Yalla Group Limited Announces Unaudited Third Quarter 2023 Financial Results
- Yalla Group Limited (YALA) achieved a significant 6.4% increase in revenues from the third quarter of 2022 to the third quarter of 2023, reaching US$85.2 million. Net income also saw a substantial growth of 44.3%, amounting to US$35.2 million. Additionally, the company experienced a noteworthy 13.6% increase in average MAUs, reaching 35.1 million in the third quarter of 2023.
- The number of paying users on the platform decreased by 2.6% to 11.2 million in the third quarter of 2023 from 11.5 million in the third quarter of 2022 due to a near-term game mechanism adjustment.
Third Quarter 2023 Financial and Operating Highlights
- Revenues were
US in the third quarter of 2023, representing an increase of$85.2 million 6.4% from the third quarter of 2022.- Revenues generated from chatting services in the third quarter of 2023 were
US .$53.9 million - Revenues generated from games services in the third quarter of 2023 were
US .$31.2 million
- Revenues generated from chatting services in the third quarter of 2023 were
- Net income was
US in the third quarter of 2023, a$35.2 million 44.3% increase fromUS in the third quarter of 2022. Net margin[1] was$24.4 million 41.4% in the third quarter of 2023. - Non-GAAP net income[2] was
US in the third quarter of 2023, a$38.3 million 30.3% increase fromUS in the third quarter of 2022. Non-GAAP net margin[3] was$29.4 million 44.9% in the third quarter of 2023. - Average MAUs[4] increased by
13.6% to 35.1 million in the third quarter of 2023 from 30.9 million in the third quarter of 2022. - The number of paying users[5] on our platform decreased by
2.6% to 11.2 million in the third quarter of 2023 from 11.5 million in the third quarter of 2022 due to a near-term game mechanism adjustment.
Key Operating Data | For the three months ended | ||||||
September 30, 2022 | September 30, 2023 | ||||||
Average MAUs (in thousands) | 30,896 | 35,096 | |||||
Paying users (in thousands) | 11,541 | 11,236 |
[1] Net margin is net income as a percentage of revenues. |
[2] Non-GAAP net income represents net income excluding share-based compensation. Non-GAAP net income is a non-GAAP financial measure. See the sections entitled "Non-GAAP Financial Measures" and "Reconciliations of GAAP and Non-GAAP Results" for more information about the non-GAAP measures referred to in this press release. |
[3] Non-GAAP net margin is non-GAAP net income as a percentage of revenues. |
[4] "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 main mobile applications at least once during a given period. Yalla, Yalla Ludo and Yalla Parchis have been our main mobile applications for the periods presented herein; YallaChat and 101 Okey Yalla have been our main mobile applications since the fourth quarter of 2022; WeMuslim has been our main mobile application since the second quarter of 2023; and Ludo Royal has been our main mobile application since the third quarter of 2023. |
[5] "Paying users" refers to registered users who played a game or purchased our virtual items or upgrade services using virtual currencies on our main mobile applications at least once in a given period, except for users who received all of their virtual currencies directly or indirectly from us for free; YallaChat and WeMuslim do not involve the usage of virtual currencies, and the metrics of "paying users" and "ARPPU" do not reflect user activities on YallaChat and WeMuslim. "Registered users" refers to users who have registered accounts on our main mobile applications as of a given time; a registered user is not necessarily a unique user, as an individual may register multiple accounts on our main mobile applications. |
"We were pleased to achieve strong results in the third quarter of 2023," said Mr. Yang Tao, Founder, Chairman and CEO of Yalla. "We recorded all-time high revenues of
"Thanks to our consistent game iterations and engagement of our existing Yalla user community, our two hard-core games have gained traction in the MENA region. We see immense room for growth in this sector and as such, we are determined to gradually increase our investment in the mid-core and hard-core game business, unleashing our growth potential in this flourishing market," Mr. Yang added. "Moving forward, we remain confident in the growth opportunities presented by MENA's increasingly pivotal role on the global stage and the region's rapid digital transformation. As the largest MENA-based online social networking and gaming company, we are dedicated to building relationships locally and globally to broaden our business horizons and fulfill local users' evolving online social networking and entertainment needs."
Ms. Karen Hu, CFO of Yalla, commented, "We delivered a robust third quarter performance, highlighted by our record-high revenues and impressive net margin enhancement. Our relentless efforts to streamline costs as well as our enhanced, ROI-focused marketing strategy continued to yield positive outcomes, enabling us to elevate our overall efficiency. As a result, we improved our net margin to
Third Quarter 2023 Financial Results
Revenues
Our revenues were
In the third quarter of 2023, our revenues generated from chatting services were
Costs and expenses
Our total costs and expenses were
Our cost of revenues was
Our selling and marketing expenses were
Our general and administrative expenses were
Our technology and product development expenses were
Operating income
Operating income was
Non-GAAP operating income[7]
Non-GAAP operating income in the third quarter of 2023 was
Interest income
Our interest income was
Income tax expense
Our income tax expense was
Net income
As a result of the foregoing, our net income was
Non-GAAP net income
Non-GAAP net income in the third quarter of 2023 was
Earnings per ordinary share
Basic and diluted earnings per ordinary share were
Non-GAAP earnings per ordinary share[8]
Non-GAAP basic and diluted earnings per ordinary share were
Cash and cash equivalents, restricted cash, term deposits and short-term investments
As of September 30, 2023, we had cash and cash equivalents, restricted cash, term deposits and short-term investments of
[6] "ARPPU" refers to average revenues per paying user in a given period, which is calculated by dividing (i) revenues for such period, by (ii) the number of paying users for such period. When calculating the ARPPU, we include revenues generated from Yalla, Yalla Ludo, Yalla Parchis, 101 Okey Yalla (since the fourth quarter of 2022) and Ludo Royal (since the third quarter of 2023) in a given period. |
[7] Non-GAAP operating income represents operating income excluding share-based compensation. Non-GAAP operating income is a non-GAAP financial measure. See the sections entitled "Non-GAAP Financial Measures" and "Reconciliations of GAAP and Non-GAAP Results" for more information about the non-GAAP measures referred to in this press release. |
[8] Non-GAAP earnings per ordinary share is non-GAAP net income attributable to Yalla Group Limited's shareholders, divided by weighted average number of basic and diluted shares outstanding. Non-GAAP net income attributable to Yalla Group Limited's shareholders represents net income attributable to Yalla Group Limited's shareholders, excluding share-based compensation. Non-GAAP earnings per ordinary share and non-GAAP net income attributable to Yalla Group Limited's shareholders are non-GAAP financial measures. See the sections entitled "Non-GAAP Financial Measures" and "Reconciliations of GAAP and Non-GAAP Results" for more information about the non-GAAP measures referred to in this press release. |
Share repurchase program
Pursuant to the Company's share repurchase program beginning on May 21, 2021, with an extended expiration date of May 21, 2024, in the third quarter of 2023, the Company repurchased 1,670,735 American depositary shares ("ADSs") representing 1,670,735 Class A ordinary shares from the open market with cash for an aggregate amount of approximately
Outlook
For the fourth quarter of 2023, Yalla currently expects revenues to be between
The above outlook is based on 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, November 20, 2023, at 8:00 PM
Dial-in details for the earnings conference call are as follows:
United States Toll Free: | +1-888-317-6003 |
International: | +1-412-317-6061 |
United Arab Emirates Toll Free: | 80-003-570-3589 |
Mainland China Toll Free: | 400-120-6115 |
Hong Kong Toll Free: | 800-963-976 |
Access Code: | 9043914 |
Additionally, a live and archived webcast of the conference call will be available on the Company's investor relations website at https://ir.yalla.com.
A replay of the conference call will be accessible until November 27, 2023, by dialing the following telephone numbers:
United States Toll Free: | +1-877-344-7529 |
International: | +1-412-317-0088 |
Access Code: | 5229914 |
Non-GAAP Financial Measures
To supplement the financial measures prepared in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles in
By excluding the impact of share-based compensation expenses, which are non-cash charges, 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. Investors can better understand the Company's operating and financial performance, compare business trends among different reporting periods on a consistent basis and assess its core operating results, as they exclude share-based compensation expenses, which are not expected to result in cash payments. 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
The Company compensates for these limitations by providing the relevant disclosure of its non-GAAP financial measures in the reconciliations to the nearest
Reconciliations of GAAP and non-GAAP results are set forth at the end of this press release.
About Yalla Group Limited
Yalla Group Limited is the largest MENA-based online social networking and gaming company, in terms of revenue in 2022. The Company operates two flagship mobile applications, Yalla, a voice-centric group chat platform, and Yalla Ludo, a casual gaming application featuring online versions of board games, popular in MENA, with in-game voice chat and localized Majlis functionality. Building on the success of Yalla and Yalla Ludo, the Company continues to add engaging new content, creating a regionally-focused, integrated ecosystem dedicated to fulfilling MENA users' evolving online social networking and gaming needs. Through its holding subsidiary, Yalla Game Limited, the Company has expanded its capabilities in mid-core and hard-core games in the MENA region, leveraging its local expertise to bring innovative gaming content to its users. In addition, the growing Yalla ecosystem includes YallaChat, an IM product tailored for Arabic users and casual games such as Yalla Baloot and 101 Okey Yalla, developed to sustain vibrant local gaming communities in MENA. Yalla is also actively exploring outside of MENA with Yalla Parchis, a Ludo game designed for the South American markets. Yalla's mobile applications deliver a seamless experience that fosters a sense of loyalty and belonging, establishing highly devoted and engaged user communities through close attention to detail and localized appeal that profoundly resonates with users.
For more information, please visit: https://ir.yalla.com.
Safe Harbor Statement
This press release contains statements that may constitute "forward-looking" statements pursuant to the "safe harbor" provisions of the
For investor and media inquiries, please contact:
Yalla Group Limited
Investor Relations
Kerry Gao - IR Director
Tel: +86-571-8980-7962
Email: ir@yalla.com
Piacente Financial Communications
Jenny Cai
Tel: +86-10-6508-0677
Email: yalla@tpg-ir.com
In
Piacente Financial Communications
Brandi Piacente
Tel: +1-212-481-2050
Email: yalla@tpg-ir.com
YALLA GROUP LIMITED | ||||||||
UNAUDITED CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS | ||||||||
As of | ||||||||
December 31, 2022 | September 30, | |||||||
US$ | US$ | |||||||
ASSETS | ||||||||
Current assets | ||||||||
Cash and cash equivalents | 407,256,837 | 267,454,622 | ||||||
Restricted cash | — | 417,839 | ||||||
Term deposits | 20,000,000 | 236,761,209 | ||||||
Short-term investments | 25,788,304 | 40,476,760 | ||||||
Amounts due from a related party | — | 111,665 | ||||||
Prepayments and other current assets | 28,652,840 | 33,453,298 | ||||||
Total current assets | 481,697,981 | 578,675,393 | ||||||
Non-current assets | ||||||||
Property and equipment, net | 2,121,613 | 1,952,303 | ||||||
Intangible asset, net | 1,328,470 | 1,198,768 | ||||||
Operating lease right-of-use assets | 1,950,364 | 2,993,403 | ||||||
Long-term investments | 3,833,750 | 1,328,491 | ||||||
Other assets | 15,406,078 | 15,080,531 | ||||||
Total non-current assets | 24,640,275 | 22,553,496 | ||||||
Total assets | 506,338,256 | 601,228,889 | ||||||
LIABILITIES | ||||||||
Current liabilities | ||||||||
Accounts payable | 5,382,276 | 1,147,827 | ||||||
Deferred revenue | 35,957,485 | 44,468,280 | ||||||
Operating lease liabilities, current | 858,452 | 1,286,661 | ||||||
Accrued expenses and other current liabilities | 22,821,168 | 24,017,537 | ||||||
Total current liabilities | 65,019,381 | 70,920,305 | ||||||
Non-current liabilities | ||||||||
Operating lease liabilities, non-current | 744,612 | 1,118,285 | ||||||
Amounts due to a related party | 709,789 | 616,904 | ||||||
Total non-current liabilities | 1,454,401 | 1,735,189 | ||||||
Total liabilities | 66,473,782 | 72,655,494 | ||||||
EQUITY | ||||||||
Shareholders' equity of Yalla Group Limited | ||||||||
Class A Ordinary Shares | 13,356 | 13,726 | ||||||
Class B Ordinary Shares | 2,473 | 2,473 | ||||||
Additional paid-in capital | 294,406,395 | 309,383,994 | ||||||
Treasury stock | (27,014,697) | (35,527,305) | ||||||
Accumulated other comprehensive loss | (1,701,111) | (2,862,193) | ||||||
Retained earnings | 174,880,748 | 261,038,063 | ||||||
Total shareholders' equity of Yalla Group Limited | 440,587,164 | 532,048,758 | ||||||
Non-controlling interests | (722,690) | (3,475,363) | ||||||
Total equity | 439,864,474 | 528,573,395 | ||||||
Total liabilities and equity | 506,338,256 | 601,228,889 |
YALLA GROUP LIMITED | ||||||||||||||||||||
UNAUDITED CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS | ||||||||||||||||||||
OF OPERATIONS | ||||||||||||||||||||
Three Months Ended | Nine Months Ended | |||||||||||||||||||
September 30, | June 30, | September 30, | September 30, | September 30, | ||||||||||||||||
US$ | US$ | US$ | US$ | US$ | ||||||||||||||||
Revenues | 80,061,650 | 79,246,363 | 85,187,360 | 228,489,731 | 237,952,336 | |||||||||||||||
Costs and expenses | ||||||||||||||||||||
Cost of revenues | (29,568,306) | (28,330,815) | (27,772,226) | (86,368,643) | (83,955,518) | |||||||||||||||
Selling and marketing expenses | (11,951,117) | (12,378,490) | (11,292,732) | (35,685,652) | (35,026,197) | |||||||||||||||
General and administrative expenses | (8,567,865) | (8,018,573) | (7,325,451) | (23,541,724) | (25,508,418) | |||||||||||||||
Technology and product development expenses | (5,487,884) | (6,586,078) | (6,396,426) | (19,199,167) | (20,393,692) | |||||||||||||||
Total costs and expenses | (55,575,172) | (55,313,956) | (52,786,835) | (164,795,186) | (164,883,825) | |||||||||||||||
Operating income | 24,486,478 | 23,932,407 | 32,400,525 | 63,694,545 | 73,068,511 | |||||||||||||||
Interest income | 777,581 | 4,623,275 | 5,612,861 | 1,005,132 | 13,354,425 | |||||||||||||||
Government grants | 51,483 | 4,560 | 228 | 212,015 | 182,447 | |||||||||||||||
Investment (loss) income | (104,944) | 529,308 | 435,545 | (255,715) | 1,456,742 | |||||||||||||||
Impairment loss of investments | — | — | (2,509,480) | — | (2,509,480) | |||||||||||||||
Income before income taxes | 25,210,598 | 29,089,550 | 35,939,679 | 64,655,977 | 85,552,645 | |||||||||||||||
Income tax expense | (788,985) | (821,149) | (708,673) | (2,182,641) | (2,146,180) | |||||||||||||||
Net income | 24,421,613 | 28,268,401 | 35,231,006 | 62,473,336 | 83,406,465 | |||||||||||||||
Net loss attributable to non-controlling interests | 206,347 | 1,202,160 | 994,099 | 520,944 | 2,750,850 | |||||||||||||||
Net income attributable to Yalla Group | 24,627,960 | 29,470,561 | 36,225,105 | 62,994,280 | 86,157,315 | |||||||||||||||
Earnings per ordinary share | ||||||||||||||||||||
——Basic | 0.16 | 0.19 | 0.23 | 0.41 | 0.54 | |||||||||||||||
——Diluted | 0.14 | 0.16 | 0.20 | 0.36 | 0.47 | |||||||||||||||
Weighted average number of shares | ||||||||||||||||||||
——Basic | 155,190,724 | 158,871,859 | 160,554,831 | 152,244,358 | 159,134,347 | |||||||||||||||
——Diluted | 177,347,900 | 180,752,549 | 183,111,650 | 176,347,667 | 181,460,639 |
Share-based compensation was allocated in cost of revenues, selling and marketing expenses, general and administrative expenses and technology and product development expenses as follows:
Three Months Ended | Nine Months Ended | |||||||||||||||||||
September 30, | June 30, | September 30, | September 30, | September 30, | ||||||||||||||||
US$ | US$ | US$ | US$ | US$ | ||||||||||||||||
Cost of revenues | 1,065,549 | 923,513 | 627,760 | 3,914,210 | 2,581,522 | |||||||||||||||
Selling and marketing expenses | 1,059,009 | 1,014,371 | 532,001 | 4,755,921 | 2,517,707 | |||||||||||||||
General and administrative expenses | 2,462,675 | 3,242,981 | 1,633,262 | 11,788,894 | 8,121,521 | |||||||||||||||
Technology and product development expenses | 379,994 | 315,173 | 255,677 | 1,048,923 | 920,127 | |||||||||||||||
Total share-based compensation expenses | 4,967,227 | 5,496,038 | 3,048,700 | 21,507,948 | 14,140,877 |
YALLA GROUP LIMITED | ||||||||||||||||||||
RECONCILIATIONS OF GAAP AND NON-GAAP RESULTS | ||||||||||||||||||||
Three Months Ended | Nine Months Ended | |||||||||||||||||||
September 30, | June 30, | September 30, | September 30, | September 30, | ||||||||||||||||
US$ | US$ | US$ | US$ | US$ | ||||||||||||||||
Operating income | 24,486,478 | 23,932,407 | 32,400,525 | 63,694,545 | 73,068,511 | |||||||||||||||
Share-based compensation expenses | 4,967,227 | 5,496,038 | 3,048,700 | 21,507,948 | 14,140,877 | |||||||||||||||
Non-GAAP operating income | 29,453,705 | 29,428,445 | 35,449,225 | 85,202,493 | 87,209,388 | |||||||||||||||
Net income | 24,421,613 | 28,268,401 | 35,231,006 | 62,473,336 | 83,406,465 | |||||||||||||||
Share-based compensation expenses, net of tax effect of nil | 4,967,227 | 5,496,038 | 3,048,700 | 21,507,948 | 14,140,877 | |||||||||||||||
Non-GAAP net income | 29,388,840 | 33,764,439 | 38,279,706 | 83,981,284 | 97,547,342 | |||||||||||||||
Net income attributable to Yalla | 24,627,960 | 29,470,561 | 36,225,105 | 62,994,280 | 86,157,315 | |||||||||||||||
Share-based compensation expenses, net of tax effect of nil | 4,967,227 | 5,496,038 | 3,048,700 | 21,507,948 | 14,140,877 | |||||||||||||||
Non-GAAP net income attributable to | 29,595,187 | 34,966,599 | 39,273,805 | 84,502,228 | 100,298,192 | |||||||||||||||
Non-GAAP earnings per ordinary share | ||||||||||||||||||||
——Basic | 0.19 | 0.22 | 0.24 | 0.56 | 0.63 | |||||||||||||||
——Diluted | 0.17 | 0.19 | 0.21 | 0.48 | 0.55 | |||||||||||||||
Weighted average number of shares | ||||||||||||||||||||
——Basic | 155,190,724 | 158,871,859 | 160,554,831 | 152,244,358 | 159,134,347 | |||||||||||||||
——Diluted | 177,347,900 | 180,752,549 | 183,111,650 | 176,347,667 | 181,460,639 |
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