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      SINA Reports Second Quarter 2019 Unaudited Financial Results


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      Aug 19, 2019, 05:30 ET

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      BEIJING, Aug. 19, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- SINA Corporation (the "Company" or "SINA") (NASDAQ: SINA), a leading online media company serving China and the global Chinese communities, today announced its unaudited financial results for the second quarter ended June 30, 2019.

      Second Quarter 2019 Highlights

      • Net revenues decreased 1% year-over-year to $533.1 million. Non-GAAP net revenues decreased 1% year-over-year to $530.4 million, representing an increase of 5% on a constant currency basis [1].
      • Advertising revenues decreased 5% year-over-year to $433.6 million.
      • Non-advertising revenues increased 19% year-over-year to $99.4 million. Non-GAAP non-advertising revenues increased 20% year-over-year to $96.8 million.
      • Net income attributable to SINA was $51.4 million, or $0.73 for diluted net income per share attributable to SINA's ordinary shareholders. Non-GAAP net income attributable to SINA was $54.0 million, or $0.76 for non-GAAP diluted net income per share attributable to SINA's ordinary shareholders.

      [1] On a constant currency (non-GAAP) basis, we assume that the exchange rate in the second quarter of 2019 had been the same as it was in the second quarter of 2018, or RMB6.40=US$1.00.

      Second Quarter 2019 Financial Results

      For the second quarter of 2019, SINA reported net revenues of $533.1 million, a decrease of 1% compared to $537.4 million for the same period last year. Non-GAAP net revenues for the second quarter of 2019 were $530.4 million, a decrease of 1% compared to $534.8 million for the same period last year.

      Advertising revenues for the second quarter of 2019 were $433.6 million, a decrease of 5% compared to $454.1 million for the same period last year, primarily due to a decline in portal advertising revenues and negative currency translation impact.

      Non-advertising revenues for the second quarter of 2019 were $99.4 million, an increase of 19% compared to $83.3 million for the same period last year. Non-GAAP non-advertising revenues for the second quarter of 2019 were $96.8 million, an increase of 20% compared to $80.7 million for the same period last year. The year-over-year growth in non-advertising revenues was mainly attributable to the revenues derived from Weibo's live streaming business acquired in the fourth quarter of 2018 and increased revenues generated from SINA fin-tech businesses.

      Gross margin for the second quarter of 2019 was 77%, compared to 80% for the same period last year. Advertising gross margin for the second quarter of 2019 was 80%, compared to 82% for the same period last year. Non-advertising gross margin for the second quarter of 2019 was 61%, down from 69% for the same period last year, resulted from the relatively lower gross margin of the acquired live streaming business of Weibo.

      Operating expenses for the second quarter of 2019 totaled $282.7 million, compared to $294.7 million for the same period last year. Non-GAAP operating expenses for the second quarter of 2019 totaled $256.0 million, compared to $272.1 million for the same period last year. The year-over-year decrease in operating expenses was primarily attributable to a reduction in sales and marketing expenses through cost efficiency achieved in channel marketing campaigns.       

      Income from operations for the second quarter of 2019 was $126.0 million, compared to $136.2 million for the same period last year. Operating margin was 24%, compared to 25% for the same period last year. Non-GAAP income from operations for the second quarter of 2019 was $152.8 million, compared to $159.1 million for the same period last year. Non-GAAP operating margin was 29%, compared to 30% for the same period last year.

      Non-operating income for the second quarter of 2019 was $19.7 million, compared to $1.2 million for the same period last year. Non-operating income for the second quarter of 2019 included (i) a $15.7 million net interest and other income; (ii) a $4.3 million net earning from equity method investments, which is reported one quarter in arrears; and (iii) a $0.3 million net loss on sale of investments, fair value changes and impairment on investments, which is excluded under non-GAAP measures. Non-operating income for the second quarter of 2018 included (i) a $20.1 million net interest and other income; (ii) a $16.4 million net loss on sale of investments, fair value changes and impairment on investments, which is excluded under non-GAAP measures; and (iii) a $2.5 million net loss from equity method investments, which is reported one quarter in arrears.    

      Income tax expenses for the second quarter of 2019 were $46.7 million, compared to $27.9 million for the same period last year, largely attributable to the deferred tax charges recognized from the fair value changes of investments.

      Net income attributable to SINA's ordinary shareholders for the second quarter of 2019 was $51.4 million, compared to $35.1 million for the same period last year. Diluted net income per share attributable to SINA's ordinary shareholders for the second quarter of 2019 was $0.73, compared to $0.47 for the same period last year. Non-GAAP net income attributable to SINA's ordinary shareholders for the second quarter of 2019 was $54.0 million, compared to $66.5 million for the same period last year. Non-GAAP diluted net income per share attributable to SINA's ordinary shareholders for the second quarter of 2019 was $0.76, compared to $0.89 for the same period last year.

      As of June 30, 2019, SINA's cash, cash equivalents and short-term investments totaled $2.0 billion, compared to $2.3 billion as of December 31, 2018. For the second quarter of 2019, net cash provided by operating activities was $128.6 million, capital expenditures totaled $5.0 million, and depreciation and amortization expenses amounted to $11.6 million.

      Non-GAAP Measures

      This release contains the following non-GAAP financial measures: non-GAAP net revenues, non-GAAP advertising revenues, non-GAAP non-advertising revenues, non-GAAP advertising and non-advertising gross margin, non-GAAP operating expenses, non-GAAP income from operations, non-GAAP operating margin, non-GAAP net income attributable to SINA's ordinary shareholders and non-GAAP diluted net income per share attributable to SINA's ordinary shareholders. These non-GAAP financial measures should be considered in addition to, not as a substitute for, measures of the Company's financial performance prepared in accordance with U.S. GAAP. The Company's non-GAAP financial measures may be defined differently than similar terms used by other companies. Accordingly, care should be exercised in understanding how the Company defines its non-GAAP financial measures. 

      The Company's non-GAAP financial measures exclude recognition of deferred revenues related to the license granted to Leju, stock-based compensation, amortization of intangible assets, adjustment for non-GAAP to GAAP reconciling items on the share of equity method investments, gain (loss) on sale of investment, deemed disposal, fair value changes and impairment on investment, adjustment for non-GAAP to GAAP reconciling items for the income attributable to non-controlling interests, amortization of convertible debt issuance cost, and income tax effects of above non-GAAP to GAAP reconciling items. The Company's management uses these non-GAAP financial measures in their financial and operating decision-making, because management believes these measures reflect the Company's ongoing business operations in a manner that allows more meaningful period-to-period comparisons. The Company believes that these non-GAAP financial measures provide useful information to investors and others in the following ways: (i) in comparing the Company's current financial results with the Company's past financial results in a consistent manner, and (ii) in understanding and evaluating the Company's current operating performance and future prospects in the same manner as management does, if they so choose. The Company also believes that the non-GAAP financial measures provide useful information to both management and investors by excluding certain expenses, gain/loss and other items (i) that are not expected to result in future cash payments or (ii) that are non-recurring in nature or may not be indicative of the Company's core operating results and business outlook.

      Use of non-GAAP financial measures has limitations. The Company's non-GAAP financial measures do not include all income and expense items that affect the Company's operations.  They may not be comparable to non-GAAP financial measures used by other companies. Management compensates for these limitations by also considering the Company's financial results prepared in accordance with U.S. GAAP. Reconciliations of the Company's non-GAAP measures to the nearest comparable GAAP measures are set forth in the section below titled "Unaudited Reconciliation of Non-GAAP to GAAP Results."

      Conference Call

      SINA will host a conference call from 8:10 a.m. – 8:40 a.m. Eastern Time on August 19, 2019 (or 8:10 p.m. – 8:40 p.m. Beijing Time on August 19, 2019) to present an overview of the Company's financial performance and business operations. A live webcast of the call will be available through the Company's corporate website at http://ir.sina.com. The conference call can be accessed as follows:

      US:

      +1 845 675 0437

      Hong Kong: 

      +852 3018 6771

      China: 

      400 620 8038

      International: 

      +65 6713 5090

      Passcode for all regions:

      8595969

      A replay of the conference call will be available through morning Eastern Time August 27, 2019. The dial-in number is +61 2 8199 0299. The passcode for the replay is 8595969.

      About SINA

      SINA is a leading online media company serving China and the global Chinese communities. Its digital media network of SINA.com (portal), SINA mobile (mobile portal and mobile apps) and Weibo (social media) enables internet users to access professional media and user generated content in multi-media formats from personal computers and mobile devices and share their interests with friends and acquaintances.

      SINA.com offers distinct and targeted professional content on each of its region-specific websites and a full range of complementary offerings. SINA mobile provides news information, professional and entertainment content customized for mobile users through mobile applications and mobile portal site SINA.cn.

      Weibo is a leading social media platform for people to create, distribute and discover content. Based on an open platform architecture, Weibo provides unprecedented and simple way for people and organizations to publicly express themselves in real time, interact with others on a massive global platform and stay connected with the world.

      Through these properties and other product lines, SINA offer an array of online media and social media services to its users to create a rich canvas for businesses and advertisers to effectively connect and engage with their targeted audiences.

      Safe Harbor Statement

      This press release contains forward-looking statements that relate to, among other things, SINA's expected financial performance and SINA's strategic and operational plans (as described, without limitation, in quotations from management in this press release). SINA may also make forward-looking statements in the Company's periodic reports to the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, in its annual report to shareholders, in press releases and other written materials and in oral statements made by its officers, directors or employees to third parties. Statements that are not historical facts, including statements about the Company's beliefs and expectations, are forward-looking statements. These forward-looking statements can be identified by terminology such as "will," "expects," "anticipates," "future," "intends," "plans," "believes," "confidence," "estimates" and similar statements. SINA assumes no obligation to update the forward-looking statements in this press release and elsewhere. Forward-looking statements involve inherent risks and uncertainties. A number of important factors could cause actual results to differ materially from those contained in any forward-looking statement. Potential risks and uncertainties include, but are not limited to failure to meet internal or external expectations of future performance given the rapidly evolving markets; condition of the global financial and credit market; the uncertain regulatory landscape in China; fluctuations in the Company's quarterly operating results; the Company's reliance on online advertising sales and value-added services for a majority of its revenues; failure to successfully develop, introduce, drive adoption of or monetize new features and products, including portal, Weibo and fin-tech products; failure to enter and develop the small and medium enterprise market by the Company or through cooperation with other parties, such as Alibaba; failure to successfully integrate acquired businesses; risks associated with the Company's investments, including adverse impacts on our financial results from equity pick-up, fair value changes and impairment; and failure to compete successfully against new entrants and established industry competitors. Further information regarding these and other risks is included in SINA's 2018 annual reports on Form 20-F and other filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission.

      Contact:

      Investor Relations
      SINA Corporation
      Phone: +86 10 5898 3336
      Email: [email protected]

      SINA CORPORATION

      UNAUDITED CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS

      (U.S. Dollars in thousands, except per share data)














      Three months ended


      Six months ended



      June 30,


      March 31,


      June 30,



      2019


      2018


      2019


      2019


      2018

      Net revenues:










          Advertising

      $                  433,633


      $                  454,091


      $                  388,025


      $               821,658


      $               821,172

          Non-advertising

      99,421


      83,269


      87,114


      186,535


      156,940



      533,054


      537,360


      475,139


      1,008,193


      978,112

      Cost of revenues(1):










          Advertising  

      85,589


      80,583


      84,379


      169,968


      163,698

          Non-advertising

      38,722


      25,890


      31,144


      69,866


      51,482



      124,311


      106,473


      115,523


      239,834


      215,180

      Gross profit

      408,743


      430,887


      359,616


      768,359


      762,932












      Operating expenses:










          Sales and marketing(1)

      147,721


      183,589


      145,478


      293,199


      323,276

          Product development(1)

      91,981


      83,877


      94,049


      186,030


      169,014

          General and administrative(1)

      43,016


      27,242


      33,160


      76,176


      61,174



      282,718


      294,708


      272,687


      555,405


      553,464

      Income from operations

      126,025


      136,179


      86,929


      212,954


      209,468












      Non-operating income:










         Earning (loss) from equity method investments, net

      4,316


      (2,527)


      (16,253)


      (11,937)


      (4,299)

         Gain (loss) on sale of investments, fair value changes and impairment
           on investments, net

      (315)


      (16,396)


      80,806


      80,491


      (9,170)

         Interest and other income, net

      15,744


      20,116


      13,102


      28,846


      37,214



      19,745


      1,193


      77,655


      97,400


      23,745












      Income before income taxes

      145,770


      137,372


      164,584


      310,354


      233,213

      Income tax expenses

      (46,720)


      (27,858)


      (65,235)


      (111,955)


      (46,608)












      Net income

      99,050


      109,514


      99,349


      198,399


      186,605

         Less: Net income attributable to non-controlling interests

      47,626


      74,462


      66,266


      113,892


      122,859












      Net income attributable to SINA's ordinary shareholders

      $                     51,424


      $                     35,052


      $                     33,083


      $                  84,507


      $                  63,746























      Basic net income per share

      $                         0.74


      $                         0.49


      $                         0.48


      $                      1.21


      $                      0.89

      Diluted net income per share(2)

      $                         0.73


      $                         0.47


      $                         0.46


      $                      1.20


      $                      0.85












      Shares used in computing basic net income per share

      69,709


      71,210


      69,461


      69,586


      71,324












      Shares used in computing diluted net income per share

      69,944


      73,553


      69,759


      69,852


      73,793


































      (1) Stock-based compensation in each category:











      Cost of revenues

      $                         2,620


      $                         2,890


      $                         2,536


      $                      5,156


      $                      5,431


      Sales and marketing

      6,031


      6,474


      5,620


      11,651


      11,354


      Product development

      8,415


      7,735


      9,654


      18,069


      15,222


      General and administrative

      11,200


      6,915


      10,978


      22,178


      14,323












      (2) Net income attributable to SINA's ordinary shareholders is adjusted for diluted shares issued by our subsidiary and equity method investments.

      SINA CORPORATION

      UNAUDITED CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS

      (U.S. Dollars in thousands)












      June 30,


      December 31,





      2019


      2018



      Assets






      Current assets:







      Cash and cash equivalents


      $                 1,432,065


      $                 1,545,800



      Short-term investments


      599,048


      799,534



      Restricted cash


      117,065


      97,032



      Accounts receivable, net


      613,796


      527,897



      Financing receivables, net(1)


      216,090


      -



      Prepaid expenses and other current assets


      570,784


      362,435



            Subtotal


      3,548,848


      3,332,698









      Property and equipment, net


      256,837


      262,846


      Operating lease right-of-use assets, net(2)


      32,820


      -


      Goodwill and intangible assets, net


      315,867


      319,575


      Long-term investments


      2,300,967


      1,889,843


      Other assets


      67,708


      81,127


      Total assets


      $                 6,523,047


      $                 5,886,089










      Liabilities and Shareholders' Equity






      Current liabilities:







      Accounts payable


      $                     180,150


      $                    172,562



      Amount due to customers


      89,445


      97,032



      Accrued expenses and other current liabilities


      665,302


      540,807



      Short-term bank loan


      70,838


      78,229



      Deferred revenues


      153,609


      139,306



      Short-term operating lease liabilities(2)


      14,675


      -



      Funding debts(1)


      137,056


      -



      Income taxes payable


      96,289


      115,725



           Subtotal


      1,407,364


      1,143,661









      Convertible debt


      886,195


      884,123


      Long-term funding debts(1)


      43,688


      -


      Long-term deferred revenues


      38,435


      43,652


      Long-term operating lease liabilities(2)


      20,026


      -


      Other long-term liabilities


      109,741


      51,781



           Total liabilities


      2,505,449


      2,123,217









      Shareholders' equity







      SINA shareholders' equity 


      2,835,718


      2,717,791



      Non-controlling interests


      1,181,880


      1,045,081



           Total shareholders' equity 


      4,017,598


      3,762,872









      Total liabilities and shareholders' equity


      $                 6,523,047


      $                 5,886,089









      (1) In 2019, the Company set up few trusts, which were administered by third-party trust company to invest in consumer
      loans to the individual borrowers recommended by the Company. The trusts are considered as variable interest entities
      under ASC 810. Accordingly, the financing receivables due from the borrowers and the loan payables to the third party
      investors of the trust units are recorded on the Company's consolidated balance sheet as financing receivables and funding
      debts, respectively.  









      (2) The Company adopted the new leasing guidance (ASU 2016-2) started from January 1, 2019, which requires that a
      lessee recognize the assets and liabilities that arise from operating leases. The Company recognized a right-of-use asset
      and a liability relating to lease payments (the Lease Liability) in the statements of financial position for lease contracts
      having terms beyond 12 months period.

      SINA CORPORATION

      UNAUDITED ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

      (U.S. Dollars in thousands)















      Three months ended


      Six months ended




      June 30,


      March 31,


      June 30,




      2019


      2018


      2019


      2019


      2018














      Net revenues











      Portal:











      Portal Advertising

      $                  62,973


      $                  84,173


      $                  46,896


      $               109,869


      $               148,305


      Other

      43,740


      30,631


      34,916


      78,656


      57,405


      Subtotal

      106,713


      114,804


      81,812


      188,525


      205,710













      Weibo:











      Advertising and marketing

      370,660


      369,942


      341,141


      711,801


      672,891


      Weibo VAS

      61,176


      56,647


      58,036


      119,212


      103,581


          Subtotal

      431,836


      426,589


      399,177


      831,013


      776,472














      Elimination

      (5,495)


      (4,033)


      (5,850)


      (11,345)


      (4,070)




      $               533,054


      $               537,360


      $               475,139


      $            1,008,193


      $               978,112














      Cost of revenues











      Portal:











      Portal Advertising

      $                  25,011


      $                  28,546


      $                  21,660


      $                  46,671


      $                  57,919


      Other

      22,823


      20,146


      16,884


      39,707


      36,615


      Subtotal

      47,834


      48,692


      38,544


      86,378


      94,534














      Weibo

      81,972


      61,790


      82,817


      164,789


      124,692














      Elimination

      (5,495)


      (4,009)


      (5,838)


      (11,333)


      (4,046)




      $               124,311


      $               106,473


      $               115,523


      $               239,834


      $               215,180














      Gross margin











           Portal

      55%


      58%


      53%


      54%


      54%


           Weibo

      81%


      86%


      79%


      80%


      84%




      77%


      80%


      76%


      76%


      78%


      SINA CORPORATION

      UNAUDITED RECONCILIATION OF NON-GAAP TO GAAP RESULTS

      (U.S. Dollars in thousands, except per share data)









































      Three months ended



      June 30, 2019


      June 30, 2018


      March 31, 2019







      Non-GAAP






      Non-GAAP






      Non-GAAP



      Actual


      Adjustments


      Results


      Actual


      Adjustments


      Results


      Actual


      Adjustments


      Results




















      Advertising revenues

      $    433,633




      $    433,633


      $     454,091




      $    454,091


      $    388,025




      $    388,025

      Non-advertising revenues

      99,421


      (2,609)

       (a) 

      96,812


      83,269


      (2,609)

       (a) 

      80,660


      87,114


      (2,609)

       (a) 

      84,505

      Net revenues

      $    533,054


      $              (2,609)


      $    530,445


      $     537,360


      $              (2,609)


      $    534,751


      $    475,139


      $              (2,609)


      $    472,530
























      (2,609)

       (a) 





      (2,609)

       (a) 





      (2,609)

       (a) 






      2,620

       (b) 





      2,890

       (b) 





      2,536

       (b) 


      Gross profit

      $    408,743


      $                     11


      $    408,754


      $     430,887


      $                   281


      $    431,168


      $    359,616


      $                   (73)


      $    359,543
























      (25,646)

       (b) 





      (21,124)

       (b) 





      (26,252)

       (b) 






      (1,107)

       (c) 





      (1,523)

       (c) 





      (1,124)

       (c) 


      Operating expenses

      $    282,718


      $           (26,753)


      $    255,965


      $     294,708


      $           (22,647)


      $    272,061


      $    272,687


      $           (27,376)


      $    245,311
























      (2,609)

       (a) 





      (2,609)

       (a) 





      (2,609)

       (a) 






      28,266

       (b) 





      24,014

       (b) 





      28,788

       (b) 






      1,107

       (c) 





      1,523

       (c) 





      1,124

       (c) 


      Income from operations

      $    126,025


      $             26,764


      $    152,789


      $     136,179


      $             22,928


      $    159,107


      $      86,929


      $             27,303


      $    114,232
























      (2,609)

       (a) 





      (2,609)

       (a) 





      (2,609)

      (a)






      28,266

       (b) 





      24,014

       (b) 





      28,788

       (b) 






      1,107

       (c) 





      1,523

       (c) 





      1,124

       (c) 






      (4,881)

       (d) 





      40

       (d) 





      15,307

       (d) 






      315

       (e) 





      16,396

       (e) 





      (80,806)

      (e)






      (39,281)

      (f)





      (8,849)

       (f) 





      (7,436)

       (f) 






      1,037

       (g) 





      1,035

      (g)





      1,035

       (g) 






      18,605

       (h) 





      (85)

       (h) 





      40,367

       (h) 


      Net income attributable to SINA's ordinary shareholders

      $      51,424


      $               2,559


      $      53,983


      $        35,052


      $             31,465


      $      66,517


      $      33,083


      $              (4,230)


      $      28,853







































      Diluted net income per share *

      $           0.73




      $           0.76


      $            0.47




      $           0.89


      $           0.46




      $           0.40




















      Shares used in computing diluted net income  per share

      69,944


      -


      69,944


      73,553


      -


      73,553


      69,759


      -


      69,759







































      Gross margin - advertising

      80%


      1%


      81%


      82%


      1%


      83%


      78%


      1%


      79%

      Gross margin - non-advertising

      61%


      -1%


      60%


      69%


      -1%


      68%


      64%


      -1%


      63%

      Operating margin

      24%


      5%


      29%


      25%


      5%


      30%


      18%


      6%


      24%






















       Six months ended 









      June 30, 2019


      June 30, 2018













      Non-GAAP






      Non-GAAP









      Actual


      Adjustments


      Results


      Actual


      Adjustments


      Results


























      Advertising revenues

      $    821,658




      $    821,658


      $     821,172




      $    821,172







      Non-advertising revenues

      186,535


      (5,218)

       (a) 

      181,317


      156,940


      (5,218)

       (a) 

      151,722







      Net revenues

      $1,008,193


      $              (5,218)


      $1,002,975


      $     978,112


      $              (5,218)


      $    972,894






























      (5,218)

       (a) 





      (5,218)

       (a) 












      5,156

       (b) 





      5,431

       (b) 








      Gross profit

      $    768,359


      $                   (62)


      $    768,297


      $     762,932


      $                   213


      $    763,145






























      (51,898)

       (b) 





      (40,899)

       (b) 












      (2,231)

       (c) 





      (3,158)

       (c) 








      Operating expenses

      $    555,405


      $           (54,129)


      $    501,276


      $     553,464


      $           (44,057)


      $    509,407






























      (5,218)

       (a) 





      (5,218)

       (a) 












      57,054

       (b) 





      46,330

       (b) 












      2,231

       (c) 





      3,158

       (c) 








      Income from operations

      $    212,954


      $             54,067


      $    267,021


      $     209,468


      $             44,270


      $    253,738






























      (5,218)

       (a) 





      (5,218)

       (a) 












      57,054

       (b) 





      46,330

       (b) 












      2,231

       (c) 





      3,158

       (c) 












      10,426

      (d)





      (411)

       (d) 












      (80,491)

       (e) 





      9,170

       (e) 












      (46,717)

       (f) 





      (17,032)

       (f) 












      2,072

       (g) 





      2,070

       (g) 












      58,972

       (h) 





      (64)

       (h) 








      Net income attributable to SINA's ordinary shareholders

      $      84,507


      $              (1,671)


      $      82,836


      $        63,746


      $             38,003


      $    101,749













































      Diluted net income per share *

      $           1.20




      $           1.16


      $            0.85




      $           1.35


























      Shares used in computing diluted net income per share

      69,852


      -


      69,852


      73,793


      -


      73,793













































      Gross margin - advertising

      79%


      1%


      80%


      80%


      1%


      81%







      Gross margin - non-advertising

      63%


      -2%


      61%


      67%


      -1%


      66%







      Operating margin

      21%


      6%


      27%


      21%


      5%


      26%


























      (a)  To exclude the recognition of deferred revenue related to the license granted to Leju.

      (b)  To exclude stock-based compensation.

      (c)  To adjust amortization of intangible assets.

      (d)  To exclude non-GAAP to GAAP reconciling items on the share of equity method investments, net of share of amortization of intangibles not on their books.











      (e)  To exclude (gain) loss on sale of investments, (gain) loss on deemed disposal, fair value changes and impairment on investments, net.

      (f)  To exclude non-GAAP to GAAP reconciling items for the income attributable to non-controlling interests.

      (g)  To exclude the amortization of convertible debt issuance cost.

      (h)  To exclude the provision (benefit) for income tax related to item (c) and (e). Other non-GAAP to GAAP reconciling items have no income tax effect.**


      * 

      Net income attributable to SINA's ordinary shareholders is adjusted for diluted shares issued by our subsidiary and equity method investments.

      **

      The Company considered the tax implication arising from the reconciliation items, and those items recorded in entities in tax free jurisdictions were without relevant tax
      implications. For impairment on investments, valuation allowances were made for those differences the Company does not expect they can be realized in the foreseeable future. 




















      UNAUDITED RECONCILIATION OF SINA'S SHARE OF EQUITY INVESTMENTS' NON-GAAP TO GAAP RESULTS*






















      Three months ended



      June 30, 2019


      June 30, 2018


      March 31, 2019



      Actual


      Adjustments


      Non-GAAP Results


      Actual


      Adjustments


      Non-GAAP Results


      Actual


      Adjustments


      Non-GAAP Results





















      To exclude stock-based compensation



      $                   178






      $                   833






      $                   287




      To exclude amortization of intangible assets resulting 



















        from business acquisitions



      1,048






      1,115






      1,062




      To exclude loss on disposal and impairment on investments



      90






      75






      6,713




      To exclude (gain) loss resulting from the fair value changes in  



















        investments, net



      (5,525)






      (1,313)






      7,915




      To exclude tax impacts related to amortization of intangible assets



      (244)






      (253)






      (248)




      Earning (loss) from equity method investments, net

      $        3,888


      $              (4,453)


      $          (565)


      $        (2,944)


      $                   457


      $       (2,487)


      $    (16,675)


      $             15,729


      $          (946)


      Share of amortization of equity investments' intangibles 



















        not on their books

      365


      (365)


      -


      351


      (351)


      -


      358


      (358)


      -


      Share of tax impacts related to amortization of 



















        equity investments' intangibles not on their books

      63


      (63)


      -


      66


      (66)


      -


      64


      (64)


      -



      $        4,316


      $              (4,881)


      $          (565)


      $        (2,527)


      $                     40


      $       (2,487)


      $    (16,253)


      $             15,307


      $          (946)









































       Six months ended 









      June 30, 2019


      June 30, 2018













      Non-GAAP






      Non-GAAP









      Actual


      Adjustments


      Results


      Actual


      Adjustments


      Results



























      To exclude stock-based compensation



      $                   465






      $               1,417










      To exclude amortization of intangible assets resulting 



















        from business acquisitions



      2,110






      2,238










      To exclude loss on disposal and impairment on investments, net



      6,803






      1,744










      To exclude (gain) loss resulting from the fair value changes in 



















        investments, net



      2,390






      (4,652)










      To exclude tax impacts related to amortization of intangible assets



      (492)






      (431)










      Loss from equity method investments, net

      $    (12,787)


      $             11,276


      $       (1,511)


      $        (5,026)


      $                   316


      $       (4,710)








      Share of amortization of equity investments' intangibles 



















        not on their books

      723


      (723)


      -


      575


      (575)


      -








      Share of tax impacts related to amortization of 



















        equity investments' intangibles not on their books

      127


      (127)


      -


      152


      (152)


      -









      $    (11,937)


      $             10,426


      $       (1,511)


      $        (4,299)


      $                 (411)


      $       (4,710)














































      * Earning (loss) from equity method investments is recorded one quarter in arrears.

      SOURCE SINA Corporation

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