- A total of 8,402 hotels or 797,489 hotel rooms in operation as of September 30, 2022.
- Hotel turnover1 increased 24.4% year-over-year to RMB15.2 billion in the third quarter of 2022. Excluding Steigenberger Hotels AG and its subsidiaries (“DH”, or “Legacy-DH”), hotel turnover increased 21.6% year-over-year in the third quarter of 2022.
- Revenue increased 16.2% year-over-year to RMB4.1 billion (US$575 million)2 in the third quarter of 2022, in line with the revenue guidance previously announced of a 13% to 17% increase compared to the third quarter of 2021. Revenue from the Legacy-Huazhu segment in the third quarter of 2022 increased 7.7% year-over-year, in line with revenue guidance previously announced of a 5% to 9% increase.
- Net loss attributable to H World Group Limited was RMB717 million (US$101 million) in the third quarter of 2022, compared with RMB137 million in the third quarter of 2021 and RMB350 million in the previous quarter. Net loss attributable to H World Group Limited from the Legacy-Huazhu segment was RMB731 million in the third quarter of 2022, compared with net income attributable to H World Group Limited from the Legacy-Huazhu segment of RMB27 million in the third quarter of 2021 and net loss attributable to H World Group Limited from the Legacy-Huazhu segment of RMB298 million in the previous quarter.
- EBITDA (non-GAAP) in the third quarter of 2022 was RMB149 million (US$21 million), compared with RMB294 million in the third quarter of 2021 and negative RMB213 million in the previous quarter. EBITDA from the Legacy-Huazhu segment, which is a segment measure, was RMB55 million in the third quarter of 2022, compared with RMB409 million in the third quarter of 2021 and negative RMB243 million in the previous quarter.
- Adjusted EBITDA (non-GAAP), which excluded share-based compensation expenses and unrealized gains (losses) from fair value changes of equity securities, was RMB491 million (US$69 million) in the third quarter of 2022, compared with RMB385 million in the third quarter of 2021 and RMB53 million in the previous quarter. Adjusted EBITDA from the Legacy-Huazhu segment (non-GAAP) was RMB397 million in the third quarter of 2022, compared with RMB500 million in the third quarter of 2021 and RMB23 million in the previous quarter.
- In the fourth quarter of 2022, H World expects revenue to increase 7% to 11% compared to the fourth quarter of 2021, or to decrease 1% to 5% if excluding DH.
H World Group Limited (NASDAQ: HTHT and HKEX: 1179) today announced its unaudited financial results in the third quarter ended September 30, 2022.
As of September 30, 2022, H World’s worldwide hotel network in operation totaled 8,402 hotels and 797,489 rooms, including 126 hotels from DH. During the third quarter of 2022, our Legacy-Huazhu business opened 429 hotels, including 4 leased (or leased-and-operated) hotels and 425 manachised (or franchised-and-managed) hotels and franchised hotels, and closed a total of 204 hotels, including 19 leased hotels and 185 manachised and franchised hotels. During the third quarter of 2022, the Legacy-DH business opened 1 manachised and franchised hotel. As of September 30, 2022, H World had a total of 2,313 unopened hotels in our pipeline, including 2,274 hotels from the Legacy-Huazhu business and 39 hotels from the Legacy-DH business.
Legacy-Huazhu Only – Third Quarter of 2022 Operational Highlights
As of September 30, 2022, Legacy-Huazhu had 8,276 hotels in operation, including 631 leased and owned hotels, and 7,645 manachised and franchised hotels. In addition, as of the same date, Legacy-Huazhu had 772,227 hotel rooms in operation, including 90,034 rooms under the lease and ownership model, and 682,193 rooms under the manachise and franchise models. Legacy-Huazhu also had 2,274 unopened hotels in its pipeline, including 17 leased and owned hotels, and 2,257 manachised and franchised hotels. The following discusses Legacy-Huazhu’s RevPAR, average daily room rate (“ADR”) and occupancy rate for its leased and owned hotels, as well as manachised and franchised hotels (excluding hotels under governmental requisition) for the periods indicated.
- The ADR was RMB254 in the third quarter of 2022, compared with RMB246 in the third quarter of 2021, RMB218 in the previous quarter, and RMB245 in the third quarter of 2019.
- The occupancy rate for all the Legacy-Huazhu hotels in operation was 76.0% in the third quarter of 2022, compared with 71.9% in the third quarter of 2021, 64.6% in the previous quarter, and 87.7% in the third quarter of 2019.
- Blended RevPAR was RMB193 in the third quarter of 2022, compared with RMB177 in the third quarter of 2021, RMB141 in the previous quarter, and RMB215 in the third quarter of 2019.
- For all the Legacy-Huazhu hotels which had been in operation for at least 18 months, the same-hotel RevPAR was RMB190 in the third quarter of 2022, representing a 3.9% increase from RMB183 in the third quarter of 2021, with a 0.2% decrease in ADR and an 3.0-percentage-point increase in occupancy rate; comparing the third quarter of 2022 with the pre-COVID third quarter of 2019, same-hotel RevPAR represented a 21.6% decrease from RMB230 in the third quarter of 2019, with a 6.9% decrease in ADR, and a 14.4-percentage-point decrease in occupancy rate.
Legacy-DH Only – Third Quarter of 2022 Operational Highlights
As of September 30, 2022, Legacy-DH had 126 hotels in operation, including 79 leased and owned hotels and 47 manachised and franchised hotels. In addition, as of the same date, Legacy-DH had 25,262 hotel rooms in operation, including 14,939 rooms under the lease and ownership model, and 10,323 rooms under the manachise and franchise models. Legacy-DH also had unopened 39 hotels in our pipeline, including 27 leased and owned hotels and 12 manachised and franchised hotels. The following discusses Legacy-DH’s RevPAR, ADR and occupancy rate for its leased as well as manachised and franchised hotels (excluding hotels temporarily closed) for the periods indicated.
- The ADR was EUR114 in the third quarter of 2022, compared with EUR99 in the third quarter of 2021 and EUR110 in the previous quarter.
- The occupancy rate for all Legacy-DH hotels in operation was 66.1% in the third quarter of 2022, compared with 48.6% in the third quarter of 2021 and 59.8% in the previous quarter.
- Blended RevPAR was EUR75 in the third quarter of 2022, compared with EUR48 in the third quarter of 2021 and EUR66 in the previous quarter.
Jin Hui, CEO of H World commented: “During the third quarter of 2022, our RevPAR recovered to 90% of the 2019 level, thanks to the pent-up leisure travel demand in the summer holiday during July and August 2022, as well as a gradual recovery of business travel in late September 2022. However, given more sporadic resurgences of COVID in various Chinese cities and provinces since early October, our October RevPAR recovery slowed down to only 74% of 2019 level. Although we have been seeing COVID prevention measures gradually easing across China since early November, we remain cautious on the business recovery path in the near-term as there are still some of newly confirmed recent cases in many cities and provinces in China. Therefore, our near-term focus will remain on cost control and prudent capex spending to ensure the Company’s operational and cash flow safety. More importantly, we are continuously optimizing our organizational structure and improving hotel and service quality to further strengthen our long-term core competencies, which is the critical foundation for us to achieve our long-term ‘Sustainable Quality Growth’ strategy.”
“In Europe, the DH business further improved in the third quarter with RevPAR recovering to 102% of the 2019 level, from 93% in the second quarter. The recovery was mainly driven by 17% ADR growth. This upward trend continued in October. However, against the background of surging inflation in Europe due to energy shortages, cash flow improvement program remains critical. Therefore, DH’s near-term focus will remain on efficiency improvements, renegotiation of further lease waivers, and personnel cost optimization.”
Third Quarter of 2022 Unaudited Financial Results
(RMB in millions) | Q3 2021 | Q2 2022 | Q3 2022 |
Revenue: | |||
Leased and owned hotels | 2,345 | 2,361 | 2,695 |
Manachised and franchised hotels | 1,128 | 945 | 1,313 |
Others | 50 | 76 | 85 |
Total revenue | 3,523 | 3,382 | 4,093 |
Revenue in the third quarter of 2022 was RMB4.1 billion (US$575 million), representing a 16.2% year-over-year increase and a 21.0% sequential increase. Revenue from the Legacy-Huazhu segment in the third quarter of 2022 was RMB3.2 billion, representing a 7.7% year-over-year increase and a 28.4% sequential increase. The increase was mainly due to business recovery in China which was supported by pent-up leisure demand in the summer holiday during July and August 2022, as well as a gradual recovery of business travel in late September 2022. Revenue from the Legacy-DH segment in the third quarter of 2022 was RMB932 million, representing a 58.2% year-over-year increase and a 1.2% sequential increase. The increase was mainly due to the robust recovery of our European business since Europe’s opening-up starting from mid-February.
Revenue from leased and owned hotels in the third quarter of 2022 was RMB2.7 billion (US$379 million), representing a 14.9% year-over-year increase and a 14.1% sequential increase. Revenue from leased and owned hotels from the Legacy-Huazhu segment in the third quarter of 2022 was RMB1.8 billion, representing a 0.5% year-over-year increase. Revenue from leased and owned hotels from the Legacy-DH segment in the third quarter of 2022 was RMB902 million, representing a 60.8% year-over-year increase.
Revenue from manachised and franchised hotels in the third quarter of 2022 was RMB1.3 billion (US$185 million), representing a 16.4% year-over-year increase and a 38.9% sequential increase. Revenue from our Legacy-Huazhu segment from manachised and franchised hotels in the third quarter of 2022 was RMB1.3 billion, representing a 16.3% year-over-year increase. Revenue from manachised and franchised hotels from the Legacy-DH segment in the third quarter of 2022 was RMB22 million, representing a 22.2% year-over-year increase.
Other revenue represents revenue generated from businesses other than our hotel operations, which mainly includes revenue from the provision of IT products and services and Huazhu Mall™ and other revenue from the Legacy-DH segment business, totaling RMB85 million (US$11 million) in the third quarter of 2022, compared to RMB50 million in the third quarter of 2021 and RMB76 million in the previous quarter.
(RMB in millions) | Q3 2021 | Q2 2022 | Q3 2022 | |||
Operating costs and expenses: | ||||||
Hotel operating costs | (2,885 | ) | (2,972 | ) | (3,045 | ) |
Other operating costs | (14 | ) | (15 | ) | (13 | ) |
Selling and marketing expenses | (189 | ) | (142 | ) | (181 | ) |
General and administrative expenses | (388 | ) | (368 | ) | (405 | ) |
Pre-opening expenses | (15 | ) | (31 | ) | (25 | ) |
Total operating costs and expenses | (3,491 | ) | (3,528 | ) | (3,669 | ) |
Hotel operating costs in the third quarter of 2022 were RMB3.0 billion (US$428 million), compared to RMB2.9 billion in the third quarter of 2021 and RMB3.0 billion in the previous quarter. The year-over-year increase was mainly due to continued hotel network expansion of Legacy-Huazhu, and business recovery of Legacy-DH. Hotel operating costs from the Legacy-Huazhu segment in the third quarter of 2022 were RMB2.3 billion, which represented 72.8% of the quarter’s revenue, compared to RMB2.3 billion or 76.9% of revenue in the third quarter in 2021 and RMB2.2 billion or 88.1% of revenue for the previous quarter. In the third quarter of 2022, Legacy-Huazhu continued to conduct our cost control measures and achieved rental reduction of RMB132 million.
Selling and marketing expenses in the third quarter of 2022 were RMB181 million (US$26 million), compared to RMB189 million in the third quarter of 2021 and RMB142 million in the previous quarter. Selling and marketing expenses from the Legacy-Huazhu segment in the third quarter of 2022 were RMB105 million, which represented 3.3% of the quarter’s revenue, compared to RMB129 million or 4.4% of revenue in the third quarter in 2021, and RMB65 million or 2.6% of revenue for the previous quarter.
General and administrative expenses in the third quarter of 2022 were RMB405 million (US$57 million), compared to RMB388 million in the third quarter of 2021 and RMB368 million in the previous quarter. General and administrative expenses from the Legacy-Huazhu segment in the third quarter of 2022 were RMB330 million, which represented 10.4% of the quarter’s revenue, compared to RMB306 million or 10.4% in the third quarter in 2021 and RMB267 million or 10.8% for the previous quarter. The increase was mainly due to the resumption of normal operations at our Shanghai headquarter.
Pre-opening expenses in the third quarter of 2022 were mostly related to the Legacy-Huazhu segment and totaled RMB25 million (US$3 million), compared to RMB15 million in the third quarter of 2021 and RMB31 million in the previous quarter.
Other operating income, net in the third quarter of 2022 was RMB76 million (US$11 million), compared to RMB40 million in the third quarter of 2021 and RMB154 million in the previous quarter.
Income from operations in the third quarter of 2022 was RMB500 million (US$70 million), compared to RMB72 million in the third quarter of 2021 and RMB8 million in the previous quarter. Income from operations from the Legacy-Huazhu segment in the third quarter of 2022 was RMB449 million, compared to income from operations from the Legacy-Huazhu segment of RMB239 million in the third quarter of 2021 and RMB21 million in the previous quarter. Income from operations from the Legacy-DH segment in the third quarter of 2022 was RMB51 million, compared to a loss from operations of RMB167 million in the third quarter of 2021 and a loss from operations of RMB13 million in the previous quarter.
Operating margin, defined as income from operations as a percentage of revenues, in the third quarter of 2022 was 12.2%, compared with 2.0% in the third quarter of 2021 and 0.2% for the previous quarter. Operating margin from the Legacy-Huazhu segment in the third quarter of 2022 was 14.2%, compared with 8.1% in the third quarter of 2021 and 0.9% in the previous quarter.
Other expense, net in the third quarter of 2022 was RMB14 million (US$2 million), compared to other income, net of RMB4 million in the third quarter of 2021 and other income, net of RMB29 million for the previous quarter.
Unrealized losses from fair value changes of equity securities in the third quarter of 2022 were RMB313 million (US$44 million), compared to unrealized losses from fair value changes of equity securities of RMB60 million in the third quarter of 2021, and unrealized losses from fair value changes of RMB240 million in the previous quarter. Unrealized gains (losses) from fair value changes of equity securities mainly represent the unrealized gains (losses) from our investment in equity securities with readily determinable fair values, such as AccorHotels.
Income tax expense in the third quarter of 2022 was RMB434 million (US$61 million), compared to income tax benefit of RMB13 million in the third quarter of 2021 and income tax benefit of RMB299 million in the previous quarter.
Net loss attributable to H World Group Limited in the third quarter of 2022 was RMB717 million (US$101 million), compared to RMB137 million in the third quarter of 2021 and RMB350 million in the previous quarter. Net loss attributable to H World Group Limited from the Legacy-Huazhu segment in the third quarter of 2022 was RMB731 million, compared to net income attributable to H World Group Limited from the Legacy-Huazhu segment of RMB27 million in the third quarter of 2021 and a net loss attributable to H World Group Limited from the Legacy-Huazhu segment of RMB298 million in the previous quarter.
Basic and diluted losses per share/American depositary share (ADS). In the third quarter of 2022, basic and diluted losses per share were RMB0.23 (US$0.03). Adjusted basic and diluted losses per share (non-GAAP), which excluded share-based compensation expenses and unrealized gains (losses) from fair value changes of equity securities, were RMB0.12 (US$0.02). Basic and diluted losses per ADS were RMB2.31 (US$0.32). Adjusted basic and diluted losses per ADS (non-GAAP), which excluded share-based compensation expenses and unrealized gains (losses) from fair value changes of equity securities, were RMB1.21 (US$0.17).
EBITDA (non-GAAP) in the third quarter of 2022 was RMB149 million (US$21 million), compared with RMB294 million in the third quarter of 2021 and negative RMB213 million in the previous quarter. EBITDA from the Legacy-Huazhu segment in the third quarter of 2022 was RMB55 million, compared with RMB409 million in the third quarter of 2021 and negative RMB243 million in the previous quarter. Adjusted EBITDA (non-GAAP), which excluded share-based compensation expenses and unrealized gains (losses) from fair value changes of equity securities, in the third quarter of 2022 was RMB491 million (US$69 million), compared with RMB385 million in the third quarter of 2021 and RMB53 million in the previous quarter. The adjusted EBITDA from the Legacy-Huazhu segment (non-GAAP) in the third quarter of 2022 was RMB397 million, compared with RMB500 million in the third quarter of 2021 and RMB23 million in the previous quarter.
Cash flow. Operating cash inflow in the third quarter of 2022 was RMB452 million (US$64 million). Investing cash outflow in the third quarter of 2022 was RMB525 million (US$74 million). Financing cash inflow in the third quarter of 2022 was RMB461 million (US$65 million).
Cash and cash equivalents and Restricted cash. As of September 30, 2022, the Company had a total balance of cash and cash equivalents of RMB5.2 billion (US$728 million) and restricted cash of RMB40 million (US$6 million).
Debt financing. As of September 30, 2022, the Company had a total debt balance of RMB11.2 billion (US$1.6 billion) and the unutilized credit facility available to the Company was RMB2.9 billion. Recently, we have successfully redeemed our convertible note with a total amount of US$475 million.
COVID update
For our Legacy-Huazhu business, our RevPAR in Q3 2022 recovered to 90% of the 2019 level, thanks to the pent-up leisure travel demand in the summer holiday during July and August 2022, as well as a gradual recovery of business travel in late September 2022. Breaking down into each month, our RevPAR in July, August and September 2022 recovered to 90%, 89% and 90% of the 2019 levels, respectively. However, we remain cautious on the recovery path in Q4 2022 as we are seeing more recent sporadic resurgences of COVID in various provinces and cities across China.
Steigenberger Hotels AG and its subsidiaries have experienced continuing RevPAR recovery in Q3 2022. After recovering to 93% of 2019 levels in Q2 2022, blended RevPAR increased to 102% of 2019 levels in Q3 2022. Blended RevPAR recovery was driven by a 17% increase in ADR, while occupancy remained 10 percentage points behind 2019 levels. Energy crisis and inflation in Europe is expected to continue, further ADR increases will be therefore required. At same time, focus of DH will continue to be on efficiency improvements, negotiation of lease contract adjustment, and cost optimization.
Guidance
Since March 2022, the highly infectious Omicron variant has been spreading rapidly in China which has seriously affected our near-term business performance. In addition, the current COVID prevention policy has rendered business performance more unpredictable for the foreseeable future. Nevertheless, we will continue to provide quarterly guidance based on our best understanding of the most recent situation.
In the fourth quarter of 2022, H World expects revenue to increase 7% to 11% compared to the fourth quarter of 2021, or to decrease 1% to 5% if excluding DH.
The above forecast reflects the Company’s current and preliminary view, which is subject to change.
About H World Group Limited
Originated in China, H World Group Limited is a key player in the global hotel industry. As of September 30, 2022, H World operated 8,402 hotels with 797,489 rooms in operation in 17 countries. H World’s brands include Hi Inn, Elan Hotel, HanTing Hotel, JI Hotel, Starway Hotel, Orange Hotel, Crystal Orange Hotel, Manxin Hotel, Madison Hotel, Joya Hotel, Blossom House, Ni Hao Hotel, CitiGO Hotel, Steigenberger Hotels & Resorts, MAXX, Jaz in the City, IntercityHotel, Zleep Hotels, Steigenberger Icon and Song Hotels. In addition, H World also has the rights as master franchisee for Mercure, Ibis and Ibis Styles, and co-development rights for Grand Mercure and Novotel, in the pan-China region.
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Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets | ||||||||
December 31, 2021 | September 30, 2022 | |||||||
RMB | RMB | US$3 | ||||||
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ASSETS | ||||||||
Current assets: | ||||||||
Cash and cash equivalents | 5,116 | 5,177 | 728 | |||||
Restricted cash | 25 | 40 | 6 | |||||
Short-term investments | 2,589 | 1,915 | 269 | |||||
Accounts receivable, net | 521 | 1,231 | 173 | |||||
Loan receivables, net | 218 | 161 | 23 | |||||
Amounts due from related parties | 149 | 177 | 25 | |||||
Inventories | 88 | 83 | 12 | |||||
Other current assets, net | 847 | 779 | 109 | |||||
Total current assets | 9,553 | 9,563 | 1,345 | |||||
Property and equipment, net | 7,056 | 6,804 | 957 | |||||
Intangible assets, net | 5,385 | 5,240 | 737 | |||||
Operating lease right-of-use assets | 29,942 | 28,610 | 4,022 | |||||
Finance lease right-of-use assets | 2,235 | 2,372 | 333 | |||||
Land use rights, net | 206 | 201 | 28 | |||||
Long-term investments | 1,965 | 1,865 | 262 | |||||
Goodwill | 5,132 | 5,069 | 713 | |||||
Amounts due from related parties, non-current | 1 | 6 | 1 | |||||
Loan receivables, net | 98 | 115 | 16 | |||||
Other assets, net | 834 | 696 | 98 | |||||
Deferred tax assets | 862 | 846 | 119 | |||||
Total assets | 63,269 | 61,387 | 8,631 | |||||
LIABILITIES AND EQUITY | ||||||||
Current liabilities: | ||||||||
Short-term debt | 6,232 | 5,144 | 723 | |||||
Accounts payable | 968 | 810 | 114 | |||||
Amounts due to related parties | 197 | 85 | 12 | |||||
Salary and welfare payables | 591 | 459 | 64 | |||||
Deferred revenue | 1,366 | 1,280 | 180 | |||||
Operating lease liabilities, current | 3,628 | 3,732 | 525 | |||||
Finance lease liabilities, current | 41 | 45 | 6 | |||||
Accrued expenses and other current liabilities | 1,838 | 2,054 | 289 | |||||
Income tax payable | 418 | 126 | 18 | |||||
Total current liabilities | 15,279 | 13,735 | 1,931 | |||||
Long-term debt | 3,565 | 6,091 | 856 | |||||
Operating lease liabilities, non-current | 28,012 | 27,216 | 3,826 | |||||
Finance lease liabilities, non-current | 2,684 | 2,857 | 402 | |||||
Deferred revenue | 785 | 822 | 116 | |||||
Other long-term liabilities | 903 | 967 | 136 | |||||
Deferred tax liabilities | 853 | 798 | 112 | |||||
Retirement benefit obligations | 144 | 138 | 19 | |||||
Total liabilities | 52,225 | 52,624 | 7,398 | |||||
Equity: | ||||||||
Ordinary shares | 0 | 0 | 0 | |||||
Treasury shares | (107 | ) | (441 | ) | (62 | ) | ||
Additional paid-in capital | 9,964 | 10,127 | 1,424 | |||||
Retained earnings | 1,037 | (1,076 | ) | (151 | ) | |||
Accumulated other comprehensive income | 41 | 70 | 10 | |||||
Total H World Group Limited shareholders' equity | 10,935 | 8,680 | 1,221 | |||||
Noncontrolling interest | 109 | 83 | 12 | |||||
Total equity | 11,044 | 8,763 | 1,233 | |||||
Total liabilities and equity | 63,269 | 61,387 | 8,631 | |||||
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Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income | |||||||||||
Quarter Ended | |||||||||||
September 30, 2021 | June 30, 2022 | September 30, 2022 | |||||||||
RMB | RMB | RMB | US$ | ||||||||
(in millions, except share, per share and per ADS data) | |||||||||||
Revenues: | |||||||||||
Leased and owned hotels | 2,345 | 2,361 | 2,695 | 379 | |||||||
Manachised and franchised hotels | 1,128 | 945 | 1,313 | 185 | |||||||
Others | 50 | 76 | 85 | 11 | |||||||
Total revenues | 3,523 | 3,382 | 4,093 | 575 | |||||||
Operating costs and expenses: | |||||||||||
Hotel operating costs: | |||||||||||
Rents | (1,009 | ) | (1,012 | ) | (935 | ) | (131 | ) | |||
Utilities | (137 | ) | (123 | ) | (163 | ) | (23 | ) | |||
Personnel costs | (793 | ) | (899 | ) | (964 | ) | (136 | ) | |||
Depreciation and amortization | (356 | ) | (355 | ) | (351 | ) | (49 | ) | |||
Consumables, food and beverage | (264 | ) | (245 | ) | (286 | ) | (40 | ) | |||
Others | (326 | ) | (338 | ) | (346 | ) | (49 | ) | |||
Total hotel operating costs | (2,885 | ) | (2,972 | ) | (3,045 | ) | (428 | ) | |||
Other operating costs | (14 | ) | (15 | ) | (13 | ) | (2 | ) | |||
Selling and marketing expenses | (189 | ) | (142 | ) | (181 | ) | (26 | ) | |||
General and administrative expenses | (388 | ) | (368 | ) | (405 | ) | (57 | ) | |||
Pre-opening expenses | (15 | ) | (31 | ) | (25 | ) | (3 | ) | |||
Total operating costs and expenses | (3,491 | ) | (3,528 | ) | (3,669 | ) | (516 | ) | |||
Other operating income (expense), net | 40 | 154 | 76 | 11 | |||||||
Income (losses) from operations | 72 | 8 | 500 | 70 | |||||||
Interest income | 25 | 19 | 23 | 3 | |||||||
Interest expense | (101 | ) | (90 | ) | (93 | ) | (13 | ) | |||
Other (expense) income, net | 4 | 29 | (14 | ) | (2 | ) | |||||
Unrealized gains (losses) from fair value changes of equity securities | (60 | ) | (240 | ) | (313 | ) | (44 | ) | |||
Foreign exchange gain (loss) | (92 | ) | (402 | ) | (359 | ) | (50 | ) | |||
Income (loss) before income taxes | (152 | ) | (676 | ) | (256 | ) | (36 | ) | |||
Income tax (expense) benefit | 13 | 299 | (434 | ) | (61 | ) | |||||
Income (loss) from equity method investments | 3 | 14 | (20 | ) | (3 | ) | |||||
Net income (loss) | (136 | ) | (363 | ) | (710 | ) | (100 | ) | |||
Net (income) loss attributable to noncontrolling interest | (1 | ) | 13 | (7 | ) | (1 | ) | ||||
Net income (loss) attributable to H World Group Limited | (137 | ) | (350 | ) | (717 | ) | (101 | ) | |||
Other comprehensive income | |||||||||||
Gain arising from defined benefit plan, net of tax | 1 | (0 | ) | - | - | ||||||
Foreign currency translation adjustments, net of tax | (28 | ) | 26 | 7 | 1 | ||||||
Comprehensive income (loss) | (163 | ) | (337 | ) | (703 | ) | (99 | ) | |||
Comprehensive (income) loss attributable to noncontrolling interest | (1 | ) | 13 | (7 | ) | (1 | ) | ||||
Comprehensive income (loss) attributable to H World Group Limited | (164 | ) | (324 | ) | (710 | ) | (100 | ) | |||
Earnings (losses) per share: | |||||||||||
Basic | (0.04 | ) | (0.11 | ) | (0.23 | ) | (0.03 | ) | |||
Diluted | (0.04 | ) | (0.11 | ) | (0.23 | ) | (0.03 | ) | |||
Earnings (losses) per ADS: | |||||||||||
Basic | (0.44 | ) | (1.13 | ) | (2.31 | ) | (0.32 | ) | |||
Diluted | (0.44 | ) | (1.13 | ) | (2.31 | ) | (0.32 | ) | |||
Weighted average number of shares used in computation: | |||||||||||
Basic | 3,115,104,798 | 3,108,693,946 | 3,107,798,883 | 3,107,798,883 | |||||||
Diluted | 3,115,104,798 | 3,108,693,946 | 3,107,798,883 | 3,107,798,883 |
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September 30, 2021 | June 30, 2022 | September 30, 2022 | |||||||||
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Operating activities: | |||||||||||
Net income (loss) | (136 | ) | (363 | ) | (710 | ) | (100 | ) | |||
Adjustments to reconcile net income (loss) to net cash provided by operating activities: | |||||||||||
Share-based compensation | 31 | 26 | 29 | 4 | |||||||
Depreciation and amortization, and other | 383 | 374 | 370 | 52 | |||||||
Impairment loss | 51 | 91 | 10 | 1 | |||||||
Loss from equity method investments, net of dividends | 1 | (14 | ) | 22 | 3 | ||||||
Investment (income) loss | 135 | 531 | 550 | 78 | |||||||
Changes in operating assets and liabilities | (305 | ) | (135 | ) | 182 | 26 | |||||
Other | 32 | 479 | (1 | ) | (0 | ) | |||||
Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities | 192 | 989 | 452 | 64 | |||||||
Investing activities: | |||||||||||
Capital expenditures | (346 | ) | (143 | ) | (256 | ) | (36 | ) | |||
Acquisitions, net of cash received | (395 | ) | (3 | ) | 0 | 0 | |||||
Purchase of investments | (303 | ) | (0 | ) | (300 | ) | (42 | ) | |||
Proceeds from maturity/sale of investments | - | 186 | 6 | 1 | |||||||
Loan advances | (32 | ) | (49 | ) | (29 | ) | (4 | ) | |||
Loan collections | 41 | 65 | 52 | 7 | |||||||
Other | 4 | 0 | 2 | 0 | |||||||
Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities | (1,031 | ) | 56 | (525 | ) | (74 | ) |
Financing activities: | |||||||||||
Payment of share repurchase | - | (143 | ) | - | - | ||||||
Proceeds from debt | 491 | 283 | 3,721 | 523 | |||||||
Payment of debt | (497 | ) | (313 | ) | (3,336 | ) | (469 | ) | |||
Dividend paid | - | (416 | ) | - | - | ||||||
Other | (11 | ) | (12 | ) | 76 | 11 | |||||
Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities | (17 | ) | (601 | ) | 461 | 65 | |||||
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash | 9 | 87 | 149 | 21 | |||||||
Net increase (decrease) in cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash | (847 | ) | 531 | 537 | 76 | ||||||
Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash at the beginning of the period | 6,258 | 4,149 | 4,680 | 658 | |||||||
Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash at the end of the period | 5,411 | 4,680 | 5,217 | 734 |
H World Group Limited | |||||||||||
Unaudited Reconciliation of GAAP and Non-GAAP Results | |||||||||||
Quarter Ended | |||||||||||
September 30, 2021 | June 30, 2022 | September 30, 2022 | |||||||||
RMB | RMB | RMB | US$ | ||||||||
(in millions, except shares, per share and per ADS data) | |||||||||||
Net income (loss) attributable to H World Group Limited (GAAP) | (137 | ) | (350 | ) | (717 | ) | (101 | ) | |||
Share-based compensation expenses | 31 | 26 | 29 | 4 | |||||||
Unrealized (gains) losses from fair value changes of equity securities | 60 | 240 | 313 | 44 | |||||||
Adjusted net income (loss) attributable to H World Group Limited (non-GAAP) | (46 | ) | (84 | ) | (375 | ) | (53 | ) | |||
Adjusted earnings (losses) per share (non-GAAP) | |||||||||||
Basic | (0.01 | ) | (0.03 | ) | (0.12 | ) | (0.02 | ) | |||
Diluted | (0.01 | ) | (0.03 | ) | (0.12 | ) | (0.02 | ) | |||
Adjusted earnings (losses) per ADS (non-GAAP) | |||||||||||
Basic | (0.15 | ) | (0.27 | ) | (1.21 | ) | (0.17 | ) | |||
Diluted | (0.15 | ) | (0.27 | ) | (1.21 | ) | (0.17 | ) | |||
Weighted average number of shares used in computation (Non-GAAP) | |||||||||||
Basic | 3,115,104,798 | 3,108,693,946 | 3,107,798,883 | 3,107,798,883 | |||||||
Diluted | 3,115,104,798 | 3,108,693,946 | 3,107,798,883 | 3,107,798,883 | |||||||
Quarter Ended | |||||||||||
September 30, 2021 | June 30, 2022 | September 30, 2022 | |||||||||
RMB | RMB | RMB | US$ | ||||||||
(in millions, except per share and per ADS data) | |||||||||||
Net income (loss) attributable to H World Group Limited (GAAP) | (137 | ) | (350 | ) | (717 | ) | (101 | ) | |||
Interest income | (25 | ) | (19 | ) | (23 | ) | (3 | ) | |||
Interest expense | 101 | 90 | 93 | 13 | |||||||
Income tax expense (benefit) | (13 | ) | (299 | ) | 434 | 61 | |||||
Depreciation and amortization | 368 | 365 | 362 | 51 | |||||||
EBITDA (non-GAAP) | 294 | (213 | ) | 149 | 21 | ||||||
Share-based compensation expense | 31 | 26 | 29 | 4 | |||||||
Unrealized (gains) losses from fair value changes of equity securities | 60 | 240 | 313 | 44 | |||||||
Adjusted EBITDA (non-GAAP) | 385 | 53 | 491 | 69 | |||||||
H World Group Limited | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Segment Financial Summary(1) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Quarter Ended September 30, 2021 | Quarter Ended June 30, 2022 | Quarter Ended September 30, 2022 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Legacy- Huazhu | Legacy- DH | Total | Legacy- Huazhu | Legacy- DH | Total | Legacy- Huazhu | Legacy- DH | Total | |||||||||||||||||||||
RMB | RMB | RMB | RMB | RMB | RMB | RMB | RMB | RMB | US | ||||||||||||||||||||
(in millions) | (in millions) | (in millions) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Leased and owned hotels | 1,784 | 561 | 2,345 | 1,475 | 886 | 2,361 | 1,793 | 902 | 2,695 | 379 | |||||||||||||||||||
Manachised and franchised hotels | 1,110 | 18 | 1,128 | 929 | 16 | 945 | 1,291 | 22 | 1,313 | 185 | |||||||||||||||||||
Others | 40 | 10 | 50 | 57 | 19 | 76 | 77 | 8 | 85 | 11 | |||||||||||||||||||
Revenue | 2,934 | 589 | 3,523 | 2,461 | 921 | 3,382 | 3,161 | 932 | 4,093 | 575 | |||||||||||||||||||
Hotel operating costs | (2,255 | ) | (630 | ) | (2,885 | ) | (2,168 | ) | (804 | ) | (2,972 | ) | (2,301 | ) | (744 | ) | (3,045 | ) | (428 | ) | |||||||||
Selling and marketing expenses | (129 | ) | (60 | ) | (189 | ) | (65 | ) | (77 | ) | (142 | ) | (105 | ) | (76 | ) | (181 | ) | (26 | ) | |||||||||
General and administrative expenses | (306 | ) | (82 | ) | (388 | ) | (267 | ) | (101 | ) | (368 | ) | (330 | ) | (75 | ) | (405 | ) | (57 | ) | |||||||||
Pre-opening expenses | (15 | ) | - | (15 | ) | (31 | ) | - | (31 | ) | (25 | ) | - | (25 | ) | (3 | ) | ||||||||||||
Income (losses) from operations | 239 | (167 | ) | 72 | 21 | (13 | ) | 8 | 449 | 51 | 500 | 70 | |||||||||||||||||
Net income (loss) attributable to H World Group Limited | 27 | (164 | ) | (137 | ) | (298 | ) | (52 | ) | (350 | ) | (731 | ) | 14 | (717 | ) | (101 | ) | |||||||||||
Interest income | (25 | ) | (0 | ) | (25 | ) | (19 | ) | (0 | ) | (19 | ) | (23 | ) | (0 | ) | (23 | ) | (3 | ) | |||||||||
Interest expense | 72 | 29 | 101 | 57 | 33 | 90 | 60 | 33 | 93 | 13 | |||||||||||||||||||
Income tax expense | 29 | (42 | ) | (13 | ) | (287 | ) | (12 | ) | (299 | ) | 446 | (12 | ) | 434 | 61 | |||||||||||||
Depreciation and amortization | 306 | 62 | 368 | 304 | 61 | 365 | 303 | 59 | 362 | 51 | |||||||||||||||||||
EBITDA (non-GAAP) | 409 | (115 | ) | 294 | (243 | ) | 30 | (213 | ) | 55 | 94 | 149 | 21 | ||||||||||||||||
Share-based Compensation | 31 | - | 31 | 26 | - | 26 | 29 | - | 29 | 4 | |||||||||||||||||||
Unrealized (gains) losses from fair value changes of equity securities | 60 | - | 60 | 240 | - | 240 | 313 | - | 313 | 44 | |||||||||||||||||||
Adjusted EBITDA (non-GAAP) | 500 | (115 | ) | 385 | 23 | 30 | 53 | 397 | 94 | 491 | 69 | ||||||||||||||||||
(1) The Company presents segment information after elimination of intercompany transactions. |
Operating Results: Legacy-Huazhu(1)
Number of hotels | Number of rooms | |||||||
Opened in Q3 2022 | Closed (2) in Q3 2022 | Net added in Q3 2022 | As of September 30, 2022 | As of September 30, 2022 | ||||
Leased and owned hotels | 4 | (19 | ) | (15 | ) | 631 | 90,034 | |
Manachised and franchised hotels | 425 | (185 | ) | 240 | 7,645 | 682,193 | ||
Total | 429 | (204 | ) | 225 | 8,276 | 772,227 | ||
(1) Legacy-Huazhu refers to H World and its subsidiaries, excluding DH. (2) The reasons for hotel closures mainly included non-compliance with our brand standards, operating losses, and property-related issues. In Q3 2022, we temporarily closed 14 hotels for brand upgrade and business model change purposes. (3) As of September 30, 2022, 558 hotels were requisitioned by governmental authorities. |
As of September 30, 2022 | |||
Number of hotels | Unopened hotels in pipeline | ||
Economy hotels | 4,898 | 950 | |
Leased and owned hotels | 363 | 1 | |
Manachised and franchised hotels | 4,535 | 949 | |
Midscale and upscale hotels | 3,378 | 1,324 | |
Leased and owned hotels | 268 | 16 | |
Manachised and franchised hotels | 3,110 | 1,308 | |
Total | 8,276 | 2,274 |
Operational hotels excluding hotels under requisition(4) | ||||||||
For the quarter ended | ||||||||
September 30, | June 30, | September 30, | yoy | |||||
2021 | 2022 | 2022 | change | |||||
Average daily room rate (in RMB) | ||||||||
Leased and owned hotels | 296 | 243 | 294 | -0.6 | % | |||
Manachised and franchised hotels | 238 | 215 | 248 | 4.3 | % | |||
Blended | 246 | 218 | 254 | 3.1 | % | |||
Occupancy Rate (as a percentage) | ||||||||
Leased and owned hotels | 69.7 | % | 62.9 | % | 73.1 | % | +3.4 p.p. | |
Manachised and franchised hotels | 72.2 | % | 64.9 | % | 76.4 | % | +4.2 p.p. | |
Blended | 71.9 | % | 64.6 | % | 76.0 | % | +4.2 p.p. | |
RevPAR (in RMB) | ||||||||
Leased and owned hotels | 206 | 153 | 215 | 4.2 | % | |||
Manachised and franchised hotels | 172 | 139 | 190 | 10.4 | % | |||
Blended | 177 | 141 | 193 | 9.1 | % |
For the quarter ended | ||||||
September 30, | September 30, | yoy | ||||
2019 | 2022 | change | ||||
Average daily room rate (in RMB) | ||||||
Leased and owned hotels | 288 | 294 | 2.1 | % | ||
Manachised and franchised hotels | 235 | 248 | 5.5 | % | ||
Blended | 245 | 254 | 3.4 | % | ||
Occupancy Rate (as a percentage) | ||||||
Leased and owned hotels | 90.0 | % | 73.1 | % | -16.9 p.p. | |
Manachised and franchised hotels | 87.2 | % | 76.4 | % | -10.8 p.p. | |
Blended | 87.7 | % | 76.0 | % | -11.7 p.p. | |
RevPAR (in RMB) | ||||||
Leased and owned hotels | 259 | 215 | -17.1 | % | ||
Manachised and franchised hotels | 205 | 190 | -7.5 | % | ||
Blended | 215 | 193 | -10.3 | % |
(4) If including hotels under requisition, RevPAR in Q3 2022 would have been 90% of the 2019 level.
Same-hotel operational data by class | |||||||||||||||
Mature hotels in operation for more than 18 months (excluding hotels under requisition) | |||||||||||||||
Number of hotels | Same-hotel RevPAR | Same-hotel ADR | Same-hotel Occupancy | ||||||||||||
As of September 30, | For the quarter | yoy | For the quarter | yoy | For the quarter | yoy | |||||||||
ended September 30, | change | ended September 30, | change | ended September 30, | change | ||||||||||
2021 | 2022 | 2021 | 2022 | 2021 | 2022 | 2021 | 2022 | (p.p.) | |||||||
Economy hotels | 3,366 | 3,366 | 146 | 148 | 1.4 | % | 189 | 188 | -0.7 | % | 77.0 | % | 78.6 | % | +1.6 |
Leased and owned hotels | 363 | 363 | 158 | 164 | 3.7 | % | 215 | 211 | -1.8 | % | 73.5 | % | 77.6 | % | +4.1 |
Manachised and franchised hotels | 3,003 | 3,003 | 143 | 145 | 1.0 | % | 185 | 184 | -0.5 | % | 77.6 | % | 78.7 | % | +1.1 |
Midscale and upscale hotels | 2,122 | 2,122 | 228 | 242 | 6.2 | % | 324 | 322 | -0.5 | % | 70.3 | % | 75.0 | % | +4.7 |
Leased and owned hotels | 233 | 233 | 261 | 273 | 4.6 | % | 398 | 389 | -2.4 | % | 65.5 | % | 70.3 | % | +4.7 |
Manachised and franchised hotels | 1,889 | 1,889 | 221 | 236 | 6.6 | % | 311 | 311 | 0.0 | % | 71.2 | % | 75.8 | % | +4.7 |
Total | 5,488 | 5,488 | 183 | 190 | 3.9 | % | 248 | 248 | -0.2 | % | 73.9 | % | 76.9 | % | +3.0 |
Number of hotels | Same-hotel RevPAR | Same-hotel ADR | Same-hotel Occupancy | ||||||||||||
As of September 30, | For the quarter | yoy | For the quarter | yoy | For the quarter | yoy | |||||||||
ended September 30, | change | ended September 30, | change | ended September 30, | change | ||||||||||
2019 | 2022 | 2019 | 2022 | 2019 | 2022 | 2019 | 2022 | (p.p.) | |||||||
Economy hotels | 2,057 | 2,057 | 189 | 147 | -22.5 | % | 203 | 187 | -7.5 | % | 93.5 | % | 78.4 | % | -15.2 |
Leased and owned hotels | 346 | 346 | 211 | 161 | -23.5 | % | 226 | 208 | -7.9 | % | 93.4 | % | 77.5 | % | -15.9 |
Manachised and franchised hotels | 1,711 | 1,711 | 184 | 143 | -22.1 | % | 196 | 182 | -7.3 | % | 93.5 | % | 78.6 | % | -14.9 |
Midscale and upscale hotels | 994 | 994 | 295 | 234 | -20.7 | % | 341 | 319 | -6.3 | % | 86.7 | % | 73.4 | % | -13.2 |
Leased and owned hotels | 181 | 181 | 354 | 251 | -29.2 | % | 405 | 362 | -10.5 | % | 87.5 | % | 69.2 | % | -18.2 |
Manachised and franchised hotels | 813 | 813 | 277 | 229 | -17.3 | % | 321 | 307 | -4.3 | % | 86.4 | % | 74.7 | % | -11.7 |
Total | 3,051 | 3,051 | 230 | 180 | -21.6 | % | 254 | 236 | -6.9 | % | 90.9 | % | 76.5 | % | -14.4 |
Operating Results: Legacy-DH(5)
Number of hotels | Number of rooms | Unopened hotels in pipeline | ||||||
Opened in Q3 2022 | Closed in Q3 2022 | Net added in Q3 2022 | As of September 30, 2022 | As of September 30,2022 | As ofSeptember 30,2022 | |||
Leased hotels | - | - | - | 79 | 14,939 | 27 | ||
Manachised and franchised hotels | 1 | - | 1 | 47 | 10,323 | 12 | ||
Total | 1 | - | 1 | 126 | 25,262 | 39 | ||
(5) Legacy-DH refers to DH. (6) As of September 30, 2022, a total of 4 hotels were temporarily closed. 1 hotel was closed for renovation and 1 hotel was closed due to flood damage. Additionally, 1 hotel was temporarily closed due to extensive hotel refurbishment, and 1 hotel was temporarily closed due to seasonal break . |
For the quarter ended | ||||||||
September 30, | June 30, | September 30, | yoy | |||||
2021 | 2022 | 2022 | change | |||||
Average daily room rate (in EUR) | ||||||||
Leased hotels | 94.3 | 112.6 | 112.9 | 19.7 | % | |||
Manachised and franchised hotels | 104.5 | 106.7 | 115.6 | 10.6 | % | |||
Blended | 98.6 | 110.4 | 113.9 | 15.5 | % | |||
Occupancy rate (as a percentage) | ||||||||
Leased hotels | 48.0 | % | 61.2 | % | 67.4 | % | +19.5 p.p. | |
Managed and franchised hotels | 49.4 | % | 57.9 | % | 64.1 | % | +14.7 p.p. | |
Blended | 48.6 | % | 59.8 | % | 66.1 | % | +17.5 p.p. | |
RevPAR (in EUR) | ||||||||
Leased hotels | 45.3 | 68.9 | 76.1 | 68.2 | % | |||
Managed and franchised hotels | 51.6 | 61.8 | 74.1 | 43.5 | % | |||
Blended | 47.9 | 66.0 | 75.3 | 57.2 | % |
Hotel Portfolio by Brand
As of September 30, 2022 | |||
Hotels | Rooms | Unopened hotels | |
in operation | in pipeline | ||
Economy hotels | 4,913 | 386,911 | 964 |
HanTing Hotel | 3,207 | 285,313 | 603 |
Hi Inn | 460 | 24,128 | 127 |
Ni Hao Hotel | 140 | 10,074 | 192 |
Elan Hotel | 868 | 42,810 | - |
Ibis Hotel | 223 | 22,876 | 28 |
Zleep Hotels | 15 | 1,710 | 14 |
Midscale hotels | 2,816 | 308,164 | 1,001 |
Ibis Styles Hotel | 85 | 8,864 | 18 |
Starway Hotel | 565 | 46,492 | 212 |
JI Hotel | 1,629 | 192,872 | 534 |
Orange Hotel | 505 | 54,822 | 229 |
CitiGO Hotel | 32 | 5,114 | 8 |
Upper midscale hotels | 525 | 75,500 | 263 |
Crystal Orange Hotel | 161 | 21,314 | 53 |
Manxin Hotel | 111 | 10,443 | 52 |
Madison Hotel | 50 | 7,276 | 62 |
Mercure Hotel | 133 | 22,250 | 54 |
Novotel Hotel | 17 | 4,424 | 18 |
IntercityHotel(7) | 53 | 9,793 | 24 |
Upscale hotels | 124 | 21,223 | 76 |
Jaz in the City | 3 | 587 | 1 |
Joya Hotel | 8 | 1,368 | 1 |
Blossom House | 43 | 2,055 | 52 |
Grand Mercure Hotel | 8 | 1,897 | 5 |
Steigenberger Hotels & Resorts(8) | 53 | 13,754 | 10 |
MAXX (9) | 9 | 1,562 | 7 |
Luxury hotels | 15 | 2,326 | 4 |
Steigenberger Icon(10) | 9 | 1,847 | 1 |
Song Hotels | 6 | 479 | 3 |
Others | 9 | 3,365 | 5 |
Other hotels(11) | 9 | 3,365 | 5 |
Total | 8,402 | 797,489 | 2,313 |
(7) As of September 30, 2022, 3 operational hotels and 10 pipeline hotels of IntercityHotel were in China.
(8) As of September 30, 2022, 11 operational hotels and 3 pipeline hotels of Steigenberger Hotels & Resorts were in China.
(9) As of September 30, 2022, 3 operational hotels and 7 pipeline hotels of MAXX were in China.
(10) As of September 30, 2022, 3 operational hotels of Steigenberger Icon were in China.
(11) Other hotels include other partner hotels and other hotel brands in Yongle Huazhu Hotel & Resort Group (excluding Steigenberger Hotels & Resorts and Blossom House).
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1 Hotel turnover refers to total transaction value of room and non-room revenue from H World hotels (i.e., leased and operated, manachised and franchised hotels).
2 The conversion of Renminbi (“RMB”) into United States dollars (“US$”) is based on the exchange rate of US$1.00=RMB7.1135 on September 30, 2022 as set forth in H.10 statistical release of the U.S. Federal Reserve Board and available at http://www.federalreserve.gov/releases/h10/hist/dat00_ch.htm.
3 The conversion of Renminbi (“RMB”) into United States dollars (“US$”) is based on the exchange rate of US$1.00=RMB7.1135 on September 30, 2022 as set forth in H.10 statistical release of the U.S. Federal Reserve Board and available at http://www.federalreserve.gov/releases/h10/hist/dat00_ch.htm.