Li Auto Inc. Announces Unaudited Third Quarter 2021 Financial Results
Li Auto announced robust Q3 2021 results with total revenues of RMB7.78 billion (US$1.21 billion), a 209.7% year-over-year increase. Vehicle deliveries surged to 25,116, reflecting a 190.0% increase. Gross margin rose to 23.3% while gross profit reached RMB1.81 billion (US$281.2 million), marking a 264.8% increase. Operating cash flow also hit a record high at RMB2.17 billion (US$336.7 million). Despite a net loss of RMB21.5 million (US$3.3 million), the company anticipates fourth-quarter deliveries of 30,000 to 32,000 vehicles, with revenues projected between RMB8.82 billion and RMB9.41 billion.
- Total revenues increased to RMB7.78 billion, up 209.7% YoY.
- Vehicle deliveries reached 25,116, a 190.0% YoY increase.
- Gross margin improved to 23.3%, reflecting operational efficiency.
- Non-GAAP income from operations was RMB259.4 million, compared to a loss last year.
- Operating cash flow reached a record RMB2.17 billion, up 133.3% YoY.
- Net loss of RMB21.5 million, though improved from previous quarters.
- Operating expenses rose by 182.2% YoY, potentially affecting profitability.
Quarterly total revenues reached RMB7.78 billion (US
Quarterly deliveries reached 25,116 vehicles
Quarterly gross margin reached
BEIJING, China, Nov. 29, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Li Auto Inc. ("Li Auto" or the "Company") (Nasdaq: LI; HKEX: 2015), an innovator in China’s new energy vehicle market, today announced its unaudited financial results for the quarter ended September 30, 2021.
Operating Highlights for the Third Quarter of 2021
- Deliveries of Li ONEs were 25,116 vehicles in the third quarter of 2021, representing a
190.0% year-over-year increase.
| 2021 Q3 | 2021 Q2 | 2021 Q1 | 2020 Q4 | |||||
| Deliveries | 25,116 | 17,575 | 12,579 | 14,464 | ||||
| 2020 Q3 | 2020 Q2 | 2020 Q1 | 2019 Q4 | |||||
| Deliveries | 8,660 | 6,604 | 2,896 | 973 | ||||
- As of September 30, 2021, the Company had 153 retail stores covering 85 cities and 223 servicing centers and Li Auto-authorized body and paint shops operating in 165 cities.
Financial Highlights for the Third Quarter of 2021
- Vehicle sales were RMB7.39 billion (US
$1.15 billion ) in the third quarter of 2021, representing an increase of199.7% from RMB2.46 billion in the third quarter of 2020 and an increase of50.6% from RMB4.90 billion in the second quarter of 2021.
- Vehicle margin2 was
21.1% in the third quarter of 2021, compared with19.8% in the third quarter of 2020 and18.7% in the second quarter of 2021.
- Total revenues were RMB7.78 billion (US
$1.21 billion ) in the third quarter of 2021, representing an increase of209.7% from RMB2.51 billion in the third quarter of 2020 and an increase of54.3% from RMB5.04 billion in the second quarter of 2021.
- Gross profit was RMB1.81 billion (US
$281.2 million ) in the third quarter of 2021, representing an increase of264.8% from RMB496.8 million in the third quarter of 2020 and an increase of90.2% from RMB952.8 million in the second quarter of 2021.
- Gross margin was
23.3% in the third quarter of 2021, compared with19.8% in the third quarter of 2020 and18.9% in the second quarter of 2021.
- Loss from operations was RMB97.8 million (US
$15.2 million ) in the third quarter of 2021, representing a decrease of45.7% from RMB180.0 million in the third quarter of 2020 and a decrease of81.8% from RMB535.9 million in the second quarter of 2021. Non-GAAP income from operations3 was RMB259.4 million (US$40.3 million ) in the third quarter of 2021, compared with RMB45.0 million Non-GAAP loss from operations3 in the third quarter of 2020 and RMB365.5 million Non-GAAP loss from operations in the second quarter of 2021.
- Net loss was RMB21.5 million (US
$3.3 million ) in the third quarter of 2021, representing a decrease of79.9% from RMB106.9 million in the third quarter of 2020 and a decrease of90.9% from RMB235.5 million in the second quarter of 2021. Non-GAAP net income3 was RMB335.7 million (US$52.1 million ) in the third quarter of 2021, compared with RMB16.0 million Non-GAAP net income in the third quarter of 2020 and RMB65.1 million Non-GAAP net loss3 in the second quarter of 2021.
- Operating cash flow was RMB2.17 billion (US
$336.7 million ) in the third quarter of 2021, representing an increase of133.3% from RMB929.8 million in the third quarter of 2020 and an increase of54.1% from RMB1.41 billion in the second quarter of 2021.
- Free cash flow4 was RMB1.16 billion (US
$180.8 million ) in the third quarter of 2021, representing an increase of55.4% from RMB749.9 million in the third quarter of 2020 and an increase of18.6% from RMB982.1 million in the second quarter of 2021.
Key Financial Results
(in millions, except for percentages)
| For the Three Months Ended | % Change5 | |||||||||
| September 30, 2020 | June 30, 2021 | September 30, 2021 | YoY | QoQ | ||||||
| RMB | RMB | RMB | ||||||||
| Vehicle sales | 2,464.7 | 4,903.3 | 7,385.8 | |||||||
| Vehicle margin | ||||||||||
| Total revenues | 2,510.8 | 5,039.0 | 7,775.2 | |||||||
| Gross profit | 496.8 | 952.8 | 1,812.0 | |||||||
| Gross margin | ||||||||||
| Loss from operations | (180.0) | (535.9) | (97.8) | (45.7)% | (81.8)% | |||||
| Non-GAAP (loss)/income from operations | (45.0) | (365.5) | 259.4 | N/A | N/A | |||||
| Net loss | (106.9) | (235.5) | (21.5) | (79.9)% | (90.9)% | |||||
| Non-GAAP net income/(loss) | 16.0 | (65.1) | 335.7 | 1, | N/A | |||||
| Operating cash flow | 929.8 | 1,407.6 | 2,169.5 | |||||||
| Free cash flow | 749.9 | 982.1 | 1,165.0 | |||||||
Recent Developments
Deliveries Update
- In October 2021, the Company delivered 7,649 Li ONEs, representing a
107.2% increase from October 2020. As of October 31, 2021, the Company had 162 retail stores covering 86 cities, in addition to 223 servicing centers and Li Auto-authorized body and paint shops operating in 165 cities.
Extraordinary General Meeting
- On November 16, 2021, the Company held an extraordinary general meeting (the "EGM") of shareholders together with the respective class meetings of holders of Class A ordinary shares and Class B ordinary shares (the "Class Meetings") in Beijing, China. Following the EGM and the Class Meetings, the Fifth Amended and Restated Memorandum of Association and Articles of Association was adopted by special resolution, and general unconditional mandates were granted to the directors of the Company by ordinary resolution to issue and repurchase shares.
Updates on Manufacturing Facilities
- Beijing Manufacturing Base
In October 2021, the Company officially commenced construction of its Beijing manufacturing base which is scheduled to be operational in 2023. It will serve as an important manufacturing base for Li Auto’s premium BEVs, allowing the Company to meet rising market demand with a more diversified product lineup.
Aligned with the Company’s ESG goals, the Beijing manufacturing base will be built on and leverage the existing site’s infrastructure to achieve high reutilization. It will also adopt leading environmentally friendly production processes in addition to being highly automated, intelligent, and flexible.
- Changzhou Manufacturing Base
In November 2021, the Company acquired from Changzhou Wunan New Energy Vehicle Investment Co., Ltd.100% of the equity interest in Changzhou Chehejin Standard Factory Construction Co., Ltd. (“Chehejin”), which owns the land use rights and plants that previously had been leased to the Company for the current Changzhou manufacturing base. This transaction strengthens the Company’s control of the Changzhou manufacturing base.
CEO and CFO Comments
Mr. Xiang Li, founder, chairman, and chief executive officer of Li Auto, commented, "Amidst the industry-wide chip supply shortage, we delivered 25,116 vehicles during the third quarter, growing
"On the heels of the successful 2021 Li ONE launch in May, we delivered strong results in the third quarter, achieving revenue growth of
Financial Results for the Third Quarter of 2021
Revenues
- Total revenues were RMB7.78 billion (US
$1.21 billion ) in the third quarter of 2021, representing an increase of209.7% from RMB2.51 billion in the third quarter of 2020 and an increase of54.3% from RMB5.04 billion in the second quarter of 2021.
- Vehicle sales were RMB7.39 billion (US
$1.15 billion ) in the third quarter of 2021, representing an increase of199.7% from RMB2.46 billion in the third quarter of 2020 and an increase of50.6% from RMB4.90 billion in the second quarter of 2021. The increase in revenue from vehicle sales over the third quarter of 2020 and the second quarter of 2021 was mainly attributable to the increase of vehicle delivery in the third quarter of 2021.
- Other sales and services were RMB389.4 million (US
$60.4 million ) in the third quarter of 2021, representing an increase of745.1% from RMB46.1 million in the third quarter of 2020 and an increase of187.0% from RMB135.7 million in the second quarter of 2021. The increase in revenue from other sales and services over the third quarter of 2020 and the second quarter of 2021 was mainly attributable to sales of automotive regulatory credits as well as increased sales of charging stalls, accessories and services in line with higher accumulated vehicle sales.
Cost of Sales and Gross Margin
- Cost of sales was RMB5.96 billion (US
$925.5 million ) in the third quarter of 2021, representing an increase of196.1% from RMB2.01 billion in the third quarter of 2020 and an increase of45.9% from RMB4.09 billion in the second quarter of 2021. The increase in cost of sales over the third quarter of 2020 and the second quarter of 2021 was in line with revenue growth, which was mainly driven by the increase in vehicle delivery in third quarter of 2021.
- Gross profit was RMB1.81 billion (US
$281.2 million ) in the third quarter of 2021, representing an increase of264.8% from RMB 496.8 million in the third quarter of 2020 and an increase of90.2% from RMB952.8 million in the second quarter of 2021.
- Vehicle margin was
21.1% in the third quarter of 2021, compared with19.8% in the third quarter of 2020 and18.7% in the second quarter of 2021. The increase in vehicle margin over the third quarter of 2020 and the second quarter of 2021 was primarily driven by higher average selling price attributable to increasing deliveries of 2021 Li ONE in the third quarter of 2021.
- Gross margin was
23.3% in the third quarter of 2021, compared with19.8% in the third quarter of 2020 and18.9% in the second quarter of 2021, mainly driven by the increase in vehicle margin.
Operating Expenses
- Operating expenses were RMB1.91 billion (US
$296.4 million ) in the third quarter of 2021, representing an increase of182.2% from RMB676.7 million in the third quarter of 2020 and an increase of28.3% from RMB1.49 billion in the second quarter of 2021.
- Research and development expenses were RMB888.5 million (US
$137.9 million ) in the third quarter of 2021, representing an increase of165.6% from RMB334.5 million in the third quarter of 2020 and an increase of36.0% from RMB653.4 million in the second quarter of 2021. The increase in research and development expenses over the third quarter of 2020 and the second quarter of 2021 was primarily attributable to increased employee compensation as a result of growing research and development staff as well as increased costs associated with new products developments.
- Selling, general and administrative expenses were RMB1.02 billion (US
$158.5 million ) in the third quarter of 2021, representing an increase of198.5% from RMB342.2 million in the third quarter of 2020 and an increase of22.3% from RMB835.3 million in the second quarter of 2021. The increase in selling, general and administrative expenses over the third quarter of 2020 was primarily driven by increased marketing and promotional activities, as well as increased employee compensation and rental expenses associated with the expansion of the Company’s distribution network. The increase in selling, general and administrative expenses over the second quarter of 2021 was primarily driven by increased employee compensation and rental expenses associated with the expansion of the Company’s distribution network.
Income/Loss from Operations
- Loss from operations was RMB97.8 million (US
$15.2 million ) in the third quarter of 2021, representing a decrease of45.7% from RMB180.0 million in the third quarter of 2020 and a decrease of81.8% from RMB535.9 million in the second quarter of 2021. Non-GAAP income from operations was RMB259.4 million (US$40.3 million ) in the third quarter of 2021, compared with RMB45.0 million Non-GAAP loss from operations in the third quarter of 2020 and RMB365.5 million Non-GAAP loss from operations in the second quarter of 2021.
Net Income/Loss and Earnings/Loss Per Share
- Net loss was RMB21.5 million (US
$3.3 million ) in the third quarter of 2021, representing a decrease of79.9% from RMB106.9 million in the third quarter of 2020 and a decrease of90.9% from RMB235.5 million in the second quarter of 2021. Non-GAAP net income was RMB335.7 million (US$52.1 million ) in the third quarter of 2021, compared with RMB16.0 million Non-GAAP net income in the third quarter of 2020 and RMB65.1 million Non-GAAP net loss in the second quarter of 2021.
- Basic and diluted loss per ADS6 attributable to ordinary shareholders were both RMB0.02 (US
$0.00) in the third quarter of 2021. Non-GAAP basic and diluted earnings per ADS attributable to ordinary shareholders3 were RMB0.36 (US$0.06) and RMB0.34 (US$0.05) , respectively in the third quarter of 2021.
Cash Position, Operating Cash Flow and Free Cash Flow
- Balance of cash and cash equivalents, restricted cash, time deposits and short-term investments was RMB48.83 billion (US
$7.58 billion ) as of September 30, 2021.
- Operating cash flow was RMB2.17 billion (US
$336.7 million ) in the third quarter of 2021, representing an increase of133.3% from RMB929.8 million in the third quarter of 2020 and an increase of54.1% from RMB1.41 billion in the second quarter of 2021.
- Free cash flow was RMB1.16 billion (US
$180.8 million ) in the third quarter of 2021, representing an increase of55.4% from RMB749.9 million in the third quarter of 2020 and an increase of18.6% from RMB982.1 million in the second quarter of 2021.
Business Outlook
For the fourth quarter of 2021, the Company expects:
- Deliveries of vehicles to be between 30,000 and 32,000 vehicles, representing an increase of
107.4% to121.2% from the fourth quarter of 2020.
- Total revenues to be between RMB8.82 billion (US
$1.37 billion ) and RMB9.41 billion (US$1.46 billion ), representing an increase of112.7% to126.9% from the fourth quarter of 2020.
This business outlook reflects the Company’s current and preliminary view on the business situation and market condition, which is subject to change.
Conference Call
Management will hold a conference call at 7:30 a.m. U.S. Eastern Time on Monday, November 29, 2021 (8:30 p.m. Beijing Time on November 29, 2021) to discuss financial results and answer questions from investors and analysts.
For participants who wish to join the call, please complete online registration using the link provided below at least 20 minutes prior to the scheduled call start time. Upon registration, participants will receive the conference call access information, including dial-in numbers, Direct Event passcode, a unique registrant ID and an e-mail with detailed instructions to join the conference call.
Participant Online Registration: http://apac.directeventreg.com/registration/event/4527276
A replay of the conference call will be accessible through December 6, 2021, by dialing the following numbers:
| United States: | +1-855-452-5696 |
| Mainland China: | +86-400-602-2065 |
| Hong Kong, China: | +852-3051-2780 |
| International: | +61-2-8199-0299 |
| Conference ID: | 4527276 |
Additionally, a live and archived webcast of the conference call will be available on the Company’s investor relations website at http://ir.lixiang.com.
Non-GAAP Financial Measure
The Company uses Non-GAAP measures, such as Non-GAAP income/loss from operations, Non-GAAP net income/loss, Non-GAAP basic and diluted net earnings/loss per ADS attributable to ordinary shareholders and free cash flow, in evaluating its operating results and for financial and operational decision-making purposes. By excluding the impact of share-based compensation expenses, changes in fair value of warrants and derivative liabilities, accretion on convertible redeemable preferred shares to redemption value, net and the effect of exchange rate changes on convertible redeemable preferred shares, the Company believes that the Non-GAAP financial measures help identify underlying trends in its business and enhance the overall understanding of the Company’s past performance and future prospects. The Company also believes that the Non-GAAP financial measures allow for greater visibility with respect to key metrics used by the Company’s management in its financial and operational decision-making.
The Non-GAAP financial measures are not presented in accordance with U.S. GAAP and may be different from Non-GAAP methods of accounting and reporting used by other companies. The Non-GAAP financial measures have limitations as analytical tools and when assessing the Company’s operating performance, investors should not consider them in isolation, or as a substitute for net loss or other consolidated statements of comprehensive loss data prepared in accordance with U.S. GAAP. The Company encourages investors and others to review its financial information in its entirety and not rely on a single financial measure.
The Company mitigates these limitations by reconciling the Non-GAAP financial measures to the most comparable U.S. GAAP performance measures, all of which should be considered when evaluating the Company’s performance.
For more information on the Non-GAAP financial measures, please see the table captioned “Unaudited Reconciliation of GAAP and Non-GAAP Results” set forth at the end of this press release.
About Li Auto Inc.
Li Auto Inc. is an innovator in China’s new energy vehicle market. The Company designs, develops, manufactures, and sells premium smart electric vehicles. Through innovations in product, technology, and business model, the Company provides families with safe, convenient, and refined products and services. Li Auto is a pioneer to successfully commercialize extended-range electric vehicles in China. Its first model, Li ONE, is a six-seat, large premium electric SUV equipped with a range extension system and advanced smart vehicle solutions. The Company started volume production of Li ONE in November 2019 and released the 2021 Li ONE in May 2021. The Company leverages technology to create value for its users. It concentrates its in-house development efforts on its proprietary range extension system, next-generation electric vehicle technology, and smart vehicle solutions. Beyond Li ONE, the Company will expand its product line by developing new vehicles, including BEVs and EREVs, to target a broader consumer base.
For more information, please visit: http://ir.lixiang.com.
Safe Harbor Statement
This press release contains statements that may constitute “forward-looking” statements pursuant to the “safe harbor” provisions of the U.S. Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These forward-looking statements can be identified by terminology such as “will,” “expects,” “anticipates,” “aims,” “future,” “intends,” “plans,” “believes,” “estimates,” “likely to,” and similar statements. Li Auto may also make written or oral forward-looking statements in its periodic reports to the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”), in its annual report to shareholders, in press releases and other written materials, and in oral statements made by its officers, directors, or employees to third parties. Statements that are not historical facts, including statements about Li Auto’s beliefs, plans, and expectations, are forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements involve inherent risks and uncertainties. A number of factors could cause actual results to differ materially from those contained in any forward-looking statement, including but not limited to the following: Li Auto’s strategies, future business development, and financial condition and results of operations; Li Auto’s limited operating history; risks associated with extended-range electric vehicles, Li Auto’s ability to develop, manufacture, and deliver vehicles of high quality and appeal to customers; Li Auto’s ability to generate positive cash flow and profits; product defects or any other failure of vehicles to perform as expected; Li Auto’s ability to compete successfully; Li Auto’s ability to build its brand and withstand negative publicity; cancellation of orders for Li Auto’s vehicles; Li Auto’s ability to develop new vehicles; and changes in consumer demand and government incentives, subsidies, or other favorable government policies. Further information regarding these and other risks is included in Li Auto’s filings with the SEC and The Stock Exchange of Hong Kong Limited. All information provided in this press release is as of the date of this press release, and Li Auto does not undertake any obligation to update any forward-looking statement, except as required under applicable law.
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| Li Auto Inc. | ||||||||
| Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Statements of Loss | ||||||||
| (All amounts in thousands, except for ADS/ordinary share and per ADS/ordinary share data) | ||||||||
| For the Three Months Ended | ||||||||
| September 30, 2020 | June 30, 2021 | September 30, 2021 | September 30, 2021 | |||||
| RMB | RMB | RMB | US$ | |||||
| Revenues: | ||||||||
| Vehicle sales | 2,464,724 | 4,903,295 | 7,385,785 | 1,146,256 | ||||
| Other sales and services | 46,075 | 135,657 | 389,389 | 60,432 | ||||
| Total revenues | 2,510,799 | 5,038,952 | 7,775,174 | 1,206,688 | ||||
| Cost of sales: | ||||||||
| Vehicle sales | (1,976,078) | (3,988,609) | (5,830,322) | (904,852) | ||||
| Other sales and services | (37,970) | (97,563) | (132,890) | (20,624) | ||||
| Total cost of sales | (2,014,048) | (4,086,172) | (5,963,212) | (925,476) | ||||
| Gross profit | 496,751 | 952,780 | 1,811,962 | 281,212 | ||||
| Operating expenses: | ||||||||
| Research and development | (334,527) | (653,438) | (888,460) | (137,887) | ||||
| Selling, general and administrative | (342,180) | (835,277) | (1,021,299) | (158,503) | ||||
| Total operating expenses | (676,707) | (1,488,715) | (1,909,759) | (296,390) | ||||
| Loss from operations | (179,956) | (535,935) | (97,797) | (15,178) | ||||
| Other (expense)/income: | ||||||||
| Interest expense | (12,862) | (19,741) | (19,236) | (2,985) | ||||
| Interest income and investment income, net | 70,269 | 232,522 | 150,123 | 23,299 | ||||
| Changes in fair value of warrants and derivative liabilities | 12,008 | — | — | — | ||||
| Others, net | 3,612 | 120,899 | 67,595 | 10,491 | ||||
| (Loss)/income before income tax expense | (106,929) | (202,255) | 100,685 | 15,627 | ||||
| Income tax expense | — | (33,234) | (122,195) | (18,964) | ||||
| Net loss | (106,929) | (235,489) | (21,510) | (3,337) | ||||
| Accretion on convertible redeemable preferred shares to redemption value | (120,617) | — | — | — | ||||
| Effect of exchange rate changes on convertible redeemable preferred shares | (93,104) | — | — | — | ||||
| Net loss attributable to ordinary shareholders | (320,650) | (235,489) | (21,510) | (3,337) | ||||
| Weighted average number of ADSs | ||||||||
| Basic | 614,802,583 | 904,997,063 | 933,507,739 | 933,507,739 | ||||
| Diluted | 614,802,583 | 904,997,063 | 933,507,739 | 933,507,739 | ||||
| Net loss per ADS attributable to ordinary shareholders | ||||||||
| Basic | (0.52) | (0.26) | (0.02) | (0.00) | ||||
| Diluted | (0.52) | (0.26) | (0.02) | (0.00) | ||||
| Weighted average number of ordinary shares | ||||||||
| Basic | 1,229,605,165 | 1,809,994,125 | 1,867,015,478 | 1,867,015,478 | ||||
| Diluted | 1,229,605,165 | 1,809,994,125 | 1,867,015,478 | 1,867,015,478 | ||||
| Net loss per share attributable to ordinary shareholders | ||||||||
| Basic | (0.26) | (0.13) | (0.01) | (0.00) | ||||
| Diluted | (0.26) | (0.13) | (0.01) | (0.00) | ||||
| Li Auto Inc. | ||||||||
| Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Statements of Loss | ||||||||
| (All amounts in thousands, except for ADS/ordinary share and per ADS/ordinary share data) | ||||||||
| For the Three Months Ended | ||||||||
| September 30, 2020 | June 30, 2021 | September 30, 2021 | September 30, 2021 | |||||
| RMB | RMB | RMB | US$ | |||||
| Revenues: | ||||||||
| Vehicle sales | 2,464,724 | 4,903,295 | 7,385,785 | 1,146,256 | ||||
| Other sales and services | 46,075 | 135,657 | 389,389 | 60,432 | ||||
| Total revenues | 2,510,799 | 5,038,952 | 7,775,174 | 1,206,688 | ||||
| Cost of sales: | ||||||||
| Vehicle sales | (1,976,078) | (3,988,609) | (5,830,322) | (904,852) | ||||
| Other sales and services | (37,970) | (97,563) | (132,890) | (20,624) | ||||
| Total cost of sales | (2,014,048) | (4,086,172) | (5,963,212) | (925,476) | ||||
| Gross profit | 496,751 | 952,780 | 1,811,962 | 281,212 | ||||
| Operating expenses: | ||||||||
| Research and development | (334,527) | (653,438) | (888,460) | (137,887) | ||||
| Selling, general and administrative | (342,180) | (835,277) | (1,021,299) | (158,503) | ||||
| Total operating expenses | (676,707) | (1,488,715) | (1,909,759) | (296,390) | ||||
| Loss from operations | (179,956) | (535,935) | (97,797) | (15,178) | ||||
| Other (expense)/income: | ||||||||
| Interest expense | (12,862) | (19,741) | (19,236) | (2,985) | ||||
| Interest income and investment income, net | 70,269 | 232,522 | 150,123 | 23,299 | ||||
| Changes in fair value of warrants and derivative liabilities | 12,008 | — | — | — | ||||
| Others, net | 3,612 | 120,899 | 67,595 | 10,491 | ||||
| (Loss)/income before income tax expense | (106,929) | (202,255) | 100,685 | 15,627 | ||||
| Income tax expense | — | (33,234) | (122,195) | (18,964) | ||||
| Net loss | (106,929) | (235,489) | (21,510) | (3,337) | ||||
| Accretion on convertible redeemable preferred shares to redemption value | (120,617) | — | — | — | ||||
| Effect of exchange rate changes on convertible redeemable preferred shares | (93,104) | — | — | — | ||||
| Net loss attributable to ordinary shareholders | (320,650) | (235,489) | (21,510) | (3,337) | ||||
| Weighted average number of ADSs | ||||||||
| Basic | 614,802,583 | 904,997,063 | 933,507,739 | 933,507,739 | ||||
| Diluted | 614,802,583 | 904,997,063 | 933,507,739 | 933,507,739 | ||||
| Net loss per ADS attributable to ordinary shareholders | ||||||||
| Basic | (0.52) | (0.26) | (0.02) | (0.00) | ||||
| Diluted | (0.52) | (0.26) | (0.02) | (0.00) | ||||
| Weighted average number of ordinary shares | ||||||||
| Basic | 1,229,605,165 | 1,809,994,125 | 1,867,015,478 | 1,867,015,478 | ||||
| Diluted | 1,229,605,165 | 1,809,994,125 | 1,867,015,478 | 1,867,015,478 | ||||
| Net loss per share attributable to ordinary shareholders | ||||||||
| Basic | (0.26) | (0.13) | (0.01) | (0.00) | ||||
| Diluted | (0.26) | (0.13) | (0.01) | (0.00) | ||||
| Li Auto Inc. | ||||||
| Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets | ||||||
| (All amounts in thousands) | ||||||
| As of | ||||||
| December 31, 2020 | September 30, 2021 | September 30, 2021 | ||||
| RMB | RMB | US$ | ||||
| ASSETS | ||||||
| Current assets: | ||||||
| Cash and cash equivalents | 8,938,341 | 32,073,075 | 4,977,663 | |||
| Restricted cash | 1,234,178 | 1,888,116 | 293,031 | |||
| Time deposits and short-term investments | 19,701,382 | 14,871,699 | 2,308,051 | |||
| Trade receivable | 115,549 | 267,641 | 41,537 | |||
| Inventories | 1,048,004 | 1,534,283 | 238,117 | |||
| Prepayments and other current assets | 353,655 | 717,316 | 111,326 | |||
| Total current assets | 31,391,109 | 51,352,130 | 7,969,725 | |||
| Non-current assets: | ||||||
| Long-term investments | 162,853 | 134,526 | 20,878 | |||
| Property, plant and equipment, net | 2,478,687 | 3,734,471 | 579,581 | |||
| Operating lease right-of-use assets, net | 1,277,006 | 1,904,076 | 295,508 | |||
| Intangible assets, net | 683,281 | 706,527 | 109,651 | |||
| Deferred tax assets | 59,156 | 1,548 | 240 | |||
| Other non-current assets | 321,184 | 1,182,584 | 183,536 | |||
| Total non-current assets | 4,982,167 | 7,663,732 | 1,189,394 | |||
| Total assets | 36,373,276 | 59,015,862 | 9,159,119 | |||
| LIABILITIES AND EQUITY | ||||||
| Current liabilities: | ||||||
| Trade and notes payable | 3,160,515 | 7,043,912 | 1,093,198 | |||
| Amounts due to related parties | 19,206 | 6,304 | 978 | |||
| Deferred revenue, current | 271,510 | 244,083 | 37,881 | |||
| Operating lease liabilities, current | 210,531 | 425,516 | 66,039 | |||
| Accruals and other current liabilities | 647,459 | 1,836,895 | 285,082 | |||
| Total current liabilities | 4,309,221 | 9,556,710 | 1,483,178 | |||
| Non-current liabilities: | ||||||
| Long-term borrowings | 511,638 | 5,988,392 | 929,384 | |||
| Deferred revenue, non-current | 135,658 | 311,938 | 48,412 | |||
| Operating and finance lease liabilities, non-current | 1,392,136 | 1,741,030 | 270,204 | |||
| Deferred tax liabilities | 36,309 | 160,084 | 24,845 | |||
| Other non-current liabilities | 184,717 | 510,810 | 79,276 | |||
| Total non-current liabilities | 2,260,458 | 8,712,254 | 1,352,121 | |||
| Total liabilities | 6,569,679 | 18,268,964 | 2,835,299 | |||
| Total shareholders’ equity | 29,803,597 | 40,746,898 | 6,323,820 | |||
| Total liabilities and shareholders’ equity | 36,373,276 | 59,015,862 | 9,159,119 | |||
| Li Auto Inc. | ||||||||
| Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows | ||||||||
| (All amounts in thousands) | ||||||||
| For the Three Months Ended | ||||||||
| September 30, 2020 | June 30, 2021 | September 30, 2021 | September 30, 2021 | |||||
| RMB | RMB | RMB | US$ | |||||
| Net cash provided by operating activities | 929,759 | 1,407,627 | 2,169,517 | 336,704 | ||||
| Net cash (used in)/provided by investing activities | (9,883,509) | (1,217,758) | 6,962,534 | 1,080,568 | ||||
| Net cash provided by financing activities | 14,885,719 | 5,533,762 | 11,010,741 | 1,708,839 | ||||
| Effect of exchange rate changes | (233,245) | (78,935) | (8,659) | (1,343) | ||||
| Net change in cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash | 5,698,724 | 5,644,696 | 20,134,133 | 3,124,768 | ||||
| Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash at beginning of period | 1,112,102 | 8,182,362 | 13,827,058 | 2,145,926 | ||||
| Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash at end of period | 6,810,826 | 13,827,058 | 33,961,191 | 5,270,694 | ||||
| Net cash provided by operating activities | 929,759 | 1,407,627 | 2,169,517 | 336,704 | ||||
| Capital expenditures | (179,880) | (425,488) | (1,004,543) | (155,903) | ||||
| Free cash flow | 749,879 | 982,139 | 1,164,974 | 180,801 | ||||
| Li Auto Inc. | |||||||||
| Unaudited Reconciliation of GAAP and Non-GAAP Results | |||||||||
| (All amounts in thousands, except for ADS/ordinary share and per ADS/ordinary share data) | |||||||||
| For the Three Months Ended | |||||||||
| September 30, 2020 | June 30, 2021 | September 30, 2021 | September 30, 2021 | ||||||
| RMB | RMB | RMB | US$ | ||||||
| Loss from operations | (179,956) | (535,935) | (97,797) | (15,178) | |||||
| Shared-based compensation expenses | 134,933 | 170,391 | 357,181 | 55,433 | |||||
| Non-GAAP (loss)/income from operations | (45,023) | (365,544) | 259,384 | 40,255 | |||||
| Net loss | (106,929) | (235,489) | (21,510) | (3,337) | |||||
| Shared-based compensation expenses | 134,933 | 170,391 | 357,181 | 55,433 | |||||
| Changes in fair value of warrants and derivative liabilities | (12,008) | — | — | — | |||||
| Non-GAAP net income/(loss) | 15,996 | (65,098) | 335,671 | 52,096 | |||||
| Net loss attributable to ordinary shareholders | (320,650) | (235,489) | (21,510) | (3,337) | |||||
| Shared-based compensation expenses | 134,933 | 170,391 | 357,181 | 55,433 | |||||
| Changes in fair value of warrants and derivative liabilities | (12,008) | — | — | — | |||||
| Accretion on convertible redeemable preferred shares to redemption value | 120,617 | — | — | — | |||||
| Effect of exchange rate changes on convertible redeemable preferred shares | 93,104 | — | — | — | |||||
| Non-GAAP net income/(loss) attributable to ordinary shareholders | 15,996 | (65,098) | 335,671 | 52,096 | |||||
| Weighted average number of ADSs (Non-GAAP) | |||||||||
| Basic | 614,802,583 | 904,997,063 | 933,507,739 | 933,507,739 | |||||
| Diluted | 832,252,188 | 904,997,063 | 1,000,412,702 | 1,000,412,702 | |||||
| Non-GAAP net earnings/(loss) per ADS attributable to ordinary shareholders | |||||||||
| Basic | 0.03 | (0.07) | 0.36 | 0.06 | |||||
| Diluted | 0.02 | (0.07) | 0.34 | 0.05 | |||||
| Weighted average number of ordinary shares (Non-GAAP) | |||||||||
| Basic | 1,229,605,165 | 1,809,994,125 | 1,867,015,478 | 1,867,015,478 | |||||
| Diluted | 1,664,504,376 | 1,809,994,125 | 2,000,825,404 | 2,000,825,404 | |||||
| Non-GAAP net earnings/(loss) per share attributable to ordinary shareholders7 | |||||||||
| Basic | 0.01 | (0.04) | 0.18 | 0.03 | |||||
| Diluted | 0.01 | (0.04) | 0.17 | 0.03 | |||||
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1 All translations from Renminbi(“RMB”) to U.S. dollar(“US$”) are made at a rate of RMB6.4434 to US
2 Vehicle margin is the margin of vehicle sales, which is calculated based on revenues and cost of sales derived from vehicle sales only.
3 The Company’s Non-GAAP financial measures exclude share-based compensation expenses, changes in fair value of warrants and derivative liabilities, accretion on convertible redeemable preferred shares to redemption value, and the effect of exchange rate changes on convertible redeemable preferred shares. See “Unaudited Reconciliation of GAAP and Non-GAAP Results” set forth at the end of this press release.
4 Free cash flow represents operating cash flow less capital expenditures.
5 Except for vehicle margin and gross margin, where absolute changes instead of percentage changes are presented.
6 Each ADS represents two Class A ordinary shares.
7 Non-GAAP basic net earnings/loss per ordinary share attributable to ordinary shareholders is calculated by dividing Non-GAAP net income/loss attributable to ordinary shareholders by the weighted average number of ordinary shares outstanding during the periods. Non-GAAP diluted net earnings/loss per ordinary share attributable to ordinary shareholders is calculated by dividing Non-GAAP net income/loss attributable to ordinary shareholders by the weighted average number of ordinary shares and dilutive potential ordinary shares outstanding during the periods, including the dilutive effects of convertible redeemable preferred shares and convertible senior notes as determined under the if-converted method, and dilutive effect of share-based awards as determined under the treasury stock method.
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