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Trip.com Group Limited (Nasdaq: TCOM; HKEX: 9961) is a premier global one-stop travel platform. Established in 1999, the company is headquartered in China and has a strong international presence. Trip.com Group is renowned for providing comprehensive travel services including accommodation reservations, transportation ticketing, packaged tours, and corporate travel management.
The company primarily targets frequent independent travelers in China, offering them a wealth of information on hotels, flights, and vacation packages to make informed and budget-friendly travel bookings. This business model has enabled Trip.com Group to capture the rapidly growing market of independent travelers in China, a traditionally under-served segment of the travel industry.
Trip.com Group generated approximately 78% of its 2020 revenue from accommodation reservations and transportation ticketing, with the remainder from package tours and corporate travel. The company also operates various brands such as Ctrip, Qunar, Trip.com, and Skyscanner under its portfolio. Before the pandemic in 2019, 25% of its revenue came from international business, which remains crucial for margin expansion.
Highlighting its recent performance, Trip.com Group reported a significant rebound in both domestic and international travel for the third quarter of 2023. The company achieved a net revenue of RMB13.7 billion (US$1.9 billion), marking a 99% increase from the previous year, driven by strong summer travel demand. Accommodation and transportation ticketing revenues surged, underscoring the recovery of the travel market.
Trip.com Group continues to focus on global expansion and AI-related initiatives, enhancing its supply chain capabilities and brand awareness. With robust financial health, the company had cash and equivalents worth RMB79.0 billion (US$10.8 billion) as of September 30, 2023. Strategic moves include capital return initiatives like share repurchases and cash dividends aimed at rewarding shareholders.
Recent developments include a substantial convertible senior notes offering of US$1.5 billion, intended for debt repayment, overseas expansion, and working capital needs. This strategic financial maneuver highlights the company's adaptive approach to growth and resilience in the dynamic global travel market.
Trip.com Group's continuous innovation and commitment to customer service solidify its status as a leading travel service provider in China and globally. The company's mission is to inspire travelers and enable cost-effective and enjoyable travel experiences.
Trip.com Group, a key travel service provider, will hold its Annual General Meeting (AGM) on June 18, 2024, at 2:30 p.m. Singapore time, at 30 Raffles Place, Singapore. This meeting will serve as an open forum for shareholders and American depositary shares (ADS) holders to discuss company affairs with the management. No proposals will be submitted for approval.
Shareholders recorded as of June 3, 2024, are entitled to attend the AGM. The notice of the AGM is available on Trip.com's Investor Relations website, the SEC's website, and the HKEX's website. Trip.com has also filed its annual report for the year ending December 31, 2023, with the SEC and HKEX. Shareholders can request a hard copy of the report by contacting the company's investor relations department.
Trip.com Group (Nasdaq: TCOM; HKEX: 9961) reported its unaudited financial results for Q1 2024, highlighting significant growth in both domestic and international markets. Key performance indicators include a 29% year-over-year increase in net revenue to RMB11.9 billion (US$1.6 billion) and a net income of RMB4.3 billion (US$599 million), up from RMB3.4 billion in Q1 2023. Adjusted EBITDA saw a 43% rise to RMB4.0 billion (US$550 million) with an improved margin of 33%. Notably, outbound hotel and air bookings surged over 100% year over year.
Accommodation reservation revenue increased by 29% to RMB4.5 billion (US$623 million), and transportation ticketing revenue rose 20% to RMB5.0 billion (US$692 million). Packaged-tour revenue grew by 129% to RMB883 million (US$122 million), while corporate travel revenue increased by 15% to RMB511 million (US$71 million). However, corporate travel revenue decreased by 19% from the previous quarter due to seasonality.
The company ended the quarter with RMB81.9 billion (US$11.3 billion) in cash and equivalents. Expenses rose across the board with cost of revenue increasing by 37%, product development by 16%, sales and marketing by 32%, and general and administrative expenses by 4% compared to Q1 2023.
Trip.com Group (Nasdaq: TCOM; HKEX: 9961) will announce its financial results for the first quarter of 2024 on May 20, 2024. The management team will host a conference call to discuss the results. Participants can register in advance to join the call.
Trip.com Group filed its 2023 Annual Report on Form 20-F, including audited financial statements for the three years ended December 31, 2023. The report was submitted to the Securities and Exchange Commission on April 29, 2024. Interested parties can access the report on the Company's investor relations website.
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