YOU On Demand Reports Q1 2015 Results

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- Q1 revenues increased 647% year-over-year

- Company to partner with Future TV to provide services on Samsung Smart TVs

- Investor Update Call Scheduled Today at 8:00 a.m. ET

NEW YORK, May 14, 2015 /PRNewswire/ -- YOU On Demand Holdings, Inc. YOD ("YOU On Demand" or the "Company" or "YOD"), "), a leading Video On Demand ("VOD") service provider in China delivering Hollywood movies and premium content to mobile and TV screens, announced today its Q1 2015 operating results for the period ended March 31, 2015 (a full copy of the Company's quarterly report on Form 10-Q is also being posted at www.sec.gov).  

Conference Call: Chairman Shane McMahon, CEO Weicheng Liu and VP of Finance Grace He will host a conference call at 8:00 a.m. ET today.

To join the webcast, please visit the 'Webcasts and Events' section of the YOD corporate website, http://corporate.yod.com. Otherwise, the toll-free dial-in is: 877/407-3107; international callers should dial: 201/493-6796.

YOD Q1 2015 Operating Results

Revenues in Q1 were approximately $1,028,000, translating to year-over-year and quarter-over-quarter growth of 647% and 3%, respectively.  The slowdown in quarter-over-quarter growth as compared to Q4 2014 over Q3 2014 was primarily attributed to seasonality surrounding the Chinese New Year and timing of revenue recognition, which will push certain revenues into Q2.

Gross loss for Q1 was approximately $15,000, as compared to a gross loss of $738,000 during the same period 2014.  This improvement was due to the increased revenue related to the VOD business.  YOD's cost of revenue is primarily comprised of content licensing fees and, to a lesser extent, costs associated with direct delivery of our content services such as content preparation fees and government censorship clearance costs.

Total operating expenses increased 43% in Q1 2015 vs the same quarter last year primarily from increases in marketing, promotion and technology expenses due to the growth in our business and the development of new products and services. In Q1 2015, we also incurred additional severance costs as we consolidated and streamlined our operations.

Net loss was $2,919,000 for Q1 compared to $7,452,000 in the comparable 2014 period, a 61% improvement.

The loss per share on a fully diluted basis for Q1 2015 was $0.12 compared to a $1.48 loss per share in the same period 2014.

As of March 31, 2015, we had cash and cash equivalents of approximately $8.4 million and total current assets of approximately $11.9 million.

YOU On Demand CEO Weicheng Liu, stated, "Along with another strong quarter of revenues, we are pleased to announce today an expanded deal with long time OTT partner, Future TV, which will see YOU On Demand's YOU Hollywood movie service now available on Samsung Smart TV's, in China.  In addition, over the last quarter, YOU On Demand has entered into 3 new IPTV platforms in the provinces of Hebei, Jiangxi and Sichuan.  We expect revenue from those regions to be realized in the coming quarters and are pleased with the continued growth and expansion of our YOU Hollywood on IPTV services in these regions.  These developments, coupled with the YOU On Demand's cost-cutting measures, increased focus on product development and marketing, and execution on our plan has put YOU On Demand in a strong position for future growth."

About YOU On Demand Holdings, Inc. (http://corporate.yod.com)

YOU On Demand YOD is a leading subscription and transactional Video On Demand service provider delivering premium content to customers across China through mobile and TV screens. The company has secured alliances with leading global media operators and content developers. YOU On Demand has content distribution agreements in place with many of Hollywood's top studios including Disney Media Distribution, Paramount Pictures, NBC Universal and Twentieth Century Fox Television Distribution, as well as a broad selection of the best content from Chinese filmmakers.

The company has a comprehensive end-to-end secure delivery system, governmental partnerships and approvals and offers additional value-added services. YOU On Demand has strategic partnerships with the largest media entities in China, a highly experienced management team with international background and expertise in Cable, Television, Film, Digital Media, Internet and Telecom. YOU On Demand is headquartered in New York, NY with its China headquarters in Beijing.

Safe Harbor Statement

This press release contains certain statements that may include "forward looking statements." All statements other than statements of historical fact included herein are "forward-looking statements." These forward looking statements are often identified by the use of forward-looking terminology such as "believes," "expects" or similar expressions, involve known and unknown risks and uncertainties. Although the Company believes that the expectations reflected in such forward-looking statements are reasonable, they do involve assumptions, risks and uncertainties, and these expectations may prove to be incorrect. You should not place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the date of this press release. The Company's actual results could differ materially from those anticipated in these forward-looking statements as a result of a variety of factors, including those discussed in the Company's periodic reports that are filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission and available on its website (http://www.sec.gov). All forward-looking statements attributable to the Company or persons acting on its behalf are expressly qualified in their entirety by these factors. Other than as required under the securities laws, the Company does not assume a duty to update these forward-looking statements.

CONTACT:
Jason Finkelstein   
YOU On Demand    
212-206-1216   
jason.finkelstein@yod.com        
@youondemand

 

Financial Tables Follow

 


YOU On Demand Holdings, Inc., and Its Subsidiaries

 

UNAUDITED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS






Three Months Ended



March 31, 2015


March 31, 2014






Revenue

$     1,027,928


$        137,681

Cost of revenue

1,042,999


875,938

Gross loss

(15,071)


(738,257)






Operating expenses:





Selling, general and administrative expenses

2,448,301


1,640,640


Professional fees

288,718


185,484


Depreciation and amortization

89,743


149,960

Total operating expense

2,826,763


1,976,084






Loss from operations

(2,841,834)


(2,714,341)






Interest & other income (expense):





Interest expense, net

(28,323)


(2,288,738)


Change in fair value of warrant liabilities

(15,295)


(2,439,018)


Change in fair value of contingent consideration

-


(703,126)


Loss on long-term equity investments

(32,403)


(4,908)


Gain from disposal of consolidated entities

-


727,963


Other

(9,767)


(52,666)






Net loss





before income taxes and non-controlling interests

(2,927,622)


(7,474,834)

Income tax benefit

8,612


22,942

Net loss

(2,919,010)


(7,451,892)






Net loss attributable to non-controlling interests

120,221


234,784






Net loss attributable to YOU On Demand shareholders

(2,798,789)


(7,217,108)

Dividends and deemed dividends on preferred stock

-


(16,402,161)






Net loss attributable to YOU on Demand common shareholders

$     (2,798,789)


$   (23,619,269)







Basic and diluted loss per share

$              (0.12)


$              (1.48)






Weighted average shares outstanding:





Basic and diluted

23,815,720


15,931,394






 

 

YOU On Demand Holdings, Inc., and Its Subsidiaries

UNAUDITED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEET






 March 31,


December 31,

ASSETS

2015


2014

Current assets:




Cash and cash equivalents

$          8,395,492


$          10,812,371

Accounts receivable, net

1,775,563


1,091,076

Licensed content, current

1,180,509


1,041,609

Prepaid expenses

551,464


196,474

Other current assets

31,750


22,442

Total current assets

11,934,778


13,163,972





Property and equipment, net

289,887


320,671

Licensed content, non-current

30,567


35,648

Intangible assets, net

2,280,987


2,320,103

Goodwill

6,648,911


6,648,911

Long-term equity investments

818,225


850,054

Other non-current assets

365,267


365,006

Total assets

$          22,368,622


$         23,704,365





LIABILITIES, CONVERTIBLE REDEEMABLE PREFERRED STOCK AND EQUITY




Current liabilities:




Accounts payable

30,329


110,814

Deferred revenue

129,873


13,431

Accrued expenses and other liabilities

3,073,209


2,046,783

Accrued license fees

607,571


348,007

Convertible promissory note

3,000,000


3,000,000

Warrant liabilities

600,345


585,050

Total current liabilities

7,441,327


6,104,085

Deferred income tax liability

355,960


364,572

Total liabilities

7,797,287


6,468,657

Commitments and contingencies




Convertible redeemable preferred stock:




Series A - 7,000,000 shares issued and outstanding, liquidation preference of
$3,500,000 at March 31, 2015 and December 31, 2014, respectively

1,261,995


1,261,995

Equity:




Series E Preferred Stock, $0.001 par value; 16,500,000 shares authorized,
7,326,426 and 7,365,283 shares issued and outstanding, liquidation preference of
$12,821,246 and $12,889,250 at March 31, 2015 and December 31, 2014,
respectively

7,326


7,365

Common stock, $0.001 par value; 1,500,000,000 shares authorized, 23,832,559 and
23,793,702 shares issued and outstanding at March 31, 2015 and December 31,
2014, respectively

23,833


23,794

Additional paid-in capital

96,600,948


96,347,272

Accumulated deficit

(81,155,356)


(78,356,567)

Accumulated other comprehensive loss

(63,847)


(66,032)

Total YOU On Demand equity

15,412,904


17,955,832

Non-controlling interest

(2,103,564)


(1,982,119)

Total equity

13,309,340


15,973,713

Total liabilities, convertible redeemable preferred stock and equity

$          22,368,622


$         23,704,365







 

To view the original version on PR Newswire, visit:http://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/you-on-demand-reports-q1-2015-results-300081870.html

SOURCE YOU On Demand Holdings, Inc.

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