Li Auto Inc. Announces Unaudited Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2021 Financial Results

Quarterly total revenues reached RMB10.62 billion (US$1.67 billion)¹
Quarterly deliveries reached 35,221 vehicles
Quarterly gross margin reached 22.4%
Full year total revenues reached RMB27.01 billion (US$4.24 billion)
Full year deliveries were 90,491 vehicles
Full year gross margin reached 21.3%

BEIJING, China, Feb. 25, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Li Auto Inc. ("Li Auto" or the "Company") (Nasdaq: LI; HKEX: 2015), an innovator in China’s new energy vehicle market, today announced its unaudited financial results for the fourth quarter and full year ended December 31, 2021.

Operating Highlights for the Fourth Quarter of 2021 and Full Year 2021

• Deliveries of Li ONE were 35,221 vehicles in the fourth quarter of 2021, representing a 40.2% quarter-over-quarter increase and a 143.5% year-over-year increase.
  
  
• Deliveries of Li ONE for the full year 2021 reached 90,491 vehicles, representing an increase of 177.4% from 32,624 vehicles in 2020.

	FY 2021		2021 Q4		2021 Q3		2021 Q2		2021 Q1
Deliveries	90,491		35,221		25,116		17,575		12,579
	FY 2020		2020 Q4		2020 Q3		2020 Q2		2020 Q1
Deliveries	32,624		14,464		8,660		6,604		2,896

• As of December 31, 2021, the Company had 206 retail stores covering 102 cities and 278 servicing centers and Li Auto-authorized body and paint shops operating in 204 cities.

Financial Highlights for the Fourth Quarter of 2021

• Vehicle sales were RMB10.38 billion (US$1.63 billion) in the fourth quarter of 2021, representing an increase of 155.7% from RMB4.06 billion in the fourth quarter of 2020 and an increase of 40.5% from RMB7.39 billion in the third quarter of 2021.
  
  
• Vehicle margin² was 22.3% in the fourth quarter of 2021, compared with 17.1% in the fourth quarter of 2020 and 21.1% in the third quarter of 2021.
  
  
• Total revenues were RMB10.62 billion (US$1.67 billion) in the fourth quarter of 2021, representing an increase of 156.1% from RMB4.15 billion in the fourth quarter of 2020 and an increase of 36.6% from RMB7.78 billion in the third quarter of 2021.
  
  
• Gross profit was RMB2.38 billion (US$373.5 million) in the fourth quarter of 2021, representing an increase of 228.5% from RMB724.6 million in the fourth quarter of 2020 and an increase of 31.3% from RMB1.81 billion in the third quarter of 2021.
  
  
• Gross margin was 22.4% in the fourth quarter of 2021, compared with 17.5% in the fourth quarter of 2020 and 23.3% in the third quarter of 2021.

• Income from operations was RMB24.1 million (US$3.8 million) in the fourth quarter of 2021, compared with RMB78.9 million loss from operations in the fourth quarter of 2020 and RMB97.8 million loss from operations in the third quarter of 2021. Non-GAAP income from operations³ was RMB415.0 million (US$65.1 million) in the fourth quarter of 2021, compared with RMB71.1 million Non-GAAP loss from operations³ in the fourth quarter of 2020 and RMB259.4 million Non-GAAP income from operations in the third quarter of 2021.
  
  
• Net Income was RMB295.5 million (US$46.4 million) in the fourth quarter of 2021, compared with RMB107.5 million net income in the fourth quarter of 2020 and RMB21.5 million net loss in the third quarter of 2021. Non-GAAP net income³ was RMB686.4 million (US$107.7 million) in the fourth quarter of 2021, representing an increase of 494.7% from RMB115.4 million in the fourth quarter of 2020 and an increase of 104.5% from RMB335.7 million in the third quarter of 2021.
  
  
• Operating cash flow was RMB3.84 billion (US$602.1 million) in the fourth quarter of 2021, representing an increase of 110.7% from RMB1.82 billion in the fourth quarter of 2020 and an increase of 76.9% from RMB2.17 billion in the third quarter of 2021.
  
  
• Free cash flow⁴ was RMB1.62 billion (US$253.5 million) in the fourth quarter of 2021, compared with RMB1.60 billion in the fourth quarter of 2020 and RMB1.16 billion in the third quarter of 2021.

Key Financial Results
(in millions, except for percentages)
	For the Three Months Ended									% Change5
	December 31, 2020		September 30, 2021		December 31, 2021					YoY		QoQ
	RMB		RMB		RMB
Vehicle sales	4,057.7		7,385.8		10,375.7					155.7%		40.5%
Vehicle margin	17.1%		21.1%		22.3%					5.2%		1.2%
Total revenues	4,146.9		7,775.2		10,620.5					156.1%		36.6%
Gross profit	724.6		1,812.0		2,380.0					228.5%		31.3%
Gross margin	17.5%		23.3%		22.4%					4.9%		(0.9)%
(Loss)/Income from operations	(78.9)		(97.8)		24.1					N/A		N/A
Non-GAAP (loss)/income from operations	(71.1)		259.4		415.0					N/A		60.0%
Net income/(loss)	107.5		(21.5)		295.5					174.9%		N/A
Non-GAAP net income	115.4		335.7		686.4					494.8%		104.5%
Operating cash flow	1,821.3		2,169.5		3,836.9					110.7%		76.9%
Free cash flow	1,599.1		1,165.0		1,615.4					1.0%		38.7%

 

Financial Highlights for the Full Year 2021

• Vehicle sales were RMB26.13 billion (US$4.10 billion) in 2021, representing an increase of 181.5% from RMB9.28 billion in 2020.
  
  
• Vehicle margin was 20.6% in 2021, compared with 16.4% in 2020.
  
  
• Total revenues were RMB27.01 billion (US$4.24 billion) in 2021, representing an increase of 185.6% from RMB9.46 billion in 2020.
  
  
• Gross profit was RMB5.76 billion (US$904.1 million) in 2021, representing an increase of 271.9% from RMB1.55 billion in 2020.
  
  
• Gross margin was 21.3% in 2021, compared with 16.4% in 2020.
  
  
• Loss from operations was RMB1.02 billion (US$159.6 million) in 2021, representing an increase of 52.0% from RMB669.3 million in 2020. Non-GAAP income from operations was RMB84.0 million (US$13.2 million) in 2021, compared with RMB526.5 million Non-GAAP loss from operations in 2020.
  
  
• Net loss was RMB321.5 million (US$50.4 million) in 2021, representing an increase of 111.9% from RMB151.7 million in 2020. Non-GAAP net income was RMB779.9 million (US$122.4 million) in 2021, compared with RMB281.2 million Non-GAAP net loss³ in 2020.
  
  
• Operating cash flow was RMB8.34 billion (US$1.31 billion) in 2021, representing an increase of 165.6% from RMB3.14 billion in 2020.
  
  
• Free cash flow was RMB4.33 billion (US$679.9 million) in 2021, representing an increase of 75.8% from RMB2.46 billion in 2020.

Key Financial Results
(in millions, except for percentages)
	For the Year Ended				% Change5
	December 31, 2020		December 31, 2021		YoY
	RMB		RMB
Vehicle sales	9,282.7		26,128.5		181.5%
Vehicle margin	16.4%		20.6%		4.2%
Total revenues	9,456.6		27,009.8		185.6%
Gross profit	1,549.3		5,761.5		271.9%
Gross margin	16.4%		21.3%		4.9%
Loss from operations	(669.3)		(1,017.3)		52.0%
Non-GAAP (loss)/income from operations	(526.5)		84.0		N/A
Net loss	(151.7)		(321.5)		111.9%
Non-GAAP net (loss)/income	(281.2)		779.9		N/A
Operating cash flow	3,139.8		8,340.4		165.6%
Free cash flow	2,464.6		4,332.7		75.8%

 

Recent Developments

Deliveries Update

• In January 2022, the Company delivered 12,268 Li ONEs, representing a 128.1% increase from January 2021. As of January 31, 2022, the Company had 220 retail stores covering 105 cities, in addition to 276 servicing centers and Li Auto-authorized body and paint shops operating in 204 cities.

OTA 3.0 Release

• In December 2021, the Company released the OTA 3.0 update to all Li ONE users, further enhancing their in-car experience. This update features the Navigation on ADAS (NOA) and vision-enhanced Automatic Emergency Braking (AEB) functions for the 2021 Li ONE. The OTA 3.0 update also includes an upgraded version of Li ONE’s smart in-car voice assistant, Li Xiang Tong Xue （理想同学）, which now supports more advanced voice instructions for in-car applications and vehicle control settings.

Chongqing Manufacturing Base

• In December 2021, the Company agreed to establish a strategic cooperation framework with the Chongqing municipal government to build its Chongqing manufacturing base in the Liangjiang New Area. The addition of this manufacturing base will further enhance the Company’s ability to meet increasingly strong market demand and cement its foundation for continued growth.

CEO and CFO Comments

Mr. Xiang Li, founder, chairman, and chief executive officer of Li Auto, commented, “We achieved profitability and RMB3.8 billion operating cash flow in the fourth quarter even as we accelerated the pace of R&D investment and sales network expansion – a significant reflection of our operating excellence.

“In December 2021, we introduced the OTA 3.0 update to all our Li ONE users, which features our full-stack self-developed NOA and full AEB functions enhanced by vision perception algorithm to enable safer and easier driving. It made us the third automaker in the world capable of full-stack self-development of NOA. Due to its outstanding AEB performance, Li ONE was awarded Champion of the Year 2021 accolade during a third-party AEB test, where it was the only assessed model capable of accurately identifying crossing vehicles and two-wheelers, demonstrating our strong ADAS R&D capabilities. As of January 31, 2022, we provided NOA to over 70,000 family users. In 2022, we will remain focused on R&D investment, further elevating our capabilities to provide our users with products and services that offer greater safety, convenience and comfort.”

“Our robust performance in the fourth quarter of 2021 capped a remarkable year of growth for Li Auto,” added Mr. Tie Li, Li Auto’s chief financial officer. “Driven by an impressive number of vehicle deliveries, we achieved revenues of RMB10.6 billion for the fourth quarter and RMB27.0 billion for the full year of 2021, up 156.1% and 185.6% year over year, respectively. Our vehicle margin in the fourth quarter increased to 22.3% and full-year vehicle margin came in at 20.6%, boosted by our outstanding operating efficiency in manufacturing and supply chain management. Additionally, as we continued to scale up deliveries while remaining highly focused on disciplined execution, our full-year operating cash flow reached RMB8.3 billion, providing us with strong support for R&D investment and business growth.”

Financial Results for the Fourth Quarter of 2021

Revenues

• Total revenues were RMB10.62 billion (US$1.67 billion) in the fourth quarter of 2021, representing an increase of 156.1% from RMB4.15 billion in the fourth quarter of 2020 and an increase of 36.6% from RMB7.78 billion in the third quarter of 2021.
  
  
• Vehicle sales were RMB10.38 billion (US$1.63 billion) in the fourth quarter of 2021, representing an increase of 155.7% from RMB4.06 billion in the fourth quarter of 2020 and an increase of 40.5% from RMB7.39 billion in the third quarter of 2021. The increase in revenue from vehicle sales over the fourth quarter of 2020 and the third quarter of 2021 was mainly attributable to the increase of vehicle deliveries in the fourth quarter of 2021.

• Other sales and services were RMB244.7 million (US$38.4 million) in the fourth quarter of 2021, representing an increase of 174.5% from RMB89.2 million in the fourth quarter of 2020 and a decrease of 37.1% from RMB389.4 million in the third quarter of 2021. The increase in revenue from other sales and services over the fourth quarter of 2020 was mainly attributable to increased sales of charging stalls, accessories and services in line with higher accumulated vehicle sales. The decrease in revenue from other sales and services over the third quarter of 2021 was attributable to the sales of automotive regulatory credits in the third quarter of 2021, which did not recur in the fourth quarter of 2021.

Cost of Sales and Gross Margin

• Cost of sales was RMB8.24 billion (US$1.29 billion) in the fourth quarter of 2021, representing an increase of 140.8% from RMB3.42 billion in the fourth quarter of 2020 and an increase of 38.2% from RMB5.96 billion in the third quarter of 2021. The increase in cost of sales over the fourth quarter of 2020 and the third quarter of 2021 was in line with revenue growth, which was mainly driven by the increase in vehicle deliveries in the fourth quarter of 2021.
  
  
• Gross profit was RMB2.38 billion (US$373.5 million) in the fourth quarter of 2021, representing an increase of 228.5% from RMB724.6 million in the fourth quarter of 2020 and an increase of 31.3% from RMB1.81 billion in the third quarter of 2021.
  
  
• Vehicle margin was 22.3% in the fourth quarter of 2021, compared with 17.1% in the fourth quarter of 2020 and 21.1% in the third quarter of 2021. The increase in vehicle margin over the fourth quarter of 2020 was primarily driven by higher average selling price attributable to the increase of vehicle deliveries of 2021 Li ONE since its release in May 2021.
  
  
• Gross margin was 22.4% in the fourth quarter of 2021, compared with 17.5% in the fourth quarter of 2020 and 23.3% in the third quarter of 2021.

Operating Expenses

• Operating expenses were RMB2.36 billion (US$369.7 million) in the fourth quarter of 2021, representing an increase of 193.2% from RMB803.5 million in the fourth quarter of 2020 and an increase of 23.4% from RMB1.91 billion in the third quarter of 2021.
  
  
• Research and development expenses were RMB1.23 billion (US$193.0 million) in the fourth quarter of 2021, representing an increase of 228.7% from RMB374.2 million in the fourth quarter of 2020 and an increase of 38.4% from RMB888.5 million in the third quarter of 2021. The increase in research and development expenses over the fourth quarter of 2020 and the third quarter of 2021 was primarily driven by increased employee compensation as a result of growing number of research and development staff as well as increased costs associated with new products developments.
  
  
• Selling, general and administrative expenses were RMB1.13 billion (US$176.7 million) in the fourth quarter of 2021, representing an increase of 162.2% from RMB429.3 million in the fourth quarter of 2020 and an increase of 10.2% from RMB1.02 billion in the third quarter of 2021. The increase in selling, general and administrative expenses over the fourth quarter of 2020 was primarily driven by increased employee compensation as a result of growing number of staff, as well as increased marketing and promotional activities and rental expenses associated with the expansion of the Company’s sales network.

Income/Loss from Operations

• Income from operations was RMB24.1 million (US$3.8 million) in the fourth quarter of 2021, compared with RMB78.9 million loss from operations in the fourth quarter of 2020 and RMB97.8 million loss from operations in the third quarter of 2021. Non-GAAP income from operations was RMB415.0 million (US$65.1 million) in the fourth quarter of 2021, compared with RMB71.1 million Non-GAAP loss from operations in the fourth quarter of 2020 and RMB259.4 million Non-GAAP income from operations in the third quarter of 2021.

Net Income/Loss and Net Earnings/Loss Per Share

• Net Income was RMB295.5 million (US$46.4 million) in the fourth quarter of 2021, compared with RMB107.5 million net income in the fourth quarter of 2020 and RMB21.5 million net loss in the third quarter of 2021. Non-GAAP net income was RMB686.4 million (US$107.7 million) in the fourth quarter of 2021, representing an increase of 494.7% from RMB115.4 million in the fourth quarter of 2020 and an increase of 104.5% from RMB335.7 million in the third quarter of 2021.
  
  
• Basic and diluted net earnings per ADS⁶ attributable to ordinary shareholders were RMB0.31 (US$0.05) and RMB0.29 (US$0.05), respectively in the fourth quarter of 2021. Non-GAAP basic and diluted net earnings per ADS attributable to ordinary shareholders³ were RMB0.71 (US$0.11) and RMB0.68 (US$0.11), respectively in the fourth quarter of 2021.

Cash Position, Operating Cash Flow and Free Cash Flow

• Balance of cash and cash equivalents, restricted cash, time deposits and short-term investments was RMB50.16 billion (US$7.87 billion) as of December 31, 2021.
  
  
• Operating cash flow was RMB3.84 billion (US$602.1 million) in the fourth quarter of 2021, representing an increase of 110.7% from RMB1.82 billion in the fourth quarter of 2020 and an increase of 76.9% from RMB2.17 billion in the third quarter of 2021.
  
  
• Free cash flow was RMB1.62 billion (US$253.5 million) in the fourth quarter of 2021, compared with RMB1.60 billion in the fourth quarter of 2020 and RMB1.16 billion in the third quarter of 2021.

Financial Results for the Full Year 2021

Revenues

• Total revenues were RMB27.01 billion (US$4.24 billion) in 2021, representing an increase of 185.6% from RMB9.46 billion in 2020.
  
  
• Vehicle sales were RMB26.13 billion (US$4.10 billion) in 2021, representing an increase of 181.5% from RMB9.28 billion in 2020. The increase in revenue from vehicle sales was mainly attributable to the increase of vehicle deliveries in 2021.
  
  
• Other sales and services were RMB881.3 million (US$138.3 million) in 2021, representing an increase of 406.8% from RMB173.9 million in 2020. The increase in revenue from other sales and services was mainly attributable to increased sales of charging stalls, accessories and services in line with higher accumulated vehicle sales, and the sales of automotive regulatory credits.

Cost of Sales and Gross Margin

• Cost of sales was RMB21.25 billion (US$3.33 billion) in 2021, representing an increase of 168.7% from RMB7.91 billion in 2020. The increase in cost of sales was in line with revenue growth, which was mainly driven by the increase in vehicle deliveries in 2021.
  
  
• Gross profit was RMB5.76 billion (US$904.1 million) in 2021, representing an increase of 271.9% from RMB1.55 billion in 2020.
  
  
• Vehicle margin was 20.6% in 2021, compared with 16.4% in 2020. The increase in vehicle margin was primarily driven by improved cost control in supply chain management and higher average selling price attributable to the increase of vehicle deliveries in 2021, with the launch of the 2021 Li ONE in May 2021.
  
  
• Gross margin was 21.3% in 2021, compared with 16.4% in 2020. The increase was mainly driven by the increase of vehicle margin.

Operating Expenses

• Operating expenses were RMB6.78 billion (US$1.06 billion) in 2021, representing an increase of 205.5% from RMB2.22 billion in 2020.
  
  
• Research and development expenses were RMB3.29 billion (US$515.7 million) in 2021, representing an increase of 198.8% from RMB1.10 billion in 2020. The increase in research and development expenses was primarily attributable to increased employee compensation as a result of growing number of research and development staff as well as increased costs associated with new products developments.
  
  
• Selling, general and administrative expenses were RMB3.49 billion (US$548.0 million) in 2021, representing an increase of 212.1% from RMB1.12 billion in 2020. The increase in selling, general and administrative expenses was primarily driven by increased employee compensation as a result of growing number of staff, as well as increased marketing and promotional activities and rental expenses associated with the expansion of the Company’s sales network.

Income/Loss from Operations

• Loss from operations was RMB1.02 billion (US$159.6 million) in 2021, representing an increase of 52.0% from RMB669.3 million in 2020. Non-GAAP income from operations was RMB84.0 million (US$13.2 million) in 2021, compared with RMB526.5 million Non-GAAP loss from operations in 2020.

Net Income/Loss and Net Earnings/Loss Per Share

• Net loss was RMB321.5 million (US$50.4 million) in 2021, representing an increase of 111.9% from RMB151.7 million in 2020. Non-GAAP net income was RMB779.9 million (US$122.4 million) in 2021, compared with RMB281.2 million Non-GAAP net loss in 2020.
  
  
• Basic and diluted loss per ADS attributable to ordinary shareholders were both RMB0.35 (US$0.05) in 2021. Non-GAAP basic and diluted net earnings per ADS attributable to ordinary shareholders were RMB0.84 (US$0.13) and RMB0.81 (US$0.13), respectively in 2021. As of December 31, 2021, the Company had 1,929,562,426 ordinary shares outstanding.

Operating Cash Flow and Free Cash Flow

• Operating cash flow was RMB8.34 billion (US$1.31 billion) in 2021, representing an increase of 165.6% from RMB3.14 billion in 2020.
  
  
• Free cash flow was RMB4.33 billion (US$679.9 million) in 2021, representing an increase of 75.8% from RMB2.46 billion in 2020.

Employees

• As of December 31, 2021, the Company had a total of 11,901 employees.

Business Outlook

For the first quarter of 2022, the Company expects:

• Deliveries of vehicles to be between 30,000 and 32,000 vehicles, representing an increase of 138.5% to 154.4% from the first quarter of 2021.
  
  
• Total revenues to be between RMB8.84 billion (US$1.39 billion) and RMB9.43 billion (US$1.48 billion), representing an increase of 147.2% to 163.7% from the first quarter of 2021.

This business outlook reflects the Company’s current and preliminary view on the business situation and market condition, which is subject to change.

Conference Call

Management will hold a conference call at 7:30 a.m. U.S. Eastern Time on Friday, February 25, 2022 (8:30 p.m. Beijing Time on February 25, 2022) to discuss financial results and answer questions from investors and analysts.

For participants who wish to join the call, please complete online registration using the link provided below at least 20 minutes prior to the scheduled call start time. Upon registration, participants will receive the conference call access information, including dial-in numbers, Direct Event passcode, a unique registrant ID and an e-mail with detailed instructions to join the conference call.

Participant Online Registration: http://apac.directeventreg.com/registration/event/8046297

A replay of the conference call will be accessible through March 6, 2022, by dialing the following numbers:

United States:	+1-855-452-5696
Mainland China:	+86-400-602-2065
Hong Kong, China:	+852-3051-2780
International:	+61-2-8199-0299
Conference ID:	8046297

Additionally, a live and archived webcast of the conference call will be available on the Company’s investor relations website at http://ir.lixiang.com.

Non-GAAP Financial Measure

The Company uses Non-GAAP measures, such as Non-GAAP income/loss from operations, Non-GAAP net income/loss, Non-GAAP basic and diluted net earnings/loss per ADS attributable to ordinary shareholders and free cash flow, in evaluating its operating results and for financial and operational decision-making purposes. By excluding the impact of share-based compensation expenses, changes in fair value of warrants and derivative liabilities, accretion on convertible redeemable preferred shares to redemption value and the effect of exchange rate changes on convertible redeemable preferred shares, the Company believes that the Non-GAAP financial measures help identify underlying trends in its business and enhance the overall understanding of the Company’s past performance and future prospects. The Company also believes that the Non-GAAP financial measures allow for greater visibility with respect to key metrics used by the Company’s management in its financial and operational decision-making.

The Non-GAAP financial measures are not presented in accordance with U.S. GAAP and may be different from Non-GAAP methods of accounting and reporting used by other companies. The Non-GAAP financial measures have limitations as analytical tools and when assessing the Company’s operating performance, investors should not consider them in isolation, or as a substitute for net loss or other consolidated statements of comprehensive loss data prepared in accordance with U.S. GAAP. The Company encourages investors and others to review its financial information in its entirety and not rely on a single financial measure.

The Company mitigates these limitations by reconciling the Non-GAAP financial measures to the most comparable U.S. GAAP performance measures, all of which should be considered when evaluating the Company’s performance.

For more information on the Non-GAAP financial measures, please see the table captioned “Unaudited Reconciliation of GAAP and Non-GAAP Results” set forth at the end of this press release.

About Li Auto Inc.

Li Auto Inc. is an innovator in China’s new energy vehicle market. The Company designs, develops, manufactures, and sells premium smart electric vehicles. Its mission is to create homes on the move that bring happiness to the entire family (“创造移动的家，创造幸福的家”). Through innovations in product, technology, and business model, the Company provides families with safe, convenient, and comfortable products and services. Li Auto is a pioneer to successfully commercialize extended-range electric vehicles in China. Its first model, Li ONE, is a six-seat, large premium smart electric SUV. The Company started volume production of Li ONE in November 2019 and released the 2021 Li ONE in May 2021. The Company leverages technology to create value for its users. It concentrates its in-house development efforts on its proprietary range extension system, next-generation electric vehicle technology, and smart vehicle solutions. Beyond Li ONE, the Company will expand its product line by developing new vehicles, including BEVs and EREVs, to target a broader consumer base.

For more information, please visit: http://ir.lixiang.com.

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Li Auto Inc.
Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income/(Loss)
(All amounts in thousands, except for ADS/ordinary share and per ADS/ordinary share data)
	For the Three Months Ended								For the Year Ended
	December 31,  2020		September 30,  2021		December 31,  2021		December 31,  2021		December 31,  2020		December 31, 2021		December 31, 2021
	RMB		RMB		RMB		US$		RMB		RMB		US$
Revenues:
Vehicle sales	4,057,737		7,385,785		10,375,716		1,628,176		9,282,703		26,128,469		4,100,127
Other sales and services	89,160		389,389		244,736		38,404		173,906		881,310		138,297
Total revenues	4,146,897		7,775,174		10,620,452		1,666,580		9,456,609		27,009,779		4,238,424
Cost of sales:
Vehicle sales	(3,362,111)		(5,830,322)		(8,057,653)		(1,264,422)		(7,763,628)		(20,755,578)		(3,257,003)
Other sales and services	(60,189)		(132,890)		(182,820)		(28,688)		(143,642)		(492,747)		(77,323)
Total cost of sales	(3,422,300)		(5,963,212)		(8,240,473)		(1,293,110)		(7,907,270)		(21,248,325)		(3,334,326)
Gross profit	724,597		1,811,962		2,379,979		373,470		1,549,339		5,761,454		904,098
Operating expenses:
Research and development	(374,200)		(888,460)		(1,229,991)		(193,012)		(1,099,857)		(3,286,389)		(515,706)
Selling, general and administrative	(429,335)		(1,021,299)		(1,125,885)		(176,676)		(1,118,819)		(3,492,385)		(548,031)
Total operating expenses	(803,535)		(1,909,759)		(2,355,876)		(369,688)		(2,218,676)		(6,778,774)		(1,063,737)
(Loss)/Income from operations	(78,938)		(97,797)		24,103		3,782		(669,337)		(1,017,320)		(159,639)
Other (expense)/income:
Interest expense	(13,123)		(19,236)		(9,685)		(1,520)		(66,916)		(63,244)		(9,924)
Interest income and investment income, net	169,284		150,123		179,315		28,138		254,916		740,432		116,190
Changes in fair value of warrants and derivative liabilities	—		—		—		—		272,327		—		—
Others, net	7,477		67,595		89,037		13,972		20,133		187,320		29,395
Income/(Loss) before income tax expense	84,700		100,685		282,770		44,372		(188,877)		(152,812)		(23,978)
Income tax benefit/(expense)	22,847		(122,195)		12,741		1,999		22,847		(168,643)		(26,464)
Net income/(loss) from continuing operations	107,547		(21,510)		295,511		46,371		(166,030)		(321,455)		(50,442)
Net income from discontinued operations, net of tax	—		—		—		—		14,373		—		—
Net income/(loss)	107,547		(21,510)		295,511		46,371		(151,657)		(321,455)		(50,442)
Accretion on convertible redeemable preferred shares to redemption value	—		—		—		—		(651,190)		—		—
Effect of exchange rate changes on convertible redeemable preferred shares	—		—		—		—		10,862		—		—
Net income/(loss) attributable to ordinary shareholders	107,547		(21,510)		295,511		46,371		(791,985)		(321,455)		(50,442)
Net income/(loss)	107,547		(21,510)		295,511		46,371		(151,657)		(321,455)		(50,442)
Other comprehensive (loss)/income
Foreign currency translation adjustment, net of nil tax	(642,349)		53,965		(372,067)		(58,385)		(1,020,728)		(516,687)		(81,079)
Total other comprehensive (loss)/income	(642,349)		53,965		(372,067)		(58,385)		(1,020,728)		(516,687)		(81,079)
Total comprehensive (loss)/income	(534,802)		32,455		(76,556)		(12,014)		(1,172,385)		(838,142)		(131,521)
Accretion on convertible redeemable preferred shares to redemption value	—		—		—		—		(651,190)		—		—
Effect of exchange rate changes on convertible redeemable preferred shares	—		—		—		—		10,862		—		—
Comprehensive (loss)/income attributable to ordinary shareholders	(534,802)		32,455		(76,556)		(12,014)		(1,812,713)		(838,142)		(131,521)
Weighted average number of ADSs
Basic	863,519,155		933,507,739		962,726,533		962,726,533		435,001,639		926,660,224		926,660,224
Diluted	891,416,573		933,507,739		1,027,358,848		1,027,358,848		435,001,639		926,660,224		926,660,224
Net earnings/(loss) per ADS attributable to ordinary shareholders
Basic	0.12		(0.02)		0.31		0.05		(1.82)		(0.35)		(0.05)
Diluted	0.12		(0.02)		0.29		0.05		(1.82)		(0.35)		(0.05)
Weighted average number of ordinary shares
Basic	1,727,038,310		1,867,015,478		1,925,453,066		1,925,453,066		870,003,278		1,853,320,448		1,853,320,448
Diluted	1,782,833,146		1,867,015,478		2,054,717,696		2,054,717,696		870,003,278		1,853,320,448		1,853,320,448
Net earnings/(loss) per share attributable to ordinary shareholders
Basic	0.06		(0.01)		0.15		0.02		(0.91)		(0.17)		(0.03)
Diluted	0.06		(0.01)		0.15		0.02		(0.91)		(0.17)		(0.03)

  

Li Auto Inc.
Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets
(All amounts in thousands)
	As of
	December 31, 2020		December 31, 2021		December 31, 2021
	RMB		RMB		US$
ASSETS
Current assets:
Cash and cash equivalents	8,938,341		27,854,224		4,370,936
Restricted cash	1,234,178		2,638,840		414,092
Time deposits and short-term investments	19,701,382		19,668,239		3,086,376
Trade receivable	115,549		120,541		18,916
Inventories	1,048,004		1,617,890		253,882
Prepayments and other current assets	353,655		480,680		75,429
Total current assets	31,391,109		52,380,414		8,219,631
Non-current assets:
Long-term investments	162,853		156,306		24,528
Property, plant and equipment, net	2,478,687		4,498,269		705,877
Operating lease right-of-use assets, net	1,277,006		2,061,492		323,493
Intangible assets, net	683,281		751,460		117,920
Deferred tax assets	59,156		19,896		3,122
Other non-current assets	321,184		1,981,076		310,872
Total non-current assets	4,982,167		9,468,499		1,485,812
Total assets	36,373,276		61,848,913		9,705,443
LIABILITIES AND EQUITY
Current liabilities:
Short‑term borrowings	—		37,042		5,813
Trade and notes payable	3,160,515		9,376,050		1,471,307
Amounts due to related parties	19,206		37,455		5,878
Deferred revenue, current	271,510		305,092		47,876
Operating lease liabilities, current	210,531		473,245		74,262
Accruals and other current liabilities	647,459		1,879,368		294,914
Total current liabilities	4,309,221		12,108,252		1,900,050
Non-current liabilities:
Long-term borrowings	511,638		5,960,899		935,395
Deferred revenue, non-current	135,658		389,653		61,145
Operating and finance lease liabilities, non-current	1,392,136		1,369,825		214,955
Deferred tax liabilities	36,309		153,723		24,122
Other non-current liabilities	184,717		802,259		125,891
Total non-current liabilities	2,260,458		8,676,359		1,361,508
Total liabilities	6,569,679		20,784,611		3,261,558
Total shareholders’ equity	29,803,597		41,064,302		6,443,885
Total liabilities and shareholders’ equity	36,373,276		61,848,913		9,705,443

 

Li Auto Inc.
Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows
(All amounts in thousands)
	For the Three Months Ended								For the Year Ended
	December 31, 2020		September 30, 2021		December 31, 2021		December 31, 2021		December 31, 2020		December 31, 2021		December 31, 2021
	RMB		RMB		RMB		US$		RMB		RMB		US$
Net cash provided by operating activities	1,821,341		2,169,517		3,836,898		602,093		3,139,804		8,340,385		1,308,788
Net cash (used in)/provided by investing activities	(8,300,693)		6,962,534		(7,109,624)		(1,115,655)		(18,737,725)		(4,257,244)		(668,054)
Net cash provided by financing activities	9,990,955		11,010,741		165,030		25,897		24,710,697		16,709,533		2,622,090
Effect of exchange rate changes	(149,910)		(8,659)		(360,431)		(56,559)		(376,646)		(472,129)		(74,086)
Net change in cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash	3,361,693		20,134,133		(3,468,127)		(544,224)		8,736,130		20,320,545		3,188,738
Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash at beginning of period	6,810,826		13,827,058		33,961,191		5,329,252		1,436,389		10,172,519		1,596,290
Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash at end of period	10,172,519		33,961,191		30,493,064		4,785,028		10,172,519		30,493,064		4,785,028
Net cash provided by operating activities	1,821,341		2,169,517		3,836,898		602,093		3,139,804		8,340,385		1,308,788
Capital expenditures	(222,228)		(1,004,543)		(2,221,529)		(348,606)		(675,187)		(4,007,691)		(628,894)
Free cash flow	1,599,113		1,164,974		1,615,369		253,487		2,464,617		4,332,694		679,894

 

Li Auto Inc.
Unaudited Reconciliation of GAAP and Non-GAAP Results
(All amounts in thousands, except for ADS/ordinary share and per ADS/ordinary share data)
	For the Three Months Ended								For the Year Ended
	December 31, 2020		September 30, 2021		December 31, 2021		December 31, 2021		December 31, 2020		December 31, 2021		December 31, 2021
	RMB		RMB		RMB		US$		RMB		RMB		US$
(Loss)/Income from operations	(78,938)		(97,797)		24,103		3,782		(669,337)		(1,017,320)		(159,639)
Shared-based compensation expenses	7,862		357,181		390,856		61,333		142,795		1,101,356		172,827
Non-GAAP (loss)/income from operations	(71,076)		259,384		414,959		65,115		(526,542)		84,036		13,188
Net income/(loss)	107,547		(21,510)		295,511		46,371		(151,657)		(321,455)		(50,442)
Shared-based compensation expenses	7,862		357,181		390,856		61,333		142,795		1,101,356		172,827
Changes in fair value of warrants and derivative liabilities	—		—		—		—		(272,327)		—		—
Non-GAAP net income/(loss)	115,409		335,671		686,367		107,704		(281,189)		779,901		122,385
Net income/(loss) attributable to ordinary shareholders	107,547		(21,510)		295,511		46,371		(791,985)		(321,455)		(50,442)
Shared-based compensation expenses	7,862		357,181		390,856		61,333		142,795		1,101,356		172,827
Changes in fair value of warrants and derivative liabilities	—		—		—		—		(272,327)		—		—
Accretion on convertible redeemable preferred shares to redemption value	—		—		—		—		651,190		—		—
Effect of exchange rate changes on convertible redeemable preferred shares	—		—		—		—		(10,862)		—		—
Non-GAAP net income/(loss) attributable to ordinary shareholders	115,409		335,671		686,367		107,704		(281,189)		779,901		122,385
Weighted average number of ADSs (Non-GAAP)
Basic	863,519,155		933,507,739		962,726,533		962,726,533		435,001,639		926,660,224		926,660,224
Diluted	891,416,573		1,000,412,702		1,027,358,848		1,027,358,848		435,001,639		985,482,839		985,482,839
Non-GAAP net earnings/(loss) per ADS attributable to ordinary shareholders
Basic	0.13		0.36		0.71		0.11		(0.65)		0.84		0.13
Diluted	0.13		0.34		0.68		0.11		(0.65)		0.81		0.13
Weighted average number of ordinary shares (Non-GAAP)
Basic	1,727,038,310		1,867,015,478		1,925,453,066		1,925,453,066		870,003,278		1,853,320,448		1,853,320,448
Diluted	1,782,833,146		2,000,825,404		2,054,717,696		2,054,717,696		870,003,278		1,970,965,679		1,970,965,679
Non-GAAP net earnings/(loss) per share attributable to ordinary shareholders7
Basic	0.07		0.18		0.36		0.06		(0.33)		0.42		0.07
Diluted	0.06		0.17		0.34		0.05		(0.33)		0.41		0.06

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¹ All translations from Renminbi (“RMB”) to U.S. dollar (“US$”) are made at a rate of RMB6.3726 to US$1.00, the noon buying rate in effect on December 30, 2021 as set forth in the H.10 statistical release of the Federal Reserve Board.

² Vehicle margin is the margin of vehicle sales, which is calculated based on revenues and cost of sales derived from vehicle sales only.

³ The Company’s Non-GAAP financial measures exclude share-based compensation expenses, changes in fair value of warrants and derivative liabilities, accretion on convertible redeemable preferred shares to redemption value, and the effect of exchange rate changes on convertible redeemable preferred shares. See “Unaudited Reconciliation of GAAP and Non-GAAP Results” set forth at the end of this press release.

⁴ Free cash flow represents operating cash flow less capital expenditures, which is considered a Non-GAAP financial measure.

⁵ Except for vehicle margin and gross margin, where absolute changes instead of percentage changes are presented.

⁶ Each ADS represents two Class A ordinary shares.

⁷ Non-GAAP basic net earnings/loss per ordinary share attributable to ordinary shareholders is calculated by dividing Non-GAAP net income/loss attributable to ordinary shareholders by the weighted average number of ordinary shares outstanding during the periods. Non-GAAP diluted net earnings/loss per ordinary share attributable to ordinary shareholders is calculated by dividing Non-GAAP net income/loss attributable to ordinary shareholders by the weighted average number of ordinary shares and dilutive potential ordinary shares outstanding during the periods, including the dilutive effects of convertible redeemable preferred shares and convertible senior notes as determined under the if-converted method, and dilutive effect of share-based awards as determined under the treasury stock method.