21Vianet Group, Inc. Reports Unaudited First Quarter 2018 Financial Results
Adjusted EBITDA up 95.5% YoY to
Adjusted EBITDA margin expanded to 24.5% from 11.6% in prior year period
First Quarter 2018 Financial Highlights (including hosting and related services & MNS1 business)
- Revenues from hosting and related services increased by 13.3% year over year to
RMB800.8 million (US$127.7 million ). - Adjusted cash gross profit increased by 7.6% year over year to
RMB347.5 million (US$55.4 million ). Adjusted cash gross margin expanded to 43.4% from 37.5% in the same period of 2017. - Operating profit improved to
RMB56.4 million from an operating loss ofRMB72.1 million in the same period of 2017. - Adjusted EBITDA increased by 95.5% year over year to
RMB196.0 million (US$31.2 million ). Adjusted EBITDA margin expanded to 24.5% from 11.6% in the same period of 2017. - Net cash generated from operating activities was
RMB95.9 million (US$15.3 million ) in the first quarter of 2018 compared toRMB46.4 million in the same period of 2017.
The financial numbers of the same period of 2017 include hosting and related services and MNS business. The year-over-year increase was partially driven by the disposal of the MNS business in
First Quarter 2018 Operational Highlights
- Hosting MRR2 per cabinet increased to
RMB7,905 in the first quarter of 2018 compared toRMB7,598 in the first quarter of 2017. - Total cabinets under management decreased slightly to 29,035 as of
March 31, 2018 from 29,080 as ofDecember 31, 2017 . As ofMarch 31, 2018 , the Company had 23,839 cabinets in its self-built data centers and 5,196 cabinets in its partnered data centers. - Utilization rate was 70.0% in the first quarter of 2018 compared to 75.7% in the fourth quarter of 2017 due to the incremental cabinet capacity the Company delivered at the end of 2017.
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1MNS: Refers to managed network services.
2Hosting MRR: Refers to Monthly Recurring Revenues for the hosting business.
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First Quarter 2018 Financial Results
To fully reflect the Company’s performance, all analysis between “REVENUES” and “ADJUSTED EBITDA” presents only the results of the hosting and related service business. The MNS business, which was disposed of in the third quarter of 2017, is excluded.
REVENUES: Net revenues increased by 13.3% to
GROSS PROFIT: Gross profit increased by 10.5% to
Adjusted cash gross profit, which excludes depreciation, amortization, and share-based compensation expenses, increased by 18.1% to
OPERATING EXPENSES: Total operating expenses increased by 11.3% to
Adjusted operating expenses, which exclude share-based compensation expenses and changes in the fair value of contingent purchase consideration payable, were
Sales and marketing expenses increased by 21.2% to
Research and development expenses were
General and administrative expenses increased by 14.4% to
ADJUSTED EBITDA: Adjusted EBITDA for the first quarter of 2018 increased by 28.3% to
NET PROFIT/LOSS: Net profit for the first quarter of 2018 was
PROFIT/LOSS PER SHARE: Diluted profit per share was
As of
Net cash generated from operating activities was
Recent Developments
On
Financial Outlook
The following forecast reflects the Company’s current and preliminary view on the market and its operational conditions, which is subject to change.
For the second quarter of 2018, the Company expects net revenues to be in the range of
Conference Call
The Company will hold a conference call at
Participants may access the call by dialing the following numbers: | |||||||
United States Toll Free: | +1-855-500-8701 | ||||||
International: | +65-6713-5440 | ||||||
China Domestic: | 400-120-0654 | ||||||
Hong Kong: | +852-3018-6776 | ||||||
Conference ID: | 9383759 | ||||||
The replay will be accessible through May 25, 2018 by dialing the following numbers: | |||||||
United States Toll Free: | +1-855-452-5696 | ||||||
International: | +61-2-9003-4211 | ||||||
Conference ID: | 9383759 | ||||||
A live and archived webcast of the conference call will be available through the Company's investor relation website at http://ir.21vianet.com.
Non-GAAP Disclosure
In evaluating its business, 21Vianet considers and uses the following non-GAAP measures defined as non-GAAP financial measures by the
The non-GAAP financial measures are provided as additional information to help investors compare business trends among different reporting periods on a consistent basis and to enhance investors' overall understanding of the Company's current financial performance and prospects for the future. These non-GAAP financial measures should be considered in addition to results prepared in accordance with U.S. GAAP, but should not be considered a substitute for, or superior to, U.S. GAAP results. In addition, the Company's calculation of the non-GAAP financial measures may be different from the calculation used by other companies, and therefore comparability may be limited.
Exchange Rate
This announcement 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
Statement Regarding Unaudited Condensed Financial Information
The unaudited financial information set forth above is preliminary and subject to potential adjustments. Adjustments to the consolidated financial statements may be identified when audit work has been performed for the Company's year-end audit, which could result in significant differences from this preliminary unaudited condensed financial information.
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21VIANET GROUP, INC. | |||||||
CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS | |||||||
(Amount in thousands of Renminbi (“RMB”) and US dollars (“US$”)) | |||||||
As of | As of | ||||||
December 31, 2017 | March 31, 2018 | ||||||
RMB | RMB | US$ | |||||
(Audited) | (Unaudited) | (Unaudited) | |||||
Assets | |||||||
Current assets: | |||||||
Cash and cash equivalents | 1,949,631 | 1,850,440 | 295,004 | ||||
Restricted cash | 242,494 | 254,576 | 40,585 | ||||
Accounts and notes receivable, net | 455,811 | 506,475 | 80,744 | ||||
Short-term investments | 548,890 | 532,689 | 84,923 | ||||
Prepaid expenses and other current assets | 934,460 | 994,780 | 158,595 | ||||
Amount due from related parties | 114,256 | 93,294 | 14,873 | ||||
Total current assets | 4,245,542 | 4,232,254 | 674,724 | ||||
Non-current assets: | |||||||
Property and equipment, net | 3,319,424 | 3,282,857 | 523,365 | ||||
Intangible assets, net | 401,115 | 382,416 | 60,966 | ||||
Land use rights, net | 163,671 | 162,713 | 25,940 | ||||
Goodwill | 989,530 | 989,530 | 157,754 | ||||
Long-term investments | 510,926 | 504,679 | 80,458 | ||||
Amount due from related parties | 20,210 | 20,385 | 3,250 | ||||
Restricted cash | 3,344 | 3,221 | 514 | ||||
Deferred tax assets | 172,818 | 157,693 | 25,140 | ||||
Other non-current assets | 81,581 | 142,036 | 22,644 | ||||
Total non-current assets | 5,662,619 | 5,645,530 | 900,031 | ||||
Total assets | 9,908,161 | 9,877,784 | 1,574,755 | ||||
Liabilities and Shareholders' Equity | |||||||
Current liabilities: | |||||||
Short-term bank borrowings | 50,000 | 69,999 | 11,159 | ||||
Accounts and notes payable | 252,892 | 293,135 | 46,733 | ||||
Accrued expenses and other payables | 657,133 | 593,652 | 94,642 | ||||
Deferred revenue | 55,753 | 35,248 | 5,619 | ||||
Advances from customers | 403,244 | 477,239 | 76,083 | ||||
Income taxes payable | 13,309 | 28,456 | 4,537 | ||||
Amounts due to related parties | 55,675 | 59,386 | 9,468 | ||||
Current portion of long-term bank borrowings | 70,289 | 70,289 | 11,206 | ||||
Current portion of capital lease obligations | 201,315 | 194,449 | 31,000 | ||||
Current portion of deferred government grant | 4,574 | 4,574 | 729 | ||||
Current portion of bonds payable | 11,139 | 10,939 | 1,744 | ||||
Total current liabilities | 1,775,323 | 1,837,366 | 292,920 | ||||
Non-current liabilities: | |||||||
Long-term bank borrowings | 187,638 | 187,638 | 29,914 | ||||
Unrecognized tax benefits | 16,511 | 16,701 | 2,663 | ||||
Deferred tax liabilities | 190,873 | 188,539 | 30,058 | ||||
Non-current portion of capital lease obligations | 600,882 | 611,232 | 97,445 | ||||
Non-current portion of deferred government grant | 17,861 | 16,112 | 2,569 | ||||
Bonds payable | 1,918,069 | 1,848,263 | 294,657 | ||||
Total non-current liabilities | 2,931,834 | 2,868,485 | 457,306 | ||||
Shareholders' equity | |||||||
Treasury stock | (337,683 | ) | (337,683 | ) | (53,835 | ) | |
Ordinary shares | 46 | 46 | 7 | ||||
Additional paid-in capital | 8,980,407 | 8,991,665 | 1,433,483 | ||||
Accumulated other comprehensive loss | (2,673 | ) | (77,733 | ) | (12,392 | ) | |
Statutory reserves | 38,736 | 38,969 | 6,213 | ||||
Accumulated deficit | (3,629,300 | ) | (3,596,693 | ) | (573,397 | ) | |
Total 21Vianet Group, Inc. shareholders’ equity | 5,049,533 | 5,018,571 | 800,079 | ||||
Noncontrolling interest | 151,471 | 153,362 | 24,450 | ||||
Total shareholders' equity | 5,201,004 | 5,171,933 | 824,529 | ||||
Total liabilities and shareholders' equity | 9,908,161 | 9,877,784 | 1,574,755 | ||||
21VIANET GROUP, INC. | ||||||||
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS | ||||||||
(Amount in thousands of Renminbi (“RMB”) and US dollars (“US$”) except for number of shares and per share data) | ||||||||
Three months ended | ||||||||
March 31, 2017 | December 31, 2017 | March 31, 2018 | ||||||
RMB | RMB | RMB | US$ | |||||
(Unaudited) | (Unaudited) | (Unaudited) | (Unaudited) | |||||
Net revenues | ||||||||
Hosting and related services | 706,711 | 765,814 | 800,765 | 127,661 | ||||
Managed network services | 155,466 | - | - | - | ||||
Total net revenues | 862,177 | 765,814 | 800,765 | 127,661 | ||||
Cost of revenues | (681,700 | ) | (565,645 | ) | (572,863 | ) | (91,328 | ) |
Gross profit | 180,477 | 200,169 | 227,902 | 36,333 | ||||
Operating expenses | ||||||||
Sales and marketing | (65,832 | ) | (42,702 | ) | (41,232 | ) | (6,573 | ) |
Research and development | (38,387 | ) | (29,340 | ) | (22,030 | ) | (3,512 | ) |
General and administrative | (135,803 | ) | (115,351 | ) | (112,340 | ) | (17,910 | ) |
(Allowance) reversal for doubtful debt | (15,465 | ) | (1,147 | ) | 1,855 | 296 | ||
Changes in the fair value of contingent purchase consideration payable | 2,867 | (3,834 | ) | 2,284 | 364 | |||
Total operating expenses | (252,620 | ) | (192,374 | ) | (171,463 | ) | (27,335 | ) |
Operating (loss) profit | (72,143 | ) | 7,795 | 56,439 | 8,998 | |||
Interest income | 8,252 | 10,821 | 8,527 | 1,359 | ||||
Interest expense | (37,027 | ) | (50,836 | ) | (51,542 | ) | (8,217 | ) |
Impairment of long-term investment | - | 139 | - | - | ||||
Gain on disposal of subsidiaries | - | 677,084 | - | - | ||||
Other income | 4,826 | 3,260 | 22,161 | 3,533 | ||||
Other expense | (1,562 | ) | (232 | ) | (1,526 | ) | (243 | ) |
Foreign exchange (loss) gain | (5,481 | ) | 4,328 | 44,841 | 7,149 | |||
(Loss) gain before income taxes and gain (loss) from equity method investments | (103,135 | ) | 652,359 | 78,900 | 12,579 | |||
Income tax (expenses) benefits | (16,127 | ) | 127,478 | (34,080 | ) | (5,433 | ) | |
Gain (loss) from equity method investments | 2,425 | 17,732 | (10,089 | ) | (1,608 | ) | ||
Net (loss) profit | (116,837 | ) | 797,569 | 34,731 | 5,538 | |||
Net loss (profit) attributable to noncontrolling interest | 17,043 | 1,073 | (1,891 | ) | (301 | ) | ||
Net (loss) profit attributable to ordinary shareholders | (99,794 | ) | 798,642 | 32,840 | 5,237 | |||
(Loss) profit per share | ||||||||
Basic | (0.17 | ) | 1.19 | 0.05 | 0.01 | |||
Diluted | (0.17 | ) | 1.18 | 0.05 | 0.01 | |||
Shares used in (loss) profit per share computation | ||||||||
Basic* | 678,649,016 | 671,279,121 | 672,741,909 | 672,741,909 | ||||
Diluted* | 678,649,016 | 675,505,879 | 677,158,404 | 677,158,404 | ||||
(Loss) profit per ADS (6 ordinary shares equal to 1 ADS) | ||||||||
Basic | (1.02 | ) | 7.14 | 0.30 | 0.06 | |||
Diluted | (1.02 | ) | 7.08 | 0.30 | 0.06 | |||
* Shares used in (loss) profit per share/ADS computation were computed under weighted average method. | ||||||||
21VIANET GROUP, INC. | |||||||||
RECONCILIATIONS OF GAAP AND NON-GAAP RESULTS | |||||||||
(Amount in thousands of Renminbi (“RMB”) and US dollars (“US$”)) | |||||||||
Three months ended | |||||||||
March 31, 2017 | December 31, 2017 | March 31, 2018 | |||||||
RMB | RMB | RMB | US$ | ||||||
Gross profit | 180,477 | 200,169 | 227,902 | 36,333 | |||||
Plus: depreciation and amortization | 142,810 | 119,814 | 119,562 | 19,061 | |||||
Plus: share-based compensation expenses | (222 | ) | 84 | 14 | 2 | ||||
Adjusted cash gross profit | 323,065 | 320,067 | 347,478 | 55,396 | |||||
Adjusted cash gross margin | 37.5% | 41.8% | 43.4% | 43.4% | |||||
Operating expenses | (252,620 | ) | (192,374 | ) | (171,463 | ) | (27,335 | ) | |
Plus: share-based compensation expenses | 4,545 | 15,317 | 6,555 | 1,045 | |||||
Plus: changes in the fair value of contingent purchase consideration payable | (2,867 | ) | 3,834 | (2,284 | ) | (364 | ) | ||
Adjusted operating expenses | (250,942 | ) | (173,223 | ) | (167,192 | ) | (26,654 | ) | |
Operating (loss) profit | (72,143 | ) | 7,795 | 56,439 | 8,998 | ||||
Plus: depreciation and amortization | 170,953 | 143,966 | 135,290 | 21,568 | |||||
Plus: share-based compensation expenses | 4,323 | 15,401 | 6,569 | 1,047 | |||||
Plus: changes in the fair value of contingent purchase consideration payable | (2,867 | ) | 3,834 | (2,284 | ) | (364 | ) | ||
Adjusted EBITDA | 100,266 | 170,996 | 196,014 | 31,249 | |||||
Adjusted EBITDA margin | 11.6% | 22.3% | 24.5% | 24.5% | |||||
21VIANET GROUP, INC. | |||||||||
SUPPLEMENTARY DISCLOSURE FOR HOSTING AND RELATED SERVICES | |||||||||
(Amount in thousands of Renminbi (“RMB”) and US dollars (“US$”)) | |||||||||
Three months ended | |||||||||
March 31, 2017 | December 31, 2017 | March 31, 2018 | |||||||
GAAP Disclosure | RMB | RMB | RMB | US$ | |||||
Net revenues | 706,711 | 765,814 | 800,765 | 127,661 | |||||
Cost of revenues | (500,430 | ) | (565,645 | ) | (572,863 | ) | (91,328 | ) | |
Gross profit | 206,281 | 200,169 | 227,902 | 36,333 | |||||
Sales and marketing | (34,015 | ) | (42,702 | ) | (41,232 | ) | (6,573 | ) | |
Research and development | (22,206 | ) | (29,340 | ) | (22,030 | ) | (3,512 | ) | |
General and administrative | (98,214 | ) | (115,351 | ) | (112,340 | ) | (17,910 | ) | |
(Allowance) reversal for doubtful debt | (2,440 | ) | (1,147 | ) | 1,855 | 296 | |||
Changes in the fair value of contingent purchase consideration payable | 2,867 | (3,834 | ) | 2,284 | 364 | ||||
Total operating expenses | (154,008 | ) | (192,374 | ) | (171,463 | ) | (27,335 | ) | |
Operating profit | 52,273 | 7,795 | 56,439 | 8,998 | |||||
Non-GAAP disclosure | |||||||||
Gross profit | 206,281 | 200,169 | 227,902 | 36,333 | |||||
Plus: depreciation and amortization | 88,146 | 119,814 | 119,562 | 19,061 | |||||
Plus: share-based compensation expenses | (138 | ) | 84 | 14 | 2 | ||||
Adjusted cash gross profit | 294,289 | 320,067 | 347,478 | 55,396 | |||||
Adjusted cash gross margin | 41.6% | 41.8% | 43.4% | 43.4% | |||||
Operating expenses | (154,008 | ) | (192,374 | ) | (171,463 | ) | (27,335 | ) | |
Plus: share-based compensation expenses | 2,819 | 15,317 | 6,555 | 1,045 | |||||
Plus: changes in the fair value of contingent purchase consideration payable | (2,867 | ) | 3,834 | (2,284 | ) | (364 | ) | ||
Adjusted operating expenses | (154,056 | ) | (173,223 | ) | (167,192 | ) | (26,654 | ) | |
Operating profit | 52,273 | 7,795 | 56,439 | 8,998 | |||||
Plus: depreciation and amortization | 100,633 | 143,966 | 135,290 | 21,568 | |||||
Plus: share-based compensation expenses | 2,681 | 15,401 | 6,569 | 1,047 | |||||
Plus: changes in the fair value of contingent purchase consideration payable | (2,867 | ) | 3,834 | (2,284 | ) | (364 | ) | ||
Adjusted EBITDA | 152,720 | 170,996 | 196,014 | 31,249 | |||||
Adjusted EBITDA margin | 21.6% | 22.3% | 24.5% | 24.5% | |||||
21VIANET GROUP, INC. | |||||||||
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS | |||||||||
(Amount in thousands of Renminbi (“RMB”) and US dollars (“US$”)) | |||||||||
Three months ended | |||||||||
March 31,2017 | December 31, 2017 | March 31, 2018 | |||||||
RMB | RMB | RMB | US$ | ||||||
(Unaudited) | (Unaudited) | (Unaudited) | (Unaudited) | ||||||
CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES | |||||||||
Net (loss) profit | (116,837 | ) | 797,569 | 34,731 | 5,538 | ||||
Adjustments to reconcile net (loss) profit to net cash generated from operating activities: | |||||||||
Depreciation and amortization | 170,953 | 143,966 | 135,290 | 21,568 | |||||
Stock-based compensation expenses | 4,323 | 15,513 | 6,569 | 1,047 | |||||
Gain from disposal of subsidiaries | - | (677,084 | ) | - | - | ||||
Others | 15,894 | (148,681 | ) | (47,256 | ) | (7,535 | ) | ||
Changes in operating assets and liabilities | |||||||||
Accounts and notes receivable | (80,864 | ) | 32,070 | (49,722 | ) | (7,927 | ) | ||
Prepaid expenses and other current assets | (85,428 | ) | (23,235 | ) | (92,181 | ) | (14,696 | ) | |
Accounts and notes payable | 60,490 | (38,841 | ) | 40,243 | 6,416 | ||||
Accrued expenses and other payables | (4,161 | ) | 92,272 | (25,300 | ) | (4,033 | ) | ||
Deferred revenue | (43,074 | ) | 8,674 | (20,505 | ) | (3,269 | ) | ||
Advances from customers | 111,899 | (23,683 | ) | 73,995 | 11,797 | ||||
Others | 13,155 | (21,413 | ) | 39,989 | 6,375 | ||||
Net cash generated from operating activities | 46,350 | 157,127 | 95,853 | 15,281 | |||||
CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES | |||||||||
Purchases of property and equipment | (99,432 | ) | (74,603 | ) | (91,027 | ) | (14,512 | ) | |
Purchases of intangible assets | (9,386 | ) | (4,062 | ) | (1,887 | ) | (301 | ) | |
Payments for investments | (207,003 | ) | (275,766 | ) | (14,473 | ) | (2,307 | ) | |
Payments for assets acquisition, net of cash acquired | (15,053 | ) | - | - | - | ||||
Proceeds from other investing activities | - | 100,000 | 26,654 | 4,249 | |||||
Net cash used in investing activities | (330,874 | ) | (254,431 | ) | (80,733 | ) | (12,871 | ) | |
CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES | |||||||||
Net proceeds from issuance of 2020 bonds | - | 612,723 | - | - | |||||
Proceeds from bank borrowings | 59,038 | - | 69,999 | 11,159 | |||||
Repayments of bank borrowings | (96,974 | ) | (1,587,871 | ) | (50,000 | ) | (7,971 | ) | |
Payments for capital lease | (32,055 | ) | (67,239 | ) | (29,287 | ) | (4,669 | ) | |
Payments for other financing activities | (74,523 | ) | (9,925 | ) | (19,650 | ) | (3,132 | ) | |
Net cash used in financing activities | (144,514 | ) | (1,052,312 | ) | (28,938 | ) | (4,613 | ) | |
Effect of foreign exchange rate changes on cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash | (17,255 | ) | (4,967 | ) | (73,414 | ) | (11,703 | ) | |
Net decrease in cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash | (446,293 | ) | (1,154,583 | ) | (87,232 | ) | (13,906 | ) | |
Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash at beginning of period | 3,294,523 | 3,350,052 | 2,195,469 | 350,009 | |||||
Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash at end of period | 2,848,230 | 2,195,469 | 2,108,237 | 336,103 | |||||
Notes: | |||||||||
The Company adopted Accounting Standards Update (“ASU”) No. 2016-18, Statement of Cash Flows (Topic 230): Restricted Cash on January 1, 2018 and retrospectively adjusted the condensed consolidated statement of cash flows for the three months ended March 31, 2017 and December 31,2017 by excluding the movement of restricted cash of RMB71.6 million and RMB1,619.3 million respectively. | |||||||||
Source: 21Vianet Group, Inc.
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