LightInTheBox Holding Co., Ltd. (LITB) today announced its unaudited financial results for the third quarter ended September 30, 2022.
Third Quarter and First Nine Months 2022 Financial Highlights
Three Months Ended | Year-over- | Nine Months Ended | Year-over- | |||||||||||||||||||||
September 30, | September 30, | Year % | September 30, | September 30, | Year % | |||||||||||||||||||
In millions, except percentages | 2021 | 2022 | Change | 2021 | 2022 | Change | ||||||||||||||||||
Total revenues | $ | 98.7 | $ | 121.0 | 22.6 | % | $ | 333.0 | $ | 347.2 | 4.3 | % | ||||||||||||
- Apparel sales | $ | 61.9 | $ | 99.6 | 60.8 | % | $ | 196.3 | $ | 275.6 | 40.4 | % | ||||||||||||
Apparel sales/total revenues | 62.7 | % | 82.3 | % | 59.0 | % | 79.4 | % | ||||||||||||||||
Gross margin | 44.5 | % | 57.9 | % | 46.0 | % | 54.9 | % | ||||||||||||||||
Net (loss) / income | $ | (6.1) | $ | (0.4) | $ | 4.7 | $ | (8.3) | ||||||||||||||||
Adjusted EBITDA | $ | (5.1) | $ | 0.4 | $ | 11.7 | $ | (5.7) | ||||||||||||||||
As of September 30, | As of September 30, | |||||||
In millions | 2021 | 2022 | ||||||
Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash | $ | 50.2 | $ | 57.0 | ||||
Mr. Jian He, Chief Executive Officer of LightInTheBox, commented, "We delivered solid financial performance in the third quarter of 2022 despite macro headwinds including rampant inflation, foreign exchange volatility, high energy prices and consumption contraction in many of our markets. Revenue growth accelerated with a 23% year-over-year increase, adjusted EBITDA was $0.4 million, and net loss narrowed further to $0.4 million. This is again a testament to our proven strategy, strong execution capabilities and differentiated competitiveness, making us stand out in a tough market. This improved performance is primarily the result of our ongoing product shift to mainly apparels. Going forward, we will embark on a campaign to re-position our brand among our valued customers in line with this our product strategy. We will continue to consolidate our strengths in supply chain management, optimize operational efficiency and customer experience to navigate through uncertainties and deliver long-term growth."
Third Quarter 2022 Financial Results
Total revenues increased by 22.6% year-over-year to $121.0 million from $98.7 million in the same quarter of 2021. Sales from apparel increased by 60.8% to $99.6 million in the third quarter of 2022, compared with $61.9 million in the same quarter of 2021. Revenues from apparel represented 82.3% of total revenues in the third quarter of 2022, and 62.7% in the same quarter of 2021.
Total cost of revenues was $51.0 million in the third quarter of 2022, compared with $54.8 million in the same quarter of 2021.
Gross profit in the third quarter of 2022 was $70.0 million, compared with $43.9 million in the same quarter of 2021. Gross margin was 57.9% in the third quarter of 2022, compared with 44.5% in the same quarter of 2021. The increase in gross margin was a result of the Company's continuous efforts to optimize its product mix to apparel sales.
Total operating expenses in the third quarter of 2022 were $70.5 million, compared with $50.5 million in the same quarter of 2021.
- Fulfillment expenses in the third quarter of 2022 were $7.1 million, compared with $7.2 million in the same quarter of 2021. As a percentage of total revenues, fulfillment expenses were 5.9% in the third quarter of 2022, compared with 7.3% in the same quarter of 2021 and 5.9% in the second quarter of 2022.
- Selling and marketing expenses in the third quarter of 2022 were $53.1 million, compared with $34.0 million in the same quarter of 2021. As a percentage of total revenues, selling and marketing expenses were 43.9% for the third quarter of 2022, compared with 34.4% in the same quarter of 2021 and 44.0% in the second quarter of 2022.
- G&A expenses in the third quarter of 2022 were $10.3 million, compared with $9.3 million in the same quarter of 2021. As a percentage of total revenues, G&A expenses were 8.5% for the third quarter of 2022, compared with 9.4% in the same quarter of 2021 and 7.3% in the second quarter of 2022. Included in G&A expenses, R&D expenses in the third quarter of 2022 were $4.8 million, compared with $5.5 million in the same quarter of 2021 and $4.7 million in the second quarter of 2022.
Loss from operations was $0.5 million in the third quarter of 2022, compared with $6.6 million in the same quarter of 2021.
Net loss was $0.4 million in the third quarter of 2022, compared with $6.1 million in the same quarter of 2021.
Net loss per American Depository Share ("ADS") was nil in the third quarter of 2022, compared with net loss per ADS of $0.05 in the same quarter of 2021. Each ADS represents two ordinary shares. The diluted net loss per ADS in the third quarter of 2022 was nil, compared with the diluted net loss per ADS of $0.05 in the same quarter of 2021.
In the third quarter of 2022, the Company's basic weighted average number of ADSs used in computing the net loss per ADS was 113,120,919.
Adjusted EBITDA, which represents income/(loss) from operations before share-based compensation expense, interest income, interest expense, income tax expense and depreciation and amortization expenses, was $0.4 million in the third quarter of 2022, compared with a loss of $5.1 million in the same quarter of 2021.
As of September 30, 2022, the Company had cash and cash equivalents and restricted cash of $57.0 million, compared with $50.2 million as of September 30, 2021.
First Nine Months of 2022 Financial Results
Total revenues increased 4.3% year-over-year to $347.2 million from $333.0 million in the same period of 2021. Revenues from apparel increased by 40.4% to $275.6 million in the first nine months of 2022, compared with $196.3 million in the same period of 2021, representing 79.4% of total revenues in the first nine months of 2022, and 59.0% in the same period of 2021.
Total cost of revenues was $156.5 million in the first nine months of 2022, compared with $179.6 million in the same period of 2021.
Gross profit in the first nine months of 2022 was $190.7 million, compared with $153.3 million in the same period of 2021. Gross margin was 54.9% in the first nine months of 2022, compared with 46.0% in the same period of 2021. The increase in gross margin was a result of the Company's continuous efforts to switch our product mix to apparels with higher margins.
Total operating expenses in the first nine months of 2022 were $200.0 million, compared with $161.9 million in the same period of 2021.
- Fulfillment expenses in the first nine months of 2022 were $21.8 million, compared with $22.1 million in the same period of 2021. As a percentage of total revenues, fulfillment expenses were 6.3% in the first nine months of 2022, compared with 6.6% in the same period of 2021.
- Selling and marketing expenses in the first nine months of 2022 were $150.4 million, compared with $113.1 million in the same period of 2021. As a percentage of total revenues, selling and marketing expenses were 43.3% for the first nine months of 2022, compared with 34.0% in the same period of 2021.
- G&A expenses in the first nine months of 2022 were $28.0 million, compared with $27.2 million in the same period of 2021. As a percentage of total revenues, G&A expenses were 8.1% for the first nine months of 2022, compared with 8.2% in the same period of 2021. Included in G&A expenses, R&D expenses in the first nine months of 2022 were $14.1 million, compared with $15.5 million in the same period of 2021.
Loss from operations was $9.3 million in the first nine months of 2022, compared with $8.6 million in the same period of 2021.
Other income, net was $1.0 million in the first nine months of 2022, compared with $17.6 million in the same period of 2021. Included in other income, net, change in fair value on our equity investment was $0.8 million in the first nine months of 2022, compared with $17.1 million in the same period of 2021. The gain in fair value change on our equity investment, after respective income tax of $nil, was $0.8 million in the first nine months of 2022, compared with $12.8 million after respective income tax of $4.3 million in the same period of 2021.
Net loss was $8.3 million in the first nine months of 2022, compared with net income of $4.7 million in the same period of 2021.
Net loss per American Depository Share ("ADS") was $0.07 in the first nine months of 2022, compared with net income per ADS of $0.04 in the same period of 2021. Each ADS represents two ordinary shares. The diluted net loss per ADS for the first nine months of 2022 was $0.07, compared with the diluted net income per ADS of $0.04 in the same period of 2021.
In the first nine months of 2022, the Company's basic weighted average number of ADSs used in computing the net loss per ADS was 113,077,340.
Adjusted EBITDA, which represents (loss) / income from operations before share-based compensation expense, interest income, interest expense, income tax expense and depreciation and amortization expenses, was negative $5.7 million in the first nine months of 2022, compared with income of $11.7 million in the same period of 2021.
Non-GAAP Financial Measures
To supplement our consolidated financial statements, which are prepared and presented in accordance with U.S. GAAP, we use the following non-GAAP financial measures to help evaluate our operating performance:
"Adjusted EBITDA" represents income from operations before share-based compensation expense, interest income, interest expense, income tax expense and depreciation and amortization expenses. Although other companies may calculate adjusted EBITDA differently or not present it at all, we believe that the adjusted EBITDA helps to identify underlying trends in our operating results, and facilitate investors' understanding of the past performance and future prospect.
Recent Development
On October 28, 2022, the Company received a letter from the New York Stock Exchange ("NYSE"), indicating that the Company is "below criteria" due to the average closing price of the Company's ADSs being less than $1.00 over a consecutive 30-trading-day period pursuant to Section 802.01C of the NYSE Listed Company Manual.
The Company can regain compliance at any time during the six-month cure period if on the last trading day of any calendar month during the cure period the Company has a closing share price of at least $1.00 and an average closing share price of at least $1.00 over the 30 trading-day period ending on the last trading day of that month. In the event that at the expiration of the six-month cure period, both a $1.00 closing share price on the last trading day of the cure period and a $1.00 average closing share price over the 30 trading-day period ending on the last trading day of the cure period are not attained, the NYSE will commence suspension and delisting procedures.
The Company notified the NYSE on November 8, 2022 of its intent to cure the deficiency. The Company's ADSs will continue to be listed and traded on the NYSE, subject to compliance with other NYSE continued listing standards and other rights of the NYSE to delist the ADSs. The Company is currently in compliance with all other NYSE continued listing standards. The NYSE notification does not affect the Company's business operations or its Securities and Exchange Commission reporting requirements.
Conference Call
The Company will hold a conference call to discuss the results at 8:00 a.m. Eastern Time on November 25, 2022 (9:00 p.m. Beijing Time on the same day).
Preregistration Information
Participants can register for the conference call by navigating to https://s1.c-conf.com/diamondpass/10026943-hf85yq.html. Once preregistration has been completed, participants will receive dial-in numbers, an event passcode, and a unique registrant ID.
To join the conference, simply dial the number in the calendar invite you receive after preregistering, enter the event passcode followed by your unique registrant ID, and you will be joined to the conference instantly.
A telephone replay will be available two hours after the conclusion of the conference call through December 2, 2022. The dial-in details are:
US/Canada: | +1-855-883-1031 | |
Hong Kong: | 800-930-639 | |
Replay PIN: | 10026943 |
Additionally, a live and archived webcast of the conference call will be available on the Company's Investor Relations website at https://ir.lightinthebox.com.