OneConnect Announces Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2024 Unaudited Financial Results
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OneConnect Financial Technology (NYSE: OCFT) reported its Q4 and full-year 2024 financial results, showing significant declines across major metrics. Q4 revenue from continuing operations decreased 52.9% to RMB415 million from RMB882 million year-over-year, primarily due to strategic phasing out of cloud services.
Full-year 2024 revenue dropped to RMB2,248 million from RMB3,522 million in 2023. The company's net loss widened to RMB669 million, compared to RMB211 million in the previous year, mainly due to goodwill impairment of RMB132 million and reversal of deferred tax assets of RMB454 million.
Key performance indicators showed deterioration:
- Q4 gross margin declined to 34.2% from 39.0%
- Net margin decreased to -29.8% from -6.0%
- Loss per ADS increased to RMB-18.42 from RMB-5.82
Positive
- Generated positive operating cash flow of RMB55 million in Q4 2024
- Post-implementation support services revenue increased 52.3% YoY
- Reduced operating expenses by 57.8% through business restructuring
Negative
- Q4 revenue declined 52.9% YoY to RMB415 million
- Net loss widened significantly to RMB669 million in 2024
- Gross margin deteriorated to 34.2% from 39.0% YoY
- Cloud services revenue dropped 98.5% due to strategic phase-out
- Business origination services revenue fell 94.4% YoY
- Recorded RMB132M goodwill impairment
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Fourth Quarter 2024 Financial Highlights
- Revenue from continuing operations[1] was
RMB415 million , compared toRMB882 million during the same period last year. - Gross margin of continuing operations was
34.2% , compared to39.0% during the same period last year; non-IFRS gross margin of continuing operations was36.5% , compared to40.8% during the same period last year.
Full Year 2024 Financial Highlights
- Revenue from continuing operations was
RMB2,248 million , compared toRMB3,522 million for the prior year. - Gross margin of continuing operations was
35.8% , compared to37.7% for the prior year; non-IFRS gross margin of continuing operations was38.2% , compared to40.4% for the prior year. - Net loss from continuing operations attributable to shareholders was
RMB669 million , compared toRMB211 million for the prior year. The increased net loss is mainly attributable to (i) an increase in impairment losses of goodwill of approximatelyRMB132 million , and (ii) a reversal of deferred income tax assets of approximatelyRMB454 million . Net margin of continuing operations to shareholders was -29.8% , compared to -6.0% for the prior year. - Net loss from continuing operations per basic and diluted ADS was
RMB-18.42 , compared toRMB-5.82 for the prior year. - Net loss from continuing and discontinued operations attributable to shareholders was
RMB460 million , compared to a net loss ofRMB363 million for the prior year. Net margin of continuing and discontinued operations to shareholders was -20.4% , compared to -10.3% for the prior year. - Net loss from continuing and discontinued operations per basic and diluted ADS was
RMB-12.66 , compared toRMB-9.99 for the prior year.
[1] As previously reported, the Company completed the disposal of its virtual bank business (the "discontinued operations") to Lufax Holding Ltd ("Lufax") for a consideration of |
In RMB'000, except percentages | Three Months Ended December 31 | Yaer Ended | ||||
YoY | December 31 | YoY | ||||
2024 | 2023 | 2024 | 2023 | |||
Continuing operations | ||||||
Revenue | ||||||
Revenue from Ping An Group and Lufax[1] | 190,822 | 561,128 | -66.0 % | 1,307,064 | 2,360,108 | -44.6 % |
Revenue from third-party customers[2] | 224,405 | 320,771 | -30.0 % | 941,039 | 1,161,483 | -19.0 % |
Total | 415,227 | 881,899 | -52.9 % | 2,248,103 | 3,521,591 | -36.2 % |
Gross profit | 142,153 | 343,726 | 804,497 | 1,326,017 | ||
Gross margin | 34.2 % | 39.0 % | 35.8 % | 37.7 % | ||
Non-IFRS gross margin | 36.5 % | 40.8 % | 38.2 % | 40.4 % | ||
Operating loss | (147,741) | (45,063) | (303,533) | (217,285) | ||
Operating margin | -35.6 % | -5.1 % | -13.5 % | -6.2 % | ||
Net loss from continuing operations attributable to shareholders | (569,181) | (46,899) | (669,176) | (211,342) | ||
Net margin of continuing operations to shareholders | -137.1 % | -5.3 % | -29.8 % | -6.0 % | ||
Loss from continuing operations per ADS[3], basic and diluted | (15.67) | (1.29) | (18.42) | (5.82) | ||
Net loss from continuing and discontinued operations attributable to shareholders | (569,181) | (81,349) | (459,677) | (362,715) | ||
Net margin of continuing and discontinued operations to shareholders | -137.1 % | -9.2 % | -20.4 % | -10.3 % | ||
Loss from continuing and discontinued operations per ADS, basic and diluted | (15.67) | (2.24) | (12.66) | (9.99) | ||
[1] Reference is made to the announcement made by Ping An Group on October 21, 2024. Lufax became a subsidiary of Ping An Group on July 30, 2024. Therefore, the Company's revenue from Ping An Group shown in this table included revenue from Lufax since July 30, 2024. Revenue from Lufax for the year ended December 31, 2024 prior to its consolidation into Ping An Group was approximately [2] Third-party customers refer to each customer with revenue contribution of less than [3] In RMB. Each ADS represents 30 ordinary shares. |
Revenue from Continuing Operations Breakdown
Three Months Ended | Full Year Ended | |||||
In RMB'000, except percentages | December 31 | YoY | December 31 | YoY | ||
2024 | 2023 | 2024 | 2023 | |||
Implementation | 170,991 | 216,357 | -21.0 % | 664,127 | 834,620 | -20.4 % |
Transaction-based and support revenue | ||||||
Business origination services | 1,317 | 23,723 | -94.4 % | 30,078 | 132,112 | -77.2 % |
Risk management services | 60,905 | 92,934 | -34.5 % | 247,828 | 320,462 | -22.7 % |
Operation support services | 144,918 | 194,189 | -25.4 % | 549,273 | 861,056 | -36.2 % |
Cloud services platform | 5,051 | 334,076 | -98.5 % | 618,088 | 1,245,952 | -50.4 % |
Post-implementation support services | 19,560 | 12,839 | 52.3 % | 69,064 | 52,012 | 32.8 % |
Others | 12,485 | 7,781 | 60.5 % | 69,645 | 75,377 | -7.6 % |
Sub-total for transaction-based and support revenue | 244,236 | 665,542 | -63.3 % | 1,583,976 | 2,686,971 | -41.0 % |
Total Revenue from Continuing Operations | 415,227 | 881,899 | -52.9 % | 2,248,103 | 3,521,591 | -36.2 % |
Revenue from continuing operations was
Three Months Ended | Full Year Ended | |||||
In RMB'000, except percentages | December 31 | YoY | December 31 | YoY | ||
2024 | 2023 | 2024 | 2023 | |||
Digital Banking segment | 92,240 | 247,131 | -62.7 % | 459,584 | 941,901 | -51.2 % |
Digital Insurance segment | 140,962 | 140,720 | 0.2 % | 542,450 | 657,213 | -17.5 % |
Gamma Platform segment | 182,025 | 494,047 | -63.2 % | 1,246,069 | 1,922,477 | -35.2 % |
Total Revenue from Continuing Operations | 415,227 | 881,899 | -52.9 % | 2,248,103 | 3,521,591 | -36.2 % |
Revenue from Gamma Platform segment was
Fourth Quarter 2024 Financial Results
Revenue from Continuing Operations
Revenue from continuing operations was
Cost of Revenue from Continuing Operations
Cost of revenue from continuing operations was
Gross Profit from Continuing Operations
Gross profit from continuing operations was
Operating Loss and Expenses from Continuing Operations
Total operating expenses from continuing operations were
- Research and Development expenses from continuing operations were
RMB41 million in the fourth quarter of 2024, compared toRMB197 million during the same period last year. The decline was mainly due to the Company's proactive adjustment of its business structure and its return on investment driven approach to manage research and development projects. As a percentage of revenue, research and development expenses from continuing operations decreased to10.0% from22.3% in the prior year. - Sales and Marketing expenses from continuing operations were
RMB39 million in the fourth quarter of 2024, compared toRMB59 million during the same period last year. The decline was mainly due to a decrease in personnel costs and advertising expenses. As a percentage of revenue, sales and marketing expenses from continuing operations increased to9.4% from6.7% in the prior year. - General and Administrative expenses from continuing operations were
RMB84 million in the fourth quarter of 2024, compared toRMB134 million during the same period last year. The decline was mainly due to a decrease in personnel costs. As a percentage of revenue, general and administrative expenses from continuing operations increased to20.3% from15.2% during the same period last year.
Operating loss from continuing operations was
Net Loss from Continuing Operations Attributable to Shareholders
As a result of the discontinuation of its cloud services, the Company's revenue has experienced a year-on-year decline since the third quarter as the Company continues to phase out its cloud services. The Company carries out regular business review, during which, the Company has re-assessed the relevant recoverable amount of the assets on its balance sheet as of December 31, 2024 and considered that goodwill impairment and a reversal of deferred income tax assets is appropriate for the quarter. As a result, net loss from continuing operations attributable to OneConnect's shareholders was
Cash Flow
For the fourth quarter of 2024, net cash generated from operating activities was
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 IFRS Accounting Standards ("IFRS") issued by the International Accounting Standards Board ("IASB") . 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 December 31 | Full Year Ended December 31 | |||
2024 | 2023 | 2024 | 2023 | |
RMB'000 | RMB'000 | RMB'000 | RMB'000 | |
Continuing operations | ||||
Revenue | 415,227 | 881,899 | 2,248,103 | 3,521,591 |
Cost of revenue | (273,074) | (538,173) | (1,443,606) | (2,195,574) |
Gross profit | 142,153 | 343,726 | 804,497 | 1,326,017 |
Research and development expenses | (41,463) | (196,973) | (510,898) | (955,201) |
Selling and marketing expenses | (39,052) | (59,292) | (177,285) | (241,612) |
General and administrative expenses | (84,388) | (134,283) | (305,110) | (375,128) |
Net impairment losses on financial and contract assets | (3,430) | (7,289) | (31,255) | (40,544) |
Other income, gains or loss – net | (121,561) | 9,048 | (83,482) | 69,183 |
Operating loss | (147,741) | (45,063) | (303,533) | (217,285) |
Finance income | 19,660 | 10,001 | 67,484 | 29,580 |
Finance costs | (1,342) | (6,167) | (13,289) | (20,086) |
Finance income - net | 18,318 | 3,834 | 54,195 | 9,494 |
Share of gains of associate and joint venture - net | - | - | - | 4,607 |
Impairment charges on associate | - | - | - | (7,157) |
Loss before income tax | (129,423) | (41,229) | (249,338) | (210,341) |
Income tax expense | (457,904) | (3,019) | (455,368) | (9,762) |
Loss for the period from continuing operations | (587,327) | (44,248) | (704,706) | (220,103) |
Discontinued operations | ||||
(Loss)/profit from discontinued operations (attributable to owners of the Company) | - | (34,450) | 209,499 | (151,373) |
Loss for the period | (587,327) | (78,698) | (495,207) | (371,476) |
(Loss)/profit attributable to: | ||||
- Owners of the Company | (569,181) | (81,349) | (459,677) | (362,715) |
- Non-controlling interests | (18,146) | 2,651 | (35,530) | (8,761) |
(587,327) | (78,698) | (495,207) | (371,476) | |
(Loss)/profit attributable to owners of the Company arises from: | ||||
- Continuing operations | (569,181) | (46,899) | (669,176) | (211,342) |
- Discontinued operations | - | (34,450) | 209,499 | (151,373) |
(569,181) | (81,349) | (459,677) | (362,715) | |
Other comprehensive income/(loss), net of tax: | ||||
Items that may be subsequently reclassified to profit or loss | ||||
- Foreign currency translation differences of continuing operations | 2,225 | (188) | (2,702) | (5,744) |
- Exchange differences on translation of discontinued operations | - | (9,414) | 177 | 9,624 |
- Changes in the fair value of debt instruments measured at fair value through other comprehensive income of discontinued operations | - | (3,856) | 6,056 | 500 |
- Disposal of subsidiaries | - | - | 18,237 | - |
Item that will not be reclassified subsequently to profit or loss | ||||
- Foreign currency translation differences | 50,280 | (14,541) | 31,636 | 22,336 |
- Changes in the fair value of equity instruments measured at fair value through other comprehensive income | (3,204) | - | (3,204) | - |
Other comprehensive income/(loss) for the period, net of tax | 49,301 | (27,999) | 50,200 | 26,716 |
Total comprehensive loss for the period | (538,026) | (106,697) | (445,007) | (344,760) |
Total comprehensive (loss)/income for the period attributable to: | ||||
- Owners of the Company | (519,880) | (109,348) | (409,477) | (335,999) |
- Non-controlling interests | (18,146) | 2,651 | (35,530) | (8,761) |
(538,026) | (106,697) | (445,007) | (344,760) | |
Loss per share for loss from continuing operations attributable to the owners of the Company | ||||
(expressed in RMB per share) | ||||
- Basic and diluted | (0.52) | (0.04) | (0.61) | (0.19) |
Loss per ADS for loss from continuing operations attributable to the owners of the Company | ||||
(expressed in RMB per share) | ||||
- Basic and diluted | (15.67) | (1.29) | (18.42) | (5.82) |
Loss per share for loss attributable to the owners of the Company | ||||
(expressed in RMB per share) | ||||
- Basic and diluted | (0.52) | (0.07) | (0.42) | (0.33) |
Loss per ADS for loss attributable to the owners of the Company | ||||
(expressed in RMB per share) | ||||
- Basic and diluted | (15.67) | (2.24) | (12.66) | (9.99) |
ONECONNECT CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS (Unaudited) | ||
December 31 | December 31 | |
2024 | 2023 | |
RMB'000 | RMB'000 | |
ASSETS | ||
Non–current assets | ||
Property and equipment | 43,895 | 85,076 |
Intangible assets | 195,636 | 471,371 |
Deferred tax assets | 313,805 | 768,276 |
Financial assets measured at fair value through other comprehensive income | - | 1,372,685 |
Restricted cash and time deposits over three months | - | 5,319 |
Prepayments and other receivables | 6,506 | 6,663 |
Trade receivables | 10,106 | - |
Total non-current assets | 569,948 | 2,709,390 |
Current assets | ||
Trade receivables | 496,429 | 710,669 |
Contract assets | 63,420 | 95,825 |
Prepayments and other receivables | 342,221 | 905,691 |
Financial assets measured at amortized cost from virtual bank | - | 3,081 |
Financial assets measured at fair value through other comprehensive income | - | 853,453 |
Financial assets measured at fair value through profit or loss | 455,016 | 925,204 |
Derivative financial assets | 40,356 | 38,008 |
Restricted cash and time deposits over three months | 51,940 | 447,564 |
Cash and cash equivalents | 1,947,922 | 1,379,473 |
Total current assets | 3,397,304 | 5,358,968 |
Total assets | 3,967,252 | 8,068,358 |
EQUITY AND LIABILITIES | ||
EQUITY | ||
Share capital | 78 | 78 |
Shares held for share option scheme | (149,544) | (149,544) |
Other reserves | 11,041,209 | 10,989,851 |
Accumulated losses | (8,333,291) | (7,873,614) |
Equity attributable to equity owners of the Company | 2,558,452 | 2,966,771 |
Non-controlling interests | (54,509) | (18,979) |
Total equity | 2,503,943 | 2,947,792 |
LIABILITIES | ||
Non–current liabilities | ||
Trade and other payables | 10,670 | 28,283 |
Contract liabilities | 12,946 | 17,126 |
Deferred tax liabilities | - | 2,079 |
Total non–current liabilities | 23,616 | 47,488 |
Current liabilities | ||
Trade and other payables | 993,842 | 1,981,288 |
Payroll and welfare payables | 311,190 | 385,908 |
Contract liabilities | 115,501 | 138,563 |
Short-term borrowings | 19,160 | 251,732 |
Customer deposits | - | 2,261,214 |
Other financial liabilities from virtual bank | - | 54,373 |
Total current liabilities | 1,439,693 | 5,073,078 |
Total liabilities | 1,463,309 | 5,120,566 |
Total equity and liabilities | 3,967,252 | 8,068,358 |
ONECONNECT CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS (Unaudited) | ||||
Three Months Ended December 31 | Full Year Ended December 31 | |||
2024 | 2023 | 2024 | 2023 | |
RMB'000 | RMB'000 | RMB'000 | RMB'000 | |
Net cash generated from/(used in) operating activities | 55,225 | 174,099 | (276,849) | (648,461) |
Net cash generated from/(used in) investing activities | 260,463 | (197,255) | 1,106,256 | 318,634 |
Net cash used in financing activities | (46,404) | (32,373) | (282,252) | (213,605) |
Net increase/(decrease) in cash and cash equivalents | 269,284 | (55,529) | 547,155 | (543,432) |
Cash and cash equivalents at the beginning of the period | 1,643,654 | 1,451,556 | 1,379,473 | 1,907,776 |
Effects of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents | 34,984 | (16,554) | 21,294 | 15,129 |
Cash and cash equivalents at the end of period | 1,947,922 | 1,379,473 | 1,947,922 | 1,379,473 |
ONECONNECT RECONCILIATION OF IFRS AND NON-IFRS RESULTS FOR CONTINUING OPERATIONS (Unaudited) | ||||
Three Months Ended December 31 | Full Year Ended December 31 | |||
2024 | 2023 | 2024 | 2023 | |
RMB'000 | RMB'000 | RMB'000 | RMB'000 | |
Gross profit from continuing operations | 142,153 | 343,726 | 804,497 | 1,326,017 |
Gross margin of continuing operations | 34.2 % | 39.0 % | 35.8 % | 37.7 % |
Non-IFRS adjustment | ||||
Amortization of intangible assets recognized in cost of revenue | 8,933 | 13,376 | 49,162 | 87,928 |
Depreciation of property and equipment recognized in cost of revenue | 848 | 1,595 | 4,030 | 5,567 |
Share-based compensation expenses recognized in cost of revenue | (525) | 778 | 87 | 3,233 |
Non-IFRS gross profit from continuing operations | 151,409 | 359,475 | 857,776 | 1,422,745 |
Non-IFRS gross margin of continuing operations | 36.5 % | 40.8 % | 38.2 % | 40.4 % |
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SOURCE OneConnect Financial Technology Co., Ltd.
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