Second Quarter 2022 Unaudited Financial Results
Net revenues were RMB515.7 million (US$77.0 million) in the second quarter of 2022, compared to RMB559.3 million in the second quarter of 2021, primarily due to the decreases in the number of paying users and the average amount of user spending on our audio entertainment products.
Cost of revenues was RMB340.1 million (US$50.8 million) in the second quarter of 2022, compared to RMB400.5 million in the second quarter of 2021, primarily due to a decrease in the revenue sharing fees because of a decrease in net revenues, and a decrease in the percentage of the revenue sharing fees resulted from the adjustment in revenue sharing policies in the second quarter of 2022.
Gross profit was RMB175.6 million (US$26.2 million) in the second quarter of 2022, representing an increase of 11% from RMB158.8 million in the second quarter of 2021.
Non-GAAP gross profit3 was RMB176.8 million (US$26.4 million) in the second quarter of 2022, representing an increase of 9% from RMB161.9 million in the second quarter of 2021.
Gross margin in the second quarter of 2022 was 34%, compared to 28% in the second quarter of 2021. Non-GAAP gross margin in the second quarter of 2022 was 34%, compared to 29% in the second quarter of 2021.
Operating expenses were RMB161.6 million (US$24.1 million) in the second quarter of 2022, compared to RMB190.3 million in the second quarter of 2021.
Research and development expenses were RMB70.3 million (US$10.5 million) in the second quarter of 2022, representing an increase of 15% from RMB60.9 million in the second quarter of 2021. The increase was primarily due to the higher salary and welfare benefits expenses and rental expenses.
Selling and marketing expenses were RMB60.8 million (US$9.1 million) in the second quarter of 2022, compared to RMB106.3 million in the second quarter of 2021, primarily attributable to the decrease in branding and marketing expenses, partially offset by the increased salary and welfare benefits expenses. The Company will evaluate and adjust its marketing strategy and budget based on the Company’s performance, operational needs and market conditions.
General and administrative expenses were RMB30.6 million (US$4.6 million) in the second quarter of 2022, representing an increase of 32% from RMB23.1 million in the second quarter of 2021. The increase was mainly due to increased salary and welfare benefits expenses, estimated litigation compensation related to copyrights action and other professional service fees.
Operating income was RMB14.1 million (US$2.1 million) in the second quarter of 2022, compared to an operating loss of RMB31.6 million in the second quarter of 2021.
Non-GAAP operating income4 was RMB21.2 million (US$3.2 million) in the second quarter of 2022, compared to non-GAAP operating loss of RMB21.7 million in the second quarter of 2021.
Net income was RMB18.9 million (US$2.8 million) in the second quarter of 2022, compared to net loss of RMB29.0 million in the second quarter of 2021.
Non-GAAP net income was RMB26.0 million (US$3.9 million) in the second quarter of 2022, compared to non-GAAP net loss of RMB19.2 million in the second quarter of 2021.
Net income attributable to LIZHI INC.’s ordinary shareholders was RMB18.8 million (US$2.8 million) in the second quarter of 2022, compared to net loss attributable to LIZHI INC.’s ordinary shareholders of RMB 29.0 million in the second quarter of 2021.
3 | Non-GAAP gross profit is a non-GAAP financial measure, which is defined as gross profit excluding share-based compensation expenses. This adjustment amounted to RMB1.2 million (US$0.2 million) in the second quarter of 2022. Please refer to the section below titled “Unaudited Reconciliations of GAAP and Non-GAAP Results” for details. |
4 | Non-GAAP operating income is a non-GAAP financial measure, which is defined as operating income excluding share-based compensation expenses. This adjustment amounted to RMB7.1 million (US$1.1 million) in the second quarter of 2022. Please refer to the section below titled “Unaudited Reconciliations of GAAP and Non-GAAP Results” for details. |
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