Smart Share Global Limited Announces Second Quarter 2024 Results

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Smart Share Global (Nasdaq: EM) announced its Q2 2024 results. Key highlights include:

• 89.2% of POIs operated under the network partner model
• 1,267,000 POIs available, up from 1,245,000 in Q1 2024
• 9.5 million available-for-use power banks
• 417.1 million cumulative registered users
• 150.6 million mobile device charging orders

Revenues decreased 55.3% YoY to RMB462.9 million (US$63.7 million). The company returned to profitability with a net income of RMB9.2 million (US$1.3 million). The transition to the network partner model is progressing faster than expected, positioning the company for long-term success despite short-term impacts on POI expansion.

Positive

• Return to profitability with net income of RMB9.2 million
• Successful transition to network partner model, reaching 89.2% of POIs
• Increase in cumulative registered users to 417.1 million
• Exploration of mobile device charging service market beyond China
• Increase in other revenues by 453.7% to RMB52.3 million due to new business initiatives

Negative

• 55.3% decrease in overall revenues year-over-year
• 60% decrease in mobile device charging revenues
• Decrease in mobile device charging orders from 171.8 million to 150.6 million year-over-year
• Loss from operations of RMB6.0 million compared to income in the same period last year
• Decrease in sales and marketing expenses by 38.7% due to reduced incentive fees and personnel expenses

Financial Analyst

Energy Monster's Q2 2024 results show a mixed picture. While the company returned to profitability, revenues declined significantly by 55.3% year-over-year to RMB462.9 million. This decrease was largely due to one-time adjustments in the previous year and the ongoing transition to a network partner model.

The shift towards the network partner model, now at 89.2% of POIs, is a strategic move aimed at improving long-term profitability. However, it's causing short-term revenue declines. The company's ability to maintain profitability despite this transition is noteworthy.

The exploration of opportunities beyond China could provide growth potential, but investors should monitor the costs and risks associated with international expansion. The company's strong cash position of RMB3.2 billion provides a solid foundation for these initiatives.

Market Research Analyst

The weaker-than-expected consumption environment in China is a concern, reflected in the decline of mobile device charging orders from 171.8 million to 150.6 million year-over-year. This trend suggests broader economic challenges that could impact Energy Monster's growth in the near term.

However, the company's user base continues to expand, with cumulative registered users reaching 417.1 million, including 12.8 million new registrations in Q2. This growing user base could be leveraged for future revenue opportunities, especially as consumption patterns normalize.

The shift to the network partner model is reducing operational expenses and potentially improving margins. This could position Energy Monster for stronger profitability once the transition is complete, although investors should expect continued revenue volatility in the short term.

POIs¹ operated through network partner model reached 89.2% as of the end of the second quarter of 2024
Cumulative registered users² reached 417.1 million as of the end of the second quarter of 2024

SHANGHAI, Aug. 22, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Smart Share Global Limited (Nasdaq: EM) (“Energy Monster” or the “Company”), a consumer tech company providing mobile device charging service, today announced its unaudited financial results for the quarter ended June 30, 2024.

HIGHLIGHTS FOR THE SECOND QUARTER OF 2024

• As of June 30, 2024, 89.2% of POIs were operated under our network partner model, compared with 79.7% as of March 31, 2024.
• As of June 30, 2024, the Company’s services were available in 1,267 thousand POIs, compared with 1,245 thousand as of March 31, 2024.
• As of June 30, 2024, the Company’s available-for-use power banks³ were 9.5 million, compared with 9.4 million as of March 31, 2024.
• As of June 30, 2024, cumulative registered users reached 417.1 million, with 12.8 million newly registered users acquired during the quarter.
• Mobile device charging orders⁴ for the second quarter of 2024 was 150.6 million, compared with 171.8 million for the second quarter of 2023.

“Despite the weaker-than-expected consumption environment, we delivered a solid performance this quarter as we returned to profitability,” said Mars Guangyuan Cai, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer. “Our commitment to long-term value, even in the current consumption climate, is evident in our ongoing transition towards the network partner model, which we consider to be crucial for our long-term success. Additionally, this quarter, we have proactively begun exploring opportunities in the mobile device charging service market beyond China as a way to diversify our operation. By taking these steps, we are positioning the Company to capture the long-term value of the industry and deliver substantial returns to our investors.”

“The pace at which we have rebalanced our operations between the direct model and the network partner model has exceeded our initial expectations,” said Peifeng Xu, President. “Although the shift in our business model has imposed short-term impacts on our new POI expansion rate, we remain confident in our long-term prospects. Notably, the reduction in our direct model operations will not only lower our operational expenses but also enhance the contribution from the higher-margin network partner model.”

“Our return to profitability this quarter is a positive development, especially in light of the current transitions,” said Maria Yi Xin, Chief Financial Officer. “We will continue to pursue higher levels of operational efficiency within our core mobile device charging service. Simultaneously, we are committed to investing in new initiatives that will leverage Energy Monster’s existing capabilities and unlock new avenues for growth. These efforts are essential as we aim to realize our full growth potential and consistently deliver sustained value to our shareholders.”

FINANCIAL RESULTS FOR THE SECOND QUARTER OF 2024
Revenues were RMB462.9 million (US$63.7 million⁵) for the second quarter of 2024, representing a 55.3% decrease from the same period in 2023. The decrease was primarily due to certain one-time adjustments made to the mobile device charging revenues for the second quarter of 2023 as a result of the change in the contractual arrangement with network partners.

• Mobile device charging revenues, which consist of revenues generated under both the direct and network partner models, decreased by 60.0% to RMB410.6 million (US$56.5 million) for the second quarter of 2024, from RMB1,026.3 million in the same period of 2023.
  
  
  • Revenues generated under the direct model, comprising of mobile device charging service fees of RMB115.9 million and power bank sales of RMB2.2 million, decreased by 60.7% to RMB118.1 million for the second quarter of 2024, from RMB300.7 million in the same period of 2023. The decrease was primarily due to the decrease in number of POIs operated under the direct model.
  • Revenues generated under the network partner model, comprising of (i) mobile device charging solution fees, which increased by 14.3% year-over-year to RMB61.5 million, and (ii) power bank, cabinet and other related sales, which decreased by 65.6% year-over-year to RMB231.0 million, decreased by 59.7% to RMB292.5 million for the second quarter of 2024, from RMB725.6 million in the same period of 2023. The decrease was primarily due to certain one-time adjustments made to the mobile device charging revenues for the second quarter of 2023 as a result of the change in the contractual arrangement with network partners.
• Other revenues, which primarily comprise of revenues from new business initiatives and advertising services, increased by 453.7% to RMB52.3 million (US$7.2 million) for the second quarter of 2024, from RMB9.4 million in the same period of 2023. The increase was primarily attributable to new business initiatives.

Cost of revenues decreased by 67.2% to RMB219.6 million (US$30.2 million) for the second quarter of 2024, from RMB668.5 million in the same period last year. The decrease was primarily due to certain one-time adjustments made to the mobile device charging cost of revenues for the second quarter of 2023 as a result of the change in the contractual arrangement with network partners and the decrease in depreciation as a result of the decrease in number of POIs operated under the direct model.

Research and development expenses increased by 11.6% to RMB20.8 million (US$2.9 million) for the second quarter of 2024, from RMB18.7 million in the same period last year. The increase was primarily due to the increase in personnel related expenses.

Sales and marketing expenses decreased by 38.7% to RMB180.9 million (US$24.9 million) for the second quarter of 2024 from RMB295.2 million in the same period last year. The decrease was primarily due to the decrease in incentive fees paid to location partners under the direct model and personnel related expenses.

General and administrative expenses increased by 26.8% to RMB39.5 million (US$5.4 million) for the second quarter of 2024, compared to RMB31.1 million in the same period last year. The increase was primarily due to the increase in reserve for doubtful accounts in relation to the increasing contribution of the network partner model.

Loss from operations for the second quarter of 2024 was RMB6.0 million (US$0.8 million), compared to an income from operations of RMB13.6 million in the same period last year.

Net income for the second quarter of 2024 was RMB9.2 million (US$1.3 million), compared to a net income of RMB24.5 million in the same period last year.

Non-GAAP adjusted net income for the second quarter of 2024 was RMB15.2 million (US$2.1 million), compared to a non-GAAP adjusted net income of RMB30.1 million in the same period last year.

Net income attributable to ordinary shareholders for the second quarter of 2024 was RMB9.2 million (US$1.3 million), compared to a net income attributable to ordinary shareholders of RMB24.5 million in the same period last year.

As of June 30, 2024, the Company had cash and cash equivalents, restricted cash and short-term investments of RMB3.2 billion (US$440.9 million). 

SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
The table below sets forth the breakdown of mobile device charging revenue components based on the latest classification for the periods indicated:

	2023Q2		2024Q1		2024Q2
	thousands RMB		thousands RMB		thousands RMB
Mobile device charging:
Direct Model	300,701		155,224		118,105
Mobile device charging service	293,922		152,108		115,863
Power bank sales	6,779		3,116		2,242
Network Partner Model	725,577		222,852		292,505
Mobile device charging service	-		-		-
Mobile device charging solution	53,793		59,016		61,508
Power bank, cabinet and other related sales	671,784		163,836		230,997
Total mobile device charging	1,026,278		378,076		410,610

CONFERENCE CALL INFORMATION
The company will hold a conference call at 8:00 A.M. Eastern Time on Thursday, August 22, 2024 (8:00 P.M. Beijing Time on Thursday, August 22, 2024) to discuss the financial results. Upon registration, each participant will receive dial-in details to join the conference call.

Event Title: Energy Monster’s Second Quarter 2024 Earnings Conference Call
Pre-registration link: https://s1.c-conf.com/diamondpass/10041388-erkogt.html

Participants may also access the call via webcast: https://edge.media-server.com/mmc/p/fga362u4

A telephone replay will be available through August 29, 2024. The dial-in details are as follows:

International:	+61-7-3107-6325
United States:	+1-855-883-1031
Mainland China:	+86-400-120-9216
China Hong Kong:	+852-800-930-639
Access Code:	10041388

A live and archived webcast of the conference call will also be available at the Company’s investor relations website at https://ir.enmonster.com/.

ABOUT SMART SHARE GLOBAL LIMITED
Smart Share Global Limited (Nasdaq: EM), or Energy Monster, is a consumer tech company with the mission to energize everyday life. The Company is the largest provider of mobile device charging service in China with the number one market share. The Company provides mobile device charging service through its power banks, which are placed in POIs such as entertainment venues, restaurants, shopping centers, hotels, transportation hubs and public spaces. Users may access the service by scanning the QR codes on Energy Monster’s cabinets to release the power banks. As of June 30, 2024, the Company had 9.5 million power banks in 1,267,000 POIs across more than 2,100 counties and county-level districts in China.

CONTACT US
Investor Relations
Hansen Shi
ir@enmonster.com

SAFE HARBOR STATEMENT
This press release contains forward-looking statements. These statements are made under the “safe harbor” provisions of the U.S. Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. In some cases, forward-looking statements can be identified by words or phrases such as “may,” “will,” “expect,” “anticipate,” “target,” “aim,” “estimate,” “intend,” “plan,” “believe,” “potential,” “continue,” “is/are likely to,” or other similar expressions. Among other things, the business outlook and quotations from management in this announcement, as well as the Company’s strategic and operational plans, contain forward-looking statements. The Company may also make written or oral forward-looking statements in its reports filed with, or furnished to, the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”), in its annual reports 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. Forward-looking statements involve inherent risks and uncertainties, and a number of factors could cause actual results to differ materially from those contained in any forward-looking statement, including but not limited to the following: Energy Monster’s strategies; its future business development, financial condition and results of operations; the impact of technological advancements on the pricing of and demand for its services; competition in the mobile device charging service industry; Chinese governmental policies and regulations affecting the mobile device charging service industry; changes in its revenues, costs or expenditures; general economic and business conditions globally and in China and assumptions underlying or related to any of the foregoing. Further information regarding these and other risks, uncertainties or factors is included in the Company’s filings with the SEC. All information provided in this press release is as of the date of this press release, and the Company does not undertake any duty to update such information, except as required under applicable law.

NON-GAAP FINANCIAL MEASURE
In evaluating its business, the Company considers and uses non-GAAP adjusted net income in reviewing and assessing its operating performance. The presentation of this non-GAAP financial measure is not intended to be considered in isolation or as a substitute for the financial information prepared and presented in accordance with U.S. GAAP. The Company presents this non-GAAP financial measure because it is used by management to evaluate operating performance and formulate business plans. The Company believes that this non-GAAP financial measure helps identify underlying trends in its business, provide further information about its results of operations, and enhance the overall understanding of its past performance and future prospects.

Non-GAAP financial measures are not defined under U.S. GAAP and are not presented in accordance with U.S. GAAP, and have limitations as analytical tools. The Company’s non-GAAP financial measure does not reflect all items of expenses that affect its operations and does not represent the residual cash flow available for discretionary expenditures. Further, the Company’s non-GAAP measure may differ from the non-GAAP information used by other companies, including peer companies, and therefore its comparability may be limited. The Company compensates for these limitations by reconciling its non-GAAP financial measure to the nearest U.S. GAAP performance measure, which should be considered when evaluating performance. Investors and others are encouraged to review the Company’s financial information in its entirety and not rely on a single financial measure.

The Company defines non-GAAP adjusted net income as net income excluding share-based compensation expenses. For more information on the non-GAAP financial measure, please see the table captioned “Unaudited Reconciliation of GAAP and Non-GAAP Results” set forth at the end of this press release.

Smart Share Global Limited
Unaudited Consolidated Balance Sheets
(In thousands, except for share and per share data, unless otherwise noted)
			December 31, 2023				June 30, 2024				June 30, 2024
			RMB				RMB				US$
	ASSETS
	Current assets:
	Cash and cash equivalents		588,644				735,208				101,168
	Restricted cash		173,246				146,037				20,095
	Short-term investments		2,541,889				2,302,795				316,875
	Accounts receivable, net		269,736				300,853				41,399
	Inventory		106,530				155,743				21,431
	Prepayments and other current assets		345,744				327,539				45,071
	Total current assets		4,025,789				3,968,175				546,039
	Non-current assets:
	Long-term restricted cash		20,000				20,000				2,752
	Property, equipment and software, net		322,806				237,794				32,722
	Right-of-use assets, net		16,353				11,134				1,532
	Other non-current assets		21,621				16,592				2,283
	Deferred tax assets, net		18,804				18,804				2,587
	Total non-current assets		399,584				304,324				41,876
	Total assets		4,425,373				4,272,499				587,915
	LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY
	Current liabilities:
	Accounts and notes payable		764,741				699,504				96,254
	Salary and welfare payable		143,653				122,335				16,834
	Taxes payable		214,738				213,000				29,310
	Current portion of lease liabilities		7,399				5,241				721
	Accruals and other current liabilities		336,959				334,455				46,023
	Total current liabilities		1,467,490				1,374,535				189,142
	Non-current liabilities:
	Non-current lease liabilities		7,641				5,390				742
	Amounts due to related parties-non-current		1,000				1,000				138
	Other non-current liabilities		195,585				207,501				28,553
	Total non-current liabilities		204,226				213,891				29,433
	Total liabilities		1,671,716				1,588,426				218,575
	SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY
	Ordinary shares		347				347				48
	Treasury stock		(5,549	)			(44,243	)			(6,088	)
	Additional paid-in capital		11,791,570				11,743,588				1,615,971
	Statutory reserves		16,593				16,593				2,283
	Accumulated other comprehensive income		182,824				191,087				26,294
	Accumulated deficit		(9,232,128	)			(9,223,299	)			(1,269,168	)
	Total shareholders' equity		2,753,657				2,684,073				369,340
	Total liabilities and shareholders' equity		4,425,373				4,272,499				587,915

Smart Share Global Limited
Unaudited Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income
(In thousands, except for share and per share data, unless otherwise noted)
			Three months ended June 30,									Six months ended June 30,
			2023			2024						2023			2024
			RMB			RMB			US$			RMB			RMB			US$
	Revenues:
	Mobile device charging		1,026,278			410,610			56,502			1,839,323			788,686			108,527
	Others		9,448			52,313			7,199			19,238			71,443			9,831
	Total revenues		1,035,726			462,923			63,701			1,858,561			860,129			118,358
	Cost of revenues		(668,547	)		(219,600	)		(30,218	)		(795,936	)		(387,337	)		(53,299	)
	Research and development expenses		(18,651	)		(20,812	)		(2,864	)		(40,095	)		(40,486	)		(5,571	)
	Sales and marketing expenses		(295,150	)		(180,949	)		(24,899	)		(960,424	)		(385,443	)		(53,039	)
	General and administrative expenses		(31,117	)		(39,450	)		(5,429	)		(57,888	)		(66,034	)		(9,087	)
	Other operating loss		(8,703	)		(8,133	)		(1,119	)		(6,435	)		(9,607	)		(1,322	)
	Income/(loss) from operations		13,558			(6,021	)		(828	)		(2,217	)		(28,778	)		(3,960	)
	Interest and investment income		28,054			28,754			3,957			54,290			59,343			8,166
	Interest expense to third parties		-			-			-			(4,228	)		-			-
	Foreign exchange loss, net		(17,269	)		(2,537	)		(349	)		(12,509	)		(3,103	)		(427	)
	Other income/(loss), net		172			(5	)		(1	)		(11	)		68			9
	Income before income tax expense		24,515			20,191			2,779			35,325			27,530			3,788
	Income tax expense		-			(11,013	)		(1,516	)		-			(18,701	)		(2,573	)
	Net income		24,515			9,178			1,263			35,325			8,829			1,215
	Net income attributable to ordinary shareholders of Smart Share Global Limited		24,515			9,178			1,263			35,325			8,829			1,215
	Other comprehensive income
	Foreign currency translation adjustments, net of nil tax		68,489			5,901			812			50,422			8,263			1,137
	Total comprehensive income		93,004			15,079			2,075			85,747			17,092			2,352
	Comprehensive income attributable to ordinary shareholders of Smart Share Global Limited		93,004			15,079			2,075			85,747			17,092			2,352
	Weighted average number of ordinary shares used in computing net income per share
	- basic		520,059,564			513,255,262			513,255,262			519,652,925			515,725,209			515,725,209
	- diluted		520,059,564			523,442,724			523,442,724			519,652,925			520,818,940			520,818,940
	Net income per share attributable to ordinary shareholders
	- basic		0.05			0.02			0.00			0.07			0.02			0.00
	- diluted		0.05			0.02			0.00			0.07			0.02			0.00
	Net income per ADS attributable to ordinary shareholders
	- basic		0.10			0.04			0.01			0.14			0.03			0.00
	- diluted		0.10			0.04			0.01			0.14			0.03			0.00

Smart Share Global Limited
Unaudited Reconciliation of GAAP and Non-GAAP Results
(In thousands, except for share and per share data, unless otherwise noted)
		Three months ended June 30,						Six months ended June 30,
		2023		2024				2023		2024
		RMB		RMB		US$		RMB		RMB		US$
	Net income	24,515		9,178		1,263		35,325		8,829		1,215
	Add:
	Share-based compensation	5,540		6,034		830		11,825		10,217		1,406
	Less:
	Adjusted for tax effects	-		-		-		-		-		-
	Adjusted net income (non-GAAP)	30,055		15,212		2,093		47,150		19,046		2,621

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¹ The Company defines number of points of interests, or POIs, as of a certain day as the total number of unique locations whose proprietors (location partners) have entered into contracts with the Company or its network partners on that day and have at least one cabinet assigned to the location.

² The Company defines cumulative registered users as the total number of users who have agreed to register their mobile phone numbers with the Company via its mini programs since inception, and the number of cumulative registered users of the Company on a certain date is the number of unique mobile phone numbers that have been registered with the Company since inception on that date.

³ The Company defines available-for-use power banks as of a certain date as the number of power banks in circulation on that day.

⁴ The Company defines mobile device charging orders for a given period as the total number of completed orders placed by registered users of the mobile device charging business under both the direct and network partner models in that given period, without any adjustment for orders that may qualify for discounts or incentives.

⁵ The U.S. dollar (US$) amounts disclosed in this press release, except for those transaction amounts that were actually settled in U.S. dollars, are presented solely for the convenience of the readers. The conversion of Renminbi (RMB) into US$ in this press release is based on the exchange rate set forth in the H.10 statistical release of the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System as of June 28, 2024, which was RMB7.2672 to US$1.0000. The percentages stated in this press release are calculated based on the RMB amounts.

FAQ

What was Energy Monster's revenue for Q2 2024?

Energy Monster's revenue for Q2 2024 was RMB462.9 million (US$63.7 million), representing a 55.3% decrease from the same period in 2023.

How many POIs did Energy Monster (EM) have as of June 30, 2024?

As of June 30, 2024, Energy Monster's services were available in 1,267,000 POIs, compared with 1,245,000 as of March 31, 2024.

What was Energy Monster's (EM) net income for Q2 2024?

Energy Monster reported a net income of RMB9.2 million (US$1.3 million) for Q2 2024, compared to a net income of RMB24.5 million in the same period last year.

How many cumulative registered users did Energy Monster (EM) have by the end of Q2 2024?

Energy Monster had 417.1 million cumulative registered users as of June 30, 2024, with 12.8 million newly registered users acquired during the quarter.

What percentage of Energy Monster's (EM) POIs were operated under the network partner model in Q2 2024?

As of June 30, 2024, 89.2% of Energy Monster's POIs were operated under the network partner model, compared with 79.7% as of March 31, 2024.