JOYY Reports First Quarter 2024 Unaudited Financial Results

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SINGAPORE, May 29, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — JOYY Inc. (NASDAQ: YY) (“JOYY” or the “Company”), a global technology company, today announced its unaudited financial results for the first quarter of 2024.

First Quarter 2024 Financial Highlights1

Net revenues were US$564.6 million, compared to US$583.6 million in the corresponding period of 2023.Net income attributable to controlling interest of JOYY2 was US$45.3 million, compared to US$28.0 million in the corresponding period of 2023.Non-GAAP net income attributable to controlling interest and common shareholders of JOYY3 was US$67.2 million, compared to US$49.9 million in the corresponding period of 2023.

First Quarter 2024 Operational Highlights

Average mobile MAUs of Bigo Live was 37.1 million, compared to 37.7 million in the corresponding period of 2023.Average mobile MAUs of Likee was 37.5 million, compared to 44.9 million in the corresponding period of 2023, primarily due to disciplined spending on user acquisition via advertisement.Average mobile MAUs of Hago was 4.5 million, compared to 5.9 million in the corresponding period of 2023, primarily due to disciplined spending on user acquisition via advertisement.Global average mobile MAUs4 was 277.3 million, compared to 272.9 million in the corresponding period of 2023.Total number of paying users of BIGO (including Bigo Live, Likee and imo)5 was 1.67 million, compared to 1.57 million in the corresponding period of 2023.Average revenue per paying user of BIGO (including Bigo Live, Likee and imo)6 was US$235.4, compared to US$244.8 in the corresponding period of 2023.

Mr. David Xueling Li, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of JOYY, commented, “We are off to a strong start in 2024, executing on our strategic priorities and delivering results that exceeded our expectations. During the quarter, BIGO maintained its topline recovery momentum, achieving an 8.0% year-over-year increase in revenue, driven by a steady 6.9% year-over-year increase in paying users. In addition, as we continued to strategically expand and diversify our revenue streams, BIGO’s non-livestreaming revenues grew substantially year over year. Continued disciplined cost expenditures and efficiency improvement contributed to year-over-year increases of 61.8% and 34.8% in GAAP and non-GAAP net profits at the group level, respectively.”

“Backed by our robust cash flow and strong financial position, we remain committed to returning value to our shareholders. In the first quarter of 2024, we repurchased an additional US$54.5 million worth of our shares, reflecting our confidence in the company’s long-term prospects. Looking ahead, we will continue to enhance our product experience and drive operational innovations to generate a sustainable and profitable growth for our global business.”

First Quarter 2024 Financial Results

NET REVENUES

Net revenues were US$564.6 million in the first quarter of 2024, compared to US$583.6 million in the corresponding period of 2023.

Live streaming revenues were US$466.4 million in the first quarter of 2024, compared to US$520.4 million in the corresponding period of 2023, primarily due to our proactive adjustments to certain non-core products.

Other revenues increased by 55.2% to US$98.2 million in the first quarter of 2024 from US$63.2 million in the corresponding period of 2023, primarily due to the substantial growth of our advertisement revenues as we strategically expanded and diversified the revenue streams of BIGO.

COST OF REVENUES AND GROSS PROFIT

Cost of revenues decreased by 2.6% to US$369.2 million in the first quarter of 2024 from US$379.0 million in the corresponding period of 2023. Revenue-sharing fees and content costs were US$268.4 million in the first quarter of 2024, compared to US$248.1 million in the corresponding period of 2023.

Gross profit was US$195.4 million in the first quarter of 2024, compared to US$204.6 million in the corresponding period of 2023. Gross margin was 34.6% in the first quarter of 2024, compared to 35.1% in the corresponding period of 2023.

OPERATING EXPENSES AND INCOME

Operating expenses were US$195.4 million in the first quarter of 2024, compared to US$205.3 million in the corresponding period of 2023. Among the operating expenses, sales and marketing expenses decreased to US$94.6 million in the first quarter of 2024 from US$97.6 million in the corresponding period of 2023. Research and development expenses decreased to US$69.0 million in the first quarter of 2024 from US$75.8 million in the corresponding period of 2023, primarily due to decreased personnel-related expenses and share-based compensation expenses.

Operating income was US$3.5 million in the first quarter of 2024, compared to US$2.5 million in the corresponding period of 2023. Operating income margin was 0.6% in the first quarter of 2024, compared to 0.4% in the corresponding period of 2023.

Non-GAAP operating income7 was US$24.8 million in the first quarter of 2024, compared to US$27.8 million in the corresponding period of 2023. Non-GAAP operating income margin8 was 4.4% in the first quarter of 2024, compared to 4.8% in the corresponding period of 2023.

NET INCOME

Net income attributable to controlling interest of JOYY was US$45.3 million in the first quarter of 2024, compared to US$28.0 million in the corresponding period of 2023. Net income margin was 8.0% in the first quarter of 2024, compared to 4.8% in the corresponding period of 2023.

Non-GAAP net income attributable to controlling interest and common shareholders of JOYY was US$67.2 million in the first quarter of 2024, compared to US$49.9 million in the corresponding period of 2023. Non-GAAP net income margin9 was 11.9% in the first quarter of 2024, compared to non-GAAP net income margin of 8.5% in the corresponding period of 2023.

NET INCOME PER ADS

Diluted net income per ADS10 was US$0.69 in the first quarter of 2024, compared to US$0.35 in the corresponding period of 2023.

Non-GAAP diluted net income per ADS11 was US$1.02 in the first quarter of 2024, compared to US$0.64 in the corresponding period of 2023.

BALANCE SHEET AND CASH FLOWS

As of March 31, 2024, the Company had cash and cash equivalents, restricted cash and cash equivalents, short-term deposits, restricted short-term deposits and short-term investments of US$3,578.4 million. For the first quarter of 2024, net cash from operating activities was US$75.0 million.

SHARES OUTSTANDING

As of March 31, 2024, the Company had a total of 1,186.4 million common shares outstanding, representing the equivalent of 59.3 million ADSs assuming the conversion of all common shares into ADSs.

Business Outlook

For the second quarter of 2024, the Company expects net revenues to be between US$538 million and US$569 million. This forecast reflects the Company’s current and preliminary views on the market, operational conditions and business strategies, which are subject to changes, particularly as to the potential impact from increasing macroeconomic uncertainties.

Share Repurchase Program

During the quarter ended March 31, 2024, the Company repurchased US$54.5 million of its ADSs on the open market under its current US$530 million share repurchase program, which is effective till the end of November 2024.

Conference Call Information

The Company will hold a conference call at 9:00 PM U.S. Eastern Time on Tuesday, May 28, 2024 (9:00 AM Singapore/Hong Kong Time on Wednesday, May 29, 2024). Details for the conference call are as follows:

Event Title: JOYY Inc. First Quarter 2024 Earnings Conference Call

Conference ID: #10039137

All participants may use the link provided below to complete the online registration process in advance of the conference call. Upon registration, each participant will receive a set of participant dial-in numbers, the Direct Event passcode, and a unique PIN by email.

PRE-REGISTER LINK: https://s1.c-conf.com/diamondpass/10039137-p4bm1f.html

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

The replay will be accessible through June 5, 2024, by dialing the following numbers:

United States:1-855-883-1031Singapore:800-101-3223Hong Kong:800-930-639Conference ID:#10039137  

About JOYY Inc.

JOYY is a leading global technology company with a mission to enrich lives through technology. JOYY currently operates several social products, including Bigo Live for live streaming, Likee for short-form videos, Hago for multiplayer social networking, an instant messaging product, and others. The Company has created a highly engaging and vibrant user community for users across the globe. JOYY’s ADSs have been listed on the NASDAQ since November 2012.

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. These forward-looking statements can be identified by terminology such as “will,” “expects,” “anticipates,” “future,” “intends,” “plans,” “believes,” “estimates” and similar statements. Among other things, the business outlook and quotations from management in this press release, as well as JOYY’s strategic and operational plans, contain forward-looking statements. JOYY may also make written or oral forward-looking statements in its periodic reports to the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”), in its annual report to shareholders, in press releases and other written materials and in oral statements made by its officers, directors or employees to third parties. Statements that are not historical facts, including statements about JOYY’s beliefs and expectations, are forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements involve inherent risks and uncertainties. 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: JOYY’s goals and strategies; JOYY’s future business development, results of operations and financial condition; the expected growth of the global online communication social platform market; the expectation regarding the rate at which to gain active users, especially paying users; JOYY’s ability to monetize the user base; the developments in the sale of YY Live; fluctuations in global economic and business conditions; and assumptions underlying or related to any of the foregoing. A more detailed and full discussion of those risks and other potential risks is included in JOYY’s filings with the SEC. All information provided in this press release and in the attachments is as of the date of this press release, and JOYY does not undertake any obligation to update any forward- looking statement, except as required under applicable law.

Use of Non-GAAP Financial Measures

The unaudited condensed consolidated financial information is prepared in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America (“U.S. GAAP”). JOYY uses non-GAAP operating income, non-GAAP operating (loss) margin, non-GAAP net income (loss) attributable to controlling interest of JOYY, non-GAAP net income (loss) margin attributable to controlling interest of JOYY, non-GAAP net income (loss) attributable to common shareholders of JOYY, and basic and diluted non-GAAP net income (loss) per ADS, all of which are non-GAAP financial measures adjusted from the most comparable U.S. GAAP results. Non-GAAP operating income (loss) is operating income (loss) excluding share-based compensation expenses, impairment of goodwill and investments, amortization of intangible assets from business acquisitions, and gain (loss) on disposal of subsidiaries and business. Non-GAAP operating (loss) margin is non-GAAP operating income as a percentage of net revenues. Non-GAAP net income (loss) is net income (loss) excluding share-based compensation expenses, impairment of goodwill and investments, amortization of intangible assets from business acquisitions, gain (loss) on disposal of subsidiaries and business, gain (loss) on disposal and deemed disposal of investments, gain (loss) on fair value change of investments, reconciling items on the share of equity method investments (referring to share of income (loss) from equity method investments resulting from non-recurring or non-cash items of the equity method investments), gain (loss) on extinguishment of debt and derivative, interest expenses related to the convertible bonds’ amortization to face value, and income tax effects of the above non-GAAP reconciling items. Non-GAAP net income (loss) attributable to controlling interest of JOYY is net income (loss) attributable to controlling interest of JOYY excluding share-based compensation expenses, impairment of goodwill and investments, amortization of intangible assets from business acquisitions, gain (loss) on disposal of subsidiaries and business, gain (loss) on disposal and deemed disposal of investments, gain (loss) on fair value change of investments, reconciling items on the share of equity method investments, gain (loss) on extinguishment of debt and derivative, interest expenses related to the convertible bonds’ amortization to face value, income tax effects of the above non-GAAP reconciling items and adjustments for non-GAAP reconciling items for the net (loss) income attributable to non-controlling interest shareholders. Non-GAAP net income (loss) margin is non-GAAP net income (loss) attributable to controlling interest of JOYY as a percentage of net revenues. Non-GAAP net income (loss) attributable to common shareholders of JOYY is net income (loss) attributable to common shareholders of JOYY excluding share-based compensation expenses, impairment of goodwill and investments, amortization of intangible assets from business acquisitions, gain (loss) on disposal of subsidiaries and business, gain (loss) on disposal and deemed disposal of investments, gain (loss) on fair value change of investments, reconciling items on the share of equity method investments, gain (loss) on extinguishment of debt and derivative, interest expenses related to the convertible bonds’ amortization to face value, accretion, cumulative dividend and deemed dividend to subsidiaries’ preferred shareholders, gain on repurchase of redeemable convertible preferred shares of a subsidiary and income tax effects of above non-GAAP reconciling items and adjustments for non-GAAP reconciling items for the net income (loss) attributable to non-controlling interest shareholders. After the non-GAAP adjustment, non-GAAP net income (loss) attributable to controlling interests of JOYY is equal to the non-GAAP net income (loss) attributable to common shareholders of JOYY. Basic and diluted non-GAAP net income (loss) per ADS is non-GAAP net income (loss) attributable to common shareholders of JOYY divided by weighted average number of ADS used in the calculation of basic and diluted net income per ADS. The Company believes that separate analysis and exclusion of the non-cash impact of above reconciling items adds clarity to the constituent parts of its performance. The Company reviews these non-GAAP financial measures together with GAAP financial measures to obtain a better understanding of its operating performance. It uses the non-GAAP financial measure for planning, forecasting and measuring results against the forecast. The Company believes that non-GAAP financial measure is useful supplemental information for investors and analysts to assess its operating performance without the non-cash effect of (i) share-based compensation expenses and amortization of intangible assets from business acquisitions, gain (loss) on extinguishment of debt and derivative, interest expenses related to the convertible bonds’ amortization to face value, which have been and will continue to be significant recurring expenses in its business, (ii) impairment of goodwill and investments, gain (loss) on disposal of subsidiaries and business, gain (loss) on disposal and deemed disposal of investments, gain (loss) on fair value change of investments, reconciling items on the share of equity method investments, accretion, cumulative dividend and deemed dividend to subsidiaries’ preferred shareholders and gain on repurchase of redeemable convertible preferred shares of a subsidiary which may not be recurring in its business, and (iii) income tax expenses and non-GAAP adjustments for net income (loss) attributable to non-controlling interest shareholders, which are affected by the above non-GAAP reconciling items. However, the use of non-GAAP financial measures has material limitations as an analytical tool. One of the limitations of using non-GAAP financial measures is that they do not include all items that impact the Company’s net income (loss) for the period. In addition, because non-GAAP financial measures are not measured in the same manner by all companies, they may not be comparable to other similar titled measures used by other companies. In light of the foregoing limitations, you should not consider non-GAAP financial measure in isolation from or as an alternative to the financial measure prepared in accordance with U.S. GAAP.

The presentation of these non-GAAP financial measures is not intended to be considered in isolation from, or as a substitute for, the financial information prepared and presented in accordance with U.S. GAAP. For more information on these non-GAAP financial measures, please see the table captioned “JOYY Inc. Unaudited Reconciliation of GAAP and Non-GAAP Results” near the end of this press release.

Investor Relations Contact

JOYY Inc.
Jane Xie/Maggie Yan
Email: joyy-ir@joyy.com

ICR, Inc.
Robin Yang
Email: joyy@icrinc.com

1On November 16, 2020, the Company entered into definitive agreements with affiliates of Baidu, Inc. (“Baidu”), subsequently amended on February 7, 2021. Pursuant to the agreements, Baidu would acquire JOYY’s video-based entertainment live streaming business in mainland China, which the Company refers to as YY Live, including the YY mobile app, the YY.com website and the YY PC app, among others, for an aggregate purchase price of approximately US$3.6 billion in cash, subject to certain adjustments. Subsequently, the sale was substantially completed as of February 8, 2021, with certain matters remaining to be completed, including necessary regulatory approvals from government authorities. As a result, YY Live’s historical results were presented in the Company’s consolidated financial statements as discontinued operations and the Company ceased consolidation of YY Live’s business since February 8, 2021. On January 1, 2024, the Company received a written notice from an affiliate of Baidu, purporting to terminate the share purchase agreement. Baidu asserted in the written notice that it has and exercised the right to terminate the referenced share purchase agreement and effectively cancel the transaction. The Company is in discussion with Baidu on the next steps following the termination of the share purchase agreement. The Company is also seeking legal advice and will consider all options at its disposal in response to Baidu’s written notice and expressly reserve all rights. From January 1, 2024 to the date of this press release, the Company has not obtained control of YY Live and has not consolidated YY Live. To the date of this press release, the latest development of the transaction has not affected the Company’s operating activities or financial results.

The financial information and non-GAAP financial information disclosed in this press release is presented on a continuing operations basis, unless otherwise specifically stated. For the avoidance of confusion, the continuing operations for the three months ended March 31, 2023, December 31, 2023 and March 31, 2024, as presented in this press release, primarily consisted of BIGO segment (primarily including Bigo Live, Likee and imo) and the All other segment, excluding YY Live.

2Net income (loss) attributable to controlling interest of JOYY is net income (loss) less net (loss) income attributable to the non-controlling interest shareholders and the mezzanine equity classified as non-controlling interest shareholders.

3Non-GAAP net income (loss) attributable to controlling interest of JOYY is a non-GAAP financial measure, which is defined as net income (loss) attributable to controlling interest of JOYY excluding share-based compensation expenses, impairment of goodwill and investments, amortization of intangible assets from business acquisitions, gain (loss) on disposal of subsidiaries and business, gain (loss) on disposal and deemed disposal of investments, gain (loss) on fair value change of investments, reconciling items on the share of equity method investments which refer to those similar non-GAAP reconciling items of the Company, gain (loss) on extinguishment of debt and derivative, interest expenses related to the convertible bonds amortization to face value, income tax effects of the above non-GAAP reconciling items and adjustments for non-GAAP reconciling items for net (loss) income attributable to non-controlling interest shareholders. These adjustments amounted to US$21.9 million and US$21.9 million in the first quarter of 2024 and 2023, respectively. Please refer to the section titled “Use of Non-GAAP Financial Measures” and the table captioned “JOYY Inc. Unaudited Reconciliation of GAAP and Non-GAAP Results” near the end of this press release for details.

4Refers to average mobile monthly active users of the social entertainment platforms operated by the Company, including Bigo Live, Likee, imo and Hago. Average mobile MAU for any period is calculated by dividing (i) the sum of the Company’s mobile active users for each month of such period, by (ii) the number of months in such period.

5The number of paying users during a given period is calculated as the cumulative number of registered user accounts that have purchased virtual items or other products and services on Bigo Live, Likee or imo at least once during the relevant period.

6Average revenue per user is calculated by dividing our total revenues from live streaming on Bigo Live, Likee and imo during a given period by the number of paying users for the Company’s live streaming services on these platforms for that period.

7 Non-GAAP operating income (loss) is a non-GAAP financial measure, which is defined as operating income (loss) excluding share-based compensation expenses, amortization of intangible assets from business acquisitions, impairment of goodwill and investments and gain (loss) on disposal of subsidiaries and business. Please refer to the section titled “Use of Non-GAAP Financial Measures” and the table captioned “JOYY Inc. Unaudited Reconciliation of GAAP and Non-GAAP Results” near the end of this press release for details.

8Non-GAAP operating income (loss) margin is a non-GAAP financial measure, which is defined as non-GAAP operating income (loss) as a percentage of net revenues. Please refer to the section titled “Use of Non-GAAP Financial Measures” and the table captioned “JOYY Inc. Unaudited Reconciliation of GAAP and Non-GAAP Results” near the end of this press release for details.

9Non-GAAP net income (loss) margin is non-GAAP net income (loss) attributable to controlling interest of JOYY as a percentage of net revenues.

10  ADS refers to American Depositary Share. Each ADS represents twenty Class A common shares of the Company. Diluted net income (loss) per ADS is net income (loss) attributable to common shareholders of JOYY divided by weighted average number of diluted ADS.

11  Non-GAAP diluted net income (loss) per ADS is a non-GAAP financial measure, which is defined as non-GAAP net income (loss) attributable to common shareholders of JOYY divided by weighted average number of ADS used in the calculation of diluted net income (loss) per ADS. Please refer to the section titled “Use of Non-GAAP Financial Measures” and the table captioned “JOYY Inc. Unaudited Reconciliation of GAAP and Non-GAAP Results” near the end of this press release for details.

 JOYY INC.UNAUDITED CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS(All amounts in thousands, except share, ADS and per ADS data)           December 31,
 March 31,
   2023
 2024
   US$ US$Assets      Current assets       Cash and cash equivalents 1,063,956  728,228  Restricted cash and cash equivalents 319,250  374,111  Short-term deposits 1,970,346  2,229,229  Restricted short-term deposits 57,243  57,243  Short-term investments 274,846  189,611  Accounts receivable, net 130,700  126,703  Amounts due from related parties 810  636  Prepayments and other current assets(1) 255,489  264,875         Total current assets 4,072,640  3,970,636         Non-current assets       Long-term deposits 130,000  290,000  Investments 544,542  555,825  Property and equipment, net 390,681  415,044  Land use rights, net 316,070  313,418  Intangible assets, net 333,715  318,314  Right-of-use assets, net 30,173  27,816  Goodwill 2,649,281  2,649,278  Other non-current assets 16,763  16,252         Total non-current assets 4,411,225  4,585,947         Total assets 8,483,865  8,556,583         Liabilities, mezzanine equity and shareholders’ equity       Short-term loan 52,119  77,831  Accounts payable 66,755  65,692  Deferred revenue 73,673  73,333  Advances from customers 6,047  7,249  Income taxes payable 86,100  90,001  Accrued liabilities and other current liabilities(1) 2,381,189  2,386,996  Amounts due to related parties 2,533  2,658  Lease liabilities due within one year 12,388  11,661  Convertible bonds 405,603  405,840         Total current liabilities 3,086,407  3,121,261         Non-current liabilities       Lease liabilities 18,422  16,829  Deferred revenue 12,932  13,567  Deferred tax liabilities 53,955  50,264         Total non-current liabilities 85,309  80,660         Total liabilities 3,171,716  3,201,921         

 JOYY INC.UNAUDITED CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS (CONTINUED)(All amounts in thousands, except share, ADS and per ADS data)         December 31, March 31,   2023 2024   US$ US$      Mezzanine equity 22,133  22,533       Shareholders’ equity     Class A common shares (US$0.00001 par value; 10,000,000,000 and 10,000,000,000 shares authorized, 1,317,840,464 shares issued and 890,843,639 shares outstanding as of December 31, 2023; 1,317,840,464 shares issued and 859,936,179 shares outstanding as of March 31, 2024, respectively) 9  9  Class B common shares (US$0.00001 par value; 1,000,000,000 and 1,000,000,000 shares authorized, 326,509,555 and 326,509,555 shares issued and outstanding as of December 31, 2023 and March 31, 2024, respectively) 3  3  Treasury Shares (US$0.00001 par value; 426,996,825 and 457,904,285 shares held as of December 31, 2023 and March 31, 2024, respectively) (913,939) (968,433) Additional paid-in capital 3,282,754  3,330,791  Statutory reserves 37,709  37,709  Retained earnings 2,947,160  2,992,098  Accumulated other comprehensive loss (197,010) (196,756)      Total JOYY Inc.’s shareholders’ equity 5,156,686  5,195,421       Non-controlling interests 133,330  136,708       Total shareholders’ equity 5,290,016  5,332,129       Total liabilities, mezzanine equity and shareholders’ equity 8,483,865  8,556,583       (1) JOYY has ceased consolidation of YY Live business since February 8, 2021 and classified and presented all the related assets and liabilities related to YY Live business on a net basis within prepayments and other current assets. The consideration received by the Company to date has been recorded as advance payments received within accrued liabilities and other current liabilities. 

 JOYY INC.UNAUDITED CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS(All amounts in thousands, except share, ADS and per ADS data)         Three Months Ended  March 31, December 31, March 31,  2023 2023 2024  US$ US$ US$Net revenues      Live streaming 520,393  486,196  466,391 Others 63,235  83,643  98,169        Total net revenues(1) 583,628  569,839  564,560        Cost of revenues(2) (379,002) (368,360) (369,197)       Gross profit 204,626  201,479  195,363        Operating expenses(2)      Research and development expenses (75,775) (72,580) (69,039)Sales and marketing expenses (97,599) (92,258) (94,638)General and administrative expenses (31,969) (34,587) (31,743)       Total operating expenses (205,343) (199,425) (195,420)       Other income 3,248  2,742  3,600        Operating income 2,531  4,796  3,543        Interest expenses (3,109) (2,115) (2,136)Interest income and investment income 44,135  47,145  48,927 Foreign currency exchange (losses) gains, net (9,921) (8,158) 768 Loss on disposal and deemed disposal of investments (213) –  – Gain on fair value change of investments 1,285  6,263  985        Income before income tax expenses 34,708  47,931  52,087        Income tax expenses (8,158) (2,315) (4,537)       Income before share of loss in equity method investments, net of income taxes 26,550  45,616  47,550        Share of loss in equity method investments, net of income taxes (6,606) (5,527) (7,395)       Net income 19,944  40,089  40,155        Net loss attributable to the non-controlling interest shareholders and the mezzanine equity classified as non-controlling interest shareholders 8,042  5,746  5,131        Net income attributable to controlling interest of JOYY Inc. 27,986  45,835  45,286        Accretion of subsidiaries’ redeemable convertible preferred shares to redemption value (1,566) (350) (347)Cumulative dividend on subsidiary’s Series A Preferred Shares (1,000) –  –        Net income attributable to common shareholders of JOYY Inc. 25,420  45,485  44,939        

 JOYY INC.UNAUDITED CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS (CONTINUED)(All amounts in thousands, except share, ADS and per ADS data)            Three Months Ended  March 31,
 December 31,
 March 31,
  2023
 2023
 2024
  US$  US$  US$           Net income per ADS         ——Basic 0.36  0.74  0.73 ——Diluted 0.35  0.70  0.69           Weighted average number of ADS used in calculating net income per ADS         ——Basic 70,451,631  61,876,261  61,783,347 ——Diluted 80,846,062  67,384,074  67,152,622                     (1)    Revenues by geographical areas were as follows:            Three Months Ended  March 31,
 December 31,
 March 31,
  2023
 2023
 2024
  US$  US$  US$           Developed countries and regions 217,851  266,353  291,036 Middle East 118,786  103,020  87,458 Mainland China 122,819  68,886  59,801 Southeast Asia and others 124,172  131,580  126,265           Note: Developed countries and region mainly included the United States of America, Great Britain, Japan, South Korea and Australia. Middle East mainly included Saudi Arabia and other countries located in the region. Southeast Asia and others mainly included Indonesia, Vietnam and rest of the world.          (2)    Share-based compensation was allocated in cost of revenues and operating expenses as follows:            Three Months Ended  March 31,
 December 31,
 March 31,
  2023
 2023
 2024
  US$  US$  US$           Cost of revenues 1,236  821  663 Research and development expenses 5,761  4,020  3,392 Sales and marketing expenses 234  133  131 General and administrative expenses 2,108  2,271  1,942           

 JOYY INC.UNAUDITED RECONCILIATION OF GAAP AND NON-GAAP RESULTS(All amounts in thousands, except share, ADS and per ADS data)         Three Months Ended  March 31, December 31, March 31,  2023 2023 2024  US$ US$ US$       Operating income 2,531  4,796  3,543 Share-based compensation expenses 9,339  7,245  6,128 Amortization of intangible assets from business acquisitions 15,890  15,890  15,132        Non-GAAP operating income 27,760  27,931  24,803               Net income 19,944  40,089  40,155 Share-based compensation expenses 9,339  7,245  6,128 Amortization of intangible assets from business acquisitions 15,890  15,890  15,132 Loss on disposal and deemed disposal of investments 213  –  – Gain on fair value change of investments (1,285) (6,263) (985)Interest expenses related to the convertible bonds’ amortization to face value 578  239  237 Income tax effects on non-GAAP adjustments (2,311) (2,095) (2,222)Reconciling items on the share of equity method investments 724  4,278  4,434        Non-GAAP net income 43,092  59,383  62,879               Net income attributable to common shareholders of JOYY Inc. 25,420  45,485  44,939 Share-based compensation expenses 9,339  7,245  6,128 Amortization of intangible assets from business acquisitions 15,890  15,890  15,132 Loss on disposal and deemed disposal of investments 213  –  – Gain on fair value change of investments (1,285) (6,263) (985)Interest expenses related to the convertible bonds’ amortization to face value 578  239  237 Accretion, cumulative dividend and deemed dividend to subsidiaries’ preferred shareholders 2,566  350  347 Income tax effects on non-GAAP adjustments (2,311) (2,095) (2,222)Reconciling items on the share of equity method investments 724  4,278  4,434 Non-GAAP adjustments for net loss attributable to the non-controlling interest shareholders (1,267) (929) (806)       Non-GAAP net income attributable to controlling interest and common shareholders of JOYY Inc. 49,867  64,200  67,204                      Non-GAAP net income per ADS      ——Basic 0.71  1.04  1.09 ——Diluted 0.64  0.97  1.02        Weighted average number of ADS used in calculating Non-GAAP net income per ADS      ——Basic 70,451,631  61,876,261  61,783,347 ——Diluted 80,846,062  67,384,074  67,152,622        

 JOYY INC.UNAUDITED SEGMENT REPORT(All amounts in thousands, except share, ADS and per ADS data)         Three Months Ended March 31, 2024         BIGO All other Elimination(1) Total US$ US$ US$ US$Net revenues       Live streaming442,154  24,237  –  466,391 Others63,049  35,518  (398) 98,169         Total net revenues505,203  59,755  (398) 564,560         Cost of revenues(2)(328,583) (40,692) 78  (369,197)        Gross profit176,620  19,063  (320) 195,363         Operating expenses(2)       Research and development expenses(41,022) (28,258) 241  (69,039)Sales and marketing expenses(74,430) (20,232) 24  (94,638)General and administrative expenses(14,075) (17,723) 55  (31,743)        Total operating expenses(129,527) (66,213) 320  (195,420)        Other income3,296  304  –  3,600         Operating income (loss)50,389  (46,846) –  3,543         Interest expenses(1,765) (1,681) 1,310  (2,136)Interest income and investment income15,441  34,796  (1,310) 48,927 Foreign currency exchange gains, net379  389  –  768 Gain (loss) on fair value change of investments1,267  (282) –  985         Income (loss) before income tax (expenses) benefits65,711  (13,624) –  52,087         Income tax (expenses) benefits(4,662) 125  –  (4,537)        Income (loss) before share of loss in equity method investments, net of income taxes61,049  (13,499) –  47,550         Share of loss in equity method investments, net of income taxes-  (7,395) –  (7,395)        Net income (loss)61,049  (20,894) –  40,155         

          (1) The elimination mainly consists of revenues and expenses generated from services among BIGO and All other segments, and interest income and interest expenses generated from the loan between BIGO and All other segments.          (2) Share-based compensation was allocated in cost of revenues and operating expenses as follows:            Three Months Ended  March 31, 2024            BIGO
 All other
 Total
  US$ US$ US$          Cost of revenues 391  272  663 Research and development expenses 1,641  1,751  3,392 Sales and marketing expenses 47  84  131 General and administrative expenses 96  1,846  1,942           

 JOYY INC.UNAUDITED RECONCILIATION OF GAAP AND NON-GAAP RESULTS OF UNAUDITED SEGMENT REPORT(All amounts in thousands, except share, ADS and per ADS data)         Three Months Ended  March 31, 2024         BIGO All other Total  US$ US$ US$       Operating income (loss) 50,389  (46,846) 3,543 Share-based compensation expenses 2,175  3,953  6,128 Amortization of intangible assets from business acquisitions 10,467  4,665  15,132        Non-GAAP operating income (loss) 63,031  (38,228) 24,803               Net income (loss) 61,049  (20,894) 40,155 Share-based compensation expenses 2,175  3,953  6,128 Amortization of intangible assets from business acquisitions 10,467  4,665  15,132 (Gain) loss on fair value change of investments (1,267) 282  (985)Interest expenses related to the convertible bonds’ amortization to face value –  237  237 Income tax effects on non-GAAP adjustments (1,203) (1,019) (2,222)Reconciling items on the share of equity method investments –  4,434  4,434        Non-GAAP net income (loss) 71,221  (8,342) 62,879        

 JOYY INC.UNAUDITED SEGMENT REPORT(All amounts in thousands, except share, ADS and per ADS data)         Three Months Ended December 31, 2023         BIGO All other Elimination(1) Total US$ US$ US$ US$Net revenues       Live streaming459,152  27,044  –  486,196 Others32,109  51,992  (458) 83,643         Total net revenues491,261  79,036  (458) 569,839         Cost of revenues(2)(308,977) (59,481) 98  (368,360)        Gross profit182,284  19,555  (360) 201,479         Operating expenses(2)       Research and development expenses(41,011) (31,839) 270  (72,580)Sales and marketing expenses(74,944) (17,343) 29  (92,258)General and administrative expenses(15,321) (19,327) 61  (34,587)        Total operating expenses(131,276) (68,509) 360  (199,425)        Other income2,003  739  –  2,742         Operating income (loss)53,011  (48,215) –  4,796         Interest expenses(1,803) (1,652) 1,340  (2,115)Interest income and investment income13,262  35,223  (1,340) 47,145 Foreign currency exchange (losses) gains, net(8,176) 18  –  (8,158)Gain on fair value change of investments1,060  5,203  –  6,263         Income (loss) before income tax (expenses) benefits57,354  (9,423) –  47,931         Income tax (expenses) benefits(5,334) 3,019  –  (2,315)        Income (loss) before share of loss in equity method investments, net of income taxes52,020  (6,404) –  45,616         Share of loss in equity method investments, net of income taxes-  (5,527) –  (5,527)        Net income (loss)52,020  (11,931) –  40,089         

          (1) The elimination mainly consists of revenues and expenses generated from services among BIGO and All other segments, and interest income and interest expenses generated from the loan between BIGO and All other segments.          (2) Share-based compensation was allocated in cost of revenues and operating expenses as follows:            Three Months Ended  December 31, 2023            BIGO
 All other
 Total
  US$ US$ US$          Cost of revenues 492  329  821 Research and development expenses 1,856  2,164  4,020 Sales and marketing expenses 38  95  133 General and administrative expenses 351  1,920  2,271           

 JOYY INC.UNAUDITED RECONCILIATION OF GAAP AND NON-GAAP RESULTS OF UNAUDITED SEGMENT REPORT(All amounts in thousands, except share, ADS and per ADS data)         Three Months Ended  December 31, 2023         BIGO All other Total  US$ US$ US$       Operating income (loss) 53,011  (48,215) 4,796 Share-based compensation expenses 2,737  4,508  7,245 Amortization of intangible assets from business acquisitions 11,225  4,665  15,890        Non-GAAP operating income (loss) 66,973  (39,042) 27,931               Net income (loss) 52,020  (11,931) 40,089 Share-based compensation expenses 2,737  4,508  7,245 Amortization of intangible assets from business acquisitions 11,225  4,665  15,890 Gain on fair value change of investments (1,060) (5,203) (6,263)Interest expenses related to the convertible bonds’ amortization to face value –  239  239 Income tax effects on non-GAAP adjustments (1,415) (680) (2,095)Reconciling items on the share of equity method investments –  4,278  4,278        Non-GAAP net income (loss) 63,507  (4,124) 59,383        

 JOYY INC.UNAUDITED SEGMENT REPORT(All amounts in thousands, except share, ADS and per ADS data)         Three Months Ended March 31, 2023         BIGO All other Elimination(1) Total US$ US$ US$ US$Net revenues       Live streaming446,586  73,807  –  520,393 Others21,356  41,909  (30) 63,235         Total net revenues467,942  115,716  (30) 583,628         Cost of revenues(2)(293,705) (85,327) 30  (379,002)        Gross profit174,237  30,389  –  204,626         Operating expenses(2)       Research and development expenses(41,212) (34,563) –  (75,775)Sales and marketing expenses(74,084) (23,515) –  (97,599)General and administrative expenses(13,701) (18,268) –  (31,969)        Total operating expenses(128,997) (76,346) –  (205,343)        Other income2,950  298  –  3,248         Operating income (loss)48,190  (45,659) –  2,531         Interest expenses(1,463) (2,797) 1,151  (3,109)Interest income and investment income9,216  36,070  (1,151) 44,135 Foreign currency exchange losses, net(9,680) (241) –  (9,921)Loss on disposal and deemed disposal of investments-  (213) –  (213)Gain on fair value change of investments688  597  –  1,285         Income (loss) before income tax expenses46,951  (12,243) –  34,708         Income tax expenses(3,569) (4,589) –  (8,158)        Income (loss) before share of loss in equity method investments, net of income taxes43,382  (16,832) –  26,550         Share of loss in equity method investments, net of income taxes-  (6,606) –  (6,606)        Net income (loss)43,382  (23,438) –  19,944         

          (1) The elimination mainly consists of revenues and expenses generated from services among BIGO and All other segments, and interest income and interest expenses generated from the loan between BIGO and All other segments.          (2) Share-based compensation was allocated in cost of revenues and operating expenses as follows:            Three Months Ended  March 31, 2023            BIGO
 All other
 Total
  US$ US$ US$          Cost of revenues 650  586  1,236 Research and development expenses 2,827  2,934  5,761 Sales and marketing expenses 96  138  234 General and administrative expenses 758  1,350  2,108           

 JOYY INC.UNAUDITED RECONCILIATION OF GAAP AND NON-GAAP RESULTS OF UNAUDITED SEGMENT REPORT(All amounts in thousands, except share, ADS and per ADS data)         Three Months Ended  March 31, 2023         BIGO All other Total  US$ US$ US$       Operating income (loss) 48,190  (45,659) 2,531 Share-based compensation expenses 4,331  5,008  9,339 Amortization of intangible assets from business acquisitions 11,225  4,665  15,890        Non-GAAP operating income (loss) 63,746  (35,986) 27,760               Net income (loss) 43,382  (23,438) 19,944 Share-based compensation expenses 4,331  5,008  9,339 Amortization of intangible assets from business acquisitions 11,225  4,665  15,890 Loss on disposal and deemed disposal of investments –  213  213 Gain on fair value change of investments (688) (597) (1,285)Interest expenses related to the convertible bonds’ amortization to face value –  578  578 Income tax effects on non-GAAP adjustments (1,415) (896) (2,311)Reconciling items on the share of equity method investments –  724  724        Non-GAAP net income (loss) 56,835  (13,743) 43,092        

 

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