JOYY Reports Third Quarter 2024 Unaudited Financial Results

SINGAPORE, Nov. 27, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- JOYY Inc. (NASDAQ: YY) (“JOYY” or the “Company”), a global technology company, today announced its unaudited financial results for the third quarter of 2024.

Third Quarter 2024 Financial Highlights1

  • Net revenues were US$558.7 million, compared to US$567.1 million in the corresponding period of 2023.
  • Net income attributable to controlling interest of JOYY2 was US$60.6 million, compared to US$72.9 million in the corresponding period of 2023.
  • Non-GAAP net income attributable to controlling interest and common shareholders of JOYY3 was US$61.2 million, compared to US$81.2 million in the corresponding period of 2023.

Third Quarter 2024 Operational Highlights

  • Average mobile MAUs of Bigo Live was 36.5 million, compared to 40.3 million in the corresponding period of 2023.
  • Average mobile MAUs of Likee was 33.9 million, compared to 41.0 million in the corresponding period of 2023, primarily due to disciplined spending on user acquisition via advertisement.
  • Average mobile MAUs of Hago was 4.3 million, compared to 5.0 million in the corresponding period of 2023, primarily due to disciplined spending on user acquisition via advertisement.
  • Global average mobile MAUs4 was 272.4 million, compared to 276.8 million in the corresponding period of 2023.
  • Total number of paying users of BIGO (including Bigo Live, Likee and imo)5 was 1.62 million, compared to 1.61 million in the corresponding period of 2023.
  • Average revenue per paying user, or ARPPU, of BIGO (including Bigo Live, Likee and imo)6 was US$231.4, compared to US$253.4 in the corresponding period of 2023.

Ms. Ting Li, Chairperson and Chief Executive Officer of JOYY, commented, “During the third quarter, we continued to execute effectively on our strategic priorities, cultivating our global social and content ecosystem and enhancing our global operational capabilities and efficiencies, which yielded solid results. Our group’s GAAP and non-GAAP operating income was US$16.4 million and US$34.9 million respectively, up by 623.5% and 16.4% on a quarterly basis. During the third quarter, we continued to cultivate long-run initiatives that will further diversify our revenue. Our group’s non-livestreaming revenues grew by 13.1% to US$119.2 million quarter-over-quarter, contributing 21.3% of the group’s total revenue in the third quarter. In addition, we reaffirmed our commitment to shareholder returns by repurchasing an additional US$117.8 million worth of our shares during the quarter.”

“Looking ahead, we remain focused on enhancing user experiences through product innovation, advancing operational excellence across our global footprint, and further diversifying our revenue streams. Supported by our strong cash flow and healthy financial position, we are well-positioned to deliver sustainable, profitable growth and create lasting value for our shareholders.”

Third Quarter 2024 Financial Results

NET REVENUES

Net revenues were US$558.7 million in the third quarter of 2024, compared to US$567.1 million in the corresponding period of 2023.

Live streaming revenues were US$439.5 million in the third quarter of 2024, compared to US$495.8 million in the corresponding period of 2023. The decrease was mainly the result of decreased ARPPU of BIGO, and certain adjustments to our audio livestreaming products.

Other revenues increased by 67.2% to US$119.2 million in the third quarter of 2024 from US$71.3 million in the corresponding period of 2023, primarily due to the substantial growth of our advertisement revenues.

COST OF REVENUES AND GROSS PROFIT

Cost of revenues decreased by 2.1% to US$350.5 million in the third quarter of 2024 from US$357.9 million in the corresponding period of 2023. BIGO’s cost of revenues increased by 4.5% to US$312.6 million, primarily due to increased revenue-sharing fees and content costs, driven by increased traffic acquisition costs paid to third-party partners in relation to our expanding advertising business. All other’s cost of revenues decreased by 35.3% to US$38.1 million, consistent with the decline in segment revenue.

Gross profit was US$208.1 million in the third quarter of 2024, compared to US$209.2 million in the corresponding period of 2023. Gross margin was 37.3% in the third quarter of 2024, compared to 36.9% in the corresponding period of 2023.

OPERATING EXPENSES AND INCOME

Operating expenses were US$192.0 million in the third quarter of 2024, compared to US$191.3 million in the corresponding period of 2023. Among the operating expenses, sales and marketing expenses decreased to US$83.5 million for the third quarter of 2024 from US$92.5 million in the corresponding period of 2023, primarily due to the Company’s optimization of overall sales and marketing strategies across various product lines to be more focused on return-on-investment and effectiveness of user acquisition. General and administrative expenses increased to US$36.1 million for the third quarter of 2024 from US$27.1 million in the corresponding period of 2023, primarily due to increases in salary and welfare for general and administrative personnel.

Operating income was US$16.4 million in the third quarter of 2024, compared to US$12.0 million in the corresponding period of 2023. Operating income margin was 2.9% in the third quarter of 2024, compared to 2.1% in the corresponding period of 2023.

Non-GAAP operating income7 was US$34.9 million in the third quarter of 2024, compared to US$40.4 million in the corresponding period of 2023. Non-GAAP operating income margin8 was 6.2% in the third quarter of 2024, compared to 7.1% in the corresponding period of 2023.

NET INCOME

Net income attributable to controlling interest of JOYY was US$60.6 million in the third quarter of 2024, compared to US$72.9 million in the corresponding period of 2023. Net income margin was 10.8% in the third quarter of 2024, compared to 12.9% in the corresponding period of 2023.

Non-GAAP net income attributable to controlling interest and common shareholders of JOYY was US$61.2 million in the third quarter of 2024, compared to US$81.2 million in the corresponding period of 2023. Non-GAAP net income margin9 was 10.9% in the third quarter of 2024, compared to non-GAAP net income margin of 14.3% in the corresponding period of 2023.

NET INCOME PER ADS

Diluted net income per ADS10 was US$1.05 in the third quarter of 2024, compared to US$1.86 in the corresponding period of 2023.

Non-GAAP diluted net income per ADS11 was US$1.07 in the third quarter of 2024, compared to US$1.22 in the corresponding period of 2023.

BALANCE SHEET AND CASH FLOWS

As of September 30, 2024, the Company had net cash12 of US$3,302.1 million, compared with US$3,357.9 million as of December 31, 2023. For the third quarter of 2024, net cash from operating activities was US$61.1 million.

SHARES OUTSTANDING

As of September 30, 2024, the Company had a total of 1,076.6 million common shares outstanding, representing the equivalent of 53.8 million ADSs assuming the conversion of all common shares into ADSs.

Business Outlook

For the fourth quarter of 2024, the Company expects net revenues to be between US$546 million and US$563 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 September 30, 2024, the Company repurchased 3.43 million of its ADSs for a total of US$117.8 million on the open market. During the first three quarters of 2024, the Company has repurchased 7.31 million of its ADSs for a total of US$243.7 million.

Pursuant to the share repurchase program which was extended by the board of directors in August 2024, the Company may repurchase up to US$400 million of its shares until the end of November 2025. As of September 30, 2024, the Company has utilized US$117.8 million under the program.

Conference Call Information

The Company will hold a conference call at 9:00 PM U.S. Eastern Time on Tuesday, November 26, 2024 (10:00 AM Singapore/Hong Kong Time on Wednesday, November 27, 2024). Details for the conference call are as follows:

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

Conference ID: #10043422

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/10043422-tuhgyr.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 December 4, 2024, by dialing the following numbers:

United States:1-855-883-1031
Singapore:800-101-3223
Hong Kong:800-930-639
Conference ID:#10043422
  

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 September 30, 2023, June 30, 2024 and September 30, 2024 and for the nine months ended September 30, 2023 and September 30, 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$0.6 million and US$8.3 million in the third 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.

7Non-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.

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

10ADS 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.

12 Net cash is calculated as the sum of cash and cash equivalents, restricted cash and cash equivalents, short-term deposits, restricted short-term deposits, short-term investments and long-term deposits, less convertible bonds, short-term loans, and long-term loans.

 
JOYY INC.
UNAUDITED CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
(All amounts in thousands, except share, ADS and per ADS data)
        
   December 31,
 September 30,
   2023
 2024
   US$ US$
Assets      
Current assets      
 Cash and cash equivalents 1,063,956  481,763 
 Restricted cash and cash equivalents 319,250  396,377 
 Short-term deposits 1,970,346  1,791,808 
 Restricted short-term deposits 57,243  35,143 
 Short-term investments 274,846  191,578 
 Accounts receivable, net 130,700  129,337 
 Amounts due from related parties 810  740 
 Prepayments and other current assets(1) 255,489  260,412 
        
Total current assets 4,072,640  3,287,158 
        
Non-current assets      
 Long-term deposits 130,000  460,000 
 Investments 544,542  567,504 
 Property and equipment, net 390,681  462,916 
 Land use rights, net 316,070  313,075 
 Intangible assets, net 333,715  291,004 
 Right-of-use assets, net 30,173  23,295 
 Goodwill 2,649,281  2,649,297 
 Other non-current assets 16,763  25,894 
        
Total non-current assets 4,411,225  4,792,985 
        
Total assets 8,483,865  8,080,143 
        
        
Liabilities, mezzanine equity and shareholders’ equity      
Current liabilities      
 Short-term loans 52,119  54,523 
 Accounts payable 66,755  91,483 
 Deferred revenue 73,673  72,321 
 Advances from customers 6,047  4,628 
 Income taxes payable 86,100  79,338 
 Accrued liabilities and other current liabilities(1) 2,381,189  2,380,130 
 Amounts due to related parties 2,533  1,896 
 Lease liabilities due within one year 12,388  11,721 
 Convertible bonds 405,603  - 
        
Total current liabilities 3,086,407  2,696,040 
        
Non-current liabilities      
 Lease liabilities 18,422  11,881 
 Deferred revenue 12,932  13,284 
 Deferred tax liabilities 53,955  48,897 
        
Total non-current liabilities 85,309  74,062 
        
Total liabilities 3,171,716  2,770,102 
        


 
JOYY INC.
UNAUDITED CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS (CONTINUED)
(All amounts in thousands, except share, ADS and per ADS data)
      
   December 31, September 30,
   2023 2024
   US$ US$
      
Mezzanine equity 22,133  23,333 
      
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 750,061,822 shares outstanding as of September 30, 2024, respectively) 9  8 
 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 September 30, 2024, respectively) 3  3 
 Treasury shares (US$0.00001 par value; 426,996,825 and 567,778,642 shares held as of December 31, 2023 and September 30, 2024, respectively) (913,939) (1,157,649)
 Additional paid-in capital 3,282,754  3,340,387 
 Statutory reserves 37,709  37,686 
 Retained earnings 2,947,160  3,104,051 
 Accumulated other comprehensive loss (197,010) (167,269)
      
Total JOYY Inc.’s shareholders’ equity 5,156,686  5,157,217 
      
Non-controlling interests 133,330  129,491 
      
Total shareholders’ equity 5,290,016  5,286,708 
      
Total liabilities, mezzanine equity and shareholders’ equity 8,483,865  8,080,143 
      
      
(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 remains within cash and cash equivalents, restricted cash and cash equivalents, and short-term deposits. Correspondingly, the advanced payments received has been recorded as 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 Nine Months Ended
  September 30, June 30, September 30, September 30, September 30,
  2023 2024 2024 2023 2024
  US$ US$ US$ US$ US$
Net revenues          
Live streaming(1) 495,801  459,730  439,482  1,493,175  1,365,603 
Others 71,268  105,398  119,172  204,856  322,739 
           
Total net revenues 567,069  565,128  558,654  1,698,031  1,688,342 
           
Cost of revenues(2) (357,914) (366,189) (350,536) (1,086,482) (1,085,922)
           
Gross profit 209,155  198,939  208,118  611,549  602,420 
           
Operating expenses(2)          
Research and development expenses (71,608) (69,856) (72,360) (222,923) (211,255)
Sales and marketing expenses (92,515) (88,132) (83,524) (277,319) (266,294)
General and administrative expenses (27,139) (40,686) (36,073) (88,074) (108,502)
           
Total operating expenses (191,262) (198,674) (191,957) (588,316) (586,051)
           
(Loss) gain on deconsolidation and disposal of subsidiaries (6,177) 1,643  -  (6,177) 1,643 
Other income 333  361  255  6,963  4,216 
           
Operating income 12,049  2,269  16,416  24,019  22,228 
           
Interest expenses (2,139) (1,864) (535) (8,305) (4,535)
Interest income and investment income 47,330  46,702  41,067  138,067  136,696 
Foreign currency exchange (losses) gains, net (5,143) 1,125  (10,742) 5,252  (8,849)
(Loss) gain on disposal and deemed disposal of investments (2,673) -  -  74,851  - 
Gain (loss) on fair value change of investments 7,112  (619) 9,281  6,162  9,647 
           
Income before income tax expenses 56,536  47,613  55,487  240,046  155,187 
           
Income tax expenses (3,001) (2,628) (6,279) (16,541) (13,444)
           
Income before share of income in equity method investments, net of income taxes 53,535  44,985  49,208  223,505  141,743 
           
Share of income in equity method investments, net of income taxes 11,545  2,805  6,746  8,824  2,156 
           
Net income 65,080  47,790  55,954  232,329  143,899 
           
Net loss attributable to the non-controlling interest shareholders and the mezzanine equity classified as non-controlling interest shareholders 7,812  4,276  4,603  23,652  14,010 
           
Net income attributable to controlling interest of JOYY Inc. 72,892  52,066  60,557  255,981  157,909 
           
Accretion of subsidiaries’ redeemable convertible preferred shares to redemption value (1,566) (347) (347) (4,698) (1,041)
Cumulative dividend on subsidiary’s Series A Preferred Shares -  -  -  (2,000) - 
Gain on repurchase of redeemable convertible preferred shares of a subsidiary 52,583  -  -  52,583  - 
           
Net income attributable to common shareholders of JOYY Inc. 123,909  51,719  60,210  301,866  156,868 
           


 
JOYY INC.
UNAUDITED CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS (CONTINUED)
(All amounts in thousands, except share, ADS and per ADS data)
               
  Three Months Ended Nine Months Ended
  September 30,
 June 30,
 September 30, September 30,
 September 30,
  2023
 2024
 2024 2023
 2024
  US$ US$ US$ US$ US$
               
Net income per ADS              
——Basic 1.99  0.87  1.06  4.53  2.65 
——Diluted 1.86  0.83  1.05  4.11  2.55 
               
Weighted average number of ADS used in calculating net income per ADS              
——Basic 62,266,339  59,537,049  56,573,411  66,633,991  59,287,792 
——Diluted 67,669,387  64,101,951  57,220,581  75,061,963  62,803,046 
               
               
(1) Revenues by geographical areas were as follows:
               
  Three Months Ended Nine Months Ended
  September 30,
 June 30,
 September 30, September 30,
 September 30,
  2023
 2024
 2024 2023
 2024
  US$ US$ US$ US$ US$
               
Developed countries and regions 252,089  306,099  306,633  701,872  903,768 
Middle East 108,299  75,530  77,152  338,257  240,140 
Mainland China 74,525  62,604  57,952  278,939  180,357 
Southeast Asia and others 132,156  120,895  116,917  378,963  364,077 
               
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 Nine Months Ended
  September 30,
 June 30,
 September 30, September 30,
 September 30,
  2023
 2024
 2024 2023
 2024
  US$ US$ US$ US$ US$
               
Cost of revenues 493  778  (16) 2,754  1,425 
Research and development expenses 4,108  3,282  2,960  15,395  9,634 
Sales and marketing expenses 110  108  193  664  432 
General and administrative expenses 1,586  2,183  1,778  5,921  5,903 
               


 
JOYY INC.
UNAUDITED RECONCILIATION OF GAAP AND NON-GAAP RESULTS
(All amounts in thousands, except share, ADS and per ADS data)
           
  Three Months Ended Nine Months Ended
  September 30, June 30, September 30, September 30, September 30,
  2023 2024 2024 2023 2024
  US$ US$ US$ US$ US$
           
Operating income 12,049  2,269  16,416  24,019  22,228 
Share-based compensation expenses 6,297  6,351  4,915  24,734  17,394 
Amortization of intangible assets from business acquisitions 15,890  13,590  13,540  47,670  42,262 
Impairment of investments -  9,386  -  -  9,386 
Loss (gain) on deconsolidation and disposal of subsidiaries 6,177  (1,643) -  6,177  (1,643)
           
Non-GAAP operating income 40,413  29,953  34,871  102,600  89,627 
           
           
Net income 65,080  47,790  55,954  232,329  143,899 
Share-based compensation expenses 6,297  6,351  4,915  24,734  17,394 
Amortization of intangible assets from business acquisitions 15,890  13,590  13,540  47,670  42,262 
Impairment of  investments -  9,386  -  -  9,386 
Loss (gain) on deconsolidation and disposal of subsidiaries 6,177  (1,643) -  6,177  (1,643)
Loss (gain) on disposal and deemed disposal of investments 2,673  -  -  (74,851) - 
(Gain) loss on fair value change of investments (7,112) 619  (9,281) (6,162) (9,647)
Interest expenses related to the convertible bonds’ amortization to face value 238  198  -  1,344  435 
Income tax effects on non-GAAP adjustments (4,070) (1,883) (1,574) (9,509) (5,679)
Reconciling items on the share of equity method investments (10,521) (3,700) (6,167) (13,369) (5,433)
           
Non-GAAP net income 74,652  70,708  57,387  208,363  190,974 
           
           
Net income attributable to common shareholders of JOYY Inc. 123,909  51,719  60,210  301,866  156,868 
Share-based compensation expenses 6,297  6,351  4,915  24,734  17,394 
Amortization of intangible assets from business acquisitions 15,890  13,590  13,540  47,670  42,262 
Impairment of  investments -  9,386  -  -  9,386 
Loss (gain) on deconsolidation and disposal of subsidiaries 6,177  (1,643) -  6,177  (1,643)
Loss (gain) on disposal and deemed disposal of investments 2,673  -  -  (74,851) - 
(Gain) loss on fair value change of investments (7,112) 619  (9,281) (6,162) (9,647)
Interest expenses related to the convertible bonds’ amortization to face value 238  198  -  1,344  435 
Accretion, cumulative dividend and deemed dividend to subsidiaries’ preferred shareholders 1,566  347  347  6,698  1,041 
Gain on repurchase of redeemable convertible preferred shares of a subsidiary (52,583) -  -  (52,583) - 
Income tax effects on non-GAAP adjustments (4,070) (1,883) (1,574) (9,509) (5,679)
Reconciling items on the share of equity method investments (10,521) (3,700) (6,167) (13,369) (5,433)
Non-GAAP adjustments for net loss attributable to the non-controlling interest shareholders (1,311) (949) (819) (3,693) (2,574)
           
Non-GAAP net income attributable to controlling interest and common shareholders of JOYY Inc. 81,153  74,035  61,171  228,322  202,410 
           
           
           
Non-GAAP net income per ADS          
——Basic 1.30  1.24  1.08  3.43  3.41 
——Diluted 1.22  1.17  1.07  3.12  3.26 
           
Weighted average number of ADS used in calculating Non-GAAP net income per ADS          
——Basic 62,266,339  59,537,049  56,573,411  66,633,991  59,287,792 
——Diluted 67,669,387  64,101,951  57,220,581  75,061,963  62,803,046 
           


 
JOYY INC.
UNAUDITED SEGMENT REPORT
(All amounts in thousands, except share, ADS and per ADS data)
        
 Three Months Ended
 September 30, 2024
        
 BIGO All other Elimination(1) Total
 US$ US$ US$ US$
Net revenues       
Live streaming417,762  21,720  -  439,482 
Others78,247  41,317  (392) 119,172 
        
Total net revenues496,009  63,037  (392) 558,654 
        
Cost of revenues(2)(312,561) (38,050) 75  (350,536)
        
Gross profit183,448  24,987  (317) 208,118 
        
Operating expenses(2)       
Research and development expenses(44,884) (27,702) 226  (72,360)
Sales and marketing expenses(61,582) (21,968) 26  (83,524)
General and administrative expenses(14,249) (21,889) 65  (36,073)
        
Total operating expenses(120,715) (71,559) 317  (191,957)
        
Other income6  249  -  255 
        
Operating income (loss)62,739  (46,323) -  16,416 
        
Interest expenses(1,335) (117) 917  (535)
Interest income and investment income13,107  28,877  (917) 41,067 
Foreign currency exchange losses, net(10,290) (452) -  (10,742)
Gain on fair value change of investments5,466  3,815  -  9,281 
        
Income (loss) before income tax (expenses) benefits69,687  (14,200) -  55,487 
        
Income tax (expenses) benefits(6,408) 129  -  (6,279)
        
Income (loss) before share of income in equity method investments, net of income taxes63,279  (14,071) -  49,208 
        
Share of income in equity method investments, net of income taxes-  6,746  -  6,746 
        
Net income (loss)63,279  (7,325) -  55,954 
        


       
(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
 September 30, 2024
       
 BIGO All other
 Total
 US$ US$ US$
       
Cost of revenues(261) 245  (16)
Research and development expenses1,571  1,389  2,960 
Sales and marketing expenses39  154  193 
General and administrative expenses(186) 1,964  1,778 
       


 
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
 September 30, 2024
      
 BIGO All other Total
 US$ US$ US$
      
Operating income (loss)62,739  (46,323) 16,416 
Share-based compensation expenses1,163  3,752  4,915 
Amortization of intangible assets from business acquisitions8,950  4,590  13,540 
      
Non-GAAP operating income (loss)72,852  (37,981) 34,871 
      
      
Net income (loss)63,279  (7,325) 55,954 
Share-based compensation expenses1,163  3,752  4,915 
Amortization of intangible assets from business acquisitions8,950  4,590  13,540 
Gain on fair value change of investments(5,466) (3,815) (9,281)
Income tax effects on non-GAAP adjustments(778) (796) (1,574)
Reconciling items on the share of equity method investments-  (6,167) (6,167)
      
Non-GAAP net income (loss)67,148  (9,761) 57,387 
      


 
JOYY INC.
UNAUDITED SEGMENT REPORT
(All amounts in thousands, except share, ADS and per ADS data)
        
 Three Months Ended
 June 30, 2024
        
 BIGO All other Elimination(1) Total
 US$ US$ US$ US$
Net revenues       
Live streaming439,394  20,336  -  459,730 
Others67,760  38,024  (386) 105,398 
        
Total net revenues507,154  58,360  (386) 565,128 
        
Cost of revenues(2)(327,735) (38,530) 76  (366,189)
        
Gross profit179,419  19,830  (310) 198,939 
        
Operating expenses(2)       
Research and development expenses(42,715) (27,370) 229  (69,856)
Sales and marketing expenses(66,720) (21,435) 23  (88,132)
General and administrative expenses(12,180) (28,564) 58  (40,686)
        
Total operating expenses(121,615) (77,369) 310  (198,674)
        
Gain on  disposal of subsidiary-  1,643  -  1,643 
Other income177  184  -  361 
        
Operating income (loss)57,981  (55,712) -  2,269 
        
Interest expenses(1,475) (1,400) 1,011  (1,864)
Interest income and investment income15,256  32,457  (1,011) 46,702 
Foreign currency exchange gains, net1,005  120  -  1,125 
(Loss) gain on fair value change of investments(2,610) 1,991  -  (619)
        
Income (loss) before income tax (expenses) benefits70,157  (22,544) -  47,613 
        
Income tax (expenses) benefits(5,575) 2,947  -  (2,628)
        
Income (loss) before share of income in equity method investments, net of income taxes64,582  (19,597) -  44,985 
        
Share of income in equity method investments, net of income taxes-  2,805  -  2,805 
        
Net income (loss)64,582  (16,792) -  47,790 
        


         
(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
 June 30, 2024
         
 BIGO
 All other
 Total
 US$ US$ US$
         
Cost of revenues446  332  778 
Research and development expenses1,543  1,739  3,282 
Sales and marketing expenses45  63  108 
General and administrative expenses408  1,775  2,183 
         


 
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
 June 30, 2024
      
 BIGO All other Total
 US$ US$ US$
      
Operating income (loss)57,981  (55,712) 2,269 
Share-based compensation expenses2,442  3,909  6,351 
Amortization of intangible assets from business acquisitions8,950  4,640  13,590 
Impairment of investments-  9,386  9,386 
Gain on  disposal of subsidiary-  (1,643) (1,643)
      
Non-GAAP operating income (loss)69,373  (39,420) 29,953 
      
      
Net income (loss)64,582  (16,792) 47,790 
Share-based compensation expenses2,442  3,909  6,351 
Amortization of intangible assets from business acquisitions8,950  4,640  13,590 
Impairment of investments-  9,386  9,386 
Gain on  disposal of subsidiary-  (1,643) (1,643)
Loss (gain) on fair value change of investments2,610  (1,991) 619 
Interest expenses related to the convertible bonds’ amortization to face value-  198  198 
Income tax effects on non-GAAP adjustments(778) (1,105) (1,883)
Reconciling items on the share of equity method investments-  (3,700) (3,700)
      
Non-GAAP net income (loss)77,806  (7,098) 70,708 
      


 
JOYY INC.
UNAUDITED SEGMENT REPORT
(All amounts in thousands, except share, ADS and per ADS data)
        
 Three Months Ended
 September 30, 2023
        
 BIGO All other Elimination(1) Total
 US$ US$ US$ US$
Net revenues       
Live streaming468,577  27,224  -  495,801 
Others25,486  46,241  (459) 71,268 
        
Total net revenues494,063  73,465  (459) 567,069 
        
Cost of revenues(2)(299,231) (58,785) 102  (357,914)
        
Gross profit194,832  14,680  (357) 209,155 
        
Operating expenses(2)       
Research and development expenses(39,684) (32,191) 267  (71,608)
Sales and marketing expenses(75,715) (16,828) 28  (92,515)
General and administrative expenses(11,297) (15,904) 62  (27,139)
        
Total operating expenses(126,696) (64,923) 357  (191,262)
        
Loss on deconsolidation and disposal of subsidiaries-  (6,177) -  (6,177)
Other income (expenses)373  (40) -  333 
        
Operating income (loss)68,509  (56,460) -  12,049 
        
Interest expenses(1,768) (1,667) 1,296  (2,139)
Interest income and investment income11,158  37,468  (1,296) 47,330 
Foreign currency exchange losses, net(4,349) (794) -  (5,143)
Loss on disposal and deemed disposal of investments-  (2,673) -  (2,673)
Gain on fair value change of investments312  6,800  -  7,112 
        
Income (loss) before income tax (expenses) benefits73,862  (17,326) -  56,536 
        
Income tax (expenses) benefits(3,626) 625  -  (3,001)
        
Income (loss) before share of income in equity method investments, net of income taxes70,236  (16,701) -  53,535 
        
Share of income in equity method investments, net of income taxes-  11,545  -  11,545 
        
Net income (loss)70,236  (5,156) -  65,080 
        


         
(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
 September 30, 2023
         
 BIGO
 All other
 Total
 US$ US$ US$
         
Cost of revenues406  87  493 
Research and development expenses1,752  2,356  4,108 
Sales and marketing expenses37  73  110 
General and administrative expenses20  1,566  1,586 
         


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
 September 30, 2023
      
 BIGO All other Total
 US$ US$ US$
      
Operating income (loss)68,509  (56,460) 12,049 
Share-based compensation expenses2,215  4,082  6,297 
Amortization of intangible assets from business acquisitions11,225  4,665  15,890 
Loss on deconsolidation and disposal of subsidiaries-  6,177  6,177 
      
Non-GAAP operating income (loss)81,949  (41,536) 40,413 
      
      
Net income (loss)70,236  (5,156) 65,080 
Share-based compensation expenses2,215  4,082  6,297 
Amortization of intangible assets from business acquisitions11,225  4,665  15,890 
Loss on deconsolidation and disposal of subsidiaries-  6,177  6,177 
Loss on disposal and deemed disposal of investments-  2,673  2,673 
Gain on fair value change of investments(312) (6,800) (7,112)
Interest expenses related to the convertible bonds’ amortization to face value-  238  238 
Income tax effects on non-GAAP adjustments(1,415) (2,655) (4,070)
Reconciling items on the share of equity method investments-  (10,521) (10,521)
      
Non-GAAP net income (loss)81,949  (7,297) 74,652 
      

11/26/2024 19:00 -0500

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