QuantaSing Announces Unaudited Financial Results for the Fourth Quarter of Fiscal Year 2024 and Full Fiscal Year 2024

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QuantaSing Group (NASDAQ: QSG) announced its unaudited financial results for Q4 and FY 2024, ending June 30, 2024. The company reported revenues of RMB1,000.1 million ($137.6 million) for Q4, up 20.7% YoY. Net income for Q4 was RMB196.6 million ($27.1 million), significantly higher than RMB52.7 million in Q4 FY 2023. For FY 2024, revenues were RMB3,795.3 million ($522.3 million), a 23.2% increase YoY. Net income for FY 2024 was RMB385.5 million ($53.1 million), compared to a net loss of RMB108.7 million in FY 2023.

Adjusted net income for Q4 was RMB193.6 million ($26.6 million), while for FY 2024, it was RMB423.3 million ($58.3 million). Total registered users reached 127.6 million, a 35.3% increase YoY, and paying learners increased by 22.5% YoY to 0.4 million. The company has a strong balance sheet with RMB1,026.3 million ($141.2 million) in cash and equivalents. The CEO emphasized the company’s strategic shift towards the silver economy and wellness products.

Positive

• Q4 revenues up 20.7% YoY to RMB1,000.1 million ($137.6 million).
• Q4 net income significantly higher at RMB196.6 million ($27.1 million).
• FY 2024 revenues up 23.2% YoY to RMB3,795.3 million ($522.3 million).
• Net income for FY 2024 at RMB385.5 million ($53.1 million), from a net loss of RMB108.7 million in FY 2023.
• Adjusted net income for FY 2024 was RMB423.3 million ($58.3 million).
• Total registered users increased by 35.3% YoY to 127.6 million.
• Paying learners increased by 22.5% YoY to 0.4 million.
• Strong balance sheet with RMB1,026.3 million ($141.2 million) in cash and equivalents.

Negative

• R&D expenses decreased by 60.4% YoY to RMB21.2 million ($2.9 million) in Q4.
• Impairment loss on long-lived assets and goodwill was RMB2.7 million ($0.4 million) and RMB7.4 million ($1.0 million) respectively in Q4.
• Sales and marketing expenses slightly increased to RMB580.1 million ($79.8 million) in Q4.
• Revenues from enterprise services decreased by 45.5% YoY to RMB56.6 million ($7.8 million) in Q4.
• Revenues from financial literacy courses declined by RMB49.5 million ($6.8 million) in Q4.

Financial Analyst

QuantaSing's Q4 FY2024 results demonstrate strong growth and profitability. Revenue increased 20.7% YoY to RMB1,000.1 million, driven by a 25.7% growth in individual online learning services. Net income surged to RMB196.6 million, up from RMB52.7 million in Q4 FY2023.

Key positives include:

• Gross billings up 3.4% YoY
• 35.3% increase in registered users to 127.6 million
• 22.5% growth in paying learners
• Strong cash position of RMB1,026.3 million

The company's pivot towards the silver economy and expansion into wellness products shows promise. However, investors should monitor the sustainability of growth rates and margins as QuantaSing diversifies its offerings.

Market Research Analyst

QuantaSing's strategic shift towards the silver economy is a savvy move given China's aging population trends. The 127.6% quarter-over-quarter growth in wellness products validates this approach, indicating strong market demand.

Key market insights:

• Skills upgrading courses saw significant traction, with revenues jumping to RMB445.7 million from RMB209.9 million YoY
• Financial literacy course revenues declined, suggesting a potential market saturation
• The 22.5% increase in paying learners shows effective user monetization

The company's ability to rapidly grow its user base and convert free users to paying customers demonstrates strong product-market fit and effective marketing strategies. However, the sustainability of these growth rates in a competitive edtech landscape remains a key question for investors.

Tech Industry Expert

QuantaSing's transformation from a pure edtech player to a comprehensive lifestyle solution provider for adults is noteworthy. The company's ability to leverage its existing tech infrastructure and user base for new verticals like wellness products showcases its adaptability.

Tech highlights:

• Robust user growth to 127.6 million registered users
• Successful integration of Kelly's Education acquisition
• Expansion into e-commerce with consumer business revenue reaching RMB33.3 million in Q4

The 60.4% decrease in R&D expenses is concerning and could impact long-term innovation. However, if this reflects improved efficiency rather than reduced investment, it could be positive. The impairment of Kelly's Education assets suggests challenges in integrating acquisitions, a common hurdle in tech M&A.

BEIJING, Aug. 28, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- QuantaSing Group Limited (NASDAQ: QSG) (“QuantaSing” or the “Company”), a leading lifestyle solution provider empowering adults to live better and longer, today announced its fourth quarter and full year unaudited financial results for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2024 (the “fourth quarter of FY 2024”, which refers to the quarter from April 1, 2024 to June 30, 2024, and “FY 2024”, which refers to the year from July 1, 2023 to June 30, 2024).

Highlights for the Fourth Quarter of FY 2024

• Revenues for the fourth quarter of FY 2024 were RMB1,000.1 million (US$137.6 million), representing an increase of 5.8% from the third quarter of the fiscal year ended June 30, 2024 (the “third quarter of FY 2024”) and an increase of 20.7% from the fourth quarter of the fiscal year ended June 30, 2023 (the “fourth quarter of FY 2023”).
• Gross billings of individual online learning services¹ for the fourth quarter of FY 2024 were RMB774.4 million (US$106.6 million), representing a change of 21.1% from the third quarter of FY 2024 and an increase of 3.4% from the fourth quarter of FY 2023.
• Net income for the fourth quarter of FY 2024 was RMB196.6 million (US$27.1 million), compared with RMB14.6 million in the third quarter of FY 2024, and RMB52.7 million in the fourth quarter of FY 2023.
• Adjusted net income² for the fourth quarter of FY 2024 was RMB193.6 million (US$26.6 million), compared with RMB31.9 million in the third quarter of FY 2024, and RMB90.4 million in the fourth quarter of FY 2023.
• Total registered users increased by 35.3% to approximately 127.6 million as of June 30, 2024, from 94.3 million as of June 30, 2023.
• Paying learners increased by 22.5% year over year to approximately 0.4 million in the fourth quarter of FY 2024.

Highlights for FY 2024

• Revenues for FY 2024 were RMB3,795.3 million (US$522.3 million), representing an increase of 23.2% from the prior fiscal year.
• Gross billings of individual online learning services¹ for FY 2024 were RMB3,462.7 million (US$476.5 million), representing an increase of 14.1% from the prior fiscal year.
• Net income for FY 2024 was RMB385.5 million (US$53.1 million), compared with a net loss of RMB108.7 million in the prior fiscal year.
• Adjusted net income² for FY 2024 was RMB423.3 million (US$58.3 million), compared with RMB83.0 million in the prior fiscal year.

Mr. Peng Li, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of QuantaSing, commented, “This quarter marks a transformative moment for our company as we align our strategy with the burgeoning silver economy. Our strong financial performance and a 127.6 million registered user base underscores the strength of our foundation as we embark on this new chapter. By leveraging our expertise in adult learning and expanding into wellness products and experiential learning, we're creating a comprehensive ecosystem that addresses the holistic needs of China's growing silver demographic. Our wellness products business has demonstrated significant quarter-over-quarter growth, reflecting strong early traction and validating our approach. We're committed to innovating and creating long-term value in this promising market, empowering individuals to live better, live longer.”

Mr. Dong Xie, Chief Financial Officer of QuantaSing, added, “Our fourth quarter results demonstrate our solid financial position as we navigate our strategic transition. We achieved revenues of RMB1,000.1 million, with adjusted net income reaching a historical high of RMB193.6 million.  Importantly, our balance sheet remains strong, with RMB1,026.3 million in cash and cash equivalents, restricted cash and short-term investments as of June 30, 2024. This robust financial foundation provides us with the flexibility to support our strategic initiatives while maintaining operational stability. As we move forward, our focus is on long-term value creation for our shareholders.”

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_{¹ Gross billings of individual online learning services is a non-GAAP financial measure. For a reconciliation of revenues of individual online learning services to gross billings of individual online learning services, see the “Non-GAAP Financial Measures” section and the table captioned “QuantaSing Group Limited Unaudited Reconciliation of GAAP and Non-GAAP Results” below.
² Adjusted net income is a non-GAAP financial measure. For a reconciliation of net income/(loss) to adjusted net income, see the “Non-GAAP Financial Measures” section and the table captioned “QuantaSing Group Limited Unaudited Reconciliation of GAAP and Non-GAAP Results” below.}

Financial Results for the Fourth Quarter of FY 2024

Revenues
Revenues increased by 20.7% year over year to RMB1,000.1 million (US$137.6 million) in the fourth quarter of FY 2024, primarily driven by the growth in revenues from skills upgrading courses³.

• Revenues from individual online learning services increased by 25.7% year over year to RMB906.7 million (US$124.8 million) in the fourth quarter of FY 2024, up from RMB721.1 million in the fourth quarter of FY 2023. This growth was primarily due to revenues from skills upgrading courses³ increasing to RMB445.7 million (US$61.3 million) in the fourth quarter of FY 2024 from RMB209.9 million in the fourth quarter of FY 2023, partially offset by the decline of RMB49.5 million (US$6.8 million) in revenues from financial literacy courses.
• Revenues from enterprise services were RMB56.6 million (US$7.8 million) in the fourth quarter of FY 2024, compared to RMB103.8 million in the fourth quarter of FY 2023, representing a year-over-year change of 45.5%, primarily due to a change in revenue streams from transactions involving related party and external entities, partially offset by an increase in revenue due to higher demand from existing and new customers for marketing services.
• Revenues from consumer business⁴ increased to RMB33.3 million (US$4.6 million) in the fourth quarter of FY 2024 from RMB3.4 million in the fourth quarter of FY 2023, mainly driven by the increase in revenues from the Company's newest business endeavor, consumer business. In early 2023, the Company began to engage in the consumer business through e-commerce and recognize relevant revenues.
• Revenues from others⁴ was RMB3.5 million (US$0.4 million) in the fourth quarter of FY 2024, primarily due to increased revenue from online language education for children provided by Kelly’s Education, which was acquired by the Company in September 2023.

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_{³ The Company has adopted a new presentation of its revenues since the second quarter of FY 2024, which split other personal interest courses into skills upgrading courses and recreation and leisure courses, to better align with its business strategies and provide useful and updated information to investors. Skills upgrading courses mainly include short-video production courses and memory training courses. Recreation and leisure courses mainly include personal well-being courses, electronic keyboard courses and standing meditation courses. The historical revenues presentation has been conformed to the current presentation.
⁴ Effective from the fourth quarter of FY 2024, the Company has introduced “Revenues from Consumer Business” as a separate line item. This revenue was previously included in “Revenues from Others”. The historical revenues presentation has been conformed to the current presentation.}

Cost of revenues
Cost of revenues was RMB141.3 million (US$19.4 million) in the fourth quarter of FY 2024, compared to RMB116.1 million in the fourth quarter of FY 2023, representing a change of 21.6%. The change was primarily due to increased labor outsourcing costs of RMB17.7 million (US$2.4 million) and higher procurement costs of RMB15.3 million (US$2.1 million), and was partially offset by a RMB8.2 million (US$1.1 million) decrease in staff costs.

Sales and marketing expenses
Sales and marketing expenses were RMB580.1million (US$79.8 million) in the fourth quarter of FY 2024, compared to RMB573.0 million in the fourth quarter of FY 2023, representing a slight change of 1.2%. The increase was mainly due to increased marketing and promotion expenses of RMB18.7 million (US$2.6 million), partially offset by lower labor outsourcing costs of RMB16.2 million (US$2.2 million).

Research and development expenses
Research and development expenses were RMB21.2 million (US$2.9 million) in the fourth quarter of FY 2024, compared to RMB53.6 million in the fourth quarter of FY 2023, representing a decrease of 60.4%. The decrease was primarily due to a decline in staff costs of RMB25.0 million (US$3.4 million), which includes a decrease in share-based compensation expenses of RMB16.5 million (US$2.3 million).

General and administrative expenses
General and administrative expenses were RMB11.6 million (US$1.6 million) in the fourth quarter of FY 2024, compared to RMB38.0 million in the fourth quarter of FY 2023, representing a decrease of 69.6%. The decrease was primarily due to a decline in share-based compensation expenses of RMB25.0 million (US$3.4 million).

Impairment loss on long-lived assets and goodwill
Impairment loss on long-lived assets and goodwill were RMB2.7 million (US$0.4 million) and RMB7.4 million (US$1.0 million), respectively, in the fourth quarter of FY 2024, primarily due to the fully impaired intangible assets and goodwill arising from the acquisition of Kelly’s Education, as its performance metrics failed to meet the Company’s established expectations.

Net income and adjusted net income
Net income was RMB196.6 million (US$27.1 million) in the fourth quarter of FY 2024, compared with RMB52.7 million in the fourth quarter of FY 2023. Adjusted net income was RMB193.6 million (US$26.6 million) in the fourth quarter of FY 2024, compared with RMB90.4 million in the fourth quarter of FY 2023.

Earnings per share and adjusted earnings per share⁵
Basic and diluted net income per share were RMB1.22 (US$0.17) and RMB1.18 (US$0.16) in the fourth quarter of FY 2024, compared with basic and diluted net income per share of RMB0.31 and RMB0.30 in the fourth quarter of FY 2023. Basic and diluted adjusted net income per share were RMB1.20 (US$0.17) and RMB1.16 (US$0.16) in the fourth quarter of FY 2024, compared with basic and diluted adjusted net income per share of RMB0.54 and RMB0.52 in the fourth quarter of FY 2023.

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_{⁵ Basic and diluted adjusted net income per ordinary share are non-GAAP financial measures. For a reconciliation of basic and diluted net income/(loss) per ordinary share to basic and diluted adjusted net income per ordinary share, see the “Non-GAAP Financial Measures” section and the table captioned “QuantaSing Group Limited Unaudited Reconciliation of GAAP and Non-GAAP Results” below.}

Financial Results for FY 2024

Revenues
Revenues increased by 23.2% year over year to RMB3,795.3 million (US$522.3 million) in FY 2024, primarily driven by the growth in revenues from skills upgrading courses³.

• Revenues from individual online learning services increased by 23.0% year over year to RMB3,364.3 million (US$ 462.9 million) in FY 2024, primarily due to 1) revenues from skills upgrading courses³ increasing to RMB1,661.8 million (US$228.7 million) in FY 2024 from RMB721.3 million in the fiscal year ended June 30, 2023 (“FY 2023”, which refers to the year from July 1, 2022 to June 30, 2023), and 2) revenues from recreation and leisure courses³ increasing to RMB395.1 million (US$54.4 million) in FY 2024 from RMB139.0 million in FY 2023, partially offset by the decline of RMB567.3 million (US$78.1 million) in revenues from financial literacy courses.
• Revenues from enterprise services decreased by 27.3% year over year to RMB247.7 million (US$34.1 million) in FY 2024, primarily due to decreased revenue from the Company's marketing services provided to a related party.
• Revenue from consumer business⁴ increased to RMB174.0 million (US$23.9 million) in FY 2024, mainly driven by the increase in revenues from the Company's newest business endeavor, consumer business. In early 2023, the Company began to engage in the consumer business through e-commerce and recognize relevant revenues.
• Revenue from other services⁴ increased to RMB9.3 million (US$1.4million) in FY 2024, primarily due to increased revenue from online language education for children provided by Kelly’s Education, which was acquired by the Company in September 2023.

Cost of revenues
Cost of revenues increased by 40.6% year over year to RMB550.3 million (US$75.7 million) in FY 2024, mainly due to increased labor outsourcing costs of RMB86.7 million (US$11.9 million) and higher procurement costs of RMB87.8 million (US$12.1 million), and was partially offset by a RMB50.9 million (US$7.0 million) decrease in staff costs (including a decrease in share-based compensation of RMB12.8 million (US$1.8 million)).

Sales and marketing expenses
Sales and marketing expenses were RMB2,587.0 million (US$356.0 million) in FY 2024, compared to RMB2,408.5 million in FY 2023, representing a change of 7.4%, mainly due to increased labor outsourcing costs of RMB247.4 million (US$34.0 million) and increased marketing and promotion expenses of RMB212.9 million (US$29.3 million), partially offset by decreased staff costs of RMB293.8 million (US$40.4 million), which includes a decrease in share-based compensation expenses of RMB54.6 million (US$7.5 million).

Research and development expenses
Research and development expenses were RMB144.9 million (US$19.9 million) in FY 2024, compared to RMB219.8 million in FY 2023, representing a decrease of 34.1%, mainly due to a decline in staff costs of RMB72.3 million (US$9.9 million), which includes a decrease in share-based compensation expenses of RMB47.2 million (US$6.5 million).

General and administrative expenses
General and administrative expenses were RMB125.8 million (US$17.3 million) in FY 2024, compared to RMB175.2 million in FY 2023, representing a decrease of 28.2%, primarily due to a decrease in staff costs of RMB43.3 million (US$6.0 million), (including a decrease in share-based compensation expenses of RMB49.2 million (US$6.8 million)) and a decrease in office expenses of RMB19.9 million (US$2.7 million).

Impairment loss on long-lived assets and goodwill
Impairment loss on long-lived assets and goodwill were RMB2.7 million (US$0.4 million) and RMB7.4 million (US$1.0 million), respectively, in FY 2024, primarily due to the fully impaired intangible assets and goodwill arising from the acquisition of Kelly’s Education, as its performance metrics failed to meet the Company’s established expectations.

Net (loss)/income and adjusted net income
Net income was RMB385.5 million (US$53.1 million) in FY 2024, compared with a net loss of RMB108.7 million in FY 2023. Adjusted net income was RMB423.3 million (US$58.3 million) in FY 2024, compared with RMB83.0 million in FY 2023.

Earnings per share and adjusted earnings per share⁵
Basic and diluted net income per share were RMB2.34 (US$0.32) and RMB2.27 (US$0.31) in FY 2024, compared with basic and diluted net loss per share of RMB1.26 in FY 2023. Basic and diluted adjusted net income per share were RMB2.57 (US$0.35) and RMB2.49 (US$0.34) in FY 2024, compared with basic and diluted adjusted net income per share were RMB0.37 and RMB0.35 in FY 2023.

Balance Sheet
As of June 30, 2024, the Company had cash and cash equivalents, restricted cash and short-term investments of RMB1,026.3 million (US$141.2 million), compared with RMB930.6 million as of June 30, 2023.

Recent Developments
On June 9, 2023, the Company announced that its board of directors had approved a share repurchase program of up to US$20.0 million of the Company’s Class A ordinary shares in the form of American Depositary Shares (“ADSs”) for a 12-month period beginning on June 9, 2023 (the “2023 Share Repurchase Program”). Pursuant to the 2023 Share Repurchase Program, a total of 3.1 million ADSs were repurchased for an aggregate consideration of US$13.2 million from June 9, 2023 to June 8, 2024.

On June 11, 2024, the Company announced that its board of directors had approved a share repurchase program of up to US$20.0 million of the Company’s Class A ordinary shares in the form of ADSs for a 12-month period beginning on June 11, 2024 (the “2024 Share Repurchase Program”). As of June 30, 2024, a total of 1.5 million ADSs had been repurchased for an aggregate consideration of US$3.3 million under the 2024 Share Repurchase Program.

Conference Call Information
The Company's management team will hold a conference call at 7:00 A.M. Eastern Time on Wednesday, August 28, 2024 (7:00 P.M. Beijing Time on the same day) to discuss the financial results.

Listeners may access the call by dialing the following numbers:

International:		1-412-902-4272
United States Toll Free:		1-888-346-8982
Mainland China Toll Free:		4001-201203
Hong Kong Toll Free:		800-905945
Conference ID:		QuantaSing Group Limited

The replay will be accessible through September 4, 2024 by dialing the following numbers:

International:		1-412-317-0088
United States Toll Free:		1-877-344-7529
Replay Access Code:		3993091

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

Non-GAAP Financial Measures
To supplement the Company’s consolidated financial statements, which are prepared and presented in accordance with U.S. GAAP, the Company uses gross billings of individual online learning services, adjusted net income and basic and diluted adjusted net income per ordinary share as its non-GAAP financial measures. Gross billings of individual online learning services for a specific period represents revenues of the Company’s individual online learning services net of the changes in deferred revenues in such period, further adjusted by value-added tax in such period. Adjusted net income represents net income/(loss) excluding share-based compensation expense and impairment loss on long-lived assets and goodwill. Basic and diluted adjusted net income per ordinary share represents adjusted net income attributable to ordinary shareholders of QuantaSing Group Limited divided by weighted average number of ordinary shares outstanding during the periods used in computing adjusted net income per ordinary share, basic and diluted. The Company believes that the non-GAAP financial measures provide useful information about the Company's results of operations, enhance the overall understanding of the Company's past performance and future prospects and allow for greater visibility with respect to key metrics used by the Company's management in its financial and operational decision-making.

The non-GAAP financial measures are not defined under U.S. GAAP and are not presented in accordance with U.S. GAAP. The non-GAAP financial measures have limitations as analytical tools, and when assessing the Company's operating performance, investors should not consider them in isolation, or as a substitute for revenue, net income/(loss), net income/(loss) per ordinary share, basic and diluted or other consolidated statements of operations data prepared in accordance with U.S. GAAP. The Company's definition of non-GAAP financial measures may differ from those of industry peers and may not be comparable with their non-GAAP financial measures.

The Company mitigates these limitations by reconciling the non-GAAP financial measures to the most comparable U.S. GAAP performance measures, all of which should be considered when evaluating the Company's performance. For more information on these non-GAAP financial measures, please see the table captioned “QuantaSing Group Limited Unaudited Reconciliation of GAAP and Non-GAAP Results” near the end of this release.

Exchange Rate Information
This announcement contains translations of certain Renminbi (“RMB”) amounts into U.S. dollars (“US$”) at specified rates solely for the convenience of the reader. Unless otherwise stated, all translations from Renminbi to U.S. dollars were made at the rate of RMB7.2672 to US$1.00, the exchange rate on June 28, 2024, set forth in the H.10 statistical release of the Federal Reserve Board. The Company makes no representation that the Renminbi or U.S. dollars amounts referred to could be converted into U.S. dollars or Renminbi, as the case may be, at any particular rate or at all.

Safe Harbor Statements
This announcement contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of Securities Act of 1933, as amended and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended and the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1955. All statements other than statements of historical or current fact included in this press release are forward-looking statements, including but not limited to statements regarding QuantaSing’s financial outlook, beliefs and expectations. These statements can be identified by terminology such as “will,” “expects,” “anticipates,” “future,” “intends,” “plans,” “believes,” “estimates,” “potential,” “continue,” “ongoing,” “targets,” “guidance” and similar statements. Among other things, the Financial Outlook in this announcement contains forward-looking statements. The Company may also make written or oral forward-looking statements in its periodic reports to the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”), 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. Forward-looking statements involve inherent risks and uncertainties. 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: the Company’s growth strategies; its future business development, results of operations and financial condition; its ability to attract and retain new users and learners and to increase the spending and revenues generated from users and learners; its ability to maintain and enhance the recognition and reputation of its brand; its expectations regarding demand for and market acceptance of its services and products; expected growth, future trends and competition in the markets that we operate in; changes in its revenues and certain cost or expense items; PRC governmental policies and regulations relating to the Company’s business and industry, general economic and political conditions in China and globally, 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, including, without limitation, the final prospectus related to the IPO filed with the SEC dated January 24, 2023. You are cautioned not to place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the date this press release. All forward-looking statements are qualified in their entirety by this cautionary statement, and the Company undertakes no obligation to revise or update any forward-looking statements to reflect events or circumstances after the date hereof.

About QuantaSing Group Limited
QuantaSing is a leading lifestyle solution provider empowering adults to live better and longer. Leveraging its profound understanding of adult users and robust infrastructure, QuantaSing offers easy-to-understand, affordable, and accessible online courses to adult learners as well as consumer products and service in selected areas to address the senior users’ aspirations for wellness.

For more information, please visit: https://ir.quantasing.com.

Contact
Investor Relations
Leah Guo
QuantaSing Group Limited
Email: ir@quantasing.com
Tel: +86 (10) 6493-7857

Robin Yang, Partner
ICR, LLC
Email: QuantaSing.IR@icrinc.com
Phone: +1 (212) 537-0429

QUANTASING GROUP LIMITED UNAUDITED CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS (Amounts in thousands, except for share and per share data)
	As of
	June 30, 2023		June 30, 2024		June 30, 2024
	RMB		RMB		US$
ASSETS
Current assets:
Cash and cash equivalents	764,281		779,931		107,322
Restricted cash	-		160		22
Short-term investments	166,303		246,195		33,878
Accounts receivable, net	12,251		16,676		2,295
Amounts due from related parties	29,116		4,488		618
Inventory, net	-		6,345		873
Prepayments and other current assets	136,681		275,549		37,917
Total current assets	1,108,632		1,329,344		182,925
Non-current assets:
Property and equipment, net	7,409		6,569		904
Long-term investments	-		9,010		1,240
Operating lease right-of-use assets	84,009		58,889		8,103
Deferred tax assets	2,084		847		117
Other non-current assets	21,296		21,360		2,939
Total non-current assets	114,798		96,675		13,303
TOTAL ASSETS	1,223,430		1,426,019		196,228
LIABILITIES
Current liabilities:
Accounts payables	62,094		62,066		8,541
Accrued expenses and other current liabilities	171,160		190,508		26,215
Income tax payable	8,794		20,399		2,807
Contract liabilities, current portion	517,213		385,227		53,009
Advance from customers	144,397		162,257		22,327
Operating lease liabilities, current portion	41,092		49,099		6,756
Total current liabilities	944,750		869,556		119,655
Non-current liabilities:
Contract liabilities, non-current portion	7		11,365		1,564
Operating lease liabilities, non-current portion	52,840		16,989		2,338
Deferred tax liabilities	-		11,625		1,600
Total non-current liabilities	52,847		39,979		5,502
TOTAL LIABILITIES	997,597		909,535		125,157

QUANTASING GROUP LIMITED UNAUDITED CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS - continued (Amounts in thousands, except for share and per share data)
	As of
	June 30, 2023			June 30, 2024			June 30, 2024
	RMB			RMB			US$
SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY
Class A ordinary shares	78			81			11
Class B ordinary shares	34			34			5
Treasury stock	-			(109,257	)		(15,034	)
Additional paid-in capital	1,171,092			1,192,474			164,090
Accumulated other comprehensive income	22,182			17,313			2,382
Accumulative deficit	(969,688	)		(584,161	)		(80,383	)
TOTAL QUANTASING GROUP LIMITED SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY	223,698			516,484			71,071
Non-controlling interests	2,135			-			-
TOTAL SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY	225,833			516,484			71,071
TOTAL LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY	1,223,430			1,426,019			196,228

QUANTASING GROUP LIMITED UNAUDITED CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS AND COMPREHENSIVE INCOME/(LOSS) (Amounts in thousands, except for shares and per share data)
	For the Three Months Ended June 30,									For the Years Ended June 30,
	2023			2024			2024			2023			2024			2024
	RMB			RMB			US$			RMB			RMB			US$
Revenues	828,347			1,000,083			137,616			3,081,381			3,795,331			522,255
Cost of revenues	(116,126	)		(141,252	)		(19,437	)		(391,498	)		(550,310	)		(75,725	)
Gross Profit	712,221			858,831			118,179			2,689,883			3,245,021			446,530
Operating expenses:
Sales and marketing expenses	(573,025	)		(580,093	)		(79,823	)		(2,408,464	)		(2,586,977	)		(355,980	)
Research and development expenses	(53,610	)		(21,213	)		(2,919	)		(219,781	)		(144,868	)		(19,935	)
General and administrative expenses	(38,021	)		(11,554	)		(1,590	)		(175,246	)		(125,765	)		(17,306	)
Impairment loss on long-lived assets	-			(2,652	)		(365	)		-			(2,652	)		(365	)
Impairment loss on goodwill	-			(7,389	)		(1,017	)		-			(7,389	)		(1,017	)
Total operating expenses	(664,656	)		(622,901	)		(85,714	)		(2,803,491	)		(2,867,651	)		(394,603	)
Income/(Loss) from operations	47,565			235,930			32,465			(113,608	)		377,370			51,927
Other income:
Interest income	2,669			2,151			296			5,328			10,520			1,448
Others, net	6,155			6,802			936			21,313			28,965			3,986
Income/(Loss) before income tax	56,389			244,883			33,697			(86,967	)		416,855			57,361
Income tax expense	(3,699	)		(48,276	)		(6,643	)		(21,685	)		(31,328	)		(4,311	)
Net income/(loss)	52,690			196,607			27,054			(108,652	)		385,527			53,050
Net loss attributable to noncontrolling interests	115			-			-			115			-			-
Net income/(loss) attributable to QuantaSing Group Limited	52,805			196,607			27,054			(108,537	)		385,527			53,050
Other comprehensive income/(loss)
Foreign currency translation adjustments, net of nil tax	15,545			85			12			20,343			(4,869	)		(670	)
Total other comprehensive income/(loss)	15,545			85			12			20,343			(4,869	)		(670	)
Total comprehensive income/(loss)	68,235			196,692			27,066			(88,309	)		380,658			52,380
Net loss attributable to noncontrolling interests	115			-			-			115			-			-
Comprehensive income/(loss) attributable to QuantaSing Group Limited	68,350			196,692			27,066			(88,194	)		380,658			52,380
Net income/(loss) attributable to QuantaSing Group Limited	52,805			196,607			27,054			(108,537	)		385,527			53,050
Accretion of the Company’s preferred shares	-			-			-			(22,379	)		-			-
Net income/(loss) attributable to ordinary shareholders of QuantaSing Group Limited	52,805			196,607			27,054			(130,916	)		385,527			53,050
Net income/(loss) per ordinary share
- Basic	0.31			1.22			0.17			(1.26	)		2.34			0.32
- Diluted	0.30			1.18			0.16			(1.26	)		2.27			0.31
Weighted average number of ordinary shares used in computing net income/(loss) per ordinary share
- Basic	169,146,415			160,765,764			160,765,764			103,948,398			164,998,649			164,998,649
- Diluted	175,755,415			166,883,228			166,883,228			103,948,398			170,045,651			170,045,651
Share-based compensation expenses included in
Cost of revenues	(6,963	)		(3,706	)		(510	)		(26,486	)		(13,651	)		(1,878	)
Sales and marketing expenses	(11,808	)		(5,776	)		(795	)		(51,742	)		2,902			399
Research and development expenses	(7,777	)		8,724			1,200			(49,046	)		(1,887	)		(260	)
General and administrative expenses	(11,191	)		13,840			1,904			(64,358	)		(15,121	)		(2,081	)

QUANTASING GROUP LIMITED
UNAUDITED RECONCILIATION OF GAAP AND NON-GAAP RESULTS
(Amounts in thousands, except for shares and per share data)

The following table below sets forth a reconciliation of revenues to gross billings for the periods indicated:

	For the Three Months Ended June 30,									For the Years Ended June 30,
	2023			2024			2024			2023			2024			2024
	RMB			RMB			US$			RMB			RMB			US$
Revenues of individual online learning services:	721,093			906,686			124,764			2,734,877			3,364,274			462,939
Add: value-added tax	43,580			47,050			6,474			171,509			194,715			26,794
Add: ending deferred revenues	661,360			565,030			77,751			661,360			565,030			77,751
Less: beginning deferred revenues(1)	(677,272	)		(744,320	)		(102,422	)		(531,662	)		(661,360	)		(91,006	)
Gross billings of individual online learning services	748,761			774,446			106,567			3,036,084			3,462,659			476,478

(1)    Deferred revenues include contract liabilities, advance from customers, and refund liability of individual online learning services included in “accrued expenses and other current liabilities.”

QUANTASING GROUP LIMITED
UNAUDITED RECONCILIATION OF GAAP AND NON-GAAP RESULTS - continued
(Amounts in thousands, except for shares and per share data)

The following table below sets forth a reconciliation of net income/(loss) to adjusted net income and basic and diluted net income/(loss) per ordinary share to basic and diluted adjusted net income per ordinary share for the periods indicated:

	For the Three Months Ended June 30,								For the Years Ended June 30,
	2023		2024			2024			2023			2024		2024
	RMB		RMB			US$			RMB			RMB		US$
Net income/(loss)	52,690		196,607			27,054			(108,652	)		385,527		53,050
Add: Share-based compensation	37,739		(13,082	)		(1,799	)		191,632			27,757		3,820
Add: Impairment loss on long-lived assets and goodwill	-		10,041			1,382			-			10,041		1,382
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Adjusted net income	90,429		193,566			26,637			82,980			423,325		58,252
Attributable to noncontrolling interests	115		-			-			115			-		-
Adjusted net income attributable to QuantaSing Group Limited	90,544		193,566			26,637			83,095			423,325		58,252
Accretion of the Company’s preferred shares	-		-			-			(22,379	)		-		-
Income allocation to participating preferred shares	-		-			-			(21,816	)		-		-
Adjusted net income attributable to ordinary shareholders of QuantaSing Group Limited	90,544		193,566			26,637			38,900			423,325		58,252
Weighted average number of ordinary shares used in computing net income/(loss) per ordinary share
- Basic	169,146,415		160,765,764			160,765,764			103,948,398			164,998,649		164,998,649
- Diluted	175,755,415		166,883,228			166,883,228			103,948,398			170,045,651		170,045,651
Weighted average number of ordinary shares used in computing adjusted net income per ordinary share
- Basic	169,146,415		160,765,764			160,765,764			103,948,398			164,998,649		164,998,649
- Diluted	175,755,415		166,883,228			166,883,228			110,489,970			170,045,651		170,045,651
Net income/(loss) per ordinary share
- Basic	0.31		1.22			0.17			(1.26	)		2.34		0.32
- Diluted	0.30		1.18			0.16			(1.26	)		2.27		0.31
Non-GAAP adjustments to net income/(loss) per ordinary share
- Basic	0.23		(0.02	)		-			1.63			0.23		0.03
- Diluted	0.22		(0.02	)		-			1.61			0.22		0.03
Adjusted net income per ordinary share
- Basic	0.54		1.20			0.17			0.37			2.57		0.35
- Diluted	0.52		1.16			0.16			0.35			2.49		0.34

FAQ

What were QuantaSing's Q4 revenues for FY 2024?

QuantaSing reported Q4 revenues of RMB1,000.1 million ($137.6 million), up 20.7% year-over-year.

What is QuantaSing's net income for Q4 FY 2024?

The net income for Q4 FY 2024 was RMB196.6 million ($27.1 million), significantly higher than RMB52.7 million in Q4 FY 2023.

How did QuantaSing's revenues perform in FY 2024?

Revenues for FY 2024 increased by 23.2% to RMB3,795.3 million ($522.3 million).

What is the adjusted net income for QuantaSing in Q4 FY 2024?

The adjusted net income for Q4 FY 2024 was RMB193.6 million ($26.6 million).

How many registered users does QuantaSing have as of June 30, 2024?

QuantaSing had 127.6 million registered users as of June 30, 2024, a 35.3% increase year-over-year.

What is QuantaSing's cash position as of June 30, 2024?

QuantaSing has RMB1,026.3 million ($141.2 million) in cash and cash equivalents as of June 30, 2024.

What were QuantaSing's revenues from enterprise services in Q4 FY 2024?

Revenues from enterprise services were RMB56.6 million ($7.8 million) in Q4 FY 2024, down 45.5% year-over-year.

What strategic markets is QuantaSing focusing on?

QuantaSing is focusing on the 'silver economy' and wellness products as part of its strategic shift.