Adjusted net loss6 was RMB414.2 million (US$58.5 million), compared to adjusted net loss of RMB239.7 million in fiscal year 2019.
Basic and diluted loss per ADSwere RMB20.45 (US$2.89) and RMB20.45 (US$2.89) respectively, compared with RMB21.74 and RMB21.74, respectively, in fiscal year 2019. One ADS represents 25 Class A ordinary shares.
Share Repurchase Plan
On May 28, 2020, the board of directors of the Company approved a new share repurchase program (the “2020 Program”) where the Company is authorized to repurchase up to US$10 million of its shares, effective until May 27, 2021.
The Company’s proposed repurchases may be made from time to time on the open market at prevailing market prices, in privately negotiated transactions, in block trades and/or through other legally permissible means, depending on market conditions and in accordance with applicable rules and regulations. The Company’s board of directors will review the share repurchase program periodically, and may authorize adjustment of its terms and size. The Company plans to fund repurchases from its existing cash balance.
Impact ofCOVID-19
Among other things, the outbreak ofCOVID-19 has caused delays in the delivery of the merchandise sold on the Company’se-commerce platforms during the first quarter of 2020. The delivery has been gradually recovering in the second quarter of 2020. However, if the impact ofCOVID-19 is prolonged or worsens further, it may still disrupt the delivery. In addition, the Company has decided to exempt the charge of commissions from brand merchants that experienced various degrees of shutdowns and delays in commencement of operations due toCOVID-19 in the first quarter of 2020.
At the same time, the Company has taken measures to reduce the impact of this pandemic outbreak, including, upgrading its telecommuting system, monitoring its employees’ health on a daily basis and optimizing its technology system to support potential growth in user traffic. The extent of the related impact on the Company’s financial results and business outlook depends on the future developments of the global pandemic.
As of March 31, 2020, the Company had cash and cash equivalents, restricted cash and short-term investmentsof RMB1,095.4 million (US$154.7 million).
Conference Call
MOGU’s management will host an earnings conference call at 7:30 AM U.S. Eastern Time on Monday, May 29, 2020 (7:30 PM Beijing/Hong Kong Time on the same day).
Dial-in numbers for the live conference call are as follows:
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International: | | +1 647 689 5649 |
Mainland China, North: | | +86 108 007 141 191 |
Mainland China, South: | | +86 108 001 401 195 |
United States: | | +1 877 824 0239 |
Hong Kong: | | +852 800 901 563 |
Passcode: | | Mogu |
A telephone replay of the call will be available after the conclusion of the conference call until 11:59 PM ET on June 9, 2020.
6 | Adjusted net loss represents net loss excluding (i) loss from investments, net, (ii) share-based compensation expenses, (iii) goodwill impairment, (iv) amortization of intangible assets, (v) adjustments for tax effects. See “Unaudited Reconciliations of GAAP and Non-GAAP Results” at the end of this press release. |
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