ATRenew Inc. Reports Unaudited Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2021 Financial Results

ATRenew Inc. (“ATRenew” or the “Company”) (NYSE: RERE), a leading technology-driven pre-owned consumer electronics transactions and services platform in China, today announced its unaudited financial results for the fourth quarter and full year ended December 31, 2021.

Fourth Quarter 2021 Highlights

  • Total net revenues grew by 48.2% to RMB2,435.8 million (US$382.2 million) from RMB1,644.1 million in the fourth quarter of 2020.
  • Loss from operations was RMB125.9 million (US$19.8 million), compared to RMB59.1 million in the fourth quarter of 2020. Adjusted income from operations (non-GAAP)[1] was RMB9.7 million (US$1.5 million) compared to RMB18.7 million in the fourth quarter of 2020.
  • Total Gross Merchandise Volume (“GMV[2]“) increased by 50.7% to RMB10.1 billion from RMB6.7 billion in the fourth quarter of 2020. GMV for product sales increased by 52.9% to RMB2.6 billion from RMB1.7 billion in the fourth quarter of 2020. GMV for online marketplaces increased by 50.0% to RMB7.5 billion from RMB5.0 billion in the fourth quarter of 2020.
  • Number of consumer products transacted[3] increased by 26.4% to 9.1 million from 7.2 million in the fourth quarter of 2020.

Full Year 2021 Highlights

  • Total net revenues grew by 60.1% to RMB7,780.3 million (US$1,220.9 million) from RMB4,858.2 million in the full year of 2020.
  • Loss from operations was RMB895.1 million (US$140.5 million), compared to RMB458.8 million in the full year of 2020. Adjusted loss from operations (non-GAAP)[1] was RMB103.4 million (US$16.2 million) compared to RMB143.7 million in the full year of 2020.
  • Total Gross Merchandise Volume (“GMV[2]“) increased by 65.8% to RMB32.5 billion from RMB19.6 billion in the full year of 2020. GMV for product sales increased by 69.6% to RMB7.8 billion from RMB4.6 billion in the full year 2020. GMV for online marketplaces increased by 64.7% to RMB24.7 billion from RMB15.0 billion in the full year of 2020.
  • Number of consumer products transacted[3] increased by 32.2% to 31.2 million from 23.6 million in the full year of 2020.

[1] See “Reconciliations of GAAP and Non-GAAP Results” for more information.

[2] “GMV” represents the total dollar value of goods distributed to merchants and consumers through transactions on the Company’s platform in a given period for which payments have been made, prior to returns and cancellations, excluding shipping cost but including sales tax.

[3] “Number of consumer products transacted” represents the number of consumer products distributed to merchants and consumers through transactions on the Company’s PJT Marketplace, Paipai Marketplace and other channels the Company operates in a given period, prior to returns and cancellations, excluding the number of consumer products collected through AHS Recycle; a single consumer product may be counted more than once according to the number of times it is transacted on PJT Marketplace, Paipai Marketplace and other channels the Company operates through the distribution process to end consumer.

Mr. Kerry Xuefeng Chen, the Founder, Chairman, and Chief Executive Officer of ATRenew, commented, “During the fourth quarter of 2021, we generated total revenues that exceeded our previous guidance. This continued revenue growth is a testament to the efficacy of our monetization capabilities, which enabled us to earn a non-GAAP operating profit of RMB9.7 million. Our development of the infrastructure and consumer habits for recycling and reuse of electronic goods has established a vibrant economic ecosystem. We continue polishing our strategy and operational capabilities, enhance our control over supply sourcing, and deepen the penetration of digital transactions with our city-level service integration model. We also continue to upgrade our automated inspection technology to enhance operational efficiency and ensure that compliance and integrity remain at the core of our business. Looking ahead, we aim to empower consumers and merchant users for the mutual benefit of all our stakeholders and shareholders. By leveraging our well-established position in China’s circular economy. We will continue to drive steady improvements in our user experience and our profitability.”

Mr. Rex Chen, the Chief Financial Officer of ATRenew, added, “We are delighted to announce our achievement in reaching the profitability milestone this quarter. Our solid growth in product revenue was driven by our success in increasing the density of our AHS stores and continuing to focus on improving their industry-leading unit economics. Service revenues benefited from increases in transaction volume and a new record high in average commission rate of 4.8% in the fourth quarter 2021, indicating that our digital solutions and technology empowerment are in high demand. In the future, we pledge to further improve our cost structure, and will continue to strengthen our competitive moat by enhancing our C2B2C closed-loop supply chain and our automation technologies. With sufficient cash on hand, we are confident in our ability to generate long-term value for society and all of our stakeholders.”

Fourth Quarter 2021 Financial Results

REVENUE

Total net revenues increased by 48.2% to RMB2,435.8 million (US$382.2 million) from RMB1,644.1 million in the same period of 2020.

  • Net product revenues increased by 43.9% to RMB2,076.0 million (US$325.8 million) from RMB1,442.3 million in the same period of 2020. The increase was primarily attributable to an increase in the sourcing volume and the corresponding sales of pre-owned consumer electronics through PJT Marketplace, and Paipai Marketplace.
  • Net service revenues increased by 78.3% to RMB359.9 million (US$56.5 million) from RMB201.8 million in the same period of 2020. The increase was primarily due to the increases in transaction volume on PJT Marketplace and Paipai Marketplace and an increase in the average commission rate.

OPERATING COSTS AND EXPENSES

Operating costs and expenses increased by 50.1% to RMB2,573.2 million (US$403.8 million) from RMB1,714.8 million in the same period of 2020.

  • Merchandise costs increased by 45.6% to RMB1,800.5 million (US$282.5 million) from RMB1,236.5 million in the same period of 2020. The increase was in line with the growth in product revenue.
  • Fulfillment expenses increased by 52.8% to RMB290.1 million (US$45.5 million) from RMB189.9 million in the same period of 2020. The increase was primarily due to (i) an increase in personnel cost in connection with the Company’s growing business; (ii) the increases in logistics expenses and operation center related expenses, which were in line with the increase in sales of pre-owned consumer electronics; and (iii) the recognition of share-based compensation expense resulting from options granted to employees with an IPO condition since second quarter of 2021.
  • Selling and marketing expenses increased by 74.0% to RMB368.8 million (US$57.9 million) from RMB212.0 million in the same period of 2020. The increase was primarily due to (i) an increase in sales promotion and coupon expenses in connection with business development; (ii) an increase in personnel cost in connection with the Company’s growing business; and (iii) the recognition of share-based compensation expense resulting from options granted to employees with an IPO condition since second quarter of 2021.
  • General and administrative expenses increased by 41.0% to RMB51.9 million (US$8.1 million) from RMB36.8 million in the same period of 2020. The increase was primarily due to the increase in the recognition of share-based compensation expense resulting from options granted to employees with an IPO condition since second quarter of 2021.
  • Technology and content expenses increased by 55.8% to RMB62.0 million (US$9.7 million) from RMB39.8 million in the same period of 2020. The increase was primarily due to (i) the increase in personnel cost in connection to the expansion of the Company’s research and development activities; and (ii) the recognition of share-based compensation expense resulting from options granted to employees with an IPO condition since second quarter of 2021.

LOSS (INCOME) FROM OPERATIONS

Loss from operations was RMB125.9 million (US$19.8 million), compared to RMB59.1 million in the same period of 2020. Adjusted income from operations (non-GAAP)[1], excluding amortization of intangible assets and deferred cost resulting from assets and business acquisitions and recognition of share-based compensation expense resulting from options granted to employees, was RMB9.7 million (US$1.5 million), compared to RMB18.7 million in the same period of 2020.

NET LOSS

Net loss was RMB103.6 million (US$16.3 million), compared to RMB82.9 million in the same period of 2020. Adjusted net loss (non-GAAP)[1] was RMB50.2 million (US$7.9 million), compared to RMB16.7 million in the same period of 2020.

BASIC AND DILUTED NET LOSS PER ORDINARY SHARE

Basic and diluted net loss per ordinary share were RMB0.63 (US$0.10), compared to RMB22.69 in the same period of 2020.

Adjusted basic and diluted net loss per ordinary share (non-GAAP)[1] were RMB0.31 (US$0.05), compared to RMB0.89 in the same period of 2020.

Full Year 2021 Financial Results

REVENUE

Total net revenues increased by 60.1% to RMB7,780.3 million (US$1,220.9 million) from RMB4,858.2 million in the full year of 2020.

  • Net product revenues increased by 56.8% to RMB6,654.9 million (US$1,044.3 million) from RMB4,244.0 million in the full year of 2020. The increase was primarily attributable to an increase in sourcing volume and the corresponding increase in sales of pre-owned consumer electronics through PJT Marketplace, and Paipai Marketplace.
  • Net service revenues increased by 83.2% to RMB1,125.4 million (US$176.6 million) from RMB614.2 million in the full year of 2020. The increase was primarily due to the increases in transaction volume on PJT Marketplace and Paipai Marketplace and an increase in the average commission rate.

OPERATING COSTS AND EXPENSES

Operating costs and expenses increased by 62.8% to RMB8,702.3 million (US$1,365.6 million) from RMB5,346.4 million in the full year of 2020.

  • Merchandise costs increased by 58.9% to RMB5,735.4 million (US$900.0 million) from RMB3,610.4 million in the full year of 2020. The increase was in line with the growth in product revenue.
  • Fulfillment expenses increased by 59.4% to RMB1,062.1 million (US$166.7 million) from RMB666.3 million in the full year of 2020. The increase was primarily due to (i) an increase in personnel cost in connection with the Company’s growing business; (ii) the increases in logistics expenses and operation center related expenses, which were in line with the increase in sales of pre-owned consumer electronics; and (iii) the recognition of share-based compensation expense of RMB59.6 million (US$9.4 million) resulting from options granted to employees with an IPO condition.
  • Selling and marketing expenses increased by 62.9% to RMB1,206.6 million (US$189.4 million) from RMB740.5 million in the full year of 2020. The increase was primarily due to (i) an increase in sales promotion and coupon expenses in connection with business development; (ii) an increase in sales commissions in connection with traffic acquisition and sourcing of pre-owned devices; (iii) an increase in personnel cost in connection with the Company’s growing business; and (iv) the recognition of share-based compensation expense of RMB38.5 million (US$6.0 million) resulting from options granted to employees with an IPO condition.
  • General and administrative expenses increased by 144.3% to RMB433.6 million (US$68.0 million) from RMB177.5 million in the full year of 2020. The increase was primarily due to (i) the share-based compensation expense of RMB220.3 million (US$34.6 million) in connection with the restricted share units and options granted to the management with an IPO condition and the recognition of share-based compensation expense of RMB96.6 million (US$15.2 million) resulting from options granted to employees with an IPO condition; and (ii) the decrease in other administrative expenses resulting from the improved management efficiency.
  • Technology and content expenses increased by 74.7% to RMB264.6 million (US$41.5 million) from RMB151.5 million in the full year of 2020. The increase was primarily due to (i) the increase in personnel cost in connection to the expansion of the Company’s research and development activities; and (ii) the recognition of share-based compensation expense of RMB39.6 million (US$6.2 million) resulting from options granted to employees with an IPO condition.

LOSS FROM OPERATIONS

Loss from operations was RMB895.1 million (US$140.5 million), compared to RMB458.8 million in the full year of 2020. Adjusted loss from operations (non-GAAP)[1], excluding amortization of intangible assets and deferred cost resulting from assets and business acquisitions and recognition of share-based compensation expense resulting from options granted to employees, was RMB103.4 million (US$16.2 million), compared to RMB143.7 million in the full year of 2020.

NET LOSS

Net loss was RMB816.5 million (US$128.1 million), compared to RMB470.6 million in the full year of 2020. Adjusted net loss (non-GAAP)[1] was RMB168.8 million (US$26.5 million), compared to RMB202.8 million in the full year of 2020.

BASIC AND DILUTED NET LOSS PER ORDINARY SHARE

Basic and diluted net loss per ordinary share were RMB13.76 (US$2.16), compared to RMB94.51 in the full year of 2020.

Adjusted basic and diluted net loss per ordinary share (non-GAAP)[1] were RMB1.75 (US$0.27), compared to RMB10.80 in the full year of 2020.

CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS, RESTRICTED CASH, SHORT-TERM INVESTMENTS AND FUNDS RECEIVABLE FROM THIRD PARTY PAYMENT SERVICE PROVIDERS

Cash and cash equivalents, restricted cash, short-term investments and funds receivable from third party payment service providers increased to RMB2,421.9 million (US$380.0 million) as of December 31, 2021, from RMB1,140.2 million as of December 31, 2020, primarily due to net proceeds from the Company’s initial public offering in June 2021.

Business Outlook

For the first quarter of 2022, the Company currently expects its total revenues to be between RMB2,150.0 million and RMB2,200.0 million. This forecast only reflects the Company’s current and preliminary views on the market and operational conditions, which are subject to change.

Recent Development

On December 28, the Company announced a share repurchase program, that the Company may repurchase up to US$100 million of its shares over a twelve-month period starting from December 28, 2021, upon the authorization of its board of directors.

ATRENEW INC.

UNAUDITED CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS

(Amounts in thousands, except share and per share and otherwise noted)

As of

December 31

As of December 31,

2020

2021

RMB

RMB

US$

ASSETS

Current assets:

Cash and cash equivalents

918,076

1,356,342

212,840

Restricted cash

150,000

23,538

Short-term investments

97,866

510,467

80,103

Amount due from related parties, net

289,156

410,088

64,352

Inventories

176,994

478,751

75,126

Funds receivable from third party payment service providers

124,262

405,095

63,568

Prepayments and other receivables, net

268,284

840,102

131,830

Total current assets

1,874,638

4,150,845

651,357

Non-current assets:

Long-term investments

96,362

241,527

37,901

Property and equipment, net

69,562

103,843

16,295

Intangible assets, net

1,367,841

1,075,811

168,818

Operating lease right-of-use assets[4]

69,612

10,924

Goodwill

1,803,415

1,803,415

282,995

Other non-current assets

14,520

57,709

9,056

Total non-current assets

3,351,700

3,351,917

525,989

TOTAL ASSETS

5,226,338

7,502,762

1,177,346

LIABILITIES, MEZZANINE EQUITY AND EQUITY (DEFICIT)

Current liabilities:

Short-term borrowings

369,657

94,999

14,907

Amount due to related parties

114,669

73,976

11,608

Accounts payable

27,201

41,311

6,483

Contract liabilities

33,884

211,964

33,262

Accrued expenses and other current liabilities

362,728

260,679

40,906

Accrued payroll and welfare

115,400

105,787

16,600

Operating lease liabilities, current

35,948

5,641

Convertible bonds

160,000

Total current liabilities

1,183,539

824,664

129,407

Non-current liabilities:

Long-term borrowings

32,624

Operating lease liabilities, non-current

34,501

5,414

Deferred tax liabilities

341,960

223,138

35,015

Total non-current liabilities

374,584

257,639

40,429

TOTAL LIABILITIES

1,558,123

1,082,303

169,836

TOTAL MEZZANINE EQUITY

8,879,894

TOTAL (DEFICIT) EQUITY

(5,211,679)

6,420,459

1,007,510

TOTAL LIABILITIES, MEZZANINE EQUITY AND EQUITY
(DEFICIT)

5,226,338

7,502,762

1,177,346

[4] On January 1, 2021, the Company adopted ASC 842, the new lease standard, using the modified retrospective method.

ATRENEW INC.

UNAUDITED CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS AND COMPREHENSIVE LOSS

(Amounts in thousands, except share and per share and otherwise noted)

Three months ended December 31,

Years ended December 31,

2020

2021

2020

2021

RMB

RMB

US$

RMB

RMB

US$

Net revenues

Net product revenues

1,442,318

2,075,955

325,763

4,244,023

6,654,893

1,044,298

Net service revenues

201,770

359,873

56,472

614,176

1,125,382

176,597

Operating expenses(1)(2)

Merchandise costs

(1,236,462)

(1,800,488)

(282,536)

(3,610,434)

(5,735,393)

(900,008)

Fulfillment expenses

(189,910)

(290,128)

(45,527)

(666,317)

(1,062,066)

(166,661)

Selling and marketing expenses

(211,961)

(368,767)

(57,868)

(740,542)

(1,206,649)

(189,350)

General and administrative expenses

(36,764)

(51,898)

(8,144)

(177,542)

(433,629)

(68,046)

Technology and content expenses

(39,751)

(61,962)

(9,723)

(151,536)

(264,560)

(41,515)

Total operating expenses

(1,714,848)

(2,573,243)

(403,798)

(5,346,371)

(8,702,297)

(1,365,580)

Other operating income, net

11,651

11,523

1,808

29,395

26,950

4,229

Loss from operations

(59,109)

(125,892)

(19,755)

(458,777)

(895,072)

(140,456)

Interest expense

(5,213)

(1,785)

(280)

(21,090)

(16,778)

(2,633)

Interest income

1,080

2,086

327

9,321

8,370

1,313

Other loss, net

(31,146)

(53,301)

(8,364)

(39,866)

(50,367)

(7,904)

Loss before income taxes

(94,388)

(178,892)

(28,072)

(510,412)

(953,847)

(149,680)

Income tax benefits

11,688

82,103

12,884

47,320

143,863

22,575

Share of loss in equity method investments

(176)

(6,847)

(1,074)

(7,526)

(6,563)

(1,030)

Net loss

(82,876)

(103,636)

(16,262)

(470,618)

(816,547)

(128,135)

Accretion of convertible redeemable
preferred shares

(343,392)

(1,304,498)

(508,627)

(79,815)

Net loss attributable to ordinary
shareholders of the Company

(426,268)

(103,636)

(16,262)

(1,775,116)

(1,325,174)

(207,950)

Net loss per ordinary share:

Basic

(22.69)

(0.63)

(0.10)

(94.51)

(13.76)

(2.16)

Diluted

(22.69)

(0.63)

(0.10)

(94.51)

(13.76)

(2.16)

Weighted average number of shares used
in calculating net loss per ordinary share

Basic

18,782,620

163,367,269

163,367,269

18,782,620

96,306,113

96,306,113

Diluted

18,782,620

163,367,269

163,367,269

18,782,620

96,306,113

96,306,113

Net loss

(82,876)

(103,636)

(16,262)

(470,618)

(816,547)

(128,135)

Foreign currency translation adjustments

1,659

1,390

218

2,441

2,239

351

Total comprehensive loss

(81,217)

(102,246)

(16,044)

(468,177)

(814,308)

(127,784)

Accretion of convertible redeemable
preferred shares

(343,392)

(1,304,498)

(508,627)

(79,815)

Total comprehensive loss attributable to
ordinary shareholders

(424,609)

(102,246)

(16,044)

(1,772,675)

(1,322,935)

(207,599)

ATRENEW INC.

UNAUDITED CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS AND COMPREHENSIVE LOSS (CONTINUED)

(Amounts in thousands, except share and per share and otherwise noted)

Three months ended December 31,

Years ended December 31,

2020

2021

2020

2021

RMB

RMB

US$

RMB

RMB

US$

(1) Includes share-based compensation expenses as follows:

Fulfillment expenses

(10,291)

(1,615)

(59,583)

(9,350)

Selling and marketing expenses

(8,600)

(1,350)

(38,463)

(6,036)

General and administrative expenses

(18,977)

(2,978)

(316,911)

(49,731)

Technology and content expenses

(7,656)

(1,201)

(39,595)

(6,213)

(2) Includes amortization of intangible assets and deferred
cost resulting from assets and business acquisitions as
follows:

Selling and marketing expenses

(76,258)

(88,455)

(13,880)

(308,803)

(330,755)

(51,902)

Technology and content expenses

(1,580)

(1,580)

(248)

(6,320)

(6,320)

(992)

Reconciliations of GAAP and Non-GAAP Results

(Amounts in thousands, except share and per share and otherwise noted)

Three months ended December 31,

Years ended December 31,

2020

2021

2020

2021

RMB

RMB

US$

RMB

RMB

US$

Loss from operations

(59,109)

(125,892)

(19,755)

(458,777)

(895,072)

(140,456)

Add:

Share-based compensation expense

45,524

7,144

454,552

71,330

Amortization of intangible assets and deferred cost resulting
from assets and business acquisitions

77,838

90,035

14,128

315,123

337,075

52,894

Adjusted income (loss) from operations

18,729

9,667

1,517

(143,654)

(103,445)

(16,232)

Net loss

(82,876)

(103,636)

(16,262)

(470,618)

(816,547)

(128,135)

Add:

Share-based compensation expense

45,524

7,144

454,552

71,330

Amortization of intangible assets and deferred cost resulting
from assets and business acquisitions

77,838

90,035

14,128

315,123

337,075

52,894

Less:

Tax effect of amortization of intangible assets and deferred
cost resulting from assets and business acquisitions

(11,688)

(82,103)

(12,884)

(47,320)

(143,863)

(22,575)

Adjusted net loss

(16,726)

(50,180)

(7,874)

(202,815)

(168,783)

(26,486)

Adjusted net loss per ordinary share:

Basic

(0.89)

(0.31)

(0.05)

(10.80)

(1.75)

(0.27)

Diluted

(0.89)

(0.31)

(0.05)

(10.80)

(1.75)

(0.27)

Weighted average number of shares used in calculating net
loss per ordinary share

Basic

18,782,620

163,367,269

163,367,269

18,782,620

96,306,113

96,306,113

Diluted

18,782,620

163,367,269

163,367,269

18,782,620

96,306,113

96,306,113

Source: ATRenew Inc.