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pww.comTencent Holdings Ltd., Q3 2011 Earnings Call, Nov 09, 2011 - SEHK:700

SEHK:700

** Summary of Executive Statements**

Catherine Chan (Executives)

  • Introduction and Forward-Looking Statements:
    • Reminded participants that the call includes forward-looking statements and discussed the risks and uncertainties that may affect future outcomes.
    • Introduced the management team: Chairman and CEO, Mr. Pony Ma; President, Mr. Martin Lau; new Chief Strategy Officer, James Mitchell; and Deputy CFO, John Lo.

Huateng Ma (Executives)

  • Q3 2011 Overview:
    • Highlighted strong operational and financial performance.
    • Emphasized capitalizing on the growth of smartphones and mobile Internet with popular mobile apps like Wireless QQ, mobile Qzone, and Weixin.
    • Noted leadership in the online games business with growth in users and revenue across major titles.
    • Mentioned significant growth in the online advertising industry, driven by contributions from emerging search and video services.
    • Discussed ongoing investments in strategic initiatives, including marketing for new games, Microblog, and mobile products.
    • Reported total revenue of RMB 7.5 billion, up 43% year-on-year and 11% quarter-on-quarter.
    • Non-GAAP operating margins declined due to marketing spending and R&D investments.
    • Stressed the importance of user growth and long-term business performance, emphasizing disciplined spending and investment.

Chi Ping Lau (Executives)

  • Operating Metrics and Key Platforms:
    • Updated on the growth of active user accounts and PCU for core IM platform, Qzone, and Pengyou.
    • Highlighted the increasing use of mobile clients for IM services.
    • Discussed the growth and user engagement of social networking services, including Qzone and Pengyou.
    • Mentioned the integration and innovation in Tencent Microblog and the growth in registered and active users.
    • Emphasized the importance of mobile Internet and the popularity of mobile applications like Wireless QQ and Weixin.
    • Explained the strategic importance of Weixin, its user growth, and its role in sustaining and evolving Tencent's social leadership.
    • Addressed the company's investment in strategic areas like social networking, online games, and mobile applications.
    • Discussed the potential revenue opportunities in user-paid services, advertising, and e-commerce.
    • Emphasized the company's focus on user experience, revenue, and profit, with margins as a byproduct.
    • Highlighted the early stages of the open platform development and the ongoing efforts to build infrastructure and support third-party developers.
    • Addressed the slowdown in QQ user growth and the importance of deepening relationships with users through various services.
    • Discussed the company's disciplined approach to cost control and the focus on leveraging internal networks for marketing.
    • Explained the company's investment principles and the dynamic adjustment of M&A target lists based on market conditions.

James Mitchell (Executives)

  • Internet VAS Business:
    • Detailed the revenue breakdown, noting that IVAS contributed 80% of total revenue.
    • Discussed the growth in community VAS and online games, with significant increases in both revenue and user engagement.
    • Explained the financial impact of the open platform strategy and the benefits of enhancing user experience and supporting business partners.
    • Highlighted the maturation of QQ Farm and QQ Ranch and the growth in user engagement on Qzone.
    • Discussed the rapid growth of Pengyou and the integration of learnings from Pengyou back to Qzone.
    • Mentioned the success of online games, including League of Legends, and the growth in advanced casual games.
    • Addressed the evolution of mobile VAS categories and the popularity of mobile applications.
    • Discussed the growth in online advertising revenue, driven by increased traffic and a broader range of advertisers.
    • Emphasized the company's focus on content and marketing to attract more advertisers in key segments like FMCG, finance, and automobiles.

Shek Hon Lo (Executives)

  • Financial Performance:

    • Reported total revenue of RMB 7.5 billion, up 43% year-on-year and 11% quarter-on-quarter.

    • Discussed operating income, income tax expense, and profit attributable to shareholders.

    • Provided a breakdown of revenue by segment: IVAS, MVAS, and online advertising.

    • Addressed the increase in total costs and the impact on gross margins.

    • Discussed operating expenses, including selling and marketing, G&A, and R&D expenses.

    • Explained the decline in operating and net margins due to marketing spending and R&D investments.

    • Provided details on capital expenditures, share repurchases, and the company's net cash position.

    • Addressed the accounting for Riot Games and the associated financial adjustments.

    • Emphasized the company's focus on user experience, revenue, and profit, with margins as a byproduct.

    • Discussed the company's investment in infrastructure projects and the long-term benefits of these investments.

    • Addressed the company's approach to managing sales and marketing expenses and the focus on user experience and revenue growth.

    • Provided an overview of the company's headcount growth and the allocation of new hires across various areas.

    • Explained the company's approach to cost control and the integration of new talent.

    • Discussed the company's strategy for the open platform and the continuous development of the advertising platform on Qzone.

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