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Hello Group Inc. Announces Unaudited Financial Results for the Third Quarter of 2024
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BEIJING, Dec. 9, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Hello Group Inc. (NASDAQ: MOMO) (“Hello Group” or the “Company”), a leading player in mainland China’s online social networking space, today announced its unaudited financial results for the third quarter of 2024.
Third Quarter of 2024 Highlights
Net revenues decreased by 12.1% year over year to RMB2,674.7 million (US$381.1 million*) in the third quarter of 2024. Net income attributable to Hello Group Inc. decreased to RMB449.4 million (US$64.0 million) in the third quarter of 2024, from RMB546.4 million in the same period of 2023.Non-GAAP net income attributable to Hello Group Inc. (note 1) decreased to RMB493.3 million (US$70.3 million) in the third quarter of 2024, from RMB605.9 million in the same period of 2023. Diluted net income per American Depositary Share (“ADS”) was RMB2.46 (US$0.35) in the third quarter of 2024, compared to RMB2.75 in the same period of 2023. Non-GAAP diluted net income per ADS (note 1) was RMB2.70 (US$0.38) in the third quarter of 2024, compared to RMB3.05 in the same period of 2023.Monthly Active Users (“MAU”) on Tantan app were 12.0 million in September 2024, compared to 15.7 million in September 2023.For the Momo app total paying users was 6.9 million for the third quarter of 2024, compared to 7.8 million for the same period last year. Tantan had 0.9 million paying users for the third quarter of 2024 compared to 1.4 million from the year ago period.
First Nine Months of 2024 Highlights
Net revenues decreased by 11.9% year over year to RMB7,926.5 million (US$1,129.5 million) for the first nine months of 2024.Net income attributable to Hello Group Inc. was RMB852.3 million (US$121.5 million) for the first nine months of 2024, compared to RMB1,505.1 million during the same period of 2023.Non-GAAP net income attributable to Hello Group Inc. (note 1) was RMB1,002.4 million (US$142.8 million) for the first nine months of 2024, compared to RMB1,710.0 million during the same period of 2023.Diluted net income per ADS was RMB4.51(US$0.64) for the first nine months of 2024, compared to RMB7.52 during the same period of 2023.Non-GAAP diluted net income per ADS (note 1) was RMB5.31(US$0.76) for the first nine months of 2024, compared to RMB8.53 during the same period of 2023.
“Q3 2024 was a fruitful quarter for us. We delivered satisfactory financial results and executed well against our strategic priorities across all business lines,” commented Yan Tang, Chairman and CEO of Hello Group. ” Our overseas business reaccelerated growth thanks to improved operational efficiency. Our team made good progress in advancing the localization process and expanding our product offering. This gives us more confidence to continue to invest firmly in more diversified overseas markets.”
* This press release contains translations of certain Renminbi amounts into U.S. dollars at specified rate solely for the convenience of readers. Unless otherwise noted, all translations from Renminbi to U.S. dollars, in this press release, were made at a rate of RMB7.0176 to US$1.00, the effective noon buying rate for September 30, 2024 as set forth in the H.10 statistical release of the Federal Reserve Board.
Third Quarter of 2024 Financial Results
Net revenues
Total net revenues were RMB2,674.7 million (US$381.1 million) in the third quarter of 2024, a decrease of 12.1% from RMB3,042.8 million in the third quarter of 2023.
Live video service revenues were RMB1,286.4 million (US$183.3 million) in the third quarter of 2024, a decrease of 16.0% from RMB1,530.8 million during the same period of 2023. The decrease was primarily attributable to our proactive operational adjustments to de-emphasize large scale competition events in the Momo app and a soft consumer sentiment in the current macro environment, and to a lesser degree, Tantan pivoting away from the less dating-centric live video service.
Value-added service revenues mainly include virtual gift revenues and membership subscription revenues. Total value-added service revenues were RMB1,356.3 million (US$193.3 million) in the third quarter of 2024, a decrease of 7.5% from RMB1,466.7 million during the same period of 2023. The decrease was primarily due to our product adjustments to improve Momo app’s ecosystem as well as the impact of the macro economy on consumer sentiment, and to a lesser extent, the decline in Tantan’s paying users which was in turn due to the decline in user base and the short-term impact of the product upgrade on new user paying conversions. The decrease was partially offset by the revenue growth from the new standalone apps.
Mobile marketing revenues were RMB30.7 million (US$4.4 million) in the third quarter of 2024, compared to RMB30.7 million during the same period of 2023.
Net revenues from the Momo segment decreased from RMB2,743.1 million in the third quarter of 2023 to RMB2,462.3 million (US$350.9 million) in the third quarter of 2024, primarily due to the decrease in net revenues from value-added service and live video service on Momo app. The decrease was partially offset by the revenue growth of the new standalone apps. Net revenues from the Tantan segment decreased from RMB295.0 million in the third quarter of 2023 to RMB212.1 million (US$30.2 million) in the third quarter of 2024, mainly due to the decrease in net revenues from live video service and value-added service.
Cost and expenses
Cost and expenses were RMB2,286.2 million (US$325.8 million) in the third quarter of 2024, a decrease of 7.1% from RMB2,461.1 million in the third quarter of 2023. The decrease was primarily attributable to: (a) a decrease in revenue sharing with broadcasters related to live video service on Momo app and Tantan app, and a decrease in revenue sharing with virtual gift recipients of virtual gift service on Momo app. The decrease was partially offset by an increase in revenue sharing with virtual gift recipients for new standalone apps; and (b) a decrease in salary expenses and share-based compensation expenses, due to our continuous optimization in personnel costs and the newly granted share options which had lower fair value.
Non-GAAP cost and expenses (note 1) were RMB2,242.2 million (US$319.5 million) in the third quarter of 2024, a decrease of 6.6% from RMB2,401.6 million during the same period of 2023.
Income from operations
Income from operations was RMB410.7 million (US$58.5 million) in the third quarter of 2024, compared to RMB621.8 million during the same period of 2023. Income from operations of the Momo segment was RMB397.5 million (US$56.7 million) in the third quarter of 2024, which decreased from RMB618.6 million in the third quarter of 2023. Income from operations of the Tantan segment was RMB14.7 million (US$2.1 million) in the third quarter of 2024, which decreased from RMB24.0 million in the third quarter of 2023.
Non-GAAP income from operations (note 1) was RMB454.7 million (US$64.8 million) in the third quarter of 2024, compared to RMB681.2 million during the same period of 2023. Non-GAAP income from operations of the Momo segment was RMB441.0 million (US$62.8 million) in the third quarter of 2024, which decreased from RMB674.5 million in the third quarter of 2023. Non-GAAP income from operations of the Tantan segment was RMB15.2 million (US$2.2 million) in the third quarter of 2024, compared to RMB27.6 million in the third quarter of 2023.
Income tax expenses
Income tax expenses were RMB95.3 million (US$13.6 million) in the third quarter of 2024, compared to RMB158.1 million in the third quarter of 2023. The decrease in income tax expenses was primarily due to the lower profit in the third quarter of 2024, and to a lesser extent, lower withholding tax rate due to our eligibility for a preferential tax rate since the beginning of the year.
Net income
Net income was RMB449.4 million (US$64.0 million) in the third quarter of 2024, compared to RMB542.2 million during the same period of 2023. Net income from the Momo segment was RMB436.4 million (US$62.2 million) in the third quarter of 2024, compared to RMB540.0 million in the same period of 2023. Net income from the Tantan segment was RMB14.4 million (US$2.1 million) in the third quarter of 2024, compared to RMB23.0 million in the third quarter of 2023.
Non-GAAP net income (note 1) was RMB493.3 million (US$70.3 million) in the third quarter of 2024, compared to RMB601.6 million during the same period of 2023. Non-GAAP net income from the Momo segment was RMB479.9 million (US$68.4 million) in the third quarter of 2024, which decreased from RMB595.9 million in the third quarter of 2023. Non-GAAP net income of the Tantan segment was RMB14.9 million (US$2.1 million) in the third quarter of 2024, compared to RMB26.6 million in the third quarter of 2023.
Net income attributable to Hello Group Inc.
Net income attributable to Hello Group Inc. was RMB449.4 million (US$64.0 million) in the third quarter of 2024, compared to RMB546.4 million during the same period of 2023.
Non-GAAP net income (note 1) attributable to Hello Group Inc. was RMB493.3 million (US$70.3 million) in the third quarter of 2024, compared to RMB605.9 million during the same period of 2023.
Net income per ADS
Diluted net income per ADS was RMB2.46 (US$0.35) in the third quarter of 2024, compared to RMB2.75 in the third quarter of 2023.
Non-GAAP diluted net income per ADS (note 1) was RMB2.70 (US$0.38) in the third quarter of 2024, compared to RMB3.05 in the third quarter of 2023.
Cash and cash flow
As of September 30, 2024, the Company’s cash, cash equivalents, short-term deposits, long-term deposits, short-term restricted cash and long-term restricted cash totaled RMB14,782.2 million (US$2,106.4 million), compared to RMB13,478.5 million as of December 31, 2023.
Net cash provided by operating activities in the third quarter of 2024 was RMB341.0 million (US$48.6 million), compared to RMB582.5 million in the third quarter of 2023.
First Nine Months of 2024 Financial Results
Net revenues for the first nine months of 2024 were RMB7,926.5 million (US$1,129.5 million), a decrease of 11.9% from RMB8,999.4 million in the same period of 2023.
Net income attributable to Hello Group Inc. was RMB852.3 million (US$121.5 million) for the first nine months of 2024, compared to RMB1,505.1 million during the same period of 2023.
Non-GAAP net income attributable to Hello Group Inc. (note 1) was RMB1,002.4 million (US$142.8 million) for the first nine months of 2024, compared to RMB1,710.0 million during the same period of 2023.
Diluted net income per ADS was RMB4.51 (US$0.64) during the first nine months of 2024, compared to RMB7.52 in the same period of 2023.
Non-GAAP diluted net income per ADS (note 1) was RMB5.31 (US$0.76) during the first nine months of 2024, compared to RMB8.53 in the same period of 2023.
Net cash provided by operating activities was RMB1,216.4 million (US$173.3 million) during the first nine months of 2024, compared to RMB1,861.3 million in the same period of 2023.
Recent Development
Share repurchase program
On June 7, 2022, Hello Group’s board of directors authorized a share repurchase program under which the Company may repurchase up to US$200 million of its shares up to June 6, 2024 (the “Share Repurchase Program”). On March 14, 2024, Hello Group’s board of directors approved to amend the Share Repurchase Program to (i) extend the term of the Share Repurchase Program up to June 30, 2026, and (ii) upsize the Share Repurchase Program so that the Company is authorized to, from time to time, acquire up to an aggregate of US$286.1 million worth of its shares in the form of ADSs and/or the ordinary shares of the Company in the open market and through privately negotiated transactions, in block trades and/or through other legally permissible means, depending on market conditions and in accordance with applicable rules and regulations.
As of December 9, 2024, the Company has repurchased 40.0 million ADSs for US$238.4 million on the open market under Share Repurchase Program announced on June 7, 2022 and amended on March 14, 2024, at an average purchase price of US$5.94 per ADS.
Business Outlook
For the fourth quarter of 2024, the Company expects total net revenues to be between RMB2.56 billion to RMB2.66 billion, representing a decrease of 14.7% to 11.4% year over year. This forecast reflects the Company’s current and preliminary views on the market and operational conditions, which are subject to change.
Note 1: Non-GAAP measures
To supplement our consolidated financial statements presented in accordance with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles (“GAAP”), we, Hello Group, use various non-GAAP financial measures that are adjusted from the most comparable GAAP results to exclude share-based compensation and such adjustment has no impact on income tax.
Reconciliations of our non-GAAP financial measures to our U.S. GAAP financial measures are shown in tables at the end of this earnings release, which provide more details about the non-GAAP financial measures.
Our non-GAAP financial information is provided as additional information to help investors compare business trends among different reporting periods on a consistent basis and to enhance investors’ overall understanding of the historical and current financial performance of our continuing operations and our prospects for the future. Our non-GAAP financial information should be considered in addition to results prepared in accordance with GAAP, but should not be considered a substitute for or superior to the GAAP results. In addition, our calculation of the non-GAAP financial measures may be different from the calculation used by other companies, and therefore comparability may be limited.
Our non-GAAP information (including non-GAAP cost and operating expenses, income (loss) from operations, net income (loss), net income attributable to Hello Group Inc., and diluted net income per ADS) is adjusted from the most comparable GAAP results to exclude share-based compensation and such adjustment has no impact on income tax. A limitation of using these non-GAAP financial measures is that share-based compensation has been and will continue to be for the foreseeable future significant recurring expenses in our results of operations. We compensate for such limitation by providing reconciliations of our non-GAAP measures to our U.S. GAAP measures. Please see the reconciliation tables at the end of this earnings release.
Conference Call
Hello Group’s management will host an earnings conference call on Monday, December 9, 2024, at 7:00 a.m. U.S. Eastern Time (8:00 p.m. Beijing / Hong Kong Time on December 9, 2024).
Participants can register for the conference call by navigating to:
https://s1.c-conf.com/diamondpass/10043397-w4b3f5.html.
Upon registration, each participant will receive details for the conference call, including dial-in numbers, conference call passcode and a unique access PIN. Please dial in 10 minutes before the call is scheduled to begin.
A telephone replay of the call will be available after the conclusion of the conference call through December 16, 2024. The dial-in details for the replay are as follows:
U.S. / Canada: 1-855-883-1031
Hong Kong: 800-930-639
Passcode: 10043397
Additionally, a live and archived webcast of the conference call will be available on the Investor Relations section of Hello Group’s website at https://ir.hellogroup.com.
About Hello Group Inc.
We are a leading player in mainland China’s online social networking space. Through Momo, Tantan and other properties within our product portfolio, we enable users to discover new relationships, expand their social connections and build meaningful interactions. Momo is a mobile application that connects people and facilitates social interactions based on location, interests and a variety of online recreational activities. Tantan, which was added into our family of applications through acquisition in May 2018, is a leading social and dating application. Tantan is designed to help its users find and establish romantic connections as well as meet interesting people. Starting from 2019, we have incubated a number of other new apps, such as Hertz, Soulchill, and Duidui, which target more niche markets and more selective demographics.
For investor and media inquiries, please contact:
Hello Group Inc.
Investor Relations
Phone: +86-10-5731-0538
Email: ir@hellogroup.com
Christensen
In China
Ms. Xiaoyan Su
Phone: +86-10-5900-1548
E-mail: Xiaoyan.Su@christensencomms.com
In U.S.
Ms. Linda Bergkamp
Phone: +1-480-614-3004
Email: linda.bergkamp@christensencomms.com
Safe Harbor Statement
This news release contains “forward-looking” statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, and as defined in the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These forward-looking statements include but are not limited to our management quotes, our financial outlook for the fourth quarter of 2024, as well as the amount of, timing, methods and funding sources for repurchases of our shares under the share repurchase program.
Our forward-looking statements are not historical facts but instead represent only our belief regarding expected results and events, many of which, by their nature, are inherently uncertain and outside of our control. Our actual results and other circumstances may differ, possibly materially, from the anticipated results and events indicated in these forward-looking statements. Announced results for the third quarter of 2024 are preliminary, unaudited and subject to audit adjustment. In addition, we may not meet our financial outlook for the fourth quarter of 2024 and may be unable to grow our business in the manner planned. We may also modify our strategy for growth. Moreover, there are other risks and uncertainties that could cause our actual results to differ from what we currently anticipate, including those relating to our ability to retain and grow our user base, our ability to attract and retain sufficiently trained professionals to support our operations, our ability to anticipate and develop new services and enhance existing services to meet the demand of our users or customers, the market price of the Company’s stock prevailing from time to time, the nature of other investment opportunities presented to the Company from time to time, the Company’s cash flows from operations, general economic conditions, and other factors. For additional information on these and other important factors that could adversely affect our business, financial condition, results of operations, and prospects, please see our filings with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission.
All information provided in this press release and in the attachments is as of the date of the press release. We undertake no obligation to update any forward-looking statement, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, after the date of this release, except as required by law. Such information speaks only as of the date of this release.
Hello Group Inc.
Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Statement of Operations
(All amounts in thousands, except share and per share data)
Three months
First nine months
Ended September 30
Ended September 30
2023
2024
2024
2023
2024
2024
RMB
RMB
US$
RMB
RMB
US$
Net revenues:
Live video service
1,530,797
1,286,442
183,317
4,548,986
3,828,003
545,486
Value-added service
1,466,727
1,356,270
193,267
4,327,678
3,995,962
569,420
Mobile marketing
30,705
30,735
4,380
88,762
99,320
14,153
Mobile games
7,864
–
–
14,169
432
62
Other services
6,754
1,217
173
19,796
2,758
393
Total net revenues
3,042,847
2,674,664
381,137
8,999,391
7,926,475
1,129,514
Cost and expenses:
Cost of revenues
(1,771,530)
(1,623,723)
(231,379)
(5,255,277)
(4,722,520)
(672,954)
Research and development
(201,693)
(196,382)
(27,984)
(653,145)
(581,741)
(82,897)
Sales and marketing
(373,942)
(354,881)
(50,570)
(1,110,253)
(1,013,081)
(144,363)
General and administrative
(113,896)
(111,174)
(15,842)
(376,981)
(364,037)
(51,875)
Total cost and expenses
(2,461,061)
(2,286,160)
(325,775)
(7,395,656)
(6,681,379)
(952,089)
Other operating income, net
39,971
22,221
3,166
99,284
50,988
7,266
Income from operations
621,757
410,725
58,528
1,703,019
1,296,084
184,691
Interest income
96,791
134,875
19,220
311,899
386,919
55,136
Interest expense
(19,293)
(34,809)
(4,960)
(41,671)
(91,000)
(12,967)
Other gain or loss, net
–
–
–
4,565
(43,870)
(6,251)
Income before income tax and share of income (loss) on equity
method investments
699,255
510,791
72,788
1,977,812
1,548,133
220,609
Income tax expenses
(158,064)
(95,298)
(13,580)
(446,646)
(755,525)
(107,661)
Income before share of income (loss)on equity method
investments
541,191
415,493
59,208
1,531,166
792,608
112,948
Share of income (loss) on equity method investments
974
33,876
4,827
(31,940)
59,730
8,511
Net income
542,165
449,369
64,035
1,499,226
852,338
121,459
Less: net loss attributable to non-controlling interest
(4,263)
–
–
(5,886)
–
–
Net income attributable to the shareholders of Hello Group Inc.
546,428
449,369
64,035
1,505,112
852,338
121,459
Net income per share attributable to ordinary shareholders
Basic
1.44
1.29
0.18
3.98
2.36
0.34
Diluted
1.37
1.23
0.18
3.76
2.26
0.32
Weighted average shares used in calculating net income per ordinary
share
Basic
379,292,110
347,943,851
347,943,851
378,085,030
361,613,017
361,613,017
Diluted
398,296,690
365,942,405
365,942,405
405,490,366
377,697,017
377,697,017
Hello Group Inc.
Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Statement of Comprehensive Income
(All amounts in thousands, except share and per share data)
Three months
First nine months
Ended September 30
Ended September 30
2023
2024
2024
2023
2024
2024
RMB
RMB
US$
RMB
RMB
US$
Net income
542,165
449,369
64,035
1,499,226
852,338
121,459
Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax:
Foreign currency translation adjustment
6,032
(287,150)
(40,919)
116,188
(190,687)
(27,173)
Comprehensive income
548,197
162,219
23,116
1,615,414
661,651
94,286
Less: comprehensive (loss) income attributed to the non-
controlling interest
(3,141)
(6,400)
(912)
5,377
(2,114)
(301)
Comprehensive income attributable to Hello Group Inc.
551,338
168,619
24,028
1,610,037
663,765
94,587
Hello Group Inc.
Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets
(All amounts in thousands, except share and per share data)
December 31
September 30
September 30
2023
2024
2024
RMB
RMB
US$
Assets
Current assets
Cash and cash equivalents
5,620,466
3,301,235
470,422
Short-term deposits
1,270,626
2,840,310
404,741
Restricted cash
10,147
4,084,937
582,099
Accounts receivable, net of allowance for doubtful accounts of
RMB12,780 and RMB12,490 as of December 31, 2023 and September
30, 2024, respectively
201,517
186,374
26,558
Amounts due from related parties
7,258
–
–
Prepaid expenses and other current assets
723,364
1,008,208
143,668
Total current assets
7,833,378
11,421,064
1,627,488
Long-term deposits
3,924,975
3,354,400
477,998
Long-term restricted cash
2,652,299
1,201,311
171,185
Right-of-use assets, net
109,572
288,193
41,067
Property and equipment, net
659,033
879,996
125,398
Intangible assets, net
17,086
13,247
1,888
Rental deposits
12,962
13,257
1,889
Long-term investments
786,911
783,521
111,651
Amounts due from RPT-non current
20,000
–
–
Other non-current assets
180,052
161,702
23,042
Deferred tax assets
31,741
35,938
5,121
Total assets
16,228,009
18,152,629
2,586,727
Liabilities and equity
Current liabilities
Accounts payable
616,681
608,607
86,723
Deferred revenue
442,805
443,036
63,132
Accrued expenses and other current liabilities
630,617
600,435
85,561
Amounts due to related parties
4,314
–
–
Lease liabilities due within one year
60,008
154,969
22,083
Income tax payable
94,719
93,432
13,314
Deferred consideration in connection with business acquisitions
27,261
26,945
3,840
Convertible Senior Notes-current
–
19,394
2,764
Long-term borrowings, current portion
215,615
1,938,385
276,218
Short-term borrowings
–
2,365,535
337,086
Total current liabilities
2,092,020
6,250,738
890,721
Deferred tax liabilities
24,987
323,362
46,079
Convertible Senior Notes
19,571
–
–
Long-term borrowings
1,938,385
–
–
Lease liabilities
52,171
142,803
20,349
Other non-current liabilities
114,085
130,359
18,576
Total liabilities
4,241,219
6,847,262
975,725
Shareholder’s equity (i)
11,986,790
11,305,367
1,611,002
Total liabilities and shareholder’s equity
16,228,009
18,152,629
2,586,727
(i): As of September 30, 2024, the number of ordinary shares outstanding was 344,219,472.
Hello Group Inc.
Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Statement of Cash Flows
(All amounts in thousands, except share and per share data)
Three months
First nine months
Ended September 30
Ended September 30
2023
2024
2024
2023
2024
2024
RMB
RMB
US$
RMB
RMB
US$
Cash flows from operating activities:
Net income
542,165
449,369
64,035
1,499,226
852,338
121,459
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating
activities:
Depreciation of property and equipment
17,467
13,144
1,873
59,098
40,979
5,839
Amortization of intangible assets
1,279
1,279
182
3,837
3,837
547
Share-based compensation
59,472
43,951
6,264
204,877
150,079
21,385
Share of (income) loss on equity method investments
(974)
(33,876)
(4,827)
31,940
(59,730)
(8,511)
Gain on repurchase of convertible senior notes
–
–
–
(4,565)
–
–
Cash received on distributions from equity method investments
718
–
–
2,067
1,197
171
Loss on long-term investments
–
–
–
–
43,870
6,251
Gain or loss on disposal of property and equipment
(60)
(142)
(20)
(520)
(62)
(9)
Provision of (income) loss on receivable and other assets
(133)
1,754
250
10,071
3,675
524
Changes in operating assets and liabilities:
Accounts receivable
10,749
(3,876)
(552)
(9,916)
11,952
1,703
Prepaid expenses and other current assets
(96,572)
(97,212)
(13,853)
98,294
(91,846)
(13,088)
Amounts due from related parties
(27,114)
–
–
(27,059)
–
–
Rental deposits
1,301
493
70
2,252
(309)
(44)
Deferred tax assets
415
(117)
(17)
872
(4,195)
(598)
Other non-current assets
(50,578)
22,945
3,270
(27,639)
(183,398)
(26,134)
Accounts payable
6,987
16,036
2,285
38,825
(15,710)
(2,239)
Income tax payable
24,215
35,209
5,017
20,496
(1,288)
(184)
Deferred revenue
11,736
(838)
(119)
(11,137)
568
81
Accrued expenses and other current liabilities
15,374
(3,390)
(483)
(172,186)
61,357
8,743
Amount due to related parties
(8,401)
–
–
(5,504)
–
–
Deferred tax liabilities
47,681
(85,088)
(12,125)
130,198
294,333
41,942
Other non-current liabilities
26,741
(18,688)
(2,663)
17,757
108,705
15,490
Net cash provided by operating activities
582,468
340,953
48,587
1,861,284
1,216,352
173,328
Cash flows from investing activities:
Purchase of property and equipment
(238,219)
(19,796)
(2,821)
(259,463)
(263,814)
(37,593)
Payment for long-term investments
–
(28,000)
(3,990)
(9,000)
(33,250)
(4,738)
Purchase of short-term deposits
(531,214)
(2,133,086)
(303,962)
(1,028,556)
(2,133,086)
(303,962)
Cash received on maturity of short-term deposits
1,900,000
–
–
5,409,820
1,081,016
154,044
Cash received on investment income distribution
–
–
–
1,517
–
–
Purchase of long-term deposits
(2,498,860)
–
–
(3,848,860)
(718,860)
(102,437)
Cash received on maturity of long-term deposits
1,700,000
–
–
1,700,000
718,860
102,437
Cash received from sales of long-term investment
15,000
–
–
15,000
2,000
285
Loan to a third-party company
–
(96,680)
(13,777)
–
(96,680)
(13,777)
Other investing activities
137
212
30
1,822
895
128
Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities
346,844
(2,277,350)
(324,520)
1,982,280
(1,442,919)
(205,613)
Cash flows from financing activities:
Proceeds from exercise of share options
551
4
1
570
17
2
Repurchase of ordinary shares
(58,767)
(265,441)
(37,825)
(62,004)
(772,263)
(110,047)
Repurchase of subsidiary’s share options
(223)
–
–
(4,319)
–
–
Dividends payment
–
–
–
(937,249)
(716,302)
(102,072)
Proceeds from short-term borrowings
–
1,033,900
147,330
–
2,365,535
337,086
Proceeds from long-term borrowings
2,154,000
–
–
2,154,000
–
–
Repayment of long-term borrowings
–
(215,400)
(30,694)
–
(215,615)
(30,725)
Payment for redemption of convertible bonds
(86,932)
–
–
(2,679,942)
–
–
Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities
2,008,629
553,063
78,812
(1,528,944)
661,372
94,244
Effect of exchange rate changes
(7,837)
(178,773)
(25,478)
128,597
(130,234)
(18,559)
Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents
2,930,104
(1,562,107)
(222,599)
2,443,217
304,571
43,400
Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash at the beginning of period
4,711,714
10,149,590
1,446,305
5,198,601
8,282,912
1,180,306
Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash at the end of period
7,641,818
8,587,483
1,223,706
7,641,818
8,587,483
1,223,706
Hello Group Inc.
Reconciliation of Non-GAAP financial measures to comparable GAAP measures
(All amounts in thousands, except per share data)
1.
Reconciliation of Non-GAAP cost and operating expenses, income from operations, and net income to comparable GAAP measures.
Three months
Three months
Three months
Ended September 30, 2023
Ended September 30, 2024
Ended September 30, 2024
GAAP
Share-based
compensation
Non-GAAP
GAAP
Share-based
compensation
Non-GAAP
GAAP
Share-based
compensation
Non-GAAP
RMB
RMB
RMB
RMB
RMB
RMB
US$
US$
US$
Cost of revenues
(1,771,530)
1,211
(1,770,319)
(1,623,723)
2,143
(1,621,580)
(231,379)
305
(231,074)
Research and development
(201,693)
14,993
(186,700)
(196,382)
11,030
(185,352)
(27,984)
1,573
(26,411)
Sales and marketing
(373,942)
5,854
(368,088)
(354,881)
4,774
(350,107)
(50,570)
680
(49,890)
General and administrative
(113,896)
37,414
(76,482)
(111,174)
26,004
(85,170)
(15,842)
3,706
(12,136)
Cost and operating expenses
(2,461,061)
59,472
(2,401,589)
(2,286,160)
43,951
(2,242,209)
(325,775)
6,264
(319,511)
Income from operations
621,757
59,472
681,229
410,725
43,951
454,676
58,528
6,264
64,792
Net income attributable to Hello Group Inc.
546,428
59,472
605,900
449,369
43,951
493,320
64,035
6,264
70,299
Hello Group Inc.
Reconciliation of Non-GAAP financial measures to comparable GAAP measures
(All amounts in thousands, except per share data)
1.
Reconciliation of Non-GAAP cost and operating expenses, income from operations, and net income to comparable GAAP measures-continued.
First nine months
First nine months
First nine months
Ended September 30, 2023
Ended September 30, 2024
Ended September 30, 2024
GAAP
Share-based
compensation
Non-GAAP
GAAP
Share-based
compensation
Non-GAAP
GAAP
Share-based
compensation
Non-GAAP
RMB
RMB
RMB
RMB
RMB
RMB
US$
US$
US$
Cost of revenues
(5,255,277)
4,398
(5,250,879)
(4,722,520)
5,821
(4,716,699)
(672,954)
829
(672,125)
Research and development
(653,145)
51,186
(601,959)
(581,741)
33,328
(548,413)
(82,897)
4,749
(78,148)
Sales and marketing
(1,110,253)
20,413
(1,089,840)
(1,013,081)
15,040
(998,041)
(144,363)
2,143
(142,220)
General and administrative
(376,981)
128,880
(248,101)
(364,037)
95,890
(268,147)
(51,875)
13,664
(38,211)
Cost and operating expenses
(7,395,656)
204,877
(7,190,779)
(6,681,379)
150,079
(6,531,300)
(952,089)
21,385
(930,704)
Income from operations
1,703,019
204,877
1,907,896
1,296,084
150,079
1,446,163
184,691
21,385
206,076
Net income attributable to Hello Group Inc.
1,505,112
204,877
1,709,989
852,338
150,079
1,002,417
121,459
21,385
142,844
Hello Group Inc.
Unaudited Condensed Segment Report
(All amounts in thousands, except share and per share data)
Three months
Ended September 30, 2024
Momo
Tantan
QOOL
Total
Total
RMB
RMB
RMB
RMB
US$
Net revenues:
Live video service
1,219,890
66,552
–
1,286,442
183,317
Value-added service
1,219,115
137,155
–
1,356,270
193,267
Mobile marketing
22,368
8,367
–
30,735
4,380
Other services
899
–
318
1,217
173
Total net revenues
2,462,272
212,074
318
2,674,664
381,137
Cost and expenses (ii):
Cost of revenues
(1,523,515)
(100,171)
(37)
(1,623,723)
(231,379)
Research and development
(160,161)
(36,221)
–
(196,382)
(27,984)
Sales and marketing
(298,630)
(55,033)
(1,218)
(354,881)
(50,570)
General and administrative
(103,438)
(7,175)
(561)
(111,174)
(15,842)
Total cost and expenses
(2,085,744)
(198,600)
(1,816)
(2,286,160)
(325,775)
Other operating income
21,021
1,200
–
22,221
3,166
Income (loss) from operations
397,549
14,674
(1,498)
410,725
58,528
Interest income
134,605
268
2
134,875
19,220
Interest expense
(34,809)
–
–
(34,809)
(4,960)
Income (loss) before income tax and share of income on equity method
investments
497,345
14,942
(1,496)
510,791
72,788
Income tax expenses
(94,777)
(521)
–
(95,298)
(13,580)
Income (loss) before share of income on equity method investments
402,568
14,421
(1,496)
415,493
59,208
Share of income on equity method investments
33,876
–
–
33,876
4,827
Net income (loss)
436,444
14,421
(1,496)
449,369
64,035
(ii) Share-based compensation was allocated in cost of revenues and operating expenses as follows:
Three months
Ended September 30, 2024
Momo
Tantan
QOOL
Total
Total
RMB
RMB
RMB
RMB
US$
Cost of revenues
2,143
–
–
2,143
305
Research and development
10,533
497
–
11,030
1,573
Sales and marketing
4,774
–
–
4,774
680
General and administrative
26,002
2
–
26,004
3,706
Total cost and expenses
43,452
499
–
43,951
6,264
Hello Group Inc.
Reconciliation of GAAP and NON-GAAP Results of Unaudited Segment Report
(All amounts in thousands, except share and per share data)
Three months
Ended September 30, 2024
Momo
Tantan
QOOL
Total
Total
RMB
RMB
RMB
RMB
US$
Income (loss) from operations
397,549
14,674
(1,498)
410,725
58,528
Share-based compensation
43,452
499
–
43,951
6,264
Non-GAAP income (loss) from
operations
441,001
15,173
(1,498)
454,676
64,792
Net income (loss)
436,444
14,421
(1,496)
449,369
64,035
Share-based compensation
43,452
499
–
43,951
6,264
Non-GAAP net income (loss)
479,896
14,920
(1,496)
493,320
70,299
Hello Group Inc.
Unaudited Condensed Segment Report
(All amounts in thousands, except share and per share data)
Three months
Ended September 30, 2023
Momo
Tantan
QOOL
Total
Total
RMB
RMB
RMB
RMB
US$[1]
Net revenues:
Live video service
1,410,844
119,953
–
1,530,797
209,813
Value-added service
1,298,329
168,398
–
1,466,727
201,031
Mobile marketing
24,039
6,666
–
30,705
4,208
Mobile games
7,864
–
–
7,864
1,078
Other services
1,981
–
4,773
6,754
927
Total net revenues
2,743,057
295,017
4,773
3,042,847
417,057
Cost and expenses (iii):
Cost of revenues
(1,606,261)
(145,346)
(19,923)
(1,771,530)
(242,808)
Research and development
(151,649)
(50,044)
–
(201,693)
(27,644)
Sales and marketing
(298,919)
(71,978)
(3,045)
(373,942)
(51,253)
General and administrative
(105,339)
(5,656)
(2,901)
(113,896)
(15,611)
Total cost and expenses
(2,162,168)
(273,024)
(25,869)
(2,461,061)
(337,316)
Other operating income, net
37,750
1,985
236
39,971
5,478
Income (loss) from operations
618,639
23,978
(20,860)
621,757
85,219
Interest income
96,680
94
17
96,791
13,266
Interest expense
(19,293)
–
–
(19,293)
(2,644)
Income (loss) before income tax and share of income on equity
method investments
696,026
24,072
(20,843)
699,255
95,841
Income tax expenses
(156,992)
(1,072)
–
(158,064)
(21,664)
Income (loss) before share of income on equity method
investments
539,034
23,000
(20,843)
541,191
74,177
Share of income on equity method investments
974
–
–
974
133
Net income (loss)
540,008
23,000
(20,843)
542,165
74,310
(iii) Share-based compensation was allocated in cost of revenues and operating expenses as follows:
Three months
Ended September 30, 2023
Momo
Tantan
QOOL
Total
Total
RMB
RMB
RMB
RMB
US$
Cost of revenues
1,207
4
–
1,211
166
Research and development
11,401
3,592
–
14,993
2,055
Sales and marketing
5,854
–
–
5,854
802
General and administrative
37,406
8
–
37,414
5,128
Total cost and expenses
55,868
3,604
–
59,472
8,151
[1] All translations from RMB to U.S. dollars are made at a rate of RMB7.2960 to US$1.00, the effective noon buying rate for September 29, 2023 as set forth in the H.10 statistical release of the
Federal Reserve Board.
Hello Group Inc.
Reconciliation of GAAP and NON-GAAP Results of Unaudited Segment Report
(All amounts in thousands, except share and per share data)
Three months
Ended September 30, 2023
Momo
Tantan
QOOL
Total
Total
RMB
RMB
RMB
RMB
US$
Income (loss) from operations
618,639
23,978
(20,860)
621,757
85,219
Share-based compensation
55,868
3,604
–
59,472
8,151
Non-GAAP income (loss) from
operations
674,507
27,582
(20,860)
681,229
93,370
Net income (loss)
540,008
23,000
(20,843)
542,165
74,310
Share-based compensation
55,868
3,604
–
59,472
8,151
Non-GAAP net income (loss)
595,876
26,604
(20,843)
601,637
82,461
Hello Group Inc.
Unaudited Condensed Segment Report
(All amounts in thousands, except share and per share data)
First nine months
Ended September 30, 2024
Momo
Tantan
QOOL
Total
Total
RMB
RMB
RMB
RMB
US$
Net revenues:
Live video service
3,590,747
237,256
–
3,828,003
545,486
Value-added service
3,573,860
422,102
–
3,995,962
569,420
Mobile marketing
71,397
27,923
–
99,320
14,153
Mobile games
432
–
–
432
62
Other services
1,915
–
843
2,758
393
Total net revenues
7,238,351
687,281
843
7,926,475
1,129,514
Cost and expenses (iv):
Cost of revenues
(4,408,264)
(314,217)
(39)
(4,722,520)
(672,954)
Research and development
(462,202)
(119,539)
–
(581,741)
(82,897)
Sales and marketing
(836,410)
(171,988)
(4,683)
(1,013,081)
(144,363)
General and administrative
(339,578)
(23,744)
(715)
(364,037)
(51,875)
Total cost and expenses
(6,046,454)
(629,488)
(5,437)
(6,681,379)
(952,089)
Other operating income
49,037
1,925
26
50,988
7,266
Income (loss) from operations
1,240,934
59,718
(4,568)
1,296,084
184,691
Interest income
386,340
573
6
386,919
55,136
Interest expense
(91,000)
–
–
(91,000)
(12,967)
Other gain or loss, net
(43,870)
–
–
(43,870)
(6,251)
Income (loss) before income tax and share of income on equity method
investments
1,492,404
60,291
(4,562)
1,548,133
220,609
Income tax expenses
(753,721)
(1,804)
–
(755,525)
(107,661)
Income (loss) before share of income on equity method investments
738,683
58,487
(4,562)
792,608
112,948
Share of income on equity method investments
59,730
–
–
59,730
8,511
Net income (loss)
798,413
58,487
(4,562)
852,338
121,459
(iv) Share-based compensation was allocated in cost of revenues and operating expenses as follows:
First nine months
Ended September 30, 2024
Momo
Tantan
QOOL
Total
Total
RMB
RMB
RMB
RMB
US$
Cost of revenues
5,817
4
–
5,821
829
Research and development
28,496
4,832
–
33,328
4,749
Sales and marketing
15,040
–
–
15,040
2,143
General and administrative
95,874
16
–
95,890
13,664
Total cost and expenses
145,227
4,852
–
150,079
21,385
Hello Group Inc.
Reconciliation of GAAP and NON-GAAP Results of Unaudited Segment Report
(All amounts in thousands, except share and per share data)
First nine months
Ended September 30, 2024
Momo
Tantan
QOOL
Total
Total
RMB
RMB
RMB
RMB
US$
Income (loss) from operations
1,240,934
59,718
(4,568)
1,296,084
184,691
Share-based compensation
145,227
4,852
–
150,079
21,385
Non-GAAP income (loss) from
operations
1,386,161
64,570
(4,568)
1,446,163
206,076
Net income (loss)
798,413
58,487
(4,562)
852,338
121,459
Share-based compensation
145,227
4,852
–
150,079
21,385
Non-GAAP net income (loss)
943,640
63,339
(4,562)
1,002,417
142,844
Hello Group Inc.
Unaudited Condensed Segment Report
(All amounts in thousands, except share and per share data)
First nine months
Ended September 30, 2023
Momo
Tantan
QOOL
Total
Total
RMB
RMB
RMB
RMB
US$
Net revenues:
Live video service
4,144,164
404,822
–
4,548,986
623,490
Value-added service
3,821,183
506,495
–
4,327,678
593,158
Mobile marketing
75,730
13,032
–
88,762
12,166
Mobile games
14,169
–
–
14,169
1,942
Other services
14,577
–
5,219
19,796
2,713
Total net revenues
8,069,823
924,349
5,219
8,999,391
1,233,469
Cost and expenses (v):
Cost of revenues
(4,765,127)
(469,111)
(21,039)
(5,255,277)
(720,296)
Research and development
(483,997)
(169,148)
–
(653,145)
(89,521)
Sales and marketing
(894,462)
(210,208)
(5,583)
(1,110,253)
(152,173)
General and administrative
(349,614)
(19,600)
(7,767)
(376,981)
(51,670)
Total cost and expenses
(6,493,200)
(868,067)
(34,389)
(7,395,656)
(1,013,660)
Other operating income
95,876
3,110
298
99,284
13,608
Income (loss) from operations
1,672,499
59,392
(28,872)
1,703,019
233,417
Interest income
311,157
656
86
311,899
42,749
Interest expense
(41,671)
–
–
(41,671)
(5,711)
Other gain or loss, net
4,565
–
–
4,565
626
Income (loss) before income tax and share of loss on equity method
investments
1,946,550
60,048
(28,786)
1,977,812
271,081
Income tax expenses
(443,175)
(3,471)
–
(446,646)
(61,218)
Income (loss) before share of loss on equity method investments
1,503,375
56,577
(28,786)
1,531,166
209,863
Share of loss on equity method investments
(31,940)
–
–
(31,940)
(4,378)
Net income (loss)
1,471,435
56,577
(28,786)
1,499,226
205,485
(v) Share-based compensation was allocated in cost of revenues and operating expenses as follows:
First nine months
Ended September 30, 2023
Momo
Tantan
QOOL
Total
Total
RMB
RMB
RMB
RMB
US$
Cost of revenues
4,262
136
–
4,398
603
Research and development
36,793
14,393
–
51,186
7,016
Sales and marketing
20,408
5
–
20,413
2,798
General and administrative
128,856
24
–
128,880
17,664
Total cost and expenses
190,319
14,558
–
204,877
28,081
Hello Group Inc.
Reconciliation of GAAP and NON-GAAP Results of Unaudited Segment Report
(All amounts in thousands, except share and per share data)
First nine months
ended September 30, 2023
Momo
Tantan
QOOL
Total
Total
RMB
RMB
RMB
RMB
US$
Operating income (loss)
1,672,499
59,392
(28,872)
1,703,019
233,417
Share-based compensation
190,319
14,558
–
204,877
28,081
Non-GAAP operating income (loss)
1,862,818
73,950
(28,872)
1,907,896
261,498
Net income (loss)
1,471,435
56,577
(28,786)
1,499,226
205,485
Share-based compensation
190,319
14,558
–
204,877
28,081
Non-GAAP net income (loss)
1,661,754
71,135
(28,786)
1,704,103
233,566
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Marquis Who’s Who Honors Rupin Chothani for Engineering Leadership
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UNIONDALE, N.Y., July 23, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Marquis Who’s Who honors Rupin Chothani for his leadership in engineering and project management. With more than two decades of professional experience to his credit, Mr. Chothani leverages a unique expertise in fire and petrochemical solutions to find success in his field. As project manager, project engineer and proposal manager at Technip Energies N.V., Mr. Chothani ensures effective results.
Drawn to Engineering
Coming from a family of engineers, Mr. Chothani was naturally drawn to the profession. This inclination was reinforced by comprehensive aptitude and attitude tests administered at the age of 14, which highlighted his strengths in engineering and architecture. Ultimately, this direction reinforced his determination to pursue a degree in mechanical engineering.
By 2003, Mr. Chothani earned a Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering at the University of Mumbai. After a brief role as a junior manufacturing engineer at Artech Cooling Tower Pvt. Ltd., he completed a Master of Science in Mechanical Engineering at the University of Bridgeport in 2006. In addition to these degrees, Mr. Chothani later achieved AutoCAD certification.
Following his graduation in 2006, Mr. Chothani joined CB&I Lummus / ABB Lummus Heat Transfer (now Lummus Technology) as a thermal engineer. Though his work at Lummus Technology lasted only three years, Mr. Chothani was greatly influenced by mentor figures at the company. These mentors, including Ken Catala, Peter Harvard, Chin Dang and Miller Alanath Carter, provided essential guidance.
Building a Family
In December 2008, Mr. Chothani married his wife, Cathy. Along with his son and daughter, his family has contributed richly to his success in engineering and they continue to inspire him to excel. In addition to their support, Mr. Chothani recognizes that there is no alternative to hard work and dedicated learning.
From Lummus Technology to Technip Energies N.V.
Following his work at Lummus Technology, Mr. Chothani worked with Maco Corporation India Pvt. Ltd. By 2011, he joined Complete Heat Transfer Solutions – Environ Energy Systems as a thermal and mechanical engineer. By 2013, Mr. Chothani became a part of Technip Energies N.V. as a furnace mechanical engineer. By 2023, he added to this role and became a project manager, project engineer and proposal manager at the company.
In his current role at Technip Energies N.V., Mr. Chothani is responsible for a variety of essential duties. He manages and executes on engineering projects for ethylene cracking furnaces and heaters, and oversees proprietary technologies. Additionally, he actively coordinates with procurement, logistics, mechanical engineering and process engineering teams to ensure effective results.
Plans for the Future
Moving forward, Mr. Chothani hopes to advance his project management skills, particularly within the firejet industry. At the same time, he aims to share his knowledge of the industry with the next generation of professionals. Outside of his professional ambitions, Mr. Chothani intends to prepare his children to find success, inspiring them and their peers with hands-on experiments and full-day events.
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COALITION OF INDEPENDENT INTERNET PROVIDERS ASKS CRTC TO FIX ERRORS IN WHOLESALE FIBRE RATES
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Coalition of competitive ISPs say current fibre rates make competition impossible and threatens to harm millions of Canadian consumers
CHATHAM, ON, July 23, 2026 /CNW/ — A coalition of independent internet service providers (the Coalition) led by TekSavvy Solutions Inc. (TekSavvy) today applied to the Canadian Radio-Television and Telecommunications Commission (CRTC) to review and vary Telecom Order 2026-77, which set final wholesale rates for fibre internet services. In that decision, the CRTC approved wholesale rates for fibre internet services that are higher than the retail prices charged by the large carriers. This makes competition impossible, as independent providers are forced to either sell at a loss or set prices above the large carriers, leaving millions of Canadian consumers without competitive options for essential internet services.
The application identifies key errors that led the CRTC to approve severely inflated final wholesale rates, which make it economically impossible for independent providers to compete. The Coalition argues that the CRTC’s incorrect rates negate the very purpose of Canada’s wholesale framework, which is to foster competition in retail broadband markets. Specifically, the Coalition asks the CRTC to make three key changes to Telecom Order 2026-77:
Eliminate one cost factor that is inconsistent with the CRTC’s established costing principles, which artificially increased fibre wholesale rates by an estimated 25% to 30% (the Adjustment Factor).Reduce another element of the costing that is inflated above reasonable levels: The Coalition calls on the CRTC to reduce the markup applied to wholesale fibre services from 30% to 15%, reflecting declining costs, operational efficiencies, and the need to support competition.Correct technical errors relating to certain wholesale fibre speed descriptions.
“Canadians were promised greater competition for fibre internet services, but these rates make competition impossible.” said Andy Kaplan-Myrth, TekSavvy’s Vice President of Regulatory and Carrier Affairs. “The CRTC must correct these errors to ensure its wholesale rates promote broadband competition that challenges the market power of monopoly incumbents, lowers prices, and increases consumer choice.”
About the Coalition
The Coalition consists of competitive telecommunications providers and industry associations advocating for fair wholesale access to fibre networks and a competitive broadband marketplace that delivers affordable, high-quality Internet services to Canadians, including: TekSavvy Solutions Inc., BC Broadband Association (“BCBA”), Canada-Wide Internet Service Providers Association (“CanWISP”), Fibernetics Inc., ISP Telecom Inc., National Capital FreeNet Inc., Novus Entertainment Inc. and Purple Cow Internet Inc.
About TekSavvy Solution Inc.
Based in Chatham, Ontario, TekSavvy is Canada’s largest independent telecom service company. TekSavvy has been proudly delivering award-winning services and fighting for consumers’ rights for nearly 30 years. TekSavvy is committed to providing quality competitive choice and closing Canada’s digital divide.
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Monk Launches Voice Collections, Bringing AI Phone Calls and Callbacks to Accounts Receivable
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Monk’s collections agent, Julia, can now place outbound collection calls and answer inbound AR questions from a dedicated business number, so finance teams can use the channel that collects best without adding headcount.
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NEW YORK, July 23, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Monk, the AI-native accounts receivable platform, today launched Voice Collections. Its collections agent, Julia, can now place outbound collection calls and answer inbound customer questions about invoices and payments from a dedicated phone number for each organization. The feature brings the phone, long the most effective collections channel and the hardest one to scale, into Monk’s Intelligent Collections.
Roughly $10 trillion sits in unpaid invoices worldwide, and the average invoice now takes 59 days to clear (Allianz). Most accounts receivable runs on email, and most of it waits. More than half of B2B invoices in the United States are overdue at any given time, and 92% of businesses are typically paid after their due date (Chaser, 2026). Phone calls recover overdue invoices two to three times better than email (Dunwise), yet 91% of finance teams still rely on email as their main follow-up channel and only 56% use the phone, because calling every overdue account by hand does not scale and a single human dunning call can cost $12 to $18 (HighRadius).
Voice Collections gives teams that coverage. Julia can call on the accounts a playbook flags for phone follow-up, and answer when a customer calls the same number back to ask about an invoice, a payment, or a bank detail. Businesses that follow up on 100% of overdue invoices are 76% more likely to be paid within a week (Chaser), and a voice agent is what makes full coverage possible.
Monk’s collections agent is already proven on the accounts it handles by email. Across Monk’s first 100 customers, Julia reaches customers with a 24% higher response rate than standard dunning and resolves 88.2% of collections with zero human intervention. Voice extends that reach to the phone.
“For years the assumption was that customers would not talk to an AI on the phone,” said George Kurdin, Founder and CEO of Monk. “The evidence now points the other way. People engage with a good voice agent, and in AR the phone was always the channel that collected best. We built Voice Collections so finance teams can finally use it at the scale email gave them.”
That assumption is worth retiring. In a University of Chicago Booth field study of roughly 70,000 interviews, people interviewed by a voice AI agent were 12% more likely to receive an offer, 18% more likely to start, and 17% more likely to still be there after 30 days, and 80% chose the voice AI over a human when given the choice. The setting was recruiting rather than collections, but the finding travels: given a capable voice agent, people lean in rather than hang up. A call also does something email cannot, which is secure a verbal promise to pay in the moment.
Built for finance, with the phone agents kept with strict guardrails
Voice in finance has to be constrained, and Monk designed Voice Collections around that from the start. The agent is read-only on the phone. It answers questions, confirms details, and routes the next step. It will not rewrite an invoice, change a payment status, or accept a sensitive payment change by voice.
The agent is also reference-based. If a caller asks about an invoice, Julia asks for both the company name and the invoice number before looking anything up, and it will not search broadly from a single detail. Every inbound and outbound call is kept in the collection record alongside the email history, so a callback is part of the same thread the team already sees, and anything that needs judgment escalates to a person.
“Voice in finance has to be careful by design,” said Joe Zhou, Co-Founder and CTO of Monk. “Julia will not browse across accounts or move money over the phone. A caller has to bring the company name and invoice number before it confirms anything, and every call lands in the record. In finance a 1% mistake is still unacceptable, so we built for that first and added the reach second.”
Teams run autonomous collections on Monk
Monk runs collections for finance teams at companies like Unify, Pump, Siro, and Elate, and Voice Collections extends what those teams already do by email onto the phone.
“We chose Monk to help automate our collections, a process previously demanding several hours a week of manual, one-off outreach,” said Will Stewart, Head of Finance and BizOps at Unify. “Today, our Monk agent is always running in the background and I have a single dashboard to manage AR from.”
At Pump, which manages volume across more than 1,500 customers, Monk has helped collect over $10 million in recent months.
Voice AI is now infrastructure
The timing reflects how far voice AI has come. It has moved from demo to infrastructure: Vapi has processed more than 1 billion calls, Bland handles over 3.5 million calls a week, and ElevenLabs raised a $500 million round at an $11 billion valuation in early 2026. Monk builds Voice Collections on that foundation and adds the part finance actually needs, which is the AR context, the controls, and the audit trail.
Voice Collections is available now as an opt-in feature. Monk configures the dedicated number and call behavior with each organization before turning it on in Collections. See it in action: https://youtu.be/w09PoN1yACE.
About Monk
Monk is the AI-native accounts receivable platform that helps finance teams turn revenue into cash. Its agent, Julia, runs collections, cash application, and forecasting as one connected system. Monk resolves 88.2% of collections with zero human intervention, reaches customers with a 24% higher response rate than standard dunning, reduces DSO by more than 40%, automatically matches 80% of incoming payments with a full audit trail, and gives finance teams back roughly 26 hours a month. Teams onboard in under a week and see results in their first month. More than $1.5 billion in receivables is managed on the platform, including for customers like Profound and ElevenLabs. Monk has raised $25 million and is based in New York.
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Sources: Chaser 2026 Accounts Receivable research; Dunwise dunning research; HighRadius collection call cost analysis; University of Chicago Booth field study on AI in recruiting; voice AI figures compiled by Enterprise DNA; Federal Reserve data; Allianz Worldwide DSO survey.
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