Li Auto Inc. ("Li Auto" or the "Company") (Nasdaq: LI; HKEX: 2015), a leader in China’s new energy vehicle market, today announced its unaudited financial results for the quarter ended March 31, 2022.
| Operating Highlights for the First Quarter of 2022 | ||||||||
| • Deliveries of Li ONE were 31,716 vehicles in the first quarter of 2022, representing a 152.1% year-over-year increase. | ||||||||
| 2022 Q1 | 2021 Q4 | 2021 Q3 | 2021 Q2 | |||||
| Deliveries | 31,716 | 35,221 | 25,116 | 17,575 | ||||
| 2021 Q1 | 2020 Q4 | 2020 Q3 | 2020 Q2 | |||||
| Deliveries | 12,579 | 14,464 | 8,660 | 6,604 | ||||
| • As of March 31, 2022, the Company had 217 retail stores covering 102 cities, as well as 287 servicing centers and Li Auto-authorized body and paint shops operating in 211 cities. | ||||||||
Financial Highlights for the First Quarter of 2022
| Key Financial Results | ||||||||||||||
| (in millions, except for percentages) | ||||||||||||||
| For the Three Months Ended | % Change5 | |||||||||||||
| March 31,2021 | December 31, 2021 | March 31,2022 | YoY | QoQ | ||||||||||
| RMB | RMB | RMB | ||||||||||||
| Vehicle sales | 3,463.7 | 10,375.7 | 9,308.6 | 168.7% | (10.3)% | |||||||||
| Vehicle margin | 16.9% | 22.3% | 22.4% | 5.5% | 0.1% | |||||||||
| Total revenues | 3,575.2 | 10,620.5 | 9,562.0 | 167.5% | (10.0)% | |||||||||
| Gross profit | 616.7 | 2,380.0 | 2,163.9 | 250.9% | (9.1)% | |||||||||
| Gross margin | 17.3% | 22.4% | 22.6% | 5.3% | 0.2% | |||||||||
| (Loss)/Income from operations | (407.7) | 24.1 | (413.1) | 1.3% | N/A | |||||||||
| Non-GAAP (loss)/income from operations | (224.8) | 415.0 | 74.9 | N/A | (82.0)% | |||||||||
| Net (loss)/income | (360.0) | 295.5 | (10.9) | (97.0)% | N/A | |||||||||
| Non-GAAP net (loss)/income | (177.0) | 686.4 | 477.1 | N/A | (30.5)% | |||||||||
| Operating cash flow | 926.3 | 3,836.9 | 1,833.8 | 98.0% | (52.2)% | |||||||||
| Free cash flow | 570.2 | 1,615.4 | 502.0 | (12.0)% | (68.9)% | |||||||||
Recent Developments
Delivery Update
Inaugural Environmental, Social and Governance Report
Inclusion in the Shenzhen- and Shanghai-Hong Kong Stock Connect Programs
CEO and CFO Comments
Mr. Xiang Li, founder, chairman, and chief executive officer of Li Auto, commented, “We sincerely appreciate our users’ consistent support, which, combined with our self-discipline for efficient operations, continued to drive robust financial performance in the first quarter of 2022 and ensured the scale and pace of our investments in research and development. While the recent pandemic resurgence and associated supply chain interruptions have been challenging for our industry, and uncertainty remains for the near future, we are confident in the resilience of our organization.”
“Despite recent pandemic-related bumps on the road, we are forging ahead with our plan to commence the deliveries of our second model, the L9, in the third quarter. The L9 is a flagship smart SUV for family users based on our new-generation EREV platform, offering best-in-class performance, safety, and intelligence. It features our fully self-developed range extension system, chassis control system, and central vehicle domain controller, which empower its flagship dynamic performance and drivability. Every L9 comes standard with our proprietary autonomous driving system, Li AD Max, capable of all-scenario Navigation on ADAS (NOA) for enhanced driving safety and convenience.”
Mr. Tie Li, chief financial officer of Li Auto, added, “Our solid performance in the first quarter of 2022 speaks to the enduring strength of our product. Driven by our strong vehicle deliveries despite the supply chain constraints facing the industry, we achieved revenues of RMB9.56 billion for the first quarter, up 167.5% year over year. Our vehicle margin in the first quarter remained healthy at 22.4%, and our cash flow from operations was positive for the eighth consecutive quarter at RMB1.83 billion. Amidst this volatile environment, we will continue to execute with discipline and further strengthen our financial flexibility and resilience, persevering through challenges while maintaining a steadfast commitment to innovation.”
Financial Results for the First Quarter of 2022
Revenues
Cost of Sales and Gross Margin
Operating Expenses
Loss/Income from Operations
Net Loss/Income and Net Loss/Earnings Per Share
Cash Position, Operating Cash Flow and Free Cash Flow
Business Outlook
For the second quarter of 2022, the Company expects:
This business outlook reflects the Company’s current and preliminary view on the business situation and market condition, in particular, the encouraging signs of recovery from the resurging pandemic in the Yangtze Delta region, which are all subject to change due to uncertainties related to factors such as the pace of pandemic recovery, among others.
Conference Call
Management will hold a conference call at 8:00 a.m. U.S. Eastern Time on Tuesday, May 10, 2022 (8:00 p.m. Beijing Time on May 10, 2022) to discuss financial results and answer questions from investors and analysts.
For participants who wish to join the call, please complete online registration using the link provided below at least 20 minutes prior to the scheduled call start time. Upon registration, participants will receive the conference call access information, including dial-in numbers, Direct Event passcode, a unique registrant ID and an e-mail with detailed instructions to join the conference call.
Participant Online Registration: http://apac.directeventreg.com/registration/event/4179921
A replay of the conference call will be accessible through May 18, 2022, by dialing the following numbers:
| United States: | +1-855-452-5696 |
| Mainland China: | +86-400-820-9703 |
| Hong Kong, China: | +852-3051-2780 |
| International: | +61-2-8199-0299 |
| Conference ID: | 4179921 |
Additionally, a live and archived webcast of the conference call will be available on the Company’s investor relations website at http://ir.lixiang.com.
Non-GAAP Financial Measure
The Company uses non-GAAP measures, such as non-GAAP cost of sales, non-GAAP research and development expenses, non-GAAP selling, general and administrative expenses, non-GAAP income/loss from operations, non-GAAP net income/loss, non-GAAP net loss/income attributable to ordinary shareholders, non-GAAP basic and diluted net earnings/loss per ADS attributable to ordinary shareholders and free cash flow, in evaluating its operating results and for financial and operational decision-making purposes. By excluding the impact of share-based compensation expenses, the Company believes that the non-GAAP financial measures help identify underlying trends in its business and enhance the overall understanding of the Company’s past performance and future prospects. The Company also believes that the non-GAAP financial measures allow for greater visibility with respect to key metrics used by the Company’s management in its financial and operational decision-making.
The non-GAAP financial measures are not presented in accordance with U.S. GAAP and may be different from non-GAAP methods of accounting and reporting used by other companies. The non-GAAP financial measures have limitations as analytical tools and when assessing the Company’s operating performance, investors should not consider them in isolation, or as a substitute for net loss or other consolidated statements of comprehensive loss data prepared in accordance with U.S. GAAP. The Company encourages investors and others to review its financial information in its entirety and not rely on a single financial measure.
The Company mitigates these limitations by reconciling the non-GAAP financial measures to the most comparable U.S. GAAP performance measures, all of which should be considered when evaluating the Company’s performance.
For more information on the non-GAAP financial measures, please see the table captioned “Unaudited Reconciliation of GAAP and Non-GAAP Results” set forth at the end of this press release.
About Li Auto Inc.
Li Auto Inc. is a leader in China’s new energy vehicle market. The Company designs, develops, manufactures, and sells premium smart electric vehicles. Its mission is to create homes on the move that bring happiness to the entire family (“创造移动的家，创造幸福的家”). Through innovations in product, technology, and business model, the Company provides families with safe, convenient, and comfortable products and services. Li Auto is a pioneer to successfully commercialize extended-range electric vehicles in China. Its first model, Li ONE, is a six-seat, large premium smart electric SUV. The Company started volume production of Li ONE in November 2019 and released the 2021 Li ONE in May 2021. The Company leverages technology to create value for its users. It concentrates its in-house development efforts on its proprietary range extension system, next-generation electric vehicle technology, and smart vehicle solutions. Beyond Li ONE, the Company will expand its product line by developing new vehicles, including BEVs and EREVs, to target a broader consumer base.
For more information, please visit: http://ir.lixiang.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. Li Auto may also make written or oral forward-looking statements in its periodic reports to the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”) and The Stock Exchange of Hong Kong Limited (the “HKEX”), in its annual report to shareholders, in press releases and other written materials, and in oral statements made by its officers, directors, or employees to third parties. Statements that are not historical facts, including statements about Li Auto’s beliefs, plans, 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 the following: Li Auto’s strategies, future business development, and financial condition and results of operations; Li Auto’s limited operating history; risks associated with extended-range electric vehicles, Li Auto’s ability to develop, manufacture, and deliver vehicles of high quality and appeal to customers; Li Auto’s ability to generate positive cash flow and profits; product defects or any other failure of vehicles to perform as expected; Li Auto’s ability to compete successfully; Li Auto’s ability to build its brand and withstand negative publicity; cancellation of orders for Li Auto’s vehicles; Li Auto’s ability to develop new vehicles; and changes in consumer demand and government incentives, subsidies, or other favorable government policies. Further information regarding these and other risks is included in Li Auto’s filings with the SEC and the HKEX. All information provided in this press release is as of the date of this press release, and Li Auto does not undertake any obligation to update any forward-looking statement, except as required under applicable law.
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| Li Auto Inc. Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Loss | |||||||||
| (All amounts in thousands, except for ADS/ordinary share and per ADS/ordinary share data) | |||||||||
| For the Three Months Ended | |||||||||
| March 31, 2021 | December 31, 2021 | March 31, 2022 | March 31, 2022 | ||||||
| RMB | RMB | RMB | US$ | ||||||
| Revenues: | |||||||||
| Vehicle sales | 3,463,673 | 10,375,716 | 9,308,609 | 1,468,397 | |||||
| Other sales and services | 111,528 | 244,736 | 253,427 | 39,977 | |||||
| Total revenues | 3,575,201 | 10,620,452 | 9,562,036 | 1,508,374 | |||||
| Cost of sales: | |||||||||
| Vehicle sales | (2,878,994) | (8,057,653) | (7,219,912) | (1,138,913) | |||||
| Other sales and services | (79,474) | (182,820) | (178,269) | (28,121) | |||||
| Total cost of sales | (2,958,468) | (8,240,473) | (7,398,181) | (1,167,034) | |||||
| Gross profit | 616,733 | 2,379,979 | 2,163,855 | 341,340 | |||||
| Operating expenses: | |||||||||
| Research and development | (514,500) | (1,229,991) | (1,373,962) | (216,737) | |||||
| Selling, general and administrative | (509,924) | (1,125,885) | (1,202,967) | (189,763) | |||||
| Total operating expenses | (1,024,424) | (2,355,876) | (2,576,929) | (406,500) | |||||
| (Loss)/Income from operations | (407,691) | 24,103 | (413,074) | (65,160) | |||||
| Other (expense)/income: | |||||||||
| Interest expense | (14,582) | (9,685) | (10,138) | (1,599) | |||||
| Interest income and investment income, net | 178,472 | 179,315 | 162,874 | 25,693 | |||||
| Others, net | (90,211) | 89,037 | 279,703 | 44,122 | |||||
| (Loss)/Income before income tax expense | (334,012) | 282,770 | 19,365 | 3,056 | |||||
| Income tax (expense)/benefit | (25,955) | 12,741 | (30,231) | (4,769) | |||||
| Net (loss)/income | (359,967) | 295,511 | (10,866) | (1,713) | |||||
| Net (loss)/income attributable to ordinary shareholders | (359,967) | 295,511 | (10,866) | (1,713) | |||||
| Net (loss)/income | (359,967) | 295,511 | (10,866) | (1,713) | |||||
| Other comprehensive income/(loss) | |||||||||
| Foreign currency translation adjustment, net of nil tax | 107,644 | (372,067) | (85,116) | (13,427) | |||||
| Total other comprehensive income/(loss) | 107,644 | (372,067) | (85,116) | (13,427) | |||||
| Total comprehensive loss | (252,323) | (76,556) | (95,982) | (15,140) | |||||
| Comprehensive loss attributable to ordinary shareholders | (252,323) | (76,556) | (95,982) | (15,140) | |||||
| Weighted average number of ADSs | |||||||||
| Basic | 904,696,628 | 962,726,533 | 964,870,446 | 964,870,446 | |||||
| Diluted | 904,696,628 | 1,027,358,848 | 964,870,446 | 964,870,446 | |||||
| Net (loss)/earnings per ADS attributable to ordinary shareholders | |||||||||
| Basic | (0.40) | 0.31 | (0.01) | (0.00) | |||||
| Diluted | (0.40) | 0.29 | (0.01) | (0.00) | |||||
| Weighted average number of ordinary shares | |||||||||
| Basic | 1,809,393,256 | 1,925,453,066 | 1,929,740,892 | 1,929,740,892 | |||||
| Diluted | 1,809,393,256 | 2,054,717,696 | 1,929,740,892 | 1,929,740,892 | |||||
| Net (loss)/earnings per share attributable to ordinary shareholders | |||||||||
| Basic | (0.20) | 0.15 | (0.01) | (0.00) | |||||
| Diluted | (0.20) | 0.15 | (0.01) | (0.00) | |||||
| Li Auto Inc. Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets | ||||||||
| (All amounts in thousands) | ||||||||
| As of | ||||||||
| December 31, 2021 | March 31, 2022 | March 31, 2022 | ||||||
| RMB | RMB | US$ | ||||||
| ASSETS | ||||||||
| Current assets: | ||||||||
| Cash and cash equivalents | 27,854,224 | 32,055,546 | 5,056,638 | |||||
| Restricted cash | 2,638,840 | 2,661,026 | 419,767 | |||||
| Time deposits and short-term investments | 19,668,239 | 16,471,460 | 2,598,309 | |||||
| Trade receivable | 120,541 | 140,747 | 22,202 | |||||
| Inventories | 1,617,890 | 1,916,562 | 302,330 | |||||
| Prepayments and other current assets | 480,680 | 1,091,652 | 172,204 | |||||
| Total current assets | 52,380,414 | 54,336,993 | 8,571,450 | |||||
| Non-current assets: | ||||||||
| Long-term investments | 156,306 | 301,685 | 47,590 | |||||
| Property, plant and equipment, net | 4,498,269 | 5,098,372 | 804,248 | |||||
| Operating lease right-of-use assets, net | 2,061,492 | 2,903,906 | 458,080 | |||||
| Intangible assets, net | 751,460 | 765,464 | 120,749 | |||||
| Deferred tax assets | 19,896 | 11,811 | 1,863 | |||||
| Other non-current assets | 1,981,076 | 2,376,114 | 374,820 | |||||
| Total non-current assets | 9,468,499 | 11,457,352 | 1,807,350 | |||||
| Total assets | 61,848,913 | 65,794,345 | 10,378,800 | |||||
| LIABILITIES AND EQUITY | ||||||||
| Current liabilities: | ||||||||
| Short‑term borrowings | 37,042 | 136,744 | 21,571 | |||||
| Trade and notes payable | 9,376,050 | 11,113,443 | 1,753,103 | |||||
| Amounts due to related parties | 37,455 | 8,159 | 1,287 | |||||
| Deferred revenue, current | 305,092 | 321,423 | 50,703 | |||||
| Operating lease liabilities, current | 473,245 | 501,053 | 79,039 | |||||
| Accruals and other current liabilities | 1,879,368 | 1,870,524 | 295,066 | |||||
| Total current liabilities | 12,108,252 | 13,951,346 | 2,200,769 | |||||
| Non-current liabilities: | ||||||||
| Long-term borrowings | 5,960,899 | 7,040,929 | 1,110,679 | |||||
| Deferred revenue, non-current | 389,653 | 473,903 | 74,756 | |||||
| Operating and finance lease liabilities, non-current | 1,369,825 | 1,495,883 | 235,970 | |||||
| Deferred tax liabilities | 153,723 | 142,042 | 22,407 | |||||
| Other non-current liabilities | 802,259 | 1,233,480 | 194,576 | |||||
| Total non-current liabilities | 8,676,359 | 10,386,237 | 1,638,388 | |||||
| Total liabilities | 20,784,611 | 24,337,583 | 3,839,157 | |||||
| Total shareholders’ equity | 41,064,302 | 41,456,762 | 6,539,643 | |||||
| Total liabilities and shareholders’ equity | 61,848,913 | 65,794,345 | 10,378,800 | |||||
| Li Auto Inc. Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows | |||||||||
| (All amounts in thousands) | |||||||||
| For the Three Months Ended | |||||||||
| March 31, 2021 | December 31, 2021 | March 31, 2022 | March 31, 2022 | ||||||
| RMB | RMB | RMB | US$ | ||||||
| Net cash provided by operating activities | 926,343 | 3,836,898 | 1,833,769 | 289,270 | |||||
| Net cash (used in)/provided by investing activities | (2,892,396) | (7,109,624) | 1,564,251 | 246,755 | |||||
| Net cash provided by financing activities | — | 165,030 | 902,991 | 142,443 | |||||
| Effect of exchange rate changes | (24,104) | (360,431) | (77,503) | (12,226) | |||||
| Net change in cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash | (1,990,157) | (3,468,127) | 4,223,508 | 666,242 | |||||
| Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash at beginning of period | 10,172,519 | 33,961,191 | 30,493,064 | 4,810,163 | |||||
| Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash at end of period | 8,182,362 | 30,493,064 | 34,716,572 | 5,476,405 | |||||
| Net cash provided by operating activities | 926,343 | 3,836,898 | 1,833,769 | 289,270 | |||||
| Capital expenditures | (356,131) | (2,221,529) | (1,331,814) | (210,088) | |||||
| Free cash flow | 570,212 | 1,615,369 | 501,955 | 79,182 | |||||
| Li Auto Inc. Unaudited Reconciliation of GAAP and Non-GAAP Results | |||||||||
| (All amounts in thousands, except for ADS/ordinary share and per ADS/ordinary share data) | |||||||||
| For the Three Months Ended | |||||||||
| March 31, 2021 | December 31, 2021 | March 31, 2022 | March 31, 2022 | ||||||
| RMB | RMB | RMB | US$ | ||||||
| Cost of sales | (2,958,468) | (8,240,473) | (7,398,181) | (1,167,034) | |||||
| Shared-based compensation expenses | 6,209 | 8,185 | 10,665 | 1,682 | |||||
| Non-GAAP cost of sales | (2,952,259) | (8,232,288) | (7,387,516) | (1,165,352) | |||||
| Research and development expenses | (514,500) | (1,229,991) | (1,373,962) | (216,737) | |||||
| Shared-based compensation expenses | 116,609 | 270,065 | 324,532 | 51,194 | |||||
| Non-GAAP research and development expenses | (397,891) | (959,926) | (1,049,430) | (165,543) | |||||
| Selling, general and administrative expenses | (509,924) | (1,125,885) | (1,202,967) | (189,763) | |||||
| Shared-based compensation expenses | 60,110 | 112,606 | 152,754 | 24,096 | |||||
| Non-GAAP selling, general and administrative expenses | (449,814) | (1,013,279) | (1,050,213) | (165,667) | |||||
| (Loss)/Income from operations | (407,691) | 24,103 | (413,074) | (65,160) | |||||
| Shared-based compensation expenses | 182,928 | 390,856 | 487,951 | 76,972 | |||||
| Non-GAAP (loss)/income from operations | (224,763) | 414,959 | 74,877 | 11,812 | |||||
| Net (loss)/income | (359,967) | 295,511 | (10,866) | (1,713) | |||||
| Shared-based compensation expenses | 182,928 | 390,856 | 487,951 | 76,972 | |||||
| Non-GAAP net (loss)/income | (177,039) | 686,367 | 477,085 | 75,259 | |||||
| Net (loss)/income attributable to ordinary shareholders | (359,967) | 295,511 | (10,866) | (1,713) | |||||
| Shared-based compensation expenses | 182,928 | 390,856 | 487,951 | 76,972 | |||||
| Non-GAAP net (loss)/income attributable to ordinary shareholders | (177,039) | 686,367 | 477,085 | 75,259 | |||||
| Weighted average number of ADSs (Non-GAAP) | |||||||||
| Basic | 904,696,628 | 962,726,533 | 964,870,446 | 964,870,446 | |||||
| Diluted | 904,696,628 | 1,027,358,848 | 1,035,309,021 | 1,035,309,021 | |||||
| Non-GAAP net (loss)/earnings per ADS attributable to ordinary shareholders | |||||||||
| Basic | (0.20) | 0.71 | 0.49 | 0.08 | |||||
| Diluted | (0.20) | 0.68 | 0.47 | 0.07 | |||||
| Weighted average number of ordinary shares (Non-GAAP) | |||||||||
| Basic | 1,809,393,256 | 1,925,453,066 | 1,929,740,892 | 1,929,740,892 | |||||
| Diluted | 1,809,393,256 | 2,054,717,696 | 2,070,618,042 | 2,070,618,042 | |||||
| Non-GAAP net (loss)/earnings per share attributable to ordinary shareholders7 | |||||||||
| Basic | (0.10) | 0.36 | 0.25 | 0.04 | |||||
| Diluted | (0.10) | 0.34 | 0.23 | 0.04 | |||||
1 All translations from Renminbi (“RMB”) to U.S. dollar (“US$”) are made at a rate of RMB6.3393 to US$1.00, the noon buying rate in effect on March 31, 2022 as set forth in the H.10 statistical release of the Federal Reserve Board.
2 Vehicle margin is the margin of vehicle sales, which is calculated based on revenues and cost of sales derived from vehicle sales only.
3 The Company’s non-GAAP financial measures exclude share-based compensation expenses. See “Unaudited Reconciliation of GAAP and Non-GAAP Results” set forth at the end of this press release.
4 Free cash flow represents operating cash flow less capital expenditures, which is considered a non-GAAP financial measure.
5 Except for vehicle margin and gross margin, where absolute changes instead of percentage changes are presented.
6 Each ADS represents two Class A ordinary shares.
7 Non-GAAP basic net earnings/loss per share attributable to ordinary shareholders is calculated by dividing non-GAAP net income/loss attributable to ordinary shareholders by the weighted average number of ordinary shares outstanding during the periods. Non-GAAP diluted net earnings/loss per share attributable to ordinary shareholders is calculated by dividing non-GAAP net income/loss attributable to ordinary shareholders by the weighted average number of ordinary shares, dilutive potential ordinary shares outstanding during the periods, including the dilutive effects of convertible senior notes as determined under the if-converted method and the dilutive effect of share-based awards as determined under the treasury stock method.
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