NaaS Technology Inc. Reports Unaudited 2024 First Quarter Financial Results
NaaS Technology Inc., a U.S.-listed EV charging service company in China, reported strong financial results for Q1 2024. Revenues increased by 166% year over year, reaching RMB96.2 million. Gross profit grew 4.0 times year over year to RMB24.3 million. The company saw significant growth in charging volume, gross transaction value, and number of orders transacted through its network. NaaS continues to focus on revenue diversification and technological advancements to enhance its market position.
Revenues increased by 166% year over year, reaching RMB96.2 million for Q1 2024.
Gross profit grew 4.0 times year over year to RMB24.3 million for Q1 2024.
Charging volume transacted through NaaS' network increased by 19% year over year.
Gross transaction value transacted through NaaS' network reached RMB1.2 billion for Q1 2024, up by 17% year over year.
Number of orders transacted through NaaS' network increased by 13% year over year for Q1 2024.
Total operating expenses increased to RMB215.7 million for Q1 2024 from RMB119.7 million in Q1 2023.
Finance costs increased to RMB17.7 million for Q1 2024 from RMB7.1 million in Q1 2023.
Net loss attributable to ordinary shareholders was RMB227.4 million for Q1 2024, compared to RMB109.7 million in Q1 2023.
Insights
First Quarter 2024 Financial Highlights:
- Revenues increased by
166% year over year and reachedRMB96.2 million (US ) for the first quarter of 2024.$13.3 million - Gross margin was
25.3% for the first quarter of 2024, compared with16.9% for the same period of 2023. - Gross profit grew 4.0 times year over year to
RMB24.3 million (US ) for the first quarter of 2024.$3.4 million
First Quarter 2024 Operational Highlights:
- Charging volume transacted through NaaS' network reached 1,216 GWh for the first quarter of 2024, representing an increase of
19% year over year. - Gross transaction value transacted through NaaS' network reached
RMB1.2 billion (US ) for the first quarter of 2024, representing an increase of$160.1 million 17% year over year. - Number of orders transacted through NaaS' network reached 50.3 million for the first quarter of 2024, representing an increase of
13% year over year.
"We kicked off 2024 with robust financial and operational growth while strengthening our foundational capabilities in mobility connectivity services, significantly boosting our competitive edge," said Ms. Yang Wang, chief executive officer of NaaS. "We actively empower charging point operators within our mobility connectivity ecosystem, continually delivering innovative energy solutions. This strategic approach has driven revenue diversification and significantly strengthened our position in the broader energy market. Our commitment to seamlessly integrating digital technology across various sectors is paving the way for high-quality industry development and improving the overall charging experience for end-users."
Mr. Alex Wu, president and chief financial officer of NaaS, added, "Leveraging our deep industry knowledge, we focused on high-quality revenue growth in the first quarter, considerably increasing our revenue and gross margins. Our strategic, disciplined financial management has also reinforced our financial stability and enhanced profitability across our business units. By continually optimizing efficiency and maintaining our growth trajectory, we are committed to delivering robust financial performances and ensuring long-term value creation for our stakeholders."
2024 First Quarter Business Updates and Financial Results:
NTR Turns Positive and Further Increased GTR
The Company continues to witness a positive trend in its Net Take Rate (NTR)[1] and Gross Take Rate (GTR)[2]. In April 2024, the NTR reached a historical high. This increase reflects the success of NaaS' strategic initiatives to expand its network and strengthen its resources, contributing to higher profitability from its mobility connectivity services. The improvement of these metrics underscores NaaS' ability to maintain operational excellence and adjust its promotional strategies to enhance customer loyalty and create a robust network effect.
Strengthening Open-Source Commitment
NaaS has recently joined the Open Invention Network (OIN), the largest patent non-aggression community dedicated to protecting open source. Its membership underscores NaaS' commitment to leveraging open-source technology to advance its charging infrastructure networks. Joining OIN is a part of NaaS' strategy to enhance its intellectual property and research and development capabilities. As of March 31, 2024, NaaS had filed over 250 patent applications in more than ten countries and regions around the world, including
Revenues
Total revenues reached
Charging services revenues contributed
Energy solutions revenues for the first quarter of 2024 increased by
New initiatives revenues remained relatively stable at
Cost of revenues, gross profit and gross margin
Total cost of revenues increased
Total gross profit grew 4.0 times year over year from
Operating expenses
Total operating expenses increased from
Selling and marketing expenses increased
Administrative expenses increased from
Research and development expenses increased from
Finance costs
Finance costs increased from
Income tax expenses
Income tax expenses were
Net loss and non-IFRS net loss attributable to ordinary shareholders; net margin and non-IFRS net margin
Net loss attributable to ordinary shareholders was
Recent Development
In May 2024, we amended and restated our previously adopted Second Amended and Restated New 2022 Share Incentive Plan to expand the number of Class A ordinary shares available for grant of awards. Upon the amendment, the maximum total number of Class A ordinary shares of the Company underlying all awards, whether granted or available to be granted, under the plan became 644,746,682 (from 490,563,333 immediately prior to the amendment) and will be increased on the first day of each fiscal year from January 1, 2025 by an amount equal to
[1] NTR measures NaaS' return from transactions arising from its mobility connectivity services after adjusting for incentives which are paid to end-users through NaaS' partnered platform in the form of discounts and promotions to boost the use of its network. NTR is calculated by taking NaaS' gross receipts from transactions, deducting transaction outgoings and incentives, and adding income from membership programs. The result is then expressed as a percentage of the total transaction value. |
[2] GTR is calculated as the percentage of NaaS' commission income derived from the gross transaction value at charging stations, indicating the Company's share of charging stations' gross income. |
[3] Non-IFRS net loss was arrived at after excluding share-based compensation expenses, fair value changes of convertible instruments, and fair value changes of financial assets at fair value through profit or loss. Non-IFRS net margin was calculated by dividing non-IFRS net loss by total revenue. Please refer to the section titled "Unaudited reconciliations of IFRS and non-IFRS financial measures" for details. |
Conference Call Information
The Company's management will host an earnings conference call at 8:00 AM
Participants who wish to join the conference call should register online at:
https://s1.c-conf.com/diamondpass/10038734-6cm51w.html
Once registration is completed, participants will receive the dial-in information for the conference call.
Participants joining the conference call should dial-in at least 10 minutes before the scheduled start time.
Additionally, a live and archived webcast of the conference call will be available on the Company's investor relations website at http://ir.enaas.com.
A replay of the conference call will be accessible approximately two hours after the conclusion of the live call until May 17, 2024, by dialing the following telephone numbers:
Replay Access Code: 10038734
Exchange Rate
This press release contains translations of certain RMB amounts into USD at specified rates solely for the convenience of the reader. Unless otherwise stated, all translations from RMB to USD were made at the rate of
Non-IFRS Financial Measures
The Company uses non-IFRS measures such as non-IFRS net loss and non-IFRS net margin, non-IFRS net debt and non-IFRS total liabilities to total assets ratio, in evaluating its operating results, financial position and for financial and operational decision-making purposes. The Company believes that non-IFRS financial measures help identify underlying trends in the Company's business and financial position that could otherwise be distorted by the effect of certain expenses that the Company includes in its results for the period and effects certain instruments convertible to the Company's equity. The Company believes that non-IFRS financial measures provide useful information about its results of operations and financial position, enhances the overall understanding of its past performance and future prospects and allow for greater visibility with respect to key metrics used by its management in its financial and operational decision-making.
Non-IFRS financial measures have limitations as analytical tools and should not be considered in isolation or construed as an alternative to IFRS financial measures or any other measure of performance or as an indicator of its operating performance and financial position. Investors are encouraged to review non-IFRS financial measures and the reconciliation to their most directly comparable IFRS measures. Non-IFRS financial measures presented here may not be comparable to similarly titled measures presented by other companies. Other companies may calculate similarly titled measures differently, limiting their usefulness as comparative measures to the Company's data. The Company encourages investors and others to review its financial information in its entirety and not rely on a single financial measure.
For more information on the IFRS and non-IFRS financial measures, please see the section titled "Unaudited reconciliations of IFRS and non-IFRS financial measures."
About NaaS Technology Inc.
NaaS Technology Inc. is the first
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NAAS TECHNOLOGY INC. UNAUDITED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF LOSS AND OTHER COMPREHENSIVE LOSS | ||||||||||||
For the Three Months Ended | ||||||||||||
March 31, 2023 | March 31, 2024 | |||||||||||
(In thousands, except for share and per share and per ADS data) | RMB | RMB | US$ | |||||||||
Revenues | ||||||||||||
Charging services revenues | 24,061 | 47,836 | 6,625 | |||||||||
Energy solutions revenues | 10,872 | 47,209 | 6,538 | |||||||||
New initiatives revenues | 1,228 | 1,192 | 165 | |||||||||
Total revenues | 36,161 | 96,237 | 13,328 | |||||||||
Cost of revenues | (30,047) | (71,889) | (9,957) | |||||||||
Gross profit | 6,114 | 24,348 | 3,371 | |||||||||
Operating expenses | ||||||||||||
Selling and marketing expenses | (66,389) | (71,201) | (9,861) | |||||||||
Administrative expenses | (45,497) | (123,005) | (17,036) | |||||||||
Research and development expenses | (7,832) | (21,523) | (2,981) | |||||||||
Total operating expenses | (119,718) | (215,729) | (29,878) | |||||||||
Other (losses)/gains, net | 493 | 4,786 | 663 | |||||||||
Operating loss | (113,111) | (186,595) | (25,844) | |||||||||
Fair value changes of convertible instruments | — | (7,790) | (1,079) | |||||||||
Fair value changes of financial instruments at fair value through profit or loss | 13,571 | (12,928) | (1,791) | |||||||||
Finance costs | (7,060) | (17,732) | (2,456) | |||||||||
Loss before income tax | (106,600) | (225,045) | (31,170) | |||||||||
Income tax expenses | (3,055) | (2,687) | (372) | |||||||||
Net loss | (109,655) | (227,732) | (31,542) | |||||||||
Net loss attributable to: | ||||||||||||
Equity holders of the company | (109,655) | (227,399) | (31,496) | |||||||||
Non-controlling interests | — | (333) | (46) | |||||||||
(109,655) | (227,732) | (31,542) |
NAAS TECHNOLOGY INC. UNAUDITED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF LOSS AND OTHER COMPREHENSIVE LOSS | ||||||||||||
For the Three Months Ended | ||||||||||||
March 31, 2023 | March 31, 2024 | |||||||||||
(In thousands, except for share and per share and per ADS data) | RMB | RMB | US$ | |||||||||
Basic and diluted loss per share for loss attributable to the ordinary shareholders of the Company (Expressed in RMB per share) | ||||||||||||
Basic | (0.05) | (0.09) | (0.01) | |||||||||
Diluted | (0.05) | (0.09) | (0.01) | |||||||||
Basic and diluted loss per ADS for loss attributable to the ordinary shareholders of the Company (Expressed in RMB per ADS) | ||||||||||||
Basic | (0.50) | (0.91) | (0.13) | |||||||||
Diluted | (0.50) | (0.91) | (0.13) | |||||||||
Weighted average number of ordinary shares outstanding-basic | 2,196,978,125 | 2,508,694,151 | 2,508,694,151 | |||||||||
Weighted average number of ordinary shares outstanding-diluted | 2,196,978,125 | 2,508,694,151 | 2,508,694,151 | |||||||||
Net loss | (109,655) | (227,732) | (31,542) | |||||||||
Other comprehensive loss that will not be reclassified to profit or loss in subsequent period: | ||||||||||||
Fair value changes on equity investment designated at fair value through other comprehensive loss, net of tax | (23,353) | (40,676) | (5,634) | |||||||||
Currency translation differences | (1,240) | 552 | 76 | |||||||||
Other comprehensive loss, net of tax | (24,593) | (40,124) | (5,558) | |||||||||
Total comprehensive loss | (134,248) | (267,856) | (37,100) | |||||||||
Total comprehensive loss attributable to: | ||||||||||||
Equity holders of the company | (134,248) | (267,523) | (37,054) | |||||||||
Non-controlling interests | — | (333) | (46) | |||||||||
(134,248) | (267,856) | (37,100) |
NAAS TECHNOLOGY INC. UNAUDITED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF FINANCIAL POSITION | ||||||||||
As of | ||||||||||
December 31, 2023 | March 31, 2024 | |||||||||
(In thousands) | RMB | RMB | US$ | |||||||
ASSETS | ||||||||||
Current assets | ||||||||||
Cash and cash equivalents | 436,242 | 297,071 | 41,144 | |||||||
Trade receivables | 73,144 | 69,288 | 9,596 | |||||||
Contract assets | 77,684 | 72,938 | 10,102 | |||||||
Financial assets at fair value through profit or loss | 70,164 | 57,515 | 7,966 | |||||||
Inventories | 22,458 | 22,343 | 3,094 | |||||||
Prepayments, other receivables and other assets | 436,377 | 471,674 | 65,326 | |||||||
Other financial assets | 27,898 | 26,961 | 3,734 | |||||||
Total current assets | 1,143,967 | 1,017,790 | 140,962 | |||||||
Non-current assets | ||||||||||
Right-of-use assets | 14,026 | 12,253 | 1,697 | |||||||
Financial assets at fair value through profit or loss | 34,788 | 34,818 | 4,822 | |||||||
Financial assets at fair value through other comprehensive income | 104,970 | 64,294 | 8,905 | |||||||
Other financial assets | 100,718 | 102,066 | 14,136 | |||||||
Investments accounted for using equity method | 267 | 267 | 37 | |||||||
Property, plant and equipment | 4,378 | 3,948 | 547 | |||||||
Intangible assets | 13,320 | 12,626 | 1,749 | |||||||
Goodwill | 40,085 | 40,100 | 5,554 | |||||||
Other non-current assets | 8,580 | 7,042 | 975 | |||||||
Total non-current assets | 321,132 | 277,414 | 38,422 | |||||||
Total assets | 1,465,099 | 1,295,204 | 179,384 | |||||||
LIABILITIES AND EQUITY | ||||||||||
Current liabilities | ||||||||||
Interest-bearing bank borrowings | 72,953 | 229,545 | 31,792 | |||||||
Current lease liabilities | 7,154 | 7,567 | 1,048 | |||||||
Trade payables | 152,066 | 147,995 | 20,497 | |||||||
Income tax payables | 19,170 | 21,942 | 3,039 | |||||||
Convertible bonds | 272,684 | 251,070 | 34,773 | |||||||
Other payables and accruals | 293,003 | 227,136 | 31,459 | |||||||
Total current liabilities | 817,030 | 885,255 | 122,608 | |||||||
Non-current liabilities | ||||||||||
Non-current lease liabilities | 6,936 | 5,057 | 700 | |||||||
Interest-bearing bank borrowings | 681,821 | 563,821 | 78,088 | |||||||
Deferred tax liabilities | 2,917 | 2,833 | 392 | |||||||
Total non-current liabilities | 691,674 | 571,711 | 79,180 | |||||||
Total liabilities | 1,508,704 | 1,456,966 | 201,788 | |||||||
EQUITY | ||||||||||
Share capital | 165,183 | 173,932 | 24,089 | |||||||
Subscription receivable | (4,696) | (4,696) | (650) | |||||||
Warrant outstanding | — | 29,587 | 4,098 | |||||||
Additional paid in capital | 7,196,341 | 7,307,704 | 1,012,105 | |||||||
Other reserves | (65,699) | (105,823) | (14,656) | |||||||
Accumulated losses | (7,338,168) | (7,565,567) | (1,047,819) | |||||||
Non-controlling interests | 3,434 | 3,101 | 429 | |||||||
Total equity | (43,605) | (161,762) | (22,404) | |||||||
Total equity and liabilities | 1,465,099 | 1,295,204 | 179,384 |
NAAS TECHNOLOGY INC. UNAUDITED RECONCILIATIONS OF IFRS AND NON-IFRS FINANCIAL MEASURES | ||||||||||||
For the Three Months Ended | ||||||||||||
March 31, 2023 | March 31, 2024 | |||||||||||
(In thousands, except for share and per share and per ADS data) | RMB | RMB | US$ | |||||||||
Reconciliation of Adjusted net loss attributable to ordinary shareholders of the Company to Net loss attributable to ordinary shareholders of the Company | ||||||||||||
Net loss attributable to ordinary shareholders of the Company | (109,655) | (227,399) | (31,496) | |||||||||
Add: Share-based compensation expenses | 20,940 | 80,316 | 11,124 | |||||||||
Fair value changes of convertible instruments | — | 7,790 | 1,079 | |||||||||
Fair value changes of financial assets at fair value through profit or loss | (13,571) | 12,928 | 1,791 | |||||||||
Adjusted net loss attributable to ordinary shareholders of the Company | (102,286) | (126,365) | (17,502) | |||||||||
Adjusted net basic and diluted loss per share for loss attributable to the ordinary shareholders of the Company (Expressed in RMB per share) | ||||||||||||
Basic | (0.05) | (0.05) | (0.01) | |||||||||
Diluted | (0.05) | (0.05) | (0.01) | |||||||||
Adjusted net basic and diluted loss per ADS for loss attributable to the ordinary shareholders of the Company (Expressed in RMB per ADS) | ||||||||||||
Basic | (0.47) | (0.50) | (0.07) | |||||||||
Diluted | (0.47) | (0.50) | (0.07) | |||||||||
Weighted average number of ordinary shares outstanding-basic | 2,196,978,125 | 2,508,694,151 | 2,508,694,151 | |||||||||
Weighted average number of ordinary shares outstanding-diluted | 2,196,978,125 | 2,508,694,151 | 2,508,694,151 |
NAAS TECHNOLOGY INC. UNAUDITED RECONCILIATIONS OF IFRS AND NON-IFRS FINANCIAL MEASURES | ||||||||||||
For the Three Months Ended | ||||||||||||
March 31, 2023 | March 31, 2024 | |||||||||||
(In thousands) | RMB | RMB | US$ | |||||||||
Cost of revenues | (30,047) | (71,889) | (9,957) | |||||||||
Share-based compensation expenses | 494 | 3,474 | 481 | |||||||||
Non-IFRS cost of revenues | (29,553) | (68,415) | (9,476) | |||||||||
Selling and marketing expenses | (66,389) | (71,201) | (9,861) | |||||||||
Share-based compensation expenses | 4,888 | 11,971 | 1,658 | |||||||||
Non-IFRS selling and marketing expenses | (61,501) | (59,230) | (8,203) | |||||||||
Administrative expenses | (45,497) | (123,005) | (17,036) | |||||||||
Share-based compensation expenses | 13,668 | 60,250 | 8,345 | |||||||||
Non-IFRS administrative expenses | (31,829) | (62,755) | (8,691) | |||||||||
Research and development expenses | (7,832) | (21,523) | (2,981) | |||||||||
Share-based compensation expenses | 1,890 | 4,621 | 640 | |||||||||
Non-IFRS research and development expenses | (5,942) | (16,902) | (2,341) | |||||||||
Operating loss | (113,111) | (186,595) | (25,844) | |||||||||
Share-based compensation expenses | 20,940 | 80,316 | 11,124 | |||||||||
Non-IFRS operating loss | (92,171) | (106,279) | (14,720) |
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FAQ
<p>What were NaaS Technology Inc.'s revenues for Q1 2024?</p>
Total revenues were RMB96.2 million for Q1 2024, representing a 166% increase year over year.
<p>How much did NaaS Technology Inc.'s gross profit grow in Q1 2024?</p>
Gross profit grew 4.0 times year over year to RMB24.3 million for Q1 2024.
<p>What was the percentage increase in charging volume transacted through NaaS' network for Q1 2024?</p>
Charging volume transacted increased by 19% year over year for Q1 2024.
<p>How did NaaS Technology Inc.'s total operating expenses change from Q1 2023 to Q1 2024?</p>
Total operating expenses increased to RMB215.7 million for Q1 2024 from RMB119.7 million in Q1 2023.
<p>What was the net loss attributable to ordinary shareholders for NaaS Technology Inc. in Q1 2024?</p>
Net loss attributable to ordinary shareholders was RMB227.4 million for Q1 2024.