334 | |||
Total non-current assets | 145,597 | 227,478 | 31,165 | |||
Total assets | 598,645 | 1,584,498 | 217,075 | |||
EHANG HOLDINGS LIMITED UNAUDITED CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS (CONT’D) (Amounts in thousands of Renminbi (“RMB”) and US dollars (“US$”)) | |||||||||||
As of | As of | ||||||||||
December 31, 2023 | December 31, 2024 | ||||||||||
RMB | RMB | US$ | |||||||||
(Unaudited) | (Unaudited) | (Unaudited) | |||||||||
LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY | |||||||||||
Current liabilities: | |||||||||||
Short-term bank loans | 69,798 | 64,250 | 8,802 | ||||||||
Accounts payable | 35,101 | 127,446 | 17,460 | ||||||||
Contract liabilities9 | 37,169 | 62,561 | 8,571 | ||||||||
Current portion of long-term bank loans | 3,538 | 10,500 | 1,438 | ||||||||
Mandatorily redeemable non-controlling interests | - | 40,000 | 5,480 | ||||||||
Accrued expenses and other liabilities | 94,149 | 150,196 | 20,577 | ||||||||
Current portion of lease liabilities | 5,595 | 12,527 | 1,716 | ||||||||
Deferred income | 1,549 | 1,504 | 206 | ||||||||
Deferred government subsidies | 3,147 | 1,209 | 166 | ||||||||
Income taxes payable | 29 | 150 | 21 | ||||||||
Total current liabilities | 250,075 | 470,343 | 64,437 | ||||||||
Non-current liabilities: | |||||||||||
Long-term bank loans | 9,308 | 20,500 | 2,808 | ||||||||
Mandatorily redeemable non-controlling interests | 40,000 | - | - | ||||||||
Deferred tax liabilities | 292 | 292 | 40 | ||||||||
Unrecognized tax benefit | 5,480 | 5,480 | 751 | ||||||||
Lease liabilities | 75,308 | 125,719 | 17,223 | ||||||||
Deferred income | 1,486 | - | - | ||||||||
Other non-current liabilities | 2,477 | 6,350 | 870 | ||||||||
Total non-current liabilities | 134,351 | 158,341 | 21,692 | ||||||||
Total liabilities | 384,426 | 628,684 | 86,129 | ||||||||
Shareholders’ equity: | |||||||||||
Ordinary shares | 80 | 90 | 12 | ||||||||
Additional paid-in capital | 1,951,936 | 2,923,178 | 400,474 | ||||||||
Treasury shares | - | (10,085 | ) | (1,382 | ) | ||||||
Statutory reserves | 1,239 | 1,772 | 243 | ||||||||
Accumulated deficit | (1,754,542 | ) | (1,984,851 | ) | (271,923 | ) | |||||
Accumulated other comprehensive income | 15,079 | 25,539 | 3,499 | ||||||||
Total EHang Holdings Limited shareholders’ equity | 213,792 | 955,643 | 130,923 | ||||||||
Non-controlling interests | 427 | 171 | 23 | ||||||||
Total shareholders’ equity | 214,219 | 955,814 | 130,946 | ||||||||
Total liabilities and shareholders’ equity | 598,645 | 1,584,498 | 217,075 |
EHANG HOLDINGS LIMITED UNAUDITED CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE LOSS (Amounts in thousands of Renminbi (“RMB”) and US dollars (“US$”) except for per share data and per ADS data) | |||||||||||||||||||
Three Months Ended | For the Year Ended | ||||||||||||||||||
December 31, 2023 | September 30, 2024 | December 31, 2024 | December 31, 2023 | December 31, 2024 | |||||||||||||||
RMB | RMB | RMB | US$ | RMB | RMB | US$ | |||||||||||||
(Unaudited) | (Unaudited) | (Unaudited) | (Unaudited) | (Unaudited) | |||||||||||||||
Total revenues | 56,604 | 128,128 | 164,278 | 22,506 | 117,426 | 456,152 | 62,493 | ||||||||||||
Costs of revenues | (19,986 | ) | (49,713 | ) | (64,590 | ) | (8,849 | ) | (42,115 | ) | (176,206 | ) | (24,140 | ) | |||||
Gross profit | 36,618 | 78,415 | 99,688 | 13,657 | 75,311 | 279,946 | 38,353 | ||||||||||||
Operating expenses: | |||||||||||||||||||
Sales and marketing expenses | (20,712 | ) | (47,279 | ) | (36,203 | ) | (4,960 | ) | (60,389 | ) | (131,027 | ) | (17,951 | ) | |||||
General and administrative expenses | (55,626 | ) | (59,559 | ) | (69,246 | ) | (9,487 | ) | (150,092 | ) | (232,716 | ) | (31,882 | ) | |||||
Research and development expenses | (38,140 | ) | (43,866 | ) | (55,963 | ) | (7,667 | ) | (167,315 | ) | (199,465 | ) | (27,327 | ) | |||||
Total operating expenses | (114,478 | ) | (150,704 | ) | (161,412 | ) | (22,114 | ) | (377,796 | ) | (563,208 | ) | (77,160 | ) | |||||
Other operating income | 2,668 | 17,543 | 6,358 | 871 | 6,233 | 29,869 | 4,092 | ||||||||||||
Operating loss | (75,192 | ) | (54,746 | ) | (55,366 | ) | (7,586 | ) | (296,252 | ) | (253,393 | ) | (34,715 | ) | |||||
Other income (expense): | |||||||||||||||||||
Interest and investment income | 4,339 | 8,944 | 12,028 | 1,648 | 8,484 | 30,599 | 4,192 | ||||||||||||
Interest expenses | (682 | ) | (847 | ) | (870 | ) | (119 | ) | (2,930 | ) | (3,375 | ) | (462 | ) | |||||
Amortization of debt discounts | - | - | - | - | (12,023 | ) | - | - | |||||||||||
Foreign exchange gain (loss) | 697 | 353 | (813 | ) | (111 | ) | 394 | (1,188 | ) | (163 | ) | ||||||||
Other non-operating (expense) income, net | (1,948 | ) | 43 | 73 | 10 | 1,752 | 2,064 | 283 | |||||||||||
Total other income (expense) | 2,406 | 8,493 | 10,418 | 1,428 | (4,323 | ) | 28,100 | 3,850 | |||||||||||
Loss before income tax and loss from equity method investment | (72,786 | ) | (46,253 | ) | (44,948 | ) | (6,158 | ) | (300,575 | ) | (225,293 | ) | (30,865 | ) | |||||
Income tax expenses | (74 | ) | (190 | ) | (177 | ) | (24 | ) | (206 | ) | (386 | ) | (53 | ) | |||||
Loss before loss from equity method investment | (72,860 | ) | (46,443 | ) | (45,125 | ) | (6,182 | ) | (300,781 | ) | (225,679 | ) | (30,918 | ) | |||||
Income (loss) from equity method investment | 399 | (1,689 | ) | (1,752 | ) | (240 | ) | (1,560 | ) | (4,353 | ) | (596 | ) | ||||||
Net loss | (72,461 | ) | (48,132 | ) | (46,877 | ) | (6,422 | ) | (302,341 | ) | (230,032 | ) | (31,514 | ) |
EHANG HOLDINGS LIMITED UNAUDITED CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE LOSS (CONT’D) (Amounts in thousands of Renminbi (“RMB”) and US dollars (“US$”) except for per share data and per ADS data) | |||||||||||||||||||
Three Months Ended | For the Year Ended | ||||||||||||||||||
December 31, 2023 | September 30, 2024 | December 31, 2024 | December 31, 2023 | December 31, 2024 | |||||||||||||||
RMB | RMB | RMB | US$ | RMB | RMB | US$ | |||||||||||||
(Unaudited) | (Unaudited) | (Unaudited) | (Unaudited) | (Unaudited) | |||||||||||||||
Net loss | (72,461 | ) | (48,132 | ) | (46,877 | ) | (6,422 | ) | (302,341 | ) | (230,032 | ) | (31,514 | ) | |||||
Net loss attributable to non-controlling interests | 197 | 76 | 19 | 3 | 641 | 256 | 35 | ||||||||||||
Net loss attributable to ordinary shareholders | (72,264 | ) | (48,056 | ) | (46,858 | ) | (6,419 | ) | (301,700 | ) | (229,776 | ) | (31,479 | ) | |||||
Net loss per ordinary share: | |||||||||||||||||||
Basic and diluted | (0.58 | ) | (0.35 | ) | (0.33 | ) | (0.05 | ) | (2.48 | ) | (1.71 | ) | (0.23 | ) | |||||
Shares used in net loss per ordinary share computation (in thousands of shares): | |||||||||||||||||||
Basic | 125,431 | 137,807 | 141,307 | 141,307 | 121,494 | 134,367 | 134,367 | ||||||||||||
Diluted | 125,431 | 137,807 | 141,307 | 141,307 | 121,494 | 134,367 | 134,367 | ||||||||||||
Loss per ADS (2 ordinary shares equal to 1 ADS) Basic and diluted | (1.16 | ) | (0.70 | ) | (0.66 | ) | (0.10 | ) | (4.96 | ) | (3.42 | ) | (0.46 | ) | |||||
Other comprehensive (loss) income | |||||||||||||||||||
Foreign currency translation adjustments net of nil tax | (4,525 | ) | (13,053 | ) | 19,946 | 2,733 | 69 | 10,460 | 1,433 | ||||||||||
Total other comprehensive (loss) income, net of tax | (4,525 | ) | (13,053 | ) | 19,946 | 2,733 | 69 | 10,460 | 1,433 | ||||||||||
Comprehensive loss | (76,986 | ) | (61,185 | ) | (26,931 | ) | (3,689 | ) | (302,272 | ) | (219,572 | ) | (30,081 | ) | |||||
Comprehensive loss attributable to non-controlling interests | 197 | 76 | 19 | 3 | 641 | 256 | 35 | ||||||||||||
Comprehensive loss attributable to ordinary shareholders | (76,789 | ) | (61,109 | ) | (26,912 | ) | (3,686 | ) | (301,631 | ) | (219,316 | ) | (30,046 | ) | |||||
EHANG HOLDINGS LIMITED UNAUDITED RECONCILIATIONS OF GAAP AND NON-GAAP RESULTS (Amounts in thousands of Renminbi (“RMB”) and US dollars (“US$”) except for per share data and per ADS data) | |||||||||||||||||||
Three Months Ended | For the Year Ended | ||||||||||||||||||
December 31, 2023 | September 30, 2024 | December 31, 2024 | December 31, 2023 | December 31, 2024 | |||||||||||||||
RMB | RMB | RMB | US$ | RMB | RMB | US$ | |||||||||||||
(Unaudited) | (Unaudited) | (Unaudited) | (Unaudited) | (Unaudited) | |||||||||||||||
Sales and marketing expenses | (20,712 | ) | (47,279 | ) | (36,203 | ) | (4,960 | ) | (60,389 | ) | (131,027 | ) | (17,951 | ) | |||||
Plus: Share-based compensation | 4,585 | 26,963 | 18,092 | 2,479 | 18,958 | 65,597 | 8,987 | ||||||||||||
Adjusted sales and marketing expenses | (16,127 | ) | (20,316 | ) | (18,111 | ) | (2,481 | ) | (41,431 | ) | (65,430 | ) | (8,964 | ) | |||||
General and administrative expenses | (55,626 | ) | (59,559 | ) | (69,246 | ) | (9,487 | ) | (150,092 | ) | (232,716 | ) | (31,882 | ) | |||||
Plus: Share-based compensation | 37,144 | 28,281 | 45,334 | 6,211 | 79,327 | 134,984 | 18,493 | ||||||||||||
Adjusted general and administrative expenses | (18,482 | ) | (31,278 | ) | (23,912 | ) | (3,276 | ) | (70,765 | ) | (97,732 | ) | (13,389 | ) | |||||
Research and development expenses | (38,140 | ) | (43,866 | ) | (55,963 | ) | (7,667 | ) | (167,315 | ) | (199,465 | ) | (27,327 | ) | |||||
Plus: Share-based compensation | 8,589 | 8,551 | 19,833 | 2,716 | 53,200 | 72,543 | 9,938 | ||||||||||||
Adjusted research and development expenses | (29,551 | ) | (35,315 | ) | (36,130 | ) | (4,951 | ) | (114,115 | ) | (126,922 | ) | (17,389 | ) | |||||
Operating expenses | (114,478 | ) | (150,704 | ) | (161,412 | ) | (22,114 | ) | (377,796 | ) | (563,208 | ) | (77,160 | ) | |||||
Plus: Share-based compensation | 50,318 | 63,795 | 83,259 | 11,406 | 151,485 | 273,124 | 37,418 | ||||||||||||
Adjusted operating expenses | (64,160 | ) | (86,909 | ) | (78,153 | ) | (10,708 | ) | (226,311 | ) | (290,084 | ) | (39,742 | ) | |||||
Operating loss | (75,192 | ) | (54,746 | ) | (55,366 | ) | (7,586 | ) | (296,252 | ) | (253,393 | ) | (34,715 | ) | |||||
Plus: Share-based compensation | 50,318 | 63,795 | 83,259 | 11,406 | 151,485 | 273,124 | 37,418 | ||||||||||||
Adjusted operating (loss) income | (24,874 | ) | 9,049 | 27,893 | 3,820 | (144,767 | ) | 19,731 | 2,703 |
EHANG HOLDINGS LIMITED UNAUDITED RECONCILIATIONS OF GAAP AND NON-GAAP RESULTS (CONT’D) (Amounts in thousands of Renminbi (“RMB”) and US dollars (“US$”) except for per share data and per ADS data) | |||||||||||||||||||
Three Months Ended | For the Year Ended | ||||||||||||||||||
December 31, 2023 | September 30, 2024 | December 31, 2024 | December 31, 2023 | December 31, 2024 | |||||||||||||||
RMB | RMB | RMB | US$ | RMB | RMB | US$ | |||||||||||||
(Unaudited) | (Unaudited) | (Unaudited) | (Unaudited) | (Unaudited) | |||||||||||||||
Net loss | (72,461 | ) | (48,132 | ) | (46,877 | ) | (6,422 | ) | (302,341 | ) | (230,032 | ) | (31,514 | ) | |||||
Plus: Share-based compensation | 50,318 | 63,795 | 83,259 | 11,406 | 151,485 | 273,124 | 37,418 | ||||||||||||
Plus: Amortization of debt discounts | - | - | - | - | 12,023 | - | - | ||||||||||||
Adjusted net (loss) income | (22,143 | ) | 15,663 | 36,382 | 4,984 | (138,833 | ) | 43,092 | 5,904 | ||||||||||
Net loss attributable to ordinary shareholders | (72,264 | ) | (48,056 | ) | (46,858 | ) | (6,419 | ) | (301,700 | ) | (229,776 | ) | (31,479 | ) | |||||
Plus: Share-based compensation | 50,318 | 63,795 | 83,259 | 11,406 | 151,485 | 273,124 | 37,418 | ||||||||||||
Plus: Amortization of debt discounts | - | - | - | - | 12,023 | - | - | ||||||||||||
Adjusted net (loss) income attributable to ordinary shareholders | (21,946 | ) | 15,739 | 36,401 | 4,987 | (138,192 | ) | 43,348 | 5,939 | ||||||||||
Shares used in net (loss) earnings per ordinary share computation (in thousands of shares): | |||||||||||||||||||
Basic | 125,431 | 137,807 | 141,307 | 141,307 | 121,494 | 134,367 | 134,367 | ||||||||||||
Diluted | 125,431 | 140,516 | 143,959 | 143,959 | 121,494 | 135,835 | 135,835 | ||||||||||||
Adjusted basic net (loss) earnings per ordinary share | (0.17 | ) | 0.11 | 0.26 | 0.035 | (1.14 | ) | 0.32 | 0.04 | ||||||||||
Adjusted diluted net (loss) earnings per ordinary share | (0.17 | ) | 0.11 | 0.25 | 0.035 | (1.14 | ) | 0.32 | 0.04 | ||||||||||
Adjusted basic net (loss) earnings per ADS | (0.34 | ) | 0.22 | 0.52 | 0.070 | (2.28 | ) | 0.64 | 0.08 | ||||||||||
Adjusted diluted net (loss) earnings per ADS | (0.34 | ) | 0.22 | 0.50 | 0.070 | (2.28 | ) | 0.64 | 0.08 |
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1 Adjusted net income (loss) is a non-GAAP financial measure, which is defined as net income (loss) excluding share-based compensation expenses and certain non-operational expenses. Net loss was RMB46.9 million (US
2 The EH216 series electric vertical take-off and landing (“eVTOL”) aircraft include EH216-S, the standard model for passenger transportation, EH216-F model for aerial firefighting, and EH216-L model for aerial logistics.
3 Adjusted operating income (loss) is a non-GAAP financial measure, which is defined as operating income (loss) excluding share-based compensation expenses. See “Non-GAAP Financial Measures” below.
4 Adjusted operating expenses is a non-GAAP financial measure, which is defined as operating expenses excluding share-based compensation expenses. Adjusted sales and marketing expenses, adjusted general and administrative expenses, and adjusted research and development expenses, are non-GAAP financial measures, each defined, respectively, as sales and marketing expenses, general and administrative expenses, and research and development expenses, excluding share-based compensation expenses. See “Non-GAAP Financial Measures” below.
5 Adjusted net income (loss) attributable to EHang’s ordinary shareholders is a non-GAAP financial measure, which is defined as net income (loss) attributable to EHang’s ordinary shareholders excluding share-based compensation expenses and certain non-operational expenses. See “Non-GAAP Financial Measures” below.
6 Adjusted basic and diluted net earnings (loss) per ordinary share is a non-GAAP financial measure, which is defined as basic and diluted net earnings (loss) per ordinary share excluding share-based compensation expenses and certain non-operational expenses. See “Non-GAAP Financial Measures” below.
7 Adjusted basic and diluted net earnings (loss) per ADS is a non-GAAP financial measure, which is defined as basic and diluted earnings (loss) per ADS excluding share-based compensation expenses and certain non-operational expenses. See “Non-GAAP Financial Measures” below.
8 As of December 31, 2023 and December 31, 2024, amount due from a related party of RMB1,700 and RMB458 (US
9 As of December 31, 2023 and December 31, 2024, amount due to a related party of RMB2,000 and RMB2,000 (US
