Financial Performance - For Q1 2025, GDS Holdings reported a net revenue of RMB 2,723.2 million (USD 375.3 million), representing a year-over-year increase of 12.0% from RMB 2,432.2 million[12]. - The net profit for Q1 2025 was RMB 764.1 million (USD 105.3 million), a significant turnaround from a net loss of RMB 344.9 million in Q1 2024[12]. - Adjusted EBITDA for Q1 2025 grew by 16.1% year-over-year to RMB 1,323.8 million (USD 182.4 million), with an adjusted EBITDA margin of 48.6%[12]. - Gross profit for Q1 2025 was RMB 644.8 million (USD 88.9 million), up 23.7% from RMB 521.2 million in Q1 2024, with a gross margin of 23.7%[14]. - Adjusted gross profit for Q1 2025 was RMB 1,455.4 million (USD 200.6 million), reflecting a 14.6% increase from RMB 1,270.1 million in the prior year[15]. - The net profit for Q1 2025 was RMB 764.1 million (USD 105.3 million), a significant improvement from a net loss of RMB 344.9 million in the same period last year[19]. - Adjusted EBITDA for Q1 2025 was RMB 1,323.8 million (USD 182.4 million), representing a 16.1% increase from RMB 1,140.7 million in Q1 2024[20]. - The adjusted EBITDA margin for Q1 2025 was 48.6%, up from 46.9% in the same period last year, primarily due to a decrease in cash operating costs as a percentage of net income[22]. Operational Metrics - The total contracted and pre-contracted area as of March 31, 2025, was 649,561 square meters, an increase of 6.7% compared to 608,645 square meters a year earlier[12]. - The billing area increased by 14.6% year-over-year to 462,423 square meters as of March 31, 2025[12]. - The operating area billing rate improved to 75.7% from 73.5% in the same period last year[12]. - The total signed and pre-signed area at the end of Q1 2025 was 649,561 square meters, a year-over-year increase of 6.7%[24]. - The operational area at the end of Q1 2025 was 610,685 square meters, reflecting an 11.2% year-over-year increase[26]. - The company reported a billing area of 462,423 square meters at the end of Q1 2025, a 14.6% year-over-year increase[27]. Cash Flow and Debt - As of March 31, 2025, the company had cash of RMB 7,575.7 million (USD 1,044.0 million) and total short-term debt of RMB 4,735.8 million (USD 652.6 million)[23]. - Cash reserves decreased from RMB 7,867,659 thousand to RMB 7,575,709 thousand between December 31, 2024, and March 31, 2025[49]. - Total liabilities increased from RMB 49,979,995 thousand to RMB 49,015,114 thousand during the same period[49]. - The company reported a cumulative loss of RMB (6,044,372) thousand as of March 31, 2025[49]. - Long-term borrowings, excluding the current portion, were RMB 21,905,985 thousand as of December 31, 2024[49]. Strategic Initiatives - The company maintains its revenue guidance for 2025 at RMB 11,290 million to RMB 11,590 million and adjusted EBITDA guidance at RMB 5,190 million to RMB 5,390 million[30]. - The company anticipates growth in the high-performance data center market in Southeast Asia and expects to strengthen relationships with new and existing customers[45]. - The company plans to focus on expanding its service offerings and enhancing operational efficiency to improve profitability in the upcoming quarters[51]. Non-GAAP Metrics - The company utilizes adjusted EBITDA, adjusted EBITDA margin, adjusted gross profit, and adjusted gross profit margin as non-GAAP financial metrics to assess operational performance and set business goals[35]. - The company does not include gains or losses from discontinued operations in adjusted EBITDA and adjusted EBITDA margin, focusing on ongoing business performance[36]. - The adjusted EBITDA and adjusted gross profit metrics are presented as they are frequently used by analysts and investors to evaluate financial performance within the industry[37]. - The company emphasizes that non-GAAP financial metrics should not be considered in isolation from GAAP metrics, as they have limitations[37]. Research and Development - Research and development expenses for Q1 2025 were RMB 7.9 million (USD 1.1 million), down from RMB 10.0 million in the same quarter last year[16]. Interest and Other Expenses - Interest expenses for Q1 2025 decreased by 4.5% year-over-year to RMB 441.5 million (USD 60.8 million) due to lower borrowing levels and interest rates[17]. - The interest expense for the period was RMB 462,508 thousand, which is 19.0% of net revenue[60]. - The depreciation and amortization expenses for the three months ended March 31, 2024, were RMB 782,672 thousand, which is 32.1% of net revenue[60]. Asset Management - The company completed an asset-backed securities transaction in Q1 2025, resulting in a net cash gain of RMB 583.3 million (USD 80.4 million) after reinvestment[29]. - The company holds long-term equity investments valued at RMB 7,544,555 thousand as of December 31, 2024[49]. - The net value of property and equipment was RMB 40,204,133 thousand as of December 31, 2024[49]. Market Position - The company operates high-performance data centers strategically located in major economic centers, catering to significant demand for data center services[42]. - The company provides a range of managed services, including hybrid cloud services and managed network services, to meet the needs of large clients[43]. - The company has a 24-year track record in service delivery, successfully meeting the demands of some of China's largest clients for data center outsourcing[43].
万国数据-SW(09698) - 2025 Q1 - 季度业绩