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LexinFintech Holdings Ltd. Reports Second Quarter 2021 Unaudited Financial Results
SHENZHEN, China, Aug. 25, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — LexinFintech Holdings Ltd. (“Lexin” or the “Company”) (NASDAQ: LX), a leading online consumption and finance platform for new generation consumers and users in China, today announced its unaudited financial results for the quarter ended June 30, 2021.
“We are pleased to announce a quarter where key financial metrics1 scaled new highs. Number of active users rose 24% year over year to 8.4 million, driving up loan origination by 47.6% to RMB60.6 billion. Total loan outstanding also achieved an all-time record, rising 46.2% year over year to RMB90.5 billion,” said Mr. Jay Wenjie Xiao, Lexin’s chairman and chief executive officer. “But it’s no time to stay content and complacent. Recent regulatory changes have sought to reshape the operating environment of financial institutions and their technology partners. We have decided therefore to lower full year guidance on total loan originations to RMB230 billion from RMB240-250 billion.”
“We will slow down our pace, and step up the focus on asset quality and profitability of our business model. We have been making adjustments to our business, to ensure compliance as well as to further strengthen customer acquisition, funding structure, operations and risk management. Any impact will be transitory and manageable,” continued Mr. Xiao. “At the same time, we will also continue to build up Lexin’s capability in serving China’s new generation consumers and tapping into new growth opportunities.”
“Our credit quality has remained stable for new loan originations,” said Mr. Jayden Yang Qiao, Lexin’s chief risk officer. “Our vintage charge-off rates2 for the loans originated during the latest 12 months were estimated to be around 3.5% and 90 day+ delinquency ratio3 was 1.85% as of June 2021. In addition, as you can see from the graphs disclosed with our latest earnings release, our first payment default rate (30 day+)4 for new loan originations have stayed well under 1%.”
“We are proud of our performance in the second quarter,” said Kris Qian Qiao, Lexin’s acting chief financial officer. “Total operating revenue rose 10.5% to RMB3.3 billion, setting a record level. Net income reached an all-time high as well, increasing by 87.7% to RMB787 million. The results reflect our prudent risk management and cost management. Refining risk strategy and improving operational efficiency remain our top goals. They will steer Lexin through any market uncertainties.”
1 Our key financial metrics refer to loan originations, total outstanding principal balance, revenue, non-GAAP EBIT, net income, adjusted net income and adjusted earnings per ADS.
2 Vintage charge-off rate refers to, with respect to on- and off-balance sheet loans originated during a specified time period, which we refer to as a vintage, the total outstanding principal balance of the loans that are charged off during a specified period, divided by the total initial principal of the loans originated in such vintage. Please refer to vintage curve at the end of “Second Quarter 2021 Financial Results” of this press release.
3 90 day+ delinquency ratio refers to outstanding principal balance of on- and off-balance sheet loans that were 90 to 179 calendar days past due as a percentage of the total outstanding principal balance of on- and off-balance sheet loans on our platform as of a specific date. On-balance sheet loans that were over 179 calendar days past due and charged off are not included in the delinquency rate calculation. Off-balance sheet loans that were over 179 calendar days past due are assumed charged off and not included in the delinquency rate calculation. The Company does not distinguish on the basis of the on- or off-balance sheet treatment in monitoring the credit risks of borrowers and the delinquency status of loans.
4 Loan balance with first payment day past due 30+ over total loan origination.
Second Quarter 2021 Operational Highlights:
User base continues to grow with active user numbers in the quarter hitting a new record high.
- Total number of registered users reached 144 million as of June 30, 2021, representing an increase of 50.9% from 95.3 million as of June 30, 2020; and users with credit line reached 32.9 million as of June 30, 2021, up by 45.2% from 22.7 million as of June 30, 2020.
- Number of active users5 who used our loan products in the second quarter of 2021 reached 8.4 million, representing an increase of 24.0% from 6.8 million in the second quarter of 2020.
- Number of new active users who used our loan products in the second quarter of 2021 was 1.7 million, representing an increase of 22.7% from 1.4 million in the second quarter of 2020.
Loan facilitation business sees both loan originations and outstanding principal balance of loans hitting record highs.
- Total loan originations6 in the second quarter of 2021 reached RMB60.6 billion, representing an increase of 47.6% from RMB41.1 billion in the second quarter of 2020.
- Total outstanding principal balance of loans6 reached RMB90.5 billion as of June 30, 2021, representing an increase of 46.2% from RMB61.9 billion as of June 30, 2020.
- In additional to new generation consumers, Lexin has started to expand financing services for small and micro business owners. In the second quarter, loan originations for small and micro business owners reached RMB4.0 billion.
- Number of orders placed on our platform in the second quarter of 2021 was 81.2 million, representing an increase of 8.9% from 74.6 million in the second quarter of 2020.
New Consumption efforts rapidly scaling up at an accelerating pace, in particular the buy-now pay-later service Maiya.
- Maiya recorded GMV of RMB349 million in the second quarter.
- Maiya has served over 618,000 users and 1,084 merchants, 84.8% of which were brick-and-mortar vendors, in the second quarter.
Credit performance and credit quality remain stable.
- 90 day+ delinquency ratio was 1.85% as of June 30, 2021.
- First payment default rate (30 day+) for new loan originations was below 1% as of June 30, 2021.
- Vintage charge-off rates for the loans originated during the latest 12 months were estimated to be around 3.5% as of June 30, 2021.
Other operational highlights.
- The weighted average tenor of loans originated on our platform in the second quarter of 2021 was approximately 11.6 months. The nominal APR7 was 15.5% for the loans originated during the second quarter of 2021.
- The GMV8 of our e-commerce channel in the second quarter of 2021 amounted to RMB1.5 billion, representing an increase of 8.2% from RMB1.4 billion in the second quarter of 2020.
5 Active users refer to, for a specified period, users who made at least one transaction during that period through our platform or through our third-party partners’ platforms using credit line granted by us.
6 Originations of loans and outstanding principal balance represent the origination and outstanding principal balance of both on- and off-balance sheet loans.
7 Nominal APR refers to all-in interest costs and fees to the borrower over the net proceeds received by the borrower as a percentage of the total loan originations of both on- and off-balance sheet loans.
8 GMV refers to the total value of transactions completed for products purchased on the e-commerce channel, net of returns.
Second Quarter 2021 Financial Highlights
- Total operating revenue reached RMB3.3 billion. Credit-oriented services income reached RMB2.2 billion, representing an increase of 12.1% from the second quarter of 2020. Platform-based services income reached RMB620 million, representing an increase of 47.9% from the second quarter of 2020.
- Gross profit reached RMB1,661 million, representing an increase of 71.7% from the second quarter of 2020.
- Net income was RMB787 million, representing an increase of 87.7% from the second quarter of 2020.
- Non-GAAP EBIT9 was RMB1,001 million, representing an increase of 85.0% from the second quarter of 2020.
- Adjusted net income9 attributable to ordinary shareholders of the Company reached an all-time high of RMB851 million, representing an increase of 87.9% from the second quarter of 2020. Adjusted net income per ADS9 attributable to ordinary shareholders of the Company was RMB4.08 on a fully diluted basis.
9 Non-GAAP EBIT, adjusted net income /(loss) attributable to ordinary shareholders of the Company, adjusted net income /(loss) per ordinary share and per ADS attributable to ordinary shareholders of the Company are non-GAAP financial measures. For more information on non-GAAP financial measures, please see the section of “Use of Non-GAAP Financial Measures Statement” and the tables captioned “Unaudited Reconciliations of GAAP and Non-GAAP Results” set forth at the end of this press release.
Second Quarter 2021 Financial Results
Operating revenue increased from RMB2,958 million in the second quarter of 2020 to RMB3,269 million in the second quarter of 2021. This increase in operating revenue was due to the increases in credit-oriented services income and platform-based services income for the quarter, driven by continuing increases in the number of active users on our platform, partially offset by a decrease in online direct sales and services income.
Online direct sales decreased by 21.6% from RMB522 million in the second quarter of 2020 to RMB409 million in the second quarter of 2021. This decrease was primarily due to the decrease in the number of e-commerce orders during the second quarter of 2021.
Credit-oriented services income increased by 12.1% from RMB1,969 million in the second quarter of 2020 to RMB2,208 million in the second quarter of 2021. The increase was primarily due to the increase of loan facilitation and servicing fees-credit oriented and the increase of interest and financial services income and other revenues, partially offset by the decrease in guarantee income.
Loan facilitation and servicing fees-credit oriented increased by 71.2% from RMB931 million in the second quarter of 2020 to RMB1,595 million in the second quarter of 2021. This increase was primarily due to the increase in off-balance sheet loans originated under credit-oriented model as a result of the continuing growth of our business, with the expansion of partnerships with institutional funding partners.
Guarantee income decreased by 71.2% from RMB706 million in the second quarter of 2020 to RMB204 million in the second quarter of 2021. The decrease was primarily due to the decrease of loan origination and outstanding balances of the off-balance sheet loans funded by certain Institutional Funding Partners, which are accounted for as guarantee liabilities under ASC 460, Guarantees.
Interest and financial services income and other revenues increased by 23.5% from RMB332 million in the second quarter of 2020 to RMB410 million in the second quarter of 2021, which was consistent with the increase in the origination of on-balance sheet loans in the second quarter of 2021.
Platform-based services income increased by 47.9% from RMB419 million in the second quarter of 2020 to RMB620 million in the second quarter of 2021. This increase was primarily contributed by an increase in the loan facilitation and servicing fees-performance based.
Loan facilitation and servicing fees-performance based increased by 38.0% from RMB394 million in the second quarter of 2020 to RMB543 million in the second quarter of 2021. This increase was primarily due to an increase in the origination of off-balance sheet loans under the performance-based model within platform-based services, driven by continuing increases in the number of active users on our platform.
Cost of sales decreased by 17.8% from RMB520 million in the second quarter of 2020 to RMB427 million in the second quarter of 2021, which is consistent with the decrease of online direct sales revenue.
Funding cost decreased by 24.3% from RMB163 million in the second quarter of 2020 to RMB124 million in the second quarter of 2021, which was consistent with the decrease of the funding debts to fund the on-balance sheet loans. The decrease in funding debts was mainly due to the shortened weighted average tenor for on-balance sheet loans.
Processing and servicing cost increased by 31.8% from RMB356 million in the second quarter of 2020 to RMB470 million in the second quarter of 2021. This increase was primarily due to an increase in risk management and collection expenses, an increase in credit assessment cost, and an increase in fees to third-party payment platforms, partially offset by a decrease in fees to third party insurance companies and guarantee companies.
Provision for credit losses of financing receivables decreased by 7.7% from RMB121 million in the second quarter of 2020 to RMB112 million in the second quarter of 2021. The credit losses have reflected the most recent performance in relation to the Company’s on-balance sheet loans and the Company has continued to implement prudent credit assessment and risk management policies and procedures.
Provision for credit losses of contract assets and receivables increased by 130% from RMB60.8 million in the second quarter of 2020 to RMB140 million in the second quarter of 2021. This increase was mainly due to the significant increase in off-balance sheet loans originated as a result of the continuing growth of our business.
Provision for credit losses of contingent liabilities of guarantee decreased by 56.4% from RMB769 million in the second quarter of 2020 to RMB335 million in the second quarter of 2021. The decrease was primarily due to the decrease of loan origination of the off-balance sheet loans funded by certain Institutional Funding Partners, which are accounted for as guarantee liabilities under ASC 460, Guarantees.
Gross profit increased by 71.7% from RMB968 million in the second quarter of 2020 to RMB1,661 million in the second quarter of 2021. The increase in the gross profit is primarily due to the significant increase in platform-based services income and credit-oriented services income, the decrease in funding cost and provision for credit losses of contingent liabilities of guarantee, partially offset by the increase in processing and servicing cost and provision for credit losses of contract assets and receivables.
Sales and marketing expenses increased by 51.1% from RMB327 million in the second quarter of 2020 to RMB495 million in the second quarter of 2021. This increase was primarily due to an increase in online advertising cost, and an increase in salaries and personnel related costs.
Research and development expenses decreased by 3.1% from RMB135 million in the second quarter of 2020 to RMB130 million in the second quarter of 2021. This decrease was primarily due to a decrease in salaries and personnel related costs.
General and administrative expenses increased by 6.2% from RMB114 million in the second quarter of 2020 to RMB121 million in the second quarter of 2021. This increase was primarily due to an increase in professional service fees.
Change in fair value of financial guarantee derivatives was a loss of RMB19.1 million in the second quarter of 2021, as compared to a gain of RMB79.2 million in the second quarter of 2020. The loss was primarily due to the re-measurement of the expected loss rates and changes in the balances of the underlying outstanding off-balance sheet loans at the balance sheet date.
Change in fair value of loans at fair value was a gain of RMB17.8 million in the second quarter of 2021. Starting from the second quarter of 2020, for the loans we acquired/purchased from the relevant funding partners during the period, we account for them using fair value option pursuant to ASC 825, Financial Instruments, and record them as “Loans at fair value”. Changes in fair value of these loans are reported net and recorded as “Change in fair value of loans at fair value”.
Income tax expense increased by 97% from RMB76.6 million in the second quarter of 2020 to RMB151 million in the second quarter of 2021. The increase was consistent with the increase of the taxable income from the same period of 2020.
Net income increased by 87.7% from RMB419 million in the second quarter of 2020 to RMB787 million in the second quarter of 2021.
Adjusted net income attributable to ordinary shareholders of the Company increased by 87.9% from RMB453 million in the second quarter of 2020 to RMB851 million in the second quarter of 2021.
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Regulatory Update
On August 20, 2021, the Standing Committee of the National People’s Congress of China promulgated the Personal Information Protection Law of the People’s Republic of China, or the Personal Information Protection Law, which will take effect on November 1, 2021. The Personal Information Protection Law imposes additional compliance requirements on top of the existing laws and regulations on personal information protection with more significant legal responsibilities. As the Personal Information Protection Law was recently promulgated and has not yet taken effect, we cannot assure you that the personal information protection measures taken by us will be considered sufficient under the law due to factors including the uncertainties of the interpretation and implementation of the Personal Information Protection Law. To the extent our personal information protection measures may be considered insufficient, we may be required to make further adjustments to our business practices to ensure full compliance with the law, which may increase our compliance costs, subject us to heightened risks and challenges, and adversely affect our business, financial condition, and results of operations.
Outlook
Based on Lexin’s preliminary assessment of the current market conditions, the Company expects total loan originations for fiscal year 2021 to be around RMB230 billion, revised down from between RMB240 billion and RMB250 billion. This is Lexin’s current and preliminary view, which is subject to changes and uncertainties.
Conference Call
The Company’s management will host an earnings conference call at 7:00 AM U.S. Eastern time on August 25, 2021 (7:00 PM Beijing/Hong Kong time on August 25, 2021).
Participants who wish to join the conference call should register online at:
http://apac.directeventreg.com/registration/event/6393426
Please note the Conference ID number of 6393426.
Once registration is completed, participants will receive the dial-in information for the conference call, an event passcode, and a unique registrant ID number.
Participants joining the conference call should dial-in at least 10 minutes before the scheduled start time.
Additionally, a live and archived webcast of the conference call will be available on the Company’s investor relations website at http://ir.lexin.com.
A replay of the conference call will be accessible approximately two hours after the conclusion of the live call until September 1, 2021, by dialing the following telephone numbers:
| United States: | 1 855 452 5696 or 1 646 254 3697 |
| International: | 61 2 8199 0299 |
| Replay Access Code: | 6393426 |
About LexinFintech Holdings Ltd.
LexinFintech Holdings Ltd. is a leading online consumption and finance platform for new generation consumers and users in China. The Company provides a comprehensive range of consumption, financial and business services including financial technology services, “buy now pay later” (“BNPL”) services, and membership benefits through its ecommerce platform Fenqile, BNPL product Maiya, and membership platform Le Card. The Company works with financial institutions and brands both online and offline to provide a comprehensive consumption ecosystem catering to the needs of young professionals in China. Lexin utilizes advanced technologies such as big data, cloud computing and artificial intelligence throughout the Company’s services and operations, which include risk management, loan facilitation, and the near-instantaneous matching of users’ funding requests with offers from the Company’s many funding partners, and other consumption and financial services.
For more information, please visit http://ir.lexin.com
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Use of Non-GAAP Financial Measures Statement
In evaluating our business, we consider and use adjusted net income/(loss) attributable to ordinary shareholders of the Company, non-GAAP EBIT, adjusted net income/(loss) per ordinary share and per ADS attributable to ordinary shareholders of the Company, four non-GAAP measures, as supplemental measures to review and assess our operating performance. The presentation of the 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 U.S. GAAP. We define adjusted net income/(loss) attributable to ordinary shareholders of the Company as net income/(loss) attributable to ordinary shareholders of the Company excluding share-based compensation expenses, interest expense associated with convertible notes and investment income/(loss) and we define non-GAAP EBIT as net income/(loss) excluding income tax expense/(benefit), share-based compensation expenses, interest expense, net and investment income/(loss) .
We present these non-GAAP financial measures because it is used by our management to evaluate our operating performance and formulate business plans. Adjusted net income/(loss) attributable to ordinary shareholders of the Company enables our management to assess our operating results without considering the impact of share-based compensation expenses, interest expense associated with convertible notes, and investment income/(loss). Non-GAAP EBIT, on the other hand, enables our management to assess our operating results without considering the impact of income tax expense/(benefit), share-based compensation expenses, interest expense, net and investment income/(loss). We also believe that the use of these non-GAAP financial measures facilitates investors’ assessment of our operating performance. These non-GAAP financial measures are not defined under U.S. GAAP and are not presented in accordance with U.S. GAAP.
These non-GAAP financial measures have limitations as an analytical tool. One of the key limitations of using adjusted net income/(loss) attributable to ordinary shareholders of the Company and non-GAAP EBIT is that they do not reflect all items of income and expense that affect our operations. Share-based compensation expenses, interest expense associated with convertible notes, income tax expense/(benefit), interest expense, net and investment income/(loss) have been and may continue to be incurred in our business and are not reflected in the presentation of adjusted net income/(loss) attributable to ordinary shareholders of the Company and non-GAAP EBIT. Further, these non-GAAP financial measures may differ from the non-GAAP financial information used by other companies, including peer companies, and therefore their comparability may be limited.
We compensate for these limitations by reconciling the non-GAAP financial measure to the most directly comparable U.S. GAAP financial measure, which should be considered when evaluating our performance. We encourage you to review our financial information in its entirety and not rely on a single financial measure.
Exchange Rate Information Statement
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 RMB6.4566 to US$1.00, the exchange rate set forth in the H.10 statistical release of the Federal Reserve Board on June 30, 2021. The Company makes no representation that the RMB or US$ amounts referred could be converted into US$ or RMB, as the case may be, at any particular rate or at all.
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. Statements that are not historical facts, including statements about Lexin’s beliefs and expectations, are forward-looking statements. These forward-looking statements can be identified by terminology such as “will,” expects,” “anticipates,” “future,” “intends,” “plans,” “believes,” “estimates,” “confident” and similar statements. Among other things, the expectation of its collection efficiency and delinquency, business outlook and quotations from management in this announcement, contain forward-looking statements. Lexin 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. 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 but not limited to the following: Lexin’s goal and strategies; Lexin’s expansion plans; Lexin’s future business development, financial condition and results of operations; Lexin’s expectation regarding demand for, and market acceptance of, its credit and investment management products; Lexin’s expectations regarding keeping and strengthening its relationship with borrowers, institutional funding partners, merchandise suppliers and other parties it collaborates with; general economic and business conditions; and assumptions underlying or related to any of the foregoing. Further information regarding these and other risks is included in Lexin’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 Lexin does not undertake any obligation to update any forward-looking statement, except as required under applicable law.
For investor and media inquiries, please contact:
LexinFintech Holdings Ltd.
IR inquiries:
Patricia Cheng
Tel: +86 (755) 3637-8888 ext. 8135
E-mail: [email protected]
Media inquiries:
Limin Chen
Tel: +86 (755) 3637-8888 ext. 6993
E-mail: [email protected]
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LexinFintech Holdings Ltd.
Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets
| As of | |||||||||||
| (In thousands) | December 31, 2020 | June 30, 2021 | |||||||||
| RMB | RMB | US$ | |||||||||
| ASSETS | |||||||||||
| Current assets | |||||||||||
| Cash and cash equivalents | 1,563,755 | 2,383,754 | 369,196 | ||||||||
| Restricted cash | 1,112,152 | 991,752 | 153,603 | ||||||||
| Restricted time deposits | 1,779,458 | 1,688,553 | 261,524 | ||||||||
| Short-term financing receivables, net of allowance for credit losses of RMB508,013 and RMB587,650 as of December 31, 2020 and June 30, 2021, respectively | 4,918,548 | 3,481,588 | 539,229 | ||||||||
| Loans at fair value | 381,393 | 192,389 | 29,797 | ||||||||
| Accrued interest receivable, net of allowance for credit losses of RMB1,681 and RMB1,280 as of December 31, 2020 and June 30, 2021, respectively | 79,793 | 57,289 | 8,873 | ||||||||
| Prepaid expenses and other current assets | 1,004,845 | 943,708 | 146,162 | ||||||||
| Amounts due from related parties | 941 | 6,243 | 967 | ||||||||
| Deposits to insurance companies and guarantee companies | 1,066,281 | 1,431,751 | 221,750 | ||||||||
| Short-term guarantee receivables, net of allowance for credit losses of RMB58,771 and RMB56,707 as of December 31, 2020 and June 30, 2021, respectively | 756,197 | 531,177 | 82,269 | ||||||||
| Short-term contract assets and service fees receivable, net of allowance for credit losses of RMB65,607 and RMB208,037 as of December 31, 2020 and June 30, 2021, respectively | 3,707,649 | 4,264,576 | 660,499 | ||||||||
| Inventories, net | 47,170 | 46,565 | 7,212 | ||||||||
| Total current assets | 16,418,182 | 16,019,345 | 2,481,081 | ||||||||
| Non‑current assets | |||||||||||
| Restricted cash | 163,999 | 163,570 | 25,334 | ||||||||
| Long‑term financing receivables, net of allowance for credit losses of RMB21,149 and RMB22,406 as of December 31, 2020 and June 30, 2021 respectively | 204,761 | 134,596 | 20,846 | ||||||||
| Long-term guarantee receivables, net of allowance for credit losses of RMB16,994 and RMB15,001 as of December 31, 2020 and June 30, 2021, respectively | 218,654 | 142,529 | 22,075 | ||||||||
| Long-term contract assets and service fees receivable, net of allowance for credit losses of RMB18,970 and RMB55,032 as of December 31, 2020 and June 30, 2021, respectively | 481,989 | 542,186 | 83,974 | ||||||||
| Property, equipment and software, net | 125,694 | 132,099 | 20,460 | ||||||||
| Land use rights, net | 1,000,467 | 983,267 | 152,289 | ||||||||
| Long‑term investments | 521,802 | 472,919 | 73,246 | ||||||||
| Deferred tax assets | 747,332 | 804,785 | 124,645 | ||||||||
| Other assets | 462,285 | 729,601 | 113,001 | ||||||||
| Total non‑current assets | 3,926,983 | 4,105,552 | 635,870 | ||||||||
| TOTAL ASSETS | 20,345,165 | 20,124,897 | 3,116,951 | ||||||||
| LIABILITIES | |||||||||||
| Current liabilities | |||||||||||
| Accounts payable | 42,961 | 37,536 | 5,814 | ||||||||
| Amounts due to related parties | 67,514 | 55,785 | 8,640 | ||||||||
| Short‑term borrowings | 1,827,063 | 1,884,459 | 291,866 | ||||||||
| Short‑term funding debts | 4,685,935 | 3,432,747 | 531,665 | ||||||||
| Accrued interest payable | 36,484 | 44,437 | 6,882 | ||||||||
| Deferred guarantee income | 694,582 | 413,734 | 64,079 | ||||||||
| Contingent guarantee liabilities | 1,738,787 | 1,416,870 | 219,445 | ||||||||
| Accrued expenses and other current liabilities | 2,926,347 | 3,128,980 | 484,617 | ||||||||
| Total current liabilities | 12,019,673 | 10,414,548 | 1,613,008 | ||||||||
| Non‑current liabilities | |||||||||||
| Long‑term funding debts | 825,814 | 617,913 | 95,703 | ||||||||
| Deferred tax liabilities | 21,046 | 36,518 | 5,656 | ||||||||
| Convertible notes | 1,920,227 | 1,904,358 | 294,947 | ||||||||
| Other long-term liabilities | 27,667 | 21,016 | 3,255 | ||||||||
| Total non‑current liabilities | 2,794,754 | 2,579,805 | 399,561 | ||||||||
| TOTAL LIABILITIES | 14,814,427 | 12,994,353 | 2,012,569 | ||||||||
| SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY: | |||||||||||
| Class A Ordinary Shares | 176 | 179 | 28 | ||||||||
| Class B Ordinary Shares | 58 | 57 | 9 | ||||||||
| Additional paid‑in capital | 2,724,006 | 2,822,834 | 437,201 | ||||||||
| Statutory reserves | 649,234 | 649,234 | 100,554 | ||||||||
| Accumulated other comprehensive income | 3,308 | 6,541 | 1,013 | ||||||||
| Retained earnings | 2,113,956 | 3,611,194 | 559,303 | ||||||||
| Non-controlling interests | 40,000 | 40,505 | 6,274 | ||||||||
| TOTAL SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY | 5,530,738 | 7,130,544 | 1,104,382 | ||||||||
| TOTAL LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY | 20,345,165 | 20,124,897 | 3,116,951 | ||||||||
LexinFintech Holdings Ltd.
Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations
| For the Three Months Ended June 30, | For the Six Months Ended June 30, | ||||||||||||||||||
| (In thousands, except for share and per share data) | 2020 | 2021 | 2020 | 2021 | |||||||||||||||
| RMB | RMB | US$ | RMB | RMB | US$ | ||||||||||||||
| Operating revenue: | |||||||||||||||||||
| Online direct sales | 521,592 | 408,841 | 63,321 | 1,011,116 | 835,168 | 129,351 | |||||||||||||
| Membership services | 24,205 | 12,599 | 1,951 | 48,496 | 35,322 | 5,471 | |||||||||||||
| Other services | 24,154 | 19,582 | 3,032 | 37,360 | 41,172 | 6,377 | |||||||||||||
| Online direct sales and services income | 569,951 | 441,022 | 68,304 | 1,096,972 | 911,662 | 141,199 | |||||||||||||
| Loan facilitation and servicing fees-credit oriented | 931,295 | 1,594,835 | 247,008 | 1,694,263 | 2,655,255 | 411,247 | |||||||||||||
| Interest and financial services income and other revenues | 331,593 | 409,663 | 63,449 | 577,522 | 951,300 | 147,338 | |||||||||||||
| Guarantee income | 706,271 | 203,595 | 31,533 | 1,383,571 | 438,644 | 67,937 | |||||||||||||
| Credit-oriented services income | 1,969,159 | 2,208,093 | 341,990 | 3,655,356 | 4,045,199 | 626,522 | |||||||||||||
| Loan facilitation and servicing fees-performance based | 393,595 | 543,225 | 84,135 | 670,983 | 1,116,174 | 172,873 | |||||||||||||
| Loan facilitation and servicing fees-volume based | 25,301 | 76,496 | 11,848 | 34,729 | 139,484 | 21,603 | |||||||||||||
| Platform-based services income | 418,896 | 619,721 | 95,983 | 705,712 | 1,255,658 | 194,476 | |||||||||||||
| Total operating revenue | 2,958,006 | 3,268,836 | 506,277 | 5,458,040 | 6,212,519 | 962,197 | |||||||||||||
| Operating cost: | |||||||||||||||||||
| Cost of sales | (519,713 | ) | (426,991 | ) | (66,132 | ) | (999,880 | ) | (860,460 | ) | (133,268 | ) | |||||||
| Funding cost | (163,363 | ) | (123,620 | ) | (19,146 | ) | (306,444 | ) | (253,380 | ) | (39,244 | ) | |||||||
| Processing and servicing cost | (356,439 | ) | (469,917 | ) | (72,781 | ) | (669,409 | ) | (866,633 | ) | (134,224 | ) | |||||||
| Provision for credit losses of financing receivables | (120,913 | ) | (111,635 | ) | (17,290 | ) | (411,162 | ) | (283,633 | ) | (43,929 | ) | |||||||
| Provision for credit losses of contract assets and receivables | (60,786 | ) | (139,698 | ) | (21,636 | ) | (150,126 | ) | (358,635 | ) | (55,545 | ) | |||||||
| Provision for credit losses of contingent liabilities of guarantee | (768,922 | ) | (335,499 | ) | (51,962 | ) | (1,786,165 | ) | (559,284 | ) | (86,622 | ) | |||||||
| Total operating cost | (1,990,136 | ) | (1,607,360 | ) | (248,947 | ) | (4,323,186 | ) | (3,182,025 | ) | (492,832 | ) | |||||||
| Gross profit | 967,870 | 1,661,476 | 257,330 | 1,134,854 | 3,030,494 | 469,365 | |||||||||||||
| Operating expenses: | |||||||||||||||||||
| Sales and marketing expenses | (327,430 | ) | (494,814 | ) | (76,637 | ) | (571,302 | ) | (840,318 | ) | (130,149 | ) | |||||||
| Research and development expenses | (134,605 | ) | (130,447 | ) | (20,204 | ) | (260,816 | ) | (254,654 | ) | (39,441 | ) | |||||||
| General and administrative expenses | (113,793 | ) | (120,849 | ) | (18,717 | ) | (223,319 | ) | (251,950 | ) | (39,022 | ) | |||||||
| Total operating expenses | (575,828 | ) | (746,110 | ) | (115,558 | ) | (1,055,437 | ) | (1,346,922 | ) | (208,612 | ) | |||||||
| Change in fair value of financial guarantee derivatives, net | 79,223 | (19,138 | ) | (2,964 | ) | (359,761 | ) | 134,434 | 20,821 | ||||||||||
| Change in fair value of loans at fair value | – | 17,776 | 2,753 | – | (60,035 | ) | (9,298 | ) | |||||||||||
| Interest expense, net | (23,713 | ) | (16,661 | ) | (2,580 | ) | (36,018 | ) | (36,350 | ) | (5,630 | ) | |||||||
| Investment income/(loss) | 26,880 | (2,208 | ) | (342 | ) | 10,614 | (2,397 | ) | (371 | ) | |||||||||
| Others, net | 21,248 | 42,586 | 6,596 | (1,946 | ) | 60,835 | 9,422 | ||||||||||||
| Income/(loss) before income tax expense | 495,680 | 937,721 | 145,235 | (307,694 | ) | 1,780,059 | 275,697 | ||||||||||||
| Income tax (expense)/benefit | (76,644 | ) | (151,059 | ) | (23,396 | ) | 48,303 | (282,316 | ) | (43,725 | ) | ||||||||
| Net income/(loss) | 419,036 | 786,662 | 121,839 | (259,391 | ) | 1,497,743 | 231,972 | ||||||||||||
| Less: Net income attributable to non-controlling interests | – | 505 | 78 | – | 47 | 7 | |||||||||||||
| Net income/(loss) attributable to ordinary shareholders of the Company | 419,036 | 786,157 | 121,761 | (259,391 | ) | 1,497,696 | 231,965 | ||||||||||||
| Net income/(loss) per ordinary share attributable to ordinary shareholders of the Company | |||||||||||||||||||
| Basic | 1.15 | 2.13 | 0.33 | (0.71 | ) | 4.07 | 0.63 | ||||||||||||
| Diluted | 1.05 | 1.91 | 0.30 | (0.71 | ) | 3.65 | 0.57 | ||||||||||||
| Net income/(loss) per ADS attributable to ordinary shareholders of the Company | |||||||||||||||||||
| Basic | 2.30 | 4.27 | 0.66 | (1.43 | ) | 8.13 | 1.26 | ||||||||||||
| Diluted | 2.10 | 3.82 | 0.59 | (1.43 | ) | 7.30 | 1.13 | ||||||||||||
| Weighted average ordinary shares outstanding | |||||||||||||||||||
| Basic | 364,483,393 | 368,245,622 | 368,245,622 | 363,992,775 | 368,257,243 | 368,257,243 | |||||||||||||
| Diluted | 410,340,418 | 417,056,948 | 417,056,948 | 363,992,775 | 416,277,840 | 416,277,840 | |||||||||||||
LexinFintech Holdings Ltd.
Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income/(loss)
| For the Three Months Ended June 30, | For the Six Months Ended June 30, | ||||||||||||||||||
| (In thousands) | 2020 | 2021 | 2020 | 2021 | |||||||||||||||
| RMB | RMB | US$ | RMB | RMB | US$ | ||||||||||||||
| Net income/(loss) | 419,036 | 786,662 | 121,839 | (259,391 | ) | 1,497,743 | 231,972 | ||||||||||||
| Other comprehensive income/(loss) | |||||||||||||||||||
| Foreign currency translation adjustment, net of nil tax | (908 | ) | 5,304 | 824 | 399 | 3,233 | 501 | ||||||||||||
| Total comprehensive income/(loss) | 418,128 | 791,966 | 122,663 | (258,992 | ) | 1,500,976 | 232,473 | ||||||||||||
| Less: Net income attributable to non-controlling interests | – | 505 | 78 | – | 47 | 7 | |||||||||||||
| Total comprehensive income/(loss) attributable to ordinary shareholders of the Company | 418,128 | 791,461 | 122,585 | (258,992 | ) | 1,500,929 | 232,466 | ||||||||||||
LexinFintech Holdings Ltd.
Unaudited Reconciliations of GAAP and Non-GAAP Results
| For the Three Months Ended June 30, | For the Six Months Ended June 30, | ||||||||||||||||||
| (In thousands, except for share and per share data) | 2020 | 2021 | 2020 | 2021 | |||||||||||||||
| RMB | RMB | US$ | RMB | RMB | US$ | ||||||||||||||
| Reconciliation of Adjusted net income/(loss) attributable to ordinary shareholders of the Company to Net income/(loss) attributable to ordinary shareholders of the Company | |||||||||||||||||||
| Net income/(loss) attributable to ordinary shareholders of the Company | 419,036 | 786,157 | 121,761 | (259,391 | ) | 1,497,696 | 231,965 | ||||||||||||
| Add: Share-based compensation expenses | 48,265 | 43,969 | 6,810 | 102,999 | 92,482 | 14,323 | |||||||||||||
| Interest expense associated with convertible notes | 12,206 | 11,166 | 1,729 | 24,119 | 22,300 | 3,454 | |||||||||||||
| Investment (income)/loss | (26,880 | ) | 2,208 | 342 | (10,614 | ) | 2,397 | 371 | |||||||||||
| Tax effects on Non-GAAP adjustments(1) | – | 7,151 | 1,108 | – | 7,151 | 1,108 | |||||||||||||
| Adjusted net income/(loss) attributable to ordinary shareholders of the Company | 452,627 | 850,652 | 131,750 | (142,887 | ) | 1,622,026 | 251,221 | ||||||||||||
| Adjusted net income/(loss) per ordinary share attributable to ordinary shareholders of the Company | |||||||||||||||||||
| Basic | 1.24 | 2.31 | 0.36 | (0.39 | ) | 4.40 | 0.68 | ||||||||||||
| Diluted | 1.10 | 2.04 | 0.32 | (0.39 | ) | 3.90 | 0.60 | ||||||||||||
| Adjusted net income/(loss) per ADS attributable to ordinary shareholders of the Company | |||||||||||||||||||
| Basic | 2.48 | 4.62 | 0.72 | (0.79 | ) | 8.81 | 1.36 | ||||||||||||
| Diluted | 2.21 | 4.08 | 0.63 | (0.79 | ) | 7.79 | 1.21 | ||||||||||||
| Weighted average number of ordinary shares outstanding | |||||||||||||||||||
| Basic | 364,483,393 | 368,245,622 | 368,245,622 | 363,992,775 | 368,257,243 | 368,257,243 | |||||||||||||
| Diluted | 410,340,418 | 417,056,948 | 417,056,948 | 363,992,775 | 416,277,840 | 416,277,840 | |||||||||||||
(1) To exclude the tax effects related to the investment (income)/loss.
LexinFintech Holdings Ltd.
Unaudited Reconciliations of GAAP and Non-GAAP Results
| For the Three Months Ended June 30, | For the Six Months Ended June 30, | ||||||||||||||||||
| (In thousands) | 2020 | 2021 | 2020 | 2021 | |||||||||||||||
| RMB | RMB | US$ | RMB | RMB | US$ | ||||||||||||||
| Reconciliations of Non-GAAP EBIT to Net income/(loss) | |||||||||||||||||||
| Net income/(loss) | 419,036 | 786,662 | 121,839 | (259,391 | ) | 1,497,743 | 231,972 | ||||||||||||
| Add: Income tax expense/(benefit) | 76,644 | 151,059 | 23,396 | (48,303 | ) | 282,316 | 43,725 | ||||||||||||
| Share-based compensation expenses | 48,265 | 43,969 | 6,810 | 102,999 | 92,482 | 14,323 | |||||||||||||
| Interest expense, net | 23,713 | 16,661 | 2,580 | 36,018 | 36,350 | 5,630 | |||||||||||||
| Investment (income)/loss | (26,880 | ) | 2,208 | 342 | (10,614 | ) | 2,397 | 371 | |||||||||||
| Non-GAAP EBIT | 540,778 | 1,000,559 | 154,967 | (179,291 | ) | 1,911,288 | 296,021 | ||||||||||||
Artificial Intelligence
Cayman Enterprise City Publishes Socio-Economic Impact Assessment by Economist and Leading Advisor on the Caribbean, Marla Dukharan
The Impact of Cayman Enterprise City’s Socio-Economic Development Project Nears USD $1 Billion
GRAND CAYMAN, Cayman Islands, May 16, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Cayman Enterprise City (CEC) has released a Socio-Economic Impact Assessment by Marla Dukharan. The report illustrates that CEC is increasing its impact by supporting higher earnings for Caymanians and is driving a shift towards a knowledge-based economy by focusing on high productivity sectors. The release by Dukharan reads, “Caymanian resourcefulness and private sector-led innovation have been the driving force behind the islands’ outstanding socio-economic success. Cayman Enterprise City underpins the next generation of Cayman innovation and dynamism.”
With an economic impact of USD $130 million in 2023, contributing just under USD $1 billion to the local economic activity in 12 years since inception, “CEC is helping the nation to diversify economically, in terms of sectors and jobs, ensuring locals have economic and employment opportunities that match the nation’s progress,” the report reads.
The CEC socio-economic development project is now home to 352 Special Economic Zones Companies (SEZCos), many of which are globally recognised institutions led by top executives and industry experts. “CEC member companies are providing high-value employment with salaries exceeding those typically found outside of the special economic zone,” said Charlie Kirkconnell, Chief Executive Officer at CEC. “The CEC community is fully invested in Cayman and the report illustrates that the CEC socio-economic development project is making a very significant impact on Cayman’s economy and community.”
“As CEC continues to grow, it continues to create significant employment and entrepreneurial opportunities for Caymanians and we encourage anyone that might be interested in finding out how they might get involved, whether as a member of the community and/or as a volunteer in our Enterprise Cayman non-profit organisation (NPO).”
77% of Caymanian-held jobs at CEC member companies, are in sectors with high social returns and increasing global demand. “By putting skills first and prioritizing learning, CEC is enabling new industries to take root,” the release by Dukharan reads.
CEC, through its Enterprise Cayman NPO, is a first-mover in private sector-facilitated education and training in the Caribbean, making it a leading force to boost youth participation in the economy. By offering training in specialised skills, Enterprise Cayman is helping to close the gap in higher education and earnings for Caymanians. “Through Enterprise Cayman we’ve set out to strategically support meaningful employment and entrepreneurial opportunities for Caymanians, by providing internship and mentorship opportunities, by hosting skill-building and career focused training, and by providing invaluable networking and community engagement opportunities,” said Kirkconnell.
In 2023 individuals took advantage of 4,226 opportunities to participate in education, training, and career development events and, since launching entrepreneurial programming in 2021, Enterprise Cayman has worked with 41 new Cayman-born business ventures. “We’re helping to develop a local talent pool that meets the demand of Cayman’s growing digital innovation and technology sectors while, in parallel, offering exciting opportunities for individuals to launch new business ventures within an innovative business environment,” said Kirkconnell.
With CEC’s new campus and state-of-the-art facilities, Signal House, the project “holds the promise of deep, continued economic impact,” the report concludes.
To access CEC’s economic impact assessments and Enterprise Cayman’s annual reports please visit https://www.enterprisecayman.ky/reports. For more information on how to get involved and for upcoming programmes and events visit www.enterprisecayman.ky.
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About Cayman Enterprise City
Cayman Enterprise City (CEC) is an award-winning development project which consists of three special economic zones (SEZs) focused on attracting knowledge-based and specialised-services businesses to set up a genuine physical presence in the Cayman Islands. The zones included within CEC are Cayman Tech City, Cayman Commodities & Derivatives Centre, and Cayman Maritime & Aviation City. With a dedicated Government Authority, licensing fee concessions and guaranteed fast-track processes, CEC enables international companies to quickly and efficiently establish a Cayman Islands office, which in turn enables them to generate active business income within a tax neutral environment.
About Enterprise Cayman
Enterprise Cayman is a non-profit organisation (NPO) powered by Cayman Enterprise City in partnership with Cayman Islands’ special economic zone companies (SEZCos). The organisation, which applies the Theory of Change (TOC) methodology, provides Caymanians and residents with access to high-quality learning experiences and opportunities to develop and launch new business ventures, to pursue careers within the technology and innovation sectors, and to join a dynamic network of industry professionals. Let’s grow the next generation of Caymanian innovators and entrepreneurs with Enterprise Cayman!
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Artificial Intelligence
Strava Unveils New Chapter of Accelerated Product Development at Brand’s Flagship Event
The Company introduces increased product velocity, leveraging advancements in Artificial Intelligence, in service of its vision of a world connected through movement
LOS ANGELES, May 16, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Strava, the leading digital community for active people with more than 125 million athletes, today showcased its latest initiatives and product developments at its annual event, Camp Strava. With the theme of Progress, Together company leaders announced how the platform will empower its global community to make progress in the way they explore, move, and connect on Strava.
“Strava is gaining momentum to realize our vision of a world connected through movement,” said Michael Martin, chief executive officer of Strava. “We are focused on two fundamental shifts to accelerate how we deliver value to 125 million people globally– building for women and leveraging Artificial Intelligence – which will unlock new community-and-partner-powered experiences across the platform.”
A New Era of Product VelocityStrava, with new leaders at the helm, is ushering in its next era of product velocity. The company listened closely to feedback from its global community and announced three of the most requested features coming to the platform by the end of the year.
The first of these updates, AI-enabled Leaderboard Integrity, will harness machine learning to automatically flag irregular, improbable, or impossible activities recorded to the platform. Trained by millions of activities, this feature allows all users on Strava to play fair and have more fun.
Additionally, the company announced a new Family Plan Subscription, the sister of the company’s Student Plan. With Family Plan, it’s easier to make a fitness commitment with your community by sharing an annual subscription with up to three other people – friends, family, or fitness family. Launching in select countries this summer, with plans to roll out globally by the end of the year, Strava’s newest annual subscription option offers the best value for groups (up to four), with a discount off the regular subscription price for each member.
Strava also implemented an updated design system, an initiative that is integral in driving a heightened pace of product innovation at the company. Through this work, Strava announced the launch of one of the company’s most requested features, Dark mode. Dark mode will improve the in-app experience for all users, reducing eye strain and improving accessibility while they record activity or scroll through the feed. Athletes can expect a rollout later this summer with options to keep their mobile settings always dark, always light, or match their device settings.
Company leaders highlighted several other features and updates to current products like Flyover, with its next iteration offering an overlay with activity stats and off-platform sharing capabilities. The overlay is available today for Strava subscribers and an off-platform sharing option will be released later this year.
Build for Her, Build for ManyStudies show that women of all ages participate in sports at a far lower rate than men, and overall, despite wanting to be active, find less time to dedicate to an active lifestyle. As the company continues on its mission to motivate people to live their best active lives, building for women on the platform will ultimately serve everyone in the Strava community. Several new features and initiatives were announced as a part of this strategic focus, which includes:
Night Heatmaps: Night Heatmaps show only activities between sundown and sunrise – so athletes can get an idea of which roads, trails, and paths are well-trafficked after hours. Since Night Heatmaps filter for after-hours routes, it can be a helpful tool for female athletes training before sunrise and after sunset.Quick Edit: For active women, having control over what is shared with the Strava community that cheers them on – like what time a run is logged – is important. Quick Edit makes it easier to make the most common edits – like activity name, and privacy settings so you can hide your start time, your map, or other workout stats.Strive for More®: The company announced a new phase of its Strive for More® initiative, created in 2022 to promote and support women in movement and sport. Today, Strava unveiled an official partnership with media company TOGETHXR to encourage more women to watch – and play – women’s sports. As part of the partnership, Strava will also donate $100,000 to the Alex Morgan Foundation, started by co-founder of TOGETHXR, Alex Morgan, to support their mission to help girls and women find confident paths forward in sports and life.Athlete IntelligenceToday, Strava announced the start of an accelerated product roadmap, outlining how Strava will implement the latest technological enhancements in AI and machine learning, to transform the athlete experience.
One key advancement to the platform includes the company’s latest development, Athlete Intelligence. Strava is introducing its beta AI-powered feature which turns each subscriber’s training data into an easily digestible summary that contextualizes their accomplishments and fitness goals. Unlike other AI-powered training services, Strava connects with thousands of devices, wearables, and fitness apps, so an athlete’s insights can consider their entire fitness story across multiple sports and modalities.
The features shared at Camp Strava will be released on a rolling basis through the end of the year. To view the full list of product releases and further details, visit www.press.strava.com.
For more information on Strava, to create a free account, or to start a free subscription trial visit www.strava.com.
About Strava Strava is the leading digital community for active people with more than 125 million athletes, in more than 190 countries. The platform offers a holistic view of your active lifestyle, no matter where you live, which sport you love and/or what device you use. Everyone belongs on Strava when they are pursuing an active life. Join the community, find motivation and discover new experiences with a Strava subscription.
Visit www.strava.com for more information and connect with Strava on Instagram, Twitter, Facebook, YouTube and LinkedIn.
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Artificial Intelligence
Japan Data Center Market Investment to Reach $14.48 Billion by 2028 – Watch Out Exclusive Insight on Japan & Hong Kong Data Center Market – Arizton
CHICAGO, May 16, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Arizton publishes the latest research report on the Japan data center market and Hong Kong data center market.
The Japan Data Center Market to Witness Investments of $14.48 Billion by 2029.
Get Insights on 107 Existing Data Centers and 41 Upcoming Facilities across Japan.
The data center market in Japan is experiencing the emergence of self-built hyperscale data center facilities by major operators such as Google, Microsoft, and Amazon Web Services (AWS). This development is expected to impact the colocation market in Japan. Since these hyperscale operators store workloads in their own data center facilities, it may reduce the source of revenue generation for colocation operators.
Japan is a well-established data center market in the APAC region. The country supports investments with its macroeconomic policies and other incentives for investors. The market is witnessing several investments from local and global data center operators, further expanding its presence. Tokyo and Osaka are Japan’s major destinations for data center development, accounting for over 90% of the existing data center facilities. The government announced the offer of subsidies in Hokkaido and Kyushu for data center development and decentralize data centers from Tokyo and Osaka.
Investment Opportunities
In October 2023, SoftBank and its subsidiary, IDC Frontier, announced the plan to develop a new data center facility in Tomakomai City, Hokkaido. The company invested around $420 million toward the project, for which it received subsidies worth $190 million from the Ministry of Economy, Trade, and Industry. In July 2023, Internet Initiative Japan (IIJ) launched its second data center building at the Shiroi data center campus in Chiba Prefecture, Greater Tokyo. Once fully built, the campus will house four data center buildings. Furthermore, the company is involved in a third expansion initiative in its Matsue City campus (which will likely go live in 2025).In June 2023, Digital Edge, in partnership with Hulic, a real estate developer, announced the start of the construction of a new data center facility, TY07, in Tokyo. The facility is expected to go online by 2025.In April 2024, GDS Services partnered with Gaw Capital to develop a new data center campus in Fuchu City, Tokyo. Both companies will jointly invest toward developing a new data center facility, with the first phase slated to go online by 2026.To Buy this Research Now, Click: https://www.arizton.com/market-reports/japan-data-center-market-investment-analysis
Existing Vs. Upcoming Data Centers
Existing Facilities in the Region (Area and Power Capacity)TokyoOsakaOther CitiesList of Upcoming Facilities in the Region (Area and Power Capacity)TokyoOsakaOther CitiesVendor Analysis
IT Infrastructure Providers: Arista Networks, Atos, Broadcom, Cisco Systems, Dell Technologies, Fujitsu, Hewlett Packard Enterprise (HPE), Hitachi Vantara, Huawei Technologies, IBM, Inspur, Lenovo, NEC, NetApp, and Oracle.
Data Center Construction Contractors & Sub-Contractors: Arup, AECOM, Daiwa House Industry, Fuji Furukawa Engineering & Construction, Hibiya Engineering, ISG, Kajima Corporation, Keihanshin Building, Linesight, MARCAI DESIGN, Meiho Facility Works, Nikken Sekkei, NTT FACILITIES, Obayashi Corporation, SHINRYO Corporation, TAISEI Corporation.
Support Infrastructure Providers: 3M, ABB, Alfa Laval, Caterpillar, Cummins, Delta Electronics, Eaton, Fuji Electric, HITEC Power Protection, Johnson Controls, Kawasaki Heavy Industries, KOHLSER-SDMO, Legrand, Mitsubishi Electric, Rittal, Rolls-Royce, Schneider Electric, STULZ, Siemens, Vertiv.
Data Center Investors: AirTrunk, Alibaba Cloud, Amazon Web Services, AT TOKYO, Colt Data Centre Services, Digital Edge, Equinix, Fujitsu, Goodman, Google, IDC Frontier, Internet Initiative Japan (IIJ), MC Digital Realty, Microsoft, NTT Communications, SCSK Corporation (NETXDC), Telehouse, Tencent Cloud, TIS INTEC Group.
New Entrants: Ada Infrastructure, Edge Centres, CyrusOne, ESR, GDS Services, Keppel Data Centres, NEXTDC, Princeton Digital Group (PDG), SC Zeus Data Center, STACK Infrastructure, ST Telemedia Global Data Centres, Vantage Data Centers, Yondr.
The Hong Kong Data Center Market will Witness Investments of $4.80 Billion by 2029.
Get Insights on 54 Existing Data Centers and 12 Upcoming Facilities across Hong Kong.
The Hong Kong data center market is booming, driven by the increasing demand for digital services. The data center investments in Hong Kong over the next two to three years are expected to remain high due to the surge in demand and the significant boost due to the advancements in AI technologies. Investors are actively investing in this market.
Hong Kong is a mature and thriving market for data center development in the APAC region. Investors find it an attractive market owing to the high internet and social media usage levels, a robust business ecosystem, and excellent connectivity through both inland and submarine cables. Additionally, the deployment of 5G technology further enhances its appeal.
Hong Kong stands out globally for the incredibly high rates of cell phone and home broadband service usage. With around 300 licensed internet service providers, there is robust competition, providing data center operators with a wide range of choices.
Hong Kong is considered an attractive destination for businesses due to various reasons. Its proximity to mainland China and its import-export relations with major markets, such as China and the US, make it easier for businesses to operate. Additionally, the market has experienced significant growth in Foreign Direct Investment (FDI), ranking after countries like the UK, the US, and China.
Investment Opportunities
In December 2023, the company completed the core and shell construction of phase-1 of the MEGA IDC data center campus. The facility has already signed lease agreements with cloud service providers and international banks for its available space. The company plans to expand the campus through phase-2 during the forecast period.In March 2023, the company launched its seventh data center facility, MEGA Gateway, in Tsuen Wan. The facility is part of its connected MEGA campus.Goodman is among the major investors in the Hong Kong market, and it is continuously expanding its data center presence. In March 2024, the company announced the construction of the new Texaco data center facility in Tsuen Wan. The facility is a brownfield construction that involved the conversion of an industrial building into a data center facility. The facility is likely to go online by 2026.Over 60% Of Future Demand to Come from Cloud Service Providers
The Hong Kong data center market has the presence of on-premises data centers operated by educational institutions, the government, and financial services such as HSBC Bank. A significant decline in on-premises data centers will occur in the next three to five years owing to the increase in digitalizing initiatives across sectors and the strong growth in demand for colocation and cloud services. In addition, most existing service providers offer managed solutions to enterprise customers, which will likely grow in the market from 2024-2029.
The market has the presence of all global cloud operators, such as Amazon Web Services (AWS), Google, Microsoft, Alibaba Cloud, Huawei Cloud, and Tencent Cloud. This will propel the demand for wholesale colocation services through these service providers’ continuous expansion initiatives. The cloud segments will likely dominate capacity take-up over the next five years. In addition, the market will witness the entry of multiple global organizations to service customers through a local presence.
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Existing VS. Upcoming Data Centers
Existing Facilities in the Region (Area and Power Capacity)Tseung Kwan OKwai ChungTsuen WanFanlingFo TanChai WanTai PoOther LocationList of Upcoming Facilities in the Region (Area and Power Capacity)Tseung Kwan OKwai ChungTsuen WanFanlingFo TanChai WanTai PoOther LocationVendor Analysis
IT Infrastructure Providers: Arista Network, Atos, Cisco Systems, Dell Technologies, Fujitsu, Hewlett Packard Enterprise (HPE), Huawei Technologies, IBM, Inspur, Lenovo, NetApp.
Data Center Construction Contractors & Sub-Contractors: Arup, AtkinsRéalis, Aurecon, BYME Engineering, Chung Hing Engineers Group, Cundall, DSCO Group, Gammon Construction, ISG, Studio One Design.
Support Infrastructure Providers: ABB, Airedale, Caterpillar, Cummins, Delta Electronics, Eaton, Fuji Electric, KOHLER, Legrand, Mitsubishi Electric, Piller Power Systems, Rittal, Schneider Electric, Siemens, STULZ, Sumber, Vertiv.
Data Center Investors: AirTrunk, BDx, CITIC Telcom International, China Mobile International (CMI), China Unicom, Digital Realty, Equinix, ESR, GDS Services, Global Switch, Goodman, iTech Towers Data Centre Services, NTT DATA, SUNeVision Holdings (iAdvantage), Telehouse, Towngas Telecom (TGT), Vantage Data Centers.
New Entrants: Angelo Gordon and Mapletree Investments
Japan & Hong Kong Data Center Market Segmentation
IT Infrastructure
Servers
Storage Systems
Network Infrastructure
Electrical Infrastructure
UPS Systems
Generators
Transfer Switches & Switchgears
PDUs
Other Electrical Infrastructure
Mechanical Infrastructure
Cooling Systems
Rack Cabinets
Other Mechanical Infrastructure
Cooling Systems
CRAC & CRAH Units
Chiller Units
Cooling Towers, Condensers & Dry Coolers
Economizers & Evaporative Coolers
Other Cooling Units
General Construction
Core & Shell Development
Installation & Commissioning Services
Engineering & Building Design
Fire Detection & Suppression Systems
Physical Security
DCIM
Tier Standard
Tier I & Tier II
Tier III
Tier IV
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