Yiren Digital Reports Third Quarter 2023 Financial Results

BEIJING, Nov. 21, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Yiren Digital Ltd. (NYSE: YRD) ("Yiren Digital" or the "Company"), an AI-driven one-stop select financial and lifestyle services platform in China, today announced its unaudited financial results for the quarter ended September 30, 2023.

Third Quarter 2023 Operational Highlights

Financial Services Business

• Total loans facilitated in the third quarter of 2023 reached RMB9.8 billion (US$1.3 billion), representing an increase of 20.3% from RMB8.2 billion in the second quarter of 2023 and compared to RMB6.3 billion in the same period of 2022.
• Cumulative number of borrowers served reached 8,595,780 as of September 30, 2023, representing an increase of 7.4% from 8,002,372 as of June 30, 2023 and compared to 6,960,095 as of September 30, 2022.
• Number of borrowers served in the third quarter of 2023 was 1,204,012, representing an increase of 18.7% from 1,013,972 in the second quarter of 2023 and compared to 737,320 in the same period of 2022. The increase was driven by the strong demand for our small revolving loan products and the improvement of customer acquisition efficiency.
• Outstanding balance of performing loans facilitated reached RMB15.1 billion (US$2.1 billion) as of September 30, 2023, representing an increase of 18.2% from RMB12.8 billion as of June 30, 2023 and compared to RMB10.6 billion as of September 30, 2022. 

Insurance Brokerage Business

• Cumulative number of insurance clients served reached 1,256,762 as of September 30, 2023, representing an increase of 10.9% from 1,133,069 as of June 30, 2023 and compared to 866,874 as of September 30, 2022.
• Number of insurance clients served in the third quarter of 2023 was 123,693, representing a decrease of 8.7% from 135,449 in the second quarter of 2023 and compared to 156,294 in the same period of 2022. The decrease was primarily a result of our strategic shift towards prioritizing products with higher average premiums.
• Gross written premiums in the third quarter of 2023 were RMB1,428.5 million (US$195.8 million), representing an increase of 7.2% from RMB1,332.5 million in the second quarter of 2023 and compared to RMB996.9 million in the same period of 2022. The increase was mainly attributed to the contribution from the renewal premiums of long-term insurance policies.

Consumption and Lifestyle Business

• Total gross merchandise volume generated through our e-commerce platform and "Yiren Select" channel reached RMB563.2 million (US$77.2 million) in the third quarter of 2023, representing an increase of 42.3% from RMB395.8 million in the second quarter of 2023 and compared to RMB249.6 million in the same period of 2022. The increase was mainly due to the continuous growth of paying customers on our e-commerce platform.

"Over the past quarter, we invested in AI across the enterprise, and we have noted tangible progress in improving operational efficiencies and enhanced profitability," said Mr. Ning Tang, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer. "We are confident in maintaining our leading position as an AI and technology-driven financial and lifestyle services platform through continued investments in technological innovation."

"Amidst a moderately recovering macro environment, we are pleased by the financial results we achieved this quarter with net revenue increasing 56% year-over-year to RMB1.3 billion and net income increasing 105% year-over-year to RMB554.4 million," Ms. Na Mei, Chief Financial Officer commented. "In the third quarter, we generated approximately RMB645.4 million cash from operations and as of quarter-end, our cash position remains strong at RMB5.4 billion."

Third Quarter 2023 Financial Results

Total net revenue in the third quarter of 2023 was RMB1,310.8 million (US$179.7 million), representing an increase of 55.9% from RMB840.7 million in the third quarter of 2022. Particularly, in the third quarter of 2023, revenue from financial services business was RMB668.0 million (US$91.6 million), representing an increase of 35.4% from RMB493.4 million in the same period of 2022. The increase was attributed to the persistent and growing demand for our small revolving loan products. Revenue from insurance brokerage business was RMB264.6 million (US$36.3 million), representing an increase of 40.0% from RMB189.0 million in the third quarter of 2022. The increase was due to the effectiveness of the cross-selling between property and life insurance, as well as an increase in high-premium policy sales. Revenue from consumption and lifestyle business and others was RMB378.2 million (US$51.8 million), representing an increase of 139.0% from RMB158.3 million in the third quarter of 2022. The increase was primarily attributed to the continuous growth in gross merchandise volume generated through our e-commerce platform, driven by an expanding base of paying customers on the platform.

Sales and marketing expenses in the third quarter of 2023 were RMB195.7 million (US$26.8 million), compared to RMB136.4 million in the same period of 2022. The increase was primarily due to the growth of financial services business volume.

Origination, servicing and other operating costs in the third quarter of 2023 were RMB245.4 million (US$33.6 million), compared to RMB223.6 million in the same period of 2022. The increase was due to the expanding insurance brokerage business.

Research and development expenses^[1] in the third quarter of 2023 were RMB39.0 million (US$5.3 million), compared to RMB33.4 million in the same period of 2022. The increase was mainly attributed to our ongoing investment in technological innovation.

General and administrative expenses in the third quarter of 2023 were RMB53.5 million (US$7.3 million), compared to RMB76.5 million in the same period of 2022. The decrease resulted from the implementation of our strategy to refine operations, leading to  improvements in overall cost efficiency.

Allowance for contract assets, receivables and others in the third quarter of 2023 was RMB83.8 million (US$11.5 million), compared to RMB35.1 million in the same period of 2022. The increase was primarily attributed to the growing volume of loans facilitated on our platform and additional provisions made for the maturing balances of auto-secured loans.

Income tax expense in the third quarter of 2023 was RMB161.9 million (US$22.2 million).

Net income in the third quarter of 2023 was RMB554.4 million (US$76.0 million), as compared to RMB270.3 million in the same period in 2022. The increase was primarily due to the recovery of business volume and optimization of our business structure.

Adjusted EBITDA^[2] (non-GAAP) in the third quarter of 2023 was RMB692.7 million (US$94.9 million), compared to RMB365.0 million in the same period of 2022.

Basic and diluted income per ADS in the third quarter of 2023 was RMB6.3 (US$0.9) and RMB6.2 (US$0.9), compared to a basic per ADS of RMB3.0 and a diluted per ADS of RMB3.0 in the same period of 2022.

Net cash generated from operating activities in the third quarter of 2023 was RMB645.4 million (US$88.5 million), compared to RMB342.9 million in the same period of 2022.

Net cash used in investing activities in the third quarter of 2023 was RMB393.9 million (US$54.0 million), compared to RMB835.1 million in the same period of 2022.

Net cash used in financing activities in the third quarter of 2023 was RMB502.6 million (US$68.9 million), compared to RMB276.2 million in the same period of 2022.

As of September 30, 2023, cash and cash equivalents were RMB5,438.0 million (US$745.3 million), compared to RMB5,808.8 million as of June 30, 2023. As of September 30, 2023, the balance of held-to-maturity investments was RMB4.8 million (US$0.7 million), compared to RMB5.8 million as of June 30, 2023. As of September 30, 2023, the balance of available-for-sale investments was RMB338.1 million (US$46.3 million), compared to RMB102.6 million as of June 30, 2023. As of September 30, 2023, the balance of trading securities was RMB74.2 million (US$10.2 million), compared to nil as of June 30, 2023.

Delinquency rates. As of September 30, 2023, the delinquency rates for loans that are past due for 15-29 days, 30-59 days and 60-89 days were 0.8%, 1.2% and 1.0%, respectively, compared to 0.7%, 1.1% and 1.1%, respectively, as of June 30, 2023.

Cumulative M3+ net charge-off rates. As of September 30, 2023, the cumulative M3+ net charge-off rates for loans originated in 2020, 2021 and 2022 were 7.9%, 6.5% and 4.5%, respectively, as compared to 8.0%, 6.6% and 3.9%, respectively, as of June 30, 2023.

Business Outlook

Based on the Company's preliminary assessment of business and market conditions, the Company projects the total revenue in the fourth quarter of 2023 to be between RMB1.0 billion to RMB1.3 billion, with net profit margin expected to remain stable.

This is the Company's current and preliminary view, which is subject to changes and uncertainties.

Non-GAAP Financial Measures

In evaluating the business, the Company considers and uses several non-GAAP financial measures, such as adjusted EBITDA and adjusted EBITDA margin as supplemental measures to review and assess operating performance. We believe these non-GAAP measures provide useful information about our core operating results, enhance the overall understanding of our past performance and prospects and allow for greater visibility with respect to key metrics used by our management in our financial and operational decision-making. The presentation of these 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 accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America ("U.S. GAAP"). The non-GAAP financial measures have limitations as analytical tools. Other companies, including peer companies in the industry, may calculate these non-GAAP measures differently, which may reduce their usefulness as a comparative measure. The Company compensates for these limitations by reconciling the non-GAAP financial measures to the nearest U.S. GAAP performance measure, all of which should be considered when evaluating our performance. See "Operating Highlights and Reconciliation of GAAP to Non-GAAP measures" at the end of this press release.

Currency Conversion

This announcement contains currency conversions of certain RMB amounts into US$ at specified rates solely for the convenience of the reader. Unless otherwise noted, all translations from RMB to US$ are made at a rate of RMB7.2960 to US$1.00, the effective noon buying rate on September 29, 2023, as set forth in the H.10 statistical release of the Federal Reserve Board.

Conference Call

Yiren Digital's management will host an earnings conference call at 8:00 a.m. U.S. Eastern Time on November 21, 2023 (or 9:00 p.m. Beijing/Hong Kong Time on November 21, 2023).

Participants who wish to join the call should register online in advance of the conference at:

https://s1.c-conf.com/diamondpass/10035120-gh876t.html

Once registration is completed, participants will receive the dial-in details for the conference call.

Additionally, a live and archived webcast of the conference call will be available at https://ir.yirendai.com/presentations-webcasts 

Safe Harbor Statement

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About Yiren Digital

Yiren Digital Ltd. is an AI-driven one-stop select financial and lifestyle services platform in China. The Company provides personalized insurance solutions for individuals, families, and businesses, along with high-quality lifestyle services to enhance clients' well-being and security, as well as offers financial consulting services for clients throughout their growth journey, addressing financing needs that arise from consumption and production.