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Lufax Reports Second Quarter 2024 Financial Results
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SHANGHAI, Aug. 21, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Lufax Holding Ltd (“Lufax” or the “Company”) (NYSE: LU and HKEX: 6623), a leading financial services enabler for small business owners in China, today announced its unaudited financial results for the second quarter ended June 30, 2024.
Second Quarter 2024 & First Half 2024 Financial Highlights
Total income was RMB5,976 million (US$822 million) in the second quarter of 2024, compared to RMB9,270 million in the same period of 2023.Net loss was RMB730 million (US$100 million) in the second quarter of 2024, compared to net profit of RMB1,004 million in the same period of 2023.
(In millions except percentages, unaudited)
Three Months Ended June 30,
2023
2024
YoY
RMB
RMB
USD
Total income
9,270
5,976
822
(35.5 %)
Total expenses
(7,957)
(6,341)
(873)
(20.3 %)
Total expenses excluding credit
impairment losses, finance costs and
other (gains)/losses
(4,954)
(3,485)
(480)
(29.7 %)
Credit impairment losses, finance costs and
other (gains)/losses
(3,003)
(2,856)
(393)
(4.9 %)
Net profit/(loss)
1,004
(730)
(100)
(172.7 %)
(In millions except percentages, unaudited)
Six Months Ended June 30,
2023
2024
YoY
RMB
RMB
USD
Total income
19,348
12,940
1,781
(33.1 %)
Total expenses
(16,920)
(12,857)
(1,769)
(24.0 %)
Total expenses excluding credit
impairment losses, finance costs and
other (gains)/losses
(10,639)
(7,065)
(972)
(33.6 %)
Credit impairment losses, finance costs and
other (gains)/losses
(6,281)
(5,792)
(797)
(7.8 %)
Net profit
1,736
(1,560)
(215)
(189.9 %)
Second Quarter 2024 Operational Highlights
Total outstanding balance of loans was RMB235.2 billion as of June 30, 2024 compared to RMB426.4 billion as of June 30, 2023, representing a decrease of 44.8%, among which the outstanding balance of consumer finance loans was RMB42.0 billion as of June 30, 2024, compared to RMB32.8 billion as of June 30, 2023, representing an increase of 27.9%.Total new loans enabled were RMB45.2 billion in the second quarter of 2024, compared to RMB53.5 billion in the same period of 2023, representing a decrease of 15.5%, among which new consumer finance loans were RMB22.1 billion in the second quarter of 2024, compared to RMB17.9 billion in the same period of 2023, representing an increase of 23.6%.Cumulative number of borrowers increased by 17.4% to approximately 23.2 million as of June 30, 2024 from approximately 19.7 million as of June 30, 2023.As of June 30, 2024, including the consumer finance subsidiary, the Company bore risk on 56.7% of its outstanding balance, up from 27.5% as of June 30, 2023. Credit enhancement partners bore risk on the other 42.2% of the outstanding balance, among which Ping An Property & Casualty Insurance Company of China, Ltd. accounted for a majority.As of June 30, 2024, excluding the consumer finance subsidiary, the Company bore risk on 49.9% of its outstanding balance, up from 22.4% as of June 30, 2023.For the second quarter of 2024, the Company’s retail credit enablement business take rate[1] based on loan balance was 9.3%, as compared to 7.0% for the second quarter of 2023.C-M3 flow rate[2] for the total loans the Company had enabled, excluding the consumer finance subsidiary, was 0.9% in the second quarter of 2024, compared to 1.0% in the first quarter of 2024. Flow rates for the general unsecured loans and secured loans the Company had enabled were 0.9% and 0.7% respectively in the second quarter of 2024, as compared to 1.0% and 0.7% respectively in the first quarter of 2024.Days past due (“DPD”) 30+ delinquency rate[3] for the total loans the Company had enabled, excluding the consumer finance subsidiary, was 5.4% as of June 30, 2024, as compared to 6.6% as of March 31, 2024. DPD 30+ delinquency rate for general unsecured loans was 5.8% as of June 30, 2024, as compared to 7.4% as of March 31, 2024. DPD 30+ delinquency rate for secured loans was 4.1% as of June 30, 2024, as compared to 4.5% as of March 31, 2024.DPD 90+ delinquency rate[4] for total loans enabled, excluding the consumer finance subsidiary, was 3.4% as of June 30, 2024, as compared to 4.4% as of March 31, 2024. DPD 90+ delinquency rate for general unsecured loans was 3.7% as of June 30, 2024, as compared to 5.0% as of March 31, 2024. DPD 90+ delinquency rate for secured loans was 2.5% as of June 30, 2024, as compared to 2.6% as of March 31, 2024.As of June 30, 2024, the non-performing loan (NPL) ratio[5] for consumer finance loans was 1.4% as compared to 1.6% as of March 31, 2024.
Mr. YongSuk Cho, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Lufax, commented, “During the second quarter, our focus on quality over quantity yielded notable improvements of asset quality across both our Puhui and consumer finance portfolios. Loan quality trended higher within both segments, demonstrating the efficacy of our strategic approach. As our Puhui loan balance increasingly represents loans enabled under the 100% guarantee model, we anticipate the ongoing shift will drive further enhancements to our take rate going forward. Furthermore, as we continue to execute our strategy of obtaining and utilizing strong licenses to bolster our business, we expect our licenses will help us improve our funding costs, product diversity, and capital management efficiency. Looking ahead, we will seek to deepen our synergies with Ping An Group, leveraging their brand reputation, technological resources, and extensive network to strengthen our market position. These initiatives, combined with our direct sales force and ongoing emphasis on operational caution, uniquely position us to support China’s small and micro enterprise economy. We are encouraged by our progress to date, and remain committed to drive persistent, high-quality growth for our customers and our shareholders.”
Mr. Gregory Gibb, Co-Chief Executive Officer of Lufax, commented, “Our ongoing emphasis on operational refinements helped us strengthen our business during the second quarter. Our disciplined approach to credit standards led to enhancements in asset quality, with the C-M3 flow rate of Puhui loans improving to 0.9% and the NPL ratio for consumer finance loans decreasing to 1.4%. Meanwhile, the implementation of our 100% guarantee model for Puhui loans has positively impacted the take rate on our outstanding balance, which reached 9.3% this quarter. Our consumer finance segment also continued to grow, with a 23.6% year-over-year increase in new loan sales, representing 49% of total new loan sales in the quarter. Our prudent approach and ongoing operational refinements will be key as we pursue sustainable future growth.”
Mr. Alston Peiqing Zhu, Chief Financial Officer of Lufax, commented, “During the second quarter, our leverage remained low, and our two main operating entities have maintained their strong capital positions. Our guarantee subsidiary’s leverage ratio is stable at 2.4x, still comfortably below the 10x regulatory limit. At the same time, our consumer finance company has a healthy 14.7% capital adequacy ratio, surpassing the 10.5% regulatory requirement. Amidst a complex economic environment, we are seeing positive trends in asset quality and notable growth in consumer finance. We remain steadfast in our disciplined approach, aiming to construct a resilient platform for enduring success and shareholder value creation.”
Second Quarter 2024 & First Half 2024 Financial Results
TOTAL INCOME
Total income was RMB5,976 million (US$822 million) in the second quarter of 2024, compared to RMB9,270 million in the same period of 2023, representing a decrease of 36%.
Three Months Ended June 30,
(In millions except percentages,
unaudited)
2023
2024
YoY
RMB
% of income
RMB
% of income
Technology platform-based income
4,076
44.0 %
1,999
33.4 %
(51.0 %)
Net interest income
3,367
36.3 %
2,716
45.4 %
(19.3 %)
Guarantee income
1,149
12.4 %
850
14.2 %
(26.0 %)
Other income
310
3.3 %
318
5.3 %
2.4 %
Investment income
370
4.0 %
94
1.6 %
(74.6 %)
Share of net profits of investments
accounted for using the equity method
(1)
(0.0 %)
–
–
100.0 %
Total income
9,270
100.0 %
5,976
100.0 %
(35.5 %)
Six Months Ended June 30,
(In millions except percentages,
unaudited)
2023
2024
YoY
RMB
% of income
RMB
% of income
Technology platform-based income
9,086
47.0 %
4,552
35.2 %
(49.9 %)
Net interest income
6,716
34.7 %
5,561
43.0 %
(17.2 %)
Guarantee income
2,565
13.3 %
1,775
13.7 %
(30.8 %)
Other income
538
2.8 %
637
4.9 %
18.4 %
Investment income
445
2.3 %
416
3.2 %
(6.6 %)
Share of net profits of investments
accounted for using the equity method
(2)
(0.0 %)
(1)
(0.0 %)
56.5 %
Total income
19,348
100.0 %
12,940
100.0 %
(33.1 %)
Technology platform-based income was RMB1,999 million (US$275 million) in the second quarter of 2024, compared to RMB4,076 million in the same period of 2023, representing a decrease of 51.0%, due to 1) the decrease of retail credit service fees due to the decrease in loan balance and 2) the decrease of referral and other technology platform-based income due to the Company’s exit from the Lujintong[6] business that it had previously conducted.Net interest income was RMB2,716 million (US$374 million) in the second quarter of 2024, compared to RMB3,367 million in the same period of 2023, representing a decrease of 19.3%, mainly due to the decrease in loan balance, partially offset by the increase of net interest income from the Company’s consumer finance business.Guarantee income was RMB850 million (US$117 million) in the second quarter of 2024, compared to RMB1,149 million in the same period of 2023, representing a decrease of 26.0%, primarily due to the decrease in loan balance and a lower average fee rate.Other income was RMB318 million (US$44 million) in the second quarter of 2024, compared to other income of RMB310 million in the same period of 2023. The increase was mainly due to the increased account management fees driven by improved collection performance.Investment income was RMB94 million (US$13 million) in the second quarter of 2024, compared to RMB370 million in the same period of 2023, mainly due to the increased losses associated with certain investment assets.
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[1] The take rate of retail credit enablement business is calculated by dividing the aggregated amount of loan enablement service fees, post-origination service fees, net interest income (excluding revenue from PAObank and LUAN credit subsidiaries), guarantee income and the penalty fees and account management fees by the average outstanding balance of loans enabled for each period.
[2] C-M3 flow rate estimates the percentage of current loans that will become non-performing at the end of three months, and is defined as the product of (i) the loan balance that is overdue from 1 to 29 days as a percentage of the total current loan balance of the previous month, (ii) the loan balance that is overdue from 30 to 59 days as a percentage of the loan balance that was overdue from 1 to 29 days in the previous month, and (iii) the loan balance that is overdue from 60 to 89 days as a percentage of the loan balance that was overdue from 30 days to 59 days in the previous month. Loans from legacy products and consumer finance subsidiary are excluded from the flow rate calculation.
[3] DPD 30+ delinquency rate refers to the outstanding balance of loans for which any payment is 30 to 179 calendar days past due divided by the outstanding balance of loans. Loans from legacy products and consumer finance subsidiary are excluded from the calculation.
[4] DPD 90+ delinquency rate refers to the outstanding balance of loans for which any payment is 90 to 179 calendar days past due divided by the outstanding balance of loans. Loans from legacy products and consumer finance subsidiary are excluded from the calculation.
[5] Non-performing loan ratio for consumer finance loans is calculated by using the outstanding balance of consumer finance loans for which any payment is 91 or more calendar days past due and not written off, and certain restructured loans, divided by the outstanding balance of consumer finance loans.
[6] Lujintong was a platform the company launched in 2019, aiming to help its financial institution partners to acquire borrowers directly through dispersed sourcing nationwide. The company downscaled the operations of Lujintong in 2023 and ceased its operation by the end of April 2024.
TOTAL EXPENSES
Total expenses decreased by 20% to RMB6,341 million (US$873 million) in the second quarter of 2024 from RMB7,957 million in the same period of 2023. This decrease was mainly due to the decrease in sales and marketing expenses by 46% to RMB1,372 million (US$189 million) in the second quarter of 2024 from RMB2,540 million in the same period of 2023. Total expenses excluding credit impairment losses, finance costs and other (gains)/losses decreased by 30% to RMB3,485 million (US$480 million) in the second quarter of 2024 from RMB4,954 million in the same period of 2023.
Three Months Ended June 30,
(In millions except percentages, unaudited)
2023
2024
YoY
RMB
% of income
RMB
% of income
Sales and marketing expenses
2,540
27.4 %
1,372
22.9 %
(46.0 %)
General and administrative expenses
493
5.3 %
511
8.5 %
3.5 %
Operation and servicing expenses
1,576
17.0 %
1,327
22.2 %
(15.8 %)
Technology and analytics expenses
344
3.7 %
275
4.6 %
(20.0 %)
Credit impairment losses
2,998
32.3 %
2,560
42.8 %
(14.6 %)
Finance costs
136
1.5 %
13
0.2 %
(90.2 %)
Other (gains)/losses – net
(130)
(1.4 %)
282
4.7 %
316.6 %
Total expenses
7,957
85.8 %
6,341
106.1 %
(20.3 %)
Six Months Ended June 30,
(In millions except percentages, unaudited)
2023
2024
YoY
RMB
% of income
RMB
% of income
Sales and marketing expenses
5,570
28.8 %
2,890
22.3 %
(48.1 %)
General and administrative expenses
1,249
6.5 %
993
7.7 %
(20.5 %)
Operation and servicing expenses
3,134
16.2 %
2,655
20.5 %
(15.3 %)
Technology and analytics expenses
686
3.5 %
528
4.1 %
(23.0 %)
Credit impairment losses
6,130
31.7 %
5,422
41.9 %
(11.5 %)
Finance costs
324
1.7 %
71
0.6 %
(78.0 %)
Other (gains)/losses – net
(173)
(0.9 %)
299
2.3 %
273.0 %
Total expenses
16,920
87.5 %
12,857
99.4 %
(24.0 %)
Sales and marketing expenses decreased by 46.0% to RMB1,372 million (US$189 million) in the second quarter of 2024 from RMB2,540 million in the same period of 2023. The decrease was mainly due to 1) the decreased loan-related expenses as a result of the decrease in loan balance and 2) decreased retention expenses and referral expenses from platform service attributable to the Company’s exit from the Lujintong business that it had previously conducted.General and administrative expenses increased by 3.5% to RMB511 million (US$70 million) in the second quarter of 2024 from RMB493 million in the same period of 2023, mainly due to the increased investment in newly acquired businesses.Operation and servicing expenses decreased by 15.8% to RMB1,327 million (US$183 million) in the second quarter of 2024 from RMB1,576 million in the same period of 2023, due to the Company’s expense control measures and decrease of loan balance, partially offset by increased commission associated with improved collection performance.Technology and analytics expenses decreased by 20.0% to RMB275 million (US$38 million) in the second quarter of 2024 from RMB344 million in the same period of 2023, primarily due to the Company’s expense control measures.Credit impairment losses decreased by 14.6% to RMB2,560 million (US$352 million) in the second quarter of 2024 from RMB2,998 million in the same period of 2023, mainly due to the decrease in actual losses of loans as a result of the improvement of credit performance, partially offset by the upfront provision from loans under the 100% guarantee model.Finance costs decreased by 90.2% to RMB13 million (US$2 million) in the second quarter of 2024 from RMB136 million in the same period of 2023, mainly due to the decrease of interest expenses as a result of repayment of C-Round Convertible Promissory Notes and other debts, partially offset by the decrease of interest income from bank deposits.Other losses were RMB282 million (US$39 million) in the second quarter of 2024, compared to other gains of RMB130 million in the same period of 2023, mainly due to the increase of foreign exchange losses and losses associated with certain risk assets.
NET LOSS
Net loss was RMB730 million (US$100 million) in the second quarter of 2024, compared to a net profit of RMB1,004 million in the same period of 2023, as a result of the aforementioned factors.
LOSS PER ADS
Basic and diluted loss per American Depositary Share (“ADS”) were both RMB1.38 (US$0.19) in the second quarter of 2024. Each one ADS represents two ordinary shares.
BALANCE SHEET
The Company had RMB37,114 million (US$5,107 million) in cash at bank as of June 30, 2024, as compared to RMB39,599 million as of December 31, 2023. Net assets of the Company amounted to RMB82,676 million (US$11,377 million) as of June 30, 2024, as compared to RMB93,684 million as of December 31, 2023.
SEMI-ANNUAL DIVIDEND
In light of the net loss recorded for the six months ended June 30, 2024, the board of directors of the Company has determined that no semi-annual dividend shall be paid at this time.
Conference Call Information
The Company’s management will hold an earnings conference call at 9:00 P.M. U.S. Eastern Time on Wednesday, August 21, 2024 (9:00 A.M. Beijing Time on Thursday, August 22, 2024) to discuss the financial results. For participants who wish to join the call, please complete online registration using the link provided below in advance of the conference call. Upon registering, each participant will receive a set of participant dial-in numbers, the event passcode, and a unique access PIN, which can be used to join the conference call.
Registration Link: https://dpregister.com/sreg/10191825/fd49d1bf63
A live and archived webcast of the conference call will also be available at the Company’s investor relations website at https://ir.lufaxholding.com.
The replay will be accessible through August 28, 2024, by dialing the following numbers:
United States:
1-877-344-7529
International:
1-412-317-0088
Conference ID:
8154019
About Lufax
Lufax is a leading financial services enabler for small business owners in China. The Company offers financing products designed principally to address the needs of small business owners. In doing so, the Company has established relationships with 85 financial institutions in China as funding partners, many of which have worked with the Company for over three years.
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 are made at a rate of RMB7.2672 to US$1.00, the rate in effect as of June 30, 2024, as certified for customs purposes by the Federal Reserve Bank of New York.
Safe Harbor Statement
This announcement contains forward-looking statements. These statements are made under the “safe harbor” provisions of the United States Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These forward-looking statements can be identified by terminology such as “will,” “expects,” “anticipates,” “future,” “intends,” “plans,” “believes,” “estimates” and similar statements. Statements that are not historical facts, including statements about Lufax’ s beliefs and expectations, are forward-looking statements. Lufax has based these forward-looking statements largely on its current expectations and projections about future events and financial trends, which involve known or unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors, all of which are difficult to predict and many of which are beyond the Company’s control. These forward-looking statements include, but are not limited to, statements about Lufax’ s goals and strategies; Lufax’ s future business development, financial condition and results of operations; expected changes in Lufax’ s income, expenses or expenditures; expected growth of the retail credit enablement; Lufax’ s expectations regarding demand for, and market acceptance of, its services; Lufax’s expectations regarding its relationship with borrowers, platform investors, funding sources, product providers and other business partners; general economic and business conditions; and government policies and regulations relating to the industry Lufax operates in. Forward-looking statements involve inherent risks and uncertainties. Further information regarding these and other risks is included in Lufax’s filings with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission. All information provided in this press release is as of the date of this press release, and Lufax does not undertake any obligation to update any forward-looking statement, except as required under applicable law.
Investor Relations Contact
Lufax Holding Ltd
Email: Investor_Relations@lu.com
ICR, LLC
Robin Yang
Tel: +1 (646) 308-0546
Email: lufax.ir@icrinc.com
LUFAX HOLDING LTD
UNAUDITED INTERIM CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED INCOME STATEMENTS
(All amounts in thousands, except share data, or otherwise noted)
Three Months Ended June 30,
Six Months Ended June 30,
2023
2024
2023
2024
RMB
RMB
USD
RMB
RMB
USD
Technology platform-based income
4,075,697
1,998,817
275,046
9,086,070
4,551,892
626,361
Net interest income
3,366,917
2,715,749
373,699
6,715,547
5,560,940
765,211
Guarantee income
1,148,646
850,152
116,985
2,565,405
1,775,400
244,303
Other income
310,170
317,600
43,703
537,632
636,783
87,624
Investment income
370,043
93,899
12,921
445,007
415,657
57,196
Share of net profits of investments accounted for using
the equity method
(1,151)
–
–
(1,587)
(691)
(95)
Total income
9,270,322
5,976,217
822,355
19,348,074
12,939,981
1,780,601
Sales and marketing expenses
(2,540,067)
(1,371,539)
(188,730)
(5,570,120)
(2,889,635)
(397,627)
General and administrative
expenses
(493,345)
(510,695)
(70,274)
(1,249,416)
(993,199)
(136,669)
Operation and servicing expenses
(1,576,137)
(1,327,251)
(182,636)
(3,134,026)
(2,654,672)
(365,295)
Technology and analytics
expenses
(344,131)
(275,395)
(37,896)
(685,616)
(527,733)
(72,618)
Credit impairment losses
(2,997,706)
(2,560,088)
(352,280)
(6,129,506)
(5,421,572)
(746,033)
Finance costs
(135,649)
(13,249)
(1,823)
(324,288)
(71,405)
(9,826)
Other gains/(losses) – net
130,444
(282,488)
(38,872)
172,856
(298,990)
(41,142)
Total expenses
(7,956,591)
(6,340,705)
(872,510)
(16,920,116)
(12,857,206)
(1,769,210)
Profit before income tax
expenses
1,313,731
(364,488)
(50,155)
2,427,958
82,775
11,390
Income tax expenses
(310,113)
(365,503)
(50,295)
(691,970)
(1,642,727)
(226,047)
Net profit/(loss) for the period
1,003,618
(729,991)
(100,450)
1,735,988
(1,559,952)
(214,657)
Net profit/(loss) attributable to:
Owners of the Group
965,349
(792,072)
(108,993)
1,637,325
(1,662,535)
(228,772)
Non-controlling interests
38,269
62,081
8,543
98,663
102,583
14,116
Net profit/(loss) for the period
1,003,618
(729,991)
(100,450)
1,735,988
(1,559,952)
(214,657)
Earnings per share
-Basic earnings/(loss) per share
0.84
(0.69)
(0.09)
1.43
(1.45)
(0.20)
-Diluted earnings/(loss) per share
0.84
(0.69)
(0.09)
1.43
(1.45)
(0.20)
-Basic earnings/(loss) per ADS
1.68
(1.38)
(0.19)
2.86
(2.90)
(0.40)
-Diluted earnings/(loss) per ADS
1.68
(1.38)
(0.19)
2.86
(2.90)
(0.40)
LUFAX HOLDING LTD
UNAUDITED INTERIM CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF FINANCIAL POSITION
(All amounts in thousands, except share data, or otherwise noted)
As of December 31,
As of June 30,
2023
2024
RMB
RMB
USD
Assets
Cash at bank
39,598,785
37,113,898
5,107,042
Restricted cash
11,145,838
10,683,924
1,470,157
Financial assets at fair value through profit or loss
28,892,604
29,249,592
4,024,878
Financial assets at fair value through other comprehensive income
–
1,739,416
239,352
Financial assets at amortized cost
3,011,570
2,918,120
401,547
Accounts and other receivables and contract assets
7,293,671
5,410,456
744,504
Loans to customers
129,693,954
112,708,888
15,509,259
Deferred tax assets
5,572,042
5,476,280
753,561
Property and equipment
180,310
162,426
22,351
Investments accounted for using the equity method
2,609
–
–
Intangible assets
874,919
1,016,210
139,835
Right-of-use assets
400,900
349,884
48,146
Goodwill
8,911,445
9,171,729
1,262,072
Other assets
1,444,362
929,279
127,873
Total assets
237,023,009
216,930,102
29,850,575
Liabilities
Payable to platform users
985,761
781,083
107,481
Borrowings
38,823,284
41,002,213
5,642,092
Customer deposits
–
3,126,937
430,281
Current income tax liabilities
782,096
447,523
61,581
Accounts and other payables and contract liabilities
6,977,118
15,188,201
2,089,966
Payable to investors of consolidated structured entities
83,264,738
61,693,369
8,489,290
Financing guarantee liabilities
4,185,532
3,507,405
482,635
Deferred tax liabilities
524,064
427,332
58,803
Lease liabilities
386,694
342,671
47,153
Convertible promissory note payable
5,650,268
5,898,783
811,700
Other liabilities
1,759,672
1,838,182
252,942
Total liabilities
143,339,227
134,253,699
18,473,924
Equity
Share capital
75
75
10
Share premium
32,142,233
22,306,417
3,069,465
Treasury shares
(5,642,768)
(5,642,768)
(776,471)
Other reserves
155,849
544,621
74,942
Retained earnings
65,487,099
63,824,564
8,782,552
Total equity attributable to owners of the Company
92,142,488
81,032,909
11,150,499
Non-controlling interests
1,541,294
1,643,494
226,152
Total equity
93,683,782
82,676,403
11,376,652
Total liabilities and equity
237,023,009
216,930,102
29,850,575
LUFAX HOLDING LTD
UNAUDITED INTERIM CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
(All amounts in thousands, except share data, or otherwise noted)
Three Months Ended June 30,
Six Months Ended June 30
2023
2024
2023
2024
RMB
RMB
USD
RMB
RMB
USD
Net cash generated from/(used in)
operating activities
1,994,730
2,997,614
412,485
5,280,779
3,500,146
481,636
Net cash (used in)/generated from
investing activities
(339,249)
(224,994)
(30,960)
1,835,491
2,522,047
347,045
Net cash (used in) financing activities
(8,844,090)
(4,688,244)
(645,124)
(11,621,316)
(4,189,061)
(576,434)
Effects of exchange rate changes on
cash and cash equivalents
393,412
78,616
10,818
427,092
85,317
11,740
Net (decrease)/increase in cash and
cash equivalents
(6,795,197)
(1,837,008)
(252,781)
(4,077,954)
1,918,449
263,987
Cash and cash equivalents at the
beginning of the period
32,254,754
22,235,553
3,059,714
29,537,511
18,480,096
2,542,946
Cash and cash equivalents at the end of
the period
25,459,557
20,398,545
2,806,933
25,459,557
20,398,545
2,806,933
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In the news release, Canada Invests in Climate Change Adaptation to Keep Communities Safe in British Columbia and Across Canada, issued 14-Nov-2024 by Natural Resources Canada over PR Newswire, we are advised by the company that the 18th paragraph has been added to the release. The complete, corrected release follows:
Canada Invests in Climate Change Adaptation to Keep Communities Safe in British Columbia and Across Canada
COQUITLAM, BC, Nov. 14, 2024 /CNW/ – Working together to reduce risks from the changing climate will help keep Canadians safer and healthier. Acting now will help improve long-term resilience and reduce costs associated with the increasing frequency of extreme weather events in Canada, including higher grocery prices, insurance premiums and local taxes to cover the costs of disaster recovery and damage.
Across the country, the impacts of climate change are becoming more severe and more frequent with extreme events like floods, wildfires and heatwaves on the rise. Gradual changes, like thawing permafrost in the north and rising sea levels in coastal regions, are also affecting the safety of our communities and quality of life. To protect our communities from the worst economic and environmental impacts of climate change, we must continue to prepare for the changes that are coming by investing in community resilience. This will not only support the safety of Canadians but also reinforce the ability of communities to recover from extreme weather events.
Today, the Honourable Jonathan Wilkinson announced over $7 million in funding for 12 projects in British Columbia or with a national reach under Natural Resources Canada’s Climate Change Adaptation Program (CCAP) and the Climate-Resilient Coastal Communities (CRCC) Program. These projects will aim to help regions and sectors in B.C. and across Canada adapt to a changing climate by developing, improving and delivering strategies, tools and resources that address climate change risks and adaptation gaps, and to support the implementation of climate change adaptation and resilience actions.
The funding announced today comes from a total investment of $39.5 million for 53 projects through the CCAP and the the CRCC Program to reduce climate change risks and build more resilient communities across the country in support of the National Adaptation Strategy (NAS). Details on additional projects supported by this investment will be announced in the near future.
The steps we take now will protect our communities, our livelihoods, our environment and our economy. We are actively investing in climate change adaptation to proactively support long-term, community-led resilience and adaptation projects. It is essential, now more than ever, that we come together to help communities stay strong in the face of the current and future impacts of climate change.
“The impacts associated with climate change, including atmospheric rivers here in British Columbia, are being felt right now. That is why this federal government is acting now to help our communities and our economy prepare and protect themselves from the threat of climate change. Today’s announcement of 12 projects based in British Columbia under two funding programs supports the vital long-term, community-based work to keep people safe now and into the future.”
The Honourable Jonathan Wilkinson
Minister of Energy and Natural Resources
“Municipalities are on the front lines of climate change, and they know best what local challenges — and solutions — are affecting local neighbourhoods, transportation and businesses. The 12 projects under the CCAP and CRCC program will help build stronger, more livable communities, providing safety and security in the face of a changing climate. With smart investments, forward planning and active collaboration, we can support communities that are already feeling the impacts of climate change and help make them more sustainable and prosperous for generations to come.”
The Honourable Steven Guilbeault
Minister of Environment and Climate Change
“Climate change is impacting communities in British Columbia and across Canada. Now is the time to work together and build climate change responses that address current and future problems. By taking the necessary steps today to adapt and build resiliency, we can make more-informed decisions to prepare for and to respond and adapt to climate change impacts.”
Ron McKinnon
Member of Parliament for Coquitlam–Port Coquitlam
“Coastal flooding and rising seas are not exclusively localized issues. Coordinating between First Nations, municipalities and other authorities in the region can increase the effectiveness of coastal resilience actions and help to pool resources. Thanks to the support from the CRCC Program, our B.C. Southern Coastal Regional Climate Collaborative project will help coordinate approaches to address rising sea levels and coastal flooding and implement key regional actions to build the foundation for long-term coastal resilience outcomes across the Pacific North Shore and Sunshine Coast region.”
Ewa Jackson
Managing Director, ICLEI Canada
“Clean energy systems are the future — and this initiative is helping First Nations communities and local governments to push forward on micro-hydro, solar, wind and other renewables that strengthen B.C.’s power grid. Planning infrastructure to withstand severe weather and other impacts of climate change is now a key challenge in building a clean energy future, and we’re happy to help bring together local leaders and experts to meet that challenge.”
David Marshall
Chief Executive Officer, Fraser Basin Council
“Across British Columbia, small, rural and remote communities work every day with extremely limited resources to address the current and anticipated impacts of climate change, often off the side of their desk amidst many competing priorities. As a result of this funding, the CoNext Climate Preparedness Hub will provide direct support to local governments, First Nation governments and their partners to build understanding of the challenges and options for addressing climate impacts and translate this knowledge into action within their organizations and communities.”
Erica Crawford
CoNext Project Lead and Principal, HeronBridge Consulting
“Climate adaptation is a new but urgent challenge, and leading practices are just beginning to emerge. Our CRCC project funded direct conversations with Canadian practitioners to identify the challenges and opportunities they face today, and this learning will inform similar outreach in Oceania, Europe, the United States, Latin America and the Caribbean, and Asia. We look forward to bringing this snapshot of global adaptation practice today back to Canada to help drive innovation and solutions to this shared threat.”
Dr. Glynis Lough
Global Director of PEERS and Affiliate at the Aspen Global Change Institute
“The far-reaching impacts of recent wildfires — massive emissions and disrupted communities — demand urgent action. This contribution from Natural Resources Canada will foster collaboration across sectors, First Nations and impacted communities in ways that accelerate wildfire adaptation, create jobs, enhance ecosystem resilience and increase public safety.”
Robin Prest
Program Director, Simon Fraser University’s Morris J. Wosk Centre for Dialogue
“Engineers and Geoscientists BC welcomes this investment that is intended to help protect Canadians from the risks of climate change. In collaboration with the Climate Risk Institute, we are proud to lead the development of a national climate resiliency training program for building sector professionals. Supported by Natural Resources Canada through the CCAP, the training program aims to empower engineers, and other professionals, with the skills and knowledge needed to design and retrofit buildings to help communities become more resilient to the risks associated with a changing climate.”
Heidi Yang, P.Eng.
Chief Executive Officer, Engineers and Geoscientists BC
“The Regional District of Nanaimo is grateful for this generous grant, which we will use to develop an inclusive and collaborative coastal climate adaptation strategy in our region. This strategy will build on the critical work we are already undertaking to prepare for, and respond to, impacts we are seeing on our coast.”
Vanessa Craig
Chair, Regional District of Nanaimo
“In recent years, climate-related impacts have significantly disrupted supply chains. With this funding to develop a climate adaptation plan for the Port of Vancouver, we will work collaboratively with First Nations and stakeholders to identify key climate risks and priority actions needed to enhance port infrastructure and supply chain resiliency. This will help strengthen our position to facilitate Canada’s trade reliably, now and into the future.”
Jennifer Natland
Vice President, Properties and Environment, Vancouver Fraser Port Authority
“Nature-based solutions, like restoring wetlands and adopting green infrastructure approaches, offer powerful ways for Canadian communities to adapt to climate change while unlocking significant social, economic and environmental co-benefits. Yet a lack of understanding of the monetary benefits of these multi-solving solutions means they remain underutilized by local governments. With the support of Natural Resources Canada and our partners, ESSA and All One Sky Foundation are developing a toolkit with clear economic data and guidance to help communities confidently invest in these sustainable, cost-effective strategies to multiple local problems.”
Jimena Eyzaguirre
Climate Change Adaptation Practice Lead, ESSA Technologies Ltd.
“In 2022, we brought together leadership and staff from First Nations and local governments and local agriculture sectors as well as federal and provincial representatives to collectively discuss what a Build Back Better, Together process would look like and to explore how we could work together more effectively in our shared landscape. This funding will support subsequent dialogues as we work toward developing a unified plan for how to maximize resilience in the Lower Mainland.”
Tribal Chief Tyrone McNeil
Chair of the Emergency Planning Secretariat
The National Adaptation Strategy (NAS) provides a whole-of-society plan focused on protecting Canadian lives and building more resilient and prosperous communities. Canada released its first NAS on June 27, 2023. Achieving the objectives of the NAS requires whole-of-society action. The Government of Canada is working with provinces, territories, Indigenous partners and the private sector to develop innovative technical, financial and operational solutions that will support adaptation action by communities across the economy.Every $1 spent on climate adaptation measures saves up to $15 in terms of the long-term costs involved in mitigating climate change and extreme weather events.Since 2015, the Government of Canada has invested more than $6.5 billion in adaptation efforts, including $2.1 billion since fall 2022 to implement the NAS and other adaptation-related activities.The CCAP will help Canada’s regions and sectors to adapt to a changing climate. More specifically, the CCAP aims to:support decision-makers in identifying and implementing adaptation actions;enhance adaptation knowledge and skills among Canada’s workforce; andincrease access to climate change adaptation tools and resources.The CRCC Program supports regional-scale pilot projects on Canada’s three marine coasts —Atlantic, Pacific and North — and in the Great Lakes–St. Lawrence region. The program aims to enhance the climate resilience of coastal communities and businesses and to accelerate adaptation to reduce climate change risks and coordinate innovative actions.
Backgrounder: Canada Invests in Climate Change to Keep Communities Safe in British Columbia and Across Canada https://www.canada.ca/en/natural-resources-canada/news/2024/11/canada-invests-in-climate-change-adaptation-to-keep-communities-safe-in-british-columbia-and-across-canada.html
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András Szakonyi named CEO of Ferrovial’s Digital Infrastructure Division
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This division targets the high-growth data center market, building on a decade of successful projects for industry leaders
AMSTERDAM, Nov. 14, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Ferrovial, a leading global infrastructure company, announces the appointment of András Szakonyi as CEO of Digital Infrastructure. Szakonyi brings deep sector expertise, both in data centers and sustainable AI cloud solutions. As divisional CEO, he will strengthen and expand Ferrovial’s presence in a growing sector where it has been developing projects for multinational leaders for more than 10 years in Europe and the Americas.
“Ferrovial brings distinctive expertise in complex data center construction projects. Our proven track record of engineering excellence and value creation positions us well to expand our role as a global investor and developer of digital infrastructure. We welcome András’s leadership in driving our continued success and innovation in this strategic area,” said Ignacio Madridejos, CEO of Ferrovial.
The Digital Infrastructure Division will identify investment opportunities to develop high-value projects in this sector.
András Szakonyi holds an MBA in Finance and Economics from Corvinus University in Budapest and is a graduate of INSEAD Business School’s LEAP (Leadership Excellence through Awareness and Practice Program).
During his extensive professional experience, he has held various international leadership positions. He started his career as a finance professional at General Electric, where he spent six years leading different finance functions in the United States.
Afterward, he spent 21 years in multiple senior leadership roles at Iron Mountain (IRM), a global listed B2B service company based in Boston focusing on data centers and information management services. He played a key role in building Iron Mountain’s data center business in his role as global COO.
Since 2020, he has been a member of the Supervisory Board and Audit Committee of Magyar Telekom (Subsidiary of Deutsche Telekom), a leading Hungarian information and communications technology company.
About Ferrovial
Ferrovial is one of the world’s leading infrastructure companies. The Company operates in more than 15 countries and has a workforce of over 24,000 worldwide. Ferrovial is triple listed on Euronext Amsterdam, the Spanish Stock Exchanges and Nasdaq and is a member of Spain’s blue-chip IBEX 35 index. It is part of the Dow Jones Sustainability Index and FTSE4Good, and all its operations are conducted in compliance with the principles of the UN Global Compact, which the Company adopted in 2002.
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2025 Fortune Global Forum to be held in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
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Fortune will also hold a Most Powerful Women gathering in Riyadh next year
NEW YORK, Nov. 14, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Fortune announced that its 2025 Fortune Global Forum, the premier gathering of CEOs and other leaders of the world’s largest multinational companies, will convene in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, next December. In the spring, Fortune will also hold in Riyadh its first-ever Fortune Most Powerful Women event in the Middle East, an extension of the annual Most Powerful Women summit in the U.S.
This marks the first time since its inception in 1995 that the Fortune Global Forum has taken place in the Saudi capital. The Forum and the MPW event are being held in partnership with the Saudi Conventions and Exhibitions General Authority.
“For 30 years, Fortune has been proud to bring the Fortune Global Forum to the frontiers of the business world,” Anastasia Nyrkovskaya, CEO of Fortune, said. “Saudi Arabia is one of those important frontiers. We look forward to connecting leaders of companies across industries from the East and West in Riyadh, an ideal location for our 2025 Fortune Global Forum.”
The Forum has historically been held in major cities at the forefront of global business, including Singapore, Barcelona, Guangzhou, New Delhi, Rome, Hong Kong, Paris, Abu Dhabi, Cape Town, and San Francisco. Earlier this week in New York City, the 2024 Fortune Global Forum included speakers such as former U.S. CIA Directors Mike Pompeo and Leon Panetta; Adena Friedman, Chair and CEO, Nasdaq; Gita Gopinath, First Managing Director, International Monetary Fund; Josh Kushner, Founder and CEO, Thrive Capital; Rob Manfred and Adam Silver, the commissioners of Major League Baseball and the National Basketball Association, respectively; John Stankey, CEO, AT&T; Boris Johnson, former Prime Minister of the United Kingdom; Brooke Shields, actor, New York Times bestselling author, and founder of Commence; H.E. Fahd bin Abdulmohsan Al-Rasheed, Advisor, General Secretariat of the Council of Ministers, and Chair, Saudi Conventions and Exhibitions General Authority; Tom Brady, seven-time world champion; and Wynton Marsalis, Pulitzer Prize-winning composer and Managing and Artistic Director of Jazz at Lincoln Center, the site of the Forum, and more.
The Fortune Global Forum fosters impactful discussions among leading executives and other top figures in business, government, and culture and offers valuable insights into international business strategies.
Fortune’s annual Most Powerful Women Summit convenes women leaders from Fortune 500 companies and trailblazers from government, philanthropy, education, sports, and the arts for inspiring conversations, collaboration, and networking. The Riyadh MPW conference will draw women globally who are making significant contributions to business and economic growth.
About Fortune:
Fortune is a global multi-platform media company built on a legacy of trusted, award-winning reporting and information for those who want to make business better. Independently owned, Fortune tells the stories of the world’s biggest companies and their leaders as well as a new generation of innovators who are moving business forward. Digitally and in print, Fortune measures corporate performance through rigorous benchmarks, and holds companies accountable, in regions around the world. Its iconic rankings include Fortune 500, Fortune Global 500, Most Powerful Women, and World’s Most Admired Companies. Fortune builds world-class communities by convening industry thought leaders for exclusive summits and conferences, including the Fortune Global Forum, Brainstorm Tech, Fortune Most Powerful Women. For more information, visit fortune.com.
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