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QuantaSing Group Limited
8/28/2024
Good morning and good evening, ladies and gentlemen. Thank you for standing by and welcome to QuantaSing's earning conference call. At this time, all participants are in a listen-only mode. We will be hosting a question and answer session after management's prepared remarks. Please note that today's event is being recorded. I will now turn the conference over to Ms. Leah Gore, Investor Relations Associate Director of the company. Please go ahead, ma'am.
Thank you. Hello, everyone, and welcome to Quantasyn's earnings call for the fourth quarter of 2024. With us today are Mr. Peng Li, our founder, chairman, and CEO, and Mr. Tim Xie, our CFO. Mr. Li will provide a business overview for the quarter, then Tim will discuss the financials in more detail. Following their prepared remarks, Mr. Li and Tim will be available for the QA session. I will translate for Mr. Li. You can refer to our quarterly financial results on our IR website at ir.quantusim.com. You can also access a playlist call on our IR website when it becomes available a few hours after its conclusion. Before we continue, I would like to refer you to our safe harbor statement in our earnings press release, which also applies to this call, as we will be making forward-looking statements. Please note that all numbers stated In the following management, prepared remarks are in RMB terms, and we will discuss non-GAAP measures today, which are moderately explained and reconciled to the most comparable measures reported in our earnings release and the filings with the SEC. I will now turn the call over to the CEO and founder of QuantaSync, Mr. Li.
Okay.
Good morning, everyone. Thank you for joining us today. I'm excited to share our progress and the strategic development for the fourth quarter of the fiscal year 2024. This quarter, we achieved a revenue of RMB 1,000.1 million and our adjusted net income reached a historical high in gold to RMB 193.6 million. from RMB 90.4 million in the same period last year. While these numbers are encouraging, they represent just one step in our ongoing journey. Today, I'm pleased to announce a significant strategic shift for our company. We are perishing towards the silver economy, aligning with our new mission of better This transition reflects our commitment to serving the holistic needs of our adult users, particularly the fewer demographic. Our vision is to become a long-term partner loved and trusted by adult users. Let me explain the rationale behind this strategic transformation. the fuel economy in China the past are the 40 14 point for treating in terms of final consumption value in 2003 by 2028 China's fuel population is projected to reach 650 million the constituting 46.3% of the total population. This represents a significant market opportunity that aligns well with our strengths and experience. However, the silver economy isn't just about numbers. It's about understanding and addressing the unique needs of the demographic. Through our interaction with our users, we identified a growing demand for services and products that cater to their spiritual and social needs. The perception of self-awareness is becoming increasingly important as this generation seeks ways to enjoy life and pursue personal interests in their later years. There is also a strong focus on health We flexing desire to maintain well-being and quality of life. Additionally, we will observe significant needs for social connection and community engagement among this demographic. Our power to the civil economy is not a departure from our core strength, but rather a nature evolution of our business. Since launching our operations in July 2019, we have been focusing on adult learning, accumulating valuable experience and insights into the needs of major learners, building upon these foundations and our deep understanding of user needs. We took a significant step towards addressing the unique requirements of the silver population in June 2022 with the launch of Qianchi, our brand dedicated to middle-aged and elderly users.
This was our first. Ladies and gentlemen, please remain online.
I'm back. Okay. Am I okay now?
You may go ahead.
Thank you, sir. Yeah, okay.
Sorry. Our power to the silver economy is not a departure from our core strengths, but rather a nature evolution of our business. Since launching our operations in July 2019, we have been focusing on adult learning, accumulating valuable experience and insights into the needs of mature learners. Building upon this foundation and our deep understanding of user needs, we took significant steps towards addressing the unique requirements of the field of population in June 2022 with the launch of Genshi. Our broad dedicated to middle-aged and elderly users. This was our first step in recognizing and addressing the unique needs of the fewer population, including their desire of self-improvement, health, maintenance, and social interaction. This evolution reflects our aspiration to be a trusted long-term partner for our users. As their needs change over time, we are leveraging our substantial user base of 537.6 million and our experience in serving middle-aged and elderly users to realize our mission and vision more fully. Our focus in the Silver Economy stands three key areas, each designed to meet the diverse needs of our newer demographic users. First, in online learning, we are leveraging our experience to create tailored courses that go beyond traditional subjects. We will introduce health and wellness courses like traditional Chinese exercise, as well as many lectures on traditional Chinese medicine theory. We are also offering courses in areas like calligraphy and piano, catering to the cultural and artistic interests of our users. These courses not only provide learning opportunities, but also foster a sense of community. Secondly, we are developing offline courses consumption, and service scenarios, recognizing the importance of real-world experiences for our users. Our study projects have expanded to multiple routes, including Beijing, Yudang Mountain, and Shanghai. Combining high-quality travel with learning opportunities, we are exploring offline centers as hubs for in-person classes, and social gatherings, and developing efforts online and offline courses to provide the best of both worlds. We also partnered with local communities to offer free offline courses, receiving positive feedback. Lastly, we are expanding into sales of our branded consumer products through live e-commerce, and offline channels. Our e-commerce live streaming business launched in June 2023 has shown rapid growth, offering products like Chinese leek and wellness products. We are developing private label products based on our user insights, with our wellness products showing particularly strong performance. We are not just focusing on physical products, but also exploring services that contribute to overall well-being. While e-commerce is our primary sales channel, we are considering how offline centers could serve as a physical retail point. By focusing on these three areas, interconnected areas, we are creating a comprehensive ecosystem that serves the educational, social, and consumer needs of the sewer population. This approach allows us to leverage our existing strengths while expanding into new, high-potential areas of the sewer economy. Now let me update you on our current business performance. We continue to innovate in our cost offerings. For example, we introduced traditional health courses like strategy and study tours that combine culture and learning tailored for the viewer demographic. Our offline activities have been particularly successful. In August, we held the 2024 Tsuen Tzu Park Category Competition, bringing together nearly 100 students for an enriching artistic gallery. This event combined an exhibition of outstanding works outside creative competitions and across experiences experiential sessions, creating diverse and engaging offline arts gatherings. Students had the opportunity to interact closely with the lecturers and the expert judges, fostering a vibrant learning community. Our study tour projects have extended to multiple routes, including Beijing, Yidang Mountain, and Shanghai.
This tour
go beyond traditional high-quality travel experience by incorporating learning and experiential elements. Participants can complete relevant health studies, broaden their horizons, and enrich their spiritual and cultural lives while traveling. This approach of while traveling truly embodied our philosophy of edutainment. We also collaborated with local pharmacies to host health and wellness lectures. For instance, we participated in the 10th anniversary celebration of a partner pharmacy. where we organized a health and wellness lecture series. The event received an enthusiastic response, demonstrating the strong demand for health-related knowledge among our target demographic. These offline initiatives, combined with our online offerings, contributed significantly to our user growth. I'm pleased to report that our registered users have reached 137.6 million, with 0.4 million paying users this quarter, forming a solid foundation for our business development. This is a robust user base not only validates our approach, but also provides a strong platform for our future growth initiatives. Building on this foundation, our new initiative, particularly in wellness products e-commerce, has shown rapid growth. The GMV of our wellness products grows by 83.3% quarter over quarter. From RMB 18.3 million in Q3 to RMB 33.6 million in Q4. This impressive growth not only validates our streaming capabilities, but also demonstrates strong user demand for high-quality products tailored to the fewer population. It's a clear indication that our strategy powered towards the fewer economy is resonating with our target audience and yielding tangible results. This success is evident not only in our product offerings and user growth, but also has built up solid financial positions. As of June 30, 2034, we had cash and cash equivalent distributed cash and short-term investments of RMB $1,000 to be 6.3 million. This robust financial condition provides us with the flexibility to invest in our strategic transition well, maintaining operational stability. Such a strong financial position is crucial as our navigates the challenges and opportunities presented by our power to the silver economy. While we are focusing on the fuel economy in mainland China, we are not losing sight of broader opportunities. Regarding talent education, it will continue to serve as our window to grow international markets, not limited to the fuel population. While our primary focus remains on the fuel economy in mainland China, presence in the broader education market and provides valuable insights into international trends and opportunities. This newer approach ensures that we are well-positioned to capitalize on both domestic and international opportunities involving education in landscape. Looking to the future, We are taking various steps to extend our presence in the silver economy. We are extending our product range to include more health and wellness customer groups tailored to middle-aged and elderly performers. This includes not only physical products but also services and experiences that contribute to overall well-being. We are also exploring offline centers as a way to observe and refer more fewer customers. This center will serve as a critical touchpoint for our branch, allowing customers to experience our products and services first-line. They will also provide spaces for community building and reporting activities, which are particularly valued by our private demographic. Our dedicated business team for the field economy continues to optimize productive strategies to meet the evolving needs of this demographic. We are investing in market research and customer feedback groups to ensure that our offerings remain relevant and valuable to our users. In conclusion, our strategic shift represents a natural evolution of our business, positioning us for sustainable long-term growth and value creation. Our transition to focusing on the global economy is a natural progression progression in our journey to help people live better, live longer, and become their long-term partners. This shift is not without its challenges. We are entering a new market and developing new competition which carries inheritance with fireworks. We believe that our strong foundation in agriculture education, our technology capabilities, and our deep understanding of our user-based position position us well for success in this new endeavor. Given the nature of this situation, we have decided to continue providing specific guidance This decision allows us to focus on long-term value creation rather than short-term actions. We believe this approach aligns better with our strategic goals and the nature of the methods we are into. We are committed to creating long-term value in the civil economy, and we look forward to sharing our progress with you in the quarters to come. We believe that by focusing on the zero economy, we are not just pursuing business opportunities, but also addressing significant societal needs. As China's population ages, there is a growing demand for products and services related to the needs and performances of older adults. We are proud to be at the forefront of meeting this need. Now I will hand over to Tim, our CFO, who will provide more details on our financial performance. Tim, please go ahead.
Thank you. Before I go into details of our financial results, please know that all amounts are in RMB terms. that the reporting period is the fourth quarter of fiscal year 2024, ended on June 30, 2024. And in addition to gap measures, we'll also be discussing non-gap measures to provide greater clarity on the trends in our actual operations. For the fourth quarter of fiscal year 2024, we achieved total revenues of $1,000.1 million, a year-over-year growth of 20.7%. mainly driven by the growth in revenues from skills upgrading courses. Among our revenues, revenues from individual online learning services grew by 25.7% year-over-year, to $906.7 million, or 90.7% of total revenues, mainly due to continued demand from skills upgrading courses. Our growth billions of individual online learning services increased by 3.4% year-over-year, to 774.4 million. Revenues from enterprise services were 56.6 million, a change of 45.5% from a year ago, and representing 5.7% of total revenues, primarily due to a decrease in revenues from related party transactions. Gross profit was 858.8 million, representing a gross margin of 85.9% compared to 86% in the same period last year. Total operating expenses were $622.9 million compared to $664.7 million in the same period last year. To break this down, sales and marketing expenses were $580.1 million representing a change of 1.2% year-over-year, mainly due to our increased marketing efforts. As a percentage of total revenue, non-GAAP sales and marketing expenses, which includes share-based composition, decreased to 57.4% from 67.8% a year ago. Research and development expenses were $21.2 million, represented a decrease of 60.4% year-over-year, primarily driven by our more selective decisions regarding our R&D initiatives. As a percentage of total revenue, non-GAAP R&D expenses, which exclude share-based compensation, decreased to 3% from 5.5% a year ago. General and administrative expenses were 11.6 million, representing a decrease of 69.6% year-over-year, primarily due to decreases in share-based compensation and office expenses. As a percentage of total revenue, non-GAAP G&A expenses, which excluded share-based compensation, decreased to 2.5% from 3.2% a year ago. Net income was $196.6 million, excluding share-based compensation and impairment loss on long-lived assets and goodwill. Adjusting net income was $193.6 million, representing an adjusted net margin of 19.4% during the quarter. Basic and diluted net income per share were RMB 1.22 and RMB 1.18 during the quarter. Adjusted basic and diluted net income per share were RMB 1.2 and RMB 1.16 during the quarter. Turning to our balance sheet, as of June 30, 2024, our company held $1,026.3 million in cash and cash equivalents, restricted cash and short-term investments, compared to $930.6 million As of June 30, 2023, in conclusion, our financial results for the fourth quarter reflect a strong and stable financial position. This solid foundation is crucial as we embark on our strategic transition towards the civil economy. Our robust balance sheet and improved profitability provide us with the flexibility and resources needed to invest in our new initiatives. while remaining operational stability. As we move forward, we are focusing on long-term value creation rather than short-term metrics, which aligns with our strategic goals and the evolving nature of our target market. While we have continued providing specific guidance, we remain committed to prudent financial management and transparent communication with our shareholders. We are confident that our strong financial footing, combined with our strategic focus on the silver economy, positions us well for the sustainable success in this promising market. That concludes my prepared remarks. Operator, let's open up the call for questions. Thank you.
Thank you. We will now begin the question and answer session. If you would like to ask a question, please press star and then 1 on your touch-tone phone. If you wish to withdraw your question, you can press star and then 2 to remove yourself from the question queue. For those using speaker equipment, it may be necessary to pick up your handset before pressing the star keys. Our first question comes from the line of Steve Silver of Argus Research. Your line is now open. Please go ahead.
Thank you, operator, and thanks for taking the questions, and congratulations on a productive fiscal 2024. First question, can you provide any update on the competitive landscape for e-commerce live streaming in China? It seems that more companies are announcing efforts to participate in similar markets.
Thank you. I think I will let our chairman and CEO, Matt, to answer this question. Hi, Matt.
Yeah, okay. Hi. Okay, I'll take the question. I'll answer in Chinese and then Leah will translate for me. Thank you very much for your question. China's e-commerce live streaming market has huge potential
and is rapidly evolving and increasingly competitive.
So this is a very huge market and opportunity.
According to the data that we have gathered, we believe that around 2023, the total market will reach around RMB 5 trillion, and with a projected 20% figure between 2024 to 2026. This would be a big opportunity, even as more companies enter the market.
And at the same time, we believe that the ability we have is a unique advantage. First of all, we have a realistic way to focus on serving our core middle-aged and elderly users. Secondly, we are building a basic software on our users and technology. We believe that our capability is uniquely positioned to succeed,
First of all, we've taken a targeted approach focused on specific needs of our core middle-aged and elderly user base. Secondly, we're building on the strong foundation of our existing user base and technology for infrastructure. Thirdly, we're developing our own private label products, which will bring good profits and margins to us, particularly in areas like in Chinese liquor and wellness products that resonate with our target users.
Yes, so by paying attention to the long-term needs of our specific user group, we believe that we can create long-term and continuous value in this field. Our goal is to provide a ecosystem that can satisfy the needs of our target user group, including learning, social, and consumption.
By focusing on meeting the long-term needs of our established user base, we believe that we can create long-term sustainable value in this space. Our goal is to provide a comprehensive ecosystem that serves our target users' learning, social, and consumer needs.
While the market is immense and competitive, its size and strong roles provide opportunities for well-positioned players.
While confident that our targeted strategy exists in user relationships, and technology capability and our operation capability give us a strong position for the growth in this market.
Okay, that's all. Thank you for your question.
Great. And then as a quick follow-up, on the e-commerce platform, is there any targeted number of products that Quantasync will be selling or plans to sell either through private label or on third-party products? Thank you.
Thank you for your question. I will take this one. I think it's more detailed. First, I think we follow our systematic user-centric approach in our product selection and development process, focusing on meeting the long-term needs of our core population, our core customer profile. We start by deeply understanding our users' needs And our large base of middle-aged and elderly users provides us with valuable insights into their preferences. We also carefully select and test product categories that align with our users' interests and their demand, allowing us to focus resources on the most promising areas. And also, for product sourcing, we are on a journey from third-party products to developing our own private label offerings. This approach allows us to better control quality, build brand loyalty, and satisfy our users' long-term needs. And also, we are taking a focused approach to product development, aiming to maintain a core set of approximately within 10 flagship products, primarily in Venice, This strategy ensures high quality across our offerings and builds strong brand recognition among our users. This is one of our focus strategies. By focusing on select products that truly resonate with our audience, we aim to build lasting relationships and drive sustainable growth in our live e-commerce business. And also this aligns with our overall philosophy of providing comprehensive, high-quality solutions to our users' needs. Yeah, I think this is my answer. Thank you. Thank you.
Steve, do you have any other follow-up questions?
No, that was all for me. Thank you so much.
Thank you. As there are no further questions, I'd like to hand the conference back to management for closing remarks.
Thank you again for joining our call today. If you have any further questions, please feel free to contact us or submit a request through our website. We look forward to speaking with everyone in our next call.
Have a good day. Ladies and gentlemen, that concludes today's conference.
Thank you for joining us. You may now disconnect your lines. Thank you. Hello. Thank you. Good morning and good evening, ladies and gentlemen. Thank you for standing by and welcome to QuantaSing's earning conference call. At this time, all participants are in a listen-only mode. We will be hosting a question and answer session after management's prepared remarks. Please note that today's event is being recorded. I will now turn the conference over to Ms. Leah Gore, Investor Relations Associate Director of the company. Please go ahead, ma'am.
Thank you. Hello, everyone, and welcome to Quantasyn's earnings call for the fourth quarter of 2024. With us today are Mr. Peng Li, our founder, chairman, and CEO, and Mr. Tim Xie, our CFO. Mr. Li will provide a business overview for the quarter, then Tim will discuss the financials in more detail. Following their prepared remarks, Mr. Li and Tim will be available for the QA session. I will translate for Mr. Li. You can refer to our quarterly financial results on our IR website at ir.quantusim.com. You can also access a playlist call on our IR website when it becomes available a few hours after its conclusion. Before we continue, I would like to refer you to our safe harbor statement in our earnings press release, which also applies to this call, as we will be making forward-looking statements. Please note that all numbers stated In the following management, prepared remarks are in RMB terms, and we will discuss non-GAAP measures today, which are moderately explained and reconciled to the most comparable measures reported in our earnings release and the filings with the SEC. I will now turn the call over to the CEO and founder of QuantaSync, Mr. Li.
Okay.
Good morning, everyone. Thank you for joining us today. I'm excited to share our progress and the strategic development for the fourth quarter of the fiscal year 2024. This quarter, we achieved the revenue of RMB 1,000.1 million, and our adjusted net income reached a historical high, including RMB 193.6 million. from RMB 90.4 million in the same period last year. While these numbers are encouraging, they represent just one step in our ongoing journey. Today, I'm pleased to announce a significant strategic shift for our company. We are perishing towards the silver economy, aligning with our new mission of live better, This transition reflects our commitment to serving the holistic needs of our adult users, particularly the fewer demographic. Our vision is to become a long-term partner, loved and trusted by adult users. Let me explain the rationale behind this strategic transformation. the fuel economy in China, the task R&B 14.4 trillion in terms of final consumption value in 2023. By 2028, China's fuel population is projected to reach 650 million. The constituting 46.3% of the total population. This represents a significant market opportunity that aligns well with our strengths and experience. However, the silver economy isn't just about numbers. It's about understanding and addressing the unique needs of the demographic. Through our interaction with our users, we identified a growing demand for services and products that cater to their spiritual and social needs. The perception of self-care is becoming increasingly important as this generation seeks ways to enjoy life and pursue personal interests in their later years. There is also a strong focus on health reflecting a desire to maintain well-being and quality of life. Additionally, we will observe significant needs for social connection and community engagement among these demographics. Our power to the civil economy is not a departure from our core strengths, but rather a nature evolution of our business. since launching our operations in July 2019. We have been focusing on adult learning, accumulating valuable experience and insights into the needs of major learners, building upon this foundation and our deep understanding of user needs. We took a significant step towards addressing the unique requirements of the silver population in June 2022 with the launch of Qianzhi, our ground dedicated to middle-aged and elderly users.
This was our first. Ladies and gentlemen, please remain online.
I'm back. Okay. Am I okay now?
You may go ahead.
Thank you, sir.
Yeah, okay. Sorry. Our power to the silver economy is not a departure from our core strength, but rather a nature evolution of our business. Since launching our operations in July 2019, We have been focusing on adult learning, accumulating valuable experience and insights into the needs of mature learners. Building upon this foundation and our deep understanding of user needs, we took significant steps towards addressing the unique requirements of the field of population in June 2022 with the launch of GENCHI. dedicated to middle-aged and elderly users. This was our first step in recognizing and addressing the unique needs of the fewer population, including their desire of self-improvement, health, maintenance, and social interaction. This evolution reflects our aspiration to be a trusted long-term partner for our users. As their needs change over time, we are leveraging our substantial user base of 537.6 million and our experience in serving middle-aged and elderly users to realize our mission and vision more fully. Our focus in the Silver Economy stands for three key areas, each designed to meet the diverse needs of our newer demographic users. First, in online learning, we are leveraging our experience to create tailored courses that go beyond traditional subjects. We will introduce health and wellness courses like Fatonji, traditional Chinese exercise, as well as many lectures on traditional Chinese medicine theory. We are also offering courses in areas like calligraphy and piano, catering to the cultural and artistic interests of our users. These courses not only provide learning opportunities, but also foster a sense of community. Secondly, we are developing offline courses consumption, and service scenarios, recognizing the importance of real-world experiences for our users. Our study projects have expanded to multiple routes, including Beijing, Yudang Mountain, and Shanghai. Combining high-quality travel with learning opportunities, we are exploring offline centers as hubs for in-person classes, and social gatherings, and developing efforts online and offline courses to provide the best of both worlds. We also partnered with local communities to offer free offline courses, receiving positive feedback. Lastly, we are expanding into sales of our branded consumer products through live e-commerce, and offline channels. Our e-commerce live streaming business launched in June 2023 has shown rapid growth, offering products like Chinese lacquer and wellness products. We are developing private label products based on our users' insights, with our wellness products showing particularly strong performance. We are not just focusing on physical products, but also exploring services that contribute to overall well-being. While e-commerce is our primary sales channel, we are considering how offline centers could serve as a physical retail point. By focusing on these three areas, inter-democratic areas, we are creating a comprehensive ecosystem that serves the educational, social, and consumer needs of the fewer populations. This approach allows us to leverage our existing strengths while expanding into new, high-potential areas of the fewer economies. Now let me update you on our current business performance. We continue to innovate in our cost options. For example, we introduced traditional health courses like strategy and study tours that combine culture and learning tailored for the viewer demographic. Our offline activities have been consistently successful. In August, we held the 2024 Chengchi Park Category Competition, bringing together nearly 100 students for an enriching artistic gallery. This event combined an exhibition of outstanding works outside creative competitions and across experiences experiential sessions, creating diverse and engaging offline arts gatherings. Students had the opportunity to interact closely with the lecturers and the expert judges, fostering a vibrant learning community. Our study tour projects have extended to multiple routes, including Beijing Yudang Mountain and Shanghai.
This tour
go beyond traditional high-quality travel experience by incorporating learning and experiential elements. Participants can complete relevant health studies, broaden their horizons, and enrich their spiritual and cultural lives while traveling. This approach of while traveling truly embodied our philosophy of edutainment. We also collaborated with local pharmacies to host health and wellness lectures. For instance, we participated in the 10th anniversary celebration of a partner pharmacy where we organized a health and wellness lecture series. The event received an enthusiastic response, demonstrating the strong demand for health-related knowledge among our target demographic. These offline initiatives, combined with our online offerings, contributed significantly to our user growth. I'm pleased to report that our registered users have reached 137.6 million, with 0.4 million paying users this quarter, forming a solid foundation for our business development. This robust user base not only validates our approach, but also provides a strong platform for our future growth initiatives. Building on this foundation, our new initiative, particularly in wellness products e-commerce, has shown rapid growth. The GMV of our wellness products grows by 83.3% quarter over quarter. From RMB 18.3 million in Q3 to RMB 33.6 million in Q4. This impressive growth not only validates our live streaming capabilities, but also demonstrates strong user demand for high-quality products tailored to the fewer population. It's a clear indication that our strategy powered towards the fewer economy is resonating with our target audience and yielding tangible results. This success is evident not only in our product offerings and user growth, but also has built up solid financial conditions. As of June 30, 2034, we had cash and cash equivalent distributed cash and short-term investments of RMB $1,000 to be 6.3 million. This robust financial condition provides us with the flexibility to invest in our strategic transition well, maintaining operational stability. Such a strong financial position is crucial as our navigates the challenges and opportunities presented by our power to the silver economy. while we are focusing on the fuel economy in mainland China, we are not losing sight of broader opportunities. Regarding talent education, it will continue to serve as our window to explore international markets not limited to the fuel population. While our primary focus remains on the fuel economy in mainland China, talent education allows us to maintain our presence in the broader education market and provides valuable insights into international trends and opportunities. This newer approach ensures that we are well-positioned to capitalize on both domestic and international opportunities involving education in landscape. Looking to the future, We are taking various steps to extend our presence in the global economy. We are extending our product range to include more health and wellness customer groups tailored to middle-aged and elderly performers. This includes not only physical products, but also services and experiences that contribute to overall well-being. We are also exploring offline centers as a way to observe and show more fewer customers. This center will serve as physical touchpoints for our branch, allowing customers to experience our products and services first-line. They will also provide spaces for community building and reporting activities, which are particularly valued by our package demographic. Our dedicated business team for the fuel economy continues to optimize product strategies to meet the evolving needs of this demographic. We are investing in market research and customer feedback loops to ensure that our offerings remain relevant and valuable to our users. In conclusion, our strategic shift represents a natural evolution of our business, positioning us for sustainable long-term growth and value creation. Our transition to focusing on the global economy is a natural progression in our journey to help people live better, live longer, and become their collective long-term partners. This shift is not without its challenges. We are entering a new market and developing new competition space, which carries inheritance risk. However, we believe that our strong foundation in agriculture education, our technology capabilities, and our deep understanding of our user-based position position us well for success in this new endeavor. Given the nature of this situation, we have decided to continue providing specific guidance. This decision allows us to focus on long-term value creation rather than short-term actions. We believe this approach aligns better with our strategic goals and the nature of the methods we are into. We are committed to creating long-term value in the civil economy. and we look forward to sharing our progress with you in the quarters to come. We believe that by focusing on the zero economy, we are not just pursuing business opportunities, but also addressing significant societal needs. As China's population ages, there is a growing demand for products and services related to their needs. and the performances of other adults. We are proud to be at the forefront of meeting this need. Now I will hand over to Qin, our CFO, who will provide more details on our financial performance. Qin, please go ahead.
Thank you. Before I go into details of our financial results, Please note that all amounts are in RMB terms, that the reporting period is the fourth quarter of fiscal year 2024, ended on June 30, 2024. And in addition to gap measures, we'll also be discussing non-gap measures to provide greater clarity on the trends in our actual operations. For the fourth quarter of fiscal year 2024, we achieved total revenues of $1,001 million, a year-over-year growth of 20.7%, mainly driven by the growth in revenues from skills upgrading courses. Among our revenues, revenues from individual online learning services grew by 25.7% year-over-year to $906.7 million, or 90.7% of total revenues, mainly due to continued demand from skills upgrading courses. Our growth feelings of individual online learning services increased by 3.4% year-over-year to $774.4 million. Revenues from enterprise services were $56.6 million, a change of 45.5% from a year ago, and representing 5.7% of total revenues, primarily due to a decrease in revenues from related party transactions. was $858.8 million, representing a gross margin of 85.9%, compared to 86% in the same period last year. Total operating expenses were $622.9 million, compared to $664.7 million in the same period last year. To break this down, sales and marketing expenses were 580.1 million, representing a change of 1.2% year-over-year, mainly due to our increased marketing efforts. As a percentage of total revenue, non-GAAP sales and marketing expenses, which includes share-based composition, decreased to 57.4% from 67.8% a year ago. Research and development expenses was 21.2 million, representing a decrease of 60.4% year-over-year, primarily driven by our more selective decisions regarding our R&D initiatives. As a percentage of total revenue, non-GAAP R&D expenses, which exclude share-based compensation, decreased to 3% from 5.5% a year ago. General and administrative expenses were 11.6 million, representing a decrease of 69.6% year-over-year, primarily due to decreases in share-based compensation and office expenses. As a percentage of total revenue, non-GAAP G&A expenses, which excluded share-based compensation, decreased to 2.5% from 3.2% a year ago. Net income was $196.6 million, excluding share-based compensation and impairment loss on long-lived assets and goodwill. Adjusting net income was $193.6 million, representing an adjusted net margin of 19.4% during the quarter. Basic and diluted net income per share were RMB 1.22 and RMB 1.18 during the quarter. Adjusted basic and diluted net income per share were RMB 1.2 and RMB 1.16 during the quarter. Turning to our balance sheet, as of June 30, 2024, our company held $1,026.3 million in cash and cash equivalents, restricted cash, and short-term investments, compared to $930.6 million As of June 30, 2023, in conclusion, our financial results for the fourth quarter reflect a strong and stable financial position. This solid foundation is crucial as we embark on our strategic transition towards the civil economy. Our robust balance sheet and improved profitability provide us with the flexibility and resources needed to invest in our new initiatives. while remaining operational stability. As we move forward, we are focusing on long-term value creation rather than short-term metrics, which aligns with our strategic goals and the evolving nature of our target market. While we have continued providing specific guidance, we remain committed to prudent financial management and transparent communication with our shareholders. We are confident that our strong financial footing, combined with our strategic focus on the silver economy, positions us well for sustainable success in this promising market. That concludes my prepared remarks. Operator, let's open up the call for questions. Thank you.
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Thank you operator and thanks for taking the questions and congratulations on a productive fiscal 2024 First question. Can you provide any update on the competitive landscape for e-commerce live streaming in China?
It seems that more companies are announcing efforts to participate in similar markets Thank you, I think I will let our chairman and CEO Matt to answer this question Hi Matt.
Yeah, okay Okay, I'll take the question. I'll answer in Chinese and Leah will translate for me. Thank you very much for your question. China's e-commerce live streaming market has huge potential
and is rapidly evolving and increasingly competitive.
This is a very big market and opportunity.
According to the data that we have gathered, we believe that around 2023, the total market will reach around RMB 5 trillion, and with a projected 20% sticker between 2024 to 2026.
This would be a big opportunity, even as more companies enter the market.
At the same time, we believe that the capabilities we have have a unique advantage. First of all, we have a realistic way to focus on serving our core middle-aged users. Secondly, we are building on the basis of our current users and technology. We believe that our capability is uniquely positioned to succeed,
First of all, we've taken a targeted approach focused on specific needs of our core middle-aged and elderly user base. Secondly, we're building on the strong foundation of our existing user base and technology for infrastructure. Thirdly, we're developing our own private label products, which will bring good profits and margins to us, particularly in areas like in Chinese liquor and wellness products that resonate with our target users.
Yes, so by paying attention to the long-term needs of our specific user group, we believe that we can create long-term and continuous value in this field. Our goal is to provide a ecosystem that can satisfy the needs of our target user group, including learning, social, and consumption.
By focusing on meeting the long-term needs of our established user base, we believe that we can create long-term sustainable value in this space. Our goal is to provide a comprehensive ecosystem that serves our target users' learning, social, and consumer needs.
While the market is meant and competitive, its size and strong roles provide opportunities for well-positioned players.
While confident that our targeted strategy exists in user relationships, and technology capability and our operation capability give us a strong position for the growth in this market.
Okay, that's all. Thank you for your question.
Great. And then as a quick follow-up, on the e-commerce platform, is there any targeted number of products that QuantaSync will be selling or plans to sell either through private label or on third-party products? Thank you.
Thank you for your question. I will take this one. I think it's more detailed. First, I think we follow our systematic user-centric approach in our product selection and development process, focusing on meeting the long-term needs of our core population, our core customer profile. We start by deeply understanding our users' needs And our large base of middle-aged and elderly users provides us with valuable insights into their preferences. We also carefully select and test product categories that align with our users' interests and their demand, allowing us to focus resources on the most promising areas. And also, for product sourcing, we are on a journey from third-party products to developing our own private label offerings. This approach allows us to better control quality, build brand loyalty, and satisfy our users' long-term needs. And also, we are taking a focused approach to product development, aiming to maintain a core set of approximately within 10 flagship products, primarily in Bionis, This strategy ensures high quality across our offerings and builds strong brand recognition among our users. This is one of our focus strategies. By focusing on select products that truly resonate with our audience, we aim to build lasting relationships and drive sustainable growth in our live e-commerce business. And also this aligns with our overall philosophy of providing comprehensive, high-quality solutions to our users' needs. Yeah, I think this is my answer. Thank you. Thank you.
Steve, do you have any other follow-up questions?
No, that was all for me. Thank you so much.
Thank you. As there are no further questions, I'd like to hand the conference back to management for closing remarks.
Thank you again for joining our call today. If you have any further questions, please feel free to contact us or submit a request through our AI website. We look forward to speaking with everyone in our next call. Have a good day.
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