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

OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

 


eLong, Inc.

(Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in its Charter)

 


Block B, Xingke Plaza Building

10 Middle Jiuxianqiao Road

Chaoyang District

Beijing 100016, People’s Republic of China

(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      X            Form 40-F              

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On November 14, 2007 (Beijing time), eLong, Inc. (the “Company”) issued a press release regarding its third quarter 2007 unaudited financial results. The Company’s press release is furnished as Exhibit 99.1. In addition, on November 14, 2007 (Beijing time), the Company’s management team hosted a conference call to discuss the earnings press release.

The information herein and in the press releases is intended to be furnished and shall not be deemed “filed” for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (the “Exchange Act”) or otherwise subject to the liabilities of that section, nor shall it be deemed incorporated by reference in any filing under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended or the Exchange Act, except as expressly set forth by specific reference in such a filing.

Any statements contained in this document and any exhibits hereto concerning eLong’s future business, operating results and financial condition are “forward-looking” statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, and as defined in the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Words such as “anticipate,” “believe,” “estimate,” “expect,” “forecast,” “intend,” “may,” “plan,” “project,” “predict,” “should” and “will” and similar expressions as they related to the Company are intended to identify such forward-looking statements. These forward looking statements are based upon management’s current views and expectations with respect to future events and are not a guarantee of future performance. Furthermore, these statements are, by their nature, subject to a number of risks and uncertainties that could cause actual performance and results to differ materially from those discussed in the forward-looking statements as a result of a number of factors. Factors that could affect the Company’s actual results and cause actual results to differ materially from those included in any forward-looking statement include, but are not limited to, eLong’s historical operating losses, its limited operating history, the risk that eLong will not be able to attract and retain customers in a cost effective manner, the risk that eLong will not be able to strengthen the eLong brand, the risk that eLong will not be successful in competing against new and existing competitors, changes in eLong’s management team and other key personnel, eLong’s reliance on having good relationships with hotel suppliers and airline ticket suppliers, our reliance on the Travelsky GDS system for our air business, declines or disruptions in the travel industry, the recurrence of SARS, an outbreak of bird flu, the possibility that eLong will be unable to timely comply with Section 404 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 with respect to our auditor’s requirement in future years to issue an attestation report on internal control over financial reporting, risks associated with Expedia, Inc.’s (Nasdaq: EXPE) majority ownership interest in eLong and the integration of eLong’s business with that of Expedia’s, subsequent revaluations of the Chinese currency, and other risks outlined in eLong’s filings with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (or SEC), including eLong’s Form 20-F filed with the SEC in connection with the Company’s fiscal year 2006 results. Readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on any forward-looking statements, which speak only as of their dates.

Exhibits.

 

99.1 Press Release issued by the Company on November 14, 2007 with respect to it financial results.

 

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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.

 

DATED: November 16, 2007   ELONG, INC.
  By:  

/s/ Chris Chan

  Name:   Chris Chan
  Title:   Chief Financial Officer

 

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Exhibit 99.1

eLong, Inc. Reports Third Quarter 2007 Un-audited Financial Results

BEIJING, China – November 14, 2007 - eLong, Inc. (NASDAQ: LONG), a leading online travel service provider in China, today reported un-audited financial results for the third quarter ended September 30, 2007.

Business Highlights for the Third Quarter 2007.

 

 

Travel revenues before business tax and surcharges comprised of hotel, air and other travel product and service revenues, increased 12% to RMB80.9 million for the third quarter 2007 compared with the prior year period.

 

 

Travel revenues before business tax and surcharges by product line for the third quarters of 2007 and 2006 were as follows (figures in RMB 000’s):

 

     Q3
2007
   %
Total
    Q3
2006
   %
Total
    Y/Y
Growth
 

Hotel commissions

   64,417    80 %   57,412    80 %   12 %

Air ticketing commissions

   15,585    19 %   11,045    15 %   41 %

Other travel revenue

   869    1 %   3,860    5 %   -77 %
                            

Total travel revenue

   80,871    100 %   72,317    100 %   12 %

 

 

The Company recorded an operating loss of RMB 9.3 million for the third quarter, compared with an operating income of RMB1.7 million for the third quarter of 2006, primarily due to greater sales and marketing expense and consulting expenses partially offset by higher revenue.

 

 

The Company recorded a net loss of RMB 7.4 million for the third quarter, compared with net income of RMB2.7 million for the third quarter of 2006. Net income decreased RMB 10.1 million primarily due to current quarter sales and marketing expenses of RMB 36.9 million, which is RMB11.5 million more than the same quarter of prior year.

 

 

As of September 30, 2007 cash and cash equivalents were RMB1.2 billion (US$158 million), consistent with December 31, 2006.

“The third quarter was a mixed quarter for eLong. Revenue growth was in line with our expectations and we have, managed to stabilize the decline in growth rates. However, we believe that eLong is not yet executing to its full potential and we are working hard to change that. We are very happy with the appointment of Mr. Guangfu Cui as CEO of eLong and believe he will be instrumental in improving eLong’s performance going forward,” said Henrik Kjellberg, Chairman and former Interim Chief Executive of eLong.

“I am delighted to be part of the eLong team. We are facing a challenging situation but eLong is structurally well positioned to achieve great results in the market place,” said Chief Executive Officer, Cui Guangfu.

“While we are keenly aware of the need for fiscal discipline, we believe eLong needs to make investments to re-accelerate its growth,” said Chris Chan, eLong’s Chief Financial Officer. “We remain confident in the long-term opportunity of China’s online travel market, and over time we seek to turn the operations to top-rate customer service and higher operating leverage.”

 

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Business Results

Total gross revenues and travel revenues both increased 12% for the third quarter of 2007 compared with the prior year period, reflecting continued growth in our core hotel commissions business and the 41% increase in air ticketing commissions.

Hotel

Hotel commission revenue increased 12% year-over-year primarily due to higher room volume. Room nights booked through eLong increased 13% to 1,009,000, while commission per room night remained unchanged as RMB64.

eLong has grown its hotel offering over 29% since third quarter 2006, and now features discounted rates at more than 4,700 hotels in over 300 cities across China.

Air

Air ticketing commission revenue increased 41% primarily due to a 36% increase in air segments to 370,000, as well as a 4% increase in commission per air ticket to RMB42.

Profitability

Gross margin in the third quarter was 74%, a decrease of 200 basis points compared with 76% in the prior year period. Gross margin decreased due to the increased mix of lower margin air commissions and increased compensation expense in our call center.

Operating expenses for the third quarter of 2007 and 2006 were as follows (figures in RMB 000’s):

 

     Q3
2007(2)
   % Net
Revenue
    Q3 2006(1)    % Net
Revenue
    Y/Y
Growth
 

Service development

   12,196    15 %   10,718    15 %   14 %

Sales and marketing

   36,858    47 %   25,331    36 %   46 %

General and administrative

   18,277    23 %   15,376    22 %   19 %

Amortization of intangibles

   265    0 %   265    0 %   0 %
                            

Total operating expenses

   67,596    85 %   51,690    73 %   31 %

Note 1- Effective third quarter 2006, prior period service development and sales and marketing, have been restated to exclude expenses related to our discontinued operations Note 2 –Effective from third quarter 2007, business tax expense and related surcharges have been presented on a net basis (excluded from revenues). The Company believes the net presentation is preferable accounting principle because the revenue amount after deduction of business tax expense and related surcharge represents the benefit to be retained by the Company. Amounts for all prior periods presented have been reclassified for comparative purpose. For impact of this change on prior quarters, please refer to appendix “Business tax presentation change effect”.

The total of service development, sales and marketing, general and administrative expense increased 31% during the third quarter; total operating expenses increased 31% as well.

SERVICE DEVELOPMENT EXPENSE IS COMPOSED OF EXPENSES RELATED TO TECHNOLOGY AND PRODUCT OFFERING, INCLUDING OUR WEBSITE, THE PLATFORM AND THE COMPANY’S AIR AND HOTEL PRODUCTS. THIRD

 

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QUARTER SERVICE DEVELOPMENT EXPENSE INCREASED 14% OVER THE PRIOR YEAR PERIOD AND SERVICE DEVELOPMENT EXPENSE AS A PERCENTAGE OF NET REVENUE INCREASED 22 BASIS POINTS TO 15% AS WE MAINTAINED THE PACE OF INVESTMENT IN OUR AIR BOOKING AND ONLINE PAYMENT PLATFORMS, AND INVESTED IN WEBSITE AND HOTEL PRODUCT ENHANCEMENTS.

SALES AND MARKETING EXPENSE INCREASED 46% OVER THE PRIOR YEAR PERIOD, AND INCREASED 11% AS A PERCENTAGE OF NET REVENUE TO 47%. THE INCREASED EXPENSE WAS DUE TO HIGHER ADVERTISING AND PROMOTION SPENDING AS WELL AS INCREASED SALES COMMISSIONS IN LINE WITH REVENUE GROWTH.

GENERAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE EXPENSE INCREASED 19% OVER THE PRIOR YEAR PERIOD MAINLY DUE TO INCREASES IN CONSULTING AND RECRUITING FEES. GENERAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE EXPENSES AS A PERCENTAGE OF NET REVENUE INCREASED 131 BASIS POINTS TO 23% IN THE THIRD QUARTER.

Operating loss was RMB9.3 million as compared to an operating income of RMB1.7 million in the third quarter of 2006, an increased loss of RMB11.0 million primarily due to higher spending in sales and marketing and consulting fees offset partially by higher revenue.

Other income, which represents interest income, unrealized exchange gains/losses and other income/expense, was RMB1.1 million in the third quarter of 2007, primarily due to an unrealized foreign exchange loss of RMB13.7 million resulting from appreciation in the Renminbi compared with the prior year. This exchange loss was partially offset by interest income of RMB14.4 million in the third quarter of 2007.

The company recorded a net loss of RMB7.4 million for the third quarter compared to a net income of RMB2.7 million in the prior year period, an increased loss of RMB10.1 million primarily due to RMB11.5 million in higher sales and marketing expenses in the third quarter of 2007.

Our US GAAP diluted loss per ADS for the third quarter of 2007 was RMB0.30 compared to a diluted income per ADS of RMB0.10 in the prior year period.

Management Appointment

eLong is pleased to welcome Guangfu Cui as Chief Executive Officer as of October 8th, 2007.

Prior to joining eLong, Mr. Cui was the Managing Director for FedEx Kinko’s China. Mr. Cui positioned the company as a market leader in the digital printing industry in China, with 16 centers and 300 employees within four years after his joining. Prior to FedEx Kinko’s, Mr. Cui worked for Procter & Gamble China for over 12 years, including two and a half years working in the United States. He was instrumental in building Procter & Gamble China’s distribution network and retail coverage system. Guangfu Cui is 38 years old, holds an MBA from Kellogg School of Management at Northwestern University in Evanston, Illinois, and a BA in Law from Peking University.

Business Outlook

eLong expects total net revenues for the fourth quarter of 2007 within the range of RMB73.0 million to RMB80.0 million, an increase of 12% to 22% from the fourth quarter of 2006.

 

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Note to the Un-audited Interim Consolidated Financial Statements

Financial information in this press release from eLong’s un-audited financial statements was prepared in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles in the United States.

Safe Harbor Statement

It is currently expected that the Business Outlook will not be updated until the release of eLong’s next quarterly earnings announcement; however, eLong reserves the right to update its Business Outlook at any time for any reason.

Statements in this press release concerning eLong’s future business, operating results and financial condition are “forward-looking” statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, and as defined in the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Words such as “anticipate,” “believe,” “estimate,” “expect,” “forecast,” “intend,” “may,” “plan,” “project,” “predict,” “should” and “will” and similar expressions as they related to the Company are intended to identify such forward-looking statements, but are not the exclusive means of doing so. These forward looking statements are based upon management’s current views and expectations with respect to future events and are not a guarantee of future performance. Furthermore, these statements are, by their nature, subject to a number of risks and uncertainties that could cause actual performance and results to differ materially from those discussed in the forward-looking statements as a result of a number of factors. Factors that could affect the Company’s actual results and cause actual results to differ materially from those included in any forward-looking statement include, but are not limited to, eLong’s historical operating losses, its limited operating history, declines or disruptions in the travel industry, the recurrence of SARS, an outbreak of bird flu, eLong’s reliance on having good relationships with hotel suppliers and airline ticket suppliers, our reliance on the Travelsky GDS system for our air business, the possibility that eLong will be unable to timely comply with Section 404 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002, the risk that eLong will not be successful in competing against new and existing competitors, risks associated with Expedia, Inc.’s (Nasdaq: EXPE) majority ownership interest in eLong and the integration of eLong’s business with that of Expedia’s, subsequent revaluations of the Chinese currency, changes in eLong’s management team and other key personnel and other risks outlined in eLong’s filings with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (or SEC), including eLong’s Form 20-F filed with the SEC in connection with the Company’s fiscal year 2006 results. Readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on any forward-looking statements, which speak only as of their dates.

Conference Call

eLong will host a conference call to discuss its third quarter and fiscal 2007 earnings at November 13, 2007, 7:00 pm Eastern (Beijing/Hong Kong time: November 14, 2007 at 8:00 am). The management team will be on the call to discuss quarterly results and highlights and to answer questions. The toll-free number for U.S. participants is +1-800-365-8460. The dial-in number for Hong Kong participants is +852-2258-4000. International participants can dial +1-210-795-0492. Pass code: ELONG.

A replay of conference call will be available for one day starting from 8:30 pm Eastern Time on November 13, 2007. US toll-free dial-in number: +1-800- 454-0219, Hong Kong dial in number: +852-2802-5151, international dial-in number: +1-203-369-4623. Pass code: 712100.

Additionally, a live and archived web cast of this call will be available on the Investor Relations section of the eLong web site at http://ir.elong.net for three months.

About eLong, Inc.

eLong, Inc. (NASDAQ: LONG) is a leading online travel company in China. Headquartered in Beijing, eLong has a national presence across China. eLong uses web-based distribution

 

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technologies and a 24-hour call center to provide consumers with access to travel reservation services. Aiming to enrich people’s lives through the freedom of independent travel, eLong empowers consumers to make informed choices by providing a one-stop travel solution and consolidated travel tools and information such as maps, virtual tours and user ratings. eLong has the capacity to fulfill air ticket reservations in over 70 major cities across China. In addition to choice of a wide hotel selection in the Greater China region, eLong offers Chinese consumers the ability to make bookings at international hotels in over 140 destinations worldwide. eLong operates the websites http://www.elong.com and http://www.elong.net.

Investor Contact:

eLong, Inc.

Investor Relations

ir@corp.elong.com

86-10-5860-2288 ext.6606

 

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eLong, Inc. CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF OPERATIONS

(UNAUDITED, IN THOUSANDS EXCEPT PER SHARE AMOUNTS)

IN LOCAL CURRENCY

 

     Three Months Ended     Nine Months Ended  
     Sept. 30,
2007
    June 30
2007
    Sept. 30,
2006
    Sept. 30,
2007
    Sept. 30,
2006
 
     RMB     RMB     RMB     RMB     RMB  

Revenues

          

Hotel commissions

   64,417     60,162     57,412     173,458     153,250  

Air ticketing commissions

   15,585     13,850     11,045     41,484     28,694  

Other travel revenue

   869     1,400     3,860     4,346     6,945  
                              

Travel

   80,871     75,412     72,317     219,288     188,889  

Other

   2,991     3,019     2,263     8,286     5,936  
                              

Gross revenues

   83,862     78,431     74,580     227,574     194,825  

Business tax and surcharges

   (4,776 )   (4,026 )   (4,064 )   (12,477 )   (10,720 )
                              

Net revenues

   79,086     74,405     70,516     215,097     184,105  

Cost of services

   (20,807 )   (20,701 )   (17,124 )   (59,209 )   (45,594 )
                              

Gross profit

   58,279     53,704     53,392     155,888     138,511  

Operating expenses

          

Service development

   (12,196 )   (12,257 )   (10,718 )   (35,049 )   (31,353 )

Sales and marketing

   (36,858 )   (29,313 )   (25,331 )   (93,188 )   (72,534 )

General and administrative

   (18,277 )   (13,540 )   (15,376 )   (43,005 )   (49,067 )

Amortization of intangibles

   (265 )   (265 )   (265 )   (795 )   (795 )

Write-down of property and equipment and intangibles

   —       (526 )   —       (526 )   —    
                              

Total operating expenses

   (67,596 )   (55,901 )   (51,690 )   (172,563 )   (153,749 )
                              

Income/(loss) from operations

   (9,317 )   (2,197 )   1,702     (16,675 )   (15,238 )

Other income/(loss)

   1,055     (1,053 )   3,353     4,330     16,114  
                              

Income/(loss) from continuing operations before income tax expense

   (8,262 )   (3,250 )   5,055     (12,345 )   876  

Income tax benefit/(expense )

   861     1,433     (2,199 )   2,242     (2,986 )
                              

Income/(loss) from continuing operations

   (7,401 )   (1,817 )   2,856     (10,103 )   (2,110 )

Discontinued operations

          

Income from discontinued operations

   —       —       (204 )   112     (91 )

Income tax expense of discontinued operations

   —       —       15     (8 )   (27 )

Gain on sale of discontinued operations

   —       —       —       —       2,650  
                              

Total discontinued operations

   —       —       (189 )   104     2,532  
                              

Net income/(loss) before cumulative effect of change in accounting principles

   (7,401 )   (1,817 )   2,667     (9,999 )   422  
                              

Cumulative effect of change in accounting principles

   —       —       —       —       282  
                              

Net income/(loss)

   (7,401 )   (1,817 )   2,667     (9,999 )   704  

Basic income/( loss) per share

          

Continuing operations

   (0.15 )   (0.04 )   0.06     (0.20 )   (0.04 )

Discontinued operations

   0.00     0.00     0.00     0.00     0.05  

Cumulative effect of change in accounting principles

   0.00     0.00     0.00     0.00     0.00  
                              

Basic income/(loss) per share

   (0.15 )   (0.04 )   0.06     (0.20 )   0.01  
                              

Diluted income/(loss) per share

          

Continuing operations

   (0.15 )   (0.04 )   0.05     (0.20 )   (0.03 )

Discontinued operations

   0.00     0.00     0.00     0.00     0.05  

Cumulative effect of change in accounting principles

   0.00     0.00     0.00     0.00     0.00  
                              

Diluted income/(loss) per share

   (0.15 )   (0.04 )   0.05     (0.20 )   0.02  
                              

Basic income/(loss) per ADS

          

Continuing operations

   (0.30 )   (0.08 )   0.12     (0.40 )   (0.08 )

Discontinued operations

   0.00     0.00     0.00     0.00     0.10  

Cumulative effect of change in accounting principles

   0.00     0.00     0.00     0.00     0.00  
                              

Basic income/(loss) per ADS

   (0.30 )   (0.08 )   0.12     (0.40 )   0.02  
                              

Diluted income/(loss) per ADS

          

Continuing operations

   (0.30 )   (0.08 )   0.10     (0.40 )   (0.06 )

Discontinued operations

   0.00     0.00     0.00     0.00     0.10  

Cumulative effect of change in accounting principles

   0.00     0.00     0.00     0.00     0.00  
                              

Diluted income/(loss) per ADS

   (0.30 )   (0.08 )   0.10     (0.40 )   0.04  
                              

Shares used in computing basic net income/(loss) per share

   50,766     50,732     50,374     50,728     50,368  

Shares used in computing diluted net income/(loss) per share

   50,766     50,732     53,878     50,728     53,837  

Note that 1ADS = 2 shares

          

* Share-based compensation charges included are as follows:

   3,012     1,760     2,341     7,541     9,094  

Cost of services

   89     29     32     139     138  

Service development

   901     569     607     2,146     2,044  

Sales and marketing

   354     83     113     638     446  

General and administrative

   1,668     1,079     1,589     4,618     6,466  

*Un-realized foreign exchange losses

   13,696     15,421     11,357     38,730     20,904  

 

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eLong, Inc. CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF OPERATIONS

(UNAUDITED, IN THOUSANDS EXCEPT PER SHARE AMOUNTS)

IN U.S. DOLLARS

 

     Three Months Ended     Nine Months Ended  
     Sept. 30,
2007
    June 30
2007
    Sept. 30,
2006
    Sept. 30,
2007
    Sept. 30,
2006
 
     US$     US$     US$     US$     US$  

Revenues

          

Hotel commissions

   8,597     7,904     7,264     23,150     19,389  

Air ticketing commissions

   2,080     1,819     1,397     5,536     3,630  

Other travel revenue

   116     184     488     580     879  
                              

Total travel revenue

   10,793     9,907     9,149     29,266     23,898  

Other

   399     397     286     1,106     751  
                              

Gross revenues

   11,192     10,304     9,435     30,372     24,649  

Business tax and surcharges

   (637 )   (529 )   (514 )   (1,665 )   (1,356 )
                              

Net revenues

   10,555     9,775     8,922     28,707     23,293  

Cost of services

   (2,777 )   (2,720 )   (2,166 )   (7,902 )   (5,768 )
                              

Gross profit

   7,778     7,055     6,755     20,805     17,525  

Operating expenses

          

Service development

   (1,628 )   (1,610 )   (1,356 )   (4,678 )   (3,967 )

Sales and marketing

   (4,919 )   (3,851 )   (3,205 )   (12,437 )   (9,177 )

General and administrative

   (2,439 )   (1,779 )   (1,945 )   (5,740 )   (6,208 )

Amortization of intangibles

   (35 )   (35 )   (34 )   (106 )   (101 )

Write-down of property and equipment and intangibles

   —       (69 )   —       (70 )   —    

Total operating expenses

   (9,021 )   (7,344 )   (6,541 )   (23,030 )   (19,453 )
                              

Income/(loss) from operations

   (1,244 )   (289 )   215     (2,225 )   (1,928 )

Other income/(loss)

   141     (138 )   424     578     2,039  
                              

Income/(loss) from continuing operations before income tax expense

   (1,103 )   (427 )   639     (1,647 )   111  

Income tax benefit/(expense )

   115     188     (278 )   299     (378 )
                              

Income/(loss) from continuing operations

   (988 )   (239 )   361     (1,348 )   (267 )

Discontinued operations

          

Income from discontinued operations

   —       —       (26 )   15     (11 )

Income tax expense of discontinued operations

   —       —       2     (1 )   (3 )

Gain on sale of discontinued operations

   —       —       —       —       335  
                              

Total discontinued operations

   —       —       (24 )   14     321  
                              

Net income/(loss) before cumulative effect of change in accounting principles

   (988 )   (239 )   337     (1,334 )   54  
                              

Cumulative effect of change in accounting principles

   —       —       —       —       36  
                              

Net income/(loss)

   (988 )   (239 )   337     (1,334 )   90  
                              

Basic income/( loss) per share

          

Continuing operations

   (0.020 )   (0.005 )   0.008     (0.027 )   (0.005 )

Discontinued operations

   0.000     0.000     0.000     0.000     0.006  

Cumulative effect of change in accounting principles

   0.000     0.000     0.000     0.000     0.000  
                              

Basic income/(loss) per share

   (0.020 )   (0.005 )   0.008     (0.027 )   0.001  
                              

Diluted income/(loss) per share

          

Continuing operations

   (0.020 )   (0.005 )   0.006     (0.027 )   (0.004 )

Discontinued operations

   0.000     0.000     0.000     0.000     0.006  

Cumulative effect of change in accounting principles

   0.000     0.000     0.000     0.000     0.000  
                              

Diluted income/(loss) per share

   (0.020 )   (0.005 )   0.006     (0.027 )   0.002  
                              

Basic income/(loss) per ADS

          

Continuing operations

   (0.040 )   (0.011 )   0.015     (0.053 )   (0.010 )

Discontinued operations

   0.000     0.000     0.000     0.000     0.013  

Cumulative effect of change in accounting principles

   0.000     0.000     0.000     0.000     0.000  
                              

Basic income/(loss) per ADS

   (0.040 )   (0.011 )   0.015     (0.053 )   0.003  
                              

Diluted income/(loss) per ADS

          

Continuing operations

   (0.040 )   (0.011 )   0.013     (0.053 )   (0.008 )

Discontinued operations

   0.000     0.000     0.000     0.000     0.013  

Cumulative effect of change in accounting principles

   0.000     0.000     0.000     0.000     0.000  
                              

Diluted income/(loss) per ADS

   (0.040 )   (0.011 )   0.013     (0.053 )   0.005  
                              

Shares used in computing basic net income/(loss) per share

   50,766     50,732     50,374     50,728     50,368  

Shares used in computing diluted net income/(loss) per share

   50,766     50,732     53,878     50,728     53,837  

Note that 1ADS = 2 shares

          

* Share-based compensation charges included are as follows:

   402     231     296     1,006     1,151  

Cost of services

   12     4     4     18     17  

Service development

   120     75     77     286     259  

Sales and marketing

   47     11     14     85     56  

General and administrative

   223     142     201     616     818  

*Un-realized foreign exchange losses

   1,828     2,026     1,437     5,169     2,645  

Note 1: The conversions of Renminbi (RMB) into United States dollars (USD) as at the reporting dates are based on the noon buying rate of USD1.00=RMB7.4928 on September 28, 2007, USD1.00=RMB7.6120 on June 29, 2007 and USD1.00 = RMB7.904 on September 30, 2006 in the City of New York for cable transfers of Renminbi as certified for customs purposes by the Federal Reserve. No representation is intended to imply that the RMB amounts could have been, or could be, converted, realized or settled into U.S.dollars at that rate on the reporting dates.

 

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eLong, Inc.

CONSOLIDATED SUMMARY BALANCE SHEET DATA

(UNAUDITED, IN THOUSANDS)

 

     Sept. 30,
2007
    Dec. 31,
2006
    Sept. 30,
2007
    Dec. 31,
2006
 
     RMB     RMB     US$     US$  

ASSETS

        

Current assets:

        

Cash and cash equivalents

   1,184,056     1,199,323     158,026     153,679  

Restricted cash

   11,456     —       1,529     —    

Short-term investment

   10,041     —       1,340     —    

Accounts receivable, net

   40,124     28,237     5,355     3,618  

Due from related parties

   61     2,099     8     269  

Deferred income taxes, net

   2,244     708     299     91  

Prepaid expenses and other current assets

   12,547     10,384     1,675     1,330  
                        

Total current assets

   1,260,529     1,240,751     168,232     158,987  

Property and equipment, net

   40,021     37,809     5,341     4,845  

Goodwill

   30,000     30,000     4,004     3,844  

Intangible assets, net

   2,951     3,746     394     480  

Deferred income taxes, net

   671     982     90     126  

Other non-current assets

   21,954     22,029     2,930     2,823  
                        

Total assets

   1,356,126     1,335,318     180,991     171,105  
                        

LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY

        

Current liabilities:

        

Accounts payable

   57,361     32,753     7,656     4,197  

Income taxes payable

   1,491     16,757     199     2,147  

Due to related parties

   3,786     3,374     505     432  

Accrued expenses and other current liabilities

   93,624     81,541     12,495     10,449  
                        

Total current liabilities

   156,262     134,425     20,855     17,225  

Other long-term liabilities

   —       980     —       126  

Deferred income taxes

   132     132     18     17  
                        

Total liabilities

   156,394     135,537     20,873     17,368  
                        

Shareholders’ equity

        

Ordinary shares

   4,205     4,192     561     537  

Additional paid-in capital

   1,311,095     1,301,312     174,981     166,747  

Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)

   124     (29 )   17     (4 )

Accumulated deficit

   (115,692 )   (105,694 )   (15,441 )   (13,543 )
                        

Total shareholders’ equity

   1,199,732     1,199,781     160,118     153,737  
                        

Total liabilities and shareholders’ equity

   1,356,126     1,335,318     180,991     171,105  
                        

 

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Business Tax Presentation Change Effect (Appendix-1)

 

Q1 2007    As Originally Reported     As Adjusted     Effect of Change  
     Three months end     Three months end     Three months end  
     Mar.31,
2007
    Mar.31,
2006
    Mar.31,
2007
    Mar.31,
2006
   

Mar.31,

2007

   

Mar.31,

2006

 
     RMB(‘000)     RMB(‘000)     RMB(‘000)     RMB(‘000)     RMB(‘000)     RMB(‘000)  

Gross revenues

   65,281     53,453     65,281     53,453     —       —    

Business tax and surcharges

   —       —       (3,675 )   (3,013 )   (3,675 )   (3,013 )
                                    

Net revenues

   65,281     53,453     61,606     50,440     (3,675 )   (3,013 )

Cost of services

   (17,701 )   (13,173 )   (17,701 )   (13,173 )   —       —    
                                    

Gross profit

   47,580     40,280     43,905     37,267     (3,675 )   (3,013 )

Operating expenses

            

Service development

   (10,594 )   (10,475 )   (10,594 )   (10,475 )   —       —    

Sales and marketing

   (27,020 )   (21,849 )   (27,020 )   (21,849 )   —       —    

General and administrative

   (11,188 )   (20,185 )   (11,188 )   (20,185 )   —       —    

Amortization of intangibles

   (265 )   (265 )   (265 )   (265 )   —       —    

Business tax and surcharges

   (3,675 )   (3,013 )   —       —       3,675     3,013  
                                    

Total operating expenses

   (52,742 )   (55,787 )   (49,067 )   (52,774 )   3,675     3,013  
                                    

Income/(loss) from operations

   (5,162 )   (15,507 )   (5,162 )   (15,507 )   —       —    
                                    

 

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Business Tax Presentation Change Effect (Appendix-2)

 

     As Originally Reported     As Adjusted     Effect of Change  
Q2 2007    Three months end     Six months end     Three months end     Six months end     Three months end     Six months end  
     Jun. 30
2007
    Jun. 30
2006
    Jun. 30
2007
    Jun. 30
2006
    Jun. 30
2007
    Jun. 30
2006
    Jun. 30
2007
    Jun. 30
2006
    Jun. 30
2007
    Jun. 30
2006
    Jun. 30
2007
    Jun. 30
2006
 
     RMB(‘000)     RMB(‘000)     RMB(‘000)     RMB(‘000)     RMB(‘000)     RMB(‘000)     RMB(‘000)     RMB(‘000)     RMB(‘000)     RMB(‘000)     RMB(‘000)     RMB(‘000)  

Gross revenues

   78,431     66,793     143,713     120,247     78,431     66,793     143,713     120,247     —       —       —       —    

Business tax and surcharges

   —       —       —       —       (4,026 )   (3,643 )   (7,701 )   (6,656 )   (4,026 )   (3,643 )   (7,701 )   (6,656 )
                                                                        

Net revenues

   78,431     66,793     143,713     120,247     74,405     63,150     136,012     113,591     (4,026 )   (3,643 )   (7,701 )   (6,656 )

Cost of services

   (20,701 )   (15,285 )   (38,403 )   (28,470 )   (20,701 )   (15,285 )   (38,403 )   (28,470 )   —       —       —       —    
                                                                        

Gross profit

   57,730     51,508     105,310     91,777     53,703     47,865     97,609     85,121     (4,026 )   (3,643 )   (7,701 )   (6,656 )

Operating expenses

                        

Service development

   (12,257 )   (10,094 )   (22,852 )   (20,635 )   (12,257 )   (10,094 )   (22,852 )   (20,635 )   —       —       —       —    

Sales and marketing

   (29,313 )   (25,302 )   (56,331 )   (47,207 )   (29,313 )   (25,302 )   (56,331 )   (47,207 )   —       —       —       —    

General and administrative

   (13,540 )   (13,355 )   (24,728 )   (33,690 )   (13,540 )   (13,355 )   (24,728 )   (33,690 )   —       —       —       —    

Amortization of intangibles

   (265 )   (265 )   (530 )   (530 )   (265 )   (265 )   (530 )   (530 )   —       —       —       —    

Write-down of property and equipment and intangibles

   (526 )   —       (526 )   —       (526 )   —       (526 )   —       —       —       —       —    

Business tax and surcharges

   (4,026 )   (3,643 )   (7,701 )   (6,656 )   —       —       —       —       4,026     3,643     7,701     6,656  
                                                                        

Total operating expenses

   (59,927 )   (52,659 )   (112,668 )   (108,718 )   (55,902 )   (49,016 )   (104,968 )   (102,063 )   4,026     3,643     7,701     6,656  
                                                                        

Income/(loss) from operations

   (2,197 )   (1,151 )   (7,358 )   (16,941 )   (2,197 )   (1,151 )   (7,358 )   (16,941 )   —       —       —       —    
                                                                        

 

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