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BEIJING, June 21, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Yiren Digital Ltd. (NYSE: YRD) (“Yiren Digital” or the “Company”), an AI-powered platform providing a comprehensive suite of financial and lifestyle services in China, today announced its unaudited financial results for the quarter ended March 31, 2024. 

First Quarter 2024 Operational Highlights

Financial Services Business

Total loans facilitated in the first quarter of 2024 reached RMB11.9 billion (US$1.6 billion), representing an increase of 2.3% from RMB11.6 billion in the fourth quarter of 2023 and compared to RMB6.4 billion in the same period of 2023.Cumulative number of borrowers served reached 9,978,280 as of March 31, 2024, representing an increase of 7.3% from 9,295,666 as of December 31, 2023 and compared to 7,582,435 as of March 31, 2023.Number of borrowers served in the first quarter of 2024 was 1,352,200, representing a decrease of 1.4% from 1,371,501 in the fourth quarter of 2023 and compared to 872,235 in the same period of 2023. The slight decrease was due to seasonable reasons and the ongoing optimization of customer mix.Outstanding balance of performing loans facilitated reached RMB20.2 billion (US$2.8 billion) as of March 31, 2024, representing an increase of 10.4% from RMB18.3 billion as of December 31, 2023 and compared to RMB11.1 billion as of March 31, 2023.

Insurance Brokerage Business

Cumulative number of insurance clients served reached 1,343,660 as of March 31, 2024, representing an increase of 4.7% from 1,283,102 as of December 31, 2023 and compared to 1,007,238 as of March 31, 2023.Number of insurance clients served in the first quarter of 2024 was 73,687, representing a decrease of 28.1% from 102,556 in the fourth quarter of 2023 and compared to 80,856 in the same period of 2023. The decrease was primarily due to the decline in life insurance volume resulting from product changes required by new regulations.Gross written premiums in the first quarter of 2024 were RMB912.4 million (US$126.4 million), representing a decrease of 24.5% from RMB1,208.7 million in the fourth quarter of 2023 and compared to RMB923.4 million in the same period of 2023. The decrease was mainly attributed to the declined life insurance volume resulting from product changes required by new regulations.

Consumption and Lifestyle Business

Total gross merchandise volume generated through our e-commerce platform and “Yiren Select” channel reached RMB625.1 million (US$86.6 million) in the first quarter of 2024, representing a decrease of 9.8% from RMB692.7 million in the fourth quarter of 2023 and compared to RMB308.6 million in the same period of 2023. The decrease was mainly due to seasonal reasons. As the penetration of our consumption and lifestyle products and services further grows in the existing customer pool, the growth rate of this segment is expected to gradually normalize, aligning with the growth pace of our other business segments

“We are pleased to report another solid quarter, with stable growth in our top line and overall business scale during a traditional off-season in the industry, while maintaining healthy profitability,” said Mr. Ning Tang, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer. 

“We are also excited to announce that our ‘AI Lab’ initiative has begun to yield early results, as AI integration continues to permeate all aspects of our operations. Our AI strategy is structured in three comprehensive phases: firstly, empowering existing business; secondly, building advanced AI capabilities and ecosystem; and lastly, for the long-term goal, exploring future AI commercialization. It is not a sudden shift in business direction but a solid, step-by-step approach to upgrading and sharpening our core competitive strengths that we’ve built over the past decade of operations.”

“In the first quarter of 2024, our total revenue reached RMB 1.4 billion, marking a 40% increase year-over-year. We generated approximately RMB 632 million in net cash from operations during this quarter, reflecting a 62% increase from the previous year,” Ms. Na Mei, Chief Financial Officer commented. “Our balance sheet remained robust with RMB 5.9 billion in cash and equivalents as of the end of this quarter. We allocated USD 2.1 million to repurchase shares in the public market in the first quarter of this year, bringing our total deployment for the share repurchase program to USD 9.5 million by March 31, 2024.”

First Quarter 2024 Financial Results

Total net revenue in the first quarter of 2024 was RMB1,378.1 million (US$190.9 million), representing an increase of 39.7% from RMB986.3 million in the first quarter of 2023. Particularly, in the first quarter of 2024, revenue from financial services business was RMB738.1 million (US$102.2 million), representing an increase of 52.5% from RMB483.9 million in the same period of 2023. The increase was attributed to the persistent and growing demand for our small revolving loan products. Revenue from insurance brokerage business was RMB124.9 million (US$17.3 million), representing a decrease of 36.4% from RMB196.4 million in the first quarter of 2023. The decrease was due to declined sales of life insurance attributed to product changes required by new regulations. Revenue from consumption and lifestyle business and others was RMB515.0 million (US$71.3 million), representing an increase of 68.3% from RMB306.1 million in the first quarter of 2023. The increase was primarily attributed to the continuous growth in gross merchandise volume generated through our e-commerce platform, as the service and product penetration grows in the expanding base of paying customers.

Sales and marketing expenses in the first quarter of 2024 were RMB277.2 million (US$38.4 million), compared to RMB106.2 million in the same period of 2023. The increase was primarily driven by the swift growth of our financial services segment and enhanced marketing endeavors focused on attracting new, high-caliber customers while optimizing our customer composition.

Origination, servicing and other operating costs in the first quarter of 2024 were RMB233.3 million (US$32.3 million), compared to RMB199.7 million in the same period of 2023. The increase was due to the rapid growth of our financial services business as well as property insurance business.

Research and development expenses[1] in the first quarter of 2024 were RMB40.5 million (US$5.6 million), compared to RMB29.2 million in the same period of 2023. The increase was mainly attributed to our ongoing investment in AI upgrades and technological innovations.

General and administrative expenses in the first quarter of 2024 were RMB83.7 million (US$11.6 million), compared to RMB63.4 million in the same period of 2023. The increase was primarily due to adjustments in personnel and the introduction of additional incentives.

Allowance for contract assets, receivables and others in the first quarter of 2024 was RMB102.3 million (US$14.2 million), compared to RMB39.4 million in the same period of 2023. The increase was primarily attributed to the growing volume of loans facilitated.

Provision for contingent liabilities in the first quarter of 2024 was RMB67.3 million (US$9.3 million), compared to RMB5.5 million in the same period of 2023. The increase was mainly attributed to a higher volume of loans facilitated under our risk-taking model[2].

Income tax expense in the first quarter of 2024 was RMB131.8 million (US$18.3 million).

Net income in the first quarter of 2024 was RMB485.9 million (US$67.3 million), as compared to RMB427.2 million in the same period in 2023. The increase was primarily due to the robust growth of our financial services business and the expansion of our consumption and lifestyle business scale.

Adjusted EBITDA[3] (non-GAAP) in the first quarter of 2024 was RMB593.0 million (US$82.1 million), compared to RMB539.3 million in the same period of 2023.

Basic and diluted income per ADS in the first quarter of 2024 were RMB5.6 (US$0.8) and RMB5.5 (US$0.8) respectively, compared to a basic income per ADS of RMB4.8 and a diluted income per ADS of RMB4.7 in the same period of 2023.

Net cash generated from operating activities in the first quarter of 2024 was RMB631.7 million (US$87.5 million), compared to RMB390.3 million in the same period of 2023.

Net cash used in investing activities in the first quarter of 2024 was RMB683.7 million (US$94.7 million), compared to RMB774.3 million provided by investing activities in the same period of 2023.

Net cash used in financing activities in the first quarter of 2024 was RMB14.8 million (US$2.0 million), compared to RMB392.8 million in the same period of 2023.

As of March 31, 2024, cash and cash equivalents were RMB5,904.0 million (US$817.7 million), compared to RMB5,791.3 million as of December 31, 2023. As of March 31, 2024, the balance of held-to-maturity investments was RMB10.4 million (US$1.4 million), unchanged from December 31, 2023. As of March 31, 2024, the balance of available-for-sale investments was RMB379.5 million (US$52.6 million), compared to RMB438.1 million as of December 31, 2023. As of March 31, 2024, the balance of trading securities was RMB78.0 million (US$10.8 million), compared to RMB76.1 million as of December 31, 2023.

Delinquency rates. As of March 31, 2024, the delinquency rates for loans that are past due for 15-29 days, 30-59 days and 60-89 days were 0.9%, 1.6% and 1.4%, respectively, compared to 0.9%, 1.4% and 1.2%, respectively, as of December 31, 2023.

Cumulative M3+ net charge-off rates. As of March 31, 2024, the cumulative M3+ net charge-off rates for loans originated in 2021, 2022 and 2023 were 6.3%, 4.7% and 3.9%, respectively, as compared to 6.4%, 4.7% and 2.8%, respectively, as of December 31, 2023.

Business Outlook

Based on the Company’s preliminary assessment of business and market conditions, the Company projects the total revenue in the second quarter of 2024 to be between RMB1.4 billion to RMB1.6 billion, with a healthy net profit margin.

This is the Company’s current and preliminary view, which is subject to changes and uncertainties.

Recent Development

1) Board Composition Change 

On June 17, 2024, Mr. Qing Li resigned from the board of directors of the Company (the “Board”) due to personal reasons. Mrs. Shuo Zheng was appointed by the Board as a director of the Company to succeed Mr. Qing Li. In addition, the Board has appointed Mrs. Zheng as (i) a member of the nominating and corporate governance committee, (ii) a member of the audit committee, (iii) a member of the compensation committee, and (iv) a member of the newly formed ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) committee of the Board. The director change became effective on June 17, 2024.

Mrs. Shuo Zheng has over 28 years of experience in financial control and regulatory compliance within both corporate and personal banking sectors. From June 2016 to July 2023, she had served as the Head of Regulatory Compliance and Branch Compliance at JPMorgan Chase Bank China. Prior to this, from August 2011 to June 2016, she was the Head of North Region Compliance and Approved Compliance Officer for Citibank Beijing branch. Ms. Zheng also held positions at China offices of Deutsche Bank, Standard Chartered Bank and HSBC from 1995 to 2011. Ms. Zheng holds a bachelor’s degree in finance from the Financial and Banking Institution of China, now part of the University of International Business and Economics, which she obtained in 1992. She also holds ACCA Certificates (Chinese version) and the Insurance Agent Sales Certificate.

The Board has determined that Mrs. Zheng satisfies the “independence” requirements of Section 303A of the Corporate Governance Rules of the New York Stock Exchange and Rule 10A-3 under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended.

“On behalf of the Board, I would like to extend our gratitude to Mr. Qing Li for his years of contributions to Yiren Digital and wish him all the best in his future endeavors,” said Mr. Ning Tang, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Yiren Digital. “We are also delighted to welcome Mrs. Zheng to the Board. We believe her extensive experience in financial control and regulatory compliance will add significant value to the Board and enhance the overall governance and management of our Company.”

2) Establishment of ESG Board Committee

As a strategic imperative that reflects our commitment to sustainable growth and responsible corporate governance, the Board has approved the establishment of an ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) Committee under the Board, consisting of Mr. Ning Tang as the committee chair, Mr. Hao Li and Mrs. Shuo Zheng as the committee members, effective June 17, 2024.

By creating this dedicated committee, the Company ensures that ESG considerations are embedded at the highest level of decision-making, aligning our operations with global best practices and stakeholder expectations. This committee will provide focused oversight on ESG matters, drive initiatives that mitigate environmental impact, promote social responsibility, and uphold strong governance standards.

Furthermore, this will enhance our transparency and accountability, attract socially conscious investors and foster long-term value creation for all stakeholders, positioning the Company as a leader in sustainability, ready to address the evolving challenges and opportunities in the industry.

3) Upgrade of Code of Business Conduct and Ethics

In line with our commitment to enhanced non-financial risk control and improved ESG efforts, the Company has amended and restated its Code of Business Conduct and Ethics (the “Code”) to incorporate ESG-related topics. The revised Code became effective on June 17, 2024 and is available on our IR website at https://ir.yiren.com/Committee-Composition.

Non-GAAP Financial Measures

In evaluating the business, the Company considers and uses several non-GAAP financial measures, such as adjusted EBITDA and adjusted EBITDA margin as supplemental measures to review and assess operating performance. We believe these non-GAAP measures provide useful information about our core operating results, enhance the overall understanding of our past performance and prospects and allow for greater visibility with respect to key metrics used by our management in our financial and operational decision-making. The presentation of these 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 accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America (“U.S. GAAP”). The non-GAAP financial measures have limitations as analytical tools. Other companies, including peer companies in the industry, may calculate these non-GAAP measures differently, which may reduce their usefulness as a comparative measure. The Company compensates for these limitations by reconciling the non-GAAP financial measures to the nearest U.S. GAAP performance measure, all of which should be considered when evaluating our performance. See “Operating Highlights and Reconciliation of GAAP to Non-GAAP measures” at the end of this press release.

Currency Conversion

This announcement contains currency conversions of certain RMB amounts into US$ at specified rates solely for the convenience of the reader. Unless otherwise noted, all translations from RMB to US$ are made at a rate of RMB7.2203 to US$1.00, the effective noon buying rate on March 29, 2024, as set forth in the H.10 statistical release of the Federal Reserve Board.

Conference Call

Yiren Digital’s management will host an earnings conference call at 7:30 a.m. U.S. Eastern Time on June 21, 2024 (or 7:30 p.m. Beijing/Hong Kong Time on June 21, 2024).

Participants who wish to join the call should register online in advance of the conference at: https://dpregister.com/sreg/10189856/fcb1994da0

Once registration is completed, participants will receive the dial-in details for the conference call.

Additionally, a live and archived webcast of the conference call will be available at: https://event.choruscall.com/mediaframe/webcast.html?webcastid=1RBjWm6O

Safe Harbor Statement

This press release contains forward-looking statements. These statements constitute “forward-looking” statements within the meaning of Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, and as defined in 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,” “target,” “confident” and similar statements. Such statements are based upon management’s current expectations and current market and operating conditions and relate to events that involve known or unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors, all of which are difficult to predict and many of which are beyond Yiren Digital’s control. Forward-looking statements involve risks, uncertainties, and other factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those contained in any such statements. Potential risks and uncertainties include, but are not limited to, uncertainties as to Yiren Digital’s ability to attract and retain borrowers and investors on its marketplace, its ability to introduce new loan products and platform enhancements, its ability to compete effectively, PRC regulations and policies relating to the peer-to-peer lending service industry in China, general economic conditions in China, and Yiren Digital’s ability to meet the standards necessary to maintain the listing of its ADSs on the NYSE or other stock exchange, including its ability to cure any non-compliance with the NYSE’s continued listing criteria. Further information regarding these and other risks, uncertainties or factors is included in Yiren Digital’s filings with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission. All information provided in this press release is as of the date of this press release, and Yiren Digital does not undertake any obligation to update any forward-looking statement as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, except as required under applicable law.

About Yiren Digital

Yiren Digital Ltd. is an advanced, AI-powered platform providing a comprehensive suite of financial and lifestyle services in China. Our mission is to elevate customers’ financial well-being and enhance their quality of life by delivering digital financial services, tailor-made insurance solutions, and premium lifestyle services. We support clients at various growth stages, addressing financing needs arising from consumption and production activities, while aiming to augment the overall well-being and security of individuals, families, and businesses.

[1] Research and development expenses have been segregated from general and administrative expenses and restated for historical periods to better reflect the Company’s cost and expense structure.
[2] The risk-taking model refers to the framework in which the company assumes the credit risk for the loans facilitated on our platform.
[3] “Adjusted EBITDA” is a non-GAAP financial measure. For more information on this non-GAAP financial measure, please see the section of “Operating Highlights and Reconciliations of GAAP to Non-GAAP Measures” and the table captioned “Reconciliations of Adjusted EBITDA” set forth at the end of this press release.

 

 

Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations

 (in thousands, except for share, per share and per ADS data, and percentages)


For the Three Months Ended 

March 31,
2023

March 31,
2024

March 31,
2024

RMB

RMB

USD

Net revenue:

Loan facilitation services

417,165

676,295

93,666

Post-origination services

6,316

1,772

245

Insurance brokerage services

196,358

124,926

17,302

Financing services

22,577

10,666

1,477

Electronic commerce services

242,858

502,936

69,656

Guarantee services

5,759

16,853

2,334

Others

95,310

44,636

6,182

Total net revenue

986,343

1,378,084

190,862

Operating costs and expenses:

Sales and marketing

106,212

277,223

38,395

Origination,servicing and other operating costs

199,745

233,270

32,308

Research and development

29,169

40,521

5,612

General and administrative

63,381

83,674

11,589

Allowance for contract assets, receivables and others

39,406

102,334

14,173

Provision for contingent liabilities

5,499

67,258

9,315

Total operating costs and expenses

443,412

804,280

111,392

Other income/(expenses):

Interest income, net

14,519

27,713

3,838

Fair value adjustments related to Consolidated ABFE

(11,203)

15,468

2,142

Others, net

3,589

677

95

Total other income

6,905

43,858

6,075

Income before provision for income taxes

549,836

617,662

85,545

Income tax expense

122,670

131,779

18,251

Net income

427,166

485,883

67,294

Weighted average number of ordinary shares outstanding, basic

177,782,059

174,282,443

174,282,443

Basic income per share

2.4028

2.7879

0.3861

Basic income per ADS

4.8056

5.5758

0.7722

Weighted average number of ordinary shares outstanding, diluted

180,180,975

176,202,571

176,202,571

Diluted income per share

2.3708

2.7575

0.3819

Diluted income per ADS

4.7416

5.5150

0.7638

Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Cash Flow Data

Net cash generated from operating activities

390,307

631,743

87,495

Net cash provided by/(used in) investing activities

774,283

(683,697)

(94,691)

Net cash used in financing activities

(392,831)

(14,774)

(2,046)

Effect of foreign exchange rate changes

(181)

1,340

186

Net increase/(decrease) in cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash

771,578

(65,388)

(9,056)

Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash, beginning of period

4,360,695

6,058,604

839,107

Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash, end of period

5,132,273

5,993,216

830,051

 

 

Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets

 (in thousands)

As of

December 31,
2023

March 31,
2024

March 31,
2024

RMB

RMB

USD

        Cash and cash equivalents

5,791,333

5,903,995

817,694

        Restricted cash

267,271

89,221

12,357

        Trading securities

76,053

77,967

10,798

        Accounts receivable

499,027

610,745

84,588

        Guarantee receivable 

2,890

36,787

5,095

        Contract assets, net

978,051

994,116

137,683

        Contract cost

32

18

2

        Prepaid expenses and other assets

423,621

1,273,040

176,314

        Loans at fair value

677,835

655,058

90,725

        Financing receivables

116,164

73,383

10,163

        Amounts due from related parties

820,181

726,991

100,687

        Held-to-maturity investments

10,420

10,420

1,443

        Available-for-sale investments

438,084

379,489

52,559

        Property, equipment and software, net

79,158

77,777

10,772

        Deferred tax assets

73,414

59,260

8,207

        Right-of-use assets

23,382

18,758

2,598

Total assets

10,276,916

10,987,025

1,521,685

        Accounts payable

30,902

41,484

5,745

        Amounts due to related parties

14,414

1,122

155

        Guarantee liabilities-stand ready

8,802

40,583

5,621

        Guarantee liabilities-contingent

28,351

81,921

11,346

        Deferred revenue

54,044

46,807

6,483

        Payable to investors at fair value

445,762

445,762

61,737

        Accrued expenses and other liabilities

1,463,369

1,595,052

220,912

        Deferred tax liabilities

122,075

114,222

15,820

        Lease liabilities

23,648

19,025

2,635

Total liabilities

2,191,367

2,385,978

330,454

        Ordinary shares

130

130

18

        Additional paid-in capital

5,171,232

5,172,942

716,444

        Treasury stock

(94,851)

(109,444)

(15,158)

        Accumulated other comprehensive income

23,669

66,671

9,234

        Retained earnings

2,985,369

3,470,748

480,693

Total equity

8,085,549

8,601,047

1,191,231

Total liabilities and equity

10,276,916

10,987,025

1,521,685

 

 

Operating Highlights and Reconciliation of GAAP to Non-GAAP Measures

(in thousands, except for number of  borrowers, number of insurance clients, cumulative number of insurance clients and percentages)


For the Three Months Ended 

March 31,
2023

March 31,
2024

March 31,
2024

RMB

RMB

USD

Operating Highlights

Amount of loans facilitated 

6,420,213

11,910,367

1,649,567

Number of borrowers

872,235

1,352,200

1,352,200

Remaining principal of performing loans 

11,129,221

20,156,161

2,791,596

Cumulative number of insurance clients

1,007,238

1,343,660

1,343,660

Number of insurance clients

80,856

73,687

73,687

Gross written premiums

923,382

912,431

126,370

First year premium

627,314

514,141

71,208

Renewal premium

296,068

398,290

55,162

Gross merchandise volume 

308,567

625,120

86,578

Segment Information

Financial services business:

Revenue

483,873

738,117

102,228

Sales and marketing expenses

62,218

251,922

34,891

Origination, servicing and other operating costs

47,609

85,787

11,882

Allowance for contract assets, receivables and others

40,222

101,127

14,006

Provision for contingent liabilities

5,499

67,258

9,315

Insurance brokerage business:

Revenue

196,358

124,926

17,302

Sales and marketing expenses

2,289

3,565

494

Origination, servicing and other operating costs

133,617

136,883

18,958

Allowance for contract assets, receivables and others

12

1,012

140

Consumption & lifestyle business and others:

Revenue

306,112

515,041

71,332

Sales and marketing expenses

41,705

21,736

3,010

Origination, servicing and other operating costs

18,519

10,600

1,468

Allowance for contract assets, receivables and others

(479)

9

1

Reconciliation of Adjusted EBITDA

Net income

427,166

485,883

67,294

Interest income, net

(14,519)

(27,713)

(3,838)

Income tax expense

122,670

131,779

18,251

Depreciation and amortization

1,868

1,892

262

Share-based compensation

2,089

1,207

167

Adjusted EBITDA

539,274

593,048

82,136

Adjusted EBITDA margin

54.7 %

43.0 %

43.0 %

 

 

Delinquency Rates 

15-29 days

30-59 days

60-89 days

December 31, 2019

0.8 %

1.3 %

1.0 %

December 31, 2020

0.5 %

0.7 %

0.6 %

December 31, 2021

0.9 %

1.5 %

1.2 %

December 31, 2022

0.7 %

1.3 %

1.1 %

December 31, 2023

0.9 %

1.4 %

1.2 %

March 31, 2024

0.9 %

1.6 %

1.4 %

 

 

Net Charge-Off Rate 

Loan Issued
Period

Amount of Loans
Facilitated
During the Period

Accumulated M3+ Net
Charge-Off
as of March 31, 2024

Total Net Charge-Off
Rate
as of March 31, 2024

(in RMB thousands)

(in RMB thousands)

2019

3,431,443

384,442

11.2 %

2020

9,614,819

734,218

7.6 %

2021

23,195,224

1,451,220

6.3 %

2022

22,623,101

1,059,319

4.7 %

2023

36,036,301

1,396,260

3.9 %

 

 

M3+ Net Charge-Off Rate

Loan Issued
Period

Month on Book

4

7

10

13

16

19

22

25

28

31

34

2019Q1

0.0 %

0.8 %

2.0 %

3.4 %

5.3 %

5.9 %

6.3 %

6.3 %

6.3 %

6.3 %

6.3 %

2019Q2

0.1 %

1.5 %

4.5 %

7.5 %

8.8 %

9.2 %

9.9 %

10.3 %

10.6 %

10.6 %

10.6 %

2019Q3

0.2 %

2.9 %

6.8 %

9.0 %

10.4 %

12.0 %

13.2 %

13.8 %

14.4 %

14.6 %

14.6 %

2019Q4

0.4 %

3.1 %

4.9 %

6.3 %

7.2 %

7.9 %

8.4 %

8.9 %

9.5 %

9.8 %

9.8 %

2020Q1

0.6 %

2.3 %

4.1 %

5.2 %

6.0 %

6.2 %

6.6 %

7.3 %

7.8 %

7.9 %

7.9 %

2020Q2

0.5 %

2.5 %

4.2 %

5.3 %

6.1 %

6.7 %

7.6 %

8.1 %

8.2 %

8.3 %

8.2 %

2020Q3

1.1 %

3.3 %

5.1 %

6.3 %

7.1 %

8.1 %

8.7 %

8.9 %

8.9 %

8.8 %

8.7 %

2020Q4

0.3 %

1.8 %

3.2 %

4.6 %

6.0 %

7.1 %

7.4 %

7.6 %

7.6 %

7.5 %

7.5 %

2021Q1

0.4 %

2.3 %

3.9 %

5.5 %

6.7 %

7.0 %

7.2 %

7.3 %

7.2 %

7.1 %

7.0 %

2021Q2

0.4 %

2.4 %

4.5 %

5.9 %

6.4 %

6.7 %

6.8 %

6.7 %

6.6 %

6.5 %

2021Q3

0.5 %

3.1 %

5.0 %

5.9 %

6.3 %

6.4 %

6.4 %

6.3 %

6.2 %

2021Q4

0.6 %

3.2 %

4.6 %

5.3 %

5.4 %

5.4 %

5.3 %

5.2 %

2022Q1

0.6 %

2.5 %

3.8 %

4.5 %

4.5 %

4.4 %

4.3 %

2022Q2

0.4 %

2.2 %

3.6 %

4.1 %

4.2 %

4.1 %

2022Q3

0.5 %

2.7 %

4.1 %

4.7 %

4.8 %

2022Q4

0.6 %

3.0 %

4.6 %

5.4 %

2023Q1

0.5 %

3.1 %

4.9 %

2023Q2

0.5 %

3.2 %

2023Q3

0.7 %

 

 

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OASE+ and Elsevier Agree Next-Phase Read and Publish Agreement to Expand Open Access Publishing in Japan

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A new three-year term removes the annual cap on open access publishing under the Read and Publish agreement and extends eligibility beyond universities

TOKYO, Oct. 26, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — OASE+ (Open Access for Scholarly Empowerment +), the collective negotiating body established with Japanese government support to advance the country’s national open access policy, and Elsevier, a global leader in advanced information and decision support, have agreed a read-and-publish agreement covering 2027 to 2029.

The agreement further develops the framework established by Elsevier in partnership with the Japan Alliance of University Library Consortia for E-Resources (JUSTICE) for 2024 to 2026. Under this framework Japanese research institutions are able to expand open access publishing at a pace suited to their individual circumstances while maintaining access to scholarly journals.

From 2027, researchers at participating institutions will be able to publish open access in eligible Core Hybrid journals, subject to the terms of the agreement and without an annual cap on the number of open access articles. The decision to publish open access will rest with the researcher and the research itself, giving researchers greater flexibility in choosing open access publishing and greater certainty in meeting their funders’ and institutions’ open access requirements.             

A separate agreement applies the same approach to Cell Press. For institutions that subscribe to Cell Press Hybrid titles, reading access and open access publishing will cover the subscribed titles. The agreement will also have no annual cap on the number of open access articles and run from 2027 to 2029.

The agreement also extends eligibility for the first time beyond universities to national research and development agencies, opening participation to a substantial part of Japan’s publicly funded research base.

Japan is one of the world’s largest producers of scientific research. Wider open access publishing increases the international visibility of that research, supports collaboration across borders, and helps ensure Japanese findings inform science, practice and policy well beyond Japan. It also advances the objectives of the Japanese government’s National Policy on Promoting Open Access to Publicly Funded Scholarly Publications and Scientific Data.

The agreement follows extended discussions between OASE+ and Elsevier and reflects the findings of a survey of the needs of institutes that expressed interest in the Read and Publish agreement, as well as experience gained through the current framework.

Professor Yasuteru Shigeta of the University of Tsukuba, Chair of OASE+, said: “In 2024, OASE was established under the Japanese government’s ‘National Policy on Promoting Open Access to Publicly Funded Scholarly Publications and Scientific Data’. Through collaboration with JUSTICE, OASE has since strengthened its framework as OASE+. This enhanced structure enabled constructive negotiations with Elsevier, building upon the achievements and experience gained through the pilot proposal implemented for JUSTICE through 2026. As a result, we are pleased that researchers will be able to publish open access in Core Hybrid journals without any cap on the number of articles, and that Cell Press Hybrid journals are now also available under a Read and Publish agreement. While there should be multiple valid approaches to advancing open access, we hope that this agreement will serve as one of those pathways and help enhance the visibility of research from Japan to create positive impact.”

Gemma Hersh, Senior Vice President, Sales and Commercial Director, Primary Research, Elsevier, said: “We are delighted that this new agreement with OASE+ will enable us to further develop our long-standing partnership with the Japanese research community. We are grateful to OASE+ and the institutions that expressed interest in the agreement for the collaboration and pragmatism they brought to our discussions, and for helping to establish a framework with broader reach across Japan’s research base. Japan’s research is of global importance, and this agreement will help ensure more of it is openly available to researchers around the world.”

Further information is available from OASE+ and on Elsevier’s open access agreements page.

Notes to editors

A Read and Publish agreement combines, in a single contract, the subscription fees research institutions paid publishers for access to scholarly articles with the fees for publishing articles open access (article publishing charges, or APCs).

Core Hybrid journals are subscription-based journals that also give authors the option to publish individual articles open access. Under the 2027 to 2029 agreement, open access publishing in eligible Core Hybrid journals is available without an annual open access publishing limit.

Cell Press Hybrid journals are subscription-based Cell Press journals that also give authors the option to publish individual articles open access. A companion agreement covering 2027 to 2029 applies to Cell Press Hybrid journals, under which reading access and open access publishing are aligned to the Cell Press Hybrid journals an institution subscribes to, without an annual open access publishing limit.

Institutions that have expressed interest will not necessarily enter into the agreement immediately. Each institution reviews the terms and decides independently whether to participate, and contract commencement dates will vary. Institutions wishing to participate must submit an expression of interest through OASE+. As of October 21, 167 institutions have expressed interest in the agreement with Elsevier.

About OASE+

OASE+ (Open Access for Scholarly Empowerment +) is a team supported by the Japanese government working to establish a collective bargaining framework, led by universities and other research institutions, for negotiations with academic publishers. Through discussions with global academic publishers, OASE+ aims to contribute to the realization of the Japanese government’s National Policy on Promoting Open Access to Publicly Funded Scholarly Publications and Scientific Data.

OASE+ succeeds the activities of OASE, which was established in 2024, and operates as a joint initiative involving the Japan Alliance of University Library Consortia for E-Resources (JUSTICE) and OASE to promote open access to scholarly publications. For more information, visit the OASE+ website.

About Elsevier

Elsevier is a global leader in advanced information and decision support. For over a century, we have been helping advance science and healthcare to advance human progress. We support academic and corporate research communities, doctors, nurses, future healthcare professionals, and educators across 170 countries in their vital work. We help impact makers achieve better outcomes with research and clinical-grade solutions built on the world’s leading evidence-based scientific and medical content, precision AI, and expert human assessment. We champion inclusion and sustainability, working with the communities that we serve. The Elsevier Foundation supports research and health partnerships around the world.

Elsevier is part of RELX, a global provider of information-based analytics and decision tools for professional and business customers. For more information, visit www.elsevier.com and follow us on social media @elsevierconnect.

 

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uSMART and PIVOT Fintech Introduce GlobalSave Portfolios Balanced Strategy on FollowSmart

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SINGAPORE, Oct. 26, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — uSMART Securities (Singapore) Pte. Ltd. (“uSMART”) has announced the addition of the PIVOT- GlobalSave Portfolios Balanced Strategy to its FollowSmart platform. Managed by PIVOT Fintech Pte. Ltd. (“PIVOT”), the strategy is being made available through uSMART’s digital platform as part of the companies’ collaboration to provide investors with access to professionally managed investment strategies. Investors can find information about available strategies via the uSMART App at uSMART Securities. 

Streamlining Operations for Fund Management Companies

Offering professionally managed investment strategies to a wider investor base can involve significant technology, operational and client servicing requirements. FollowSmart provides a digital workflow supporting account onboarding, trade implementation, position monitoring, valuation and client reporting. The platform is designed to help investment managers handle these operational processes while focusing on portfolio management.

Empowering Investors with a Digital Marketplace

For individual investors, FollowSmart provides a digital platform for exploring professionally managed investment strategies. Available strategies span different asset classes, global markets and risk profiles. Users can review information such as investment philosophy, historical performance and the credentials of the management team, and monitor their portfolios over time. These features may help investors assess which available strategies are relevant to their own objectives and circumstances.

The PIVOT- GlobalSave Portfolios Balanced Strategy

uSMART is acting as an authorized distributor of the PIVOT- GlobalSave Portfolios Balanced Strategy, which is managed by MAS-regulated PIVOT Fintech. The investment team is led by Victor Lye. The strategy uses a quantitative investment approach informed by Modern Portfolio Theory (MPT). It invests in U.S.-listed ETFs across equities, fixed income, commodities and real estate to build globally diversified portfolios. Asset allocation weights are adjusted in response to macroeconomic trends, with the objective of balancing expected returns and risk for medium- to long-term investors.

Expanding the FollowSmart Ecosystem

The addition of PIVOT Fintech is part of uSMART’s ongoing development of the FollowSmart platform and its network of investment managers. Other strategies recently added to the platform include the Global Quantitative Core Growth Strategy by Sunova Capital Management and the JMC Absolute Return Strategy by JMC Capital Asset Management. Together, these offerings provide investors with access to a range of professionally managed investment approaches.

About uSMART Securities (Singapore) Pte Ltd – uSMART Securities (Singapore) Pte Ltd, established on March 22, 2021, is the Singapore entity under uSMART Group (uSmart Holding Ltd.). The company holds a Capital Markets Services (CMS) Licence (Licence No. CMS101161) regulated by the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS). Based in Singapore, it provides financial services through the uSMART platform. Its products include US, Hong Kong, Singapore, Japan and UK stocks, options, futures, ETFs, funds, Contracts for Difference (CFDs) and forex products. Its services include trading tools, client account services, risk management arrangements and segregated client fund accounts.

About PIVOT Fintech – PIVOT Fintech Pte. Ltd. (UEN 201716150D) holds a Capital Markets Services Licence (CMS100806) regulated by the Monetary Authority of Singapore and serves as the Investment Manager of the Strategy. PIVOT’s investment team is led by its founder, Victor Lye, who has over 35 years of senior leadership experience across wealth management, insurance, fintech, and artificial intelligence. He holds a First-Class Honours Degree in Economics and Accounting from the University of Adelaide and is a Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) and Certified Financial Planner (CFP).

Risk Disclaimer – Investment involves risks. Past performance is not indicative of future performance. Investors should carefully consider their investment objectives, financial situation and risk tolerance before making any investment decision. This material is provided for information and reference purposes only and does not constitute an offer, solicitation, recommendation or investment advice. This advertisement has not been reviewed by the Monetary Authority of Singapore.

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FFR to Hold Listing Ceremony and Investor Day on October 26; FFAI Announces Rescheduling of YT Jia’s Investor Weekly Report to October 26

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Faraday Future announced that this week’s Investor Weekly Report from FF Founder and Global CEO YT Jia has been rescheduled to October 26.FF EAI Robotics Ecosystem Inc. (NASDAQ: FFR) will hold its Listing Ceremony and Investor Day on October 26.FFR management will outline the company’s future strategic direction and business plans and engage with investors in attendance.The full event video will be available at 5:00 p.m. ET on October 26 at: https://www.ff.com/us/

LOS ANGELES, Oct. 25, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — FF EAI Robotics Ecosystem Inc. (NASDAQ: FFR) (“FFR” or the “Company”), a U.S.-listed Embodied AI (“EAI“) robotics ecosystem company, today highlighted an update from Faraday Future Intelligent Electric Inc. (NASDAQ: FFAI) (“Faraday Future” or “FF“) that this week’s Investor Weekly Report from FF Founder and Global CEO YT Jia has been rescheduled to October 26.

FF EAI Robotics Ecosystem Inc. (NASDAQ: FFR) will hold its Listing Ceremony and Investor Day on October 26, 2026. During the event, FFR management will outline the company’s future strategic direction and business plans and engage with investors in attendance.

The full event video will be available at 5:00 p.m. ET on October 26 at: https://www.ff.com/us/

About FF EAI Robotics Ecosystem Inc.  

FF EAI Robotics Ecosystem Inc. (NASDAQ: FFR) (renamed from AIxCrypto Holdings, Inc. and AIXC, effective September 30, 2026) is a U.S.-based Embodied AI (EAI) robotics company that is in the process of acquiring the FF EAI Robotics business. Upon completion of the acquisition, the Company will focus on the research and development, manufacturing, commercialization, and deployment of intelligent robotic technologies, products, and industry solutions.    

The Company is committed to building a “Four-Core Full-Stack” AI ecosystem covering the full lifecycle of robotics, consisting of EAI Brain & Developer Platform, EAI Devices, Industry Productivity Solutions, and EAI Data Factory. Guided by the technology and product philosophy of “One Brain, Multi-forms, Multi-capabilities,” the Company aims to empower humanoid, biomimetic, and other robotic form factors through a unified EAI Brain, while continuously expanding their multi-task and multi-scenario capabilities. The ecosystem is designed to support the full robotics lifecycle, including R&D, deployment, data collection and training, operations, and commercial applications.    

The FF EAI Robotics business has already achieved commercial deliveries of humanoid and biomimetic robotic products. Through its multi-form-factor robotic products, EAI technology platform, closed-loop data capabilities, and industry solutions, the business continues to advance the scaled adoption of robotics across real-world applications. The Company also operates RoboShare, a robot-sharing and services platform designed to connect robotic assets, service capabilities, customer demand, and ecosystem partners, further strengthening its robotics commercialization and service ecosystem.   

For more information, visit www.ff.com.   

ABOUT FARADAY FUTURE

Founded in 2014, Faraday Future (FF) is a U.S.-based Physical AI ecosystem company dedicated to reshaping the future of robotics and mobility solutions through AI innovation and technologies. FF focuses on two major product strategies within the Embodied AI (EAI) robotics business: EAI humanoid and bionic robots, and EAI automotive-focused robots. By building a “Four-Core Full-Stack AI” ecosystem of EAI Brain and Developer Platform, EAI Devices, Industry Productivity Solutions and EAI Data Factory, FF aims to create an evolutionary flywheel: scaled device delivery, data collection and training, continuous evolution of the EAI Brain, stronger product capability, and even larger-scale delivery and deployment. Through this flywheel, FF seeks to maximize its commercial value and lead to the advancement of Physical AI. For more information, please visit Faraday Future’s official website: https://www.ff.com/

FFR Forward-Looking Statements 

This communication, including any presentation, press release, investor materials or other document of which it forms a part (this “Communication”), contains “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of the “safe harbor” provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, as amended, and other securities laws, regarding FF EAI Robotics Ecosystem Inc. (“FFR,” the “Company,” “us,” “our,” or “we”) and our industry. All statements, whether written or oral, other than statements of historical fact, including any financial projections and any statements regarding future events, our strategy, our transition to robotics operations, our plans for RoboShare, our digital asset disposition plans, the proposed acquisition of the FF EAI Robotics business, the projections referenced in this communication, our name and ticker change, any related financing, and the anticipated benefits and timing of the foregoing, our objectives, expectations, or anticipated actions or results, are forward-looking statements. You can often identify forward-looking statements by words such as “may,” “might,” “will,” “shall,” “should,” “expects,” “plans,” “anticipates,” “could,” “intends,” “targets,” “projects,” “contemplates,” “believes,” “estimates,” “predicts,” “potential,” “goal,” “objective,” “seeks,” “likely,” or “continue,” or the negative of these terms or other similar expressions; the absence of these words does not mean a statement is not forward-looking. These statements reflect our current expectations and projections about future events as of the date of this Communication and are necessarily based on estimates and assumptions that, while considered reasonable by management, are inherently uncertain. FFR can give no assurance that such forward-looking statements or financial projections will prove to be correct.

Actual results may differ materially from those expressed or implied by these forward-looking statements as a result of numerous risks and uncertainties, both general and specific, including, but not limited to: 

The proposed acquisition transaction and PIPE. The definitive agreements may be terminated in accordance with their terms, and the proposed transactions may not be completed on the terms described or at all; the conditions to closing, including the completion of FFAI’s internal restructuring of the robotics business, the execution of key employee agreements and other customary conditions, and the parties’ ability to satisfy them; the risk that the stockholder approval required under Nasdaq listing rules for the conversion of the preferred stock issued as consideration is not obtained or is delayed, and the effect of the conversion restrictions and the information statement process on the timing of conversion; the timing of the transaction and the costs of pursuing it; the issuance of a substantial number of shares as consideration and the resulting dilution to existing stockholders; the fact that the counterparty is our controlling stockholder, that it will hold a substantial majority of our outstanding shares following closing, that certain members of management serve both companies, and the conflicts of interest inherent in the transaction; the risk that the agreed valuations do not reflect the market value of our shares or of the acquired business; our dependence on the counterparty for transition, supply and support following any closing; the scope and enforceability of the non-competition and governance arrangements; the consequences of the transaction under Nasdaq listing rules, including the possibility that Nasdaq determines that the transaction requires us to satisfy initial listing requirements in connection with a business combination, change of control or change in the nature of our business; the risk that the PIPE financing, on which the transaction is not conditioned, is not completed on the anticipated terms or at all; the risk of litigation relating to the transaction; our ability to integrate and operate the acquired business; and the risk that the acquired business performs differently than anticipated. 

Projections. The projections referenced in this communication were prepared by FFAI management for the FF EAI Robotics business on a standalone basis and do not reflect our existing business, transaction-related expenses or the combined company. We have not independently verified them or adopted them as guidance. They were not prepared with a view toward public disclosure or toward compliance with the published guidelines of the Securities and Exchange Commission or the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants regarding prospective financial information, and no independent registered public accounting firm has examined, compiled or performed any procedures with respect to them, and none expresses an opinion or any other form of assurance with respect to them. The projections reflect estimates and assumptions that are inherently uncertain and subject to change, including through due diligence and the review of our special committee and its financial advisor. Actual results are likely to differ, and may differ materially. 

Liquidity, capital and going concern. Our limited cash and liquidity position and our history of operating losses and negative operating cash flow; substantial doubt regarding our ability to continue as a going concern, as described in our periodic reports; our need to obtain additional financing on acceptable terms or at all, and the substantial dilution to existing stockholders that additional financing may cause, including any financing completed in connection with the proposed transaction, which may not be completed or may be on less favorable terms than anticipated; our ability to fund operations pending and following the disposition of our digital asset positions; and our ability to satisfy the continued listing requirements of The Nasdaq Stock Market, including stockholders’ equity, minimum bid price and other applicable standards. 

Our strategic transition and the disposition of digital assets. Risks associated with a fundamental shift in our business strategy and the redeployment of resources from a digital asset treasury strategy to robotics operations; our ability to execute the disposition of our digital asset positions in an orderly manner and on acceptable terms; the risk that amounts realized on disposition are materially less than carrying value as a result of price volatility, market depth, execution timing, custody or transfer constraints, or other limitations; tax, accounting and regulatory consequences of the dispositions; the continued volatility and regulatory uncertainty associated with digital assets and cryptocurrencies during the wind-down period; the concentration of a substantial portion of our assets in a single equity investment, including an investment in a related party, and the illiquidity, valuation uncertainty, holding-period and transfer restrictions associated with that investment; and risks arising from our relationships and agreements with related parties and significant stockholders.  

Our robotics operations business. Our limited operating history in robotics operations and commercialization and the absence of a meaningful revenue history; the early stage of RoboShare and the risk that customer demand, repeat demand, pricing, utilization or unit economics do not develop as anticipated; our dependence on a small number of customers, on a single initial geographic market, and on individual events or engagements, and the risk that the loss of, or a change in the terms of, any such relationship has a disproportionate effect; our dependence on third-party robot owners, operators, suppliers, original equipment manufacturers and local partners, and on their willingness to make robots available on our platform; risks relating to the availability, cost, quality, maintenance, transport, insurance and technological obsolescence of robots and related equipment, and to supply chains, tariffs and trade measures affecting them; and our ability to expand into additional markets and to attract and retain participants on both sides of our marketplace. 

Operations, safety and liability. Risks of property damage, personal injury or death arising from the operation of humanoid robots, quadrupeds and other autonomous or semi-autonomous machines in proximity to performers, employees, guests and the public, including at live events and in uncontrolled environments; product liability, premises liability, negligence and related claims and the adequacy, scope, availability and cost of our insurance coverage and of contractual indemnities from customers, owners and suppliers; the allocation of responsibility among us, robot owners, venues, event producers and customers; permitting, licensing, occupational safety and event-specific regulatory requirements; and the reputational consequences of any safety incident. 

Technology, data and intellectual property. Systems, network, telecommunications or service disruptions, failures, defects or cyber-attacks; the performance, reliability and autonomy limitations of robotic systems and of the software, models and networks that support them; our collection, use, storage, transmission and protection of personal information, including images and any biometric or biometric-adjacent data captured in the course of robot deployments, and evolving privacy, biometric and artificial intelligence laws and regulations across the jurisdictions in which we operate or intend to operate; our ability to obtain, maintain, protect and enforce our intellectual property rights and to defend against third-party claims of infringement or misappropriation; and our reliance on third-party technology, platforms and licenses. 

Legal, regulatory and general. The regulated industries and jurisdictions in which we operate; current or future laws or regulations and new interpretations of existing laws or regulations, including those applicable to digital assets, robotics, autonomous systems, consumer protection, advertising and endorsements; the risk that our marketplace arrangements, or the manner in which they are described, are characterized differently than we intend by regulators or courts; the failure of counterparties to perform their contractual obligations; litigation, regulatory inquiries, investigations and enforcement actions, and their costs and outcomes; business, economic, market and capital-market conditions; competition in our industry; changes in market demand for, and the pricing of, our products and services; our ability to define, design and release new products and services in a timely manner that meet customer needs; our ability to attract, retain and motivate qualified personnel, including key management; our ability to manage our growth and our transition; and our ability to maintain effective internal control over financial reporting and disclosure controls and procedures. 

This list of factors is not exhaustive. Additional risks and uncertainties are described more fully in our filings with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”), including our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2025, our Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q, and our subsequent filings, which are available on the SEC’s website at www.sec.gov. Investors are urged to review the liquidity, capital resources and going concern disclosures contained in those reports.  

The forward-looking statements in this Communication speak only as of the date hereof. Except as required by law, neither FFR nor any other person undertakes any obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statement or financial projection set out herein, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise. This Communication is provided for informational purposes only, does not constitute an offer to sell or the solicitation of an offer to buy any security, and does not constitute investment, tax or legal advice or any investment recommendation, and does not take into account the investment objectives or financial situation of any person. FFR reserves the right to amend or replace the information contained herein, in whole or in part, at any time, and undertakes no obligation to notify any recipient thereof. Readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements. This caution is made under, and these forward-looking statements are intended to be covered by, the safe-harbor provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995.

FFAI FORWARD LOOKING STATEMENTS 

Important factors that may affect actual results or outcomes include, among others: the Company’s ability to continue as a going concern and improve its liquidity and financial position; the Company’s ability to pay its outstanding obligations, which it currently lacks; the availability of sufficient share capital to meet its current obligations and execute on its strategy; the willingness of convertible debt investors to fund the Company; demand for the Company’s robotics products; competition in the robotics industry, which includes companies with far superior experience, funding and name recognition; the ability of the Company to build an EAI education ecosystem that serves both the B2C consumer market and the B2B institutional education market; the acceptance by teachers and students of the Company’s robotics products in the education market; the ability of the Company to expand into additional markets for its robotics products; the Company’s reliance on a single OEM for most of its robotics products; the Company’s reliance on Chinese OEMs for all of its robotics products; the possibility of the federal government banning imports of Chinese robotics products; the Company’s ability to get the planned robotics products to comply with all applicable U.S. rules and regulations; the ability of the robotics OEM to timely supply robotics to the Company; tariff uncertainty for imported products, particularly from China; the ability of the Company to close its transaction with FF EAI Robotics Ecosystem Inc. (FFR) for the sale of its robotics business; demand from automobile dealers for robotics products; the Company’s ability to homologate FX vehicles for sale; the Company’s ability to secure the necessary funding to execute on the FX strategy, which is substantial; the Company’s ability to secure an occupancy certificate covering all of its Hanford facility; the Company’s ability to remediate its material weaknesses in internal control over financial reporting and the risks related to the restatement of previously issued consolidated financial statements; the Company’s limited operating history and the significant barriers to growth it faces; the Company’s history of substantial losses and expectation of continued losses; the success of the Company’s payroll expense reduction plan; the Company’s ability to execute on its plans to develop and market its vehicles and the timing of these development programs; the Company’s ability to execute on its plans to enter the robotaxi and cybercab industries; the Company’s estimates of the size of the markets for its vehicles and cost to bring those vehicles to market; the rate and degree of market acceptance of the Company’s vehicles; the Company’s ability to cover future warranty claims; the success of other competing manufacturers; the performance and security of the Company’s vehicles; current and potential litigation involving the Company; the Company’s ability to receive funds from, satisfy the conditions precedent of and close on the various financings described elsewhere by the Company; the result of future financing efforts, the failure of any of which could result in the Company seeking protection under the Bankruptcy Code; the Company’s indebtedness; the Company’s ability to use its “at-the-market” program; insurance coverage; general economic and market conditions impacting demand for the Company’s products; potential negative impacts of a reverse stock split; potential cost, headcount and salary reduction actions may not be sufficient or may not achieve their expected results; circumstances outside of the Company’s control, such as natural disasters, climate change, health epidemics and pandemics, terrorist attacks, and civil unrest; risks related to the Company’s operations in China; the success of the Company’s remedial measures taken in response to the Special Committee findings; the Company’s dependence on its suppliers and contract manufacturer; the Company’s ability to develop and protect its technologies; the Company’s ability to protect against cybersecurity risks; and the ability of the Company to attract and retain employees, any adverse developments in existing legal proceedings or the initiation of new legal proceedings; the volatility of the Company’s stock price; the ability of the Company to maintain its stock price above $1.00; and the ability of the Company to maintain compliance with Nasdaq regulations for continued listing. You should carefully consider the foregoing factors and the other risks and uncertainties described in the “Risk Factors” section of the Company’s Form 10-Q for the quarter ended June 30, 2026, filed with the SEC on August 13, 2026; the quarter ended March 31, 2026, filed with the SEC on May 14, 2026; and Form 10-K filed with the SEC on March 31, 2026, and other documents filed by the Company from time to time with the SEC.  

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