BEIJING, June 30, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- LightInTheBox Holding Co., Ltd. (NYSE: LITB) ("LightInTheBox" or the "Company"), a global online retail company that delivers products directly to consumers around the world, today announced its unaudited financial results for the first quarter of 2018.
First Quarter 2018 Financial Results
Net revenues decreased 3.6% year-over-year to $70.1 million from $72.7 million in the same quarter of 2017. Net revenues from product sales were $66.0 million, compared with $64.8 million in the same quarter of 2017. Net revenues from service and others were $4.1 million, compared with $7.9 million in the same quarter of 2017. As a percentage of net revenues, service and others accounted for 5.8% during the first quarter of 2018.
Total orders of product sales were 1.3 million during the first quarter of 2018, compared with 1.6 million in the same quarter of 2017. Total number of product sales customers was 1.0 million, compared with 1.2 million in the same quarter of 2017.
Product sales in the apparel category were $19.9 million for the first quarter of 2018, compared with $21.2 million in the same quarter of 2017. As a percentage of product sales, apparel revenues accounted for 30.2%, compared with 32.8% in the same quarter of 2017. Product sales from other general merchandise were $46.1 million for the first quarter of 2018.
Product sales from Europe were $33.9 million for the first quarter of 2018, compared with $33.5 million in the same quarter of 2017, representing 51.4% of total product sales for the first quarter of 2018. Product sales from North America were $13.8 million, compared with $17.4 million in the same quarter of 2017, representing 20.9% of total product sales for the first quarter of 2018. Product sales from GCC were $2.6 million for the first quarter of 2018, compared with $0.3 million in the same quarter of 2017, representing 4.0% of total product sales for the first quarter of 2018, while product sales from other countries were $15.7 million, representing 23.7% of total product sales for the same quarter.
Total cost of revenues was $49.6 million in the first quarter of 2018, compared with $48.5 million in the same quarter of 2017. Cost for product sales was $45.9 million in the first quarter of 2018, compared with $41.0 million in the same quarter of 2017. Cost for service and others was $3.7 million in the first quarter of 2018, compared with $7.5 million in the same quarter of 2017.
Gross profit for the first quarter of 2018 was $20.5 million, compared with $24.2 million in the same quarter of 2017. Gross margin was 29.2% in the first quarter of 2018, compared with 33.3% in the same quarter of 2017.
Total operating expenses in the first quarter of 2018 were $28.6 million, compared with $26.8 million in the same quarter of 2017.
Loss from operations was $8.1 million in the first quarter of 2018, compared with a loss from operations of $2.6 million in the same quarter of 2017.
Net loss was $7.9 million in the first quarter of 2018, compared with a net loss of $2.4 million during the same quarter of 2017.
Net loss per American Depository Share ("ADS") was $0.12 in the first quarter of 2018, compared with net loss per ADS of $0.03 in the same quarter of 2017. Each ADS represents two ordinary shares.
For the first quarter of 2018, the Company's weighted average number of ADSs used in computing the loss per ADS was 67,100,429.
As of March 31, 2018, the Company had cash and cash equivalents and restricted cash of $54.6 million, compared with $70.0 million as of December 31, 2017.
Share Repurchase Program
On June 15, 2017, the Company announced the extension of its existing share repurchase program for an additional twelve month period from June 15, 2017 through June 14, 2018 to continue to repurchase up to the remaining balance of the $10 million of its American Depositary Shares ("ADSs"). As of March 31, 2018, the Company had repurchased a total of $6.8 million of its ADSs.
New Revenue Standard
On January 1, 2018, we adopted Accounting Standards Codification Topic 606, Revenue from Contracts with Customers ("ASC 606"), utilizing the modified retrospective transition method to all contracts that were not completed as of January 1, 2018. Results for reporting periods beginning after January 1, 2018 are presented under ASC 606, while prior period amounts are not adjusted and continue to be reported under the accounting standards in effect for the prior periods.
The application of ASC 606 had no material impact on the company's consolidated financial statements as of and for the three month ended March 31, 2018.
About LightInTheBox Holding Co., Ltd.
LightInTheBox is a global online retail company that delivers products directly to consumers around the world. The Company offers customers a convenient way to shop for a wide selection of products at attractive prices through its www.lightinthebox.com, www.miniinthebox.com and other websites and mobile applications, which are available in 23 major languages and cover more than 80% of global Internet users.
For more information, please visit www.lightinthebox.com.
Investor Relations Contact
Christensen
Ms. Xiaoyan Su
Tel: +86 (10) 5900 3429
Email: ir@lightinthebox.com
OR
Christensen
Ms. Linda Bergkamp
Phone: +1-480-614-3004
Email: lbergkamp@ChristensenIR.com
Forward-Looking Statements
This announcement contains forward-looking statements. These statements are made under the "safe harbor" provisions of 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," "potential," "continue," "ongoing," "targets" and similar statements. Among other things, statements that are not historical facts, including statements about LightInTheBox's beliefs and expectations, the business outlook and quotations from management in this announcement, as well as LightInTheBox's strategic and operational plans, are or contain forward-looking statements. LightInTheBox may also make written or oral forward-looking statements in its periodic reports to the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (the "SEC"), in press releases and other written materials and in oral statements made by its officers, directors or employees to third parties. Forward-looking statements involve inherent risks and uncertainties. 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: LightInTheBox's goals and strategies; LightInTheBox's future business development, results of operations and financial condition; the expected growth of the global online retail market; LightInTheBox's ability to attract customers and further enhance customer experience and product offerings; LightInTheBox's ability to strengthen its supply chain efficiency and optimize its logistics network; LightInTheBox's expectations regarding demand for and market acceptance of its products; competition; fluctuations in general economic and business conditions and assumptions underlying or related to any of the foregoing. Further information regarding these and other risks is included in LightInTheBox's filings with the SEC. All information provided in this press release and in the attachments is as of the date of this press release, and LightInTheBox does not undertake any obligation to update any forward-looking statement, except as required under applicable law.
| LightInTheBox Holding Co., Ltd. |
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| Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets |
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| (U.S. dollar in thousands) |
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| As of December 31, |
As of March 31, |
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| 2017 |
2018 |
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| ASSETS |
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| Current Assets |
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| Cash and cash equivalents |
68,441 |
53,231 |
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| Restricted cash |
1,573 |
1,381 |
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| Accounts receivable |
3,433 |
3,408 |
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| Inventories, net |
11,841 |
13,918 |
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| Prepaid expenses and other current assets |
15,696 |
17,560 |
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| Total current assets |
100,984 |
89,498 |
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| Property and equipment, net |
920 |
1,096 |
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| Acquired intangible assets, net |
210 |
209 |
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| Goodwill |
690 |
690 |
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| Long-term rental deposit |
671 |
684 |
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| Long-term investment |
5,262 |
5,519 |
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| TOTAL ASSETS |
108,737 |
97,696 |
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| LIABILITIES |
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| Current Liabilities |
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| Accounts payable |
22,430 |
19,456 |
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| Advance from customers |
10,110 |
11,425 |
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| Accrued expenses and other current liabilities |
20,727 |
21,402 |
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| Total current liabilities |
53,267 |
52,283 |
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| TOTAL LIABILITIES |
53,267 |
52,283 |
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| EQUITY |
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| Ordinary shares |
11 |
11 |
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| Treasury shares, at cost |
(23,907) |
(26,840) |
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| Additional paid-in capital |
238,851 |
239,356 |
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| Accumulated deficit |
(159,286) |
(167,139) |
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| Accumulated other comprehensive (loss) gain |
(199) |
25 |
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| TOTAL EQUITY |
55,470 |
45,413 |
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| TOTAL LIABILITIES AND EQUITY |
108,737 |
97,696 |
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| LightInTheBox Holding Co., Ltd. |
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| Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations |
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| (U.S. dollar in thousands, except share data and per share data) |
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| Three-month Period Ended |
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| March 31, |
March 31, |
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| 2017 |
2018 |
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| Net revenues |
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| Product sales |
64,776 |
65,968 |
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| Services and others |
7,925 |
4,086 |
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| Total net revenues |
72,701 |
70,054 |
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| Cost of revenues |
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| Product sales |
(41,032) |
(45,890) |
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| Services and others |
(7,458) |
(3,678) |
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| Total cost of revenues |
(48,490) |
(49,568) |
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| Gross profit |
24,211 |
20,486 |
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| Operating expenses |
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| Fulfillment |
(3,748) |
(4,480) |
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| Selling and marketing |
(15,205) |
(16,078) |
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| General and administrative |
(7,834) |
(7,999) |
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| Total operating expenses |
(26,787) |
(28,557) |
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| Loss from operations |
(2,576) |
(8,071) |
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| Exchange loss on offshore bank accounts |
(12) |
(57) |
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| Interest income |
145 |
218 |
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| Loss before income taxes |
(2,443) |
(7,910) |
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| Income taxes expenses |
(8) |
(2) |
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| Gain from equity method investments |
56 |
59 |
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| Net loss |
(2,395) |
(7,853) |
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| Weighted average numbers of shares used in calculating loss per ordinary share |
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| -Basic |
137,761,078 |
134,200,859 |
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| -Diluted |
137,761,078 |
134,200,859 |
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| Net loss per ordinary share |
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| -Basic |
(0.02) |
(0.06) |
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| -Diluted |
(0.02) |
(0.06) |
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| Net loss per ADS (2 ordinary shares equal to 1 ADS) |
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| -Basic |
(0.03) |
(0.12) |
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| -Diluted |
(0.03) |
(0.12) |
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| LightInTheBox Holding Co., Ltd. |
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| Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows |
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| (U.S. dollar in thousands) |
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| Three-month Period Ended |
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| March 31, |
March 31, |
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| 2017 |
2018 |
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| Net loss |
(2,395) |
(7,853) |
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| Adjustments to reconcile net loss to net cash used in operating activities |
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| Depreciation and amortization |
231 |
152 |
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| Share-based compensation |
498 |
505 |
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| Inventory write-down |
338 |
397 |
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| Exchange loss on offshore bank accounts |
12 |
57 |
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| Gain from equity method investments |
(56) |
(59) |
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| Changes in operating assets and liabilities |
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| Accounts receivable |
242 |
53 |
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| Inventories |
658 |
(2,456) |
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| Prepaid expenses and other current assets |
(1,765) |
(1,844) |
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| Accounts payable |
(4,938) |
(2,987) |
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| Advance from customers |
3,260 |
1,312 |
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| Accrued expense and other current liabilities |
(1,733) |
376 |
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| Long-term rental deposit |
(11) |
— |
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| Net cash used in operating activities |
(5,659) |
(12,347) |
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| Cash flow from investing activity |
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| Purchase of property and equipment |
(111) |
(295) |
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| Net cash used in investing activity |
(111) |
(295) |
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| Cash flow from financing activity |
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| Repurchase of ordinary shares |
(236) |
(2,934) |
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| Net cash used in financing activity |
(236) |
(2,934) |
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| Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents |
17 |
174 |
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| Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash beginning of period |
91,076 |
70,014 |
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| Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash end of period |
85,087 |
54,612 |
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| Supplemental Cash Flow Data |
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| Reconciliation of cash and cash equivalents to consolidated statements of cash flows: |
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| Cash and cash equivalents as presented in consolidated balance sheets |
83,797 |
53,231 |
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| Restricted cash and restricted cash equivalents as presented in consolidated balance sheets |
1,290 |
1,381 |
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| Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash as presented in consolidated statements of cash flows |
85,087 |
54,612 |
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