LIZHI INC. Reports Second Quarter 2022 Unaudited Financial Results

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On August 18, 2022, LIZHI INC. (NASDAQ: LIZI) reported its unaudited financial results for Q2 2022, revealing net revenues of RMB515.7 million (US$77.0 million), down from RMB559.3 million a year earlier. The average monthly active users decreased to 49.7 million, and paying users fell to 485.1 thousand. However, the company achieved a gross margin of 34%, marking a 600 basis points year-over-year increase, and reported a net income of RMB18.9 million (US$2.8 million), contrasting with a net loss in Q2 2021. The firm is optimistic about future growth opportunities.

Positive

• Gross margin increased to 34%, up 600 basis points year-over-year.
• Net income grew 15% sequentially to RMB18.9 million (US$2.8 million), marking the third consecutive quarter of profitability.
• Operating income turned positive at RMB14.1 million (US$2.1 million) compared to an operating loss in the previous year.

Negative

• Net revenues declined to RMB515.7 million (US$77.0 million), compared to RMB559.3 million in Q2 2021.
• Average monthly active users fell to 49.7 million from 60.9 million year-over-year.
• Decrease in the number of paying users, dropping to 485.1 thousand.

GUANGZHOU, China, Aug. 18, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- LIZHI INC. (“LIZHI” or the “Company” or “We”) (NASDAQ: LIZI), an audio-based social and entertainment platform, today announced its unaudited financial results for the second quarter ended June 30, 2022.

Second Quarter 2022 Financial and Operational Highlights

• Net revenues were RMB515.7 million (US$77.0 million) in the second quarter of 2022, compared to RMB559.3 million in the second quarter of 2021.
• Average total mobile MAUs¹ in the second quarter of 2022 was 49.7 million, compared to 60.9 million in the second quarter of 2021, primarily due to reduced advertisement spending on users with lower commercialization capability.
• Average total monthly paying users² in the second quarter of 2022 was 485.1 thousand, compared to 494.4 thousand in the second quarter of 2021.
  

“In the second quarter of 2022, we remained focused on dual pillar approach of interactive entertainment and audio-based social networking business, and executing our diversified product matrix strategy. In addition to optimizing our business operations, we are pleased to achieve another quarter of profitability,” said Mr. Jinnan (Marco) Lai, founder and CEO of LIZHI. “Our optimization and iteration in product offerings, along with our in-house suite of advanced technology solutions, have paved the way for us to reinforce our ecosystem’s virtuous cycle in the international markets. Moving forward, coupled with our optimized operational strategy, we believe we are well-positioned to capture more global growth opportunities and build a solid foundation for our long-term sustainable growth, creating a compelling value proposition for our users and stakeholders,” Mr. Lai concluded.

Ms. Chengfang Lu, Acting Chief Financial Officer of LIZHI, said, “We are pleased to report improving profitability in the second quarter of 2022. With our diligent efforts to enhance operational efficiency, our gross margin hit a record high at 34% in the second quarter, up 600 basis points year-over-year. More excitingly, we have achieved a profit on a GAAP basis for the third consecutive quarter, with net income growing 15% sequentially to RMB18.85 million. Moving forward, we will remain dedicated to executing our diversified product matrix strategy and enhancing core technology development to progress product innovation and commercialization.”

Second Quarter 2022 Unaudited Financial Results

Net revenues were RMB515.7 million (US$77.0 million) in the second quarter of 2022, compared to RMB559.3 million in the second quarter of 2021, primarily due to the decreases in the number of paying users and the average amount of user spending on our audio entertainment products.

Cost of revenues was RMB340.1 million (US$50.8 million) in the second quarter of 2022, compared to RMB400.5 million in the second quarter of 2021, primarily due to a decrease in the revenue sharing fees because of a decrease in net revenues, and a decrease in the percentage of the revenue sharing fees resulted from the adjustment in revenue sharing policies in the second quarter of 2022.

Gross profit was RMB175.6 million (US$26.2 million) in the second quarter of 2022, representing an increase of 11% from RMB158.8 million in the second quarter of 2021.

Non-GAAP gross profit³ was RMB176.8 million (US$26.4 million) in the second quarter of 2022, representing an increase of 9% from RMB161.9 million in the second quarter of 2021.

Gross margin in the second quarter of 2022 was 34%, compared to 28% in the second quarter of 2021. Non-GAAP gross margin in the second quarter of 2022 was 34%, compared to 29% in the second quarter of 2021.

Operating expenses were RMB161.6 million (US$24.1 million) in the second quarter of 2022, compared to RMB190.3 million in the second quarter of 2021.

Research and development expenses were RMB70.3 million (US$10.5 million) in the second quarter of 2022, representing an increase of 15% from RMB60.9 million in the second quarter of 2021. The increase was primarily due to the higher salary and welfare benefits expenses and rental expenses.

Selling and marketing expenses were RMB60.8 million (US$9.1 million) in the second quarter of 2022, compared to RMB106.3 million in the second quarter of 2021, primarily attributable to the decrease in branding and marketing expenses, partially offset by the increased salary and welfare benefits expenses. The Company will evaluate and adjust its marketing strategy and budget based on the Company's performance, operational needs and market conditions.

General and administrative expenses were RMB30.6 million (US$4.6 million) in the second quarter of 2022, representing an increase of 32% from RMB23.1 million in the second quarter of 2021. The increase was mainly due to increased salary and welfare benefits expenses, estimated litigation compensation related to copyrights action and other professional service fees.

Operating income was RMB14.1 million (US$2.1 million) in the second quarter of 2022, compared to an operating loss of RMB31.6 million in the second quarter of 2021.

Non-GAAP operating income⁴ was RMB21.2 million (US$3.2 million) in the second quarter of 2022, compared to non-GAAP operating loss of RMB21.7 million in the second quarter of 2021.

Net income was RMB18.9 million (US$2.8 million) in the second quarter of 2022, compared to net loss of RMB29.0 million in the second quarter of 2021.

Non-GAAP net income was RMB26.0 million (US$3.9 million) in the second quarter of 2022, compared to non-GAAP net loss of RMB19.2 million in the second quarter of 2021.

Net income attributable to LIZHI INC.’s ordinary shareholders was RMB18.8 million (US$2.8 million) in the second quarter of 2022, compared to net loss attributable to LIZHI INC.’s ordinary shareholders of RMB 29.0 million in the second quarter of 2021.

Non-GAAP net income attributable to LIZHI INC.’s ordinary shareholders⁵ was RMB26.0 million (US$3.9 million) in the second quarter of 2022, compared to non-GAAP net loss attributable to LIZHI INC.’s ordinary shareholders of RMB19.2 million in the second quarter of 2021.

Basic and diluted net income per ADS⁶ were RMB0.37 (US$0.05) and RMB0.36 (US$0.05) in the second quarter of 2022, respectively, compared to basic and diluted net loss per ADS of RMB0.58 in the second quarter of 2021.

Non-GAAP basic and diluted net income per ADS⁷ were RMB0.50 (US$0.08) and RMB0.50 (US$0.07) in the second quarter of 2022, respectively, compared to non-GAAP basic and diluted net loss of RMB0.38 per ADS in the second quarter of 2021.

Balance Sheets

As of June 30, 2022, the Company had cash and cash equivalents and restricted cash of RMB588.1 million (US$87.8 million).

Conference Call

The Company’s management will host an earnings conference call at 9:00 PM U.S. Eastern Time on August 18, 2022 (9:00 AM Beijing/Hong Kong Time on August 19, 2022).

For participants who wish to join the call, please access the link provided below to complete online registration 20 minutes prior to the scheduled call start time. Upon registration, participants will receive details for the conference call, including dial-in numbers, a personal PIN and an e-mail with detailed instructions to join the conference call.

Registration Link:

https://register.vevent.com/register/BI103bee4498714981a88181ba31d690c2

Once complete the registration, please dial-in 10 minutes before the scheduled start time of the earnings call and enter the personal PIN as instructed to connect to the call.

Additionally, a live webcast of the conference call and a replay of the webcast will be available on the Company's investor relations website at http://ir.lizhi.fm.

About LIZHI INC.

LIZHI INC. has created a comprehensive audio-based social ecosystem with a global presence. The Company aims to cater to users’ interests in audio entertainment and social networking through its product portfolios. LIZHI INC. envisions an audio ecosystem where everyone can be connected and interact through voices. LIZHI INC. has been listed on Nasdaq since January 2020.

For more information, please visit: http://ir.lizhi.fm.

Use of Non-GAAP Financial Measures

The unaudited condensed consolidated financial information is prepared in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America (“U.S. GAAP”).

LIZHI uses non-GAAP gross profit, non-GAAP gross margin, non-GAAP operating loss/income, non-GAAP net loss/income, non-GAAP net loss/income attributable to LIZHI INC.’s ordinary shareholders and non-GAAP basic and diluted net loss/income per ADS, which are non-GAAP financial measures. Non-GAAP gross profit is gross profit excluding share-based compensation expenses. Non-GAAP gross margin is non-GAAP gross profit as a percentage of net revenues. Non-GAAP operating loss/income is operating loss/income excluding share-based compensation expenses. Non-GAAP net loss/income is net loss/income, excluding share-based compensation expenses. Non-GAAP net loss/income attributable to LIZHI INC.’s ordinary shareholders is net loss/income attributable to LIZHI INC.’s ordinary shareholders, excluding share-based compensation expenses. Non-GAAP basic and diluted net loss/income per ADS is non-GAAP net loss/income attributable to LIZHI INC.’s ordinary shareholders divided by the weighted average number of ADS used in the calculation of basic and diluted net loss/income per ADS. The Company believes that separate analysis and exclusion of the non-cash impact of the above reconciling item adds clarity to the constituent parts of its performance. The Company reviews these non-GAAP financial measures together with GAAP financial measures to obtain a better understanding of its operating performance. It uses the non-GAAP financial measure for planning, forecasting and measuring results against the forecast. The Company believes that non-GAAP financial measure is useful supplemental information for investors and analysts to assess its operating performance without the non-cash effect of share-based compensation expenses.

However, the use of non-GAAP financial measures has material limitations as an analytical tool. One of the limitations of using non-GAAP financial measures is that they do not include all items that impact the Company’s net income for the period. In addition, because non-GAAP financial measures are not measured in the same manner by all companies, they may not be comparable to other similarly titled measures used by other companies. In light of the foregoing limitations, you should not consider non-GAAP financial measures in isolation from, superior to, or as an alternative to the financial measure prepared in accordance with U.S. GAAP.

The presentation of these non-GAAP financial measures is not intended to be considered in isolation from, or as a substitute for, the financial information prepared and presented in accordance with U.S. GAAP. For more information on these non-GAAP financial measures, please see the table captioned “Unaudited Reconciliations of GAAP and Non-GAAP Results” near the end of this release. 

Exchange Rate Information

This announcement contains translations of certain RMB amounts into U.S. dollars at a specified rate solely for the convenience of the reader. Unless otherwise noted, all translations from RMB to U.S. dollars and from U.S. dollars to RMB are made at a rate of RMB6.6981 to US$1.00, the exchange rate on June 30, 2022, set forth in the H.10 statistical release of the Federal Reserve Board. The Company makes no representation that the RMB or U.S. dollars amounts referred could be converted into U.S. dollar or RMB, as the case may be, at any particular rate or at all.

Safe Harbor Statement

This press release contains forward-looking statements. These statements are made under the “safe harbor” provisions of the U.S. Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Statements that are not historical facts, including statements about the Company’s beliefs and expectations, are forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements involve inherent risks and uncertainties, and a number of factors could cause actual results to differ materially from those contained in any forward-looking statement, including but not limited to the following: LIZHI’s goals and strategies; LIZHI’s future business development, results of operations and financial condition; the expected growth of the online audio market; the expectation regarding the rate at which to gain active users, especially paying users; LIZHI’s ability to monetize the user base; fluctuations in general economic and business conditions in China and overseas markets; the impact of the COVID-19 to LIZHI’s business operations and the economy in China and elsewhere generally; any adverse changes in laws, regulations, rules, policies or guidelines applicable to LIZHI; and assumptions underlying or related to any of the foregoing. In some cases, forward-looking statements can be identified by words or phrases such as “may,” “will,” “expect,” “anticipate,” “target,” “aim,” “estimate,” “intend,” “plan,” “believe,” “potential,” “continue,” “is/are likely to” or other similar expressions. Further information regarding these and other risks, uncertainties or factors is included in the Company’s filings with the Securities Exchange Commission. All information provided in this press release is as of the date of this press release, and the Company does not undertake any duty to update such information, except as required under applicable law.

For investor and media inquiries, please contact:

In China:

LIZHI INC.
IR Department
Tel: +86 (20) 3866-4265
E-mail: ir@lizhi.fm

The Piacente Group, Inc.
Jenny Cai
Tel: +86 (10) 6508-0677
E-mail: Lizhi@tpg-ir.com

In the United States:

The Piacente Group, Inc.
Brandi Piacente
Tel: +1-212-481-2050
E-mail: Lizhi@tpg-ir.com

LIZHI INC.

UNAUDITED CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
(All amounts in thousands, except for share, ADS, per share data and per ADS data)

		December 31, 2021		June 30, 2022		June 30, 2022
		RMB		RMB		US$
ASSETS
Current assets
Cash and cash equivalents		533,293		582,665		86,990
Restricted cash		4,155		5,425		810
Accounts receivable, net		6,458		2,824		422
Prepayments and other current assets		33,604		24,578		3,669
Total current assets		577,510		615,492		91,891
Non-current assets
Property, equipment and leasehold improvement, net		33,391		32,432		4,842
Intangible assets, net		2,245		1,477		221
Right-of-use assets, net		28,941		28,510		4,256
Other non-current assets		799		296		44
Total non-current assets		65,376		62,715		9,363
TOTAL ASSETS		642,886		678,207		101,254
LIABILITIES
Current liabilities
Accounts payable		80,793		60,960		9,101
Deferred revenue		20,657		23,804		3,554
Salary and welfare payable		123,075		116,843		17,444
Taxes payable		5,564		6,206		927
Short-term loans		68,999		45,950		6,860
Lease liabilities due within one year		13,929		17,052		2,546
Accrued expenses and other current liabilities		53,486		70,951		10,594
Total current liabilities		366,503		341,766		51,026
Non-current liabilities
Lease liabilities		17,076		13,505		2,016
Other non-current liabilities		4,452		4,248		634
Total non-current liabilities		21,528		17,753		2,650
TOTAL LIABILITIES		388,031		359,519		53,676

LIZHI INC.

UNAUDITED CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS (CONTINUED)
(All amounts in thousands, except for share, ADS, per share data and per ADS data)

		December 31, 2021			June 30, 2022			June 30, 2022
		RMB			RMB			US$
SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY
Class A Ordinary shares (US$0.0001 par value, 1,268,785,000 shares authorized, 798,962,260 shares issued and 782,801,250 shares outstanding as of December 31, 2021; 1,268,785,000 shares authorized, 818,962,260 shares issued and 788,966,390 shares outstanding as of June 30, 2022).		530			543			81
Class B Ordinary shares (US$0.0001 par value, 231,215,000 shares authorized, issued and outstanding as of December 31, 2021 and June 30, 2022, respectively).		168			168			25
Treasury stock		(11	)		(20	)		(3	)
Additional paid in capital		2,630,456			2,644,888			394,871
Accumulated deficit		(2,366,531	)		(2,331,257	)		(348,048	)
Accumulated other comprehensive (loss)/income		(9,757	)		4,369			652
TOTAL LIZHI Inc.’s shareholders’equity		254,855			318,691			47,578
Non-controlling interests		-			(3	)		-
TOTAL SHAREHOLDERS’EQUITY		254,855			318,688			47,578
TOTAL LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY		642,886			678,207			101,254

LIZHI INC.

UNAUDITED CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
(All amounts in thousands, except for share, ADS, per share data and per ADS data)

		Three Months Ended												Six Months Ended
		June 30, 2021			March 31, 2022			June 30, 2022			June 30, 2022			June 30, 2021			June 30, 2022			June 30, 2022
		RMB			RMB			RMB			US$			RMB			RMB			US$
Net revenues
Audio entertainment revenues		555,073			514,022			513,018			76,592			1,044,379			1,027,040			153,333
Podcast, advertising and other revenues		4,212			2,691			2,676			400			9,959			5,367			801
Total net revenues		559,285			516,713			515,694			76,992			1,054,338			1,032,407			154,134
Cost of revenues(1)		(400,531	)		(348,621	)		(340,063	)		(50,770	)		(770,524	)		(688,684	)		(102,818	)
Gross profit		158,754			168,092			175,631			26,222			283,814			343,723			51,316
Operating expenses(1)
Selling and marketing expenses		(106,325	)		(60,009	)		(60,756	)		(9,071	)		(227,115	)		(120,765	)		(18,030	)
General and administrative expenses		(23,072	)		(22,378	)		(30,550	)		(4,561	)		(42,689	)		(52,928	)		(7,902	)
Research and development expenses		(60,938	)		(71,094	)		(70,262	)		(10,490	)		(117,806	)		(141,356	)		(21,104	)
Total operating expenses		(190,335	)		(153,481	)		(161,568	)		(24,122	)		(387,610	)		(315,049	)		(47,036	)
Operating (loss)/income		(31,581	)		14,611			14,063			2,100			(103,796	)		28,674			4,280
Interest (losses)/income, net		(308	)		(55	)		480			72			(556	)		425			63
Foreign exchange gains/(losses)		1			(386	)		(424	)		(63	)		(148	)		(810	)		(121	)
Investment income		53			94			146			22			460			240			36
Government grants		2,663			2,626			4,169			622			5,580			6,795			1,014
Others, net		144			(429	)		480			72			(605	)		51			8
(Loss)/income before income taxes		(29,028	)		16,461			18,914			2,825			(99,065	)		35,375			5,280
Income tax expenses		-			(43	)		(61	)		(9	)		-			(104	)		(16	)
Net (loss)/income		(29,028	)		16,418			18,853			2,816			(99,065	)		35,271			5,264
Net loss/(income) attributable to the non-controlling interests shareholders		-			10			(7	)		(1	)		-			3			-
Net (loss)/income attributable to LIZHI INC.’s ordinary shareholders		(29,028	)		16,428			18,846			2,815			(99,065	)		35,274			5,264

LIZHI INC.

UNAUDITED CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS (CONTINUED)
(All amounts in thousands, except for share, ADS, per share data and per ADS data)

		Three Months Ended												Six Months Ended
		June 30, 2021			March 31, 2022			June 30, 2022			June 30, 2022			June 30, 2021			June 30, 2022		June 30, 2022
		RMB			RMB			RMB			US$			RMB			RMB		US$
Net (loss)/income		(29,028	)		16,418			18,853			2,816			(99,065	)		35,271		5,264
Other comprehensive (loss)/income:
Foreign currency translation adjustments		(5,016	)		(1,218	)		15,344			2,291			(3,880	)		14,126		2,109
Total comprehensive (loss)/income		(34,044	)		15,200			34,197			5,107			(102,945	)		49,397		7,373
Comprehensive loss/(income) attributable to non‑controlling interests shareholders		-			10			(7	)		(1	)		-			3		-
Comprehensive (loss)/income attributable to LIZHI INC.’s ordinary shareholders		(34,044	)		15,210			34,190			5,106			(102,945	)		49,400		7,373
Net (loss)/income attributable to LIZHI INC.’s ordinary shareholders per share
—Basic		(0.03	)		0.02			0.02			0.00			(0.10	)		0.03		0.01
—Diluted		(0.03	)		0.02			0.02			0.00			(0.10	)		0.03		0.01
Weighted average number of ordinary shares
—Basic		997,522,794			1,022,743,151			1,031,036,519			1,031,036,519			964,367,302			1,026,970,940		1,026,970,940
—Diluted		997,522,794			1,027,560,107			1,035,130,441			1,035,130,441			964,367,302			1,030,795,632		1,030,795,632
Net (loss)/income attributable to LIZHI INC.’s ordinary shareholders per ADS
—Basic		(0.58	)		0.32			0.37			0.05			(2.05	)		0.69		0.10
—Diluted		(0.58	)		0.32			0.36			0.05			(2.05	)		0.68		0.10
Weighted average number of ADS
—Basic		49,876,140			51,137,158			51,551,826			51,551,826			48,218,365			51,348,547		51,348,547
—Diluted		49,876,140			51,378,005			51,756,522			51,756,522			48,218,365			51,539,782		51,539,782

LIZHI INC.

UNAUDITED CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS (CONTINUED)
(All amounts in thousands, except for share, ADS, per share data and per ADS data)

(1) Share-based compensation was allocated in cost of revenues and operating expenses as follows:

		Three Months Ended								Six Months Ended
		June 30, 2021		March 31, 2022		June 30, 2022		June 30, 2022		June 30, 2021		June 30, 2022		June 30, 2022
		RMB		RMB		RMB		US$		RMB		RMB		US$
Cost of revenues		3,112		2,606		1,211		181		5,782		3,817		570
Selling and marketing expenses		1,025		1,007		267		40		1,308		1,274		190
General and administrative expenses		3,421		2,789		2,644		395		6,649		5,433		811
Research and development expenses		2,278		2,361		2,993		447		4,342		5,354		799

LIZHI INC.

UNAUDITED RECONCILIATIONS OF GAAP AND NON-GAAP RESULTS
(All amounts in thousands, except for share, ADS, per share data and per ADS data)

		Three Months Ended									Six Months Ended
		June 30, 2021			March 31, 2022		June 30, 2022		June 30, 2022		June 30, 2021			June 30, 2022		June 30, 2022
		RMB			RMB		RMB		US$		RMB			RMB		US$
Gross profit		158,754			168,092		175,631		26,222		283,814			343,723		51,316
Share-based compensation expenses		3,112			2,606		1,211		181		5,782			3,817		570
Non-GAAP gross profit		161,866			170,698		176,842		26,403		289,596			347,540		51,886
Operating (loss)/income		(31,581	)		14,611		14,063		2,100		(103,796	)		28,674		4,280
Share-based compensation expenses		9,836			8,763		7,115		1,063		18,081			15,878		2,370
Non-GAAP operating (loss)/income		(21,745	)		23,374		21,178		3,163		(85,715	)		44,552		6,650
Net (loss)/income		(29,028	)		16,418		18,853		2,816		(99,065	)		35,271		5,264
Share-based compensation expenses		9,836			8,763		7,115		1,063		18,081			15,878		2,370
Non-GAAP net (loss)/income		(19,192	)		25,181		25,968		3,879		(80,984	)		51,149		7,634
Net (loss)/income attributable to LIZHI INC.’s ordinary shareholders		(29,028	)		16,428		18,846		2,815		(99,065	)		35,274		5,264
Share-based compensation expenses		9,836			8,763		7,115		1,063		18,081			15,878		2,370
Non-GAAP net (loss)/income attributable to LIZHI INC.’s ordinary shareholders		(19,192	)		25,191		25,961		3,878		(80,984	)		51,152		7,634
Non-GAAP net(loss)/income attributable to LIZHI INC.’s ordinary shareholders per share
—Basic		(0.02	)		0.02		0.03		0.00		(0.08	)		0.05		0.01
—Diluted		(0.02	)		0.02		0.03		0.00		(0.08	)		0.05		0.01
Weighted average number of ordinary shares
—Basic		997,522,794			1,022,743,151		1,031,036,519		1,031,036,519		964,367,302			1,026,970,940		1,026,970,940
—Diluted		997,522,794			1,027,560,107		1,035,130,441		1,035,130,441		964,367,302			1,030,795,632		1,030,795,632
Non-GAAP net(loss)/income attributable to LIZHI INC.’s ordinary shareholders per ADS
—Basic		(0.38	)		0.49		0.50		0.08		(1.68	)		1.00		0.15
—Diluted		(0.38	)		0.49		0.50		0.07		(1.68	)		0.99		0.15
Weighted average number of ADS
—Basic		49,876,140			51,137,158		51,551,826		51,551,826		48,218,365			51,348,547		51,348,547
—Diluted		49,876,140			51,378,005		51,756,522		51,756,522		48,218,365			51,539,782		51,539,782

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¹ Refers to the average monthly number of active users across our platforms and Apps in a given period, calculated by dividing (i) the sum of mobile active users for each month of such period, by (ii) the number of months in the same period.
² Refers to the average monthly number of paying users in a given period, calculated by dividing (i) the total number of paying users in each month of such period by (ii) the number of months in the same period.
³ Non-GAAP gross profit is a non-GAAP financial measure, which is defined as gross profit excluding share-based compensation expenses. This adjustment amounted to RMB1.2 million (US$0.2 million) in the second quarter of 2022. Please refer to the section below titled “Unaudited Reconciliations of GAAP and Non-GAAP Results” for details.
⁴ Non-GAAP operating income is a non-GAAP financial measure, which is defined as operating income excluding share-based compensation expenses. This adjustment amounted to RMB7.1 million (US$1.1 million) in the second quarter of 2022. Please refer to the section below titled “Unaudited Reconciliations of GAAP and Non-GAAP Results” for details.
⁵ Non-GAAP net income attributable to LIZHI INC.’s ordinary shareholders is a non-GAAP financial measure, which is defined as net income attributable to LIZHI INC.’s ordinary shareholders excluding share-based compensation expenses. These adjustments amounted to RMB7.1 million (US$1.1 million) and RMB 9.8 million in the second quarter of 2022 and 2021, respectively. Please refer to the section below titled “Unaudited Reconciliations of GAAP and Non-GAAP Results” for details.
⁶ ADS refers to American Depositary Share. Each ADS represents twenty Class A ordinary shares of the Company. Basic and diluted net income per ADS is net income attributable to LIZHI INC.’s ordinary shareholders divided by weighted average number of ADS.
⁷ Non-GAAP basic and diluted net income per ADS is a non-GAAP financial measure, which is defined as non-GAAP net income attributable to LIZHI INC.’s ordinary shareholders divided by weighted average number of ADS used in the calculation of basic and diluted net income per ADS. 

FAQ

What were LIZHI's financial results for Q2 2022?

LIZHI reported net revenues of RMB515.7 million (US$77.0 million) for Q2 2022, down from RMB559.3 million in Q2 2021.

Did LIZHI achieve profitability in Q2 2022?

Yes, LIZHI achieved a net income of RMB18.9 million (US$2.8 million), marking its third consecutive quarter of profitability.

How did LIZHI's gross margin perform in Q2 2022?

The gross margin for Q2 2022 was 34%, an increase of 600 basis points year-over-year.

What is the average number of monthly active users for LIZHI in Q2 2022?

LIZHI had an average of 49.7 million monthly active users in Q2 2022, down from 60.9 million in the same quarter last year.

How many paying users did LIZHI have in Q2 2022?

The average number of paying users decreased to 485.1 thousand in Q2 2022, compared to 494.4 thousand in Q2 2021.