BEIJING, May 21, 2021 /PRNewswire / -- Kuke Music Holding Limited ("Kuke" or the "Company")(NYSE: KUKE), a leading provider of classical music licensing, subscription, and education services in China, today announced its unaudited financial results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2021.
First Quarter 2021 Highlights
Mr. He Yu, Chief Executive Officer of Kuke, commented, "We achieved strong revenue growth for the first quarter, as revenue increased by 85.0% year over year to RMB11.4 million. Growth was mainly driven by our smart music education business which grew 7.9 times from the same period of last year. This was largely due to our ability to adapt quickly to the reopening of schools and new government policy emphasizing more arts education for primary and secondary schools. We expect these trends to continue driving growth in demand for our music education services going forward."
Mr. Tony Chan, Chief Financial Officer of Kuke, commented, "Our gross profit for the first quarter increased by 125.8% year over year to 3.2 million, while gross margin was improved to 28.2% from 23.1% in the same period of last year. This was due to our enhanced bargaining power to secure better terms with upstream content providers. Given the favorable market conditions for our music education services, we will continue to expand the segment while leveraging our leading content library, differentiated technology and effective partnerships to continue improving our efficiency and support sustainable growth over the long term."
First Quarter 2021 Financial Results
Total Revenue
Total revenue in the first quarter of 2021 increased by 85.0% to RMB11.4 million (US$1.7 million) from RMB6.2 million in the same period of 2020, mainly driven by the increase in smart music education revenue.
Cost of Sales
Total cost of sales in the first quarter of 2021 increased by 72.8% to RMB8.2 million (US$1.2 million) from RMB4.7 million in the same period of 2020, mostly in line with revenue growth.
Gross Profit
Gross profit in the first quarter of 2021 increased by 125.8% to RMB3.2 million (US$0.5 million) from RMB1.5 million in the same period of 2020. Gross margin improved to 28.2% from 23.1% in the same period of 2020, mostly due to the Company's increased bargaining power with its content providers.
Operating Expenses
Total operating expenses in the first quarter of 2021 increased by 15.7% to RMB49.3 million (US$7.5 million) from RMB42.6 million in the same period of 2020.
Operating Loss
Operating loss in the first quarter of 2021 was RMB37.1 million (US$5.6 million), compared to RMB39.7 million in the same period of 2020.
Loss and Non-IFRS Loss for the Period
Loss for the first quarter of 2021 was RMB37.0 million (US$5.5 million), compared to RMB37.4 million in the same period of 2020. Non-IFRS loss was RMB15.6 million (US$2.4 million), compared to RMB15.9 million in the same period of 2020.
Loss per ADS and Non-IFRS Loss per ADS
Basic and diluted loss per American Depositary Share ("ADS") were both RMB1.29 (US$0.20) in the first quarter of 2021, compared to RMB1.82 in the same period of 2020. Basic and diluted non-IFRS loss per ADS were both RMB0.54 (US$0.08) in the first quarter of 2021, compared to RMB0.78 in the same period of 2020. Each ADS represents one Class A ordinary share of the Company.
Balance Sheet
As of March 31, 2021, the Company had cash and cash equivalents of RMB 232.1 million (US$35.4 million).
Conference Call Information
The Company will hold a conference call on Thursday, May 20, 2021 at 8:00 P.M. Eastern Time (Friday, May 21, 2021 at 8:00 A.M. Beijing/Hong Kong Time) to discuss the financial results. Listeners may access the call by dialing the following numbers:
International: |
1-412-902-4272 |
United States Toll Free: |
1-888-346-8982 |
Mainland China Toll Free: |
4001-201203 |
China Hong Kong Toll Free: |
800-905945 |
Conference ID: |
Kuke Music Holding Limited |
A replay of the conference call will remain accessible for one week after the live event by dialing the following numbers:
International: |
1-412-317-0088 |
United States Toll Free: |
1-877-344-7529 |
Access Code: |
10156592 |
A live and archived webcast of the conference call will also be available at the Company's investor relations website at https://ir.kuke.com/.
About Kuke Music Holding Limited
Kuke Music Holding Limited (NYSE: KUKE) is the leading provider of classical music licensing, subscription, and education services in China. Kuke had the largest library of classical music content and was the largest classical music licensing service provider and the second largest online classical music subscription service provider in China in 2019, according to Frost & Sullivan. Kuke leverages its rich and diverse content offerings and deep expertise in music education to offer innovative and efficient smart music education solutions, which primarily consist of its proprietary Kuke smart pianos, Kuke smart teaching systems and Kukey courses. Kuke is also the organizer of several live classical musical events in China, including the Beijing Music Festival, which is one of the most renowned musical events in the world. Through these three highly synergistic business lines, Kuke has formed a thriving content-centric ecosystem, positioning it well to continuously provide its customers with differentiated value propositions.
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 the rate of RMB6.552 to US$1.00, the noon buying rate in effect on March 31, 2021, in the H.10 statistical release of the Federal Reserve Board. The Company makes no representation that the RMB or US$ amounts referred could be converted into US$ or RMB, as the case may be, at any particular rate or at all. For analytical presentation, all percentages are calculated using the numbers presented in the financial statements contained in this earnings release.
Forward-looking Statements
This announcement contains forward looking statements. These statements are made under the "safe harbor" provisions of the U.S. Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These forward-looking statements can be identified by terminology such as "will," "expects," "anticipates," "aims," "future," "intends," "plans," "believes," "estimates," "confident," "potential," "continue" or other similar expressions. Among other things, the business outlook and quotations from management in this announcement contain forward-looking statements. Kuke may also make written or oral forward-looking statements in its periodic reports to the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (the "SEC"), in its annual report to shareholders, in press releases and other written materials and in oral statements made by its officers, directors or employees to third parties. Statements that are not historical facts, including but not limited to statements about Kuke's beliefs and expectations, are forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements involve inherent risks and uncertainties. A number of factors could cause actual results to differ materially from those contained in any forward-looking statement, including those in Kuke's registration statement filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission. Further information regarding these and other risks is included in Kuke's filings with the SEC. All information provided in this press release and in the attachments is as of the date of this press release, and Kuke undertakes no obligation to update any forward-looking statement, except as required under applicable law.
Use of Non-IFRS Financial Measures
The Company uses non-IFRS profit for the period, which is a non-IFRS financial measure, in evaluating its operating results and for financial and operational decision-making purposes. The Company believes that non-IFRS profit helps management to analyze trends in the Company's business that could otherwise be distorted by the effect of certain expenses that the Company includes in its profit or loss for the period.
Non-IFRS profit for the period should not be considered in isolation or construed as an alternative to net profit for the period or any other measure of performance or as an indicator of its operating performance. Investors are encouraged to review non-IFRS profit for the period and the corresponding footnote explaining the calculation of such measure together. Non-IFRS profit for the period presented here may be different to similarly titled measures presented by other companies. Other companies may calculate similarly titled measures differently, and should not be compared to the measure adopted by the Company's data. The Company encourages investors and others to review its financial information in its entirety and not rely on a single financial measure.
Non-IFRS profit for the period represents profit or loss for the year excluding the combined effect of amortization and depreciations, share-based compensation expenses, impairment losses on financial assets, and the corresponding income tax effects of these non-IFRS adjustments.
Investor Relations Contact:
Kuke Music Holding Limited
Email: kuke@icrinc.com
Phone: +1 (212) 321-0602
KUKE MUSIC HOLDING LIMITED |
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UNAUDITED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF FINANCIAL POSITION |
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(In thousands of RMB and US$) |
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December 31, |
March 31, |
March 31, |
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RMB |
RMB |
US$ |
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NON–CURRENT ASSETS |
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Property, plant and equipment................................... |
18,135 |
23,350 |
3,564 |
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Intangible assets......................................................... |
263,101 |
270,381 |
41,268 |
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Right–of–use assets.................................................... |
14,918 |
14,067 |
2,147 |
||
Goodwill...................................................................... |
237,225 |
237,225 |
36,208 |
||
Investment in a joint venture...................................... |
491 |
304 |
46 |
||
Prepayments, other receivables and other assets..... |
95,376 |
146,164 |
22,309 |
||
Net investments in subleases..................................... |
202 |
68 |
10 |
||
Deferred tax assets..................................................... |
8,917 |
11,501 |
1,755 |
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Total non–current assets.......................................... |
638,365 |
703,060 |
107,307 |
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CURRENT ASSETS |
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Inventories................................................................... |
950 |
3,667 |
560 |
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Trade receivables........................................................ |
181,722 |
142,726 |
21,785 |
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Prepayments, other receivables and other assets...... |
28,523 |
25,514 |
3,895 |
||
Net investments in subleases..................................... |
211 |
350 |
53 |
||
Due from related parties............................................. |
1,763 |
2,306 |
352 |
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Due from shareholders............................................... |
100 |
100 |
15 |
||
Cash and cash equivalents......................................... |
25,719 |
232,146 |
35,432 |
||
Total current assets.................................................. |
238,988 |
406,809 |
62,092 |
||
Total assets............................................................... |
877,353 |
1,109,869 |
169,399 |
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EQUITY |
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Issued capital.............................................................. |
162 |
195 |
30 |
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Reserves..................................................................... |
655,939 |
923,828 |
141,003 |
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Equity attributable to equity holders of the parent |
656,101 |
924,023 |
141,033 |
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Non–controlling interests............................................. |
5,068 |
4,964 |
758 |
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Total equity................................................................ |
661,169 |
928,987 |
141,791 |
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NON–CURRENT LIABILITIES |
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Other payable............................................................. |
— |
— |
— |
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Contract liabilities....................................................... |
587 |
— |
— |
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Deferred tax liabilities................................................. |
1,447 |
1,440 |
220 |
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Lease liabilities........................................................... |
9,830 |
10,264 |
1,567 |
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Total non–current liabilities.................................... |
11,864 |
11,704 |
1,787 |
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CURRENT LIABILITIES |
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Trade payables........................................................... |
27,310 |
27,717 |
4,230 |
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Other payables and accruals...................................... |
67,121 |
49,276 |
7,520 |
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Contract liabilities........................................................ |
24,314 |
21,244 |
3,242 |
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Due to a shareholder |
325 |
325 |
50 |
||
Due to a related party.................................................. |
7,177 |
— |
— |
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Interest–bearing loans and borrowings....................... |
60,000 |
60,000 |
9,158 |
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Lease liabilities............................................................ |
7,660 |
7,617 |
1,163 |
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Income tax payable..................................................... |
10,413 |
2,999 |
458 |
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Total current liabilities............................................. |
204,320 |
169,178 |
25,821 |
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Total liabilities.......................................................... |
216,184 |
180,882 |
27,608 |
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Total equity and liabilities....................................... |
877,353 |
1,109,869 |
169,399 |
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KUKE MUSIC HOLDING LIMITED |
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UNAUDITED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF PROFIT OR LOSS AND |
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UNAUDITED OTHER COMPREHENSIVE INCOME |
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(In thousands of RMB and US$, except for per share data) |
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For the three months ended March 31, |
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2020 |
2021 |
2021 |
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RMB |
RMB |
US$ |
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Revenue..................................................................................... |
6,159 |
11,396 |
1,739 |
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Cost of sales.............................................................................. |
(4,738) |
(8,187) |
(1,250) |
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Gross profit.............................................................................. |
1,421 |
3,209 |
489 |
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Other income, net...................................................................... |
1,444 |
9,034 |
1,379 |
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Selling and distribution expenses.............................................. |
(3,222) |
(7,285) |
(1,112) |
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Administrative expenses........................................................... |
(19,673) |
(40,407) |
(6,167) |
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Impairment losses on financial assets, net............................... |
(19,729) |
(1,620) |
(247) |
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Other operating expenses......................................................... |
- |
(29) |
(4) |
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Operating loss......................................................................... |
(39,759) |
(37,098) |
(5,662) |
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Share of losses of a joint venture.... |
(187) |
(29) |
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Finance costs............................................................................ |
(2,577) |
(2,281) |
(348) |
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Finance income......................................................................... |
520 |
16 |
2 |
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Loss before tax........................................................................ |
(41,816) |
(39,550) |
(6,037) |
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Income tax expense.................................................................. |
4,353 |
2,591 |
395 |
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Loss for the period and total comprehensive loss |
(37,463) |
(36,959) |
(5,642) |
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Attributable to: |
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Equity holders of the parent..................................................... |
(37,160) |
(36,857) |
(5,626) |
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Non–controlling interests......................................................... |
(303) |
(102) |
(16) |
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Basic....................................................................................... |
(1.82) |
(1.29) |
(0.20) |
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Diluted.................................................................................... |
(1.82) |
(1.29) |
(0.20) |
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KUKE MUSIC HOLDING LIMITED |
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RECONCILIATIONS OF NON-IFRS MEASURES TO THE MOST COMPARABLE IFRS MEASURES |
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(In thousands of RMB and US$) |
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For the three months ended March 31, |
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2020 |
2021 |
2021 |
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RMB |
RMB |
US$ |
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Loss for the period and total comprehensive loss for the period............................................. |
(37,463) |
(36,959) |
(5,642) |
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Adjustments: |
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Amortsation and Depreciation |
2,223 |
4,001 |
611 |
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Share-based compensation |
- |
16,363 |
2,497 |
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Impairment losses on financial assets, net |
19,729 |
1,620 |
247 |
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Income tax effects |
(350) |
(657) |
(100) |
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Non-IFRS Profit........................................................... |
(15,861) |
(15,632) |
(2,387) |
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[1] Non-IFRS loss of the Company was arrived at after excluding the combined effect of amortization and depreciations, share-based compensation expenses, impairment losses on financial assets, and the corresponding income tax effects of these non-IFRS adjustments.
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