SINGAPORE, Aug. 28, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- JOYY Inc. (NASDAQ: YY) (“JOYY” or the “Company”), a global technology company, today announced its unaudited financial results for the second quarter of 2024.

Second Quarter 2024 Financial Highlights¹

• Net revenues were US$565.1 million, compared to US$547.3 million in the corresponding period of 2023.
• Net income attributable to controlling interest of JOYY² was US$52.1 million, compared to US$155.1 million in the corresponding period of 2023.
• Non-GAAP net income attributable to controlling interest and common shareholders of JOYY³ was US$74.0 million, compared to US$97.3 million in the corresponding period of 2023.

Second Quarter 2024 Operational Highlights

• Average mobile MAUs of Bigo Live was 37.7 million, compared to 38.5 million in the corresponding period of 2023.
• Average mobile MAUs of Likee was 35.6 million, compared to 43.2 million in the corresponding period of 2023, primarily due to disciplined spending on user acquisition via advertisement.
• Average mobile MAUs of Hago was 4.4 million, compared to 5.5 million in the corresponding period of 2023, primarily due to disciplined spending on user acquisition via advertisement.
• Global average mobile MAUs⁴ was 275.2 million, compared to 275.6 million in the corresponding period of 2023.
• Total number of paying users of BIGO (including Bigo Live, Likee and imo)⁵ was 1.66 million, compared to 1.53 million in the corresponding period of 2023.
• Average revenue per paying user of BIGO (including Bigo Live, Likee and imo)⁶ was US$233.5, compared to US$248.0 in the corresponding period of 2023.

Ms. Ting Li, Chairperson and Chief Executive Officer of JOYY, commented, “In the second quarter, we continued to build on our growth momentum, delivering solid results. BIGO revenue reached US$507.2 million, a 7.7% year-over-year increase, marking the fourth consecutive quarter of recovery. By persistently expanding and diversifying our revenue streams, BIGO's advertising business maintained rapid growth, emerging as a key driver behind our topline recovery. Our focus on operational refinement across all areas and cost optimization has led to improved efficiency, driving a quarter-over-quarter increase in both GAAP and non-GAAP net profits. Furthermore, we continued to implement our share repurchase program, buying back an additional US$71.4 million worth of our shares during the quarter, demonstrating our commitment to delivering value to our shareholders.”

“Globalization through localization remains a strategic priority, and we believe there is still ample room for expansion. Looking ahead, we will continue to innovate product features, enhance user experience, and drive operating efficiency to generate sustainable and profitable growth for our global business.”

Second Quarter 2024 Financial Results

NET REVENUES

Net revenues were US$565.1 million in the second quarter of 2024, compared to US$547.3 million in the corresponding period of 2023.

Live streaming revenues were US$459.7 million in the second quarter of 2024, compared to US$477.0 million in the corresponding period of 2023.

Other revenues increased by 49.8% to US$105.4 million in the second quarter of 2024 from US$70.4 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 increased by 4.8% to US$366.2 million in the second quarter of 2024 from US$349.6 million in the corresponding period of 2023. Revenue-sharing fees and content costs increased to US$263.9 million in the second quarter of 2024 from US$222.6 million in the corresponding period of 2023, mainly driven by increased traffic acquisition costs paid to third-party partners in relation to our advertising business.

Gross profit was US$198.9 million in the second quarter of 2024, compared to US$197.8 million in the corresponding period of 2023. Gross margin was 35.2% in the second quarter of 2024, compared to 36.1% in the corresponding period of 2023.

OPERATING EXPENSES AND INCOME

Operating expenses were US$198.7 million in the second quarter of 2024, compared to US$191.7 million in the corresponding period of 2023. Among the operating expenses, research and development expenses decreased to US$69.9 million in the second quarter of 2024 from US$75.5 million in the corresponding period of 2023, primarily due to decreases in salaries and welfare of US$2.6 million and share-based compensation expenses of US$2.2 million. General and administrative expenses increased to US$40.7 million for the second quarter of 2024 from US$29.0 million in the corresponding period of 2023, primarily due to an impairment loss arising from equity investments.

Operating income was US$2.3 million in the second quarter of 2024, compared to US$9.4 million in the corresponding period of 2023. Operating income margin was 0.4% in the second quarter of 2024, compared to 1.7% in the corresponding period of 2023.

Non-GAAP operating income⁷ was US$30.0 million in the second quarter of 2024, compared to US$34.4 million in the corresponding period of 2023. Non-GAAP operating income margin⁸ was 5.3% in the second quarter of 2024, compared to 6.3% in the corresponding period of 2023.

NET INCOME

Net income attributable to controlling interest of JOYY was US$52.1 million in the second quarter of 2024, compared to US$155.1 million in the corresponding period of 2023. Net income margin was 9.2% in the second quarter of 2024, compared to 28.3% in the corresponding period of 2023. Our net income margin was higher in the previous year primarily due to realized gains from the disposal of certain equity investments of US$77.7 million and foreign currency exchange gains of US$20.3 million.

Non-GAAP net income attributable to controlling interest and common shareholders of JOYY was US$74.0 million in the second quarter of 2024, compared to US$97.3 million in the corresponding period of 2023. Non-GAAP net income margin⁹ was 13.1% in the second quarter of 2024, compared to non-GAAP net income margin of 17.8% in the corresponding period of 2023.

NET INCOME PER ADS

Diluted net income per ADS¹⁰ was US$0.83 in the second quarter of 2024, compared to US$2.02 in the corresponding period of 2023.

Non-GAAP diluted net income per ADS¹¹ was US$1.17 in the second quarter of 2024, compared to US$1.29 in the corresponding period of 2023.

BALANCE SHEET AND CASH FLOWS

As of June 30, 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$3,256.8 million. For the second quarter of 2024, net cash from operating activities was US$71.1 million.

SHARES OUTSTANDING

As of June 30, 2024, the Company had a total of 1,142.2 million common shares outstanding, representing the equivalent of 57.1 million ADSs assuming the conversion of all common shares into ADSs.

Business Outlook

For the third quarter of 2024, the Company expects net revenues to be between US$555 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 June 30, 2024, the Company repurchased US$71.4 million of its ADSs on the open market under its current US$530 million share repurchase program, which is originally scheduled to expire by the end of November 2024. The board of directors of the Company has authorized to extend the existing share repurchase program of the Company for another 12-month period upon its original expiry date under which the Company may repurchase up to US$400 million of its shares until the end of November 2025.

Conference Call Information

The Company will hold a conference call at 9:00 PM U.S. Eastern Time on Tuesday, August 27, 2024 (9:00 AM Singapore/Hong Kong Time on Wednesday, August 28, 2024). Details for the conference call are as follows:

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

Conference ID: #10041392

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/10041392-jgh7y6.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 September 4, 2024, by dialing the following numbers:

United States:	1-855-883-1031
Singapore:	800-101-3223
Hong Kong:	800-930-639
Conference ID:	#10041392

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 June 30, 2023, March 31, 2024 and June 30, 2024 and for the six months ended June 30, 2023 and June 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$22.0 million and US$57.8 million in the second 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.

¹¹Non-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,		June 30,
			2023		2024
			US$		US$
Assets
Current assets
	Cash and cash equivalents		1,063,956		607,091
	Restricted cash and cash equivalents		319,250		385,813
	Short-term deposits		1,970,346		2,021,784
	Restricted short-term deposits		57,243		54,173
	Short-term investments		274,846		187,906
	Accounts receivable, net		130,700		115,962
	Amounts due from related parties		810		373
	Prepayments and other current assets(1)		255,489		251,546
Total current assets			4,072,640		3,624,648
Non-current assets
	Long-term deposits		130,000		185,000
	Investments		544,542		552,360
	Property and equipment, net		390,681		427,097
	Land use rights, net		316,070		309,924
	Intangible assets, net		333,715		304,430
	Right-of-use assets, net		30,173		25,328
	Goodwill		2,649,281		2,649,271
	Other non-current assets		16,763		21,784
Total non-current assets			4,411,225		4,475,194
Total assets			8,483,865		8,099,842
Liabilities, mezzanine equity and shareholders’ equity
	Short-term loan		52,119		77,609
	Accounts payable		66,755		72,959
	Deferred revenue		73,673		77,945
	Advances from customers		6,047		4,970
	Income taxes payable		86,100		81,669
	Accrued liabilities and other current liabilities(1)		2,381,189		2,364,420
	Amounts due to related parties		2,533		2,724
	Lease liabilities due within one year		12,388		11,520
	Convertible bonds		405,603		-
Total current liabilities			3,086,407		2,693,816
Non-current liabilities
	Convertible bonds		-		593
	Lease liabilities		18,422		14,510
	Deferred revenue		12,932		13,397
	Deferred tax liabilities		53,955		49,095
Total non-current liabilities			85,309		77,595
Total liabilities			3,171,716		2,771,411

JOYY INC.
UNAUDITED CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS (CONTINUED)
(All amounts in thousands, except share, ADS and per ADS data)
			December 31,			June 30,
			2023			2024
			US$			US$
Mezzanine equity			22,133			22,933
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 815,693,731 shares outstanding as of June 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 June 30, 2024, respectively)		3			3
	Treasury shares (US$0.00001 par value; 426,996,825 and 502,146,733 shares held as of December 31, 2023 and June 30, 2024, respectively)		(913,939	)		(1,039,866	)
	Additional paid-in capital		3,282,754			3,336,280
	Statutory reserves		37,709			37,686
	Retained earnings		2,947,160			3,043,841
	Accumulated other comprehensive loss		(197,010	)		(205,757	)
Total JOYY Inc.’s shareholders’ equity			5,156,686			5,172,195
Non-controlling interests			133,330			133,303
Total shareholders’ equity			5,290,016			5,305,498
Total liabilities, mezzanine equity and shareholders’ equity			8,483,865			8,099,842
(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									Six Months Ended
		June 30,			March 31,			June 30,			June 30,			June 30,
		2023			2024			2024			2023			2024
		US$			US$			US$			US$			US$
Net revenues
Live streaming(1)		476,981			466,391			459,730			997,374			926,121
Others		70,353			98,169			105,398			133,588			203,567
Total net revenues		547,334			564,560			565,128			1,130,962			1,129,688
Cost of revenues(2)		(349,566	)		(369,197	)		(366,189	)		(728,568	)		(735,386	)
Gross profit		197,768			195,363			198,939			402,394			394,302
Operating expenses(2)
Research and development expenses		(75,540	)		(69,039	)		(69,856	)		(151,315	)		(138,895	)
Sales and marketing expenses		(87,205	)		(94,638	)		(88,132	)		(184,804	)		(182,770	)
General and administrative expenses		(28,966	)		(31,743	)		(40,686	)		(60,935	)		(72,429	)
Total operating expenses		(191,711	)		(195,420	)		(198,674	)		(397,054	)		(394,094	)
Gain on disposal of subsidiary		-			-			1,643			-			1,643
Other income		3,382			3,600			361			6,630			3,961
Operating income		9,439			3,543			2,269			11,970			5,812
Interest expenses		(3,057	)		(2,136	)		(1,864	)		(6,166	)		(4,000	)
Interest income and investment income		46,602			48,927			46,702			90,737			95,629
Foreign currency exchange gains, net		20,316			768			1,125			10,395			1,893
Gain on disposal and deemed disposal of investments		77,737			-			-			77,524			-
(Loss) gain on fair value change of investments		(2,235	)		985			(619	)		(950	)		366
Income before income tax expenses		148,802			52,087			47,613			183,510			99,700
Income tax expenses		(5,382	)		(4,537	)		(2,628	)		(13,540	)		(7,165	)
Income before share of income (loss) in equity method investments, net of income taxes		143,420			47,550			44,985			169,970			92,535
Share of income (loss) in equity method investments, net of income taxes		3,885			(7,395	)		2,805			(2,721	)		(4,590	)
Net income		147,305			40,155			47,790			167,249			87,945
Net loss attributable to the non-controlling interest shareholders and the mezzanine equity classified as non-controlling interest shareholders		7,798			5,131			4,276			15,840			9,407
Net income attributable to controlling interest of JOYY Inc.		155,103			45,286			52,066			183,089			97,352
Accretion of subsidiaries’ redeemable convertible preferred shares to redemption value		(1,566	)		(347	)		(347	)		(3,132	)		(694	)
Cumulative dividend on subsidiary’s Series A Preferred Shares		(1,000	)		-			-			(2,000	)		-
Net income attributable to common shareholders of JOYY Inc.		152,537			44,939			51,719			177,957			96,658

JOYY INC.
UNAUDITED CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS (CONTINUED)
(All amounts in thousands, except share, ADS and per ADS data)
		Three Months Ended						Six Months Ended
		June 30,		March 31,		June 30,		June 30,		June 30,
		2023		2024		2024		2023		2024
		US$		US$		US$		US$		US$
Net income per ADS
——Basic		2.27		0.73		0.87		2.58		1.59
——Diluted		2.02		0.69		0.83		2.33		1.52
Weighted average number of ADS used in calculating net income per ADS
——Basic		67,273,951		61,783,347		59,537,049		68,854,013		60,660,104
——Diluted		76,872,137		67,152,622		64,101,951		78,845,472		65,625,455
(1) Revenues by geographical areas were as follows:
		Three Months Ended						Six Months Ended
		June 30,		March 31,		June 30,		June 30,		June 30,
		2023		2024		2024		2023		2024
		US$		US$		US$		US$		US$
Developed countries and regions		231,932		291,036		306,099		449,783		597,135
Middle East		111,172		87,458		75,530		229,958		162,988
Mainland China		81,595		59,801		62,604		204,414		122,405
Southeast Asia and others		122,635		126,265		120,895		246,807		247,160
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						Six Months Ended
		June 30,		March 31,		June 30,		June 30,		June 30,
		2023		2024		2024		2023		2024
		US$		US$		US$		US$		US$
Cost of revenues		1,025		663		778		2,261		1,441
Research and development expenses		5,526		3,392		3,282		11,287		6,674
Sales and marketing expenses		320		131		108		554		239
General and administrative expenses		2,227		1,942		2,183		4,335		4,125

JOYY INC.
UNAUDITED RECONCILIATION OF GAAP AND NON-GAAP RESULTS
(All amounts in thousands, except share, ADS and per ADS data)
		Three Months Ended									Six Months Ended
		June 30,			March 31,			June 30,			June 30,			June 30,
		2023			2024			2024			2023			2024
		US$			US$			US$			US$			US$
Operating income		9,439			3,543			2,269			11,970			5,812
Share-based compensation expenses		9,098			6,128			6,351			18,437			12,479
Amortization of intangible assets from business acquisitions		15,890			15,132			13,590			31,780			28,722
Impairment of investments		-			-			9,386			-			9,386
Gain on disposal of subsidiary		-			-			(1,643	)		-			(1,643	)
Non-GAAP operating income		34,427			24,803			29,953			62,187			54,756
Net income		147,305			40,155			47,790			167,249			87,945
Share-based compensation expenses		9,098			6,128			6,351			18,437			12,479
Amortization of intangible assets from business acquisitions		15,890			15,132			13,590			31,780			28,722
Impairment of investments		-			-			9,386			-			9,386
Gain on disposal of subsidiary		-			-			(1,643	)		-			(1,643	)
Gain on disposal and deemed disposal of investments		(77,737	)		-			-			(77,524	)		-
Loss (gain) on fair value change of investments		2,235			(985	)		619			950			(366	)
Interest expenses related to the convertible bonds’ amortization to face value		528			237			198			1,106			435
Income tax effects on non-GAAP adjustments		(3,128	)		(2,222	)		(1,883	)		(5,439	)		(4,105	)
Reconciling items on the share of equity method investments		(3,572	)		4,434			(3,700	)		(2,848	)		734
Non-GAAP net income		90,619			62,879			70,708			133,711			133,587
Net income attributable to common shareholders of JOYY Inc.		152,537			44,939			51,719			177,957			96,658
Share-based compensation expenses		9,098			6,128			6,351			18,437			12,479
Amortization of intangible assets from business acquisitions		15,890			15,132			13,590			31,780			28,722
Impairment of investments		-			-			9,386			-			9,386
Gain on disposal of subsidiary		-			-			(1,643	)		-			(1,643	)
Gain on disposal and deemed disposal of investments		(77,737	)		-			-			(77,524	)		-
Loss (gain) on fair value change of investments		2,235			(985	)		619			950			(366	)
Interest expenses related to the convertible bonds’ amortization to face value		528			237			198			1,106			435
Accretion, cumulative dividend and deemed dividend to subsidiaries’ preferred shareholders		2,566			347			347			5,132			694
Income tax effects on non-GAAP adjustments		(3,128	)		(2,222	)		(1,883	)		(5,439	)		(4,105	)
Reconciling items on the share of equity method investments		(3,572	)		4,434			(3,700	)		(2,848	)		734
Non-GAAP adjustments for net loss attributable to the non-controlling interest shareholders		(1,115	)		(806	)		(949	)		(2,382	)		(1,755	)
Non-GAAP net income attributable to controlling interest and common shareholders of JOYY Inc.		97,302			67,204			74,035			147,169			141,239
Non-GAAP net income per ADS
——Basic		1.45			1.09			1.24			2.14			2.33
——Diluted		1.29			1.02			1.17			1.92			2.19
Weighted average number of ADS used in calculating Non-GAAP net income per ADS
——Basic		67,273,951			61,783,347			59,537,049			68,854,013			60,660,104
——Diluted		76,872,137			67,152,622			64,101,951			78,845,472			65,625,455

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 streaming	439,394			20,336			-			459,730
Others	67,760			38,024			(386	)		105,398
Total net revenues	507,154			58,360			(386	)		565,128
Cost of revenues(2)	(327,735	)		(38,530	)		76			(366,189	)
Gross profit	179,419			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 income	177			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 income	15,256			32,457			(1,011	)		46,702
Foreign currency exchange gains, net	1,005			120			-			1,125
(Loss) gain on fair value change of investments	(2,610	)		1,991			-			(619	)
Income (loss) before income tax (expenses) benefits	70,157			(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 taxes	64,582			(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 revenues		446		332		778
Research and development expenses		1,543		1,739		3,282
Sales and marketing expenses		45		63		108
General and administrative expenses		408		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 expenses		2,442			3,909			6,351
Amortization of intangible assets from business acquisitions		8,950			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 expenses		2,442			3,909			6,351
Amortization of intangible assets from business acquisitions		8,950			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 investments		2,610			(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
	March 31, 2024
	BIGO			All other			Elimination(1)			Total
	US$			US$			US$			US$
Net revenues
Live streaming	442,154			24,237			-			466,391
Others	63,049			35,518			(398	)		98,169
Total net revenues	505,203			59,755			(398	)		564,560
Cost of revenues(2)	(328,583	)		(40,692	)		78			(369,197	)
Gross profit	176,620			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 income	3,296			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 income	15,441			34,796			(1,310	)		48,927
Foreign currency exchange gains, net	379			389			-			768
Gain (loss) on fair value change of investments	1,267			(282	)		-			985
Income (loss) before income tax (expenses) benefits	65,711			(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 taxes	61,049			(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
	June 30, 2023
	BIGO			All other			Elimination(1)			Total
	US$			US$			US$			US$
Net revenues
Live streaming	445,169			31,812			-			476,981
Others	25,885			44,860			(392	)		70,353
Total net revenues	471,054			76,672			(392	)		547,334
Cost of revenues(2)	(287,587	)		(62,069	)		90			(349,566	)
Gross profit	183,467			14,603			(302	)		197,768
Operating expenses(2)
Research and development expenses	(41,727	)		(34,042	)		229			(75,540	)
Sales and marketing expenses	(70,652	)		(16,574	)		21			(87,205	)
General and administrative expenses	(12,587	)		(16,431	)		52			(28,966	)
Total operating expenses	(124,966	)		(67,047	)		302			(191,711	)
Other income	1,914			1,468			-			3,382
Operating income (loss)	60,415			(50,976	)		-			9,439
Interest expenses	(1,727	)		(2,643	)		1,313			(3,057	)
Interest income and investment income	9,882			38,033			(1,313	)		46,602
Foreign currency exchange gains (losses), net	22,031			(1,715	)		-			20,316
Gain on disposal and deemed disposal of investments	-			77,737			-			77,737
(Loss) gain on fair value change of investments	(2,460	)		225			-			(2,235	)
Income before income tax expenses	88,141			60,661			-			148,802
Income tax expenses	(4,478	)		(904	)		-			(5,382	)
Income before share of income in equity method investments, net of income taxes	83,663			59,757			-			143,420
Share of income in equity method investments, net of income taxes	-			3,885			-			3,885
Net income	83,663			63,642			-			147,305

(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, 2023
		BIGO		All other		Total
		US$		US$		US$
Cost of revenues		410		615		1,025
Research and development expenses		2,532		2,994		5,526
Sales and marketing expenses		170		150		320
General and administrative expenses		700		1,527		2,227

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, 2023
		BIGO			All other			Total
		US$			US$			US$
Operating income (loss)		60,415			(50,976	)		9,439
Share-based compensation expenses		3,812			5,286			9,098
Amortization of intangible assets from business acquisitions		11,225			4,665			15,890
Non-GAAP operating income (loss)		75,452			(41,025	)		34,427
Net income		83,663			63,642			147,305
Share-based compensation expenses		3,812			5,286			9,098
Amortization of intangible assets from business acquisitions		11,225			4,665			15,890
Gain on disposal and deemed disposal of investments		-			(77,737	)		(77,737	)
Loss (gain) on fair value change of investments		2,460			(225	)		2,235
Interest expenses related to the convertible bonds’ amortization to face value		-			528			528
Income tax effects on non-GAAP adjustments		(1,415	)		(1,713	)		(3,128	)
Reconciling items on the share of equity method investments		-			(3,572	)		(3,572	)
Non-GAAP net income (loss)		99,745			(9,126	)		90,619

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