Adjusted operating loss (non-GAAP)
Adjusted operating loss was RMB207.1 million (US$30.0 million), compared with RMB199.4 million in 2021.
Other expense (income)
Other expense was RMB25.5 million (US$3.7 million), compared with RMB7.1 million of other income in 2021, primarily due to the provisions for the legal proceedings.
Net loss
Net loss was RMB329.3 million (US$47.7 million), compared with RMB313.9 million in 2021.
Adjusted net loss (non-GAAP)
Adjusted net loss was RMB206.2 million (US$29.9 million), compared with RMB192.8 million in 2021.
Loss per share and per ADS
Basic and diluted net loss per ordinary share were both RMB2.86 (US$0.41). Adjusted basic and diluted net loss per ordinary share (non-GAAP) were both RMB1.79 (US$0.26).
Basic and diluted net loss per ADS were both RMB5.72 (US$0.82). Adjusted basic and diluted net loss per ADS (non-GAAP) were both RMB3.58 (US$0.52).
Business Outlook
Driven by the post-epidemic recovery in travel, tourism and the economy in general, increasingly favorable policies on the UAM industry, and the expected upcoming completion of EH216-S type certification, the Company has been receiving growing inquiries, demands and orders from government and enterprise customers for AAV uses in aerial tourism, urban transportation, emergency rescue, smart city management, etc. Currently, the Company’s EH216-S order pipeline has reached over 100 units and been growing in China. Most of these orders are conditional upon the Company’s completion of the type certification and expected to be fulfilled within one to three years following such completion.
The above outlook is based on information available as of the date of this press release and reflects the Company’s current and preliminary expectations regarding its business situation and market conditions. The outlook is subject to changes, especially uncertainties and situations related to the EH216-S certification process, epidemics, political and economic landscape, etc.
Conference Call
EHang’s management team will host an earnings conference call at 8:00 AM on Wednesday, March 22, 2023, U.S. Eastern Time (8:00 PM on March 22, 2023, Beijing/Hong Kong Time).
To join the conference call via telephone, participants must use the following link to complete an online registration process. Upon registering, each participant will receive email instructions to access the conference call, including dial-in information and a PIN number allowing access to the conference call.
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