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DouYu International Holdings Limited Reports Second Quarter 2024 Unaudited Financial Results

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WUHAN, China, Sept. 12, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — DouYu International Holdings Limited (“DouYu” or the “Company”) (Nasdaq: DOYU), a leading game-centric live streaming platform in China and a pioneer in the eSports value chain, today announced its unaudited financial results for the second quarter ended June 30, 2024.

Second Quarter 2024 Financial and Operational Highlights

Total net revenues in the second quarter of 2024 were RMB1,032.0 million (US$142.0 million), compared with RMB1,392.2 million in the same period of 2023.Gross profit in the second quarter of 2024 was RMB84.2 million (US$11.6 million), compared with RMB188.9 million in the same period of 2023.Net loss in the second quarter of 2024 was RMB49.2 million (US$6.8 million), compared with net income of RMB6.8 million in the same period of 2023.Adjusted net loss[1] in the second quarter of 2024 was RMB45.5 million (US$6.3 million), compared with adjusted net income of RMB61.4 million in the same period of 2023.Average mobile MAUs[2] in the second quarter of 2024 were 44.1 million, compared with 50.3 million in the same period of 2023.The number of quarterly average paying users[3] in the second quarter of 2024 was 3.4 million, compared with 4.0 million in the same period of 2023.

The interim management committee of DouYu commented, “In the second quarter of 2024, we further enriched our content ecosystem and enhanced our diversified commercialization capabilities. In deepening our collaboration with streamers and game developers on content innovation and product upgrades, we successfully introduced diverse cooperative models that bring DouYu users more exceptional content experiences and an expanded array of gaming services. Our long-term development strategy remains centered on fostering a vibrant, diverse, game-centric content ecosystem by harnessing the strengths of DouYu’s deep-rooted streamer resources and premium content. We will continue to dynamically adapt our operating strategies amid the evolving macroeconomic and industry shifts, proactively addressing challenges and optimizing our platform’s content ecosystem to serve our overarching goal of long-term, sustainable growth.”

Mr. Hao Cao, Vice President of DouYu, commented, “Our strategic revenue diversification initiatives yielded encouraging results in the second quarter. Revenue from Innovative business, advertising and others (formerly known as advertising and other revenues) steadily increased to RMB242 million, contributing 23.4% of our total revenue, a significant improvement from 9.6% in the same period of 2023. Despite short-term financial pressure from macroeconomic headwinds and an evolving business landscape, we remain committed to rewarding the trust and support of our shareholders. In addition to our US$20 million share repurchase program announced in December 2023, which was successfully completed in July, we announced a US$300 million special cash dividend in early July. Looking ahead, we will continue to explore commercial diversification pathways, prioritizing the Company’s long-term, healthy growth to deliver value to our shareholders.”

Second Quarter 2024 Financial Results

Total net revenues in the second quarter of 2024 decreased by 25.9% to RMB1,032.0 million (US$142.0 million), compared with RMB1,392.2 million in the same period of 2023.

Livestreaming revenues in the second quarter of 2024 decreased by 37.2% to RMB790.1 million (US$108.7 million) from RMB1,258.3 million in the same period of 2023. The decrease was primarily due to the soft macroeconomic environment, in response to which we offered lower-priced products and reduced promotional events focused on paying user acquisition. As a result, there was a year-over-year decrease in both average revenue per paying user and the number of total paying users.

Innovative business, advertising and other revenues (formerly known as advertising and other revenues) in the second quarter of 2024 increased by 80.7% to RMB242.0 million (US$33.3 million) from RMB133.9 million in the same period of 2023. The increase was primarily driven by an increase in other revenues generated through our other innovative business, such as the voice-based social networking service.

Cost of revenues in the second quarter of 2024 decreased by 21.2% to RMB947.8 million (US$130.4 million) from RMB1,203.3 million in the same period of 2023.

Revenue-sharing fees and content costs in the second quarter of 2024 decreased by 18.1% to RMB803.4 million (US$110.6 million) from RMB981.3 million in the same period of 2023. The decrease was primarily due to a decrease in revenue-sharing fees aligned with decreased livestreaming revenues, as well as a decline in content costs resulting from improved cost management in streamer payments and copyrighted content, and partially offset by the increase in costs related to the innovative business.

Bandwidth costs in the second quarter of 2024 decreased by 33.0% to RMB79.6 million (US$11.0 million) from RMB118.8 million in the same period of 2023. The decline was primarily due to a year-over-year decrease in peak bandwidth usage.

Gross profit in the second quarter of 2024 was RMB84.2 million (US$11.6 million), compared with RMB188.9 million in the same period of 2023. The decline in gross profit was primarily due to the decrease in livestreaming revenues outpacing the decline in cost of revenues. Gross margin in the second quarter of 2024 was 8.2%, compared with 13.6% in the same period of 2023.

Sales and marketing expenses in the second quarter of 2024 decreased by 11.5% to RMB77.0 million (US$10.6 million)  from RMB87.0 million in the same period of 2023. The decrease was mainly attributable to a decrease in staff-related expenses.

Research and development expenses in the second quarter of 2024 decreased by 29.4% to RMB50.1 million (US$6.9 million) from RMB71.0 million in the same period of 2023. The decrease was primarily due to a decrease in staff-related expenses.

General and administrative expenses in the second quarter of 2024 increased by 3.4% to RMB48.5 million (US$6.7 million) from RMB46.9 million in the same period of 2023. The increase was primarily due to increased expenses related to our employee streamlining initiatives.

Other operating expenses, net in the second quarter of 2024 were RMB28.2 million (US$3.9 million), compared with other operating income of RMB8.6 million in the same period of 2023.

Loss from operations in the second quarter of 2024 was RMB119.6 million (US$16.5 million), compared with RMB7.5 million in the same period of 2023.

Net loss in the second quarter of 2024 was RMB49.2 million (US$6.8 million), compared with net income of RMB6.8 million in the same period of 2023.

Adjusted net loss, which excludes the share of loss in equity method investments, and impairment loss of investments, was RMB45.5 million (US$6.3 million) in the second quarter of 2024, compared with adjusted net income of RMB61.4 million in the same period of 2023.

Basic and diluted net loss per ADS[4] in the second quarter of 2024 were both RMB1.58 (US$0.22). Adjusted basic and diluted net loss per ADS in the second quarter of 2024 were both RMB1.46 (US$0.20).

Cash and cash equivalents, restricted cash and bank deposits

As of June 30, 2024, the Company had cash and cash equivalents, restricted cash, restricted cash in other non-current assets, and short-term and long-term bank deposits of RMB6,561.3 million (US$902.9 million), compared with RMB6,855.5 million as of December 31, 2023.

Updates of Share Repurchase Program

On December 28, 2023, the Company announced that its board of directors had authorized a share repurchase program under which the Company may repurchase up to US$20 million of its ordinary shares in the form of ADSs during a period of up to 12 months commencing on January 1, 2024. As of June 30, 2024, the Company had repurchased an aggregate of US$11.2 million of its ADSs in the open market under this program. The allotment of US$20 million was used in full by July 18, 2024.

Conference Call Information

The Company will hold a conference call on September 12, 2024, at 7:00 a.m. Eastern Time (or 7:00 p.m. Beijing Time on the same day) to discuss the financial results. Listeners may access the call by dialing the following numbers:

International:

+1-412-317-6061

United States Toll-Free:

+1-888-317-6003

Mainland China Toll-Free:

4001-206115

Hong Kong Toll Free:

800-963976

Singapore Toll Free:

800-120-5863

Conference ID:

8687804

 The replay will be accessible through September 19, 2024, by dialing the following numbers:

International:

+1-412-317-0088

United States Toll Free:

+1-877-344-7529

Conference ID:

1678388

A live and archived webcast of the conference call will also be available on the Company’s investor relations website at http://ir.douyu.com.

[1] “Adjusted net loss” is defined as net loss excluding share of loss in equity method investments, and impairment loss of investments. For more information, please refer to “Use of Non-GAAP Financial Measures” and “Reconciliations of GAAP and Non-GAAP Results” at the end of this press release.

[2] Refers to the number of mobile devices that launched our mobile apps in a given period. Average mobile MAUs for a given period is calculated by dividing (i) the sum of active mobile users for each month of such period by (ii) the number of months in such period.

[3] “Quarterly average paying users” refers to the average paying users for each quarter during a given period of time calculated by dividing (i) the sum of paying users for each quarter of such period by (ii) the number of quarters in such period. “Paying user” refers to a registered user that has purchased virtual gifts on our platform at least once during the relevant period.

[4] Every one ADS represents one ordinary share for the relevant period and calendar year.

About DouYu International Holdings Limited

Headquartered in Wuhan, China, DouYu International Holdings Limited (Nasdaq: DOYU) is a leading game-centric live streaming platform in China and a pioneer in the eSports value chain. DouYu operates its platform on both PC and mobile apps to bring users access to immersive and interactive games and entertainment livestreaming, a wide array of video and graphic contents, as well as opportunities to participate in community events and discussions. By nurturing a sustainable technology-based talent development system and relentlessly producing high-quality content, DouYu consistently delivers premium content through the integration of livestreaming, video, graphics, and virtual communities with a primary focus on games, especially on eSports. This enables DouYu to continuously enhance its user experience and pursue long-term healthy development. For more information, please see http://ir.douyu.com.

Use of Non-GAAP Financial Measures

Adjusted net income (loss) is calculated as net income (loss) adjusted for share of loss in equity method investments, and impairment loss of investments. Adjusted net income (loss) attributable to DouYu is calculated as net income (loss) attributable to DouYu adjusted for share of loss in equity method investments, and impairment loss of investments. Adjusted basic and diluted net income per ordinary share is non-GAAP net income attributable to ordinary shareholders divided by weighted average number of ordinary shares used in the calculation of non-GAAP basic and diluted net income per ordinary share. The Company adjusted the impact of (i) share of loss in equity method investments, (ii) impairment loss of investments to understand and evaluate the Company’s core operating performance. The non-GAAP financial measures are presented to enhance investors’ overall understanding of the Company’s financial performance and should not be considered a substitute for, or superior to, the financial information prepared and presented in accordance with U.S. GAAP. Investors are encouraged to review the reconciliation of the historical non-GAAP financial measures to its most directly comparable GAAP financial measures. As non-GAAP financial measures have material limitations as analytical metrics and may not be calculated in the same manner by all companies, they may not be comparable to other similarly titled measures used by other companies. In light of the foregoing limitations, you should not consider non-GAAP financial measures as a substitute for, or superior to, such metrics in accordance with U.S. GAAP.

For more information on these non-GAAP financial measures, please see the table captioned “Reconciliations of Non-GAAP Results” near the end of this release.

Exchange Rate Information

This announcement contains translations of certain RMB amounts into U.S. dollars at a specified rate solely for the convenience of the reader. Unless otherwise noted, all translations from RMB to U.S. dollars are made at a rate of RMB7.2672 to US$1.00, the noon buying rate in effect on June 28, 2024, in the H.10 statistical release of the Federal Reserve Board. The Company makes no representation that the RMB amounts could have been, or could be, converted, realized or settled in U.S. dollars, at that rate on June 28, 2024, or at any other rate.

Safe Harbor Statement

This press release contains forward-looking statements. These statements are made under the “safe harbor” provisions of the U.S. Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Statements that are not historical facts, including statements about the Company’s beliefs and expectations, are forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements involve inherent risks and uncertainties, and a number of factors could cause actual results to differ materially from those contained in any forward-looking statement, including but not limited to the following: the Company’s results of operations and financial condition; the Company’s business strategies; general market conditions, in particular, the game live streaming market; the ability of the Company to retain and grow active and paying users; changes in general economic and business conditions in China; the impact of the COVID-19 to the Company’s business operations and the economy in China and globally; any adverse changes in laws, regulations, rules, policies or guidelines applicable to the Company; and assumptions underlying or related to any of the foregoing. In some cases, forward-looking statements can be identified by words or phrases such as “may,” “will,” “expect,” “anticipate,” “target,” “aim,” “estimate,” “intend,” “plan,” “believe,” “potential,” “continue,” “is/are likely to” or other similar expressions. Further information regarding these and other risks, uncertainties or factors is included in the Company’s filings with the Securities Exchange Commission. All information provided in this press release is as of the date of this press release, and the Company does not undertake any duty to update such information, except as required under applicable law.

Investor Relations Contact

In China:

Lingling Kong

DouYu International Holdings Limited

Email: ir@douyu.tv

Tel: +86 (10) 6508-0677

 

Andrea Guo

Piacente Financial Communications

Email: douyu@tpg-ir.com

Tel: +86 (10) 6508-0677

 

In the United States:

Brandi Piacente

Piacente Financial Communications

Email: douyu@tpg-ir.com

Tel: +1-212-481-2050

 

Media Relations Contact

In China:

Lingling Kong

DouYu International Holdings Limited

Email: pr_douyu@douyu.tv

Tel: +86 (10) 6508-0677

 

 

 

UNAUDITED CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS

(All amounts in thousands, except share, ADS, per share and per ADS data)

As of December 31

As of June 30

2023

2024

2024

ASSETS

RMB

RMB

US$ (1)

Current assets:

Cash and cash equivalents

4,440,131

4,061,140

558,831

Restricted cash

–

21

3

Short-term bank deposits

1,716,540

1,974,461

271,695

Accounts receivable, net

73,453

52,279

7,194

Prepayments

38,181

26,085

3,589

Amounts due from related parties

68,994

61,859

8,512

Other current assets, net

348,129

482,012

66,327

Total current assets

6,685,428

6,657,857

916,151

Property and equipment, net

13,808

8,525

1,172

Intangible assets, net

120,694

141,671

19,495

Long-term bank deposits

630,000

450,000

61,922

Investments

436,197

431,112

59,323

Right-of-use assets, net

22,792

5,925

815

Other non-current assets

163,184

138,797

19,099

Total non-current assets

1,386,675

1,176,030

161,826

TOTAL ASSETS

8,072,103

7,833,887

1,077,977

 

LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY

LIABILITIES

Current liabilities:

Accounts payable

534,428

464,509

63,919

Advances from customers

12,911

10,194

1,403

Deferred revenue

315,969

271,061

37,299

Accrued expenses and other current liabilities

246,601

191,607

26,366

Amounts due to related parties

251,392

382,574

52,644

Lease liabilities due within one year

14,768

4,523

622

Total current liabilities

1,376,069

1,324,468

182,253

Lease liabilities

6,701

563

77

Total non-current liabilities

6,701

563

77

TOTAL LIABILITIES

1,382,770

1,325,031

182,330

(1) Translations of certain RMB amounts into U.S. dollars at a specified rate are solely for the convenience of the reader. Unless otherwise noted,

all translations from RMB to U.S. dollars are made at a rate of RMB7.2672 to US$1.00, the noon buying rate in effect on June 28, 2024, in the

H.10 statistical release of the Federal Reserve Board.

 

 

UNAUDITED CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS (CONTINUED)

(All amounts in thousands, except share, ADS, per share and per ADS data)

As of December 31

As of June 30

2023

2024

2024

RMB

RMB

US$ (1)

SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY

Ordinary shares

23

23

3

Treasury shares

(911,217)

(991,370)

(136,417)

Additional paid-in capital

10,670,287

10,670,287

1,468,280

Accumulated deficit

(3,485,007)

(3,622,129)

(498,422)

Accumulated other comprehensive income

415,247

452,045

62,203

Total DouYu Shareholders’ Equity

6,689,333

6,508,856

895,647

Total Shareholders’ Equity

6,689,333

6,508,856

895,647

TOTAL LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY

8,072,103

7,833,887

1,077,977

(1) Translations of certain RMB amounts into U.S. dollars at a specified rate are solely for the convenience of the reader. Unless otherwise noted,

all translations from RMB to U.S. dollars are made at a rate of RMB7.2672 to US$1.00, the noon buying rate in effect on June 28, 2024, in the

H.10 statistical release of the Federal Reserve Board.

 

 

 

UNAUDITED CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME (LOSS) 

(All amounts in thousands, except share, ADS, per share and per ADS data)

Three Months Ended

Six Months Ended

June 30,

2023

March 31,

2024

June 30,

2024

June 30,

2024

June 30,

2023

June 30,

2024

June 30,

2024

RMB

RMB

RMB

US$ (1)

RMB

RMB

US$ (1)

Net revenues

1,392,193

1,039,684

1,032,041

142,014

2,875,253

2,071,725

285,079

Cost of revenues

(1,203,294)

(930,678)

(947,823)

(130,425)

(2,509,888)

(1,878,501)

(258,490)

Gross profit

188,899

109,006

84,218

11,589

365,365

193,224

26,589

Operating income (expense)

Sales and marketing expenses

(87,047)

(75,570)

(76,963)

(10,590)

(177,733)

(152,533)

(20,989)

General and administrative expenses

(46,938)

(42,797)

(48,496)

(6,673)

(106,731)

(91,293)

(12,562)

Research and development expenses

(71,043)

(54,150)

(50,135)

(6,899)

(143,354)

(104,285)

(14,350)

Other operating income (expense), net

8,615

(103,428)

(28,189)

(3,879)

27,661

(131,617)

(18,111)

Total operating expenses

(196,413)

(275,945)

(203,783)

(28,041)

(400,157)

(479,728)

(66,012)

Loss from operations

(7,514)

(166,939)

(119,565)

(16,452)

(34,792)

(286,504)

(39,423)

Other expenses, net

(24,431)

–

(943)

(130)

(32,431)

(943)

(130)

Interest income

67,252

81,094

75,972

10,454

121,679

157,066

21,613

Foreign exchange gain, net

1,641

153

604

83

245

757

104

Income (loss) before income taxes and share of loss

  in equity method investments

36,948

(85,692)

(43,932)

(6,045)

54,701

(129,624)

(17,836)

Income tax expense

–

–

(2,510)

(345)

–

(2,510)

(345)

Share of loss in equity method investments

(30,100)

(2,261)

(2,727)

(375)

(33,336)

(4,988)

(686)

Net income (loss)

6,848

(87,953)

(49,169)

(6,765)

21,365

(137,122)

(18,867)

Net income (loss) attributable to ordinary 

shareholders of the Company

6,848

(87,953)

(49,169)

(6,765)

21,365

(137,122)

(18,867)

Net income (loss) per ordinary share

Basic

0.21

(2.77)

(1.58)

(0.22)

0.67

(4.36)

(0.60)

Diluted

0.21

(2.77)

(1.58)

(0.22)

0.67

(4.36)

(0.60)

Net income (loss) per ADS(2)

Basic

0.21

(2.77)

(1.58)

(0.22)

0.67

(4.36)

(0.60)

Diluted

0.21

(2.77)

(1.58)

(0.22)

0.67

(4.36)

(0.60)

Weighted average number of ordinary shares used in calculating net income (loss) per ordinary share

Basic

31,977,665

31,807,180

31,128,544

31,128,544

32,000,608

31,467,862

31,467,862

Diluted

31,977,665

31,807,180

31,128,544

31,128,544

32,000,608

31,467,862

31,467,862

Weighted average number of ADS used in calculating net income (loss) per ADS(2)

Basic

31,977,665

31,807,180

31,128,544

31,128,544

32,000,608

31,467,862

31,467,862

Diluted

31,977,665

31,807,180

31,128,544

31,128,544

32,000,608

31,467,862

31,467,862

(1) Translations of certain RMB amounts into U.S. dollars at a specified rate are solely for the convenience of the reader. Unless otherwise noted, all

translations from RMB to U.S. dollars are made at a rate of RMB7.2672 to US$1.00, the noon buying rate in effect on June 28, 2024, in the H.10 statistical

release of the Federal Reserve Board.

(2) Every one ADS represents one ordinary share.

 

 

RECONCILIATIONS OF GAAP AND NON-GAAP RESULTS

(All amounts in thousands, except share, ADS, per share and per ADS data)

Three Months Ended

Six Months Ended

June 30,

2023

March 31,

2024

June 30,

2024

June 30,

2024

June 30,

2023

June 30,

2024

June 30,

2024

RMB

RMB

RMB

US$ (1)

RMB

RMB

US$ (1)

Loss from operations

(7,514)

(166,939)

(119,565)

(16,452)

(34,792)

(286,504)

(39,423)

Adjusted operating loss

(7,514)

(166,939)

(119,565)

(16,452)

(34,792)

(286,504)

(39,423)

Net income (loss)

6,848

(87,953)

(49,169)

(6,765)

21,365

(137,122)

(18,867)

Add:

Share of loss in equity method investments

30,100

2,261

2,727

375

33,336

4,988

686

Impairment loss of investments(2)

24,431

–

943

130

32,431

943

130

Adjusted net income (loss)

61,379

(85,692)

(45,499)

(6,260)

87,132

(131,191)

(18,051)

Net income (loss) attributable to DouYu

6,848

(87,953)

(49,169)

(6,765)

21,365

(137,122)

(18,867)

Add:

Share of loss in equity method investments

30,100

2,261

2,727

375

33,336

4,988

686

Impairment loss of investments

24,431

–

943

130

32,431

943

130

Adjusted net income (loss) attributable to DouYu

61,379

(85,692)

(45,499)

(6,260)

87,132

(131,191)

(18,051)

Adjusted net income (loss) per ordinary share

Basic

1.92

(2.69)

(1.46)

(0.20)

2.72

(4.17)

(0.57)

Diluted

1.92

(2.69)

(1.46)

(0.20)

2.72

(4.17)

(0.57)

Adjusted net income (loss) per ADS(3)

 

Basic

1.92

(2.69)

(1.46)

(0.20)

2.72

(4.17)

(0.57)

Diluted

1.92

(2.69)

(1.46)

(0.20)

2.72

(4.17)

(0.57)

Weighted average number of ordinary shares used in calculating Adjusted net income (loss) per ordinary share

Basic

31,977,665

31,807,180

31,128,544

31,128,544

32,000,608

31,467,862

31,467,862

Diluted

31,977,665

31,807,180

31,128,544

31,128,544

32,000,608

31,467,862

31,467,862

Weighted average number of ADS used in calculating net income (loss) per ADS(2) 

Basic

31,977,665

31,807,180

31,128,544

31,128,544

32,000,608

31,467,862

31,467,862

Diluted

31,977,665

31,807,180

31,128,544

31,128,544

32,000,608

31,467,862

31,467,862

(1) Translations of certain RMB amounts into U.S. dollars at a specified rate are solely for the convenience of the reader. Unless otherwise noted, all

translations from RMB to U.S. dollars are made at a rate of RMB7.2672 to US$1.00, the noon buying rate in effect on June 28, 2024, in the H.10 statistical

release of the Federal Reserve Board.

(2) Impairment loss of investments was included in line item “Other expenses, net” of condensed consolidated statements of income (loss).

(3) Every one ADS represents one ordinary share.

 

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TAIPEI, Jan. 10, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — ASE Technology Holding Co., Ltd. (NYSE: ASX, TAIEX: 3711, “ASEH” or the “Company”), announces its revised unaudited consolidated net revenues for December, 4th quarter and full year of 2024.

CONSOLIDATED NET REVENUES (UNAUDITED)

Dec

Nov

Dec

Sequential

YoY

(NT$ Million)

2024

2024

2023

Change

Change

Net Revenues

52,905

52,933

49,906

-0.1 %

+6.0 %

Dec

Nov

Dec

Sequential

YoY

(US$ Million)

2024

2024

2023

Change

Change

Net Revenues

1,632

1,648

1,589

-1.0 %

+2.6 %

 

Q4

 

Q3

 

Q4

 

Sequential

 

YoY

(NT$ Million)

2024

2024

2023

Change

Change

Net Revenues

162,264

160,105

160,581

+1.3 %

+1.0 %

Q4

Q3

Q4

Sequential

YoY

(US$ Million)

2024

2024

2023

Change

Change

Net Revenues

5,046

4,956

5,028

+1.8 %

+0.4 %

Full Year

Full Year

YoY

(NT$ Million)

2024

2023

Change

Net Revenues

595,410

581,914

+2.3 %

Full Year

Full Year

YoY

(US$ Million)

2024

2023

Change

Net Revenues

18,596

18,688

-0.5 %

 

Net revenues for ATM assembly, testing and material business are as follows:

ATM NET REVENUES (UNAUDITED)

Dec

Nov

Dec

Sequential

YoY

(NT$ Million)

2024

2024

2023

Change

Change

Net Revenues

29,858

29,185

26,218

+2.3 %

+13.9 %

Dec

Nov

Dec

Sequential

YoY

(US$ Million)

2024

2024

2023

Change

Change

Net Revenues

921

909

835

+1.3 %

+10.3 %

 

Q4

 

Q3

 

Q4

 

Sequential

 

YoY

(NT$ Million)

2024

2024

2023

Change

Change

Net Revenues

88,363

85,791

82,004

+3.0 %

+7.8 %

Q4

Q3

Q4

Sequential

YoY

(US$ Million)

2024

2024

2023

Change

Change

Net Revenues

2,747

2,655

2,568

+3.5 %

+7.0 %

Full Year

Full Year

YoY

(NT$ Million)

2024

2023

Change

Net Revenues

325,875

315,114

+3.4 %

Full Year

Full Year

YoY

(US$ Million)

2024

2023

Change

Net Revenues

10,178

10,128

+0.5 %

*This press release is intended to comply with Taiwan regulatory requirements.

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Amrop, a Leading Global Executive Search and Leadership Consulting Firm, Announces New Office in Japan

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BRUSSELS, Jan. 10, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Amrop, a leading global executive search and leadership consulting firm, appoints JOMON Associates as its new team in Tokyo, marking the group’s re-entry in the Japanese market and adding significant coverage in the Asia Pacific region.

Led by Naohiro Furuta, CEO, JOMON Associates is Japan’s premier leadership advisory firm, offering services in senior Executive Search, Board & Corporate Governance Consulting, Leadership Assessment and Executive Coaching.

With 13 consultants and a team of 30 employees, the firm serves more than 200 companies, constituting about one-third of Japan’s major companies and representing Japan’s key industry sectors, including Industrial & Automotive, Chemicals & Materials, Consumer & Retail, Pharmaceuticals & Healthcare, Finance & Insurance, IT and Telecommunications.

The firm’s deep connection to the local Japanese market is matched by its unsurpassed reputation for quality and its innovative approach to executive search. By offering personalized leadership advisory and board services in addition to its acclaimed recruitment solutions, JOMON Associates is well-positioned to support companies in their quest for transformative leaders.

“Japan is a significant market for executive search and leadership consulting, and we are delighted welcome JOMON Associates to our global team,” says Annika Farin, Chair of the global Amrop Partnership. “We are now able to directly serve multinational companies operating in Japan as well as Japanese companies that are redefining boundaries as they follow their global or regional expansion strategies. Together with JOMON’s uncompromised quality approach and top market positioning, we can be instrumental in assisting these companies with the recruitment of their executive teams and attracting the best talent in new markets. “

“JOMON Associates shares our values and our ambition to continuing serving clients in the premium segment of the market. We feel naturally close to our new partners in Japan and are also proud to announce that Naohiro Furuta will immediately join our Board to help us drive the future of Amrop’s global partnership,” Farin added.

Naohiro Furuta, CEO JOMON Associates, added, “We are very pleased to announce that we have joined the global Amrop Partnership. As the global business environment becomes increasingly complex, the demand for strong and visionary leadership is higher than ever. Japanese companies are also strongly seeking talent to drive innovation and international competitiveness. Through our partnership with Amrop, we will provide our clients with valuable services that combine global insights and local expertise, making a significant impact on the domestic market and contributing to the international success of our clients.”

Amrop’s new Tokyo office is located at Tokyo Toranomon Global Square, 13th Floor, 1-3-1 Toranomon, Minato-ku, Tokyo. The addition of Japan office reinforces the group’s presence in the region, with teams in China, South Korea, India and Australia.

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Tuya Smart Hosts Successful ‘Tuya Developer Day’ During CES 2025, Leading Industry Change with Innovative AI Technology

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LAS VEGAS, Jan. 10, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Tuya Smart (NYSE: TUYA, HKEX: 2391), a global cloud platform service provider, successfully hosted its highly anticipated Tuya Developer Day event during CES 2025.

This year’s CES theme “DIVE IN” brought innovators, decision-makers, visionaries, and potential partners from across the global tech companies and ecosystem to explore cutting-edge advancements shaping modern lifestyles. Building on this vision, Tuya embraced the theme “AI DIVE IN” for its showcase, spotlighting the transformative fusion of AI with smart products and innovative solutions to drive industry growth and evolution.

To further this mission, Tuya Developer Day welcomed distinguished representatives from leading global organizations, institutions, and enterprises to engage in in-depth discussions about AI trends and application prospects. The event provided developers with insights to unlock new business opportunities in the AI era.

At the beginning of the event, Alex Yang, Co- Founder, COO and CFO of Tuya Smart, delivered the opening keynote titled “AI DIVE IN.”

“We are currently witnessing an era of rapid advancement in AI. To help global developers leverage the power of AI, we’ve deeply integrated AI capabilities with the Tuya Cloud Developer Platform, strengthening three key areas: AI hardware development, AI Agent development, and AI infrastructure construction. These enhancements significantly simplify both workflows and development processes for developers,” Yang said. “Regarding AI Agent development, we’ve successfully integrated with leading models of OpenAI, Gemini, Claude, and Amazon Nova. By leveraging our AI Agent development platform and Tuya-enabled T3/T5 SoC modules, developers need only a single SDK to connect with any large language model, enabling seamless integration of audio, video, and other data types to create their ideal AI hardware products. Additionally, Tuya is committed to helping developers build practical and innovative AI solutions. In the energy sector, we’ve introduced features like AI energy analysis, AI energy-saving assistants, and AI energy optimization, which help users significantly reduce energy consumption. Furthermore, Tuya has partnered with industry leaders such as Apple and Amazon Web Services to achieve deeper ecosystem integration. Looking ahead, we aspire to collaborate with even more partners to launch innovative AI products and solutions that will lead the next wave of technological innovation.”

Amazon Web Services keynote: The Era of Generative AI Value Creation

Since 2006, Amazon Web Services has been the world’s most comprehensive and broadly adopted cloud. AWS has been continually expanding its services to support virtually any workload, and it now has more than 240 fully featured services for compute, storage, databases, networking, analytics, machine learning and artificial intelligence (AI), Internet of Things (IoT), mobile, security, hybrid, media, and application development.

Olivier Bernard, Worldwide Smart Home GTM Lead of AWS highlighted the transformative potential of generative AI during his keynote. “Generative AI is rapidly becoming a transformative force in productivity, yet businesses often encounter challenges in building applications, such as data processing, model training, and resource allocation. Tuya Smart uses AWS’s leading generative AI technologies to deliver high-efficiency solutions, building an intelligent developer platform that significantly boosts productivity. With newly launched services of Amazon Bedrock, Amazon SageMaker and Amazon Q during 2024 AWS re:Invent, we look forward to deepening our collaboration with Tuya to further lower technical barriers for developers and unlock greater business value across industries,” said Bernard.

Amazon Alexa: Building the Ambient Home Together with Alexa

Customers have connected more than 400 million smart home devices to Alexa, and use Alexa hundreds of millions of times each week to control their devices. More than one million registered developers, brands, and device makers are creating conversational, natural, and proactive experiences with Alexa. Amazon offers a collection of tools, APIs, reference solutions, and documentation to make it easier for developers to build Alexa experiences for their customers.

“Our goal is to develop a diverse range of best-in-class products and services in collaboration with brands for users globally. By participating in our Works with Alexa certification program, they can deliver smarter, more reliable, and responsive products to users, enhancing the smart home living experience. A key focus for us is simplifying the device setup process. With Frustration-Free Setup, getting started with Alexa is as simple as opening the box. We will continue collaborating with Tuya to bring more seamless and intuitive smart home experiences to end-users,” said David Wurster, Senior Manager of Alexa Smart Home Business Development.

Connectivity Standards Alliance: A Connected Future with Matter

The Connectivity Standards Alliance is the foundation and future of the IoT. Their wide-ranging global membership is on a mission: to ignite creativity and collaboration in the Internet of Things by developing, evolving, and promoting universal open standards that enable all objects to securely connect and interact. The Connectivity Standards Alliance believes all objects can work together to enhance the way people live, work, and play.

“Matter is a unifying, IP-based connectivity protocol, empowering developers to build reliable and secure IoT ecosystems while enhancing user experiences,” said Tobin Richardson, President and CEO of the Connectivity Standards Alliance. “As a Board Member, Tuya, along with hundreds of other Members are dedicated to collaboratively advancing and evolving Matter in different use cases across the IoT. With the release of Matter 1.4 in November 2024, developers can now create more sophisticated smart devices by leveraging Tuya’s Cloud Developer Platform.”

Texas Instruments: Wireless Connectivity

Texas Instruments (TI) designs, manufactures, tests, and sells analog and embedded semiconductors that are the essential building blocks of electronic systems. With more than 80,000 products, it has the most comprehensive portfolio of general-purpose analog products, as well as a full breadth of analog and embedded products that help customers create differentiated applications.

Marian Kost, Vice President and General Manager of Connectivity at TI, highlighted the critical role of connectivity in enabling seamless operations across sectors like construction, retail, and healthcare. “Applications that are easy to operate and manage are essential for these industries, and stable connectivity technology is the backbone of such innovations,” Kost stated. “To simplify the development of connected applications, TI has partnered with Tuya Smart to integrate its SimpleLink™ wireless MCU (CC2340) technology into the Tuya Cloud Developer Platform. This collaboration combines TI’s high-performance, low-power connectivity solutions with Tuya’s versatile development tools.”

“By leveraging the power of the Tuya Cloud Developer Platform alongside TI’s advanced connectivity technology, businesses can rapidly create stable, reliable, and easy-to-manage applications. This partnership accelerates the intelligent transformation of industries, fostering innovation and driving development across the board,” Kost added.

Silicon Labs: AI/ML for Tiny Edge Devices

Silicon Labs is a trailblazer in wireless connectivity for the Internet of Things. Our integrated hardware and software platform, intuitive development tools, and unmatched ecosystem support make Silicon Labs the ideal long-term partner in building advanced industrial, commercial, and home and life applications. Silicon Labs lead the industry in high-performance, low-power, and security with support for the broadest set of multi-protocol solutions.

Fritz Werder, Senior Director at Silicon Labs, emphasized the transformative role of artificial intelligence and machine learning in shaping the future of the smart device industry. “AI and machine learning are increasingly crucial in driving innovation within the IoT industry. Silicon Labs’ AI/ML solutions focus on developing more efficient and advanced SoCs to enhance the performance of smart edge devices and support diverse application scenarios. In the future, Silicon Labs will continue collaborating with Tuya to empower device manufacturers, unlock new opportunities, and create a more intelligent and safer interconnected world.” said Fritz.

Positivo Tecnologia: A Unique Smart Home Experience in Brazil with an Exclusive App

Positivo Tecnologia, a leading Brazilian tech company, develops and markets a wide range of solutions, including computers, smartphones, tablets, smart home devices, electronic security systems, payment terminals, servers, and IT infrastructure. Known for its expertise in educational technologies and innovative projects, the company delivers products like self-service kiosks, and demographic data collection devices.

Serving consumers, businesses, schools, and public institutions, Positivo also provides IT equipment leasing, technical support, and managed services. Its diverse portfolio combines innovation and reliability, driving technological progress across Brazil.

“The rapid advancement of technology is not only reshaping the way we work but also profoundly enhancing our daily lives. Smart home solutions, as a key application of IoT, are revolutionizing living experiences. This progress relies heavily on engineering innovation and evolving business models,” said Rafael Sczcepanik, Business Director of Positivo. “Tuya’s cutting-edge technological expertise and strong global presence in the smart home sector make them an ideal partner for us. We are excited about the opportunity to collaborate and envision a smarter, more efficient, and sustainable future together.”

FiberX: Smart home success cases through internet providers in Brazil

Founded in 2008, FiberX distributes fiber optic network equipment in western Santa Catarina. Through hard work and dedication, FiberX has grown to become one of the largest companies in the sector, serving over 6,000 customers and delivering more than 7 million products nationwide. The company realized that its expertise could go beyond the ISP market and be applied to a variety of solutions involving technology and innovation. This led to the creation of new verticals and work teams, always guided by the same purpose: simplifying the complex.

“As a technology integrator, FiberX has made significant efforts to empower ISPs in attracting and retaining customers. In an environment where the adoption of AI is surpassing retail productivity, our smart home devices brand, Veld, is taking the lead in driving substantial change through advanced technologies and solutions that prioritize convenience, security, and innovation. By utilizing the Tuya Cloud Developer Platform and its extensive hardware ecosystem, we are committed to further enabling ISPs to enhance end-customers’ daily lives and cater to their evolving needs,” said Clayton Costa, Chief Product Officer of FiberX.

FOTILE: FOTILE Fully Embraces the Intelligence of Kitchen Space

FOTILE has always been committed to providing people with high-quality products and services, creating a healthy and environmentally-friendly lifestyle, and allowing more families to enjoy a happy and confident kitchen life. For the last 20 years, FOTILE has helped families around the world improve their kitchen environments and protect their health. FOTILE continues forging ahead for the happiness of hundreds of millions of families.

Guitao Yu, Director of the Intelligent Research Institute at FOTILE Group, commented, “In response to the evolving needs of modern living, FOTILE has leveraged AI algorithms and cutting-edge smart hardware to create the FOTILE Smart Kitchen System.This innovative system offers users a fully integrated, intelligent kitchen experience that combines safety, health, convenience, socialization and entertainment. To further elevate users’ quality of life, FOTILE has partnered with Tuya to launch a versatile recipe platform. This platform not only offers recipe management capabilities but also supports a variety of cooking modes, providing a personalized cooking experience for every user. Moving forward, we will continue to deepen our collaboration, expand the ecosystem, and further enrich the kitchen experience for our users.”

Pioneer Solutions: US/ Mexico Drayage and FTL

Founded in 2016 by a team of logistics professionals with a true passion for international trade, Pioneer Solution’s mission has always been to be the preferred freight forwarder serving and facilitating the logistics needs of other entrepreneurs and helping them realize their business’s full potential on a global scale.

The company’s expertise in connecting Trans-Pacific trade has enabled them to grow together with their customers. Headquartered in Los Angeles but with a strong global vision, Pioneer Solutions is a leading integrated logistics company comprising four business segments: NVOCC, Warehousing & Distribution, Customs Clearance & Trade Advisory, and Trucking.

Jose Torres, Logistics Director at Pioneer Solutions, stated, “In today’s logistics landscape, intelligence-driven solutions are crucial. Tuya, with its cutting-edge AI, cloud computing, and other technological capabilities, provides the tools we need to enhance the visibility and security of goods, optimize transportation and warehousing processes, proactively mitigate transportation risks, and significantly boost logistics efficiency. This partnership enables us to excel in the modern supply chain environment.”

Construlita: Creating smart buildings to improve profit and productivity

Construlita is a leading brand in commercial lighting for a range of settings, including workplaces, retail stores, restaurants, and hotels. To meet customers’ needs for lighting through knowledge, technology, and solutions that add value to lighting projects, it is constantly updating its solution portfolio with innovative technologies like IoT devices and smart platforms that are in line with global trends. This results in the creation of spaces full of captivating experiences that heighten end-users’ sense through light.

Roberto Enriquez Gómez, Vice President of Sales at Construlita, remarked, “In commercial buildings across Mexico, the electricity demand for lighting, HVAC, and air conditioning is notably high. To help these buildings reduce operating costs and improve profit margins, we have integrated the Tuya ecosystem. This system consolidates energy data from multiple buildings into a single platform for efficient energy management. Beyond energy optimization, it enhances the quality of life and job satisfaction for occupants, fostering greater productivity and well-being. Together, we are advancing the sustainable development of the construction industry.”

The successful “Tuya Developer Day” event at CES 2025 not only expanded Tuya’s market reach but also provided a platform for global developers to showcase their talents, fostering in-depth communication and sparking innovative collaboration. Moving forward, Tuya will continue to partner with developers worldwide, driving the integration of AI, cloud computing, and other advanced technologies across various scenarios. This collaboration will accelerate the pace of intelligent transformation and help co-create a new era of smart technology.

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