- Quarterly Revenues Up 919.6% YoY, Highest Growth Rate in Company History
- Achieved Quarterly Adjusted Net Income3 (non-GAAP)
- Maintained Positive Operating Cash Flow for the Third Consecutive Quarter
- Strengthened Liquidity Position with US$76.2 Million Raised Year-to-Date through an At-the-Market Equity Offering, Which Will Not Continue for Remainder of 2024
- Secured EH216-S Production Certificate from CAAC for a Steady Production Ramp-Up
- Sizeable New Orders in China (Shanxi, Zhejiang and Hong Kong)
- Pilotless eVTOL Air Operator Certificate Applications Accepted by CAAC
- Partnered with China Southern Airlines General Aviation for Collaborative eVTOL Operation
- Strategic Collaboration with MLG and ADIO in UAE, Debut Flights in UAE and Saudi Arabia
- Partnered with GBT to Develop Ultra-Fast/eXtreme Fast Charging Battery Solutions
GUANGZHOU, China, Aug. 22, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- EHang Holdings Limited (“EHang” or the “Company”) (Nasdaq: EH), the world’s leading Urban Air Mobility (“UAM”) technology platform company, today announced its unaudited financial results for the second quarter ended June 30, 2024.
Financial and Operational Highlights for the Second Quarter 2024
- Sales and deliveries of EH216 series products1 were 49 units, the highest quarterly delivery volume in the Company’s history, compared with 5 units in the second quarter of 2023, and 26 units in the first quarter of 2024.
- Total revenues reached a record high of RMB102.0 million (US$14.0 million), representing an increase of 919.6% from RMB10.0 million in the second quarter of 2023, and an increase of 65.3% from RMB61.7 million in the first quarter of 2024.
- Gross margin was 62.4%, representing a 2.2 percentage points increase from 60.2% in the second quarter of 2023, and a 0.5 percentage points increase from 61.9% in the first quarter of 2024.
- Operating loss was RMB77.4 million (US$10.7 million), representing a slight increase of 2.8% from RMB75.3 million in the second quarter of 2023 and an increase of 17.6% from RMB65.8 million in the first quarter of 2024.
- Adjusted operating loss2 (non-GAAP) was RMB4.7 million (US$0.6 million), representing a 90.9% improvement from RMB51.3 million in the second quarter of 2023, and a 62.9% improvement from RMB12.6 million in the first quarter of 2024.
- Net loss was RMB71.6 million (US$9.9 million), representing a 5.4% improvement from RMB75.7 million in the second quarter of 2023, and a 13.0% increase from RMB63.4 million in the first quarter of 2024.
- Adjusted net income3 (non-GAAP) was RMB1.2 million (US$0.2 million), compared with adjusted net loss of RMB51.8 million in the second quarter of 2023, and adjusted net loss of RMB10.1 million in the first quarter of 2024.
- Cash and cash equivalents, short-term deposits, restricted short-term deposits and short-term investments balances were RMB988.2 million (US$136.0 million) as of June 30, 2024.
- Positive cash flow from operations continued in the second quarter of 2024. This was the third consecutive quarter that the Company generated positive cash flow from operations.
- Gross proceeds raised through the at-the-market equity offering4 was RMB554.1 million (US$76.2 million) as of the date of this press release. The proceeds from the offering bolstered the Company’s liquidity position for driving its next stage of development and growth strategy in the global UAM industry. With the bolstered liquidity position, the Company will not continue selling ADSs under its at-the-market program for the remainder of 2024. The proceeds already raised will be used for the Company’s research and development of next-generation technologies and products, team and production expansion, new headquarters, commercial operations, other working capital needs and general corporate purposes.
Business Highlights for the Second Quarter 2024 and Recent Developments
- Secured EH216-S Production Certificate from CAAC and Production Ramping Up Steadily
In April 2024, EHang obtained the world’s first-of-its-kind Production Certificate (“PC”) issued by the Civil Aviation Administration of China (“CAAC”) for the Company’s self-developed EH216-S passenger-carrying pilotless electric vertical takeoff and landing (“eVTOL”) aircraft. CAAC issued the PC to EHang following its approval of the Type Certificate (“TC”) and the Standard Airworthiness Certificate (“AC”) for the EH216-S. The PC allows EHang to mass produce the EH216-S at its production facility in Yunfu, Guangdong province, China. Leveraging its reliable production capabilities and quality management system, EHang is steadily increasing production to meet the demands of its expanding order book and customer delivery requirements.
- Secured RMB113 Million Order for 50 Units of EH216-S and Purchase Plan for Additional 450 Units in Shanxi, North China, and Delivered 10 Units
In May 2024, EHang signed a memorandum of understanding (“MoU”) with Taiyuan Xishan Ecological Tourism Investment Construction Co., Ltd. (“Xishan Tourism”) to co-develop a low-altitude economy industrial park in Taiyuan City, Shanxi Province, China. The Company has received a purchase order and full payment of RMB113 million (US$15.5 million) for 50 units of EH216-S and has signed a purchase plan and distribution agreement with a subsidiary of Xishan Tourism for an additional 450 units of EH216-S in the next two years. The products are planned to be deployed for aerial tourism, passenger transportation, and other low-altitude use cases to facilitate adoption and operations of pilotless eVTOL aircraft in North China. EHang has delivered the first batch of 10 units to Xishan Tourism in the second quarter of 2024, and completed passenger-carrying flights for aerial sightseeing at the Paddy Field Park in Taiyuan in July 2024.
- Secured Order for 30 Units of EH216-S and Purchase Plan for Additional 270 Units in Zhejiang, East China, and Delivered 27 Units
In June 2024, EHang signed a cooperation agreement with the government of Wencheng County, Wenzhou City, Zhejiang Province, China, to jointly develop UAM and supporting public service ecosystem for the low-altitude economy. As part of this cooperation, Wencheng County Transportation Development Group Co., Ltd. signed a purchase agreement with EHang, and made full payment for 30 units of EH216-S, which will be used to provide aerial sightseeing flight services at local natural landscape. Meanwhile, it also signed a purchase plan and distribution agreement with prepayment for additional 270 units by the end of 2026, with the goal of expanding its business across Zhejiang province. In the second quarter of 2024, 27 units were delivered to the customer, and passenger-carrying flights were carried out for aerial sightseeing tours over the renowned Tianding Lake at the Baizhangji Fall and Feiyun Lake Scenic Resort in Wencheng.
- Partnered with KC Smart Mobility with Purchase Plan for 30 Units of EH216-S to Advance Sale and Tourism and Travel Operations in Hong Kong, Macau and Hubei Province in China
In July 2024, EHang signed a purchase and operations cooperation agreement with KC Smart Mobility Company Limited (“KC Smart Mobility”), a subsidiary of Kwoon Chung Bus Holdings Limited (“KCBH”) (0306.HK), Hong Kong’s largest non-franchised bus operator, providing passenger transport services between mainland China and Hong Kong, as well as local transport and tourism services in Hong Kong and other locations. KC Smart Mobility plans to purchase a total of 30 units of EH216-S from EHang for tourism and travel operations in Hong Kong, Macau, as well as the cities of Xiangyang and Shiyan in China’s Hubei Province by the end of 2026. Previously, as part of the 30 units purchase plan, the first order of five units has been placed and delivered to Hubei for aerial sightseeing uses in the first quarter of 2024.
- Pilotless eVTOL Air Operator Certificate Applications Accepted by CAAC
In July 2024, CAAC formally accepted the Air Operator Certificate (“AOC” or “OC”) applications submitted separately by Guangdong EHang General Aviation Co., Ltd. (“EHang General Aviation”), EHang’s wholly-owned subsidiary specializing in UAM operation services, and Hefei Heyi Aviation Co., Ltd. (“Heyi Aviation”), a joint venture company formed by EHang General Aviation in Hefei. As the world's first OC project for pilotless passenger-carrying eVTOL aircraft, it is paving the way for creating the world's first commercial operation standard, laying a solid foundation for EH216-S commercial operations in China. Currently, the CAAC review team has completed the review of the required application documents, and next will conduct operational site review in Hefei. The Company anticipates the first OC to be obtained within this year. In addition, EHang is supporting its customers and partners in Guangzhou, Shenzhen, Taiyuan, and Wuxi to actively prepare for their own OC applications, so as to accelerate the launching of EH216-S commercial operations and low-altitude economy demonstration projects in more cities across China.
- Formed Strategic Partnership with China Southern Airlines General Aviation for Collaborative eVTOL Operations
In June 2024, EHang signed a strategic MoU with China Southern Airlines General Aviation Company Limited, a Chinese leading general aviation service provider and a strategic emerging business unit of China Southern Airlines Company Limited. The partnership will center on flight operations, comprehensive support, and other aspects of EHang’s pilotless eVTOLs to jointly cultivate innovative solutions for low-altitude economy. The two parties plan to establish EH216-S operation demonstration sites for low-altitude tourism at the Zhuhai Jiuzhou Airport and the Zhuhai Chimelong Ocean Kingdom, among other popular tourist destinations in Zhuhai, with the aim to launch routine low-altitude flight services and experiential activities.
- Expansion in Middle East Market: Strategic Collaboration with MLG and ADIO in UAE, Debut Flights in UAE and Saudi Arabia
In April 2024, EHang signed a trilateral agreement with Multi Level Group (“MLG”), a leading fintech Company in the Middle East and North Africa (“MENA”) region, and the Abu Dhabi Investment Office (“ADIO”) to drive autonomous eVTOL development in the UAE and beyond.
In May 2024, EHang successfully completed the first passenger-carrying autonomous eVTOL flight in Abu Dhabi with its EH216-S, as well as debut flights with the EH216-F high-rise firefighting model and the EH216-L aerial logistics model, following its initial delivery of the 5 units of EH216 series eVTOL products to Wings Logistics Hub, the passenger eVTOLs (smart mobility) and logistics tech subsidiary of Technology Holding Company, being the technology arm of EIH Ethmar International Holding in the first quarter of 2024.
In June 2024, EH216-S further completed its first autonomous air taxi flight in Mecca, Saudi Arabia. Partnering with EHang’s customer Front End Limited Company (“Front End”), a Saudi-based enterprise specializing in advanced solutions for various industries, this flight highlighted the transformative potential of pilotless eVTOL aircraft for the region’s transportation system.
- Formed Strategic Partnership with GBT to Jointly Develop World’s First Ultra-Fast/eXtreme Fast Charging Battery Solutions for EHang’s eVTOL Products
In April 2024, EHang established a strategic partnership with Guangzhou Greater Bay Technology Co., Ltd. (“GBT”), a Chinese leading ultra-fast charging battery provider incubated by Guangzhou Automobile Group, for the research and development of the world’s first Ultra-Fast Charging (“UFC”)/eXtreme Fast Charging (“XFC”) battery solutions for EHang’s eVTOL products. EHang and GBT will jointly develop eVTOL power cells, batteries, packs, charging piles and energy storage systems that meet the airworthiness standards of the CAAC as well as the “4H” standards (i.e., high energy density, high cycle life, high instantaneous charge-discharge rate, and high safety), and further develop fast-charging piles, stations and other infrastructures to establish an ecosystem for future commercial operations.
Management Remarks
Mr. Huazhi Hu, EHang’s Founder, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, commented, “We are excited to report another quarter of robust growth in both operational and financial metrics. The obtainment of three certifications for the EH216-S enables us to expedite our production and deliveries, which, together with enhanced government initiatives for advancing the low-altitude economy, have led to a substantial increase in demands and orders from various domestic and international customers that include governments and tourism operators. As a result, we delivered a record 49 units of EH216-S during the quarter, driving exceptional revenue growth as well as inked hundreds-of-units purchase orders and pre-orders for EH216-S in China. Moreover, our global expansion was also gaining momentum with the extension of our partnership network in the Middle East and the successful debut flights of our pilotless eVTOLs in the UAE and Saudi Arabia in the second quarter.
With an integrated business strategy of sales and operations, we also made great progress in fast-tracking UAM commercial operation preparations for our customers after sales in terms of personnel training, infrastructure development, operation standard and certification. The CAAC has formally accepted the OC applications submitted by EHang General Aviation and Heyi Aviation. Besides, our customers and partners in Guangzhou, Shenzhen, Taiyuan, and Wuxi are also actively preparing for OC applications, with goals for accelerating the launch of commercial EH216-S operations and low-altitude economy demonstration projects across local cities.
We are committed to launching commercial operations of EH216-S in the near future, which will usher in a new phase of growth focused on intra-city mobility. At the same time, we will meet diversified UAM demand through ongoing research, development and testing of advanced technologies, upgraded components and new models, such as our lift-and-cruise eVTOL designed for inter-city mobility. We will leverage our cutting-edge eVTOL technologies and strong low-altitude industry leadership to provide secure, and low-carbon autonomous arial vehicles to more customers globally.”
Mr. Conor Yang, EHang’s Chief Financial Officer, stated, “Thanks to our industry-leading eVTOL products, certifications and supportive government policies, we continued delivering excellent financial results and beat our guidance again. Notably, our second-quarter revenue surged 919.6% year-over-year to RMB102.0 million, demonstrating strong demand for our advanced EH216-S pilotless eVTOL vehicles and robust growth potentials.
We are thrilled that we achieved adjusted net income3 in the second quarter, and maintained positive operating cash flow for the third consecutive quarter, adding strength to our financial condition. In addition, our cash position continues to strengthen as the Company has raised RMB554.1 million (US$76.2 million) through the at-the-market equity offering, so we will not continue selling ADSs under the at-the-market program for the remainder of 2024. We are confident that our capital and strategic preparation for commercial operations along with our core strengths position us well for sustaining this upward momentum and continuing our expansion.”
Financial Results for the Second Quarter 2024
Revenues
Total revenues were RMB102.0 million (US$14.0 million), representing an increase of 919.6% from RMB10.0 million in the second quarter of 2023, and an increase of 65.3% from RMB61.7 million in the first quarter of 2024. The year-over-year and quarter-over-quarter increases were primarily due to the increase in the sales volume of EH216 series products.
Costs of revenues
Costs of revenues were RMB38.4 million (US$5.3million), compared with RMB4.0 million in the second quarter of 2023 and RMB23.5 million in the first quarter of 2024. The year-over-year and quarter-over-quarter increases were in line with the increase in the sales volume of EH216 series products.
Gross profit and gross margin
Gross profit was RMB63.7 million (US$8.7 million), representing an increase of 957.3% from RMB6.0 million in the second quarter of 2023, and an increase of 66.7% from RMB38.2 million in the first quarter of 2024. The year-over-year and quarter-over-quarter increases were primarily due to the increase in the sales volume of EH216 series products.
Gross margin was 62.4%, representing a 2.2 percentage points increase from 60.2% in the second quarter of 2023, and a 0.5 percentage points increase from 61.9% in the first quarter of 2024. The year-over-year and quarter-over-quarter increases were mainly due to changes in revenue mix.
Operating expenses
Total operating expenses were RMB143.3 million (US$19.7 million), compared with RMB82.0 million in the second quarter of 2023, and RMB107.7 million in the first quarter of 2024.
- Sales and marketing expenses were RMB27.3 million (US$3.7 million), compared with RMB13.5 million in the second quarter of 2023, and RMB20.2 million in the first quarter of 2024. The year-over-year and quarter-over-quarter increases were mainly attributable to increased sales-related compensation and expansion of sales channels as well as higher share-based compensation expenses due to modification of outstanding share-based awards.
- General and administrative expenses were RMB54.2 million (US$7.5 million), compared with RMB31.1 million in the second quarter of 2023, and RMB49.7 million in the first quarter of 2024. The year-over-year increase was mainly attributable to higher share-based compensation expenses due to modification of outstanding share-based awards and offset by the lower expected credit loss expenses due to the improving credit controls in 2024. The quarter-over-quarter increase was mainly attributable to higher share-based compensation expenses.
- Research and development expenses were RMB61.8 million (US$8.5 million), compared with RMB37.4 million in the second quarter of 2023, and RMB37.8 million in the first quarter of 2024. The year-over-year increase and quarter-over-quarter increases were mainly attributable to higher share-based compensation expenses due to modification of outstanding share-based awards and increased expenditures on different models of eVTOL aircraft.
Adjusted operating expenses5 (non-GAAP)
Adjusted operating expenses were RMB70.6 million (US$9.7 million), representing an increase of 21.6% from RMB58.0 million in the second quarter of 2023, and an increase of 29.6% from RMB54.5 million in the first quarter of 2024. Adjusted sales and marketing expenses, adjusted general and administrative expenses, and adjusted research and development expenses were RMB15.6 million (US$2.1 million), RMB22.4 million (US$3.1 million) and RMB32.6 million (US$4.5 million) in the second quarter of 2024, respectively.
Operating loss
Operating loss was RMB77.4 million (US$10.7 million), representing an increase of 2.8% from RMB75.3 million in the second quarter of 2023, and an increase of 17.6% from RMB65.8 million in the first quarter of 2024.
Adjusted operating loss6 (non-GAAP)
Adjusted operating loss was RMB4.7 million (US$0.6 million), representing an improvement of 90.9% from RMB51.3 million in the second quarter of 2023, and an improvement of 62.9% from RMB12.6 million in the first quarter of 2024.
Net loss
Net loss was RMB71.6 million (US$9.9 million), representing an improvement of 5.4% from RMB75.7 million in the second quarter of 2023, and an increase of 13.0% from RMB63.4 million in the first quarter of 2024.
Adjusted net income (loss)7 (non-GAAP)
Adjusted net income was RMB1.2 million (US$0.2 million), compared with adjusted net loss of RMB51.8 million in the second quarter of 2023, and adjusted net loss of RMB10.1 million in the first quarter of 2024.
Adjusted net income attributable to EHang’s ordinary shareholders was RMB1.2 million (US$0.2 million). Adjusted net loss attributable to EHang’s ordinary shareholders in the second quarter of 2023 was RMB51.6 million, and RMB10.0 million in the first quarter of 2024.
Earnings (loss) per share and per ADS
Basic and diluted net loss per ordinary share were both RMB0.54 (US$0.07). Adjusted basic and diluted net earnings per ordinary share8 (non-GAAP) were both RMB0.01 (US$0.001).
Basic and diluted net loss per ADS were both RMB1.08 (US$0.14). Adjusted basic and diluted net earnings per ADS9 (non-GAAP) were both RMB0.02 (US$0.002).
Balance Sheets
Cash and cash equivalents, short-term deposits, restricted short-term deposits and short-term investments balances were RMB988.2 million (US$136.0 million) as of June 30, 2024.
Business Outlook
For the third quarter of 2024, the Company expects the total revenues to be around RMB123 million, representing an increase of approximately 329.8% year-over-year and 20.6% quarter-over-quarter.
The above outlook is based on information available as of the date of this press release and reflects the Company’s current and preliminary views regarding its business situation and market conditions, which are subject to change.
Conference Call
EHang’s management team will host an earnings conference call at 8:00 AM on Thursday, August 22, 2024, U.S. Eastern Time (8:00 PM on Thursday, August 22, 2024, Beijing/Hong Kong Time).
To join the conference call via telephone, participants must use the following link to complete an online registration process. Upon registering, each participant will receive email instructions to access the conference call, including dial-in information and a PIN number allowing access to the conference call.
Participant Online Registration:
https://register.vevent.com/register/BI8300d14a79504787971960179ac911c3
A live and archived webcast of the conference call will be available on the Company’s investors relations website at http://ir.ehang.com/.
About EHang
EHang Holdings Limited (Nasdaq: EH) (“EHang”) is the world’s leading urban air mobility (“UAM”) technology platform company. Our mission is to enable safe, autonomous, and eco-friendly air mobility accessible to everyone. EHang provides customers in various industries with unmanned aerial vehicle (“UAV”) systems and solutions: air mobility (including passenger transportation and logistics), smart city management, and aerial media solutions. EHang’s EH216-S has obtained the world’s first type certificate, production certificate and standard airworthiness certificate for passenger-carrying pilotless eVTOL aircraft issued by the Civil Aviation Administration of China. As the forerunner of cutting-edge UAV technologies and commercial solutions in the global UAM industry, EHang continues to explore the boundaries of the sky to make flying technologies benefit our life in smart cities. For more information, please visit www.ehang.com.
Safe Harbor Statement
This press release contains statements that may constitute “forward-looking” statements pursuant to 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,” “aims,” “future,” “intends,” “plans,” “believes,” “estimates,” “likely to” and similar statements. Statements that are not historical facts, including statements about management’s beliefs and expectations, are forward-looking statements. 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 those relating to certifications, our expectations regarding demand for, and market acceptance of, our products and solutions and the commercialization of UAM services, our relationships with strategic partners, and current litigation and potential litigation involving us. Management has based these forward-looking statements on its current expectations, assumptions, estimates and projections. While they believe these expectations, assumptions, estimates and projections are reasonable, such forward-looking statements are only predictions and involve known and unknown risks and uncertainties, many of which are beyond management’s control. These statements involve risks and uncertainties that may cause EHang’s actual results, performance or achievements to differ materially from any future results, performance or achievements expressed or implied by these forward-looking statements.
Non-GAAP Financial Measures
The Company uses adjusted operating expenses, adjusted sales and marketing expenses, adjusted general and administrative expenses, adjusted research and development expenses, adjusted operating loss, adjusted net income (loss), adjusted net income (loss) attributable to ordinary shareholders, adjusted basic and diluted earnings (loss) per ordinary share and adjusted basic and diluted earnings (loss) per ADS (collectively, the “Non-GAAP Financial Measures”) in evaluating its operating results and for financial and operational decision-making purposes. There was no income tax impact on the Company’s non-GAAP adjustments because the non-GAAP adjustments are usually recorded in entities located in tax-free jurisdictions, such as the Cayman Islands.
The Company believes that the Non-GAAP Financial Measures help identify underlying trends in its business that could otherwise be distorted by the effects of items of (i) share-based compensation expenses and (ii) certain non-operational expenses, such as amortization of debt discounts, which are included in their comparable GAAP measures. The Company believes that the Non-GAAP Financial Measures provide useful information about its operating results, enhance the overall understanding of its past performance and future prospects and allow for greater visibility with respect to key metrics used by its management members in their financial and operational decision-making.
The Non-GAAP Financial Measures are not defined under U.S. GAAP and are not presented in accordance with U.S. GAAP. The Non-GAAP Financial Measures have limitations as analytical tools. One of the key limitations of using the Non-GAAP Financial Measures is that they do not reflect all items of expense that affect the Company’s operations. Share-based compensation expenses have been and may continue to be incurred in the business and are not reflected in the presentation of the Non-GAAP Financial Measures. Further, the Non-GAAP Financial Measures may differ from the non-GAAP information used by other companies, including peer companies, and therefore their comparability may be limited. The Company compensates for these limitations by reconciling the Non-GAAP Financial Measures to the nearest U.S. GAAP measures, all of which should be considered when evaluating the Company’s performance.
Each of the Non-GAAP Financial Measures should not be considered in isolation or construed as an alternative to its comparable GAAP measure or any other measure of performance or as an indicator of the Company’s operating performance or financial results. Investors are encouraged to review the Company’s most directly comparable GAAP measures in conjunction with the Non-GAAP Financial Measures. The Non-GAAP Financial Measures presented here may not be comparable to similarly titled measures presented by other companies. Other companies may calculate similarly titled measures differently, limiting their usefulness as comparative measures to the Company’s data. The Company encourages investors and others to review its financial information in its entirety and not rely on a single financial measure.
For more information on the Non-GAAP Financial Measures, please see the table captioned “Unaudited Reconciliations of GAAP and Non-GAAP Results” set forth at the end of this press release.
Exchange Rate
This press release contains translations of certain RMB amounts into U.S. dollars (“USD”) at specified rates solely for the convenience of the reader. Unless otherwise stated, all translations from RMB to USD were made at the rate of RMB7.2672 to US$1.00, the noon buying rate in effect on June 28, 2024 in the H.10 statistical release of the Federal Reserve Board. The Company makes no representation that the RMB or USD amounts referred to in this press release could have been converted into USD or RMB, as the case may be, at any particular rate or at all.
Investor Contact: ir@ehang.com
Media Contact: pr@ehang.com
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1 The EH216 series products include EH216-S, the standard model for passenger transportation, EH216-F model for aerial firefighting, and EH216-L model for aerial logistics.
2 Adjusted operating loss is a non-GAAP financial measure, which is defined as operating loss excluding share-based compensation expenses. See “Non-GAAP Financial Measures” below.
3 Adjusted net income (loss) is a non-GAAP financial measure, which is defined as net income (loss) excluding share-based compensation expenses and certain non-operational expenses. Net loss was RMB71.6 million (US$9.9 million) in the second quarter of 2024. See “Non-GAAP Financial Measures” below.
4 In April 2024, the Company entered into an At Market Issuance Sales Agreement with China Renaissance Securities (Hong Kong) Limited (the “sales agent”) relating to the sale of ADSs for an aggregate offering price of up to US$100 million from time to time through or to the sales agent, as agent or principal. The ADSs to be sold are registered under the Registration Statement on Form F-3 (File No. 333-278830) filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission on April 19, 2024.
5 Adjusted operating expenses is a non-GAAP financial measure, which is defined as operating expenses excluding share-based compensation expenses. See “Non-GAAP Financial Measures” below.
6 Adjusted operating loss is a non-GAAP financial measure, which is defined as operating loss excluding share-based compensation expenses. See “Non-GAAP Financial Measures” below.
7 Adjusted net income (loss) is a non-GAAP financial measure, which is defined as net income (loss) excluding share-based compensation expenses and certain non-operational expenses. See “Non-GAAP Financial Measures” below.
8 Adjusted basic and diluted net earnings (loss) per ordinary share is a non-GAAP financial measure, which is defined as basic and diluted loss per ordinary share excluding share-based compensation expenses and certain non-operational expenses. See “Non-GAAP Financial Measures” below.
9 Adjusted basic and diluted net earnings (loss) per ADS is a non-GAAP financial measure, which is defined as basic and diluted loss per ADS excluding share-based compensation expenses and certain non-operational expenses. See “Non-GAAP Financial Measures” below.
EHANG HOLDINGS LIMITED UNAUDITED CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS (Amounts in thousands of Renminbi (“RMB”) and US dollars (“US$”)) | ||||||
As of | As of | |||||
December 31, 2023 | June 30, 2024 | |||||
RMB | RMB | US$ | ||||
(Unaudited) | (Unaudited) | (Unaudited) | ||||
ASSETS | ||||||
Current assets: | ||||||
Cash and cash equivalents | 228,250 | 623,436 | 85,788 | |||
Short-term deposits | 14,397 | 129,911 | 17,876 | |||
Short-term investments | 57,494 | 203,584 | 28,014 | |||
Restricted short-term deposits | 33,942 | 31,283 | 4,305 | |||
Notes receivable | - | 33,900 | 4,665 | |||
Accounts receivable, net10 | 34,786 | 15,166 | 2,087 | |||
Inventories | 59,488 | 71,175 | 9,794 | |||
Prepayments and other current assets | 24,691 | 21,556 | 2,967 | |||
Total current assets | 453,048 | 1,130,011 | 155,496 | |||
Non-current assets: | ||||||
Property and equipment, net | 44,623 | 41,989 | 5,778 | |||
Operating lease right‑of‑use assets, net | 74,528 | 120,783 | 16,620 | |||
Intangible assets, net | 2,426 | 2,382 | 328 | |||
Long-term loans receivable | 4,215 | - | - | |||
Long-term investments | 18,369 | 17,457 | 2,402 | |||
Other non-current assets | 1,436 | 2,063 | 284 | |||
Total non-current assets | 145,597 | 184,674 | 25,412 | |||
Total assets | 598,645 | 1,314,685 | 180,908 | |||
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10 As of December 31, 2023 and June 30, 2024, amount due from a related party of RMB1,700 and RMB1,700 (US$234) are included in accounts receivable, net, respectively.
EHANG HOLDINGS LIMITED UNAUDITED CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS (CONT’D) (Amounts in thousands of Renminbi (“RMB”) and US dollars (“US$”)) | |||||||||||
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December 31, 2023 | June 30, 2024 | ||||||||||
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LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY | |||||||||||
Current liabilities | |||||||||||
Short-term bank loans | 69,798 | 69,435 | 9,555 | ||||||||
Short-term debt | - | 90,000 | 12,384 | ||||||||
Accounts payable | 35,101 | 73,965 | 10,178 | ||||||||
Contract liabilities11 | 37,169 | 138,553 | 19,066 | ||||||||
Current portion of long-term bank loans | 3,538 | 4,000 | 550 | ||||||||
Mandatorily redeemable non-controlling interests | - | 40,000 | 5,504 | ||||||||
Accrued expenses and other liabilities | 94,149 | 103,246 | 14,208 | ||||||||
Current portion of lease liabilities | 5,595 | 10,265 | 1,413 | ||||||||
Deferred income | 1,549 | 1,559 | 215 | ||||||||
Deferred government subsidies | 3,147 | 805 | 111 | ||||||||
Income taxes payable | 29 | 1 | - | ||||||||
Total current liabilities | 250,075 | 531,829 | 73,184 | ||||||||
Non-current liabilities: | |||||||||||
Long-term bank loans | 9,308 | 14,000 | 1,926 | ||||||||
Mandatorily redeemable non-controlling interests | 40,000 | - | - | ||||||||
Deferred tax liabilities | 292 | 292 | 40 | ||||||||
Unrecognized tax benefit | 5,480 | 5,480 | 754 | ||||||||
Lease liabilities | 75,308 | 119,094 | 16,388 | ||||||||
Deferred income | 1,486 | 718 | 99 | ||||||||
Other non-current liabilities | 2,477 | 3,910 | 538 | ||||||||
Total non-current liabilities | 134,351 | 143,494 | 19,745 | ||||||||
Total liabilities | 384,426 | 675,323 | 92,929 | ||||||||
Shareholders’ equity: | |||||||||||
Ordinary shares | 80 | 85 | 12 | ||||||||
Additional paid-in capital | 1,951,936 | 2,508,530 | 345,185 | ||||||||
Statutory reserves | 1,239 | 1,239 | 170 | ||||||||
Accumulated deficit | (1,754,542 | ) | (1,889,404 | ) | (259,991 | ) | |||||
Accumulated other comprehensive income | 15,079 | 18,646 | 2,566 | ||||||||
Total EHang Holdings Limited shareholders’ equity | 213,792 | 639,096 | 87,942 | ||||||||
Non-controlling interests | 427 | 266 | 37 | ||||||||
Total shareholders’ equity | 214,219 | 639,362 | 87,979 | ||||||||
Total liabilities and shareholders’ equity | 598,645 | 1,314,685 | 180,908 |
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11 As of December 31, 2023 and June 30, 2024, amount due to a related party of RMB2,000 and RMB2,000 (US$275) are included in contract liabilities, respectively.
EHANG HOLDINGS LIMITED UNAUDITED CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE LOSS (Amounts in thousands of Renminbi (“RMB”) and US dollars (“US$”) except for per share data and per ADS data) | |||||||||||||||||||
Three Months Ended | Six Months Ended | ||||||||||||||||||
June 30, 2023 | March 31, 2024 | June 30, 2024 | June 30, 2023 | June 30, 2024 | |||||||||||||||
RMB | RMB | RMB | US$ | RMB | RMB | US$ | |||||||||||||
(Unaudited) | (Unaudited) | (Unaudited) | (Unaudited) | (Unaudited) | |||||||||||||||
Total revenues | 10,006 | 61,727 | 102,019 | 14,038 | 32,207 | 163,746 | 22,532 | ||||||||||||
Costs of revenues | (3,986 | ) | (23,536 | ) | (38,367 | ) | (5,279 | ) | (11,993 | ) | (61,903 | ) | (8,518 | ) | |||||
Gross profit | 6,020 | 38,191 | 63,652 | 8,759 | 20,214 | 101,843 | 14,014 | ||||||||||||
Operating expenses: | |||||||||||||||||||
Sales and marketing expenses | (13,526 | ) | (20,224 | ) | (27,321 | ) | (3,759 | ) | (26,000 | ) | (47,545 | ) | (6,542 | ) | |||||
General and administrative expenses | (31,061 | ) | (49,676 | ) | (54,235 | ) | (7,463 | ) | (56,057 | ) | (103,911 | ) | (14,299 | ) | |||||
Research and development expenses | (37,414 | ) | (37,836 | ) | (61,800 | ) | (8,504 | ) | (91,489 | ) | (99,636 | ) | (13,710 | ) | |||||
Total operating expenses | (82,001 | ) | (107,736 | ) | (143,356 | ) | (19,726 | ) | (173,546 | ) | (251,092 | ) | (34,551 | ) | |||||
Other operating income | 676 | 3,707 | 2,261 | 311 | 2,281 | 5,968 | 821 | ||||||||||||
Operating loss | (75,305 | ) | (65,838 | ) | (77,443 | ) | (10,656 | ) | (151,051 | ) | (143,281 | ) | (19,716 | ) | |||||
Other income (expense): | |||||||||||||||||||
Interest and investment income | 966 | 2,864 | 6,763 | 931 | 1,949 | 9,627 | 1,325 | ||||||||||||
Interest expenses | (816 | ) | (859 | ) | (799 | ) | (110 | ) | (1,530 | ) | (1,658 | ) | (228 | ) | |||||
Amortization of debt discounts | - | - | - | - | (12,023 | ) | - | - | |||||||||||
Foreign exchange loss | (1,028 | ) | (245 | ) | (483 | ) | (66 | ) | (1,124 | ) | (728 | ) | (100 | ) | |||||
Other non-operating income, net | 2,075 | 1,037 | 911 | 125 | 2,726 | 1,948 | 268 | ||||||||||||
Total other income (expense) | 1,197 | 2,797 | 6,392 | 880 | (10,002 | ) | 9,189 | 1,265 | |||||||||||
Loss before income tax and loss from equity method investment | (74,108 | ) | (63,041 | ) | (71,051 | ) | (9,776 | ) | (161,053 | ) | (134,092 | ) | (18,451 | ) | |||||
Income tax expenses | (13 | ) | (1 | ) | (18 | ) | (2 | ) | (14 | ) | (19 | ) | (3 | ) | |||||
Loss before loss from equity method investment | (74,121 | ) | (63,042 | ) | (71,069 | ) | (9,778 | ) | (161,067 | ) | (134,111 | ) | (18,454 | ) | |||||
Loss from equity method investment | (1,607 | ) | (347 | ) | (565 | ) | (78 | ) | (1,697 | ) | (912 | ) | (125 | ) | |||||
Net loss | (75,728 | ) | (63,389 | ) | (71,634 | ) | (9,856 | ) | (162,764 | ) | (135,023 | ) | (18,579 | ) |
EHANG HOLDINGS LIMITED UNAUDITED CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE LOSS (CONT’D) (Amounts in thousands of Renminbi (“RMB”) and US dollars (“US$”) except for per share data and per ADS data) | |||||||||||||||||||
Three Months Ended | Six Months Ended | ||||||||||||||||||
June 30, 2023 | March 31, 2024 | June 30, 2024 | June 30, 2023 | June 30, 2024 | |||||||||||||||
RMB | RMB | RMB | US$ | RMB | RMB | US$ | |||||||||||||
(Unaudited) | (Unaudited) | (Unaudited) | (Unaudited) | (Unaudited) | |||||||||||||||
Net loss | (75,728 | ) | (63,389 | ) | (71,634 | ) | (9,856 | ) | (162,764 | ) | (135,023 | ) | (18,579 | ) | |||||
Net loss attributable to non-controlling interests | 165 | 64 | 97 | 13 | 376 | 161 | 22 | ||||||||||||
Net loss attributable to ordinary shareholders | (75,563 | ) | (63,325 | ) | (71,537 | ) | (9,843 | ) | (162,388 | ) | (134,862 | ) | (18,557 | ) | |||||
Net loss per ordinary share: | |||||||||||||||||||
Basic and diluted | (0.63 | ) | (0.50 | ) | (0.54 | ) | (0.07 | ) | (1.37 | ) | (1.04 | ) | (0.14 | ) | |||||
Shares used in net loss per ordinary share computation (in thousands of shares): | |||||||||||||||||||
Basic | 120,159 | 126,704 | 131,537 | 131,537 | 118,286 | 129,120 | 129,120 | ||||||||||||
Diluted | 120,159 | 126,704 | 131,537 | 131,537 | 118,286 | 129,120 | 129,120 | ||||||||||||
Loss per ADS (2 ordinary shares equal to 1 ADS) Basic and diluted | (1.26 | ) | (1.00 | ) | (1.08 | ) | (0.14 | ) | (2.74 | ) | (2.08 | ) | (0.28 | ) | |||||
Other comprehensive income | |||||||||||||||||||
Foreign currency translation adjustments net of nil tax | 4,968 | 751 | 2,816 | 387 | 4,246 | 3,567 | 491 | ||||||||||||
Total other comprehensive income, net of tax | 4,968 | 751 | 2,816 | 387 | 4,246 | 3,567 | 491 | ||||||||||||
Comprehensive loss | (70,760 | ) | (62,638 | ) | (68,818 | ) | (9,469 | ) | (158,518 | ) | (131,456 | ) | (18,088 | ) | |||||
Comprehensive loss attributable to non-controlling interests | 165 | 64 | 97 | 13 | 376 | 161 | 22 | ||||||||||||
Comprehensive loss attributable to ordinary shareholders | (70,595 | ) | (62,574 | ) | (68,721 | ) | (9,456 | ) | (158,142 | ) | (131,295 | ) | (18,066 | ) | |||||
EHANG HOLDINGS LIMITED UNAUDITED RECONCILIATIONS OF GAAP AND NON-GAAP RESULTS (Amounts in thousands of Renminbi (“RMB”) and US dollars (“US$”) except for per share data and per ADS data) | |||||||||||||||||||
Three Months Ended | Six Months Ended | ||||||||||||||||||
June 30, 2023 | March 31, 2024 | June 30, 2024 | June 30, 2023 | June 30, 2024 | |||||||||||||||
RMB | RMB | RMB | US$ | RMB | RMB | US$ | |||||||||||||
(Unaudited) | (Unaudited) | (Unaudited) | (Unaudited) | (Unaudited) | |||||||||||||||
Gross profit | 6,020 | 38,191 | 63,652 | 8,759 | 20,214 | 101,843 | 14,014 | ||||||||||||
Plus: Share-based compensation | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | ||||||||||||
Adjusted gross profit | 6,020 | 38,191 | 63,652 | 8,759 | 20,214 | 101,843 | 14,014 | ||||||||||||
Sales and marketing expenses | (13,526 | ) | (20,224 | ) | (27,321 | ) | (3,759 | ) | (26,000 | ) | (47,545 | ) | (6,542 | ) | |||||
Plus: Share-based compensation | 4,656 | 8,817 | 11,725 | 1,613 | 9,607 | 20,542 | 2,827 | ||||||||||||
Adjusted sales and marketing expenses | (8,870 | ) | (11,407 | ) | (15,596 | ) | (2,146 | ) | (16,393 | ) | (27,003 | ) | (3,715 | ) | |||||
General and administrative expenses | (31,061 | ) | (49,676 | ) | (54,235 | ) | (7,463 | ) | (56,057 | ) | (103,911 | ) | (14,299 | ) | |||||
Plus: Share-based compensation | 10,693 | 29,521 | 31,848 | 4,382 | 19,857 | 61,369 | 8,445 | ||||||||||||
Adjusted general and administrative expenses | (20,368 | ) | (20,155 | ) | (22,387 | ) | (3,081 | ) | (36,200 | ) | (42,542 | ) | (5,854 | ) | |||||
Research and development expenses | (37,414 | ) | (37,836 | ) | (61,800 | ) | (8,504 | ) | (91,489 | ) | (99,636 | ) | (13,710 | ) | |||||
Plus: Share-based compensation | 8,607 | 14,948 | 29,211 | 4,020 | 35,931 | 44,159 | 6,076 | ||||||||||||
Adjusted research and development expenses | (28,807 | ) | (22,888 | ) | (32,589 | ) | (4,484 | ) | (55,558 | ) | (55,477 | ) | (7,634 | ) | |||||
Operating expenses | (82,001 | ) | (107,736 | ) | (143,356 | ) | (19,726 | ) | (173,546 | ) | (251,092 | ) | (34,551 | ) | |||||
Plus: Share-based compensation | 23,956 | 53,286 | 72,784 | 10,015 | 65,395 | 126,070 | 17,348 | ||||||||||||
Adjusted operating expenses | (58,045 | ) | (54,450 | ) | (70,572 | ) | (9,711 | ) | (108,151 | ) | (125,022 | ) | (17,203 | ) | |||||
Operating loss | (75,305 | ) | (65,838 | ) | (77,443 | ) | (10,656 | ) | (151,051 | ) | (143,281 | ) | (19,716 | ) | |||||
Plus: Share-based compensation | 23,956 | 53,286 | 72,784 | 10,015 | 65,395 | 126,070 | 17,348 | ||||||||||||
Adjusted operating loss | (51,349 | ) | (12,552 | ) | (4,659 | ) | (641 | ) | (85,656 | ) | (17,211 | ) | (2,368 | ) |
EHANG HOLDINGS LIMITED UNAUDITED RECONCILIATIONS OF GAAP AND NON-GAAP RESULTS (CONT’D) (Amounts in thousands of Renminbi (“RMB”) and US dollars (“US$”) except for per share data and per ADS data) | |||||||||||||||||||
Three Months Ended | Six Months Ended | ||||||||||||||||||
June 30, 2023 | March 31, 2024 | June 30, 2024 | June 30, 2023 | June 30, 2024 | |||||||||||||||
RMB | RMB | RMB | US$ | RMB | RMB | US$ | |||||||||||||
(Unaudited) | (Unaudited) | (Unaudited) | (Unaudited) | (Unaudited) | |||||||||||||||
Net loss | (75,728 | ) | (63,389 | ) | (71,634 | ) | (9,856 | ) | (162,764 | ) | (135,023 | ) | (18,579 | ) | |||||
Plus: Share-based compensation | 23,956 | 53,286 | 72,784 | 10,015 | 65,395 | 126,070 | 17,348 | ||||||||||||
Plus: Amortization of debt discounts | - | - | - | - | 12,023 | - | - | ||||||||||||
Adjusted net (loss) income | (51,772 | ) | (10,103 | ) | 1,150 | 159 | (85,346 | ) | (8,953 | ) | (1,231 | ) | |||||||
Net loss attributable to ordinary shareholders | (75,563 | ) | (63,325 | ) | (71,537 | ) | (9,843 | ) | (162,388 | ) | (134,862 | ) | (18,557 | ) | |||||
Plus: Share-based compensation | 23,956 | 53,286 | 72,784 | 10,015 | 65,395 | 126,070 | 17,348 | ||||||||||||
Plus: Amortization of debt discounts | - | - | - | - | 12,023 | - | - | ||||||||||||
Adjusted net (loss) income attributable to ordinary shareholders | (51,607 | ) | (10,039 | ) | 1,247 | 172 | (84,970 | ) | (8,792 | ) | (1,209 | ) | |||||||
Shares used in net earnings (loss) per ordinary share computation (in thousands of shares): | |||||||||||||||||||
Basic | 120,159 | 126,704 | 131,537 | 131,537 | 118,286 | 129,120 | 129,120 | ||||||||||||
Diluted | 120,159 | 126,704 | 134,037 | 134,037 | 118,286 | 129,120 | 129,120 | ||||||||||||
Adjusted basic and diluted net earnings (loss) per ordinary share | (0.43 | ) | (0.08 | ) | 0.01 | 0.001 | (0.72 | ) | (0.07 | ) | (0.01 | ) | |||||||
Adjusted basic and diluted net earnings (loss) per ADS | (0.86 | ) | (0.16 | ) | 0.02 | 0.002 | (1.44 | ) | (0.14 | ) | (0.02 | ) |