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ZKH Group Limited Announces Second Quarter 2024 Unaudited Financial Results

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SHANGHAI, Aug. 22, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — ZKH Group Limited (“ZKH” or the “Company”) (NYSE: ZKH), a leading maintenance, repair and operations (“MRO”) procurement service platform in China, today announced its unaudited financial results for the second quarter ended June 30, 2024.

Second Quarter 2024 Operational and Financial Highlights

in thousand RMB, except for number of
customers, percentage and basis points (“bps”)

Second Quarter

2023

2024

Change

GMV[1]

2,608,851

2,754,591

5.6 %

GMV by Platform

    ZKH Platform

2,375,584

2,479,915

4.4 %

    GBB Platform

233,267

274,676

17.8 %

GMV by Business Model

    Product Sales (1P)

1,995,108

2,185,351

9.5 %

    Marketplace (3P)

613,743

569,240

-7.3 %

Number of Customers[2]

38,980

48,766

25.1 %

    ZKH Platform

28,909

34,360

18.9 %

    GBB Platform

10,071

14,406

43.0 %

Net Revenues[3]

2,073,453

2,249,996

8.5 %

Gross Profit

335,071

382,991

14.3 %

    % of Net Revenues

16.2 %

17.0 %

86.2bps

Operating Loss

(123,093)

(71,213)

-42.1 %

    % of Net Revenues

-5.9 %

-3.2 %

277.2bps

Non-GAAP EBITDA[4]

(107,851)

(47,068)

-56.4 %

    % of Net Revenues

-5.2 %

-2.1 %

311.0bps

Net Loss

(129,580)

(66,289)

-48.8 %

    % of Net Revenues

-6.2 %

-2.9 %

330.3bps

Non-GAAP Adjusted Net Loss[5]

(129,498)

(34,857)

-73.1 %

    % of Net Revenues

-6.2 %

-1.5 %

469.6bps

Mr. Eric Long Chen, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of ZKH, stated, “Bolstered by our leadership position in the MRO industry, we achieved solid performance in the second quarter of 2024, driving further profitability improvement despite macroeconomic headwinds. Specifically, we continued to invest in strengthening our supply chain capabilities, enabling us to offer better value-for-money product offerings. Concurrently, we enhanced our customer coverage and service capabilities by optimizing the sales team structure to foster closer customer engagement. In parallel, we redoubled our efforts to advance our digitalization and artificial intelligence capabilities by promoting digital and intelligent applications across various business areas. Looking ahead, we remain steadfast in our commitment to doing what is right for the long-term success of our business. Our unique value proposition of providing digitalized and one-stop MRO procurement solutions to our customers serves as the foundation for our continued growth. Leveraging this strong market positioning, we are well-poised to seize the vast opportunities in the MRO market and deliver sustainable revenue growth.”

Mr. Max Chun Chiu Lai, Chief Financial Officer of ZKH, added, “We are pleased with the solid growth in the second quarter, with GMV and net revenue increasing by 5.6% and 8.5% year over year, respectively. This performance was underpinned by a 25.1% year-over-year increase in customer numbers and continued strong demand in the MRO market. While delivering continued topline growth, our profitability strengthened further with an improvement in the gross margin and a narrowing of the net loss. Our gross profit increased by 14.3% with gross margin expanding by 86.2 basis points year over year and adjusted net loss narrowed by 73.1%, with a corresponding margin improvement of 469.6 basis points year over year, marking our ninth consecutive quarter of year-over-year improvement. Moving forward, we will continue our share repurchase program initiated earlier this year and remain focused on sustaining growth and delivering long-term value to all our stakeholders.”

[1] GMV is the total transaction value of orders placed on the Company’s platform and shipped to customers, excluding taxes, net of the returned amount.

[2] Customers are customers that transacted with the Company during the period of time, which mainly include enterprise customers in various industries.

[3] The proportion of GMV generated by the marketplace model was 23.5% and 20.7% for the second quarter of 2023 and 2024, respectively.

[4] Non-GAAP EBITDA is defined as net loss before interest expenses, income tax expenses/(benefits) and depreciation and amortization expenses.

[5] Non-GAAP adjusted net loss is defined as net loss excluding share-based compensation expenses.

Second Quarter 2024 Financial Results

Net Revenues. Net revenues were RMB2,250.0 million (US$309.6 million), representing an increase of 8.5% from RMB2,073.5 million in the same period of 2023, mainly due to the strong increase in customer numbers and continued growth in MRO market demand.

 in thousand RMB, except for percentage    

Second Quarter

2023

2024

Change

Net Revenues

2,073,453

2,249,996

8.5 %

    Net Product Revenues

1,986,555

2,163,721

8.9 %

         From ZKH Platform

1,756,114

1,893,447

7.8 %

         From GBB Platform

230,441

270,274

17.3 %

    Net Service Revenues

69,865

69,161

-1.0 %

    Other Revenues

17,033

17,114

0.5 %

Net Product Revenues. Net product revenues were RMB2,163.7 million (US$297.7 million), representing an increase of 8.9% from RMB1,986.6 million in the same period of 2023. The increase was mainly due to higher net product revenues generated from both the ZKH and GBB platforms, primarily driven by the strong increase in customer numbers.

Net Service Revenues. Net service revenues were RMB69.2 million (US$9.5 million), a decrease of 1.0% from RMB69.9 million in the same period of 2023, primarily due to lower proportion of GMV generated by the marketplace model on the ZKH platform.

Other Revenues. Other revenues were RMB17.1 million (US$2.4 million), compared with RMB17.0 million in the same period of 2023.

Cost of Revenues. Cost of revenues was RMB1,867.0 million (US$256.9 million), representing an increase of 7.4% from RMB1,738.4 million in the same period of 2023, which was lower than the growth in product revenues, mainly attributable to the payoff of the Company’s measures to reduce the overall product procurement costs.

Gross Profit and Gross Margin. Gross profit was RMB383.0 million (US$52.7 million), an increase of 14.3% from RMB335.1 million in the same period of 2023. Gross margin was 17.0%, compared with 16.2% in the same period of 2023. The increase in gross margin was driven by higher gross margin of product sales model (1P) and increased take-rate of marketplace model (3P) on the ZKH platform, partially offset by lower gross margin of the GBB platform.

in thousand RMB, except for percentage and
basis points (“bps”)

Second Quarter

2023

2024

Change

Gross Profit

335,071

382,991

14.3 %

    % of Net Revenues

16.2 %

17.0 %

86.2bps

    Under Product Sales (1P)

        ZKH Platform

240,896

294,022

22.1 %

           % of Net Product Revenues from ZKH Platform

13.7 %

15.5 %

181.1bps

        GBB Platform

13,565

15,133

11.6 %

            % of Net Product Revenues from GBB Platform

5.9 %

5.6 %

-28.7bps

    Under Marketplace (3P)[6]

69,865

69,161

-1.0 %

        % of Net Service Revenues

100.0 %

100.0 %

    Others

10,745

4,675

-56.5 %

        % of Other Revenues

63.1 %

27.3 %

-3,576.7bps

[6] Take rate of marketplace model was 12.2% and 11.4% for the second quarter of 2024 and 2023, respectively. Take rate of market place model represents gross profit from marketplace model divided by GMV from marketplace model.

Operating Expenses. Operating expenses were RMB454.2 million (US$62.5 million), a decrease of 0.9% from RMB458.2 million in the same period of 2023. Operating expenses as a percentage of net revenues were 20.2%, compared with 22.1% in the same period of 2023, demonstrating the Company’s improved operational efficiency.

Fulfillment Expenses. Fulfillment expenses were RMB99.1 million (US$13.6 million), a decrease of 7.1% from RMB106.7 million in the same period of 2023. The decrease was primarily attributable to lower employee benefit costs and warehouse rental costs, partially offset by higher distribution expenses. Fulfillment expenses as a percentage of net revenues were 4.4%, compared with 5.1% in the same period of 2023.

Sales and Marketing Expenses. Sales and marketing expenses were RMB157.7 million (US$21.7 million), a decrease of 6.5% from RMB168.6 million in the same period of 2023. The decrease was primarily attributable to lower travel expenses and employee benefit costs. Sales and marketing expenses as a percentage of net revenues were 7.0%, compared with 8.1% in the same period of 2023.

Research and Development Expenses. Research and development expenses were RMB38.4 million (US$5.3 million), a decrease of 16.4% from RMB46.0 million in the same period of 2023. The decrease was primarily attributable to lower employee benefit costs. Research and development expenses as a percentage of net revenues were 1.7%, compared with 2.2% in the same period of 2023.

General and Administrative Expenses. General and administrative expenses were RMB159.0 million (US$21.9 million), an increase of 16.1% from RMB136.9 million in the same period of 2023. The increase was primarily attributable to higher share-based compensation expenses, partially offset by the decrease in employee benefit costs. General and administrative expenses as a percentage of net revenues were 7.1%, compared with 6.6% in the same period of 2023.

Loss from Operations. Loss from operations was RMB71.2 million (US$9.8 million), compared with RMB123.1 million in the same period of 2023. Operating loss margin was 3.2%, compared with 5.9% in the same period of 2023.

Non-GAAP EBITDA. Non-GAAP EBITDA was negative RMB47.1 million (US$6.5 million), compared with negative RMB107.9 million in the same period of 2023. Non-GAAP EBITDA margin was negative 2.1%, compared with negative 5.2% in the same period of 2023.

Net Loss. Net loss was RMB66.3 million (US$9.1 million), compared with RMB129.6 million in the same period of 2023. Net loss margin was 2.9%, compared with 6.2% in the same period of 2023.

Non-GAAP Adjusted Net Loss. Non-GAAP adjusted net loss was RMB34.9 million (US$4.8 million), compared with RMB129.5 million in the same period of 2023. Non-GAAP adjusted net loss margin was 1.5%, compared with 6.2% in the same period of 2023.

Basic and Diluted Net Loss per ADS[7] and Non-GAAP Adjusted Basic and Diluted Net Loss per ADS[8]. Basic and diluted net loss per ADS were RMB0.40 (US$0.06), compared with RMB14.52 in the same period of 2023. Non-GAAP adjusted basic and diluted net loss per ADS were RMB0.21 (US$0.03), compared with RMB3.43 in the same period of 2023.

[7] ADSs are American depositary shares, each of which represents thirty-five (35) Class A ordinary shares of the Company.

[8] Non-GAAP adjusted basic and diluted net loss per ADS is a non-GAAP financial measure, which is calculated by dividing non-GAAP net loss attributable to the Company’s ordinary shareholders by the weighted average number of ADSs.

Balance Sheet and Cash Flow

As of June 30, 2024, the Company had cash and cash equivalents, restricted cash and short-term investments of RMB2.04 billion (US$280.8 million), compared with RMB2.12 billion as of December 31, 2023.

Net cash generated from operating activities was RMB122.1 million (US$16.8 million) in the second quarter of 2024, compared with net cash used in operating activities of RMB236.2 million in the same period of 2023.

Exchange Rate

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

Conference Call Information

The Company’s management will hold a conference call on Thursday, August 22, 2024, at 8:00 A.M. U.S. Eastern Time or 8:00 P.M. Beijing Time to discuss its financial results and operating performance for the second quarter of 2024.

United States (toll free):

+1-888-317-6003

International:

+1-412-317-6061

Mainland China (toll free):

400-120-6115

Hong Kong (toll free):

800-963-976

Hong Kong:

+852-5808-1995

Access Code:

7845776

The replay will be accessible through August 29, 2024, by dialing the following numbers:

United States:

+1-877-344-7529

International:

+1-412-317-0088

Replay Access Code:

2271132

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

About ZKH Group Limited

ZKH Group Limited (NYSE: ZKH) is a leading MRO procurement service platform in China, dedicated to propelling the MRO industry’s digital transformation to drive cost reduction and efficiency improvement industry-wide. Leveraging its outstanding product selection and recommendation capabilities, ZKH provides digitalized, one-stop MRO procurement solutions that enable its customers to transparently and efficiently access a wide selection of quality products at competitive prices. The Company also facilitates timely and reliable product delivery with professional fulfillment services. By catering specifically to the needs of MRO suppliers and customers through its unmatched digital infrastructure, the Company empowers all participants in the value chain to achieve more.

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

Use of Non-GAAP Financial Measures

This press release contains the following non-GAAP financial measures: non-GAAP adjusted net profit/(loss), non-GAAP adjusted net profit/(loss) per ADS, basic and diluted, and non-GAAP EBITDA. The non-GAAP financial measures should not be considered in isolation from or construed as alternatives to their most directly comparable financial measures prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America. Investors are encouraged to review the historical non-GAAP financial measures in reconciliation to their most directly comparable GAAP financial measures.

The Company defines non-GAAP adjusted net profit/(loss) for a specific period as net profit/(loss) in the same period excluding share-based compensation expenses. The Company defines non-GAAP EBITDA as profit/(loss) before interest expenses, income tax expenses/(benefits) and depreciation and amortization expenses. Non-GAAP adjusted net profit/(loss) per ADS is calculated by dividing adjusted net profit/(loss) attributable to the Company’s ordinary shareholders by the weighted average number of ordinary shares outstanding during the periods and then multiplied by 35.

The Company presents these non-GAAP financial measures because they are used by the management to evaluate the Company’s operating performance and formulate business plans. The Company believes that these non-GAAP financial measures help identify underlying trends in its business that could otherwise be distorted by the effect of certain expenses that are included in net profit/(loss) and certain expenses that are not expected to result in future cash payments or that are non-recurring in nature. The Company also believes that the use of these non-GAAP financial measures facilitates investors’ assessment of its operating performance, enhances the overall understanding of its past performance and future prospects and allows for greater visibility with respect to key metrics used by the management in financial and operational decision making.

The non-GAAP financial measures have material limitations as analytical metrics and may not be calculated in the same manner by all companies. The Company’s non-GAAP financial measures do not include all income and expense items that affect the Company’s operations. They may not be comparable to other similarly titled measures used by other companies. In light of the foregoing limitations, you should not consider the non-GAAP financial measures as substitutes for, or superior to, their most directly comparable financial measures prepared in accordance with GAAP. The Company encourages investors and others to review its 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 Non-GAAP Results” set forth at the end of this press release.

Safe Harbor Statement

This press release contains forward-looking statements. These statements are made pursuant to 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 “may,” “will,” “expects,” “anticipates,” “aim,” “estimates,” “intends,” “plans,” “believes,” “is/are likely to,” “potential,” “continue,” and similar statements. Among other things, the quotations from management in this press release and ZKH’s strategic and operational plans contain forward-looking statements. ZKH 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 release 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 ZKH’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: ZKH’s mission, goals and strategies; ZKH’s future business development, financial condition and results of operations; the expected changes in its revenues, expenses or expenditures; the expected growth of the MRO procurement service industry in China and globally; changes in customer or product mix; ZKH’s expectations regarding the prospects of its business model and the demand for and market acceptance of its products and services; ZKH’s expectations regarding its relationships with customers, suppliers, and service providers on its platform; competition in the Company’s industry; government policies and regulations relating to ZKH’s industry; general economic and business conditions in China and globally; the outcome of any current and future legal or administrative proceedings; and assumptions underlying or related to any of the foregoing. Further information regarding these and other risks is included in ZKH’s filings with the SEC. All information provided herein is as of the date of this announcement, and ZKH undertakes no obligation to update any forward-looking statement, except as required under applicable law.

For investor and media inquiries, please contact:

In China:

ZKH Group Limited
IR Department
E-mail: IR@zkh.com

Piacente Financial Communications
Hui Fan
Tel: +86-10-6508-0677
E-mail: zkh@thepiacentegroup.com

In the United States:

Piacente Financial Communications
Brandi Piacente
Tel: +1-212-481-2050
E-mail: zkh@thepiacentegroup.com

 

ZKH GROUP LIMITED

UNAUDITED CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS

(All amounts in thousands, except share, ADS, per share and per ADS data)

As of
December 31,

As of
June 30,

2023

2024

RMB

RMB

US$

Assets

Current assets:

Cash and cash equivalents

1,090,621

1,308,972

180,121

Restricted cash 

159,751

150,305

20,683

Short-term investments

874,210

581,203

79,976

Accounts receivable (net of allowance
   for credit losses of RMB107,032 and
   RMB127,007 as of December 31,
   2023 and June 30, 2024,
   respectively)

3,639,794

3,398,738

467,682

Notes receivable

352,997

274,726

37,804

Inventories 

668,984

672,534

92,544

Prepayments and other current assets

168,117

182,692

25,138

Total current assets

6,954,474

6,569,170

903,948

Non-current assets:

Property and equipment, net

145,288

173,586

23,886

Land use right

11,033

10,920

1,503

Operating lease right-of-use assets, net

224,930

196,811

27,082

Intangible assets, net

20,096

17,918

2,466

Goodwill

30,807

30,807

4,239

Total non-current assets

432,154

430,042

59,176

Total assets

7,386,628

6,999,212

963,124

Liabilities

Current liabilities:

Short-term borrowings

585,000

591,000

81,324

Accounts and notes payable

2,883,370

2,599,001

357,634

Operating lease liabilities

91,230

86,940

11,963

Advance from customers

19,907

19,095

2,628

Accrued expenses and other current
   liabilities

448,225

362,294

49,854

Total current liabilities

4,027,732

3,658,330

503,403

Non-current liabilities:

Long-term borrowings

19,813

2,726

Non-current operating lease liabilities

146,970

122,024

16,791

Other non-current liabilities

507

441

61

Total non-current liabilities

147,477

142,278

19,578

Total liabilities

4,175,209

3,800,608

522,981

ZKH Group Limited shareholders’
        equity:

Ordinary shares (USD0.0000001 par value;
   500,000,000,000 and 500,000,000,000 shares
   authorized; 5,621,490,964 and 5,652,210,884 shares
   issued and outstanding as of December 31, 2023
   and June 30, 2024, respectively)

4

4

1

Additional paid-in capital

8,139,349

8,274,123

1,138,557

Statutory reserves

6,013

6,013

827

Accumulated other comprehensive loss

(25,154)

(12,683)

(1,745)

Accumulated deficit

(4,908,793)

(5,065,983)

(697,102)

Treasury stock

(2,870)

(395)

Total ZKH Group Limited
       shareholders’ equity

3,211,419

3,198,604

440,143

Non-controlling interests

Total shareholders’ equity

3,211,419

3,198,604

440,143

Total liabilities and shareholders’ deficit

7,386,628

6,999,212

963,124

 

ZKH GROUP LIMITED

UNAUDITED CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME

(All amounts in thousands, except share, ADS, per share and per ADS data)

For the three months ended

For the six months ended

June 30, 2023

June 30, 2024

June 30, 2023

June 30, 2024

RMB

RMB

US$

RMB

RMB

US$

Net revenues

Net product revenues

1,986,555

2,163,721

297,738

3,853,214

3,938,740

541,989

Net service revenues

69,865

69,161

9,517

128,933

135,815

18,689

Other revenues

17,033

17,114

2,355

30,066

35,850

4,933

Total net revenues

2,073,453

2,249,996

309,610

4,012,213

4,110,405

565,611

Cost of revenues

(1,738,382)

(1,867,005)

(256,908)

(3,346,344)

(3,393,338)

(466,939)

Operating expenses

Fulfillment

(106,674)

(99,097)

(13,636)

(217,582)

(196,445)

(27,032)

Sales and marketing

(168,620)

(157,689)

(21,699)

(348,496)

(321,802)

(44,281)

Research and development   

(45,977)

(38,431)

(5,288)

(93,718)

(78,267)

(10,770)

General and administrative

(136,893)

(158,987)

(21,877)

(276,584)

(321,380)

(44,223)

Loss from operations

(123,093)

(71,213)

(9,798)

(270,511)

(200,827)

(27,634)

Interest and investment income

17,606

14,446

1,988

29,417

32,500

4,472

Interest expense

(4,507)

(5,522)

(760)

(7,600)

(11,217)

(1,544)

Others, net

(19,537)

(3,934)

(541)

21,432

22,508

3,097

Loss before income tax 

(129,531)

(66,223)

(9,111)

(227,262)

(157,036)

(21,609)

Income tax expenses

(49)

(66)

(9)

(181)

(154)

(21)

Net loss

(129,580)

(66,289)

(9,120)

(227,443)

(157,190)

(21,630)

Less: net income attributable to non-
   controlling interests

(33)

238

Less: net income attributable to redeemable
   non-controlling interests

(7)

(193)

Net loss attributable to ZKH Group
      Limited

(129,540)

(66,289)

(9,120)

(227,488)

(157,190)

(21,630)

Accretion on preferred shares to
  redemption value

(419,425)

(475,803)

Net loss attributable to ZKH Group
      Limited’s ordinary shareholders

(548,965)

(66,289)

(9,120)

(703,291)

(157,190)

(21,630)

Net loss

(129,580)

(66,289)

(9,120)

(227,443)

(157,190)

(21,630)

Other comprehensive loss:

Foreign currency translation adjustments

(81,370)

(9,121)

(1,255)

(60,220)

(12,471)

(1,716)

Total comprehensive loss

(210,950)

(75,410)

(10,375)

(287,663)

(169,661)

(23,346)

Less: comprehensive income attributable
   to non-controlling interests

(33)

238

Less: comprehensive loss attributable to
   redeemable non-controlling interests

(7)

(193)

Comprehensive loss attributable to ZKH
      Group Limited

(210,910)

(75,410)

(10,375)

(287,708)

(169,661)

(23,346)

Accretion on Preferred Shares to 
   redemption value

(419,425)

(475,803)

Total comprehensive loss attributable to
     ZKH Group Limited’s ordinary
     shareholders

(630,335)

(75,410)

(10,375)

(763,511)

(169,661)

(23,346)

Net loss per ordinary share attributable
      to ordinary shareholders

Basic and diluted

(0.41)

(0.01)

(0.00)

(0.53)

(0.03)

(0.00)

Weighted average number of shares 

Basic and diluted

1,322,841,307

5,747,591,752

5,747,591,752

1,322,841,307

5,745,856,349

5,745,856,349

Net loss per ADS attributable to
      ordinary shareholders

Basic and diluted

(14.52)

(0.40)

(0.06)

(18.61)

(0.96)

(0.13)

Weighted average number of ADS (35
      Class A ordinary shares equal to 1
      ADS)

Basic and diluted

37,795,466

164,216,907

164,216,907

37,795,466

164,167,324

164,167,324

 

ZKH GROUP LIMITED

RECONCILIATIONS OF GAAP AND NON-GAAP RESULTS

(All amounts in thousands, except share, ADS, per share and per ADS data)

For the three months ended 

For the six months ended 

June 30, 2023

June 30, 2024

June 30, 2023

June 30, 2024

 RMB

 RMB

US$

RMB

RMB

US$

 Net loss

(129,580)

(66,289)

(9,120)

(227,443)

(157,190)

(21,630)

Income tax expenses

49

66

9

181

154

12

Interest expense

4,507

5,522

760

7,600

11,217

1,544

Depreciation and amortization expense

17,173

13,633

1,876

40,586

28,703

3,950

 Non-GAAP EBITDA

(107,851)

(47,068)

(6,475)

(179,076)

(117,116)

(16,124)

For the three months ended 

For the six months ended

June 30, 2023

June 30, 2024

June 30, 2023

June 30, 2024

RMB

RMB

US$

RMB

RMB

US$

Net loss

(129,580)

(66,289)

(9,120)

(227,443)

(157,190)

(21,630)

Add: 

Share-based compensation expenses

82

31,432

4,325

11,072

78,874

10,853

Non-GAAP adjusted net loss

(129,498)

(34,857)

(4,796)

(216,371)

(78,316)

(10,777)

Non-GAAP adjusted net loss
      attributable to ordinary shareholders
      per share

Basic and diluted

(0.10)

(0.01)

(0.00)

(0.16)

(0.01)

(0.00)

Weighted average number of ordinary
      shares

Basic and diluted

1,322,841,307

5,747,591,752

5,747,591,752

1,322,841,307

5,745,856,349

5,745,856,349

Non-GAAP adjusted net loss
      attributable to ordinary shareholders
      per ADS

Basic and diluted

(3.43)

(0.21)

(0.03)

(5.72)

(0.48)

(0.07)

Weighted average number of ADS (35
      Class A ordinary shares equal to 1  
      ADS)

Basic and diluted

37,795,466

164,216,907

164,216,907

37,795,466

164,167,324

164,167,324

 

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Driving Certainty Through Uncertainty: eclicktech’s Engineering Approach to Agentic AI

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XI’AN, China, May 9, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — As generative AI moves from experimentation to enterprise deployment, the industry focus is shifting from model capability to operational reliability. The challenge is no longer simply building smarter AI, but ensuring AI systems can operate safely and consistently inside complex production environments.

eclicktech recently shared its internal engineering practices around Agentic AI, highlighting how the company is applying context engineering, multi-cloud infrastructure, and layered security frameworks to support enterprise-scale AI deployment.

To support global operations across more than 230 countries and regions, eclicktech built its Cycor platform around a multi-cloud architecture integrating AWS, Google Cloud, Alibaba Cloud, Tencent Cloud, Huawei Cloud, and other providers. According to the company, this approach improves infrastructure flexibility, reduces vendor lock-in risk, and enables more efficient orchestration of large-scale Kubernetes clusters and AI workloads.

eclicktech stated that one of the key lessons from early Agent development was that prompt engineering alone was insufficient for enterprise deployment. The company therefore shifted toward context engineering — an approach focused on delivering the right information, at the right time, while optimizing limited token resources.

Its engineering framework includes six layers of context management covering active sessions, short-term memory, long-term semantic storage, knowledge graphs, operational experience, and reusable organizational skills. The system also supports proactive context injection, allowing relevant operational history and risk information to be surfaced automatically before sensitive actions are executed.

To improve inference efficiency, eclicktech introduced layered token governance and progressive tool-loading mechanisms, dynamically loading tools and information only when required. The company said this approach helped improve tool selection accuracy and reduce unnecessary token consumption during complex operational workflows.

Security remains a core requirement throughout the architecture. eclicktech’s governance framework includes namespace isolation, dry-run verification, human approval workflows, rule-based validation, and rollback mechanisms designed to reduce operational risks associated with AI-driven automation.

According to eclicktech, the next stage of enterprise AI competition will depend not only on model capability, but also on engineering reliability, infrastructure orchestration, context management, and organizational knowledge systems.

Note: Certain technical information referenced in this article is derived from eclicktech’s internal engineering practices and is provided for industry reference purposes only.

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How a Unified Monetization Solution Is Driving eCPM and Revenue Growth for Casual Games Worldwide

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SINGAPORE, May 8, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Casual, hyper-casual, and hybrid-casual games have become dominant categories in the global mobile market, making in-app advertising (IAA) a key driver of monetization success. However, many developers continue to face major challenges, including unstable fill rates, fluctuating eCPMs, difficulties balancing multiple regional markets, and the ongoing tradeoff between user experience and revenue growth.

To address these issues, zMaticoo has compiled a series of monetization case studies from leading game publishers and studios across China, Vietnam, Europe, and North America. These teams span hyper-casual, puzzle, board, card, and light-casual game categories, with DAUs ranging from millions to tens of millions. By adopting the same monetization framework, they achieved simultaneous growth in fill rate, eCPM, and ad revenue while maintaining stable user experience.

A common challenge among these teams was the shrinking monetization margin across global markets, creating an urgent need for sustainable revenue growth. At the same time, developers were cautious about over-monetization negatively impacting retention and player engagement.

To solve these challenges, zMaticoo introduced an AI-driven monetization system with full-funnel optimization capabilities. The platform connects developers directly to premium global advertiser budgets across both performance and brand advertising. AI models identify high-value traffic in real time based on region, audience, and usage scenarios, prioritizing high-eCPM demand sources. Separate bidding strategies are applied for mature and emerging markets to avoid revenue loss caused by one-size-fits-all pricing models.

The platform also provides refined ad format optimization:

Banner Ads: optimized display share and loading timing to improve SOV and stabilize eCPM;Interstitial Ads: precisely triggered during high-value moments such as level completion or pause screens, with especially strong premiums in emerging markets;Rewarded Video: deeply integrated into gameplay loops, delivering high user acceptance and conversion performance.

On the technical side, zMaticoo optimized SDK infrastructure to improve fill stability under weak network conditions. Ad loading time was reduced from five seconds to under two seconds through a rebuilt loading architecture. Progressive asset loading further minimized timeout-related drop-offs. AI-powered ad templates dynamically generated personalized creatives, improving both CTR and conversion performance.

The zMaticoo team also provides one-stop operational and analytics support. Developers can monitor fill rate, impressions, eCPM, and revenue through a unified dashboard, while dedicated optimization specialists provide 7×12 support for A/B testing, strategy iteration, and scaling guidance. The platform is deeply integrated with major mediation solutions, enabling one-time integration and multi-scenario deployment while reducing development and maintenance costs.

According to zMaticoo platform data:

In mature markets including the United States, Germany, Japan, and South Korea, banner eCPMs increased by 5%–10%, while interstitial premiums improved by over 5%;In emerging markets such as Brazil, Mexico, and Southeast Asia, interstitial eCPMs increased by more than 10%.

The monetization framework has demonstrated effectiveness across hyper-casual, puzzle, board/card, and utility app categories, supporting both rapid scale-up and long-term monetization stability.

Partner feedback includes:

“We are highly satisfied with the revenue uplift after integration. Our core products’ banner performance now ranks among the top tier.””Revenue recovered significantly after A/B testing, and we are expanding testing across more products.””One solution now supports multiple global markets without requiring separate monetization strategies for each region.””Interstitial monetization performance has been especially strong, with SOV reaching 10%–20% for several partners.”

zMaticoo believes successful monetization today is not about stacking more ad platforms, but about leveraging AI, technology, and refined operations to unlock long-term traffic value. Whether for hyper-casual publishers, puzzle game studios, or global mobile app companies, this AI-powered monetization framework is designed to deliver sustainable revenue growth while preserving user experience.

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Fox ESS Celebrates Strong Momentum with Integrated Solar Storage & Charging Solutions at Smart Energy 2026

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SYDNEY, May 9, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Fox ESS, a global leader in renewable energy solutions, attended Smart Energy 2026 during 6-7 May as a platinum sponsor. At the event, Fox ESS showcased its next-generation approach to solar storage and EV charging solution, delivering a seamless, future-ready energy experience for homeowners and installers across Australia.

Integrated Solutions Tailored for Aussie Homes

At Smart Energy 2026, Fox ESS highlighted its storage-to-charging solution, designed to make everyday energy use more convenient for local residents. With performance-led products and proven market traction, Fox ESS is set to play its part in building a more resilient energy future for Australia.

Battery Systems

Fox ESS continues to build momentum in the battery market. Sunwiz, an Australian solar consultancy, recently reported that Fox ESS ranked No.1 in March for installation capacity. And the company also revealed it has installed more than 25,000 systems in April. During the exhibition, Sunwiz presented Fox ESS with an award, recognising the company as Top Solar Company for Fastest Growing Battery.

CQ7 V6+ High Voltage Battery (42kWh and above)
Building on Fox ESS’ proven strengths, compact design and high capacity, CQ7 V6+ is well suited to medium-sized households and ensure the free use of electricity and maximize the self-consumption.EQ4800 High Voltage Battery (28kWh)
A reliable choice for smaller households, designed for efficient day-to-day energy storage.

Alongside its battery range, Fox ESS showcased all-in-one systems, including Stackable AIO and EVO, designed to simplify installation while maintaining a high standard of design and presentation.

Inverters

Fox ESS offers a range of inverters to suit local requirements, supported by up to 200% PV oversizing and a 10-year product warranty.

Single-phase: H1‑G2 (3–6kW); KH series (7–10.5kW)Three-phase: H3 Smart (5–15kW); H3 Pro (15–29.9kW); H3 Plus (50–125kW)

EV Chargers

With EV adoption accelerating, Fox ESS also offers EV charging solutions with solar linkage, designed to work across its inverter portfolio. The chargers provide robust, smart energy management, including dynamic load balancing to help protect home circuits.

A Series (7.3kW / 11kW / 22kW): IP65 and IK08 protection, OCPP-compliant.L Series (7.3kW / 11kW): straightforward installation with multiple colour options.

Big Battery Still Takes Centre Stage

As the Cheaper Home Battery Program moves into a new phase under an updated rebate policy, interest in larger battery systems continues to grow, particularly as more households consider EV upgrades amid rising fuel costs. More EVs typically mean households need greater energy availability, making higher-capacity storage an increasingly attractive option.

Looking ahead, from 1 July 2026, the Australian Government’s Solar Sharer Offer (SSO) will provide eligible households with three hours of free daily electricity to align with peak solar generation. Households with larger batteries will be well placed to make the most of this opportunity.

Fox ESS is also working with local VPP partners, including Amber Electric and Origin Loop VPP, helping homeowners unlock maximum value while supporting greater grid stability.

Maimai Comes Alive at the Exhibition

Visitors to the Fox ESS stand experienced a full programme of brand activations across the event. Following the online announcement, Sydney served as Maimai’s first physical stop, bringing the community together for face-to-face engagement. Attendees queued to take photos with the brand’s friendly and recognisable mascot.

Long-Term Commitment to Australia

Fox ESS has opened two local offices in Melbourne and Sydney, with more than 30 dedicated specialists supporting local customer needs. The company is also looking to play a wider role in Australia’s energy transition.

Notably, Ian Thorpe made his first in-person appearance at Fox Night, where he presented partners with awards. At the event party, Fox ESS also hosted a battery installation challenge, featuring eight rounds of competition, with the final winners receiving a range of prizes.

“We’re delighted to see such a strong result following the rollout of local policy. With nearly 400,000 Australian households now installing batteries, Fox ESS has played a key role, but this is only the beginning. We’re committed to keeping momentum and helping make a smarter, more reliable energy future a reality for more homes.” said Brooks Richard Geng, APAC & Middle East Managing Director, Fox ESS.

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