BEIJING, Aug. 19, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Kuke Music Holding Limited ("Kuke" or the "Company") (NYSE: KUKE), a leading classical music service platform, today announced its unaudited financial results for the second quarter ended June 30, 2022.
Second Quarter 2022 Financial Highlights
Second Quarter 2022 Business Developments
Mr. He Yu, Chief Executive Officer of Kuke, commented, "Despite, firstly, the negative impact of local COVID-19 resurgence and subsequent lockdowns in certain cities in China, including where our clients are based, secondly, the smart music learning business is in the process of transiting from private kindergarten subscription model to public school model, which has impacted our revenues and revenue mix, we still recorded a total of revenues of RMB54.4 million during the second quarter of 2022, and achieved IFRS-based positive net income of RMB3.4 million.
Going forward, in view of the challenges presented by macroeconomic environment during the second quarter, we will continue to focus on strengthening our existing product and service portfolio, and executing cost saving initiatives to help us achieve a more optimized cost structure going forward."
[1] Non-IFRS profit/loss of the Company was arrived at after excluding the combined effect of amortization and depreciation, share-based compensation, impairment losses on financial assets, net, and the corresponding income tax effects of these non-IFRS adjustments. |
Second Quarter 2022 Financial Results
Total Revenue
Total revenue decreased by 35.2% to RMB54.4 million (US$8.1 million) from RMB 84.1 million in the same period of 2021.
Gross Profit and Gross Margin
Gross profit in the second quarter of 2022 decreased to RMB28.9 million (US$4.3 million) from RMB49.7 million in the same period of 2021, which was largely attributable to the decreased revenues. Gross margin was 53.1%, compared to 59.1% in the same period of 2021.
Operating Expenses
Total operating expenses in the second quarter of 2022 decreased by 53.2% to RMB27.8 million (US$4.2 million) from RMB59.5 million in the same period of 2021.
Operating Profit
Operating profit in the second quarter of 2022 was RMB4.4 million (US$0.65 million), compared to operating loss of RMB8.4 million in the same period of 2021.
Net Profit for the Period
Net profit was RMB3.4 million (US$0.5 million), compared to net loss of RMB11.4 million in the same period of 2021.
Non-IFRS Net Profit for the Period
Non-IFRS net profit was RMB16.9 million (US$2.5 million), compared to non-IFRS net profit of RMB18.3 million in the same period of 2021.
Net Profit per ADS and Non-IFRS Net Profit per ADS
Basic and diluted net profit per American Depositary Share ("ADS") were both RMB0.13 (US$0.02) in the second quarter of 2022, compared to basic and diluted net loss per ADS of RMB0.42 in the same period of 2021. Basic and diluted non-IFRS net profit per ADS were both RMB0.57 (US$0.09) in the second quarter of 2022, compared to basic and diluted non-IFRS net profit per ADS of RMB0.62 in the same period of 2021. Each ADS represents one Class A ordinary share of the Company.
Balance Sheet
As of June 30, 2022, cash and cash equivalents were RMB18.8 million (US$2.8 million).
About Kuke Music Holding Limited
Kuke is a leading classical music service platform in China encompassing the entire value chain from content provision to music learning services. By collaborating with its strategic global business partner Naxos, the largest independent classical music content provider in the world, the foundation of Kuke's extensive classical music content library is its unparalleled access to more than 900 top-tier labels and record companies. Leveraging its market leadership in international copyrighted classical music content, Kuke provides highly scalable classical music licensing services to various online music platforms and classical music subscription services to over 800 universities, libraries and other institutions across China. In addition, it has hosted the Beijing Music Festival ("BMF"), the most renowned classical music festival in China, for 24 consecutive years. Through KUKEY, the Company's proprietary AI music learning system, Kuke aims to democratize music learning via technological innovation, bring fascinating music content and professional music techniques to more students, and continuously improve the efficiency and penetration of music learning in China.
For more information about Kuke, please visit https://ir.kuke.com/
Exchange Rate Information
This announcement contains translations of certain RMB amounts into U.S. dollars ("US$") 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 RMB6.6981 to US$1.00, the noon buying rate in effect on June 30, 2022, in the H.10 statistical release of the Federal Reserve Board. The Company makes no representation that the RMB or US$ 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. 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 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 depreciation, share-based compensation, impairment losses on financial assets, net, and the corresponding income tax effects of these non-IFRS adjustments.
KUKE MUSIC HOLDING LIMITED |
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UNAUDITED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF FINANCIAL POSITION |
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(In thousands of RMB and USD) |
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As of December 31, 2021 |
As of June 30, 2022 |
As of June 30, 2022 |
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RMB |
RMB |
USD |
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NON‑CURRENT ASSETS |
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Property, plant and equipment |
60,443 |
52,043 |
7,770 |
Intangible assets |
492,300 |
484,287 |
72,302 |
Right-of-use assets |
3,060 |
9,786 |
1,461 |
Goodwill |
237,225 |
237,225 |
35,417 |
Prepayments, other receivables and other assets |
95,217 |
112,081 |
16,733 |
Deferred tax assets |
7,736 |
10,789 |
1,611 |
Equity investment at fair value through profit or loss |
1,000 |
1,000 |
149 |
Total non‑current assets |
896,981 |
907,211 |
135,443 |
CURRENT ASSETS |
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Inventories |
7,307 |
9,023 |
1,347 |
Trade receivables |
111,104 |
144,179 |
21,525 |
Prepayments, other receivables and other assets |
34,101 |
40,009 |
5,973 |
Net investments in subleases |
355 |
- |
- |
Due from related parties |
306 |
2,319 |
346 |
Due from shareholders |
100 |
100 |
15 |
Cash and cash equivalents |
59,045 |
18,830 |
2,811 |
Total current assets |
212,318 |
214,460 |
32,017 |
Total assets |
1,109,299 |
1,121,671 |
167,460 |
EQUITY |
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Issued capital |
194 |
194 |
29 |
Reserves |
936,444 |
912,686 |
136,258 |
Equity attributable to equity holders of the parent |
936,638 |
912,880 |
136,287 |
Non‑controlling interests |
5,021 |
4,430 |
662 |
Total equity |
941,659 |
917,310 |
136,949 |
NON‑CURRENT LIABILITIES |
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Interest-bearing loans and borrowings |
6,046 |
1,734 |
259 |
Contract liabilities |
366 |
250 |
37 |
Deferred tax liabilities |
1,417 |
1,402 |
209 |
Lease liabilities |
793 |
6129 |
915 |
Total non‑current liabilities |
8,622 |
9,515 |
1,420 |
CURRENT LIABILITIES |
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Trade payables |
30,514 |
51,607 |
7,705 |
Other payables and accruals |
58,178 |
59,244 |
8,845 |
Contract liabilities |
23,506 |
14,433 |
2,155 |
Due to a shareholder |
325 |
325 |
49 |
Interest-bearing loans and borrowings |
41,493 |
63,556 |
9,489 |
Leased liabilities |
2,486 |
3,718 |
555 |
Income tax payable |
2,516 |
1,963 |
293 |
Total current liabilities |
159,018 |
194,846 |
29,091 |
Total liabilities |
167,640 |
204,361 |
30,511 |
Total equity and liabilities |
1,109,299 |
1,121,671 |
167,460 |
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 USD, except for per share data) |
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For the three months ended June 30 |
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2021 |
2022 |
2022 |
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RMB |
RMB |
USD |
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Revenue |
84,052 |
54,441 |
8,128 |
Subscription and licensing |
39,545 |
33,943 |
5,068 |
Licensing |
34,192 |
29,070 |
4,340 |
Subscription |
5,353 |
4,873 |
728 |
Smart music learning solutions |
20,671 |
8,471 |
1,264 |
Smart music learning solutions sales |
14,439 |
4,115 |
614 |
Smart music learning solutions subscription |
6,232 |
4,356 |
650 |
Live music events |
23,836 |
11,921 |
1,780 |
One-time disposal of obsolete inventory |
- |
106 |
16 |
Cost of Goods Sold |
(34,363) |
(25,540) |
(3,813) |
Gross profit |
49,689 |
28,901 |
4,315 |
Other income, net |
1,412 |
3,315 |
495 |
Selling and distribution expenses |
(12,999) |
(5,988) |
(894) |
Administrative expenses |
(37,529) |
(19,346) |
(2,888) |
Impairment losses on financial assets, net |
(9,000) |
(2,203) |
(329) |
Other operating expenses |
(13) |
(300) |
(45) |
Operating (loss)/profit |
(8,440) |
4,379 |
654 |
Share of losses of a joint venture |
(239) |
- |
- |
Finance costs |
(2,149) |
(1,216) |
(182) |
Finance income |
25 |
8 |
1 |
(Loss)/profit before tax |
(10,803) |
3,171 |
473 |
Income tax expense |
(634) |
195 |
29 |
(Loss)/profit for the period/year and total comprehensive |
(11,437) |
3,366 |
502 |
Attributable to: |
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Equity holders of the parent |
(12,289) |
3,757 |
560 |
Non‑controlling interests |
852 |
(391) |
(58) |
(Loss)Earnings per share for class A and class B ordinary |
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Basic |
(0.42) |
0.13 |
0.02 |
Diluted |
(0.42) |
0.13 |
0.02 |
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 USD) |
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For the three months ended June 30, |
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2021 |
2022 |
2022 |
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RMB |
RMB |
USD |
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(Loss)/profit for the period/year and total comprehensive |
(11,437) |
3,366 |
502 |
Adjustments: |
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Amortization and Depreciation |
4,951 |
9,058 |
1,352 |
Share-based compensation |
16,545 |
3,652 |
545 |
Impairment losses on financial assets, net |
9,000 |
2,203 |
329 |
Income tax effects |
(796) |
(1,412) |
(211) |
Non-IFRS Profit/(loss) |
18,263 |
16,867 |
2,517 |
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 USD, except for per share data) |
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For the six months ended June 30 |
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2021 |
2022 |
2022 |
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RMB |
RMB |
USD |
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Revenue |
95,448 |
80,514 |
12,020 |
Subscription and licensing |
44,147 |
38,394 |
5,732 |
Licensing |
34,469 |
30,111 |
4,495 |
Subscription |
9,678 |
8,283 |
1,237 |
Smart music learning solutions |
27,465 |
15,903 |
2,374 |
Smart music learning solutions sales |
14,842 |
5,256 |
784 |
Smart music learning solutions subscription |
12,623 |
10,647 |
1,590 |
Live music events |
23,836 |
25,709 |
3,838 |
One-time disposal of obsolete inventory |
- |
508 |
76 |
Cost of goods sold |
(42,550) |
(51,418) |
(7,677) |
Gross profit |
52,898 |
29,096 |
4,343 |
Other income, net |
10,446 |
6,537 |
976 |
Selling and distribution expenses |
(20,284) |
(14,325) |
(2,139) |
Administrative expenses |
(77,936) |
(44,029) |
(6,573) |
Impairment losses on financial assets, net |
(10,620) |
(8,836) |
(1,319) |
Other operating expenses |
(42) |
(679) |
(101) |
Operating (loss)/profit |
(45,538) |
(32,236) |
(4,813) |
Share of losses of a joint venture |
(426) |
- |
- |
Finance costs |
(4,430) |
(2,295) |
(343) |
Finance income |
41 |
20 |
3 |
(Loss)/profit before tax |
(50,353) |
(34,511) |
(5,153) |
Income tax expense |
1,957 |
2,899 |
433 |
(Loss)/profit for the period/year and total comprehensive |
(48,396) |
(31,612) |
(4,720) |
Attributable to: |
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Equity holders of the parent |
(49,146) |
(31,021) |
(4,632) |
Non‑controlling interests |
750 |
(591) |
(88) |
(Loss)Earnings per share for class A and class B ordinary |
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Basic |
(1.69) |
(1.05) |
(0.16) |
Diluted |
(1.69) |
(1.05) |
(0.16) |
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 USD) |
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For the six months ended June 30, |
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2021 |
2022 |
2022 |
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RMB |
RMB |
USD |
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(Loss)/profit for the period/year and total comprehensive |
(48,396) |
(31,612) |
(4,720) |
Adjustments: |
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Amortization and Depreciation |
8,952 |
18,101 |
2,702 |
Share-based compensation |
32,908 |
7,265 |
1,085 |
Impairment losses on financial assets, net |
10,620 |
8,836 |
1,319 |
Income tax effects |
(1,453) |
(2,828) |
(422) |
Non-IFRS Profit/(loss) |
2,631 |
(238) |
(36) |
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