Yalla Group Limited Announces Unaudited Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2020 Financial Results
Yalla Group Limited (YALA) reported robust financial results for Q4 and the full year of 2020. Q4 revenues soared to US$48.3 million, a remarkable 150.9% increase year-over-year, bolstered by chatting services generating US$42.6 million. Full-year revenues reached US$134.9 million, up 112.6% from 2019. Net income for Q4 was US$9.0 million, with a net margin of 18.6%. Active users surged to 16.4 million, a 295.4% increase, with paying users increasing by 624.2%. The company expects revenues of US$60.0 to US$63.0 million in Q1 2021.
- Q4 revenues increased by 150.9% to US$48.3 million.
- Non-GAAP net income for Q4 was US$23.3 million, up 181.6% year-over-year.
- Average MAUs rose by 295.4% to 16.4 million in Q4.
- Paying users increased by 624.2% to 5.2 million in Q4.
- Q1 2021 revenue guidance between US$60.0 and US$63.0 million represents approximately 184.7% to 198.9% growth.
- Total expenses increased significantly to US$39.0 million in Q4, up from US$10.9 million in Q4 2019.
- Allocated share-based compensation expenses contributed to higher total costs, impacting overall profitability.
DUBAI, UAE, March 15, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Yalla Group Limited ("Yalla" or the "Company") (NYSE: YALA), the leading voice-centric social networking and entertainment platform in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA), today announced its unaudited financial results for the fourth quarter and full year ended December 31, 2020.
Fourth Quarter Ended December 31, 2020 Financial and Operating Highlights
- Revenues were US
$48.3 million in the fourth quarter of 2020, representing an increase of150.9% from the fourth quarter of 2019.
- Revenues generated from chatting services in the fourth quarter of 2020 were US
- Revenues generated from games services in the fourth quarter of 2020 were US
- Net income was US
$9.0 million in the fourth quarter and net margin was18.6% . - Non-GAAP Net income[1] was US
$23.3 million in the fourth quarter, representing an increase of181.6% from the fourth quarter of 2019. Non-GAAP net margin was48.3% in the fourth quarter of 2020. - Average MAUs[2] increased by
295.4% to 16.4 million in the fourth quarter from 4.2 million in the fourth quarter of 2019. - The number of paying users[3] on our platform increased by
624.2% to 5.2 million in the fourth quarter of 2020 from 0.7 million in the fourth quarter of 2019.
Full Year 2020 Highlights
- Revenues were US
$134.9 million in 2020, representing an increase of112.6% from 2019.
- Revenues generated from chatting services were US
- Revenues generated from games services were US
- Net income was US
$3.2 million in 2020 and net margin was2.4% . - Non-GAAP Net income[4] was US
$64.0 million in 2020, representing an increase of121.3% from 2019. Non-GAAP net margin was47.5% in 2020.
[1] Non-GAAP net income represents net income (loss) before share-based compensation. Non-GAAP net income is a non-GAAP financial measure. See the sections entitled "Non-GAAP Financial Measures" and "Reconciliations of Non-GAAP Measures to the Nearest Comparable GAAP Measures" for more information about the non-GAAP measures referred to in this results announcement. |
[2] "Average MAUs" refers to the average monthly active users in a given period calculated by dividing (i) the sum of active users for each month of such period, by (ii) the number of months in such period. "Active users" refers to registered users who accessed any of our mobile applications at least once during a given period. |
[3] "Paying users" refers to registered users who purchased our virtual items or upgrade services using virtual currencies on our platform at least once in a given period, except for users who receive all of their virtual currencies directly or indirectly from us for free. "Registered users" refers to users who have registered accounts on our platform as of a given time; a registered user is not necessarily a unique user, however, as an individual may register multiple accounts on our platform, and consequently, the number of registered users we present in this prospectus may not equal the number of unique users who have registered on our platform as of a given time. |
[4] Non-GAAP net income represents net income (loss) before share-based compensation. Non-GAAP net income is a non-GAAP financial measure. See the sections entitled "Non-GAAP Financial Measures" and "Reconciliations of Non-GAAP Measures to the Nearest Comparable GAAP Measures" for more information about the non-GAAP measures referred to in this results announcement. |
Key Operating Data | For the three months ended | ||
December 31, 2019 | December 31, 2020 | ||
Average MAUs (in thousands) | 4,151 | 16,413 | |
Yalla | 3,286 | 6,401 | |
Yalla Ludo | 865 | 10,012 | |
Paying users (in thousands) | 723 | 5,236 | |
Yalla | 549 | 1,103 | |
Yalla Ludo | 174 | 4,133 | |
"2020 concluded with an outstanding fourth quarter, as expansion of our user community and advancement of our monetization capabilities thrusted growth momentum even further, across the board," said Mr.Yang Tao, Founder, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Yalla. "Driven by the better-than-expected performance from our chatting services, we are pleased to report a sequential quarterly revenue increase of
"With the successful IPO event in Dubai generating extensive brand awareness in the Middle East and North Africa region, our highly experienced marketing team maximized this exposure by continually running innovative and deeply resonating campaigns, specifically tailored to the local culture. With these efforts, our MAUs increased
"Our leadership position as a voice-centric social networking and entertainment platform in MENA is clearly being demonstrated by our robust top-line and bottom-line growth that continued in the quarter," said Ms. Karen Hu, Chief Financial Officer of Yalla. "Our fourth quarter revenues grew
Fourth Quarter 2020 Financial Results
Revenues
Our revenues were US
In the fourth quarter of 2020, our revenues generated from chatting services were US
Costs and expenses
Our total costs and expenses were US
Our cost of revenues was US
Our selling and marketing expenses were US
Our general and administrative expenses were US
Our technology and product development expenses were US
Operating income
Operating income was US
Non-GAAP Operating income
Non-GAAP operating income (which exclude share-based compensation expenses) for the fourth quarter of 2020 was US
Income tax expense
Our income tax expense was US
Net income
As a result of the foregoing, our net income was US
Non-GAAP Net income
Non-GAAP net income (which exclude share-based compensation expenses) for the fourth quarter of 2020 was US
Net Income Per Share
Basic and diluted net income per ordinary share were US
Cash and cash equivalents
As of December 31, 2020, we had cash and cash equivalents of US
Full Year 2020 Financial Results
Revenues
Our revenues were US
Our revenues generated from chatting services were US
Costs and expenses
Our total costs and expenses were US
Our cost of revenues was US
Our selling and marketing expenses were US
Our general and administrative expenses were US
Our technology and product development expenses were US
Operating income
Operating income was US
Non-GAAP Operating income
Non-GAAP operating income (which exclude share-based compensation expenses) for 2020 was US
Income tax expense
Our income tax expense was US
Net income
Our net income was US
Non-GAAP Net income
Non-GAAP net income (which exclude share-based compensation expenses) for 2020 was US
Net Loss and Income Per Share
Basic and diluted net loss per ordinary share were US
Outlook
For the first quarter of 2021, the management of the Company currently expects revenues to be between US
The above outlook is based on the current market conditions and reflects the Company management's current and preliminary estimates of market and operating conditions and customer demand, which are all subject to change.
Conference Call
The Company's management will host an earnings conference call on Monday, March 15, 2021 at 8:00 A.M. U.S. Eastern Time or 8:00 P.M. Beijing/Hong Kong time on the same day.
Dial-in details for the earnings conference call are as follows:
United States Toll Free: | +1-888-317-6003 |
International: | +1-412-317-6061 |
Mainland China Toll Free: | 400-120-6115 |
Hong Kong Toll Free: | 800-963-976 |
Access Code: | 2117306 |
Additionally, a live and archived webcast of the conference call will be available on the Company's investor relations website at http://ir.yallatech.ae/.
A replay of the conference call will be accessible until March 22, 2021, by dialing the following telephone numbers:
United States Toll Free: | +1-877-344-7529 |
International: | +1-412-317-0088 |
Access Code: | 10152895 |
Non-GAAP Financial Measures
To supplement the financial measures prepared in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles in the United States, or GAAP, this press release presents non-GAAP financial measures, such as non-GAAP operating income, non-GAAP net income and non-GAAP basic and diluted net income per ordinary share, as supplemental measures to review and assess the Company's operating performance. The presentation of the 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 U.S. GAAP. We define non-GAAP operating income as operating income excluding share-based compensation. We define non-GAAP net income as net income (loss) excluding share-based compensation. We define non-GAAP net income attributable to ordinary shareholders as net income (loss) attributable to ordinary shareholders excluding share-based compensation. We define non-GAAP net income (loss) per ordinary share as non-GAAP net income (loss) attributable to ordinary shareholders of Yalla Group Limited, using the two-class method, divided by weighted average number of basic and diluted share outstanding. We define non-GAAP basic and diluted net income (loss) per ADS as non-GAAP basic and diluted net income (loss) per ordinary share as one ADS represent one ordinary share.
By excluding the impact of share-based compensation expenses, the Company believes that the non-GAAP financial measures help identify underlying trends in its business and enhance the overall understanding of the Company's past performance and future prospects. The Company also believes that the non-GAAP financial measures allow for greater visibility with respect to key metrics used by the Company's management in its financial and operational decision-making.
The non-GAAP financial measure is not defined under U.S. GAAP and are not presented in accordance with U.S. GAAP. The non-GAAP financial measure has limitations as analytical tools. One of the key limitations of using the non-GAAP financial measures is that they do not reflect all items of income and expense that affect the Company's operations. Share-based compensation has been and may continue to be incurred in the Company's business and is not reflected in the presentation of non-GAAP financial measures. Further, the non-GAAP financial measure may differ from the non-GAAP information used by other companies, including peer companies, and therefore their comparability may be limited.
The Company compensate for these limitations by reconciling the non-GAAP financial measure to the nearest U.S. GAAP performance measure, all of which should be considered when evaluating its performance. The Company encourages investors and others to review its financial information in its entirety and not rely on a single financial measure.
Reconciliation of each of these non-GAAP financial measures to the most directly comparable GAAP financial measure is set forth at the end of this release.
About Yalla Group Limited
Yalla Group Limited is the leading voice-centric social networking and entertainment platform in the Middle East and Northern Africa (MENA). The Company's flagship mobile application, Yalla, is specifically tailored for the people and local cultures of the region and primarily features Yalla rooms, a mirrored online version of the majlis or cafés where people spend their leisure time in casual chats. Voice chats are more suitable to the cultural norms in MENA compared to video chats. The Company strives to maintain users' equal status on its platform, thereby encouraging all of them to freely communicate and interact with each other. The Company also operates Yalla Ludo, a mobile application featuring online versions of board games that are highly popular in MENA, such as Ludo and Domino. In-game real-time chats and Ludo chat room functions are popular social networking features among users. Through close attention to detail and localized appeal that deeply resonates with users, Yalla's mobile applications deliver a seamless user experience that fosters a loyal sense of belonging, creating a highly devoted and engaged user community.
For more information, please visit: http://ir.yallatech.ae/
Safe Harbor Statement
This press release contains statements that may constitute "forward-looking" statements pursuant to 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," "aims," "future," "intends," "plans," "believes," "estimates," "likely to," and similar statements. Statements that are not historical facts, including statements about Yalla Group Limited's beliefs, plans, and expectations, are forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements involve inherent risks and uncertainties. Further information regarding these and other risks is included in Yalla Group Limited's filings with the SEC. All information provided in this press release is as of the date of this press release, and Yalla Group Limited does not undertake any obligation to update any forward-looking statement, except as required under applicable law.
For investor and media inquiries, please contact:
Yalla Group Limited
Investor Relations
Yuwei Gao - IR Director
Tel: +86-571-8980-7962
Email: ir@yallatech.ae
The Piacente Group, Inc.
Yang Song
Tel: +86-10-6508-0677
Email: yalla@tpg-ir.com
In the United States:
The Piacente Group, Inc.
Brandi Piacente
Tel: +1-212-481-2050
Email: yalla@tpg-ir.com
YALLA GROUP LIMITED | |||
UNAUDITED CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS | |||
As of | |||
December 31, 2019 | December 31, 2020 | ||
US$ | US$ | ||
ASSETS | |||
Current assets | |||
Cash and cash equivalents | 45,302,622 | 236,883,282 | |
Term deposits | 2,722,941 | - | |
Short-term investments | 1,506,985 | 766,295 | |
Prepayments and other current assets | 3,930,306 | 15,725,424 | |
Total current assets | 53,462,854 | 253,375,001 | |
Non‑current assets | |||
Property and equipment, net | 453,923 | 1,241,756 | |
Other assets | 200,000 | - | |
Total assets | 54,116,777 | 254,616,757 | |
LIABILITIES | |||
Current liabilities | |||
Accounts payable | 724,487 | 1,573,784 | |
Deferred revenue | 6,010,874 | 13,359,827 | |
Accrued expenses and other current | 1,576,530 | 6,148,486 | |
Total current liabilities | 8,311,891 | 21,082,097 | |
Total liabilities | 8,311,891 | 21,082,097 |
YALLA GROUP LIMITED | |||
UNAUDITED CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS (CONTINUED) | |||
As of | |||
December 31, | December 31, | ||
US$ | US$ | ||
MEZZANINE EQUITY | |||
Series Angel Redeemable Convertible Preferred Shares | 263,608 | - | |
Series Pre-A Redeemable Convertible Preferred Shares | 3,570,201 | - | |
Series A Redeemable Convertible Preferred Shares | 22,068,901 | - | |
Total mezzanine equity | 25,902,710 | - | |
SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY | |||
Ordinary Shares | 7,339 | - | |
Subscriptions receivable | (7,339) | - | |
Class A Ordinary shares | - | 11,920 | |
Class B Ordinary shares | - | 2,473 | |
Additional paid-in capital | - | 220,623,005 | |
Accumulated other comprehensive income | 5,218 | 373,989 | |
Retained earnings | 19,896,958 | 12,523,273 | |
Total shareholders' equity | 19,902,176 | 233,534,660 | |
Total liabilities, mezzanine equity and shareholders' | 54,116,777 |
254,616,757 |
YALLA GROUP LIMITED | |||||||
UNAUDITED CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS | |||||||
Three Months Ended | Year Ended | ||||||
December 31, | September, 30 2020 | December 31, | December 31, | December 31, | |||
US$ | US$ | US$ | US$ | US$ | |||
Revenues | 19,271,374 | 33,826,313 | 48,343,470 | 63,464,574 | 134,927,410 | ||
Costs and expenses | |||||||
Cost of revenues | (5,842,647) | (25,608,476) | (18,429,067) | (20,553,319) | (61,270,887) | ||
Selling and marketing expenses | (3,080,448) | (8,533,096) | (7,621,296) | (8,250,130) | (21,701,852) | ||
General and administrative expenses | (1,559,652) | (28,891,880) | (11,349,102) | (4,120,693) | (42,974,825) | ||
Technology and product development |
(440,403) |
(1,698,495) |
(1,634,465) |
(1,597,658) |
(5,221,124) | ||
Total costs and expenses | (10,923,150) | (64,731,947) | (39,033,930) | (34,521,800) | (131,168,688) | ||
Operating income (loss) | 8,348,224 | (30,905,634) | 9,309,540 | 28,942,774 | 3,758,722 | ||
Interest income | 65,420 | 22,199 | 13,343 | 390,227 | 202,474 | ||
Government grant | - | 8,325 | 5,627 | - | 99,277 | ||
Investment income | 8,783 | 3,946 | 1,947 | 27,568 | 13,994 | ||
Income (loss) before income taxes | 8,422,427 | (30,871,164) | 9,330,457 | 29,360,569 | 4,074,467 | ||
Income tax expense | (133,139) | (109,112) | (331,427) | (435,766) | (861,081) | ||
Net income (loss) | 8,289,288 | (30,980,276) | 8,999,030 | 28,924,803 | 3,213,386 | ||
Accretion of redeemable |
(505,812) |
(541,568) |
- |
(1,940,252) |
(1,577,026) | ||
Dividends distributed to |
- |
- |
- |
- |
(3,704,083) | ||
Net income (loss) attributable to |
7,783,476 |
(31,521,844) |
8,999,030 |
26,984,551 |
(2,067,723) |
YALLA GROUP LIMITED | |||||||
UNAUDITED CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS (CONTINUED) | |||||||
Three Months Ended | Year Ended | ||||||
December | September, 30 2020 | December 31, | December 31, | December 31, | |||
US$ | US$ | US$ | US$ | US$ | |||
Net income (loss) per ordinary | |||||||
——Basic | 0.06 | (0.43) | 0.06 | 0.22 | (0.02) | ||
——Diluted | 0.06 | (0.43) | 0.06 | 0.22 | (0.02) | ||
Net income (loss) per ADS* | |||||||
——Basic | 0.06 | (0.43) | 0.06 | 0.22 | (0.02) | ||
——Diluted | 0.06 | (0.43) | 0.06 | 0.22 | (0.02) | ||
Weighted average number of | |||||||
——Basic | 73,393,941 | 74,153,030 | 144,267,234 | 73,393,941 | 91,755,810 | ||
——Diluted | 73,393,941 | 74,153,030 | 157,062,018 | 73,393,941 | 91,755,810 | ||
* Each ADS represents one Class A ordinary share. | |||||||
Share-based compensation was allocated in cost of revenues, selling and marketing expenses, general and administrative expenses and |
Three Months Ended | Year Ended | ||||||
December 31, | September, 30 2020 | December 31, | December 31, | December 31, | |||
US$ | US$ | US$ | US$ | US$ | |||
Cost of revenues | - | 14,058,822 | 2,196,453 | - | 16,255,275 | ||
Selling and marketing expenses | - | 4,484,516 | 3,187,921 | - | 7,672,437 | ||
General and administrative expenses | - | 27,111,157 | 8,750,756 | - | 35,861,913 | ||
Technology and product development |
- |
803,977 |
211,881 |
- |
1,015,858 | ||
YALLA GROUP LIMITED | |||||||
RECONCILIATIONS OF NON-GAAP MEASURES | |||||||
TO THE NEAREST COMPARABLE GAAP MEASURES | |||||||
Three Months Ended | Year Ended | ||||||
December 31, | September, 30 2020 | December 31, | December 31, | December 31, | |||
US$ | US$ | US$ | US$ | US$ | |||
Operating income (loss) | 8,348,224 | (30,905,634) | 9,309,540 | 28,942,774 | 3,758,722 | ||
Share-based compensation expenses | - | 46,458,472 | 14,347,011 | - | 60,805,483 | ||
Non-GAAP operating income | 8,348,224 | 15,552,838 | 23,656,551 | 28,942,774 | 64,564,205 | ||
Net income (loss) | 8,289,288 | (30,980,276) | 8,999,030 | 28,924,803 | 3,213,386 | ||
Share-based compensation expenses | - | 46,458,472 | 14,347,011 | - | 60,805,483 | ||
Non-GAAP Net income | 8,289,288 | 15,478,196 | 23,346,041 | 28,924,803 | 64,018,869 | ||
Net income (loss) attributable to |
7,783,476 |
(31,521,844) |
8,999,030 |
26,984,551 |
(2,067,723) | ||
Share-based compensation expenses | - | 46,458,472 | 14,347,011 | - | 60,805,483 | ||
Non-GAAP Net income attributable |
7,783,476 |
14,936,628 |
23,346,041 |
26,984,551 |
58,737,760 | ||
Non-GAAP Net income per ordinary | |||||||
——Basic | 0.06 | 0.20 | 0.16 | 0.22 | 0.64 | ||
——Diluted | 0.06 | 0.20 | 0.15 | 0.22 | 0.57 | ||
Non-GAAP Net income per ADS | |||||||
——Basic | 0.06 | 0.20 | 0.16 | 0.22 | 0.64 | ||
——Diluted | 0.06 | 0.20 | 0.15 | 0.22 | 0.57 | ||
Weighted average number of | |||||||
——Basic | 73,393,941 | 74,153,030 | 144,267,234 | 73,393,941 | 91,755,810 | ||
——Diluted | 73,393,941 | 74,153,030 | 157,062,018 | 73,393,941 | 102,806,360 |
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