New York, NY, Sept. 03, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- NusaTrip Inc (Nasdaq: NUTR) (“NusaTrip” or the “Company”), a leading travel ecosystem with geographical specialization in Southeast Asia (“SEA”) and Asia-Pacific (“APAC”) today announces a filing of its 2Q 2025 Form 10-Q with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). Click Here (on SEC website) to view 2Q 2025 Form 10-Q filing. Summary Points:• 2Q 2025 revenues grew 472% year on year (from $173,500 for 2Q 2025 ending 30 June 2024 to $993,041 for 2Q 2025 e ...

Company Overview - NusaTrip Incorporated is a travel ecosystem specializing in Southeast Asia and Asia-Pacific, established in 2015 and headquartered in Jakarta, Indonesia [6] - The company focuses on acquisitions of offline travel agencies as a key growth strategy, having completed acquisitions of VLeisure and VIT in Vietnam [6] - NusaTrip aims to facilitate both inbound and outbound travel, connecting travelers from around the world to Southeast Asia and vice versa [6] Initial Public Offering (IPO) Details - NusaTrip announced the pricing of its IPO, offering 3,750,000 shares of Common Stock at $4.00 per share, totaling $15.0 million in gross proceeds [1][2] - The underwriter has a 45-day option to purchase an additional 562,500 shares to cover over-allotments, which is 15% of the shares sold in the offering [2] - The shares are expected to begin trading on the Nasdaq Capital Market under the ticker symbol "NUTR" on August 15, 2025, with the offering expected to close around August 18, 2025 [2] Management Statements - CEO Raynauld Liang expressed excitement about launching NusaTrip as a public company, highlighting the IPO as validation of their business model [4] - CEO Tjin Patrick Soetanto indicated that the IPO funds will be used to further establish and expand their unique business model, which focuses on sourcing the cheapest fares and rates for customers [4] Legal and Regulatory Information - A registration statement on Form S-1 was filed with the U.S. SEC on March 21, 2025, and was declared effective on August 8, 2025 [4] - The offering is being made only by means of a prospectus that forms part of the effective registration statement [4]

Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - Revenue for Q1 FY26 grew by 7.8% year on year in constant currency to $268.8 million, impacted by external events [24] - Adjusted operating profit reached $47.3 million, reflecting a 21% year on year growth [24][25] - Profit for the quarter was $25.8 million, up from $21 million in the same quarter last year, marking a 22.6% increase [25] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - International air ticketing revenue grew over 27% year on year, significantly outpacing industry growth [6] - International hotels revenue increased by over 45% year on year, contributing approximately 27% to overall revenue, up from 24% in the same period last year [6][24] - Gross booking value for hotel and packages business grew by 15.3% year on year in constant currency [9] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - Domestic air market share increased from 30.6% to 30.8% despite macro challenges [4][26] - International air ticketing business volumes grew by over 21% year on year, nearly three times the market growth of 7% [26] - The mix of international air ticketing revenue reached an all-time high of 42%, compared to 37% during the same quarter last year [26] Company Strategy and Development Direction - The company is focusing on enhancing customer experience through new product offerings and expanding its international market presence [10][12] - There is a strategic emphasis on diversifying the business portfolio to mitigate risks from domestic market fluctuations [23] - The company aims to leverage rising disposable income and changing consumer behavior towards experiential travel to drive long-term growth [5] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management expressed optimism about the long-term growth prospects of the Indian travel sector, despite short-term macro headwinds [4][21] - There is an expectation of recovery in consumer sentiment and travel demand, particularly in the international segment [44][46] - Management indicated that the impact of recent events on travel demand is temporary and does not alter the long-term growth narrative [44] Other Important Information - The company successfully raised approximately $3.1 billion through primary offerings, which were used for share repurchase initiatives [31][32] - The board composition has changed with a reduction in Trip.com's nominees, increasing the number of independent directors [88][91] Q&A Session All Questions and Answers Question: What is the outlook for revenue and GMV growth for the upcoming quarters? - Management indicated that despite Q1's 16% revenue growth, they remain on target for high teens to 20% growth for the full year [35][38] Question: Is there an improvement in consumer sentiment following recent events? - Management noted that consumer sentiment is improving, with booking trends for leisure destinations gradually returning [44][46] Question: What is the competitive landscape like, particularly regarding OTAs? - Management stated that they maintain a strong market share of over 30% in the domestic air market and do not see significant changes in competitive dynamics [66][68] Question: What is the company's approach to capital allocation and buybacks? - Management confirmed an opportunistic approach to buybacks, with plans to deploy capital as opportunities arise [73][74]

Core Viewpoint - JD.com has experienced a significant decline over the past five years, marked by a lack of innovation and growth, as highlighted by founder Liu Qiangdong. He emphasizes the need for new projects and a return to the company's core strengths in low pricing and supply chain efficiency [3][6]. Group 1: Recent Developments and Challenges - Liu Qiangdong criticized the company for not introducing any new business models in the last five years, calling it a period of stagnation [3]. - The company has faced challenges in competing with emerging platforms like Pinduoduo and Douyin due to strategic instability and a shift away from its core competencies [6]. - JD.com has launched a high-profile entry into the food delivery market, achieving a 150% increase in daily order volume within 90 days, reaching 25 million orders per day [13][21]. Group 2: Future Growth Strategies - JD.com is exploring new growth avenues, particularly in the food delivery sector, to enhance overall GMV and user engagement [8]. - The company is also venturing into the hotel and travel market, offering a "JD Hotel PLUS Membership Plan" with incentives for hotel operators [25][39]. - JD.com aims to leverage its supply chain capabilities to reduce costs in the hotel industry, although challenges remain in transforming the fragmented market [41][43]. Group 3: Competitive Landscape - The food delivery market has seen explosive growth, with JD.com and Alibaba's combined order volume reaching approximately 85 million, rivaling Meituan's 80 million daily orders [17][18]. - Meituan has responded with increased subsidies in the flash purchase segment, indicating a competitive environment where all players are aggressively pursuing market share [22]. - JD.com’s strategy in the hotel sector involves a focus on low pricing and supply chain optimization, but it faces significant competition from established players like Ctrip [31][36].

Core Viewpoint - Alibaba is strategically integrating its instant retail and travel businesses, Ele.me and Fliggy, into its China e-commerce division to transform from a single e-commerce platform to a comprehensive consumer platform, aiming to alleviate traffic anxiety and enhance user engagement [2][4][11]. Group 1: Strategic Integration - The merger of Ele.me and Fliggy into the e-commerce division is a significant strategic upgrade, indicating a shift towards a unified consumer ecosystem that combines e-commerce, instant retail, and travel services [2][4]. - Ele.me and Fliggy will continue to operate independently but will align their business strategies with the e-commerce division to enhance collaboration and efficiency [4][6]. - The integration aims to leverage high-frequency transactions from instant retail to boost low-frequency e-commerce user engagement, thereby creating a more competitive consumption ecosystem [5][9]. Group 2: Market Potential and Growth - The instant retail market in China reached a scale of 650 billion yuan in 2023, with a year-on-year growth of 28.89%, and is projected to exceed 2 trillion yuan by 2030, highlighting its potential as a new growth area for Alibaba [8]. - The collaboration between Taobao's flash purchase service and Ele.me has shown significant results, with daily orders increasing from 10 million to over 60 million in less than two months, indicating a successful synergy [6][7]. - The need for Alibaba to find new growth points is critical as e-commerce growth slows, making instant retail a prime focus for future investments [8][9]. Group 3: Competitive Landscape - The competitive landscape is intensifying, with major players like JD.com and Meituan actively participating in the instant retail and travel markets, prompting Alibaba to adapt its strategies [7][10]. - The integration of Ele.me and Fliggy is seen as a response to the challenges posed by competitors, as both businesses were previously considered non-core to Alibaba's main operations [7][11]. - The future of Alibaba's business model may hinge on successfully merging online and offline services to create a "super app" centered around consumer needs, which is essential for maintaining competitiveness in the evolving market [11].

Core Viewpoint - JD.com has officially announced its entry into the travel and accommodation sector, intensifying competition with Ctrip, the leading player in China's online travel agency (OTA) market [1][2]. Group 1: JD.com's Strategy - JD.com has initiated a series of measures to support its travel business, including partnerships with over 30,000 large enterprises and more than 8 million small and medium-sized enterprises, offering hotel merchants a "JD Hotel PLUS Membership Plan" with up to three years of zero commission [1]. - The company has launched a "Life Travel" section on its app, featuring categories such as flights, hotels, tickets, and vacation packages, emphasizing a "no bundling" sales approach for flight tickets [9]. Group 2: Ctrip's Market Position - Ctrip reported a revenue of 53.294 billion yuan for 2024, a year-on-year increase of 19.73%, and a net profit of 17.067 billion yuan, up 72.08%, maintaining a significant lead in both revenue scale and market share [3]. - Ctrip has a history of successfully countering competitors by addressing their weaknesses, such as locking in high-end service customers and controlling inventory, which has solidified its dominant position in the market [8][10]. Group 3: Competitive Landscape - The competition between JD.com and Ctrip is expected to be fierce, as JD.com lacks the deep experience in the OTA space that Ctrip has accumulated over the years, particularly in complex pricing algorithms and customer service processes [6][17]. - Ctrip's strong market position is attributed to its effective business model, technological innovations, and precise market targeting, which have allowed it to maintain profitability and expand its user base [12][13][14]. Group 4: Market Trends - The OTA market in China is currently dominated by three major players: Ctrip, Meituan, and Fliggy, each establishing a stable market position, making it challenging for new entrants like JD.com to disrupt the existing balance [17]. - Ctrip has capitalized on policy benefits, particularly in international business orders, with a significant increase in inbound bookings, reflecting a 100% year-on-year growth in the first quarter [15].

Investment Rating - The report assigns a "Buy" rating for Trip.com Group (TCOM) with a 12-month price target of $78.00, indicating an upside potential of 25.1% from the current price of $62.33 [1][12]. Core Insights - The report highlights Trip.com Group's strategic path to becoming the leading Online Travel Agency (OTA) in Asia within the next 3-5 years, emphasizing a full-funnel marketing strategy to enhance value for both suppliers and customers [1][19]. - The company aims to increase its overseas revenue contribution to approximately 50% in the long run, up from 35% currently, indicating significant growth potential outside of China [1][18]. - Management has established a $100 million Tourism Innovation Fund to support the development of the tourism industry, showcasing a commitment to innovation and growth [1][20]. Financial Projections - Revenue is projected to grow from RMB 53,294 million in 2024 to RMB 77,228.5 million by 2027, reflecting a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of approximately 19.7% [6][16]. - EBITDA is expected to increase from RMB 17,070 million in 2024 to RMB 23,500 million in 2027, with an EBITDA margin projected to stabilize around 30% [6][13]. - Earnings per share (EPS) is forecasted to grow from RMB 26.20 in 2024 to RMB 33.53 in 2027, indicating a strong profitability outlook [6][16]. Market Strategy - Trip.com Group is focusing on a full-funnel marketing strategy to improve sales conversion rates and enhance partner sales, with significant marketing campaigns planned throughout the year [1][19]. - The company is investing in technology and customer service, aiming to differentiate itself through high service quality and innovative solutions, such as AI-enhanced travel assistants [1][20]. - Management is prioritizing global expansion, particularly in the Asia-Pacific region, through active marketing investments and localized product development [1][19]. Competitive Position - The report notes that Trip.com has achieved positive net profit in markets like Hong Kong, Macau, and Singapore, capturing a significant market share in these regions [1][19]. - The competitive landscape is described as benign, allowing Trip.com to attract customers with competitive pricing strategies [1][19]. - The company aims to achieve comparable profit levels to global peers like Booking.com through economies of scale and improved operational efficiency [1][19].

Investment Rating - The report maintains a "BUY" rating for WEB Travel Group Limited with a 12-month price target of A$6.20, slightly up from the previous target of A$6.15 [5][3]. Core Insights - WEB Travel Group Limited has shown resilience in a challenging macro environment, with a strong exit from FY25 and an acceleration into FY26 driven by its conversion strategy [1]. - The company reported a total transaction value (TTV) of A$4.9 billion for FY25, reflecting a 22% year-over-year increase, and a revenue/TTV margin of 6.7% [2][8]. - Despite a marginal EBITDA miss at A$121 million, the underlying performance was stronger than expected, with improved revenue composition [2][8]. - The company is targeting a long-term TTV of A$10 billion by FY30E with an EBITDA margin of approximately 50% [2][3]. Financial Performance - FY25 TTV was A$4.9 billion, up 22% year-over-year, with a revenue of A$328.4 million, slightly above expectations [2][8]. - EBITDA for FY25 was A$121 million, down 13% year-over-year, but 1% above consensus estimates [2][8]. - Cash flow conversion was reported at 73%, lower than the expected 80% [2]. - Bookings for FY26 year-to-date have increased by 29%, with TTV growth of 37% [2]. Forecasts and Valuation - The report forecasts a TTV of A$5.97 billion for FY26, with a revenue target of A$389.2 million [9]. - EBITDA margins are expected to improve to 44-47% in FY26 and reach 50% by FY27 [2][9]. - The valuation metrics indicate WEB is trading at a forward cash-adjusted PE of 17.5x, with a projected 3-year EPS CAGR of over 15% [1][3].

Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - For Q1 2025, Trip.com Group reported net revenue of RMB 13.8 billion, a 16% increase year over year and a 9% increase quarter over quarter, driven by strong travel consumption and resilient demand across segments [24][29] - Adjusted EBITDA for Q1 was RMB 4.2 billion, compared to RMB 4 billion in the same period last year and RMB 3 billion in the previous quarter, indicating continued operational efficiency improvement [27][29] - Diluted earnings per ordinary share were RMB 6.09 (US$0.84), while non-GAAP diluted earnings per share were RMB 5.90 (US$0.82) for Q1 2025 [28] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - Accommodation reservation revenue for Q1 was RMB 5.5 billion, representing a 23% increase year over year and a 7% increase quarter over quarter [24] - Transportation ticketing revenue for Q1 was RMB 5.4 billion, reflecting an 8% increase year over year and a 13% increase quarter over quarter [25] - Packaged tour revenue for Q1 was RMB 947 million, a 7% increase year over year and a 9% increase quarter over quarter [25] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - Inbound travel bookings surged by approximately 100% year over year, with hotel bookings from key visa-free countries in APAC increasing by over 240% [15][16] - Outbound hotel and air bookings returned to more than 120% of 2019 levels, outperforming the market by 30-40% [17] - Domestic hotel bookings continued to see double-digit growth year over year, indicating strong consumer appetite for local exploration [18] Company Strategy and Development Direction - The company is focusing on enhancing its AI capabilities to improve user experience and streamline the travel booking process, with AI tools like TripGenie seeing a 50% increase in average user session duration [9][11] - Trip.com aims to capture the growing inbound travel market by enriching its offerings and improving service capabilities, including multilingual support and personalized itineraries [8][15] - The company is committed to sustainable travel and rural revitalization, having built 34 country retreats to stimulate local economies [22] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management expressed confidence in the resilience of travel demand, supported by strong consumer confidence and favorable policies [29] - The company anticipates continued growth in both inbound and outbound travel, with a focus on capturing opportunities in emerging markets [7][24] - Management noted that leisure travel demand remains strong, with corporate users expecting their travel budgets to grow or remain unchanged by 2025 [50] Other Important Information - The company has repurchased approximately US$84 million of its shares, demonstrating a commitment to delivering value to shareholders [28][82] - The balance of cash and cash equivalents as of March 31, 2025, was RMB 92.9 billion (US$12.8 billion) [28] Q&A Session Summary Question: Insights on AI in the travel industry - Management discussed the strengths of vertical AI agents in providing real-time travel data and enhancing user experience, while general AI agents offer broader information [31][33] Question: Performance during Labor Day holiday - Domestic hotel bookings increased by over 20% year over year, with inbound bookings surging by approximately 150% [37] Question: Outbound travel trends and expectations - Outbound bookings have consistently outperformed the industry, with expectations for double-digit annual growth [40] Question: Hotel industry performance and pricing outlook - Hotel ADR decreased by high single digits in Q1, but prices stabilized moving into Q2, with expectations for stabilization due to increasing travel demand [44] Question: Consumer sentiment amid macro environments - Travel demand remains resilient, with leisure travel demand strong and business travel showing stable demand [50] Question: Domestic competitive landscape - Competition in the domestic market is rationalized, with a strong focus on loyalty programs and customer retention [54] Question: Insights into first quarter performance - Overall bookings increased by more than 60% year over year, with APAC as a top priority for growth [57] Question: International business marketing strategies - The company is intensifying marketing efforts in Asia, with a focus on direct app user acquisition proving most effective [61] Question: Inbound business developments - Inbound travel has seen strong momentum due to favorable policies, with significant growth in bookings [72] Question: Sales and marketing expenses outlook - Marketing expenses may fluctuate due to seasonality, but the company aims to improve efficiencies through increased direct mobile traffic [78] Question: Capital return program - The company plans to continue share buybacks and has already returned US$200 million in cash dividends to shareholders [82]

India's Growth and Digital Landscape - India's GDP is expected to surpass Japan and Germany by 2030[6] - India's GDP grew by 6.2% in Q3 FY25[5] - Internet users in India are expected to reach 1 billion by 2025, with a current penetration of 55% (~821 million users)[11] - E-commerce shoppers in India are projected to reach 500 million by 2030, up from ~330 million with a current penetration of 23%[11] - The online travel market in India is expected to grow from $12 billion in 2022 to $60 billion in 2030, a 5x growth[11] MakeMyTrip's Market Position and Reach - MakeMyTrip is among the largest travel platforms in India[12] - The platform has over 82 million lifetime transacted customers and over 505 million app downloads[13] - MakeMyTrip has 4.4 million+ loyalty program members[13] - MakeMyTrip has leading market share of online air ticketing[24] - redBus has sold 327 million+ bus tickets since FY18[41] Financial Performance - MakeMyTrip achieved its highest ever annual gross booking of $9.798 billion in FY25[72] - The company's highest ever adjusted operating profit was $166.8 million in FY25[72] - In Q4FY25, Air Ticketing adjusted margin was $94.2 million, Hotels & Packages was $109.6 million, Bus Ticketing was $36.5 million and Others was $20.9 million[72]