Tuya Reports Third Quarter 2024 Unaudited Financial Results
Third Quarter 2024 Financial Highlights
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Total revenue was
US$81.6 million , up approximately 33.6% year over year (3Q2023:US$61.1 million ). -
IoT platform-as-a-service ("PaaS") revenue was
US$57.9 million , up approximately 26.4% year over year (3Q2023:US$45.8 million ). -
Software-as-a-service ("SaaS") and others revenue was
US$9.9 million , up approximately 16.7% year over year (3Q2023:US$8.5 million ). -
Smart solution revenue was
US$13.8 million , up approximately 102.9% year over year (3Q2023:US$6.8 million ). - Overall gross margin was 46.0%, down 0.7 percentage points year over year (3Q2023: 46.7%). Gross margin of IoT PaaS increased to 46.9%, up 2.3 percentage points year over year (3Q2023: 44.6%).
- Operating margin was negative 21.0%, improved by 9.3 percentage points year over year (3Q2023: negative 30.3%). Non-GAAP operating margin was 9.1%, improved by 14.8 percentage points year over year (3Q2023: negative 5.7%).
- Net margin was negative 5.4%, improved by 2.6 percentage points year over year (3Q2023: negative 8.0%). Non-GAAP net margin was 24.7%, improved by 8.2 percentage points year over year (3Q2023: 16.5%).
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Net cash generated from operating activities was
US$23.9 million (3Q2023:US$16.1 million ). -
Total cash and cash equivalents, time deposits and treasury securities recorded as short-term and long-term investments were
US$1,023.9 million as ofSeptember 30, 2024 , compared toUS$984.3 million as ofDecember 31, 2023 .
For further information on the non-GAAP financial measures presented above, see the section headed "Use of Non-GAAP Financial Measures."
Third Quarter 2024 Operating Highlights
- IoT PaaS customers [1] for the third quarter of 2024 were approximately 2,200 (3Q2023: approximately 2,100). Total customers for the third quarter of 2024 were approximately 3,100 (3Q2023: approximately 3,000).
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Premium IoT PaaS customers
[2] for the trailing 12 months ended
September 30, 2024 were 286 (3Q2023: 263). In the third quarter of 2024, the Company's premium IoT PaaS customers contributed approximately 85.6% of its IoT PaaS revenue (3Q2023: approximately 83.5%). -
Dollar-based net expansion rate ("DBNER")
[3] of IoT PaaS for the trailing 12 months ended
September 30, 2024 was 124% (3Q2023: 78%). -
Registered IoT device and software developers were over 1,260,000 as of
September 30, 2024 , up 26.9% from approximately 993,000 developers as ofDecember 31, 2023 .
1. The Company defines an IoT PaaS customer for a given period as a customer who has directly placed orders for IoT PaaS with the Company during that period.
2. The Company defines a premium IoT PaaS customer as a customer as of a given date that contributed more than
3. The Company calculates DBNER of IoT PaaS for a trailing 12-month period by first identifying all customers in the prior 12-month period (i.e., those have placed at least one order for IoT PaaS during that period), and then calculating the quotient from dividing the IoT PaaS revenue generated from such customers in the current trailing 12-month period by the IoT PaaS revenue generated from the same group of customers in the prior 12-month period. The Company's DBNER may change from period to period, due to a combination of various factors, including changes in the customers' purchase cycles and amounts and the Company's customer mix, among other things. DBNER indicates the Company's ability to expand customer use of the Tuya platform over time and generate revenue growth from existing customers.
Mr. Xueji (Jerry)
Mr.
Third Quarter 2024 Unaudited Financial Results
REVENUE
Total revenue in the third quarter of 2024 increased by 33.6% to
- IoT PaaS revenue in the third quarter of 2024 increased by 26.4% to
US$57.9 million fromUS$45.8 million in the same period of 2023, primarily due to increasing demand fueled by global economic recovery compared with the same period of 2023 and the Company's strategic focus on customer needs and product enhancements. As a result, the Company's DBNER of IoT PaaS for the trailing 12 months endedSeptember 30, 2024 increased to 124% from 78% for the trailing 12 months endedSeptember 30, 2023 . - SaaS and others revenue in the third quarter of 2024 increased by 16.7% to
US$9.9 million fromUS$8.5 million in the same period of 2023, primarily due to an increase in revenue from cloud software products. During the quarter, the Company remained committed to offering value-added services and a diverse range of software products with compelling value propositions to its customers. - Smart solution revenue in the third quarter of 2024 increased by 102.9% to
US$13.8 million fromUS$6.8 million in the same period of 2023, primarily due to the increasing customer demand for the Company's differentiated smart device solutions.
COST OF REVENUE
Cost of revenue in the third quarter of 2024 increased by 35.4% to
GROSS PROFIT AND GROSS MARGIN
Total gross profit in the third quarter of 2024 increased by 31.5% to
- IoT PaaS gross margin in the third quarter of 2024 was 46.9%, compared to 44.6% in the same period of 2023, primarily due to increased product value.
- SaaS and others gross margin in the third quarter of 2024 was 71.6%, remained relatively stable compared to 73.9% in the same period of 2023.
- Smart solution gross margin in the third quarter of 2024 was 23.5%, compared to 26.9% in the same period of 2023, primarily due to the changes in product solution mix provided to customers during the quarter.
OPERATING EXPENSES
Operating expenses were
- Research and development expenses in the third quarter of 2024 were
US$24.9 million , compared toUS$24.9 million in the same period of 2023, primarily due to a one-time increase in share-based compensation expenses, partially offset by the decrease in employee-related costs. During this quarter, average salaried employee headcount of the Company's research and development team was down approximately 6.2% year over year, but remained relatively stable compared to the previous quarter. Non-GAAP adjusted research and development expenses in the third quarter of 2024 wereUS$19.9 million , compared toUS$21.8 million in the same period of 2023. - Sales and marketing expenses in the third quarter of 2024 were
US$9.7 million , compared toUS$9.4 million in the same period of 2023, primarily due to a one-time increase in share-based compensation expenses, partially offset by the decrease in employee-related costs. Non-GAAP adjusted sales and marketing expenses in the third quarter of 2024 wereUS$8.0 million , compared toUS$8.7 million in the same period of 2023. - General and administrative expenses in the third quarter of 2024 were
US$22.3 million , compared toUS$15.8 million in the same period of 2023, primarily due to a one-time increase in share-based compensation expenses, partially offset by the decrease in employee-related costs. Non-GAAP adjusted general and administrative expenses in the third quarter of 2024 wereUS$4.4 million , compared toUS$4.8 million in the same period of 2023. - Other operating income, net in the third quarter of 2024 was
US$2.2 million , primarily due to the receipt of software value-added tax refunds and various general subsidies for enterprises.
LOSS/PROFIT FROM OPERATIONS AND OPERATING MARGIN
Loss from operations in the third quarter of 2024 narrowed by 7.4% to
Operating margin in the third quarter of 2024 was negative 21.0%, improved by 9.3 percentage points from negative 30.3% in the same period of 2023. Non-GAAP operating margin in the third quarter of 2024 was 9.1%, improved by 14.8 percentage points from negative 5.7% in the same period of 2023.
NET LOSS/PROFIT AND
The Company had a net loss of
The difference between loss from operations and net loss in the third quarter of 2024 was primarily because of a
The Company had a non-GAAP net profit of
Net margin in the third quarter of 2024 was negative 5.4%, improving by 2.6 percentage points from negative 8.0% in the same period of 2023. Non-GAAP net margin in the third quarter of 2024 was 24.7%, improving by 8.2 percentage points from 16.5% in the same period of 2023.
BASIC AND DILUTED NET LOSS/PROFIT PER ADS
Basic and diluted net loss per ADS was
Non-GAAP basic and diluted net profit per ADS was
CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS, TIME DEPOSITS AND TREASURY SECURITIES RECORDED AS SHORT-TERM AND LONG-TERM INVESTMENTS
Cash and cash equivalents, time deposits and treasury securities recorded as short-term and long-term investments were
NET CASH GENERATED FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES
Net cash generated from operating activities in the third quarter of 2024 was
For further information on non-GAAP financial measures presented above, see the section headed "Use of Non-GAAP Financial Measures."
Business Outlook
With the stabilizing macroeconomic environment and normalizing downstream inventory levels, the industry is currently on a positive trajectory. With the effective implementation of the Company's customer and product strategies, along with the utilization and innovation of emerging technologies like AI, the Company is confident in its business prospects.
The Company will remain committed to continuously iterating and improving its products and services, further enhancing software and hardware capabilities, expanding key customer base, investing in innovations and new opportunities, diversifying revenue streams, and further optimizing operating efficiency. At the same time, the Company understands that future trajectories may encounter challenges, including shifting consumer spending patterns, regional economic disparities, inventory management, foreign exchange rate and interests rate volatility, and broader geopolitical uncertainties.
Conference Call Information
The Company's management will hold a conference call at
Online registration: https://register.vevent.com/register/BI10b2a0be2587453aa3081615bdeaf624
Additionally, a live and archived webcast of the conference call will be available on the Company's investor relations website at https://ir.tuya.com, and a replay of the webcast will be available following the session.
About
Use of Non-GAAP Financial Measures
In evaluating the business, the Company considers and uses non-GAAP financial measures, such as non-GAAP operating expenses, non-GAAP (loss)/profit from operations (including non-GAAP operating margin), non-GAAP net profit (including non-GAAP net margin), and non-GAAP basic and diluted net profit per ADS, as supplemental measures to review and assess its operating performance. The presentation of non-GAAP financial measures is not intended to be considered in isolation or as a substitute for the financial information prepared and presented in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles in
Non-GAAP financial measures are not defined under
Reconciliations of Tuya's non-GAAP financial measures to the most comparable
Safe Harbor Statement
This press release contains forward-looking statements. These statements are made under the "safe harbor" provisions of the
Investor Relations Contact
Investor Relations
Email: ir@tuya.com
Phone: +1 (323) 240-5796
Email: gary@blueshirtgroup.co
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As of December 31, |
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As of |
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ASSETS |
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Current assets: |
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Cash and cash equivalents |
498,688 |
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610,901 |
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Restricted cash |
– |
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154 |
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Short-term investments |
291,023 |
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201,114 |
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Accounts receivable, net |
9,214 |
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7,628 |
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Notes receivable, net |
4,955 |
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10,036 |
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Inventories, net |
32,865 |
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28,303 |
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Prepayments and other current assets, net |
11,053 |
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17,265 |
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Total current assets |
847,798 |
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875,401 |
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Non-current assets: |
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Property, equipment and software, net |
2,589 |
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2,959 |
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Operating lease right-of-use assets, net |
7,647 |
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4,866 |
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Long-term investments |
207,489 |
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222,830 |
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Other non-current assets, net |
877 |
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9,647 |
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Total non-current assets |
218,602 |
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240,302 |
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Total assets |
1,066,400 |
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1,115,703 |
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LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS ' EQUITY |
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Current liabilities: |
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Accounts payable |
11,577 |
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18,040 |
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Advances from customers |
31,776 |
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29,906 |
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Deferred revenue, current |
6,802 |
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7,303 |
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Accruals and other current liabilities |
32,807 |
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63,606 |
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Incomes tax payables |
689 |
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– |
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Lease liabilities, current |
3,883 |
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3,718 |
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Total current liabilities |
87,534 |
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122,573 |
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Non-current liabilities: |
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Lease liabilities, non-current |
3,904 |
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1,251 |
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Deferred revenue, non-current |
506 |
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596 |
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Other non-current liabilities |
3,891 |
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1,534 |
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Total non-current liabilities |
8,301 |
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3,381 |
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Total liabilities |
95,835 |
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125,954 |
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As of |
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As of |
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Shareholders ' equity: |
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Class A ordinary shares |
25 |
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25 |
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Class B ordinary shares |
4 |
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4 |
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(53,630) |
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(29,386) |
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Additional paid-in capital |
1,616,105 |
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1,614,161 |
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Accumulated other comprehensive loss |
(17,091) |
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(15,419) |
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Accumulated deficit |
(574,848) |
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(579,636) |
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Total shareholders ' equity |
970,565 |
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989,749 |
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Total liabilities and shareholders ' equity |
1,066,400 |
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1,115,703 |
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For the Three Months Ended |
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For the Nine Months Ended |
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Revenue |
61,090 |
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81,617 |
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165,579 |
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216,558 |
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Cost of revenue |
(32,567) |
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(44,102) |
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(89,387) |
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(114,366) |
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Gross profit |
28,523 |
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37,515 |
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76,192 |
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102,192 |
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Operating expenses: |
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Research and development expenses |
(24,946) |
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(24,877) |
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(79,471) |
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(71,344) |
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Sales and marketing expenses |
(9,418) |
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(9,663) |
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(29,503) |
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(28,033) |
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General and administrative expenses |
(15,843) |
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(22,301) |
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(56,909) |
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(54,636) |
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Other operating incomes, net |
3,197 |
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2,213 |
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7,491 |
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7,997 |
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Total operating expenses |
(47,010) |
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(54,628) |
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(158,392) |
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(146,016) |
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Loss from operations |
(18,487) |
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(17,113) |
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(82,200) |
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(43,824) |
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Other income |
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Other non-operating incomes, net |
779 |
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766 |
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2,335 |
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3,413 |
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Financial income, net |
13,066 |
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12,985 |
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31,841 |
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38,244 |
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Foreign exchange (loss)/gain, net |
(251) |
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(638) |
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652 |
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(1,000) |
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Loss before income tax expense |
(4,893) |
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(4,000) |
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(47,372) |
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(3,167) |
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Income tax expense |
(12) |
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(373) |
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(2,127) |
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(1,621) |
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Net loss |
(4,905) |
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(4,373) |
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(49,499) |
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(4,788) |
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Net loss attributable to |
(4,905) |
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(4,373) |
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(49,499) |
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(4,788) |
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Net loss attribute to ordinary shareholders |
(4,905) |
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(4,373) |
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(49,499) |
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(4,788) |
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Net loss |
(4,905) |
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(4,373) |
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(49,499) |
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(4,788) |
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Other comprehensive (loss)/income |
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Changes in fair value of long-term investments |
(1,417) |
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– |
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(2,470) |
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(139) |
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Transfer out of fair value changes of long-term investments |
– |
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– |
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8,050 |
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(65) |
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Foreign currency translation |
760 |
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2,904 |
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(4,494) |
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1,876 |
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Total comprehensive loss attributable to |
(5,562) |
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(1,469) |
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(48,413) |
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(3,116) |
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For the Three Months Ended |
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For the Nine Months Ended |
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Net loss attributable to |
(4,905) |
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(4,373) |
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(49,499) |
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(4,788) |
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Net loss attributable to ordinary shareholders |
(4,905) |
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(4,373) |
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(49,499) |
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(4,788) |
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Weighted average number of ordinary shares used in |
555,782,518 |
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569,821,232 |
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554,914,108 |
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562,913,590 |
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Net loss per share attributable to |
(0.01) |
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(0.01) |
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(0.09) |
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(0.01) |
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Share-based compensation expenses were included in:
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3,165 |
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4,978 |
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11,288 |
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11,860 |
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Sales and marketing expenses |
758 |
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1,675 |
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3,984 |
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4,229 |
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General and administrative expenses |
11,025 |
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17,663 |
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34,008 |
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39,450 |
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For the Three Months Ended |
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For the Nine Months Ended |
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Net cash generated from operating activities |
16,070 |
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23,851 |
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4,683 |
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50,170 |
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Net cash generated from/(used in) investing activities |
55,027 |
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(28,213) |
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32,692 |
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61,872 |
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Net cash used in financing activities |
(318) |
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(328) |
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(2,385) |
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(178) |
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Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash |
953 |
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826 |
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(1,877) |
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503 |
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Net increase/(decrease) in cash and cash equivalents, |
71,732 |
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(3,864) |
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33,113 |
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112,367 |
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Cash and cash equivalents, restricted cash at the |
94,542 |
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614,919 |
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133,161 |
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498,688 |
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Cash and cash equivalents, restricted cash |
166,274 |
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611,055 |
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166,274 |
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611,055 |
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For the Three Months Ended |
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For the Nine Months Ended |
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Reconciliation of operating expenses to non-GAAP |
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Research and development expenses |
(24,946) |
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(24,877) |
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(79,471) |
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(71,344) |
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Add: Share-based compensation expenses |
3,165 |
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4,978 |
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11,288 |
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11,860 |
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(21,781) |
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(19,899) |
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(68,183) |
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(59,484) |
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Sales and marketing expenses |
(9,418) |
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(9,663) |
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(29,503) |
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(28,033) |
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Add: Share-based compensation expenses |
758 |
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1,675 |
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3,984 |
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4,229 |
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Adjusted Sales and marketing expenses |
(8,660) |
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(7,988) |
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(25,519) |
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(23,804) |
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General and administrative expenses |
(15,843) |
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(22,301) |
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(56,909) |
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(54,636) |
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Add: Share-based compensation expenses |
11,025 |
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17,663 |
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34,008 |
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39,450 |
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Add: Credit-related impairment of long-term investments |
52 |
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– |
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8,102 |
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189 |
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Add: Litigation costs |
– |
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200 |
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– |
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2,300 |
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Adjusted General and administrative expenses |
(4,766) |
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(4,438) |
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(14,799) |
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(12,697) |
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Reconciliation of loss from operations to non-GAAP
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Loss from operations |
(18,487) |
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(17,113) |
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(82,200) |
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(43,824) |
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Add: Share-based compensation expenses |
14,948 |
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24,316 |
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49,280 |
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55,539 |
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Add: Credit-related impairment of long-term investments |
52 |
|
– |
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8,102 |
|
189 |
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Add: Litigation costs |
– |
|
200 |
|
– |
|
2,300 |
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Non-GAAP (loss)/profit from operations |
(3,487) |
|
7,403 |
|
(24,818) |
|
14,204 |
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Non-GAAP Operating margin |
(5.7) % |
|
9.1 % |
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(15.0) % |
|
6.6 % |
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For the Three Months Ended |
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For the Nine Months Ended |
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Reconciliation of net loss to non-GAAP
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Net loss |
(4,905) |
|
(4,373) |
|
(49,499) |
|
(4,788) |
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Add: Share-based compensation expenses |
14,948 |
|
24,316 |
|
49,280 |
|
55,539 |
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Add: Credit-related impairment of long-term investments |
52 |
|
– |
|
8,102 |
|
189 |
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Add: Litigation costs |
– |
|
200 |
|
– |
|
2,300 |
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Non-GAAP Net profit |
10,095 |
|
20,143 |
|
7,883 |
|
53,240 |
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Non-GAAP Net margin |
16.5 % |
|
24.7 % |
|
4.8 % |
|
24.6 % |
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Weighted average number of ordinary shares used in |
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– Basic |
555,782,518 |
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569,821,232 |
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554,914,108 |
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562,913,590 |
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– Diluted |
586,434,725 |
|
571,386,571 |
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586,533,052 |
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585,311,819 |
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Non-GAAP net profit per share attributable
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– Basic |
0.02 |
|
0.04 |
|
0.01 |
|
0.09 |
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– Diluted |
0.02 |
|
0.04 |
|
0.01 |
|
0.09 |
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