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Investment Rating - The report initiates coverage with a "Buy" rating and sets a target price of HKD 64.86 for Beike [4]. Core Views - Beike, as a leading real estate brokerage in China, is expected to benefit from the 2025 policy goal of stabilizing the market, leading to a recovery in transaction volumes and housing prices. The "three wings" business model is rapidly developing and maturing [3][4]. Financial Performance - The company reported a revenue of HKD 60,669 million in 2022, with a projected increase to HKD 126,029 million by 2026, reflecting a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 22% from 2018 to 2023. The adjusted net profit is expected to grow from HKD -1,386 million in 2022 to HKD 8,547 million in 2026 [6][27]. - The adjusted EPS is forecasted to be HKD 2.41, HKD 2.60, and HKD 3.12 for 2024, 2025, and 2026 respectively, with a reference PE of 23 times for 2025 [4][6]. Business Model and Strategy - Beike is transitioning from a traditional real estate brokerage to a technology-driven integrated housing service platform, having completed approximately 4.4 million property transactions in 2023, with a total transaction value of HKD 31,429 billion [11][27]. - The "one body and three wings" strategy includes core brokerage services and expansion into home decoration, rental services, and other housing-related services, which are becoming significant growth drivers [27][28]. Market Position - Beike holds approximately 25% market share in the existing housing brokerage sector, with significant growth potential as the market shifts towards existing homes. The company maintains a strong bargaining position with commission rates consistently above industry averages [11][27]. - The new housing brokerage business is also performing well, with Beike's quality coverage and de-stocking capabilities allowing it to outperform the market [11][27]. Growth Drivers - The non-brokerage business segments, particularly home decoration and rental services, are increasingly contributing to revenue, with their combined revenue share rising to 36% in the first three quarters of 2024, up from 25% in 2023 [27][28]. - The company has seen a significant rebound in net profit, achieving HKD 59 billion in 2023, a 245% increase in adjusted net profit compared to the previous year, driven by improved transaction volumes and profitability in non-brokerage services [38][41].

Investment Rating - The report initiates coverage with a "Buy" rating and sets a target price of HKD 64.86 for the company [4]. Core Views - The company is positioned to benefit from the 2025 policy goal of stabilizing the market, which is expected to lead to a recovery in transaction volumes and housing prices. The "three wings" business model is rapidly developing and maturing [4][3]. Financial Performance - The company reported a revenue of HKD 60,669 million in 2022, with a projected increase to HKD 126,029 million by 2026, reflecting a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 22% from 2018 to 2023. The adjusted net profit is expected to grow from HKD 5,883 million in 2023 to HKD 8,547 million in 2026 [6][27]. - The adjusted EPS is forecasted to be HKD 2.41, HKD 2.60, and HKD 3.12 for 2024, 2025, and 2026 respectively, with a reference PE of 23 times for the target price calculation [4]. Business Model and Strategy - The company is transforming from a traditional real estate agency to a technology-driven integrated residential service platform, leveraging a digital infrastructure that includes the ACN network and property dictionary [11]. - The "one body and three wings" strategy includes core brokerage services and expansion into home decoration, rental services, and development services, which are becoming significant growth drivers [27][11]. Market Position - The company holds approximately 25% market share in the existing housing brokerage business, with significant growth potential as it expands into lower-tier cities [11]. - The company completed around 4.4 million property transactions in 2023, with a total transaction value of HKD 31,429 billion, indicating strong market presence [11]. Revenue Composition - The revenue from non-brokerage businesses has been increasing, contributing 25% in 2023 and projected to rise to 36% in 2024, highlighting the diversification of income sources [28][27]. - The company’s gross margin has improved since 2022, driven by higher profitability from existing housing and home decoration services [32]. Management and Governance - The company has a dual-class share structure, with the core management team holding nearly 50% of the voting rights, ensuring strong governance and strategic direction [22][24].

Investment Rating - The report gives a "Buy" rating for Beike-W (2423.HK) [5] Core Views - Beike is a leading real estate transaction and service platform in China, having transitioned from a traditional real estate agency to a digital service platform [10][12] - The company has achieved profitability in 2023, with revenue growth from 46 billion RMB in 2019 to 77.8 billion RMB in 2023, reflecting a CAGR of approximately 14% [22][24] - Beike's platform has significant advantages, with over 48,000 stores and 476,000 agents, primarily serving high-tier cities [2][3] Summary by Sections Company Overview - Beike originated from the establishment of Lianjia in 2001 and officially launched Beike Zhaofang in 2018, becoming the first stock of residential services in China listed on the NYSE in 2020 and later on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange in 2022 [10] - The company has implemented a "one body, three wings" strategy to enhance its service offerings [10][12] Financial Analysis - Revenue has stabilized and increased, with a net profit of 5.9 billion RMB in 2023 and a Non-GAAP net profit of 9.8 billion RMB [22] - The company expects adjusted net profits of 8.7 billion RMB in 2024, 9.8 billion RMB in 2025, and 11.7 billion RMB in 2026, with corresponding P/E ratios of 17, 15, and 13 [4][3] Business Segments - The existing home business contributes significantly to revenue, with a gross profit margin of around 40%, while the new home business contributes about 25% [2] - The home decoration and rental services are rapidly growing, with the rental service contributing 15.6% of revenue as of Q3 2024 [24][30] Market Position - Beike holds a leading market share in the fragmented real estate brokerage industry, with a 9.7% market share based on transaction volume [54] - The platform's monthly active users reached 46.2 million, with a strong focus on high-tier city clients [3][55] Strategic Initiatives - The company is expanding its home decoration business and leveraging its platform to enhance service offerings, aiming for nationwide scalability [2][3] - Beike's cash position is robust, with a total of 81 billion RMB in cash and equivalents as of September 2024, allowing for effective shareholder returns through buybacks [38]

Investment Rating - The report maintains a "Buy" rating for the company [2]. Core Views - The company is expected to see continuous growth driven by its dual business segments, with significant contributions from home decoration and rental services [2]. - Adjusted net profit for Q3 2024 reached 73.68 billion RMB, reflecting a year-on-year increase of 12.5% [2]. - The company’s total transaction volume increased by 26.8%, indicating strong market performance [2]. Financial Performance Summary - Revenue for Q3 2024 was 62 billion RMB, stable compared to the previous year, with a net income of 77 billion RMB, up 30.9% year-on-year [2]. - The gross profit margin for the period was 22.7%, a decrease attributed to rising fixed salary costs and a decline in the profit margin from existing home sales [2]. - The adjusted net profit for the year is projected to be 80 billion RMB, 96 billion RMB, and 109 billion RMB for the next three years, respectively [2]. Business Segment Analysis - The existing home business saw a decline in profit margin, while the new home business outperformed expectations, with transaction volume reaching 4,778 billion RMB, an increase of 8.8% year-on-year [2]. - The new home business generated a transaction fee rate of 3.4%, achieving a historical high, with commission income from state-owned developers rising to 58% [2]. - Revenue from home decoration and rental services grew by 62.0% year-on-year, contributing to 35.8% of total revenue, marking a historical high [2]. Market Outlook - The company is expected to benefit from recent policy adjustments in real estate credit and transaction taxes, which are likely to lead to significant growth in overall transaction volume [2]. - The target price for the company's stock is set at 66.9 HKD / 25.6 USD, based on a projected PE ratio of 15 times for 2025 [2].

Investment Rating - The investment rating for the company is "Buy" (maintained) [7] Core Views - The company has shown a significant increase in new home transaction volume, with a total transaction value of 7,368 billion yuan in Q3 2024, representing a year-on-year growth of 12.5% [3][4] - The company's net income for the first three quarters of 2024 was 62.3 billion yuan, an increase of 8.3% year-on-year, while adjusted net profit was 5.87 billion yuan, a decrease of 27.4% year-on-year [3][4] - The "second curve" strategy focusing on home decoration, rental, and emerging businesses has shown strong growth potential, with these segments collectively growing by 54.3% year-on-year [4] Financial Summary - In Q3 2024, the company's total revenue was 22.6 billion yuan, up 26.8% year-on-year, with a gross profit margin of 22.7%, down 4.7 percentage points year-on-year [3][4] - The company’s operating expenses were 4.4 billion yuan in Q3 2024, with a fee rate of 19.5%, a decrease of 2.2 percentage points from the end of 2023 [5] - The company’s total market capitalization is approximately 175.17 billion HKD [7] Business Performance - The new home business revenue reached 7.7 billion yuan in Q3 2024, a year-on-year increase of 30.9%, while the transaction value was 227.6 billion yuan, up 18.4% year-on-year [3][4] - The rental business revenue surged by 118.4% year-on-year, with a total transaction value of 27.3 billion yuan, up 31.9% year-on-year [3][4] - The company has increased its store count to 48,200, a year-on-year growth of 12.1%, and the number of active agents reached 476,000, up 11% year-on-year [5] Market Outlook - The market recovery is ongoing, with new home transaction areas in key cities showing a month-on-month increase of 44% in October 2024 [6] - The company expects a positive impact on second-hand home transactions due to new tax policies and incentives introduced in November 2024 [6] - The company forecasts an EPS of 2.22 yuan for 2024, maintaining a "Buy" rating based on the potential for continued growth in the fourth quarter [12]

Investment Rating - The report maintains an "Outperform" rating for the company [4][51]. Core Views - The company's Q3 revenue and profit showed a sequential decline, but a significant recovery is expected in Q4 due to policy influences [2][35]. - The new housing business continues to outperform the market, with a GTV market share increase and a record high monetization rate [2][23]. - The existing housing business performance aligns with real estate policy trends, with expectations for a notable rebound in Q4 [2][9]. Revenue and Profit Summary - In Q3 2024, the company achieved a GTV of 736.8 billion yuan, a year-on-year increase of 12% but a quarter-on-quarter decrease of 12%. Revenue was 22.6 billion yuan, up 27% year-on-year but down 3% quarter-on-quarter [2][7]. - Adjusted net profit for Q3 2024 was 1.8 billion yuan, down 17% year-on-year and 34% quarter-on-quarter, with an adjusted net profit margin of 7.9% [2][7]. Business Segment Performance - The existing housing business had a GTV of 477.8 billion yuan in Q3 2024, a year-on-year increase of 9% but a quarter-on-quarter decrease of 16%. Revenue was 6.2 billion yuan, down 1% year-on-year and 15% quarter-on-quarter [2][9]. - The new housing business achieved a GTV of 227.6 billion yuan in Q3 2024, a year-on-year increase of 18% and a quarter-on-quarter decrease of 3%, with a market share of 12.0% [2][23]. - The new business segment showed strong growth, with home decoration and rental services contributing significantly to revenue [2][35]. Financial Forecasts - The company expects adjusted net profits of 9 billion yuan and 9.2 billion yuan for 2024 and 2025, respectively, with corresponding earnings per share of 2.50 yuan and 2.54 yuan [2][35]. - The current price-to-earnings (PE) ratios are projected at 18.3 for 2024 and 18.0 for 2025 [2][35].

Investment Rating - The report maintains an "Outperform" rating for the company [4][51]. Core Insights - The company's Q3 revenue and profit showed a sequential decline, but a significant recovery is expected in Q4. The adjusted net profit for Q3 2024 was 1.8 billion yuan, down 17% year-on-year and 34% quarter-on-quarter [2][4][35]. - The new housing business continues to outperform the market, with a GTV of 227.6 billion yuan in Q3 2024, representing an 18% year-on-year increase [2][23]. - The company’s new track business is maintaining good growth momentum, with home decoration and rental services showing significant revenue increases [2][35]. Revenue and Profit Summary - In Q3 2024, the company achieved a GTV of 736.8 billion yuan, a 12% increase year-on-year but a 12% decrease quarter-on-quarter. Revenue was 22.6 billion yuan, up 27% year-on-year but down 3% quarter-on-quarter [2][7]. - The adjusted net profit margin for Q3 2024 was 7.9%, with a gross margin of 23%, both showing a decline compared to previous periods [2][7]. Business Segment Performance - The existing housing business GTV was 477.8 billion yuan in Q3 2024, a 9% year-on-year increase but a 16% decrease quarter-on-quarter. Revenue from this segment was 6.2 billion yuan, down 1% year-on-year and 15% quarter-on-quarter [2][9]. - The new housing business's GTV market share increased to 12.0%, up 1.7 percentage points from Q2 2024, with a revenue of 7.7 billion yuan, reflecting a 31% year-on-year growth [2][23]. - The new track business accounted for 4% of GTV and 38% of revenue, with home decoration revenue growing by 33% year-on-year and rental service revenue increasing by 118% year-on-year [2][35]. Financial Forecasts - The report forecasts adjusted net profits of 9 billion yuan for 2024 and 9.2 billion yuan for 2025, with corresponding earnings per share of 2.50 yuan and 2.54 yuan, leading to a PE ratio of 18.3 and 18.0 respectively [2][4][35].

Investment Rating - The report maintains a "Buy" rating for the company, with expected price-to-earnings (PE) ratios for 2024-2026 at 19.0x, 17.9x, and 15.5x respectively [2]. Core Insights - The company reported a revenue of 22.585 billion yuan for Q3 2024, representing a year-on-year increase of 26.8%, while net profit decreased by 0.2% to 1.168 billion yuan. Adjusted net profit fell by 17.5% to 1.782 billion yuan [1]. - The increase in revenue was accompanied by a higher rise in operating costs, which increased by 35.0% year-on-year, leading to a decline in gross margin by 4.7 percentage points to 22.7% [1]. - The company experienced growth in both new and existing home transactions, with existing home gross transaction value (GTV) at 477.8 billion yuan, up 8.8% year-on-year, and new home GTV at 227.6 billion yuan, up 18.4% year-on-year [1]. - The company's "one body, three wings" strategy is showing positive results, with home decoration, rental housing, and emerging businesses contributing to a total revenue of 8.64 billion yuan, a 54.3% increase year-on-year, accounting for 38.3% of total revenue [1]. - The company has been actively repurchasing shares, spending approximately 5.8 billion USD in 2024, which represents 3.32% of the total shares outstanding at the beginning of the period [1]. Financial Performance Summary - For 2024, the company’s projected Non-GAAP net profits are adjusted to 9.01 billion yuan, reflecting a year-on-year decrease of 8.0%, with subsequent years showing growth of 6.3% and 15.4% for 2025 and 2026 respectively [2]. - The revenue forecast for 2024 is set at 91.12 billion yuan, with a growth rate of 17.16%, and is expected to reach 107.62 billion yuan in 2025 [5]. - The company’s diluted earnings per share (EPS) for 2024 is projected at 2.486 yuan, with a return on equity (ROE) of 7.12% [5].

Financial Performance - Total transaction volume for Q3 2024 reached RMB 736.8 billion (USD 105 billion), a 12.5% YoY increase[3] - Net income for Q3 2024 was RMB 22.6 billion (USD 3.2 billion), a 26.8% YoY increase[4] - Net profit for Q3 2024 was RMB 1.168 billion (USD 167 million), with adjusted net profit at RMB 1.782 billion (USD 254 million)[5] - Net revenue for Q3 2024 reached RMB 22.58 billion (USD 3.22 billion), a 26.8% increase compared to RMB 17.81 billion in Q3 2023[56] - Gross profit for Q3 2024 was RMB 5.13 billion (USD 731.7 million), up 5.2% from RMB 4.88 billion in Q3 2023[56] - Net income attributable to KE Holdings Inc. for Q3 2024 was RMB 1.17 billion (USD 166.88 million), a 1.1% increase from RMB 1.16 billion in Q3 2023[58] - Total operating expenses for Q3 2024 increased to RMB 4.41 billion (USD 628.1 million), up 11% from RMB 3.97 billion in Q3 2023[56] - Operating profit for Q3 2024 decreased 20.2% YoY to RMB 727.0 million (USD 103.6 million)[56] - Total revenue for the first nine months of 2024 reached RMB 62.33 billion (USD 8.88 billion), up 8.3% from RMB 57.57 billion in the same period of 2023[56] - Net income for the first nine months of 2024 was RMB 3.50 billion (USD 498.9 million), down 32.9% from RMB 5.22 billion in the same period of 2023[56] - Basic earnings per share for the nine months ended September 30, 2024, were RMB 1.03 (USD 0.15), compared to RMB 1.48 in the same period in 2023[60] - Diluted earnings per share for the nine months ended September 30, 2024, were RMB 0.99 (USD 0.14), compared to RMB 1.44 in the same period in 2023[60] - Adjusted operating profit for the nine months ended September 30, 2024, was RMB 5,135,508 thousand (USD 731,804 thousand), compared to RMB 7,863,542 thousand in the same period in 2023[62] - Adjusted net profit for the nine months ended September 30, 2024, was RMB 5,867,447 thousand (USD 836,106 thousand), compared to RMB 8,084,730 thousand in the same period in 2023[62] - Adjusted EBITDA for the nine months ended September 30, 2024, was RMB 7,191,233 thousand (USD 1,024,743 thousand), compared to RMB 9,644,947 thousand in the same period in 2023[62] - Net profit attributable to ordinary shareholders of KE Holdings Inc. for the nine months ended September 30, 2024, was RMB 3,494,908 thousand (USD 498,021 thousand), a decrease compared to RMB 5,213,619 thousand in the same period of 2023[64] - Adjusted net profit attributable to ordinary shareholders of KE Holdings Inc. for the nine months ended September 30, 2024, was RMB 5,861,402 thousand (USD 835,245 thousand), compared to RMB 8,078,787 thousand in the same period of 2023[64] - Basic adjusted net income per ADS for the nine months ended September 30, 2024, was RMB 5.16 (USD 0.74), compared to RMB 6.87 in the same period of 2023[66] - Diluted adjusted net income per ADS for the nine months ended September 30, 2024, was RMB 4.99 (USD 0.71), compared to RMB 6.71 in the same period of 2023[66] Business Segments Performance - Home renovation and furnishing business revenue reached RMB 4.21 billion, a 32.6% YoY increase[11] - Rental services revenue reached RMB 3.94 billion, a 118.4% YoY increase[11] - Existing home business net revenue remained flat at RMB 6.2 billion (USD 900 million) in Q3 2024 compared to RMB 6.3 billion in Q3 2023, while total transaction value increased by 8.8% to RMB 477.8 billion (USD 68.1 billion)[13] - New home business net revenue increased by 30.9% to RMB 7.7 billion (USD 1.1 billion) in Q3 2024, driven by an 18.4% rise in total transaction value to RMB 227.6 billion (USD 32.4 billion)[14] - Home renovation and furnishing net revenue grew by 32.6% to RMB 4.2 billion (USD 600 million) in Q3 2024, supported by increased order volume and improved delivery capabilities[14] - Rental services net revenue surged by 118.4% to RMB 3.9 billion (USD 600 million) in Q3 2024 due to an increase in rental properties under the "Worry-Free Lease" model[16] - New home business revenue grew 30.9% YoY to RMB 7.73 billion (USD 1.10 billion) in Q3 2024[56] - Home renovation and furnishing revenue increased 32.6% YoY to RMB 4.21 billion (USD 600.4 million) in Q3 2024[56] - Existing home business net revenue for the three months ended September 30, 2024, was RMB 6,217,054 thousand (USD 885,923 thousand), a slight decrease from RMB 6,307,085 thousand in the same period last year[72] - New home business net revenue for the three months ended September 30, 2024, increased to RMB 7,726,316 thousand (USD 1,100,991 thousand) from RMB 5,901,966 thousand in the same period last year[72] - Home decoration and furnishing business net revenue for the three months ended September 30, 2024, rose to RMB 4,213,041 thousand (USD 600,354 thousand) from RMB 3,176,739 thousand in the same period last year[72] - Rental services net revenue for the three months ended September 30, 2024, surged to RMB 3,941,234 thousand (USD 561,621 thousand) from RMB 1,804,374 thousand in the same period last year[72] - Emerging businesses and others net revenue for the three months ended September 30, 2024, was RMB 487,002 thousand (USD 69,397 thousand), down from RMB 620,541 thousand in the same period last year[72] - Existing home business contribution profit for the three months ended September 30, 2024, was RMB 2,549,227 thousand (USD 363,262 thousand), a decrease from RMB 3,069,848 thousand in the same period last year[72] - New home business contribution profit for the three months ended September 30, 2024, increased to RMB 1,913,932 thousand (USD 272,733 thousand) from RMB 1,483,195 thousand in the same period last year[72] - Home decoration and furnishing business contribution profit for the three months ended September 30, 2024, rose to RMB 1,316,028 thousand (USD 187,533 thousand) from RMB 924,488 thousand in the same period last year[72] - Rental services contribution profit for the three months ended September 30, 2024, was RMB 174,262 thousand (USD 24,832 thousand), up from RMB 56,353 thousand in the same period last year[72] - Emerging businesses and others contribution profit for the three months ended September 30, 2024, was RMB 386,276 thousand (USD 55,044 thousand), down from RMB 556,419 thousand in the same period last year[72] Operational Metrics - Number of stores as of September 30, 2024, was 48,230, a 12.1% YoY increase, with active stores at 46,857, a 14.6% YoY increase[5] - Number of agents as of September 30, 2024, was 476,420, an 11.0% YoY increase, with active agents at 423,400, a 6.1% YoY increase[5] - Average mobile MAUs for Q3 2024 were 46.2 million, compared to 49.2 million in the same period last year[5] Share Repurchase and Financial Position - The company repurchased approximately USD 200 million worth of shares in Q3 2024[11] - The company has repurchased approximately 102.2 million ADSs (equivalent to approximately 306.5 million Class A ordinary shares) under its share repurchase program, with a total consideration of approximately USD 1,493.4 million[30] - Cash, cash equivalents, restricted cash, and short-term investments totaled RMB 59.5 billion (USD 8.5 billion) as of September 30, 2024[29] - Total assets increased from RMB 120,331,931 thousand as of December 31, 2023, to RMB 122,795,712 thousand as of September 30, 2024, representing a growth of approximately 2.05%[48] - Cash and cash equivalents decreased significantly from RMB 19,634,716 thousand as of December 31, 2023, to RMB 9,576,948 thousand as of September 30, 2024, a decline of approximately 51.23%[48] - Short-term investments increased from RMB 34,257,958 thousand as of December 31, 2023, to RMB 43,654,035 thousand as of September 30, 2024, a growth of approximately 27.43%[48] - Total current liabilities rose from RMB 39,523,983 thousand as of December 31, 2023, to RMB 43,147,206 thousand as of September 30, 2024, an increase of approximately 9.17%[51] - Lease liabilities (current portion) increased from RMB 9,368,607 thousand as of December 31, 2023, to RMB 12,900,946 thousand as of September 30, 2024, a growth of approximately 37.71%[51] - Total liabilities grew from RMB 48,130,826 thousand as of December 31, 2023, to RMB 51,902,049 thousand as of September 30, 2024, an increase of approximately 7.84%[51] - Shareholders' equity decreased slightly from RMB 72,201,105 thousand as of December 31, 2023, to RMB 70,893,663 thousand as of September 30, 2024, a decline of approximately 1.81%[53] - Accumulated deficit improved from RMB (5,672,916) thousand as of December 31, 2023, to RMB (2,178,008) thousand as of September 30, 2024, reflecting a reduction in losses[53] - Total equity (including non-controlling interests) decreased from RMB 72,201,105 thousand as of December 31, 2023, to RMB 70,893,663 thousand as of September 30, 2024, a decline of approximately 1.81%[53] - Net cash provided by operating activities for the nine months ended September 30, 2024, was RMB 4,306,568 thousand (USD 613,680 thousand), a decrease compared to RMB 9,388,339 thousand in the same period of 2023[69] - Net cash used in investing activities for the nine months ended September 30, 2024, was RMB 7,362,441 thousand (USD 1,049,140 thousand), compared to RMB 7,689,643 thousand in the same period of 2023[69] - Net cash used in financing activities for the nine months ended September 30, 2024, was RMB 6,966,444 thousand (USD 992,710 thousand), compared to RMB 5,484,524 thousand in the same period of 2023[69] - Cash and cash equivalents and restricted cash at the end of September 30, 2024, were RMB 15,820,424 thousand (USD 2,254,392 thousand), compared to RMB 21,995,376 thousand at the end of September 30, 2023[69] Non-GAAP Financial Measures - Adjusted operating profit margin is defined as adjusted operating profit (loss) as a percentage of net revenue[26] - Adjusted EBITDA is a non-GAAP financial measure defined as net profit (loss) excluding items such as income tax expense, share-based compensation, and depreciation[26] - Adjusted net profit (loss) attributable to KE Holdings Inc. ordinary shareholders is a non-GAAP measure excluding items like share-based compensation and amortization of intangible assets[26] - Non-GAAP financial measures are used by the company to evaluate operating performance and formulate operational plans, including adjusted operating profit (loss) and adjusted EBITDA[37] - The company emphasizes that non-GAAP financial measures should not be considered in isolation or as a substitute for GAAP measures such as gross profit, net profit (loss), or other performance indicators[38] - Adjusted operating profit (loss) excludes share-based compensation expenses, amortization of intangible assets from acquisitions and business cooperation agreements, and impairment of goodwill, intangible assets, and other long-term assets[38] - Adjusted net profit (loss) excludes share-based compensation, amortization of intangible assets, fair value changes of long-term investments and receivables, impairment of goodwill and other long-term assets, investment impairment, and tax effects of non-GAAP adjustments[40] - Adjusted EBITDA excludes income tax expenses, share-based compensation, intangible asset amortization, depreciation of property, plant, and equipment, net interest income, fair value changes of long-term investments and receivables, impairment of goodwill and other long-term assets, and investment impairment[40] Strategic and Operational Highlights - The company's "One Body, Three Wings" strategy saw a 54.3% YoY increase in revenue, accounting for 38.3% of total net revenue, up 6.8 percentage points from the same period last year[11] - The company operates a leading online and offline integrated real estate transaction and service platform in China, with over 23 years of operational experience through its subsidiary Lianjia[41] - The company's strategic and operational plans, as well as management discussions, contain forward-looking statements, which are subject to risks and uncertainties[43] - The company does not undertake any obligation to update forward-looking statements unless required by applicable law[43] - The company's board of directors includes executive directors Peng Yongdong, Shan Yigang, Xu Wangang, and Xu Tao, as well as non-executive director Li Zhaohui and independent non-executive directors Chen Xiaohong, Zhu Hansong, and Wu Jun[45] Exchange Rate and Other Information - The exchange rate used for RMB to USD conversion is RMB 7.0176 to USD 1.00, based on the Federal Reserve H.10 statistical release as of September 30, 2024[36] - The company will hold an earnings call on November 21, 2024, at 7:00 AM Eastern Time to discuss financial results[33] - The company's unaudited condensed consolidated balance sheet is presented in thousands, except for share and per share data[47]