LightInTheBox Reports Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2020 Financial Results
LightInTheBox (LITB) reported a strong performance for Q4 and the full year of 2020. Q4 revenues surged by 77.7% year-over-year to $132.7 million. Full-year revenues increased by 63.4% to $398.2 million, a record high. Gross margin improved to 44.9% in Q4 from 40.4%, and net income rose to $13.3 million for the year, compared to $1.1 million in 2019. However, net loss of $3.2 million was reported in Q4 2020. The company anticipates Q1 2021 revenues between $110 million and $125 million, representing a growth of 114% to 143% compared to Q1 2020.
- Q4 2020 revenues increased by 77.7% year-over-year to $132.7 million.
- Full-year revenues reached $398.2 million, up 63.4% from 2019.
- Gross profit for 2020 grew to $176.2 million with a gross margin of 44.2%.
- Net income for the full year 2020 improved significantly to $13.3 million.
- Adjusted EBITDA for 2020 was $22.8 million, a turnaround from a loss of $9.1 million in 2019.
- Cash and cash equivalents rose from $40.4 million in 2019 to $65.5 million in 2020.
- Net loss of $3.2 million in Q4 2020 compared to net income of $12.5 million in Q4 2019.
- Higher total operating expenses of $62.3 million in Q4 2020 compared to $34.5 million in Q4 2019.
BEIJING, March 19, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- LightInTheBox Holding Co., Ltd. (NYSE: LITB) ("LightInTheBox" or the "Company"), a cross-border e-commerce platform that delivers products directly to consumers around the world, today announced its unaudited financial results for the fourth quarter and full year ended December 31, 2020.
Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2020 Financial Highlights
Three Months Ended | Year-over- | Twelve Months Ended | Year-over- | ||||||||||||||
In millions, except | December 31, | December 31, | Year % | December 31, | December 31, | Year % | |||||||||||
percentages | 2019 | 2020 | Change | 2019 | 2020 | Change | |||||||||||
Total revenues | $ | 74.7 | $ | 132.7 | 77.7 | % | $ | 243.6 | $ | 398.2 | 63.4 | % | |||||
Gross margin | 40.4 | % | 44.9 | % | 40.1 | % | 44.2 | % | |||||||||
Net income / (loss) | $ | 12.5 | $ | (3.2) | $ | 1.1 | $ | 13.3 | 1161.4 | % | |||||||
Adjusted EBITDA | $ | (2.6) | $ | (0.5) | $ | (9.1) | $ | 22.8 | |||||||||
As of December 31, | As of December 31, | ||||||
In millions | 2019 | 2020 | |||||
Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash | $ | 40.4 | $ | 65.5 | |||
Mr. Jian He, Chief Executive Officer of LightInTheBox, commented, "We ended 2020 with the strongest quarter ever in terms of revenues which grew by
Fourth Quarter 2020 Financial Results
Total revenues increased by
Total cost of revenues was
Gross profit in the fourth quarter of 2020 was
Total operating expenses in the fourth quarter of 2020 were
- Fulfillment expenses in the fourth quarter of 2020 were
$8.8 million , compared with$8.0 million in the same quarter of 2019. As a percentage of total revenues, fulfillment expenses were6.7% in the fourth quarter of 2020, compared with10.7% in the same quarter of 2019 and6.7% in the third quarter of 2020. - Selling and marketing expenses in the fourth quarter of 2020 were
$44.0 million , compared with$17.9 million in the same quarter of 2019. As a percentage of total revenues, selling and marketing expenses were33.1% for the fourth quarter of 2020, compared with23.9% in the same quarter of 2019 and26.9% in the third quarter of 2020. - G&A expenses in the fourth quarter of 2020 were
$10.5 million , compared with$8.8 million in the same quarter of 2019. As a percentage of total revenues, G&A expenses were7.9% for the fourth quarter of 2020, compared with11.8% in the same quarter of 2019 and7.9% in the third quarter of 2020. Included in G&A expenses, R&D expenses in the fourth quarter of 2020 were$4.8 million , compared with$4.6 million in the same quarter of 2019 and$3.5 million in the third quarter of 2020.
Loss from operations was
Net loss was
Net loss per American Depository Share ("ADS") was
In the fourth quarter of 2020, the Company's basic weighted average number of ADSs used in computing the net loss per ADS was 112,011,370.
Adjusted EBITDA, which represents loss from operations before share-based compensation expense, change in fair value of convertible promissory notes, interest income, interest expense, income tax expense and depreciation and amortization expenses, was
As of December 31, 2020, the Company had cash and cash equivalents and restricted cash of
Full Year 2020 Financial Results
Total revenues increased by
Total cost of revenues was
Gross profit for the full year of 2020 was
Total operating expenses for the full year of 2020 were
- Fulfillment expenses for the full year of 2020 were
$28.0 million , compared with$24.9 million in 2019. As a percentage of total revenues, fulfillment expenses were7.0% for the full year of 2020, compared with10.2% in 2019. - Selling and marketing expenses for the full year of 2020 were
$112.1 million , compared with$51.1 million in 2019. As a percentage of total revenues, selling and marketing expenses were28.2% for the full year of 2020, compared with21.0% in 2019. - G&A expenses for the full year of 2020 were
$33.2 million , compared with$37.8 million in 2019. As a percentage of total revenues, G&A expenses were8.3% for the full year of 2020, compared with15.5% in 2019. Included in G&A expenses, R&D expenses for the full year of 2020 were$15.2 million , compared with$17.9 million in 2019.
Income from operations was
Other income / other expense, net was
Net income was
Net income per American Depository Share ("ADS") was
For the full year of 2020, the Company's basic weighted average number of ADSs used in computing the net income per ADS was 110,209,772, and 112,952,275 in diluted weighted average number.
Adjusted EBITDA, which represents a gain / (loss) from operations before share-based compensation expense, change in fair value of convertible promissory notes, interest income, interest expense, income tax expense and depreciation and amortization expenses, was earnings of
Cash balance including cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash, increased by
Business Outlook
For the first quarter of 2021, based on current information available to the Company and business seasonality, the Company expects net revenues to be between
Non-GAAP Financial Measures
To supplement our consolidated financial statements, which are prepared and presented in accordance with U.S. GAAP, we use the following non-GAAP financial measures to help evaluate our operating performance:
"Adjusted EBITDA" represents a gain /(loss) from operations before share-based compensation expense, change in fair value of convertible promissory notes, interest income, interest expense, income tax expense and depreciation and amortization expenses. Although other companies may calculate adjusted EBITDA differently or not present it at all, we believe that the adjusted EBITDA helps to identify underlying trends in our operating results, enhancing their understanding of the past performance and future prospects.
Conference Call
The Company will hold a conference call to discuss the results at 8:00 a.m. Eastern Time on March 19, 2021 (8:00 p.m. Beijing Time on the same day).
Preregistration Information
Participants can register for the conference call by navigating to http://apac.directeventreg.com/registration/event/9031746. Once preregistration has been complete, participants will receive dial-in numbers, an event passcode, and a unique registrant ID.
To join the conference, simply dial the number in the calendar invite you receive after preregistering, enter the event passcode followed by your unique registrant ID, and you will be joined to the conference instantly.
A telephone replay will be available two hours after the conclusion of the conference call through March 26, 2021. The dial-in details are:
US/Canada: | +1-855-452-5696 |
Hong Kong: | 800-963-117 |
International: | +61-2-8199-0299 |
Passcode: | 9031746 |
Additionally, a live and archived webcast of the conference call will be available on the Company's Investor Relations website at http://ir.lightinthebox.com.
About LightInTheBox Holding Co., Ltd.
LightInTheBox is a cross-border e-commerce platform that delivers products directly to consumers around the world. The Company offers customers a convenient way to shop for a wide selection of products at attractive prices through its www.lightinthebox.com, www.miniinthebox.com, www.ezbuy.com and other websites and mobile applications, which are available in 25 major languages and cover more than 140 countries.
For more information, please visit www.lightinthebox.com.
Investor Relations Contact
Christensen
Ms. Xiaoyan Su
Tel: +86 (10) 5900 1548
Email: ir@lightinthebox.com
OR
Christensen
Ms. Linda Bergkamp
Tel: +1-480-614-3004
Email: lbergkamp@ChristensenIR.com
Forward-Looking Statements
This announcement contains forward-looking statements. These statements are made under 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," "future," "intends," "plans," "believes," "estimates," "potential," "continue," "ongoing," "targets" and similar statements. Among other things, statements that are not historical facts, including statements about LightInTheBox's beliefs and expectations, the business outlook and quotations from management in this announcement, as well as LightInTheBox's strategic and operational plans, are or contain forward-looking statements.
LightInTheBox may also make written or oral forward-looking statements in its periodic reports to the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (the "SEC"), in press releases and other written materials and in oral statements made by its officers, directors or employees to fourth parties. 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: LightInTheBox's goals and strategies; LightInTheBox's future business development, results of operations and financial condition; the expected growth of the global online retail market; LightInTheBox's ability to attract customers and further enhance customer experience and product offerings; LightInTheBox's ability to strengthen its supply chain efficiency and optimize its logistics network; LightInTheBox's expectations regarding demand for and market acceptance of its products; competition; fluctuations in general economic and business conditions and assumptions underlying or related to any of the foregoing. Further information regarding these and other risks is included in LightInTheBox's filings with the SEC. All information provided in this press release and in the attachments is as of the date of this press release, and LightInTheBox does not undertake any obligation to update any forward-looking statement, except as required under applicable law.
LightInTheBox Holding Co., Ltd. | ||||
Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets | ||||
(U.S. dollars in thousands, or otherwise noted) | ||||
As of December 31, | As of December 31, | |||
2019 | 2020 | |||
ASSETS | ||||
Current Assets | ||||
Cash and cash equivalents | 37,736 | 61,477 | ||
Restricted cash | 2,709 | 4,052 | ||
Accounts receivable, net of allowance for doubtful accounts | 1,356 | 1,302 | ||
Amounts due from related parties | 4,600 | 2,882 | ||
Inventories | 7,357 | 9,919 | ||
Prepaid expenses and other current assets | 3,619 | 5,176 | ||
Total current assets | 57,377 | 84,808 | ||
Property and equipment, net | 3,502 | 3,812 | ||
Intangible assets, net | 8,516 | 9,416 | ||
Goodwill | 27,922 | 29,745 | ||
Operating lease right-of-use assets | 12,233 | 12,243 | ||
Long-term rental deposits | 778 | 707 | ||
Long-term investments | 2,873 | 17,297 | ||
TOTAL ASSETS | 113,201 | 158,028 | ||
LIABILITIES AND EQUITY | ||||
Current Liabilities | ||||
Accounts payable | 17,643 | 16,953 | ||
Amounts due to related parties | 186 | 167 | ||
Advance from customers | 21,731 | 33,279 | ||
Operating lease liabilities | 3,470 | 4,269 | ||
Accrued expenses and other current liabilities | 28,642 | 42,183 | ||
Total current liabilities | 71,672 | 96,851 | ||
Operating lease liabilities | 8,801 | 8,118 | ||
Long-term payable | 847 | 124 | ||
Deferred tax liability | - | 3,558 | ||
TOTAL LIABILITIES | 81,320 | 108,651 | ||
EQUITY | ||||
Ordinary shares | 14 | 17 | ||
Additional paid-in capital | 262,888 | 282,260 | ||
Forward contracts | 15,769 | - | ||
Treasury shares, at cost | (27,512) | (30,207) | ||
Accumulated other comprehensive (loss) / income | (1,444) | 1,795 | ||
Accumulated deficit | (217,888) | (204,571) | ||
Non-controlling interests | 54 | 83 | ||
TOTAL EQUITY | 31,881 | 49,377 | ||
TOTAL LIABILITIES AND EQUITY | 113,201 | 158,028 | ||
LightInTheBox Holding Co., Ltd. | |||||||||
Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations | |||||||||
(U.S. dollars in thousands, except per share data, or otherwise noted) | |||||||||
Three Months Ended | Twelve Months Ended | ||||||||
December 31, | December 31, | December 31, | December 31, | ||||||
2019 | 2020 | 2019 | 2020 | ||||||
Revenues | |||||||||
Product sales | 71,666 | 129,478 | 236,705 | 382,075 | |||||
Services and others | 3,054 | 3,267 | 6,921 | 16,076 | |||||
Total revenues | 74,720 | 132,745 | 243,626 | 398,151 | |||||
Cost of revenues | |||||||||
Product sales | (43,868) | (71,704) | (144,061) | (211,430) | |||||
Services and others | (655) | (1,410) | (1,968) | (10,567) | |||||
Total Cost of revenues | (44,523) | (73,114) | (146,029) | (221,997) | |||||
Gross profit | 30,197 | 59,631 | 97,597 | 176,154 | |||||
Operating expenses | |||||||||
Fulfillment | (7,966) | (8,843) | (24,900) | (27,967) | |||||
Selling and marketing | (17,879) | (43,987) | (51,111) | (112,146) | |||||
General and administrative | (8,854) | (10,467) | (37,811) | (33,160) | |||||
Other operating income | 173 | 958 | 173 | 974 | |||||
Total operating expenses | (34,526) | (62,339) | (113,649) | (172,299) | |||||
(Loss) / Income from operations | (4,329) | (2,708) | (16,052) | 3,855 | |||||
Interest income | 51 | 46 | 297 | 103 | |||||
Interest expense | (15) | (14) | (66) | (92) | |||||
Change in fair value of convertible promissory notes | 16,186 | - | 14,591 | - | |||||
Other income / other expense, net* | 283 | (276) | 283 | 12,898 | |||||
Total other income / (loss) | 16,505 | (244) | 15,105 | 12,909 | |||||
Income / (Loss) before income taxes and gain from an | 12,176 | (2,952) | (947) | 16,764 | |||||
Income tax benefit / (expense) | 326 | (231) | (113) | (3,418) | |||||
Gain / (loss) from an equity method investment | (18) | - | 2,118 | - | |||||
Net income / (loss) | 12,484 | (3,183) | 1,058 | 13,346 | |||||
Less: Net income attributable to non-controlling | 93 | 9 | 59 | 29 | |||||
Net income / (loss) attributable to LightInTheBox | 12,391 | (3,192) | 999 | 13,317 | |||||
Weighted average numbers of shares used in | |||||||||
—Basic | 146,497,433 | 224,022,740 | 137,588,401 | 220,419,544 | |||||
—Diluted | 223,662,107 | 224,022,740 | 223,517,833 | 225,904,549 | |||||
Net income / (loss) per ordinary share | |||||||||
—Basic | 0.08 | (0.01) | 0.01 | 0.06 | |||||
—Diluted | (0.02) | (0.01) | (0.06) | 0.06 | |||||
Net income / (loss) per ADS (2 ordinary shares equal | |||||||||
—Basic | 0.17 | (0.03) | 0.01 | 0.12 | |||||
—Diluted | (0.03) | (0.03) | (0.12) | 0.12 | |||||
*Other income / other expense, net mainly includes change in fair value on our equity investment in 2020. | |||||||||
LightInTheBox Holding Co., Ltd. | |||||||||
Unaudited Reconciliations of GAAP and Non-GAAP Results | |||||||||
(U.S. dollars in thousands, or otherwise noted) | |||||||||
Three Months Ended | Twelve Months Ended | ||||||||
December 31, | December 31, | December 31, | December 31, | ||||||
2019 | 2020 | 2019 | 2020 | ||||||
Net income / (loss) | 12,484 | (3,183) | 1,058 | 13,346 | |||||
Less: Interest income | 51 | 46 | 297 | 103 | |||||
Interest expense | (15) | (14) | (66) | (92) | |||||
Income tax benefit / (expense) | 326 | (231) | (113) | (3,418) | |||||
Depreciation and amortization | (658) | (673) | (2,518) | (2,443) | |||||
EBITDA | 12,780 | (2,311) | 3,458 | 19,196 | |||||
Less: Share-based compensation | (799) | (1,852) | (2,060) | (3,606) | |||||
Change in fair value of convertible | 16,186 | - | 14,591 | - | |||||
Adjusted EBITDA* | (2,607) | (459) | (9,073) | 22,802 | |||||
* Adjusted EBITDA represents gain /(loss) from operations before share-based compensation expense, change in | |||||||||
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