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Exhibit 99.1

 

DouYu International Holdings Limited Reports Second Quarter 2019 Unaudited Financial Results

 

WUHAN, China, August 13, 2019 /PRNewswire/ — DouYu International Holdings Limited (“DouYu” or the “Company”) (Nasdaq: DOYU), a leading game-centric live streaming platform in China and a pioneer in the eSports value chain, today announced its unaudited financial results for the second quarter ended June 30 and first half of 2019.

 

Second Quarter 2019 Highlights

 

·                  Total net revenues for the second quarter of 2019 increased by 133.2% to RMB1,872.7 million (US$272.8 million) from RMB802.9 million in the same period of 2018.

 

·                  Gross profit increased by 823.8% to RMB301.1 million (US$43.9 million) from RMB32.6 million in the same period of 2018, implying a gross margin of 16.1% in the second quarter of 2019 compared with 4.1% in the same period of 2018.

 

·                  Net income was RMB23.2 million (US$3.4 million) for the second quarter of 2019, compared with net loss of RMB228.7 million in the same period of 2018, implying an net margin of 1.2%, compared with a net loss margin of 28.5% in the same period of 2018.

 

·                  Adjusted net income1 was RMB52.6 million (US$7.7 million) for the second quarter of 2019, compared with an adjusted net loss of RMB221.9 million in the same period of 2018, implying an adjusted net margin of 2.8% compared with an adjusted net loss margin of 27.6% in the same period of 2018.

 

·                  Average MAUs2 in the second quarter of 2019 reached 162.8 million, representing an increase of 32.6% from 122.8 million in the second quarter of 2018.

 

·                  Average mobile MAUs in the second quarter of 2019 reached 50.6 million, representing an increase of 42.5% from 35.5 million in the second quarter of 2018.

 

·                  Quarterly average paying user base in the second quarter of 2019 reached 6.7 million, representing an increase of 123.3% from 3.0 million in the second quarter of 2018.

 

Mr. Shaojie Chen, Chief Executive Officer of DouYu, commented, “Our second quarter results demonstrated robust growth, as our quarterly average MAUs grew by 32.6%, average mobile MAU by 42.5%, and total net revenues by 133.2% year over year. We are convinced of the  growth potential in China’s eSports market. Going forward, we will continue to focus on building a game-centric premium content ecosystem while strategically improving our monetization efficiency across all content genres.”

 

1  “Adjusted net income” is defined as net income excluding share-based compensation expenses, share of loss (income) in equity method investments and impairment loss of investments. For more information, refer to “Use of Non-GAAP Financial Measures” and “Reconciliations of Non-GAAP Results” at the end of this press release.

2  Refers to the average total MAUs during a given period of time calculated by dividing (i) the sum of active users, including active PC users and active mobile users for each month of such period, by (ii) the number of months of such period. MAUs refers to the number of active users, including active PC users and active mobile users in a given month. Active users refers to users who visited the Company’s platform through PC or mobile app at least once in a given period; the number of active PC users is measured as the number of independent cookies generated by the Company’s website when users visited the Company’s platform through PC in a given period, and the number of active mobile users is measured as the number of mobile devices that launched the Company’s mobile apps in a given period. The number of active users is calculated by treating each distinguishable independent cookie or mobile device as a separate user even though some individuals may access the Company’s platform with more than one independent cookie or using more than one mobile device and multiple individuals may access the Company’s services with the same independent cookie or using the same mobile device.

 

 

Mr. Hao Cao, Vice President of DouYu, commented, “We achieved solid financial results in the second quarter. After our initial public offering in July 2019, we continue to strive to strengthen our value proposition in the game-centric live streaming industry and explore the eSports value chain both upstream and downstream. Looking ahead, we will continue to drive our revenue growth through user base expansion, paying ratio enhancement and ARPPU improvement. We will also further optimize our operating efficiency and operating leverage to improve our margins.”

 

Second Quarter 2019 Financial Results

 

Total net revenues for the second quarter of 2019 increased by 133.2% to RMB1,872.7 million (US$272.8 million) from RMB802.9 million in the same period of 2018, primarily due to the increase in live streaming revenues.

 

Live streaming revenues increased by 156.0% to RMB1,708.3 million (US$248.8 million) in the second quarter of 2019 from RMB667.3 million in the same period of 2018, primarily due to the Company’s continuing efforts to cultivate users’ paying habits as well as the growth in both the number of paying users and ARPPU.

 

Advertising and other revenues increased by 21.2% to RMB164.4 million (US$24.0 million) in the second quarter of 2019 from RMB135.6 million in the same period of 2018, primarily driven by the increasing integrated promotion activities during live streaming as a result of improvements in the Company’s brand awareness.

 

Cost of revenues increased by 104.0% to RMB1,571.7 million (US$228.9 million) in the second quarter of 2019 from RMB770.3 million in the same period of 2018, primarily attributable to the increase in revenue sharing fees and content costs as well as bandwidth costs.

 

Revenue sharing fees and content costs increased by 121.2% to RMB1,326.6 million (US$193.2 million) in the second quarter of 2019 from RMB599.8 million in the same period of 2018, primarily due to: 1) increases in revenue sharing fees which were in line with increases in live streaming revenue, and 2) increases in content costs primarily attributable to the high-quality content created on the Company’s platform as well as eSports related content investment.

 

Bandwidth costs increased by 15.2% to RMB153.3 million (US$22.3 million) in the second quarter of 2019 from RMB133.0 million in the same period of 2018, primarily due to the increases in bandwidth usage necessary to support the growth of user traffic on the platform and improve the quality of live streaming video to enhance user experience, partially offset by the improved bandwidth utilization efficiency primarily attributable to the continued deployment of new technologies in content distribution.

 

Gross profit increased by 823.8% to RMB301.1 million (US$43.9 million) in the second quarter of 2019 from RMB32.6 million in the same period of 2018. Gross margin increased to 16.1% in the second quarter of 2019 from 4.1% in the same period of 2018, primarily due to the Company’s continuing improvements on monetization capabilities, bandwidth utilization through technology upgrades, and operational efficiency, which has also contributed to the development of economies of scale on the platform.

 

 

Sales and marketing expenses increased by 17.4% to RMB167.8 million (US$24.4 million) in the second quarter of 2019 from RMB142.9 million in the same period of 2018, mainly attributable to greater efforts in promoting the Company’s brand awareness, eSports contents and offline events.

 

Research and development expenses remained relatively stable at RMB84.4 million (US$12.3 million) in the second quarter of 2019, compared to RMB82.9 million in the same period of 2018.

 

General and administrative expenses increased by 98.4% to RMB73.3 million (US$10.7 million) in the second quarter of 2019 from RMB37.0 million in the same period of 2018, mainly due to the significant increase in share-based compensation expenses related to the awarding of restricted shares in connection with the acquisition of Nonolive in October 2018, as well as the increase in salaries and benefits of the management team as a result of the Company’s business growth.

 

Other operating income, net was RMB14.5 million (US$2.1 million) for the second quarter of 2019, compared with RMB21.2 million in the same period of 2018.

 

Operating loss was RMB10.0 million (US$1.5 million) in the second quarter of 2019, compared with an operating loss of RMB209.0 million in the same period of 2018.

 

Adjusted operating income in the second quarter of 2019, which excludes share-based compensation expenses, was RMB17.4 million (US$2.5 million) for the second quarter of 2019, compared with an adjusted operating loss of RMB204.6 million in the same period of 2018.

 

Income tax expenses were nil for the second quarter of 2019 and 2018, due to the Company’s cumulative net losses and the resulting tax loss carryforward.

 

Net income was RMB23.2 million (US$3.4 million) in the second quarter of 2019, compared with a net loss of RMB228.7 million in the same period of 2018.

 

Adjusted net income in the second quarter of 2019, which excludes share-based compensation expenses, share of loss (income) in equity method investments, and impairment loss of investments, was RMB52.6 million (US$7.7 million) in the second quarter of 2019, implying an adjusted net margin of 2.8% compared and with an adjusted net loss of RMB221.9 million in the same period of 2018.

 

Basic and diluted net income per ordinary share was RMB0.86 (US$0.13) and RMB0.82 (US$0.12), respectively for the second quarter of 2019, compared with a basic and diluted net loss per ordinary share of RMB28.07 and RMB28.07, respectively for the same period of 2018.

 

 

Adjusted basic and diluted net income per ordinary share was RMB4.51 (US$0.66) and RMB1.91 (US$0.28), respectively for the second quarter of 2019, compared with an adjusted basic and diluted net loss per ordinary share of RMB27.25 and RMB 27.25 for the same period of 2018.

 

Recent Development

 

In July 2019, the Company successfully completed its initial public offering (“IPO”) of 44,924,730 American depositary shares (“ADSs”) at a price of US$11.5 per ADS, with the selling shareholders offering an additional 22,462,380 ADSs. Every ten ADSs represents one ordinary share. The Company received a total of approximately US$489.9 million in net proceeds from the IPO, after deducting the underwriting discounts and commissions, and estimated offering expenses payable.

 

Upon its completion of IPO, the Company had a total of 32,462,368 ordinary shares issued and outstanding. Every ten ADSs represents one ordinary share.

 

Business Outlook

 

The Company expects its total net revenues to be in the range of RMB1,950 million to RMB2,000 million in the third quarter of 2019, representing a year-over-year growth between 90.3% and 95.2%. This forecast reflects the Company’s current and preliminary views on the market and operational conditions, which are subject to change.

 

Conference Call Information

 

The Company will hold a conference call on Tuesday, August 13, 2019, at 8:00 a.m. Eastern Time or 8:00 p.m. Beijing Time on the same day to discuss the financial results. Listeners may access the call by dialing the following numbers:

 

International:	1-412-317-6061
United States Toll Free:	1-888-317-6003
China:	4001-206115
Hong Kong Toll Free:	800-963976
Conference ID:	4987940
The replay will be accessible through August 20, 2019, by dialing the following numbers:
International:	1-412-317-0088
United States Toll Free:	1-877-344-7529
Conference ID:	10134203

 

A live and archived webcast of the conference call will also be available at the Company’s investor relations website at http://ir.douyu.com/.

 

 

Safe Harbor Statement

 

This press release contains forward-looking statements. These statements are made under the “safe harbor” provisions of the U.S. Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Statements that are not historical facts, including statements about the Company’s beliefs and expectations, are forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements involve inherent risks and uncertainties, and a number of factors could cause actual results to differ materially from those contained in any forward-looking statement. In some cases, forward-looking statements can be identified by words or phrases such as “may”, “will,” “expect,” “anticipate,” “target,” “aim,” “estimate,” “intend,” “plan,” “believe,” “potential,” “continue,” “is/are likely to” or other similar expressions. Further information regarding these and other risks, uncertainties or factors is included in the Company’s filings with the Securities Exchange Commission. All information provided in this press release is as of the date of this press release, and the Company does not undertake any duty to update such information, except as required under applicable law.

 

Investor Relations Contact

 

Mao Mao

DouYu International Holdings Limited

Email: ir@douyu.tv

Phone: +1 (646) 224-6934

 

Xinran Rao

ICR, Inc.

Email: DouYu.IR@icrinc.com

Phone: +1 (646) 224-6934

 

Media Relations Contact

 

Joy Yin

DouYu International Holdings Limited

Email: pr_douyu@douyu.tv

Phone: +1 (646) 308-1475

 

Edmond Lococo

ICR, Inc.

Email: DouYu.PR@icrinc.com

Phone: +1 (646) 308-1475

 

 

UNAUDITED CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS

(All amounts in thousands, except share, ADS, per share and per ADS data)

 

		As of December 31		As of June 30
		2018		2019		2019
		RMB		RMB		US$ (1)
ASSETS
Current assets
Cash and cash equivalents		5,562,205		4,399,996		640,932
Account receivables, net		129,465		216,290		31,506
Prepayments		135,755		96,266		14,023
Amounts due from related parties		64,070		76,445		11,135
Other current assets		225,514		410,562		59,805
Total current assets		6,117,009		5,199,559		757,401
Property and equipment, net		50,428		43,770		6,376
Intangible assets, net		131,014		189,773		27,644
Investments		134,252		145,479		21,191
Goodwill		13,568		30,772		4,482
Other non-current assets		48,581		36,878		5,372
Total non-current assets		377,843		446,672		65,065
TOTAL ASSETS		6,494,852		5,646,231		822,466
LIABILITIES, CONVERTIBLE REDEEMABLE PREFERRED SHARES AND SHAREHOLDERS’ DEFICIT
LIABILITIES
Current liabilities:
Accounts Payable		800,370		1,125,934		164,011
Advances from customers		9,708		20,179		2,939
Deferred revenue		112,072		158,379		23,071
Accrued expenses and other current liabilities		313,455		305,077		44,439
Amounts due to related parties		1,628,308		307,001		44,720
Total current liabilities		2,863,913		1,916,570		279,180
TOTAL LIABILITIES		2,863,913		1,916,570		279,180
Convertible redeemable preferred shares		6,644,823		6,644,823		967,928
Shareholders’ deficit
Ordinary shares		5		5		1
Additional paid-in capital		48,989		94,202		13,722
Accumulated deficit		(3,388,471	)	(3,345,680	)	(487,353	)
Accumulated other comprehensive income		325,593		331,814		48,333
Total DouYu Shareholders’ deficit		(3,013,884	)	(2,919,659	)	(425,297	)
Non-controlling interests		—		4,497		655
Total Shareholders’ Deficit		(3,013,884	)	(2,915,162	)	(424,642	)
TOTAL LIABILITIES, CONVERTIBLE REDEEMABLE PREFERRED SHARES AND SHAREHOLDERS’ DEFICIT		6,494,852		5,646,231		822,466

 

(1) Translations of certain RMB amounts into U.S. dollars at a specified rate is solely for the convenience of the reader. Unless otherwise noted, all translations from RMB to U.S. dollars are made at a rate of RMB6.8650 to US$1.00, the noon buying rate in effect on June 30, 2019, in the H.10 statistical release of Federal Reserve Board.

 

 

UNAUDITED CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME (LOSS)

(All amounts in thousands, except share, ADS, per share and per ADS data)

 

		Three Months Ended								Six Months Ended
		June 30,		March 31,		June 30,		June 30,		June 30,		June 30,		June 30,
		2018		2019		2019		2019		2018		2019		2019
		RMB		RMB		RMB		US$(1)		RMB		RMB		US$(1)
Net Revenues		802,909		1,489,124		1,872,729		272,794		1,469,391		3,361,853		489,709
Cost of revenues		(770,320	)	(1,285,996	)	(1,571,679	)	(228,941	)	(1,412,171	)	(2,857,675	)	(416,267	)
Gross profit		32,589		203,128		301,050		43,853		57,220		504,178		73,442
Operating expenses
Sales and marketing expenses		(142,942	)	(123,569	)	(167,759	)	(24,437	)	(219,630	)	(291,328	)	(42,437	)
Research and development expense		(82,872	)	(79,421	)	(84,404	)	(12,295	)	(155,467	)	(163,825	)	(23,864	)
General and administrative expenses		(36,961	)	(63,459	)	(73,344	)	(10,684	)	(68,110	)	(136,803	)	(19,928	)
Other operating income, net		21,229		14,886		14,497		2,112		21,232		29,383		4,281
Total operating expenses		(241,546	)	(251,563	)	(311,010	)	(45,304	)	(421,975	)	(562,573	)	(81,948	)
Loss from operations		(208,957	)	(48,435	)	(9,960	)	(1,451	)	(364,755	)	(58,395	)	(8,506	)
Other expenses, net		(277	)	(113	)	(3,766	)	(549	)	(1,228	)	(3,879	)	(565	)
Foreign exchange gains (losses)		(27,169	)	32,045		—		—		(27,169	)	32,045		4,668
Interest Income, net		10,066		33,952		35,166		5,123		12,551		69,118		10,068
Income (loss) before income taxes		(226,337	)	17,449		21,440		3,123		(380,601	)	38,889		5,665
Income tax expenses		—		—		—		—		—		—		—
Share of loss (income) in equity method investments		(2,365	)	702		1,716		250		(3,766	)	2,418		352
Net income (loss)		(228,702	)	18,151		23,156		3,373		(384,367	)	41,307		6,017
Less: Net loss attributable to non-controlling interest		—		(604	)	(880	)	(128	)	—		(1,484	)	(216	)
Net income (loss) attributable to DouYu		(228,702	)	18,755		24,036		3,501		(384,367	)	42,791		6,233

 

Net income (loss) per ordinary share
Basic		(28.07	)	0.67		0.86		0.13		(47.88	)	1.53		0.22
Diluted		(28.07	)	0.64		0.82		0.12		(47.88	)	1.46		0.21
Weighted average number of ordinary shares used in calculating net income(loss) per ordinary share
Basic		8,146,208		8,063,790		8,063,790		8,063,790		8,167,499		8,063,790		8,063,790
Diluted		8,146,208		29,380,734		29,351,365		29,351,365		8,167,499		29,343,741		29,343,741

 

(1) Translations of certain RMB amounts into U.S. dollars at a specified rate is solely for the convenience of the reader. Unless otherwise noted, all translations from RMB to U.S. dollars are made at a rate of RMB6.8650 to US$1.00, the noon buying rate in effect on June 30, 2019, in the H.10 statistical release of Federal Reserve Board.

 

 

Reconciliations of Non-GAAP Results

(All amounts in thousands, except share, ADS, per share and per ADS data)

 

		Three Months Ended								Six Months Ended
		June 30,		March 31,		June 30,		June 30,		June 30,		June 30,		June 30,
		2018		2019		2019		2019		2018		2019		2019
		RMB		RMB		RMB		US$(1)		RMB		RMB		US$(1)
Loss from operations		(208,957	)	(48,435	)	(9,960	)	(1,451	)	(364,755	)	(58,395	)	(8,506	)
Add:
Share-based compensation expenses		4,394		17,830		27,383		3,989		8,787		45,213		6,586
Adjusted Operating income (loss)		(204,563	)	(30,605	)	17,423		2,538		(355,968	)	(13,182	)	(1,920	)
Net income (loss)		(228,702	)	18,151		23,156		3,373		(384,367	)	41,307		6,017
Add:
Share-based compensation expenses		4,394		17,830		27,383		3,989		8,787		45,213		6,586
Share of loss (income) in equity method investments		2,365		(702	)	(1,716	)	(250	)	3,766		(2,418	)	(352	)
Impairment loss of investment		—		—		3,790		552		—		3,790		552
Adjusted net income (loss)		(221,943	)	35,279		52,613		7,664		(371,814	)	87,892		12,803
Net income (loss) attributable to DouYu		(228,702	)	18,755		24,036		3,501		(384,367	)	42,791		6,233
Add:
Share-based compensation expenses		4,394		17,830		27,383		3,989		8,787		45,213		6,586
Share of loss (income) in equity method investments		2,365		(702	)	(1,716	)	(250	)	3,766		(2,418	)	(352	)
Impairment loss of investment		—		—		3,790		552		—		3,790		552
Adjusted net income (loss) attributable to DouYu		(221,943	)	35,883		53,493		7,792		(371,814	)	89,376		13,019
Adjusted net income (loss) per ordinary share
Basic		-27.25		2.79		4.51		0.66		-46.34		7.31		1.06
Diluted		-27.25		1.28		1.91		0.28		-46.34		3.20		0.47
Weighted average number of ordinary shares used in calculating diluted net income (loss) per ordinary share		8,146,208		29,380,734		29,351,365		29,351,365		8,167,499		29,366,050		29,366,050
Less: Restricted Share Units		—		(1,410,839	)	(1,381,470	)	(1,381,470	)	—		(1,396,155	)	(1,396,155	)
Weighted average number of ordinary shares used in calculating adjusted diluted net income (loss) per ordinary share		8,146,208		27,969,895		27,969,895		27,969,895		8,167,499		27,969,895		27,969,895
Weighted average number of ordinary shares used in calculating adjusted net income(loss) per ordinary share
Basic		8,146,208		8,063,790		8,063,790		8,063,790		8,167,499		8,063,790		8,063,790
Diluted		8,146,208		27,969,895		27,969,895		27,969,895		8,167,499		27,969,895		27,969,895

 

(1) Translations of certain RMB amounts into U.S. dollars at a specified rate is solely for the convenience of the reader. Unless otherwise noted, all translations from RMB to U.S. dollars are made at a rate of RMB6.8650 to US$1.00, the noon buying rate in effect on June 30, 2019, in the H.10 statistical release of Federal Reserve Board.