LIZHI INC. Reports Second Quarter 2023 Unaudited Financial Results
- None.
- Decrease in average total mobile MAUs
- Decrease in gross margin
- Decrease in operating income
- Decrease in net income
GUANGZHOU, China, Aug. 29, 2023 (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, 2023.
Second Quarter 2023 Financial and Operational Highlights
- Net revenues were RMB592.9 million (US
$81.8 million ) in the second quarter of 2023, representing a15% increase from RMB515.7 million in the second quarter of 2022. - Average total mobile MAUs1 in the second quarter of 2023 was 45.6 million, compared with 49.7 million in the second quarter of 2022.
- Average total monthly paying users2 in the second quarter of 2023 was 433.7 thousand, compared with 485.1 thousand in the second quarter of 2022.
Mr. Jinnan (Marco) Lai, Founder and CEO of LIZHI, commented, “In the second quarter of 2023, we continued to integrate pioneering technologies to drive innovation and optimization across our global business. Despite the macro challenges, we remained committed to deepening the application of advanced technologies, promoting a healthy ecosystem and enhancing our competitiveness through cutting-edge products and refined operations.”
Ms. Chengfang Lu, Acting Chief Financial Officer of LIZHI, stated, “We maintained year-over-year revenue growth in the second quarter of 2023 while focusing on building a sustainable and innovation-driven ecosystem. Moving forward, we will continue strengthening core technologies to spur ongoing product development and promote global business expansion over the long-term.”
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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.
Second Quarter 2023 Unaudited Financial Results
Net revenues were RMB592.9 million (US
Cost of revenues was RMB418.4 million (US
Gross profit was RMB174.4 million (US
Non-GAAP gross profit3 was RMB175.6 million (US
Gross margin in the second quarter of 2023 was
Non-GAAP gross margin in the second quarter of 2023 was
Operating expenses were RMB166.6 million (US
Research and development expenses were RMB75.2 million (US
Selling and marketing expenses were RMB67.5 million (US
General and administrative expenses were RMB23.9 million (US
Operating income was RMB7.8 million (US
Non-GAAP operating income4 was RMB13.6 million (US
Net income was RMB11.6 million (US
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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
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 RMB5.8 million (US
Non-GAAP net income was RMB17.3 million (US
Net income attributable to LIZHI INC.’s ordinary shareholders was RMB13.2 million (US
Non-GAAP net income attributable to LIZHI INC.’s ordinary shareholders5 was RMB19.0 million (US
Basic and diluted net income per ADS6 were RMB0.25 (US
Non-GAAP basic and diluted net income per ADS7 were both RMB0.35 (US
Balance Sheets
As of June 30, 2023, the Company had cash and cash equivalents and restricted cash of RMB697.1 million (US
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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 RMB5.8 million (US
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 the 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 the weighted average number of ADS used in the calculation of basic and diluted net income per ADS.
Conference Call
The Company’s management will host an earnings conference call at 9:00 PM U.S. Eastern Time on August 29, 2023 (9:00 AM Beijing/Hong Kong Time on August 30, 2023).
For participants who wish to join the call, please access the link provided below to complete the 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/BI99e37448e7294f288c09c8cc9b3ac447 |
Once registration is completed, 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 RMB7.2513 to US
Safe Harbor Statement
This press release contains forward-looking statements. These statements are made under the “safe harbor” provisions of the U.S. Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Statements that are not historical facts, including statements about the Company’s beliefs and expectations, are forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements involve inherent risks and uncertainties, and a number of factors could cause actual results to differ materially from those contained in any forward-looking statement, including but not limited to the following: 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) 8381-8791
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
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UNAUDITED CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS | ||||||
(All amounts in thousands, except for share, ADS, per share data and per ADS data) | ||||||
December 31, 2022 | June 30, 2023 | June 30, 2023 | ||||
RMB | RMB | US$ | ||||
ASSETS | ||||||
Current assets | ||||||
Cash and cash equivalents | 568,192 | 686,627 | 94,690 | |||
Short-term investments | 111,353 | - | - | |||
Restricted cash | 10,323 | 10,428 | 1,438 | |||
Accounts receivable, net | 3,233 | 2,437 | 336 | |||
Prepayments and other current assets | 30,391 | 25,809 | 3,559 | |||
Total current assets | 723,492 | 725,301 | 100,023 | |||
Non-current assets | ||||||
Property, equipment and leasehold improvement, net | 26,546 | 21,228 | 2,927 | |||
Intangible assets, net | 1,183 | 1,595 | 220 | |||
Right-of-use assets, net | 25,116 | 17,204 | 2,373 | |||
Total non-current assets | 52,845 | 40,027 | 5,520 | |||
TOTAL ASSETS | 776,337 | 765,328 | 105,543 | |||
LIABILITIES | ||||||
Current liabilities | ||||||
Accounts payable | 53,832 | 51,408 | 7,089 | |||
Deferred revenue | 35,677 | 29,435 | 4,059 | |||
Salary and welfare payable | 136,837 | 122,685 | 16,919 | |||
Taxes payable | 5,421 | 5,657 | 780 | |||
Short-term loans | 73,765 | 7,226 | 997 | |||
Lease liabilities due within one year | 18,372 | 14,141 | 1,950 | |||
Accrued expenses and other current liabilities | 47,622 | 50,780 | 7,003 | |||
Total current liabilities | 371,526 | 281,332 | 38,797 | |||
Non-current liabilities | ||||||
Lease liabilities | 8,195 | 3,750 | 517 | |||
Other non-current liabilities | 3,952 | 3,627 | 500 | |||
Total non-current liabilities | 12,147 | 7,377 | 1,017 | |||
TOTAL LIABILITIES | 383,673 | 288,709 | 39,814 |
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UNAUDITED CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS (CONTINUED) | ||||||
(All amounts in thousands, except for share, ADS, per share data and per ADS data) | ||||||
December 31, 2022 | June 30, 2023 | June 30, 2023 | ||||
RMB | RMB | US$ | ||||
SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY | ||||||
Class A Ordinary shares (US | ||||||
shares authorized, 818,962,260 shares issued and 803,607,050 shares outstanding as of December 31, 2022; 1,268,785,000 shares authorized, 838,962,260 shares issued and 816,105,590 shares outstanding as of June 30, 2023). | 543 | 557 | 77 | |||
Class B Ordinary shares (US | ||||||
shares authorized, issued and outstanding as of December 31, 2022 and June 30, 2023, respectively). | 168 | 168 | 23 | |||
Treasury stock | (10) | (16) | (2) | |||
Additional paid in capital | 2,657,433 | 2,675,783 | 369,007 | |||
Statutory reserves | 529 | 529 | 73 | |||
Accumulated deficit | (2,280,543) | (2,217,974) | (305,873) | |||
Accumulated other comprehensive income | 14,557 | 21,952 | 3,028 | |||
TOTAL LIZHI Inc.’s shareholders’ equity | 392,677 | 480,999 | 66,333 | |||
Non-controlling interests | (13) | (4,380) | (604) | |||
TOTAL SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY | 392,664 | 476,619 | 65,729 | |||
TOTAL LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY | 776,337 | 765,328 | 105,543 |
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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, 2022 | March 31, 2023 | June 30, 2023 | June 30, 2023 | June 30, 2022 | June 30, 2023 | June 30, 2023 | ||||||||
RMB | RMB | RMB | US$ | RMB | RMB | US$ | ||||||||
Net revenues | ||||||||||||||
Audio entertainment revenues | 513,018 | 628,766 | 590,530 | 81,438 | 1,027,040 | 1,219,296 | 168,149 | |||||||
Podcast, advertising and other revenues | 2,676 | 2,225 | 2,327 | 321 | 5,367 | 4,552 | 628 | |||||||
Total net revenues | 515,694 | 630,991 | 592,857 | 81,759 | 1,032,407 | 1,223,848 | 168,777 | |||||||
Cost of revenues (1) | (340,063) | (434,559) | (418,446) | (57,706) | (688,684) | (853,005) | (117,635) | |||||||
Gross profit | 175,631 | 196,432 | 174,411 | 24,053 | 343,723 | 370,843 | 51,142 | |||||||
Operating expenses (1) | ||||||||||||||
Selling and marketing expenses | (60,756) | (58,848) | (67,522) | (9,312) | (120,765) | (126,370) | (17,427) | |||||||
General and administrative expenses | (30,550) | (22,968) | (23,934) | (3,301) | (52,928) | (46,902) | (6,468) | |||||||
Research and development expenses | (70,262) | (71,911) | (75,184) | (10,368) | (141,356) | (147,095) | (20,285) | |||||||
Total operating expenses | (161,568) | (153,727) | (166,640) | (22,981) | (315,049) | (320,367) | (44,180) | |||||||
Operating income | 14,063 | 42,705 | 7,771 | 1,072 | 28,674 | 50,476 | 6,962 | |||||||
Interest income, net | 480 | 856 | 1,022 | 141 | 425 | 1,878 | 259 | |||||||
Foreign exchange losses | (424) | (259) | (352) | (49) | (810) | (611) | (84) | |||||||
Investment income | 146 | 1,609 | 1,397 | 193 | 240 | 3,006 | 415 | |||||||
Government grants | 4,169 | 3,189 | 2,005 | 277 | 6,795 | 5,194 | 716 | |||||||
Others, net | 480 | 268 | 142 | 20 | 51 | 410 | 57 | |||||||
Income before income taxes | 18,914 | 48,368 | 11,985 | 1,654 | 35,375 | 60,353 | 8,325 | |||||||
Income tax expenses | (61) | (39) | (424) | (58) | (104) | (463) | (64) | |||||||
Net income | 18,853 | 48,329 | 11,561 | 1,596 | 35,271 | 59,890 | 8,261 | |||||||
Net (income)/loss attributable to the non-controlling interests shareholders | (7) | 1,033 | 1,646 | 227 | 3 | 2,679 | 369 | |||||||
Net income attributable to LIZHI INC.’s ordinary shareholders | 18,846 | 49,362 | 13,207 | 1,823 | 35,274 | 62,569 | 8,630 |
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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, 2022 | March 31, 2023 | June 30, 2023 | June 30, 2023 | June 30, 2022 | June 30, 2023 | June 30, 2023 | ||||||||
RMB | RMB | RMB | US$ | RMB | RMB | US$ | ||||||||
Net income | 18,853 | 48,329 | 11,561 | 1,596 | 35,271 | 59,890 | 8,261 | |||||||
Other comprehensive income/(loss): | ||||||||||||||
Foreign currency translation adjustments | 15,344 | (3,225) | 10,428 | 1,438 | 14,126 | 7,203 | 993 | |||||||
Total comprehensive income | 34,197 | 45,104 | 21,989 | 3,034 | 49,397 | 67,093 | 9,254 | |||||||
Comprehensive (income)/loss attributable to non‑controlling interests shareholders | (7) | 1,060 | 1,811 | 250 | 3 | 2,871 | 396 | |||||||
Comprehensive income attributable to LIZHI INC.’s ordinary shareholders | 34,190 | 46,164 | 23,800 | 3,284 | 49,400 | 69,964 | 9,650 | |||||||
Net income attributable to LIZHI INC.’s ordinary shareholders per share | ||||||||||||||
—Basic | 0.02 | 0.05 | 0.01 | 0.00 | 0.03 | 0.06 | 0.01 | |||||||
—Diluted | 0.02 | 0.05 | 0.01 | 0.00 | 0.03 | 0.06 | 0.01 | |||||||
Weighted average number of ordinary shares | ||||||||||||||
—Basic | 1,031,036,519 | 1,058,873,983 | 1,074,052,668 | 1,074,052,668 | 1,026,970,940 | 1,066,505,256 | 1,066,505,256 | |||||||
—Diluted | 1,035,130,441 | 1,067,721,922 | 1,079,619,876 | 1,079,619,876 | 1,030,795,632 | 1,070,735,706 | 1,070,735,706 | |||||||
Net income attributable to LIZHI INC.’s ordinary shareholders per ADS | ||||||||||||||
—Basic | 0.37 | 0.93 | 0.25 | 0.03 | 0.69 | 1.17 | 0.16 | |||||||
—Diluted | 0.36 | 0.92 | 0.24 | 0.03 | 0.68 | 1.17 | 0.16 | |||||||
Weighted average number of ADS | ||||||||||||||
—Basic | 51,551,826 | 52,943,699 | 53,702,633 | 53,702,633 | 51,348,547 | 53,325,263 | 53,325,263 | |||||||
—Diluted | 51,756,522 | 53,386,096 | 53,980,994 | 53,980,994 | 51,539,782 | 53,536,785 | 53,536,785 |
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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, 2022 | March 31, 2023 | June 30, 2023 | June 30, 2023 | June 30, 2022 | June 30, 2023 | June 30, 2023 | ||||||||
RMB | RMB | RMB | US$ | RMB | RMB | US$ | ||||||||
Cost of revenues | 1,211 | 1,748 | 1,219 | 168 | 3,817 | 2,967 | 409 | |||||||
Selling and marketing expenses | 267 | 625 | 456 | 63 | 1,274 | 1,081 | 149 | |||||||
General and administrative expenses | 2,644 | 3,494 | 1,912 | 264 | 5,433 | 5,406 | 746 | |||||||
Research and development expenses | 2,993 | 4,290 | 2,194 | 303 | 5,354 | 6,484 | 894 |
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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, 2022 | March 31, 2023 | June 30, 2023 | June 30, 2023 | June 30, 2022 | June 30, 2023 | June 30, 2023 | ||||||||
RMB | RMB | RMB | US$ | RMB | RMB | US$ | ||||||||
Gross profit | 175,631 | 196,432 | 174,411 | 24,053 | 343,723 | 370,843 | 51,142 | |||||||
Share-based compensation expenses | 1,211 | 1,748 | 1,219 | 168 | 3,817 | 2,967 | 409 | |||||||
Non-GAAP gross profit | 176,842 | 198,180 | 175,630 | 24,221 | 347,540 | 373,810 | 51,551 | |||||||
Operating income | 14,063 | 42,705 | 7,771 | 1,072 | 28,674 | 50,476 | 6,962 | |||||||
Share-based compensation expenses | 7,115 | 10,157 | 5,781 | 798 | 15,878 | 15,938 | 2,198 | |||||||
Non-GAAP operating income | 21,178 | 52,862 | 13,552 | 1,870 | 44,552 | 66,414 | 9,160 | |||||||
Net income | 18,853 | 48,329 | 11,561 | 1,596 | 35,271 | 59,890 | 8,261 | |||||||
Share-based compensation expenses | 7,115 | 10,157 | 5,781 | 798 | 15,878 | 15,938 | 2,198 | |||||||
Non-GAAP net income | 25,968 | 58,486 | 17,342 | 2,394 | 51,149 | 75,828 | 10,459 | |||||||
Net income attributable to LIZHI INC.’s ordinary shareholders | 18,846 | 49,362 | 13,207 | 1,823 | 35,274 | 62,569 | 8,630 | |||||||
Share-based compensation expenses | 7,115 | 10,157 | 5,781 | 798 | 15,878 | 15,938 | 2,198 | |||||||
Non-GAAP net income attributable to LIZHI INC.’s ordinary shareholders | 25,961 | 59,519 | 18,988 | 2,621 | 51,152 | 78,507 | 10,828 | |||||||
Non-GAAP net income attributable to LIZHI INC.’s ordinary shareholders per share | ||||||||||||||
—Basic | 0.03 | 0.06 | 0.02 | 0.00 | 0.05 | 0.07 | 0.01 | |||||||
—Diluted | 0.03 | 0.06 | 0.02 | 0.00 | 0.05 | 0.07 | 0.01 | |||||||
Weighted average number of ordinary shares | ||||||||||||||
—Basic | 1,031,036,519 | 1,058,873,983 | 1,074,052,668 | 1,074,052,668 | 1,026,970,940 | 1,066,505,256 | 1,066,505,256 | |||||||
—Diluted | 1,035,130,441 | 1,067,721,922 | 1,079,619,876 | 1,079,619,876 | 1,030,795,632 | 1,070,735,706 | 1,070,735,706 | |||||||
Non-GAAP net income attributable to LIZHI INC.’s ordinary shareholders per ADS | ||||||||||||||
—Basic | 0.50 | 1.12 | 0.35 | 0.05 | 1.00 | 1.47 | 0.20 | |||||||
—Diluted | 0.50 | 1.11 | 0.35 | 0.05 | 0.99 | 1.47 | 0.20 | |||||||
Weighted average number of ADS | ||||||||||||||
—Basic | 51,551,826 | 52,943,699 | 53,702,633 | 53,702,633 | 51,348,547 | 53,325,263 | 53,325,263 | |||||||
—Diluted | 51,756,522 | 53,386,096 | 53,980,994 | 53,980,994 | 51,539,782 | 53,536,785 | 53,536,785 | |||||||