SHANGHAI, Aug. 29, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Noah Holdings Limited ("Noah" or the "Company") (NYSE: NOAH and HKEX: 6686), a leading and pioneer wealth management service provider offering comprehensive one-stop advisory services on global investment and asset allocation primarily for Mandarin-speaking high-net-worth investors, today announced its unaudited financial results for the second quarter of 2024.
SECOND QUARTER 2024 FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS
Net revenues for the second quarter of 2024 were RMB615.8 million (US$84.7 million), a 34.6% decrease from the corresponding period in 2023, and a 5.2% decrease from the first quarter of 2024，primarily due to a decrease in distribution of insurance products.
Net revenues from mainland China for the second quarter of 2024 were RMB337.2 million (US$46.4 million), a 38.5% decrease from the corresponding period in 2023, mainly due to a decrease in distribution of insurance products as well as private secondary products.
Net revenues from overseas for the second quarter of 2024 were RMB278.6 million (US$38.3 million), a 29.2% decrease from the corresponding period of 2023, mainly due to a decrease in one-time commissions from insurance products.
Net Revenues by segment is as follows:
(RMB millions,
except percentages)
Q2 2023
Q2 2024
YoY Change
Wealth management
745.3
415.6
(44.2 %)
Asset management
183.4
192.3
4.9 %
Other businesses
13.1
7.9
(39.7 %)
Total net revenues
941.8
615.8
(34.6 %)
Net Revenues by geography is as follows:
(RMB millions,
except percentages)
Q2 2023
Q2 2024
YoY Change
Mainland China
548.3
337.2
(38.5 %)
Overseas
393.5
278.6
(29.2 %)
Total net revenues
941.8
615.8
(34.6 %)
Income from operations for the second quarter of 2024 was RMB134.0 million (US$18.4 million), a 61.6% decrease from the corresponding period in 2023, mainly due to the 34.6% decrease in net revenues. Income from operations increased 10.3% sequentially, mainly due to the effective cost control measures implemented in the second quarter of 2024.
Income from operations by segment is as follows:
(RMB millions,
except percentages)
Q2 2023
Q2 2024
YoY Change
Wealth management
300.2
65.5
(78.2 %)
Asset management
80.9
86.5
6.9 %
Other businesses
(31.7)
(18.0)
(43.2 %)
Total income from operations
349.4
134.0
(61.6 %)
Net income attributable to Noah shareholders for the second quarter of 2024 was RMB99.8 million (US$13.7 million), a 68.4% decrease from the corresponding period in 2023, mainly due to the 61.6% decrease in income from operations and a loss from equity in affiliates recorded in the second quarter of 2024. Non-GAAP[1] net income attributable to Noah shareholders for the second quarter of 2024 was RMB106.1 million (US$14.6 million), a 66.1% decrease from the corresponding period in 2023.
SECOND QUARTER 2024 OPERATIONAL UPDATES
Wealth Management Business
Noah offers global investment products and provides value-added services to global Mandarin-speaking high-net-worth investors in its wealth management business. Noah primarily distributes private equity, private secondary, mutual funds and other products denominated in RMB, USD and other currencies.
Total number of registered clients as of June 30, 2024, was 459,072, a 2.8% increase from June 30, 2023, and a 0.3% increase from March 31, 2024. Among registered clients as of June 30, 2024, the number of overseas registered clients was 16,786, a 6.7% increase from March 31, 2024, and a 23.0% increase from June 30, 2023. Total number of active clients[2] for the second quarter of 2024 was 8,634, a decrease of 25.2% from the second quarter of 2023 and 16.9% from the first quarter of 2024. Among active clients during the second quarter of 2024, the number of overseas active clients was 3,244, a 62.8% increase from the second quarter of 2023, and an 18.2% increase from the first quarter of 2024. Aggregate value of investment products distributed during the second quarter of 2024 was RMB14.4 billion (US$2.0 billion), a 21.7% decrease from the second quarter of 2023, mainly due to a 29.3% decrease in distribution of mutual fund products. The aggregate value of investment products distributed decreased by 23.7% from the first quarter of 2024, mainly due to the decrease in distribution of mutual fund products. Among the investment products distributed during the second quarter of 2024, Noah distributed RMB7.9 billion (US$1.1 billion) of overseas investment products, a 40.8% increase from the second quarter of 2023, primarily due to an 80.9% increase in distribution of overseas mutual fund products.
The aggregate value of investment products distributed, categorized by product type, is as follows:
Product type
Three months ended June 30,
2023
2024
(RMB in billions, except percentages)
Mutual fund products
12.0
65.4 %
8.5
59.0 %
Private secondary products
4.3
23.3 %
4.1
28.7 %
Private equity products
0.6
3.3 %
1.1
7.7 %
Other products[3]
1.5
8.0 %
0.7
4.6 %
All products
18.4
100.0 %
14.4
100.0 %
The aggregate value of investment products distributed, categorized by geography, is as follows：
Type of products in Mainland China
Three months ended June 30,
2023
2024
(RMB in billions, except percentages)
Mutual fund products
10.1
79.1 %
5.0
77.1 %
Private secondary products
1.9
15.2 %
1.2
18.9 %
Private equity products
0.1
1.1 %
–
0.0 %
Other products
0.6
4.6 %
0.3
4.0 %
All products in Mainland China
12.8
100.0 %
6.5
100.00 %
Type of overseas products
Three months ended June 30,
2023
2024
(RMB in billions, except percentages)
Mutual fund products
1.9
34.4 %
3.5
44.2 %
Private secondary products
2.4
41.7 %
2.9
36.7 %
Private equity products
0.8
13.5 %
1.1
13.9 %
Other products
0.6
10.4 %
0.4
5.2 %
All Overseas products
5.6
100.00 %
7.9
100.00 %
Coverage network in mainland China included 15 cities as of June 30, 2024, compared with 63 cities as of June 30, 2023, and 18 cities as of March 31, 2024, as the Company continued to streamline its coverage across mainland China. Aggregate number of overseas relationship managers was 113 as of June 30, 2024, a 24.2% increase from March 31, 2024. Since the Company’s relationship managers in mainland China are divided into different teams, each focusing on an independent business unit dedicated to offering clients mutual fund and private secondary products, insurance products, or private equity products, the Company no longer considers it meaningful to disclose an aggregate number of relationship managers in mainland China.
Asset Management Business
Noah’s asset management business is conducted through Gopher Asset Management Co., Ltd. ("Gopher Asset Management"), a leading multi-asset manager in China with global investment capabilities and overseas offices in Hong Kong and the United States. Gopher Asset Management develops and manages assets ranging from private equity, real estate, public securities to multi-strategy investments denominated in RMB, USD and other currencies.
Total assets under management as of June 30, 2024, remained relatively stable at RMB154.0 billion (US$21.2 billion), compared with RMB156.9 billion as of June 30, 2023, and RMB153.3 billion as of March 31, 2024.
Mainland China assets under management as of June 30, 2024, were RMB114.9 billion (US$15.8billion), compared with RMB122.7 billion as of June 30, 2023, and RMB116.1 billion as of March 31, 2024.
Overseas assets under management as of June 30, 2024, were RMB39.1 billion (US$5.4 billion), compared with RM34.2 billion as of June 30, 2023, and RMB37.2 billion as of March 31, 2024.
Total assets under management, categorized by investment type, are as follows:
Investment type
As of
March 31,
2024
Growth
Allocation/
Redemption
As of
June 30,
2024
(RMB billions, except percentages)
Private equity
131.8
85.9 %
0.7
(0.5) [4]
133.0
86.4 %
Public securities[5]
10.9
7.1 %
2.5
3.0
10.4
6.7 %
Real estate
5.7
3.7 %
0.2
0.1
5.8
3.8 %
Multi-strategies
4.3
2.9 %
–
0.1
4.2
2.7 %
Others
0.6
0.4 %
–
–
0.6
0.4 %
All Investments
153.3
100.0 %
3.4
2.7
154.0
100.0 %
Total assets under management, categorized by geography, are as follows:
Mainland China Investment type
As of
March 31,
2024
Growth
Allocation/
Redemption
As of
June 30,
2024
(RMB billions, except percentages)
Private equity
103.5
89.2 %
–
0.1
103.4
90.1 %
Public securities
6.9
6.0 %
–
0.9
6.0
5.2 %
Real estate
2.5
2.2 %
–
0.1
2.4
2.1 %
Multi-strategies
2.6
2.2 %
–
0.1
2.5
2.1 %
Others
0.6
0.4 %
–
–
0.6
0.5 %
All Investments
116.1
100.0 %
–
1.2
114.9
100.0 %
Overseas
Investment type
As of
March 31,
2024
Growth
Allocation/
Redemption
As of
June 30,
2024
(RMB billions, except percentages)
Private equity
28.3
75.7 %
0.7
(0.6)
29.6
75.5 %
Public securities
4.0
10.8 %
2.5
2.1
4.4
11.2 %
Real estate
3.2
8.6 %
0.2
–
3.4
8.7 %
Multi-strategies
1.7
4.9 %
–
–
1.7
4.6 %
All Investments
37.2
100.0 %
3.4
1.5
39.1
100.0 %
[1] Noah’s Non-GAAP financial measures are its corresponding GAAP financial measures excluding the effects of all forms of share-based compensation, non-cash settlement expenses and net of relevant tax impact, if any. See "Reconciliation of GAAP to Non-GAAP Results" at the end of this press release.
[2] "Active clients" for a given period refers to registered clients who purchase investment products distributed or receive services provided by the Company during that given period.
[3] "Other products" refers to other investment products, which includes insurance products, multi-strategies products and others.
[4] The asset allocation/redemption of overseas investment products includes the fluctuation result of foreign currencies exchange rate.
[5] The asset allocation/redemption of public securities also includes market appreciation or depreciation.
Other Businesses
Noah’s other businesses mainly include providing clients with additional comprehensive services and investment products. Operating results for other businesses also include headquarter rental income, depreciation and amortization, as well as operating expenses.
Ms. Jingbo Wang, co-founder and chairwoman of Noah, commented, "The pace of our overseas expansion is gaining momentum as client demand for global asset allocation strengthens, with overseas revenue contribution increasing to 46.3% in the first half of 2024. While sluggish domestic markets continued to impact our business during the quarter, our investments in expanding our global product portfolio and distribution networks are starting to yield results, with overseas assets under management increasing 14.3% year-over-year. We have also raised US$338 million for overseas private equity, private credit, and other primary market funds year-to-date, a significant 40.2% year-over-year increase. Additionally, our team of overseas relationship managers directly supporting this expansion grew 101.8% year-over-year and 24.2% sequentially. While we are still in the relatively early stages of our overseas expansion, these results reflect the direction we are headed in going forward."
"Domestically, we are focused on stabilizing operations by streamlining our branch network to reduce overhead costs and adjusting our client service model to comply with evolving regulatory requirements by separating relationship and business development managers into different independent business units. While these initiatives may temporarily impact business activity over the next few quarters, they will ensure our ability to effectively and compliantly serve clients with a comprehensive portfolio of products in the long term."
"In the interim, we are rewarding shareholders with enhanced capital returns for their long-term support with a US$50 million share repurchase program. This share repurchase program, along with the full year 2023 final and special dividend payout we just completed earlier this month, reflects our unwavering commitment to prioritizing shareholder interests and delivering sustained returns. While China’s wealth management industry is navigating a challenging period and undergoing a transition, we remain confident in our unique advantages stemming from our deep understanding of Mandarin-speaking high-net-worth individuals’ (HNWI) needs and our ability to deliver products and services to this still-growing client base. We are one of a few independent firms that maintains access, through years of investor education, to a large group of qualified individual investors who continue to seek professional services. As such, we believe that our stock is deeply undervalued and does not reflect our growth prospects, robust balance sheet and cash reserves, or the special bond we have formed with Mandarin-speaking HNWIs globally. We value both our long-term and new shareholders and are committed to sharing our success with them through more proactive capital allocation policies moving forward."
SECOND QUARTER 2024 FINANCIAL RESULTS
Net Revenues
Net revenues for the second quarter of 2024 were RMB615.8 million (US$84.7 million), a 34.6% decrease from the corresponding period in 2023, primarily due to a decrease in distribution of insurance products.
Wealth Management Business Net revenues from one-time commissions for the second quarter of 2024 were RMB136.4 million (US$18.8 million), a 66.2% decrease from the corresponding period in 2023, primarily due to a decrease in distribution of insurance products. Net revenues from recurring service fees for the second quarter of 2024 were RMB235.5 million (US$32.4 million), a 12.5% decrease from the corresponding period in 2023, primarily due to a decrease in recurring service fees from private secondary products associated with the decrease in assets under management in Mainland China. Net revenues from performance-based income for the second quarter of 2024 were RMB4.5 million (US$0.6 million), a 79.0% decrease from the corresponding period of 2023, primarily due to a decrease in performance-based income from offshore private equity products. Net revenues from other service fees for the second quarter of 2024 were RMB39.2 million (US$5.4 million), a 22.7% decrease from the corresponding period in 2023, primarily due to a decrease in the value-added services Noah offers to its high-net-worth clients. Asset Management Business Net revenues from recurring service fees for the second quarter of 2024 were RMB168.9 million (US$23.2 million), a 4.5% decrease from the corresponding period in 2023, primarily due to a decrease in recurring service fees generated from RMB private equity products. Net revenues from performance-based income for the second quarter of 2024 were RMB23.4 million (US$3.2 million), compared with RMB6.5 million in the corresponding period of 2023. The increase was primarily due to an increase in performance-based income realized from private equity products. Other Businesses Net revenues for the second quarter of 2024 were RMB7.9 million (US$1.1 million), compared with RMB13.1 million for the corresponding period in 2023.
Operating Costs and Expenses
Operating costs and expenses for the second quarter of 2024 were RMB481.8 million (US$66.3 million), an 18.7% decrease from the corresponding period in 2023. Operating costs and expenses primarily consisted of 1) compensation and benefits of RMB297.0 million (US$40.9 million); 2) selling expenses of RMB61.9 million (US$8.5 million); 3) general and administrative expenses of RMB79.9 million (US$11.0 million); 4) reversal of credit losses of RMB0.3 million; and 5) other operating expenses of RMB46.0 million (US$6.3 million).
Operating costs and expenses for the wealth management business for the second quarter of 2024 were RMB350.1 million (US$48.2 million), a 21.3% decrease from the corresponding period in 2023, primarily due to decreases of 22.6% in compensation and benefits and 49.0% in selling expenses. Operating costs and expenses for the asset management business for the second quarter of 2024 were RMB105.8 million (US$14.6 million), a 3.2% increase from the corresponding period in 2023, primarily due to an increase in other operating expenses which was partially offset by a decrease in compensation and benefits and selling expenses. Operating costs and expenses for other businesses for the second quarter of 2024 were RMB25.9 million (US$3.6 million), compared with RMB44.8 million from the corresponding period in 2023.
Operating Margin
Operating margin for the second quarter of 2024 was 21.8%, a decrease from 37.1% in the corresponding period of 2023.
Operating margin for the wealth management business for the second quarter of 2024 was 15.8%, compared with 40.3% for the corresponding period in 2023. Operating margin for the asset management business for the second quarter of 2024 was 45.0%, compared with 44.1% for the corresponding period in 2023. Loss from operation for other businesses for the second quarter of 2024 was RMB18.0 million (US$2.5 million), compared with an operating loss of RMB31.7 million for the corresponding period in 2023.
Interest Income
Interest income for the second quarter of 2024 was RMB42.6 million (US$5.9 million), a 7.3% increase from the corresponding period in 2023, mainly due to an increase in US dollar cash balances.
Investment Income
Investment income for the second quarter of 2024 was RMB10.4 million (US$1.4 million), compared with investment loss RMB4.0 million for the corresponding period in 2023.
Income Tax Expenses
Income tax expenses for the second quarter of 2024 were RMB40.3 million (US$5.5 million), a 55.4% decrease from the corresponding period in 2023, primarily due to less taxable income compared with the second quarter of 2023.
Net Income
Net Income Net income for the second quarter of 2024 was RMB103.7 million (US$14.3 million), a 66.8% decrease from the corresponding period in 2023. Net margin for the second quarter of 2024 was 16.8%, a decrease from 33.2% in the corresponding period of 2023. Net income attributable to Noah shareholders for the second quarter of 2024 was RMB99.8 million (US$13.7 million), a 68.4% decrease from the corresponding period in 2023. Net margin attributable to Noah shareholders for the second quarter of 2024 was 16.2%, a decrease from 33.5% in the corresponding period of 2023. Net income attributable to Noah shareholders per basic and diluted ADS for the second quarter of 2024 was RMB1.42 (US$0.20) and RMB1.42 (US$0.20), respectively, a decrease from RMB4.54 and RMB4.54 respectively, for the corresponding period in 2023. Non-GAAP Net Income Attributable to Noah Shareholders Non-GAAP net income attributable to Noah shareholders for the second quarter of 2024 was RMB106.1 million (US$14.6 million), a 66.1% decrease from the corresponding period in 2023. Non-GAAP net margin attributable to Noah shareholders for the second quarter of 2024 was 17.2%, compared with 33.2% for the corresponding period in 2023. Non-GAAP net income attributable to Noah shareholders per diluted ADS for the second quarter of 2024 was RMB1.51 (US$0.21), down from RMB4.51 for the corresponding period in 2023.
Balance Sheet and Cash Flow
As of June 30, 2024, the Company had RMB4,604.9 million (US$633.7 million) in cash and cash equivalents, compared with RMB 5,129.4 million as of March 31, 2024.
Net cash inflow from the Company’s operating activities during the second quarter of 2024 was RMB49.6 million (US$6.8 million), mainly due to cash inflow generated from net income from operations.
Net cash outflow from the Company’s investing activities during the second quarter of 2024 was RMB548.2 million (US$75.4 million), mainly due to cash used for short-term investments.
Net cash outflow from the Company’s financing activities was RMB44.6 million (US$6.1 million) in the second quarter of 2024, compared to net cash inflow of RMB87.0 million in the corresponding period in 2023.
SHARE REPURCHASE PROGRAM
As announced earlier today, as part of its commitment to enhancing shareholder returns, the board of directors of the Company ("the Board") authorized a share repurchase program under which the Company may repurchase up to US$50 million of its American depositary shares or ordinary shares, effective immediately. The authorized term for carrying out this share repurchase program is two years.
The Company announced in November 2023 that a new capital management and shareholder return policy (the "Policy") had been adopted, pursuant to which up to 50% the Company’s non-GAAP net income attributable to shareholders of the preceding financial year will be allocated to a Corporate Actions Budget which will serve various purposes, including dividend distribution and share repurchases. The share repurchase program announced today does not form a part of the Corporate Actions Budget under the Policy. The Corporate Actions Budget based on the Company’s financial performance in 2024 is expected to be determined and announced alongside the Company’s earnings results for the fourth quarter and full year ending on December 31, 2024.
The share repurchases under the repurchase program announced today will be carried out from time to time on the open market at prevailing market prices, in privately negotiated transactions, in block trades or through other legally permissible means, depending on market conditions and will be implemented in accordance with applicable rules and regulations. The Board will review the share repurchase program periodically and may authorize adjustments of its terms and size. The Company expects to fund repurchases made under this program from its existing cash balance and cash generated from operations.
CONFERENCE CALL
Senior management will host a combined English and Chinese language conference call to discuss its unaudited financial results and recent business activities for the second quarter and six months ended June 30, 2024. The conference call may be accessed with the following details:
Dial-in details:
Conference Title:
Noah Second Quarter and Half Year 2024 Earnings Conference Call
Date/Time:
Wednesday, August 28, 2024, at 8:00 p.m., U.S. Eastern Time
Thursday, August 29, 2024, at 8:00 a.m., Hong Kong Time
Dial in:
– Hong Kong Toll Free
800-963-976
– United States Toll Free
+1-888-317-6003
– Mainland China Toll Free
4001-206-115
– International
+1-412-317-6061
Participant Password:
3101709
A telephone replay will be available starting approximately one hour after the end of the conference until September 4, 2024 at 1-877-344-7529 (US Toll Free) and 1-412-317-0088 (International Toll) with the access code 3826921.
A live and archived webcast of the conference call will be available at the Company’s investor relations website under the "News & Events" section at http://ir.noahgroup.com.
DISCUSSION OF NON-GAAP MEASURES
In addition to disclosing financial results prepared in accordance with U.S. GAAP, the Company’s earnings release contains non-GAAP financial measures excluding the effects of all forms of share-based compensation, non-cash settlement expenses and net of tax impact, if any. See "Reconciliation of GAAP to Non-GAAP Results" at the end of this press release.
The non-GAAP financial measures disclosed by the Company should not be considered a substitute for financial measures prepared in accordance with U.S. GAAP. The financial results reported in accordance with U.S. GAAP and reconciliation of GAAP to non-GAAP results should be carefully evaluated. The non-GAAP financial measures used by the Company may be prepared differently from and, therefore, may not be comparable to similarly titled measures used by other companies.
When evaluating the Company’s operating performance in the periods presented, management reviewed the foregoing non-GAAP net income attributable to Noah shareholders and per diluted ADS and non-GAAP net margin attributable to Noah shareholders to supplement U.S. GAAP financial data. As such, the Company’s management believes that the presentation of the non-GAAP financial measures provides important supplemental information to investors regarding financial and business trends relating to its results of operations in a manner consistent with that used by management.
ABOUT NOAH HOLDINGS LIMITED
Noah Holdings Limited (NYSE: NOAH and HKEX: 6686) is a leading and pioneer wealth management service provider offering comprehensive one-stop advisory services on global investment and asset allocation primarily for mandarin-speaking high-net-worth investors. Noah’s American depositary shares, or ADSs, are listed on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol "NOAH", and its shares are listed on the main board of the Hong Kong Stock Exchange under the stock code "6686." One ADS represents five ordinary shares, par value $0.00005 per share.
In the first half of 2024, Noah distributed RMB33.3 billion (US$4.6 billion) of investment products. As of June 30, 2024, through Gopher Asset Management, Noah managed assets totaling RMB154.0 billion (US$21.2 billion).
Noah’s wealth management business primarily distributes private equity, public securities and insurance products denominated in RMB and other currencies. Noah’s network covers major cities in mainland China, as well as Hong Kong (China), New York, Silicon Valley, Singapore, and Los Angeles. The Company’s wealth management business had 459,072 registered clients as of June 30, 2024. Through Gopher Asset Management, Noah manages private equity, public securities, real estate, multi-strategy and other investments denominated in RMB and other currencies. Noah also operates other businesses.
For more information, please visit Noah at ir.noahgroup.com.
FOREIGN CURRENCY TRANSLATION
In this announcement, the unaudited financial results for the second quarter of 2024 ended June 30, 2024 are stated in RMB. This announcement contains currency conversions of certain RMB amounts into US$ 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 RMB7.2672 to US$1.00, the effective noon buying rate for June 28, 2024 as set forth in the H.10 statistical release of the Federal Reserve Board.
SAFE HARBOR STATEMENT
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," "future," "intends," "plans," "believes," "estimates," "confident" and similar statements. Noah may also make written or oral forward-looking statements in its periodic reports to the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, in its annual report to shareholders, in announcements, circulars or other publications made on the website of The Stock Exchange of Hong Kong Limited (the "Hong Kong Stock Exchange"), 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 statements about Noah’s beliefs and expectations, are forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements involve inherent risks and uncertainties. These statements include, but are not limited to, estimates regarding the sufficiency of Noah’s cash and cash equivalents and liquidity risk. A number of factors could cause Noah’s actual results to differ materially from those contained in any forward-looking statement, including but not limited to the following: its goals and strategies; its future business development, financial condition and results of operations; the expected growth of the wealth management and asset management market in China and internationally; its expectations regarding demand for and market acceptance of the products it distributes; investment risks associated with investment products distributed to Noah’s investors, including the risk of default by counterparties or loss of value due to market or business conditions or misconduct by counterparties; its expectations regarding keeping and strengthening its relationships with key clients; relevant government policies and regulations relating to its industries; its ability to attract and retain qualified employees; its ability to stay abreast of market trends and technological advances; its plans to invest in research and development to enhance its product choices and service offerings; competition in its industries in China and internationally; general economic and business conditions in China; and its ability to effectively protect its intellectual property rights and not to infringe on the intellectual property rights of others. Further information regarding these and other risks is included in Noah’s filings with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission and the Hong Kong Stock Exchange. All information provided in this press release and in the attachments is as of the date of this press release, and Noah does not undertake any obligation to update any such information, including forward-looking statements, as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, except as required under the applicable law.
— FINANCIAL AND OPERATIONAL TABLES FOLLOW —
Noah Holdings Limited
Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets
(unaudited)
As of
March 31,
June 30,
June 30,
2024
2024
2024
RMB’000
RMB’000
USD’000
Assets
Current assets:
Cash and cash equivalents
5,129,437
4,604,946
633,662
Restricted cash
2,276
4,574
629
Short-term investments
747,084
1,287,400
177,152
Accounts receivable, net
435,114
429,417
59,090
Amounts due from related parties
508,236
444,937
61,225
Loans receivable, net
222,516
207,122
28,501
Other current assets
178,644
226,332
31,145
Total current assets
7,223,307
7,204,728
991,404
Long-term investments, net
803,598
742,322
102,147
Investment in affiliates
1,522,996
1,445,356
198,888
Property and equipment, net
2,450,271
2,416,072
332,462
Operating lease right-of-use assets, net
125,475
102,301
14,077
Deferred tax assets
427,680
400,401
55,097
Other non-current assets
189,794
155,825
21,442
Total Assets
12,743,121
12,467,005
1,715,517
Liabilities and Equity
Current liabilities:
Accrued payroll and welfare expenses
585,886
346,543
47,686
Income tax payable
98,998
76,318
10,502
Deferred revenues
88,182
73,857
10,163
Dividend payable
–
1,018,000
140,082
Contingent liabilities
490,989
475,777
65,469
Other current liabilities
490,529
420,527
57,866
Total current liabilities
1,754,584
2,411,022
331,768
Deferred tax liabilities
260,976
245,609
33,797
Operating lease liabilities, non-current
70,335
55,043
7,574
Other non-current liabilities
25,564
24,980
3,437
Total Liabilities
2,111,459
2,736,654
376,576
Equity
10,631,662
9,730,351
1,338,941
Total Liabilities and Equity
12,743,121
12,467,005
1,715,517
Noah Holdings Limited
Condensed Consolidated Income Statements
(In RMB’000, except for ADS data, per ADS data and percentages)
(unaudited)
Three months ended
June 30,
June 30,
June 30,
Change
2023
2024
2024
Revenues:
RMB’000
RMB’000
USD’000
Revenues from others:
One-time commissions
399,521
127,894
17,599
(68.0 %)
Recurring service fees
176,355
151,469
20,843
(14.1 %)
Performance-based income
4,328
4,515
621
4.3 %
Other service fees
64,114
49,950
6,873
(22.1 %)
Total revenues from others
644,318
333,828
45,936
(48.2 %)
Revenues from funds Gopher manages:
One-time commissions
5,982
9,129
1,256
52.6 %
Recurring service fees
271,033
254,205
34,980
(6.2 %)
Performance-based income
23,635
23,413
3,222
(0.9 %)
Total revenues from funds Gopher manages
300,650
286,747
39,458
(4.6 %)
Total revenues
944,968
620,575
85,394
(34.3 %)
Less: VAT related surcharges
(3,211)
(4,721)
(650)
47.0 %
Net revenues
941,757
615,854
84,744
(34.6 %)
Operating costs and expenses:
Compensation and benefits
Relationship managers
(180,304)
(131,505)
(18,096)
(27.1 %)
Others
(204,798)
(165,505)
(22,775)
(19.2 %)
Total compensation and benefits
(385,102)
(297,010)
(40,871)
(22.9 %)
Selling expenses
(112,003)
(61,890)
(8,516)
(44.7 %)
General and administrative expenses
(63,983)
(79,902)
(10,995)
24.9 %
(Provision for) reversal of credit losses
(220)
331
46
N.A.
Other operating expenses
(37,078)
(46,007)
(6,331)
24.1 %
Government subsidies
6,048
2,639
363
(56.4 %)
Total operating costs and expenses
(592,338)
(481,839)
(66,304)
(18.7 %)
Income from operations
349,419
134,015
18,440
(61.6 %)
Other income:
Interest income
39,684
42,587
5,860
7.3 %
Investment (loss) income
(3,976)
10,400
1,431
N.A.
Settlement reversal
–
11,476
1,579
N.A.
Other income (expenses)
15,821
(2,828)
(389)
N.A.
Total other income
51,529
61,635
8,481
19.6 %
Income before taxes and income from
equity in affiliates
400,948
195,650
26,921
(51.2 %)
Income tax expense
(90,213)
(40,257)
(5,540)
(55.4 %)
Income (loss) from equity in affiliates
1,561
(51,700)
(7,114)
N.A.
Net income
312,296
103,693
14,267
(66.8 %)
Less: net (loss) income attributable to
non-controlling interests
(3,132)
3,906
537
N.A.
Net income attributable to Noah
shareholders
315,428
99,787
13,730
(68.4 %)
Income per ADS, basic
4.54
1.42
0.20
(68.7 %)
Income per ADS, diluted
4.54
1.42
0.20
(68.7 %)
Margin analysis:
Operating margin
37.1 %
21.8 %
21.8 %
Net margin
33.2 %
16.8 %
16.8 %
Weighted average ADS equivalent[1]:
Basic
69,469,110
70,229,503
70,229,503
Diluted
69,492,786
70,429,388
70,429,388
ADS equivalent outstanding at end of period
63,137,912
65,806,082
65,806,082
[1] Assumes all outstanding ordinary shares are represented by ADSs. Five ordinary share represents one ADSs.
Noah Holdings Limited
Condensed Consolidated Income Statements
(In RMB’000, except for USD data, per ADS data and percentages)
(unaudited)
Six months ended
June 30,
June 30,
June 30,
Change
2023
2024
2024
Revenues:
RMB’000
RMB’000
USD’000
Revenues from others:
One-time commissions
570,092
313,149
43,091
(45.1 %)
Recurring service fees
369,063
306,634
42,194
(16.9 %)
Performance-based income
7,758
10,043
1,382
29.5 %
Other service fees
136,980
84,910
11,684
(38.0 %)
Total revenues from others
1,083,893
714,736
98,351
(34.1 %)
Revenues from funds Gopher manages:
One-time commissions
11,878
10,956
1,508
(7.8 %)
Recurring service fees
554,505
516,894
71,127
(6.8 %)
Performance-based income
103,960
32,257
4,439
(69.0 %)
Total revenues from funds Gopher manages
670,343
560,107
77,074
(16.4 %)
Total revenues
1,754,236
1,274,843
175,425
(27.3 %)
Less: VAT related surcharges
(9,006)
(9,454)
(1,301)
5.0 %
Net revenues
1,745,230
1,265,389
174,124
(27.5 %)
Operating costs and expenses:
Compensation and benefits
Relationship managers
(329,039)
(275,800)
(37,951)
(16.2 %)
Others
(426,169)
(409,995)
(56,417)
(3.8 %)
Total compensation and benefits
(755,208)
(685,795)
(94,368)
(9.2 %)
Selling expenses
(208,672)
(124,222)
(17,094)
(40.5 %)
General and administrative expenses
(109,683)
(151,018)
(20,781)
37.7 %
Reversal of credit losses
5,478
428
59
(92.2 %)
Other operating expenses
(67,875)
(63,153)
(8,690)
(7.0 %)
Government subsidies
19,032
13,872
1,909
(27.1 %)
Total operating costs and expenses
(1,116,928)
(1,009,888)
(138,965)
(9.6 %)
Income from operations
628,302
255,501
35,159
(59.3 %)
Other income:
Interest income
74,072
88,772
12,215
19.8 %
Investment (loss) income
(17,559)
15,585
2,145
N.A.
Settlement reversal
–
11,476
1,579
N.A.
Other income
25,379
1,107
152
(95.6 %)
Total other income
81,892
116,940
16,091
42.8 %
Income before taxes and
income from equity in affiliates
710,194
372,441
51,250
(47.6 %)
Income tax expense
(159,793)
(82,943)
(11,413)
(48.1 %)
Income (loss) from equity in affiliates
5,230
(53,942)
(7,423)
N.A.
Net income
555,631
235,556
32,414
(57.6 %)
Less: net (loss) income
attributable to non-controlling
interests
(4,007)
4,278
589
N.A.
Net income attributable to
Noah shareholders
559,638
231,278
31,825
(58.7 %)
Income per ADS, basic
8.06
3.30
0.45
(59.1 %)
Income per ADS, diluted
8.05
3.30
0.45
(59.0 %)
Margin analysis:
Operating margin
36.0 %
20.2 %
20.2 %
Net margin
31.8 %
18.6 %
18.6 %
Weighted average ADS equivalent[1]:
Basic
69,468,036
70,036,724
70,036,724
Diluted
69,498,956
70,163,305
70,163,305
ADS equivalent outstanding at
end of period
63,137,912
65,806,082
65,806,082
[1] Assumes all outstanding ordinary shares are represented by ADSs. Five ordinary share represents one ADSs.
Noah Holdings Limited
Condensed Comprehensive Income Statements
(unaudited)
Three months ended
June 30,
June 30,
June 30,
Change
2023
2024
2024
RMB’000
RMB’000
USD’000
Net income
312,296
103,693
14,267
(66.8 %)
Other comprehensive income, net of tax:
Foreign currency translation adjustments
140,753
29,283
4,029
(79.2 %)
Comprehensive income
453,049
132,976
18,296
(70.6 %)
Less: Comprehensive (loss) income
attributable to non-controlling interests
(3,269)
3,510
483
N.A.
Comprehensive income attributable to
Noah shareholders
456,318
129,466
17,813
(71.6 %)
Noah Holdings Limited
Condensed Comprehensive Income Statements
(unaudited)
Six months ended
June 30,
June 30,
June 30,
Change
2023
2024
2024
RMB’000
RMB’000
USD’000
Net income
555,631
235,556
32,414
(57.6 %)
Other comprehensive income, net of tax:
Foreign currency translation adjustments
123,918
82,683
11,378
(33.3%).
Comprehensive income
679,549
318,239
43,792
(53.2 %)
Less: Comprehensive (loss) income
attributable to non-controlling interests
(4,189)
3,018
415
N.A.
Comprehensive income attributable to
Noah shareholders
683,738
315,221
43,377
(53.9 %)
Noah Holdings Limited
Supplemental Information
(unaudited)
As of
June 30,
2023
June 30,
2024
Change
Number of registered clients
446,557
459,072
2.8 %
Three months ended
June 30,
2023
June 30,
2024
Change
(in millions of RMB, except number of active clients and percentages)
Number of active clients
11,548
8,634
(25.2 %)
Transaction value:
Private equity products
618
1,103
78.5 %
Private secondary products
4,293
4,137
(3.6 %)
Mutual fund products
12,031
8,501
(29.3 %)
Other products
1,465
676
(53.9 %)
Total transaction value
18,407
14,417
(21.7 %)
Noah Holdings Limited
Segment Condensed Income Statements
(unaudited)
Three months ended June 30, 2024
Wealth
Management
Business
Asset
Management
Business
Other
Businesses
Total
RMB’000
RMB’000
RMB’000
RMB’000
Revenues:
Revenues from others
One-time commissions
127,894
–
–
127,894
Recurring service fees
151,469
–
–
151,469
Performance-based income
4,515
–
–
4,515
Other service fees
39,382
–
10,568
49,950
Total revenues from others
323,260
–
10,568
333,828
Revenues from funds Gopher manages
One-time commissions
9,119
10
–
9,129
Recurring service fees
85,165
169,040
–
254,205
Performance-based income
–
23,413
–
23,413
Total revenues from funds Gopher manages
94,284
192,463
–
286,747
Total revenues
417,544
192,463
10,568
620,575
Less: VAT related surcharges
(1,918)
(162)
(2,641)
(4,721)
Net revenues
415,626
192,301
7,927
615,854
Operating costs and expenses:
Compensation and benefits
Relationship managers
(124,857)
(6,648)
–
(131,505)
Others
(114,162)
(48,285)
(3,058)
(165,505)
Total compensation and benefits
(239,019)
(54,933)
(3,058)
(297,010)
Selling expenses
(43,303)
(12,411)
(6,176)
(61,890)
General and administrative expenses
(53,575)
(16,356)
(9,971)
(79,902)
Reversal of credit losses
60
78
193
331
Other operating expenses
(16,517)
(22,487)
(7,003)
(46,007)
Government subsidies
2,221
343
75
2,639
Total operating costs and expenses
(350,133)
(105,766)
(25,940)
(481,839)
Income (loss) from operations
65,493
86,535
(18,013)
134,015
Noah Holdings Limited
Segment Condensed Income Statements
(unaudited)
Three months ended June 30, 2023
Wealth
Management
Business
Asset
Management
Business
Other
Businesses
Total
RMB’000
RMB’000
RMB’000
RMB’000
Revenues:
Revenues from others
One-time commissions
399,521
–
–
399,521
Recurring service fees
176,355
–
–
176,355
Performance-based income
4,328
–
–
4,328
Other service fees
50,878
–
13,236
64,114
Total revenues from others
631,082
–
13,236
644,318
Revenues from funds Gopher manages
One-time commissions
5,920
62
–
5,982
Recurring service fees
93,914
177,119
–
271,033
Performance-based income
17,115
6,520
–
23,635
Total revenues from funds Gopher manages
116,949
183,701
–
300,650
Total revenues
748,031
183,701
13,236
944,968
Less: VAT related surcharges
(2,755)
(312)
(144)
(3,211)
Net revenues
745,276
183,389
13,092
941,757
Operating costs and expenses:
Compensation and benefits
Relationship managers
(175,446)
(4,858)
–
(180,304)
Others
(133,409)
(63,949)
(7,440)
(204,798)
Total compensation and benefits
(308,855)
(68,807)
(7,440)
(385,102)
Selling expenses
(84,883)
(20,839)
(6,281)
(112,003)
General and administrative expenses
(47,431)
(11,721)
(4,831)
(63,983)
(Provision for) reversal of credit losses
(294)
74
–
(220)
Other operating expenses
(9,637)
(1,230)
(26,211)
(37,078)
Government subsidies
6,002
46
–
6,048
Total operating costs and expenses
(445,098)
(102,477)
(44,763)
(592,338)
Income (loss) from operations
300,178
80,912
(31,671)
349,419
Noah Holdings Limited
Supplement Revenue Information by Geography
(unaudited)
Three months ended June 30, 2024
Wealth
Management
Business
Asset
Management
Business
Other
Businesses
Total
RMB’000
RMB’000
RMB’000
RMB’000
Revenues:
Mainland China
218,785
112,596
10,568
341,949
Overseas
198,759
79,867
–
278,626
Total revenues
417,544
192,463
10,568
620,575
Three months ended June 30, 2023
Wealth
Management
Business
Asset
Management
Business
Other
Businesses
Total
RMB’000
RMB’000
RMB’000
RMB’000
Revenues:
Mainland China
419,220
118,972
13,236
551,428
Overseas
328,811
64,729
–
393,540
Total revenues
748,031
183,701
13,236
944,968
Noah Holdings Limited
Supplement Revenue Information by Product Types
(unaudited)
Three months ended
June 30,
2023
June 30,
2024
Change
(in thousands of RMB, except percentages)
Mainland China:
Public securities products [1]
148,702
117,740
(20.8 %)
Private equity products
209,505
198,208
(5.4 %)
Insurance products
171,543
11,753
(93.1 %)
Others
21,678
14,248
(34.3 %)
Subtotal
551,428
341,949
(38.0 %)
Overseas:
Investment products [2]
136,381
136,519
0.1 %
Insurance products
212,226
100,582
(52.6 %)
Online business [3]
2,251
7,246
221.9 %
Others
42,682
34,279
(19.7 %)
Subtotal
393,540
278,626
(29.2 %)
Total revenue
944,968
620,575
(34.3 %)
[1] Includes mutual funds and private secondary products.
[2] Includes non-money market mutual fund products, discretionary products, private secondary products, private equity products, real estate products and private credit products.
[3] Includes money market mutual fund products, securities brokerage business.
Noah Holdings Limited
Supplement Information of Overseas Business
(unaudited)
Three months ended
June 30,
2023
June 30,
2024
Change
Net Revenues from Overseas (RMB, million)
393.5
278.6
(29.2 %)
Number of Overseas Registered Clients
13,650
16,786
23.0 %
Number of Overseas Active Clients
1,993
3,244
62.8 %
Transaction Value of Overseas Investment Products (RMB, billion)
5.6
7.9
40.8 %
Number of Overseas Relationship Managers
56
113
101.8 %
Overseas Assets Under Management (RMB, billion)
34.2
39.1
14.3 %
Noah Holdings Limited
Reconciliation of GAAP to Non-GAAP Results
(In RMB, except for per ADS data and percentages)
(unaudited)
Three months ended
June 30,
June 30,
Change
2023
2024
RMB’000
RMB’000
Net income attributable to Noah shareholders
315,428
99,787
(68.4 %)
Adjustment for share-based compensation
(3,055)
21,880
N.A.
Add: settlement reversal
–
(11,476)
N.A.
Less: tax effect of adjustments
(740)
4,139
N.A.
Adjusted net income attributable to Noah shareholders (non-GAAP)
313,113
106,052
(66.1 %)
Net margin attributable to Noah shareholders
33.5 %
16.2 %
Non-GAAP net margin attributable to Noah shareholders
33.2 %
17.2 %
Net income attributable to Noah shareholders per ADS, diluted
4.54
1.42
(68.7 %)
Non-GAAP net income attributable to Noah shareholders per ADS, diluted
4.51
1.51
(66.5 %)
Noah Holdings Limited
Reconciliation of GAAP to Non-GAAP Results
(In RMB, except for per ADS data and percentages)
(unaudited)
Six months ended
June 30,
June 30,
Change
2023
2024
RMB’000
RMB’000
Net income attributable to Noah shareholders
559,638
231,278
(58.7 %)
Adjustment for share-based compensation
(9,244)
58,479
N.A.
Add: settlement reversal
–
(11,476)
N.A.
Less: tax effect of adjustments
(2,239)
11,061
N.A.
Adjusted net income attributable to Noah shareholders (non-GAAP)
552,633
267,220
(51.6 %)
Net margin attributable to Noah shareholders
32.1 %
18.3 %
Non-GAAP net margin attributable to Noah shareholders
31.7 %
21.1 %
Net income attributable to Noah shareholders per ADS, diluted
8.05
3.30
(59.0 %)
Non-GAAP net income attributable to Noah shareholders per ADS, diluted
7.95
3.81
(52.1 %)
Source : NOAH HOLDINGS LIMITED ANNOUNCES UNAUDITED FINANCIAL RESULTS FOR THE SECOND QUARTER OF 2024
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