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OneConnect Announces Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2024 Unaudited Financial Results
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SHENZHEN, China, March 18, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — OneConnect Financial Technology Co., Ltd. (“OneConnect” or the “Company”) (NYSE: OCFT and HKEX: 6638), a leading technology-as-a-service provider for the financial services industry in China, today announced its unaudited financial results for the fourth quarter and full year ended December 31, 2024.
Fourth Quarter 2024 Financial Highlights
Revenue from continuing operations[1] was RMB415 million, compared to RMB882 million during the same period last year.Gross margin of continuing operations was 34.2%, compared to 39.0% during the same period last year; non-IFRS gross margin of continuing operations was 36.5%, compared to 40.8% during the same period last year.
Full Year 2024 Financial Highlights
Revenue from continuing operations was RMB2,248 million, compared to RMB3,522 million for the prior year.Gross margin of continuing operations was 35.8%, compared to 37.7% for the prior year; non-IFRS gross margin of continuing operations was 38.2%, compared to 40.4% for the prior year.Net loss from continuing operations attributable to shareholders was RMB669 million, compared to RMB211 million for the prior year. The increased net loss is mainly attributable to (i) an increase in impairment losses of goodwill of approximately RMB132 million, and (ii) a reversal of deferred income tax assets of approximately RMB454 million. Net margin of continuing operations to shareholders was -29.8%, compared to -6.0% for the prior year.Net loss from continuing operations per basic and diluted ADS was RMB-18.42, compared to RMB-5.82 for the prior year.Net loss from continuing and discontinued operations attributable to shareholders was RMB460 million, compared to a net loss of RMB363 million for the prior year. Net margin of continuing and discontinued operations to shareholders was -20.4%, compared to -10.3% for the prior year.Net loss from continuing and discontinued operations per basic and diluted ADS was RMB-12.66, compared to RMB-9.99 for the prior year.
[1] As previously reported, the Company completed the disposal of its virtual bank business (the “discontinued operations”) to Lufax Holding Ltd (“Lufax”) for a consideration of HK$933 million in cash on April 2, 2024. As a result of the disposal, the historical financial results of the Virtual Banking Business segment are now reflected as “discontinued operations” in the Company’s condensed consolidated financial information and the historical financial results of the remaining business of the Company are now reflected as “continuing operations” in the Company’s condensed consolidated financial information for the fourth quarter and full year ended December 31, 2024, and comparative information has been restated accordingly.
In RMB’000, except percentages
and per ADS amounts
Three Months Ended
December 31
Yaer Ended
YoY
December 31
YoY
2024
2023
2024
2023
Continuing operations
Revenue
Revenue from Ping An Group and
Lufax[1]
190,822
561,128
-66.0 %
1,307,064
2,360,108
-44.6 %
Revenue from third-party customers[2]
224,405
320,771
-30.0 %
941,039
1,161,483
-19.0 %
Total
415,227
881,899
-52.9 %
2,248,103
3,521,591
-36.2 %
Gross profit
142,153
343,726
804,497
1,326,017
Gross margin
34.2 %
39.0 %
35.8 %
37.7 %
Non-IFRS gross margin
36.5 %
40.8 %
38.2 %
40.4 %
Operating loss
(147,741)
(45,063)
(303,533)
(217,285)
Operating margin
-35.6 %
-5.1 %
-13.5 %
-6.2 %
Net loss from continuing operations
attributable to shareholders
(569,181)
(46,899)
(669,176)
(211,342)
Net margin of continuing operations to
shareholders
-137.1 %
-5.3 %
-29.8 %
-6.0 %
Loss from continuing operations per
ADS[3], basic and diluted
(15.67)
(1.29)
(18.42)
(5.82)
Net loss from continuing and
discontinued operations attributable to
shareholders
(569,181)
(81,349)
(459,677)
(362,715)
Net margin of continuing and
discontinued operations to shareholders
-137.1 %
-9.2 %
-20.4 %
-10.3 %
Loss from continuing and discontinued
operations per ADS, basic and diluted
(15.67)
(2.24)
(12.66)
(9.99)
[1] Reference is made to the announcement made by Ping An Group on October 21, 2024. Lufax became a subsidiary of Ping An Group on July 30, 2024. Therefore, the Company’s revenue from Ping An Group shown in this table included revenue from Lufax since July 30, 2024. Revenue from Lufax for the year ended December 31, 2024 prior to its consolidation into Ping An Group was approximately RMB116 million.
[2] Third-party customers refer to each customer with revenue contribution of less than 5% of the Company’s total revenue in the relevant period. These customers are a key focus of the Company’s diversification strategy.
[3] In RMB. Each ADS represents 30 ordinary shares.
Revenue from Continuing Operations Breakdown
Three Months Ended
Full Year Ended
In RMB’000, except percentages
December 31
YoY
December 31
YoY
2024
2023
2024
2023
Implementation
170,991
216,357
-21.0 %
664,127
834,620
-20.4 %
Transaction-based and support revenue
Business origination services
1,317
23,723
-94.4 %
30,078
132,112
-77.2 %
Risk management services
60,905
92,934
-34.5 %
247,828
320,462
-22.7 %
Operation support services
144,918
194,189
-25.4 %
549,273
861,056
-36.2 %
Cloud services platform
5,051
334,076
-98.5 %
618,088
1,245,952
-50.4 %
Post-implementation support services
19,560
12,839
52.3 %
69,064
52,012
32.8 %
Others
12,485
7,781
60.5 %
69,645
75,377
-7.6 %
Sub-total for transaction-based and support
revenue
244,236
665,542
-63.3 %
1,583,976
2,686,971
-41.0 %
Total Revenue from Continuing Operations
415,227
881,899
-52.9 %
2,248,103
3,521,591
-36.2 %
Revenue from continuing operations was RMB415 million in the fourth quarter of 2024, a decrease of 52.9% from RMB882 million during the same period last year, primarily due to a decrease of RMB329 million in revenue from cloud services platform. Implementation revenue was RMB171 million in the fourth quarter of 2024, a decrease of 21.0% from RMB216 million during the same period last year, mainly due to a decrease in demand for implementation of financial services systems in China. Revenue from business origination services was RMB1 million in the fourth quarter of 2024, a decrease of 94.4% from RMB24 million during the same period last year, primarily due to a decrease in transaction volumes from loan origination systems under digital credit management solutions. Revenue from risk management services was RMB61 million in the fourth quarter of 2024, a decrease of 34.5% from RMB93 million during the same period last year, mainly due to a decrease in transaction volumes from banking related risk analytic solutions. Revenue from operation support services was RMB145 million in the fourth quarter of 2024, a decrease of 25.4% from RMB194 million during the same period last year, primarily due to a shift in business model for a number of auto ecosystem service providers where the Company transitioned from acting as a contractor to a distributor, which impacted revenue recognition. Revenue from cloud services platform was RMB5 million in the fourth quarter of 2024, a decrease of 98.5% from RMB334 million during the same period last year, primarily due to the strategic phasing out of the cloud services since July 2024, details of which were previously disclosed in our announcement dated July 11, 2024 regarding an update on our business operations. Revenue from post-implementation support services was RMB20 million in the fourth quarter of 2024, an increase of 52.3% from RMB13 million during the same period last year, primarily due to increased demand for our post-implementation support services from our overseas customers.
Three Months Ended
Full Year Ended
In RMB’000, except percentages
December 31
YoY
December 31
YoY
2024
2023
2024
2023
Digital Banking segment
92,240
247,131
-62.7 %
459,584
941,901
-51.2 %
Digital Insurance segment
140,962
140,720
0.2 %
542,450
657,213
-17.5 %
Gamma Platform segment
182,025
494,047
-63.2 %
1,246,069
1,922,477
-35.2 %
Total Revenue from Continuing
Operations
415,227
881,899
-52.9 %
2,248,103
3,521,591
-36.2 %
Revenue from Gamma Platform segment was RMB182 million in the fourth quarter of 2024, a decrease of 63.2% from RMB494 million during the same period last year, primarily due to the strategic phasing out of cloud services. Revenue from Digital Banking segment was RMB92 million in the fourth quarter of 2024, a decrease of 62.7% from RMB247 million during the same period last year, mainly due to a decrease in transaction volumes from business origination and risk management services. Revenue from Digital Insurance segment was RMB141 million in the fourth quarter of 2024, an increase of 0.2% from RMB141 million during the same period last year, remaining relatively stable compared to the same period last year.
Fourth Quarter 2024 Financial Results
Revenue from Continuing Operations
Revenue from continuing operations was RMB415 million in the fourth quarter of 2024, a decrease of 52.9% from RMB882 million during the same period last year, primarily due to a decrease in revenue from cloud services platform.
Cost of Revenue from Continuing Operations
Cost of revenue from continuing operations was RMB273 million in the fourth quarter of 2024, a decrease of 49.3% from RMB538 million during the same period last year, generally in line with the decrease in revenue.
Gross Profit from Continuing Operations
Gross profit from continuing operations was RMB142 million in the fourth quarter of 2024, compared to RMB344 million during the same period last year. Gross margin of continuing operations was 34.2%, compared to 39.0% in the prior year. The decrease in gross margin of continuing operations was mainly due to reduction in economies of scale caused by the decrease in revenue. Non-IFRS gross margin of continuing operations was 36.5%, compared to 40.8% in the prior year. For a reconciliation of the Company’s IFRS and non-IFRS gross margin, please refer to “Reconciliation of IFRS and Non-IFRS Results for continuing operations (Unaudited).”
Operating Loss and Expenses from Continuing Operations
Total operating expenses from continuing operations were RMB165 million in the fourth quarter of 2024, compared to RMB391 million during the same period last year. As a percentage of revenue, total operating expenses from continuing operations decreased by 4.6ppt to 39.7% from 44.3% during the same period last year.
Research and Development expenses from continuing operations were RMB41 million in the fourth quarter of 2024, compared to RMB197 million during the same period last year. The decline was mainly due to the Company’s proactive adjustment of its business structure and its return on investment driven approach to manage research and development projects. As a percentage of revenue, research and development expenses from continuing operations decreased to 10.0% from 22.3% in the prior year.Sales and Marketing expenses from continuing operations were RMB39 million in the fourth quarter of 2024, compared to RMB59 million during the same period last year. The decline was mainly due to a decrease in personnel costs and advertising expenses. As a percentage of revenue, sales and marketing expenses from continuing operations increased to 9.4% from 6.7% in the prior year.General and Administrative expenses from continuing operations were RMB84 million in the fourth quarter of 2024, compared to RMB134 million during the same period last year. The decline was mainly due to a decrease in personnel costs. As a percentage of revenue, general and administrative expenses from continuing operations increased to 20.3% from 15.2% during the same period last year.
Operating loss from continuing operations was RMB148 million in the fourth quarter of 2024, compared to RMB45 million during the same period last year. Operating margin of continuing operations was -35.6%, compared to -5.1% in the prior year.
Net Loss from Continuing Operations Attributable to Shareholders
As a result of the discontinuation of its cloud services, the Company’s revenue has experienced a year-on-year decline since the third quarter as the Company continues to phase out its cloud services. The Company carries out regular business review, during which, the Company has re-assessed the relevant recoverable amount of the assets on its balance sheet as of December 31, 2024 and considered that goodwill impairment and a reversal of deferred income tax assets is appropriate for the quarter. As a result, net loss from continuing operations attributable to OneConnect’s shareholders was RMB569 million in the fourth quarter of 2024, compared to RMB47 million during the same period last year. Net loss from continuing operations attributable to OneConnect’s shareholders per basic and diluted ADS was RMB-15.67, compared to RMB-1.29 during the same period last year. Weighted average number of ordinary shares in the fourth quarter of 2024 was 1,089,589,125.
Cash Flow
For the fourth quarter of 2024, net cash generated from operating activities was RMB55 million, net cash generated from investing activities was RMB260 million, and net cash used in financing activities was RMB46 million.
About OneConnect
OneConnect Financial Technology Co., Ltd. is a technology-as-a-service provider for financial services industry. The Company integrates extensive financial services industry expertise with market-leading technology to provide technology applications and technology-enabled business services to financial institutions. The integrated solutions and platform the Company provides include digital banking solution, digital insurance solution and Gamma Platform, which is a technology infrastructural platform for financial institutions. The Company’s solutions enable its customers’ digital transformations, which help them improve efficiency, enhance service quality, and reduce costs and risks.
The Company has established long-term cooperation relationships with financial institutions to address their needs of digital transformation. The Company has also expanded its services to other participants in the value chain to support the digital transformation of financial services eco-system. In addition, the Company has successfully exported its technology solutions to overseas financial institutions.
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Safe Harbor Statement
This press release contains forward-looking statements. These statements constitute “forward-looking” statements within the meaning of Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, and as defined in the U.S. Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These forward-looking statements can be identified by terminology such as “will,” “expects,” “anticipates,” “future,” “intends,” “plans,” “believes,” “estimates,” “confident” and similar statements. Such statements are based upon management’s current expectations and current market and operating conditions and relate to events that involve known or unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors, all of which are difficult to predict and many of which are beyond the Company’s control. Forward-looking statements involve inherent risks and uncertainties. A number of factors could cause actual results to differ materially from those contained in any forward-looking statement, including but not limited to the following: the Company’s limited operating history in the technology-as-a-service for financial institutions industry; its ability to achieve or sustain profitability; the tightening of laws, regulations or standards in the financial services industry; the Company’s ability to comply with the evolving regulatory requirements in the PRC and other jurisdictions where it operates; its ability to comply with existing or future laws and regulations related to data protection or data security; its ability to maintain and enlarge the customer base or strengthen customer engagement; its ability to maintain its relationship and engagement with Ping An Group and its related parties, which are its strategic partner, most important customer and largest supplier; its ability to compete effectively to serve China’s financial institutions; the effectiveness of its technologies, its ability to maintain and improve technology infrastructure and security measures; its ability to protect its intellectual property and proprietary rights; its ability to maintain or expand relationship with its business partners and the failure of its partners to perform in accordance with expectations; its ability to protect or promote its brand and reputation; its ability to timely implement and deploy its solutions; its ability to obtain additional capital when desired; litigation and negative publicity surrounding China-based companies listed in the U.S.; disruptions in the financial markets and business and economic conditions; the Company’s ability to pursue and achieve optimal results from acquisition or expansion opportunities; and assumptions underlying or related to any of the foregoing. Further information regarding these and other risks is included in the Company’s 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 this press release, and the Company undertakes no obligation to update any forward-looking statement, except as required under applicable law.
Use of Unaudited Non-IFRS Financial Measures
The unaudited consolidated financial information is prepared in accordance with IFRS Accounting Standards (“IFRS”) issued by the International Accounting Standards Board (“IASB”) . Non-IFRS measures are used in gross profit and gross margin, adjusted to exclude non-cash items, which consist of amortization of intangible assets recognized in cost of revenue, depreciation of property and equipment recognized in cost of revenue, and share-based compensation expenses recognized in cost of revenue. OneConnect’s management regularly review non-IFRS gross profit and non-IFRS gross margin to assess the performance of our business. By excluding non-cash items, these financial metrics allow OneConnect’s management to evaluate the cash conversion of one dollar revenue on gross profit. OneConnect uses these non-IFRS financial measures to evaluate its ongoing operations and for internal planning and forecasting purposes. OneConnect believes that non-IFRS financial information, when taken collectively, is helpful to investors because it provides consistency and comparability with past financial performance, facilitates period-to-period comparisons of results of operations, and assists in comparisons with other companies, many of which use similar financial information. OneConnect also believes that presentation of the non-IFRS financial measures provides useful information to its investors regarding its results of operations because it allows investors greater transparency to the information used by OneConnect’s management in its financial and operational decision making so that investors can see through the eyes of the OneConnect’s management regarding important financial metrics that the management uses to run the business as well as allowing investors to better understand OneConnect’s performance. However, non-IFRS financial information is presented for supplemental informational purposes only, and should not be considered a substitute for financial information presented in accordance with IFRS, and may be different from similarly-titled non-IFRS measures used by other companies. In light of the foregoing limitations, you should not consider non-IFRS financial measure in isolation from or as an alternative to the financial measure prepared in accordance with IFRS. Whenever OneConnect uses a non-IFRS financial measure, a reconciliation is provided to the most closely applicable financial measure stated in accordance with IFRS. You are encouraged to review the related IFRS financial measures and the reconciliation of these non-IFRS financial measures to their most directly comparable IFRS financial measures. For more information on non-IFRS financial measures, please see the table captioned “Reconciliation of IFRS and non-IFRS results (Unaudited)” set forth at the end of this press release.
Contacts
Investor Relations:
OCFT IR Team
OCFT_IR@ocft.com
Media Relations:
OCFT PR Team
pub_jryztppxcb@pingan.com.cn
ONECONNECT
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME
(Unaudited)
Three Months Ended
December 31
Full Year Ended
December 31
2024
2023
2024
2023
RMB’000
RMB’000
RMB’000
RMB’000
Continuing operations
Revenue
415,227
881,899
2,248,103
3,521,591
Cost of revenue
(273,074)
(538,173)
(1,443,606)
(2,195,574)
Gross profit
142,153
343,726
804,497
1,326,017
Research and development expenses
(41,463)
(196,973)
(510,898)
(955,201)
Selling and marketing expenses
(39,052)
(59,292)
(177,285)
(241,612)
General and administrative expenses
(84,388)
(134,283)
(305,110)
(375,128)
Net impairment losses on financial and
contract assets
(3,430)
(7,289)
(31,255)
(40,544)
Other income, gains or loss – net
(121,561)
9,048
(83,482)
69,183
Operating loss
(147,741)
(45,063)
(303,533)
(217,285)
Finance income
19,660
10,001
67,484
29,580
Finance costs
(1,342)
(6,167)
(13,289)
(20,086)
Finance income – net
18,318
3,834
54,195
9,494
Share of gains of associate and joint venture
– net
–
–
–
4,607
Impairment charges on associate
–
–
–
(7,157)
Loss before income tax
(129,423)
(41,229)
(249,338)
(210,341)
Income tax expense
(457,904)
(3,019)
(455,368)
(9,762)
Loss for the period from continuing
operations
(587,327)
(44,248)
(704,706)
(220,103)
Discontinued operations
(Loss)/profit from discontinued operations
(attributable to owners of the Company)
–
(34,450)
209,499
(151,373)
Loss for the period
(587,327)
(78,698)
(495,207)
(371,476)
(Loss)/profit attributable to:
– Owners of the Company
(569,181)
(81,349)
(459,677)
(362,715)
– Non-controlling interests
(18,146)
2,651
(35,530)
(8,761)
(587,327)
(78,698)
(495,207)
(371,476)
(Loss)/profit attributable to owners of the Company arises from:
– Continuing operations
(569,181)
(46,899)
(669,176)
(211,342)
– Discontinued operations
–
(34,450)
209,499
(151,373)
(569,181)
(81,349)
(459,677)
(362,715)
Other comprehensive income/(loss), net of
tax:
Items that may be subsequently reclassified
to profit or loss
– Foreign currency translation differences of
continuing operations
2,225
(188)
(2,702)
(5,744)
– Exchange differences on translation of
discontinued operations
–
(9,414)
177
9,624
– Changes in the fair value of debt
instruments measured at fair value through
other comprehensive income of discontinued
operations
–
(3,856)
6,056
500
– Disposal of subsidiaries
–
–
18,237
–
Item that will not be reclassified
subsequently to profit or loss
– Foreign currency translation differences
50,280
(14,541)
31,636
22,336
– Changes in the fair value of equity
instruments measured at fair value
through other comprehensive income
(3,204)
–
(3,204)
–
Other comprehensive income/(loss) for the
period, net of tax
49,301
(27,999)
50,200
26,716
Total comprehensive loss for the period
(538,026)
(106,697)
(445,007)
(344,760)
Total comprehensive (loss)/income for the
period attributable to:
– Owners of the Company
(519,880)
(109,348)
(409,477)
(335,999)
– Non-controlling interests
(18,146)
2,651
(35,530)
(8,761)
(538,026)
(106,697)
(445,007)
(344,760)
Loss per share for loss from continuing
operations attributable to the owners of
the Company
(expressed in RMB per share)
– Basic and diluted
(0.52)
(0.04)
(0.61)
(0.19)
Loss per ADS for loss from continuing
operations attributable to the owners of
the Company
(expressed in RMB per share)
– Basic and diluted
(15.67)
(1.29)
(18.42)
(5.82)
Loss per share for loss attributable to the
owners of the Company
(expressed in RMB per share)
– Basic and diluted
(0.52)
(0.07)
(0.42)
(0.33)
Loss per ADS for loss attributable to the
owners of the Company
(expressed in RMB per share)
– Basic and diluted
(15.67)
(2.24)
(12.66)
(9.99)
ONECONNECT
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
(Unaudited)
December 31
December 31
2024
2023
RMB’000
RMB’000
ASSETS
Non–current assets
Property and equipment
43,895
85,076
Intangible assets
195,636
471,371
Deferred tax assets
313,805
768,276
Financial assets measured at fair value through
other comprehensive income
–
1,372,685
Restricted cash and time deposits over three
months
–
5,319
Prepayments and other receivables
6,506
6,663
Trade receivables
10,106
–
Total non-current assets
569,948
2,709,390
Current assets
Trade receivables
496,429
710,669
Contract assets
63,420
95,825
Prepayments and other receivables
342,221
905,691
Financial assets measured at amortized cost from
virtual bank
–
3,081
Financial assets measured at fair value through
other comprehensive income
–
853,453
Financial assets measured at fair value through
profit or loss
455,016
925,204
Derivative financial assets
40,356
38,008
Restricted cash and time deposits over three
months
51,940
447,564
Cash and cash equivalents
1,947,922
1,379,473
Total current assets
3,397,304
5,358,968
Total assets
3,967,252
8,068,358
EQUITY AND LIABILITIES
EQUITY
Share capital
78
78
Shares held for share option scheme
(149,544)
(149,544)
Other reserves
11,041,209
10,989,851
Accumulated losses
(8,333,291)
(7,873,614)
Equity attributable to equity owners of the
Company
2,558,452
2,966,771
Non-controlling interests
(54,509)
(18,979)
Total equity
2,503,943
2,947,792
LIABILITIES
Non–current liabilities
Trade and other payables
10,670
28,283
Contract liabilities
12,946
17,126
Deferred tax liabilities
–
2,079
Total non–current liabilities
23,616
47,488
Current liabilities
Trade and other payables
993,842
1,981,288
Payroll and welfare payables
311,190
385,908
Contract liabilities
115,501
138,563
Short-term borrowings
19,160
251,732
Customer deposits
–
2,261,214
Other financial liabilities from virtual bank
–
54,373
Total current liabilities
1,439,693
5,073,078
Total liabilities
1,463,309
5,120,566
Total equity and liabilities
3,967,252
8,068,358
ONECONNECT
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
(Unaudited)
Three Months Ended
December 31
Full Year Ended
December 31
2024
2023
2024
2023
RMB’000
RMB’000
RMB’000
RMB’000
Net cash generated from/(used in)
operating activities
55,225
174,099
(276,849)
(648,461)
Net cash generated from/(used in)
investing activities
260,463
(197,255)
1,106,256
318,634
Net cash used in financing
activities
(46,404)
(32,373)
(282,252)
(213,605)
Net increase/(decrease) in cash and
cash equivalents
269,284
(55,529)
547,155
(543,432)
Cash and cash equivalents at the
beginning of the period
1,643,654
1,451,556
1,379,473
1,907,776
Effects of exchange rate changes
on cash and cash equivalents
34,984
(16,554)
21,294
15,129
Cash and cash equivalents at the
end of period
1,947,922
1,379,473
1,947,922
1,379,473
ONECONNECT
RECONCILIATION OF IFRS AND NON-IFRS RESULTS
FOR CONTINUING OPERATIONS
(Unaudited)
Three Months Ended
December 31
Full Year Ended
December 31
2024
2023
2024
2023
RMB’000
RMB’000
RMB’000
RMB’000
Gross profit from continuing operations
142,153
343,726
804,497
1,326,017
Gross margin of continuing operations
34.2 %
39.0 %
35.8 %
37.7 %
Non-IFRS adjustment
Amortization of intangible assets recognized in cost
of revenue
8,933
13,376
49,162
87,928
Depreciation of property and equipment recognized
in cost of revenue
848
1,595
4,030
5,567
Share-based compensation expenses recognized in
cost of revenue
(525)
778
87
3,233
Non-IFRS gross profit from continuing operations
151,409
359,475
857,776
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40.8 %
38.2 %
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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.
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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.
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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)
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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.
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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.
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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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