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Cheche Group Reports Second Quarter 2024 Unaudited Financial Results
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BEIJING, Aug. 29, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Cheche Group Inc. (NASDAQ: CCG) (“Cheche”, the “Company” or “we”), China’s leading auto insurance technology platform, today announced its unaudited financial results for the second quarter ended June 30, 2024.
Financial and Operational Highlights
Net revenues for the quarter increased 2.5% year-over-year to RMB851.8 million (US$117.2 million), while net revenues for the first half of 2024 increased 1.8% over the comparable prior year period to RMB1.6 billion (US$225.5million).Net loss for the quarter decreased 16.4% year-over-year to RMB23.6 million (US$3.2 million), while net loss for the first half of 2024 decreased 24.0% to RMB54.9 million (US$7.6 million) over the prior-year period.Adjusted net loss (1) for the quarter decreased 38.8%, from RMB20.0 million in the prior-year period to RMB12.2 million (US$1.7 million), while adjusted net loss for the first half of 2024 decreased 12.0% to RMB24.4 million (US$3.4 million), compared to the prior-year period.Total written premiums placed for the quarter was RMB5.6 billion (US$0.78 billion) and remained stable as compared to the prior-year period, while total written premiums placed for the first half of 2024 increased 4.2% over the comparable prior-year period to RMB11.1 billion (US$ 1.5 billion).Total number of policies issued for the quarter increased 11.1% to 4.0 million from 3.6 million for the prior-year quarter, while the total number of policies issued over the first half of 2024 increased 15.9% over the comparable prior-year period to 8.0 million.Partnerships with New Energy Vehicle (NEV) companies (2) numbered 12 in the quarter and led to 225,000 policies embedded in new NEV deliveries with corresponding written premium of RMB662.6 million (US$91.2 million), representing an increase of 147.3% and 99.6% compared to the prior-year quarter, respectively. Policies embedded in the new NEV deliveries and corresponding written premium for the first half of 2024 reached 344,000 and RMB1.0 billion (US$142.1 million), respectively, representing growth of 140.6% for policies embedded and 91.3% for written premium compared to the prior-year period.
(1) Adjusted Net Loss is a non-GAAP measure. For further information on the non-GAAP financial measures presented above, see the “Non-GAAP Financial Measures” section below.
(2) The rapid growth of the NEV market has created new opportunities for auto insurance offerings and propelled revenue growth of auto insurance providers. Cheche started to collaborate with NEV manufacturers in 2022, and such collaborations yielded considerable results in 2023. Cheche believes that the further growth of the NEV market and the introduction of innovative NEV auto insurance solutions will further fuel the revenue contribution of its partnership with NEV manufacturers. The management of Cheche utilizes the number of partnerships with NEV manufacturers, the number of insurance policies embedded in the new NEV deliveries, and the amount of corresponding premium generated from such embedded policies as the main operating metrics to evaluate its business and presents such operating metrics for investors to better understand and evaluate Cheche’s business.
Management Comments
“Cheche reported positively-trending bottom-line results and continues to see revenue growth driven in part by increased engagement with our ever-evolving technology platform,” said Lei Zhang, Founder, CEO, and Chairman of Cheche. “As we continue to gain scale as the technology partner for NEVs and our visibility increases with traditional vehicle manufacturers, our market influence and ability to generate efficiencies continues to improve.
“The first two months of this quarter have seen retail sales of NEVs rebound to the second highest sales on record in China and the NEV penetration rate reach a new high in June as more Chinese consumers adopt electric vehicles. Through our new and ongoing partnerships with Volkswagen (Anhui), Xiaomi Group, and other NEV manufacturers we’re able to effectively meet the ever-changing, intelligent insurance needs of car owners.”
Unaudited Second Quarter 2024 Financial Results
Net Revenues were RMB851.8 million (US$117.2 million), representing a 2.5% year-over-year increase from the prior-year quarter. The growth was driven by the increase in insurance transactions conducted through Cheche’s platform by referral partners and third-party platform partners.
Cost of Revenues increased 1.9% year-over-year to RMB820.9 million (US$113.0 million) from the prior-year quarter, which was consistent with the growth of business volume and net revenues.
Selling and Marketing Expenses increased 14.2% to RMB19.3 million (US$2.7 million) from RMB16.9 million in the prior-year quarter, mainly due to the increase in staff cost, marketing, and share-based compensation expenses. Excluding share-based compensation expenses, selling and marketing expenses were RMB18.3 (US$2.5 million) million, an increase of 12.2% compared to the prior-year quarter.
General and Administrative Expenses increased 41.8% to RMB27.7 million (US$3.8 million) from RMB19.6 million for the prior-year quarter, mainly due to the increase of share-based compensation and dispute resolution expenses. Excluding share-based compensation and dispute resolution expenses and listing-related professional service fees, general and administrative expenses increased by RMB2.4 million from RMB14.7 million to RMB17.1 million (US$2.3 million), primarily as a result of post-listing professional service fees of RMB4.1 million.
Research and Development Expenses decreased 21.1% to RMB9.1 million (US$1.3 million) from RMB11.6 million in the prior-year quarter. The change was mainly driven by decreased staff costs. Excluding share-based compensation expenses, research and development expenses decreased 24.7% to RMB8.6 million (US$1.2 million) from RMB11.5 million in the prior-year quarter.
Total Cost and Operating Expenses increased 2.7% to RMB877.1 million (US$120.7 million) from RMB854.1 million in the prior-year quarter, mainly due to the increase in cost of revenues and share-based compensation expenses. Excluding share-based compensation expenses, amortization of intangible assets related to acquisition, listing-related professional service fees and dispute resolution expenses, total cost and operating expenses increased 1.9% from the prior-year quarter.
Net Loss decreased 16.4% to RMB23.6 million (US$3.2 million) over the prior-year quarter. Excluding non-GAAP expenses, the Adjusted Net Loss decreased 38.8% to RMB12.2 million (US$1.7 million) from RMB20.0 million for the prior-year quarter.
Net Loss attributable to Cheche’s shareholders decreased 80.0% to RMB23.6 million (US$3.2 million) from RMB117.7 million for the prior-year quarter.
Adjusted Net Loss attributable to Cheche’s shareholders decreased 88.8% to RMB12.2 million (US$1.7 million) from RMB109.4 million for the prior-year quarter.
Net Loss Per Share, basic and diluted, was RMB0.31 (US$0.04), representing a decrease of 91.3% compared to a loss of RMB3.56 for the prior-year quarter.
Adjusted Net Loss Per Share, basic and diluted, was RMB0.16 (US$0.02), representing a decrease of 95.2% compared to a loss of RMB3.31 for the prior-year quarter.
2Q24 and Subsequent Business Highlights
On May 13, 2024, Cheche announced its partnership with Volkswagen (Anhui) Digital Sales and Services Co., Ltd., the exclusive service provider of NEV insurance business for Volkswagen (Anhui) Automotive Company Limited (“Volkswagen Anhui”). Cheche aims to support Volkswagen Anhui’s branded insurance needs and enhance the attractiveness of Volkswagen Anhui’s branded insurance products, boosting its penetration rate.On June 20, 2024, Cheche announced its partnership with NIO Insurance Broker Co., Ltd. (“NIO Insurance Broker”) to provide its accessible digital platform powered by industry-leading technology, simplifying the process of securing auto insurance for NIO’s customers, while reducing front-end insurance delivery costs and enabling NIO to digitally manage its insurance business. Cheche is committed to creating value for its partners throughout the product lifecycle.On June 27, 2024, Cheche announced a strategic partnership with Beijing Anpeng Insurance Broker Co., Ltd. (“Beijing Anpeng”), a subsidiary of Beijing Automotive Group Co., Ltd. (“BAIC Group”). BAIC Group is one of the largest auto manufacturers in China, producing and selling vehicles through its own brands as well as foreign-branded joint-ventures, with Beijing Anpeng handling the insurance business for the brands, which encompass ARCFOX, Beijing Automotive, Beijing Hyundai, Beijing Benz, and Beijing Off-road, among others. The partnership names Cheche as the core partner of BAIC Group, providing digital insurance solutions for brands. The opportunity is already off to a strong start with ARCFOX’s service system being launched as a direct-sales channel, the system for Beijing Automotive, expected to cover 200 dealerships by the end of the year, in the process of being rolled out, and Beijing Hyundai’s planned service system expected to cover 100 dealerships at year end.On August 15, 2024, Cheche announced a strategic partnership with Dongfeng Motor Group Company Limited’s (“Dongfeng Motor Group”) insurance provider, Wuhan Dongfeng Insurance Broker Co., Ltd. (“Dongfeng Insurance”). Dongfeng Insurance designated Cheche as an approved provider for Dongfeng Motor Group’s NEV brands, such as VOYAH, a luxury EV brand that recently engaged the services of Cheche’s digital insurance solutions platform.On August 19, 2024, Cheche Group announced its latest progress with BAIC Group’s NEV brand ARCFOX. Cheche has successfully launched a full-service insurance platform for ARCFOX that provides its car owners with a comprehensive insurance application system. The collaboration with ARCFOX allows Cheche to gradually introduce high-margin insurance products, while continuing to grow its NEV insurance presence, thereby diversifying Cheche’s revenue mix and boosting the Company’s reputation among automotive enterprises.
Balance Sheet
As of June 30, 2024, the Company had RMB204.6 million (US$28.2 million) in total cash and cash equivalents and short-term investments.
Business Outlook
Cheche affirms its full year 2024 outlook, anticipating:
Net revenues to range from RMB3.5 billion to RMB3.7 billion, representing an increase of 6.1% to 12.1%, compared to the full year of 2023.Total written premiums placed to range from RMB24.5 billion to RMB26.5 billion, representing an increase of 8.4% to 17.3%, compared to the full year of 2023.
Conference Call
Cheche will host a webcast and conference call to discuss its second quarter 2024 results today at 8:00 a.m. EDT. This earnings release and a related investor deck will be available prior to the event in the “Quarterly Results” section under “Financials”, while. the live webcast will be available in the “Events” section under the “News & Events” header on the investor relations website at ir.chechegroup.com.
The dial-in numbers for the conference call are as follows:
Participant (toll-free): 1-888-346-8982Participant (international): 1-412-902-4272Hong Kong LT: 852-301-84992Hong Kong Toll Free: 800-905945China Toll-Free: 4001-201203
Please dial in 10 to 15 minutes before the scheduled start time and request Cheche’s second quarter earnings call.
A webcast replay will be available for one year following the call.
Exchange Rate Information
This announcement contains translations of certain RMB amounts into U.S. dollars at a specified rate solely for the reader’s convenience. Unless otherwise noted, all translations from RMB to U.S. dollars and from U.S. dollars to RMB are made at a rate of RMB7.2672 to US$1.00, the exchange rate on June 28, 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 referenced could be converted into U.S. dollars or RMB, as the case may be, at any particular rate or at all.
About Cheche Group Inc.
Established in 2014 and headquartered in Beijing, China, Cheche is a leading auto insurance technology platform with a nationwide network of around 108 branches licensed to distribute insurance policies across 25 provinces, autonomous regions, and municipalities in China. Capitalizing on its leading position in auto insurance transaction services, Cheche has evolved into a comprehensive, data-driven technology platform that offers a full suite of services and products for digital insurance transactions and insurance SaaS solutions in China. Learn more at https://www.chechegroup.com/en.
Non-GAAP Financial Measures
Cheche has provided non-GAAP financial measures in this press release that have not been prepared in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP) in the United States.
Cheche uses adjusted cost of revenues, adjusted selling and marketing expenses, adjusted general and administrative expenses, adjusted research and development expenses, adjusted total cost and operating expenses, adjusted net loss, and adjusted net loss per share, which are non-GAAP financial measures, in evaluating our operating results and for financial and operational decision-making purposes.
Cheche defines adjusted total cost and operating expenses as total cost and operating expenses adjusted for the impact of share-based compensation, listing-related professional service fees and dispute resolution expenses, which represents expenses incurred by Cheche in connection with settling a dispute with a certain security holder. Cheche defines adjusted net loss as net loss adjusted for the impact of share-based compensation expenses, amortization of intangible assets, and changes in fair value of amounts due to a related party related to the acquisition of Cheche Insurance Sales & Services Co., Ltd. (previously named Fanhua Times Sales and Service Co., Ltd), change in fair value of warrants, listing related professional service fees and dispute resolution expenses. Adjusted net loss per share, basic and diluted, is calculated as adjusted net loss divided by weighted-average ordinary shares outstanding.
Cheche believes that these non-GAAP financial measures help identify underlying trends in its business that could otherwise be distorted by the impact of share-based compensation expenses, amortization of intangible assets related to acquisition, and change in fair value of amounts due to a related party related to the acquisition of Cheche Insurance Sales & Services Co., Ltd. (previously named Fanhua Times Sales and Service Co., Ltd), change in fair value of warrants, and listing related professional service fees and dispute resolution expenses. Cheche believes that such non-GAAP financial measures also provide useful information about its operating results, enhance the overall understanding of its past performance and future prospects, and allow for greater visibility with respect to key metrics used by its 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. They should not be considered in isolation or construed as alternatives to net loss or any other measure of performance or as an indicator of Cheche’s operating performance. Further, these non-GAAP financial measures may not be comparable to similarly titled measures presented by other companies. Other companies may calculate similarly titled measures differently, limiting their usefulness as comparative measures to the Company’s data. Cheche encourages investors and others to review the Company’s financial information in its entirety and not rely on a single financial measure. Investors are encouraged to compare the historical non-GAAP financial measures with the most directly comparable GAAP measures. Cheche mitigates these limitations by reconciling the non-GAAP financial measures to the most comparable U.S. GAAP performance measures, all of which should be considered when evaluating its performance.
Safe Harbor Statements
This press release includes “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of the “safe harbor” provisions of the United States Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Forward-looking statements may be identified by the use of words such as “estimate,” “plan,” “project,” “forecast,” “intend,” “will,” “expect,” “anticipate,” “believe,” “seek,” “target” or other similar expressions that predict or indicate future events or trends or that are not statements of historical matters. These forward-looking statements also include, but are not limited to, statements regarding projections, estimations, and forecasts of revenue and other financial and performance metrics, projections of market opportunity and expectations, the Company’s ability to scale and grow its business, the Company’s advantages and expected growth, and its ability to source and retain talent, as applicable. These statements are based on various assumptions, whether or not identified in this press release, and on the current expectations of the Company’s management and are not predictions of actual performance. These statements involve risks, uncertainties, and other factors that may cause the Company’s actual results, levels of activity, performance, or achievements to materially differ from those expressed or implied by these forward-looking statements. Further information regarding these and other risks, uncertainties, or factors is included in the Company’s filings with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission. Although the Company believes that it has a reasonable basis for each forward-looking statement contained in this press release, the Company cautions you that these statements are based on a combination of facts and factors currently known and projections of the future, which are inherently uncertain. The forward-looking statements in this press release represent the views of the Company as of the date of this press release. Subsequent events and developments may cause those views to change. Except as may be required by law, the Company does not undertake any duty to update these forward-looking statements.
Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets (All amounts in thousands, except for share and
per share data)
December 31,
June 30,
June 30,
2023
2024
2024
RMB
RMB
USD
ASSETS
Current assets:
Cash and cash equivalents
243,392
133,117
18,318
Short-term investments
21,474
71,494
9,838
Accounts receivable, net
466,066
639,233
87,961
Prepayments and other current assets
49,321
52,912
7,281
Total current assets
780,253
896,756
123,398
Non-current assets:
Restricted Cash
5,000
5,000
688
Property, equipment and leasehold improvement, net
1,667
2,479
341
Intangible assets, net
8,050
7,000
963
Right-of-use assets
10,249
10,021
1,379
Goodwill
84,609
84,609
11,643
Other non-current assets
4,149
3,908
538
Total non-current assets
113,724
113,017
15,552
Total assets
893,977
1,009,773
138,950
LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY
Current liabilities:
Accounts payable
316,868
467,552
64,337
Short-term borrowings
20,000
15,000
2,064
Contract liabilities
4,295
3,274
451
Salary and welfare benefits payable
73,609
73,313
10,088
Tax payable
950
875
120
Amounts due to related party
55,251
58,801
8,091
Accrued expenses and other current liabilities
25,759
23,452
3,228
Short-term lease liabilities
3,951
4,730
651
Warrant
850
1
–
Total current liabilities
501,533
646,998
89,030
Non-current liabilities:
Deferred tax liabilities
2,013
1,750
241
Long-term lease liabilities
5,398
4,485
617
Deferred revenue
1,432
1,432
197
Warrant
5,419
2,921
402
Total non-current liabilities
14,262
10,588
1,457
Total liabilities
515,795
657,586
90,487
Ordinary shares
5
5
1
Treasury stock
(1,025)
(1,025)
(141)
Additional paid-in capital
2,491,873
2,518,989
346,624
Accumulated deficit
(2,113,821)
(2,168,693)
(298,422)
Accumulated other comprehensive income
1,150
2,911
401
Total Cheche’s shareholders’ equity
378,182
352,187
48,463
Total liabilities and shareholders’ equity
893,977
1,009,773
138,950
Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations and Comprehensive Loss (All amounts
in thousands, except for share and per share data)
For the Three Months Ended
For the Six Months Ended
June 30,
June 30,
June 30,
June 30,
June 30,
June 30,
2023
2024
2024
2023
2024
2024
RMB
RMB
USD
RMB
RMB
USD
Net revenues
830,721
851,842
117,217
1,610,371
1,638,986
225,532
Cost and Operating expenses:
Cost of revenues
(806,036)
(820,913)
(112,961)
(1,551,979)
(1,574,285)
(216,629)
Selling and marketing expenses
(16,943)
(19,342)
(2,662)
(47,755)
(41,661)
(5,733)
General and administrative expenses
(19,567)
(27,745)
(3,818)
(49,694)
(61,753)
(8,497)
Research and development expenses
(11,569)
(9,128)
(1,256)
(31,303)
(18,525)
(2,549)
Total cost and operating expenses
(854,115)
(877,128)
(120,697)
(1,680,731)
(1,696,224)
(233,408)
Other expenses:
Interest income
1,108
1,282
176
1,483
3,257
448
Interest expense
(320)
(206)
(28)
(541)
(440)
(61)
Foreign exchange losses
(7,781)
(803)
(110)
(6,334)
(1,055)
(145)
Government grants
4,193
–
–
7,240
234
32
Changes in fair value of warrant
(104)
2,908
400
(127)
3,376
465
Changes in fair value of amounts due to
related party
(2,075)
(1,555)
(214)
(3,836)
(3,286)
(452)
Others, net
2
(33)
(5)
29
180
25
Loss before income tax
(28,371)
(23,693)
(3,261)
(72,446)
(54,972)
(7,564)
Income tax credit
130
92
13
258
100
14
Net loss
(28,241)
(23,601)
(3,248)
(72,188)
(54,872)
(7,550)
Accretions to preferred shares redemption
value
(89,452)
–
–
(109,991)
–
–
Net loss attributable to the Cheche’s
ordinary shareholders
(117,693)
(23,601)
(3,248)
(182,179)
(54,872)
(7,550)
Net loss
Other comprehensive income/(loss):
Foreign currency translation adjustments,
net of nil tax
10,138
1,442
198
7,410
2,016
277
Fair value changes of amounts due to
related party due to own credit risk
47
(245)
(34)
(300)
(254)
(35)
Total other comprehensive income
10,185
1,197
164
7,110
1,762
242
Total comprehensive loss
(18,056)
(22,404)
(3,084)
(65,078)
(53,110)
(7,308)
Net loss per ordinary shares
outstanding
Basic
(3.56)
(0.31)
(0.04)
(5.57)
(0.72)
(0.10)
Diluted
(3.56)
(0.31)
(0.04)
(5.57)
(0.72)
(0.10)
Weighted average number of ordinary
shares outstanding
Basic
33,098,269
77,045,425
77,045,425
32,705,091
76,264,603
76,264,603
Diluted
33,098,269
77,045,425
77,045,425
32,705,091
76,264,603
76,264,603
Reconciliation of GAAP Cost and Operating Expenses to Non-GAAP Cost and Operating Expenses
(Unaudited)
(All amounts in thousands)
For the Three Months Ended
For the Six Months Ended
June 30,
June 30,
June 30,
June 30,
June 30,
June 30,
2023
2024
2024
2023
2024
2024
RMB
RMB
USD
RMB
RMB
USD
Cost of revenues
(806,036)
(820,913)
(112,961)
(1,551,979)
(1,574,285)
(216,629)
Add: Share-based compensation expenses
2
3
–
72
6
1
Amortization of intangible assets related to
acquisition
525
525
72
1,050
1,050
144
Adjusted Cost of revenues
(805,509)
(820,385)
(112,889)
(1,550,857)
(1,573,229)
(216,484)
Selling and marketing expenses
(16,943)
(19,342)
(2,662)
(47,755)
(41,661)
(5,733)
Add: Share-based compensation expenses
614
1,025
141
9,673
3,632
500
Adjusted Selling and marketing expenses
(16,329)
(18,317)
(2,521)
(38,082)
(38,029)
(5,233)
General and administrative expenses
(19,567)
(27,745)
(3,818)
(49,694)
(61,753)
(8,497)
Add: Share-based compensation expenses
1,654
8,325
1,146
15,355
22,146
3,047
Listing related professional expenses
3,176
–
–
5,537
–
–
Dispute resolution expenses (3)
–
2,355
324
–
2,355
324
Adjusted General and administrative
expenses
(14,737)
(17,065)
(2,348)
(28,802)
(37,252)
(5,126)
Research and development expenses
(11,569)
(9,128)
(1,256)
(31,303)
(18,525)
(2,549)
Add: Share-based compensation expenses
110
496
68
8,775
1,333
183
Adjusted Research and development
expenses
(11,459)
(8,632)
(1,188)
(22,528)
(17,192)
(2,366)
Total cost and operating expenses
(854,115)
(877,128)
(120,697)
(1,680,731)
(1,696,224)
(233,408)
Adjusted total cost and operating
expenses
(848,034)
(864,399)
(118,946)
(1,640,269)
(1,665,702)
(229,209)
(3) represents expenses incurred by Cheche in connection with settling a dispute with a certain security holder, which
are not directly related to the core operations of Cheche’s business.
Reconciliation of GAAP to Non-GAAP Measures (Unaudited)
(All amounts in thousands, except for share data and per share data)
For the Three Months Ended
For the Six Months Ended
June 30,
June 30,
June 30,
June 30,
June 30,
June 30,
2023
2024
2024
2023
2024
2024
RMB
RMB
USD
RMB
RMB
USD
Net loss
(28,241)
(23,601)
(3,248)
(72,188)
(54,872)
(7,550)
Add: Share-based compensation expenses
2,380
9,849
1,355
33,875
27,117
3,731
Amortization of intangible assets related to acquisition
525
525
72
1,050
1,050
144
Listing related professional expenses
3,176
–
–
5,537
–
–
Change in fair value of warrant
104
(2,908)
(400)
127
(3,376)
(465)
Changes in fair value of amounts due to related party
2,075
1,555
214
3,836
3,286
452
Dispute resolution expenses
–
2,355
324
–
2,355
324
Adjusted net loss
(19,981)
(12,225)
(1,683)
(27,763)
(24,440)
(3,364)
Accretions to preferred shares redemption value
(89,452)
–
–
(109,991)
–
–
Adjusted net loss attributable to Cheche’s
ordinary shareholders
(109,433)
(12,225)
(1,683)
(137,754)
(24,440)
(3,364)
Weighted average number of ordinary shares used
in computing non-GAAP adjusted net loss per
ordinary share
Basic
33,098,269
77,045,425
77,045,425
32,705,091
76,264,603
76,264,603
Diluted
33,098,269
77,045,425
77,045,425
32,705,091
76,264,603
76,264,603
Net loss per ordinary share
Basic
(3.56)
(0.31)
(0.04)
(5.57)
(0.72)
(0.10)
Diluted
(3.56)
(0.31)
(0.04)
(5.57)
(0.72)
(0.10)
Non-GAAP adjustments to net loss per ordinary
share
Basic
0.25
0.15
0.02
1.36
0.40
0.06
Diluted
0.25
0.15
0.02
1.36
0.40
0.06
Adjusted net loss per ordinary share
Basic
(3.31)
(0.16)
(0.02)
(4.21)
(0.32)
(0.04)
Diluted
(3.31)
(0.16)
(0.02)
(4.21)
(0.32)
(0.04)
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CreateAI Announces Results of 2024 Annual Meeting of Stockholders
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55 minutes agoon
December 24, 2024By
SAN DIEGO, Dec. 23, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — CreateAI Holdings Inc., formerly TuSimple Holdings Inc. (OTCMKTS: TSPH) (“CreateAI” or the “Company”), a global artificial intelligence technology company, today announced shareholder voting results for its annual meeting of stockholders held on December 20, 2024 (the “Annual Meeting”).
As of October 28, 2024, the record date for the Annual Meeting, there were a total of 232,618,399 shares of common stock outstanding and entitled to vote at the Annual Meeting, comprised of 208,618,399 shares of Class A Common Stock (each with one vote per share) and 24,000,000 shares of Class B Common Stock (each with ten votes per share). At the Annual Meeting, holders of 207,347,538 shares of common stock, representing 423,347,538 votes, entitled to vote at the meeting were represented in person or by proxy and, therefore, a quorum constituted of the majority of the voting power of the shares of common stock issued and outstanding and entitled to vote at the Annual Meeting was present.
The following is a brief description of each matter voted upon at the 2024 Annual Meeting and the numbers of votes cast for, withheld, or against, the number of abstentions, and the number of broker non-votes with respect to each other, as applicable.
1. Election of six nominees to serve on the Board of Directors (the “Board”) for a term which will expire at the 2025 annual meeting of stockholders, or, if Proposal Two is adopted, to hold office until the annual meeting of stockholders in accordance with the class of director to which each nominee will be assigned. The following six directors were elected by the votes as indicated below.
For
Withheld
Broker Non-Votes
Cheng Lu
208,949,915
164,765,0191
49,632,604
Mo Chen
208,946,146
164,768,7881
49,632,604
James Lu
209,109,928
164,605,0061
49,632,604
Zhen Tao
209,158,316
164,556,6181
49,632,604
Albert Schultz
348,895,0191
24,819,915
49,632,604
Jianan Hao
209,021,652
164,693,2821
49,632,604
The totals above include the 240,000,000 votes represented by the Class B shares of Common Stock. 12,000,000 shares of Class B Common Stock (representing 120,000,00 votes) were voted “FOR” and 12,000,000 shares of Class B Common stock (representing 120,000,00 votes) were voted “WITHHELD” for each of the Directors other than Albert Schultz. All shares of Class B Common Stock were voted “FOR” the election of Albert Schultz. Excluding the 240,000,000 votes from the 24,000,000 shares of Class B Common Stock from the totals above, the 183,347,538 shares of Class A Common Stock were voted as indicated below.
For
Withheld
Broker Non-Votes
Cheng Lu
88,949,915
44,765,019
49,632,604
Mo Chen
88,946,146
44,768,788
49,632,604
James Lu
89,109,928
44,605,006
49,632,604
Zhen Tao
89,158,316
44,556,618
49,632,604
Albert Schultz
108,895,019
24,819,915
49,632,604
Jianan Hao
89,021,652
44,693,282
49,632,604
2. Amendment to the Company’s Restated Certificate of Incorporation to classify the Board of Directors into three classes, with directors in each class to serve staggered three-year terms. Pursuant to the Restated Certificate of Incorporation, Proposal Two must receive the affirmative vote of the holders of at least a majority of the voting power of all of the then-outstanding shares of the capital stock of the Company entitled to vote generally in the election of directors, voting together as a single class, since directors representing two-thirds (2/3) of the total number of authorized directors have already approved. The amendment was not approved2 by the votes as indicated below:
For
Against1
Abstain
Broker Non-Votes
208,955,668
164,659,652
99,614
49,632,604
Because Proposal Two was not approved, the six directors elected pursuant to Proposal One will serve on the Board for a term which will expire at the 2025 annual meeting of stockholders.
3. Ratification of the appointment of UHY LLP as the Company’s independent registered public accounting firm for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2024. The selection was ratified by the votes as indicated below:
For
Against1
Abstain
Broker Non-Votes
255,504,371
155,923,768
11,919,399
–
Note 1: Includes 120,000,000 votes of the 12,000,000 shares of Class B Common Stock held by White Marble LLC and White Marble International Limited (together, the “White Marble Entities”) controlled by Dr. Xiaodi Hou.
Note 2: The White Marble Entities have filed an action in the Delaware Court of Chancery seeking a declaratory judgment that the voting agreement between White Marble and Mo Chen is invalid and White Marble, not Mo Chen, controls the vote. White Marble LLC v. Chen, C.A. No. 2024-1208-PAF (Del. Ch.) On December 13, 2024, the Court entered an order that allows the Company to hold the vote on Proposal Two, and ordered that if Proposal Two is not approved at the Annual Meeting but the Court determines in the Action that Mo Chen, not the White Marble Entities, control how the White Marble Entities’ Shares are voted, then the White Marble Entities’ shares shall be deemed to have been voted in favor of Proposal Two at the Annual Meeting and that such vote shall stand. The vote totals above include the votes of the shares held by the White Marble Entities as voted by the White Marble Entities. If the shares held by the White Marble entities reflected in the totals above are deemed to have been voted in favor of Proposal Two, the Proposal will have passed. Accordingly, if the Court rules in Mo Chen’s favor, Proposal Two will be deemed to have passed and the Company would be permitted to amend its Certificate of Incorporation to implement Proposal Two and each of the directors elected pursuant to Proposal One will serve on the Board until the annual meeting of stockholders in accordance with the class of director to which each nominee is assigned.
About CreateAI
CreateAI (formerly TuSimple) is a global artificial intelligence company with offices in US, China, and Japan. The company is pioneering the future of digital entertainment content production, seamlessly blending cutting-edge generative AI technology with the creativity of world-class talent. Our mission is to redefine the boundaries of what’s possible in digital storytelling by developing immersive, captivating, and visually stunning experiences that resonate with audiences on a global scale.
Investor Relations Contact:
ICR for CreateAI
CreateAI.IR@icrinc.com
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O3 Mining Grants Security-Based Compensation For 2024
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December 23, 2024By
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TSXV:OIII – O3 Mining
TORONTO, Dec. 23, 2024 /CNW/ – O3 Mining Inc. (TSXV: OIII) (OTCQX: OIIIF) (“O3 Mining” or the “Corporation”) announces its ordinary course security-based compensation awards for the year ended December 31, 2024. Effective December 23, 2024, the Corporation has granted to certain officers, directors and/or employees of the Corporation an aggregate of (i) 878,817 restricted share units of the Corporation (“RSUs”), and (ii) 230,750 deferred share units of the Corporation (“DSUs”). The RSUs will vest in their entirety over three years from the date of grant, with one-third of the RSUs vesting on each of the first, second and third anniversaries of the date of grant. The DSUs will vest in accordance with the Corporation’s DSU plan.
The Corporation anticipates the vesting of RSUs and DSUs will be accelerated in connection with the initial deposit period for the previously announced cash offer of $1.67 per common share of the Corporation by an affiliate of Agnico Eagle Mines Limited (“Agnico Eagle”) to acquire all of the issued and outstanding common shares of the Corporation not already owned, directly or indirectly, by Agnico Eagle (the “Offer”). The Offer has been made in accordance with the support agreement between Agnico Eagle and O3 Mining dated December 12, 2024, a copy of which is available on SEDAR+ (www.sedarplus.ca) under O3 Mining’s issuer profile.
About O3 Mining Inc.
O3 Mining Inc. is a gold explorer and mine developer in Québec, Canada, adjacent to Agnico Eagle’s Canadian Malartic mine. O3 Mining owns a 100% interest in all its properties (128,680 hectares) in Québec. Its principal asset is the Marban Alliance project in Québec, which O3 Mining has advanced over the last five years to the cusp of its next stage of development, with the expectation that the project will deliver long-term benefits to stakeholders. Further information can be found on our website at https://o3mining.com.
Cautionary Note Regarding Forward-Looking Information
This news release contains “forward-looking information” within the meaning of applicable Canadian securities legislation that is based on current expectations, estimates, projections, and interpretations about future events as at the date of this news release. Forward-looking information and statements are based on estimates of management by O3 Mining, at the time they were made, and involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors which may cause the actual results, performance or achievements to be materially different from any future results, performance or achievements expressed or implied by such forward-looking information or statements. Forward-looking statements in this news release include, but are not limited to, statements regarding vesting of RSUs and DSUs, including any accelerated vesting thereof; the anticipated next stage of development of the Marban Alliance project; and the expectation that the Marban Alliance project will deliver long-term benefits to stakeholders. Although the forward-looking information contained in this news release is based upon what O3 Mining believes, or believed at the time, to be reasonable expectations and assumptions, there is no assurance that actual results will be consistent with such forward-looking information, as there may be other factors that cause results not to be as anticipated, estimated or intended, and neither O3 Mining nor any other person assumes responsibility for the accuracy and completeness of any such forward-looking information. No assurance can be given that these expectations will prove to be correct and such forward-looking statements included in this news release should not be unduly relied upon. O3 Mining does not undertake, and assumes no obligation, to update or revise any such forward-looking statements or forward-looking information contained herein to reflect new events or circumstances, except as may be required by applicable law. These statements speak only as of the date of this news release. Nothing contained herein shall be deemed to be a forecast, projection or estimate of the future financial performance of O3 Mining.
Neither the TSX Venture Exchange nor its Regulation Services Provider (as that term is defined in the policies of the TSX Venture Exchange) accepts responsibility for the adequacy or accuracy of this news release. No stock exchange, securities commission or other regulatory authority has approved or disapproved the information contained herein.
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CreateAI Announces Results of 2024 Annual Meeting of Stockholders
Published
3 hours agoon
December 23, 2024By
SAN DIEGO, Dec. 23, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — CreateAI Holdings Inc., formerly TuSimple Holdings Inc. (OTCMKTS: TSPH) (“CreateAI” or the “Company”), a global artificial intelligence technology company, today announced shareholder voting results for its annual meeting of stockholders held on December 20, 2024 (the “Annual Meeting”).
As of October 28, 2024, the record date for the Annual Meeting, there were a total of 232,618,399 shares of common stock outstanding and entitled to vote at the Annual Meeting, comprised of 208,618,399 shares of Class A Common Stock (each with one vote per share) and 24,000,000 shares of Class B Common Stock (each with ten votes per share). At the Annual Meeting, holders of 207,347,538 shares of common stock, representing 423,347,538 votes, entitled to vote at the meeting were represented in person or by proxy and, therefore, a quorum constituted of the majority of the voting power of the shares of common stock issued and outstanding and entitled to vote at the Annual Meeting was present.
The following is a brief description of each matter voted upon at the 2024 Annual Meeting and the numbers of votes cast for, withheld, or against, the number of abstentions, and the number of broker non-votes with respect to each other, as applicable.
1. Election of six nominees to serve on the Board of Directors (the “Board”) for a term which will expire at the 2025 annual meeting of stockholders, or, if Proposal Two is adopted, to hold office until the annual meeting of stockholders in accordance with the class of director to which each nominee will be assigned. The following six directors were elected by the votes as indicated below.
For
Withheld
Broker Non-Votes
Cheng Lu
208,949,915
164,765,0191
49,632,604
Mo Chen
208,946,146
164,768,7881
49,632,604
James Lu
209,109,928
164,605,0061
49,632,604
Zhen Tao
209,158,316
164,556,6181
49,632,604
Albert Schultz
348,895,0191
24,819,915
49,632,604
Jianan Hao
209,021,652
164,693,2821
49,632,604
The totals above include the 240,000,000 votes represented by the Class B shares of Common Stock. 12,000,000 shares of Class B Common Stock (representing 120,000,00 votes) were voted “FOR” and 12,000,000 shares of Class B Common stock (representing 120,000,00 votes) were voted “WITHHELD” for each of the Directors other than Albert Schultz. All shares of Class B Common Stock were voted “FOR” the election of Albert Schultz. Excluding the 240,000,000 votes from the 24,000,000 shares of Class B Common Stock from the totals above, the 183,347,538 shares of Class A Common Stock were voted as indicated below.
For
Withheld
Broker Non-Votes
Cheng Lu
88,949,915
44,765,019
49,632,604
Mo Chen
88,946,146
44,768,788
49,632,604
James Lu
89,109,928
44,605,006
49,632,604
Zhen Tao
89,158,316
44,556,618
49,632,604
Albert Schultz
108,895,019
24,819,915
49,632,604
Jianan Hao
89,021,652
44,693,282
49,632,604
2. Amendment to the Company’s Restated Certificate of Incorporation to classify the Board of Directors into three classes, with directors in each class to serve staggered three-year terms. Pursuant to the Restated Certificate of Incorporation, Proposal Two must receive the affirmative vote of the holders of at least a majority of the voting power of all of the then-outstanding shares of the capital stock of the Company entitled to vote generally in the election of directors, voting together as a single class, since directors representing two-thirds (2/3) of the total number of authorized directors have already approved. The amendment was not approved2 by the votes as indicated below:
For
Against1
Abstain
Broker Non-Votes
208,955,668
164,659,652
99,614
49,632,604
Because Proposal Two was not approved, the six directors elected pursuant to Proposal One will serve on the Board for a term which will expire at the 2025 annual meeting of stockholders.
3. Ratification of the appointment of UHY LLP as the Company’s independent registered public accounting firm for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2024. The selection was ratified by the votes as indicated below:
For
Against1
Abstain
Broker Non-Votes
255,504,371
155,923,768
11,919,399
–
Note 1: Includes 120,000,000 votes of the 12,000,000 shares of Class B Common Stock held by White Marble LLC and White Marble International Limited (together, the “White Marble Entities”) controlled by Dr. Xiaodi Hou.
Note 2: The White Marble Entities have filed an action in the Delaware Court of Chancery seeking a declaratory judgment that the voting agreement between White Marble and Mo Chen is invalid and White Marble, not Mo Chen, controls the vote. White Marble LLC v. Chen, C.A. No. 2024-1208-PAF (Del. Ch.) On December 13, 2024, the Court entered an order that allows the Company to hold the vote on Proposal Two, and ordered that if Proposal Two is not approved at the Annual Meeting but the Court determines in the Action that Mo Chen, not the White Marble Entities, control how the White Marble Entities’ Shares are voted, then the White Marble Entities’ shares shall be deemed to have been voted in favor of Proposal Two at the Annual Meeting and that such vote shall stand. The vote totals above include the votes of the shares held by the White Marble Entities as voted by the White Marble Entities. If the shares held by the White Marble entities reflected in the totals above are deemed to have been voted in favor of Proposal Two, the Proposal will have passed. Accordingly, if the Court rules in Mo Chen’s favor, Proposal Two will be deemed to have passed and the Company would be permitted to amend its Certificate of Incorporation to implement Proposal Two and each of the directors elected pursuant to Proposal One will serve on the Board until the annual meeting of stockholders in accordance with the class of director to which each nominee is assigned.
About CreateAI
CreateAI (formerly TuSimple) is a global artificial intelligence company with offices in US, China, and Japan. The company is pioneering the future of digital entertainment content production, seamlessly blending cutting-edge generative AI technology with the creativity of world-class talent. Our mission is to redefine the boundaries of what’s possible in digital storytelling by developing immersive, captivating, and visually stunning experiences that resonate with audiences on a global scale.
Investor Relations Contact:
ICR for CreateAI
CreateAI.IR@icrinc.com
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