BEIJING, June 7, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Cheetah Mobile Inc. (NYSE: CMCM) ("Cheetah Mobile" or the "Company"), a China-based IT company, today announced its unaudited consolidated financial results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2024.
Management Commentary
Mr. Sheng Fu, Cheetah Mobile's Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, remarked, "Cheetah Mobile is transforming from a consumer-facing company to an enterprise-facing company. Our acquisition of Beijing OrionStar Technology Co., Ltd. ("Beijing OrionStar") was an important step in our transformation, bringing us an experienced 2B sales team, strong connections with business customers, and comprehensive large language model (LLM) capabilities. We are strategically focused on developing customized LLM-based apps for enterprises and using these apps to further enhance our enterprise-facing service robots. Our robust AI capabilities and proven success in product development position us well to commercialize the once-in-a-generation opportunity presented by LLMs."
Mr. Thomas Ren, Cheetah Mobile's Chief Financial Officer, commented, "We are pleased with our financial performance for the first quarter of 2024, which was largely driven by the successful integration of Beijing OrionStar and robust growth in the AI and others segment. Total revenues increased by 11.6% year over year, reaching RMB190.3 million, with a 62.1% increase in the AI and others segment. Our strategic investments in LLMs and enhancements in operational efficiencies position us well for continued revenue growth and improved margins in the coming quarters."
First Quarter 2024 Consolidated Financial Results
Total revenues increased by 11.6% year over year and 13.7% quarter over quarter to RMB190.3 million (US$26.4 million) in the first quarter of 2024.
Cost of revenues increased by 37.0% year over year and 12.8% quarter over quarter to RMB77.0 million (US$10.7 million) in the first quarter of 2024. The increases were primarily attributable to the rise in the hardware-related costs for the Company's service robots. Non-GAAP cost of revenues increased by 37.1% year over year and 12.7% quarter over quarter to RMB76.9 million (US$10.6 million) in the first quarter of 2024.
Total operating expenses increased by 23.9% year over year and 21.2% quarter over quarter to RMB193.9 million (US$26.9 million) in the first quarter of 2024. The increases primarily resulted from the acquisition of a controlling stake in Beijing OrionStar. Total non-GAAP operating expenses increased by 15.3% year over year and 21.3% quarter over quarter to RMB179.8 million (US$24.9 million) in the first quarter of 2024.
Operating loss was RMB80.6 million (US$11.2 million) in the first quarter of 2024, compared to RMB42.3 million in the same period last year and RMB60.9 million in the previous quarter. Non-GAAP operating loss was RMB66.4 million (US$9.2 million) in the first quarter of 2024, compared to RMB41.5 million in the same period last year and RMB49.1 million in the previous quarter. The Company widened its operating loss in the quarter because of: 1) its increased personnel-related expenses, and 2) hardware-related costs, which in turn resulted from the acquisition of a controlling stake in Beijing OrionStar.
Share-based compensation expenses were RMB7.6 million (US$1.1 million) in the first quarter of 2024, compared to RMB0.8 million in the same period last year and RMB7.4 million in the previous quarter.
By segment, operating margin excluding share-based compensation expense for internet business was 7.9% in the first quarter of 2024, which improved from 3.1% in the same period last year, but slightly decreased from 8.8% in the previous quarter.
Other expenses, net were RMB7.6 million (US$1.1 million) in the first quarter of 2024, primarily due to loss from the disposal of its subsidiary outside of China.
Net loss attributable to Cheetah Mobile shareholders was RMB80.0 million (US$11.1 million) in the first quarter of 2024, compared to RMB18.6 million in the same period last year and RMB301.2 million in the previous quarter. Non-GAAP net loss attributable to Cheetah Mobile shareholders was RMB65.8 million (US$9.1 million) in the first quarter of 2024, compared to RMB17.8 million in the same period last year and RMB289.4 million in the previous quarter.
Diluted loss per ADS was RMB2.8 (US$0.4) in the first quarter of 2024, compared to RMB0.6 in the same period last year and RMB 10.3 in the previous quarter. Non-GAAP diluted loss per ADS was RMB2.3 (US$0.3) in the first quarter of 2024, compared to RMB0.6 in the same period last year and RMB9.9 in the previous quarter.
Balance Sheet
As of March 31, 2024, the Company had cash and cash equivalents and short-term investments of RMB1,793.2 million (US$248.4 million).
Conference Call Information
The Company will hold a conference call on June 7th, 2024, at 7:00 a.m. Eastern Time (or 7:00 p.m. Beijing Time) to discuss its financial results. Listeners may access the call by dialing the following numbers:
Main Line:
International: 1-412-317-6061
United States Toll Free: 1-888-317-6003
Mainland China Toll Free: 4001-206115
Hong Kong Toll Free: 800-963976
Conference ID: 8764416
English Translation:
International: 1-412-317-6061
United States Toll Free: 1-888-317-6003
Mainland China Toll Free: 4001-206115
Hong Kong Toll Free: 800-963976
Conference ID: 0625357
A live and archived webcast of the conference call will also be available at the Company's investor relations website at http://ir.cmcm.com.
Exchange Rate
This press release contains translations of certain Renminbi amounts into U.S. dollars at specified rates solely for the convenience of readers. Unless otherwise noted, all translations from Renminbi to U.S. dollars in this press release were made at a rate of RMB7.2203 to US$1.00, the exchange rate in effect as of March 29, 2024, as set forth in the H.10 statistical release of the Federal Reserve Board. Such translations should not be construed as representations that RMB amounts could be converted into U.S. dollars at that rate or any other rate, or to be the amounts that would have been reported under accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America ("U.S. GAAP").
About Cheetah Mobile Inc.
Cheetah Mobile is a China-based IT company with a commitment to AI innovation. It has attracted hundreds of millions of users through an array of internet products and services on PCs and mobile devices. At the same time, it actively engages in the independent research and development of its AI technologies, including LLM technologies. Cheetah Mobile provides advertising services to advertisers worldwide, value-added services including the sale of premium membership to its users, multi-cloud management platform to companies globally, as well as service robots to international clients. Cheetah Mobile is also committed to leveraging its cutting-edge AI technologies, including LLM technologies, to empower its products and make the world smarter. It has been listed on the New York Stock Exchange since May 2014.
Safe Harbor Statement
This press release contains forward-looking statements. These statements, including management quotes and business outlook, constitute forward-looking statements under the U.S. Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These forward-looking statements can be identified by terminology such as "will," "expects," "anticipates," "future," "intends," "plans," "believes," "estimates" and similar statements. Such statements involve inherent risks and uncertainties. A number of factors could cause actual results to differ materially from those contained in the forward-looking statements, including but are not limited to the following: Cheetah Mobile's growth strategies; Cheetah Mobile's ability to retain and increase its user base and expand its product and service offerings; Cheetah Mobile's ability to monetize its platform; Cheetah Mobile's future business development, financial condition and results of operations; competition with companies in a number of industries including internet companies that provide online marketing services and internet value-added services; expected changes in Cheetah Mobile's revenues and certain cost or expense items; and general economic and business condition globally and in China. Further information regarding these and other risks is included in Cheetah Mobile's filings with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission. Cheetah Mobile does not undertake any obligation to update any forward-looking statement as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, except as required under applicable law.
Use of Non-GAAP Financial Measures
This release contains non-GAAP financial measures, including but not limited to:
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 measures for planning, forecasting and measuring results against the forecast. The Company believes that non-GAAP financial measures are useful supplemental information for investors and analysts to assess its operating performance without the effect of share-based compensation expenses and amortization of intangible assets resulting from business acquisitions, which have been and will continue to be significant recurring expenses in its business. 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 measure in isolation from or as an alternative to the financial measure prepared in accordance with U.S. GAAP. For more information on these non-GAAP financial measures, please see the tables captioned "Cheetah Mobile Inc. Reconciliation of GAAP and Non-GAAP Results".
CHEETAH MOBILE INC. |
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Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets |
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(Unaudited, amounts in thousands of Renminbi ("RMB") and US dollars ("US$")) |
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As of |
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December 31, 2023 |
March 31, 2024 |
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RMB |
RMB |
USD |
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ASSETS |
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Current assets: |
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Cash and cash equivalents |
2,020,191 |
1,792,907 |
248,315 |
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Short-term investments |
1,023 |
328 |
45 |
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Accounts receivable, net |
401,064 |
438,596 |
60,745 |
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Prepayments and other current assets, net |
973,127 |
1,231,793 |
170,601 |
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Due from related parties, net |
71,505 |
77,408 |
10,721 |
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Total current assets |
3,466,910 |
3,541,032 |
490,427 |
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Non-current assets: |
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Property and equipment, net |
53,884 |
49,531 |
6,860 |
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Operating lease right-of-use assets |
30,451 |
27,636 |
3,828 |
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Intangible assets, net |
218,559 |
211,376 |
29,275 |
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Goodwill |
576,989 |
576,989 |
79,912 |
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Long-term investments |
937,460 |
933,011 |
129,221 |
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Deferred tax assets |
188,503 |
189,775 |
26,284 |
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Other non-current assets |
160,428 |
89,950 |
12,458 |
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Total non-current assets |
2,166,274 |
2,078,268 |
287,838 |
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Total assets |
5,633,184 |
5,619,300 |
778,265 |
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LIABILITIES, MEZZANINE EQUITY |
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Current liabilities: |
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Bank loans |
5,000 |
5,000 |
692 |
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Accounts payable |
170,185 |
172,150 |
23,842 |
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Accrued expenses and other current liabilities |
2,437,210 |
2,400,597 |
332,479 |
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Due to related parties |
84,147 |
84,508 |
11,704 |
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Income tax payable |
31,603 |
34,417 |
4,767 |
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Total current liabilities |
2,728,145 |
2,696,672 |
373,484 |
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Non-current liabilities: |
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Deferred tax liabilities |
54,540 |
53,281 |
7,379 |
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Other non-current liabilities |
189,943 |
180,297 |
24,971 |
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Total non-current liabilities |
244,483 |
233,578 |
32,350 |
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Total liabilities |
2,972,628 |
2,930,250 |
405,834 |
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Mezzanine equity: |
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Redeemable noncontrolling interests |
105,978 |
183,690 |
25,441 |
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Shareholders' equity: |
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Ordinary shares |
244 |
244 |
34 |
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Additional paid-in capital |
2,711,875 |
2,716,181 |
376,187 |
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Accumulated deficit |
(613,102) |
(693,137) |
(95,998) |
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Accumulated other comprehensive income |
356,854 |
380,940 |
52,760 |
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Total Cheetah Mobile shareholders' equity |
2,455,871 |
2,404,228 |
332,983 |
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Noncontrolling interests |
98,707 |
101,132 |
14,007 |
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Total equity |
2,554,578 |
2,505,360 |
346,990 |
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Total liabilities, mezzanine equity and equity |
5,633,184 |
5,619,300 |
778,265 |
CHEETAH MOBILE INC. |
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Condensed Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income (Loss) |
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(Unaudited, amounts in thousands of Renminbi ("RMB") and US dollars ("US$"), except for number of shares and per |
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For The Three Months Ended |
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March 31, 2023 |
December 31, 2023 |
March 31, 2024 |
March 31, 2024 |
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RMB |
RMB |
RMB |
USD |
|||||
Revenues |
170,434 |
167,314 |
190,288 |
26,354 |
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Internet business |
120,309 |
107,711 |
109,020 |
15,099 |
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AI and others |
50,125 |
59,603 |
81,268 |
11,255 |
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Cost of revenues (a) |
(56,163) |
(68,243) |
(76,952) |
(10,658) |
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Gross profit |
114,271 |
99,071 |
113,336 |
15,696 |
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Operating income and expenses: |
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Research and development (a) |
(45,428) |
(39,583) |
(57,331) |
(7,940) |
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Selling and marketing (a) |
(68,266) |
(56,746) |
(67,940) |
(9,410) |
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General and administrative (a) |
(44,126) |
(63,502) |
(69,145) |
(9,576) |
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Other operating income/(expense), net |
1,271 |
(185) |
508 |
70 |
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Total operating income and expenses |
(156,549) |
(160,016) |
(193,908) |
(26,856) |
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Operating loss |
(42,278) |
(60,945) |
(80,572) |
(11,160) |
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Other income/(expenses): |
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Interest income, net |
12,342 |
15,829 |
15,316 |
2,121 |
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Foreign exchange gains/ (losses) |
14,463 |
17,407 |
(3,277) |
(454) |
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Other expense, net |
(1,801) |
(321,244) |
(7,595) |
(1,052) |
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Loss before taxes |
(17,274) |
(348,953) |
(76,128) |
(10,545) |
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Income tax (expenses)/ benefits |
(178) |
47,760 |
(198) |
(27) |
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Net loss |
(17,452) |
(301,193) |
(76,326) |
(10,572) |
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Less: net income attributable to noncontrolling interests |
1,147 |
18 |
3,709 |
514 |
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Net loss attributable to Cheetah Mobile shareholders |
(18,599) |
(301,211) |
(80,035) |
(11,086) |
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Net loss per share |
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Basic |
(0.0126) |
(0.2056) |
(0.0549) |
(0.0076) |
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Diluted |
(0.0129) |
(0.2056) |
(0.0550) |
(0.0076) |
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Net loss per ADS |
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Basic |
(0.6300) |
(10.2800) |
(2.7450) |
(0.3800) |
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Diluted |
(0.6450) |
(10.2800) |
(2.7500) |
(0.3800) |
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Weighted average number of shares outstanding |
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Basic |
1,449,518,133 |
1,493,550,095 |
1,494,213,830 |
1,494,213,830 |
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Diluted |
1,449,518,133 |
1,493,550,095 |
1,494,213,830 |
1,494,213,830 |
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Weighted average number of ADSs outstanding |
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Basic |
28,990,363 |
29,871,002 |
29,884,277 |
29,884,277 |
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Diluted |
28,990,363 |
29,871,002 |
29,884,277 |
29,884,277 |
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Other comprehensive (loss)/income , net of tax of nil |
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Foreign currency translation adjustments |
(40,018) |
(29,112) |
21,031 |
2,913 |
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Unrealized gains on available-for-sale securities, net |
- |
- |
1,772 |
245 |
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Other comprehensive (loss)/ income |
(40,018) |
(29,112) |
22,803 |
3,158 |
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Total comprehensive loss |
(57,470) |
(330,305) |
(53,523) |
(7,414) |
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Less: Total comprehensive income attributable to |
913 |
687 |
2,426 |
336 |
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Total comprehensive loss attributable to Cheetah Mobile |
(58,383) |
(330,992) |
(55,949) |
(7,750) |
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For The Three Months Ended |
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March 31, |
December 31, |
March 31, |
March 31, |
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(a) Share-based compensation expenses |
RMB |
RMB |
RMB |
USD |
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Cost of revenues |
119 |
70 |
92 |
13 |
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Research and development |
(88) |
(426) |
292 |
40 |
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Selling and marketing |
196 |
72 |
(44) |
(6) |
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General and administrative |
552 |
7,714 |
7,245 |
1,003 |
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Total |
779 |
7,430 |
7,585 |
1,050 |
CHEETAH MOBILE INC. |
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Reconciliation of GAAP and Non-GAAP Results |
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(Unaudited, amounts in thousands of Renminbi ("RMB") and US dollars ("US$"), except for per share data) |
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For The Three Months Ended March 31, 2024 |
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GAAP |
Share-based |
Amortization of |
Non-GAAP |
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Result |
Compensation |
intangible assets* |
Result |
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RMB |
RMB |
RMB |
RMB |
USD |
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Revenues |
190,288 |
- |
- |
190,288 |
26,354 |
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Cost of revenues |
(76,952) |
92 |
- |
(76,860) |
(10,645) |
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Gross profit |
113,336 |
92 |
- |
113,428 |
15,709 |
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Research and development |
(57,331) |
292 |
6,156 |
(50,883) |
(7,047) |
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Selling and marketing |
(67,940) |
(44) |
469 |
(67,515) |
(9,351) |
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General and administrative |
(69,145) |
7,245 |
- |
(61,900) |
(8,573) |
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Other operating income, net |
508 |
- |
- |
508 |
70 |
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Total operating income and expenses |
(193,908) |
7,493 |
6,625 |
(179,790) |
(24,901) |
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Operating loss |
(80,572) |
7,585 |
6,625 |
(66,362) |
(9,192) |
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Net loss attributable to Cheetah Mobile shareholders |
(80,035) |
7,585 |
6,625 |
(65,825) |
(9,118) |
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Diluted losses per ordinary share (RMB) |
(0.0550) |
0.0052 |
0.0043 |
(0.0455) |
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Diluted losses per ADS (RMB) |
(2.7500) |
0.2600 |
0.2150 |
(2.2750) |
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Diluted losses per ADS (USD) |
(0.3800) |
0.0360 |
0.0289 |
(0.3151) |
For The Three Months Ended December 31, 2023 |
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GAAP |
Share-based |
Amortization of |
Non-GAAP |
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Result |
Compensation |
intangible assets* |
Result |
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RMB |
RMB |
RMB |
RMB |
||||
Revenues |
167,314 |
- |
- |
167,314 |
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Cost of revenues |
(68,243) |
70 |
- |
(68,173) |
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Gross profit |
99,071 |
70 |
- |
99,141 |
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Research and development |
(39,583) |
(426) |
4,104 |
(35,905) |
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Selling and marketing |
(56,746) |
72 |
313 |
(56,361) |
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General and administrative |
(63,502) |
7,714 |
- |
(55,788) |
|||
Other operating expense, net |
(185) |
- |
- |
(185) |
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Total operating income and expenses |
(160,016) |
7,360 |
4,417 |
(148,239) |
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Operating loss |
(60,945) |
7,430 |
4,417 |
(49,098) |
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Net loss attributable to Cheetah Mobile shareholders |
(301,211) |
7,430 |
4,417 |
(289,364) |
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Diluted losses per ordinary share (RMB) |
(0.2056) |
0.0051 |
0.0029 |
(0.1976) |
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Diluted losses per ADS (RMB) |
(10.2800) |
0.2550 |
0.1450 |
(9.8800) |
For The Three Months Ended March 31, 2023 |
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GAAP |
Share-based |
Non-GAAP |
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Result |
Compensation |
Result |
|||
RMB |
RMB |
RMB |
|||
Revenues |
170,434 |
- |
170,434 |
||
Cost of revenues |
(56,163) |
119 |
(56,044) |
||
Gross profit |
114,271 |
119 |
114,390 |
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Research and development |
(45,428) |
(88) |
(45,516) |
||
Selling and marketing |
(68,266) |
196 |
(68,070) |
||
General and administrative |
(44,126) |
552 |
(43,574) |
||
Other operating income, net |
1,271 |
- |
1,271 |
||
Total operating income and expenses |
(156,549) |
660 |
(155,889) |
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Operating loss |
(42,278) |
779 |
(41,499) |
||
Net loss attributable to Cheetah Mobile shareholders |
(18,599) |
779 |
(17,820) |
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Diluted losses per ordinary share (RMB) |
(0.0129) |
0.0006 |
(0.0123) |
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Diluted losses per ADS (RMB) |
(0.6450) |
0.0300 |
(0.6150) |
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* This represents amortization of intangible assets resulting from business acquisitions. |
CHEETAH MOBILE INC. |
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Information about Segment |
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(Unaudited, amounts in thousands of Renminbi ("RMB") and US dollars ("US$"), except for percentage) |
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For The Three Months Ended March 31, 2024 |
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Internet Business |
AI and others |
Unallocated* |
Consolidated |
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RMB |
RMB |
RMB |
RMB |
USD |
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Revenue |
109,020 |
81,268 |
- |
190,288 |
26,354 |
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Operating profit/(loss) |
8,662 |
(81,649) |
(7,585) |
(80,572) |
(11,160) |
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Operating margin |
7.9 % |
(100.5) % |
- |
(42.3) % |
(42.3) % |
For The Three Months Ended December 31, 2023 |
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Internet Business |
AI and others |
Unallocated* |
Consolidated |
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RMB |
RMB |
RMB |
RMB |
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Revenue |
107,711 |
59,603 |
- |
167,314 |
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Operating profit/(loss) |
9,489 |
(63,004) |
(7,430) |
(60,945) |
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Operating margin |
8.8 % |
(105.7) % |
- |
(36.4) % |
For The Three Months Ended March 31, 2023 |
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Internet Business |
AI and others |
Unallocated* |
Consolidated |
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RMB |
RMB |
RMB |
RMB |
|||||
Revenue |
120,309 |
50,125 |
- |
170,434 |
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Operating profit/(loss) |
3,755 |
(45,254) |
(779) |
(42,278) |
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Operating margin |
3.1 % |
(90.3) % |
- |
(24.8) % |
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*Unallocated expenses refer to SBC expenses that are not allocated to individual segments. |
CHEETAH MOBILE INC. |
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Reconciliation from Net Income Attributable to Cheetah Mobile Shareholders to Adjusted EBITDA (Non-GAAP) |
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(Unaudited, amounts in thousands of Renminbi ("RMB") and US dollars ("US$")) |
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For The Three Months Ended |
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March 31, 2023 |
December 31, 2023 |
March 31, 2024 |
March 31, 2024 |
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RMB |
RMB |
RMB |
USD |
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Net loss attributable to Cheetah Mobile shareholders |
(18,599) |
(301,211) |
(80,035) |
(11,086) |
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Add: |
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Income tax expenses/ (benefits) |
178 |
(47,760) |
198 |
27 |
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Interest income, net |
(12,342) |
(15,829) |
(15,316) |
(2,121) |
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Depreciation and other amortization(1) |
8,833 |
11,275 |
12,312 |
1,705 |
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Net income attributable to noncontrolling interests |
1,147 |
18 |
3,709 |
514 |
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Other (income)/ expense, net |
(12,662) |
303,837 |
10,872 |
1,506 |
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Share-based compensation |
779 |
7,430 |
7,585 |
1,050 |
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Amortization of intangible assets(2) |
- |
4,417 |
6,625 |
918 |
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Adjusted EBITDA |
(32,666) |
(37,823) |
(54,050) |
(7,487) |
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(1) This represents depreciation and other amortization exclude amortization of intangible assets resulting from |
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(2) This represents amortization of intangible assets resulting from business acquisitions. |