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Cango InvestorRoom Cango Inc. Reports Third Quarter 2021 Unaudited Financial Results SHANGHAI , Nov. 22 , 2021 / PRNewswire / -- Cango Inc. ( NYSE : CANG ) ( " Cango " or the " Company " ) , a leading automotive transaction service platform in China , today announced its unaudited financial results for the third quarter of 2021 . Third Quarter 2021 Financial and Operational Highlights • Total revenues were RMB800.6 million ( US $ 124.3 million ) , an 84.1 % increase from RMB434.9 million in the same period of 2020 , outperforming the high end of the Company's guidance by 6.8 % . The increase was mainly driven by the increased amounts of both financing transactions the Company facilitated and car trading transactions in the third quarter of 2021 . ⚫ Car trading transactions revenues were RMB429.2 million ( US $ 66.6 million ) , or 53.6 % of total revenues in the third quarter of 2021 . • Automotive financing facilitation revenues were RMB266.5 million ( US $ 41.4 million ) , a 15.8 % increase from RMB230.2 million in the same period of 2020 . • The amount of financing transactions the Company facilitated in the third quarter of 2021 was RMB6,210.7 million ( US $ 963.9 million ) . The total outstanding balance of financing transactions the Company facilitated was RMB47,955.2 million ( US $ 7,442.5 million ) as of September 30 , 2021 . • M1 + and M3 + overdue ratios for all financing transactions that remained outstanding and were facilitated by the Company were 1.58 % and 0.76 % , respectively , as of September 30 , 2021 , compared to 1.35 % and 0.69 % , respectively , as of June 30 , 2021 . • The number of dealers covered by the Company was 47,718 as of September 30 , 2021 , compared to 47,740 as of June 30 , 2021 . Mr. Jiayuan Lin , Chief Executive Officer of Cango , commented , " As expected , the industry headwinds created by the global chip shortage continued to impact our business in the third quarter . Since the end of the second quarter , we have been proactively responding to industry changes , and delivered third quarter total revenues of RMB800.6 million , above our guidance . Market disruptions had a particularly significant impact on our automotive financing facilitation business , leading to a decrease in the number of financing transactions the Company facilitated compared to the previous quarter . To address these challenges , we optimized our sales team's organizational structure and focused on stimulating each salesperson's output while advancing our expansion into the high - end segment of this market and exploring used car financing facilitation . We are also excited about our achievements in our car trading transactions business which is now serving as an important growth driver . ' Cango Haoche , ' our B2B service platform providing one - stop transaction , logistics , finance , insurance and other auto - related services , has been widely recognized by dealers , garnering over 1.5 million total views since its launch in the second quarter . Moreover , our after - market services facilitation business made solid progress as we continued to establish cooperation with new energy vehicle manufacturers including Li Auto and Hiphi . " " Looking ahead , we expect the chip shortage - related upheaval in the auto market to linger for some time . Given the pervasiveness of the disruption , we remain cautious with respect to industry recovery . Nevertheless , we will continue to strengthen our platform and synergies between businesses in response to market changes , as well as capitalize on the promising opportunities we see in the new energy vehicle sector , " Mr. Lin concluded . Mr. Yongyi Zhang , Chief Financial Officer of Cango , stated , " Despite the ongoing uncertainty due to the global chip shortage , our third quarter performance demonstrates our business model's flexibility and resilience . Total revenues were RMB800.6 million , coming in above our guidance . We are in a healthy operational and financial position and we remain confident in our ability to navigate the industry turmoil . Looking ahead , we will continue to carefully manage our cost structure while improving operating efficiency and profitability , creating value for our shareholders in the long run . " Third Quarter 2021 Financial Results REVENUES Total revenues in the third quarter of 2021 increased by 84.1 % to RMB800.6 million ( US $ 124.3 million ) from RMB434.9 million in the same period of 2020. Revenues from car trading transactions in the third quarter of 2021 were RMB429.2 million ( US $ 66.6 million ) , continuing to serve as an important revenue contributor . Revenues from automotive financing facilitation and after - market services facilitation in the third quarter of 2021 were RMB266.5 million ( US $ 41.4 million ) and RMB42.7 million ( US $ 6.6 million ) , respectively . OPERATING COST AND EXPENSES Total operating cost and expenses in the third quarter of 2021 were RMB839.6 million ( US $ 130.3 million ) compared to RMB300.4 million in the same period of 2020. This was mainly due to the related costs incurred by car trading transactions business . Primarily as a result of the increase in revenues from car trading transactions , sales and marketing expenses , general and administrative expenses and research and development expenses each decreased as a percentage of total revenues in the third quarter of 2021 , compared to the same period of 2020 . • Cost of revenue in the third quarter of 2021 increased to RMB610.5 million ( US $ 94.7 million ) from RMB 180.9 million in the same period of 2020. As a percentage of total revenues , cost of revenue in the third quarter of 2021 was 76.3 % compared to 41.6 % in the same period of 2020 , and the change was primarily due to an increase in the amount of car trading transactions . For automotive financing facilitation and after- market services facilitation , cost of revenue as a percentage of relevant revenues was around 50.1 % in the third quarter of 2021 . • Sales and marketing expenses in the third quarter of 2021 were RMB46.8 million ( US $ 7.3 million ) compared to RMB41.9 million in the same period of 2020. As a percentage of total revenues , sales and marketing expenses in the third quarter of 2021 was 5.8 % compared to 9.6 % in the same period of 2020 . • General and administrative expenses in the third quarter of 2021 were RMB64.0 million ( US $ 9.9 million ) compared to RMB52.2 million in the same period of 2020. As a percentage of total revenues , general and administrative expenses in the third quarter of 2021 was 8.0 % compared to 12.0 % in the same period of 2020 . • Research and development expenses in the third quarter of 2021 were RMB 17.4 million ( US $ 2.7 million ) compared to RMB 14.2 million in the same period of 2020. As a percentage of total revenues , research and development expenses in the third quarter of 2021 was 2.2 % compared to 3.3 % in the same period of 2020 . • Net loss on risk assurance liabilities in the third quarter of 2021 was RMB55.5 million ( US $ 8.6 million ) compared to a net gain of RMB 12.9 million in the same period of 2020 . LOSS FROM OPERATIONS Loss from operations in the third quarter of 2021 was RMB39.0 million ( US $ 6.1 million ) , compared to an income of RMB 134.5 million in the same period of 2020 . FAIR VALUE CHANGE OF EQUITY INVESTMENT Fair value change of equity investment in the third quarter of 2021 was a loss of RMB447.5 million ( US $ 69.5 million ) compared to a gain of RMB1,827.7 million in the same period of 2020. The loss in the third quarter of 2021 is mainly due to the investment in Li Auto . As of September 30 , 2021 , Cango held 8,000,000 American Depositary Shares of Li Auto . Each American Depositary Share of Li Auto represents two Class A ordinary shares of Li Auto . NET LOSS Primarily due to the fair value change of the Company's investment in Li Auto , net loss in the third quarter of 2021 was RMB416.5 million ( US $ 64.6 million ) . Non - GAAP adjusted net loss in the third quarter of 2021 was RMB392.5 million ( US $ 60.9 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 third quarter of 2021 were RMB2.88 ( US $ 0.45 ) and RMB2.88 ( US $ 0.45 ) . Non - GAAP adjusted basic and diluted net loss per ADS in the third quarter of 2021 were RMB2.72 ( US $ 0.42 ) and RMB2.72 ( US $ 0.42 ) . Each ADS represents two Class A ordinary shares of the Company . BALANCE SHEET As of September 30 , 2021 , the Company had cash and cash equivalents of RMB906.4 million ( US $ 140.7 million ) , compared to RMB 1,498.9 million as of June 30 , 2021 . As of September 30 , 2021 , the Company had short - term investments of RMB3,588.2 million ( US $ 556.9 million ) , compared to RMB3,127.2 million as of June 30 , 2021 . Business Outlook For the fourth quarter of 2021 , the Company expects total revenues to be between RMB950 million and RMB1,000 million . This forecast reflects the Company's current and preliminary views on the market and operational conditions , which are subject to change . The Company's investment in Li Auto and the change in fair value of investment due to the price volatility of the stock may have a significant impact on the Company's fourth quarter of 2021 financial results . Conference Call Information The Company's management will hold a conference call on Monday , November 22 , 2021 , at 8:00 P.M. Eastern Time or Tuesday , November 23 , 2021 , at 9:00 A.M. Beijing Time to discuss the financial results . Listeners may access the call by dialing the following numbers : International : United States Toll Free : Mainland China Toll Free : Hong Kong , China Toll Free : + 1-412-902-4272 + 1-888-346-8982 4001-201-203 800-905-945 Conference ID : Cango Inc. The replay will be accessible through November 29 , 2021 , by dialing the following numbers : International : United States Toll Free : Access Code : + 1-412-317-0088 + 1-877-344-7529 10162135 A live and archived webcast of the conference call will also be available at the Company's investor relations website at http://ir.cangoonline.com/ . About Cango Inc. Cango Inc. ( NYSE : CANG ) is a leading automotive transaction service platform in China connecting dealers , financial institutions , car buyers , and other industry participants . Founded in 2010 by a group of pioneers in China's automotive finance industry , the Company is headquartered in Shanghai and engages car buyers through a nationwide dealer network . The Company's services primarily consist of automotive financing facilitation , car trading transactions , and after - market services facilitation . By utilizing its competitive advantages in technology , data insights , and cloud - based infrastructure , Cango is able to connect its platform participants while bringing them a premium user experience . Cango's platform model puts it in a unique position to add value for its platform participants and business partners as the automotive and mobility markets in China continue to grow and evolve . For more information , please visit : www.cangoonline.com . Definition of Overdue Ratios The Company defines " M1 + overdue ratio " as ( i ) exposure at risk relating to financing transactions for which any installment payment is 30 to 179 calendar days past due as of a specified date , divided by ( ii ) exposure at risk relating to all financing transactions which remain outstanding as of such date , excluding amounts of outstanding principal that are 180 calendar days or more past due . The Company defines " M3 + overdue ratio " as ( i ) exposure at risk relating to financing transactions for which any installment payment is 90 to 179 calendar days past due as of a specified date , divided by ( ii ) exposure at risk relating to all financing transactions which remain outstanding as of such date , excluding amounts of outstanding principal that are 180 calendar days or more past due . Use of Non - GAAP Financial Measure In evaluating the business , the Company considers and uses Non - GAAP adjusted net income , a non - GAAP measure , as a supplemental measure to review and assess its operating performance . The presentation of the non- GAAP financial measure is not intended to be considered in isolation or as a substitute for the financial information prepared and presented in accordance with U.S. GAAP . The Company defines Non - GAAP adjusted net income as net income excluding share - based compensation expenses . The Company presents the non - GAAP financial measure because it is used by the management to evaluate the operating performance and formulate business plans . Non - GAAP adjusted net income enables the management to assess the Company's operating results without considering the impact of share - based compensation expenses , which are non - cash charges . The Company also believes that the use of the non - GAAP measure facilitates investors ' assessment of its operating performance . Non - GAAP adjusted net income is not defined under U.S. GAAP and is not presented in accordance with U.S. GAAP . This non - GAAP financial measure has limitations as analytical tools . One of the key limitations of using Non - GAAP adjusted net income is that it does not reflect all items of expense that affect the Company's operations . Share - based compensation expenses have been and may continue to be incurred in the business and are not reflected in the presentation of Non - GAAP adjusted net income . Further , the non - GAAP measure may differ from the non - GAAP information used by other companies , including peer companies , and therefore their comparability may be limited . The Company compensates for these limitations by reconciling the non - GAAP financial measure to the nearest U.S. GAAP performance measure , all of which should be considered when evaluating the Company's performance . The Company encourages you to review its financial information in its entirety and not rely on a single financial measure . Reconciliations of Cango's non - GAAP financial measure to the most comparable U.S. GAAP measure are included at the end of this press release . Exchange Rate Information This announcement contains translations of certain RMB amounts into U.S. dollars ( " US $ " ) at specified rates solely for the convenience of the reader . Unless otherwise stated , all translations from RMB to US $ were made at the rate of RMB6.4434 to US $ 1.00 , the noon buying rate in effect on September 30 , 2021 , in the H.10 statistical release of the Federal Reserve Board . The Company makes no representation that the RMB or US $ amounts referred could be converted into US $ or RMB , as the case may be , at any particular rate or at all . Safe Harbor Statement This announcement contains forward - looking statements . These statements are made under the " safe harbor " provisions of the United States Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These forward - looking statements can be identified by terminology such as " will , " " expects , " " anticipates , " " future , " " intends , " " plans , " " believes , " " estimates " and similar statements . Among other things , the " Business Outlook " section and quotations from management in this announcement , contain forward - looking statements . Cango may also make written or oral forward - looking statements in its periodic reports to the SEC , in its annual report to shareholders , in press releases and other written materials and in oral statements made by its officers , directors or employees to third parties . Statements that are not historical facts , including statements about Cango's beliefs and expectations , are forward - looking statements . Forward - looking statements involve inherent risks and uncertainties . A number of factors could cause actual results to differ materially from those contained in any forward - looking statement , including but not limited to the following : Cango's goal and strategies ; Cango's expansion plans ; Cango's future business development , financial condition and results of operations ; Cango's expectations regarding demand for , and market acceptance of , its solutions and services ; Cango's expectations regarding keeping and strengthening its relationships with dealers , financial institutions , car buyers and other platform participants ; general economic and business conditions ; and assumptions underlying or related to any of the foregoing . Further information regarding these and other risks is included in Cango's filings with the SEC . All information provided in this press release and in the attachments is as of the date of this press release , and Cango does not undertake any obligation to update any forward - looking statement , except as required under applicable law . Investor Relations Contact Yihe Liu Cango Inc. Tel : +86 21 3183 5088 ext.5581 Email : ir@cangoonline.com Twitter : https://twitter.com/Cango_Group Emilie Wu The Piacente Group , Inc. Tel : +86 21 6039 8363 Email : ir@cangoonline.com CANGO INC . UNAUDITED INTERIM CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEET ( Amounts in Renminbi ( " RMB " ) and US dollar ( " US $ " ) , except for number of shares and per share data ) ASSETS : Current assets : As of December 31 , 2020 RMB As of September 30 , 2021 RMB US $ Cash and cash equivalents Restricted cash - current Short - term investments Accounts receivable , net 1,426,899,576 9,693,008 4,342,356,612 141,594,170 Finance lease receivables - current , net 2,035,397,525 906,425,650 102,552,307 3,588,187,133 186,847,242 1,528,881,416 140,675,055 15,915,868 556,877,911 28,998,237 237,278,675 Short - term consumer financing receivables , net Financing receivables , net 23,168 20,105,893 Short - term contract asset 364,618,635 Prepayments and other current assets 558,360,959 Total current assets 8,899,049,546 50,124,675 799,673.531 690,993,737 7,853,685,691 7,779,228 124,107,386 107,240,546 1,218,872,906 Non - current assets : Restricted cash - non - current Goodwill 878,299,140 145,063,857 Property and equipment , net 10,311,971 Intangible assets Long - term contract asset 44,887,871 281,374,110 Deferred tax assets 170,951,082 733,538,679 148,657,971 19,914,252 45,702,955 489,252,809 424,256,893 113,843,418 23,071,355 3,090,643 7,092,987 75,930,845 65,843,637 Finance lease receivables non - current , net Other non - current assets 1,454,499,864 261,495,158 1,040,027,023 161,409,663 483,107,022 74,977,034 Total non - current assets 3,246,883,053 3,384,457,604 525,259,582 TOTAL ASSETS 12,145,932,599 11,238,143,295 1,744,132,488 LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS ' EQUITY Current liabilities : Short - term debts Long - term debts - current Accrued expenses and other current liabilities Risk assurance liabilities Income tax payable 355,816,940 991,933,733 153,945,701 1,228,783,730 1,006,900,131 156,268,450 324,734,202 460,829,299 87,132,455 2,457,296,626 471,273,484 678,662,222 371,913,283 3,520,682,853 73,140,496 105,326,725 57,720,036 546,401,408 Total current liabilities Non - current liabilities : Long - term debts Deferred tax liability Other non - current liabilities Total non - current liabilities Total liabilities 977,791,191 330,765,029 4,870,616 1,313,426,836 3,770,723,462 638,447,901 125,506,827 1,598,485 765,553,213 4,286,236,066 99,085,561 19,478,354 248,081 118,811,996 665,213,404 Shareholders ' equity Ordinary shares Treasury shares Additional paid - in capital Accumulated other comprehensive income Retained earnings 204,260 ( 56,419,225 ) 4,591,455,557 ( 115,386,427 ) 3,955,354,972 204,260 31,701 ( 411,075,103 ) ( 63,797,856 ) 4,648,746,810 721,474,192 ( 153,214,761 ) ( 23,778,558 ) 2,867,246,023 444,989,605 Total Cango Inc.'s equity 8,375,209,137 6,951,907,229 1,078,919,084 Total shareholders ' equity 8,375,209,137 6,951,907,229 1,078,919,084 TOTAL LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS ' EQUITY 12,145,932,599 11,238,143,295 1,744,132,488 CANGO INC . UNAUDITED INTERIM CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME ( Amounts in Renminbi ( " RMB " ) and US dollar ( " US $ " ) , except for number of shares and per share data ) RMB Three months ended September 30 , September 30 , 2020 September 30 , 2021 RMB US $ RMB Nine months ended September 30 , September 30 , 2020 September 30 , 2021 RMB US $ Revenues Loan facilitation income and other related income 434,949,892 230,156,995 Leasing income 63,404,140 800,634,866 124,256,583 266,515,911 41,362,621 60,778,371 9,432,655 955,002,617 493,781,301 206,961,678 2,871,167,788 445,598,254 981,553,412 152,334,701 198,614,442 30,824,478 After - market services income 68,901,306 Automobile trading income 70,361,821 42,658,080 6,620,430 429,200,614 66,610,891 170,430,167 157,053,595 24,374,336 Others 2,125,630 1,481,890 229,986 77,963,237 5,866,234 Operating cost and expenses : Cost of revenue Sales and marketing 180,871,289 41,852,916 General and administrative 52,154,925 610,508,451 94,749,426 46,793,061 64,038,373 Research and development 14,151,770 Net ( gain ) loss on risk assurance liabilities ( 12,885,280 ) 17,423,683 55,504,598 8,614,179 7,262,169 9,938,600 2,704,113 374,286,048 130,065,097 175,606,783 39,610,068 1,523,310,471 236,414,078 10,635,868 2,077,342,112 165,522,339 25,688,664 1,650,661 322,398,441 190,087,348 29,501,094 46,656,813 7,241,024 21,072,204 113,147,363 17,560,195 Provision for credit losses 24,287,059 Total operation cost and expense 300,432,679 45,373,233 839,641,399 130,310,302 7,041,815 94,501,601 144,641,366 22,447,988 835,141,801 2,737,397,341 424,837,406 Income ( Loss ) from operations Interest and investment income Fair value change of equity investment Interest expense Foreign exchange gain ( loss ) , net Other income Other expenses 134,517,213 9,875,421 1,827,718,488 ( 513,622 ) ( 39,006,533 ) ( 6,053,719 ) 14,853,381 2,305,209 119,860,816 60,683,716 133,770,447 20,760,848 37,222,389 5,776,824 ( 447,536,895 ) ( 69,456,637 ) 1,827,718,488 ( 291,048,883 ) ( 45,170,078 ) ( 1,761,929 ) 8,014,913 ( 8,320,463 ) ( 1,291,316 ) ( 51,473 ) ( 7,988 ) 25,465,800 3,952,230 ( 2,250,545 ) ( 9,133,705 ) ( 1,417,529 ) ( 5,201,874 ) ( 786,605 ) ( 122,079 ) Net income before income taxes Income tax expenses ( 16,381 ) 1,977,834,103 ( 208,451,556 ) ( 107,905 ) ( 16,747 ) ( 454,704,088 ) ( 70,568,968 ) Net income 1,769,382,547 38,166,368 ( 416,537,720 ) 5.923.327 ( 64,645,641 ) Less : Net income attributable to non - controlling interests 256,018 33,805,616 ( 597,876 ) 2,034,018,341 ( 229,091,015 ) 1,804,927,326 3,902,214 ( 132,671,392 ) 36,642,145 5,686,772 ( 6,587,727 ) ( 99,921,939 ) ( 32,749,453 ) ( 5,082,635 ) ( 20,590,276 ) ( 1,022,399 ) ( 15,507,641 ) Net income attributable to Cango Inc.'s shareholders 1,769,126,529 ( 416,537,720 ) ( 64,645,641 ) 1,801,025,112 ( 132,671,392 ) ( 20,590,276 ) Earnings per ADS attributable to ordinary shareholders : Basic Diluted 11.82 11.78 ( 2.88 ) ( 2.88 ) ( 0.45 ) ( 0.45 ) 11.97 11.89 ( 0.91 ) ( 0.91 ) ( 0.14 ) ( 0.14 ) Weighted average ADS used to compute earnings per ADS attributable to ordinary shareholders : Basic Diluted 149,706,190 150,185,842 144,470,649 144,470,649 144,470,649 144,470,649 150,425,738 151,520,229 146,155,678 146,155,678 146,155,678 146,155,678 Other comprehensive ( loss ) income , net of tax Foreign currency translation adjustment Total comprehensive income Total comprehensive income attributable to Cango Inc.'s shareholders ( 105,299,287 ) ( 5,969,745 ) ( 926,490 ) ( 82,069,737 ) ( 37,828,334 ) ( 5,870,865 ) 1,664,083,260 ( 422,507,465 ) ( 65,572,131 ) 1,663,827,242 ( 422,507,465 ) ( 65,572,131 ) 1,722,857,589 1,718,955,375 ( 170,499,726 ) ( 26,461,141 ) ( 170,499,726 ) ( 26,461,141 ) CANGO INC . Net income Add : Share - based compensation expenses Cost of revenue 13,853,582 567,997 Sales and marketing General and administrative Research and development 2,950,813 9,614,385 720,387 24,011,050 1,512,966 4,049,203 17,209,292 1,239,589 RECONCILIATIONS OF GAAP AND NON - GAAP RESULTS ( Amounts in Renminbi ( " RMB " ) and US dollar ( " US $ " ) , except for number of shares and per share data ) Three months ended September 30 , September 30 , 2020 ( Unaudited ) RMB September 30 , 2021 ( Unaudited ) ( Unaudited ) US $ RMB 1,769,382,547 ( 416,537,720 ) Nine months ended September 30 , September 30 , 2020 ( Unaudited ) RMB 1,804,927,326 September 30 , 2021 ( Unaudited ) ( Unaudited ) RMB US $ ( 20,590,276 ) 10,001,607 ( 64,645,641 ) 3,726,457 234,809 628,426 2,670,841 ( 132,671,392 ) 59,268,760 2,430,021 12,624,245 41,132,513 64,444,353 2,967,623 460,568 11,570,258 46,888,274 1,795,676 7,276,946 192,381 3,081,981 3,018,198 468,417 Non - GAAP adjusted net income Less : Net income attributable to non - controlling interests 1,783,236,129 256,018 ( 392,526,670 ) ( 60,919,184 ) 1,864,196,086 3,902,214 ( 68,227,039 ) ( 10,588,669 ) Net income attributable to Cango Inc.'s shareholders 1,782,980,111 ( 392,526,670 ) ( 60,919,184 ) 1,860,293,872 ( 68,227,039 ) ( 10,588,669 ) Non - GAAP adjusted net income per ADS - basic Non - GAAP adjusted net income per ADS - diluted 11.91 11.87 ( 2.72 ) ( 2.72 ) ( 0.42 ) ( 0.42 ) 12.37 12.28 ( 0.47 ) ( 0.07 ) ( 0.47 ) ( 0.07 ) Weighted average ADS outstanding - basic Weighted average ADS outstanding - diluted 149,706,190 150,185,842 144,470,649 144,470,649 144,470,649 144,470,649 150,425,738 151,520,229 146,155,678 146,155,678 146,155,678 146,155,678 SOURCE Cango Inc. https://ir.cangoonline.com/2021-11-22-Cango-Inc-Reports-Third-Quarter-2021-Unaudited-Financial-Results