Kuke Reports Second Quarter 2022 Unaudited Financial Results

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<br /> Kuke Reports Second Quarter 2022 Unaudited Financial Results<br />

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BEIJING


,


Aug. 19, 2022


/PRNewswire/ — Kuke Music Holding Limited (“Kuke” or the “Company”) (NYSE: KUKE), a leading classical music service platform, today announced its unaudited financial results for the second quarter ended

June 30, 2022

.


Second Quarter 2022 Financial Highlights

  • Total revenue was

    RMB54.4 million

    (

    US$8.1 million

    ), compared to

    RMB84.1 million

    in the same period of 2021.
  • Total gross profit was

    RMB28.9 million

    (

    US$4.3 million

    ), compared to

    RMB49.7 million

    in the same period of 2021.
  • Net profit was

    RMB3.4 million

    (

    US$0.5 million

    ), compared to net loss of

    RMB11.4 million

    in the same period of 2021.
  • Non-IFRS net profit

    [1]

    was

    RMB16.9 million

    (

    US$2.5 million

    ), compared to a Non-IFRS net loss of

    RMB18.3 million

    in the same period of 2021.


Second Quarter 2022 Business Developments

  • During the second quarter of 2022, the Company added nearly 4,000 tracks of traditional classical music. The Company’s copyrighted classical music content included over 2.9 million music tracks as of

    June 30, 2022

    . This is comprised of more than 2 million tracks of traditional classical music, more than 360 thousand tracks of jazz, world, folk and other genres of music, as well as over 1000 video titles, more than 470 thousand spoken content tracks and more than 5000 volumes of sheet music. These contents span across more than 95 thousand musicians, more than 2 thousand musical instruments and more than 200 countries and regions.
  • In addition, the company has added more long-form videos including opera, live concert, ballet, documentary, master class, international competition, live streaming to further enrich its classical music library and capture the growth opportunities in the market.
  • With regard to the subscription business segment, the aggregated institutional subscribers increased to 812 from 809 across

    China

    .
  • The 25

    th

    Beijing Music Festival (“BMF”) will commence in the month of September, 2022

Mr. He Yu, Chief Executive Officer of Kuke, commented, “Despite, firstly, the negative impact of local COVID-19 resurgence and subsequent lockdowns in certain cities in

China

, including where our clients are based, secondly, the smart music learning business is in the process of transiting from private kindergarten subscription model to public school model, which has impacted our revenues and revenue mix, we still recorded a total of revenues of

RMB54.4 million

during the second quarter of 2022, and achieved IFRS-based positive net income of

RMB3.4 million

.

Going forward, in view of the challenges presented by macroeconomic environment during the second quarter, we will continue to focus on strengthening our existing product and service portfolio, and executing cost saving initiatives to help us achieve a more optimized cost structure going forward.”



[1]

Non-IFRS profit/loss of the Company was arrived at after excluding the combined effect of amortization and depreciation, share-based compensation, impairment losses on financial assets, net, and the corresponding income tax effects of these non-IFRS adjustments.


Second Quarter 2022 Financial Results


Total Revenue

Total revenue decreased by 35.2% to

RMB54.4 million

(

US$8.1 million

) from

RMB 84.1 million

in the same period of 2021.


  • Total licensing and subscription segment revenue

    decreased by 14.2% to

    RMB33.9 million

    (

    US$5 million

    ) from

    RMB39.6 million

    in the same period of 2021. Specifically, licensing revenue decreased by 15% to

    RMB29.0 million

    (

    US$4.3 million

    ) from

    RMB34.2 million

    in the same period of 2021, due to the adverse impact from the COVID-19. Subscription revenue decreased to

    RMB4.9 million

    (

    US$0.7 million

    ) from

    RMB5.4 million

    in the same period of 2021, mainly due to the decrease in sales of hardware products.

  • Total smart music learning solutions segment revenue

    decreased by 59% to

    RMB8.5 million

    (

    US$1.3 million

    ) from

    RMB20.7 million

    in the same period of 2021. Specifically, smart music learning solutions sales revenue from public schools and commercial clients decreased by 71.5% to

    RMB4.1 million

    (

    US$0.6 million

    ) from

    RMB14.4 million

    in the same period of 2021, mainly due to the decreased sales to commercial clients. Smart music learning solutions subscription revenue from kindergarten students decreased by 30.1% to

    RMB4.4 million

    (

    US$0.7 million

    ) from

    RMB6.2 million

    in the same period of 2021, due to the strategic contraction of our private kindergarten business starting from 2022.

  • Total live music events segment revenue

    decreased to

    RMB11.9 million

    (

    US$1.8 million

    ) from

    RMB23.8 million

    in the same period of 2021, due to the decreased revenues of live music events service due to the adverse impact by COVID-19.

  • Total one-time disposal of obsolete inventory revenue

    was

    RMB0.1 million

    , as a result of the strategic contraction of our private kindergarten business.


Gross Profit and Gross Margin

Gross profit in the second quarter of 2022 decreased to

RMB28.9 million

(

US$4.3 million

) from

RMB49.7 million

in the same period of 2021, which was largely attributable to the decreased revenues. Gross margin was 53.1%, compared to 59.1% in the same period of 2021.


  • The gross margin of classical music licensing and subscription segment

    was 81.7%, compared to 86% in the same period of 2021. Specifically, the gross margin of classical music licensing slightly improved to 89.1% from 87.4% in the same period of 2021. The gross margin of classical music subscription decreased to 37.6% from 77.4% in the same period of 2021, due to the higher linear amortization costs of royalty payments.

  • The gross margin of smart music learning solutions segment

    was (5.0)%, compared to 63.8% in the same period of 2021. Specifically, the gross margin of smart music learning solution sales decreased to 43.0% from 89.0% in the same period of 2021, due to lower-margin business representing a larger percentage of our revenue mix compared to the prior quarter. The gross margin of smart music learning solution subscriptions from private kindergarten students was (50.3)%, compared to 5.5% in the same period of 2021 due to higher depreciation costs as a result of the strategic contraction of the private kindergarten subscription business

    .

  • The gross margin of live music events segment

    increased to 15.9% compared to 10.4% in the same period of 2021.
  • The

    gross margin

    of one-time disposal of obsolete inventory was (287.7)%, due to the strategic contraction of the private kindergarten business.


Operating Expenses

Total operating expenses in the second quarter of 2022 decreased by 53.2% to

RMB27.8 million

(

US$4.2 million

) from

RMB59.5 million

in the same period of 2021.


  • Selling and distribution expenses

    in the second quarter of 2022 decreased by 53.9% to

    RMB6.0 million

    (

    US$0.9 million

    ) from

    RMB13.0 million

    in the same period of 2021. The decrease was mainly due to decreased expenses in relation to kindergarten business.

  • Administrative expenses

    in the second quarter of 2022 decreased by 48.5% to

    RMB19.3 million

    (

    US$2.9 million

    ) from

    RMB37.5 million

    in the same period of 2021, due to the deceased stock-based compensation costs that incurred in the second quarter of 2021.

  • Impairment losses on financial assets

    in the second quarter of 2022 decreased by 75.5% to

    RMB2.2 million

    from

    RMB9million

    in the same period of 2021. This was mainly due to increased impairment losses on accounts receivable.


Operating Profit

Operating profit in the second quarter of 2022 was

RMB4.4 million

(

US$0.65 million

), compared to operating loss of

RMB8.4 million

in the same period of 2021.


Net Profit


for the Period

Net profit was

RMB3.4 million

(

US$0.5 million

), compared to net loss of

RMB11.4 million

in the same period of 2021.


Non-IFRS Net Profit for the Period

Non-IFRS net profit was

RMB16.9 million

(

US$2.5 million

), compared to non-IFRS loss of

RMB18.3 million

in the same period of 2021.


Net Profit per ADS and Non-IFRS Net Profit per ADS

Basic and diluted net profit per American Depositary Share (“ADS”) were both

RMB0.13


(US$0.02)

in the second quarter of 2022, compared to basic and diluted net loss per ADS of

RMB0.42

in the same period of 2021. Basic and diluted non-IFRS net profit per ADS were both

RMB0.57


(US$0.09)

in the second quarter of 2022, compared to basic and diluted non-IFRS net loss per ADS of

RMB0.62

in the same period of 2021. Each ADS represents one Class A ordinary share of the Company.


Balance Sheet

As of

June 30, 2022

, cash and cash equivalents were

RMB18.8 million

(

US$2.8 million

).


About Kuke Music Holding Limited

Kuke is a leading classical music service platform in

China

encompassing the entire value chain from content provision to music learning services. By collaborating with its strategic global business partner Naxos, the largest independent classical music content provider in the world, the foundation of Kuke’s extensive classical music content library is its unparalleled access to more than 900 top-tier labels and record companies. Leveraging its market leadership in international copyrighted classical music content, Kuke provides highly scalable classical music licensing services to various online music platforms and classical music subscription services to over 800 universities, libraries and other institutions across China. In addition, it has hosted the Beijing Music Festival (“BMF”), the most renowned classical music festival in China, for 24 consecutive years. Through KUKEY, the Company’s proprietary AI music learning system, Kuke aims to democratize music learning via technological innovation, bring fascinating music content and professional music techniques to more students, and continuously improve the efficiency and penetration of music learning in China.

For more information about Kuke, please visit https://ir.kuke.com/


Exchange Rate Information

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

RMB6.6981

to

US$1.00

, the noon buying rate in effect on

June 30, 2022

, in the H.10 statistical release of the Federal Reserve Board. 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. For analytical presentation, all percentages are calculated using the numbers presented in the financial statements contained in this earnings release.


Forward-looking Statements

This announcement contains forward looking statements. These statements are made under the “safe harbor” provisions of the U.S. Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These forward-looking statements can be identified by terminology such as “will,” “expects,” “anticipates,” “aims,” “future,” “intends,” “plans,” “believes,” “estimates,” “confident,” “potential,” “continue” or other similar expressions. Statements that are not historical facts, including but not limited to statements about Kuke’s beliefs and expectations, are forward-looking statements. 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 those in Kuke’s registration statement filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission. Further information regarding these and other risks is included in Kuke’s filings with the SEC. All information provided in this press release is as of the date of this press release, and Kuke undertakes no obligation to update any forward-looking statement, except as required under applicable law.


Use of Non-IFRS Financial Measures

The Company uses non-IFRS profit for the period, which is a non-IFRS financial measure, in evaluating its operating results and for financial and operational decision-making purposes. The Company believes that non-IFRS profit helps management to analyze trends in the Company’s business that could otherwise be distorted by the effect of certain expenses that the Company includes in its profit or loss for the period.

Non-IFRS profit for the period should not be considered in isolation or construed as an alternative to net profit for the period or any other measure of performance or as an indicator of its operating performance. Investors are encouraged to review non-IFRS profit for the period and the corresponding footnote explaining the calculation of such measure together. Non-IFRS profit for the period presented here may be different to similarly titled measures presented by other companies. Other companies may calculate similarly titled measures differently, and should not be compared to the measure adopted by the Company’s data. The Company encourages investors and others to review its financial information in its entirety and not rely on a single financial measure.

Non-IFRS profit for the period represents profit or loss for the year excluding the combined effect of amortization and depreciation, share-based compensation, impairment losses on financial assets, net, and the corresponding income tax effects of these non-IFRS adjustments.



KUKE MUSIC HOLDING LIMITED



UNAUDITED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF FINANCIAL POSITION



(In thousands of RMB and USD)



As of December 31,



2021



As of June 30,



2022



As of June 30,



2022



RMB



RMB



USD



NON‑CURRENT ASSETS


Property, plant and equipment


60,443


52,043


7,770


Intangible assets


492,300


484,287


72,302


Right-of-use assets


3,060


9,786


1,461


Goodwill


237,225


237,225


35,417


Prepayments, other receivables and other assets


95,217


112,081


16,733


Deferred tax assets


7,736


10,789


1,611


Equity investment at fair value through profit or loss


1,000


1,000


149



Total non‑current assets



896,981



907,211



135,443



CURRENT ASSETS


Inventories


7,307


9,023


1,347


Trade receivables


111,104


144,179


21,525


Prepayments, other receivables and other assets


34,101


40,009


5,973


Net investments in subleases


355






Due from related parties


306


2,319


346


Due from shareholders


100


100


15


Cash and cash equivalents


59,045


18,830


2,811



Total current assets



212,318



214,460



32,017



Total assets



1,109,299



1,121,671



167,460



EQUITY


Issued capital


194


194


29


Reserves


936,444


912,686


136,258



Equity attributable to equity holders of the parent


936,638


912,880


136,287


Non‑controlling interests


5,021


4,430


662



Total equity



941,659



917,310



136,949



NON‑CURRENT LIABILITIES


Interest-bearing loans and borrowings


6,046


1,734


259


Contract liabilities


366


250


37


Deferred tax liabilities


1,417


1,402


209


Lease liabilities


793


6129


915



Total non‑current liabilities



8,622



9,515



1,420



CURRENT LIABILITIES


Trade payables


30,514


51,607


7,705


Other payables and accruals


58,178


59,244


8,845


Contract liabilities


23,506


14,433


2,155


Due to a shareholder


325


325


49


Interest-bearing loans and borrowings


41,493


63,556


9,489


Leased liabilities


2,486


3,718


555


Income tax payable


2,516


1,963


293



Total current liabilities



159,018



194,846



29,091



Total liabilities



167,640



204,361



30,511



Total equity and liabilities



1,109,299



1,121,671



167,460



KUKE MUSIC HOLDING LIMITED



UNAUDITED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF PROFIT OR LOSS AND



UNAUDITED OTHER COMPREHENSIVE INCOME



(In thousands of RMB and USD, except for per share data)



For the three months ended June 30



2021



2022



2022



RMB



RMB



USD


Revenue


84,052


54,441


8,128



Subscription and licensing



39,545



33,943



5,068



Licensing


34,192


29,070


4,340



Subscription


5,353


4,873


728



Smart music learning solutions



20,671



8,471



1,264



Smart music learning solutions sales


14,439


4,115


614



Smart music learning solutions subscription


6,232


4,356


650



Live music events



23,836



11,921



1,780



One-time disposal of obsolete inventory





106



16


Cost of Goods Sold


(34,363)


(25,540)


(3,813)



Gross profit


49,689


28,901


4,315


Other income, net


1,412


3,315


495


Selling and distribution expenses


(12,999)


(5,988)


(894)


Administrative expenses


(37,529)


(19,346)


(2,888)


Impairment losses on financial assets, net


(9,000)


(2,203)


(329)


Other operating expenses


(13)


(300)


(45)



Operating (loss)/profit


(8,440)


4,379


654


Share of losses of a joint venture


(239)






Finance costs


(2,149)


(1,216)


(182)


Finance income


25


8


1



(Loss)/profit before tax



(10,803)



3,171



473


Income tax expense


(634)


195


29



(Loss)/profit for the period/year and total comprehensive

(loss)/income for the period/year



(11,437)



3,366



502


Attributable to:


Equity holders of the parent


(12,289)


3,757


560


Non‑controlling interests


852


(391)


(58)



(Loss)Earnings per share for class A and class B ordinary

shares attributable to ordinary equity holders of the parent


Basic


(0.42)


0.13


0.02


Diluted


(0.42)


0.13


0.02



KUKE MUSIC HOLDING LIMITED



RECONCILIATIONS OF NON-IFRS MEASURES TO THE MOST COMPARABLE IFRS MEASURES



(In thousands of RMB and USD)



For the three months ended June 30,



2021



2022



2022



RMB



RMB



USD



(Loss)/profit for the period/year and total comprehensive

(loss)/income for the period/year


(11,437)


3,366


502


Adjustments:


Amortization and Depreciation


4,951


9,058


1,352


Share-based compensation


16,545


3,652


545


Impairment losses on financial assets, net


9,000


2,203


329


Income tax effects


(796)


(1,412)


(211)



Non-IFRS Profit/(loss)


18,263


16,867


2,517



KUKE MUSIC HOLDING LIMITED



UNAUDITED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF PROFIT OR LOSS AND



UNAUDITED OTHER COMPREHENSIVE INCOME



(In thousands of RMB and USD, except for per share data)



For the six months ended June 30



2021



2022



2022



RMB



RMB



USD


Revenue


95,448


80,514


12,020



Subscription and licensing



44,147



38,394



5,732



Licensing


34,469


30,111


4,495



Subscription


9,678


8,283


1,237



Smart music learning solutions



27,465



15,903



2,374



Smart music learning solutions sales


14,842


5,256


784



Smart music learning solutions subscription


12,623


10,647


1,590



Live music events



23,836



25,709



3,838



One-time disposal of obsolete inventory





508



76


Cost of goods sold


(42,550)


(51,418)


(7,677)



Gross profit


52,898


29,096


4,343


Other income, net


10,446


6,537


976


Selling and distribution expenses


(20,284)


(14,325)


(2,139)


Administrative expenses


(77,936)


(44,029)


(6,573)


Impairment losses on financial assets, net


(10,620)


(8,836)


(1,319)


Other operating expenses


(42)


(679)


(101)



Operating (loss)/profit


(45,538)


(32,236)


(4,813)


Share of losses of a joint venture


(426)






Finance costs


(4,430)


(2,295)


(343)


Finance income


41


20


3



(Loss)/profit before tax



(50,353)



(34,511)



(5,153)


Income tax expense


1,957


2,899


433



(Loss)/profit for the period/year and total comprehensive

(loss)/income for the period/year



(48,396)



(31,612)



(4,720)


Attributable to:


Equity holders of the parent


(49,146)


(31,021)


(4,632)


Non‑controlling interests


750


(591)


(88)



(Loss)Earnings per share for class A and class B ordinary

shares attributable to ordinary equity holders of the parent


Basic


(1.69)


(1.05)


(0.16)


Diluted


(1.69)


(1.05)


(0.16)



KUKE MUSIC HOLDING LIMITED



RECONCILIATIONS OF NON-IFRS MEASURES TO THE MOST COMPARABLE IFRS MEASURES



(In thousands of RMB and USD)



For the six months ended June 30,



2021



2022



2022



RMB



RMB



USD



(Loss)/profit for the period/year and total comprehensive

(loss)/income for the period/year


(48,369)


(31,612)


(4,720)


Adjustments:


Amortization and Depreciation


8,952


18,101


2,702


Share-based compensation


32,908


7,265


1,085


Impairment losses on financial assets, net


10,620


8,836


1,319


Income tax effects


(1,453)


(2,828)


(422)



Non-IFRS Profit/(loss)


2,631


(238)


(36)

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