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SINA Reports First Quarter 2014 Financial Results
First Quarter 2014 Highlights
- Net revenues increased 36% year over year to
$171.5 million . Non-GAAP net revenues increased 38% year over year to$167.3 million , exceeding the Company's guidance between$162.0 million and $167.0 million . - Advertising revenue grew 44% year over year to
$135.7 million , reaching the high-end of the Company's guidance between$133.0 million and $136.0 million . - Non-advertising revenue increased 13% year over year to
$35.8 million . Non-GAAP non-advertising increased 17% year over year to$31.6 million , exceeding the Company's guidance between$29.0 million and $31.0 million . - Net loss attributable to
SINA was$33.2 million , or$0.52 diluted net loss per share attributable to SINA. Non-GAAP net income attributable toSINA grew 617% year over year to$11.1 million , or$0.15 non-GAAP diluted net income per share attributable toSINA .
"We are delighted to report strong revenue growth in the first quarter of 2014 driven by our continuing success in
First Quarter 2014 Financial Results
For the first quarter of 2014,
Gross margin for the first quarter of 2014 was 60%, compared to 51% for the same period last year. Advertising gross margin for the first quarter of 2014 was 60%, compared to 49% for the same period last year. Non-GAAP advertising gross margin for the first quarter of 2014 increased to 60% from 50% for the same period last year, as the proportion of advertising from higher margin
Operating expenses for the first quarter of 2014 totaled
Loss from operations for the first quarter of 2014 was
Non-operating loss for the first quarter of 2014 was
Net loss attributable to
As of
Share Repurchase
In
On
Business Outlook
Non-GAAP net revenues and non-GAAP non-advertising revenue estimates exclude the recognition of
Non-GAAP Measures
This release contains the following non-GAAP financial measures: non-GAAP net revenues, non-GAAP non-advertising revenues, non-GAAP advertising and non-advertising gross margin, non-GAAP gross profit, non-GAAP operating expenses, non-GAAP income (loss) from operations, non-GAAP net income (loss) attributable to
The Company's non-GAAP financial measures exclude stock-based compensation, amortization of intangible assets net of tax, convertible debt issuance cost, recognition of deferred revenue in relation to the equity investment in
Use of non-GAAP financial measures has limitations. The Company's non-GAAP financial measures do not include all income and expense items that affect the Company's operations. They may not be comparable to non-GAAP financial measures used by other companies. Management compensates for these limitations by also considering the Company's financial results prepared in accordance with U.S. GAAP.
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About
We are an online media company serving
SINA.com offers distinct and targeted professional content on each of its region-specific websites and a full range of complementary offerings. Our mobile portal, SINA.cn, provides news information and entertainment content from SINA.com customized for mobile users in WAP (mobile browser) and mobile application format. Weibo is a leading social media platform for people to create, distribute and discover Chinese-language content. Based on an open platform architecture,
Through these properties and other product lines, we offer an array of online media and social media services to our users to create a rich canvas for businesses and advertisers to effectively connect and engage with their targeted audiences.
Safe Harbor Statement
This press release contains forward-looking statements that relate to, among other things,
Contact:
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Phone: 8610-82628888 x 3112
Email: ir@staff.sina.com.cn
SINA CORPORATION |
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UNAUDITED CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS |
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(U.S. Dollars in thousands, except per share data) |
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Three months ended |
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March 31, |
December 31, |
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2014 |
2013 |
2013 |
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Net revenues: |
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Advertising |
$ 135,726 |
$ 94,289 |
$ 160,070 |
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Non-advertising |
35,752 |
31,684 |
36,948 |
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171,478 |
125,973 |
197,018 |
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Cost of revenues: |
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Advertising (a) |
54,856 |
47,810 |
57,498 |
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Non-advertising |
13,675 |
13,547 |
12,555 |
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68,531 |
61,357 |
70,053 |
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Gross profit |
102,947 |
64,616 |
126,965 |
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Operating expenses: |
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Sales and marketing (a) |
49,960 |
30,024 |
46,465 |
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Product development (a) |
44,535 |
30,813 |
37,406 |
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General and administrative (a) |
17,176 |
13,629 |
15,668 |
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111,671 |
74,466 |
99,539 |
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Income (loss) from operations |
(8,724) |
(9,850) |
27,426 |
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Non-operating income (loss): |
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Earning from equity method investments, net |
8,722 |
1,526 |
3,509 |
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Loss on sale of and impairment on investments, net |
(381) |
(10,852) |
(2,912) |
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Change in fair value of investor option liability |
(40,188) |
- |
19,535 |
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Interest and other income, net |
1,955 |
4,785 |
4,417 |
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(29,892) |
(4,541) |
24,549 |
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Income (loss) before income taxes |
(38,616) |
(14,391) |
51,975 |
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Income tax benefits (expenses) |
1,216 |
(185) |
(6,095) |
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Net income (loss) |
(37,400) |
(14,576) |
45,880 |
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Less: Net income (loss) attributable to non-controlling interests |
(4,234) |
(1,405) |
1,430 |
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Net income (loss) attributable to SINA |
$ (33,166) |
$ (13,171) |
$ 44,450 |
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Basic net income (loss) per share attributable to SINA * |
$ (0.50) |
$ (0.20) |
$ 0.62 |
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Diluted net income (loss) per share attributable to SINA * |
$ (0.52) |
$ (0.20) |
$ 0.59 |
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Shares used in computing basic |
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net income (loss) per share attributable to SINA |
66,034 |
66,687 |
66,548 |
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Shares used in computing diluted |
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net income (loss) per share attributable to SINA |
66,034 |
66,687 |
70,064 |
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(a) Stock-based compensation in each category: |
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Cost of revenues - advertising |
$ 775 |
$ 568 |
$ 641 |
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Sales and marketing |
1,147 |
790 |
841 |
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Product development |
1,355 |
791 |
969 |
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General and administrative |
3,610 |
3,118 |
3,096 |
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* |
Net income (loss) attributable to SINA is adjusted for diluted shares issued by our subsidiary and equity method investments. |
SINA CORPORATION |
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UNAUDITED CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS |
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(U.S. Dollars in thousands) |
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March 31, |
December 31, |
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2014 |
2013 |
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Assets |
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Current assets: |
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Cash and cash equivalents |
$ 640,378 |
$ 916,276 |
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Short-term investments |
1,165,532 |
951,963 |
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Accounts receivable, net |
195,149 |
193,381 |
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Prepaid expenses and other current assets |
91,307 |
57,182 |
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Subtotal |
2,092,366 |
2,118,802 |
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Property and equipment, net |
79,184 |
80,920 |
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Goodwill and intangible assets, net |
75,577 |
58,189 |
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Long-term investments, net |
520,154 |
526,587 |
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Other assets |
114,131 |
113,345 |
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Total assets |
$ 2,881,412 |
$ 2,897,843 |
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Liabilities and Shareholders' Equity |
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Current liabilities: |
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Accounts payable |
$ 2,205 |
$ 6,988 |
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Accrued liabilities |
217,936 |
220,837 |
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Deferred revenues |
39,802 |
49,200 |
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Income taxes payable |
20,879 |
21,577 |
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Investor option liability |
69,692 |
29,504 |
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Subtotal |
350,514 |
328,106 |
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Convertible debt |
800,000 |
800,000 |
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Long-term deferred revenue |
93,217 |
89,039 |
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Other long-term liabilities |
4,200 |
5,080 |
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Total liabilities |
1,247,931 |
1,222,225 |
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Shareholders' equity |
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SINA shareholders' equity |
1,145,404 |
1,191,210 |
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Non-controlling interests |
488,077 |
484,408 |
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Total shareholders' equity |
1,633,481 |
1,675,618 |
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Total liabilities and shareholders' equity |
$ 2,881,412 |
$ 2,897,843 |
SINA CORPORATION |
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UNAUDITED ADDITIONAL INFORMATION |
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(U.S. Dollars in thousands) |
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Three months ended |
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March 31, |
December 31, |
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2014 |
2013 |
2013 |
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Net revenues |
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Portal: |
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Portal Advertising |
$ 83,873 |
$ 75,526 |
$ 104,025 |
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Other |
20,095 |
24,563 |
21,569 |
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Subtotal |
103,968 |
100,089 |
125,594 |
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|
67,510 |
25,884 |
71,424 |
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$ 171,478 |
$ 125,973 |
$ 197,018 |
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Cost of revenues |
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Portal: |
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Portal Advertising |
$ 39,456 |
$ 36,565 |
$ 43,386 |
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Other |
11,632 |
13,105 |
10,425 |
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Subtotal |
51,088 |
49,670 |
53,811 |
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|
17,443 |
11,687 |
16,242 |
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$ 68,531 |
$ 61,357 |
$ 70,053 |
SINA CORPORATION |
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UNAUDITED RECONCILIATION OF NON-GAAP TO GAAP RESULTS |
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(U.S. Dollars in thousands, except per share data) |
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Three months ended |
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March 31, 2014 |
March 31, 2013 |
December 31, 2013 |
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Non-GAAP |
Non-GAAP |
Non-GAAP |
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Actual |
Adjustments |
Results |
Actual |
Adjustments |
Results |
Actual |
Adjustments |
Results |
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Advertising revenues |
$ 135,726 |
$ 135,726 |
$ 94,289 |
$ 94,289 |
$ 160,070 |
$ 160,070 |
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Non-advertising revenues |
35,752 |
(4,132) |
(c) |
31,620 |
31,684 |
(4,686) |
(c) |
26,998 |
36,948 |
(4,686) |
(c) |
32,262 |
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Net revenues |
$ 171,478 |
$ (4,132) |
$ 167,346 |
$ 125,973 |
$ (4,686) |
$ 121,287 |
$ 197,018 |
$ (4,686) |
$ 192,332 |
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775 |
(a) |
568 |
(a) |
641 |
(a) |
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(4,132) |
(c) |
(4,686) |
(c) |
(4,686) |
(c) |
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Gross profit |
$ 102,947 |
$ (3,357) |
$ 99,590 |
$ 64,616 |
$ (4,118) |
$ 60,498 |
$ 126,965 |
$ (4,045) |
$ 122,920 |
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(6,112) |
(a) |
(4,699) |
(a) |
(4,906) |
(a) |
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(1,171) |
(b) |
(12) |
(b) |
(292) |
(b) |
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Operating expenses |
$ 111,671 |
$ (7,283) |
$ 104,388 |
$ 74,466 |
$ (4,711) |
$ 69,755 |
$ 99,539 |
$ (5,198) |
$ 94,341 |
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6,887 |
(a) |
5,267 |
(a) |
5,547 |
(a) |
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1,171 |
(b) |
12 |
(b) |
292 |
(b) |
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(4,132) |
(c) |
(4,686) |
(c) |
(4,686) |
(c) |
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Income (loss) from operations |
$ (8,724) |
$ 3,926 |
$ (4,798) |
$ (9,850) |
$ 593 |
$ (9,257) |
$ 27,426 |
$ 1,153 |
$ 28,579 |
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6,887 |
(a) |
5,547 |
(a) |
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899 |
(b) |
230 |
(b) |
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(4,132) |
(c) |
(4,686) |
(c) |
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1,942 |
(d) |
5,267 |
(a) |
2,273 |
(d) |
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381 |
(e) |
12 |
(b) |
2,912 |
(e) |
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40,188 |
(f) |
(4,686) |
(c) |
(19,535) |
(f) |
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(3,289) |
(g) |
3,275 |
(d) |
1,106 |
(g) |
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1,398 |
(h) |
10,852 |
(e) |
699 |
(h) |
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Net income (loss) attributable to SINA |
$ (33,166) |
$ 44,274 |
$ 11,108 |
$ (13,171) |
$ 14,720 |
$ 1,549 |
$ 44,450 |
$ (11,454) |
$ 32,996 |
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Diluted net income (loss) per share attributable to SINA * |
$ (0.52) |
$ 0.15 |
$ (0.20) |
$ 0.02 |
$ 0.59 |
$ 0.47 |
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Shares used in computing diluted |
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net income (loss) per share attributable to SINA |
66,034 |
289 |
(i) |
66,323 |
66,687 |
268 |
(i) |
66,955 |
70,064 |
- |
70,064 |
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Gross margin - advertising |
60% |
0% |
60% |
49% |
1% |
50% |
64% |
0% |
64% |
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Gross margin - non-advertising |
62% |
-5% |
57% |
57% |
-7% |
50% |
66% |
-5% |
61% |
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(a) To adjust stock-based compensation. |
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(b) To adjust amortization of intangible assets and tax provision on amortization of intangible assets. |
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(c) To adjust the recognition of deferred revenue mostly related to the license agreements resulting from the E-House/CRIC Transaction. |
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(d) To adjust share of equity method investments' GAAP to Non-GAAP reconciling items, net of share of amortization of intangibles not on their books. |
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(e) To adjust gain (loss) on sale of equity method investment, gain (loss) on deemed disposal and (impairment) on investments, net. |
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(f) To adjust the change in fair value of investor option liability. |
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(g) To adjust GAAP to Non-GAAP reconciling items for the gain (loss) attributable to noncontrolling interests. |
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(h) To adjust convertible bonds issuance cost. |
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(i) To adjust the number of shares used in computing diluted net income per share from diluted net loss per share. |
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* |
Net income (loss) attributable to SINA is adjusted for diluted shares issued by our subsidiary and equity method investments. |
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UNAUDITED RECONCILIATION OF SINA'S SHARE OF EQUITY INVESTMENTS' GAAP TO NON-GAAP RESULTS* |
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Three months ended |
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March 31, 2014 |
March 31, 2013 |
December 31, 2013 |
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Actual |
Adjustments |
Non-GAAP Results |
Actual |
Adjustments |
Non-GAAP Results |
Actual |
Adjustments |
Non-GAAP Results |
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To adjust stock-based compensation |
$ 1,043 |
$ 1,632 |
$ 991 |
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To adjust amortization of intangible |
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assets resulting from business acquisitions |
576 |
1,202 |
945 |
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Earning from equity method investments, net |
$ 9,045 |
$ 1,619 |
$ 10,664 |
$ 1,967 |
$ 2,834 |
$ 4,801 |
$ 3,846 |
$ 1,936 |
$ 5,782 |
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Share of amortization of equity investments' |
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intangibles not on their books |
$ (323) |
$ 323 |
$ - |
$ (441) |
$ 441 |
$ - |
$ (337) |
$ 337 |
$ - |
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$ 8,722 |
$ 1,942 |
$ 10,664 |
$ 1,526 |
$ 3,275 |
$ 4,801 |
$ 3,509 |
$ 2,273 |
$ 5,782 |
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* Earning from equity method investments is recorded one quarter in arrears. |
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