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ZEEKR Reports First Quarter 2024 Unaudited Financial Results

Published

2 years ago

June 11, 2024

HANGZHOU, China, June 11, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — ZEEKR Intelligent Technology Holding Limited (“ZEEKR” or the “Company”) (NYSE: ZK), a fast-growing intelligent battery electric vehicle (“BEV”) technology company, today announced its unaudited financial results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2024.

Operating Highlights for the First Quarter of 2024

Total vehicle deliveries were 33,059 units for the first quarter of 2024, representing a 117% year-over-year increase.

Deliveries

2024 Q1

2023 Q4

2023 Q3

2023 Q2

33,059

39,657

36,395

27,399

Deliveries

2023 Q1

2022 Q4

2022 Q3

2022 Q2

15,234

32,467

20,464

10,769

Financial Highlights for the First Quarter of 2024

Vehicle sales were RMB8,174.1 million (US$1,132.1 million) for the first quarter of 2024, representing an increase of 73.0% from the first quarter of 2023 and a decrease of 22.8% from the fourth quarter of 2023.Vehicle margin was 14.0% for the first quarter of 2024, compared with 10.1% for the first quarter of 2023 and 15.3% for the fourth quarter of 2023.Total revenues were RMB14,736.8 million (US$2,041.0 million) for the first quarter of 2024, representing an increase of 71.0% from the first quarter of 2023 and a decrease of 9.9% from the fourth quarter of 2023.Gross profit was RMB1,739.4 million (US$240.9 million) for the first quarter of 2024, representing an increase of 154.9% from the first quarter of 2023 and a decrease of 25.3% from the fourth quarter of 2023.Gross margin was 11.8% for the first quarter of 2024, compared with 7.9% for the first quarter of 2023 and 14.2% for the fourth quarter of 2023.Loss from operations was RMB2,086.9 million (US$289.0 million) for the first quarter of 2024, representing a decrease of 11.2% from the first quarter of 2023 and a decrease of 29.3% from the fourth quarter of 2023. Excluding share-based compensation expenses, adjusted loss from operations (non-GAAP) was RMB2,084.2 million (US$288.7 million) for the first quarter of 2024, representing a decrease of 10.0% from the first quarter of 2023 and a decrease of 28.5% from the fourth quarter of 2023.Net loss was RMB2,022.1 million (US$280.1 million) for the first quarter of 2024, representing a decrease of 18.0% from the first quarter of 2023 and a decrease of 31.2% from the fourth quarter of 2023. Excluding share-based compensation expenses, adjusted net loss (non-GAAP) was RMB2,019.4 million (US$279.7 million) for the first quarter of 2024, representing a decrease of 17.0% from the first quarter of 2023 and a decrease of 30.4% from the fourth quarter of 2023.

Key Financial Results

(in RMB millions, except for percentages)

2024 Q1

2023 Q4

2023 Q1

% Change i

YoY

QoQ

Vehicle sales

8,174.1

10,592.6

4,725.2

73.0 %

(22.8) %

Vehicle margin

14.0 %

15.3 %

10.1 %

3.9 %

(1.3) %

Total revenues

14,736.8

16,357.9

8,620.4

71.0 %

(9.9) %

Gross profit

1,739.4

2,328.3

682.5

154.9 %

(25.3) %

Gross margin

11.8 %

14.2 %

7.9 %

3.9 %

(2.4) %

Loss from operations

(2,086.9)

(2,950.1)

(2,349.2)

(11.2) %

(29.3) %

Non-GAAP loss from operations

(2,084.2)

(2,914.8)

(2,316.5)

(10.0) %

(28.5) %

Net loss

(2,022.1)

(2,937.9)

(2,465.4)

(18.0) %

(31.2) %

Non-GAAP net loss

(2,019.4)

(2,902.6)

(2,432.6)

(17.0) %

(30.4) %

i Except for vehicle margin and gross margin, where absolute changes instead of percentage changes
are presented

Recent Developments

Delivery Updates

In April 2024, the Company delivered 16,089 vehicles, representing an increase of 99% from April 2023.

In May 2024, the Company delivered 18,616 vehicles, representing an increase of 115% from May 2023.

New Model Launches

In February 2024, the Company launched the all-new ZEEKR 001 2024 model, a five-seater, cross-over shooting brake, and started deliveries in March 2024.

In April 2024, the Company launched the ZEEKR 009 Grand, a deluxe version of the ZEEKR 009, and started deliveries in May 2024.

CEO and CFO Comments

“We started our journey as a public company on a strong note with an excellent operational and financial performance for the first quarter of 2024,” said Mr. Andy An, ZEEKR’s chief executive officer. “First quarter deliveries soared to 33,059 vehicles, up 117% year-over-year to reach a new quarterly record high and propelling our progress toward our full-year goal of 230,000 vehicles. This sustained growth in deliveries also secured our position as the best-selling brand in the battery electric vehicle market segment priced over RMB200,000 in China. With multiple groundbreakings, feature-rich models in our production pipeline, ZEEKR continues to redefine the ultimate in handling, performance, innovation and luxury. Going forward, we will continue to push the boundaries of intelligent and autonomous technology, build out our ultra-fast charging ecosystem and expand our channel services, boosting our competitiveness on all fronts. Given these strengths and the strategic advantages and synergies we derive from our parent company, Geely Group, ZEEKR is well-positioned to drive sustainable, global growth.”

“We delivered robust results across the board for the first quarter of 2024, with total revenues rising by 71.0% and gross profit surging by 154.9% year-over-year,” added Mr. Jing Yuan, chief financial officer of ZEEKR. “Vehicle margin also increased, up by 3.9 percentage points year-over-year thanks to effective procurement cost control. Our successful initial public offering on the New York Stock Exchange in May significantly strengthened our balance sheet, setting the stage for our long-term development. We remain confident that our solid financial position and growing competitiveness will empower us to deliver long-term value to our shareholders and global stakeholders.”

Financial Results for the First Quarter of 2024

Revenues

Total revenues were RMB14,736.8 million (US$2,041.0 million) for the first quarter of 2024, representing an increase of 71.0% from RMB8,620.4 million for the first quarter of 2023 and a decrease of 9.9% from RMB16,357.9 million for the fourth quarter of 2023.

Revenues from vehicle sales were RMB8,174.1 million (US$1,132.1 million) for the first quarter of 2024, representing an increase of 73.0% from RMB4,725.2 million for the first quarter of 2023, and a decrease of 22.8% from RMB10,592.6 million for the fourth quarter of 2023. The year-over-year increase was due to the increased sales volume of ZEEKR vehicles. The quarter-over-quarter decrease was due to seasonality that impacted our delivery volume, as well as the lower average selling price primarily caused by the change in our product mix.

Revenues from sales of batteries and other components were RMB6,318.5 million (US$875.1 million) for the first quarter of 2024, representing an increase of 82.0% from RMB3,471.5 million for the first quarter of 2023 and an increase of 56.5% from RMB4,038.1 million for the fourth quarter of 2023. The year-over-year and quarter-over-quarter increases were mainly attributable to the increasing sales volume of battery packs and electric drives, as well as the growth of battery components overseas.

Revenues from research and development service and other services were RMB244.1 million (US$33.8 million) for the first quarter of 2024, representing a decrease of 42.4% from RMB423.7 million for the first quarter of 2023 and a decrease of 85.9% from RMB1,727.2 million for the fourth quarter of 2023. The year-over-year and quarter-over-quarter decreases were mainly due to the decreased sales of research and development services and out-licensed technologies to related parties.

Cost of Revenues and Gross Margin

Cost of revenues was RMB12,997.4 million (US$1,800.1 million) for the first quarter of 2024, representing an increase of 63.7% from RMB7,937.9 million for the first quarter of 2023 and a decrease of 7.4% from RMB14,029.6 million for the fourth quarter of 2023.

Gross profit was RMB1,739.4 million (US$240.9 million) for the first quarter of 2024, representing an increase of 154.9% from RMB682.5 million for the first quarter of 2023 and a decrease of 25.3% from RMB2,328.3 million for the fourth quarter of 2023.

Gross margin was 11.8% for the first quarter of 2024, compared with 7.9% for the first quarter of 2023 and 14.2% for the fourth quarter of 2023. The year-over-year increase was mainly attributable to the increase in vehicle margin. The quarter-over-quarter decrease was mainly due to the decrease in vehicle margin as well as the increase in the percentage of revenues from sales of batteries and other components, which has a lower gross margin than vehicle sales.

Vehicle margin was 14.0% for the first quarter of 2024, compared with 10.1% for the first quarter of 2023 and 15.3% for the fourth quarter of 2023. The year-over-year increase was primarily attributed to procurement savings as the cost of auto parts and materials decreased. The quarter-over-quarter decrease was mainly due to the delivery of new vehicle models as well as the change in product mix.

Operating Expenses

Research and development expenses were RMB1,925.3 million (US$266.6 million) for the first quarter of 2024, representing an increase of 6.7% from RMB1,805.1 million for the first quarter of 2023 and a decrease of 39.1% from RMB3,162.5 million for the fourth quarter of 2023. The year-over-year increase was attributable to increased employee compensation as a result of our growing number of staff as well as increased expenses to support our expanding product portfolios and intelligent technologies. The quarter-over-quarter decrease reflected fluctuations due to different design and development stages of new products and technologies.

Selling, general and administrative expenses were RMB1,951.5 million (US$270.3 million) for the first quarter of 2024, representing an increase of 51.9% from RMB1,284.4 million for the first quarter of 2023 and a decrease of 11.6% from RMB2,207.9 million for the fourth quarter of 2023. The year-over-year increase was due to increased employee compensation as a result of our growing number of staff as well as increased marketing and promotional activities for ZEEKR vehicles in China and overseas, and an increase in rental and related expenses due to the expansion of our offline channel. The quarter-over-quarter decrease was mainly due to decreased marketing and promotional activities.

Loss from Operations

Loss from operations was RMB2,086.9 million (US$289.0 million) for the first quarter of 2024, representing a decrease of 11.2% from RMB2,349.2 million for the first quarter of 2023 and a decrease of 29.3% from RMB2,950.1 million for the fourth quarter of 2023.

Non-GAAP loss from operations, which excludes share-based compensation expenses, was RMB2,084.2 million (US$288.7 million) for the first quarter of 2024, representing a decrease of 10.0% from RMB2,316.5 million for the first quarter of 2023 and a decrease of 28.5% from RMB2,914.8 million for the fourth quarter of 2023.

Net Loss and Net Loss Per Share

Net loss was RMB2,022.1 million (US$280.1 million) for the first quarter of 2024, representing a decrease of 18.0% from RMB2,465.4 million for the first quarter of 2023 and a decrease of 31.2% from RMB2,937.9 million for the fourth quarter of 2023.

Non-GAAP net loss, which excludes share-based compensation expenses, was RMB2,019.4 million (US$279.7 million) for the first quarter of 2024, representing a decrease of 17.0% from RMB2,432.6 million for the first quarter of 2023 and a decrease of 30.4% from RMB2,902.6 million for the fourth quarter of 2023.

Net loss attributable to ordinary shareholders of ZEEKR was RMB2,014.3 million (US$279.0 million) for the first quarter of 2024, representing a decrease of 15.9% from RMB2,394.3 million for the first quarter of 2023 and a decrease of 32.6% from RMB2,986.9 million for the fourth quarter of 2023.

Non-GAAP net loss attributable to ordinary shareholders of ZEEKR, which excludes share-based compensation expenses, was RMB2,011.6 million (US$278.6 million) for the first quarter of 2024, representing a decrease of 14.8% from RMB2,361.6 million for the first quarter of 2023 and a decrease of 31.8% from RMB2,951.6 million for the fourth quarter of 2023.

Basic and diluted net loss per share were both RMB1.01 (US$0.14) for the first quarter of 2024, compared with RMB1.20 for the first quarter of 2023 and RMB1.49 for the fourth quarter of 2023.

Non-GAAP basic and diluted net loss per share were both RMB1.01 (US$0.14) for the first quarter of 2024, compared with RMB1.18 for the first quarter of 2023 and RMB1.48 for the fourth quarter of 2023.

Balance Sheets

Cash and cash equivalents and restricted cash was RMB3,791.1 million (US$525.1 million) as of March 31, 2024.

Conference Call

The Company’s management will host an earnings conference call on Tuesday, June 11, 2024, at 8:00 A.M. U.S. Eastern Time (8:00 P.M. Beijing/Hong Kong Time on the same day).

All participants who wish to join the call are requested to complete the online registration using the link provided below. After registration, each participant will receive by email a set of dial-in numbers, a passcode and a unique access PIN to join the conference call. Participants may pre-register at any time, including up to and after the call start time.

Participant Online Registration: https://dpregister.com/sreg/10189650/fca07ffcd6

A live webcast of the conference call will be available on the Company’s investor relations website at https://ir.zeekrlife.com/.

About ZEEKR

ZEEKR is a fast-growing intelligent BEV technology company. The Company aspires to lead the electrification, intelligentization, and innovation of the automobile industry through the development and sales of next-generation premium BEVs and technology-driven solutions. Incorporated in March 2021, ZEEKR has focused on innovative BEV architecture, hardware, software, and the application of new technologies. Its current product portfolio primarily includes ZEEKR 001, a five-seater, cross-over shooting brake; ZEEKR 001 FR, its latest cross-over shooting brake; ZEEKR 009, a luxury six-seater MPV; ZEEKR 009 Grand, a four-seat deluxe version of ZEEKR 009; ZEEKR X, a compact SUV, and an upscale sedan model.

With a mission to create the ultimate mobility experience through technology and solutions, ZEEKR’s efforts are backed by strong in-house R&D capabilities, a deep understanding of products, high operational flexibility, and a flat, efficient organizational structure. Together, these features enable fast product development, launch, and iteration, as well as the creation of a series of customer-oriented products and go-to-market strategies.

For more information, please visit https://ir.zeekrlife.com/.

Non-GAAP Financial Measures

The Company uses non-GAAP financial measures, such as non-GAAP loss from operations, non-GAAP net loss, non-GAAP net loss attributable to ordinary shareholders, non-GAAP basic loss per weighted average number of ordinary shares, in evaluating its operating results and for financial and operational decision-making purposes. 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 measures are not presented in accordance with U.S. GAAP and may be different from non-GAAP methods of accounting and reporting used by other companies. The non-GAAP financial measures have limitations as analytical tools and when assessing the Company’s operating performance, investors should not consider them in isolation, or as a substitute for net loss or other consolidated statements of comprehensive loss data prepared in accordance with U.S. GAAP. The Company encourages investors and others to review its financial information in its entirety and not rely on a single financial measure. The Company mitigates these limitations by reconciling the non-GAAP financial measures to the most comparable U.S. GAAP performance measures, all of which should be considered when evaluating the Company’s performance.

For more information on the non-GAAP financial measures, please see the table captioned “Unaudited Reconciliations of GAAP and non-GAAP Results” set forth in this announcement.

Exchange Rate Information

This announcement contains translations of certain RMB amounts into U.S. dollars at a specified rate solely for the convenience of the reader. Unless otherwise noted, all translations from RMB to U.S. dollars and from U.S. dollars to RMB are made at a rate of RMB7.2203 to US$1.00, the exchange rate on March 29, 2024, set forth in the H.10 statistical release of the Federal Reserve Board. The Company makes no representation that the RMB or U.S. dollar amounts referred to could be converted into U.S. dollars or RMB, as the case may be, at any particular rate or at all.

Safe Harbor Statement

This announcement contains forward-looking statements. These statements are made under the “safe harbor” provisions of the U.S. Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Statements that are not historical facts, including statements about the Company’s beliefs and expectations, are forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements involve inherent risks and uncertainties, and a number of factors could cause actual results to differ materially from those contained in any forward-looking statement. In some cases, forward-looking statements can be identified by words or phrases such as “may,” “will,” “expect,” “anticipate,” “future,” “target,” “aim,” “estimate,” “intend,” “plan,” “believe,” “potential,” “continue,” “is/are likely to,” or other similar expressions. Further information regarding these and other risks, uncertainties or factors is included in the Company’s filings with the SEC. All information provided in this announcement is as of the date of this announcement, and the Company does not undertake any duty to update such information, except as required under applicable law.

For Investor Enquiries
ZEEKR
Investor Relations
Email: ir@zeekrlife.com

For Media Enquiries
ZEEKR
Media Relations
Email: Globalcomms@zeekrlife.com

ZEEKR INC.

UNAUDITED CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS

(Amounts in thousands, except share and per share data and otherwise noted)

As of

December 31

March 31

2023

2024

RMB

US$

ASSETS

Current assets:

Cash and cash equivalents

3,260,670

2,722,703

377,090

Restricted cash

844,079

1,068,400

147,972

Notes receivable

487,851

768,360

106,417

Accounts receivable

1,104,450

1,240,508

171,808

Inventories

5,228,689

4,927,757

682,486

Amounts due from related parties

7,256,861

7,761,784

1,074,995

Prepayments and other current assets

2,294,508

3,163,007

438,071

Total current assets

20,477,108

21,652,519

2,998,839

Property, plant and equipment, net

2,914,274

3,000,793

415,605

Intangible assets, net

410,912

480,042

66,485

Land use rights, net

51,755

51,461

7,127

Operating lease right-of-use assets

2,443,545

2,369,528

328,176

Deferred tax assets

86,395

109,177

15,121

Long-term investments

459,794

550,674

76,267

Other non-current assets

273,717

315,846

43,744

Total non-current assets

6,640,392

6,877,521

952,525

TOTAL ASSETS

27,117,500

28,530,040

3,951,364

ZEEKR INC.

UNAUDITED CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS (CONTINUED)

(Amounts in thousands, except share and per share data and otherwise noted)

As of

December 31

March 31

2023

2024

RMB

US$

LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY

Current liabilities:

Accounts payable

4,104,717

4,578,825

634,160

Notes payable

5,504,945

9,785,003

1,355,207

Amounts due to related parties

16,355,902

13,245,235

1,834,444

Income tax payable

108,083

85,691

11,868

Accruals and other current liabilities

6,243,956

8,121,980

1,124,881

Total current liabilities

32,317,603

35,816,734

4,960,560

Operating lease liabilities, non-current

1,807,159

1,826,532

252,972

Amounts due to related parties, non-current

1,100,000

152,348

Other non-current liabilities

563,001

519,365

71,931

Deferred tax liability

8,337

8,150

1,129

Total non-current liabilities

3,478,497

3,454,047

478,380

TOTAL LIABILITIES

35,796,100

39,270,781

5,438,940

SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY

Ordinary shares

2,584

358

Convertible preferred shares

362

Additional paid-in capital

11,213,798

11,216,532

1,553,472

Accumulated deficits

(20,865,686)

(22,880,010)

(3,168,846)

Accumulated other comprehensive income/(loss)

17,555

(25,214)

(3,492)

Total ZEEKR shareholders’ equity (deficit)

(9,631,387)

(11,685,746)

(1,618,458)

Non-controlling interest

952,787

945,005

130,882

TOTAL SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY (DEFICIT)

(8,678,600)

(10,740,741)

(1,487,576)

TOTAL LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS’
EQUITY (DEFICIT)

27,117,500

28,530,040

3,951,364

ZEEKR INC.

UNAUDITED CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE
(LOSS)/INCOME

(Amounts in thousands, except share and per share data and otherwise noted)

Three Months Ended

March 31

December 31

March 31

2023

2024

RMB

US$

Revenues:

Vehicle sales

4,725,196

10,592,647

8,174,117

1,132,102

Sales of batteries and other components

3,471,469

4,038,075

6,318,535

875,107

Research and development service and
other services

423,743

1,727,203

244,100

33,807

Total revenues

8,620,408

16,357,925

14,736,752

2,041,016

Cost of revenues:

Vehicle sales

(4,248,677)

(8,974,061)

(7,026,741)

(973,192)

Sales of batteries and other components

(3,403,866)

(3,746,895)

(5,883,360)

(814,836)

Research and development service and
other services

(285,395)

(1,308,642)

(87,301)

(12,091)

Total cost of revenues

(7,937,938)

(14,029,598)

(12,997,402)

(1,800,119)

Gross profit

682,470

2,328,327

1,739,350

240,897

Operating expenses:

Research and development expenses

(1,805,053)

(3,162,517)

(1,925,278)

(266,648)

Selling, general and administrative
expenses

(1,284,428)

(2,207,938)

(1,951,530)

(270,284)

Other operating income, net

57,808

92,041

50,525

6,998

Total operating expenses

(3,031,673)

(5,278,414)

(3,826,283)

(529,934)

Loss from operations

(2,349,203)

(2,950,087)

(2,086,933)

(289,037)

Interest expense

(104,801)

(35,730)

(10,700)

(1,482)

Interest income

22,731

25,767

20,192

2,797

Other income/(expense), net

11,107

6,420

(29,658)

(4,109)

Loss before income tax expense and
share of losses in equity method
investments

(2,420,166)

(2,953,630)

(2,107,099)

(291,831)

Share of (loss)/income in equity method
investments

(44,150)

109,061

90,882

12,588

Income tax expense

(1,046)

(93,350)

(5,889)

(816)

Net loss

(2,465,362)

(2,937,919)

(2,022,106)

(280,059)

Less: (loss)/income attributable to non-
controlling interest

(71,029)

48,969

(7,782)

(1,078)

Net loss attributable to shareholders of
ZEEKR

(2,394,333)

(2,986,888)

(2,014,324)

(278,981)

ZEEKR INC.

UNAUDITED CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE
(LOSS)/INCOME (CONTINUED)

(Amounts in thousands, except share and per share data and otherwise noted)

Three Months Ended

March 31

December 31

March 31

2023

2024

RMB

US$

Net loss per share:

Basic and diluted

(1.20)

(1.49)

(1.01)

(0.14)

Weighted average shares used in
calculating net loss per share:

Basic and diluted

2,000,000,000

Net loss

(2,465,362)

(2,937,919)

(2,022,106)

(280,059)

Other comprehensive loss, net of
tax of nil:

Foreign currency translation
adjustments

(1,919)

38,684

(42,769)

(5,923)

Comprehensive loss

(2,467,281)

(2,899,235)

(2,064,875)

(285,982)

Less: comprehensive (loss)/income
attributable to non-controlling interest

(71,029)

48,969

(7,782)

(1,078)

Comprehensive loss attributable to
shareholders of ZEEKR

(2,396,252)

(2,948,204)

(2,057,093)

(284,904)

ZEEKR INC.

UNAUDITED RECONCILIATIONS OF GAAP AND NON-GAAP RESULTS

(Amounts in thousands, except share and per share data and otherwise noted)

Three Months Ended

March 31

December 31

March 31

2023

2024

RMB

US$

Loss from operations

(2,349,203)

(2,950,087)

(2,086,933)

(289,037)

Share-based compensation expenses

32,728

35,308

2,734

379

Non-GAAP loss from operations

(2,316,475)

(2,914,779)

(2,084,199)

(288,658)

Net loss

(2,465,362)

(2,937,919)

(2,022,106)

(280,059)

Share-based compensation expenses

32,728

35,308

2,734

379

Non-GAAP net loss

(2,432,634)

(2,902,611)

(2,019,372)

(279,680)

Net loss attributable to ordinary
shareholders

(2,394,333)

(2,986,888)

(2,014,324)

(278,981)

Share-based compensation expenses

32,728

35,308

2,734

379

Non-GAAP net loss attributable to
ordinary shareholders of ZEEKR

(2,361,605)

(2,951,580)

(2,011,590)

(278,602)

Weighted average number of ordinary
shares used in calculating Non-GAAP
net loss per share

Basic and diluted

2,000,000,000

Non-GAAP net loss per ordinary share

Basic and diluted

(1.18)

(1.48)

(1.01)

(0.14)

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NEW YORK, July 23, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Galaxy Digital Inc. (NASDAQ: GLXY) (“Galaxy” or the “Company”), a global leader in digital assets and data center infrastructure, today announced that its indirect wholly owned subsidiary, Galaxy Helios Data Centers II LLC (the “Issuer”), has priced a $3.507 billion private offering (the “Offering”) of 9.875% senior secured notes due 2031 (the “Notes”). The Offering is expected to close on July 28, 2026, subject to market and other conditions.

The Issuer intends to use the net proceeds from the Offering to finance a portion of the development and construction of two buildings containing eight data halls with a combined total of 400 megawatts (“MW”) of utility capacity and 260 MW of critical IT capacity (the “Project”) to be built on an approximately 260-acre property in Dickens County, Texas and to fund debt service reserves.

The Notes will bear interest at a rate of 9.875% per annum payable semi-annually in cash in arrears on February 1 and August 1 of each year, beginning on February 1, 2027 and will mature on August 1, 2031. The Notes will amortize at a rate of 4.00% per annum of the original principal amount subject to adjustment, with amortization payments payable semi-annually with the first payment date to occur at least ten months after the completion of the Project.

The Notes will be fully and unconditionally guaranteed by Galaxy Helios II LLC, a wholly owned direct subsidiary of the Issuer (the “Guarantor”), and will constitute the senior secured obligations of the Issuer and the Guarantor. The Notes and related note guarantee will be secured by first-priority liens on (i) substantially all assets of the Issuer and the Guarantor, other than certain excluded property and (ii) all equity interests of the Issuer held by the direct parent company of the Issuer.

The Offering is subject to market and other conditions, and there can be no assurance as to whether, when or on what terms the Offering may be completed.

The Notes have not been registered under the Securities Act or the securities laws of any other jurisdiction, and the Notes may not be offered or sold in the United States absent registration or an applicable exemption from registration under the Securities Act and any applicable state securities laws. The Notes will be offered only to persons reasonably believed to be qualified institutional buyers under Rule 144A under the Securities Act and outside the United States to non-U.S. persons in reliance on Regulation S under the Securities Act.

This press release shall not constitute an offer to sell, or a solicitation of an offer to buy the Notes, nor shall there be any sale of the Notes in any state or jurisdiction in which such an offer, solicitation or sale would be unlawful prior to registration or qualification under the securities laws of any such state or jurisdiction.

About Galaxy

Galaxy Digital Inc. (Nasdaq: GLXY) is a global leader in digital assets and data center infrastructure, delivering solutions that accelerate progress in finance and artificial intelligence. Our digital assets platform offers institutional access to trading, advisory, asset management, staking, self-custody, and tokenization technology. In addition, we develop and operate cutting-edge data center infrastructure to power AI and HPC workloads. Our 1.63 GW Helios campus in Texas positions Galaxy among the largest and fastest-growing data center developers in North America. The Company is headquartered in New York City, with offices across North America, Europe, the Middle East, and Asia.

Forward Looking Statements

This press release includes forward-looking statements, including statements relating to the completion, size and timing of the Offering, the terms of the Notes and the intended use of proceeds. The Company intends such forward-looking statements to be covered by the safe harbor provisions for forward-looking statements contained in the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 and includes this statement for purposes of complying with these safe harbor provisions. Forward-looking statements represent the Company’s current expectations regarding future events and are subject to known and unknown risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from those implied by the forward-looking statements. Among those risks and uncertainties are market conditions, including market interest rates, the satisfaction of the closing conditions related to the Offering and risks relating to the Company’s business, including those described in periodic reports that the Company files from time to time with the SEC. The Issuer may not consummate the proposed Offering described in this press release and, if the proposed Offering is consummated, cannot provide any assurances regarding the final terms of the Offering or the Notes or its ability to effectively apply the net proceeds as described above. The forward-looking statements included in this press release speak only as of the date of this press release, and the Company does not undertake to update the statements included in this press release for subsequent developments, whether as a result of new information, future events, or otherwise, except as may be required by law.

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The Finish Line that Changed China: Retracing the Long March to Yan’an

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38 minutes ago

July 24, 2026

BEIJING, July 23, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — A news report from China.org.cn on the Long March, and what it means for China today:

Every journey has a destination.

But some destinations become the beginning of something even greater.

This is Yan’an.

Over 90 years ago, an army of soldiers embarked from Yudu, Jiangxi Province, on a journey that would go down in history.

They crossed snow-capped mountains, vast grasslands and raging rivers, eventually arriving in northern Shaanxi.

Across this grueling 12,500-kilometer journey, they wrote a magnificent epic in human history with willpower and courage.

Here, their Long March came to a victorious end. But a new chapter of history was only beginning.

In Yan’an, the Red Army found time to recover and rebuild, and the Central Committee of the Communist Party of China regrouped, gathering strength for the next chapter.

Here, new ideas were debated, new strategies were shaped, and a vision for China’s future gradually took form.

Today, while preserving its revolutionary legacy, Yan’an has grown into a vibrant, modern city — with a greener environment, thriving industries and happier lives for its people.

Nearly 90 years ago, American journalist Edgar Snow came to northern Shaanxi, seeking to uncover a story that few outside China knew. He later chronicled it in his book “Red Star Over China,” which carried the story of the Long March to the world.

Today, people from around the world are once again retracing those steps.

As part of China International Communications Group (CICG)’s “Together on the Long March” international communication project, participants have spent more than a month retracing the route across six key regions.

From Jiangxi to Shaanxi, they followed the Red Army’s journey and witnessed the remarkable changes that have taken place along the way.

I asked them one simple question: What does this journey mean to you?

Zhavier Harris, marketing and communications manager at the Springfield Urban League, said conversations with local residents and descendants of the Red Army made history feel far more immediate than he had expected.

He said history isn’t as distant as we often think. “We’re only one or two generations from these great sacrifices that led to the development and the greatness that we see from the Communist Party of China and China as a whole.”

David Ferguson, honorary chief English editor at Foreign Languages Press under CICG and a recipient of the 2021 Chinese Government Friendship Award, said the journey deepened his understanding of the Long March.

He said the journey helped him understand not only the historical facts, but also what the Red Army endured. “If you see the Long March merely as a military campaign, it ended in Yan’an. But as a spirit, it has never truly come to an end.”

We came to retrace history. We leave with something more: a deeper understanding of China’s past, a clearer view of its present, and perhaps a greater appreciation for the stories that connect us across cultures.

Edgar Snow called the Long March “an Odyssey unequalled in modern times.” He believed that what sustained it was a flame — consisting of an undimmed ardor, an undying hope and an amazing revolutionary optimism.

Ninety years later, that flame still burns.

Passed down through generations, the spirit of the Long March continues to light China’s path forward.

And as it crosses borders and cultures, it offers the world a glimpse of a nation defined by resilience, perseverance and an enduring drive to move forward.

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http://www.china.org.cn/video/node_7230027.htm

The Finish Line that Changed China: Retracing the Long March to Yan’an
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Visa and Lianlian Advance Trusted B2B Agentic Commerce Through LoopXPay’s First Live B2B Agentic Transaction

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39 minutes ago

July 24, 2026

First live B2B agentic transaction in Greater China highlights how AI-enabled commerce can help SMBs streamline purchasing and payments, supported by Visa’s Agentic Directory for trusted AI agent interactions

SINGAPORE, July 24, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Visa (NYSE: V), a global leader in digital payments, and Lianlian DigiTech Co., Ltd. (“Lianlian”), an AI-native global financial infrastructure provider, today announced the first live B2B agentic transaction completed using LoopXPay, Lianlian’s AI agent.

Small and medium sized businesses (SMBs) often lack dedicated procurement teams and spend valuable time sourcing, purchasing and making payments themselves. In the transaction, the LoopXPay agent was used to source a product sample from a supplier and complete the purchase in a single workflow. The agent identified the purchasing requirement, recommended suitable suppliers, compared options, placed the order and securely executed the payment within a single workflow, while operating within pre-defined spending controls and approval parameters.

The milestone highlights how AI-powered commerce experiences can help SMBs simplify purchasing and payment activities while maintaining appropriate controls and oversight. By enabling AI agents to operate within pre-defined spending parameters and approval controls, businesses can reduce manual effort while retaining visibility into commercial decision-making.

As AI agents become more involved in purchasing and payment activities, businesses will require confidence that transactions are being executed by verified participants, within approved parameters and with appropriate oversight. Capabilities aligned with Visa’s Trusted Agent Protocol can help provide the identity, transparency and controls needed to support these interactions.

As part of the collaboration, LoopXPay has been registered in Visa’s Agentic Directory, enabling participating businesses and merchants to identify verified AI agents within the ecosystem. Supporting the implementation of Visa’s Trusted Agent Protocol, the Agentic Directory helps provide greater transparency into agent-driven interactions and confidence that participating agents have met Visa’s requirements.

“AI-powered commerce experiences can help businesses simplify purchasing and payments while maintaining the controls and oversight they require,” said Darren Parslow, Global Head, Visa Commercial Solutions, Visa. “For SMBs, that means less complexity in managing day-to-day commercial activities and more time focused on growth. As businesses increasingly look to embed intelligence into purchasing and payment experiences, trust will become a critical enabler of adoption. Through our collaboration with Lianlian, we are helping advance the trusted foundations that businesses will need to participate in this next era of commerce with confidence.”

Building on this milestone, Visa and Lianlian are exploring how AI agents can support a broader range of commercial activities, including procurement, digital advertising optimisation and B2B platform payments, helping advance trusted commerce through greater efficiency, transparency and control.

Zhang Zhengyu, Founder, Chairman of the Board and CEO, Lianlian DigiTech, said, “AI is reshaping the entire commercial value chain, where a growing number of business activities will be autonomously executed by AI agents, with payments serving as the critical infrastructure connecting them to global commerce. Leveraging its experience in global cross-border payments, compliance, as well as payment network, LianLian is actively building AI-native financial infrastructure, delivering an integrated suite of capabilities for the Agent Economy, spanning identity verification, transaction authorisation, intelligent payment, and global fund settlement. Through this collaboration with Visa, we aim to combine Lianlian’s AI-native capabilities with Visa’s trusted global network and commercial payment expertise to help businesses transact more securely, intelligently and efficiently in an increasingly agent-driven commerce environment.”

About Visa

Visa (NYSE: V) is a world leader in digital payments, facilitating transactions between consumers, sellers, financial institutions and government entities across more than 200 countries and territories. Our mission is to connect the world through the most innovative, convenient, reliable and secure payments network, enabling individuals, businesses and economies to thrive. We believe that economies that include everyone everywhere, uplift everyone everywhere and see access as foundational to the future of money movement. Learn more at Visa.com.

About Lianlian

Lianlian DigiTech Co., Ltd. (“Lianlian DigiTech” or “Lianlian”) was founded in 2009 and listed on the Main Board of the Hong Kong Stock Exchange in 2024 (stock code: 2598.HK). As China’s leading global provider of digital and intelligent payment services, Lianlian adheres to its mission of “Connecting the world, empowering global commerce” and pursues an “AI-Native + Globalization” strategy. The Company is committed to building a trusted global intelligent financial infrastructure, enabling seamless connectivity between Chinese enterprises and global businesses. As of now, Lianlian has established a global licensing portfolio comprising 68 payment licenses and related qualifications, and holds a VATP license issued by the Hong Kong SFC. It supports services in more than 200 countries and regions and enables transaction settlement in over 140 currencies, connecting over 180 global e-commerce platforms and serving a cumulative total of over 13.3 million customers. Learn more at www.lianlian.com.

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