| • | | Research and development expenses in the fourth quarter of 2022 decreased to RMB8.4 million (US$1.2 million) from RMB23.6 million in the same period of 2021. As a percentage of total revenues, research and development expenses in the fourth quarter of 2022 was 1.7% compared with 2.2% in the same period of 2021. |
| • | | Net loss on risk assurance liabilities in the fourth quarter of 2022 was RMB62.8 million (US$9.1 million) compared with RMB84.6 million in the same period of 2021. |
LOSS FROM OPERATIONS
Loss from operations in the fourth quarter of 2022 was RMB211.6 million (US$30.7 million), compared with RMB157.0 million in the same period of 2021.
NET LOSS
Net loss in the fourth quarter of 2022 was RMB558.9 million (US$81.0 million). Non-GAAP adjusted net loss in the fourth quarter of 2022 was RMB539.9 million (US$78.3 million). Non-GAAP adjusted net loss excludes the impact of share-based compensation expenses. For further information, see “Use of Non-GAAP Financial Measure.”
NET LOSS PER ADS
Basic and diluted net loss per American Depositary Share (ADS) in the fourth quarter of 2022 were both RMB4.13 (US$0.60). Non-GAAP adjusted basic and diluted net loss per ADS in the fourth quarter of 2022 were both RMB3.99 (US$0.58). Each ADS represents two Class A ordinary shares of the Company.
BALANCE SHEET
As of December 31, 2022, the Company had cash and cash equivalents of RMB378.9 million (US$54.9 million), compared with RMB745.0 million as of September 30, 2022.
As of December 31, 2022, the Company had short-term investments of RMB1,941.4 million (US$281.5 million), compared with RMB2,698.0 million as of September 30, 2022.
Full Year 2022 Financial Results
REVENUES
Total revenues in the full year of 2022 were RMB1,980.5 million (US$287.1 million) compared with RMB3,921.7 million in the full year of 2021. Revenues from car trading transactions in the full year of 2022 were RMB1,596.3 million (US$231.4 million), or 80.6% of total revenues in the full year of 2022, compared with RMB2,227.2 million in the full year of 2021.
OPERATING COST AND EXPENSES
Total operating cost and expenses in the full year of 2022 were RMB2,927.6 million (US$424.5 million) compared with RMB3,945.0 million in the full year of 2021.
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