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Dell Technologies Delivers Fourth Quarter and Full Year Fiscal 2024 Financial Results

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9 months ago

February 29, 2024

News summary

Fourth quarter revenue of $22.3 billion and full-year revenue of $88.4 billionFull-year operating income of $5.2 billion and non-GAAP operating income of $7.7 billionFull-year cash flow from operations of $8.7 billionFull-year diluted earnings per share of $4.36 and non-GAAP diluted earnings per share of $7.13Announcing a 20% increase in annual cash dividend to $1.78 per common share

ROUND ROCK, Texas, Feb. 29, 2024 /PRNewswire/ —

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Dell Technologies (NYSE: DELL) announces financial results for its fiscal 2024 fourth quarter and full year. Fourth quarter revenue was $22.3 billion, down 11% year over year. Operating income was $1.5 billion and non-GAAP operating income was $2.1 billion, up 25% and down 1% year over year, respectively. Cash flow from operations was $1.5 billion. Diluted earnings per share was $1.59, and non-GAAP diluted earnings per share was $2.20, up 89% and 22% year over year, respectively.

Revenue for the year was $88.4 billion, down 14% from fiscal year 2023. Operating income was $5.2 billion and non-GAAP operating income was $7.7 billion, down 10% and 11% year over year, respectively. Cash flow from operations for the full year was $8.7 billion. Full-year diluted earnings per share was $4.36, and non-GAAP diluted earnings per share was $7.13, up 35% and down 6% year over year, respectively.

Cash and investments were $9.0 billion, and Dell reached its core leverage target of 1.5x exiting the fiscal year. Dell is increasing its annual cash dividend by 20% to $1.78 per common share, with $0.445 per common share for the first quarterly distribution payable on May 3 to shareholders of record as of April 23.

“We generated $8.7 billion in cash flow from operations this fiscal year, returning $7 billion to shareholders since Q1 FY23,” said Yvonne McGill, chief financial officer, Dell Technologies. “We’re optimistic about FY25 and are increasing our annual dividend by 20% – a testament to our confidence in the business and ability to generate strong cash flow.”

Fourth Quarter Fiscal 2024 Financial Results

Three Months Ended

Fiscal Year Ended

February 2,
2024

February 3,
2023

Change

February 2,
2024

February 3,
2023

Change

(in millions, except per share amounts and percentages; unaudited)

Net revenue

$ 22,318

$ 25,039

(11) %

$ 88,425

$ 102,301

(14) %

Operating income

$ 1,491

$ 1,189

25 %

$ 5,211

$ 5,771

(10) %

Net income

$ 1,158

$ 606

91 %

$ 3,195

$ 2,422

32 %

Earnings per share – diluted

$ 1.59

$ 0.84

89 %

$ 4.36

$ 3.24

35 %

Non-GAAP operating income

$ 2,139

$ 2,170

(1) %

$ 7,678

$ 8,637

(11) %

Non-GAAP net income

$ 1,610

$ 1,322

22 %

$ 5,245

$ 5,727

(8) %

Adjusted free cash flow

$ 1,010

$ 2,267

(55) %

$ 5,607

$ 1,533

266 %

Non-GAAP earnings per share – diluted

$ 2.20

$ 1.80

22 %

$ 7.13

$ 7.61

(6) %

Information about Dell Technologies’ use of non-GAAP financial information is provided under “Non-GAAP Financial Measures” below. All comparisons in this press release are year-over-year unless otherwise noted.

Infrastructure Solutions Group (ISG) delivered fourth quarter revenue of $9.3 billion, up 10% sequentially and down 6% year over year. Servers and networking revenue was $4.9 billion, with sequential growth driven primarily by AI-optimized servers. Storage revenue was $4.5 billion, up 16% sequentially with demand strength across the portfolio. Operating income was $1.4 billion. Full-year ISG revenue was $33.9 billion, down 12% year over year, and full-year operating income was $4.3 billion, down 15% year over year.

Client Solutions Group (CSG) delivered fourth quarter revenue of $11.7 billion, down 5% sequentially and 12% year over year. Commercial client revenue was $9.6 billion, and Consumer revenue was $2.2 billion. Operating income was $726 million. Full-year CSG revenue was $48.9 billion, down 16% year over year, and full-year operating income was $3.5 billion, down 8% year over year.

“Our strong AI-optimized server momentum continues, with orders increasing nearly 40% sequentially and backlog nearly doubling, exiting our fiscal year at $2.9 billion,” said Jeff Clarke, vice chairman and chief operating officer, Dell Technologies. “We’ve just started to touch the AI opportunities ahead of us, and we believe Dell is uniquely positioned with our broad portfolio to help customers build GenAI solutions that meet performance, cost and security requirements.”

Dell continues to expand its portfolio to help customers meet their performance, cost and security requirements across clouds, on premises and at the edge:

Expanded the Dell Generative AI Solutions portfolio with support for the AMD Instinct™ MI300X accelerator in Dell PowerEdge XE9680 servers and the new Dell Validated Design for Generative AI with AMD ROCm™ powered AI frameworks.Introduced new enterprise data storage advancements and planned validation with the NVIDIA DGX SuperPOD AI infrastructure, helping customers quickly access data for AI workloads with Dell PowerScale systems.Announced Dell will have the broadest portfolio of commercial AI laptops and mobile workstations, which feature built-in AI acceleration with the addition of the neural processing unit (NPU). New XPS systems also feature the NPU, helping to improve performance, productivity and collaboration.Forged partnership with Nokia to serve as its preferred infrastructure partner for Nokia AirFrame customers, transitioning them to Dell PowerEdge servers with Dell global services and support. Dell will also offer Nokia’s Digital Automation Cloud solution with Dell NativeEdge to provide a comprehensive, scalable solution for enterprises.

Operating Segments Results

Three Months Ended

Fiscal Year Ended

February 2,
2024

February 3,
2023

Change

February 2,
2024

February 3,
2023

Change

(in millions, except percentages; unaudited)

Infrastructure Solutions Group (ISG):

Net revenue:

Servers and networking

$ 4,857

$ 4,940

(2) %

$ 17,624

$ 20,398

(14) %

Storage

4,475

4,965

(10) %

16,261

17,958

(9) %

Total ISG net revenue

$ 9,332

$ 9,905

(6) %

$ 33,885

$ 38,356

(12) %

Operating Income:

ISG operating income

$ 1,428

$ 1,543

(7) %

$ 4,286

$ 5,045

(15) %

% of ISG net revenue

15.3 %

15.6 %

12.6 %

13.2 %

% of total reportable segment operating income

66 %

70 %

55 %

57 %

Client Solutions Group (CSG):

Net revenue:

Commercial

$ 9,563

$ 10,697

(11) %

$ 39,814

$ 45,556

(13) %

Consumer

2,152

2,664

(19) %

9,102

12,657

(28) %

Total CSG net revenue

$ 11,715

$ 13,361

(12) %

$ 48,916

$ 58,213

(16) %

Operating Income:

CSG operating income

$ 726

$ 671

8 %

$ 3,512

$ 3,824

(8) %

% of CSG net revenue

6.2 %

5.0 %

7.2 %

6.6 %

% of total reportable segment operating income

34 %

30 %

45 %

43 %

Conference call information
As previously announced, the company will hold a conference call to discuss its performance and financial guidance on Feb. 29 at 3:30 p.m. CST. Prior to the start of the conference call, prepared remarks and a presentation containing additional financial and operating information prior to financial guidance may be downloaded from investors.delltechnologies.com. The conference call will be broadcast live over the internet and can be accessed at https://investors.delltechnologies.com/news-events/upcoming-events

For those unable to listen to the live broadcast, the final remarks and presentation with financial guidance will be available following the broadcast, and an archived version will be available at the same location for one year.

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Non-GAAP Financial Measures:
This press release presents information about non-GAAP gross margin, non-GAAP operating expenses, non-GAAP operating income, non-GAAP net income, non-GAAP net income attributable to Dell Technologies Inc., non-GAAP earnings per share attributable to Dell Technologies Inc. – diluted, free cash flow, and adjusted free cash flow which are non-GAAP financial measures provided as a supplement to the results provided in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles in the United States of America (“GAAP”). A reconciliation of each non-GAAP financial measure to the most directly comparable GAAP financial measure is provided in the attached tables for each of the fiscal periods indicated.

Special Note on Forward-Looking Statements:
Statements in this press release that relate to future results and events are forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 and Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933 and are based on Dell Technologies’ current expectations. In some cases, you can identify these statements by such forward-looking words as “anticipate,” “believe,” “confidence,” “could,” “estimate,” “expect,” “guidance,” “intend,” “may,” “objective,” “outlook,” “plan,” “project,” “possible,” “potential,” “should,” “will” and “would,” or similar words or expressions that refer to future events or outcomes.

Dell Technologies’ results or events in future periods could differ materially from those expressed or implied by these forward-looking statements because of risks, uncertainties, and other factors that include, but are not limited to, the following: adverse global economic conditions and instability in financial markets; competitive pressures; Dell Technologies’ reliance on third-party suppliers for products and components, including reliance on single-source or limited-source suppliers; Dell Technologies’ ability to achieve favorable pricing from its vendors; Dell Technologies’ execution of its strategy; Dell Technologies’ ability to manage solutions and products and services transitions in an effective manner; Dell Technologies’ ability to deliver high-quality products, software, and services; cyber attacks or other data security incidents; Dell Technologies’ ability to successfully execute on strategic initiatives including acquisitions, divestitures or cost savings measures; Dell Technologies’ foreign operations and ability to generate substantial non-U.S. net revenue; Dell Technologies’ product, services, customer, and geographic sales mix, and seasonal sales trends; the performance of Dell Technologies’ sales channel partners; access to the capital markets by Dell Technologies or its customers; material impairment of the value of goodwill or intangible assets; adverse economic conditions and the effect of additional regulation on Dell Technologies’ financial services activities; counterparty default risks; the loss by Dell Technologies of any contracts for ISG services and solutions and its ability to perform such contracts at their estimated costs; loss by Dell Technologies of government contracts; Dell Technologies’ ability to develop and protect its proprietary intellectual property or obtain licenses to intellectual property developed by others on commercially reasonable and competitive terms; disruptions in Dell Technologies’ infrastructure; Dell Technologies’ ability to hedge effectively its exposure to fluctuations in foreign currency exchange rates and interest rates; expiration of tax holidays or favorable tax rate structures, or unfavorable outcomes in tax audits and other tax compliance matters; impairment of portfolio investments; unfavorable results of legal proceedings; expectations relating to environmental, social and governance (ESG) considerations; compliance requirements of changing environmental and safety laws, human rights laws, or other laws; the effect of armed hostilities, terrorism, natural disasters, or public health issues; the effect of global climate change and legal, regulatory, or market measures to address climate change; Dell Technologies’ dependence on the services of Michael Dell and key employees; Dell Technologies’ level of indebtedness; and business and financial factors and legal restrictions affecting continuation of Dell Technologies’ quarterly cash dividend policy and dividend rate.

This list of risks, uncertainties, and other factors is not complete. Dell Technologies discusses some of these matters more fully, as well as certain risk factors that could affect Dell Technologies’ business, financial condition, results of operations, and prospects, in its reports filed with the SEC, including Dell Technologies’ annual report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended February 3, 2023, quarterly reports on Form 10-Q, and current reports on Form 8-K. These filings are available for review through the SEC’s website at www.sec.gov. Any or all forward-looking statements Dell Technologies makes may turn out to be wrong and can be affected by inaccurate assumptions Dell Technologies might make or by known or unknown risks, uncertainties, and other factors, including those identified in this press release. Accordingly, you should not place undue reliance on the forward-looking statements made in this press release, which speak only as of its date. Dell Technologies does not undertake to update, and expressly disclaims any duty to update, its forward-looking statements, whether as a result of circumstances or events that arise after the date they are made, new information, or otherwise.

DELL TECHNOLOGIES INC.

Consolidated Statements of Income and Related Financial Highlights

(in millions, except percentages; unaudited)

Three Months Ended

Fiscal Year Ended

February 2,
2024

February 3,
2023

Change

February 2,
2024

February 3,
2023

Change

Net revenue:

Products

$ 16,149

$ 19,038

(15) %

$ 64,353

$ 79,250

(19) %

Services

6,169

6,001

3 %

24,072

23,051

4 %

Total net revenue

22,318

25,039

(11) %

88,425

102,301

(14) %

Cost of net revenue:

Products

13,393

15,748

(15) %

53,316

66,029

(19) %

Services

3,609

3,535

2 %

14,240

13,586

5 %

Total cost of net revenue

17,002

19,283

(12) %

67,556

79,615

(15) %

Gross margin

5,316

5,756

(8) %

20,869

22,686

(8) %

Operating expenses:

Selling, general, and administrative

3,109

3,772

(18) %

12,857

14,136

(9) %

Research and development

716

795

(10) %

2,801

2,779

1 %

Total operating expenses

3,825

4,567

(16) %

15,658

16,915

(7) %

Operating income

1,491

1,189

25 %

5,211

5,771

(10) %

Interest and other, net

(203)

(266)

24 %

(1,324)

(2,546)

48 %

Income before income taxes

1,288

923

40 %

3,887

3,225

21 %

Income tax expense

130

317

(59) %

692

803

(14) %

Net income

1,158

606

91 %

3,195

2,422

32 %

Less: Net loss attributable to non-controlling interests

(2)

(8)

75 %

(16)

(20)

20 %

Net income attributable to Dell Technologies Inc.

$ 1,160

$ 614

89 %

$ 3,211

$ 2,442

31 %

Percentage of Total Net Revenue:

Gross margin

23.8 %

23.0 %

23.6 %

22.2 %

Selling, general, and administrative

13.9 %

15.1 %

14.5 %

13.9 %

Research and development

3.2 %

2.7 %

Operating expenses

17.1 %

18.3 %

17.7 %

16.6 %

Operating income

6.7 %

4.7 %

5.9 %

5.6 %

Income before income taxes

5.8 %

3.7 %

4.4 %

3.2 %

Net income

5.2 %

2.4 %

3.6 %

2.4 %

Income tax rate

10.1 %

34.3 %

17.8 %

24.9 %

Amounts are based on underlying data and may not visually foot due to rounding.

DELL TECHNOLOGIES INC.

Consolidated Statements of Financial Position

(in millions; unaudited)

February 2, 2024

February 3, 2023

ASSETS

Current assets:

Cash and cash equivalents

$ 7,366

$ 8,607

Accounts receivable, net of allowance of $71 and $78

9,343

12,482

Due from related party, net

—

378

Short-term financing receivables, net of allowance of $79 and $142

4,643

5,281

Inventories

3,622

4,776

Other current assets

10,957

10,827

Current assets held for sale

—

Total current assets

35,947

42,351

Property, plant, and equipment, net

6,432

6,209

Long-term investments

1,316

1,518

Long-term financing receivables, net of allowance of $91 and $59

5,877

5,638

Goodwill

19,700

19,676

Intangible assets, net

5,701

6,468

Due from related party, net

—

440

Other non-current assets

7,116

7,311

Total assets

$ 82,089

$ 89,611

LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY

Current liabilities:

Short-term debt

$ 6,982

$ 6,573

Accounts payable

19,389

18,598

Due to related party

—

2,067

Accrued and other

6,805

8,874

Short-term deferred revenue

15,318

15,542

Total current liabilities

48,494

51,654

Long-term debt

19,012

23,015

Long-term deferred revenue

13,827

14,744

Other non-current liabilities

3,065

3,223

Total liabilities

84,398

92,636

Stockholders’ equity (deficit):

Total Dell Technologies Inc. stockholders’ equity (deficit)

(2,404)

(3,122)

Non-controlling interests

Total stockholders’ equity (deficit)

(2,309)

(3,025)

Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity

$ 82,089

$ 89,611

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Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows

(in millions; unaudited)

Three Months Ended

Fiscal Year Ended

February 2,
2024

February 3,
2023

February 2,
2024

February 3,
2023

Cash flows from operating activities:

Net income

$ 1,158

$ 606

$ 3,195

$ 2,422

Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by
operating activities:

375

2,108

5,481

1,143

Change in cash from operating activities

1,533

2,714

8,676

3,565

Cash flows from investing activities:

Purchases of investments

(29)

(7)

(172)

(108)

Maturities and sales of investments

226

116

Capital expenditures and capitalized software development
costs

(727)

(759)

(2,756)

(3,003)

Acquisition of businesses and assets, net

(70)

(126)

(70)

Other

Change in cash from investing activities

(669)

(796)

(2,783)

(3,024)

Cash flows from financing activities:

Proceeds from the issuance of common stock

—

Repurchases of common stock

(878)

(165)

(2,080)

(2,883)

Repurchases of common stock for employee tax withholdings

(18)

(372)

(398)

Payments of dividends and dividend equivalents

(261)

(236)

(1,072)

(964)

Proceeds from debt

871

3,700

7,775

12,479

Repayments of debt

(1,480)

(1,746)

(11,246)

(9,825)

Debt-related costs and other, net

(55)

(22)

(109)

(39)

Change in cash from financing activities

(1,819)

1,513

(7,094)

(1,625)

Effect of exchange rate changes on cash, cash
equivalents, and restricted cash

239

(186)

(104)

Change in cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash

(941)

3,670

(1,387)

(1,188)

Cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash at beginning of the
period

8,448

5,224

8,894

10,082

Cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash at end of the
period

$ 7,507

$ 8,894

$ 7,507

$ 8,894

DELL TECHNOLOGIES INC.

Segment Information

(in millions, except percentages; unaudited; continued on next page)

Three Months Ended

Fiscal Year Ended

February 2,
2024

February 3,
2023

Change

February 2,
2024

February 3,
2023

Change

Infrastructure Solutions Group (ISG):

Net revenue:

Servers and networking

$ 4,857

$ 4,940

(2) %

$ 17,624

$ 20,398

(14) %

Storage

4,475

4,965

(10) %

16,261

17,958

(9) %

Total ISG net revenue

$ 9,332

$ 9,905

(6) %

$ 33,885

$ 38,356

(12) %

Operating Income:

ISG operating income

$ 1,428

$ 1,543

(7) %

$ 4,286

$ 5,045

(15) %

% of ISG net revenue

15.3 %

15.6 %

12.6 %

13.2 %

% of total reportable segment operating income

66 %

70 %

55 %

57 %

Client Solutions Group (CSG):

Net revenue:

Commercial

$ 9,563

$ 10,697

(11) %

$ 39,814

$ 45,556

(13) %

Consumer

2,152

2,664

(19) %

9,102

12,657

(28) %

Total CSG net revenue

$ 11,715

$ 13,361

(12) %

$ 48,916

$ 58,213

(16) %

Operating Income:

CSG operating income

$ 726

$ 671

8 %

$ 3,512

$ 3,824

(8) %

% of CSG net revenue

6.2 %

5.0 %

7.2 %

6.6 %

% of total reportable segment operating income

34 %

30 %

45 %

43 %

Amounts are based on underlying data and may not visually foot due to rounding.

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Segment Information

(in millions, except percentages; unaudited; continued)

Three Months Ended

Fiscal Year Ended

February 2,
2024

February 3,
2023

February 2,
2024

February 3,
2023

Reconciliation to consolidated net revenue:

Reportable segment net revenue

$ 21,047

$ 23,266

$ 82,801

$ 96,569

Other businesses (a)

1,269

1,770

5,614

5,721

Unallocated transactions (b)

Total consolidated net revenue

$ 22,318

$ 25,039

$ 88,425

$ 102,301

Reconciliation to consolidated operating income:

Reportable segment operating income

$ 2,154

$ 2,214

$ 7,798

$ 8,869

Other businesses (a)

(17)

(48)

(129)

(240)

Unallocated transactions (b)

Impact of purchase accounting (c)

(4)

(11)

(14)

(44)

Amortization of intangibles

(206)

(238)

(819)

(970)

Transaction-related expenses (d)

(3)

(6)

(12)

(22)

Stock-based compensation expense (e)

(203)

(228)

(878)

(931)

Other corporate expenses (f)

(232)

(498)

(744)

(899)

Total consolidated operating income

$ 1,491

$ 1,189

$ 5,211

$ 5,771

_________________

(a)

Other businesses consists of: 1) Dell’s resale of standalone VMware, Inc. products and services, “VMware Resale,” 2) Secureworks, and 3) Virtustream, and do not meet the requirements for a reportable segment, either individually or collectively.

(b)

Unallocated transactions includes other corporate items that are not allocated to Dell Technologies’ reportable segments.

(c)

Impact of purchase accounting includes non-cash purchase accounting adjustments that are primarily related to the EMC merger transaction.

(d)

Transaction-related expenses includes acquisition, integration, and divestiture related costs. From time to time, this category also may include transaction-related income related to divestitures of businesses or asset sales.

(e)

Stock-based compensation expense consists of equity awards granted based on the estimated fair value of those awards at grant date.

(f)

Other corporate expenses includes severance, impairment charges, incentive charges related to equity investments, payroll taxes associated with stock-based compensation, facilities action, and other costs.

SUPPLEMENTAL SELECTED NON-GAAP FINANCIAL MEASURES

These tables present information about the Company’s non-GAAP gross margin, non-GAAP operating expenses, non-GAAP operating income, non-GAAP net income, non-GAAP net income attributable to Dell Technologies Inc., non-GAAP earnings per share attributable to Dell Technologies Inc. – diluted, free cash flow and adjusted free cash flow, which are non-GAAP financial measures provided as a supplement to the results provided in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles in the United States of America (“GAAP”). A detailed discussion of Dell Technologies’ reasons for including these non-GAAP financial measures, the limitations associated with these measures, the items excluded from these measures, and our reason for excluding those items are presented in “Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations — Non-GAAP Financial Measures” in our periodic reports filed with the SEC. Dell Technologies encourages investors to review the non-GAAP discussion in these reports in conjunction with the presentation of non-GAAP financial measures.

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Selected Financial Measures

(in millions, except per share amounts and percentages; unaudited)

Three Months Ended

Fiscal Year Ended

February 2,
2024

February 3,
2023

%
Change

February 2,
2024

February 3,
2023

Change

Net revenue (a)

$ 22,318

$ 25,039

(11) %

$ 88,425

$ 102,301

(14) %

Non-GAAP gross margin

$ 5,468

$ 5,971

(8) %

$ 21,444

$ 23,427

(8) %

% of non-GAAP net revenue

24.5 %

23.8 %

24.3 %

22.9 %

Non-GAAP operating expenses

$ 3,329

$ 3,801

(12) %

$ 13,766

$ 14,790

(7) %

% of non-GAAP net revenue

14.9 %

15.1 %

15.6 %

14.5 %

Non-GAAP operating income

$ 2,139

$ 2,170

(1) %

$ 7,678

$ 8,637

(11) %

% of non-GAAP net revenue

9.6 %

8.7 %

8.4 %

Non-GAAP net income

$ 1,610

$ 1,322

22 %

$ 5,245

$ 5,727

(8) %

% of non-GAAP net revenue

7.2 %

5.3 %

5.9 %

5.6 %

Non-GAAP earnings per share – diluted

$ 2.20

$ 1.80

22 %

$ 7.13

$ 7.61

(6) %

____________________

(a)

Effective in the first quarter of Fiscal 2023, non-GAAP net revenue no longer differs from net revenue, the most comparable GAAP financial measure.

Amounts are based on underlying data and may not visually foot due to rounding.

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Reconciliation of Selected Non-GAAP Financial Measures

(in millions, except percentages; unaudited; continued on next page)

Three Months Ended

Fiscal Year Ended

February 2,
2024

February 3,
2023

%
Change

February 2,
2024

February 3,
2023

%
Change

Gross margin

$ 5,316

$ 5,756

(8) %

$ 20,869

$ 22,686

(8) %

Non-GAAP adjustments:

Amortization of intangibles

331

414

Impact of purchase accounting

—

Stock-based compensation expense

149

152

Other corporate expenses

173

Non-GAAP gross margin

$ 5,468

$ 5,971

(8) %

$ 21,444

$ 23,427

(8) %

Operating expenses

$ 3,825

$ 4,567

(16) %

$ 15,658

$ 16,915

(7) %

Non-GAAP adjustments:

Amortization of intangibles

(122)

(139)

(488)

(556)

Impact of purchase accounting

(4)

(11)

(14)

(42)

Transaction-related expenses

(3)

(6)

(12)

(22)

Stock-based compensation expense

(166)

(188)

(729)

(779)

Other corporate expenses

(201)

(422)

(649)

(726)

Non-GAAP operating expenses

$ 3,329

$ 3,801

(12) %

$ 13,766

$ 14,790

(7) %

Operating income

$ 1,491

$ 1,189

25 %

$ 5,211

$ 5,771

(10) %

Non-GAAP adjustments:

Amortization of intangibles

206

238

819

970

Impact of purchase accounting

Transaction-related expenses

Stock-based compensation expense

203

228

878

931

Other corporate expenses

232

498

744

899

Non-GAAP operating income

$ 2,139

$ 2,170

(1) %

$ 7,678

$ 8,637

(11) %

Net income

$ 1,158

$ 606

91 %

$ 3,195

$ 2,422

32 %

Non-GAAP adjustments:

Amortization of intangibles

206

238

819

970

Impact of purchase accounting

Transaction-related (income) expenses

(5)

(14)

(16)

Stock-based compensation expense

203

228

878

931

Other corporate expenses

232

392

744

1,812

Fair value adjustments on equity investments

(83)

(47)

206

Aggregate adjustment for income taxes

(105)

(148)

(407)

(642)

Non-GAAP net income

$ 1,610

$ 1,322

22 %

$ 5,245

$ 5,727

(8) %

DELL TECHNOLOGIES INC.

Reconciliation of Selected Non-GAAP Financial Measures

(unaudited; continued)

Three Months Ended

Fiscal Year Ended

February 2,
2024

February 3,
2023

%
Change

February 2,
2024

February 3,
2023

%
Change

Earnings per share attributable to Dell
Technologies, Inc. – diluted

$ 1.59

$ 0.84

89 %

$ 4.36

$ 3.24

35 %

Non-GAAP adjustments:

Amortization of intangibles

0.28

0.32

1.11

1.29

Impact of purchase accounting

0.01

0.02

0.06

Transaction-related (income) expenses

(0.01)

(0.02)

0.07

(0.02)

Stock-based compensation expense

0.28

0.31

1.19

1.24

Other corporate expenses

0.32

0.53

1.01

2.41

Fair value adjustments on equity
investments

(0.11)

0.01

(0.06)

0.27

Aggregate adjustment for income taxes

(0.15)

(0.19)

(0.55)

(0.86)

Total non-GAAP adjustments attributable
to non-controlling interests

(0.01)

(0.02)

Non-GAAP earnings per share
attributable to Dell Technologies, Inc. –
diluted

$ 2.20

$ 1.80

22 %

$ 7.13

$ 7.61

(6) %

DELL TECHNOLOGIES INC.

Reconciliation of Selected Non-GAAP Financial Measures

(in millions, except percentages; unaudited; continued)

Three Months Ended

Fiscal Year Ended

February 2,
2024

February 3,
2023

%
Change

February 2,
2024

February 3,
2023

%
Change

Cash flow from operations

$ 1,533

$ 2,714

(44) %

$ 8,676

$ 3,565

143 %

Non-GAAP adjustments:

Capital expenditures and capitalized
software development costs, net (a)

(727)

(749)

(2,753)

(2,993)

Free cash flow

$ 806

$ 1,965

(59) %

$ 5,923

$ 572

935 %

Free cash flow

$ 806

$ 1,965

(59) %

$ 5,923

$ 572

935 %

Non-GAAP adjustments:

DFS financing receivables (b)

136

175

(309)

461

DFS operating leases (c)

127

(7)

500

Adjusted free cash flow

$ 1,010

$ 2,267

(55) %

$ 5,607

$ 1,533

266 %

____________________

(a)

Capital expenditures and capitalized software development costs is net of proceeds from sales of facilities, land, and other assets.

(b)

DFS financing receivables represents the operating cash flow impact from the change in financing receivables.

(c)

DFS operating leases represents the change in net carrying value of equipment for DFS operating leases.

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RLX Technology Announces Unaudited Third Quarter 2024 Financial Results

Published

23 minutes ago

November 15, 2024

SHENZHEN, China, Nov. 15, 2024 /PRNEWSWIRE/ – RLX Technology Inc. (“RLX Technology” or the “Company”) (NYSE: RLX), a leading global branded e-vapor company, today announced its unaudited financial results for the third quarter ended September 30, 2024.

Third Quarter 2024 Financial Highlights

Net revenues were RMB756.3 million (US$107.8 million) in the third quarter of 2024, compared with RMB498.9 million in the same period of 2023.Gross margin was 27.2% in the third quarter of 2024, compared with 24.1% in the same period of 2023.U.S. GAAP net income was RMB169.4 million (US$24.1 million) in the third quarter of 2024, compared with RMB176.6 million in the same period of 2023.Non-GAAP net income[1] was RMB261.9 million (US$37.3 million) in the third quarter of 2024, compared with RMB201.4 million in the same period of 2023.

“We delivered another strong performance in the third quarter of 2024, showcasing our ability to consistently excel in diverse markets despite rapidly evolving trends and regulations,” commented Ms. Ying (Kate) Wang, Co-founder, Chairperson of the Board of Directors, and Chief Executive Officer of RLX Technology. “Our efficient, adaptable localization strategies have empowered us to establish market leadership in multiple countries by cultivating strong product-market alignment and building solid relationships with local distributors and retailers. Furthermore, our broad offering of premium, reliable cartridge-based products and growing selection of disposables and open-system products have earned the loyalty of adult smokers worldwide. As a trusted e-vapor brand for adult smokers, we remain committed to creating innovative, high-quality products in line with shifting trends and regulations, meeting users’ needs while driving RLX’s long-term growth.”

Mr. Chao Lu, Chief Financial Officer of RLX Technology, added, “Our robust third quarter results were led by a 51.6% year-over-year increase in net revenues to RMB756.3 million, underscoring the success of our internationalization efforts. Our gross margin also improved year over year, expanding 3.1 percentage points to 27.2%, thanks to a favorable shift in our revenue mix and our effective cost optimization initiatives. Notably, we maintained stable non-GAAP operating expenses while rapidly growing revenue, highlighting our operational leverage. We are also excited to continue returning value to our shareholders with our second cash dividend since our IPO while also executing our share repurchase program. Going forward, we will remain dedicated to pursuing development opportunities that deliver sustainable, growing profits and enhance returns for our shareholders.”

Third Quarter 2024 Financial Results

Net revenues were RMB756.3 million (US$107.8 million) in the third quarter of 2024, compared with RMB498.9 million in the same period of 2023. The increase was primarily due to our international expansion.

Gross profit was RMB206.0 million (US$29.4 million) in the third quarter of 2024, compared with RMB120.0 million in the same period of 2023.

Gross margin was 27.2% in the third quarter of 2024, compared with 24.1% in the same period of 2023. The increase was primarily due to a favorable change in the revenue mix and the cost optimization efforts.

Operating expenses were RMB216.6 million (US$30.9 million) in the third quarter of 2024, compared with RMB154.4 million in the same period of 2023. The increase was primarily due to the fluctuation of share-based compensation expenses, from RMB24.8 million in the third quarter of 2023 to RMB92.5 million (US$13.2 million) in the third quarter of 2024. The changes in share-based compensation expenses were primarily due to the changes in the fair value of the share incentive awards that the Company granted to its employees in line with the fluctuations in the Company’s share price.

Selling expenses were RMB69.0 million (US$9.8 million) in the third quarter of 2024, compared with RMB44.8 million in the same period of 2023, primarily due to an increase in share-based compensation expenses and branding expenses.

General and administrative expenses were RMB123.2 million (US$17.6 million) in the third quarter of 2024, compared with RMB78.8 million in the same period of 2023, primarily due to an increase in share-based compensation expenses.

Research and development expenses were RMB24.4 million (US$3.5 million) in the third quarter of 2024, compared with RMB30.8 million in the same period of 2023, primarily due to a decrease in salaries, welfare benefits and depreciation and amortization expenses, slightly offset by an increase in share-based compensation expenses.

Loss from operations was RMB10.7 million (US$1.5 million) in the third quarter of 2024, compared with RMB34.3 million in the same period of 2023.

Income tax expense was RMB30.4 million (US$4.3 million) in the third quarter of 2024, compared with RMB1.7 million in the same period of 2023.

U.S. GAAP net income was RMB169.4 million (US$24.1 million) in the third quarter of 2024, compared with RMB176.6 million in the same period of 2023.

Non-GAAP net income was RMB261.9 million (US$37.3 million) in the third quarter of 2024, compared with RMB201.4 million in the same period of 2023.

U.S. GAAP basic and diluted net income per American depositary share (“ADS”) were RMB0.135 (US$0.019) and RMB0.129 (US$0.018), respectively, in the third quarter of 2024, compared with U.S. GAAP basic and diluted net income per ADS of RMB0.133 and RMB0.130, respectively, in the same period of 2023.

Non-GAAP basic and diluted net income per ADS[2] were RMB0.211 (US$0.030) and RMB0.200 (US$0.029), respectively, in the third quarter of 2024, compared with non-GAAP basic and diluted net income per ADS of RMB0.152 and RMB0.149, respectively, in the same period of 2023.

Balance Sheet and Cash Flow

As of September 30, 2024, the Company had cash and cash equivalents, restricted cash, short-term bank deposits, net, short-term investments, net, long-term bank deposits, net and long-term investment securities, net of RMB15,361.7 million (US$2,189.0 million), compared with RMB14,930.8 million as of June 30, 2024. In the third quarter of 2024, net cash generated from operating activities was RMB156.6 million (US$22.3 million).

Dividend Payment

The Company announced that its Board of Directors approved a cash dividend of US$0.01 per ordinary share, or US$0.01 per ADS, to holders of ordinary shares and holders of ADSs, respectively, as of the close of business on December 6, 2024 Beijing/Hong Kong Time and New York Time, respectively, payable in U.S. dollars. The payment date is expected to be on or around December 13, 2024 and on or around December 20, 2024 for holders of ordinary shares and holders of ADSs, respectively.

Conference Call

The Company’s management will host an earnings conference call at 7:00 AM U.S. Eastern Time on November 15, 2024 (8:00 PM Beijing/Hong Kong Time on November 15, 2024).

Dial-in details for the earnings conference call are as follows:

United States (toll-free):

+1-888-317-6003

International:

+1-412-317-6061

Hong Kong, China (toll-free):

+800-963-976

Hong Kong, China:

+852-5808-1995

Mainland China:

400-120-6115

Participant Code:

6222824

Participants should dial in 10 minutes before the scheduled start time and ask to be connected to the call for “RLX Technology Inc.” with the Participant Code as set forth above.

Additionally, a live and archived webcast of the conference call will be available on the Company’s investor relations website at https://ir.relxtech.com.

A replay of the conference call will be accessible approximately two hours after the conclusion of the call until November 22, 2024, by dialing the following telephone numbers:

United States:

+1-877-344-7529

International:

+1-412-317-0088

Replay Access Code:

7489030

[1] Non-GAAP net income is a non-GAAP financial measure. For more information on the Company’s non-GAAP financial measures, please see the section “Non-GAAP Financial Measures” and the table captioned “Unaudited Reconciliation of GAAP and Non-GAAP Results” set forth at the end of this press release.

[2] Non-GAAP basic and diluted net income per ADS is a non-GAAP financial measure. For more information on the Company’s non-GAAP financial measures, please see the section “Non-GAAP Financial Measures” and the table captioned “Unaudited Reconciliation of GAAP and Non-GAAP Results” set forth at the end of this press release.

About RLX Technology Inc.

RLX Technology Inc. (NYSE: RLX) is a leading global branded e-vapor company. The Company leverages its strong in-house technology, product development capabilities and in-depth insights into adult smokers’ needs to develop superior e-vapor products.

For more information, please visit: http://ir.relxtech.com.

Non-GAAP Financial Measures

The Company uses non-GAAP net income and non-GAAP basic and diluted net income per ADS, each a non-GAAP financial measure, in evaluating its operating results and for financial and operational decision-making purposes. Non-GAAP net income represents net income excluding share-based compensation expenses. Non-GAAP basic and diluted net income per ADS is computed using non-GAAP net income attributable to RLX Technology Inc. and the same number of ADSs used in U.S. GAAP basic and diluted net income per ADS calculation.

The Company presents these non-GAAP financial measures because they are used by the management to evaluate its operating performance and formulate business plans. The Company believes that they help identify underlying trends in its business that could otherwise be distorted by the effect of certain expenses that are included in net income. The Company also believes that the use of the non-GAAP measures facilitates investors’ assessment of its operating performance, as they could provide useful information about its operating results, enhances the overall understanding of its past performance and future prospects and allows for greater visibility with respect to key metrics used by the management in its financial and operational decision making.

The non-GAAP financial measures are not defined under U.S. GAAP and are not presented in accordance with U.S. GAAP. The non-GAAP financial measures have limitations as analytical tools. They should not be considered in isolation or construed as an alternative to net income, basic and diluted net income per ADS or any other measure of performance or as an indicator of its operating performance. Investors are encouraged to review its historical non-GAAP financial measures to the most directly comparable U.S. GAAP measures. The non-GAAP financial measures 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 our data. The Company encourages investors and others to review its financial information in its entirety and not rely on any single financial measure.

For more information on the non-GAAP financial measures, please see the table captioned “Unaudited Reconciliation of GAAP and non-GAAP Results” set forth at the end of this press release.

Exchange Rate Information

This announcement contains translations of certain RMB amounts into U.S. dollars at a specified rate solely for the convenience of the reader. Unless otherwise noted, all translations from RMB to U.S. dollars and from U.S. dollars to RMB are made at a rate of RMB7.0176 to US$1.00, the exchange rate on September 30, 2024, set forth in the H.10 statistical release of the Federal Reserve Board. The Company makes no representation that the RMB or U.S. dollar amounts referred could be converted into U.S. dollars or RMB, as the case may be, at any particular rate or at all.

Safe Harbor Statement

This announcement contains forward-looking statements. These statements are made under the “safe harbor” provisions of the U.S. Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These forward-looking statements can be identified by terminology such as “may,” “will,” “expect,” “anticipate,” “aim,” “estimate,” “intend,” “plan,” “believe,” “is/are likely to,” “potential,” “continue” and similar statements. Among other things, quotations from management in this announcement, as well as the Company’s strategic and operational plans, contain forward- looking statements. The Company may also make written or oral forward-looking statements in its periodic reports to the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, in its annual report to shareholders, in press releases and other written materials and in oral statements made by its officers, directors or employees to third parties. Statements that are not historical facts, including but not limited to statements about the Company’s beliefs and expectations, are forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements involve inherent risks and uncertainties. A number of factors could cause actual results to differ materially from those contained in any forward-looking statement, including but not limited to the following: the Company’s growth strategies; its future business development, results of operations and financial condition; trends and competition in global e-vapor market; changes in its revenues and certain cost or expense items; governmental policies, laws and regulations across various jurisdictions relating to the Company’s industry, and general economic and business conditions globally and in China and assumptions underlying or related to any of the foregoing. Further information regarding these risks, uncertainties or factors 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 current as of the date of this press release, and the Company does not undertake any obligation to update such information, except as required under applicable law.

For more information, please contact:

In China:

RLX Technology Inc.
Head of Capital Markets
Sam Tsang
Email: ir@relxtech.com

Piacente Financial Communications
Jenny Cai
Tel: +86-10-6508-0677
Email: RLX@tpg-ir.com

In the United States:

Piacente Financial Communications
Brandi Piacente
Tel: +1-212-481-2050
Email: RLX@tpg-ir.com

RLX TECHNOLOGY INC.

UNAUDITED CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS

(All amounts in thousands)

As of

December 31,

September 30,

2023

2024

RMB

US$

ASSETS

Current assets:

Cash and cash equivalents

2,390,298

3,255,500

463,905

Restricted cash

29,760

58,265

8,303

Short-term bank deposits, net

2,631,256

2,602,887

370,908

Receivables from online payment platforms

6,893

5,357

763

Short-term investments

3,093,133

2,199,658

313,449

Accounts and notes receivable, net

60,482

121,939

17,376

Inventories

144,850

81,432

11,604

Amounts due from related parties

118,736

248,762

35,448

Prepayments and other current assets, net

508,435

299,409

42,666

Total current assets

8,983,843

8,873,209

1,264,422

Non-current assets:

Property, equipment and leasehold improvement, net

77,358

56,998

8,122

Intangible assets, net

69,778

59,156

8,430

Long-term investments, net

8,000

1,140

Deferred tax assets, net

58,263

58,262

8,302

Right-of-use assets, net

52,562

31,304

4,461

Long-term bank deposits, net

1,757,804

1,022,279

145,674

Long-term investment securities, net

5,236,109

6,223,159

886,791

Goodwill

66,506

64,528

9,195

Other non-current assets, net

4,874

5,632

803

Total non-current assets

7,331,254

7,529,318

1,072,918

Total assets

16,315,097

16,402,527

2,337,340

LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY

Current liabilities:

Accounts and notes payable

266,426

352,403

50,217

Contract liabilities

49,586

24,508

3,492

Salary and welfare benefits payable

39,256

75,047

10,694

Taxes payable

77,164

127,526

18,172

Accrued expenses and other current liabilities

103,996

107,771

15,357

Amounts due to related parties

101,927

10,380

1,479

Dividend payable

881

–

Lease liabilities – current portion

29,435

16,710

2,381

Total current liabilities

668,671

714,345

101,792

Non-current liabilities:

Deferred tax liabilities

23,591

21,757

3,100

Lease liabilities – non-current portion

24,419

7,136

1,017

Total non-current liabilities

48,010

28,893

4,117

Total liabilities

716,681

743,238

105,909

Shareholders’ Equity:

Total RLX Technology Inc. shareholders’ equity

15,609,393

15,662,993

2,231,959

Noncontrolling interests

(10,977)

(3,704)

(528)

Total shareholders’ equity

15,598,416

15,659,289

2,231,431

Total liabilities and shareholders’ equity

16,315,097

16,402,527

2,337,340

RLX TECHNOLOGY INC.

UNAUDITED CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME/(LOSS)

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

For the three months ended

For the nine months ended

September 30,

June 30,

September 30,

2023

(As adjusted) (a)

2024

2023

(As adjusted) (a)

2024

RMB

US$

RMB

US$

Net revenues

498,929

627,176

756,288

107,770

1,065,929

1,935,087

275,748

Cost of revenues

(278,578)

(400,712)

(473,379)

(67,456)

(529,004)

(1,201,701)

(171,241)

Excise tax on products

(100,313)

(68,602)

(76,933)

(10,963)

(272,624)

(226,775)

(32,315)

Gross profit

120,038

157,862

205,976

29,351

264,301

506,611

72,192

Operating expenses:

Selling expenses

(44,751)

(62,235)

(68,975)

(9,829)

(175,738)

(184,097)

(26,234)

General and administrative expenses

(78,849)

(128,997)

(123,226)

(17,560)

(293,985)

(362,177)

(51,610)

Research and development expenses

(30,783)

(24,435)

(3,482)

(150,782)

(55,935)

(7,971)

Total operating expenses

(154,383)

(191,192)

(216,636)

(30,871)

(620,505)

(602,209)

(85,815)

Loss from operations

(34,345)

(33,330)

(10,660)

(1,520)

(356,204)

(95,598)

(13,623)

Other income：

Interest income, net

158,260

154,207

156,659

22,324

469,951

469,724

66,935

Investment income

21,028

12,718

13,070

1,862

63,001

38,564

5,495

Others, net

33,412

22,739

40,745

5,806

183,949

92,427

13,171

Income before income tax

178,355

156,334

199,814

28,472

360,697

505,117

71,978

Income tax expense

(1,746)

(21,389)

(30,423)

(4,335)

(35,677)

(68,156)

(9,712)

Net income

176,609

134,945

169,391

24,137

325,020

436,961

62,266

Less: net income attributable to noncontrolling interests

1,579

2,631

3,737

532

4,169

7,085

1,010

Net income attributable to RLX Technology Inc.

175,030

132,314

165,654

23,605

320,851

429,876

61,256

Other comprehensive (loss)/income:

Foreign currency translation adjustments

(83,978)

44,174

(181,148)

(25,813)

331,004

(124,268)

(17,708)

Unrealized income on long-term investment securities

3,508

705

5,292

754

11,920

5,984

853

Total other comprehensive (loss)/income

(80,470)

44,879

(175,856)

(25,059)

342,924

(118,284)

(16,855)

Total comprehensive income/(loss)

96,139

179,824

(6,465)

(922)

667,944

318,677

45,411

Less: total comprehensive income attributable to noncontrolling
interests

1,579

2,618

3,730

531

4,169

7,078

1,010

Total comprehensive income/(loss) attributable to RLX
Technology Inc.

94,560

177,206

(10,195)

(1,453)

663,775

311,599

44,401

Net income per ordinary share/ADS

Basic

0.133

0.108

0.135

0.019

0.244

0.348

0.050

Diluted

0.130

0.103

0.129

0.018

0.239

0.333

0.047

Weighted average number of ordinary shares/ADSs

Basic

1,316,452,743

1,228,869,526

1,225,417,517

1,317,292,081

1,234,501,619

Diluted

1,344,359,144

1,284,388,803

1,287,927,444

1,344,018,578

1,289,831,349

Note (a): The Company acquired various companies on December 13, 2023, which was accounted for as an under common control transaction in accordance with ASC 805-50. The Company retrospectively adjusted the above comparative unaudited condensed consolidated statements of comprehensive income/(loss) in the prior quarter and prior nine months period.

RLX TECHNOLOGY INC.

UNAUDITED RECONCILIATION OF GAAP AND NON-GAAP RESULTS

(All amounts in thousands, except for share and per share data, or otherwise noted)

For the three months ended

For the nine months ended

September 30,

June 30,

September 30,

2023

(As adjusted) (b)

2024

2023

(As adjusted) (b)

2024

RMB

US$

RMB

US$

Net income

176,609

134,945

169,391

24,137

325,020

436,961

62,266

Add: share-based compensation expenses

Selling expenses

(4,045)

9,172

5,768

822

4,571

19,543

2,785

General and administrative expenses

29,771

93,026

85,295

12,154

140,190

244,735

34,874

Research and development expenses

(936)

(24,074)

1,446

206

1,490

(18,747)

(2,671)

Non-GAAP net income

201,399

213,069

261,900

37,319

471,271

682,492

97,254

Net income attributable to RLX Technology Inc.

175,030

132,314

165,654

23,605

320,851

429,876

61,256

Add: share-based compensation expenses

24,790

78,124

92,509

13,182

146,251

245,531

34,988

Non-GAAP net income attributable to RLX Technology Inc.

199,820

210,438

258,163

36,787

467,102

675,407

96,244

Non-GAAP net income per ordinary share/ADS

– Basic

0.152

0.171

0.211

0.030

0.355

0.547

0.078

– Diluted

0.149

0.164

0.200

0.029

0.348

0.524

0.075

Weighted average number of ordinary shares/ADSs

– Basic

1,316,452,743

1,228,869,526

1,225,417,517

1,317,292,081

1,234,501,619

– Diluted

1,344,359,144

1,284,388,803

1,287,927,444

1,344,018,578

1,289,831,349

Note (b): The Company acquired various companies on December 13, 2023, which was accounted for as an under common control transaction in accordance with ASC 805-50. The Company retrospectively adjusted the above unaudited reconciliation of GAAP and Non-GAAP results in the prior quarter and prior nine months period.

RLX TECHNOLOGY INC.

UNAUDITED CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS

(All amounts in thousands)

For the three months ended

For the nine months ended

September 30,

June 30,

September 30,

2023

(As adjusted) (c)

2024

2023

(As adjusted) (c)

2024

RMB

US$

RMB

US$

Net cash generated from/(used in) operating
activities

82,853

196,764

156,554

22,309

(106,494)

357,338

50,920

Net cash generated from investing activities

967,234

557,132

139,120

19,824

1,780,871

1,116,917

159,159

Net cash used in financing activities

(206,577)

–

(74,780)

(10,656)

(401,311)

(547,665)

(78,042)

Effect of foreign exchange rate changes on cash,
cash equivalents and restricted cash

(5,918)

10,032

(45,818)

(6,529)

52,884

(32,883)

(4,685)

Net increase in cash and cash equivalents and
restricted cash

837,592

763,928

175,076

24,948

1,325,950

893,707

127,352

Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash at
the beginning of the period

1,777,444

2,374,761

3,138,689

447,260

1,289,086

2,420,058

344,856

Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash at
the end of the period

2,615,036

3,138,689

3,313,765

472,208

2,615,036

3,313,765

472,208

Note (c): The Company acquired various companies on December 13, 2023, which was accounted for as an under common control transaction in accordance with ASC 805-50. The Company retrospectively adjusted the above comparative unaudited condensed consolidated statements of cash flows in the prior quarter and prior nine months period.

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ACKO Drive Launches Seamless End-to-End Digital Car Buying Experience with Financing Options

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November 15, 2024

NEW DELHI, Nov. 15, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — ACKO Drive is changing how people buy cars in India by introducing a fully digital, end-to-end car buying experience. This latest development by ACKO Drive allows customers to finance and purchase their next vehicle online without needing to step into a dealership.

The new digital platform, ACKO Drive, caters to modern buyers seeking convenience, speed, and security. As online shopping becomes increasingly popular across sectors, ACKO Drive brings the same simplicity to the automotive industry, making the car-buying journey effortless and transparent for today’s consumers.

An Online Platform Tailored for Hassle-Free Car Shopping

ACKO Drive offers customers a one-stop shop to browse a wide selection of cars like Maruti Suzuki Baleno, access detailed specifications, and even get expert guidance on the right choice. The platform’s user-friendly interface allows buyers to make well-informed decisions from the comfort of their homes. No longer are buyers tied to traditional dealership visits; ACKO Drive’s virtual experience simplifies the car-buying process, providing instant access to essential information and support at every step.

According to Nitin Chadha (Senior Vice President – ACKO Drive), the platform addresses pain points faced by car buyers in India, including cumbersome financing options. “Our mission with ACKO Drive is to make the car-buying process as seamless as possible. We understand the value of time for today’s customers, and our platform ensures that they don’t have to compromise on convenience or quality,” Nitin Chadha said.

Simplified Financing Options with Transparent Terms

One of the standout features of ACKO Drive is its integrated financing options, allowing buyers to apply for a loan and receive approval without the lengthy paperwork or extended wait times often associated with car loans. Through partnerships with some of India’s leading banks and financial institutions, ACKO Drive offers a variety of financing solutions tailored to different budget levels and preferences. Customers can access competitive interest rates, flexible repayment terms, and, in some cases, pre-approved loan offers based on their profiles.

The process is designed to be quick and stress-free, with online loan applications enabling potential buyers to check their eligibility and secure financing within minutes. First-time buyers who may feel overwhelmed by the financial aspects of purchasing a car can also benefit from ACKO Drive’s personalised financing recommendations. These recommendations help streamline the car-buying journey and provide customers with clear, transparent choices that best suit their needs.

Setting a New Standard in Digital Car Buying

ACKO Drive sets a new standard for car purchases in India, bridging the gap between traditional dealership experiences and the modern buyer’s preference for digital solutions. The platform’s fully online setup, with financing and expert assistance at every turn, has redefined car buying, making it accessible and efficient.

In addition to its core services, ACKO Drive’s platform includes valuable add-ons like test drives, vehicle trade-ins, and expert automotive advice, ensuring the buying experience remains complete and user-centric. This holistic approach aims to meet the varied needs of car buyers, from browsing to financing to post-purchase support.

About ACKO Drive

ACKO Drive is a digital platform dedicated to transforming the car-buying experience in India. Committed to transparency, convenience, and customer satisfaction, ACKO Drive offers a comprehensive range of vehicles, fast delivery services, and after-sales support. The platform’s unique features, such as transparent pricing and a wide selection of cars, make it the ideal choice for anyone purchasing their next vehicle.

For more information, please visit ACKO Drive’s official website – https://ackodrive.com/

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HKUST Welcomes Four Nobel Laureates at the Molecular Frontiers Symposium

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November 15, 2024

Sparking Passion for Science and Innovation Among Young Minds

HONG KONG, Nov. 15, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST) is excited to kick off a prestigious three-day “Molecular Frontiers Symposium” at Shaw Auditorium on campus today. The high-level event showcases a lineup of internationally renowned scientists including four Nobel laureates, serving as a dynamic thought-leadership platform for exchanging ideas among brilliant and young minds.

Around 40 leading molecular scientists, including Nobel laureates Prof. Stefan HELL, Sir Tim HUNT, Prof. K. Barry SHARPLESS, and Sir Gregory WINTER, will share their knowledge and insights spanning the latest development in genome editing, fluorescence microscopy and protein engineering in this inaugural symposium in Greater China entitled “Frontiers of New Knowledge in Science”.

Over 1,500 participants have signed up for the Symposium. Hundreds of students from Hong Kong and other cities in the Greater Bay Area (GBA) as well as scholars and industrial representatives from the biotech and biomed fields, seized this invaluable opportunity to engage with top global scientists. In a vibrant exchange during the forum, students actively posed questions to the prestigious speakers about the challenges and rewards they have encountered throughout their career, while the scholars shared heartfelt advice and valuable insights for those considering a path in science and innovation.

Prof. Bengt NORDEN, Founding Chairman of the event’s organizer Molecular Frontiers Foundation, said, “The Molecular Frontiers Symposium is designed to inspire the next generation’s passion for science, promote innovative research in molecular science, and foster meaningful interactions between leading scientists and the general public. We are thrilled to host this prestigious event in Hong Kong for the first time—a vibrant international hub for education that is home to five universities ranked among the world’s top 100. By bringing together distinguished scholars at HKUST – a university committed to innovation and research, we look forward to stimulating fruitful discussions and fostering cross-regional collaborations that can help shape the future of molecular science.”

Prof. Nancy IP, HKUST President and world-renowned neuroscientist, said that HKUST is deeply grateful for the opportunity to co-host the prestigious event. “Given Hong Kong’s status as an international hub for higher education and knowledge sharing, hosting this Symposium represents a significant milestone for both HKUST and the local science community. It is also heartening to see the remarkable interest and enthusiasm from high school and university students in Hong Kong and the GBA. Our youth are the innovators and leaders of tomorrow; by nurturing their curiosity and providing them with the right tools and opportunities, we can empower them to unlock their full potential. I hope this symposium ignites their imagination and deepens their interest in science and technology, inspiring them to pursue further studies in these fields. Over the next three days, we anticipate a wealth of stimulating dialogues, enlightening presentations, and unparalleled networking opportunities.”

Today, Sir Winter of the University of Cambridge and a 2018 Nobel laureate in Chemistry, gave a speech on “The Thrill of Antibodies and Their Applications”, while Prof. Hell of the Max Planck Institute and a 2014 Nobel laureate in Chemistry, gave a lecture on “Molecular Resolution and Dynamics in Fluorescence Microscopy”.

Tomorrow, Sir Hunt of the Royal Society and a 2001 Nobel laureate in Physiology or Medicine, will speak on the topic “Lessons from a Life in Science”, while Prof. Sharpless, of the Scripps Research Institute and a 2001 Nobel laureate in Chemistry, will speak on “The Click Chemistry”. Prof. Sharpless is also an honorary Doctor of Science of HKUST.

Other speakers include top scientists from renowned universities and research institutions worldwide such as the Brown University, the Chinese Academy of Sciences, KTH Royal Institute of Technology, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, the Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences, the Scripps Research Institute, and the University of Cambridge.

Traditionally held in Europe, North America, and certain Asian countries including Japan, Singapore, and South Korea, the symposium is organized by the Molecular Frontiers Foundation – established by the Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences – and sponsored by Ausvic Capital. Recognized as one of the most influential scientific organizations in the world, the Foundation plays a pivotal role in advancing scientific dialogues and collaboration.

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