Financial Performance - Revenue for the year ended December 31, 2022, was RMB 4,511,062 thousand, representing a 5.9% increase from RMB 4,259,128 thousand in 2021[2] - Operating loss decreased significantly to RMB 129,519 thousand in 2022 from RMB 1,036,320 thousand in 2021, a reduction of 87.5%[2] - Net profit for 2022 was RMB 107,245 thousand, a turnaround from a net loss of RMB 1,071,074 thousand in 2021[2] - Adjusted net profit (non-GAAP measure) for 2022 was RMB 799,449 thousand, a decrease of 6.2% from RMB 852,572 thousand in 2021[2] - Total revenue for 2022 increased by 5.9% to RMB 4,511.1 million, up from RMB 4,259.1 million in 2021[17] - Revenue from online recruitment services for corporate clients was RMB 4,461.3 million in 2022, a 5.7% increase from RMB 4,219.0 million in 2021[17] - The company reported a net profit attributable to ordinary shareholders of RMB 107,245 thousand for the year ended December 31, 2022, compared to a net loss of RMB 1,235,139 thousand in 2021[39] - The company reported a significant increase in investment income to RMB 65,150 thousand in 2022 from RMB 24,744 thousand in 2021[40] User Engagement - Average monthly active users (MAUs) for 2022 reached 28.7 million, up 5.9% from 27.1 million in 2021[5] - The average daily active users (DAUs) as a percentage of MAUs remained stable at 27.2% in 2022, consistent with 2021[5] - The CEO noted strong user growth and engagement since early 2023, attributing it to improved brand awareness and competitive advantages[6] Expenses and Cost Management - Marketing expenses rose by 3.0% to RMB 2,000.9 million in 2022, primarily due to increased employee-related costs and brand advertising expenses[19] - Research and development expenses increased by 43.9% to RMB 1,182.7 million in 2022, attributed to higher employee-related costs[20] - The CFO expressed optimism for strong growth in 2023 while maintaining cost discipline in marketing and other expenses[6] Cash and Assets - Cash and cash equivalents increased by 8.0% to RMB 13.2 billion as of December 31, 2022, from RMB 12.2 billion at the end of 2021[22] - The company had a total asset value of RMB 14,826,867 thousand as of December 31, 2022, compared to RMB 13,641,623 thousand at the end of 2021[41] - The total liabilities increased to RMB 3,186,104 thousand as of December 31, 2022, from RMB 2,967,567 thousand at the end of 2021[41] Corporate Governance - The audit committee, consisting of three independent non-executive directors, reviewed the unaudited financial results for the year ended December 31, 2022, and found no disagreements regarding accounting policies with the board[32] - The company has complied with all provisions of the corporate governance code since its listing date, except for the separation of roles between the chairman and CEO[28] - The remuneration committee is responsible for reviewing and approving the compensation of directors and senior management, consisting of three directors[33] - The nomination committee evaluates the independence of independent non-executive directors and recommends appointments to the board[34] - The corporate governance committee ensures the company's operations align with shareholder interests and compliance with listing rules[35] Employee and Talent Management - As of December 31, 2022, the company had a total of 5,602 employees, with 46.8% in sales and marketing, 25.8% in R&D, 22.4% in operations, and 5.0% in general administration[25] - The company has adopted a global share incentive plan and a post-IPO share plan to provide competitive compensation and incentives to employees[25] Tax and Financial Efficiency - The company is eligible for a preferential income tax rate of 15% as a high-tech enterprise, which may impact future tax liabilities positively[49] - The company has the opportunity to deduct 200% of qualifying R&D expenses for the period from October 1, 2022, to December 31, 2022, enhancing its tax efficiency[49] - The company reported a total income tax expense of RMB 9,751 million for the year ended December 31, 2022, compared to RMB 59,527 million for the year ended December 31, 2021, indicating a significant reduction in tax expenses[50] Shareholder Returns - The company did not declare any final dividend for the year ended December 31, 2022[38] - The company did not declare any dividends for the years ended December 31, 2021, and 2022[58]

Revenue Performance - Q4 2022 revenue was RMB 1,082.3 million (USD 156.9 million), flat compared to Q4 2021[3] - Full-year 2022 revenue was RMB 4,511.1 million (USD 654.0 million), an increase of 5.9% from RMB 4,259.1 million in 2021[3] - Q4 2022 online recruitment service revenue from enterprise customers was RMB 1,069.6 million (USD 155.1 million), down 1.1% from RMB 1,082.0 million in Q4 2021[5] - Other service revenue in Q4 2022, mainly from paid value-added services to job seekers, increased by 44.8% to RMB 12.6 million (USD 1.8 million) from RMB 8.7 million in Q4 2021[5] - Total revenue for Q4 2022 was RMB 1,082,275 thousand, a slight decrease of 0.7% compared to RMB 1,090,650 thousand in Q4 2021[17] - Total revenue for the fiscal year 2022 was RMB 4,511,062 thousand, representing a 5.9% increase from RMB 4,259,128 thousand in 2021[21] User Metrics - Q4 2022 average monthly active users reached 30.9 million, a 26.6% increase from 24.4 million in Q4 2021[3] - The number of paying enterprise customers decreased by 10.0% to 3.6 million in 2022 from 4.0 million in 2021[3] Profitability and Loss - Q4 2022 net loss was RMB 184.8 million (USD 26.8 million), compared to a net profit of RMB 233.1 million in Q4 2021[3] - Adjusted net profit for full-year 2022 was RMB 799.4 million (USD 115.9 million), a decrease of 6.2% from RMB 852.6 million in 2021[3] - The operating loss for the full year 2022 was RMB 129.5 million (USD 18.8 million), significantly reduced from RMB 1,036.3 million in 2021, marking an 87.5% decrease[10] - The net loss for Q4 2022 was RMB 184,793 thousand, compared to a net profit of RMB 233,070 thousand in Q4 2021[17] - Adjusted net profit for the fiscal year 2022 was RMB 799,449 thousand, up from RMB 688,507 thousand in 2021, indicating a growth of 16.1%[21] Expenses - In Q4 2022, total operating costs and expenses amounted to RMB 1,426.1 million (USD 206.8 million), a 69.5% increase from RMB 841.4 million in Q4 2021[6] - In 2022, R&D expenses were RMB 1,182.7 million (USD 171.5 million), a 43.9% increase from RMB 822.0 million in 2021, primarily due to increased employee-related costs[9] - Marketing expenses for the full year 2022 were RMB 2,000.9 million (USD 290.1 million), a 3.0% increase from RMB 1,942.7 million in 2021, driven by increased employee-related costs and brand advertising expenses[9] - The company experienced a significant increase in stock-based compensation expenses, which rose to RMB 244,243 thousand in Q4 2022 from RMB 115,472 thousand in Q4 2021[21] Cash and Investments - As of December 31, 2022, cash and cash equivalents, along with short-term investments, totaled RMB 13,209.9 million (USD 1,915.3 million)[8] - Cash and cash equivalents decreased to RMB 9,751,824 thousand in 2022 from RMB 11,341,758 thousand in 2021, representing a decline of 14.0%[18] - The company reported a net cash used in investing activities of RMB (725,495) thousand for Q4 2022, compared to RMB 203,889 thousand in Q4 2021[19] - The cash flow from financing activities for Q4 2022 was a net outflow of RMB (627,954) thousand, compared to a net inflow of RMB 21,419 thousand in Q4 2021[19] Future Outlook - The company expressed optimism for strong growth in 2023, driven by user growth and engagement[4] - The CFO highlighted the importance of maintaining marketing efficiency while scaling user growth amidst external challenges[5] - The company expects total revenue for Q1 2023 to be between RMB 1,250 million and RMB 1,270 million, representing a year-over-year increase of 9.8% to 11.6%[11] Company Overview - The company operates China's leading online recruitment platform "BOSS Zhipin," connecting job seekers and corporate users through a highly interactive mobile application[16] - The mobile application focuses on intelligent recommendations and creates new scenarios in the online recruitment process, enhancing recruitment efficiency[16] - The company benefits from a large and diverse user base, which has formed a strong network effect to drive rapid expansion[16] Balance Sheet Highlights - Total assets increased to RMB 14,826,867 thousand in 2022, up from RMB 13,641,623 thousand in 2021, reflecting a growth of 8.7%[18] - The company’s total liabilities increased to RMB 3,186,104 thousand in 2022 from RMB 2,967,567 thousand in 2021, marking a rise of 7.4%[18] - The company’s total equity increased to RMB 11,640,763 thousand in 2022, up from RMB 10,674,056 thousand in 2021, reflecting a growth of 9.0%[18] Shareholder Actions - The company approved a new share repurchase plan in March 2023, allowing for the repurchase of up to USD 150 million in shares over the next 12 months[11]