-First Quarter China Transaction Volume reached RMB46.1 billion, up 10.3% year-over-year--First Quarter International Transaction Volume reached RMB2.21 billion, up 40.8% year-over-year--First Quarter International Revenues increased to RMB594.8 million, up 32.9% year-over-year and contributing 18.8% of total net revenues- SHANGHAI, May 15, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- FinVolution Group ("FinVolution" or the "Company") (NYSE:FINV), a leading fintech platform, today announced its unaudited financial results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2024. For the Three Months Ended/As of YoY Change March 31, 2023 March 31, 2024 Total Transaction Volume (RMB in billions)[1] 43.4 48.3 11.3 % Transaction Volume (China's Mainland)[2] 41.8 46.1 10.3 % Transaction Volume (International)[3] 1.57 2.21 40.8 % Total Outstanding Loan Balance (RMB in billions) 62.3 65.3 4.8 % Outstanding Loan Balance (China's Mainland)[4] 61.3 64.0 4.4 % Outstanding Loan Balance (International)[5] 0.95 1.27 33.7 % First Quarter 2024 China Market Operational Highlights Cumulative registered users[6] reached 158.7 million as of March 31, 2024, an increase of 8.3% compared with March 31, 2023. Cumulative borrowers[7] reached 25.5 million as of March 31, 2024, an increase of 6.3% compared with March 31, 2023. Number of unique borrowers[8] for the first quarter of 2024 was 1.8 million, a decrease of 18.2% compared with the same period of 2023. Transaction volume[2] reached RMB46.1 billion for the first quarter of 2024, an increase of 10.3% compared with the same period of 2023. Transaction volume facilitated for repeat individual borrowers[9] for the first quarter of 2024 was RMB39.3 billion, an increase of 5.9% compared with the same period of 2023. Outstanding loan balance[4] reached RMB64.0 billion as of March 31, 2024, an increase of 4.4% compared with March 31, 2023. Average loan size[10] was RMB10,121 for the first quarter of 2024, compared with RMB7,908 for the same period of 2023. Average loan tenure[11] was 8.2 months for the first quarter of 2024, compared with 8.5 months for the same period of 2023. 90 day+ delinquency ratio[12] was 2.45% as of March 31, 2024, compared with 1.72% as of March 31, 2023. First Quarter 2024 International Market Operational Highlights Cumulative registered users[13] reached 26.8 million as of March 31, 2024, an increase of 49.7% compared with March 31, 2023. Cumulative borrowers[14] for the international market reached 5.1 million as of March 31, 2024, an increase of 37.8% compared with March 31, 2023. Number of unique borrowers[15] for the first quarter of 2024 was 0.85 million, an increase of 14.9% compared with the same period of 2023. Number of new borrowers[16] for the first quarter of 2024 was 0.34 million, an increase of 9.7% compared with the same period of 2023. Transaction volume[3] reached RMB2.21 billion for the first quarter of 2024, an increase of 40.8% compared with the same period of 2023. Outstanding loan balance[5] reached RMB1.27 billion as of March 31, 2024, an increase of 33.7% compared with March 31, 2023. International business revenue was RMB594.8 million (US$82.4 million) for the first quarter of 2024, an increase of 32.9% compared with the same period of 2023, representing 18.8% of total revenue for the first quarter of 2024. First Quarter 2024 Financial Highlights  Net revenue was RMB3,165.1 million (US$438.4 million) for the first quarter of 2024, compared with RMB3,050.6 million for the same period of 2023. Net profit was RMB532.0 million (US$73.7 million) for the first quarter of 2024, compared with RMB689.8 million for the same period of 2023. Non-GAAP adjusted operating income,[17] which excludes share-based compensation expenses before tax, was RMB658.7 million (US$91.2 million) for the first quarter of 2024, compared with RMB762.6 million for the same period of 2023. Diluted net profit per American depositary share ("ADS") was RMB1.97 (US$0.27) and diluted net profit per share was RMB0.39 (US$0.05) for the first quarter of 2024, compared with RMB2.42 and RMB0.48 for the same period of 2023 respectively. Non-GAAP diluted net profit per ADS was RMB2.08 (US$0.29) and non-GAAP diluted net profit per share was RMB0.42 (US$0.06) for the first quarter of 2024, compared with RMB2.49 and RMB0.50 for the same period of 2023 respectively. Each ADS of the Company represents five Class A ordinary shares of the Company. [1] Represents the total transaction volume facilitated in China's Mainland and the international markets on the Company's platforms during the period presented. [2] Represents our transaction volume facilitated in China's Mainland during the period presented. [3] Represents our transaction volume facilitated in markets outside China's Mainland during the period presented. [4] Outstanding loan balance (China's Mainland) as of any date refers to the balance of outstanding loans in China's Mainland market excluding loans delinquent for more than 180 days from such date. [5] Outstanding loan balance (international) as of any date refers to the balance of outstanding loans in the international markets excluding loans delinquent for more than 30 days from such date. [6] On a cumulative basis, the total number of users in China's Mainland market registered on the Company's platform as of March 31, 2024. [7] On a cumulative basis, the total number of borrowers in China's Mainland market registered on the Company's platform as of March 31, 2024. [8] Represents the total number of borrowers in China's Mainland who have successfully borrowed on the Company's platform during the period presented. [9] Represents the transaction volume facilitated for repeat borrowers in China's Mainland who successfully completed a transaction on the Company's platform during the period presented. [10] Represents the average loan size on the Company's platform in China's Mainland during the period presented. [11] Represents the average loan tenor on the Company's platform in China's Mainland during the period presented. [12] "90 day+ delinquency ratio" refers to the 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 the Company's platform as of a specific date. Loans that originated outside China's Mainland are not included in the calculation. [13] On a cumulative basis, the total number of users registered on the Company's platforms outside China's Mainland market as of March 31, 2024. [14] On a cumulative basis, the total number of borrowers on the Company's platforms outside China's Mainland market, as of March 31, 2024. [15] Represents the total number of borrowers outside China's Mainland who have successfully borrowed on the Company platforms during the period presented. [16] Represents the total number of new borrowers outside China's Mainland whose transactions were facilitated on the Company's platforms during the period presented. [17] Please refer to "UNAUDITED Reconciliation of GAAP And Non-GAAP Results" for reconciliation between GAAP and Non-GAAP adjusted operating income. Mr. Tiezheng Li, Chief Executive Officer of FinVolution, commented, "In line with our Local Focus, Global Outlook strategy, we had cumulatively served 30.7 million borrowers across China, Indonesia and the Philippines as of the end of the first quarter of 2024. Our first quarter performance highlights our strategy's effectiveness as well as its flexibility. Transaction volume in the China market reached RMB46.1 billion, up 10.3% year-over-year, while outstanding loan balance increased to RMB64.0 billion, up 4.4% year-over-year. "Our international markets continued to deliver solid growth with transaction volume reaching RMB2.21 billion, up 40.8% year-over-year, while outstanding loan balance further expanded to RMB1.27 billion, up 33.7% year-over-year, demonstrating our ability to capture opportunities in various countries," concluded Mr. Li. Mr. Jiayuan Xu, FinVolution's Chief Financial Officer, continued, "Our financial performance improved progressively with net revenues for the quarter reaching RMB3,165.1 million (US$438.4 million), up 3.8% year-over-year. Notably, contributions from international revenue grew to RMB594.8 million (US$82.4 million), up 32.9% year-over-year, and representing 18.8% of total revenue. Our total liquidity position as of March 31, 2024 stood at RMB8,535.3 million (US$1,182.1 million), up 10.1% year-over-year. "As part of our commitment to consistently return value to shareholders, we deployed US$27.2 million in the first quarter of 2024 to repurchase our shares on the secondary market. Cumulatively, we have returned a total of US$632.2 million to our shareholders through our capital return program since 2018, demonstrating our consistent and sustainable commitment to our shareholders," concluded Mr. Xu. First Quarter 2024 Financial Results Net revenue for the first quarter of 2024 was RMB3,165.1 million (US$438.4 million), compared with RMB3,050.6 million for the same period of 2023. This increase was primarily due to the increase in guarantee income and other revenue. Loan facilitation service fees was RMB985.9 million (US$136.6 million) for the first quarter of 2024, compared with RMB1,168.3 million for the same period of 2023. This decrease was primarily due to the decrease in service fee rates, partially offset by the increase in transaction volume.  Post-facilitation service fees was RMB465.2 million (US$64.4 million) for the first quarter of 2024, compared with RMB487.2 million for the same period of 2023. This decrease was primarily due to the decrease in service fee rates and the rolling impact of deferred transaction fees. Guarantee income was RMB1,346.1 million (US$186.4 million) for the first quarter of 2024, compared with RMB986.5 million for the same period of 2023. This increase was primarily due to the increased outstanding loan balance of off-balance sheet loans, higher guarantee rates and the rolling impact of deferred guarantee income. The fair value of quality assurance commitment upon loan origination is released as guarantee income systematically over the term of the loans subject to quality assurance commitment.  Net interest income was RMB231.3 million (US$32.0 million) for the first quarter of 2024, compared with RMB285.6 million for the same period of 2023. This decrease was primarily due to the decrease in the average outstanding loan balances of on-balance sheet loans.  Other revenue was RMB136.5 million (US$18.9 million) for the first quarter of 2024, compared with RMB123.1 million for the same period of 2023. This increase was primarily due to the increase in customer referral fees from financial institutions. Origination, servicing expenses and other costs of revenue was RMB539.6 million (US$74.7 million) for the first quarter of 2024, compared with RMB512.4 million for the same period of 2023. This increase was primarily due to the increase in facilitation costs and loan collection expenses as a result of higher transaction volume.  Sales and marketing expenses was RMB449.2 million (US$62.2 million) for the first quarter of 2024, compared with RMB397.1 million for the same period of 2023, as a result of our more proactive customer acquisition efforts focusing on better quality borrowers in both China and the international markets. Research and development expenses was RMB120.5 million (US$16.7 million) for the first quarter of 2024, compared with RMB126.2 million for the same period of 2023. This decrease was primarily due to the increase in technology development efficiency. General and administrative expenses was RMB82.3 million (US$11.4 million) for the first quarter of 2024, compared with RMB85.4 million for the same period of 2023. This decrease was primarily due to the increase in operating efficiency and rent savings. Provision for accounts receivable and contract assets was RMB65.7 million (US$9.1 million) for the first quarter of 2024, compared with RMB63.2 million for the same period of 2023. This increase was primarily due to the increase in loan volume and outstanding loan balances of off-balance sheet loans. Provision for loans receivable was RMB81.3 million (US$11.3 million) for the first quarter of 2024, compared with RMB143.3 million for the same period of 2023. This decrease was primarily due to the decrease in the loan volume and the outstanding loan balances of on-balance sheet loans in the international markets. Credit losses for quality assurance commitment was RMB1,198.1 million (US$165.9 million) for the first quarter of 2024, compared with RMB980.7 million for the same period of 2023. The increase was primarily due to the increases in delinquency rates, loan volume and outstanding loan balance in the international markets. Operating profit was RMB628.4 million (US$87.0 million) for the first quarter of 2024, compared with RMB742.3 million for the same period of 2023. Non-GAAP adjusted operating income, which excludes share-based compensation expenses before tax, was RMB658.7 million (US$91.2 million) for the first quarter of 2024, compared with RMB762.6 million for the same period of 2023. Other income was RMB31.0 million (US$4.3 million) for the first quarter of 2024, compared with RMB82.8 million for the same period of 2023. This decrease was mainly due to the decrease in exchange gains. Income tax expense was RMB127.5 million (US$17.7 million) for the first quarter of 2024, compared with RMB135.2 million for the same period of 2023. This decrease was mainly due to the decrease in pre-tax profit and the change in effective tax rate. Net profit was RMB532.0 million (US$73.7 million) for the first quarter of 2024, compared with RMB689.8 million for the same period of 2023. Net profit attributable to ordinary shareholders of the Company was RMB527.7 million (US$73.1 million) for the first quarter of 2024, compared with RMB695.9 million for the same period of 2023. Diluted net profit per ADS was RMB1.97 (US$0.27) and diluted net profit per share was RMB0.39 (US$0.05) for the first quarter of 2024, compared with RMB2.42 and RMB0.48 for the same period of 2023 respectively. Non-GAAP diluted net profit per ADS was RMB2.08 (US$0.29) and non-GAAP diluted net profit per share was RMB0.42 (US$0.06) for the first quarter of 2024, compared with RMB2.49 and RMB0.50 for the same period of 2023 respectively. Each ADS represents five Class A ordinary shares of the Company. As of March 31, 2024, the Company had cash and cash equivalents of RMB6,211.5 million (US$860.3 million) and short-term investments, mainly in wealth management products and term deposit, of RMB2,323.8 million (US$321.8 million). The following chart shows the historical cumulative 30-day plus past due delinquency rates by loan origination vintage for loan products facilitated through the Company's platform in China's Mainland as of March 31, 2024: Click here to view the chart Shares Repurchase Update For the first quarter of 2024, the Company deployed a total of US$27.2 million to repurchase its own Class A ordinary shares in the form of ADSs in the market. As of March 31, 2024, in combination with the Company's historical and existing share repurchase programs, the Company had cumulatively repurchased its own Class A ordinary shares in the form of ADSs with a total aggregate value of approximately US$307.2 million since 2018. Business Outlook While the macroeconomic recovery continued to gain traction with pockets of improvement since the beginning of 2024, uncertainties persist in the markets in which we operate. The Company has observed encouraging signs of recovery and will continue to closely monitor macro conditions across our pan-Asian markets and remain prudent in our business operations. The Company reiterates its full year 2024 transaction volume guidance for the China market in the range of RMB195.7 billion to RMB205.0 billion, representing year-over-year growth of approximately 5.0% to 10.0%. At the same time, the Company expects its full year 2024 transaction volume for the international markets to be in the range of RMB9.4 billion to RMB11.0 billion, representing year-over-year growth of approximately 20.0% to 40.0%. The above forecast is based on the current market conditions and reflects the Company's current preliminary views and expectations on market and operational conditions and the regulatory and operating environment, as well as customers' and institutional partners' demands, all of which are subject to change. Conference Call The Company's management will host an earnings conference call at 8:30 PM U.S. Eastern Time on May 15, 2024 (8:30 AM Beijing/Hong Kong Time on May 16, 2024). Dial-in details for the earnings conference call are as follows: United States (toll free): +1-888-346-8982 Canada (toll free): +1-855-669-9657 International: +1-412-902-4272 Hong Kong, China (toll free): 800-905-945 Hong ...