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Tuniu net revenue decreases 4.9%, packaged-tour revenue drops 9.1% in Q1 2019

05/23/2019| 6:59:31 PM| 中文

Net revenues were $68.1 million in the first quarter of 2019, a year-over-year decrease of 4.9%; revenues from packaged tours dropped 9.1% to $54.5 million and gross profit decreased 4.5% to $37.4 million.

Tuniu today announced its unaudited financial results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2019.

Mr. Donald Dunde Yu, Tuniu´s founder, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, said, "In 2019, Tuniu will focus on maintaining and expanding its long-term competitive advantages. We have reprioritized our product offering to focus on the best-selling products in popular destinations. By collectively making procurement of these best-selling products, it allows us to improve our bargaining power and effectively increase our product margins. On the other hand, our social marketing tools leverage our offline retail stores to effectively distribute Tuniu´s products and services to local communities, social groups and various consumption settings. Overall, we aim to provide the best products and services to our customers."

Ms. Maria Yi Xin, Tuniu´s Chief Financial Officer, said, "By putting increased emphasis and resources into the best-selling products, we are able to further improve our margins. During the quarter, contribution of our offline retail stores continues to rise as we refine our offline service capabilities. Although our offline retail store model is already proven, we believe there continues to be room for operational improvements that can further unlock the profitability potential of these stores. Going forward, we will focus on improving the user experience by providing high quality products through Niu Tour, which are organized tours that are directly designed and procured by Tuniu, and Tuniu Selection, which are best-selling products from our top suppliers."

First Quarter 2019 Results

Net revenues were RMB456.9 million (US$68.1 million) in the first quarter of 2019, representing a year-over-year decrease of 4.9% from the corresponding period in 2018.

Revenues from packaged tours were RMB365.9 million (US$54.5 million) in the first quarter of 2019, representing a year-over-year decrease of 9.1% from the corresponding period in 2018. The decrease was primarily due to the decline in certain destinations.

Other revenues were RMB91.0 million (US$13.6 million) in the first quarter of 2019, representing a year-over-year increase of 16.8% from the corresponding period in 2018. The increase was primarily due to a rise in revenues generated from financial services and commission fees received from certain travel-related products.

Cost of revenues was RMB206.0 million (US$30.7 million) in the first quarter of 2019, representing a year-over-year decrease of 5.5% from the corresponding period in 2018. As a percentage of net revenues, cost of revenues was 45.1% in the first quarter of 2019 compared to 45.3% in the corresponding period in 2018.

Gross profit was RMB250.8 million (US$37.4 million) in the first quarter of 2019, representing a year-over-year decrease of 4.5% from the corresponding period in 2018. The decrease was primarily due to the decline in revenues from packaged tours.

Operating expenses were RMB431.4 million (US$64.3 million) in the first quarter of 2019, representing a year-over-year increase of 12.4% from the corresponding period in 2018. 

Non-GAAP operating expenses, which excluded share-based compensation expenses and amortization of acquired intangible assets, were RMB374.7 million (US$55.8 million) in the first quarter of 2019, representing a year-over-year increase of 11.4%.

Research and product development expenses were RMB80.0 million (US$11.9 million) in the first quarter of 2019, representing a year-over-year decrease of 4.8%. 

Sales and marketing expenses were RMB218.8 million (US$32.6 million) in the first quarter of 2019, representing a year-over-year increase of 17.8%. 

General and administrative expenses were RMB135.1 million (US$20.1 million) in the first quarter of 2019, representing a year-over-year increase of 17.9%. 

Loss from operations was RMB180.5 million (US$26.9 million) in the first quarter of 2019, compared to a loss from operations of RMB121.1 million in the first quarter of 2018. Non-GAAP loss from operations, which excluded share-based compensation expenses and amortization of acquired intangible assets, was RMB122.0 million (US$18.2 million) in the first quarter of 2019.

Net loss was RMB148.2 million (US$22.1 million) in the first quarter of 2019, compared to a net loss of RMB71.6 million in the first quarter of 2018. Non-GAAP net loss, which excluded share-based compensation expenses and amortization of acquired intangible assets, was RMB89.6 million (US$13.4 million) in the first quarter of 2019.

Net loss attributable to ordinary shareholders was RMB150.6 million (US$22.4 million) in the first quarter of 2019, compared to a net loss attributable to ordinary shareholders of RMB74.7 million in the first quarter of 2018. Non-GAAP net loss attributable to ordinary shareholders, which excluded share-based compensation expenses and amortization of acquired intangible assets, was RMB92.1 million (US13.7 million) in the first quarter of 2019.

As of March 31, 2019, the Company had cash and cash equivalents, restricted cash and short-term investments of RMB1.8 billion (US$269.6 million).

Business Outlook

For the second quarter of 2019, Tuniu expects to generate RMB472.7 million to RMB499.0 million of net revenues, which represents 5% to 10% decrease year-over-year. This forecast reflects Tuniu´s current and preliminary view on the industry and its operations, which is subject to change.

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