UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549

 

FORM 6-K

 

REPORT OF FOREIGN PRIVATE ISSUER

PURSUANT TO RULE 13a-16 OR 15d-16 UNDER

THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

 

For the month of August 2022

 

 

 

Commission File Number: 001-40238

 

 

 

Hywin Holdings Ltd.

 

F3, Hywin Financial Centre

8 Yincheng Mid. Road

Pudong New District, Shanghai 200120

People’s Republic of China

(Address of principal executive offices)

 

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant files or will file annual reports under cover of Form 20-F or Form 40-F.

 

Form 20-F x   Form 40-F ¨

 

Indicate by check mark if the registrant is submitting the Form 6-K in paper as permitted by Regulation S-T Rule 101(b) (1): ¨

 

Indicate by check mark if the registrant is submitting the Form 6-K in paper as permitted by Regulation S-T Rule 101(b) (7): ¨

 

 

 

 

 

Press Release

 

On August 31, 2022 Beijing Time, the registrant announced its unaudited financial results for the six months ended June 30, 2022 and for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2022. A copy of the press release issued by the registrant regarding the foregoing is filed herewith as Exhibit 99.1 and is incorporated herein by reference.

 

 

 

 

Exhibits

 

99.1Press release regarding financial results for the six months ended June 30, 2022 and for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2022.

 

 

 

 

SIGNATURE

 

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.

 

  Hywin Holdings Ltd.
     
  By: /s/ Wai Lok
  Name: Wai Lok
  Title: Chief Financial Officer

 

Date: August 31, 2022 Beijing Time

 

 

 

 

Exhibit 99.1

 

Hywin Holdings Announces Unaudited Financial Results for the Second Half and Full Year of Fiscal 2022

 

Stable earnings growth backed by diversified revenue mix and strong client loyalty

 

Entering the health management industry by acquiring well selected targets

 

SHANGHAI, China, August 31, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Hywin Holdings Ltd. (“Hywin” or the "Company") (NASDAQ: HYW), a leading independent wealth management service provider in China, today announced its unaudited financial results for the second half and full year of fiscal 2022 ended June 30, 2022.

 

Second Half of Fiscal Year 2022 Highlights

 

·Number of clients1 increased by 10.8% to 141,058 as of June 30, 2022 from 127,317 as of June 30, 2021.

 

·Number of active clients2 increased by 13.5% to 38,744 in the six months ended June 30, 2022 from 34,149 in the same period of 2021.

 

·Aggregate transaction value of wealth management products distributed on the Company’s platform decreased by 0.6% to RMB42.3 billion from RMB42.6 billion in the same period of 2021.

 

oTransaction value of wealth management products per relationship manager decreased by 5.5% to RMB25.7 million from RMB27.1 million in the same period of 2021.

 

oTransaction value of venture capital funds and private equity funds grew 34.0%, while hedge funds products decreased 66.2%, comparing with the same period of 2021.

 

·Assets Under Management of asset management business increased by 36.9% to RMB4.5 billion from RMB3.3 billion as of December 31,2021.

 

·Net revenues increased by 9.9% to RMB1,060.9 million (US$163.7 million) from RMB965.1 million in the same period of 2021, attributable to the increase of net revenues from Private Market Investment products.

 

 

 

1 Clients are those who had conducted at least one transaction with the Company.

2 Active clients are those who purchased products distributed by the Company during the specified period or those who maintained as holders of the Company’s products within the given period.

 

 

 

 

·Net revenues per relationship manager increased by 4.6% to RMB0.64 million from RMB0.62 million in the same period of 2021.

 

·Net income increased by 33.5% to RMB165.5 million (US$25.5 million) from RMB124.0 million in the same period of 2021.

 

·Basic earnings per American Depositary Share ("ADS") was RMB5.91 (US$0.91), compared with RMB4.66 in the same period of 2021. Diluted earnings per ADS was RMB5.71 (US$0.88), compared with RMB4.49 in the same period of 2021.

 

Full Year of Fiscal 2022 Highlights

 

·Number of clients3 increased by 10.8% to 141,058 as of June 30, 2022 from 127,317 as of June 30, 2021.

 

·Number of active clients4 increased by 15.1% to 43,764 from 38,033 in fiscal 2021.

 

·Number of footprint cities increased from 87 as of June 30, 2021, to 88 as of June 30, 2022, while the number of wealth service centers increased from 177 as of June 30, 2021, to 178 as of June 30, 2022.

 

·Aggregate transaction value of wealth management products distributed on the Company’s platform increased by 1.3% to RMB79.8 billion from RMB78.8 billion in fiscal 2021.

 

oTransaction value of wealth management products per relationship manager decreased by 5.7% to RMB49.4 million from RMB52.4 million in fiscal 2021.

 

oTransaction values of venture capital funds and private equity funds products and hedge funds products grew 111.8% and 98.0% year-on-year respectively.

 

·Assets Under Management of asset management business increased by 120.5% to RMB4.5 billion from RMB2.0 billion as of June 30, 2021.

 

·Net revenues increased by 5.9% to RMB1,942.1 million (US$300.8 million) from RMB1,834.4 million in fiscal 2021.

 

oNet revenues per relationship manager decreased by 1.4% to RMB1.20 million from RMB1.22 million in fiscal 2021.

 

 

 

3 Clients are those who had conducted at least one transaction with the Company.

4 Active clients are those who purchased products distributed by the Company during the specified period or those who maintained as holders of the Company’s products within the given period.

 

 

 

 

·Net income increased by 13.6% to RMB235.9 million (US$36.5 million) from RMB207.7 million in fiscal 2021.

 

·Basic earnings per American Depositary Share ("ADS") was RMB8.42 (US$1.30), compared with RMB8.05 in fiscal 2021.

 

·Diluted earnings per ADS was RMB8.14 (US$1.26), compared with RMB7.76 in fiscal 2021.

 

Madame. Wang Dian, Chief Executive Officer and Director of Hywin, commented, “Despite the worldwide macroeconomic turbulence and challenges brought by the pandemic, we are very pleased to report that Hywin delivered a set of solid operating and financial results in fiscal year 2022, driven by our ongoing diversification of growth drivers and our agile response to the evolving operating environment internally and externally. The disruptions from the lockdowns in Shanghai and wider areas tested and proved our resilience, adaptability, and stamina, thanks to our client-centric business model, solid technology infrastructure and value-added service capabilities. As a result, the number of active clients in fiscal year 2022 increased by 15.1% year-over-year to 43,764, a record high, and the repeat investment rate from existing clients remained at 80.8%. Meanwhile, we continued to focus on the execution of our strategic expansion roadmap for the long term. This year, we entered into two strategic acquisitions in the health management sector to empower our wealth management business with superior and well-established health-management offerings to our high-net-worth clients in China. As we head into fiscal year 2023, we will continue to extend our competitive advantage in wealth management by deepening engagement with clients to enhance repeat investment, while striving to integrate wealth and health into one holistic proposition to further unlock client value and commercial value from our dual proposition serving clients across market cycles and life cycles.”

 

Mr. Lawrence Lok, Chief Financial Officer of Hywin, stated, “We ended fiscal year 2022 on a solid footing with total net revenues of 1,942.1 million and net income of 235.9 million. Our operating margin improved from 15.4% in fiscal year 2021 to 16.8% in fiscal year 2022, demonstrating our efficiency gains and strong cost discipline. Meanwhile, we continued to see momentum from our diversification transformation as business volumes in our venture capital funds and private equity funds products and hedge funds products grew by 111.8% and 98.0% year-on-year respectively, driven by our in-depth investment and research abilities, excellent product-sourcing capabilities, as well as a deep understanding of client demand. We entered into two strategic acquisitions of Grand Doctor and Life Infinity in the second half of fiscal 2022 and first half of fiscal 2023 respectively. We believe the health management business will expand Hywin’s sources of revenues, deepen our reach in the addressable markets, and further strengthen client relationships. Going forward, we expect greater synergies and long-term benefits once the acquisitions are fully integrated, and we will continue to drive organic growth while enhancing our value proposition.”

 

 

 

 

Second Half of Fiscal Year 2022 Financial Results

 

Net Revenues

 

Total net revenues increased by 9.9% to RMB1,060.9 million (US$163.7 million) from RMB965.1 million in the same period of 2021.

 

·Net revenues from wealth management services in the six months ended June 30, 2022 increased by 10.5% to RMB1,044.2 million (US$161.1 million) from RMB944.9 million in the same period of 2021, attributable to the increase of private market investment product transaction value.

 

·Net revenues from asset management services in the six months ended June 30, 2022 increased by 26.5% to RMB10.4 million (US$1.6 million) from RMB8.3 million in the same period of 2021, primarily due to an increase of assets under management.

 

Operating Costs and Expenses

 

Total operating costs and expenses in the six months ended June 30, 2022 increased by 3.5% to RMB822.6 million (US$126.9 million) from RMB794.4 million in the same period of 2021.

 

·Cost of compensation and benefits in the six months ended June 30, 2022 increased by 10.0% to RMB560.2 million (US$86.4 million) from RMB509.2 million in the same period of 2021, in line with the increase of relationship managers.

 

·Sales and marketing expenses in the six months ended June 30, 2022 decreased by 11.9% to RMB137.5 million (US$21.2 million) from RMB156.1 million in the same period of 2021, due to the reduced marketing and sales activities affected by the pandemic situation.

 

·General and administrative expenses in the six months ended June 30, 2022 increased by 13.3% to RMB121.5 million (US$18.7 million) from RMB107.2 million in the same period of 2021, primarily due to increased personnel expenses in research and investment advisory, as well as strategic investment in technology infrastructure.

 

Income from Operations

 

As a result of the foregoing, income from operations in the six months ended June 30, 2022 increased by 39.6% to RMB238.3 million (US$36.8 million) from RMB170.7 million in the same period of 2021.

 

 

 

 

Net Income

 

Net income in the six months ended June 30, 2022 increased by 33.5% to RMB165.5 million (US$25.5 million) from RMB124.0 million in the same period of 2021.

 

Earnings per ADS

 

Basic earnings per ADS in the six months ended June 30, 2022 was RMB5.91 (US$0.91), compared with RMB4.66 in the same period of 2021.

 

Diluted earnings per ADS in the six months ended June 30, 2022 was RMB5.71 (US$0.88), compared with RMB4.49 in the same period of 2021.

 

Each ADS represents two of the Company’s ordinary shares.

 

Full Year Fiscal 2022 Financial Results

 

Net Revenues

 

Total net revenues in the full year of fiscal 2022 increased by 5.9% to RMB1,942.1 million (US$300.8 million) from RMB1,834.4 million in the full year of fiscal 2021.

 

·Net revenues from wealth management services in the full year of fiscal 2022 increased by 5.8% to RMB1,899.6 million (US$294.2 million) from RMB 1,795.6 million in the full year of fiscal 2021, attributable to the increase of private market investment product transaction value.

 

·Net revenues from asset management services in the full year of fiscal 2022 increased by 30.3% to RMB19.5 million (US$3.0 million) from RMB14.9 million in the full year of fiscal 2021, primarily due to an increase of assets under management.

 

Operating Costs and Expenses

 

Total operating costs and expenses in the full year of fiscal 2022 increased by 4.0% to RMB1,615.4 million (US$250.2 million) from RMB1,552.8 million in the full year of fiscal 2021.

 

·Cost of compensation and benefits in the full year of fiscal 2022 increased by 5.1% to RMB1,054.4 million (US$163.3 million) from RMB1,003.1 million in the full year of fiscal 2021, in line with increase of relationship managers and transaction value.

 

 

 

 

·Sales and marketing expenses in the full year of fiscal 2022 decreased by 4.6% to RMB311.8 million (US$48.3 million) from RMB326.9 million in the full year of fiscal 2021, due to the reduced marketing and sales activities affected by the pandemic situation.

 

·General and administrative expenses in the full year of fiscal 2022 increased by 20.4% to RMB241.9 million (US$37.5 million) from RMB200.9 million in the full year of fiscal 2021, primarily due to increased personnel expenses in research and investment, as well as strategic investment in technology infrastructure.

 

Income from Operations

 

As a result of the foregoing, income from operations in the full year of fiscal 2022 increased by 16.0% to RMB326.7 million (US$50.6 million) from RMB281.6 million in the full year of fiscal 2021.

 

Net Income

 

Net income in the full year of fiscal 2022 increased by 13.6% to RMB235.9 million (US$36.5 million) from RMB207.7 million in the full year of fiscal 2021.

 

Earnings per ADS

 

Basic earnings per ADS in the full year of fiscal 2022 was RMB8.42 (US$1.30), compared with RMB8.05 in the full year of fiscal 2021.

 

Diluted earnings per ADS in the full year of fiscal 2022 was RMB8.14 (US$1.26), compared with RMB7.76 in the full year of fiscal 2021.

 

Each ADS represents two of the Company’s ordinary shares.

 

Balance Sheet

 

As of June 30, 2022, the Company had RMB660.4 million (US$98.4 million) in cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash, compared with RMB705.3 million as of June 30, 2021. The decrease was mainly attributed to the drop of investors’ deposit in the restricted cash account.

 

As of June 30, 2022, the company had RMB325.1 million (US$48.4 million) in Property and Equipment, compared with RMB21.1 million as of June 30, 2021. The increase was mainly attributed to the acquisition of our current principal office.

 

 

 

 

The financial statements for the twelve months ended June 30, 2022 herein the press release have not been audited by the Company’s independent registered accounting firm. The audited financial statements for the year ended June 30, 2022 to be disclosed in the Company’s Form 20-F may have discrepancies with the above-mentioned unaudited financial statements.

 

Recent Developments

 

In August 2022, the Company entered into a series of definitive share transfer agreements and capital increase agreement with Beijing iLife3 Technology Co. Ltd (“Life Infinity”), one of the leading integrated health management service providers in China, and its existing shareholders with an aggregate purchase consideration of approximately RMB141 million in cash to acquire 63.39% equity interest in Life Infinity. As of the date of this press release, the acquisition has been completed. Together with the investment we made in Grand Doctor Medical Co., Ltd. (“Grand Doctor”) in January 2022 we have formed our health management business segment and will provide integrated health management services for our HNWI clients primarily through health screening centers and clinics across Beijing, Shanghai, Chongqing and other key cities in China, as well as digital medical platforms and the “Life Infinity Plus” marketplace for health management products. These efforts represent another milestone in Hywin’s strategic plans to unlock growing value from our enormous client franchise. This also makes Hywin the first independent wealth manager in China to integrate wealth and health into one holistic proposition, with cross-selling opportunities and cost synergies that naturally occur along with the wealth-health continuum.

 

Conference Call Information

 

The Company’s management team will hold a Direct Event conference call on August 31, 2022, at 8:00 A.M. Eastern Time (8:00 P.M. Beijing Time on the same day) to discuss the financial results. Details for the conference call are as follows:

 

Event Title:  Hywin Holdings Second Half and Fiscal Year 2022 Earnings Conference Call
    
Registration Link:  https://register.vevent.com/register/BI9738d0cc38844fceb7ede8b495ad19b9

 

All participants must use the link provided above to complete the online registration process in advance of the conference call. Upon registering, each participant will receive a set of participant dial-in numbers, the Direct Event passcode, and a unique access PIN, which can be used to join the conference call.

 

 

 

 

Please dial in 15 minutes before the call is scheduled to begin and provide the Direct Event passcode and unique Registration ID you have received upon registering to join the call.

 

A live and archived webcast of the conference call will also be available at the Company’s investor relations website at ir.hywinwealth.com.

 

Exchange Rate

 

This press release contains translations of certain RMB amounts into U.S. dollars at specified rates solely for the convenience of readers. Unless otherwise noted, all translations from RMB to U.S. dollars in this press release were made at a rate of RMB6.71145 to US$1.00 for figures on the balance sheet as of June 30, 2022, RMB6.45686 to US$1.00 for figures on the income statement for the twelve months ended June 30, 2022, RMB6.48107 to US$1.00 for figures on the income statement for the six months ended June 30, 2022.

 

About Hywin Holdings Ltd.

 

Hywin (NASDAQ: HYW) is a leading independent wealth management service provider in China focused on providing asset allocation advisory services and comprehensive financial products to high-net-worth clients. The Company’s primary services are wealth management, asset management, and other comprehensive financial services. Wealth management is currently the Company’s largest business segment, in which its onshore and offshore solution platforms serve clients across generations. For more information, please visit https://ir.hywinwealth.com.

 

Safe Harbor Statement

 

This press release contains statements that may constitute “forward-looking” statements pursuant to 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 “anticipate,” “estimate,” “forecast,” “plan,” “project,” “potential,” “continue,” “ongoing,” “expect,” “aim,” “believe,” “intend,” “may,” “should,” “will,” “is/are likely to,” “could” and similar statements. Statements that are not historical facts, including statements about the Company's beliefs, plans, and expectations, are forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements involve inherent risks and uncertainties. Further information regarding these and other risks is included in the Company's filings with the SEC. All information provided in this press release is as of the date of this press release, and the Company does not undertake any obligation to update any forward-looking statement, except as required under applicable law.

 

 

 

5 China Foreign Exchange Trade System USD/RMB mid-point rate on June 30, 2022.

6 An appropriately weighted average exchange rate for the reporting period twelve months ended June 30, 2022.

7 An appropriately weighted average exchange rate for the reporting period six months ended June 30, 2022.

 

 

 

 

Investor Contact:

 

Hywin Holdings Ltd.

 

Email: ir@hywinwealth.com

 

Media contact:

 

ICR, LLC

 

Email: HywinPR@icrinc.com

 

 

 

 

HYWIN HOLDINGS LTD.
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME AND COMPREHENSIVE INCOME

 

(In thousands, except for per ADS data and percentages)

(unaudited)

 

   6 months ended,   6 months ended,   6 months ended,    
   6/30/2021   6/30/2022   6/30/2022     
   RMB'000   RMB'000   USD'000   Change 
Net Revenues                    
-Wealth management   944,894    1,044,156    161,112    10.5%
-Assets management   8,255    10,443    1,611    26.5%
-Health management   -    422    65    N/A 
-Other   11,966    5,836    901    (51.2)%
Total Revenue   965,115    1,060,857    163,689    9.9%
                     
Operating Costs and Expenses                    
-Compensation and benefits   509,225    560,237    86,444    10.0%
-Share-based compensation   21,947    3,320    512    (84.9)%
-Sales and marketing expenses   156,091    137,525    21,220    (11.9)%
-General and administrative expenses   107,185    121,475    18,744    13.3%
Total Operating Costs and Expenses   794,448    822,557    126,920    3.5%
                     
Income from operations   170,667    238,300    36,769    39.6%
                     
Other (expenses)/income                    
-Interest income, net   905    (64)   (10)   (107.1)%
-Other non-operation income, net   4,926    (11,578)   (1,786)   (335.0)%
Total Other Income   5,831    (11,642)   (1,796)   (299.7)%
                     
Income before tax   176,498    226,658    34,973    28.4%
Income tax expense   52,528    61,151    9,436    16.4%
Net income   123,970    165,507    25,537    33.5%
                     
Other comprehensive Income                    
-Foreign currency translation (loss)/gain   167    4,774    737    2758.7%
Comprehensive Income   124,137    170,281    26,274    37.2%
                     
Income per ADS                    
Income per ADS basic   4.66    5.91    0.91    26.8%
Income per ADS diluted   4.49    5.71    0.88    27.2%

 

 

 

 

HYWIN HOLDINGS LTD.
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME AND COMPREHENSIVE INCOME

 

(In thousands, except for per ADS data and percentages)

(unaudited) 

 

  

12 months ended,

6/30/2021

RMB'000

  

12 months ended,

6/30/2022

RMB'000

  

12 months ended,

6/30/2022

USD'000

   Change 
Net Revenues                    
-Wealth management   1,795,552    1,899,573    294,197    5.8%
-Assets management   14,942    19,476    3,016    30.3%
-Health management   -    422    65    N/A 
-Other   23,928    22,642    3,508    (5.4)%
Total Revenue   1,834,422    1,942,113    300,786    5.9%
                     
Operating Costs and Expenses                    
-Compensation and benefits   1,003,061    1,054,364    163,295    5.1%
-Share-based compensation   21,947    7,340    1,137    (66.6)%
-Sales and marketing expenses   326,879    311,773    48,286    (4.6)%
-General and administrative expenses   200,929    241,946    37,472    20.4%
Total Operating Costs and Expenses   1,552,816    1,615,423    250,190    4.0%
                     
Income from operations   281,606    326,690    50,596    16.0%
                     
Other (expenses)/income                    
-Interest income, net   1,537    1,498    232    (2.5)%
-Other non-operation income, net   12,608    (3,741)   (579)   (129.7)%
Total Other Income   14,145    (2,243)   (347)   (115.9)%
                     
Income before tax   295,751    324,447    50,249    9.7%
Income tax expense   88,094    88,578    13,719    0.5%
Net income   207,657    235,869    36,530    13.6%
                     
Other comprehensive Income                    
-Foreign currency translation (loss)/gain   10,542    4,177    647    (60.4)%
Comprehensive Income   218,199    240,046    37,177    10.0%
                     
Income per ADS                    
Income per ADS basic   8.05    8.42    1.30    4.6%
Income per ADS diluted   7.76    8.14    1.26    4.9%

 

 

 

 

HYWIN HOLDINGS LTD.
CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS

(unaudited)

 

   6/30/2021   6/30/2022   6/30/2022 
   RMB'000   RMB'000   USD'000 
ASSETS               
Current assets               
Cash and cash equivalents   439,287    525,136    78,245 
Restricted cash   266,023    135,242    20,151 
Accounts receivable, net   594,061    564,374    84,092 
Due from related parties, net   126,103    66,103    9,849 
Deposits, prepayments and other current assets   51,540    51,204    7,630 
Total Current Assets   1,477,014    1,342,059    199,967 
                
Non-current assets               
Property and equipment, net   21,104    325,112    48,442 
Long term investment   -    1,000    149 
Intangible assets, net   24,225    33,548    4,999 
Goodwill   -    75,194    11,204 
Long-term prepayments   7,427    5,774    860 
Deferred Tax Asset   649    725    108 
Total Non-current Assets   53,405    441,353    65,762 
                
Total Assets   1,530,419    1,783,412    265,729 
                
LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY               
Current Liabilities               
Commission payable   127,194    83,205    12,398 
Investors’ deposit   248,277    132,154    19,691 
Income Tax Payable   116,897    120,151    17,903 
Due to related parties   24,799    36,172    5,390 
Borrowings   -    2,000    298 
Consideration payable   -    15,300    2,280 
Other payable and accrued liabilities   278,697    390,828    58,232 
Total Current Liabilities   795,864    779,810    116,192 
                
Non-current liabilities               
Commission payable-non current   10,080    1,289    192 
Deferred Tax Liability   3,548    3,400    507 
Total Non-current Liabilities   13,628    4,689    699 
                
Total Liabilities   809,492    784,499    116,891 
                
Mezzanine equity               
Redeemable noncontrolling interest   -    30,600    4,559 
                
Total Mezzanine equity   -    30,600    4,559 
                
Shareholders' Equity               
Ordinary shares   36    36    5 
Additional paid-in capital   503,050    510,390    76,048 
Statutory reserves   77,963    100,926    15,038 
Accumulated gain   135,597    348,503    51,928 
Other comprehensive income   4,281    8,458    1,260 
                
Total Shareholders' equity   720,927    968,313    144,279 
                
Total Liabilities, Mezzanine equity and Shareholder's equity   1,530,419    1,783,412    265,729