OneConnect Announces Second Quarter and First Half 2023 Unaudited Financial Results
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Gross Margin Remained Stable and Net Margin to Shareholders Improved by 13.2ppt YoY for Second Quarter 2023
Second Quarter 2023 Financial Highlights
- Revenue was
RMB973 million as compared toRMB1,134 million for the same period of the prior year. - Gross margin remained stable at
36.2% , the same for the same period of the prior year; non-IFRS gross margin decreased slightly to39.3% as compared to40.0% for the same period of the prior year. - Operating loss narrowed
71.7% toRMB79 million , as compared toRMB278 million for the same period of the prior year. Operating margin narrowed to8.1% from24.5% for the same period of the prior year. - Net loss attributable to shareholders narrowed by
66.7% toRMB82 million , as compared toRMB245 million for the same period of the prior year. Net margin to shareholders improved by 13.2 percentage points to -8.4% as compared to -21.6% for the same period of the prior year. - Net loss per ADS, basic and diluted, was
RMB-2.25 as compared toRMB-6.70 for the same period of the prior year.
In RMB'000, except percentages and per | Three Months Ended June 30 | YoY | Six Months Ended June 30 | YoY | ||
2023 | 2022 | 2023 | 2022 | |||
Revenue | ||||||
Revenue from Ping An Group | 580,795 | 682,600 | -14.9 % | 1,117,649 | 1,231,282 | -9.2 % |
Revenue from Lufax | 73,142 | 107,363 | -31.9 % | 144,499 | 236,463 | -38.9 % |
Revenue from third-party customers[1] | 319,463 | 343,802 | -7.1 % | 637,198 | 684,958 | -7.0 % |
Total | 973,400 | 1,133,765 | -14.1 % | 1,899,346 | 2,152,703 | -11.8 % |
Gross profit | 352,824 | 410,252 | 696,233 | 759,283 | ||
Gross margin | 36.2 % | 36.2 % | 36.7 % | 35.3 % | ||
Non-IFRS gross margin | 39.3 % | 40.0 % | 39.8 % | 39.4 % | ||
Operating loss | (78,528) | (277,618) | (192,939) | (632,513) | ||
Operating margin | -8.1 % | -24.5 % | -10.2 % | -29.4 % | ||
Net loss to shareholders | (81,592) | (244,789) | (190,465) | (562,374) | ||
Net margin to shareholders | -8.4 % | -21.6 % | -10.0 % | -26.1 % | ||
Net loss per ADS[2], basic and diluted | (2.25) | (6.70) | (5.24) | (15.29) | ||
[1] Third-party customers refer to each customer with revenue contribution of less than | ||||||
[2] Each ADS represents thirty ordinary shares. In December 2022, the Company effected an ADS ratio change to adjust its ordinary share to ADS ratio from one (1) ADS representing |
Chairman, CEO and CFO Comments
"I am delighted to announce that we delivered a strong second quarter, showcasing resilience in our operational outcomes." said Mr. Shen Chongfeng, Chairman of the Board and Chief Executive Officer. "We continued to implement our second stage strategy of deepening customer engagement to focus on serving premium-plus customers and product integration in the second quarter of 2023. The era of digitization for financial institutions has come. In February 2023,
Mr. Shen Chongfeng further commented, "As we continue to execute our second stage strategy, we are reaping benefits by broadening collaboration with financial institutions through products upgrade. In the first half of 2023, we further optimized our products in algorithm model, architecture structure to maintain competitive advantage in the market. We had further breakthrough in self-controlled technology, where we received 4 accreditations. For example, our digital lending comprehensive financial inclusion solution was awarded "2022 China Best Supplier of Financial Technology" in the 3rd Yangtze River Delta Fintech Innovation & Application Global Competition. Meanwhile, we continued to deepen our cooperation with several large banks through multiple-phases projects. As we move into the third quarter, we will continue our efforts in improving delivery efficiency and products capability to address customers' evolving needs. Our overseas business continued its growth momentum in the first half of 2023, with virtual bank in
Mr. Luo Yongtao, Chief Financial Officer, commented, "As we continued our product integration and deepening engagement with premium-plus customers, our gross margin witnessed a steady improvement in the first half of 2023. Gross margin increased year-over-year from
Revenue Breakdown
In RMB'000, except percentages | Three Months Ended | YoY | Six Months Ended | YoY | ||||
2023 | 2022 | 2023 | 2022 | |||||
Technology Solution Segment[3] | ||||||||
Implementation | 233,089 | 170,933 | 36.4 % | 443,023 | 342,611 | 29.3 % | ||
Transaction-based and support revenue | ||||||||
Business origination services | 32,081 | 104,701 | -69.4 % | 81,127 | 219,494 | -63.0 % | ||
Risk management services | 72,574 | 91,546 | -20.7 % | 150,317 | 198,497 | -24.3 % | ||
Operation support services | 249,040 | 316,897 | -21.4 % | 471,585 | 572,105 | -17.6 % | ||
Cloud services platform | 322,373 | 369,373 | -12.7 % | 614,620 | 665,207 | -7.6 % | ||
Post-implementation support services | 13,308 | 15,367 | -13.4 % | 25,649 | 26,794 | -4.3 % | ||
Others | 16,694 | 40,441 | -58.7 % | 46,664 | 82,295 | -43.3 % | ||
Sub-total for transaction-based and support revenue | 706,070 | 938,325 | -24.8 % | 1,389,962 | 1,764,392 | -21.2 % | ||
Sub-total | 939,159 | 1,109,258 | -15.3 % | 1,832,985 | 2,107,003 | -13.0 % | ||
Virtual Bank Business | ||||||||
Interest and commission | 34,241 | 24,507 | 39.7 % | 66,361 | 45,700 | 45.2 % | ||
Total | 973,400 | 1,133,765 | -14.1 % | 1,899,346 | 2,152,703 | -11.8 % | ||
[3] Intersegment eliminations and adjustments are included under technology solution segment. |
Revenue in the second quarter of 2023 decreased by
In RMB'000, except percentages | Three Months Ended June 30 | YoY | Six Months Ended | YoY | |||
2023 | 2022 | 2023 | 2022 | ||||
Digital Banking segment | 235,332 | 355,927 | -33.9 % | 494,069 | 743,010 | -33.5 % | |
Digital Insurance segment | 190,587 | 203,696 | -6.4 % | 367,244 | 387,759 | -5.3 % | |
Gamma Platform segment | 513,240 | 549,635 | -6.6 % | 971,671 | 976,234 | -0.5 % | |
Virtual Bank Business segment | 34,242 | 24,508 | 39.7 % | 66,361 | 45,700 | 45.2 % | |
Total | 973,400 | 1,133,765 | -14.1 % | 1,899,346 | 2,152,703 | -11.8 % |
Revenue from Gamma Platform segment, decreased by
Second Quarter 2023 Financial Results
Revenue
Revenue in the second quarter of 2023 decreased by
Cost of Revenue
Cost of revenue in the second quarter of 2023 decreased by
Gross Profit
Gross profit in the second quarter of 2023 decreased to
Operating Loss and Expenses
Total operating expenses for the second quarter of 2023 decreased to
- Research and Development expenses for the second quarter of 2023 decreased to
RMB240 million fromRMB378 million , mainly due to our initiative to invest in research and development at a reasonable pace and selectively invest in profitable projects. As a percentage of revenue, research and development expenses decreased to24.7% , compared with33.3% in the prior year. - Sales and Marketing expenses for the second quarter of 2023 decreased to
RMB65 million , compared withRMB109 million in the prior year, mainly due to a decrease in marketing and advertising expense and a decrease in labor cost in employee benefits expenses. As a percentage of revenue, sales and marketing expenses decreased to6.7% from9.7% . - General and Administrative expenses for the second quarter of 2023 decreased to
RMB135 million fromRMB191 million in the prior year, primarily due to stringent cost control measures and our continued transformation efforts. As a percentage of revenue, general and administrative expenses decreased to13.9% from16.8% .
Loss from operations for the second quarter of 2023 narrowed notably to
Net Loss Attributable to Shareholders
Net loss attributable to OneConnect's shareholders totaled
Cash Flow
For the second quarter of 2023, net cash used in operating activities was
Conference Call Information
Date/Time | Wednesday, August 16, 2023 at 8:00 a.m., Wednesday, August 16, 2023 at 8:00 p.m., Beijing Time |
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The financial results and an archived transcript will be available at OneConnect's investor relations website at ir.ocft.com.
About OneConnect
OneConnect Financial Technology Co., Ltd. is a technology-as-a-service provider for financial services industry. The Company integrates extensive financial services industry expertise with market-leading technology to provide technology applications and technology-enabled business services to financial institutions. The integrated solutions and platform the Company provides include digital banking solution, digital insurance solution and Gamma Platform, which is a technology infrastructural platform for financial institutions. The Company's solutions enable its customers' digital transformations, which help them improve efficiency, enhance service quality, and reduce costs and risks.
The Company has established long-term cooperation relationships with financial institutions to address their needs of digital transformation. The Company has also expanded its services to other participants in the value chain to support the digital transformation of financial services eco-system. In addition, the Company has successfully exported its technology solutions to overseas financial institutions.
For more information, please visit ir.ocft.com.
Safe Harbor Statement
This press release contains forward-looking statements. These statements constitute "forward-looking" statements within the meaning of Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, and as defined in the
Use of Unaudited Non-IFRS Financial Measures
The unaudited consolidated financial information is prepared in accordance with International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS). Non-IFRS measures are used in gross profit and gross margin, adjusted to exclude non-cash items, which consist of amortization of intangible assets recognized in cost of revenue, depreciation of property and equipment recognized in cost of revenue, and share-based compensation expenses recognized in cost of revenue. OneConnect's management regularly review non-IFRS gross profit and non-IFRS gross margin to assess the performance of our business. By excluding non-cash items, these financial metrics allow OneConnect's management to evaluate the cash conversion of
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ONECONNECT | ||||||
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME | ||||||
(Unaudited) | ||||||
Three Months Ended June 30 | Six Months Ended June 30 | |||||
2023 | 2022 | 2023 | 2022 | |||
RMB'000 | RMB'000 | RMB'000 | RMB'000 | |||
Revenue | 973,400 | 1,133,765 | 1,899,346 | 2,152,703 | ||
- Technology Solution | 939,159 | 1,109,258 | 1,832,985 | 2,107,003 | ||
- Virtual Bank Business | 34,241 | 24,507 | 66,361 | 45,700 | ||
Cost of revenue | (620,576) | (723,513) | (1,203,113) | (1,393,420) | ||
Gross profit | 352,824 | 410,252 | 696,233 | 759,283 | ||
Research and development expenses | (240,348) | (377,500) | (528,039) | (740,513) | ||
Selling and marketing expenses | (65,220) | (109,435) | (129,252) | (218,342) | ||
General and administrative expenses | (134,916) | (190,620) | (242,118) | (401,921) | ||
Net impairment losses on financial and | (11,437) | 2,289 | (38,643) | (14,925) | ||
Other income, gains or loss-net | 20,569 | (12,604) | 48,880 | (16,095) | ||
Operating loss | (78,528) | (277,618) | (192,939) | (632,513) | ||
Finance income | 5,726 | 2,790 | 11,516 | 5,236 | ||
Finance costs | (5,432) | (7,537) | (11,698) | (19,661) | ||
Finance costs – net | 294 | (4,747) | (182) | (14,425) | ||
Share of gains of associate and joint | - | 8,765 | 7,157 | 20,302 | ||
Impairment charges on associates | - | - | (7,157) | - | ||
Loss before income tax | (78,234) | (273,600) | (193,121) | (626,636) | ||
Income tax (expense)/benefit | (7,274) | 15,716 | (5,402) | 36,444 | ||
Loss for the period | (85,508) | (257,884) | (198,523) | (590,192) | ||
Loss attributable to: | ||||||
- Owners of the Company | (81,592) | (244,789) | (190,465) | (562,374) | ||
- Non-controlling interests | (3,916) | (13,095) | (8,058) | (27,818) | ||
Other comprehensive income, net of tax | ||||||
Items that may be subsequently | ||||||
- Foreign currency translation differences | 32,224 | 256,914 | 17,370 | 233,721 | ||
- Changes in the fair value of debt | 4,781 | (8,810) | 1,057 | 3,713 | ||
Item that will not be reclassified | ||||||
- Foreign currency translation differences | 74,846 | 44,191 | ||||
Total comprehensive income/(loss) for | 26,343 | (9,780) | (135,905) | (352,758) | ||
Total comprehensive income/(loss) | ||||||
- Owners of the Company | 30,259 | 3,315 | (127,847) | (324,940) | ||
- Non-controlling interests | (3,916) | (13,095) | (8,058) | (27,818) | ||
Loss per ADS attributable to owners of | ||||||
(expressed in RMB per share) | ||||||
- Basic and diluted | (2.25) | (6.70) | (5.24) | (15.29) |
ONECONNECT | |||
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS | |||
(Unaudited) | |||
June 30 | December 31 | ||
2023 | 2022 | ||
RMB'000 | RMB'000 | ||
ASSETS | |||
Non-current assets | |||
Property and equipment | 116,782 | 151,401 | |
Intangible assets | 526,225 | 570,436 | |
Deferred tax assets | 768,277 | 765,959 | |
Investments accounted for using the equity method | - | 199,200 | |
Financial assets measured at fair value through other comprehensive income | 816,573 | 821,110 | |
Total non-current assets | 2,227,857 | 2,508,106 | |
Current assets | |||
Trade receivables | 1,190,632 | 940,989 | |
Contract assets | 100,890 | 122,628 | |
Prepayments and other receivables | 1,097,715 | 1,078,604 | |
Financial assets measured at amortized cost from virtual bank | 2,377 | 44 | |
Financial assets measured at fair value through other comprehensive income | 1,310,160 | 1,233,431 | |
Financial assets at fair value through profit or loss | 771,828 | 690,627 | |
Derivative financial assets | 59,631 | 56,363 | |
Restricted cash and time deposits over three months | 202,136 | 343,814 | |
Cash and cash equivalents | 1,519,513 | 1,907,776 | |
Total current assets | 6,254,882 | 6,374,276 | |
Total assets | 8,482,739 | 8,882,382 | |
EQUITY AND LIABILITIES | |||
Equity | |||
Share capital | 78 | 78 | |
Shares held for share incentive scheme | (149,544) | (149,544) | |
Other reserves | 11,017,947 | 10,953,072 | |
Accumulated losses | (7,701,364) | (7,510,899) | |
Equity attributable to equity owners of the Company | 3,167,117 | 3,292,707 | |
Non-controlling interests | (18,276) | (14,652) | |
Total equity | 3,148,841 | 3,278,055 | |
LIABILITIES | |||
Non-current liabilities | |||
Trade and other payables | 123,916 | 132,833 | |
Contract liabilities | 18,546 | 19,977 | |
Deferred tax liabilities | 3,637 | 5,196 | |
Total non-current liabilities | 146,099 | 158,006 | |
Current liabilities | |||
Trade and other payables | 2,409,360 | 2,531,273 | |
Payroll and welfare payables | 317,590 | 431,258 | |
Contract liabilities | 139,701 | 166,650 | |
Short-term borrowings | 256,418 | 289,062 | |
Customer deposits | 1,972,532 | 1,929,183 | |
Other financial liabilities from virtual bank | 92,198 | 89,327 | |
Derivative financial liabilities | - | 9,568 | |
Total current liabilities | 5,187,799 | 5,446,321 | |
Total liabilities | 5,333,898 | 5,604,327 | |
Total equity and liabilities | 8,482,739 | 8,882,382 |
ONECONNECT | ||||
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS | ||||
(Unaudited) | ||||
Three Months Ended June 30 | Six Months Ended June 30 | |||
2023 | 2022 | 2023 | 2022 | |
RMB'000 | RMB'000 | RMB'000 | RMB'000 | |
Net cash (used in) / generated from operating activities | (19,650) | 325,638 | (632,914) | (793,056) |
Net cash (used in) / generated from investing activities | (108,947) | (42,373) | 298,119 | 1,507,894 |
Net cash (used in) financing activities | (44,480) | (135,237) | (88,901) | (692,275) |
Net (decrease) / increase in cash and cash equivalents | (173,077) | 148,028 | (423,696) | 22,563 |
Cash and cash equivalents at the beginning of the period | 1,646,431 | 1,270,695 | 1,907,776 | 1,399,370 |
Effects of exchange rate changes on cash and cash | 46,159 | 26,335 | 35,433 | 23,125 |
Cash and cash equivalents at the end of period | 1,519,513 | 1,445,058 | 1,519,513 | 1,445,058 |
ONECONNECT | |||||
RECONCILIATION OF IFRS AND NON-IFRS RESULTS | |||||
(Unaudited) | |||||
Three Months Ended June 30 | Six Months Ended June 30 | ||||
2023 | 2022 | 2023 | 2022 | ||
RMB'000 | RMB'000 | RMB'000 | RMB'000 | ||
Gross profit | 352,824 | 410,252 | 696,233 | 759,283 | |
Gross margin | 36.2 % | 36.2 % | 36.7 % | 35.3 % | |
Non-IFRS adjustment | |||||
Amortization of intangible assets recognized in cost | 26,623 | 41,431 | 55,165 | 85,867 | |
Depreciation of property and equipment recognized | 2,011 | 748 | 3,365 | 1,560 | |
Share-based compensation expenses recognized in | 900 | 542 | 1,336 | 1,422 | |
Non-IFRS Gross profit | 382,358 | 452,973 | 756,099 | 848,132 | |
Non-IFRS Gross margin | 39.3 % | 40.0 % | 39.8 % | 39.4 % |
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