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Tencent Music Entertainment Group Announces Fourth Quarter and Full-Year 2024 Unaudited Financial Results
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SHENZHEN, China, March 18, 2025 /PRNewswire/ –Tencent Music Entertainment Group (“TME,” or the “Company”) (NYSE: TME and HKEX: 1698), the leading online music and audio entertainment platform in China, today announced its unaudited financial results for the fourth quarter and full year ended December 31, 2024.
Fourth Quarter 2024 Financial Highlights
Total revenues were RMB7.46 billion (US$1.02 billion), representing an 8.2% year-over-year increase, primarily due to strong year-over-year growth in revenues from online music services, and partially offset by a decline in revenues from social entertainment services and others.Revenues from music subscriptions were RMB4.03 billion (US$552 million), representing 18.0% year-over-year growth. The number of paying users increased by 13.4% year-over-year to 121.0 million, up by 2.0 million from the third quarter of 2024. ARPPU grew to RMB11.1 from RMB10.7 in the same period of 2023.Net profit was RMB2.08 billion (US$284 million), representing 47.3% year-over-year growth. Net profit attributable to equity holders of the Company was RMB1.96 billion (US$268 million), representing 49.8% year-over-year growth. Non-IFRS net profit[1] was RMB2.40 billion (US$329 million), representing 43.0% year-over-year growth. Non-IFRS net profit attributable to equity holders of the Company[1] was RMB2.28 billion (US$312 million), representing 44.8% year-over-year growth.Diluted earnings per ADS was RMB1.26 (US$0.17), up from RMB0.83 in the same period of 2023.Total cash, cash equivalents, term deposits and short-term investments as of December 31, 2024 were RMB37.58 billion (US$5.15 billion).
Full Year 2024 Financial Highlights
Total revenues were RMB28.40 billion (US$3.89 billion), representing a 2.3% year-over-year increase.Revenues from music subscriptions were RMB15.23 billion (US$2.09 billion), representing 25.9% year-over-year growth. The strong growth was driven by continuous expansion in both paying users and ARPPU.Net profit was RMB7.11 billion (US$974 million), representing 36.2% year-over-year growth. Net profit attributable to equity holders of the Company was RMB6.64 billion (US$910 million), representing 35.0% year-over-year growth. Non-IFRS net profit[1] was RMB8.14 billion (US$1.12 billion), representing 30.7% year-over-year growth. Non-IFRS net profit attributable to equity holders of the Company[1] was RMB7.67 billion (US$1.05 billion), representing 29.5% year-over-year growth.The Company’s board of directors approved an annual cash dividend of approximately US$273 million for the year ended December 31, 2024, and authorized a new Share Repurchase Program up to US$1 billion during a 24-month period commencing from March 2025.
Mr. Cussion Pang, Executive Chairman of TME, commented, “2024 was a year of solid progress for TME, marked by strong performance in our online music business driving overall revenue growth and expanding profit margins. Our pioneering initiatives across the music value chain have reshaped the industry landscape and enriched our ecosystem, boosting subscriber penetration rate and lifetime value. We closed fourth quarter with advancements across key areas of online music business, laying a stronger foundation for future growth and innovation. With confidence into 2025, we are pleased to announce an annual dividend of approximately US$273 million and an expanded share repurchase program of up to US$1 billion. We are committed to delivering shareholder value while strategically positioning the company for long-term success.”
Mr. Ross Liang, CEO of TME, continued, “Our unwavering focus on user experience and effective operations have been crucial for stellar performance in 2024 and will continue to underpin future development. Enriching content ecosystem, fueled by technology integration, empowered us to further innovate and lead the way of music content consumption. Our SVIP initiative also recorded solid performance during the fourth quarter, resulting in user engagement improvement and ARPPU expansion. Looking ahead to 2025, we aim to harness the power of AI to personalize our services and bring more new experiences to users.”
Fourth Quarter 2024 Operational Highlights
Key Operating Metrics
4Q24
4Q23
YoY %
MAUs – online music (million)
556
576
(3.5 %)
Mobile MAUs – social entertainment (million)
82
104
(21.2 %)
Paying users – online music (million)
121.0
106.7
13.4 %
Paying users – social entertainment (million)
7.7
8.0
(3.8 %)
Monthly ARPPU – online music (RMB)
11.1
10.7
3.7 %
Monthly ARPPU – social entertainment (RMB)
70.4
78.0
(9.7 %)
Broadening content and expansive ecosystem offer users a wider range of music services with enhanced benefits.
Diversified content offerings with over 260 million licensed and co-created music and audio tracks.1) Renewed contracts with SM Entertainment and Kakao Entertainment, expanding partnerships to include premium sound effects, artist performances and merchandise. 2) Partnered with renowned artists such as Dao Lang and Tayu Lo[2] to offer timeless classics and privileged head-start benefits. 3) Collaborated with Angela Zhang to produce, release, and promote her album Conflicted, helping her reach a greater audience base and receive widespread acclaim. 4) Produced theme songs and original soundtracks for Tencent Video blockbusters including Blossom and Guardians of the Dafeng, and theatrical releases A Tapestry of a Legendary Land and TIGER WOLF RABBIT, quickly garnering praise from music lovers and movie viewers alike.Solid progress made in artist merchandise and live performances. For example, 1) Produced physical albums for Xiao Zhan and Lay Zhang, and provided options to purchase Esther Yu’s merchandise along with her digital albums, significantly boosting album sales, 2) Partnered with Mayday to host an online New Year’s Eve concert and promoted the event across multiple short video platforms and social media channels.
Reinforced core value proposition further drove subscriber and ARPPU growth, SVIP gathered more traction.
Enhancements to algorithms and user interface drove personal music asset accumulation, measured by a 10% year-over-year increase in users’ song collections. The improvements also boosted recommendation-driven streams.We saw traction in our in-car music consumption driven by 1) expanded partnerships with mapping services including Amap and Baidu Maps, as well as deeper collaborations with electric vehicle manufacturers like BYD and XPENG, 2) optimized user experience through improved audio quality and karaoke features.SVIP recorded strong sequential growth in memberships, along with improved ARPPU and engagement. These results benefited from: 1) elevated audio quality and effects, such as our highly acclaimed AI-powered audio effect and voice extraction, 2) expanded digital album library, and 3) introduction of diverse privileges for online concerts, such as high-definition modes for selective shows.
Committed to innovation, we launched new features to bring novel experience to users.
Integrated DeepSeek LLM into song creation, which invigorated passion for music creation among our users. It also garnered an increasingly personalized music experience through its integration with AI assistants, comment sections, and recommendation pages.Launched innovative virtual fan-artist communities, boosting user engagement and ecosystem vibrancy. Notable examples included the virtual communities of JC-T and Teens in Times.Fostering stronger connections between brands and users, we designed and advertised interactive incentivized tasks, which became highly popular among our users. This led to robust year-over-year growth in advertising revenue.
Fourth Quarter 2024 Financial Review
Total revenues increased by RMB565 million, or 8.2%, to RMB7.46 billion (US$1.02 billion) from RMB6.89 billion in the same period of 2023.
Revenues from online music services delivered a strong year-over-year increase of 16.1% to RMB5.83 billion (US$799 million) from RMB5.02 billion in the same period of 2023. The increase was driven by solid growth in music subscription revenues, supplemented by growth in revenues from advertising services. Revenues from music subscriptions were RMB4.03 billion (US$552 million), representing 18.0% year-over-year growth, compared with RMB3.42 billion in the same period of 2023. This rapid growth was driven by continuous expansion in the online music paying user base and improved ARPPU. The number of online music paying users increased by 13.4% year-over-year to 121.0 million. This growth was primarily due to high quality contents, attractive membership privileges, and optimized user operations. Monthly ARPPU increased to RMB11.1 in the fourth quarter of 2024 from RMB10.7 in the same period of 2023, which was driven by effective promotions and the expansion of SVIP membership program. The year-over-year increase in revenues from advertising was primarily due to our more diversified product portfolio and innovative ad formats, such as ad-supported mode.Revenues from social entertainment services and others decreased by 13.0% to RMB1.63 billion (US$223 million) from RMB1.87 billion in the same period of 2023. The decrease was mainly the result of adjustments to certain live-streaming interactive functions and more stringent compliance procedures implemented. Meanwhile, we continue to focus on the healthy growth in advertising and VIP memberships within social entertainment.
Cost of revenues decreased by 1.1% year-over-year to RMB4.21 billion (US$576 million), mainly due to decreased revenues from social entertainment services that led to less revenue sharing fees. Meanwhile, advertising agency fees, costs related to offline performances and payment channel fees increased year-over-year.
Gross margin increased to 43.6% from 38.3% in the same period of 2023, primarily due to strong growth in revenues from music subscriptions, including subscriptions to SVIP membership, and in revenues from advertising services, and the ramp-up of our own content.
Total operating expenses decreased by 7.3% year-over-year to RMB1.17 billion (US$161 million). Operating expenses as a percentage of total revenues decreased to 15.7% from 18.4% in the same period of 2023.
Selling and marketing expenses were RMB248 million (US$34 million), representing a 2.7% year-over-year decrease.General and administrative expenses were RMB926 million (US$127 million), representing an 8.4% year-over-year decrease. This decrease was primarily due to lower employee-related expenses.
Total operating profit was RMB2.41 billion (US$330 million) in the fourth quarter of 2024, representing a 40.5% year-over-year increase.
The finance cost for the fourth quarter of 2024 mainly reflected an unrealized foreign exchange gain, arising from treasury management activities, which was largely affected by the fluctuation of exchange rate between RMB and USD as of September 30 and December 31, 2024.
The effective tax rate for the fourth quarter of 2024 was 16.9%, compared with 17.3% in the same period of 2023. We accrued withholding income tax of RMB110 million (US$15 million) in the fourth quarter of 2024.
For the fourth quarter of 2024, net profit was RMB2.08 billion (US$284 million) and net profit attributable to equity holders of the Company was RMB1.96 billion (US$268 million). Non-IFRS net profit was RMB2.40 billion (US$329 million) and non-IFRS net profit attributable to equity holders of the Company was RMB2.28 billion (US$312 million). Please refer to the section in this press release titled “Non-IFRS Financial Measure” for details.
Basic and diluted earnings per American Depositary Shares (“ADS”) for the fourth quarter of 2024 were RMB1.27 (US$0.17) and RMB1.26 (US$0.17), respectively; non-IFRS basic and diluted earnings per ADS were RMB1.48 (US$0.20) and RMB1.47 (US$0.20), respectively. For the fourth quarter of 2024, the Company had weighted averages of 1.54 billion basic and 1.56 billion diluted ADSs outstanding, respectively. Each ADS represents two of the Company’s Class A ordinary shares.
As of December 31, 2024, the combined balance of the Company’s cash, cash equivalents, term deposits and short-term investments amounted to RMB37.58 billion (US$5.15 billion), compared with RMB36.04 billion as of September 30, 2024.
Full Year 2024 Financial Review
Total revenues increased by RMB649 million, or 2.3%, to RMB28.40 billion (US$3.89 billion) from RMB27.75 billion in 2023.
Revenues from online music services delivered a strong year-over-year increase of 25.5% to RMB21.74 billion (US$2.98 billion) from RMB17.33 billion in 2023. The increase was driven by strong growth in music subscription revenues, supplemented by growth in revenues from advertising services. Revenues from music subscriptions were RMB15.23 billion (US$2.09 billion), representing 25.9% year-over-year growth, compared with RMB12.10 billion in 2023. This rapid growth was driven by continuous expansion in the online music paying user base and improved ARPPU. Additionally, increased revenues from offline performances also contributed to the growth in revenues from online music services.Revenues from social entertainment services and others decreased by 36.1% to RMB6.66 billion (US$912 million) from RMB10.43 billion in 2023. The decrease was mainly the result of adjustments to certain live-streaming interactive functions and more stringent compliance procedures implemented. Meanwhile, we continue to focus on the healthy growth in advertising and VIP memberships within social entertainment.
Cost of revenues decreased by 8.8% year-over-year to RMB16.38 billion (US$2.24 billion), mainly due to decreased revenues from social entertainment services that led to less revenue sharing fees. Meanwhile, content costs of royalties, costs related to offline performances, advertising agency fees and payment channel fees increased year-over-year.
Gross margin increased to 42.3% from 35.3% in 2023, primarily due to strong growth in revenues from music subscriptions, including subscriptions to SVIP membership, and in revenues from advertising services, and the ramp-up of our own content.
Total operating expenses decreased by 6.8% year-over-year to RMB4.68 billion (US$641 million). Operating expenses as a percentage of total revenues decreased to 16.5% from 18.1% in 2023.
Selling and marketing expenses were RMB865 million (US$119 million), representing a 3.6% year-over-year decrease. General and administrative expenses were RMB3.81 billion (US$522 million), representing a 7.5% year-over-year decrease. This decrease was primarily due to lower employee-related expenses.
Total operating profit was RMB8.71 billion (US$1.19 billion) for the full year of 2024, representing an increase of 43.8% year-over-year.
For the full year of 2024, net profit was RMB7.11 billion (US$974 million) and net profit attributable to equity holders of the Company was RMB6.64 billion (US$910 million). Non-IFRS net profit was RMB8.14 billion (US$1.12 billion) and non-IFRS net profit attributable to equity holders of the Company was RMB7.67 billion (US$1.05 billion). Please refer to the section in this press release titled “Non-IFRS Financial Measure” for details.
Basic and diluted earnings per ADS for the full year of 2024 were RMB4.31 (US$0.59) and RMB4.24 (US$0.58), respectively; non-IFRS basic and diluted earnings per ADS were RMB4.97 (US$0.68) and RMB4.90 (US$0.67), respectively. For the full year of 2024, the Company had weighted averages of 1.54 billion basic and 1.57 billion diluted ADSs outstanding, respectively.
Share Repurchase Program
With confidence in TME’s growth prospects, our board of directors has recently authorized a new Share Repurchase Program under which the Company may repurchase up to US$1 billion of its Class A ordinary shares during a 24-month period commencing from March 2025. This program follows the completion of the US$500 million share repurchase program previously announced in March 2023.
Declaration of 2024 Dividend
For the fiscal year of 2024, the Company’s board of directors declared a cash dividend of US$0.09 per ordinary share, or US$0.18 per ADS, to holders of record of ordinary shares and ADSs as of the close of business on April 3, 2025. The aggregate amount of cash dividends to be paid will be approximately US$273 million and is expected to be paid on or around April 17, 2025 and on or around April 24, 2025 for holders of ordinary shares and holders of ADSs, respectively. Holders of the Company’s ADSs will receive the cash dividends through the depositary, The Bank of New York Mellon, subject to the terms of the deposit agreement.
Environmental, Social, and Governance (“ESG”)
We made significant strides to empower female musicians’ development, fostering a more diverse and inclusive music community, with the number of female artists supported reaching 192,000. We will continue our commitment to ESG excellence and provide these artists with more opportunities for creative expression and performance. In the fourth quarter, we also partnered with the Ministry of Education and multiple NGOs to launch the “Writing Songs for Pandas” initiative, designed to enhance public awareness of biodiversity through the influence of music.
Exchange Rate
This announcement contains translations of certain RMB amounts into U.S. dollars (“USD”) at specified rates solely for the convenience of the reader. Unless otherwise stated, all translations from RMB to USD were made at the rate of RMB7.2993 to US$1.00, the noon buying rate in effect on December 31, 2024, in the H.10 statistical release of the Federal Reserve Board. The Company makes no representation that the RMB or USD amounts referred could be converted into USD or RMB, as the case may be, at any particular rate or at all. For analytical presentation, all percentages are calculated using the numbers presented in the financial statements contained in this earnings release.
Non-IFRS Financial Measure
The Company uses non-IFRS net profit for the period, which is a non-IFRS financial measure, in evaluating its operating results and for financial and operational decision-making purposes. TME believes that non-IFRS net profit helps identify underlying trends in the Company’s business that could otherwise be distorted by the effect of certain expenses that the Company includes in its profit for the period. TME believes that non-IFRS net profit for the period provides useful information about its results of operations, enhances the overall understanding of its past performance and future prospects and allows for greater visibility with respect to key metrics used by its management in its financial and operational decision-making.
Non-IFRS net profit for the period should not be considered in isolation or construed as an alternative to operating profit, net profit for the period or any other measure of performance or as an indicator of its operating performance. Investors are encouraged to review non-IFRS net profit for the period and the reconciliation to its most directly comparable IFRS measure. Non-IFRS net profit for the period presented here may not be comparable to similarly titled measures presented by other companies. Other companies may calculate similarly titled measures differently, limiting their usefulness as comparative measures to the Company’s data. TME encourages investors and others to review its financial information in its entirety and not rely on a single financial measure.
Non-IFRS net profit for the period represents profit for the period excluding amortization of intangible and other assets arising from business acquisitions or combinations, share-based compensation expenses, net losses/gains from investments and related income tax effects.
Please see the “Unaudited Non-IFRS Financial Measure” included in this press release for a full reconciliation of non-IFRS net profit for the period to its net profit for the period.
[1] Non-IFRS net profit and non-IFRS net profit attributable to equity holders of the Company were arrived at after excluding the combined effect of amortization of intangible assets and other assets arising from business acquisitions or combinations, share-based compensation expenses, net losses/gains from investments, and related income tax effects.
[2] Names of artists and bands contained in this press release are sorted according to the following rules: (i) grouped by artists and bands: and (ii)in alphabetical order by family names.
About Tencent Music Entertainment
Tencent Music Entertainment Group (NYSE: TME and HKEX: 1698) is the leading online music and audio entertainment platform in China, operating the country’s highly popular and innovative music apps: QQ Music, Kugou Music, Kuwo Music and WeSing. TME’s mission is to create endless possibilities with music and technology. TME’s platform comprises online music, online audio, online karaoke, music-centric live streaming and online concert services, enabling music fans to discover, listen, sing, watch, perform and socialize around music. For more information, please visit ir.tencentmusic.com.
Safe Harbor Statement
This press release contains forward-looking statements. These statements are made under the “safe harbor” provisions of the U.S. Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Statements that are not historical facts, including statements about the Company’s beliefs and expectations, are forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements involve inherent risks and uncertainties, and a number of factors could cause actual results to differ materially from those contained in any forward-looking statement. In some cases, forward-looking statements can be identified by words or phrases such as “may,” “will,” “expect,” “anticipate,” “target,” “aim,” “estimate,” “intend,” “plan,” “believe,” “potential,” “continue,” “is/are likely to” or other similar expressions. Further information regarding these and other risks, uncertainties or factors is included in the Company’s filings with the SEC and the HKEX. All information provided in this press release is as of the date of this press release, and the Company does not undertake any duty to update such information, except as required under applicable law.
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TENCENT MUSIC ENTERTAINMENT GROUP
CONSOLIDATED INCOME STATEMENTS
Three Months Ended December 31
Year Ended December 31
2023
2024
2023
2024
RMB
RMB
US$
RMB
RMB
US$
Unaudited
Unaudited
Unaudited
Unaudited
Unaudited
Unaudited
(in millions, except per share data)
(in millions, except per share data)
Revenues
Online music services
5,022
5,831
799
17,325
21,742
2,979
Social entertainment services and others
1,871
1,627
223
10,427
6,659
912
6,893
7,458
1,022
27,752
28,401
3,891
Cost of revenues
(4,252)
(4,205)
(576)
(17,957)
(16,376)
(2,244)
Gross profit
2,641
3,253
446
9,795
12,025
1,647
Selling and marketing expenses
(255)
(248)
(34)
(897)
(865)
(119)
General and administrative expenses
(1,011)
(926)
(127)
(4,121)
(3,811)
(522)
Total operating expenses
(1,266)
(1,174)
(161)
(5,018)
(4,676)
(641)
Interest income
277
315
43
1,052
1,196
164
Other gains, net
62
15
2
230
165
23
Operating profit
1,714
2,409
330
6,059
8,710
1,193
Share of net profit of investments accounted
for using equity method
20
31
4
127
96
13
Finance cost
(30)
59
8
(141)
(94)
(13)
Profit before income tax
1,704
2,499
342
6,045
8,712
1,194
Income tax expense
(295)
(423)
(58)
(825)
(1,603)
(220)
Profit for the period/year
1,409
2,076
284
5,220
7,109
974
Attributable to:
Equity holders of the Company
1,306
1,957
268
4,920
6,644
910
Non-controlling interests
103
119
16
300
465
64
Earnings per share for Class A and Class B
ordinary shares
Basic
0.42
0.64
0.09
1.58
2.15
0.30
Diluted
0.42
0.63
0.09
1.55
2.12
0.29
Earnings per ADS (2 Class A shares equal to 1 ADS)
Basic
0.84
1.27
0.17
3.15
4.31
0.59
Diluted
0.83
1.26
0.17
3.11
4.24
0.58
Shares used in earnings per Class A and Class B
ordinary share computation:
Basic
3,103,386,279
3,075,189,032
3,075,189,032
3,121,653,686
3,084,230,029
3,084,230,029
Diluted
3,145,485,054
3,112,342,854
3,112,342,854
3,168,386,031
3,130,861,720
3,130,861,720
ADS used in earnings per ADS computation
Basic
1,551,693,140
1,537,594,516
1,537,594,516
1,560,826,843
1,542,115,015
1,542,115,015
Diluted
1,572,742,527
1,556,171,427
1,556,171,427
1,584,193,016
1,565,430,860
1,565,430,860
TENCENT MUSIC ENTERTAINMENT GROUP
UNAUDITED NON-IFRS FINANCIAL MEASURE
Three Months Ended December 31
Year Ended December 31
2023
2024
2023
2024
RMB
RMB
US$
RMB
RMB
US$
Unaudited
Unaudited
Unaudited
Unaudited
Unaudited
Unaudited
(in millions, except per share data)
(in millions, except per share data)
Profit for the period/year
1,409
2,076
284
5,220
7,109
974
Adjustments:
Amortization of intangible and other assets arising from
business acquisitions or combinations*
111
110
15
445
440
60
Share-based compensation
183
156
21
736
681
93
Losses/(Gains) from investments**
23
94
13
(7)
110
15
Income tax effects***
(48)
(37)
(5)
(171)
(204)
(28)
Non-IFRS Net Profit
1,678
2,399
329
6,223
8,136
1,115
Attributable to:
Equity holders of the Company
1,575
2,280
312
5,923
7,671
1,051
Non-controlling interests
103
119
16
300
465
64
Earnings per share for Class A and Class B
ordinary shares
Basic
0.51
0.74
0.10
1.90
2.49
0.34
Diluted
0.50
0.73
0.10
1.87
2.45
0.34
Earnings per ADS (2 Class A shares equal to 1 ADS)
Basic
1.02
1.48
0.20
3.79
4.97
0.68
Diluted
1.00
1.47
0.20
3.74
4.90
0.67
Shares used in earnings per Class A and Class B
ordinary share computation:
Basic
3,103,386,279
3,075,189,032
3,075,189,032
3,121,653,686
3,084,230,029
3,084,230,029
Diluted
3,145,485,054
3,112,342,854
3,112,342,854
3,168,386,031
3,130,861,720
3,130,861,720
ADS used in earnings per ADS computation
Basic
1,551,693,140
1,537,594,516
1,537,594,516
1,560,826,843
1,542,115,015
1,542,115,015
Diluted
1,572,742,527
1,556,171,427
1,556,171,427
1,584,193,016
1,565,430,860
1,565,430,860
* Represents the amortization of identifiable assets, including intangible assets such as domain name, trademark, copyrights, supplier resources, corporate customer relationships and non-compete
agreement etc., and fair value adjustment on music content (i.e., signed contracts obtained for the rights to access to the music contents for which the amount was amortized over the contract
period), resulting from business acquisitions or combination.
** Including the net gains/losses on deemed disposals/disposals of investments, fair value changes arising from investments, impairment provision of investments and other expenses in relation to
equity transactions of investments.
*** Represents the income tax effects of Non-IFRS adjustments.
TENCENT MUSIC ENTERTAINMENT GROUP
CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
As at December 31, 2023
As at December 31, 2024
RMB
RMB
US$
Audited
Unaudited
Unaudited
(in millions)
ASSETS
Non-current assets
Property, plant and equipment
490
803
110
Land use rights
2,437
2,364
324
Right-of-use assets
367
295
40
Intangible assets
2,032
2,049
281
Goodwill
19,542
19,647
2,692
Investments accounted for using equity method
4,274
4,669
640
Financial assets at fair value through other comprehensive income
6,540
14,498
1,986
Other investments
307
309
42
Prepayments, deposits and other assets
540
425
58
Deferred tax assets
352
422
58
Term deposits
8,719
10,419
1,427
45,600
55,900
7,658
Current assets
Inventories
8
23
3
Accounts receivable
2,918
3,508
481
Prepayments, deposits and other assets
3,438
3,793
520
Other investments
37
46
6
Term deposits
9,937
13,999
1,918
Restricted Cash
31
11
2
Cash and cash equivalents
13,567
13,164
1,803
29,936
34,544
4,733
Total assets
75,536
90,444
12,391
EQUITY
Equity attributable to equity holders of the Company
Share capital
2
2
0
Additional paid-in capital
36,576
29,035
3,978
Shares held for share award schemes
(302)
(520)
(71)
Treasury shares
(6,996)
(550)
(75)
Other reserves
9,658
19,845
2,719
Retained earnings
16,969
20,051
2,747
55,907
67,863
9,297
Non-controlling interests
1,295
1,863
255
Total equity
57,202
69,726
9,552
LIABILITIES
Non-current liabilities
Notes payables
5,636
3,572
489
Deferred tax liabilities
239
198
27
Lease liabilities
297
219
30
Deferred revenue
148
179
25
6,320
4,168
571
Current liabilities
Accounts payable
5,006
6,879
942
Other payables and other liabilities
3,472
3,381
463
Notes payables
–
2,154
295
Current tax liabilities
567
934
128
Lease liabilities
115
106
15
Deferred revenue
2,854
3,096
424
12,014
16,550
2,267
Total liabilities
18,334
20,718
2,838
Total equity and liabilities
75,536
90,444
12,391
TENCENT MUSIC ENTERTAINMENT GROUP
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
Three Months Ended December 31
Year Ended December 31
2023
2024
2023
2024
RMB
RMB
US$
RMB
RMB
US$
Unaudited
Unaudited
Unaudited
Unaudited
Unaudited
Unaudited
(in millions)
(in millions)
Net cash provided by operating activities
1,977
2,480
340
7,337
10,275
1,408
Net cash (used in)/provided by investing activities
(193)
1,324
181
(1,863)
(6,818)
(934)
Net cash used in financing activities
(576)
(815)
(112)
(1,538)
(3,830)
(525)
Net increase/(decrease) in cash and cash equivalents
1,208
2,989
409
3,936
(373)
(51)
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of the period/year
12,381
10,209
1,399
9,555
13,567
1,859
Exchange differences on cash and cash equivalents
(22)
(34)
(5)
76
(30)
(4)
Cash and cash equivalents at end of the period/year
13,567
13,164
1,803
13,567
13,164
1,803
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SAN FRANCISCO, July 25, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — NAVER, Brookfield and NVIDIA announced an expansion of Korea’s sovereign AI factory infrastructure. New investments will increase the initial NVIDIA DSX™ AI factory deployment from 55 megawatts to 200 megawatts.
Announced during Korea President Jae Myung Lee’s AI Summit visit to San Francisco, the planned 200-megawatt expansion will be built with the NVIDIA DSX platform at NAVER’s GAK Sejong hyperscale data center in Sejong, South Korea. The expanded infrastructure will provide Korea- and U.S.- based AI innovators with access to production-scale AI compute for building next-generation models, agents and AI-powered services.
Under the terms of the agreements, Brookfield will fund up to $9 billion as the exclusive capital partner, NVIDIA will invest $1 billion and NAVER will fund the remaining amount to finance the $10 billion project.
This builds on NAVER’s June announcement to extend its GAK Sejong data center with NVIDIA DSX, with a long-term path to gigawatt-scale sovereign AI infrastructure serving Korea’s enterprises, industries, government organizations and global AI cloud customers. Combining Brookfield’s capital with NVIDIA’s computing platform, the investment supports NAVER’s AI factory deployment.
“NVIDIA’s strategic investment and our infrastructure supply agreement with Brookfield have propelled NAVER’s vision for the AI Factory business into a robust execution phase,” said Haejin Lee, Founder and Chairman of NAVER. “Leveraging the solid partnerships with our global partners, we will drive technological innovation, foster a sovereign AI ecosystem, and spearhead efforts to strengthen South Korea’s AI competitiveness.”
AI Factory Expansion and Open Model Collaboration to Fuel AI Innovators
NAVER, as an NVIDIA Cloud Partner, provides deep expertise in operating hyperscale infrastructure powered by the full-stack NVIDIA AI platform. The 200-megawatt AI factory, featuring NVIDIA Vera Rubin and Blackwell platforms, will establish a dedicated resource pool for emerging AI companies, providing the compute, software and support needed to develop and deploy competitive AI models and applications at scale.
This expanded infrastructure also builds on NAVER and NVIDIA’s collaboration on open model development for agentic and physical AI. NAVER is advancing its HyperCLOVA X models to be based on NVIDIA Nemotron™ 3 Ultra open models with its proprietary data and training expertise. NAVER is also the first Korean company to join the NVIDIA Nemotron Coalition, contributing to open model development across pretraining, post-training and reinforcement learning.
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Hyundai Motor Group shares roadmap for realizing its Physical AI vision and collaboration strategy with global tech leaders at the San Francisco AI SummitExecutive Chair Euisun Chung presented, “Hyundai Motor Group is evolving beyond the traditional boundaries of automotive manufacturing to become a Physical AI solution company,” adding, “The ultimate Physical AI vision we pursue is the realization of integrated intelligence at the city level”The Group to leverage manufacturing competitiveness and leading robotics capabilities centered on Boston Dynamics, while establishing a data flywheel system connecting real-world operational data with continuous AI model advancementThe Group to leverage strategic partnerships with global technology leaders, including NVIDIA and Waymo, as well as Boston Dynamics’ strategic partnership with Google DeepMindThe Group to collaborate with NVIDIA to develop a Robot Reference Platform that combines Hyundai Motor Group’s and NVIDIA’s Physical AI capabilities
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SAN FRANCISCO, July 25, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Hyundai Motor Group (the Group) Executive Chair Euisun Chung today outlined the Group’s vision and strategy for Physical AI at the San Francisco AI Summit held in San Francisco, California.
The event brought together approximately 150 attendees, including Executive Chair Chung, business leaders from major Korean companies, executives from leading U.S. technology firms, startup representatives and students.
At the summit, Executive Chair Chung presented the Group’s roadmap for advancing Physical AI and outlined strategic collaboration plans with global technology leaders.
“Hyundai Motor Group is evolving beyond the traditional boundaries of automotive manufacturing by expanding into autonomous driving, robotics and AI Defined Factories, accelerating our transformation into a Physical AI solution company.” — Hyundai Motor Group Executive Chair Euisun Chung
Accelerating the Transition to a Physical AI Solution Company
Hyundai Motor Group’s Physical AI vision extends beyond intelligent devices such as vehicles and robots to intelligent spaces, including AI factories where AI seamlessly connects and optimizes entire operations. Ultimately, the Group envisions integrated intelligence at the city level, where urban infrastructure is organically connected and operated through AI.
A key differentiator for the Group is its ability to create a data flywheel that continuously connects real-world operations with AI advancement. Drawing on extensive experience in large-scale manufacturing, mobility, robotics and service operations, the Group is positioned to deploy, refine and scale Physical AI technologies in real industrial environments.
Executive Chair Chung also outlined strategic partnerships with leading technology companies, including NVIDIA and Waymo, as well as Boston Dynamics’ strategic partnership with Google DeepMind, to further advance Physical AI capabilities.
By combining Hyundai Motor Group’s manufacturing competitiveness, mobility and robotics technologies and extensive operational data with the AI infrastructure and algorithm capabilities of global technology leaders, the Group aims to help foster a new innovation ecosystem for the Physical AI era.
Executive Chair Chung also introduced initiatives designed to support the growth of Korea’s robotics and AI ecosystem, including the development of a Robot Reference Platform with NVIDIA that combines Hyundai Motor Group’s and NVIDIA’s Physical AI capabilities, as well as investments in initiatives such as the Saemangeum AI Valley.
Physical AI Vision: From Intelligent Devices to Integrated Intelligence at the City Level
During the summit, Executive Chair Chung presented Hyundai Motor Group’s Physical AI vision.
“The ultimate Physical AI vision Hyundai Motor Group pursues begins with intelligent devices such as vehicles and robots, expands to intelligent spaces such as AI factories, and ultimately realizes integrated intelligence at the city level, where urban infrastructure is seamlessly connected and operated.” — Hyundai Motor Group Executive Chair Chung
The Group’s vision begins with intelligent devices, where AI capabilities enhance vehicles and robots. It then expands to intelligent spaces, including AI factories where AI autonomously integrates logistics, production and quality management across entire operations.
Ultimately, Hyundai Motor Group envisions city-level intelligence, where critical infrastructure and assets — including energy, mobility and robotics systems — are connected and optimized in real time.
Executive Chair Chung also highlighted the Group’s key strengths in realizing its Physical AI vision:
World-class manufacturing competitiveness: Hyundai Motor Group has built extensive expertise through decades of operating global manufacturing facilities, managing quality systems and optimizing supply chains. This foundation enables the Group to apply AI technologies to products, processes and services while rapidly validating and scaling innovations in real-world environments.Leading robotics capabilities: Hyundai Motor Group has established robotics as a key pillar of its future business portfolio. Boston Dynamics’ quadruped robot Spot®, logistics robot Stretch®, and Hyundai Motor Group Robotics LAB’s next-generation mobile robot platform MobED are recognized for combining technological competitiveness with real-world applicability.
In particular, the humanoid robot Atlas® is emerging as a representative example of Physical AI, supporting and collaborating with people across manufacturing, logistics and mobility environments.
Establishing a data flywheel system: Hyundai Motor Group is establishing a data flywheel system that leverages data generated across manufacturing operations, vehicles, logistics systems and robotics demonstrations to continuously advance AI models. Enhanced algorithms are then reapplied to real-world operations, creating a virtuous cycle that improves performance and strengthens Physical AI capabilities.
Accelerating the Future of Physical AI Through Partnerships with Global Tech Leaders
Executive Chair Chung also outlined concrete initiatives to position Hyundai Motor Group as a leader in human-centered Physical AI through strategic collaborations with NVIDIA and Waymo, as well as Boston Dynamics’ strategic partnership with Google DeepMind.
“By combining Hyundai Motor Group’s strengths in manufacturing, robotics and data with the capabilities of global technology leaders, we can help create a new innovation ecosystem for the Physical AI era.” — Hyundai Motor Group Executive Chair Euisun Chung
NVIDIA – Advancing Physical AI infrastructure and talent development
Hyundai Motor Group is expanding collaboration with NVIDIA to strengthen Physical AI infrastructure and cultivate AI talent. Building on a supply agreement for 50,000 NVIDIA Blackwell GPUs and a memorandum of understanding signed last year to advance Korea’s Physical AI capabilities, the Group is pursuing a range of initiatives, including the establishment of Hyundai Motor Group Robot Application Center, as well as various collaborations aimed at strengthening Korea’s Physical AI infrastructure and AI talent ecosystem, including the NVIDIA’s AI Technology Center.
In manufacturing, the Group is leveraging NVIDIA’s platform to create more sophisticated digital twins of production facilities, enhancing process design, operational optimization and validation efficiency. The collaboration also includes the integration of NVIDIA’s autonomous driving solutions, including automotive semiconductors, sensors and architecture, with Hyundai Motor Group vehicle platforms.
Waymo – Strengthening autonomous driving collaboration
Hyundai Motor Group continues to strengthen its strategic partnership with Waymo in the autonomous driving sector to support the development of a safe and innovative autonomous driving ecosystem. Autonomous driving vehicles require a wide range of specialized capabilities, including redundant systems for steering, braking, power and communications, dedicated features such as power-operated doors, as well as enhanced functional safety and cybersecurity technologies.
Hyundai Motor Group plans to produce IONIQ 5 vehicles with specific autonomous-ready modifications at Hyundai Motor Group Metaplant America (HMGMA) in Georgia.
Google DeepMind – Accelerating next-generation humanoid robotics
Boston Dynamics has established a strategic partnership with Google DeepMind to accelerate the development of next-generation humanoid robots. Advanced AI models and training systems are essential for robots to perform complex tasks in real-world environments and collaborate effectively with people. Through this partnership, Boston Dynamics robots are expected to achieve greater autonomy and adapt more effectively to complex operating environments.
Hyundai Motor Group plans to establish a robot production facility in the U.S. with an annual capacity of up to 30,000 units by 2028. The Atlas humanoid robot will first be deployed at production facilities including HMGMA before broader deployment is expanded through phased validation.
Building an Open Ecosystem Through the Robot Reference Platform and Continued Investment in Korea’s Physical AI Future
Executive Chair Chung also outlined initiatives aimed at supporting the growth of Korea’s Physical AI ecosystem through open collaboration and continued investment.
“The outcomes of collaboration with global technology leaders should contribute to the growth of Korea’s Physical AI industry. To that end, Hyundai Motor Group plans to foster an open ecosystem that supports innovation in robotics and AI technologies.” — Hyundai Motor Group Executive Chair Euisun Chung
Key initiatives to build an open ecosystem for robotics and AI innovation include:
Robot Reference Platform: Hyundai Motor Group and NVIDIA are collaborating to develop a Robot Reference Platform that combines Hyundai Motor Group’s and NVIDIA’s Physical AI capabilities.
The platform will provide research robot models to universities, research institutes and startups, helping foster an open ecosystem that supports technological innovation and the development of Physical AI talent while contributing to the broader growth of Korea’s robotics and AI industries.
Supporting universities, research institutes and startups: The Robot Reference Platform is expected to provide universities, research institutes and startups with a standardized hardware and software environment, enabling them to more easily develop and validate Physical AI technologies. The initiative aims to help address challenges faced by organizations with innovative ideas but limited access to commercialization opportunities and validation infrastructure.
Hyundai Motor Group is also continuing large-scale investments aimed at driving the next leap forward in Korea’s industrial and technology ecosystem. Continued investments in Korea’s industrial and technology ecosystem include:
Saemangeum AI Valley: In the Saemangeum region of Jeonbuk State, the Group is developing Saemangeum AI Valley, which includes an approximate KRW 9 trillion investment in AI data centers, robotics manufacturing clusters, electrolyzer plants and AI hydrogen city infrastructure.
In particular, the robotics manufacturing cluster will serve not only as a production base for the Group’s own robotics products, but also as a robotics foundry that provides manufacturing services for small and medium-sized enterprises that lack manufacturing expertise.
Advanced industrial hubs in the Yeongnam region: Hyundai Motor Group plans to invest a total of KRW 42 trillion over the next decade to foster advanced industrial hubs focused on AI-driven manufacturing, future aerospace industries and sustainable energy infrastructure.
Through these initiatives, Hyundai Motor Group aims to strengthen key foundations for the Physical AI era, including data and energy infrastructure, robotics production capabilities and real-world validation capabilities. The Group also expects these investments to contribute to enhanced industrial competitiveness, balanced regional development, job creation and broader economic vitality in Korea.
About Hyundai Motor Group
Hyundai Motor Group is a global enterprise that has created a value chain based on mobility, steel, and construction, as well as logistics, finance, IT, and service. With about 250,000 employees worldwide, the Group’s mobility brands include Hyundai, Kia, and Genesis. Armed with creative thinking, cooperative communication, and the will to take on any challenges, we strive to create a better future for all.
More information about Hyundai Motor Group can be found at: http://www.hyundaimotorgroup.com or Newsroom: Media Hub by Hyundai, Kia Global Newsroom, Genesis Newsroom
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