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X Financial Reports Second Quarter 2024 Unaudited Financial Results
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SHENZHEN, China, Aug. 21, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — X Financial (NYSE: XYF) (the “Company” or “we”), a leading online personal finance company in China, today announced its unaudited financial results for the second quarter ended June 30, 2024.
Second Quarter 2024 Operational Highlights
Three Months Ended
June 30, 2023
Three Months Ended
March 31, 2024
Three Months Ended
June 30, 2024
QoQ
YoY
Total loan amount facilitated and
originated (RMB in million)
25,874
21,505
22,749
5.8 %
(12.1 %)
Number of active borrowers
1,474,930
1,369,410
1,642,605
19.9 %
11.4 %
The total loan amount facilitated and originated[1] in the second quarter of 2024 was RMB22,749 million, compared with RMB25,874 million in the same period of 2023.Total number of active borrowers[2] was 1,642,605 in the second quarter of 2024, compared with 1,474,930 in the same period of 2023.
As of June 30, 2023
As of March 31, 2024
As of June 30, 2024
Total outstanding loan balance (RMB in million)
45,071
43,812
41,804
Delinquency rates for all outstanding loans that are past
due for 31-60 days
0.96 %
1.61 %
1.29 %
Delinquency rates for all outstanding loans that are past
due for 91-180 days
2.50 %
4.37 %
4.38 %
The total outstanding loan balance[3] as of June 30, 2024 was RMB41,804 million, compared with RMB45,071 million as of June 30, 2023.The delinquency rate for all outstanding loans that are past due for 31-60 days[4] as of June 30, 2024 was 1.29%, compared with 0.96% as of June 30, 2023.The delinquency rate for all outstanding loans that are past due for 91-180 days[5] as of June 30, 2024 was 4.38%, compared with 2.50% as of June 30, 2023.
[1] Represents the total amount of loans that the Company facilitated and originated during the relevant period.
[2] Represents borrowers who made at least one transaction on the Company’s platform during the relevant period.
[3] Represents the total amount of loans outstanding for loans that the Company facilitated and originated at the end of the relevant period. Loans that are delinquent for more than 60 days are excluded in the outstanding loan balance, except for Xiaoying Housing Loans. As Xiaoying Housing Loans is a secured loan product and the Company is entitled to payment by exercising its rights to the collateral, the Company does not exclude Xiaoying Housing Loans delinquent for more than 60 days in the outstanding loan balance.
[4] Represents the balance of the outstanding principal and accrued outstanding interest for Xiaoying Credit Loans that were 31 to 60 days past due as a percentage of the total balance of outstanding principal and accrued outstanding interest for Xiaoying Credit Loans that the Company facilitated and originated as of a specific date. Xiaoying Credit Loans that are delinquent for more than 60 days are excluded when calculating the denominator. Starting from the first quarter of 2021, substantially all of the loans facilitated and provided by the Company have been Xiaoying Credit Loans.
[5] To make the delinquency rate by balance comparable to the peers, the Company also defines the delinquency rate as the balance of the outstanding principal and accrued outstanding interest for Xiaoying Credit Loans that were 91 to 180 days past due as a percentage of the total balance of outstanding principal and accrued outstanding interest for the Xiaoying Credit Loans that the Company facilitated and originated as of a specific date. Xiaoying Credit Loans that are delinquent for more than 180 days are excluded when calculating the denominator.
Second Quarter 2024 Financial Highlights
(In thousands, except for share and per share
data)
Three Months Ended
June 30, 2023
Three Months Ended
March 31, 2024
Three Months Ended
June 30, 2024
QoQ
YoY
RMB
RMB
RMB
Total net revenue
1,220,422
1,207,974
1,372,588
13.6 %
12.5 %
Total operating costs and expenses
(775,293)
(831,433)
(909,535)
9.4 %
17.3 %
Income from operations
445,129
376,541
463,053
23.0 %
4.0 %
Net income
366,292
363,139
415,303
14.4 %
13.4 %
Non-GAAP adjusted net income
364,885
322,205
374,661
16.3 %
2.7 %
Net income per ADS—basic
7.62
7.44
8.46
13.7 %
11.0 %
Net income per ADS—diluted
7.50
7.32
8.28
13.1 %
10.4 %
Non-GAAP adjusted net income per ADS—basic
7.62
6.60
7.62
15.5 %
0.0 %
Non-GAAP adjusted net income per ADS—diluted
7.44
6.54
7.50
14.7 %
0.8 %
Total net revenue in the second quarter of 2024 was RMB1,372.6 million (US$188.9 million), representing an increase of 12.5% from RMB1,220.4 million in the same period of 2023.Income from operations in the second quarter of 2024 was RMB463.1 million (US$63.7 million), compared with RMB445.1 million in the same period of 2023.Net income in the second quarter of 2024 was RMB415.3 million (US$57.1 million), compared with RMB366.3 million in the same period of 2023.Non-GAAP[6] adjusted net income in the second quarter of 2024 was RMB374.7 million (US$51.6 million), compared with RMB364.9 million in the same period of 2023.Net income per basic and diluted American depositary share (“ADS”) [7] in the second quarter of 2024 was RMB8.46 (US$1.16) and RMB8.28 (US$1.14), compared with RMB7.62 and RMB7.50, respectively, in the same period of 2023.Non-GAAP adjusted net income per basic and adjusted diluted ADS in the second quarter of 2024 was RMB7.62 (US$1.05) and RMB7.50 (US$1.03), compared with RMB7.62 and RMB7.44, respectively, in the same period of 2023.
[6] The Company uses in this press release the following non-GAAP financial measures: (i) adjusted net income (loss), (ii) adjusted net income (loss) per basic ADS, (iii) adjusted net income (loss) per diluted ADS, (iv) adjusted net income per basic share, and (v) adjusted net income per diluted share, each of which excludes share-based compensation expense, impairment losses on financial investments, income (loss) from financial investments and impairment losses on long-term investments. For more information on non-GAAP financial measure, please see the section of “Use of Non-GAAP Financial Measures Statement” and the table captioned “Unaudited Reconciliations of GAAP and Non-GAAP Results” set forth at the end of this press release.
[7] Each American depositary share (“ADS”) represents six Class A ordinary shares.
Mr. Kent Li, President of the Company, commented, “We are very pleased to report another solid quarter as we made further progress in improving our profitability. Our proactive management of loan volumes based on asset quality dynamics continued to bear fruit in the second quarter. As a result, while loan volume declined year-on-year, our net income for the quarter grew significantly and reached a record high.”
“The total loan amount facilitated and originated decreased by 12% year-on-year but increased 6% sequentially to RMB23 billion. Our total outstanding loan balance was RMB42 billion at the end of June 2024. Delinquency rates for outstanding loans past due for 31-60 days and 91-180 days were 1.29% and 4.38%, respectively, at the end of the quarter, compared to 1.61% and 4.37% a quarter ago and 0.96% and 2.50% a year ago. As we have seen an improvement in our asset quality, we have decided to ease our strict controls on loan volumes, and we expect our loan volumes to gradually recover on a year-on-year basis in the second half of the year. Meanwhile, we will continue to strengthen and refine our risk management system to improve asset quality. Our focus remains on sustainable profitability, and we employ flexible tactics to adapt to evolving market conditions to achieve this and, as always, to increase shareholder value.”
Mr. Frank Fuya Zheng, Chief Financial Officer of the Company, added, “We delivered strong financial results this quarter. Total net revenue was RMB1.4 billion, up 12.5% year-on-year and 14% sequentially. We continued to focus on cost control and improved asset quality and, as a result, our net income grew 13% year-on-year and 14% sequentially to RMB415 million, a record high in our history. In May 2024, we announced a new US$20 million share repurchase program. In June 2024, we initiated a tender offer to purchase 2 million ADSs, which was completed in July 2024. We are pleased to have executed this ADS buyback, which provided liquidity to shareholders seeking an exit at a premium price and, at the same time, increased remaining shareholders’ stakes in the Company. We are committed to profitable growth while exploring various avenues to further increase returns for our shareholders.”
Second Quarter 2024 Financial Results
Total net revenue in the second quarter of 2024 increased by 12.5% to RMB1,372.6 million (US$188.9 million) from RMB1,220.4 million in the same period of 2023, primarily due to growth in various disaggregated revenue items compared with the same period of 2023. Please refer to the analysis of disaggregation of revenue below.
Three Months Ended June 30,
(In thousands, except for share and per share data)
2023
2024
YoY
RMB
% of Revenue
RMB
% of Revenue
Loan facilitation service
715,503
58.6 %
732,249
53.3 %
2.3 %
Post-origination service
140,317
11.5 %
154,669
11.3 %
10.2 %
Financing income
274,639
22.5 %
351,012
25.6 %
27.8 %
Guarantee income
–
0.0 %
45,564
3.3 %
100.0 %
Other revenue
89,963
7.4 %
89,094
6.5 %
(1.0 %)
Total net revenue
1,220,422
100.0 %
1,372,588
100.0 %
12.5 %
Loan facilitation service fees in the second quarter of 2024 increased by 2.3% to RMB732.2 million (US$100.8 million) from RMB715.5 million in the same period of 2023, primarily due to a decrease in the expected prepayment rates this quarter compared with the same period of 2023.
Post-origination service fees in the second quarter of 2024 increased by 10.2% to RMB154.7 million (US$21.3 million) from RMB140.3 million in the same period of 2023, primarily due to the cumulative effect of increased volume of loans facilitated in the previous quarters. Revenues from post-origination services are recognized on a straight-line basis over the term of the underlying loans as the services are being provided.
Financing income in the second quarter of 2024 increased by 27.8% to RMB351.0 million (US$48.3 million) from RMB274.6 million in the same period of 2023, due to an increase in average loan balances held by the Company compared with the same period of 2023.
Guarantee income in the second quarter of 2024 was RMB45.6 million (US$6.3 million), due to an increase in guarantee income arising from financing guarantee business operated by a subsidiary which holds the financing guarantee license and commenced the financing guarantee business in second half of 2023.
Other revenue in the second quarter of 2024 decreased by 1.0% to RMB89.1 million (US$12.3 million), compared with RMB90.0 million in the same period of 2023.
Origination and servicing expenses in the second quarter of 2024 increased by 19.1% to RMB415.1 million (US$57.1 million) from RMB348.6 million in the same period of 2023, primarily due to the increase in collection expenses resulting from the cumulative effect of increased volume of loans facilitated and provided in the previous quarters compared with the same period of 2023.
Borrower acquisitions and marketing expenses in the second quarter of 2024 decreased by 2.6% to RMB323.6 million (US$44.5 million) from RMB332.1 million in the same period of 2023.
Provision for loans receivable in the second quarter of 2024 was RMB95.9 million (US$13.2 million), compared with RMB55.4 million in the same period of 2023, primarily due to an increase in loans receivable held by the Company as a result of the cumulative effect of increased volume of loans facilitated and provided in the previous quarters compared with the same period of 2023.
Provision for contingent guarantee liabilities in the second quarter of 2024 was RMB21.4 million (US$2.9 million), due to increase in the guarantee liability arising from financing guarantee business operated by a subsidiary which holds the financing guarantee license and commenced the financing guarantee business in second half of 2023.
Income from operations in the second quarter of 2024 was RMB463.1 million (US$63.7 million), compared with RMB445.1 million in the same period of 2023.
Income before income taxes and gain from equity in affiliates in the second quarter of 2024 was RMB504.0 million (US$69.4 million), compared with RMB443.9 million in the same period of 2023.
Income tax expense in the second quarter of 2024 was RMB89.6 million (US$12.3 million), compared with RMB87.0 million in the same period of 2023.
Net income in the second quarter of 2024 was RMB415.3 million (US$57.1 million), compared with RMB366.3 million in the same period of 2023.
Non-GAAP adjusted net income in the second quarter of 2024 was RMB374.7 million (US$51.6 million), compared with RMB364.9 million in the same period of 2023.
Net income per basic and diluted ADS in the second quarter of 2024 was RMB8.46 (US$1.16), and RMB8.28 (US$1.14), compared with RMB7.62 and RMB7.50, respectively, in the same period of 2023.
Non-GAAP adjusted net income per basic and diluted ADS in the second quarter of 2024 was RMB7.62 (US$1.05), and RMB7.50 (US$1.03), compared with RMB7.62 and RMB7.44 respectively, in the same period of 2023.
Cash and cash equivalents was RMB1,612.2 million (US$221.8 million) as of June 30, 2024, compared with RMB1,413.1 million as of March 31, 2024.
Recent Development
Share Repurchase Plan
On May 30, 2024, the Company announced that its board of directors authorized a new US$20 million share repurchase program, effective through November 30, 2025. On June 5, 2024, the Company announced that it had commenced a tender offer under the share repurchase program to purchase up to 2 million ADSs at a price of $4.52 per ADS. On July 15, 2024, the Company announced the results of the tender offer. A total of 2,026,640 ADSs were validly tendered and not withdrawn. The total repurchase amount of the tender offer was approximately US$9.2 million. Following the completion of the tender offer, the Company has about US$10.8 million left for potential repurchases under its new US$20 million plan. Additionally, approximately US$5.5 million remains under our US$30 million plan which is effective until the end of September 2024.
Declaration of Semi-Annual Dividend
In March 2024, the Company approved a semi-annual dividend policy. Pursuant to the semi-annual dividend policy, the Board today approved the declaration and payment of a semi-annual dividend of US$0.17 per ADS (approximately US$0.028 per ordinary share) for the first half of 2024. The holders of the Company’s ordinary shares shown on the Company’s record at the close of trading on September 4, 2024 (U.S. Eastern Daylight Time) will be entitled to the semi-annual dividend. These shareholders, including the Bank of New York Mellon, the depositary of our ADS program (the “Depositary”), will receive the payments of dividends on or about September 27, 2024. Dividends to the Company’s ADS holders will be paid by the Depositary on or after September 27, 2024, and the precise timing of receipt will vary based on the processing efficiency of the respective holding brokerage.
Business Outlook
The Company expects the total loan amount facilitated and originated for the third quarter of 2024 to be between RMB26.0 billion and RMB27.5 billion.
This forecast reflects the Company’s current and preliminary views, which are subject to changes.
Conference Call
X Financial’s management team will host an earnings conference call at 7:00 AM U.S. Eastern Time on August 22, 2024 (7:00 PM Beijing / Hong Kong Time on August 22, 2024).
Dial-in details for the earnings conference call are as follows:
United States:
1-888-346-8982
Hong Kong:
852-301-84992
Mainland China:
4001-201203
International:
1-412-902-4272
Passcode:
X Financial
Please dial in ten minutes before the call is scheduled to begin and provide the passcode to join the call.
A replay of the conference call may be accessed by phone at the following numbers until August 29, 2024:
United States:
1-877-344-7529
International:
1-412-317-0088
Passcode:
3590885
Additionally, a live and archived webcast of the conference call will be available at http://ir.xiaoyinggroup.com.
About X Financial
X Financial (NYSE: XYF) (the “Company”) is a leading online personal finance company in China. The Company is committed to connecting borrowers on its platform with its institutional funding partners. With its proprietary big data-driven technology, the Company has established strategic partnerships with financial institutions across multiple areas of its business operations, enabling it to facilitate and originate loans to prime borrowers under a risk assessment and control system.
For more information, please visit: http://ir.xiaoyinggroup.com.
Use of Non-GAAP Financial Measures Statement
In evaluating our business, we consider and use non-GAAP measures as supplemental measures to review and assess our operating performance. We present the non-GAAP financial measures because they are used by our management to evaluate our operating performance and formulate business plans. We believe that the use of the non-GAAP financial measures facilitates investors’ assessment of our operating performance and help investors to identify underlying trends in our business that could otherwise be distorted by the effect of certain income or expenses that we include in income (loss) from operations and net income (loss). We also believe that the non-GAAP measures provide useful information about our core operating results, enhance the overall understanding of our past performance and future prospects and allow for greater visibility with respect to key metrics used by our management in its financial and operational decision-making.
We use in this press release the following non-GAAP financial measures: (i) adjusted net income (loss), (ii) adjusted net income (loss) per basic ADS, (iii) adjusted net income (loss) per diluted ADS, (iv) adjusted net income per basic share, and (v) adjusted net income per diluted share, each of which excludes share-based compensation expense, impairment losses on financial investments, income (loss) from financial investments and impairment losses on long-term investments. These non-GAAP financial measures have limitations as analytical tools, and when assessing our operating performance, investors should not consider them in isolation, or as a substitute for the financial information prepared and presented in accordance with U.S. GAAP.
We mitigate these limitations by reconciling the non-GAAP financial measures to the most directly comparable U.S. GAAP financial measures, which should be considered when evaluating our performance. We encourage you to review our financial information in its entirety and not rely on a single financial measure.
For more information on these non-GAAP financial measures, please see the table captioned “Reconciliations of GAAP and Non-GAAP results” set forth at the end of this press release.
Exchange Rate Information
This announcement contains translations of certain RMB amounts into U.S. dollars at specified rates solely for the convenience of the reader. Unless otherwise noted, all translations from RMB to U.S. dollars are made at a rate of RMB 7.2672 to US$1.00, the exchange rate set forth in the H.10 statistical release of the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System as of June 28, 2024.
Disclaimer
Safe Harbor Statement
This announcement contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. These forward-looking statements are made under the “safe harbor” provisions of the U.S. Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These statements can be identified by terminology such as “will,” “expects,” “anticipates,” “future,” “intends,” “plans,” “believes,” “estimates,” “potential,” “continue,” “ongoing,” “targets,” “guidance” and similar statements. The Company may also make written or oral forward-looking statements in its periodic reports to the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”), in its annual report to shareholders, in press releases and other written materials and in oral statements made by its officers, directors or employees to third parties. Any statements that are not historical facts, including statements about the Company’s beliefs and expectations, are forward-looking statements that involve factors, risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from those in the forward-looking statements. Such factors and risks include, but not limited to the followings: the Company’s goals and strategies; its future business development, financial condition and results of operations; the expected growth of the credit industry, and marketplace lending in particular, in China; the demand for and market acceptance of its marketplace’s products and services; its ability to attract and retain borrowers and investors on its marketplace; its relationships with its strategic cooperation partners; competition in its industry; and relevant government policies and regulations relating to the corporate structure, business and industry. Further information regarding these and other risks, uncertainties or factors is included in the Company’s filings with the SEC. All information provided in this announcement is current as of the date of this announcement, and the Company does not undertake any obligation to update such information, except as required under applicable law.
Use of Projections
This announcement also contains certain financial forecasts (or guidance) with respect to the Company’s projected financial results. The Company’s independent auditors have not audited, reviewed, compiled or performed any procedures with respect to the projections or guidance for the purpose of their inclusion in this announcement, and accordingly, they did not express an opinion or provide any other form assurance with respect thereto for the purpose of this announcement. This guidance should not be relied upon as being necessarily indicative of future results. The assumptions and estimates underlying the prospective financial information are inherently uncertain and are subject to a wide variety of significant business, economic and competitive risks and uncertainties that could actual results to differ materially from those contained in the prospective financial information. Accordingly, there can be no assurance that the prospective results are indicative of the future performance of the Company, or that actual results will not diff materially from those set forth in the prospective financial information. Inclusion of the prospective financial information in this announcement should not be regarded as a representation by any person that the results contained in the prospective financial information will actually be achieved. You should review this information together with the Company’s historical information.
For more information, please contact:
X Financial
Mr. Frank Fuya Zheng
E-mail: ir@xiaoying.com
Christensen IR
In China
Mr. Rene Vanguestaine
Phone: +86-178-1749 0483
E-mail: rene.vanguestaine@christensencomms.com
In US
Ms. Linda Bergkamp
Phone: +1-480-614-3004
Email: linda.bergkamp@christensencomms.com
X Financial
Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets
(In thousands, except for share and per share data)
As of December 31, 2023
As of June 30, 2024
As of June 30, 2024
RMB
RMB
USD
ASSETS
Cash and cash equivalents
1,195,352
1,612,200
221,846
Restricted cash, net
749,070
590,210
81,216
Accounts receivable and contract assets, net
1,659,588
1,510,866
207,902
Loans receivable from Xiaoying Credit Loans and other loans, net
4,947,833
5,080,810
699,143
Deposits to institutional cooperators, net
1,702,472
1,589,195
218,681
Prepaid expenses and other current assets, net
48,767
34,878
4,799
Deferred tax assets, net
135,958
192,391
26,474
Long-term investments
493,411
497,278
68,428
Property and equipment, net
8,642
10,423
1,434
Intangible assets, net
36,810
36,504
5,023
Loan receivable from Xiaoying Housing Loans, net
8,657
6,494
894
Financial investments
608,198
756,323
104,074
Other non-current assets
55,265
57,655
7,934
TOTAL ASSETS
11,650,023
11,975,227
1,647,848
LIABILITIES
Payable to investors and institutional funding partners at amortized cost
3,584,041
3,134,236
431,285
Guarantee liabilities
61,907
82,838
11,399
Deferred guarantee income
46,597
84,566
11,637
Short-term borrowings
565,000
474,500
65,293
Accrued payroll and welfare
86,771
58,757
8,086
Other tax payable
289,819
268,198
36,905
Income tax payable
446,500
472,584
65,030
Accrued expenses and other current liabilities
595,427
674,731
92,846
Dividend payable
59,226
–
–
Other non-current liabilities
37,571
35,359
4,866
Deferred tax liabilities
30,040
35,137
4,835
TOTAL LIABILITIES
5,802,899
5,320,906
732,182
Commitments and Contingencies
Equity:
Common shares
207
207
28
Treasury stock
(111,520)
(101,788)
(14,006)
Additional paid-in capital
3,196,942
3,206,740
441,262
Retained earnings
2,692,018
3,469,948
477,481
Other comprehensive income
69,477
79,214
10,901
Total X Financial shareholders’ equity
5,847,124
6,654,321
915,666
Non-controlling interests
–
–
–
TOTAL EQUITY
5,847,124
6,654,321
915,666
TOTAL LIABILITIES AND EQUITY
11,650,023
11,975,227
1,647,848
X Financial
Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income
Three Months Ended June 30,
Six Months Ended June 30,
(In thousands, except for share and per share data)
2023
2024
2024
2023
2024
2024
RMB
RMB
USD
RMB
RMB
USD
Net revenues
Loan facilitation service
715,503
732,249
100,761
1,296,107
1,346,399
185,271
Post-origination service
140,317
154,669
21,283
261,590
307,411
42,301
Financing income
274,639
351,012
48,301
528,695
685,640
94,347
Guarantee income
–
45,564
6,270
–
78,490
10,801
Other revenue
89,963
89,094
12,260
138,964
162,622
22,378
Total net revenue
1,220,422
1,372,588
188,875
2,225,356
2,580,562
355,098
Operating costs and expenses:
Origination and servicing1
348,604
415,071
57,116
720,088
841,618
115,811
Borrower acquisitions and marketing1
332,119
323,636
44,534
604,061
572,010
78,711
General and administrative1
36,566
39,073
5,377
74,633
77,547
10,671
Provision for accounts receivable and contract assets
3,175
9,016
1,241
2,235
17,671
2,432
Provision for loans receivable
55,449
95,865
13,192
75,826
157,405
21,660
Provision for contingent guarantee liabilities
–
21,376
2,941
–
69,269
9,532
Change in fair value of financial guarantee derivative2
(667)
–
–
(24,966)
–
–
Fair value adjustments related to Consolidated Trusts2
247
–
–
800
–
–
(Reversal of) provision for credit losses for deposits and other financial assets
(200)
5,498
757
(234)
5,448
750
Total operating costs and expenses
775,293
909,535
125,158
1,452,443
1,740,968
239,567
Income from operations
445,129
463,053
63,717
772,913
839,594
115,531
Interest expenses, net
(8,457)
(1,818)
(250)
(10,455)
(6,109)
(841)
Foreign exchange loss
(11,798)
(7,807)
(1,074)
(8,781)
(8,231)
(1,133)
Income from financial investments
12,093
51,276
7,056
2,579
101,522
13,970
Other income (loss), net
6,932
(657)
(90)
18,263
3,388
466
Income before income taxes and gain from equity in affiliates
443,899
504,047
69,359
774,519
930,164
127,993
Income tax expense
(87,043)
(89,568)
(12,325)
(139,607)
(154,593)
(21,273)
Gain from equity in affiliates, net of tax
9,436
824
113
15,725
2,869
395
Net income
366,292
415,303
57,147
650,637
778,440
107,115
Less: net income attributable to non-controlling interests
–
–
–
–
–
–
Net income attributable to X Financial shareholders
366,292
415,303
57,147
650,637
778,440
107,115
Net income
366,292
415,303
57,147
650,637
778,440
107,115
Other comprehensive income, net of tax of nil:
Gain from equity in affiliates
40
–
–
42
30
4
Income from financial investments
–
2,294
316
–
4,519
622
Foreign currency translation adjustments
27,186
3,970
546
19,925
5,188
714
Comprehensive income
393,518
421,567
58,009
670,604
788,177
108,455
Less: comprehensive income attributable to non-controlling interests
–
–
–
–
–
–
Comprehensive income attributable to X Financial shareholders
393,518
421,567
58,009
670,604
788,177
108,455
Net income per share—basic
1.27
1.41
0.19
2.26
2.65
0.36
Net income per share—diluted
1.25
1.38
0.19
2.21
2.60
0.36
Net income per ADS—basic
7.62
8.46
1.16
13.56
15.90
2.19
Net income per ADS—diluted
7.50
8.28
1.14
13.26
15.60
2.15
Weighted average number of ordinary shares outstanding—basic
287,607,857
293,914,248
293,914,248
287,955,066
294,224,447
294,224,447
Weighted average number of ordinary shares outstanding—diluted
293,863,323
300,458,575
300,458,575
294,078,329
299,681,672
299,681,672
1 Starting in the first quarter of 2024, management has concluded to separate expenses related to borrower acquisitions from origination and servicing expenses and indirect expenses of the borrower acquisitions from
general and administrative expenses to a single line item as theses expenses become more and more significant and thus deemed to be useful to financial statement users. Furtherly, management has determined to embed
the sales and marketing expenses, which is not considered as material, in other line item. In conclusion, management has decided to combine these two line items into one captioned borrower acquisitions and marketing
expenses. Management has correspondingly conformed prior period presentation to current period presentation to enhance comparability. This change in presentation does not affect any subtotal line on the face of
consolidated statements of comprehensive income.
(In thousands, except for share and per share data)
Three Months Ended June 30, 2023
Changes
before re-grouping
after re-grouping
RMB
RMB
RMB
Origination and servicing
669,720
348,604
(321,116)
Borrower acquisitions and marketing expenses
–
332,119
332,119
Sales and marketing
3,431
–
(3,431)
General and administrative
44,138
36,566
(7,572)
2 Starting in the first quarter of 2024, management has considered the facts that fair value change related to financial guarantee services and Consolidated Trusts are generated from ordinary course of businesses, and has
concluded to reclass the amount to captions above total operating costs and expenses. Prior to the reclassification, management classified all amount of fair value changes to captions below total operating costs and
expenses. This reclassification does not have impact on net income for any prior periods presented.
X Financial
Unaudited Reconciliations of GAAP and Non-GAAP Results
Three Months Ended June 30,
Six Months Ended June 30,
(In thousands, except for share and per share data)
2023
2024
2024
2023
2024
2024
RMB
RMB
USD
RMB
RMB
USD
GAAP net income
366,292
415,303
57,147
650,637
778,440
107,115
Less: Income (loss) from financial investments (net of tax of nil)
12,093
51,276
7,056
2,579
101,522
13,970
Less: Impairment losses on financial investments (net of tax of nil)
–
–
–
–
–
–
Less: Impairment losses on long-term investments (net of tax)
–
–
–
–
–
–
Add: Share-based compensation expenses (net of tax of nil)
10,686
10,634
1,463
23,351
19,946
2,745
Non-GAAP adjusted net income
364,885
374,661
51,554
671,409
696,864
95,890
Non-GAAP adjusted net income per share—basic
1.27
1.27
0.17
2.33
2.37
0.33
Non-GAAP adjusted net income per share—diluted
1.24
1.25
0.17
2.28
2.33
0.32
Non-GAAP adjusted net income per ADS—basic
7.62
7.62
1.05
13.98
14.22
1.96
Non-GAAP adjusted net income per ADS—diluted
7.44
7.50
1.03
13.68
13.98
1.92
Weighted average number of ordinary shares outstanding—basic
287,607,857
293,914,248
293,914,248
287,955,066
294,224,447
294,224,447
Weighted average number of ordinary shares outstanding—diluted
293,863,323
300,458,575
300,458,575
294,078,329
299,681,672
299,681,672
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HONG KONG, Oct. 28, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Harvest Global Investments Limited announced that the Harvest STAR Chip ETF (Stock Code: 3559)(the “Fund”) has been authorised by the Securities and Futures Commission of Hong Kong (the “SFC”) today and will be listed on The Stock Exchange of Hong Kong Limited (the “SEHK”).
The Fund is a feeder exchange-traded fund (“Feeder ETF”) adopting a Master–Feeder Structure and is managed by Harvest Global Investments Limited, the Fund will invest at least 90% of its net asset value in the Harvest SSE STAR Chip ETF¹ (Stock Code: 588200), which is listed on the Shanghai Stock Exchange through the Qualified Foreign Investor (“QFI”) status of the Manager and/or the Shanghai-Hong Kong Stock Connect, it will thereby gaining indirect exposure to Mainland STAR Market Chip Assets. The Feeder ETF will be listed on the SEHK, providing Hong Kong investors with a convenient, efficient tool to gain exposure to the STAR Market chip sector. DWS Investments Hong Kong Limited acts as the Fund’s Investment Adviser; Deutsche Bank (China) Co., Ltd., Shanghai Branch acts as its QFII Custodian; and CMB Wing Lung Bank Ltd acts as its Custodian.
Harvest SSE STAR Chip ETF¹ is managed by Harvest Fund Management Co., Ltd. and closely tracks the SSE STAR Chip Index (Index Code: 000685).
Focus on Core Technologies Across the STAR Market Chip Value Chain
The SSE STAR Chip Index selects securities of STAR Market-listed companies engaged in semiconductor materials and equipment, chip design, manufacturing, packaging and testing. It includes the top 50 securities ranked by average daily total market capitalisation over the preceding year, caps each constituent’s weight at 10%, and rebalances quarterly. Semiconductor-related companies account for more than 95% of the Index, and its top ten constituents are mostly leaders in their respective segments. Its constituent stocks are subject to a 20% daily price fluctuation limit, offering potential volatility and growth characteristics distinct from Main Board indices.
The master fund in which the Fund invests uses a full replication strategy to track the underlying index, targeting an absolute average daily tracking deviation of no more than 0.2% and an annualised tracking error of no more than 2%. For investors, rapid rotation among chip subsectors makes selection challenging. By covering the full value chain, including design, manufacturing, equipment, materials, packaging, and testing, the ETF can diversify concentration risk in any single subsector and offer one-stop solution for sector allocation.
Leading the Current Rally as Index Sensitivity Aligns with Industry Momentum
According to data from Hithink RoyalFlush, since its base date on 31 December 2019, through 23 October 2026,the STAR Chip Index has risen by more than 200%, with a cumulative gain of more than 150% over the past three years as of 23 October 2026.
The current rally is being driven by AI-led industry transformation. Advances in large AI models have prompted substantial upward revisions to global capital expenditure on computing infrastructure, driving growth in demand for GPUs and memory. However, the long lead times for wafer fabrication plant construction and equipment procurement make it difficult for supply to keep pace in the short term. Semiconductors are also central to China’s pursuit of greater self-reliance and strength in science and technology, with domestic substitution and policy support continuing to advance.
Industry Drivers from Policy Support and Domestic Substitution to AI Demand
The chip industry is a strategic, foundational and pioneering industry underpinning economic and social development. Relevant authorities have introduced policy measures, including income tax incentives, support from the National Integrated Circuit Industry Investment Fund, and additional value-added tax (“VAT”) deduction credits.
On the demand side, capital expenditure by major global cloud service providers continues to grow strongly. As AI expands from training to inference, it is driving demand for bandwidth, memory and advanced packaging. China’s chip design industry continues to post strong sales growth, wafer fabrication capital expenditure is rising, and substantial scope remains for domestic substitution in packaging and testing. With constituents spanning the upstream, midstream and downstream segments, the STAR Chip Index is positioned to benefit from momentum across the entire value chain.
Harvest’s index team believes that the STAR Market chip sector continues to enjoy supportive medium- to long-term industry fundamentals. Advances in global semiconductor technologies, including AI, advanced packaging and high-performance computing, are creating further opportunities, while localisation remains a long-term industry trend. The opportunity extends beyond near-term industry momentum to core assets with growth potential and strategic significance in the upgrading of technology and manufacturing.
About Harvest Global Investments Limited
Established in Hong Kong in 2008, Harvest Global Investments Limited is a subsidiary of Harvest Fund Management Co., Ltd. As the core platform for its parent company’s international business, Harvest Global Investments Limited holds SFC licences of Type 1 (Dealing in Securities), Type 4 (Advising on Securities) and Type 9 (Asset Management) regulated activities. Drawing on the strength and brand heritage of Harvest Fund Management Co., Ltd., Harvest Global Investments Limited continues to provide global investors with asset management services, including equity, fixed income, index and multi-strategy solutions.
Important Information and Risk Disclosure
Investment involves risks, including possible loss of principal amount invested. Past performance or any prediction or forecast is not indicative of future results. Investors should read the offering documents for further details, including the risk factors, before investing. Investment returns not denominated in HKD/USD are exposed to exchange rate fluctuations. This document is published by Harvest Global Investments Limited and has not been reviewed by the Securities and Futures Commission in Hong Kong.
IMPORTANT: Investment involves risks, including possible loss of principal amount invested. Past performance or any prediction or forecast is not indicative of future results. Investors should read the offering documents of Harvest STAR Chip ETF (the “Sub-Fund”) for further details, including the risk factors, before investing. Investors should not base investment decisions on this material alone. Investors should note:
The Sub-Fund is a feeder fund which will invest at least 90% of its NAV in the Harvest SSE STAR Chip ETF (the “Master ETF”). The Master ETF is regulated by the CSRC and is subject to the applicable PRC mainland laws and regulations. The Master ETF is subject to chip industry concentration risks, PRC mainland market and concentration risks and risk of investing in the STAR Market.The relevant rules and regulations (including restrictions on investments, repatriation of principal and profits, taxation) in the PRC mainland are subject to change which may have potential retrospective effect. Where a suspension or intervention in the trading through the QFI regime and/or the Stock Connect is effected, the Sub-Fund’s ability to achieve its investment objective could be negatively affected.There are risks and uncertainties associated with the current PRC mainland tax laws, regulations and practice in respect of capital gains realised via the QFI regime or the Stock Connect. Any increased tax liabilities on the Sub-Fund may adversely affect the Sub-Fund’s value.Investors of Listed and Unlisted Classes of Units are subject to different pricing and dealing arrangements. The NAV per Unit of each of the Listed and Unlisted Classes of Units may be different due to different fees and cost applicable to each class. The trading hours of SEHK applicable to the Listed Class of Units in the secondary market, the dealing deadlines in respect of the Listed and/or Unlisted Classes of Units in the primary market, may be all different. In view of the differences in fee and cost arrangements between the Listed and Unlisted Classes, the NAV per Unit of each of the Listed Class of Units and Unlisted Classes of Units may also be different.The Sub-Fund is subject to general investment risk, trading differences risks, RMB currency risk and risk relating to distributions paid out of capital.
The Sub-Fund is authorized by the Securities and Futures Commission in Hong Kong (“SFC”). Such authorization does not imply official recommendation by the SFC.
¹ Harvest SSE STAR Chip ETF is not authorised by the SFC and will not be offered directly to the public in Hong Kong.
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At the exhibition, Tongwei presented its latest developments in the TNC series. Through the coordinated application of TPE, Poly Tech and multi-cut technologies, TNC 3.0 multi-cut cells help reduce cutting losses and enable a module power gain of more than 10W, creating additional value for downstream module manufacturers.
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CAIRO, Oct. 28, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — China Petroleum & Chemical Corporation (HKG: 0386, “Sinopec” or “the Company”) released Sinopec’s Sustainability Report in Africa (2021-2025) in Cairo on October 25 which highlights five years of progress in energy cooperation, environmental protection, community development, and cultural exchange. The Company also introduced its global sustainability communication brand, WE17. The report shows that Sinopec implemented 33 projects across 16 African countries between 2021 and 2025, with cumulative investment exceeding US$5.7 billion and total tax payments and social responsibility contributions surpassing US$4 billion over the same period. In 2025, its operations directly created 16,000 local jobs.
Zhao Liuqing, Minister Counselor for Economic and Commercial Affairs at the Chinese Embassy in Egypt, addressed the event and noted that 2026 marks the 70th anniversary of diplomatic relations between China and Egypt and of the establishment of diplomatic relations between China and African countries. Mr. Zhao described Sinopec’s activities in Egypt as an example of the China-Egypt comprehensive strategic partnership and a contribution to stronger people-to-people ties. Magdy Amer, board member of the Egypt-China Friendship Association and former Egyptian ambassador to China, also delivered remarks recognizing Sinopec’s contributions to economic and social development.
Wei Dong, Managing Director of Sinopec Africa Office, presented the report and reaffirmed the Company’s commitment to leveraging its integrated industrial capabilities, increasing investment in quality resources, and balancing economic performance with ecological protection and community well-being. He also emphasized Sinopec’s continued participation in Africa’s industrialization and public service development.
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The sustainability report documents Sinopec’s activities in oil and gas exploration, engineering services, refining, energy trade, and renewable energy. Sinopec is exploring wind and solar alternatives for oilfield operations in the Western Desert of Egypt through its partnership with Apache Corporation. At the Sinopec-Apache project in Egypt, gas flaring had been reduced by more than 60% by the end of 2025 through energy efficiency and gas recovery measures.
Additionally, Sinopec participates in five offshore exploration and development blocks in Angola and maintains long-term energy cooperation with Algeria. Its renewable energy activities include Ethiopia’s Adama Wind Power Project, which meets approximately 20% of the capital’s electricity demand, and a geothermal pipeline project that supports clean electricity generation in Kenya. Environmental initiatives include planting over 7,000 mangroves in Angola and deploying ultra-low-noise intelligent drilling rigs in Uganda which have reduced carbon emissions by more than 90% compared with conventional rigs.
Continued investment in communities and cultural exchange
Sinopec’s community programs focus on employment, vocational training, education, healthcare, and infrastructure. A welding training initiative in Uganda has equipped 60 local workers with internationally recognized certifications. Across Africa, the Company has helped with the construction of more than 70 water supply plants and installation of over 4,300 kilometers of water pipelines.
In Egypt, an education-assistance initiative has supported the construction of 201 girls’ schools, providing educational opportunities for over 15,000 students. Cultural exchange programs include the “Silk Road Book House – China Bookshelf” initiative in Egypt, Algeria, and Cameroon, as well as cultural exchange activities for young people.
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The event also saw the introduction of Sinopec’s global sustainability communication brand, WE17, under the slogan “Together for Better.” It is aligned with the United Nations’ 17 Sustainable Development Goals and focuses on the three themes of Clean, which represents environmental responsibility, Care, which emphasizes community well-being, and Culture, which promotes cross-cultural exchange.
Approximately 100 representatives from government, business, academia, and the media attended the event.
For more information, visit SINOPEC’s official website.
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