Hotel Operations - As of March 31, 2024, the company operated 9,817 hotels with a total of 955,657 rooms[3] - As of March 31, 2024, there were 3,172 hotels under development, including 3,138 from Legacy-Huazhu[4] - As of March 31, 2024, Legacy-DH operates 133 hotels with a total of 27,148 rooms, including 16,369 rooms under lease and 10,779 under management and franchise[6] - The company opened 569 hotels in Q1 2024 and closed 148 hotels during the same period[4] - The company temporarily closed 12 hotels in Q1 2024 for brand upgrades and business model changes[31] - The total number of operating hotels under the economy segment is 5,118, with 420,702 rooms available[37] Financial Performance - Total revenue for Q1 2024 grew by 17.8% year-over-year to RMB 5.3 billion (approximately $731 million), exceeding the previous guidance of 12% to 16% growth[3] - Hotel revenue for Q1 2024 increased by 21.1% year-over-year to RMB 19.7 billion, excluding Legacy-DH, the increase was 21.6%[3] - Net profit attributable to the company for Q1 2024 was RMB 659 million (approximately $91 million), compared to RMB 990 million in Q1 2023[3] - Adjusted EBITDA for Q1 2024 was RMB 1.4 billion (approximately $197 million), up from RMB 1.0 billion in Q1 2023[3] - Total revenue for Q1 2024 was RMB 5.278 billion (approximately $731 million), representing a year-over-year increase of 17.8% but a quarter-over-quarter decrease of 5.5%[7] - Revenue from the Legacy-Huazhu segment in Q1 2024 was RMB 4.2 billion, up 18.1% year-over-year, exceeding the previous guidance of 11% to 15%[7] - Revenue from the Legacy-DH segment in Q1 2024 was RMB 1 billion, a year-over-year increase of 16.6%[7] - Operating profit for Q1 2024 was RMB 1 billion (approximately USD 139 million), compared to RMB 664 million in Q1 2023 and RMB 757 million in the previous quarter[12] - The operating profit margin for Q1 2024 was 19.0%, up from 14.8% in Q1 2023 and 13.6% in the previous quarter, driven by increased revenue from management franchise and franchising businesses[12] Cost and Expenses - Operating costs for Q1 2024 were RMB 4.351 billion, compared to RMB 3.890 billion in Q1 2023, primarily due to network expansion and reduced rent waivers[9] - The hotel operating cost for Q1 2024 was RMB 3.6 billion, accounting for 61.6% of revenue, down from 66.3% in Q1 2023[10] - The management franchise and licensing hotel revenue for Q1 2024 was RMB 2.1 billion, a year-over-year increase of 32.8%[8] Cash Flow and Assets - Operating cash inflow for Q1 2024 was RMB 886 million (approximately USD 123 million)[14] - As of March 31, 2024, total cash and cash equivalents amounted to RMB 5.9 billion (approximately USD 818 million) with restricted cash of RMB 755 million (approximately USD 105 million)[14] - Total current assets decreased from RMB 12,056 million on December 31, 2023, to RMB 10,498 million as of March 31, 2024[21] - Cash and cash equivalents declined from RMB 6,946 million to RMB 5,909 million during the same period[21] - Total liabilities decreased from RMB 51,283 million to RMB 49,046 million from December 31, 2023, to March 31, 2024[22] - Total equity increased slightly from RMB 12,249 million to RMB 12,398 million in the same timeframe[22] Future Outlook - The company expects revenue for Q2 2024 to grow between 7% and 11% compared to Q2 2023[4] - The company expects revenue growth of 7% to 11% in Q2 2024 compared to Q2 2023, excluding the DH segment[14] - The company plans to continue expanding its market presence and investing in new technologies and products in the upcoming quarters[23] - The company has made significant investments in lease renovations, which contribute to a substantial portion of its cost structure[17] Non-GAAP Measures - The company utilizes non-GAAP financial measures, including adjusted net profit and adjusted EBITDA, to provide meaningful supplemental information about its performance[16] - EBITDA is considered a useful financial metric for evaluating operational and financial performance before the impact of financing transactions and income taxes[17] - Adjusted EBITDA is believed to better reflect the financial performance capability of the company's hotels[18] - The company emphasizes that EBITDA and adjusted EBITDA should not be viewed as indicators of future performance unaffected by other expenses and income considered outside normal business operations[18] - The limitations of using EBITDA and adjusted EBITDA include the exclusion of depreciation, amortization, income taxes, interest expenses, and incentive compensation costs[18] - The company believes that the use of non-GAAP measures enhances transparency in financial and operational decision-making[16] - The company provides reconciliations of non-GAAP financial measures to GAAP measures in its financial statements for better assessment of performance[18] - The company asserts that adjusted EBITDA allows for year-over-year comparisons by excluding certain costs that may not reflect operational performance[17] Market Position - The company operates 11% of its hotel rooms under the lease and ownership model, while 89% are managed through franchise and management agreements[19] - Huazhu's business model includes leasing, management franchising, and licensing, ensuring standardized operations across all hotels[19] - The company has rights as a major franchisee for brands such as Mercure, Ibis, and Novotel in the Greater China region[19] - Huazhu Group emphasizes its growth strategies and ability to attract and retain guests as key factors for future performance[19]
华住集团-S(01179) - 2024 Q1 - 季度业绩