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Ultra Clean Reports Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2023 Financial Results
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HAYWARD, Calif., Feb. 21, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Ultra Clean Holdings, Inc. (Nasdaq: UCTT), today reported its financial results for the fourth quarter and full year ended December 29, 2023.
“UCT executed well in the fourth quarter with results coming in as expected despite a dynamic business environment,” said Jim Scholhamer, CEO. “As the semiconductor equipment inventory adjustment cycle remains fluid, we will continue to implement measures to synchronize our worldwide operations with our customers’ forecasts to ensure we have the flexibility and capacity to meet future demand. These efforts are creating long-lasting value to our customers and will increase UCT’s leading position within the industry over the long-term.”
“We are pleased with the execution of our plan to optimize our capital deployment strategy throughout 2023,” said Sheri Savage, CFO. “Generating $136 million in cash from operations enabled us to invest for future growth, pay down $39 million in debt, spend $29 million re-purchasing shares, and complete the strategic acquisition of HIS Innovations Group.”
Fourth Quarter 2023 GAAP Financial Results
Total revenue was $444.8 million. Products contributed $389.7 million and Services added $55.1 million. Total gross margin was 16.0%, operating margin was 1.0%, and net loss was $(3.8) million or $(0.08) per diluted share. This compares to total revenue of $435.0 million, gross margin of 15.0%, operating margin of 1.3%, and net loss of $(14.5) million or $(0.32) per diluted share, in the prior quarter.
Fourth Quarter 2023 Non-GAAP Financial Results
On a non-GAAP basis, gross margin was 16.7%, operating margin was 5.2%, and net income was $8.5 million or $0.19 per diluted share. This compares to gross margin of 15.5%, operating margin of 4.4%, and net income of $2.0 million or $0.04 per diluted share in the prior quarter.
Full Year 2023 GAAP Financial Results
Total revenue was $1,734.5 million. Products contributed $1,501.6 million and Services added $232.9 million. Total gross margin was 16.0%, operating margin was 2.0%, and net loss was $(31.1) million or $(0.70) per diluted share. This compares to total revenue of $2,374.3 million, gross margin of 19.6%, operating margin of 5.1%, and net income of $40.4 million or $0.88 per diluted share in the prior year.
Full Year 2023 Non-GAAP Financial Results
On a non-GAAP basis, the company reported gross margin of 16.6%, operating margin of 4.9%, and net income of $25.2 million or $0.56 per diluted share. This compares to gross margin of 20.2%, operating margin of 11.0%, and net income of $181.9 million or $3.98 per diluted share in the prior year.
First Quarter 2024 Outlook
The Company expects revenue in the range of $430.0 million to $480.0 million. The Company expects GAAP diluted net loss per share to be between $(0.25) and $(0.05) and non-GAAP diluted net income per share to be between $0.03 and $0.23.
Conference Call
The conference call and webcast will take place on Wednesday, February 21, 2024 at 1:45 p.m. PT and can be accessed by dialing 1-800-836-8184 or 1-646-357-8785. No passcode is required. A replay of the call will be available by dialing 1-888-660-6345 or 1-646-517-4150 and entering the confirmation code 03090#. The Webcast will be available on the Investor Relations section of the Company’s website at http://uct.com/investors/events/.
About Ultra Clean Holdings, Inc.
Ultra Clean Holdings, Inc. is a leading developer and supplier of critical subsystems, components, parts, and ultra-high purity cleaning and analytical services, primarily for the semiconductor industry. Under its Products division, UCT offers its customers an integrated outsourced solution for major subassemblies, improved design-to-delivery cycle times, design for manufacturability, prototyping, and high-precision manufacturing. Under its Services Division, UCT offers its customers tool chamber parts cleaning and coating, as well as micro-contamination analytical services. Ultra Clean is headquartered in Hayward, California. Additional information is available at www.uct.com.
Use of Non-GAAP Measures
In addition to providing results that are determined in accordance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles in the United States of America (“GAAP”), management uses non-GAAP gross margin, non-GAAP operating margin and non-GAAP net income to evaluate the Company’s operating and financial results. We believe the presentation of non-GAAP results is useful to investors for analyzing our core business and business trends and comparing performance to prior periods, along with enhancing investors’ ability to view the Company’s results from management’s perspective. The presentation of this additional information should not be considered a substitute for results prepared in accordance with GAAP. Tables presenting reconciliations from GAAP results to non-GAAP results are included at the end of this press release.
The Company defines non-GAAP net income as net income (loss) before amortization of intangible assets, stock-based compensation, restructuring charges, acquisition activity costs, fair value adjustments, legal-related costs, VAT settlement, net loss on divestitures, Covid-19 related costs and the tax effects of the foregoing adjustments.
A reconciliation of our guidance for non-GAAP net income per diluted share for the subsequent quarter is not available due to fluctuations in the geographic mix of our earnings from quarter to quarter, which impacts our tax rate and cannot be reasonably predicted or determined. As a result, such reconciliation is not available without unreasonable efforts and we are unable to determine the probable significance of the unavailable information.
Safe Harbor Statement
The foregoing information contains, or may be deemed to contain, “forward-looking statements” (as defined in the US Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995) which reflect our current views with respect to future events and financial performance. We use words such as “anticipates,” “projection,” “outlook,” “forecast,” “believes,” “plan,” “expect,” “future,” “intends,” “may,” “will,” “estimates,” “see,” “predicts,” “should” and similar expressions to identify these forward-looking statements. Forward looking statements included in this press release include our expectations about the semiconductor capital equipment market and outlook. All forward-looking statements address matters that involve risks and uncertainties. Accordingly, the Company’s actual results may differ materially from the results predicted or implied by these forward-looking statements. These risks, uncertainties and other factors also include, among others, those identified in “Risk Factors,” “Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations” and elsewhere in our annual report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 30, 2022, as filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission. Ultra Clean Holdings, Inc. undertakes no obligation to publicly update or review any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future developments or otherwise unless required by law.
Contact:
Rhonda Bennetto
SVP Investor Relations
rbennetto@uct.com
ULTRA CLEAN HOLDINGS, INC.
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
(Unaudited; in millions, except per share data)
Three Months Ended
Twelve Months Ended
December 29,
December 30,
December 29,
December 30,
2023
2022
2023
2022
Revenues:
Product
$
389.7
$
499.5
$
1,501.6
$
2,074.7
Services
55.1
66.9
232.9
299.6
Total revenues
444.8
566.4
1,734.5
2,374.3
Cost of revenues:
Product
335.0
412.3
1,290.5
1,712.3
Services
38.7
45.6
166.7
197.0
Total cost of revenues
373.7
457.9
1,457.2
1,909.3
Gross profit
71.1
108.5
277.3
465.0
Operating expenses:
Research and development
6.6
7.1
28.3
28.5
Sales and marketing
13.2
13.2
51.8
54.4
General and administrative
46.7
44.4
162.0
184.3
Net loss on divestitures
—
—
—
77.4
Total operating expenses
66.5
64.7
242.1
344.6
Income from operations
4.6
43.8
35.2
120.4
Interest income
1.6
0.5
4.1
0.9
Interest expense
(12.8)
(10.8)
(48.8)
(33.9)
Other income (expense), net
(1.1)
3.4
(1.8)
0.9
Income (loss) before provision for income taxes
(7.7)
36.9
(11.3)
88.3
Provision for income taxes
(6.2)
8.5
10.9
37.9
Net income (loss)
(1.5)
28.4
(22.2)
50.4
Less: Net income attributable to noncontrolling interests
2.3
0.6
8.9
10.0
Net income (loss) attributable to UCT
$
(3.8)
$
27.8
$
(31.1)
$
40.4
Net income (loss) per share attributable to UCT common stockholders:
Basic
$
(0.08)
$
0.61
$
(0.70)
$
0.89
Diluted
$
(0.08)
$
0.61
$
(0.70)
$
0.88
Shares used in computing net income (loss) per share:
Basic
44.7
45.4
44.7
45.2
Diluted
44.7
45.7
44.7
45.7
ULTRA CLEAN HOLDINGS, INC.
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
(Unaudited; in millions)
December 29,
December 30,
2023
2022
ASSETS
Current assets:
Cash and cash equivalents
$
307.0
$
358.8
Accounts receivable, net of allowance for credit losses
180.8
253.7
Inventories
374.5
443.9
Prepaid expenses and other current assets
30.9
42.4
Total current assets
893.2
1,098.8
Property, plant and equipment, net
328.3
279.6
Goodwill
265.2
248.8
Intangible assets, net
215.3
187.9
Deferred tax assets, net
3.1
36.0
Operating lease right-of-use assets
151.7
99.0
Other non-current assets
10.9
10.8
Total assets
$
1,867.7
$
1,960.9
LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY
Current liabilities:
Bank borrowings
$
17.6
$
20.8
Accounts payable
192.9
253.5
Accrued compensation and related benefits
47.7
52.5
Operating lease liabilities
18.1
17.1
Other current liabilities
33.7
45.3
Total current liabilities
310.0
389.2
Bank borrowings, net of current portion
461.2
493.0
Deferred tax liabilities
19.0
52.2
Operating lease liabilities
143.0
80.3
Other liabilities
37.3
9.2
Total liabilities
970.5
1,023.9
Equity:
UCT stockholders’ equity:
Common stock
496.6
515.5
Retained earnings
346.7
377.8
Accumulated other comprehensive loss
(4.4)
(5.4)
Total UCT stockholders’ equity
838.9
887.9
Non-controlling interest
58.3
49.1
Total equity
897.2
937.0
Total liabilities and equity
$
1,867.7
$
1,960.9
ULTRA CLEAN HOLDINGS, INC.
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
(Unaudited; in millions)
Twelve Months Ended
December 29,
December 30,
2023
2022
Cash flows from operating activities:
Net income (loss)
$
(22.2)
$
50.4
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities (excluding assets
acquired, liabilities assumed at acquisition):
Depreciation and amortization
65.6
72.3
Stock-based compensation
12.1
19.1
Change in the fair value of financial instruments
1.7
1.0
Deferred income taxes
(12.4)
(0.2)
Net loss on divestitures
—
77.4
Others
(0.9)
(0.2)
Changes in assets and liabilities, net of effects of acquisitions and divestitures:
Accounts receivable
78.5
(15.7)
Inventories
80.8
(84.4)
Prepaid expenses and other current assets
12.5
(4.5)
Other non-current assets
—
(3.4)
Accounts payable
(61.5)
(68.4)
Accrued compensation and related benefits
(5.6)
7.1
Income taxes payable
(5.2)
(0.1)
Operating lease assets and liabilities
0.4
(2.2)
Other liabilities
(7.9)
(1.0)
Net cash provided by operating activities
135.9
47.2
Cash flows from investing activities:
Purchases of property, plant and equipment
(75.8)
(100.1)
Divestiture of subsidiaries
—
3.4
Proceeds from sale of property and equipment
2.2
0.5
Acquisition of business, net of cash acquired
(46.1)
—
Net cash used in investing activities
(119.7)
(96.2)
Cash flows from financing activities:
Payments on bank borrowings
(38.6)
(39.7)
Repurchase of shares
(29.4)
(12.1)
Employees’ taxes paid upon vesting of restricted stock units
(2.2)
(3.9)
Payments of debt issuance costs
(0.3)
(0.7)
Proceeds from issuance of common stock
0.8
0.7
Others
(0.2)
(0.3)
Net cash used in financing activities
(69.9)
(56.0)
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents
1.9
(2.7)
Net decrease in cash and cash equivalents
(51.8)
(107.7)
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period
358.8
466.5
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period
$
307.0
$
358.8
ULTRA CLEAN HOLDINGS, INC.
REPORTABLE SEGMENTS
GAAP TO NON-GAAP RECONCILIATION
(Unaudited; dollars in millions)
GAAP
Non-GAAP
Three Months Ended
Three Months Ended
December 29, 2023
December 29, 2023
Products
Services
Consolidated
Products
Services
Consolidated
Revenues
$
389.7
$
55.1
$
444.8
$
389.7
$
55.1
$
444.8
Gross profit
$
54.7
$
16.4
$
71.1
$
56.9
$
17.5
$
74.4
Gross margin
14.0
%
29.8
%
16.0
%
14.6
%
31.7
%
16.7
%
Income from operations
$
2.7
$
1.9
$
4.6
$
17.8
$
5.3
$
23.1
Operating margin
0.7
%
3.4
%
1.0
%
4.6
%
9.5
%
5.2
%
Three Months Ended
December 29, 2023
Products
Services
Consolidated
Reconciliation of GAAP Gross profit to Non-GAAP Gross profit (in millions)
Reported gross profit on a GAAP basis
$
54.7
$
16.4
$
71.1
Amortization of intangible assets (1)
1.0
1.0
2.0
Stock-based compensation expense (2)
0.5
—
0.5
Restructuring charges (3)
0.3
0.1
0.4
Inventory fair value adjustment (5)
0.4
—
0.4
Non-GAAP gross profit
$
56.9
$
17.5
$
74.4
Reconciliation of GAAP Gross margin to Non-GAAP Gross margin
Reported gross margin on a GAAP basis
14.0
%
29.8
%
16.0
%
Amortization of intangible assets (1)
0.3
%
1.8
%
0.4
%
Stock-based compensation expense (2)
0.1
%
—
0.1
%
Restructuring charges (3)
0.1
%
0.1
%
0.1
%
Inventory fair value adjustment (5)
0.1
%
—
0.1
%
Non-GAAP gross margin
14.6
%
31.7
%
16.7
%
Reconciliation of GAAP Income (loss) from operations to Non-GAAP Income from operations (in millions)
Reported income from operations on a GAAP basis
$
2.7
$
1.9
$
4.6
Amortization of intangible assets (1)
4.3
2.9
7.2
Stock-based compensation expense (2)
3.2
0.4
3.6
Restructuring charges (3)
3.3
0.1
3.4
Acquisition-related costs (4)
3.4
—
3.4
Inventory fair value adjustment (5)
0.4
—
0.4
Legal-related costs (6)
0.5
—
0.5
Non-GAAP income from operations
$
17.8
$
5.3
$
23.1
Reconciliation of GAAP Operating margin to Non-GAAP Operating margin
Reported operating margin on a GAAP basis
0.7
%
3.4
%
1.0
%
Amortization of intangible assets (1)
1.1
%
5.3
%
1.6
%
Stock-based compensation expense (2)
0.9
%
0.7
%
0.8
%
Restructuring charges (3)
0.8
%
0.1
%
0.8
%
Acquisition-related costs (4)
0.9
%
—
0.8
%
Inventory fair value adjustment (5)
0.1
%
—
0.1
%
Legal-related costs (6)
0.1
%
—
0.1
%
Non-GAAP operating margin
4.6
%
9.5
%
5.2
%
1 Amortization of intangible assets related to the Company’s business acquisitions
2 Represents compensation expense for stock granted to employees and directors
3 Represents severance, retention and costs related to facility closures
4 Represents acquisition activity costs
5 Fair value adjustments related HIS’ sold inventories
6 Represents estimated costs related to legal proceedings
ULTRA CLEAN HOLDINGS, INC.
UNAUDITED RECONCILIATION OF GAAP TO NON-GAAP ADJUSTED RESULTS
Three Months Ended
Twelve Months Ended
December 29,
December 30,
September 29,
December 29,
December 30,
2023
2022
2023
2023
2022
Reconciliation of GAAP Net Income (loss) to Non-GAAP Net Income (in millions)
Reported net income (loss) attributable to UCT on a GAAP basis
$
(3.8)
$
27.8
$
(14.5)
$
(31.1)
$
40.4
Amortization of intangible assets (1)
7.2
7.0
5.5
24.1
30.1
Stock-based compensation expense (2)
3.6
4.6
3.9
12.5
19.3
Restructuring charges (3)
3.4
1.5
3.2
9.2
3.3
Acquisition related costs (4)
3.4
—
0.7
4.3
0.6
Fair value related adjustments (5)
2.5
—
—
4.0
—
Legal-related costs (6)
0.5
—
—
(0.4)
2.2
VAT settlement (7)
—
—
—
—
4.0
Net loss on divestitures (8)
—
—
—
—
77.4
Covid-19 related costs (9)
—
—
—
—
2.9
Income tax effect of non-GAAP adjustments (10)
(3.4)
(1.8)
(5.0)
(10.2)
(22.2)
Income tax effect of valuation allowance (11)
(4.9)
3.5
8.2
12.8
23.9
Non-GAAP net income attributable to UCT
$
8.5
$
42.6
$
2.0
$
25.2
$
181.9
Reconciliation of GAAP Income from operations to Non-GAAP Income from operations (in millions)
Reported income from operations on a GAAP basis
$
4.6
$
43.8
$
5.7
$
35.2
$
120.4
Amortization of intangible assets (1)
7.2
7.0
5.5
24.1
30.1
Stock-based compensation expense (2)
3.6
4.6
3.9
12.5
19.3
Restructuring charges (3)
3.4
1.5
3.2
9.2
3.3
Acquisition related costs (4)
3.4
—
0.7
4.3
0.6
Fair value related adjustments (5)
0.4
—
—
0.4
—
Legal-related costs (6)
0.5
—
—
(0.4)
2.2
VAT settlement (7)
—
—
—
—
4.0
Net loss on divestitures (8)
—
—
—
—
77.4
Covid-19 related costs (9)
—
—
—
—
2.9
Non-GAAP income from operations
$
23.1
$
56.9
$
19.0
$
85.3
$
260.2
Reconciliation of GAAP Operating margin to Non-GAAP Operating margin
Reported operating margin on a GAAP basis
1.0
%
7.7
%
1.3
%
2.0
%
5.1
%
Amortization of intangible assets (1)
1.6
%
1.2
%
1.3
%
1.4
%
1.3
%
Stock-based compensation expense (2)
0.8
%
0.8
%
0.9
%
0.7
%
0.8
%
Restructuring charges (3)
0.8
%
0.3
%
0.7
%
0.5
%
0.1
%
Acquisition related costs (4)
0.1
%
—
0.2
%
0.3
%
0.0
%
Fair value related adjustments (5)
0.1
%
—
—
0.0
%
—
Legal-related costs (6)
0.8
%
—
—
0.0
%
0.1
%
VAT settlement (7)
—
—
—
—
0.2
%
Net loss on divestitures (8)
—
—
—
—
3.3
%
Covid-19 related costs (9)
—
—
—
—
0.1
%
Non-GAAP operating margin
5.2
%
10.0
%
4.4
%
4.9
%
11.0
%
Reconciliation of GAAP Gross profit to Non-GAAP Gross profit (in millions)
Reported gross profit on a GAAP basis
$
71.1
$
108.5
$
65.2
$
277.3
$
465.0
Amortization of intangible assets (1)
2.0
1.5
1.5
6.5
6.3
Stock-based compensation expense (2)
0.5
0.4
0.2
1.5
1.5
Restructuring charges (3)
0.4
0.3
0.7
1.6
1.0
Fair value related adjustments (5)
0.4
—
—
0.4
—
VAT settlement (7)
—
—
—
—
4.0
Covid-19 related costs (9)
—
—
—
—
2.9
Non-GAAP gross profit
$
74.4
$
110.7
$
67.6
$
287.3
$
480.7
Reconciliation of GAAP Gross margin to Non-GAAP Gross margin
Reported gross margin on a GAAP basis
16.0
%
19.2
%
15.0
%
16.0
%
19.6
%
Amortization of intangible assets (1)
0.4
%
0.3
%
0.3
%
0.4
%
0.3
%
Stock-based compensation expense (2)
0.1
%
0.0
%
0.0
%
0.1
%
0.1
%
Restructuring charges (3)
0.1
%
0.0
%
0.2
%
0.1
%
0.0
%
Fair value related adjustments (5)
0.1
%
—
—
0.0
%
—
VAT settlement (7)
—
—
—
—
0.2
%
Covid-19 related costs (9)
—
—
—
—
0.1
%
Non-GAAP gross margin
16.7
%
19.5
%
15.5
%
16.6
%
20.2
%
Reconciliation of GAAP Interest and other income (expense) to Non-GAAP Interest and other income (expense) (in millions)
Reported interest and other income (expense) on a GAAP basis
$
(12.3)
$
(6.9)
$
(13.2)
$
(46.5)
$
(32.1)
Fair value related adjustments (5)
2.1
—
—
4.9
—
Non-GAAP interest and other income (expense)
$
(10.2)
$
(6.9)
$
(13.2)
$
(41.6)
$
(32.1)
Reconciliation of GAAP Earnings Per Diluted Share to Non-GAAP Earnings Per Diluted Share
Reported net income (loss) on a GAAP basis
$
(0.08)
$
0.61
$
(0.32)
$
(0.70)
0.88
Amortization of intangible assets (1)
0.16
0.15
0.12
0.54
0.66
Stock-based compensation expense (2)
0.08
0.10
0.09
0.28
0.42
Restructuring charges (3)
0.08
0.03
0.07
0.20
0.07
Acquisition related costs (4)
0.08
—
0.02
0.10
0.01
Fair value related adjustments (5)
0.05
—
—
0.09
—
Legal-related costs (6)
0.01
—
—
(0.01)
0.05
VAT settlement (7)
–
—
—
—
0.09
Net loss on divestitures (8)
–
—
—
—
1.69
Covid-19 related costs (9)
–
—
—
—
0.06
Income tax effect of non-GAAP adjustments (10)
(0.08)
(0.04)
(0.11)
(0.23)
(0.49)
Income tax effect of valuation allowance (11)
(0.11)
0.08
0.17
0.29
0.52
Non-GAAP net income
$
0.19
$
0.93
$
0.04
$
0.56
$
3.98
Weighted average number of diluted shares (in millions) on a non-GAAP basis
44.9
45.7
45.0
45.1
45.7
ULTRA CLEAN HOLDINGS, INC.
UNAUDITED RECONCILIATION OF GAAP TO NON-GAAP EFFECTIVE INCOME TAX RATE
Three Months Ended
Twelve Months Ended
December 29,
December 30,
September 29,
December 29,
December 30,
2023
2022
2023
2023
2022
(in millions, except percentages)
Provision for income taxes on a GAAP basis
$
(6.2)
$
8.5
$
5.3
10.9
37.9
Income tax effect of non-GAAP adjustments (10)
3.4
1.8
5.0
10.2
22.2
Income tax effect of valuation allowance (11)
4.9
(3.5)
(8.2)
(12.8)
(23.9)
Non-GAAP provision for income taxes
$
2.1
$
6.8
$
2.2
$
8.3
$
36.3
Income (loss) before income taxes on a GAAP basis
$
(7.7)
$
36.9
$
(7.5)
(11.3)
88.3
Amortization of intangible assets (1)
7.2
7.0
5.5
24.1
30.1
Stock-based compensation expense (2)
3.6
4.6
3.9
12.5
19.3
Restructuring charges (3)
3.4
1.5
3.2
9.2
3.3
Acquisition related costs (4)
3.4
—
0.7
4.3
0.6
Fair value related adjustments (5)
2.5
—
—
5.4
—
Legal-related costs (6)
0.5
—
—
(0.4)
2.2
VAT settlement (7)
—
—
—
—
4.0
Net loss on divestitures (8)
—
—
—
—
77.4
Covid-19 related costs (9)
—
—
—
—
2.9
Non-GAAP income before income taxes
$
12.9
$
50.0
$
5.8
$
43.8
$
228.1
Effective income tax rate on a GAAP basis
80.5
%
23.0
%
-70.7
%
-96.5
%
42.9
%
Non-GAAP effective income tax rate
16.4
%
13.7
%
37.3
%
18.9
%
15.9
%
1 Amortization of intangible assets related to the Company’s business acquisitions
2 Represents compensation expense for stock granted to employees and directors
3 Represents severance, retention and costs related to facility closures
4 Represents acquisition activity costs
5 Fair value adjustments related to contingent consideration, HIS’ sold inventories, intercompany loan related to an acquisition, net of $1.3 million loss attributable to noncontrolling interest
6 Represents estimated costs related to legal proceedings
7 Represents impact of value added tax ruling
8 Represents the net loss on the divestiture of certain non-core subsidiary entities
9 Covid-19 related costs incurred during the period
10 Tax effect of items (1) through (9) above based on the non-GAAP tax rate
11 The Company’s GAAP tax expense is generally higher than the Company’s non-GAAP tax expense, primarily due to losses in the U.S. with full federal and state valuation allowances. The Company’s non-GAAP tax rate and resulting non-GAAP tax expense considers the tax implications as if there was no federal or state valuation allowance position in effect
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HONG KONG, May 6, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Kuaishou Technology (“Kuaishou” or the “Company”; HKD Counter Stock Code: 01024 / RMB Counter Stock Code: 81024), a leading content community and social platform, today announced that it will report its unaudited consolidated first quarterly results for the three months ended March 31, 2026, after the Hong Kong market closes on Wednesday, May 27, 2026.
The Company’s management will host a conference call on Wednesday, May 27, 2026, at 7:00 PM Beijing Time (7:00 AM U.S. Eastern Time) to discuss the results.
Participants are required to pre-register for the conference call at:
Chinese Line (Mandarin):
https://s1.c-conf.com/diamondpass/10054245-xi6ksd.html
English Simultaneous Interpretation Line (listen-only mode):
https://s1.c-conf.com/diamondpass/10054246-wl3yqp.html
Participants can choose between the Chinese and English simultaneous interpretation options for pre-registration above. Please note that the English simultaneous interpretation option will be in listen-only mode. Upon registration, participants will receive an email containing conference call dial-in details, event passcode, and a unique registrant ID. This information will allow you to gain immediate access to the call. Participants may pre-register at any time, including up to and after the call start time.
Additionally, live, and archived webcasts of the conference call, for both Chinese and English simultaneous interpretation, will be available on the Company’s investor relations website at https://ir.kuaishou.com.
Replays of the conference call will be available until June 3, 2026 via the following dial-in details:
Dial-in Numbers
Mainland China:
400 1209 216
Hong Kong:
800 930 639
US/Canada:
1855 883 1031
Chinese conference ID:
10054245
English simultaneous interpretation conference ID:
10054246
About Kuaishou
Kuaishou is a leading content community and social platform in China and globally, committed to becoming the most customer-obsessed company in the world. Kuaishou uses its technological backbone, powered by cutting-edge AI technology, to continuously drive innovation and product enhancements that enrich its service offerings and application scenarios, creating exceptional customer value. Through short videos and live streams on Kuaishou’s platform, users can share their lives, discover goods and services they need and showcase their talent. By partnering closely with content creators and businesses, Kuaishou provides technologies, products, and services that cater to diverse user needs across a broad spectrum of entertainment, online marketing services, e-commerce, local services, gaming, and much more. For more information, please visit https://ir.kuaishou.com.
For investor and media inquiries, please contact:
Kuaishou Technology
Investor Relations
Email: ir@kuaishou.com
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Bringing Wealth Within Reach of all in Hong Kong
HONG KONG, May 6, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Mox Bank Limited (“Mox” or “the Bank”), on the back of delivering a financial breakeven quarter for Q1 2026, today announced the launch of Mox+. This wealth solution is engineered for Hong Kong’s young professionals and emerging affluent and will be a driver of sustainable profitability for the Bank. Mox+ combines wealth capabilities with curated lifestyle benefits, marking Mox’s evolution from everyday banking to a comprehensive wealth partnership.
The financial achievement was driven by robust momentum across all business lines and achieving a significant milestone demonstrates the success of the accessible business model which after 5 years is now used and valued by over 750,000 customers in Hong Kong.
Barbaros Uygun, CEO of Mox, said, “Achieving financial breakeven for the first quarter of 2026 on the back of a strong 2025 set of results, shows our direction of travel. We have the momentum to drive positive change, providing wealth opportunities to all in Hong Kong and do so in a profitable manner. Our client-centric business model is proving that it is the right one for sustainable profitability.
Our digital wealth management platform serves as a trusted partner for our over 750,000 customers at every stage of life, empowering them to manage their finances with confidence and unlock new possibilities. We are entering a new chapter of growth as we continue to expand our product portfolio and wealth management offerings, with the launch of Mox+ being one such initiative.”
He continued, “To support this evolution, we are evolving into an AI-native bank, doubling our operational capacity through a strategic human-bot partnership, equipping every staff member with a personalised AI assistant to deliver even greater service and efficiency.”
Mox+ members enjoy preferential fees and charges on Mox Invest and preferential pricing on foreign exchange, enhanced deposit rates (3.5% p.a. up to HKD5 million), as well as priority customer support and early access to experiences and new products. These benefits can be gained simply by maintaining an average daily balance of HKD 600,000 or above across all deposits and investments which will lead to automatic qualification for Mox+ for the following month. The programme integrates financial advantages with lifestyle benefits—including curated dining rebates, free hotel stays, Starbucks coffee vouchers, health benefits and exclusive member experiences—reflecting Mox’s belief that wealth building should be both strategic and rewarding.
Jayant Bhatia, Chief Business Officer of Mox, commented, “At Mox, we are dedicated to establishing the financial well-being of Hongkongers. Designed and tailored for Hong Kong’s young professionals and emerging affluent segment, which is underserved in Hong Kong, Mox+ offers solutions for daily savings and preferential wealth management service fees for long-term wealth creation as well as rewarding lifestyle benefits. This is strategically significant as one of our key initiatives to drive business growth and make Wealth Within Reach for Hongkongers.”
Throughout 2025, Mox has already strengthened its product portfolio with new solutions in Mox Invest. The Mox Invest platform saw trading volumes increasing to 2.4 times and assets under management (AUM) growing to 2.6 times that of last year. More than 10% of Mox customers have opened a Mox Invest account, reflecting strong demand for its wealth solutions driven by new products and services. In 2026, we will continue our momentum in launching new and innovative products and services and are already scaling up to serve the next generation of wealth builders in Hong Kong. Having already recently launched a crypto trading service, Mox Invest is set to introduce an IPO subscription service later this year.
The Bank has clear reasons for continuing to develop wealth management products. The “Wealth Behaviours: Insights into how individuals are saving and investing” survey conducted by Mox in collaboration with Ipsos revealed that Hongkongers continue to take a conservative approach to investing, with 63% of their liquid assets kept in cash and deposits – a trend that contributes to “cash drag” and limits potential wealth growth. More than two-thirds of respondents indicated they require an average of 5.6 months to save up to their desired investment threshold and typically delay investing their savings by a further 2.75 months on average, resulting in missed opportunities for long-term wealth accumulation[1]. This survey will continue as an ongoing research initiative to deepen our understanding of Hongkonger’s wealth management behaviours and enable the Bank to develop tailored solutions that puts wealth within reach.
After Mox was amongst the first wave of banks in Asia to offer a crypto trading service, Mox Invest now further offers One Click Investments (a simplified process for buying equities based on themes such as AI, technology, amongst others), Trading Signals, and gives customers access to professional fund strategies including Signature CIO funds developed in partnership between Standard Chartered Bank CIO office and Amundi. The Signature CIO funds offer four different type of funds based on individuals’ risk appetite which could be Conservative, Income, Balanced or Growth. Customers also have options amongst a wide range of funds offered by other world-class fund houses.
A Track Record of Rapid Scale and Adoption in the Last 5 Years
Since its launch in September 2020, Mox has brought to the market more than 15 market-first products or services and achieved significant scale with over 750,000 customers, reflecting the trust and growing preference of Hong Kong consumers for a seamless digital banking experience. To date, Mox customers have driven a cumulative spend of HKD70 billion, supported by a robust volume of 176 million card transactions and approximately 2 billion Asia Miles earned through Mox Card and other banking services. Its commitment to delivering tangible value to customers is further evidenced by the HKD2 billion distributed in cash rewards.
Beyond daily spending, Mox has become central to its customers’ financial lives, facilitating approximately 50 million outward FPS transfers and more than 5 million bill payments. As a preferred companion for travelers, the Mox Card has been used over 31 million times in overseas transactions, contributing to a total of 250 million app engagements as we continue to redefine digital banking for the Hong Kong community.
To learn more about Mox, please visit: mox.com.
About Mox Bank Limited (“Mox”)
Mox is a pioneering digital bank licensed in Hong Kong, and a registered institution (CE number: BNO808) powered by Standard Chartered in partnership with PCCW, HKT and Trip.com. Launched in September 2020, Mox is reimagining banking, unlock more of life’s possibilities, and setting global benchmarks for digital banking from Hong Kong.
Mox is well on track to be the number one digital bank for cards, lending and wealth. In 2026, it was awarded as Best Pure-Play Digital Bank for CX in Hong Kong and Outstanding Digital CX in Banking App/ Platform by The Digital Banker Digital CX Awards. It was also recognised as NeoBank of the Year, Retail Banking, Hong Kong and Best Retail Banking Experience, Hong Kong by The Asset Triple A Digital Finance Awards. In 2025, Mox is ranked as the number one digital bank in Hong Kong in Neobank Ranking 2025 by The Banker, a publication by Financial Times. It was also awarded the Best Digital Bank in Hong Kong by The Asian Banker for three consecutive years, and the Digital Bank of the Year in Hong Kong by Asian Banking & Finance for two years in a row. It was also recognised as one of Asia’s Top 5 mobile banking app and the number one Hong Kong digital banking app in Sia Partners’ 2025 International Mobile Banking Benchmark. Mox Credit Card held its position as the seventh-largest credit card portfolio among all retail banks in Hong Kong[2]. Through a scalable platform, lower cost-to-serve, top-notch customer experience and the unique promise of safe, simple, smart, and fun banking, Mox has found immense affinity among Hong Kong customers: Mox app is the top-rated Hong Kong digital banking app in Apple App Store in Hong Kong[3], scoring 4.8 out of 5. Mox’s influence extends beyond Hong Kong, as shown by the company’s technology and know-how being transferred to Trust Bank in Singapore.
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[1] The “Wealth Behaviours: Insights into how individuals are saving and investing” study was conducted in collaboration with Ipsos and it surveyed 2,500 working adults with a monthly household income above HKD15,000 in Hong Kong between August 2025 and April 2026.
[2] According to TransUnion’s Market Insights and Intelligence Dashboard (MIID) for the period from January to December 2025.
[3] As of the period from 28 January 2025 to 5 May 2026.
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LONDON, May 6, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — CFA Institute, the global association of investment professionals, has announced the winner of its inaugural AI Investment Challenge, with the top prize awarded to a student team from Lancaster University.
Some 28 teams from 15 universities took part in the competition.
Delivered by CFA Institute and CFA Society UK, the competition brought together students from universities across the United Kingdom to tackle real investment challenges using artificial intelligence. The focus was on practical application, responsible use, and real-world relevance.
Finalists came from Durham University, Heriot-Watt University, Lancaster University, University of Exeter, and University of Manchester.
Teams presented AI-powered solutions to a range of industry challenges, from assessing how carbon pricing affects portfolio values to analysing large volumes of company disclosures and extracting insights from company earnings calls. The winning team from Lancaster University impressed judges with its design of a Disclosure Degradation Detection System – an early-alert tool for analysts that monitors upstream exposure to disclosure risk by analysing company and supplier filings for increasingly vague, complex, or weakening language.
Peter Watkins, Head of University Relations, CFA Institute, said:
“It’s encouraging to see how quickly students can apply technical skills to real investment problems. The strongest teams combined solid analysis with a clear understanding of how AI can be used responsibly in practice. This reflects where the investment industry is heading, with professionals expected to use new technologies effectively while continuing to apply sound human judgement.”
Nick Bartlett, CFA, ASIP, Chief Executive, CFA Society UK, adds:
“It’s been great to see students from across the UK take part. Opportunities like this help people build practical skills, make connections in the industry, and gain confidence in applying what they’ve learned. Bridging that gap between education and industry is increasingly important, as the skills needed for a career in the investment profession continue to evolve.”
The winning team members from Lancaster University are Connor O’Keeffe, Ebro Dossajee, and Bradley McCann.
Connor O’Keeffe, speaking on behalf of the winning team, said:
“The CFA Institute AI Investment Challenge gave us the chance to work on a real investment problem and engage directly with industry professionals. Presenting our work and receiving feedback has been invaluable, and we’re proud to bring first place back to Lancaster. It’s been a great experience for the whole team.”
Steve Young, Professor of Accounting at Lancaster University Management School, commented:
“The AI Investment Challenge is a fabulous initiative from CFA Institute that helps students formulate and execute artificial intelligence solutions to assist investment analysis professionals, and we are thrilled that Brad, Connor, and Ebro have been able to make such a positive contribution to the competition. Congratulations to all teams involved and thank you to CFA Institute and CFA Society UK for organising such an inspiring event.”
The competition was judged on practical relevance, quality of analysis, innovation in the use of AI, responsible use of technology, and clarity of presentation. The final was judged by a panel of six investment industry professionals based in the UK.
University representatives and students can opt-in to be the first to hear about future AI Investment Challenge events via Information Waitlist.
Notes to Editors
The AI Investment Challenge was held on Thursday 30 April 2026 in London.
First, second, and third-place teams received prizes of £2,000, £1,200, and £800, respectively. In addition, all finalist team members received a CFA Program Access Scholarship and the opportunity to showcase their work on CFA Institute platforms.
More information about the AI Investment Challenge is available here: CFA Institute AI Investment Challenge.
About CFA Institute
As the global association of investment professionals, CFA Institute sets the standard for professional excellence and credentials. We champion ethical behavior in investment markets and serve as the leading source of learning and research for the investment industry. We believe in fostering an environment where investors’ interests come first, markets function at their best, and economies grow. With more than 200,000 charterholders worldwide across 160 markets, CFA Institute has 8 offices and 157 local societies. Find us at www.cfainstitute.org or follow us on LinkedIn, and subscribe on YouTube.
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