Investment in equity investees | 7. Investment in equity investees Measurement Alternative and NAV practical expedient Equity investments measured at fair value without readily determinable fair value were accounted as cost method investments prior to adopting ASU 2016-01. As of December 31, 2017, the carrying amount of the Group’s cost method investments was RMB9,750,726 . After adoption of ASU 2016-01, the carrying amount of the Group’s equity investments measured at fair value using the Measurement Alternative was RMB17,104,784 and RMB17,580,557 as of December 31, 2018 and 2019, respectively, and the carrying amount of the Groups’ investments under NAV practical expedient was RMB944,378 and RMB2,515,919 as of December 31, 2018 and 2019, respectively. For the years ended December 31, 2017, 2018 and 2019, the Group invested RMB6,217,682, RMB12,108,139 and RMB6,198,126 in multiple private companies and private equity funds accounted for under the Measurement Alternative and NAV practical expedient , respectively, which may have operational synergy with the Group’s core business. During the year ended Decem The Group accounted for the investment in AiHuiShou International Co. Ltd., (“AiHuiShou”) under the Measurement Alternative. In June 2019, the Group signed series of agreements with AiHuiShou, an online second-hand consumer electronics trading platform. The Group merged its Paipai Secondhand business into AiHuiShou with certain exclusive traffic resources for the next five years, and additionally invested RMB138,582 in cash in exchange for additional preferred share investment in AiHuiShou. Total consideration for the above investment in AiHuiShou was Equity method As of December 31, 2019, the Group’s investments accounted for under the equity method totaled RMB15,479,331 (as of December 31, 2017 and 2018: RMB8,800,593 and Nexus Limited (“Dada”) amounting to nil in-substance Investment in Yonghui On August 11, 2016, the Group completed the investment in Yonghui through the subscription of newly issued ordinary shares representing 10% equity interest in Yonghui. On May 23, 2018, the Group acquired additional ordinary shares from the existing shareholders of Yonghui, the Group’s interest in Yonghui’s issued and outstanding ordinary shares increased from 10% to 12% accordingly. Yonghui is a leading hypermarket and supermarket operator in China and is listed on the Shanghai Stock Exchange. Total consideration for the investment in Yonghui was RMB5,458,074 in cash. Investment in Yonghui is accounted for using the equity method as the Group obtained significant influence by the rights to nominate two eleven RMB114,845, 2017, 2018 and 2019, respectively, which have been recorded as a reduction to the carrying amount of investment in Yonghui. Investment in Yonghui is accounted for using the equity method with the investment cost allocated as follows: As of December 31, 2017 As of December 31, 2018 As of December 31, 2019 RMB RMB RMB Carrying value of investment in Yonghui 4,245,001 5,450,209 5,508,062 Proportionate share of Yonghui’s net tangible and intangible assets 1,946,349 2,122,874 2,249,239 Positive basis difference 2,298,652 3,327,335 3,258,823 Positive basis difference has been assigned to: Goodwill 1,270,190 1,989,726 1,989,726 Amortizable intangible assets (*) 1,371,283 1,783,478 1,692,129 Deferred tax liabilities (342,821 ) (445,869 ) (423,032 ) 2,298,652 3,327,335 3,258,823 Cumulative gains in equity interest in Yonghui 124,917 250,538 428,729 (*) As of December 31, 2019, the weighted average remaining life of the intangible assets not included in Yonghui’s consolidated financial statements was 15 As of December 31, 2017, RMB9,666,167 , The proportionate share of Yonghui’s net income recorded in “share of results of equity investees” in the consolidated statements of operations and comprehensive income/(loss) was a gain of RMB122,893, RMB96,558 and RMB164,068 for the years ended December 31, 2017, 2018 and 2019, respectively. The following table includes the results of operations of Yonghui for each of the periods presented. For the year For the year ended 2018 For the year ended RMB RMB RMB Revenue s 55,524,229 67,975,691 81,367,849 Gross profit 11,319,620 14,912,887 18,019,934 Income from operations 2,065,795 1,296,271 2,024,586 Net income 1,721,628 1,189,513 1,774,888 Net income attributable to shareholders 1,818,910 1,548,833 2,000,842 Percentage of ownership in Yonghui 10 % 12 % 12 % Proportionate share of Yonghui’s net income, before basis adjustments 181,891 160,630 232,580 Basis adjustments (58,998 ) (64,072 ) (68,512 ) Proportionate share of Yonghui’s net income 122,893 96,558 164,068 Investment in Bitauto On February 16, 2015, the Group completed its investment in Bitauto through the subscription of newly issued ordinary shares, representing approximately 25% of the outstanding ordinary shares of Bitauto. Bitauto is a leading provider of internet content and marketing services for China’s fast-growing automotive industry that is listed on Nasdaq. Total consideration for the initial investment in Bitauto was RMB5,496,188 with a combination of RMB2,450,920 in cash and RMB3,045,268 in the form of future services, including exclusive access to the new and used car channels on the JD Platform and additional support the Group’s key platforms for a period of 5 years. On June 17, 2016, the Group additionally acquired Bitauto’s newly issued ordinary shares by paying the cash consideration of RMB328,975. As of December 31, 2019, the Group held approximately 24% of Bitauto’s issued and outstanding shares. Investment in Bitauto is accounted for using the equity method with the investment cost allocated as follows: As of December 31, 2017 As of As of RMB RMB RMB Carrying value of investment in Bitauto (*) 2,128,409 2,544,367 1,817,781 Proportionate share of Bitauto’s net tangible and intangible assets 2,228,925 2,619,609 2,347,924 Positive/(negative) basis difference (100,516 ) (75,242 ) (530,143 ) Positive/(negative) basis difference has been assigned to: Goodwill (*) — — — Amortizable intangible assets (**) (100,516 ) (75,242 ) (530,143 ) (100,516 ) (75,242 ) (530,143 ) Cumulative losses in equity interest in Bitauto (3,696,754 ) (3,280,796 ) (3,910,223 ) (*) In the first quarter of 2019, the Group conducted impairment assessment on its investment in Bitauto considering the duration and severity of the decline of Bitauto’s stock price after the investment, as well as the financial condition, operating performance and the prospects of Bitauto, and concluded the decline in fair value of the investment was other-than-temporary. Accordingly, the Group recorded impairment charge of RMB488,453 to write down the carrying value of its investment in Bitauto to the fair value, based on quoted closing price of Bitauto’s stock as of March 31, 2019. (**) As of December 31, 2019, the negative basis difference between carrying value of investment in Bitauto and proportionate share of Bitauto’s net tangible and intangible assets was RMB530,143. This difference would not be amortized. As of December 31, 2017, 2018 and 2019, the market value of the Group’s investment in Bitauto was approximately RMB3,773,634 and RMB and RMB based on its quoted closing price, respectively. Investment in Dada In April 2016, the Group signed series of agreements with Dada, China’s largest crowdsourcing delivery platform. The Group obtained a) the newly issued ordinary shares of Dada which represents approximately 81% of the issued and outstanding ordinary shares, or approximately 41% of the equity interests of Dada on a fully diluted basis, b) the newly issued preferred shares of Dada which represents approximately 7% of the equity interest in Dada on a fully diluted basis, and c) a warrant to purchase additional preferred shares of Dada at a pre-determined non-compete two six With the assistance of an independent appraiser, the Group estimated the fair value of the assets/investments received as follows: As of April 26, 2016 RMB Assets/investments received by the Group Dada’s ordinary shares 2,164,050 Dada’s preferred shares 1,298,700 Warrant to purchase Dada’s preferred shares 45,450 3,508,200 The investment in Dada’s ordinary shares is accounted for using the equity As of December 31, 2017 As of December 31, As of December 31, RMB RMB RMB Carrying value of investment in Dada’s ordinary shares 139,147 — — Proportionate share of Dada’s net tangible and intangible assets (1,579,323 ) (1,709,458 ) (1,701,718 ) Positive basis difference 1,718,470 1,709,458 1,701,718 Positive basis difference has been assigned to: Goodwill 1,605,891 1,605,891 1,605,891 Amortizable intangible assets (*) 150,105 138,089 127,770 Deferred tax liabilities (37,526 ) (34,522 ) (31,943 ) 1,718,470 1,709,458 1,701,718 Cumulative losses in equity interest in Dada’s ordinary shares (2,024,903 ) (2,164,050 ) (2,164,050 ) (*) As of December 31, 2019, the weighted average remaining life of the intangible assets not included in Dada’s consolidated financial statements was 6 The investment in Dada’s preferred shares is accounted for under the Measurement Alternative as the underlying preferred shares were not considered in-substance pre-determined zero 323-10-35-25, Group Investment in Tuniu In December 2014, the Group acquired 7% equity interest in Tuniu with cash consideration of RMB305,930. Tuniu is a leading online leisure travel company in China that is listed on Nasdaq. The Group accounted for the i i available-for-sale On May 22, 2015, the Group additionally acquired Tuniu’s newly issued ordinary shares for total consideration of RMB2,188,490 with a combination of RMB1,528,275 in cash and RMB660,215 in the form of future services, including granting Tuniu an exclusive right s JD Platform, and Tuniu becomes the Group’s preferred partner for hotel and air ticket booking services. After the subsequent investment in May 2015, the Group held approximately 28% of Tuniu’s issued and outstanding shares and had one Investment in Tuniu is accounted for using the equity method with the investment cost allocated as follows: As of December 31, 2017 As of As of RMB RMB RMB Carrying value of investment in Tuniu (*) 947,500 858,566 457,443 Proportionate share of Tuniu’s net tangible and intangible assets 779,525 714,009 633,295 Positive/(negative) basis difference 167,975 144,557 (175,852 ) Positive/(negative) basis difference has been assigned to: Goodwill (*) 23,899 23,899 — Amortizable intangible assets (**) 192,101 160,877 (175,852 ) Deferred tax liabilities (48,025 ) (40,219 ) — 167,975 144,557 (175,852 ) Cumulative losses in equity interest in Tuniu (1,546,645 ) (1,635,579 ) (2,036,702 ) (*) In the second and fourth s s and R MB 86,072 in the second and fourth quarter s s (**) As of December 31, 2019, the negative basis difference between carrying value of investment in Tuniu and proportionate share of Tuniu’s net tangible and intangible assets was RMB175,852. This difference would not be amortized. As of December 31, 2017, 2018 and 2019, the market value of the Group’s investment in Tuniu was approximately RMB1,304,082, RMB867,921 and RMB457,443 based on quoted closing price, respectively. Investment in Jiangsu Five Star In April 2019, the Group invested RMB1,274,257 with a combination of cash and assumption of the seller’s debt as consideration to acquire ordinary shares of Jiangsu Five Star, a leading offline retailer of home appliances and consumer electronics, from its existing shareholder (the “Seller”), in exchange for 46% of Jiangsu Five Star’s total equity interest. The Group also provided a fifteen months interest-bearing loan of RMB1,024,946 to the Seller and has the right s Investment in Jiangsu Five Star is accounted for using the equity method with the investment cost allocated as follows: As of April 29, 2019 As of RMB RMB Carrying value of investment in Jiangsu Five Star 1,274,257 1,317,045 Proportionate share of Jiangsu Five Star’s net tangible and intangible assets 432,310 480,438 Positive basis difference 841,947 836,607 Positive basis difference has been assigned to: Goodwill 586,325 586,325 Amortizable intangible assets (*) 208,840 206,069 Property (*) 131,990 127,641 Deferred tax liabilities (85,208 ) (83,428 ) 841,947 836,607 Cumulative gains in equity interest in Jiangsu Five Star — 42,788 (*) As of December 31, 2019, the weighted average remaining lives of the intangible assets and property were 19 24 Investment in Yixin In February 2015 and August 2016, the Group invested US$100,000 and US$30,000 in cash, respectively, to acquire Yixin’s newly issued preferred shares. Yixin, a controlled subsidiary of Bitauto, is a leading online automobile retail transaction platform in China. The investment in Yixin was accounted for under the cost method as the underlying shares the Group invested in were not considered in-substance On November 16, 2017, Yixin successfully completed the global offering and traded on the Main Board of t one non-executive nine Investment in Yixin is accounted for using the equity method with the investment cost allocated as follows: As of December 31, 2017 As of December 31, 2018 As of December 31, 2019 RMB RMB RMB Carrying value of investment in Yixin 860,992 1,044,537 1,206,741 Proportionate share of Yixin’s net tangible and intangible assets 1,703,448 1,641,276 1,663,071 Negative basis difference (842,456 ) (596,739 ) (456,330 ) Cumulative gains in equity interest in Yixin — 183,545 345,749 As of December 31, 2019, the negative basis difference between carrying value of investment in Yixin and proportionate share of Yixin’s net tangible and intangible assets was RMB456,330. This difference would not be amortized. As of December 31, 2017, 2018 and 2019, the market value of the Group’s investment in Yixin was approximately RMB3,586,393, The Group summarizes the condensed financial information of the Group’s equity investments under e quity me thod 4-08 S-X: For the year ended December 31, 2017 2018 2019 RMB RMB RMB Operating data: Revenue s 72,206,753 94,099,295 128,942,238 Gross profit 19,162,739 26,893,544 34,540,510 Loss from operations (2,200,140 ) (1,471,960 ) (534,006 ) Net loss (2,549,137 ) (1,722,715 ) (564,940 ) Net loss attributable to shareholder s (2,977,210 ) (1,748,305 ) (1,235,224 ) As of December 31, 2017 2018 2019 RMB RMB RMB Balance sheet data: Current assets 78,125,211 110,276,278 117,073,881 Non-current 62,806,104 78,546,934 97,456,584 Current liabilities 58,734,790 80,643,552 94,482,219 Non-current 16,703,429 22,755,496 18,910,340 Redeemable stock 5,877,854 9,897,962 10,593,025 Non-controlling 717,106 431,498 380,510 The Group recorded its interests in Yonghui, Bitauto, Dada, Tuniu, Jiangsu Five Star and Yixin one quarter in arrears to enable the Group to provide its financial disclosure independent of the reporting schedule of these equity investees. The Group performs impairment assessment of its investments under the Measurement Alternative and equity method whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying value of the investment may not be fully recoverable. Impairment charges in connection with the Measurement Alternative investments of RMB59,987, RMB593,138 and RMB1,612,139 were recorded in others, net in the consolidated statements of operations and comprehensive income/(loss) for the years ended December 31, 2017, 2018 and 2019, respectively. As of December 31, 2019, the accumulated impairment of the Group’s Measurement Alternative investments was RMB |