BEIJING, August 16, 2011 /PRNewswire-Asia-FirstCall/ -- 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® brand in China, today announced its unaudited financial results for the second quarter ended June 30, 2011.
Second Quarter 2011 Highlights (1)
(1) This announcement contains translations of certain Renminbi ("RMB") amounts into U.S. dollar ("US$")amounts at specified rates solely for the convenience of readers. Unless otherwise noted, all translations from RMB amounts into US$ as of and for the quarter ended June 30, 2011, were made at a rate of RMB6.4635 to US$1.00 which was the noon buying rate on June 30, 2011 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 the RMB. | |
"While transaction volumes in the secondary market remain depressed by stringent regulations on property sales, we were encouraged by our progress in diversifying our revenue base and controlling costs," said Mr. Donald Zhang, chairman and chief executive officer of Century 21 China Real Estate. "We will continue to increase efficiency across the network by shifting resources to our most productive locations. We are confident that we have the right strategy in place to ensure that Century 21 China Real Estate has a strong competitive position when the secondary market recovers."
Mr. Harry Lu, vice chairman and president added, "Century 21 China Real Estate's primary business performed well in the second quarter, allowing us to increase revenues sequentially. We have focused on building out a healthy pipeline of primary real estate projects and expect to benefit increasingly from this business in the second half of 2011. In the second quarter, we also further developed the Century 21 China Real Estate sub-franchise network in fast-growing tier-two and -three cities, entering into franchise agreements with partners in the cities of Nanjing and Xuzhou."
Second Quarter 2011 Results
The Company's total consolidated net revenue in the second quarter of 2011 was RMB168.5 million (US$26.1 million), representing an increase of 22.7% from RMB137.3 million in the first quarter of 2011, and an increase of 44.8% from RMB116.4 million in the second quarter of 2010. The increase was primarily due to the expansion of Century 21 China Real Estate's company-owned store network, increased per-store productivity (sequentially) and, to a lesser extent, increased revenue from franchise services. The Company entered into two new regional sub-franchise agreements in the second quarter of 2011.
Revenue from company-owned brokerage services in the second quarter of 2011 was RMB140.7 million (US$21.8 million), representing 83.5% of total net revenue, an increase of 17.8% from RMB119.4 million in the first quarter of 2011, and an increase of 32.4% from RMB106.3 million in the second quarter of 2010. This was primarily due to the increase in sales and purchase transaction volumes as a result of store network expansion and the increase in rental commission revenue under the current depressed secondary homes sales and purchase transaction volumes in Beijing and Shanghai.
Revenue from mortgage management services in the second quarter of 2011 was RMB5.9 million (US$0.9 million), representing 3.5% of total net revenue, a decrease of 9.2% from RMB6.5 million in the first quarter of 2011, and an increase of 7.3% from RMB5.5 million in the same quarter of 2010. The sequential decrease was primarily due to lower volumes and fees earned for existing home mortgage loans by the Company in the second quarter of 2011 as compared to the first quarter of 2011.
Revenue from franchise services in the second quarter of 2011 was RMB12.0 million (US$1.9 million), representing 7.1% of total net revenue, an increase of 185.7% from RMB4.2 million in the first quarter of 2011, and an increase of 155.3% from RMB4.7 million in the second quarter of 2010. This was primarily due to an increase in initial franchise fees recognized, as a result of the Company entering into sub-franchise agreements with two new regional sub-franchisors in the second quarter of 2011.
Revenue from primary and commercial services in the second quarter of 2011 was RMB9.9 million (US$1.5 million), representing 5.9% of total net revenue, an increase of 41.4% from RMB7.0 million in the first quarter of 2011. This increase was primarily due to commissions generated through the sale of approximately 37,415 square meters gross floor area of new homes and revenues from consulting services provided on several new commercial development projects in the second quarter of 2011.
Commissions and other agent-related costs in the second quarter of 2011 were RMB119.8 million (US$18.5 million), which was 71.1% of total net revenue, representing an increase of 19.6% from RMB100.2 million in the first quarter of 2011, and an increase of 63.9% from RMB73.1 million in the second quarter of 2010.This increase in commissions and other agent-related costs was mainly attributable to an increase in salaries and benefits for the Company's sales staff, reflecting an increase in the number of sales professionals employed at the beginning of the second quarter of 2011 as a result of continuing store network expansion.
Operating costs in the second quarter of 2011 were RMB77.5 million (US$12.0 million), which was 46.0% of total net revenue, representing an increase of 11.2% from RMB69.7 million in the first quarter of 2011, and an increase of 68.5% from RMB46.0 million in the second quarter of 2010. The sequential increase was primarily due to an increase in rental costs and store-related costs as a result of a special write-off on store closure-related costs of approximately RMB6.0 million (US$0.9 million), and an increase of RMB 1.4 million (US$0.2 million) in royalty expenses as a result of the sales in two new franchise regions. The year-over-year increase is due to an increase in store rental costs and other costs resulting from an increase in the number of sales offices in Century 21 China Real Estate's company-owned brokerage network.
Selling, general and administrative expenses in the second quarter of 2011 were RMB52.0 million (US$8.0 million), or 30.9% of total net revenue, representing a decrease of 5.3% from RMB54.9 million in the first quarter of 2011, and an increase of 30.3% from RMB39.9 million in the second quarter of 2010. The sequential decrease was primarily due to a decrease in professional fees accrued and a decrease in share-based compensation expenses incurred. The year-over-year increase was largely due to an increase in non-sales staff hiring and higher marketing expenses.
Loss from operations in the second quarter of 2011 was RMB80.9 million (US$12.5 million), compared to a loss from operations of RMB87.5 million in the first quarter of 2011 and RMB42.6 million in the second quarter of 2010. Non-GAAP loss from operations in the second quarter of 2011 was RMB80.1 million (US$12.4 million), compared to non-GAAP loss from operations of RMB86.2 million in the first quarter of 2011 and RMB38.8 million in the second quarter of 2010.
Foreign exchange loss for the second quarter of 2011 was RMB2.0 million (US$0.3 million), compared to RMB1.8 million in the first quarter of 2011 and RMB2.7 million in the second quarter of 2010, due to US dollar depreciation against the RMB.
Net loss attributable to IFM Investments Limited in the second quarter of 2011 was RMB80.4 million (US$12.4 million), compared to a net loss attributable to IFM Investments Limited of RMB85.7 million in the first quarter of 2011 and RMB39.5 million in the second quarter of 2010. Non-GAAP net loss attributable to IFM Investments Limited for the second quarter of 2011 was RMB79.6 million (US$12.3 million), compared to a non-GAAP net loss attributable to IFM Investments Limited of RMB84.4 million in the first quarter of 2011 and RMB35.6 million in the second quarter of 2010.
Basic and diluted net loss per American depositary share ("ADS") in the second quarter of 2011 was RMB1.81 (US$0.28). Non-GAAP basic and diluted net loss per ADS in the second quarter of 2011 was RMB1.79 (US$0.28).
Net cash used in operating activities in the second quarter of 2011 was RMB72.8 million (US$11.3 million). Net cash used in investing activities in the second quarter of 2011 was RMB11.1 million (US$1.7 million).
Recent Business Developments
Share Repurchase Program
During the quarter ended June 30, 2011, the Company repurchased 34,412 of its ADSs from the open market. The Company has repurchased an aggregate of 1,498,590 of its ADSs from the open market since November 26, 2010.
Business Outlook
The Company currently estimates that its total net revenue for the third quarter of 2011 will be in the range of RMB170 million to RMB180 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 16, 2011 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: | +1 617 597 5330 | |
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 23, 2011 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® 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 services, commercial services and fund management 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
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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 loss from operations, adjusted netloss attributable to IFM Investment Limited and adjusted net loss 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. Management compensates for this limitation by providing specific information regarding the GAAP amount excluded from the non-GAAP measure. 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.
For investor and media inquiries, please contact: | |
In China: | |
Lulu Li | |
Vice President | |
IFM Investments Limited | |
Phone: +86-10-6561-7188*333 | |
E-mail: ir@century21cn.com | |
JoshGartner | |
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, | ||||
2010 | 2011 | 2011 | ||||
RMB | RMB | US$ | ||||
ASSETS | ||||||
Current assets: | ||||||
Cash and time deposits | 640,647 | 423,297 | 65,490 | |||
Restricted cash | 32,498 | 22,734 | 3,517 | |||
Accounts receivable, net | 50,599 | 60,377 | 9,341 | |||
Loans receivable, net | 12,732 | 32,834 | 5,080 | |||
Amounts due from related parties | 1,710 | 170 | 26 | |||
Prepaid expenses and other current assets | 55,096 | 59,104 | 9,144 | |||
Total current assets | 793,282 | 598,516 | 92,598 | |||
Non-current assets: | ||||||
Equity investments | 6,210 | 7,123 | 1,102 | |||
Property and equipment, net | 78,330 | 81,509 | 12,611 | |||
Intangible assets, net | 34,888 | 98,779 | 15,283 | |||
Goodwill | 16,607 | 145,312 | 22,482 | |||
Other non-current assets | 29,225 | 29,574 | 4,576 | |||
Total assets | 958,542 | 960,813 | 148,652 | |||
LIABILITIES, REDEEMABLE NON-CONTROLLING INTEREST AND SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY | ||||||
Current liabilities: | ||||||
Accounts payable | 17,397 | 12,315 | 1,905 | |||
Accrued expenses and other current liabilities | 163,036 | 185,990 | 28,776 | |||
Amounts due to related parties | 261 | 266 | 41 | |||
Deferred revenue | 9,032 | 7,817 | 1,209 | |||
Total current liabilities | 189,726 | 206,388 | 31,931 | |||
Long-term deposits payable | 13,316 | 13,440 | 2,079 | |||
Contingent consideration payable | - | 69,943 | 10,821 | |||
Deferred tax liabilities | 1,803 | 18,028 | 2,789 | |||
Total liabilities | 204,845 | 307,799 | 47,620 | |||
Redeemable non-controlling interest | - | 67,321 | 10,416 | |||
Shareholders' equity: | ||||||
Ordinary shares | 5,083 | 5,088 | 787 | |||
Treasury stock | (25,824) | (42,148) | (6,521) | |||
Additional paid-in capital | 1,072,079 | 1,074,757 | 166,281 | |||
Statutory reserves | 5,595 | 5,595 | 866 | |||
Accumulated deficit | (301,865) | (467,947) | (72,398) | |||
Total IFM Investments Limited shareholders' equity | 755,068 | 575,345 | 89,015 | |||
Non-controlling interest | (1,371) | 10,348 | 1,601 | |||
Total shareholders' equity | 753,697 | 585,693 | 90,616 | |||
TOTAL LIABILITIES, REDEEMABLE NON-CONTROLLING INTEREST AND SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY | 958,542 | 960,813 | 148,652 | |||
IFM Investments Limited Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations (in thousands, except per share and per ADS data) | ||||||||
For the Three Months Ended | ||||||||
June 30, | March 31, | June 30, | June 30, | |||||
2010 | 2011 | 2011 | 2011 | |||||
RMB | RMB | RMB | US$ | |||||
Net revenue | 116,449 | 137,337 | 168,475 | 26,066 | ||||
Costs and expenses: | ||||||||
Commissions and other agent-related costs | (73,100) | (100,227) | (119,835) | (18,540) | ||||
Operating costs | (46,029) | (69,746) | (77,547) | (11,998) | ||||
Selling, general and administrative expenses | (39,934) | (54,855) | (51,968) | (8,040) | ||||
Total costs and expenses | (159,063) | (224,828) | (249,350) | (38,578) | ||||
Loss from operations | (42,614) | (87,491) | (80,875) | (12,512) | ||||
Interest income | 1,443 | 2,017 | 2,112 | 327 | ||||
Other income | 5,391 | 2,041 | 45 | 7 | ||||
Foreign currency exchange loss | (2,674) | (1,756) | (2,013) | (311) | ||||
Loss before income tax and share of associates' income (loss) | (38,454) | (85,189) | (80,731) | (12,489) | ||||
Income tax | (1,494) | (1,243) | (1,173) | (181) | ||||
Share of associates' (loss) income | (34) | 377 | 536 | 83 | ||||
Net loss | (39,982) | (86,055) | (81,368) | (12,587) | ||||
Net loss attributable to non-controlling interest | 500 | 401 | 940 | 145 | ||||
Net loss attributable to IFM Investments Limited | (39,482) | (85,654) | (80,428) | (12,442) | ||||
Net loss per share, basic | (0.06) | (0.13) | (0.12) | (0.02) | ||||
Net loss per share, diluted | (0.06) | (0.13) | (0.12) | (0.02) | ||||
Net loss per ADS, basic | (0.86) | (1.92) | (1.81) | (0.28) | ||||
Net loss per ADS, diluted | (0.86) | (1.92) | (1.81) | (0.28) | ||||
Number of shares used in calculating net loss per share, basic | 686,523 | 670,207 | 667,647 | 667,647 | ||||
Number of shares used in calculating net loss per share, diluted | 686,523 | 670,207 | 667,647 | 667,647 | ||||
Number of ADSs used in calculating net loss per ADS, basic | 45,768 | 44,680 | 44,510 | 44,510 | ||||
Number of ADSs used in calculating net loss per ADS, diluted | 45,768 | 44,680 | 44,510 | 44,510 | ||||
IFM Investments Limited | ||||||||
Reconciliations to Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations | ||||||||
(in thousands, except per ADS data) | ||||||||
For the Three Months Ended | ||||||||
June 30, |
| March 31, |
| June 30, |
| June 30, | ||
2010 | 2011 | 2011 | 2011 | |||||
RMB | RMB | RMB | US$ | |||||
GAAP loss from operations | (42,614) | (87,491) | (80,875) | (12,512) | ||||
Plus: | ||||||||
Share-based compensation | 3,849 | 1,299 | 801 | 124 | ||||
Non-GAAP loss from operations | (38,765) | (86,192) | (80,074) | (12,388) | ||||
GAAP net loss attributable to IFM Investments Limited | (39,482) | (85,654) | (80,428) | (12,442) | ||||
Plus: | ||||||||
Share-based compensation | 3,849 | 1,299 | 801 | 124 | ||||
Non-GAAP net loss attributable to IFM Investments Limited | (35,633) | (84,355) | (79,627) | (12,318) | ||||
GAAP net loss per ADS, basic | (0.86) | (1.92) | (1.81) | (0.28) | ||||
GAAP net loss per ADS, diluted | (0.86) | (1.92) | (1.81) | (0.28) | ||||
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Non-GAAP net loss per ADS, basic | (0.78) | (1.89) | (1.79) | (0.28) | ||||
Non-GAAP net loss per ADS, diluted | (0.78) | (1.89) | (1.79) | (0.28) | ||||
Number of ADSs used in calculating GAAP / non-GAAP net loss per ADS, basic | 45,768 | 44,680 | 44,510 | 44,510 | ||||
Number of ADSs used in calculating GAAP / non-GAAP net loss per ADS, diluted | 45,768 | 44,680 | 44,510 | 44,510 | ||||