Form 6-K

 

 

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 2024

Commission File Number: 001-33853

 

 

Trip.com Group Limited

(Registrant’s Name)

 

 

30 Raffles Place, #29-01

Singapore 048622

(Address of Principal Executive Offices)

 

 

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

Form 20-F ☒   Form 40-F ☐

 

 

 


EXHIBIT INDEX

 

Exhibit No.

  

Description

99.1    Press Release — Trip.com Group Limited Reports Unaudited Third Quarter of 2024 Financial Results


SIGNATURES

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.

 

TRIP.COM GROUP LIMITED

By

  :  

/s/ Cindy Xiaofan Wang

Name

  :  

Cindy Xiaofan Wang

Title

  :  

Chief Financial Officer

Date: November 19, 2024

EX-99.1

Exhibit 99.1

Trip.com Group Limited Reports Unaudited Third Quarter of 2024 Financial Results

SINGAPORE, November 18, 2024 — Trip.com Group Limited (Nasdaq: TCOM; HKEX: 9961) (“Trip.com Group” or the “Company”), a leading one-stop travel service provider of accommodation reservation, transportation ticketing, packaged tours, and corporate travel management, today announced its unaudited financial results for the third quarter of 2024.

Key Highlights for the Third Quarter of 2024

 

   

International businesses experienced robust growth across all segments in the third quarter of 2024

 

   

Outbound hotel and air reservations rebounded to approximately 120% of the pre-COVID level for the same period in 2019.

 

   

Air ticket and hotel reservations on the Company’s international OTA brand increased by over 60% year-over-year.

 

   

The Company delivered solid results in the third quarter of 2024

 

   

Net revenue for the third quarter grew by 16% year-over-year.

 

   

Net income for the third quarter was RMB6.8 billion (US$970 million), compared to RMB4.6 billion for the same period in 2023.

 

   

Adjusted EBITDA for the third quarter was RMB5.7 billion (US$808 million), improving from RMB4.6 billion for the same period last year.

“During the third quarter of 2024, both domestic and international travel exhibited robust growth,” said James Liang, Executive Chairman. “With increasing consumer confidence and heightened travel sentiment, we are optimistic about the continued growth of the travel industry. Additionally, we are confident that the AI-driven technological revolution will play a pivotal role in shaping the future of the global travel industry.”

“We are delighted to witness the resilience of the travel market. Through our hard work, we are proud to create new job opportunities for young people and bring new business volume to our partners in the travel industry,” said Jane Sun, Chief Executive Officer. “Travel is a catalyst for economic growth, a bridge to understanding, and a pathway to a peaceful world. We will continue to offer excellent service, drive business for our partners, and introduce China to the world through travel.”

Third Quarter of 2024 Financial Results and Business Updates

For the third quarter of 2024, Trip.com Group reported net revenue of RMB15.9 billion (US$2.3 billion), representing a 16% increase from the same period in 2023, primarily driven by stronger travel demand. Net revenue for the third quarter of 2024 increased by 24% from the previous quarter, primarily due to seasonality.

Accommodation reservation revenue for the third quarter of 2024 was RMB6.8 billion (US$969 million), representing a 22% increase from the same period in 2023, primarily driven by an increase in accommodation reservations. Accommodation reservation revenue for the third quarter of 2024 increased by 32% from the previous quarter, primarily due to seasonality.


Transportation ticketing revenue for the third quarter of 2024 was RMB5.7 billion (US$805 million), representing a 5% increase from the same period in 2023 primarily driven by an increase in transportation reservations. Transportation ticketing revenue for the third quarter of 2024 increased by 16% from the previous quarter, primarily due to seasonality.

Packaged-tour revenue for the third quarter of 2024 was RMB1.6 billion (US$222 million), representing a 17% increase from the same period in 2023, primarily driven by an increase in packaged-tour reservations. Packaged-tour revenue for the third quarter of 2024 increased by 52% from the previous quarter, primarily due to seasonality.

Corporate travel revenue for the third quarter of 2024 was RMB656 million (US$93 million), representing an 11% increase from the same period in 2023, primarily driven by an increase in corporate travel reservations. Corporate travel revenue for the third quarter of 2024 increased by 4% from the previous quarter.

Cost of revenue for the third quarter of 2024 increased by 13% to RMB2.8 billion (US$399 million) from the same period in 2023 and increased by 21% from the previous quarter, which was generally in line with the increase in net revenue from the respective periods. Cost of revenue as a percentage of net revenue was 18% for the third quarter of 2024.

Product development expenses for the third quarter of 2024 increased by 2% to RMB3.6 billion (US$519 million) from the same period in 2023 and increased by 22% from the previous quarter, primarily due to an increase in product development personnel related expenses. Product development expenses as a percentage of net revenue was 23% for the third quarter of 2024.

Sales and marketing expenses for the third quarter of 2024 increased by 23% to RMB3.4 billion (US$482 million) from the same period in 2023 and increased by 19% from the previous quarter, primarily due to the increase in expenses relating to sales and marketing promotion activities. Sales and marketing expenses as a percentage of net revenue was 21% for the third quarter of 2024.

General and administrative expenses for the third quarter of 2024 increased by 2% to RMB1.0 billion (US$149 million) from the same period in 2023 and decreased by 3% from the previous quarter. General and administrative expenses as a percentage of net revenue was 7% for the third quarter of 2024.

Income tax expense for the third quarter of 2024 was RMB721 million (US$103 million), compared to RMB448 million for the same period in 2023 and RMB693 million for the previous quarter. The change in Trip.com Group’s effective tax rate was primarily due to the combined impacts of changes in respective profitability of its subsidiaries with different tax rates, changes in deferred tax liabilities relating to withholding tax, certain non-taxable income or loss resulting from the fair value changes in equity securities investments and exchangeable senior notes recorded in other income/(expense), and changes in valuation allowance provided for deferred tax assets.


Net income for the third quarter of 2024 was RMB6.8 billion (US$970 million), compared to RMB4.6 billion for the same period in 2023 and RMB3.9 billion for the previous quarter. Adjusted EBITDA for the third quarter of 2024 was RMB5.7 billion (US$808 million), compared to RMB4.6 billion for the same period in 2023 and RMB4.4 billion for the previous quarter.

Net income attributable to Trip.com Group’s shareholders for the third quarter of 2024 was RMB6.8 billion (US$962 million), compared to RMB4.6 billion for the same period in 2023 and RMB3.8 billion for the previous quarter. Excluding share-based compensation charges, fair value changes of equity securities investments and exchangeable senior notes recorded in other income/(expense), and their tax effects, non-GAAP net income attributable to Trip.com Group’s shareholders for the third quarter of 2024 was RMB6.0 billion (US$847 million), compared to RMB4.9 billion for the same period in 2023 and RMB5.0 billion for the previous quarter.

Diluted earnings per ordinary share and per ADS was RMB9.93 (US$1.42) for the third quarter of 2024. Excluding share-based compensation charges, fair value changes of equity securities investments and exchangeable senior notes recorded in other income/(expense), and their tax effects, non-GAAP diluted earnings per ordinary share and per ADS was RMB8.75 (US$1.25) for the third quarter of 2024. Each ADS currently represents one ordinary share of the Company.

As of September 30, 2024, the balance of cash and cash equivalents, restricted cash, short-term investment, and held to maturity time deposit and financial products was RMB86.9 billion (US$12.4 billion).

Conference Call

Trip.com Group’s management team will host a conference call at 7:00 PM on November 18, 2024, U.S. Eastern Time (or 8:00 AM on November 19, 2024, Hong Kong Time) following the announcement.

The conference call will be available live on Webcast and for replay at: https://investors.trip.com. The call will be archived for twelve months on our website.

All participants must pre-register to join this conference call using the Participant Registration link below:

https://register.vevent.com/register/BIacab26e628b84d85a1589994ea124dc9

Upon registration, each participant will receive details for this conference call, including dial-in numbers and a unique access PIN. To join the conference, please dial the number provided, enter your PIN, and you will join the conference instantly.


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 “may,” “will,” “expect,” “anticipate,” “future,” “intend,” “plan,” “believe,” “estimate,” “is/are likely to,” “confident,” or other similar statements. Among other things, quotations from management in this press release, as well as Trip.com Group’s strategic and operational plans, contain forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements involve inherent risks and uncertainties. A number of important factors could cause actual results to differ materially from those contained in any forward-looking statement. Potential risks and uncertainties include, but are not limited to, severe or prolonged downturn in the global or Chinese economy, general declines or disruptions in the travel industry, volatility in the trading price of Trip.com Group’s ADSs or shares, Trip.com Group’s reliance on its relationships and contractual arrangements with travel suppliers and strategic alliances, failure to compete against new and existing competitors, failure to successfully manage current growth and potential future growth, risks associated with any strategic investments or acquisitions, seasonality in the travel industry in the relevant jurisdictions where Trip.com Group operates, failure to successfully develop Trip.com Group’s existing or future business lines, damage to or failure of Trip.com Group’s infrastructure and technology, loss of services of Trip.com Group’s key executives, adverse changes in economic and business conditions in the relevant jurisdictions where Trip.com Group operates, any regulatory developments in laws, regulations, rules, policies or guidelines applicable to Trip.com Group and other risks outlined in Trip.com Group’s filings with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission or the Stock Exchange of Hong Kong Limited. All information provided in this press release and in the attachments is as of the date of the issuance, and Trip.com Group does not undertake any obligation to update any forward-looking statement, except as required under applicable law.

About Non-GAAP Financial Measures

To supplement Trip.com Group’s consolidated financial statements, which are prepared and presented in accordance with United States Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (“GAAP”), Trip.com Group uses non-GAAP financial information related to adjusted net income attributable to Trip.com Group Limited, adjusted EBITDA, adjusted EBITDA margin, and adjusted diluted earnings per ordinary share and per ADS, each of which is adjusted from the most comparable GAAP result to exclude the share-based compensation charges that are not tax deductible, fair value changes of equity securities investments and exchangeable senior notes recorded in other income/(expense), net of tax, and other applicable items. Trip.com Group’s management believes the non-GAAP financial measures facilitate better understanding of operating results from quarter to quarter and provide management with a better capability to plan and forecast future periods.

Non-GAAP information is not prepared in accordance with GAAP, does not have a standardized meaning under GAAP, and may be different from non-GAAP methods of accounting and reporting used by other companies. The presentation of this additional information should not be considered a substitute for GAAP results. A limitation of using non-GAAP financial measures is that non-GAAP measures exclude share-based compensation charges, fair value changes of equity securities investments and exchangeable senior notes recorded in other income/(expense), and their tax effects that have been and will continue to be significant recurring expenses in Trip.com Group’s business for the foreseeable future.

Reconciliations of Trip.com Group’s non-GAAP financial data to the most comparable GAAP data included in the consolidated statement of operations are included at the end of this press release.


About Trip.com Group Limited

Trip.com Group Limited (Nasdaq: TCOM; HKEX: 9961) is a leading global one-stop travel platform, integrating a comprehensive suite of travel products and services and differentiated travel content. It is the go-to destination for travelers in China, and increasingly for travelers around the world, to explore travel, get inspired, make informed and cost-effective travel bookings, enjoy hassle-free on-the-go support, and share travel experience. Founded in 1999 and listed on Nasdaq in 2003 and HKEX in 2021, the Company currently operates under a portfolio of brands, including Ctrip, Qunar, Trip.com, and Skyscanner, with the mission “to pursue the perfect trip for a better world.”

For further information, please contact:

Investor Relations

Trip.com Group Limited

Tel: +86 (21) 3406-4880 X 12229

Email: iremail@trip.com


Trip.com Group Limited

Unaudited Consolidated Balance Sheets

(In millions, except share and per share data)

 

     December 31, 2023
RMB (million)
     September 30, 2024
RMB (million)
     September 30, 2024
USD (million)
 
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

ASSETS

        

Current assets:

        

Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash

     43,983        41,982        5,982  

Short-term investments

     17,748        34,316        4,890  

Accounts receivable, net

     11,410        13,839        1,972  

Prepayments and other current assets

     15,591        24,461        3,486  

Total current assets

     88,732        114,598        16,330  

Property, equipment and software

     5,142        5,060        721  

Intangible assets and land use rights

     12,644        12,898        1,838  

Right-of-use asset

     641        732        104  

Investments (Includes held to maturity time deposit and financial products of RMB15,530 million and RMB10,561 million as of December 31,2023 and September 30, 2024, respectively)

     49,342        46,745        6,661  

Goodwill

     59,372        60,926        8,682  

Other long-term assets

     688        545        78  

Deferred tax asset

     2,576        2,796        398  

Total assets

     219,137        244,300        34,812  

LIABILITIES

        

Current liabilities:

        

Short-term debt and current portion of long-term debt

     25,857        26,607        3,792  

Accounts payable

     16,459        17,596        2,507  

Advances from customers

     13,380        17,217        2,453  

Other current liabilities

     16,715        19,017        2,711  

Total current liabilities

     72,411        80,437        11,463  

Deferred tax liability

     3,825        3,797        541  

Long-term debt

     19,099        19,126        2,725  

Long-term lease liability

     477        543        77  

Other long-term liabilities

     319        270        39  

Total liabilities

     96,131        104,173        14,845  

MEZZANINE EQUITY

     —         733        104  

SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY

        

Total Trip.com Group Limited shareholders’ equity

     122,184        138,410        19,723  

Non-controlling interests

     822        984        140  

Total shareholders’ equity

     123,006        139,394        19,863  

Total liabilities, mezzanine equity and shareholders’ equity

     219,137        244,300        34,812  


Trip.com Group Limited

Unaudited Consolidated Statements of Income

(In millions, except share and per share data)

 

     Quarter ended
September 30, 2023
RMB (million)
    Quarter ended
June 30, 2024
RMB (million)
    Quarter ended
September 30, 2024
RMB (million)
    Quarter ended
September 30, 2024
USD (million)
 
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Revenue:

        

Accommodation reservation

     5,589       5,136       6,802       969  

Transportation ticketing

     5,367       4,871       5,650       805  

Packaged-tour

     1,328       1,025       1,558       222  

Corporate travel

     591       633       656       93  

Others

     876       1,123       1,234       176  

Total revenue

     13,751       12,788       15,900       2,265  

Less: Sales tax and surcharges

     (11     (16     (27     (4

Net revenue

     13,740       12,772       15,873       2,261  

Cost of revenue

     (2,467     (2,312     (2,800     (399

Gross profit

     11,273       10,460       13,073       1,862  

Operating expenses:

        

Product development *

     (3,577     (2,993     (3,640     (519

Sales and marketing *

     (2,759     (2,835     (3,382     (482

General and administrative *

     (1,028     (1,077     (1,045     (149

Total operating expenses

     (7,364     (6,905     (8,067     (1,150

Income from operations

     3,909       3,555       5,006       712  

Interest income

     543       634       598       85  

Interest expense

     (529     (514     (399     (57

Other income/(expense)

     545       (183     1,781       254  

Income before income tax expense and equity in income of affiliates

     4,468       3,492       6,986       994  

Income tax expense

     (448     (693     (721     (103

Equity in gain of affiliates

     618       1,089       558       79  

Net income

     4,638       3,888       6,823       970  

Net income attributable to non-controlling interests and mezzanine classified non-controlling interests

     (23     (55     (58     (8

Net income attributable to Trip.com Group Limited

     4,615       3,833       6,765       962  

Earnings per ordinary share

        

- Basic

     7.05       5.84       10.37       1.48  

- Diluted

     6.84       5.57       9.93       1.42  

Earnings per ADS

        

- Basic

     7.05       5.84       10.37       1.48  

- Diluted

     6.84       5.57       9.93       1.42  

Weighted average ordinary shares outstanding

        

- Basic

     654,146,029       655,857,569       652,719,801       652,719,801  

- Diluted

     674,134,652       687,977,626       681,411,847       681,411,847  
*  Share-based compensation included in Operating expenses above is as follows:

 

   

Product development

     242       322       221       31  

Sales and marketing

     44       55       38       5  

General and administrative

     223       297       200       29  


Trip.com Group Limited

Unaudited Reconciliation of GAAP and Non-GAAP Results

(In millions, except %, share and per share data)

 

     Quarter ended
September 30, 2023
RMB (million)
    Quarter ended
June 30, 2024
RMB (million)
    Quarter ended
September 30, 2024
RMB (million)
    Quarter ended
September 30, 2024
USD (million)
 
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net income

     4,638       3,888       6,823       970  

Less: Interest income

     (543     (634     (598     (85

Add: Interest expense

     529       514       399       57  

Add: Other (income)/expense

     (545     183       (1,781     (254

Add: Income tax expense

     448       693       721       103  

Less: Equity in income of affiliates

     (618     (1,089     (558     (79

Income from operations

     3,909       3,555       5,006       712  

Add: Share-based compensation

     509       674       459       65  

Add: Depreciation and amortization

     204       207       215       31  

Adjusted EBITDA

     4,622       4,436       5,680       808  

Adjusted EBITDA margin

     34     35     36     36

Net income attributable to Trip.com Group Limited

     4,615       3,833       6,765       962  

Add: Share-based compensation

     509       674       459       65  

Add: (Gain)/loss from fair value changes of equity securities investments and exchangeable senior notes

     (185     435       (1,276     (182

Add: Tax effects on fair value changes of equity securities investments and exchangeable senior notes

     (42     43       15       2  

Non-GAAP net income attributable to Trip.com Group Limited

     4,897       4,985       5,963       847  

Weighted average ordinary shares outstanding- Diluted-non GAAP

     674,134,652       687,977,626       681,411,847       681,411,847  

Non-GAAP Diluted income per share

     7.26       7.25       8.75       1.25  

Non-GAAP Diluted income per ADS

     7.26       7.25       8.75       1.25  

Notes for all the condensed consolidated financial schedules presented:

Note 1: The conversion of Renminbi (RMB) into U.S. dollars (USD) is based on the certified exchange rate of USD1.00=RMB7.0176 on Sepember 30, 2024 published by the Federal Reserve Board.