BEIJING, Aug. 18 /PRNewswire-Asia/ -- IFM Investments Limited (NYSE: CTC) ("Century 21 China Real Estate" or the "Company"), a leading comprehensive real estate services provider and the exclusive franchisor for the CENTURY 21(R) brand in China, today announced its unaudited financial results for the second quarter ended June 30, 2010.
Second Quarter 2010 Highlights(1)
-- Consolidated net revenue in the second quarter of 2010 was RMB116.4
million (US$17.2 million), an increase of 9.6% from RMB106.2 million
reported in the first quarter of 2010, and a decrease of 29.8% from
RMB165.9 million in the second quarter of 2009.
-- Revenue from company-owned brokerage services in the second quarter of
2010 was RMB106.3 million (US$15.7 million), representing 91.3% of
total net revenue, an increase of 13.9% from RMB93.3 million in the
first quarter of 2010, and a decrease of 31.2% from RMB154.6 million in
the second quarter of 2009.
-- Non-GAAP(2) loss from operations in the second quarter of 2010 was
RMB38.8 million (US$5.7 million), compared to a non-GAAP loss from
operations of RMB19.3 million for the first quarter of 2010, and non-
GAAP income from operations of RMB42.3 million in the second quarter of
2009.
-- Non-GAAP net loss attributable to ordinary shareholders for the second
quarter of 2010 was RMB35.6 million (US$5.2 million), compared to a
non-GAAP net loss attributable to ordinary shareholders of RMB20.5
million in the first quarter of 2010, and non-GAAP net income
attributable to ordinary shareholders of RMB17.2 million in the second
quarter of 2009.
-- As of June 30, 2010, the Company's CENTURY 21(R) China Real Estate
network covered 32 major cities with more than 1,300 sales offices,
including 452 company-owned sales offices with 29 additional new sales
offices under renovation, employed more than 18,600 sales professionals
and staff and maintained more than 6.1 million property listings.
(1) This announcement contains translations of certain Renminbi ("RMB")
amounts into U.S. dollar ("USD") amounts at specified rates solely for
the convenience of readers. Unless otherwise noted, all translations
from RMB amounts into USD as of and for the quarter ended June 30,
2010, were made at a rate of RMB6.7815 to USD1.00 which is the noon
buying rate on June 30, 2010 in New York for cable transfers in RMB as
certified in the H.10 weekly statistical release of the Federal
Reserve Board. The Company's functional and reporting currency is RMB.
(2) Explanation of the Company's non-GAAP financial measures and related
reconciliations to GAAP financial measures are included in the
accompanying "Non-GAAP Disclosure" and "Reconciliations to Unaudited
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations."
"We are pleased to report higher than expected revenues for the second quarter 2010," said Mr. Donald Zhang, chairman and chief executive officer of Century 21 China Real Estate. "While we expect that government policies will continue to dampen market demand in the short to medium term, we believe that with our leading brand reputation and growing network of stores, Century 21 China Real Estate is ideally positioned to benefit when volumes in the secondary real estate market return to normalized levels."
Mr. Harry Lu, vice chairman and president added, "We remain confident in the future growth of China's secondary real estate market and believe that the current downturn offers unique opportunities to build market share in a cost effective manner. We will continue to explore opportunities to leverage Century 21 China Real Estate's strong balance sheet to expand our network in key neighborhoods."
Second Quarter 2010 Results
The Company's total consolidated net revenue in the second quarter of 2010 was RMB116.4 million (US$17.2 million), an increase of 9.6% from RMB106.2 million reported in the first quarter of 2010, and a decrease of 29.8% from RMB165.9 million in the second quarter of 2009. Quarterly revenue increased sequentially primarily because of expansion of the company-owned store network and decreased year over year primarily because of the nationwide slowdown in secondary property market transaction volumes since late April 2010.
Revenue from company-owned brokerage services in the second quarter of 2010 was RMB106.3 million (US$15.7 million), representing 91.3% of total net revenue, an increase of 13.9% from RMB93.3 million in the first quarter of 2010, and a decrease of 31.2% from RMB154.6 million in the second quarter of 2009. The sequential increase and year over year decline reflect the sequential increase and year over year decrease of sales and purchase transaction volumes.
Revenue from mortgage management services in the second quarter of 2010 was RMB5.5 million (US$0.8 million), representing 4.7% of total net revenue, a decrease of 30.4% from RMB7.9 million in the first quarter of 2010, and a decrease of 27.6% from RMB7.6 million in the same quarter of 2009. These decreases were primarily due to a lower mortgage loan volume brokered by the Company in the second quarter of 2010.
Revenue from franchise services in the second quarter of 2010 was RMB4.7 million (US$0.7 million), representing 4.0% of total net revenue, a decrease of 6.0% from RMB5.0 million in the first quarter of 2010, and an increase of 23.7% from RMB3.8 million in the second quarter of 2009. The year over year increase was primarily due to higher royalty revenue earned from existing regional sub-franchisors in the second quarter of 2010.
Commissions and other agent-related costs in the second quarter of 2010 were RMB73.1 million (US$10.8 million), representing 62.8% of total net revenue, an increase of 20.0% from RMB60.9 million in the first quarter of 2010, and an increase of 1.2% from RMB72.2 million in the second quarter of 2009. The increase in commissions and other agent-related costs from the first quarter of 2010 was mainly attributable to the increase in salaries and benefits for sales staff due to a higher number of sales professionals employed as a result of the store expansion.
Operating costs in the second quarter of 2010 were RMB46.0 million (US$6.8 million), representing 39.5% of total net revenue, an increase of 25.3% from RMB36.7 million in the first quarter of 2010, and an increase of 56.5% from RMB29.4 million in the second quarter of 2009. This was primarily due to the increase in rental costs and store related costs from the greater number of sales offices in the company-owned brokerage network as compared to the corresponding period in the previous year and the previous quarter.
Selling, general and administrative expenses in the second quarter of 2010 were RMB39.9 million (US$5.9 million), representing 34.3% of total net revenue, an increase of 11.5% from RMB35.8 million in the first quarter of 2010, and an increase of 77.3% from RMB22.5 million in the second quarter of 2009. The year-over-year increase was largely due to more non-sales staff hires and higher share-based compensation expenses, marketing expenses, and professional fees incurred.
Loss from operations in the second quarter of 2010 was RMB42.6 million (US$6.3 million), compared to a loss from operations of RMB27.1 million in the first quarter of 2010, and income from operations of RMB41.9 million in the second quarter of 2009. Non-GAAP loss from operations in the second quarter of 2010 was RMB38.8 million (US$5.7 million), compared to a non-GAAP loss from operations of RMB19.3 million for the first quarter of 2010, and non-GAAP income from operations of RMB42.3 million in the second quarter of 2009.
Net loss attributable to ordinary shareholders in the second quarter of 2010 was RMB39.5 million (US$5.8 million), compared to a net loss of RMB28.2 million attributable to ordinary shareholders in the first quarter of 2010, and net income of RMB16.9 million attributable to ordinary shareholders in the second quarter of 2009. Non-GAAP net loss attributable to ordinary shareholders for the second quarter of 2010 was RMB35.6 million (US$5.2 million), compared to a non-GAAP net loss attributable to ordinary shareholders of RMB20.5 million in the first quarter of 2010, and non-GAAP net income attributable to ordinary shareholders of RMB17.2 million in the second quarter of 2009.
Basic and diluted net loss per ADS in the second quarter of 2010 was RMB0.86 (US$0.13). Non-GAAP basic and diluted net loss per ADS in the second quarter of 2010 was RMB0.78 (US$0.11).
As of June 30, 2010, the Company had cash and cash equivalents of RMB808.9 million (US$119.3 million). Net cash used in operating activities and cash outflow for capital expenditures in the second quarter of 2010 were RMB26.8 million (US$4.0 million) and RMB15.1 million (US$2.2 million), respectively.
As of June 30, 2010, the Company's CENTURY 21(R) China Real Estate network covered 32 major cities with more than 1,300 sales offices, including 452 company-owned sales offices and 29 additional new sales offices under renovation, employed more than 18,600 sales professionals and staff and maintained more than 6.1 million property listings.
Business Outlook
The Company currently estimates that its total net revenue for the third quarter of 2010 will be in the range of RMB113 million to RMB120 million. This forecast reflects the Company's current and preliminary view, which is subject to change.
Conference Call Information
Century 21 China Real Estate's management will host an earnings conference call on August 18, 2010 at 8 a.m. U.S. Eastern Time (8 p.m. Beijing/Hong Kong time).
Dial-in details for the earnings conference call are as follows:
U.S./International: +1-617-213-8063
Hong Kong: +852-3002-1672
UK: +44-207-365-8426
Please dial in 10 minutes before the call is scheduled to begin and provide the passcode to join the call. The passcode is "Century 21 China Real Estate Earnings Call."
A live and archived webcast of the conference call will be available until August 25, 2010 at http://ir.century21cn.com .
About Century 21 China Real Estate
IFM Investments Limited ("Century 21 China Real Estate" or "CTC") is a leading comprehensive real estate services provider and the exclusive franchisor for the CENTURY 21(R) brand in China. CTC primarily focuses on China's fast-growing and highly fragmented secondary real estate market, providing company-owned brokerage services, franchise services, mortgage management services, primary and commercial services. CTC has experienced substantial growth since it commenced operations in 2000, and received numerous awards and recognition as franchisor and real estate services provider for its service quality and business achievements. Century 21 China Real Estate became a public company in January 2010 and its ADSs, each of which represents 15 ordinary shares of CTC, currently trade on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol "CTC." For more information about CTC, please visit http://www.century21cn.com/english .
Safe Harbor: Forward-Looking Statements
This announcement contains forward-looking statements. These statements are made under the "safe harbor" provisions of Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. These forward-looking statements can be identified by terminology such as "aim," "anticipate," "believe," "confident," "continue," "estimate," "expect," "future," "intend," "is currently reviewing," "it is possible," "likely," "may," "plan," "potential," "will" or other similar expressions or the negative of these words or expressions. The Company has based these forward-looking statements largely on its current expectations and projections about future events and financial trends that it believes may affect its financial condition, results of operations, business strategy and financial needs. Among other things, the Business Outlook section and quotations from management in this press release, as well as the Company's strategic and operational plans, contain forward-looking statements. The Company may also make written or oral forward-looking statements in its reports filed or furnished with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, 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 the Company's beliefs and expectations, are forward-looking statements and are subject to change, and such change may be material and may have a material adverse effect on the Company's financial condition and results of operations for one or more periods. Forward-looking statements involve inherent risks and uncertainties. A number of important factors could cause actual results to differ materially from those contained, either expressly or impliedly, in any of the forward-looking statements in this press release. Potential risks and uncertainties include, but are not limited to, a severe or prolonged downturn in the global economy, the Company's susceptibility to fluctuations in the real estate market of China, government measures aimed at China's real estate industry, failure of the real estate services industry in China to develop or mature as quickly as expected, diminution of the value of the Company's brand or image, the Company's inability to successfully execute its strategy of expanding into new geographical markets in China, the Company's failure to manage its growth effectively and efficiently, the Company's failure to successfully execute the business plans for its strategic alliances and other new business initiatives, the Company's loss of its competitive advantage if it fails to maintain and improve its information system or to prevent disruptions or failure in the system's performance, the Company's failure to compete successfully, fluctuations in the Company's results of operations and cash flows, natural disasters or outbreaks of health epidemics such as the H1N1 flu and other risks outlined in the Company's filings with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission. Unless otherwise specified, all information provided in this press release and in the attachments is as of the date of this press release, and the Company does not undertake any obligation to update any such information, except as required under applicable law.
Non-GAAP Financial Measures
To supplement the financial measures prepared in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles in the United States, or GAAP, this press release includes non-GAAP financial measures of adjusted income (loss) from operations, adjusted net income (loss) attributable to ordinary shares and adjusted earnings per ADS, each of which is adjusted to exclude share-based compensation. The Company believes these non-GAAP financial measures are important to help investors understand the Company's current financial performance and future prospects, compare business trends among different reporting periods on a consistent basis and assess the Company's core operating results. For a reconciliation of each of these non-GAAP financial measures to the most directly comparable GAAP financial measure, please see the condensed financial information included with this press release. One limitation of using non-GAAP financial measures as described above is that these expense charges have been and will continue to be significant recurring expenses in the Company's business for the foreseeable future. Readers are cautioned not to view non-GAAP results on a stand-alone basis or as a substitute for results under GAAP, or as being comparable to results reported or forecasted by other companies. Management compensates for this limitation by providing specific information regarding the GAAP amount excluded from the non-GAAP measure.
For investor and media inquiries, please contact:
In China:
Kevin Yung
Executive Vice President
IFM Investments Limited
Phone: +86-10-6561-0345
Email: ir@century21cn.com
Melody Liu
Investor Relations Manager
IFM Investments Limited
Phone: +86-10-6561-5982
Email: ir@century21cn.com
Henry Fraser
Brunswick Group
Phone: +86-10-6566-2256
Email: ctc@brunswickgroup.com
In the United States:
Cindy Zheng
Brunswick Group
Phone: +1-212-333-3810
Email: ctc@brunswickgroup.com
IFM Investments Limited
Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets
(In thousands)
December 31, June 30, June 30,
2009 2010 2010
RMB RMB US$
ASSETS
Current assets:
Cash and cash equivalents 334,589 808,880 119,277
Restricted cash 28,784 23,885 3,522
Accounts receivable, net 61,938 21,566 3,180
Amounts due from related parties 386 496 73
Prepaid expenses and other
current assets 25,642 40,241 5,934
Total current assets 451,339 895,068 131,986
Non-current assets:
Investment in associates 880 729 107
Property and equipment, net 41,181 59,122 8,718
Intangible assets, net 27,825 26,839 3,958
Goodwill 9,281 9,281 1,369
Other non-current assets 13,328 17,998 2,656
Total assets 543,834 1,009,037 148,794
LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS'
(DEFICIT)/EQUITY
Current liabilities:
Accounts payable 8,695 16,838 2,483
Accrued expenses and other
current liabilities 130,668 105,796 15,601
Amounts due to related parties 250 250 37
Deferred revenue 6,664 5,946 877
Total current liabilities 146,277 128,830 18,998
Long-term deposits payable 10,710 10,649 1,570
Deferred tax liabilities 353 339 50
Total liabilities 157,340 139,818 20,618
Convertible redeemable preferred
shares 518,318 -- --
Shareholders' (deficit) equity:
Ordinary shares 2,152 5,065 747
Additional paid-in capital -- 1,065,548 157,126
Statutory reserves 1,173 1,173 173
Accumulated deficit (135,205) (201,712) (29,744)
Total IFM Investments Limited
shareholders' (deficit)
equity (131,880) 870,074 128,302
Non-controlling interest 56 (855) (126)
Total shareholders' (deficit)
equity (131,824) 869,219 128,176
TOTAL LIABILITIES, CONVERTIBLE
REDEEMABLE PREFERRED SHARES
AND SHAREHOLDERS' (DEFICIT)
EQUITY 543,834 1,009,037 148,794
IFM Investments Limited
Condensed Unaudited Consolidated Statements of Operations
(In thousands, except per share and per ADS data)
Three months ended
June 30, March 31, June 30, June 30,
2009 2010 2010 2010
RMB RMB RMB US$
Net revenue 165,948 106,234 116,449 17,172
Costs and expenses:
Commissions and other
agent-related costs (72,204) (60,853) (73,100) (10,779)
Operating costs (29,384) (36,739) (46,029) (6,787)
Selling, general and
administrative expenses (22,468) (35,764) (39,934) (5,889)
Total costs and expenses (124,056) (133,356) (159,063) (23,455)
Income (loss) from
operations 41,892 (27,122) (42,614) (6,283)
Interest income 448 913 1,443 213
Other income -- -- 5,391 795
Foreign currency exchange
loss (77) (18) (2,674) (394)
Income (loss) before income
tax and share of associates'
losses 42,263 (26,227) (38,454) (5,669)
Income tax (1,032) (1,092) (1,494) (220)
Share of associates' losses (94) (117) (34) (5)
Net income (loss) 41,137 (27,436) (39,982) (5,894)
Non-controlling interest -- 411 500 74
Net income (loss) attributable
to IFM Investments Limited 41,137 (27,025) (39,482) (5,820)
Accretion of convertible
redeemable preferred shares (4,090) (1,213) -- --
Income allocated to
participating preferred
shareholders (20,188) -- -- --
Net income (loss)
attributable to
ordinary shareholders 16,859 (28,238) (39,482) (5,820)
Net income (loss) per
share, basic 0.06 (0.05) (0.06) (0.01)
Net income (loss) per
share, diluted 0.06 (0.05) (0.06) (0.01)
Net income (loss) per ADS,
basic 0.97 (0.76) (0.86) (0.13)
Net income (loss) per ADS,
diluted 0.97 (0.76) (0.86) (0.13)
Number of shares used in
calculating net income
(loss) per share, basic 260,000 558,308 686,523 686,523
Number of shares used in
calculating net income
(loss) per share, diluted 260,411 558,308 686,523 686,523
Number of ADSs used in
calculating net income
(loss) per ADS, basic 17,333 37,221 45,768 45,768
Number of ADSs used in
calculating net income
(loss) per ADS, diluted 17,361 37,221 45,768 45,768
IFM Investments Limited
Reconciliations to Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Statements
of Operations
(In thousands, except per ADS data)
Three months ended
June 30, March 31, June 30, June 30,
2009 2010 2010 2010
RMB RMB RMB US$
GAAP income (loss) from
operations 41,892 (27,122) (42,614) (6,283)
Plus:
Share-based compensation 359 7,773 3,849 568
Non-GAAP income (loss) from
operations 42,251 (19,349) (38,765) (5,715)
GAAP net income (loss)
attributable to ordinary
shareholders 16,859 (28,238) (39,482) (5,820)
Plus:
Share-based compensation 359 7,773 3,849 568
Non-GAAP net income (loss)
attributable to ordinary
shareholders 17,218 (20,465) (35,633) (5,252)
Non-GAAP net income (loss)
per ADS, basic 0.99 (0.55) (0.78) (0.11)
Non-GAAP net income (loss)
per ADS, diluted 0.99 (0.55) (0.78) (0.11)
