OneConnect Announces Third Quarter and Nine Months Ended September 30, 2023 Unaudited Financial Results
- The net margin to shareholders improved by 1.6 percentage points to -10.8% compared to the same period of the prior year.
- The non-IFRS gross margin increased from 38.4% to 39.4% year-over-year in the third quarter of 2023.
- The company was named one of the 'IDC China FinTech Top 50' by International Data Corporation for the fourth consecutive year.
- Revenue in the third quarter of 2023 decreased by 21.1% to RMB844 million from RMB1,069 million for the same period in the prior year.
- Total operating expenses for the third quarter of 2023 decreased to RMB401 million, compared with RMB548 million for the same period in the prior year.
- Revenue from Ping An Group decreased by 20.6% year-over-year in the third quarter of 2023.
- Revenue from Lufax decreased by 48.5% year-over-year in the third quarter of 2023.
- Operating margin improved to -11.4% from -14.5% in the prior year, but it still reflects a negative operating margin.
Net Margin to Shareholders Improved to -
Third Quarter 2023 Financial Highlights
- Revenue was
RMB844 million as compared toRMB1,069 million for the same period of the prior year. - Gross margin decreased slightly to
35.0% as compared to35.1% for the same period of the prior year; non-IFRS gross margin increased 1.0 percentage point to39.4% as compared to38.4% for the same period of the prior year. - Net loss attributable to shareholders was
RMB91 million , as compared toRMB133 million for the same period of the prior year. Net margin to shareholders improved by 1.6 percentage points to -10.8% as compared to -12.4% for the same period of the prior year. - Net loss per ADS, basic and diluted, was
RMB-2.50 as compared toRMB-3.66 for the same period of the prior year.
In RMB'000, except percentages | Three Months Ended September 30 | Nine Months Ended | ||||
YoY | YoY | |||||
2023 | 2022 | 2023 | 2022 | |||
Revenue | ||||||
Revenue from Ping An Group | 475,866 | 599,408 | -20.6 % | 1,593,515 | 1,830,690 | -13.0 % |
Revenue from Lufax | 60,970 | 118,429 | -48.5 % | 205,469 | 354,892 | -42.1 % |
Revenue from third-party customers[1] | 306,761 | 351,028 | -12.6 % | 943,959 | 1,035,986 | -8.9 % |
Total | 843,597 | 1,068,865 | -21.1 % | 2,742,943 | 3,221,568 | -14.9 % |
Gross profit | 295,106 | 374,663 | 991,339 | 1,133,946 | ||
Gross margin | 35.0 % | 35.1 % | 36.1 % | 35.2 % | ||
Non-IFRS gross margin | 39.4 % | 38.4 % | 39.7 % | 39.1 % | ||
Operating loss | (95,854) | (154,878) | (288,793) | (787,391) | ||
Operating margin | -11.4 % | -14.5 % | -10.5 % | -24.4 % | ||
Net loss attributable to shareholders | (90,901) | (132,563) | (281,366) | (694,937) | ||
Net margin to shareholders | -10.8 % | -12.4 % | -10.3 % | -21.6 % | ||
Net loss per ADS2, basic and diluted | (2.50) | (3.66) | (7.75) | (19.00) |
[1] Third-party customers refer to each customer with revenue contribution of less than
[2] In RMB yuan. 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 three (3) ordinary shares to one (1) ADS representing thirty (30) ordinary shares, or the Ratio Change. Except otherwise stated, the Ratio Change has been retrospectively applied for all periods presented in this press release.
Chairman, CEO and CFO Comments
"During the reporting period, we faced headwinds that resulted in a decline in our revenue." Said Mr. Shen Chongfeng, Chairman of the Board and Chief Executive Officer. "Several factors contributed to this decrease, including our proactive adjustment to the product mix, competitive pressures, and changing market conditions. However, it is crucial to note that our management actively implemented strategic measures to optimize cost structures and improve operational efficiency, which reduced the impact of the headwinds on our financial results."
Mr. Shen Chongfeng further commented, "We will embrace challenges and opportunities that lie ahead. Our continued investment in technological innovation and organizational capability remains unchanged. We will continue to engage with third-party financial and strategic partners, enhance sales and marketing efficiency and expand our business opportunities. In the third quarter of 2023, OneConnect was named one of the "IDC China FinTech Top 50" by International Data Corporation for the fourth consecutive year. We will speed up the development of high-value product and continue to focus on improving gross margin and profitability."
Mr. Luo Yongtao, Chief Financial Officer, commented, "In the third quarter of 2023, our non-IFRS gross margin increased year-over-year from
Revenue Breakdown
Three Months Ended | Nine Months Ended | |||||
In RMB'000, except percentages | September 30 | YoY | YoY | |||
2023 | 2022 | 2023 | 2022 | |||
Technology Solution Segment[3] | ||||||
Implementation | 175,240 | 202,265 | -13.4 % | 618,263 | 544,876 | 13.5 % |
Transaction-based and support revenue | ||||||
Business origination services | 27,262 | 93,714 | -70.9 % | 108,389 | 313,208 | -65.4 % |
Risk management services | 77,211 | 104,801 | -26.3 % | 227,528 | 303,298 | -25.0 % |
Operation support services | 195,282 | 293,777 | -33.5 % | 666,867 | 865,882 | -23.0 % |
Cloud services platform | 297,256 | 296,600 | 0.2 % | 911,876 | 961,807 | -5.2 % |
Post-implementation support services | 13,524 | 13,739 | -1.6 % | 39,173 | 40,533 | -3.4 % |
Others | 20,932 | 35,686 | -41.3 % | 67,596 | 117,981 | -42.7 % |
Sub-total for transaction-based and support revenue | 631,467 | 838,317 | -24.7 % | 2,021,429 | 2,602,709 | -22.3 % |
Sub-total | 806,707 | 1,040,582 | -22.5 % | 2,639,692 | 3,147,585 | -16.1 % |
Virtual Bank Business Segment | ||||||
Interest and commission | 36,890 | 28,283 | 30.4 % | 103,251 | 73,983 | 39.6 % |
Total | 843,597 | 1,068,865 | -21.1 % | 2,742,943 | 3,221,568 | -14.9 % |
[3] Intersegment eliminations and adjustments are included under technology solution segment.
Revenue in the third quarter of 2023 decreased by
In terms of transaction-based and support revenue, revenue from business origination services decreased by
Revenue from Ping An OneConnect Bank, Virtual Banking business in
Three Months Ended | Nine Months Ended | |||||
In RMB'000, except percentages | September 30 | YoY | YoY | |||
2023 | 2022 | 2023 | 2022 | |||
Digital Banking segment | 201,290 | 343,311 | -41.4 % | 695,359 | 1,086,320 | -36.0 % |
Digital Insurance segment | 148,659 | 229,298 | -35.2 % | 515,903 | 617,057 | -16.4 % |
Gamma Platform segment | 456,758 | 467,973 | -2.4 % | 1,428,430 | 1,444,208 | -1.1 % |
Virtual Bank Business segment | 36,890 | 28,283 | 30.4 % | 103,251 | 73,983 | 39.6 % |
Total | 843,597 | 1,068,865 | -21.1 % | 2,742,943 | 3,221,568 | -14.9 % |
Revenue from Gamma Platform segment, decreased by
Third Quarter 2023 Financial Results
Revenue
Revenue in the third quarter of 2023 decreased by
Cost of Revenue
Cost of revenue in the third quarter of 2023 decreased by
Gross Profit
Gross profit in the third quarter of 2023 decreased to
Operating Loss and Expenses
Total operating expenses for the third quarter of 2023 decreased to
- Research and Development expenses for the third quarter of 2023 decreased to
RMB230 million fromRMB287 million , mainly due to decreased labor cost and 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 increased to27.3% , compared with26.9% in the prior year. - Sales and Marketing expenses for the third quarter of 2023 decreased to
RMB77 million , compared withRMB94 million in the prior year, mainly due to a decrease in labor cost in employee benefits expenses. As a percentage of revenue, sales and marketing expenses increased to9.1% from8.8% . - General and Administrative expenses for the third quarter of 2023 decreased to
RMB94 million fromRMB167 million in the prior year, primarily due to stringent cost control measures and our continued efforts to optimize our business processes. As a percentage of revenue, general and administrative expenses decreased to11.1% from15.7% .
Operating loss for the third quarter of 2023 narrowed notably to
Net Loss Attributable to Shareholders
Net loss attributable to OneConnect's shareholders totaled
Cash Flow
For the third quarter of 2023, net cash used in operating activities was
Conference Call Information
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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.
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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
ONECONNECT | ||||
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME | ||||
(Unaudited) | ||||
Three Months Ended | Nine Months Ended | |||
2023 | 2022 | 2023 | 2022 | |
RMB'000 | RMB'000 | RMB'000 | RMB'000 | |
Revenue | 843,597 | 1,068,865 | 2,742,943 | 3,221,568 |
– Technology Solution | 806,707 | 1,040,582 | 2,639,692 | 3,147,585 |
– Virtual Bank Business | 36,890 | 28,283 | 103,251 | 73,983 |
Cost of revenue | (548,491) | (694,202) | (1,751,604) | (2,087,622) |
Gross profit | 295,106 | 374,663 | 991,339 | 1,133,946 |
Research and development expenses | (230,189) | (287,221) | (758,228) | (1,027,734) |
Selling and marketing expenses | (76,627) | (93,800) | (205,879) | (312,142) |
General and administrative expenses | (93,790) | (167,382) | (335,908) | (569,303) |
Net impairment losses on financial and contract assets | (3,863) | (148) | (42,506) | (15,073) |
Other income, gains or loss-net | 13,509 | 19,010 | 62,389 | 2,915 |
Operating loss | (95,854) | (154,878) | (288,793) | (787,391) |
Finance income | 8,063 | 4,185 | 19,579 | 9,421 |
Finance costs | (2,573) | (8,344) | (14,271) | (28,005) |
Finance costs – net | 5,490 | (4,159) | 5,308 | (18,584) |
Share of (losses)/gains of associate and joint venture – net | (2,550) | 6,100 | 4,607 | 26,402 |
Impairment charges on associates | – | – | (7,157) | – |
Loss before income tax | (92,914) | (152,937) | (286,035) | (779,573) |
Income tax (expense)/benefit | (1,341) | 12,228 | (6,743) | 48,672 |
Loss for the period | (94,255) | (140,709) | (292,778) | (730,901) |
Loss attributable to: | ||||
– Owners of the Company | (90,901) | (132,563) | (281,366) | (694,937) |
– Non-controlling interests | (3,354) | (8,146) | (11,412) | (35,964) |
Other comprehensive income, net of tax | ||||
Items that may be subsequently reclassified to profit or loss | ||||
– Foreign currency translation differences | (3,888) | 47,405 | 13,482 | 76,345 |
Changes in the fair value of debt instruments measured at fair value through other comprehensive income | 3,299 | (3,901) | 4,356 | (188) |
Item that will not be reclassified subsequently to profit or loss | ||||
– Foreign currency translation differences | (7,314) | 193,046 | 36,877 | 397,827 |
Total comprehensive income/(loss) for the period | (102,158) | 95,841 | (238,063) | (256,917) |
Total comprehensive income/(loss) attributable to: | ||||
– Owners of the Company | (98,804) | 103,987 | (226,651) | (220,953) |
– Non-controlling interests | (3,354) | (8,146) | (11,412) | (35,964) |
Loss per ADS attributable to owners of the Company | ||||
(expressed in RMB per share) | ||||
– Basic and diluted | (2.50) | (3.66) | (7.75) | (19.00) |
ONECONNECT | ||
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS | ||
(Unaudited) | ||
September 30 | December 31 | |
2023 | 2022 | |
RMB'000 | RMB'000 | |
ASSETS | ||
Non-current assets | ||
Property and equipment | 99,207 | 151,401 |
Intangible assets | 493,054 | 570,436 |
Deferred tax assets | 767,963 | 765,959 |
Financial assets measured at amortized cost from virtual bank | 148 | – |
Investments accounted for using the equity method | – | 199,200 |
Financial assets measured at fair value through other comprehensive income | 903,804 | 821,110 |
Total non-current assets | 2,264,176 | 2,508,106 |
Current assets | ||
Trade receivables | 1,161,064 | 940,989 |
Contract assets | 85,497 | 122,628 |
Prepayments and other receivables | 1,085,314 | 1,078,604 |
Financial assets measured at amortized cost from virtual bank | 3,354 | 44 |
Financial assets measured at fair value through other comprehensive income | 1,240,457 | 1,233,431 |
Financial assets at fair value through profit or loss | 686,540 | 690,627 |
Derivative financial assets | 45,556 | 56,363 |
Restricted cash and time deposits with initial terms over three months | 409,668 | 343,814 |
Cash and cash equivalents | 1,451,556 | 1,907,776 |
Total current assets | 6,169,006 | 6,374,276 |
Total assets | 8,433,182 | 8,882,382 |
EQUITY AND LIABILITIES | ||
Equity | ||
Share capital | 78 | 78 |
Shares held for share incentive scheme | (149,544) | (149,544) |
Other reserves | 11,014,858 | 10,953,072 |
Accumulated losses | (7,792,265) | (7,510,899) |
Equity attributable to equity owners of the Company | 3,073,127 | 3,292,707 |
Non-controlling interests | (21,630) | (14,652) |
Total equity | 3,051,497 | 3,278,055 |
LIABILITIES | ||
Non-current liabilities | ||
Trade and other payables | 110,675 | 132,833 |
Contract liabilities | 17,855 | 19,977 |
Deferred tax liabilities | 2,858 | 5,196 |
Total non-current liabilities | 131,388 | 158,006 |
Current liabilities | ||
Trade and other payables | 2,324,032 | 2,531,273 |
Payroll and welfare payables | 362,852 | 431,258 |
Contract liabilities | 125,397 | 166,650 |
Short-term borrowings | 176,419 | 289,062 |
Customer deposits | 2,172,792 | 1,929,183 |
Income tax payable | 6,218 | – |
Other financial liabilities from virtual bank | 82,587 | 89,327 |
Derivative financial liabilities | – | 9,568 |
Total current liabilities | 5,250,297 | 5,446,321 |
Total liabilities | 5,381,685 | 5,604,327 |
Total equity and liabilities | 8,433,182 | 8,882,382 |
ONECONNECT | ||||
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS | ||||
(Unaudited) | ||||
Three Months Ended | Nine Months Ended | |||
2023 | 2022 | 2023 | 2022 | |
RMB'000 | RMB'000 | RMB'000 | RMB'000 | |
Net cash used in operating activities | (189,646) | (128,004) | (822,560) | (921,060) |
Net cash generated from investing activities | 217,770 | 24,874 | 515,889 | 1,532,768 |
Net cash (used in)/generated from financing activities | (92,331) | 61,575 | (181,232) | (630,700) |
Net decrease in cash and cash equivalents | (64,207) | (41,555) | (487,903) | (18,992) |
Cash and cash equivalents at the beginning of the period | 1,519,513 | 1,445,058 | 1,907,776 | 1,399,370 |
Effects of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents | (3,750) | 52,264 | 31,683 | 75,389 |
Cash and cash equivalents at the end of period | 1,451,556 | 1,455,767 | 1,451,556 | 1,455,767 |
ONECONNECT | ||||
RECONCILIATION OF IFRS AND NON-IFRS RESULTS | ||||
(Unaudited) | ||||
Three Months Ended | Nine Months Ended | |||
2023 | 2022 | 2023 | 2022 | |
RMB'000 | RMB'000 | RMB'000 | RMB'000 | |
Gross profit | 295,106 | 374,663 | 991,339 | 1,133,946 |
Gross margin | 35.0 % | 35.1 % | 36.1 % | 35.2 % |
Non-IFRS adjustment | ||||
Amortization of intangible assets recognized in cost of revenue | 34,797 | 34,912 | 89,962 | 120,779 |
Depreciation of property and equipment recognized in cost of revenue | 1,149 | 597 | 4,514 | 2,157 |
Share-based compensation expenses recognized in cost of revenue | 1,188 | 517 | 2,524 | 1,939 |
Non-IFRS Gross profit | 332,240 | 410,689 | 1,088,339 | 1,258,821 |
Non-IFRS Gross margin | 39.4 % | 38.4 % | 39.7 % | 39.1 % |
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