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Dada Group’s Jun Yang: On-Demand Delivery Empowers Local Retail by Cutting Costs and Improving Efficiency

SHANGHAI, Jan. 8, 2021 — Dada Group (Nasdaq: DADA) ("Dada" or the "Company"), China’s leading local on-demand delivery and retail platform, today announced that Jun Yang, Dada’s Co-Founder, Director and Chief Technology Officer, attended and delivered remarks at China Federation of Logistics & Purchasing’s ("CFLP") 2020 China E-Commerce Logistics Conference in Shanghai.

Dada Group’s Jun Yang delivered a keynote speech at CFLP’s China E-commerce Logistics Conference
Dada Group’s Jun Yang delivered a keynote speech at CFLP’s China E-commerce Logistics Conference

CFLP is the only social organization in the logistics industry approved by the State Council in China, and is authorized by the government to perform functions in foreign affairs, science and technology, trade statistics and standards drafting and revising. CFLP’s mission is to promote the innovation and development of Chinese logistics and supply chain technologies.

At the 11th annual "China E-Commerce Logistics Conference" hosted by CFLP, representatives from governments, associations, media and business shared their thoughts about innovation and ways to promote the sustainable development of the logistics and on-demand delivery industry. Mr. Yang delivered a keynote speech entitled "Efficiency First: How On-Demand Delivery Empowers Local Retail." He discussed the rapidly increasing demand for online retail and the explosive growth of store-to-person and person-to-person delivery in product categories including supermarkets, fresh vegetables, medicine, pick-up and retail services. He also explained how Dada Now, the local on-demand delivery platform of Dada Group, empowers retailers by cutting costs and improving efficiency.

"Efficiency is a crucial driver for the development of the on-demand logistics industry," said Mr. Yang. "Dada Now plays an important role in improving efficiency and shaping the sustainable development of the industry, and as a partner to many brands and retailers, Dada Now is committed to exploring new opportunities to strengthen its platform and technology."

Dada believes that in the age of on-demand retail, each brick-and-mortar store needs a system for customized order fulfilment. This requires delivery platforms to instantly match the capacity, supply and demand based on the store situation. To meet this need, Dada Now has established a "crowdsourcing and stationed" capacity model, in which Dada Now uses big data to not only dynamically match crowdsourcing capacities and mixed capacities for delivery, but also account for factors such as time of day, intensity of demand and order type to ensure timely delivery. According to Dada’s data, stores that adopt this customized mixed capacity model are 10-20% more efficient at delivering orders – saving them both time and money.

In addition, Dada Now also offers a premium "Dedicated Delivery" service, which provides stores all-round operational support services, including customer service response, data analysis and personnel support. Partners also have the option to request specially trained riders who must complete a training and pass an evaluation before being permitted to process the store’s orders.

Dada pays close attention not only to its partnered stores and products, but also to the quality of its riders. Since the first half of 2020, Dada Now has used a smart logistics system and big data to identify riders with high performance. These elite "Credit Riders" then become the main candidates to deliver high-value products orders, such as digital goods, mobile phones, documents, invoices and wine.  

At the conference, Dada Group also received the annual "Safety Management Award," and Dada Now’s Credit Riders program won the "Innovative Practice Award." Can Deng, Dada Now’s Logistics Manager at the Wuhan station, was honored as "Anti-Epidemic Pioneer" by CFLP.

About Dada Group

Dada Group is a leading platform of local on-demand retail and delivery in China. It operates JDDJ, one of China’s largest local on-demand retail platforms for retailers and brand owners, and Dada Now, a leading local on-demand delivery platform open to merchants and individual senders across various industries and product categories. The Company’s two platforms are inter-connected and mutually beneficial. The Dada Now platform enables improved delivery experience for participants on the JDDJ platform through its readily accessible fulfillment solutions and strong on-demand delivery infrastructure. Meanwhile, the vast volume of on-demand delivery orders from the JDDJ platform increases order volume and density for the Dada Now platform. In June 2020, Dada Group began trading on the Nasdaq Global Market, under the ticker symbol "DADA."

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Cotecna acquires Fitosoil Laboratorios SL


GENEVA, Jan. 6, 2021 — Cotecna is pleased to announce the acquisition of Fitosoil Laboratorios SL, a leading Spanish laboratory in the agriculture and food safety market. Founded and managed by Don Antonio Abellán, Fitosoil employs 70 highly qualified technicians in its laboratory based in Murcia.

Fitosoil provides its clients with a complete range of services from agronomy to chemical testing on a wide range of products, with a focus on fruits and vegetables and fertilizers. Fitosoil holds a leading position in the fertilizer sector, for which they have developed advanced analytical techniques at international level and enjoy one of the largest accreditation scopes in Europe.

The acquisition of Fitosoil, following the ones of NOFA in the Netherlands and NEOTRON in Italy, allows Cotecna to further expand its European laboratory network and expertise in the food safety sector. With more than 5000 employees and a network of over 100 offices and laboratories around the world, Cotecna is a leading provider of Testing, Inspection and Certification services (TIC) in the agriculture and food supply chains.

"This acquisition is part of our strategy to expand our presence in the food testing market and increases our service portfolio in the broader agri-food segment. Fitosoil unique reputation and analytical skills in the fertilizer, agronomy and fruit and vegetable sectors strengthens Cotecna’s offering and capabilities to support the trend for more organic and sustainable farming. Fitosoil also reinforces our position in Spain which is a key growth area for the Group," said Sébastien Dannaud, CEO of Cotecna.

Don Antonio Abellán, Managing Director of Fitosoil Laboratorios SL, and his team will continue leading Fitosoil on its new journey within the Cotecna group. "I am pleased to join the Cotecna family. I saw in Cotecna the same spirit and founding principles that have shaped the development of Fitosoil: entrepreneurship, family business approach, technical predominance. The international network of Cotecna will certainly provide growth opportunities for Fitosoil and the complementarities with its current inspection, certification and testing activities are very strong".

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Cotecna is a leading provider of testing, inspection and certification services. We offer solutions to facilitate trade and make supply chains safer and more efficient for our clients. Our trusted network of professionals and certified laboratories provide expertise across five key sectors: government & trade solutions, agriculture, food safety, minerals & metals, and consumer goods & retail. Founded in Switzerland in 1974, Cotecna started off as a family business and has now grown to become a world-class international player with over 5,000 employees in more than 100 offices across approximately 50 countries.

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Iridium Edge® Solar Provides Upgraded Capabilities for Satellite IoT Tracking and Asset Management

MCLEAN, Va., Jan. 5, 2021 — Iridium Communications Inc. (NASDAQ: IRDM) today announced commercial availability of the Iridium Edge Solar – a secure, maintenance-free, solar-powered remote asset tracking and management device. With over-the-air configuration capabilities, the Iridium Edge Solar is ideal for Vessel Monitoring Systems (VMS), fisheries management, tracking of freight shipping containers, Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) applications, monitoring of oil and gas pipelines and heavy equipment telematics data reporting. 

The Iridium Edge Solar beta trials, which are nearing completion, are thoroughly testing its real-time, two-way communication, over-the-air configuration ability, built-in Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) connectivity and secure, ruggedized packaging. The addition of BLE technology enables development of customized deployable sensor systems that can be positioned on machinery, vehicles, vessels or across worksites. 

"The Iridium Edge Solar is a unique and versatile solar-powered asset tracking device, when compared to alternatives available in the industry," said Bryan Hartin, executive vice president, sales and marketing, Iridium. "No other solar-powered IoT tracking device matches its geographic coverage, capabilities and cost-effectiveness, and we believe the addition of BLE local wireless connectivity adds a new level of customizability for applications requiring multiple and disparate sensor readings."

The history of solar-powered satellite IoT tracking devices has been marred by questionable field lifespan due to failures of charging batteries, solar panels and packaging susceptible to water-intrusion or cracking.  These issues have been exacerbated by the lack of two-way communications with the deployed device, leaving organizations wondering if the equipment suffered a terminal malfunction.  Iridium Edge Solar resolves these issues through complete encapsulation of all vital electronics, military-grade ruggedized packaging and an innovative, intelligent dual-power system, ensuring two-way communications delivery even in low-light conditions. 

When combined with Iridium’s truly global coverage and services like Iridium CloudConnect helping to simplify back-office integration through Amazon Web Services, businesses, governments and NGOs can rapidly scale and deploy this reliable, solar-powered asset-tracking device anywhere on the planet for up to 10 years without maintenance. 

Iridium Edge Solar now joins both the Iridium Edge and Iridium Edge Pro as finished Iridium products, each with specified, yet complementary, use-cases to extend the reach of IoT services beyond cellular coverage. 

As of the third quarter of 2020, Iridium commercial IoT subscribers grew 20% from the year-ago period to 924,000 customers, continuing the company’s growing position as the premier satellite IoT company.

Interested companies can also request a full featured demo kit or more information by visiting www.iridium.com/iridiumedgesolar

About Iridium Communications Inc. 
Iridium® is the only mobile voice and data satellite communications network that spans the entire globe. Iridium enables connections between people, organizations and assets to and from anywhere, in real time. Together with its ecosystem of partner companies, Iridium delivers an innovative and rich portfolio of reliable solutions for markets that require truly global communications. In 2019, the company completed a generational upgrade of its satellite network and launched its new specialty broadband service, Iridium Certus®. Iridium Communications Inc. is headquartered in McLean, Va., U.S.A., and its common stock trades on the Nasdaq Global Select Market under the ticker symbol IRDM. For more information about Iridium products, services and partner solutions, visit www.iridium.com.

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Dada Group Celebrates Top 10 Milestones and Achievements of 2020

SHANGHAI, Dec. 31, 2020 — Dada Group (Nasdaq: DADA) ("Dada" or the "Company"), China’s leading local on-demand delivery and retail platform, is proud to celebrate the Company’s top 10 achievements of 2020.

Dada Group's Top 10 Milestones and Achievements of 2020
Dada Group’s Top 10 Milestones and Achievements of 2020

"In a year marked by uncertainty, Dada has consistently offered consumers a safe and efficient shopping experience while achieving impressive growth and geographical expansion", said Philip Kuai, Founder, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Dada Group. "We’re proud of our progress this year and remain focused on bringing people everything on demand. We look forward to continuing our momentum and building on our success in 2021 and beyond."

Key milestones in 2020 include:

  • Battle Against Coronavirus: At the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic in early 2020, Dada Group launched its "Contactless Delivery" service. JDDJ partnered with retailers to launch "Daojia Fresh Market" and set up the "Daojia Secured Sourcing Alliance." Hundreds of thousands of Dada Now riders were on the front lines of the battle against COVID-19, delivering critical supplies to households across China. Dada is pleased to have played a key role in supporting the safety and wellbeing of citizens around the country.
     
  • Listing on NASDAQ: On June 5, 2020, the eve of the Company’s 6th anniversary, Dada Group successfully listed on the NASDAQ stock exchange, becoming the first Chinese on-demand retail company to go public in the U.S. Analyst Reports from Goldman Sachs, Morgan Stanley, Haitong International and other domestic and international investment banks have noted Dada’s strong market positioning and long-term prospects.
     
  • Expansion into Lower-Tier Cities: Dada is committed to providing on-demand shopping and delivery services to customers across China, and both Dada Now and JDDJ are accelerating the geographic expansion of their businesses into lower-tier markets. To date, Dada Now and JDDJ cover more than 2,600 and 1,200 counties and cities, respectively. The lower-tier market has become a major growth driver for JDDJ, with sales in those cities increasing by more than 170% year-on-year in the third quarter of 2020.
     
  • Technological Empowerment: With its vision to "Bring People Everything On Demand," Dada Group is a technology-driven company that works to accelerate the development of on-demand retail and improve digitalization capabilities. Dada’s Haibo system provides omni-channel digital solutions for retailers, and has been deployed in more than 1,500 large- and medium-sized supermarket chain stores. Additionally, Dada’s Smart Distribution SaaS system opens its technical capabilities to help chain brands improve the efficiency of delivery and management for their own delivery teams.
     
  • Supermarket O2O Leadership: JDDJ has established partnerships with over 2/3 of the 100 largest supermarket chains in China. In 2020, JDDJ strengthened its existing partnerships with leading supermarkets including Walmart, Yonghui Supermarket and CR Vanguard, while also establishing new partnerships with dozens of regional leaders such as Ouya Supermarket, Zhenhua Supermarket, Sanhe Supermarket, Zhebei Supermarket, Guihe Supermarket and Sifang Street. JDDJ ranked first in market share of supermarket O2O platforms in China and has helped consumers across the country enjoy quality products and one-hour delivery services.
     
  • Enhanced Partnerships with Brands: JDDJ has partnered with more than 130 domestic and international fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG) brands, establishing itself as a leading platform for brand marketing and sales growth. In 2020, JDDJ announced enhanced partnership agreements with Yili, Mengniu, P&G, Unilever, Mars Wrigley, Pepsi, Nestle, and other household names. Events including "Super Brand Day," "Super Fan Day" and "Super CP Day" have supported the marketing and branding efforts of Dada’s partners.
     
  • Channel and Product Expansion: Through JD.com’s Omni-channel Fulfillment Program, retailers can be integrated into JD.com through JDDJ, allowing them to increase their online traffic and user base. While JDDJ’s core business is in the supermarket category, the smart phone business grew at a high rate with more than 6,000 online stores on JDDJ this year. New categories such as pets, beauty and clothing also steadily grew.
     
  • New Delivery Record: On November 12th, Dada Now’s daily delivery orders exceeded 10 million, setting a new record. In addition to record-breaking delivery order performance, the overall delivery fulfillment rate during the Singles Day Festival was over 99%, demonstrating Dada’s seamless business model and leadership in the on-demand retailing logistics industry.
     
  • New Service Expansion: In 2020, Dada Now expanded its service boundaries and launched new capabilities such as order pickup and collection. Dada Pickup provides services including crowdsourcing pickers and digital picking management for supermarkets to help stores reduce costs. In terms of collection, Dada Now works with JD Logistics to improve the efficiency of order collections and the user shipping experience.
     
  • Delivery Capacity Upgrades: In 2020, Dada Now upgraded the capacity of its three logistics networks: intra-city delivery, last-mile delivery and individual delivery. For intra-city delivery, Dada Now launched the "Dedicated Delivery" service for chain brands, creating a "stationed + crowdsourcing" mixed model to reduce costs, increase efficiency and meet personalized distribution needs of each brand. For last-mile delivery, Dada Now upgraded the training and assessment of riders to ensure the quality and efficiency of deliveries. For individual deliveries, Dada Now launched a "Credit Riders" service to deliver high-value orders. The Company also created a "one-to-one" delivery service to meet the differentiated needs of individual users and small- and medium-sized merchants.

About Dada Group

Dada Group is a leading platform of local on-demand retail and delivery in China. It operates JDDJ, one of China’s largest local on-demand retail platforms for retailers and brand owners, and Dada Now, a leading local on-demand delivery platform open to merchants and individual senders across various industries and product categories. The Company’s two platforms are inter-connected and mutually beneficial. The Dada Now platform enables improved delivery experience for participants on the JDDJ platform through its readily accessible fulfillment solutions and strong on-demand delivery infrastructure. Meanwhile, the vast volume of on-demand delivery orders from the JDDJ platform increases order volume and density for the Dada Now platform. In June 2020, Dada Group began trading on the Nasdaq Global Market, under the ticker symbol "DADA."

 

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Renren Announces Unaudited First Half 2020 Financial Results

BEIJING, Dec. 31, 2020 — Renren Inc. (NYSE: RENN) ("Renren" or the "Company"), which operates a premium used auto business in China through its subsidiary Kaixin Auto Holdings (NASDAQ: KXIN) ("Kaixin") as well as several U.S.-based SaaS businesses, today announced its unaudited financial results for the six months ended June 30, 2020. 

First Half of 2020 Highlights

  • Total net revenues were US$41.2 million, an 80.9% decrease from the corresponding period in 2019.
    — Kaixin revenues (1) were US$33.3 million, an 83.7% decrease from the corresponding period in 2019.
  • Operating loss was US$23.2 million, improved from an operating loss of US$26.4 million in the corresponding period in 2019.
  • Net loss attributable to the Company was US$16.6 million, compared to a net income attributable to the Company of US$67.7 million in the corresponding period in 2019.
  • Adjusted loss from operations (2) (non-GAAP) was US$12.0 million, improved from an adjusted loss from operations of US$19.4 million in the corresponding period in 2019.
  • Adjusted net loss (2) (non-GAAP) was US$8.5 million, compared to an adjusted net loss of US$15.5 million in the corresponding period in 2019.

 

(1)       Kaixin revenues are the net revenue from the Company’s subsidiary Kaixin, which are included in the Company’s Auto Group segment. Please refer to the table of additional information for details.

(2)       Adjusted loss from operations and net income (loss) are non-GAAP measures, which are defined as loss from operations excluding share-based compensation expenses and amortization of intangible assets and net income (loss) excluding share-based compensation expenses, fair value change of contingent consideration and amortization of intangible assets, respectively. See "About Non-GAAP Financial Measures" below.

First Half 2020 Results

Total net revenues for the first half of 2020 were US$41.2 million, representing an 80.9% decrease from the corresponding period in 2019. The COVID-19 pandemic had a material adverse impact on the Company’s used-car dealership business.

Cost of revenues was US$34.0 million, compared to US$201.9 million from the corresponding period of 2019. The decrease was in line with the decrease of revenue.

Operating expenses were US$30.4 million, a 23.4% decrease from the corresponding period of 2019.

Selling and marketing expenses were US$5.3 million, a 58.5% decrease from the corresponding period of 2019. The decrease resulted from the effort to improve operation efficiency in headcount and personnel-related expenses.  

Research and development expenses were US$8.0 million, a 39.5% decrease from the corresponding period in 2019. The decrease was primarily due to a decrease in headcount and personnel-related expenses.

General and administrative expenses were US$17.1 million, a 25.0% increase from the corresponding period in 2019. The increase was primarily due to an increase in share-based compensation expenses.

Share-based compensation expenses, which were all included in operating expenses, were US$11.0 million, compared to US$6.9 million in the corresponding period in 2019. The increase was mainly due to a modification which repriced the exercise price with respect to options during the first half of 2020, which led to the higher share-based compensation expenses in the six months ended June 30, 2020 compared to the six months ended June 30, 2019.

Loss from operations was US$23.2 million, improved from a loss from operations of US$26.4 million in the corresponding period in 2019.

Net loss attributable to Renren Inc. was US$16.6 million, compared to a net income of US$67.7 million in the corresponding period in 2019.

Adjusted loss from operations (non-GAAP) was US$12.0 million, improved from an adjusted loss from operations of US$19.4 million in the corresponding period in 2019. Adjusted loss from operations is defined as loss from operations excluding share-based compensation expenses and amortization of intangible assets.

Adjusted net loss (non-GAAP) was US$8.5 million, compared to an adjusted net loss of US$15.5 million in the corresponding period in 2019. Adjusted net loss is defined as net loss excluding share-based compensation expenses, fair value change of contingent consideration and amortization of intangible assets.

Business Outlook

The Company expects to generate revenues in an amount ranging from US$8 million to US$12 million in the second half of 2020. The decrease in revenues as compared with the second half of 2019 or the first half of 2020 is expected to be primarily due to Kaixin Auto Holdings having decided to put a halt to its used-car dealership business operations while reexamining its business model. This forecast reflects the Company’s current and preliminary view, which is subject to change.

Binding Term Sheet with Haitaoche

The Company’s subsidiary Kaixin entered into a binding term sheet (the "Biding Term Sheet") with Haitaoche Limited ("Haitaoche") on November 3, 2020.

The Binding Term Sheet sets forth the terms and conditions by which Haitaoche will merge with a newly formed wholly-owned subsidiary of Kaixin, with Haitaoche continuing as the surviving entity and a wholly-owned subsidiary of Kaixin (the "Merger"). As consideration for the Merger, Kaixin will issue a number of ordinary shares of Kaixin to the shareholders of Haitaoche (the "Haitaoche Shareholders") so that the Haitaoche Shareholders will collectively hold 51% of Kaixin’s share capital upon the closing of the Merger.

Conference Call Information

The Company will not host a conference call. Please contact our Investor Relations Department if you have any questions.

About Renren Inc.

Renren Inc. (NYSE: RENN) operates a premium used auto business in China through its subsidiary Kaixin Auto Holdings (NASDAQ: KXIN) as well as several US-based SaaS businesses. Renren’s American depositary shares, each of which currently represents forty-five Class A ordinary shares, trade on NYSE under the symbol "RENN".

Safe Harbor Statement

This announcement contains forward-looking statements. These statements are made under the "safe harbor" provisions of the U.S. 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 for the second half of 2020 and quotations from management in this announcement, as well as Renren’s strategic and operational plans, contain forward-looking statements. Renren may also make written or oral forward-looking statements in its filings with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission ("SEC"), 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 Renren’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: Renren’s goals and strategies; Renren’s future business development, financial condition and results of operations; Renren’s  expectations regarding demand for and market acceptance of its services; Renren’s expectations regarding the retention and strengthening of its relationships with used auto dealerships; Renren’s plans to enhance user experience, infrastructure and service offerings; competition in the used auto industry in China; and government policies and regulations relating to the used auto industry in China. Further information regarding these and other risks is included in our annual report on Form 20-F and other documents filed with the SEC. All information provided in this press release and in the attachments is as of the date of this press release, and Renren does not undertake any obligation to update any forward-looking statement, except as required under applicable law.

About Non-GAAP Financial Measures

To supplement Renren’s consolidated financial results presented in accordance with United States Generally Accepted Accounting Principles ("GAAP"), Renren uses "adjusted income (loss) from operations" and "adjusted net income (loss)" which are defined as non-GAAP financial measures by the SEC, in evaluating its business. Renren defines adjusted income (loss) from operations as income (loss) from operations excluding share-based compensation expenses and amortization of intangible assets and adjusted net income (loss) as net income (loss) excluding share-based compensation expenses, fair value change of contingent consideration and amortization of intangible assets, respectively. Renren continuously and periodically reviews its operating results and business performance. Starting from the first quarter of 2018, there was a significant impact on net income (loss) due to the material and significant noncash amount of fair value change of contingent consideration relating to the used auto dealerships of the emerging used auto business. Due to the nature of the business, Renren believes that including adjusted income (loss) from operations and excluding the impact of such fair value changes more appropriately reflects Renren’s results of operations, and provides investors with a better understanding of Renren’s business performance. To facilitate investors and analysts, the aforesaid impact is presented retrospectively in "Reconciliation of non-GAAP results of operations measures to the comparable GAAP financial measures". Renren presents adjusted income (loss) from operations and adjusted net income (loss) because they are used by Renren’s management to evaluate its operating performance. Renren also believes that these non-GAAP financial measures provide useful information to investors and others in understanding and evaluating Renren’s consolidated results of operations in the same manner as Renren’s management and in comparing financial results across accounting periods and to those of Renren’s peer companies.

These non-GAAP financial measures are not intended to be considered in isolation from, or as a substitute for, the financial information prepared and presented in accordance with GAAP. For more information on these non-GAAP financial measures, please see the table captioned "Reconciliation of non-GAAP results of operations measures to the comparable GAAP financial measures" at the end of this release.

 

 

 

RENREN INC.

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS (UNAUDITED)

(In thousands of US dollars)

December
31,

June 30,

2019

2020

 ASSETS

 Current assets:

 Cash and cash equivalents

$

4,473

$

5,059

 Restricted cash

13,091

 Short-term investments

1,436

 Accounts receivable, net

649

595

 Prepaid expenses and other current assets

30,454

32,643

 Amounts due from related parties

688

678

 Inventory

21,981

18,527

 Total current assets

72,772

57,502

 Non-current assets:

 Property and equipment, net

851

619

 Goodwill and intangible assets, net

832

641

 Long-term investments

13,454

13,507

 Amount due from related parties- non-current

131,758

131,346

 Restricted cash – non-current 

358

5,643

 Right-of-use lease assets

5,506

3,900

 Other non-current assets

680

626

 Total non-current assets

153,439

156,282

 TOTAL ASSETS

$

226,211

$

213,784

 LIABILITIES AND EQUITY

 Current liabilities:

 Accounts payable

$

5,393

$

2,088

 Short-term debt

31,077

26,213

 Accrued expenses and other current liabilities

37,068

34,589

 Short-term lease liabilities

2,836

3,088

 Payable to investors

14

14

 Amounts due to related parties

774

3,269

 Deferred revenue and advance from customers 

750

273

 Income tax payable

20,054

19,454

 Contingent consideration 

204

94

 Total current liabilities

98,170

89,082

 Non-current liabilities:

 Long-term debt

1,585

 Long-term lease liabilities

1,980

1,140

 Long-term contingent consideration

828

381

 Total non-current liabilities

2,808

3,106

 TOTAL LIABILITIES

$

100,978

$

92,188

 Shareholders’ Equity:

 Class A ordinary shares

751

757

 Class B ordinary shares

305

305

 Additional paid-in capital

720,513

731,521

 Statutory reserves

6,712

6,712

 Accumulated deficit

(614,830)

(631,407)

 Accumulated other comprehensive income

(9,338)

(8,978)

 Total Renren Inc. shareholders’ equity

104,113

98,910

 Noncontrolling interests

21,120

22,686

 TOTAL EQUITY

125,233

121,596

 TOAL LIABILITIES AND EQUITY

$

226,211

$

213,784

 

 

 

RENREN INC.

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS (UNAUDITED)

(In thousands of US dollars, except share data and per share data, ADS data, and per ADS data)

June 30,

June 30,

2019

2020

 Net revenues:

 Automobile sales

$

200,914

$

32,996

 Others

14,214

8,164

 Total net revenues

215,128

41,160

 Cost of revenues 

(201,873)

(33,993)

 Gross profit

13,255

7,167

 Operating expenses:

 Selling and marketing

(12,769)

(5,293)

 Research and development

(13,243)

(8,010)

 General and administrative

(13,657)

(17,071)

 Total operating expenses

(39,669)

(30,374)

 Loss from operations

(26,414)

(23,207)

 Other  income 

2,505

511

 Fair value change of contingent consideration

88,116

557

 Interest income

4,393

3,734

 Interest expenses

(1,468)

(779)

 Total non-operating income

93,546

4,023

 Income (loss) before provision of income tax and loss in equity
method investments, net of tax

67,132

(19,184)

 Income tax expenses

(628)

 Income (loss) before loss in equity method investments and
noncontrolling interest, net of tax

66,504

(19,184)

  (Loss) income in equity method investments, net of tax

(910)

79

 Income (loss) from continuing operations

65,594

(19,105)

 Net income (loss)

65,594

(19,105)

 Net loss attributable to noncontrolling interests

2,133

2,528

 Net income (loss) attributable to Renren Inc.

$

67,727

$

(16,577)

 Net  income (loss) per share from continuing operations
attributable to Renren Inc.shareholders:

 Basic

$

0.06

$

(0.02)

 Diluted

$

0.04

$

(0.02)

 Net  income (loss) per share attributable to Renren Inc.
shareholders:

 Basic

$

0.06

$

(0.02)

 Diluted

$

0.04

$

(0.02)

 Net income (loss) attributable to Renren Inc. shareholders per
ADS*:

 Basic

$

2.53

$

(0.70)

 Diluted

$

1.56

$

(0.70)

 Weighted average number of shares used in calculating net loss
per ordinary share attributable to Renren Inc. shareholders:

 Basic

1,045,443,122

1,058,890,544

 Diluted

1,083,883,429

1,058,890,544

 * Each ADS represents 45 Class A ordinary shares.

 

 

 

Reconciliation of Non-GAAP results of operations measures to the comparable GAAP financial
measures

 (In thousands of US dollars)

June 30,

June 30,

2019

2020

 Loss from opeartions

$

(26,414)

$

(23,207)

 Add back: Shared-based compensation expenses

6,869

11,015

     Add back: Amortization of intangible assets

192

192

 Adjusted loss from operations

$

(19,353)

$

(12,000)

 Net income (loss)

$

65,594

$

(19,105)

 Add back: Shared-based compensation expenses

6,869

11,015

  Add back: Fair value change of contingent consideration 

(88,116)

(557)

     Add back: Amortization of intangible assets

192

192

 Adjusted net income (loss)

$

(15,461)

$

(8,455)

 

 

 

RENREN INC.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION (UNAUDITED)

(In thousands of US dollars)

For the Six Months Ended

June 30, 2019

June 30,  2020

Kaixin

Renren

Total

Kaixin

Renren

Total

 Net revenues:

 Automobile sales

$

200,914

$

$

200,914

$

32,996

$

$

32,996

 Others

3,685

10,529

14,214

299

7,865

8,164

 Total

204,599

10,529

215,128

33,295

7,865

41,160

 Cost of revenues 

$

195,969

$

5,904

$

201,873

$

32,375

$

1,618

$

33,993

 

 

Related Links :

http://www.renren.com

Dada Group Included on Hurun’s Top 500 Private Enterprises in China List

SHANGHAI, Dec. 30, 2020 — Dada Group (Nasdaq: DADA) ("Dada" or the "Company"), China’s leading local on-demand delivery and retail platform, is pleased to announce the Company’s inclusion on Hurun Research Institute’s "China’s Top 500 Private Enterprises in 2020" list, based on market value. "Chinese private enterprises" refers to non-state-controlled enterprises with headquarters in mainland China. Dada ranked 211th.

"We are pleased to have been included on Hurun’s list and believe it demonstrates the significant advantages of Dada’s on-demand retail and delivery platforms," said Philip Kuai, Founder, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Dada Group. "We’re proud of our work digitalizing local retail and offering customers a highly efficient, convenient shopping experience and thank our employees, dedicated riders, partners and investors for their ongoing support."

In addition to the strong performance of the sector and Dada’s long-term growth potential, the ranking of the Company among China’s Top 500 Private Enterprises also demonstrates Dada’s impressive brand value.

A Leader in the On-Demand Retail Industry

Consumer habits have changed as the world continues to grapple with the COVID-19 pandemic, and the on-demand retail market has seen substantial growth and rapid development. According to data from the Huaon Institute, the on-demand delivery industry grew 30%-40% during the past three years and is expected to reach 170 billion yuan by the end of 2020.  

Dada has always prioritized "value creation" in corporate development. The Company empowers retailers, brand owners and users to kick start their digital transformation by growing online traffic, cutting costs and enhancing efficiency through its Haibo system. Dada’s rapid growth comes as a result of the channel advantage and regional coverage of intra-city retail, expanding product categories, partnership with retailers and brand owners and continuous innovation in brand marketing.

As the local on-demand retail market keeps growing, Dada Group’s industry-leading business model and omni-channel digital platform will lead to revenue growth and new services for Dada Group users, further enhancing the value of on-demand retail channels.

Strong Financial Position and Growth Prospects

Dada became China’s first on-demand retail stock when it listed on NASDAQ in June 2020, and is well-positioned to gain market share in the growing on-demand retail and delivery industry. Dada Group reported its 2020 Q3 earnings in November 2020 with financial performance beating market expectations.

In the Company’s Q3 report, it announced significant improvements in market share. In the first nine months of 2020, JDDJ ranked first in market share for Chinese local retail mall and supermarkets’ O2O platforms, increasing to 24% from 21% in 2019 and Dada Now continued to consolidate its leadership among China’s socialized intra-city delivery platforms, in which its market share climbed to 24% from 19% in 2019.

Additionally, Dada Group’s gross operating revenue in Q3 reached 1,305 million yuan, a year-on-year increase of 85.5%, exceeding market expectations. Both JDDJ and Dada Now have maintained strong momentum and growth. In Q3, JDDJ achieved revenue of 582.5 million yuan, and Dada Now reported revenue of 719 million yuan; a year-on-year increase of 91.0% and 81.3%, respectively.

Dada also reported a rising number of active users and customer orders. JDDJ covers nearly 1,200 counties, districts and cities across the country and in the past 12 months, it had 37.3 million active users, a year-on-year increase of 77.1%. The platform had a GMV of 21.3 billion yuan, a year-on-year increase of 102.9%. Dada Now covers over 2,500 counties and cities nationwide, and the number of delivery orders in the past 12 months surpassed 1 billion for the first time.

As its revenue and market share have grown, Dada Group has been recognized by investment institutions and investment banks in China and internationally for its strong performance. Many institutions have expressed optimism about Dada Group’s future growth expectations and increased its price target. Dada Group was given a "buy" rating by well-known investment banks such as Goldman Sachs and Daiwa Capital Markets.

About Dada Group

Dada Group is a leading platform of local on-demand retail and delivery in China. It operates JDDJ, one of China’s largest local on-demand retail platforms for retailers and brand owners, and Dada Now, a leading local on-demand delivery platform open to merchants and individual senders across various industries and product categories. The Company’s two platforms are inter-connected and mutually beneficial. The Dada Now platform enables improved delivery experience for participants on the JDDJ platform through its readily accessible fulfillment solutions and strong on-demand delivery infrastructure. Meanwhile, the vast volume of on-demand delivery orders from the JDDJ platform increases order volume and density for the Dada Now platform. In June 2020, Dada Group began trading on the Nasdaq Global Market, under the ticker symbol "DADA."

Related Links :

http://imdada.cn

2020 Sino-European New Economic Online Cooperation Conference Successfully Held

CHENGDU, China, Dec. 29, 2020 — In the context of the "dual circulation" development pattern and the normalization of epidemic prevention and control, the Chengdu New Economic Development Commission hosted the "2020 Sino-European New Economic Online Cooperation Conference" on December 21st and 22nd, in order to explore new modes of foreign exchange and cooperation and to maintain continuous communication with European economic development agencies and new economic enterprises.

With the theme of "New Opportunities in the New Era", the conference aims to seek international cooperation opportunities in the new economy industry and promote cross-border exchanges and cooperation between Chengdu new economy enterprises and German and Finnish enterprises.

More than 60 companies from Germany, Finland and Chengdu in the fields of artificial intelligence, Internet of Things, clean environment protection, port and logistics, park city planning and construction attended online.

Cargotec Finland China, BMH Technologies Finland China, JKMM and other national outstanding enterprise representatives from Finland and Germany carried out precise matchmaking with Sino-German(PuJiang) SME Cooperation Zone, Chengdu Shuxin Chain Company, Sichuan Association of Circular Economy, Sichuan Port and Shipping Group, SPSI Cloud Port Development Group Company, Chengdu Jinjiang Greenway Construction and Investment Group, and JZFZ Architectural Design Co.Ltd.

Sino-European New Economy Industry Innovation Center and Sichuan Association of Circular Economy reached a strategic cooperation on promoting the development of new economy and recycling economy cooperation, and completed the online signing on site.

Chengdu, Germany and Finland have a solid foundation and broad prospects for cooperation in the new economy and many other fields. In recent years, the Sino-German Engineering Center for Intelligent Network Linkage and New Energy Vehicles (Chengdu) and Siemens Global Simulation and Test Technology (Chengdu) R&D Center have settled in Chengdu one after another.

The Sino-German(PuJiang) SME Cooperation Zone has been deepening Sino-German industrial cooperation in the fields of equipment manufacturing, precision machinery, biomedicine, energy conservation and environmental protection and other advanced manufacturing industries, and has become a core carrier to undertake the development of German, European and other international industries. Finland has also invested in 8 enterprises in Chengdu, and Nokia has set up 3 branches in Chengdu, with its global technology center settled in Chengdu Tianfu New Area.

In 2019, the Chengdu New Economic Development Commission led a delegation to Germany and Finland, and visited the related government agencies for cooperation exchanges. This-time online conference served as a reunion for all sides to deepen the cooperation and exchange opportunities, which open up a new model of barrier-free docking for new economy industries, and effectively transform industrial needs into practical cooperation.

As an important step to promote the precise matchmaking between Chengdu and European countries, the success of the conference will stimulate Chengdu to continue to optimize the new economy development environment, open up international cooperation and docking channels, and unleash more cooperation and development opportunities in the future for all the new economy enterprises in Europe.

Flipclutch Research Report: Hologram AR leads the new trend and new application scenarios of automobile releases

HONG KONG, Dec. 29, 2020 — With the maturity of AR technology, the integration of AR with many industries has become deeper and deeper, and the industry changes brought about by it have also been implemented at an even more alarming speed. The automotive industry is one of the most significant industries.

When it comes to AR technology, some people think that it is far away from life, but in fact, it is very close. Using AR technology, car owners can more concisely and intuitively understand the various features and operation methods of the car in an all-round way. These are achieved byusing AR (augmented reality) holographic technology.

Augmented Reality (AR) technology is a technology that ingeniously integrates virtual information with the real world. After computer-generated texts, images, 3D models, music, videos, and other virtual information are simulated, they are applied to the real world. The two kinds of information complement each other to achieve the "enhancement" of the real world.

The car conference created by AR technology has created a unique way to hold the car conference, turning the traditional conference into a dynamic, fashionable, and creative trend. Meanwhile, thishas gained far more attention than before.

Traditional car conferences can only be displayed on a large screen, and it is difficult for the audience to have a good understanding of the car. The application of AR for car conferences makes the presentation of cars more detailed and specific. In the meantime, it can enhance users’ favorability of the brand, and has gradually become a highlight of brand marketing.

Through virtual reality technology, consumers can not only see the whole picture of the car, but also see its internal structure design, and have a more comprehensive understanding of the car. Virtual reality technology helps consumers get the best car buying experience, and they will no longer regret the limited test drive models and space limitations.

It is reported that in May this year, some car companies have released new cars through augmented reality (AR) technology. Users only need to log into the official website through the APP to watch the live event. Using AR technology, new cars can be displayed to consumers in the same size and scale.

The innovative launch is the first time that car makers have used augmented reality to host virtual conferences on new models. It is reported that the car dealer will also plan to provide this new model appreciation function for the entire model series.

At present, many technology giants have been laying out in the AR field and constantly developing AR application scenarios.

According to reports, recently, WIMI officially announced the establishment of the "Holographic Academy of Science" to research the cutting-edge technology of holographic AR and disruptive technological innovation.

Holographic projection technology is a technology that uses the principles of interference and diffraction to record and reproduce real three-dimensional images of objects. Holographic projection observes the photos through different directions and angles, and you can see the different angles of the object being photographed, so the recorded images can make people have stereo vision.

The range of applications of holographic projection includes automotive conferences, product exhibitions, stage programs, interaction, bar entertainment, and interactive projection. With the advancement of technology, holographic projection technology will continue to develop.

WIMI Hologram Cloud is a holographic cloud comprehensive technical solution provider. Its business covers multiple links of the Hologram AR technology, including Hologram computer visual AI synthesis, Hologram visual presentation, Hologram interactive software development, Hologram AR online and offline advertising, Hologram ARSDK payment, as well as 5G Hologram communication software development. WIMI’s commercial application scenarios are mainly concentrated in five professional fields, including home entertainment, light field theater, performing arts system, commercial publishing system, and advertising display system.

WIMI utilizes its strong technical capabilities and infrastructure to provide excellent products and services. Its core business is holographic AR technology for software engineering, media manufacturing services, as well as cloud and big data.

With the high prosperity of the automotive market, people’s demand for human-vehicle interaction continues to increase, which also makes AR technology more used in the release conference of new automotive products, thereby increasing the application scenarios of AR holographic technology.

As for 2020, the automotive market will continue to be highly competitive, and AR technology will continue to develop as always. However, for the innovative application of technology, the combination of AR technology and application scenarios will become closer. The wide application of AR technology in many scenarios has greatly enriched people’s experience in scenarios. This also makes people full of expectations for the future application and innovation of AR technology.

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China Matters Explores Speed and Innovation of China’s Express Delivery


BEIJING, Dec. 29, 2020 — In November of each year, China hosts the world’s biggest sales bonanza as the country’s Singles Day shopping festival sets off a frenzy of online shopping on 11th. And millions of parcel orders are delivered to Chinese consumers. But for China’s express delivery companies, this is the ultimate test in the whole year.

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According to the Post Bureau of China statistics, from November 1st to 11th this year, domestic postal and express companies handled 3.965 billion parcels. Among them, 675 million were processed on November 11th, and that number increased by 26.16% year-on-year. And it doesn’t stop there. The speed of China’s express delivery services is pushing the limits. Consumers can now even receive their orders within a day. So, what makes it so fast?

ZTO is one of China’s largest express delivery companies and having around 90 regional sorting centers across the country means they have the manpower to make speedy deliveries. At its Hangzhou Sorting Centre, for example, it can handle five million parcels per day. And this is the key to their speed.

But speed is not enough. China’s express companies are also continuing to innovate. In Hangzhou’s Tonglu County – the birthplace of China’s express delivery – another well-known company, Yunda Express, is using drones to make deliveries but they are reaching rural consumers some of whom live in remote mountainous regions.

Their drones are being powered by 5G technology and guided by GPS and Beidou navigation systems. It also has an image recognition system which means the drone can accurately at its destination without delay.

Our British reporter Josh went to Hangzhou to investigate the whole process of China’s express delivery services and the industry’s the latest innovation. The video was filmed and produced by China Matters

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DDPAI, Collaborates with HUAWEI HiCar and HONOR Choice to release Car Smart Screen and Wireless Fast Charging Car Holder

SHENZHEN, China, Dec. 28, 2020 — DDPAI has jointly developed two new products in collaboration with HUAWEI HiCar and HONOR Choice – the Huawei Car Smart Screen and Wireless Fast Charging Car Holder. Officially launched at the Mate 40 series in October, the Car Smart Screen is dedicated to providing users with a smarter travel experience and provides a seamless connectivity with HUAWEI and HONOR smartphones. Based on distributed capabilities, apps that support HUAWEI HiCar can be seamlessly transferred to the in-vehicle smart screen. At the same time, users will also enjoy smooth video calls, full interface voice control, and other smart functions.

Huawei Hicar more intelligent
Huawei Hicar more intelligent

DDPAI also collaborated with HONOR Choice Life House to release the new -DDPAI Wireless Fast Charging Car Holder. HONOR Choice is an eco-partnership program of HONOR open to all smart life scenario players in the consumer field, aiming to create a comprehensive AIoT ecosystem. DDPAI’s professionalism in the automotive accessories market and position as the leader in car dash cams, coupled with HONOR’s strict production process and excellent quality control, makes for a strong foundation for cooperation between the two brands.

The Wireless Fast Charging Car Holder aims to offer an elevated driving experience for drivers and designed for a single hand operation. Offering not just an clamp that automatically holds the smartphone when hovered in front of it, it also offers 15w wireless fast-charging. Now people can say goodbye to messy cables in their car. The holder will be available for purchase in Thailand January 2021.

This coming 2021, DDPAI is offering free gifts and shipping for all purchases made via its official store on Lazada and Shopee from 28 Dec 2020 to 1 Jan 2021. If the buyer is one of the first 50 orders beginning 12am, 1 Jan 2021, they will stand a chance to take their purchase home for free.

Stay tuned for more information on DDPAI’s latest products and its availability. Currently, some of DDPAI’s best dash cams such Mola N3, Mini and Mini 5 are already available on the brand’s official store on Shopee and Lazada.