• Hywin Holdings Ltd. Announces Unaudited Financial Results for the Second Half of Calendar Year 2020

    ソース: Nasdaq GlobeNewswire / 07 5 2021 16:30:00   America/New_York

    SHANGHAI, China, May 08, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Hywin Holdings Ltd. ("Hywin Wealth", “Hywin”, or the "Company", NASDAQ: HYW), a leading wealth management service provider in China, today announced its unaudited financial results for the six months ended December 31, 2020.

    Second Half of Calendar Year 2020 Highlights

    • Number of clients1 increased by 12.8% to 119,687 as of December 31, 2020 from 106,125 as of December 31, 2019.
    • Number of active clients2 increased by 19.0% to 28,977 from 24,349 in the same period of 2019.
      • Number of active clients per relationship manager increased by 15.9% to 73 from 63 in the same period of 2019.
    • Aggregate transaction value of wealth management products distributed on the Company’s platform increased by 0.9% to RMB36.08 billion from RMB35.77 billion in the same period of 2019.
      • Transaction value of wealth management products per relationship manager increased by 3.6% to RMB21.89 million from RMB21.13 million in the same period of 2019.
    • Net revenues increased by 40.7% to RMB869.31 million (US$128.40 million) from RMB617.79 million in the same period of 2019.
      • Net revenues per relationship manager increased by 44.6% to RMB527,492 from RMB364,909 in the same period of 2019.
    • Net income increased by 84.3% to RMB83.69 million (US$12.36 million) from RMB45.42 million in the same period of 2019.
    • Basic and Diluted earnings per American Depositary Share ("ADS") were RMB3.35 (US$0.49), compared to RMB1.82 in the same period of 2019.

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    1 Clients are those who had conducted at least one transaction with the Company.
    2 Active clients are those who purchased products distributed by the Company during the specified period or those who maintained as holders of the Company’s products within the given period.

    Ms. Wang Dian, Chief Executive Officer and Director of Hywin Holdings Ltd., commented, “In the second half of 2020, we achieved robust growth in client volume and transaction value, leading to a 40.7% increase in net revenues and an 84.3% increase in net income year over year. These achievements were driven by the acceleration of client activities sustained by China’s rapid economic recovery, as well as our own efficiency improvements that led to a 44.6% increase in net revenues per relationship manager.”

    Mr. Zhou Huichuan, Chief Financial Officer of Hywin Holdings Ltd., stated, “Our rapid net income growth was made possible by disciplined cost management and continued deployment of technology in our operations. Our branch expansion continued in a selective manner, paving the way for sustained business growth.”

    Second Half of Calendar Year 2020 Financial Results
    Net Revenues
    Total net revenues in the second half of calendar year 2020 increased by 40.7% to RMB869.31 million (US$128.40 million) from RMB617.79 million in the same period of 2019.

    • Net revenues from wealth management services in the second half of calendar year 2020 increased by 43.3% to RMB823.43 million (US$121.63 million) from RMB574.46 million in the same period of calendar year 2019, mostly due to strong growth in net revenues from privately-raised products.
    • Net revenues from insurance brokerage services in the second half of calendar year 2020 decreased by 35.1% to RMB27.23 million (US$4.02 million) from RMB41.98 million in the same period of calendar year 2019, mainly due to pandemic-related travel restrictions.    
    • Net revenues from asset management services in the second half of calendar year 2020 increased by 395.7% to RMB6.69 million (US$0.99 million) from RMB1.35 million in the same period of calendar year 2019, powered by strong growth in the Company’s offshore asset management business driven by client demand.  
    • Net revenues from other services in the second half of calendar year 2020 were RMB11.96 million (US$1.77 million), mostly attributed to the Company’s technology consulting services, which commenced in May 2020.  

    Operating Cost and Expenses
    Total operating cost and expenses in the second half of calendar year 2020 increased by 38.3% to RMB758.37 million (US$112.02 million) from RMB548.51 million in the same period of calendar year 2019, in line with the growth of net revenues.

    • Cost of compensation and benefits in the second half of calendar year 2020 increased by 43.7% to RMB493.84 million (US$72.94 million) from RMB343.77 million in the same period of calendar year 2019, due to increased average business volume per relationship manager.  
    • Sales and marketing expenses in the second half of calendar year 2020 increased by 42.5% to RMB 170.79 million (US$25.23 million) from RMB119.85 million in the same period of calendar year 2019, due to increased marketing and sales activities.
    • General and administrative expenses in the second half of calendar year 2020 increased by 10.0% to RMB93.74 million (US$13.85 million) from RMB85.26 million in the same period of calendar year 2019, due to increased administrative personnel expenses.

    Income from Operations
    Income from operations in the second half of calendar year 2020 increased by 60.1% to RMB110.94 million (US$16.39million) from RMB69.28 million in the same period of calendar year 2019.

    Net Income
    Net income in the second half of calendar year 2020 increased by 84.3% to RMB83.69 million (US$12.36 million) from RMB45.42 million in the same period of calendar year 2019.

    Earnings per ADS
    Basic and diluted earnings per ADS in the second half of calendar year 2020 were both RMB3.35 (US$0.49), compared to RMB1.82 in the same period of calendar year 2019. Each ADS represents two of the Company’s ordinary shares.

    Balance Sheet
    As of December 31, 2020, the Company had RMB249.43 million (US$38.23 million) of cash and cash equivalents and restricted cash, compared to RMB188.39 million as of June 30, 2020.

    Recent Developments
    On September 16, 2020, Hywin and IBM established a partnership to implement an integrated digital wealth management platform, which is expected to strengthen Hywin’s leadership position in this field.

    On March 26, 2021, Hywin successfully completed its initial public offering of 3,000,000 ADSs, each representing two ordinary shares of the Company, at a price of USD10.00 per ADS for a total offering size of USD30 million.

    On March 29, 2021, Hywin signed a strategic cooperation agreement with VP Bank Ltd. ("VP Bank"), a Swiss Exchange-listed company, to provide Hywin's clients with global wealth management solutions, including investment management, global custody, and advisory services. As part of the agreement, VP Bank acquired a stake in Hywin to forge a long-term alignment in strategic interests.

    On April 19, 2021, Hywin was voted the "Best Wealth Manager of Greater China 2021" at the WealthBriefingAsia Greater China Awards 2021. In addition, Hywin's CEO, Ms. Wang Dian, won the "Best CEO in Greater China Wealth Management 2021" award.

    Exchange Rate
    This press release contains translations of certain RMB amounts into U.S. dollars at specified rates solely for the convenience of readers. Unless otherwise noted, all translations from RMB to U.S. dollars in this press release were made at a rate of RMB6.52491 to US$1.00 for balance sheet figures, and RMB6.77012 to US$1.00 for income statement figures.

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    1 China Foreign Exchange Trade System USD/RMB mid-point rate on December 31, 2020.
    2 An appropriately weighted average exchange rate for the reporting period.

    Safe Harbor Statement
    This press release contains statements that may constitute “forward-looking” statements 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 “anticipate,” “estimate,” “plan,” “project,” “potential,” “continue,” “ongoing,” “expect,” “aim,” “believe,” “intend,” “may,” “should,” “will,” “is/are likely to,” “could” 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. 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.

    ******* Financial Tables Follow *******

     
    HYWIN HOLDINGS LTD.
    CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME AND COMPREHENSIVE INCOME
    (In thousands, except for per ADS data and percentages)
    (unaudited)
              
     6 months ended, 6 months ended, 6 months ended,    
     12/31/2019 12/31/2020 12/31/2020    
     RMB'000 RMB'000 USD'000  Change 
    Net Revenues         
    -Wealth management574,463 823,427 121,627  43.3%
    -Assets management1,349 6,687 988  395.7%
    -Insurance brokerage41,979 27,231 4,022  (35.1)%
    -Other- 11,962 1,767  N/A 
    Total Revenue 617,791   869,307   128,404   40.7%
              
    Operating Costs and Expenses         
    -Compensation and benefits343,769 493,836 72,943  43.7%
    -Changes in fair value of liability classified awards(369)- -  (100.0)%
    -Sales and marketing expenses119,851 170,788 25,227  42.5%
    -General and administrative expenses85,258 93,744 13,847  10.0%
    Total Operating Costs and Expenses 548,509   758,368   112,017   38.3%
              
    Income from operations 69,282   110,939   16,387   60.1%
              
    Other income/(expenses)         
    -Interest income, net173 632 93  265.3%
    -Other non-operation expense, net(2,316)7,682 1,135  (431.7)%
    Total Other Income/(expenses)(2,143) 8,314   1,228   (488.0)%
              
    Income before tax67,139 119,253 17,615  77.6%
    Income tax expense21,720 35,566 5,253  63.7%
    Net income 45,419   83,687   12,362   84.3%
              
    Other comprehensive Income         
    -Foreign currency translation Loss/(gain)1,447 (10,375)(1,532) (817.0)%
    Comprehensive Income 43,972   94,062   13,894   113.9%
              
    Profit attributable to shareholders 45,419   83,687   12,362   84.3%
              
    Income per ADS         
    Income per ADS basic and diluted 1.82   3.35   0.49   84.3%
              


         
    HYWIN HOLDINGS LTD.
    CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
    (In thousands, except for per ADS data and percentages)
    (unaudited)
         
     6/30/2020 12/31/202012/31/2020
     RMB'000 RMB'000USD'000
    ASSETS    
    Current assets    
    Cash and cash equivalents108,358 38,9055,963
    Restricted cash80,027 210,52232,264
    Accounts receivable, net403,693 534,47181,912
    Due from related parties, net321,772 272,60241,779
    Deposits, prepayments and other current assets43,451 45,5196,976
    Total Current Assets957,301 1,102,019168,894
         
    Non-current assets    
    Property and equipment, net34,116 23,8473,655
    Intangible assets, net29,423 29,2984,490
    Long-term prepayments1,808 4,243650
    Deferred Tax Asset2,583 2,583396
    Total Non-current Assets67,930 59,9719,191
         
    Total Assets1,025,231  1,161,990 178,085
         
    LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY     
    Current Liabilities    
    Commission payable84,857 140,04721,463
    Investors’ deposit74,262 198,07330,356
    Income Tax Payable115,432 125,41219,220
    Due to related parties59,254 70,69510,835
    Other payable and accrued liabilities168,887 204,28631,309
    Total Current Liabilities502,692 738,513113,184
         
    Non-current liabilities    
    Commission payable-non current18,321 15,5862,389
    Deferred Tax Liability3,961 3,676563
    Total Non-current Liabilities22,282 19,2622,952
         
    Total Liabilities524,974  757,775 116,136
         
    Shareholders' Equity    
    Ordinary shares (US$0.0001 par value; authorized 500,000,000 shares; issued and outstanding 50,000,000 shares as of December 31, 2019 and 2020)34 345
    Additional paid-in capital500,581 310,47747,583
    Statutory reserves52,959 52,9598,116
    Accumulated (loss)/gain(47,056)36,6315,614
    Other comprehensive (loss)/income(6,261)4,114631
         
    Total Shareholders' equity500,257  404,215 61,950
         
    Total Liabilities and Shareholder's equity1,025,231  1,161,990 178,085
         

    About Hywin Holdings Ltd.
    Hywin (NASDAQ: HYW) is the third largest independent wealth management service provider in China, with a 7.5% market share in terms of 2019 transaction value, according to China Insights Consultancy. The Company’s primary services are wealth management, insurance brokerage, and asset management. Wealth management is currently the Company’s largest business segment, in which its onshore and offshore solution platform serves clients across generations. For more information, please visit https://ir.hywinwealth.com/

    Investor Contact:
    Hywin Holdings Ltd.
    Jiawei Shen
    Email: ir@chyjr.com

    ICR, Inc.
    Jack Wang
    Phone: +1 212-537-5797
    Email: HywinIR@icrinc.com

    Media contact:
    ICR, Inc.
    Ker Zheng
    Phone: +86 139-2280-3249
    Email: HywinPR@icrinc.com


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