
Financial Performance - Total revenue for 2022 reached RMB 94.18 billion, representing a year-on-year increase of 16.2% from RMB 81.08 billion in 2021[10] - Gross profit for 2022 was RMB 42.13 billion, accounting for 44.7% of total revenue, up from 42.0% in 2021[10] - Operating loss for 2022 was RMB 12.56 billion, a significant improvement compared to an operating loss of RMB 27.70 billion in 2021, reflecting a 54.7% reduction[10] - Net loss for the year was RMB 13.69 billion, down 82.5% from RMB 78.08 billion in 2021[10] - Adjusted EBITDA for 2022 was RMB 1.81 billion, a turnaround from an adjusted EBITDA loss of RMB 12.95 billion in 2021[10] - Total revenue for 2022 was RMB 94.2 billion, an increase from RMB 81.1 billion in 2021, marking a 16.1% year-over-year growth[17] - The company reported a net loss of RMB 13.7 billion for 2022, a reduction from a net loss of RMB 78.1 billion in 2021[17] - Adjusted EBITDA for the year ended December 31, 2022, was RMB 1.8 billion, compared to an adjusted loss of RMB 12.95 billion in the previous year[81] Quarterly Performance - In Q4 2022, total revenue was RMB 28.29 billion, a 15.8% increase from RMB 24.43 billion in Q4 2021[11] - Q4 2022 gross profit was RMB 12.88 billion, representing 45.5% of total revenue, up from 41.5% in Q4 2021[11] - Adjusted net loss for Q4 2022 was RMB 45.32 million, a significant decrease from RMB 3.57 billion in Q4 2021[11] - Revenue increased by 15.8% from RMB 24.43 billion in Q4 2021 to RMB 28.29 billion in Q4 2022, driven by growth in online marketing services, live streaming, and e-commerce[49] - The net loss for Q4 2022 was RMB 1.5 billion, significantly reduced from RMB 6.2 billion in Q4 2021[64] User Engagement - Average daily active users reached 366.2 million in Q4 2022, up from 323.3 million in Q4 2021, representing a 13.9% year-over-year increase[16] - Average monthly active users reached 640 million in Q4 2022, compared to 578 million in Q4 2021, showing a 10.7% increase[16] - Average daily usage time per active user was 133.9 minutes in Q4 2022, up from 118.9 minutes in Q4 2021, a 12.6% increase[16] - The average daily usage time per DAU increased by 12.6% year-on-year to 133.9 minutes in Q4 2022, indicating strong user engagement[21] E-commerce Performance - E-commerce gross merchandise volume (GMV) for 2022 exceeded RMB 901.5 billion, reflecting a 30% year-over-year growth in Q4 2022[20] - The total gross merchandise volume (GMV) for e-commerce in Q4 2022 increased by 30% year-on-year, surpassing RMB 900 billion for the entire year[24] - The number of monthly active merchants increased by over 50% year-on-year in Q4 2022, reflecting strong growth in the e-commerce sector[24] Marketing and Advertising - Kuaishou's online marketing services revenue grew by 14.0% year-on-year in Q4 2022, accounting for 53.4% of total revenue[23] - Kuaishou's brand advertising revenue grew by over 20% year-on-year in Q4 2022, supported by significant marketing events and product capability upgrades[23] - Online marketing services revenue rose by 14.9% to RMB 49.0 billion in 2022, accounting for 52.1% of total revenue[35] Cost Management - Sales and marketing expenses decreased by 16.0% to RMB 37.1 billion, representing 39.4% of total revenue[41] - Research and development expenses decreased by 7.8% to RMB 13.8 billion in 2022[41] - Sales and marketing expenses decreased by 4.8% from RMB 10.23 billion in Q4 2021 to RMB 9.74 billion in Q4 2022, reducing its share of total revenue from 41.9% to 34.4%[57] Corporate Governance - The company has adopted corporate governance principles and codes as part of its governance practices during the reporting period[106] - The board of directors includes key executives such as Su Hua (Chairman) and Cheng Yixiao (CEO) who are responsible for the company's long-term strategy and daily operations[116] - Independent non-executive directors have confirmed their independence according to listing rules, ensuring unbiased oversight of the company's governance[116] Strategic Initiatives - The company plans to continue expanding its market presence and investing in new technologies and products to drive future growth[10] - The company aims to enhance its market position in online marketing and e-commerce, focusing on improving monetization capabilities and operational efficiency in 2023[30] - The company is committed to seeking strategic partnerships, investments, and acquisitions to further expand its ecosystem and monetization capabilities[98] Social Responsibility - The company emphasized its commitment to social responsibility, integrating public welfare and environmental practices into its corporate culture[19] - The group made charitable donations of approximately RMB 22.7 million during the reporting period[104] Cash Flow and Financial Position - Cash and cash equivalents decreased to RMB 13,274,269 thousand as of December 31, 2022, down from RMB 32,612,419 thousand at the end of 2021[85] - The net cash generated from operating activities was RMB 2,198,028 thousand for the year, a substantial recovery from a cash outflow of RMB 5,519,291 thousand in the previous year[85] - The company had no borrowings as of December 31, 2022, resulting in a leverage ratio of zero[87] Employee and Shareholder Information - As of December 31, 2022, the group has 25,445 full-time employees, primarily based in China[100] - The company has no plans to distribute dividends in the foreseeable future, considering its financial condition and current economic environment[97] - The employee stock ownership plan aims to attract, motivate, retain, and reward senior staff and align their interests with those of shareholders[143]