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Gaotu Techedu Announces Fourth Quarter and Fiscal Year 2023 Unaudited Financial Results
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BEIJING, Feb. 27, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Gaotu Techedu Inc. (NYSE: GOTU) (“Gaotu” or the “Company”), a technology-driven education company and online large-class tutoring service provider in China, today announced its unaudited financial results for the fourth quarter and fiscal year ended December 31, 2023.
Fourth Quarter 2023 Highlights[1]
Net revenues were RMB761.0 million, increased by 20.9% from RMB629.6 million in the same period of 2022.Gross billings[2] were RMB1,278.1 million, increased by 28.1% from RMB997.4 million in the same period of 2022.Loss from operations was RMB187.9 million, compared with RMB13.2 million in the same period of 2022.Net loss was RMB119.6 million, compared with net income of RMB70.6 million in the same period of 2022.Non-GAAP net loss was RMB104.0 million, compared with non-GAAP net income of RMB87.4 million in the same period of 2022.Net operating cash inflow was RMB491.5 million, increased by 3.1% from RMB476.7 million in the same period of 2022.
Fourth Quarter 2023 Key Financial and Operating Data
(In thousands of RMB, except for percentages)
For the three months ended December 31,
2022
2023
Pct. Change
Net revenues
629,631
761,014
20.9 %
Gross billings
997,439
1,278,132
28.1 %
Loss from operations
(13,248)
(187,915)
1,318.4 %
Net income/(loss)
70,613
(119,649)
(269.4) %
Non-GAAP net income/(loss)
87,392
(103,970)
(219.0) %
Net operating cash inflow
476,698
491,493
3.1 %
[1] For a reconciliation of non-GAAP numbers, please see the table captioned “Reconciliations of non-GAAP measures to the most comparable GAAP measures” at the end of this press release. Non-GAAP income (loss) from operations and non-GAAP net income (loss) exclude share-based compensation expenses.
[2] Gross billings is a non-GAAP financial measure, which is defined as the total amount of cash received for the sale of course offerings in such period, net of the total amount of refunds in such period. See “About Non-GAAP Financial Measures” and “Reconciliations of non-GAAP measures to the most comparable GAAP measures” elsewhere in this press release.
Fiscal Year Ended December 31, 2023 Highlights
Net revenues were RMB2,960.8 million, increased by 18.5% from RMB2,498.2 million in the same period of 2022.Gross billings were RMB3,338.8 million, increased by 31.7% from RMB2,534.2 million in the same period of 2022.Loss from operations was RMB149.0 million, compared with RMB118.1 million in the same period of 2022.Net loss was RMB7.3 million, compared with net income of RMB13.2 million in the same period of 2022.Non-GAAP net income was RMB51.1 million, compared with RMB135.8 million in the same period of 2022.Net operating cash inflow was RMB353.7 million, increased by 548.4% from RMB54.5 million in the same period of 2022.
Fiscal Year 2023 Key Financial and Operating Data
(In thousands of RMB, except for percentages)
Fiscal Year ended December 31,
2022
2023
Pct. Change
Net revenues
2,498,214
2,960,813
18.5 %
Gross billings
2,534,244
3,338,750
31.7 %
Loss from operations
(118,052)
(149,006)
26.2 %
Net income/(loss)
13,172
(7,298)
(155.4) %
Non-GAAP net income
135,826
51,055
(62.4) %
Net operating cash inflow
54,545
353,697
548.4 %
Larry Xiangdong Chen, the Company’s founder, Chairman and CEO, commented, ” During the past quarter, we continued to bolster our core business strengths while simultaneously pushing the boundaries of new initiatives. We observed a notable uptick in demand for high-quality educational products and learning services and our deep industry insights, exceptional organizational capabilities and well-established teacher recruitment and training systems have provided a robust foundation for the sustainable development of our business. Our net revenues increased 20.9% year-over-year to RMB761.0 million, exceeding our expectations. Our gross billings grew 28.1% year-over-year to approximately RMB1.3 billion, indicating an accelerating growth trend compared to prior quarters. We expect this accelerating momentum of our business to continue.
We have full confidence in Gaotu’s prospects for 2024 and for the further future. Moving forward, we believe that we can achieve promising topline growth while enhancing profitability by consistently delivering top-notch educational products and learning services, thus generating long-term value for both our shareholders and society.”
Shannon Shen, CFO of the Company, added, ” During the quarter, our business entered a healthy phase of rapid and sustainable expansion. Our traditional learning services continue to maintain a leading edge in the online space while our new initiatives focused on non-academic tutoring services have shown excellent growth momentum. For the full year of 2023, the gross billings for traditional services combined with new initiatives achieved nearly 50% year-over-year growth. This outcome was underpinned by a combination of top-notch educational products and high-caliber learning services. Benefiting from ongoing improvements in operational efficiency, our net operating cash inflow reached RMB491.5 million, while our cash, cash equivalents, restricted cash, withdrawable cash balance on third-party payment as well as short and long-term investments exceeded RMB4.0 billion, laying solid groundwork for the long-term growth of our business.
By strengthening our core competencies, we were able to swiftly deploy resources based on changes in the market environment and user demand. We will continue to execute stock buybacks in accordance with the guidance of the board of directors, and create long-term value for our shareholders.”
Financial Results for the Fourth Quarter of 2023
Net Revenues
Net revenues increased by 20.9% to RMB761.0 million from RMB629.6 million in the fourth quarter of 2022, which was mainly due to the continuous year-over-year growth of gross billings in 2023 as a result of our sufficient and effective response to the strong market demand.
Cost of Revenues
Cost of revenues increased by 42.9% to RMB227.7 million from RMB159.3 million in the fourth quarter of 2022. The increase was mainly due to the growth of labor cost of instructors and tutors, as well as the increase of learning materials cost.
Gross Profit and Gross Margin
Gross profit increased by 13.4% to RMB533.3 million from RMB470.3 million in the fourth quarter of 2022. Gross profit margin decreased to 70.1% from 74.7% in the same period of 2022.
Non-GAAP gross profit increased by 13.4% to RMB537.2 million from RMB473.9 million in the fourth quarter of 2022. Non-GAAP gross profit margin decreased to 70.6% from 75.3% in the same period of 2022.
Operating Expenses
Operating expenses increased by 49.1% to RMB721.2 million from RMB483.6 million in the fourth quarter of 2022. The increase was primarily due to the growth of labor expenses, as well as a higher expenditure on marketing and branding activities.
Selling expenses increased to RMB465.7 million from RMB289.8 million in the fourth quarter of 2022.Research and development expenses increased to RMB136.0 million from RMB111.4 million in the fourth quarter of 2022.General and administrative expenses increased to RMB119.5 million from RMB82.4 million in the fourth quarter of 2022.
(Loss)/income from Operations
Loss from operations was RMB187.9 million, compared with loss from operations of RMB13.2 million in the fourth quarter of 2022.
Non-GAAP loss from operations was RMB172.2 million, compared with non-GAAP income from operations of RMB3.5 million in the fourth quarter of 2022.
Interest Income and Realized Gains from Investments
Interest income and realized gains from investments, on aggregate, were RMB23.9 million, compared with a total of RMB22.4 million in the fourth quarter of 2022.
Other Income
Other income was RMB32.8 million, compared with RMB26.9 million in the fourth quarter of 2022.
Net (Loss)/income
Net loss was RMB119.6 million, compared with net income of RMB70.6 million in the fourth quarter of 2022.
Non-GAAP net loss was RMB104.0 million, compared with non-GAAP net income of RMB87.4 million in the fourth quarter of 2022.
Cash Flow
Net operating cash inflow in the fourth quarter of 2023 was RMB491.5 million.
Basic and Diluted Net Loss per ADS
Basic and diluted net loss per ADS were both RMB0.46 in the fourth quarter of 2023.
Non-GAAP basic and diluted net loss per ADS were both RMB0.40 in the fourth quarter of 2023.
Share Outstanding
As of December 31, 2023, the Company had 172,111,890 ordinary shares outstanding.
Cash, Cash Equivalents, Restricted Cash, Short-term and Long-term Investments and Withdrawable Cash Balance on Third-party Payment Platforms
As of December 31, 2023, the Company had cash and cash equivalents, restricted cash, short-term and long-term investments and withdrawable cash balance on third-party payment platforms of RMB4,025.2 million in aggregate, compared with a total of RMB3,768.3 million as of December 31, 2022.
Withdrawable cash balance on third-party payment platforms consisted of cash payments received from students but held by third-party payment platforms such as WeChat Pay and Alipay, which are highly liquid and can be quickly converted into cash and cash equivalents.
Financial Results for the Fiscal Year of 2023
Net Revenues
Net revenues increased by 18.5% to RMB2,960.8 million from RMB2,498.2 million in 2022. The increase was mainly due to the growth of gross billings in 2023.
Cost of Revenues
Cost of revenues increased by 12.7% to RMB790.2 million from RMB701.1 million in 2022. The increase was mainly due to the growth of labor cost of instructors and tutors, as well as the increase of learning materials cost, which was partially offset by the decrease of share-based compensation cost.
Gross Profit and Gross Margin
Gross profit increased by 20.8% to RMB2,170.6 million from RMB1,797.2 million in 2022. Gross profit margin increased to 73.3% from 71.9% in 2022.
Non-GAAP gross profit increased by 18.7% to RMB2,183.6 million from RMB1,839.7 million in 2022. Non-GAAP gross profit margin increased to 73.7% from 73.6% in 2022.
Operating Expenses
Operating expenses increased by 21.1% to RMB2,319.6 million from RMB1,915.2 million in 2022. The increase was primarily due to the growth of labor expenses, as well as a higher expenditure on marketing and branding activities, which was partially offset by the decrease of share-based compensation expenses.
Selling expenses increased to RMB1,501.2 million from RMB1,179.8 million in 2022.Research and development expenses increased to RMB462.0 million from RMB445.1 million in 2022.General and administrative expenses increased to RMB356.4 million from RMB290.3 million in 2022.
(Loss)/income from Operations
Loss from operations was RMB149.0 million, compared with loss from operations of RMB118.1 million in 2022.
Non-GAAP loss from operations was RMB90.7 million, compared with non-GAAP income from operations of RMB4.6 million in 2022.
Interest Income and Realized Gains from Investments
Interest income and realized gains from investments, on aggregate, were RMB107.1 million, compared with a total of RMB63.6 million in 2022.
Other Income
Other income was RMB54.5 million, compared with RMB51.9 million in 2022.
Net (Loss)/income
Net loss was RMB7.3 million, compared with net income of RMB13.2 million in 2022.
Non-GAAP net income was RMB51.1 million, compared with non-GAAP net income of RMB135.8 million in 2022.
Cash Flow
Net operating cash inflow in 2023 was RMB353.7 million.
Basic and Diluted Net (Loss)/income per ADS
Basic and diluted net loss per ADS were both RMB0.03 in 2023.
Non-GAAP basic and diluted net income per ADS were both RMB0.19 in 2023.
Share Repurchase
In November 2022, the Company’s board of directors authorized a share repurchase program under which the Company may repurchase up to US$30 million worth of its shares, effective until November 22, 2025. In November 2023, the Company’s board of directors authorized modifications to its existing share repurchase program, increasing the aggregate value of shares that may be repurchased from US$30 million to US$80 million, effective until November 22, 2025.
As of December 31, 2023, the Company had cumulatively repurchased approximately 4.9 million ADSs for approximately US$12.4 million under its existing share repurchase program.
In November 2022, Mr. Larry Xiangdong Chen, the Company’s founder, Chairman and CEO, announced his plan to personally purchase up to US$20 million of the Company’s shares. In 2023, Mr. Larry Xiangdong Chen, had cumulatively purchased approximately 0.88 million ADSs under the existing purchase plan.
Business Outlook
Based on the Company’s current estimates, total net revenues for the first quarter of 2024 are expected to be between RMB908 million and RMB928 million, representing an increase of 28.4% to 31.2% on a year-over-year basis. These estimates reflect the Company’s current expectations, which are subject to change.
Conference Call
The Company will hold an earnings conference call at 8:00 AM U.S. Eastern Time on Tuesday, February 27, 2024 (9:00 PM on the same day, Beijing/Hong Kong Time). Dial-in details for the earnings conference call are as follows:
International: 1-412-317-6061
United States: 1-888-317-6003
Hong Kong: 800-963-976
Mainland China: 400-120-6115
Passcode: 4247479
A telephone replay will be available two hours after the conclusion of the conference call through March 5, 2024. The dial-in details are:
International: 1-412-317-0088
United States: 1-877-344-7529
Passcode: 8489727
Additionally, a live and archived webcast of this conference call will be available at http://ir.gaotu.cn/home.
Safe Harbor Statement
This announcement contains forward-looking statements. These statements are made under the “safe harbor” provisions of the U.S. Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These forward-looking statements can be identified by terminology such as “will,” “expects,” “anticipates,” “future,” “intends,” “plans,” “believes,” “estimates” and similar statements. Among other things, the business outlook, as well as the Company’s strategic and operational plans, contain forward-looking statements. The Company may also make written or oral forward-looking statements in its reports filed with, or furnished to, the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, in its annual reports to shareholders, in press releases and other written materials and in oral statements made by its officers, directors or employees to third parties. Statements that are not historical facts, including statements about the Company’s beliefs and expectations, are forward-looking statements. 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 ability to continue to attract students to enroll in its courses; the Company’s ability to continue to recruit, train and retain qualified teachers; the Company’s ability to improve the content of its existing course offerings and to develop new courses; the Company’s ability to maintain and enhance its brand; the Company’s ability to maintain and continue to improve its teaching results; and the Company’s ability to compete effectively against its competitors. Further information regarding these and other risks is included in the Company’s reports filed with, or furnished to the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission. All information provided in this press release and in the attachments is as of the date of this press release, and the Company undertakes no duty to update such information or any forward-looking statement, except as required under applicable law.
About Gaotu Techedu Inc.
Gaotu is a technology-driven education company and online large-class tutoring service provider in China. The Company offers learning services and educational content & digitalized learning products. Gaotu adopts an online live large-class format to deliver its courses, which the Company believes is the most effective and scalable model to disseminate scarce high-quality teaching resources to aspiring students in China. Big data analytics permeates every aspect of the Company’s business and facilitates the application of the latest technology to improve teaching delivery, student learning experience, and operational efficiency.
About Non-GAAP Financial Measures
The Company uses gross billings, non-GAAP gross profit, non-GAAP income (loss) from operations and non-GAAP net income (loss), each a non-GAAP financial measure, in evaluating its operating results and for financial and operational decision-making purposes.
The Company defines gross billings for a specific period as the total amount of cash received for the sale of course offerings in such period, net of the total amount of refunds in such period. The Company’s management uses gross billings as a performance measurement because the Company generally bills its students for the entire course fee at the time of sale of its course offerings and recognizes revenue proportionally as the classes are delivered. For some courses, the Company continues to provide students with 12 months to 36 months access to the pre-recorded audio-video courses after the online live courses are delivered. The Company believes that gross billings provides valuable insight into the sales of its course packages and the performance of its business. As gross billings have material limitations as an analytical metrics and may not be calculated in the same manner by all companies, it may not be comparable to other similarly titled measures used by other companies.
Non-GAAP gross profit, non-GAAP income (loss) from operations and non-GAAP net income (loss) exclude share-based compensation expenses. The Company believes that these non-GAAP financial measures provide meaningful supplemental information regarding its performance and liquidity by excluding share-based expenses that may not be indicative of its operating performance from a cash perspective. The Company believes that both management and investors benefit from these non-GAAP financial measures in assessing its performance and when planning and forecasting future periods. These non-GAAP financial measures also facilitate management’s internal comparisons to the Company’s historical performance. A limitation of using non-GAAP measures is that these non-GAAP measures exclude share-based compensation charges that have been and will continue to be for the foreseeable future a significant recurring expense in the Company’s business.
The presentation of these non-GAAP financial measures is not intended to be considered in isolation from or as a substitute for the financial information prepared and presented in accordance with GAAP. For more information on these non-GAAP financial measures, please see the table captioned “Reconciliations of non-GAAP measures to the most comparable GAAP measures” set forth at the end of this release.
The accompanying tables have more details on the reconciliations between GAAP financial measures that are most directly comparable to non-GAAP financial measures.
Exchange Rate
The Company’s business is primarily conducted in China and a significant majority of revenues generated are denominated in Renminbi (“RMB”). This announcement contains currency conversions of RMB amounts into U.S. dollars (“USD”) solely for the convenience of the reader. Unless otherwise noted, all translations from RMB to USD are made at a rate of RMB7.0999 to USD1.0000, the effective noon buying rate for December 29, 2023 as set forth in the H.10 statistical release of the Federal Reserve Board. No representation is made that the RMB amounts could have been, or could be, converted, realized or settled into USD at that rate on December 29, 2023, or at any other rate.
For further information, please contact:
Gaotu Techedu Inc.
Investor Relations
E-mail: ir@gaotu.cn
Christensen
In China
Ms. Vivian Wang
Phone: +852-2232-3978
E-mail: gotu@christensencomms.com
In the US
Ms. Linda Bergkamp
Phone: +1-480-614-3004
Email: linda.bergkamp@christensencomms.com
Gaotu Techedu Inc.
Unaudited condensed consolidated balance sheets
(In thousands of RMB and USD, except for share, per share and per ADS data)
As of December
31,
As of December 31,
2022
2023
2023
RMB
RMB
USD
ASSETS
Current assets
Cash and cash equivalents
819,911
636,052
89,586
Restricted cash
22
33,901
4,775
Short-term investments
2,923,864
2,253,910
317,457
Inventory, net
22,783
24,596
3,464
Prepaid expenses and other current assets
399,897
638,248
89,895
Total current assets
4,166,477
3,586,707
505,177
Non-current assets
Operating lease right-of-use assets
83,663
189,662
26,713
Property, equipment and software, net
552,032
533,531
75,146
Land use rights, net
27,373
26,568
3,742
Long-term investments
–
1,029,632
145,021
Deferred tax assets
15,679
11,312
1,593
Rental deposit
9,502
17,742
2,499
Other non-current assets
21,449
18,155
2,557
TOTAL ASSETS
4,876,175
5,413,309
762,448
LIABILITIES
Current liabilities
Accrued expenses and other current liabilities
(including accrued expenses and other current
liabilities of the consolidated VIE without
recourse to the Group of RMB367,477
and RMB484,222 as of December 31, 2022
and December 31, 2023, respectively)
662,189
805,032
113,386
Deferred revenue, current portion of the
consolidated VIE without recourse to the Group
906,914
1,113,480
156,830
Operating lease liabilities, current portion
(including current portion of operating lease
liabilities of the consolidated VIE without
recourse to the Group of RMB21,281 and
RMB34,401 as of December 31, 2022 and
December 31, 2023, respectively)
38,326
50,494
7,112
Income tax payable (including income tax
payable of the consolidated VIE without
recourse to the Group of RMB260 and
RMB4,210 as of December 31, 2022 and
December 31, 2023, respectively)
1,793
4,278
603
Total current liabilities
1,609,222
1,973,284
277,931
Gaotu Techedu Inc.
Unaudited condensed consolidated balance sheets
(In thousands of RMB and USD, except for share, per share and per ADS data)
As of December
31,
As of December 31,
2022
2023
2023
RMB
RMB
USD
Non-current liabilities
Deferred revenue, non-current portion of
the consolidated VIE without recourse
to the Group
52,419
124,141
17,485
Operating lease liabilities, non-current
portion (including non-current portion
of operating lease liabilities of the
consolidated VIE without recourse
to the Group of RMB17,457 and
RMB121,277 as of December 31, 2022
and December 31, 2023, respectively)
44,198
137,652
19,388
Deferred tax liabilities(including deferred
tax liabilities of the consolidated VIE
without recourse to the Group of
RMB74,341 and RMB71,850 as of
December 31, 2022 and December
31, 2023, respectively)
74,507
71,967
10,136
TOTAL LIABILITIES
1,780,346
2,307,044
324,940
SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY
Ordinary shares
115
116
16
Treasury stock, at cost
–
(85,178)
(11,997)
Additional paid-in capital
7,915,899
7,987,957
1,125,080
Accumulated other comprehensive loss
(64,062)
(33,209)
(4,677)
Statutory reserve
40,380
50,225
7,074
Accumulated deficit
(4,796,503)
(4,813,646)
(677,988)
TOTAL SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY
3,095,829
3,106,265
437,508
TOTAL LIABILITIES AND TOTAL
SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY
4,876,175
5,413,309
762,448
Gaotu Techedu Inc.
Unaudited condensed consolidated statements of operations
(In thousands of RMB and USD, except for share, per share and per ADS data)
For the three months ended December 31,
For the year ended December 31,
2022
2023
2023
2022
2023
2023
RMB
RMB
USD
RMB
RMB
USD
Net revenues
629,631
761,014
107,187
2,498,214
2,960,813
417,022
Cost of revenues
(159,302)
(227,719)
(32,074)
(701,050)
(790,207)
(111,298)
Gross profit
470,329
533,295
75,113
1,797,164
2,170,606
305,724
Operating expenses:
Selling expenses
(289,812)
(465,686)
(65,591)
(1,179,760)
(1,501,200)
(211,440)
Research and development
expenses
(111,401)
(136,046)
(19,162)
(445,117)
(462,043)
(65,077)
General and administrative
expenses
(82,364)
(119,478)
(16,828)
(290,339)
(356,369)
(50,194)
Total operating expenses
(483,577)
(721,210)
(101,581)
(1,915,216)
(2,319,612)
(326,711)
Loss from operations
(13,248)
(187,915)
(26,468)
(118,052)
(149,006)
(20,987)
Interest income
7,600
18,603
2,620
21,370
75,829
10,680
Realized gains from
investments
14,778
5,269
742
42,264
31,230
4,399
Other income
26,922
32,776
4,616
51,885
54,471
7,672
Income/(loss) before
provision for income tax
and share of results of
equity investees
36,052
(131,267)
(18,490)
(2,533)
12,524
1,764
Income tax
benefits/(expenses)
34,561
11,618
1,636
15,705
(10,657)
(1,501)
Share of results of equity
investees
–
–
–
–
(9,165)
(1,291)
Net income/(loss)
70,613
(119,649)
(16,854)
13,172
(7,298)
(1,028)
Net income/(loss)
attributable to Gaotu
Techedu Inc.’s ordinary
shareholders
70,613
(119,649)
(16,854)
13,172
(7,298)
(1,028)
Net income/(loss) per
ordinary share
Basic
0.41
(0.69)
(0.10)
0.08
(0.04)
(0.01)
Diluted
0.40
(0.69)
(0.10)
0.07
(0.04)
(0.01)
Net income/(loss) per
ADS
Basic
0.27
(0.46)
(0.07)
0.05
(0.03)
(0.00)
Diluted
0.27
(0.46)
(0.07)
0.05
(0.03)
(0.00)
Weighted average shares
used in net income/(loss)
per share
Basic
172,754,938
172,545,719
172,545,719
172,254,080
173,725,790
173,725,790
Diluted
176,653,111
172,545,719
172,545,719
175,991,484
173,725,790
173,725,790
Note: Three ADSs represent two ordinary shares.
Gaotu Techedu Inc.
Reconciliations of non-GAAP measures to the most comparable GAAP measures
(In thousands of RMB and USD, except for share, per share and per ADS data)
For the three months ended December 31,
For the year ended December 31,
2022
2023
2023
2022
2023
2023
RMB
RMB
USD
RMB
RMB
USD
Net revenues
629,631
761,014
107,187
2,498,214
2,960,813
417,022
Less: other revenues(1)
11,600
25,237
3,555
62,104
87,912
12,382
Add: VAT and surcharges
38,716
46,509
6,551
153,052
181,001
25,493
Add: ending deferred revenue
959,333
1,237,621
174,315
959,333
1,237,621
174,315
Add: ending refund liability
60,597
67,157
9,459
60,597
67,157
9,459
Less: beginning deferred revenue
638,426
761,301
107,227
996,218
959,333
135,119
Less: beginning refund liability
40,812
47,631
6,709
78,630
60,597
8,535
Gross billings
997,439
1,278,132
180,021
2,534,244
3,338,750
470,253
Note (1): Include miscellaneous revenues generated from services other than courses.
For the three months ended December
31,
For the year ended December 31,
2022
2023
2023
2022
2023
2023
RMB
RMB
USD
RMB
RMB
USD
Gross profit
470,329
533,295
75,113
1,797,164
2,170,606
305,724
Share-based compensation expenses(1) in
cost of revenues
3,572
3,862
544
42,490
12,959
1,825
Non-GAAP gross profit
473,901
537,157
75,657
1,839,654
2,183,565
307,549
Loss from operations
(13,248)
(187,915)
(26,468)
(118,052)
(149,006)
(20,987)
Share-based compensation expenses(1)
16,779
15,679
2,208
122,654
58,353
8,219
Non-GAAP income/(loss) from
operations
3,531
(172,236)
(24,260)
4,602
(90,653)
(12,768)
Net income/(loss)
70,613
(119,649)
(16,854)
13,172
(7,298)
(1,028)
Share-based compensation expenses(1)
16,779
15,679
2,208
122,654
58,353
8,219
Non-GAAP net income/(loss)
87,392
(103,970)
(14,646)
135,826
51,055
7,191
Note (1): The tax effects of share-based compensation expenses adjustments were nil.
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OMODA 4 Officially Rolls Off the Production Line: OMODA&JAECOO Sets Its Sights on a New Global Million-Unit Target
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KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia and WUHU, China, April 27, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — On April 26, 2026, OMODA&JAECOO hosted the grand “From Million To Annual Million Launch Event and OMODA 4 Roll-off Ceremony”. As the flagship model for the brand’s Globalization 2.0 strategy, the official start of mass production for the OMODA 4 not only marks a milestone in the brand’s three-year journey to 1 million cumulative sales but also represents the launch of the core product powering the brand’s sprint to its 2027 sales target of annual million units. This event aligns with the Chery International Business Summit (IBS), together mapping a new blueprint for the brand’s global growth.
As a flagship model for the youth market and global layout, OMODA 4 precisely targets the “Cyber LOHAS tribe”. Grounded in deep insights into the consumption habits and lifestyles of young consumers, OMODA 4 adopts “Cyber Mecha”as its core positioning, building core product competitiveness in hyper-function, hyper-intelligence, and hyper-energy, serving as a key lever for the brand to capture the global youth market.
Hyper-Functional Design: CYBER MECHA Aesthetics Forge an Exclusive Visual Identity
OMODA 4 breaks away from conventional design logic with its class-exclusive Cyber Mecha supercar styling, forging a futuristic visual identity. The Cyber Lightning Headlights mimic the transient form of a lightning strike, using sharp lines and high-contrast light strips to create a highly recognizable design signature. The mecha-inspired light-flow body borrows from the structural elements of mecha armor, using sharp edges and geometric facets to generate 3D light and shadow effects beyond classic streamlined styling.
The interior features a starship-themed cockpit with a wraparound layout for an immersive mecha-command experience. Paired with a Lamborghini-style F1 supercar flip-start button, every departure is imbued with a sense of ceremony. Meanwhile, the model achieves the optimal drag coefficient within its stylistic class, balancing design with aerodynamic performance. A diverse palette of body colors caters to the individualized tastes of young users, making OMODA 4 a “mobile social card” for self-expression.
Ultra-Smart Features: A Class Benchmark Delivering a Warm Tech Experience
In terms of intelligent features, OMODA 4 leverages class-leading hardware and software capabilities to deliver a smart experience that integrates technology with a human touch, upgrading from “easy to use” to “intuitive”. Equipped with best-in-class hardware, it has 16 ADAS driver-assist features for easy driving and parking, greatly lowering driving barrier to driving and making every journey safer and more convenient.
The AI powered super voice assistant, built on a large language model, will soon be available in the vehicle. In the future, this technology is expected to support diverse function such as voice cloning and mood-based music recommendations, with the aim of accurately sensing the user’s emotional needs and delivering a personalized interactive experience. Additionally, features such as a 13.2-inch ultra-clear central screen, a 540° panoramic image, and 50W wireless charging and other features enrich smart car scenarios, fully addressing the tech demands of today’s youth.
High-Energy Ecosystem: An All-Scenario Setup Tailored to a Diverse Youth Lifestyle
To match young users’digital–physical lifestyle, OMODA 4 builds the best-in-class hyper-energy trendy ecosystem, redefining car scenarios and value as a connector of passion and life. As a mobile esports cockpit, the in-car system comes pre-loaded with over 20 casual and competitive games, supports wireless gamepad connection, turning waiting time into fun gaming moments anytime, anywhere. Building on this, OMODA 4 further expands the boundaries of in-car scenarios, creating a full-scene ecosystem that encompasses pet-friendly features, karaoke, camping, and multimedia entertainment. It is designed to fully accommodate the diverse lifestyle needs of young users and carry all their passions.
OMODA 4 will also launch an Ultra version, which offers class-exclusive factory performance modifications to deliver an exhilarating “supercar-like” experience for driving enthusiasts. The professional sports kit fully optimizes aerodynamics and body stance, boosting visual impact and high-speed stability. A launch control function unleashes peak torque at start for thrilling pushback, the tuned exclusive sports sound ignites drivers’ hearing on every acceleration. Professional sport tuning extends to the suspension, steering, and power response, resulting in more precise and sharper handling overall.
The official mass production rollout of the OMODA 4 represents a critical step in the execution of OMODA & JAECOO’s “New Million Strategy” and is a key component of the brand’s Globalization 2.0 blueprint. With strong tech heritage and a global innovation system, OMODA&JAECOO takes the OMODA 4 as its core model, paired with smart tech like the AiMOGA robot Mornine, to precisely target the global youth market. This shows the brand’s deep understanding of young users and strong R&D capabilities, as well as its commitment and breakthroughs in smart technology. Moving forward, the market launch of the OMODA 4 will further strengthen the brand’s position in the youth market and drive its premium and youthful evolution on the global stage.
About OMODA&JAECOO
In 2025, Chery Group, the parent company of OMODA&JAECOO, ranked 233rd in the Fortune Global 500, achieving the fastest ascent among global automakers, and maintained its position as China’s top passenger vehicle exporter for 23 consecutive years. OMODA & JAECOO takes “Co-Create A Beautiful Life With Young People” as its brand vision, while OMODA focuses on building “The World’s Leading Crossover Brand”, JAECOO adheres to the philosophy of “From Classic Beyond Classic” and is committed to building “Global Elegant Off-Road Brand”, and building differentiated competitiveness through dual routes. By 2025, the OMODA & JAECOO brand has expanded into 64 markets worldwide, covering Europe, Asia, Australia, Africa, Latin America, the Middle East, and more,demonstrating strong global growth momentum, especially in the European market, becoming the fastest growing car brand in Europe and even the world. In the field of new energy vehicles, OMODA&JAECOO relies on the world’s leading SHS technology, with Super High Power, Super Low Efficiency, Super Long Combined Range,while providing efficient new energy solutions for global users, but also steadily advancing towards the objective of becoming the “The World’s Number One Hybrid Brand”. Notably, beyond its continuous breakthroughs in the core automotive sector, OMODA & JAECOO has extended its technological innovation into the field of intelligent technologies. The robot, jointly developed with the AiMOGA team, has entered real public service scenarios and made its official debut at the Asian Youth Para Games,representing a landmark practice in automakers’ intelligent transformation and further expanding the brand’s value boundaries.
In Malaysia, OMODA & JAECOO currently offers models including J5, J7, J7 PHEV, J8, C9 and C9PHEV, and will continue to introduce more new models that meet local market demand. Under the same group, OMODA & JAECOO has 3 sister brands in Malaysia – Chery, iCAUR and Lepas.
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Broadridge Transforming Financial Literacy in Ireland Through AI-Powered Communication
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DUBLIN, April 27, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Broadridge Financial Solutions, Inc (NYSE: BR) today announced plans to support groundbreaking work in financial literacy in Ireland. Supported by IDA Ireland, the project will enable Broadridge to explore how artificial intelligence can be used to simplify the language in financial disclosures and make investment products more accessible to Irish retail investors.
“Ireland is a leading international centre for innovation in financial technology,” said Denis Curran, Head of International Financial Services, Emerging Business and Engineering & Green Economy at IDA Ireland. “We are delighted to support Broadridge in its mission to enhance financial literacy through the power of artificial intelligence. I wish the team at Broadridge every success with this innovative project.”
This collaboration addresses a critical challenge facing Ireland’s financial services sector. While Ireland hosts over €5 trillion in fund assets and is Europe’s ETF powerhouse, retail investor participation remains low. Research shows that dense, jargon-heavy disclosures create a significant barrier, with only 18% of EU citizens demonstrating high financial literacy according to the European Commission’s 2023 Eurobarometer Survey.
“This partnership with IDA Ireland positions Broadridge at the centre of a national initiative to leverage technology to make sophisticated investment products genuinely accessible to retail investors,” said Stephen Johnston, Senior Country Officer, Ireland, at Broadridge. “We’ve analysed investment disclosures from the 50 largest UK asset managers and found that nearly half were written at an academic level that would be difficult for most retail investors to understand. Across Europe, around €14 trillion sits in household savings accounts. At a time when purchasing power is eroding due to inflation, too many of these savers lack clarity and confidence in how best to realise their investment potential. By applying AI to create plain-language communications while maintaining regulatory compliance and accuracy, we can measurably boost engagement and help move Irish savers from deposit accounts into long-term investments that can support their financial futures.”
Broadridge’s research project will investigate how AI-driven plain-English communications can transform complex fund documentation into clear and simple information that empowers everyday Irish savers to make informed investment decisions. The initiative aligns with both the European Commission’s Financial Literacy Strategy and regulatory efforts such as the UK FCA’s Consumer Composite Investment framework to deliver simplified, user-friendly disclosures.
Broadridge’s Dublin team supports clients across Ireland’s financial services community, delivering a broad range of technology and operational solutions. With dedicated Dublin-based regulatory expertise, the team partners with leading global asset managers and fund administrators to navigate complex requirements, including PRIIPs, MiFID, Solvency II and the evolving UK–EU regulatory landscape.
Results from the study will be shared with industry stakeholders and regulators to inform best practices.
About Broadridge
Broadridge Financial Solutions (NYSE: BR) is a global technology leader with trusted expertise and transformative technology, helping clients and the financial services industry operate, innovate, and grow. We power investing, governance, and communications for our clients – driving operational resiliency, elevating business performance, and transforming investor experiences.
Our technology and operations platforms process and generate over 7 billion communications annually and underpin the daily average trading of over $15 trillion in tokenized and traditional securities globally. A certified Great Place to Work®, Broadridge is part of the S&P 500® Index, employing over 15,000 associates in 21 countries.
For more information about us, please visit www.broadridge.com
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Fabpad Surpasses 12-Month Projections in 90 Days, Delivers 300% Growth Following Seed Round
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Achieves rapid scale within a quarter of funding—while keeping most capital undeployed—highlighting strong demand, repeat usage, and a scalable multi-channel model
HYDERABAD, India, April 27, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Fabpad, India’s fast-growing menstrual hygiene brand, has achieved its 12-month post-seed projections within just three months of closing its funding round in December 2025. The company also reported a 300% year-on-year growth for FY 2025–26.
Fabpad has reached this milestone within the first quarter post funding, with a significant portion of the raised capital still undeployed, pointing to strong underlying demand and disciplined execution.
The company is now planning to raise its Pre-Series A round to support its next phase of growth, with a focus on expanding access and scaling operations across markets.
Fabpad’s product portfolio—including reusable period panties, cloth pads, biodegradable disposables, and intimate hygiene solutions-—is designed to serve both individual consumers and larger-scale use cases.
Fabpad operates as a direct-to-consumer (D2C) brand in India, where it has built strong user engagement through product performance and repeat usage. Alongside this, the company has scaled across multiple demand channels and markets, enabling it to grow rapidly without relying on a single growth engine.
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Strong repeat behaviour and customer retentionConsistent product performance across use casesExpansion across geographies
Commenting on the milestone, Dipesh Dhelia, CEO, Fabpad, said, “What stands out to us is not just the speed of growth, but how efficiently it has come together. We’ve been able to hit our projected numbers early while still keeping most of our capital undeployed. That’s a strong signal that we have built a strong scalable model.”
Commenting on product adoption, Shripriya Khaitan Dhelia, Co-Founder, Fabpad, said, “Our focus has always been on solving for real, everyday use. This isn’t a one-time purchase decision—it’s something customers evaluate every single month. That’s where trust gets built. If the product performs consistently, it earns credibility over time, and that’s what ultimately drives repeat usage and growth.”
About Fabpad
Fabpad is a personal hygiene brand founded by Shripriya Dhelia, focused on building high-performance, affordable, and sustainable hygiene solutions for modern consumers. The company has developed a diversified business model, combining its direct-to-consumer (D2C) presence in India with institutional partnerships, export markets, and B2B distribution channels, enabling it to scale across both individual and large-scale use cases.
Fabpad’s product portfolio spans reusable period panties, cloth pads, biodegradable disposables, and intimate hygiene products, designed to deliver consistent performance while addressing cost efficiency and environmental impact. Built with a strong focus on product quality, repeat usage, and real-world functionality, the brand has gained traction across multiple markets and customer segments.
Fabpad is building a capital-efficient hygiene platform designed to scale across markets, channels, and use cases—without compromising on performance or accessibility.
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