Full Truck Alliance Co. Ltd. Announces Third Quarter 2024 Unaudited Financial Results
Full Truck Alliance Co. Ltd. Announces Third Quarter 2024 Unaudited Financial Results |
| [20-November-2024] |
GUIYANG, China, Nov. 20, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Full Truck Alliance Co. Ltd. ("FTA" or the "Company") (NYSE: YMM), a leading digital freight platform, today announced its unaudited financial results for the third quarter ended September 30, 2024. Third Quarter 2024 Financial and Operational Highlights
Mr. Peter Hui Zhang, Founder, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of FTA, commented, "We are pleased to report robust growth in our user base, matching efficiency, freight orders, revenue and profit in the third quarter. This performance was underpinned by our commitment to driving digital and intelligent logistics transformation, which enables shippers to improve cost efficiency, while enabling truckers to secure more orders, maximize vehicle productivity and increase their earnings. In addition, we successfully revitalized the Yunmanman brand during the quarter and enhanced the dual membership program for truckers and shippers, further boosting user engagement and loyalty. As we look ahead to the fourth quarter, we will continue to strengthen our digital and intelligent product innovations to deliver even greater value to our users and society." Mr. Simon Cai, Chief Financial Officer of FTA, added, "Buoyed by strong growth in various segments of our platform, we achieved total net revenues of RMB3.0 billion, reflecting a 33.9% year-over-year increase. Our revenue from transaction service once again recorded the highest growth rate among all our business segments at 68.6% year over year, propelled by a sustainable increase in order volume and the continued optimization of our commission strategy. Our revenue growth was complemented by improved profitability, with net income and non-GAAP adjusted net income reaching RMB1.1 billion and RMB1.2 billion, up 81.4% and 50.2% year over year, respectively. Looking ahead, we will continue to prioritize operational efficiency and monetization as we steadily grow our business."
Third Quarter 2024 Financial Results Net Revenues (including value added taxes, or "VAT," of RMB1,137.9 million and RMB1,380.7 million for the three months ended September 30, 2023 and 2024, respectively). Total net revenues in the third quarter of 2024 were RMB3,031.4 million (US$432.0 million), representing an increase of 33.9% from RMB2,263.9 million in the same period of 2023, primarily attributable to an increase in revenues from freight matching services. Freight matching services. Revenues from freight matching services in the third quarter of 2024 were RMB2,551.8 million (US$363.6 million), representing an increase of 34.0% from RMB1,904.5 million in the same period of 2023. The increase was mainly due to the rapid increase in transaction service[4] and the continued growth in freight brokerage service.
Value-added services. Revenues from value-added services in the third quarter of 2024 were RMB479.6 million (US$68.3 million), an increase of 33.4% from RMB359.4 million in the same period of 2023. The increase was due to the growing demand from truckers and shippers for credit solutions and other value-added services. Cost of Revenues (including VAT net of government grants of RMB870.0 million and RMB1,034.4 million for the three months ended September 30, 2023 and 2024, respectively). Cost of revenues in the third quarter of 2024 was RMB1,364.9 million (US$194.5 million), compared with RMB1,142.1 million in the same period of 2023. The increase was primarily due to increases in VAT, related tax surcharges and other tax costs, net of grants from government authorities. These tax-related costs net of government grants totaled RMB1,221.6 million, representing an increase of 18.3% from RMB1,032.5 million in the same period of 2023, primarily due to an increase in transaction activities involving the Company's freight brokerage service. Sales and Marketing Expenses. Sales and marketing expenses in the third quarter of 2024 were RMB412.5 million (US$58.8 million), compared with RMB290.8 million in the same period of 2023. The increase was primarily due to an increase in advertising and marketing expenses for user acquisitions. General and Administrative Expenses. General and administrative expenses in the third quarter of 2024 were RMB227.9 million (US$32.5 million), compared with RMB290.4 million in the same period of 2023. The decrease was primarily because the Company recorded settlement in principle of certain U.S. securities class action in the same period last year, which was disclosed in the Form 6-K furnished to the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission on September 18, 2023. Research and Development Expenses. Research and development expenses in the third quarter of 2024 were RMB195.1 million (US$27.8 million), compared with RMB237.7 million in the same period of 2023. The decrease was primarily due to lower salary and benefits expenses. Income from Operations. Income from operations in the third quarter of 2024 was RMB762.0 million (US$108.6 million), an increase of 208.4% from RMB247.1 million in the same period of 2023. Non-GAAP Adjusted Operating Income.[5] Non-GAAP adjusted operating income in the third quarter of 2024 was RMB884.5 million (US$126.0 million), an increase of 92.9% from RMB458.5 million in the same period of 2023. Net Income. Net income in the third quarter of 2024 was RMB1,121.9 million (US$159.9 million), an increase of 81.4% from RMB618.4 million in the same period of 2023. Non-GAAP Adjusted Net Income. Non-GAAP adjusted net income in the third quarter of 2024 was RMB1,241.2 million (US$176.9 million), an increase of 50.2% from RMB826.6 million in the same period of 2023. Basic and Diluted Net Income per ADS[6] and Non-GAAP Adjusted Basic and Diluted Net Income per ADS.[7] Basic and diluted net income per ADS were RMB1.06 (US$0.15) in the third quarter of 2024, compared with RMB0.58 in the same period of 2023. Non-GAAP adjusted basic net income per ADS was RMB1.18 (US$0.17) in the third quarter of 2024, compared with RMB0.78 in the same period of 2023. Non-GAAP adjusted diluted net income per ADS was RMB1.17 (US$0.17) in the third quarter of 2024, compared with RMB0.78 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 investments, long-term time deposits and wealth management products with maturities over one year of RMB27.3 billion (US$3.9 billion) in total, compared with RMB27.6 billion as of December 31, 2023. As of September 30, 2024, the total outstanding balance of on-balance sheet loans, consisting of the total principal amounts and all accrued interests of the loans funded through our small loan company, reduced by an allowance for estimated losses, was RMB4,326.4 million (US$616.5 million), compared with RMB3,521.1 million as of December 31, 2023. The total non-performing loan ratio[8] for these loans was 1.8% as of September 30, 2024, compared with 2.0% as of December 31, 2023. In the third quarter of 2024, net cash provided by operating activities was RMB1,051.1 million (US$149.8 million).
Business Outlook The Company expects its total net revenues to be between RMB2.94 billion and RMB3.00 billion for the fourth quarter of 2024, representing a year-over-year growth rate of approximately 22.3% to 24.8%. These forecasts reflect the Company's current and preliminary views on the market and operational conditions, which are subject to change and cannot be predicted with reasonable accuracy as of the date hereof. Exchange Rate Information This announcement contains translations of certain RMB amounts into U.S. dollars ("US$") at specified rates solely for the convenience of the reader. Unless otherwise stated, all translations from RMB to US$ were made at a rate of RMB7.0176 to US$1.00, the exchange rate in effect as of September 30, 2024, as set forth in the H.10 statistical release of The Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System. The Company makes no representation that any RMB or US$ amounts could have been, or could be, converted into US$ or RMB, as the case may be, at any particular rate, or at all. Conference Call The Company's management will hold an earnings conference call at 7:00 A.M. U.S. Eastern Time on November 20, 2024, or 8:00 P.M. Beijing Time to discuss its financial results and operating performance for the third quarter of 2024. For participants who wish to join the conference using dial-in numbers, please complete online registration using the link provided below prior to the scheduled call start time. Participant Online Registration: Upon registration, each participant will receive details for the conference call, including dial-in numbers, passcode and a unique access PIN. To join the conference, please dial the provided number, enter the passcode followed by your PIN, and you will join the conference. The replay will be accessible through November 27, 2024, by dialing the following numbers:
A live and archived webcast of the conference call will also be available on the Company's investor relations website at ir.fulltruckalliance.com. About Full Truck Alliance Co. Ltd. Full Truck Alliance Co. Ltd. (NYSE: YMM) is a leading digital freight platform connecting shippers with truckers to facilitate shipments across distance ranges, cargo weights and types. The Company provides a range of freight matching services, including freight listing, freight brokerage and online transaction services. The Company also provides a range of value-added services that cater to the various needs of shippers and truckers, such as financial institutions, highway authorities, and gas station operators. With a mission to make logistics smarter, the Company is shaping the future of logistics with technology and aspires to revolutionize logistics, improve efficiency across the value chain and reduce its carbon footprint for our planet. For more information, please visit ir.fulltruckalliance.com. Use of Non-GAAP Financial Measures The Company uses non-GAAP adjusted operating income, non-GAAP adjusted net income, non-GAAP adjusted net income attributable to ordinary shareholders, non-GAAP adjusted basic and diluted net income per share and non-GAAP adjusted basic and diluted net income per ADS, each a non-GAAP financial measure, as supplemental measures to review and assess its operating performance. The presentation of non-GAAP financial measures is not intended to be considered in isolation or as a substitute for the financial information prepared and presented in accordance with U.S. GAAP. The Company defines non-GAAP adjusted operating income as income from operations excluding (i) share-based compensation expense; (ii) amortization of intangible assets resulting from business acquisitions; (iii) compensation cost incurred in relation to acquisitions and (iv) settlement in principle of U.S. securities class action. The Company defines non-GAAP adjusted net income as net income excluding (i) share-based compensation expense; (ii) amortization of intangible assets resulting from business acquisitions; (iii) compensation cost incurred in relation to acquisitions; (iv) settlement in principle of U.S. securities class action, which is non-recurring; and (v) tax effects of non-GAAP adjustments. The Company defines non-GAAP adjusted net income attributable to ordinary shareholders as net income attributable to ordinary shareholders excluding (i) share-based compensation expense; (ii) amortization of intangible assets resulting from business acquisitions; (iii) compensation cost incurred in relation to acquisitions; (iv) settlement in principle of U.S. securities class action, which is non-recurring; and (v) tax effects of non-GAAP adjustments. The Company defines non-GAAP adjusted basic and diluted net income per share as non-GAAP adjusted net income attributable to ordinary shareholders divided by weighted average number of basic and diluted ordinary shares, respectively. The Company defines non-GAAP adjusted basic and diluted net income per ADS as non-GAAP adjusted net income attributable to ordinary shareholders divided by the weighted average number of basic and diluted ADSs, respectively. 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 an analytical tool. The non-GAAP financial measures do not reflect all items of expense that affect its operations. Share-based compensation expense, amortization of intangible assets resulting from business acquisitions, compensation cost incurred in relation to acquisitions and tax effects of non-GAAP adjustments have been and may continue to be incurred in its business and are not reflected in the presentation of its non-GAAP financial measures. The Company reconciles the non-GAAP financial measures to the nearest U.S. GAAP performance measures. Non-GAAP adjusted operating income, non-GAAP adjusted net income, non-GAAP adjusted net income attributable to ordinary shareholders and non-GAAP adjusted basic and diluted net income per share should not be considered in isolation or construed as an alternative to operating income, net income, net income attributable to ordinary shareholders and basic and diluted net income per share or any other measure of performance or as an indicator of its operating performance. Investors are encouraged to review FTA's non-GAAP financial measures to the most directly comparable GAAP measures. FTA's non-GAAP financial measure may not be comparable to similarly titled measures presented by other companies. For more information on these non-GAAP financial measures, please see the table captioned "Reconciliations of GAAP and Non-GAAP Results" set forth at the end of this release. Safe Harbor Statement This press release contains statements that may constitute "forward-looking" statements which are made pursuant to 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," "potential," "continue," "is/are likely to," and similar statements. Statements that are not historical facts, including statements about the Company's beliefs, plans, 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: FTA's goal and strategies; FTA's expansion plans; FTA's future business development, financial condition and results of operations; expected changes in FTA's revenues, costs or expenses; industry landscape of, and trends in, China's road transportation market; competition in FTA's industry; FTA's expectations regarding demand for, and market acceptance of, its services; FTA's expectations regarding its relationships with shippers, truckers and other ecosystem participants; FTA's ability to protect its systems and infrastructures from cyber-attacks; PRC laws, regulations, and policies relating to the road transportation market, as well as general regulatory environment in which FTA operates in China; the results of regulatory review and the duration and impact of any regulatory action taken against FTA; the impact of health epidemics, extreme weather conditions and production constraints brought by electricity rationing measures; general economic and business condition; and assumptions underlying or related to any of the foregoing. Further information regarding these and other risks is included in the Company's filings with the SEC. All information provided in this press release is as of the date of this press release, and the Company does not undertake any obligation to update any forward-looking statement, except as required under applicable law. For investor and media inquiries, please contact: In China: Full Truck Alliance Co. Ltd. Piacente Financial Communications In the United States: Piacente Financial Communications
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