SHANGHAI, November 4, 2024 -- Cango Inc. (NYSE: CANG) ("Cango" or the "Company"), a leading automotive transaction service platform in China, today announced its unaudited financial results for the third quarter of 2024.

Third Quarter 2024 Financial and Operational Highlights

• Total revenues were RMB27.0 million (US$3.8 million), compared with RMB353.6 million in the same period of 2023. Income from operations was RMB35.2 million (US$5.0 million) for the three months ended September 30, 2024, compared with a loss of RMB87.8 million in the same period last year. Net income was RMB67.9 million (US$9.7 million) for the three months ended September 30, 2024, compared with a loss of RMB49.1 million in the same period last year.

• The total outstanding balance of financing transactions the Company facilitated was RMB4.8 billion (US$685.7 million) as of September 30, 2024. Our credit risk exposure has decreased to a lower level, with only RMB1.7 billion (US$ 246.1 million) of outstanding loan balances where the Company bears credit risks that have not been provided with full bad debt allowance or full risk assurance liabilities. M1+ and M3+ overdue ratios for all financing transactions that remained outstanding and were facilitated by the Company were 3.17% and 1.76%, respectively, as of September 30, 2024, compared with 2.93% and 1.57%, respectively, as of June 30, 2024.

• Total balance of cash and cash equivalents and short-term investments increased by RMB89.3 million (US$12.7 million) compared with that as of June 30, 2024.

Mr. Jiayuan Lin, Chief Executive Officer of Cango, commented, “In the third quarter of 2024, we prioritized driving growth across the Cango U-car app and AutoCango.com, our international used car platform. We strengthened Cango U-car app’s competitive advantages in vehicle inventory during the quarter by establishing strategic partnerships with numerous used car marketplaces, enabling real-time updates of vehicle listings and ensuring a diverse and abundant supply of vehicles on the Cango U-car app. For AutoCango.com, we have been continuously refining content development and search engine optimization to boost brand exposure and expand our market reach. Since its launch in March 2024, AutoCango.com has grown rapidly, accumulating over 370,000 page views, nearly 60,000 registered users and offering more than 100,000 used car SKUs covering over 65,000 models. Going forward, we will strengthen our data analysis capabilities to gain a deeper understanding of our target markets and user demographics and implement data-based, scientific marketing strategies to propel our balanced global development.”

“While steadily advancing our existing business, we are also actively pursuing forward-looking, strategic investment opportunities worldwide. By establishing an international cooperation network, strengthening communication with leading global companies, and actively participating in the collaborative development of overseas projects, we aim to showcase Cango’s strength and vision on a broader stage and create greater value for all of our stakeholders,” concluded Mr. Lin.

Mr. Yongyi Zhang, Chief Financial Officer of Cango, stated, “We are pleased to report another solid quarter thanks to our continued focus on rigorous cost control and robust risk management. Both our operating income and net income demonstrated resilience and stability. As we continue to develop our business and actively explore growth opportunities overseas, we maintain prudent cash management to safeguard our balance sheet, simultaneously we remain committed to prudent financial strategies designed to generate long-term value for our shareholders.”

Third Quarter 2024 Financial Results

REVENUES

Total revenues in the third quarter of 2024 were RMB27.0 million (US$3.8 million) compared with RMB353.6 million in the same period of 2023. Guarantee income, which represented the fee income earned on the non-contingent aspect of a guarantee, was RMB14.4 million (US$2.1 million) in the third quarter of 2024. This was presented separately from the contingent aspect of a guarantee pursuant to the adoption of ASC 326 since January 1, 2023.

OPERATING COST AND EXPENSES

• Cost of revenue in the third quarter of 2024 decreased to RMB23.3 million (US$3.3 million) from RMB304.6 million in the same period of 2023. As a percentage of total revenues, cost of revenue in the third quarter of 2024 was 86.3% compared with 86.1% in the same period of 2023.

• Sales and marketing expenses in the third quarter of 2024 decreased to RMB3.4 million (US$0.5 million) from RMB9.9 million in the same period of 2023.

• General and administrative expenses in the third quarter of 2024 were RMB45.2 million (US$6.4 million) compared with RMB34.7 million in the same period of 2023.

• Research and development expenses in the third quarter of 2024 decreased to RMB1.4 million (US$0.2 million) from RMB7.0 million in the same period of 2023.

• Net gain on contingent risk assurance liabilities in the third quarter of 2024 was RMB7.1 million (US$1.0 million) compared with a net loss of RMB3.5 million in the same period of 2023.

• Net recovery on provision for credit losses in the third quarter of 2024 was RMB74.4 million (US$10.6 million) compared with RMB66.9 million in the same period of 2023.

INCOME FROM OPERATIONS

Income from operations in the third quarter of 2024 was RMB35.2 million (US$5.0 million), compared with a loss of RMB87.8 million in the same period of 2023.

NET INCOME

Net income in the third quarter of 2024 was RMB67.9 million (US$9.7 million). Non-GAAP adjusted net income in the third quarter of 2024 was RMB71.3 million (US$10.2 million). Non-GAAP adjusted net income excludes the impact of share-based compensation expenses. For further information, see "Use of Non-GAAP Financial Measure."

NET INCOME PER ADS

Basic and diluted net income per American Depositary Share (the “ADS”) in the third quarter of 2024 were RMB0.66 (US$0.09) and RMB0.60 (US$0.09), respectively. Non-GAAP adjusted basic and diluted net income per ADS in the third quarter of 2024 were RMB0.69 (US$0.10) and RMB0.63 (US$0.09), respectively. Each ADS represents two Class A ordinary shares of the Company.

BALANCE SHEET

• As of September 30, 2024, the Company had cash and cash equivalents of RMB691.8 million (US$98.6 million), compared with RMB949.5 million as of June 30, 2024.

• As of September 30, 2024, the Company had short-term investments of RMB3.1 billion (US$439.3 million), compared with RMB2.7 billion as of June 30, 2024.

Business Outlook

For the fourth quarter of 2024, the Company expects total revenues to be between RMB15.0 million and RMB17.5 million. This forecast reflects the Company's current and preliminary views on the market and operational conditions, which are subject to change.

Share Repurchase Program

Pursuant to the share repurchase program announced on April 23, 2024 (the “New Share Repurchase Program”), the Company had repurchased 996,640 ADSs with cash in the aggregate amount of approximately US$1.7 million up to September 30, 2024.