UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

 

FORM 6-K

 

REPORT OF FOREIGN PRIVATE ISSUER

PURSUANT TO RULE 13a-16 OR 15d-16 UNDER

THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

 

For the month of November 2013

 


 

Commission File Number: 001-35147

 


 

RENREN INC.

 

23/F, Jing An Center

8 North Third Ring Road East

Beijing, 100028

People’s Republic of China

+86 (10) 8448-1818

(Address of principal executive offices)

 

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant files or will file annual reports under cover of Form 20-F or Form 40-F.

 

Form 20-F     x         Form 40-F     o

 

Indicate by check mark if the registrant is submitting the Form 6-K in paper as permitted by Regulation S-T Rule 101(b)(1): o

 

Indicate by check mark if the registrant is submitting the Form 6-K in paper as permitted by Regulation S-T Rule 101(b)(7): o

 

 

 



 

SIGNATURE

 

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.

 

 

Renren Inc.

 

 

 

 

 

 

/s/ Hui Huang

 

Name:

Hui Huang

 

Title:

Chief Financial Officer

 

 

Date: November 29, 2013

 

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Exhibit Index

 

Exhibit 99.1—Press Release

 

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Exhibit 99.1

 

Renren Announces Unaudited Third Quarter 2013 Financial Results

 

BEIJING, China, November 27, 2013 — Renren Inc. (NYSE: RENN) (“Renren” or the “Company”), a leading real-name social networking internet platform in China, today announced its unaudited financial results for the third quarter ended September 30, 2013.

 

Third Quarter 2013 Highlights

 

·                  Total net revenues were US$47.6 million, a 5.6% decrease from the corresponding period in 2012.  Renren net revenues were US$41.1 million, a 9.9% decrease from the corresponding period in 2012.  Nuomi net revenues were US$6.5 million, a 36.0% increase from the corresponding period in 2012.

 

·                  Gross profit was US$30.0 million, a 3.0% decrease from the corresponding period in 2012.

 

·                  Operating loss was US$35.5 million, compared to an operating loss of US$20.6 million in the corresponding period in 2012.

 

·                  Net loss attributable to the Company was US$24.6 million, compared to a net loss of US$15.4 million in the corresponding period in 2012.

 

·                  Adjusted net loss (non-GAAP) (1) was US$19.7 million, compared to an adjusted net loss of US$12.1 million in the corresponding period in 2012.

 

“Revenues came within guidance in the third quarter. While we continue to face short-term monetization challenges, our strategies are becoming more focused and clear. The recent launch of our communication-oriented Renren mobile app tailored for the young generation will help us strengthen our dominance in this important demographic.  Meanwhile, the restructuring of our gaming business will also make us more focused on developing high-quality games. As we head into the final stretch of the year, we will stay focused on our highest priorities and further fine tune our strategies,” commented Joseph Chen, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer.

 

Third Quarter 2013 Results

 

Total net revenues for the third quarter of 2013 were US$47.6 million, representing a 5.6% decrease from the corresponding period in 2012.

 

Renren net revenues were US$41.1 million, representing a 9.9% decrease from the corresponding period of 2012. Within Renren net revenues, online game revenues were US$20.1 million for the third quarter of 2013, a 16.9% decrease from the corresponding period of 2012. The decrease was due to our launched games reaching mature stages. Other IVAS revenues were US$6.1 million for the third quarter of 2013, a 32.1% increase from the corresponding period of 2012. The increase was largely due to increased revenue from Woxiu, our virtual talent show service on 56.com. Online advertising revenues were US$14.9 million for the third quarter of 2013, representing a decrease of 11.2% from the corresponding period of 2012. The decrease was due to the continuing migration of our traffic from PC to mobile coupled with increasing competition. The number of accumulated activated users on Renren.com continued to increase from approximately 172 million as of September 30, 2012 to approximately 200 million as of September 30, 2013. Monthly unique log-in users increased from approximately 48 million in September 2012 to approximately 50 million in September 2013.

 


(1)         Adjusted net income (loss) is a non-GAAP measure, which is defined as income (loss) from continuing operations excluding share-based compensation expenses, amortization of intangible assets and impairment of intangible assets.

 



 

Nuomi net revenues were US$6.5 million, representing a 36.0% increase from the corresponding period of 2012.  Nuomi had 3.8 million active paying users for the third quarter of 2013 compared to 3.1 million for the corresponding period of 2012, a 21.9% increase.

 

Cost of revenues was US$17.6 million, a 9.7% decrease from the corresponding period of 2012.   The decrease in cost of revenues for the third quarter was largely due to the reduction in games’ direct costs.

 

Operating expenses were US$65.5 million, a 27.1% increase from the corresponding period of 2012.

 

Selling and marketing expenses were US$28.5 million, a 33.5% increase from the corresponding period of 2012. The increase was primarily due to headcount and personnel related expense increases for Nuomi plus increased advertising and promotions for our launched games.

 

Research and development expenses were US$22.4 million, a 7.3% increase from the corresponding period in 2012. The increase was primarily due to headcount and personnel related expense increases for games development and mobile-related investments.

 

General and administrative expenses were US$14.6 million, a 56.8% increase from the corresponding period in 2012.  The increase was primarily due to an increase in share-based compensation charges and increased personnel related expenses due to the growth of our company size and business operations.

 

Share-based compensation expenses, which were mostly included in operating expenses, were US$4.5 million, compared to US$2.6 million in the corresponding period in 2012.

 

Operating loss was US$35.5 million, compared to an operating loss of US$20.6 million in the corresponding period in 2012.

 

Net loss attributable to Renren Inc. was US$24.6 million, compared to a net loss of US$15.4 million in the corresponding period in 2012.

 

Adjusted net loss (non-GAAP) was US$19.7 million, compared to an adjusted net loss of US$12.1 million in the corresponding period in 2012. Adjusted net income (loss) is defined as income (loss) from continuing operations excluding share-based compensation expenses, amortization of intangible assets and impairment of intangible assets.

 

Share Repurchase Program

 

On June 28, 2013, the Company announced a new share repurchase program to repurchase up to US$100 million of its ADSs and shares.  During the third quarter of 2013, Renren repurchased approximately 3.7 million ADSs.

 

Business Outlook

 

The Company expects to generate revenues in an amount ranging from US$29 million to US$31 million in the fourth quarter of 2013, representing 36% to 41% year-over-year decline. This forecast reflects Renren’s current and preliminary view, which is subject to change.

 



 

Conference Call Information

 

Management will host an earnings conference call at 8:00 p.m. Eastern Time on Wednesday, November 27, 2013 (Beijing/Hong Kong Time: 9:00 a.m., Thursday, November 28, 2013).

 

Interested parties may participate in the conference call by dialing the numbers below and entering passcode 10-15 minutes prior to the initiation of the call.

 

Dial-in Information:

 

US: +1 845-675-0437
Hong Kong: +852-2475-0994 
China: +86 800-819-0121 
International: + 65-6723-9381
Passcode: Renren

 

A replay of the call will be available for one week and dial-in information is as follows:

 

International: + 61 2-8199-0299
Passcode: 12108237

 

This call will be webcast live and the replay will be available on Renren’s corporate web site at http://ir.renren-inc.com for 12 months.

 

About Renren Inc.

 

Renren Inc. (NYSE: RENN) operates a leading real name social networking internet platform in China. It enables users to connect and communicate with each other, share information and user generated content, play online games, watch videos and enjoy a wide range of other features and services. Renren’s businesses primarily include the main social networking website Renren.com, the game development and operating platform Renren Games, and the user-generated content focused video sharing website 56.com. Renren.com had approximately 200 million activated users as of September 30, 2013. Renren’s American depositary shares, each of which represents three 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 fourth quarter of 2013 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 its annual report to shareholders, in press releases and other written materials and in oral statements made by its officers, directors or employees to third parties. Statements that are not historical facts, including statements about 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: our goals and strategies; our future business development, financial condition and results of

 



 

operations; the expected growth of the social networking site market in China; our expectations regarding demand for and market acceptance of our services; our expectations regarding the retention and strengthening of our relationships with key advertisers and customers; our plans to enhance user experience, infrastructure and service offerings; competition in our industry in China; and relevant government policies and regulations relating to our industry. 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 net income (loss),” which is defined as “a non-GAAP financial measure” by the SEC, in evaluating its business. We define adjusted net income (loss) as income (loss) from continuing operations excluding share-based compensation expenses, amortization of intangible assets and impairment of intangible assets. We present adjusted net income (loss) because it is used by our management to evaluate our operating performance. We also believe that this non-GAAP financial measure provide useful information to investors and others in understanding and evaluating our consolidated results of operations in the same manner as our management and in comparing financial results across accounting periods and to those of our peer companies.

 

The presentation of this non-GAAP financial measure is 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.

 

For more information, please contact:

 

Sam Lawn

Investor Relations Director

Renren Inc.

Tel: (86 10) 8448 1818 ext 1300

Email: ir@renren-inc.com

 



 

RENREN INC.

CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS (UNAUDITED)

 

(Amounts in US dollars, in thousands, except shares,

 

December 31,

 

September 30,

 

per shares, ADS, and per ADS data)

 

2012

 

2013

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

ASSETS

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Current assets:

 

 

 

 

 

Cash and cash equivalents

 

$

207,438

 

$

188,761

 

Term deposits

 

550,000

 

410,313

 

Short-term investments

 

147,045

 

309,478

 

Accounts and notes receivable, net

 

18,402

 

20,641

 

Prepaid expenses and other current assets

 

29,591

 

62,174

 

Amounts due from related parties

 

258

 

435

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Total current assets

 

952,734

 

991,802

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Non-current assets:

 

 

 

 

 

Equipment and property, net

 

32,355

 

59,356

 

Intangible assets, net

 

26,820

 

26,581

 

Goodwill

 

59,673

 

60,742

 

Long-term investments

 

107,597

 

128,881

 

Other non-current assets

 

22,634

 

7,072

 

Total non-current assets

 

249,079

 

282,632

 

TOTAL ASSETS

 

$

1,201,813

 

$

1,274,434

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

LIABIILITIES AND EQUITY

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Current liabilities:

 

 

 

 

 

Accounts payable

 

$

36,743

 

$

36,678

 

Accrued expenses and other payables

 

41,608

 

33,268

 

Amounts due to a related party

 

77

 

78

 

Deferred revenue and advance from customers

 

10,668

 

8,809

 

Income tax payable

 

1,023

 

1,347

 

Total current liabilities

 

90,119

 

80,180

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Non-current liabilities:

 

 

 

 

 

Deferred tax liabilities-noncurrent

 

6,564

 

6,468

 

Total non-current liabilities

 

6,564

 

6,468

 

TOTAL LIABILITES

 

96,683

 

86,648

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Commitments

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Shareholders’ Equity:

 

 

 

 

 

Class A ordinary shares

 

730

 

703

 

Class B ordinary shares

 

403

 

405

 

Additional paid-in capital

 

1,319,044

 

1,296,767

 

Subscription receivable

 

(229

)

 

Statutory reserves

 

6,712

 

6,712

 

Accumulated deficit

 

(261,459

)

(298,556

)

Accumulated other comprehensive income

 

39,714

 

181,632

 

Total shareholders’ equity

 

1,104,915

 

1,187,663

 

Noncontrolling Interests

 

215

 

123

 

TOTAL EQUITY

 

1,105,130

 

1,187,786

 

TOAL LIABIILITIES AND EQUITY

 

$

1,201,813

 

$

1,274,434

 

 



 

RENREN INC.

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS (UNAUDITED)

 

 

 

For the Three Months Ended

 

(Amounts in US dollars, in thousands, except shares,

 

September 30,

 

June 30,

 

September 30,

 

per shares, ADS, and per ADS data)

 

2012

 

2013

 

2013

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net revenues

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Renren

 

$

45,618

 

$

43,446

 

$

41,105

 

Nuomi

 

4,748

 

6,172

 

6,459

 

Total net revenues

 

50,366

 

49,618

 

47,564

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Cost of revenues

 

(19,444

)

(17,877

)

(17,562

)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Gross profit

 

30,922

 

31,741

 

30,002

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Operating expenses:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Selling and marketing

 

(21,371

)

(30,215

)

(28,530

)

Research and development

 

(20,844

)

(22,203

)

(22,368

)

General and administrative

 

(9,341

)

(14,048

)

(14,648

)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Total operating expenses

 

(51,556

)

(66,466

)

(65,546

)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Loss from operations

 

(20,634

)

(34,725

)

(35,544

)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Other income

 

1,362

 

7

 

172

 

Exchange gain (loss) on offshore bank accounts

 

972

 

358

 

88

 

Interest income

 

5,733

 

3,070

 

3,091

 

Realized gain on short-term investments

 

870

 

144

 

31,789

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Loss before provision of income tax, earnings (loss) in equity method investments and noncontrolling interest, net of income taxes

 

(11,697

)

(31,146

)

(404

)

Income tax benefit (expenses)

 

(117

)

311

 

4

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Loss before earnings (loss) in equity method investments and noncontrolling interest, net of income taxes

 

(11,814

)

(30,835

)

(400

)

Earnings (loss) in equity method investments, net of income taxes

 

(3,586

)

21,451

 

(24,251

)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net loss

 

(15,400

)

(9,384

)

(24,651

)

Add: Net loss attributable to noncontrolling interests, net of income taxes

 

 

58

 

17

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net loss attributable to Renren Inc.

 

$

(15,400

)

$

(9,326

)

$

(24,634

)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net loss per share, basic

 

$

(0.01

)

$

(0.01

)

$

(0.02

)

Net loss per ADS, basic

 

$

(0.04

)

$

(0.03

)

$

(0.07

)

Net loss per share, diluted

 

$

(0.01

)

$

(0.01

)

$

(0.02

)

Net loss per ADS, diluted

 

$

(0.04

)

$

(0.03

)

$

(0.07

)

Shares used in computation, basic

 

1,141,783,844

 

1,126,080,546

 

1,107,127,544

 

ADS used in computation, basic

 

380,594,615

 

375,360,182

 

369,042,515

 

Shares used in computation, diluted

 

1,141,783,844

 

1,126,080,546

 

1,107,127,544

 

ADS used in computation, diluted

 

380,594,615

 

375,360,182

 

369,042,515

 

 

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

 

Adjusted net income (loss)

 

 

 

For the Three Months Ended

 

 

 

September 30,

 

June 30,

 

September 30,

 

(Amounts in US dollars, in thousands) 

 

2012

 

2013

 

2013

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Loss from continuing operations

 

$

(15,400

)

$

(9,384

)

$

(24,651

)

Add back: Shared-based compensation expenses

 

2,585

 

5,182

 

4,533

 

Add back: Amortization of intangible assets

 

673

 

377

 

394

 

Adjusted net income (loss)

 

$

(12,142

)

$

(3,825

)

$

(19,724

)