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EX-99.1 2 tm2123629d1_ex99-1.htm EXHIBIT 99.1

 

Exhibit 99.1

 

GreenTree Hospitality Group Ltd. Reports First Quarter 2021 Financial Results

 

·Total revenues increased 53.3% year-over-year to RMB241.2 million (US$36.8 million) [1].
   
·Income from operations increased 64.9% year-over-year to RMB61.4 million (US$9.4 million) [1].
   
·Adjusted EBITDA (non-GAAP) [2] increased 74.3% year-over-year to RMB64.0 million (US$9.8 million) [1].
   
·Core net income (non-GAAP) increased 58.3% year-over-year to RMB43.9 million (US$6.7 million) [1].

 

SHANGHAI, July 29, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- GreenTree Hospitality Group Ltd. (NYSE: GHG) (“GreenTree”, the “Company”, “we”, “us” and “our”), a leading hospitality management group in China, today announced its unaudited financial results for the first quarter and fiscal year of 2021.

 

First Quarter of 2021 Operational Highlights

 

·A total of 4,464 hotels with 323,648 hotel rooms were in operation as of March 31, 2021, compared to 4,340 hotels and 315,335 hotel rooms as of December 31, 2020.
   
·As of March 31, 2021, the Company had 43 leased-and-operated ("L&O") hotels and 4,421 franchised-and-managed ("F&M") hotels in operation in 353 cities across China, compared to 35 L&O hotels and 3,963 F&M hotels in operation in 342 cities as of March 31, 2020. The geographic coverage increased by 3.2% year over year.
   
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During the quarter, the Company opened 201 hotels, an increase of 139 compared to 62 hotels in the first quarter of 2020. Three of those hotels were in the luxury segment, 32 in the mid-to-up-scale segment, 136 in the mid-scale segment, and 30 in the economy segment. Geographically speaking, 9 hotels were in Tier 1 cities [3], 65 in Tier 2 cities and the remaining 127 in Tier 3 and lower cities in China.

 

The Company closed 77 hotels, 6 due to brand upgrades, and 30 due to non-compliance with the Company's brand and operating standards. The remaining 41 were closed for property related issues. The Company added 124 hotels to its portfolio.

   
·As of March 31, 2021, the Company had a pipeline of 1,265 hotels contracted for or under development, among which 53 hotels were in the luxury hotel segment, 291 in the mid-to-up-scale segment, 516 in the mid-scale segment, and 405 in the economy segment.
   
·The average daily room rate, or ADR, for all hotels in operation, was RMB 151, an increase of 0.8% from RMB150 in the first quarter of 2020, and a 7.0% decrease compared with RMB162 in the pre-COVID-19 first quarter of 2019.
   
·The occupancy rate, or OCC for all hotels in operation was 63.4%, an increase of 16.1% compared with 47.3% in the first quarter of 2020, and a 14.7% decrease compared with 78.1% in the pre-COVID-19 first quarter of 2019.
   
·The revenue per available room, or RevPAR, which is calculated by multiplying our hotels' ADR by its occupancy rate, was RMB 96, a 35.1% year-over-year increase, and a 24.5% decrease compared with RMB127 in the pre-COVID-19 first quarter of 2019.
   
·As of March 31, 2021, the Company's loyalty program had more than 59 million individual members and more than 1,710,000 corporate members, compared to over 56 million individual members and approximately 1,670,000 corporate members respectively as of December 31, 2020. The Company sold approximately 92.2% of room nights directly during the first quarter 2021.
   

 

1The conversion of Renminbi ("RMB") into United States dollars ("US$") is based on the exchange rate of US$1.00=RMB6.5518 on March 31, 2021 as set forth in H.10 statistical release of the U.S. Federal Reserve Board and available at https://www.federalreserve.gov/releases/h10/20210405/
2Adjusted EBITDA (non-GAAP) is calculated as net income plus other operating expenses, income tax expense, interest expense, depreciation and amortization, losses from investment in equity securities, share of loss in equity investees (net of tax), but excludes other operating income, interest income and other, net, gains from investment in equity securities, share of gain in equity investees (net of tax). The calculation of Adjusted EBITDA (non-GAAP) included in this report has been aligned according to the abovementioned definition.
3Tier 1 Cities refers to Beijing, Shanghai, Shenzhen and Guangzhou; Tier 2 Cities refers to the 32 major cities, other than Tier 1 Cities, including provincial capitals, administrative capitals of autonomous regions, direct-controlled municipalities and other major cities designated as municipalities with independent planning by the State Council.

 

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“We achieved steady growth during the first quarter and continued to recover from the pandemic despite the resurgence of COVID-19 in many regions of China” said Mr. Alex Xu, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Greentree. “As the year unfolds, we remain very focused on our growth strategy which covers three particular areas. First, we are adding L&O hotels in strategic locations, second, we are further expanding in tier 3 and lower cities and, third, we are further penetrating the Mid-to-Upscale segment. We are optimistic that travel will continue to recover as vaccine rollouts accelerate. This should translate into even better results next quarter. On behalf of our Board, I want to thank our team, franchisees and shareholders for their tremendous efforts and support.” 

 

First Quarter of 2021 Financial Results

   Quarter Ended 
   March 31, 2020   March 31, 2021   March 31, 2021 
   RMB   RMB   US$ 
Revenues            
Leased-and-operated hotels   33,800,144    56,113,308    8,564,564 
Franchised-and-managed hotels   117,663,102    177,949,627    27,160,418 
others   5,932,745    7,149,523    1,091,230 
Total revenues   157,395,991    241,212,458    36,816,212 

 

Total revenues were RMB241.2 million (US$36.8 million) [1], a 53.3% year-over-year increase. The increase was primarily due to the sustained recovery in hotel operations from the impact of COVID-19 and our newly opened L&O hotels. Compared with the pre-COVID-19 first quarter of 2019, total revenues increased by 2.5%.

 

Total revenues from leased-and-operated hotels were RMB56.1 million (US$8.6 million) [1], a 66.0% year-over-year increase. The increase was primarily due to the 71.7% year-over-year increase in L&O hotels’ RevPAR and revenues from the 12 L&O hotels opened since the second quarter of 2020. The revenue increase was partially offset by the closure of 4 L&O hotels over the same period.

 

Total revenues from franchised-and-managed hotels were RMB177.9 million (US$27.2 million) [1], a 51.2% year-over-year increase. Initial franchise fees increased by 37.7% year-over-year, mainly attributable to the gross opening of 198 F&M hotels. Recurring franchisee management fees and others increased 52.9% year-over-year primarily due to the 34.3% increase in RevPar and the 11.6% increase in the number of F&M hotels, and was offset by the fee reduction to franchisees during the first quarter 2021.

 

   Quarter Ended 
   March 31,
2020
   March 31,
2021
   March 31,
2021
 
   RMB   RMB   US$ 
Initial franchise fee   13,052,832    17,978,858    2,744,110 
Recurring franchise management fee and others   104,610,270    159,970,769    24,416,308 
Revenues from franchised-and-managed hotels   117,663,102    177,949,627    27,160,418 

 

Total operating costs and expenses

   Quarter Ended 
   March 31,
2020
   March 31,
2021
   March 31,
2021
 
   RMB   RMB   US$ 
Operating costs and expenses               
Hotel operating costs   89,763,273    122,230,252    18,655,980 
Selling and marketing expenses   17,841,322    18,118,110    2,765,364 
General and administrative expenses   28,745,571    55,958,157    8,540,883 
Other operating expenses   1,157,149    1,393,556    212,698 
Total operating costs and expenses   137,507,315    197,700,075    30,174,925 

 

Hotel operating costs were RMB122.2 million (US$18.7 million) [1], a 36.2% increase year over year. The increase was mainly attributable to higher rents due to the opening of 12 L&O hotels since the second quarter of 2020. Excluding these, hotel operating costs increased 17.9%, mainly due to increase in staff number and staff salaries.

 

   Quarter Ended 
   March 31,   March 31,   March 31, 
   2020   2021   2021 
   RMB   RMB   US$ 
Rental   27,102,982    39,720,751    6,062,571 
Utilities   4,420,190    5,896,419    899,969 
Personnel cost   10,230,645    13,653,447    2,083,923 
Depreciation and amortization   11,338,835    16,167,503    2,467,643 
Consumable, food and beverage   8,750,868    11,339,390    1,730,729 
Costs of general managers of franchised-and-managed hotels   20,642,648    27,318,710    4,169,650 
Other costs of franchised-and-managed hotels   4,503,060    5,541,994    845,873 
Others   2,774,046    2,592,039    395,622 
Hotel Operating Costs   89,763,273    122,230,252    18,655,980 

 

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Selling and marketing expenses were RMB18.1 million (US$2.8 million) [1], a 1.6% year-over-year increase. The increase was mainly attributable to increases in advertising expenses.

 

General and administrative expenses were RMB56.0 million (US$8.5 million) [1], a 94.7% year-over-year increase. The increase was mainly attributable to increased consulting fees and other one-time expenses. Excluding these impacts, G&A expenses increased by 40.0% as a result of the increase in the number of staff.

 

Gross profit was RMB119.0 million (US$18.2 million) [1], a year-over-year increase of 75.9%. Gross margin was 49.3%, compared to 43.0% a year ago. The increase was primarily due to the recovery in our hotel RevPAR from COVID-19.

 

Income from operations were RMB61.4 million (US$9.4 million) [1], a year-over-year increase of 64.9%. The increase was mainly due to the sustained recovery in RevPar, the higher number of hotels and better control of costs and expenses during the quarter. Operating margin was 25.4%, compared to 23.6% a year ago.

 

Net income was RMB66.0 million (US$10.1 million) [1], compared to a loss of RMB14.1 million in the first quarter of 2020 and net margin was 27.4%.The year-over-year increase was mainly attributable to the recovery in RevPAR.

 

Adjusted EBITDA (non-GAAP) [2] was RMB64.0 million (US$9.8 million) [1], a year-over-year increase of 74.3%. Adjusted EBITDA margin, defined as adjusted EBITDA (non-GAAP) as a percentage of total revenues, was 26.5%, compared to 23.3% a year ago.

 

Core net income (non-GAAP) was RMB43.9 million (US$6.7 million) [1], a year-over-year increase of 58.3%. The core net margin, defined as core net income (non-GAAP) as a percentage of total revenues, was 18.2%, compared to 17.6% one year ago.

 

Earnings per ADS (basic and diluted) was RMB0.68 (US$0.10) [1], up from negative RMB0.11 one year ago.Core net income per ADS (basic and diluted) (non-GAAP) was RMB0.43 (US$0.07) [1], up from RMB0.27 a year ago.

 

Cash flow. Operating cash outflow was RMB1.7 million (US$0.3 million) [1] as a result of income from operations but offset by prepaid rents for L&O hotels and deposit. Investing cash outflow was RMB 258.2 million (US$39.4 million) [1], which was primarily attributable to loans to franchisees, increase in long-term time deposits, acquisition costs of our L&O hotels, and investment in property and equipment. The investing cash outflow was partially offset by proceeds from short-term investments. Financing cash inflow was RMB136.1 million (US$20.8 million).

 

Cash and cash equivalents, restricted cash, short-term investments, investments in equity securities and time deposit. As of March 31, 2021, the Company had total cash and cash equivalents, restricted cash, short term investments, investments in equity securities and time deposits of RMB1,734.0 million (US$264.7 million) [1], compared to RMB1,904.9 million as of December 31, 2020. The decrease from the fourth quarter was primarily attributable to loans to franchisees and acquisition costs of our L&O hotels, offset by drawing down of bank facilities.

 

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COVID-19 Update

 

Due to the implementation of travel restrictions and the government’s stay-local policy during the Chinese spring festival, our occupancy rate declined in January and February 2021, but rebounded quickly after this as more people are getting vaccinated and more pent-up demand in China as travel restrictions are lifted. We saw a substantial month over month increase in RevPAR in March, April and May, especially during the Tomb Sweeping holiday and Golden Week. As we expected, these holidays really ushered in a resurgence in travel with 230 million domestic tourists traveling during Golden Week. According to report from the Ministry of Culture and Tourism, this represents 103.2% of the number of domestic tourists in the same period in 2019 and a year-over-year growth of 119.7%. By the end of June, our RevPAR had recovered to 106.0% of the 2019 level. Based upon industry data, our performance and recovery exceeded that of most of our peers.

 

Guidance

 

So far, our operations are in line with our previous forecast. Assuming the pandemic remains under control in China in the coming quarters, the Company expects an increase in total revenues of 48%-53% for the full year 2021, compared to 2020 and an increase in total revenues of 25%-30% for the full year 2021, compared to 2019.

 

The guidance set forth above reflects the Company's current and preliminary views based on our recovery speed and may not be indicative of the final financial results for future interim periods and the full year.

 

Conference Call

 

GreenTree's management will hold an earnings conference call at 9:00PM U.S. Eastern Time on July 28, 2021 (9:00 AM Beijing/Hong Kong Time on July 29, 2021).

 

Dial-in numbers for the live conference call are as follows:

 

International  1-412-902-4272 
Mainland China 4001-201-203 
US  1-888-346-8982 
Hong Kong   800-905-945 or 852-3018-4992 
Singapore 800-120-6157 

 

Participants should ask to join the GreenTree call, please dial in approximately 10 minutes before the scheduled time of the call.

 

A telephone replay of the call will be available after the conclusion of the conference call until August 4, 2021.

 

Dial-in numbers for the replay are as follows:

 

International Dial-in   1-412-317-0088
U.S. Toll Free  1-877-344-7529
Canada Toll Free 855-669-9658
Passcode: 10157730

 

Additionally, a live and archived webcast of this conference call will be available at http://ir.998.com.

 

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Use of Non-GAAP Financial Measures

 

We believe that Adjusted EBITDA and core net income, as we present it, is a useful financial metric to assess our operating and financial performance before the impact of investing and financing transactions, income taxes and certain non-core and non-recurring items in our financial statements.

 

The presentation of Adjusted EBITDA and core net income should not be construed as an indication that our future results will be unaffected by other charges and gains we consider to be outside the ordinary course of our business.

 

The use of Adjusted EBITDA and core net income has certain limitations because it does not reflect all items of income and expenses that affect our operations. Items excluded from Adjusted EBITDA and core net income are significant components in understanding and assessing our operating and financial performance. Depreciation and amortization expense for various long-term assets, income tax and share-based compensation have been and will be incurred and are not reflected in the presentation of Adjusted EBITDA. Each of these items should also be considered in the overall evaluation of our results. Additionally, Adjusted EBITDA and core net income does not consider capital expenditures and other investing activities and should not be considered as a measure of our liquidity. We compensate for these limitations by providing the relevant disclosure of our depreciation and amortization, interest expense/income, gains/losses from investments in equity securities, income tax expenses, share-based compensation, share of loss in equity investees, government subsidies and other relevant items both in our reconciliations to the corresponding U.S. GAAP financial measures and in our consolidated financial statements, all of which should be considered when evaluating our performance.

 

The term Adjusted EBITDA and core net income is not defined under U.S. GAAP, and Adjusted EBITDA and core net income is not a measure of net income, operating income, operating performance or liquidity presented in accordance with U.S. GAAP. When assessing our operating and financial performance, you should not consider this data in isolation or as a substitute for our net income, operating income or any other operating performance measure that is calculated in accordance with U.S. GAAP. In addition, our Adjusted EBITDA and core net income may not be comparable to Adjusted EBITDA and core net income or similarly titled measures utilized by other companies since such other companies may not calculate Adjusted EBITDA and core net income in the same manner as we do.

 

Reconciliations of the Company’s non-GAAP financial measures, including Adjusted EBITDA and core net income, to the consolidated statement of operations information are included at the end of this press release.

 

About GreenTree Hospitality Group Ltd.

 

GreenTree Hospitality Group Ltd. ("GreenTree" or the "Company") (NYSE: GHG) is a leading hospitality management group in China. As of March 31, 2021, GreenTree had a total number of 4,464 hotels. In 2019, GreenTree ranked among the Top 12 worldwide in terms of number of hotels in “World's Largest Hotel Companies: HOTELS' 325”, published by HOTELS magazine, and was as well the fourth largest hospitality company in China in 2020 based on the statistics issued by the China Hospitality Association.

 

GreenTree has built a strong suite of brands including its flagship "GreenTree Inns" brand as a result of its long-standing dedication to the hospitality industry in China and consistent quality of its services, signature hotel designs, broad geographic coverage and convenient locations. GreenTree has further expanded its brand portfolio into mid-to-up-scale and luxury segments through a series of strategic investments. By offering diverse brands, through its strong membership base, expansive booking network, superior system management with moderate charges, and fully supported by its operating departments including Decoration, Engineering, Purchasing, Operation, IT and Finance, GreenTree aims to keep closer relationships with all of its clients and partners by providing a brand portfolio that features comfort, style and value.

 

For more information on GreenTree, please visit http://ir.998.com

 

Safe Harbor Statements

 

This press release contains forward-looking statements made under the "safe harbor" provisions of Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, and the U.S. Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. In some cases, these forward-looking statements can be identified by words or phrases such as "may," "will," "expect," "anticipate," "aim," "estimate," "intend," "plan," "believe," "potential," "continue," "is/are likely to," "confident," "future," or other similar expressions. GreenTree may also make written or oral forward-looking statements in its reports filed with or furnished to the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, 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. Any statements that are not historical facts, including statements about or based on GreenTree's current beliefs, expectations, assumptions, estimates and projections about us and our industry, are forward-looking statements that involve known and unknown factors, risks and uncertainties that may cause our actual results, performance or achievements to be materially different from those expressed or implied by the forward-looking statements. Such factors and risks include, but not limited to the following: GreenTree's goals and growth strategies; its future business development, financial condition and results of operations; trends in the hospitality industry in China and globally; competition in our industry; fluctuations in general economic and business conditions in China and other regions where we operate; the regulatory environment in which we and our franchisees operate; and assumptions underlying or related to any of the foregoing. You should not place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements. Further information regarding these and other risks, uncertainties or factors is included in the Company's filings with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission. All information provided, including the forward-looking statements made, in this press release are current as of the date of the press release. Except as required by law, GreenTree undertakes no obligation to update any such information or forward-looking statements to reflect events or circumstances after the date on which the information is provided or statements are made, or to reflect the occurrence of unanticipated events.

 

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---Financial Tables and Operational Data Follow—

 

GreenTree Hospitality Group Ltd.

Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets

 

   December 31,   March 31,   March 31, 
   2020   2021   2021 
   RMB   RMB   US$ 
ASSETS            
Current assets:               
Cash and cash equivalents   611,358,209    487,966,856    74,478,289 
Short-term investment   301,983,182    515,447,537    78,672,660 
Investments in equity securities   242,378,696    250,459,364    38,227,566 
Accounts receivable, net of allowance   101,511,057    106,403,840    16,240,398 
Amounts due from related parties   9,770,871    44,018,293    6,718,504 
Prepaid rent   13,597,867    21,703,579    3,312,613 
Inventories   3,804,680    2,631,703    401,676 
Other current assets   77,649,794    197,327,460    30,118,054 
Loans receivable, net   222,244,629    270,721,404    41,320,157 
Total current assets   1,584,298,985    1,896,680,036    289,489,917 
                
Non-current assets:               
Restricted cash   22,369,900    22,369,900    3,414,314 
Long-term time deposits   490,000,000    200,000,000    30,525,962 
Loan receivable, net   145,703,988    242,149,315    36,959,204 
Property and equipment, net   668,605,661    728,286,926    111,158,296 
Intangible assets, net   491,513,073    490,171,550    74,814,791 
Goodwill   100,231,487    100,231,487    15,298,313 
Long-term investments   369,525,917    390,838,455    59,653,600 
Other assets   66,635,394    112,912,719    17,233,848 
Deferred tax assets   156,070,112    147,935,125    22,579,310 
 TOTAL ASSETS   4,094,954,517    4,331,575,513    661,127,555 
                
                
LIABILITIES AND EQUITY               
Current liabilities:               
Short-term bank loans   150,000,000    280,000,000    42,736,347 
Accounts payable   19,606,344    21,412,026    3,268,113 
Advance from customers   34,305,508    30,051,962    4,586,825 
Amounts due to related parties   3,198,253    3,299,440    503,593 
Salary and welfare payable   51,567,587    52,241,724    7,973,644 
Deferred rent   1,356,132    1,728,841    263,873 
Deferred revenue   221,314,997    222,478,868    33,956,908 
Accrued expenses and other current liabilities   300,696,673    326,435,111    49,823,730 
Income tax payable   87,483,970    92,472,787    14,114,104 
Total current liabilities   869,529,464    1,030,120,759    157,227,137 
                
Deferred rent   28,642,973    32,505,167    4,961,258 
Deferred revenue   361,901,369    346,072,720    52,821,014 
Other long-term liabilities   115,862,713    127,274,124    19,425,825 
Deferred tax liabilities   178,413,413    177,698,895    27,122,149 
Unrecognized tax benefits   290,679,902    296,322,373    45,227,628 
 TOTAL LIABILITIES   1,845,029,834    2,009,994,038    306,785,011 
                
Shareholders’ equity:               
Class A ordinary shares   222,587,070    222,587,070    33,973,423 
Class B ordinary shares   115,534,210    115,534,210    17,633,965 
Additional paid-in capital   1,149,280,404    1,149,698,243    175,478,226 
Retained earnings   570,042,924    639,954,162    97,676,083 
Accumulated other comprehensive income   45,586,647    48,017,408    7,328,889 
Total GreenTree Hospitality Group Ltd. shareholders’ equity   2,103,031,255    2,175,791,093    332,090,586 
                
Non-controlling interests   146,893,428    145,790,381    22,251,958 
Total shareholders’ equity   2,249,924,683    2,321,581,474    354,342,544 
                
TOTAL LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY   4,094,954,517    4,331,575,513    661,127,555 

 

 

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GreenTree Hospitality Group Ltd.

Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income

 

   Quarter Ended 
   March 31, 2020   March 31, 2021   March 31, 2021 
   RMB   RMB   US$ 
Revenues            
Leased-and-operated hotels   33,800,144    56,113,308    8,564,564 
Franchised-and-managed hotels   117,663,102    177,949,627    27,160,418 
Others   5,932,745    7,149,523    1,091,230 
Total revenues   157,395,991    241,212,458    36,816,212 
                
Operating costs and expenses               
Hotel operating costs   (89,763,273)   (122,230,252)   (18,655,980)
Selling and marketing expenses   (17,841,322)   (18,118,110)   (2,765,364)
General and administrative expenses   (28,745,571)   (55,958,157)   (8,540,883)
Other operating expenses   (1,157,149)   (1,393,556)   (212,698)
Total operating costs and expenses   (137,507,315)   (197,700,075)   (30,174,925)
                
Other operating income   17,330,931    17,872,403    2,727,862 
Income from operations   37,219,607    61,384,786    9,369,149 
                
Interest income and other, net   10,613,260    15,131,096    2,309,456 
Interest expense   (1,010,255)   (3,388,211)   (517,142)
(Losses)Gains from investment in equity securities   (55,174,918)   27,724,291    4,231,553 
Income before income taxes   (8,352,306)   100,851,962    15,393,016 
                
Income tax expense   (6,177,560)   (35,206,811)   (5,373,609)
Income (loss) before share of loss in equity investees   (14,529,866)   65,645,151    10,019,407 
                
Share of gains in equity investees, net of tax   394,844    379,566    57,933 
Net income   (14,135,022)   66,024,717    10,077,340 
                
Net loss attributable to non-controlling interests   2,289,368    3,886,521    593,199 
Net income attributable to ordinary shareholders   (11,845,654)   69,911,238    10,670,539 
                
Net earnings per share               
Class A ordinary share-basic and diluted   (0.11)   0.68    0.10 
Class B ordinary share-basic and diluted   (0.11)   0.68    0.10 
                
Net earnings per ADS               
Class A ordinary share-basic and diluted   (0.11)   0.68    0.10 
Class B ordinary share-basic and diluted   (0.11)   0.68    0.10 
                
Weighted average shares outstanding               
Class A ordinary share-basic   68,286,954    68,286,954    68,286,954 
Class A ordinary share-diluted   68,286,954    68,316,917    68,316,917 
Class B ordinary share-basic   34,762,909    34,762,909    34,762,909 
Class B ordinary share-diluted   34,762,909    34,762,909    34,762,909 
                
Other comprehensive income, net of tax               
Foreign currency translation adjustments   4,997,233    2,430,761    371,007 
Comprehensive (loss) income, net of tax   (9,137,789)   68,455,478    10,448,347 
                
Comprehensive loss attributable to non-controlling interests   2,289,368    3,886,521    593,199 
Comprehensive (loss) income attributable to ordinary shareholders   (6,848,421)   72,341,999    11,041,546 

 

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GreenTree Hospitality Group Ltd.

Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows

 

   Quarter Ended 
   March 31, 2020   March 31, 2021   March 31, 2021 
   RMB   RMB   US$ 
Operating activities:               
Net income   (14,135,022)   66,024,717    10,077,340 
                
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities:               
Depreciation and amortization   15,666,645    19,074,400    2,911,322 
Share of gains in equity method investments   (394,844)   (379,566)   (57,933)
Fair value change in returnable consideration and contingent consideration, net   -    (502,712)   (76,729)
Interest income   (2,744,441)   (2,089,240)   (318,880)
Bad debt expense   5,919,636    11,757,435    1,794,535 
Losses (Gains) on equity securities   55,174,917    (27,724,291)   (4,231,553)
Foreign exchange losses   1,157,432    732,281    111,768 
Share-based compensation   232,558    778,699    118,853 
Withholding tax   4,000,000    -    - 
                
Changes in operating assets and liabilities:               
Accounts receivable   6,121,451    (12,126,644)   (1,850,887)
Prepaid rent   4,335,665    (8,105,712)   (1,237,173)
Inventories   (394,213)   1,172,977    179,031 
Amounts due from related parties   794,843    (3,385,042)   (516,658)
Other current assets   20,315,530    (80,953,704)   (12,355,949)
Other assets   (5,682,307)   1,788,864    273,034 
Accounts payable   1,286,146    1,805,682    275,601 
Amounts due to related parties   (2,018,023)   101,187    15,444 
Salary and welfare payable   (2,017,251)   674,137    102,893 
Deferred revenue   (30,918,517)   (14,664,778)   (2,238,282)
Advance from customers   (2,574,201)   (4,253,546)   (649,218)
Accrued expenses and other current liabilities   (104,735,404)   15,395,642    2,349,834 
Income tax payable   (16,151,267)   4,988,817    761,442 
Unrecognized tax benefits   14,285,229    5,642,471    861,209 
Deferred rent   5,061,762    4,234,903    646,372 
Other long-term liabilities   12,994,529    10,881,411    1,660,828 
Deferred taxes   (13,967,629)   7,420,469    1,132,585 
Net cash used in operating activities   (48,386,776)   (1,711,143)   (261,171)
                
Investing activities:               
Purchases of property and equipment   (23,078,232)   (68,499,010)   (10,454,991)
Payment for acquisition of minority equity   -    (868,387)   (132,541)
Acquisitions, net of cash received   -    (309,500)   (47,239)
Collection of acquisition advances   -    1,000,000    152,630 
Advances for purchases of property and equipment   -    (34,463,020)   (5,260,084)
Advance for acquisitions   -    (53,350,105)   (8,142,815)
Purchases of short-term investments   (101,270,000)   (64,924,355)   (9,909,392)
Proceeds from short-term investments   395,066,686    223,549,240    34,120,278 
Proceeds from sales of long-term time deposits   -    50,000,000    7,631,491 
Increase of long-term time deposits   (30,000,000)   (130,000,000)   (19,841,876)
Loan to related parties   (165,516,500)   (178,277,880)   (27,210,520)
Repayment from related parties   165,516,500    147,415,500    22,500,000 
Loan to third parties   (2,000,000)   (1,500,000)   (228,945)
Loan to franchisees   (98,730,000)   (191,020,002)   (29,155,347)
Repayment from franchisees   15,015,463    43,074,326    6,574,426 
Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities   155,003,917    (258,173,193)   (39,404,925)
                
Financing activities:               
Loan from non-controlling interest   -    2,792,853    426,273 
Proceeds from short-term borrowings   10,000,000    130,000,000    19,841,875 
Capital contribution from noncontrolling interest holders   400,000    3,291,000    502,305 
Net cash provided by financing activities   10,400,000    136,083,853    20,770,453 
                
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents   (575,018)   409,130    62,445 
Net  increase(decrease) in cash and cash equivalents   116,442,123    (123,391,353)   (18,833,199)
Cash and cash equivalents at the beginning of the period   342,160,223    633,728,109    96,725,802 
Cash and cash equivalents at the end of the period   458,602,346    510,336,756    77,892,603 

 

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GreenTree Hospitality Group Ltd.

Unaudited Reconciliation of GAAP and Non-GAAP Results

 

   Quarter Ended 
   March 31, 2020   March 31, 2021   March 31, 2021 
   RMB   RMB   US$ 
Net income   (14,135,022)   66,024,717    10,077,340 
                
Deduct:               
Other operating income   17,330,931    17,872,403    2,727,862 
Interest income and other, net   10,613,260    15,131,096    2,309,456 
Gains from investment in equity securities   -    27,724,291    4,231,553 
Share of gains in equity investees, net of tax   394,844    379,566    57,933 
                
Add:               
Other operating expenses   1,157,149    1,393,556    212,698 
Income tax expense   6,177,560    35,206,811    5,373,609 
Interest expense   1,010,255    3,388,211    517,142 
Depreciation and amortization   15,666,645    19,074,400    2,911,322 
Losses from investment in equity securities   55,174,918    -    - 
Adjusted EBITDA (Non-GAAP)   36,712,470    63,980,339    9,765,307 

 

   Quarter Ended 
   March 31, 2020   March 31, 2021   March 31, 2021 
   RMB   RMB   US$ 
Net income   (14,135,022)   66,024,717    10,077,340 
                
Deduct:               
Government subsidies (net of 25% tax)   12,432,572    10,290,918    1,570,701 
Gains from investment in equity securities  (net of 25% tax)   -    20,793,218    3,173,665 
                
Add:               
Share-based compensation   232,558    778,699    118,853 
Losses from investments in equity securities  (net of  25% tax)   50,081,189    -    - 
One-time  fees and expense   -    3,673,391    560,669 
Asset impairment/Accrued bad debt   -    4,523,574    690,432 
Income tax expenses related to dividend distribution   4,000,000    -    - 
 Core net income(Non-GAAP)   27,746,794    43,916,245    6,702,928 
                
Core net income per ADS (Non-GAAP)               
Class A ordinary share-basic and diluted   0.27    0.43    0.07 
Class B ordinary share-basic and diluted   0.27    0.43    0.07 

 

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Operational Data

 

   2020 Q1   2021 Q1 
Total hotels in operation:   3,998    4,464 
Leased-and-owned hotels   35    43 
Franchised hotels   3,963    4,421 
Total hotel rooms in operation   292,716    323,648 
Leased-and-owned hotels   4,349    5,350 
Franchised hotels   288,367    318,298 
Number of cities   342    353 
           

 

   Quarter Ended 
   2020 Q1   2021 Q1 
Occupancy rate (as a percentage)        
Leased-and-owned hotels   32.7%   51.7%
Franchised hotels   47.7%   63.7%
Blended   47.3%   63.4%
Average daily rate (in RMB)          
Leased-and-owned hotels   169    184 
Franchised hotels   149    150 
Blended   150    151 
RevPAR (in RMB)          
Leased-and-owned hotels   55    95 
Franchised hotels   71    96 
Blended   71    96 

 

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   Number of Hotels in Operation   Number of Hotel Rooms in Operation 
   2020 Q1   2021 Q1   2020 Q1   2021 Q1 
Luxury   20    26    4,607    5,337 
Argyle   20    26    4,607    5,337 
Mid-to-up-scale   272    387    24,595    35,203 
GreenTree Eastern   109    162    11,649    17,136 
Deepsleep Hotel   2    4    161    286 
Gem   28    38    2,517    3,499 
Gya   26    45    2,165    3,847 
Vx   22    40    1,766    3,309 
Ausotel   10    12    1,287    1,589 
Urban Garden and others[1]   75    86    5,050    5,537 
Mid-scale   2,582    2,864    211,155    229,314 
GreenTree Inn   2,027    2,177    172,385    181,964 
GT Alliance   315    430    24,231    31,617 
GreenTree Apartment   10    15    438    1,031 
Vatica   122    122    8,937    8,859 
City 118 Selected and others[1]   108    120    5,164    5,843 
Economy hotels   1,124    1,187    52,359    53,794 
Shell   555    634    24,215    27,512 
City 118 and others[1]   569    553    28,144    26,282 
Total   3,998    4,464    292,716    323,648 

 

Notes:

1. Others include other brands in each segment of Urban.

 

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For more information, please contact:

 

GreenTree

 

Ms. Selina Yang

Phone: +86-21-3617-4886 ext. 7999

E-mail: ir@998.com

 

Mr. Nicky Zheng

Phone: +86-21-3617-4886 ext. 6708

E-mail: ir@998.com

 

Christensen

 

In Shanghai

Ms. Constance Zhang

Phone: +86-138-1645-1798

E-mail: czhang@christensenIR.com

 

In Hong Kong 
Ms. Karen Hui 
Phone: +852-9266-4140 
E-mail: khui@christensenIR.com

 

In US 
Ms. Linda Bergkamp 
Phone: +1-480-614-3004
Email: lbergkamp@ChristensenIR.com

 

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