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Tuniu Announces Unaudited First Quarter 2026 Financial Results

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NANJING, China, June 5, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Tuniu Corporation (NASDAQ: TOUR) (“Tuniu” or the “Company”), a leading online leisure travel company in China, today announced its unaudited financial results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2026.

“We are pleased to see that the implementation of certain favorable policies this year has boosted the vitality of China’s tourism market,” said Mr. Donald Dunde Yu, Tuniu’s founder, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer. “In the first quarter, our business continued to maintain steady growth, with net revenues increasing by 12.8% year-over-year. At the same time, we achieved non-GAAP profitability for the fifth consecutive quarter. This year, we will continue strengthening both our product supply chain and sales channel capabilities. Leveraging our industry experience and strengths, we will maintain our focus on providing customers with more high-quality products and services. We will continue to uphold an open and collaborative approach by extending our products, services and technological capabilities to our partners across channels, working together to help more travelers enjoy simple and comfortable travel experiences.”

First Quarter 2026 Results

Net revenues were RMB132.6 million (US$19.2 million[1]) in the first quarter of 2026, representing a year-over-year increase of 12.8% from the corresponding period in 2025.

Revenues from packaged tours were RMB109.7 million (US$15.9 million) in the first quarter of 2026, representing a year-over-year increase of 10.8% from the corresponding period in 2025. The increase was primarily due to the growth of organized tours and self-guided tours.Other revenues were RMB22.9 million (US$3.3 million) in the first quarter of 2026, representing a year-over-year increase of 23.5% from the corresponding period in 2025. The increase was primarily due to the increase in the fees for advertising services provided to tourism boards and bureaus.

[1] The conversion of Renminbi (“RMB”) into United States dollars (“US$”) is based on the exchange rate of US$1.00=RMB6.8980 on March 31, 2026 as set forth in H.10 statistical release of the U.S. Federal Reserve Board and available at https://www.federalreserve.gov/releases/h10/default.htm.

Cost of revenues was RMB59.0 million (US$8.6 million) in the first quarter of 2026, representing a year-over-year increase of 22.6% from the corresponding period in 2025. As a percentage of net revenues, cost of revenues was 44.5% in the first quarter of 2026, compared to 41.0% in the corresponding period in 2025.

Gross profit was RMB73.6 million (US$10.7 million) in the first quarter of 2026, representing a year-over-year increase of 6.1% from the corresponding period in 2025.

Operating expenses were RMB77.3 million (US$11.2 million) in the first quarter of 2026, representing a year-over-year decrease of 3.5% from the corresponding period in 2025.

Research and product development expenses were RMB13.6 million (US$2.0 million) in the first quarter of 2026, representing a year-over-year decrease of 6.7%. The decrease was primarily due to the decrease in research and product development personnel related expenses. Research and product development expenses as a percentage of net revenues were 10.2% in the first quarter of 2026.Sales and marketing expenses were RMB50.5 million (US$7.3 million) in the first quarter of 2026, representing a year-over-year increase of 16.9%. The increase was primarily due to the increase in promotion expenses. Sales and marketing expenses as a percentage of net revenues were 38.1% in the first quarter of 2026.General and administrative expenses were RMB13.5 million (US$2.0 million) in the first quarter of 2026, representing a year-over-year decrease of 40.7%. The decrease was primarily due to the impairment of property and equipment, net recorded in the first quarter of 2025. General and administrative expenses as a percentage of net revenues were 10.2% in the first quarter of 2026.

Loss from operations was RMB3.7 million (US$0.5 million) in the first quarter of 2026, compared to a loss from operations of RMB10.8 million in the first quarter of 2025. Non-GAAP[2] loss from operations, which excluded share-based compensation expenses and amortization of acquired intangible assets, was RMB1.8 million (US$0.3 million) in the first quarter of 2026.

[2] The section below entitled “About Non-GAAP Financial Measures” provides information about the use of Non-GAAP financial measures in this press release, and the table captioned “Reconciliations of GAAP and Non-GAAP Results” set forth at the end of this press release reconciles Non-GAAP financial information with the Company’s financial results under GAAP.

Net income was RMB0.2 million (US$32.8 thousand) in the first quarter of 2026, compared to a net loss of RMB5.4 million in the first quarter of 2025. Non-GAAP net income, which excluded share-based compensation expenses and amortization of acquired intangible assets, was RMB2.2 million (US$0.3 million) in the first quarter of 2026.

Net income attributable to ordinary shareholders of Tuniu Corporation was RMB0.7 million (US$0.1 million) in the first quarter of 2026, compared to a net loss attributable to ordinary shareholders of Tuniu Corporation of RMB4.7 million in the first quarter of 2025. Non-GAAP net income attributable to ordinary shareholders of Tuniu Corporation, which excluded share-based compensation expenses and amortization of acquired intangible assets, was RMB2.6 million (US$0.4 million) in the first quarter of 2026.

As of March 31, 2026, the Company had cash and cash equivalents, restricted cash, short-term investments and long-term deposits of RMB1.0 billion (US$147.7 million).

Business Outlook

For the second quarter of 2026, Tuniu expects to generate RMB134.9 million to RMB141.6 million of net revenues, which represents a 0% to 5% increase year-over-year compared with net revenues in the corresponding period in 2025. This forecast reflects Tuniu’s current and preliminary view on the industry and its operations, which is subject to change.

Share Repurchase Update

In August 2025, the Company’s Board of Directors authorized a share repurchase program under which the Company may repurchase up to US$10 million worth of its ordinary shares or American depositary shares (“ADSs”) representing ordinary shares.

Effective April 22, 2026, the Company changed its ADS ratio from the previous ratio of one (1) ADS representing three (3) Class A ordinary shares to the current ratio of one (1) ADS representing thirty (30) Class A ordinary shares.

As of May 31, 2026, the Company had repurchased an aggregate of approximately 0.6 million ADSs (on a post-ratio change basis) for approximately US$4.9 million from the open market under the share repurchase program.

Conference Call Information

Tuniu’s management will hold an earnings conference call at 8:00 am U.S. Eastern Time, on June 5, 2026, (8:00 pm, Beijing/Hong Kong Time, on June 5, 2026) to discuss the first quarter 2026 financial results.

To participate in the conference call, please dial the following numbers:

United States

1-888-346-8982

Hong Kong

800-905945

Chinese mainland

4001-201203

International

1-412-902-4272

Conference ID: Tuniu 1Q 2026 Earnings Conference Call

A telephone replay will be available one hour after the end of the conference call through June 12, 2026. The dial-in details are as follows:

United States

1-855-669-9658

International

1-412-317-0088

Replay Access Code: 9936168

Additionally, a live and archived webcast of the conference call will also be available on the Company’s investor relations website at http://ir.tuniu.com.

About Tuniu

Tuniu (Nasdaq: TOUR) is a leading online leisure travel company in China that offers integrated travel service with a large selection of packaged tours, including organized and self-guided tours, as well as travel-related services for leisure travelers through its website tuniu.com and mobile platform. Tuniu provides one-stop leisure travel solutions and a compelling customer experience through its online platform and offline service network, including a dedicated team of professional customer service representatives, 24/7 call centers, extensive networks of offline retail stores and self-operated local tour operators. For more information, please visit http://ir.tuniu.com.

Safe Harbor Statement

This press release contains forward-looking statements made under the “safe harbor” provisions of Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, and 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,” “confident” and similar statements. Tuniu may also make written or oral forward-looking statements in its reports filed with or furnished to the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, in its annual report to shareholders, in press releases and other written materials and in oral statements made by its officers, directors or employees to third parties. Any statements that are not historical facts, including statements about Tuniu’s beliefs and expectations, are forward-looking statements that involve factors, risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from those in the forward-looking statements. Such factors and risks include, but are not limited to the following: Tuniu’s goals and strategies; the growth of the online leisure travel market in China; the demand for Tuniu’s products and services; its relationships with customers and travel suppliers; Tuniu’s ability to offer competitive travel products and services; Tuniu’s future business development, results of operations and financial condition; competition in the online travel industry in China; government policies and regulations relating to Tuniu’s structure, business and industry; the impact of health epidemics on Tuniu’s business operations, the travel industry and the economy of China and elsewhere generally; and the general economic and business condition in China and elsewhere. Further information regarding these and other risks, uncertainties or factors is included in the Company’s filings with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission. All information provided in this press release is current as of the date of the press release, and Tuniu does not undertake any obligation to update such information, except as required under applicable law.

About Non-GAAP Financial Measures

To supplement the Company’s unaudited consolidated financial results presented in accordance with United States Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (“GAAP”), the Company has provided non-GAAP information related to income/(loss) from operations, net income/(loss), net income/(loss) attributable to ordinary shareholders of Tuniu Corporation, which excludes share-based compensation expenses, amortization of acquired intangible assets and impairment of property and equipment, net. The presentation of this non-GAAP financial measure is not intended to be considered in isolation or as a substitute for the financial information prepared and presented in accordance with U.S. GAAP. We believe that the non-GAAP financial measures used in this press release are useful for understanding and assessing underlying business performance and operating trends, and management and investors benefit from referring to these non-GAAP financial measures in assessing our financial performance and when planning and forecasting future periods.

This non-GAAP financial measure is not defined under U.S. GAAP and is not presented in accordance with U.S. GAAP. The non-GAAP financial measure has limitations as an analytical tool. Further, this non-GAAP measure may differ from the non-GAAP information used by other companies, including peer companies, and therefore its comparability may be limited. The Company compensates for these limitations by reconciling the non-GAAP financial measure to the nearest U.S. GAAP performance measure, all of which should be considered when evaluating performance. Tuniu encourages investors and others to review its financial information in its entirety and not rely on a single financial measure.

For more information on these non-GAAP financial measures, please see the table captioned “Reconciliations of GAAP and non-GAAP Results” set forth at the end of this press release.

(Financial Tables Follow)

 

Tuniu Corporation

Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets

(All amounts in thousands)

 December 31, 2025 

 March 31, 2026 

 March 31, 2026 

 RMB 

 RMB 

 US$ 

ASSETS

Current assets

Cash and cash equivalents

207,228

217,057

31,467

Restricted cash 

10,222

9,476

1,374

Short-term investments

853,704

745,577

108,086

Accounts receivable, net

66,834

63,739

9,240

Amounts due from related parties

1,293

1,060

154

Prepayments and other current assets, net

157,558

140,154

20,318

Total current assets

1,296,839

1,177,063

170,639

Non-current assets

Long-term investments

227,012

208,097

30,168

Property and equipment, net

18,860

17,780

2,578

Intangible assets, net

19,645

19,029

2,759

Operating lease right-of-use assets, net

6,873

6,254

907

Other non-current assets

30,754

30,663

4,445

Total non-current assets

303,144

281,823

40,857

Total assets

1,599,983

1,458,886

211,496

LIABILITIES AND EQUITY

Current liabilities

Short-term borrowings

35

Accounts and notes payable 

219,440

232,280

33,674

Amounts due to related parties

980

1,607

233

Salary and welfare payable

19,594

17,976

2,606

Taxes payable

4,077

3,219

467

Advances from customers

184,461

131,944

19,128

Operating lease liabilities, current

3,340

3,391

492

Accrued expenses and other current liabilities

204,388

112,420

16,299

Total current liabilities

636,315

502,837

72,899

Non-current liabilities

Operating lease liabilities, non-current

1,023

941

136

Deferred tax liabilities

4,534

4,390

636

Total non-current liabilities

5,557

5,331

772

Total liabilities

641,872

508,168

73,671

Equity

Ordinary shares

219

219

32

Less: Treasury stock

(82,474)

(87,332)

(12,660)

Additional paid-in capital

9,122,119

9,123,422

1,322,618

Accumulated other comprehensive income

307,446

303,382

43,981

Accumulated deficit

(8,317,009)

(8,316,343)

(1,205,617)

Total Tuniu Corporation shareholders’ equity

1,030,301

1,023,348

148,354

Noncontrolling interests

(72,190)

(72,630)

(10,529)

Total equity

958,111

950,718

137,825

Total liabilities and equity

1,599,983

1,458,886

211,496

 

Tuniu Corporation

Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive (Loss)/Income

(All amounts in thousands, except share and per share information)

 Quarter Ended 

 Quarter Ended 

 Quarter Ended 

 Quarter Ended 

 March 31, 2025 

 December 31, 2025 

 March 31, 2026 

 March 31, 2026 

 RMB 

 RMB 

 RMB 

 US$ 

Revenues

Packaged tours

98,969

102,090

109,675

15,900

Others

18,547

21,454

22,914

3,322

Net revenues

117,516

123,544

132,589

19,222

Cost of revenues

(48,169)

(53,503)

(59,033)

(8,558)

Gross profit

69,347

70,041

73,556

10,664

Operating expenses

Research and product development

(14,528)

(12,314)

(13,556)

(1,965)

Sales and marketing

(43,188)

(44,144)

(50,488)

(7,319)

General and administrative

(22,755)

(12,836)

(13,483)

(1,955)

Other operating income

326

328

223

32

Total operating expenses

(80,145)

(68,966)

(77,304)

(11,207)

(Loss)/income from operations

(10,798)

1,075

(3,748)

(543)

Other income/(expenses)

Interest and investment income, net

7,829

1,749

5,692

825

Interest expense

(551)

(312)

(211)

(31)

Foreign exchange (loss)/income, net

(1,521)

(644)

328

48

Other (loss)/income, net

(364)

247

(2,847)

(413)

(Loss)/income before income tax expense

(5,405)

2,115

(786)

(114)

Income tax expense

(52)

(474)

(100)

(14)

Equity in income/(loss) of affiliates

105

(105)

1,112

161

Net (loss)/income

(5,352)

1,536

226

33

Net loss attributable to noncontrolling interests

(654)

(10)

(440)

(64)

Net (loss)/income attributable to ordinary shareholders of
Tuniu Corporation

(4,698)

1,546

666

97

Net (loss)/income

(5,352)

1,536

226

33

Other comprehensive (loss)/income:

Foreign currency translation adjustment, net of nil tax

(861)

(2,213)

(4,064)

(589)

Comprehensive loss

(6,213)

(677)

(3,838)

(556)

Net (loss)/income per ordinary share attributable to ordinary
shareholders – basic and diluted

(0.01)

0.00

0.00

0.00

Net (loss)/income per ADS – basic and diluted*

(0.30)

0.00

0.00

0.00

Weighted average number of ordinary shares used in
computing basic (loss)/income per share

348,847,377

331,409,074

326,212,384

326,212,384

Weighted average number of ordinary shares used in
computing diluted (loss)/income per share

348,847,377

333,434,286

328,033,049

328,033,049

Weighted average number of ADSs used in computing basic
(loss)/income per share

11,628,246

11,046,969

10,873,746

10,873,746

Weighted average number of ADSs used in computing diluted
(loss)/income per share

11,628,246

11,114,476

10,934,435

10,934,435

Share-based compensation expenses included are as follows:

Cost of revenues

65

65

63

9

Research and product development

65

65

63

9

Sales and marketing

31

32

30

4

General and administrative

1,230

1,237

1,191

173

Total

1,391

1,399

1,347

195

*The Company changed the ratio of its ADSs to its Class A ordinary shares from the previous ratio of one (1) ADS representing three (3) Class A ordinary shares
to current ratio of one (1) ADS representing thirty (30) Class A ordinary shares, effective April 22, 2026. Net (loss)/income per ADS – basic and diluted has been
retroactively adjusted for all periods presented to reflect the current ADS ratio.

 

Reconciliations of GAAP and Non-GAAP Results

(All amounts in thousands)

 Quarter Ended March 31, 2026

 GAAP Result 

 Share-based 

Amortization of Acquired 

Impairment

 Non-GAAP 

 Compensation 

  Intangible Assets 

 of Property and Equipment, net 

 Result 

Loss from operations

(3,748)

1,347

591

(1,810)

Net income

226

1,347

591

2,164

Net income attributable to ordinary shareholders of Tuniu
Corporation

666

1,347

591

2,604

 Quarter Ended December 31, 2025

 GAAP Result 

 Share-based 

Amortization of Acquired 

Impairment

 Non-GAAP 

 Compensation 

  Intangible Assets 

 of Property and Equipment, net 

 Result 

Income from operations

1,075

1,399

591

3,065

Net income

1,536

1,399

591

3,526

Net income attributable to ordinary shareholders of Tuniu
Corporation

1,546

1,399

591

3,536

 Quarter Ended March 31, 2025

 GAAP Result 

 Share-based 

Amortization of Acquired 

Impairment

 Non-GAAP 

 Compensation 

  Intangible Assets 

 of Property and Equipment, net 

 Result 

Loss from operations

(10,798)

1,391

764

3,316

(5,327)

Net (loss)/income

(5,352)

1,391

764

3,316

119

Net (loss)/income attributable to ordinary shareholders of Tuniu
Corporation

(4,698)

1,391

764

3,316

773

 

 

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Cellebrite Announces Upcoming Investor Events on June 10, 2026

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TYSONS CORNER, Va. and PETAH TIKVA, Israel, June 5, 2026 /CNW/ — Cellebrite DI Ltd. (NASDAQ: CLBT), a global leader in AI-powered Digital Investigative and Intelligence solutions for the public and private sectors, today announced that the Company plans to participate in two upcoming investor events on June 10, 2026.

Date:

June 10, 2026

Event:

Cellebrite AI Technology Talk

Overview:

A deep dive into AI at Cellebrite – from vulnerability research to internal use and
the introduction of Genesis, the Company’s new agentic AI platform for
investigations

Presentation Time:

9:00 a.m. ET

Format:

Webcast

Event URL:

https://investors.cellebrite.com/events/event-details/cellebrite-technology-talk

Webcast URL:

https://jp-morgan-tech-talk-with-cellebrite-management-oe-live-jun-2026.open-exchange.net/ 

Moderated by:

Brian Essex, CFA, executive director, J.P. Morgan

Cellebrite executives:       

Shiven Ramji, president, products & technology

Christopher Wade, chief technology officer

Evyatar Ramot, head of AI Innovation

Date:

June 10, 2026

Conference:

Mizuho Technology Conference 2026

Presentation Time:

11:15 a.m. ET

Format:

Fireside Chat

Event URL:

https://investors.cellebrite.com/events/event-details/mizuho-technology-conference-2026

Webcast URL:

https://kvgo.com/mizuho/cellebrite-di-ltd-june-2026

Cellebrite executives:       

David Barter, chief financial officer

Andrew Kramer, vice president, investor relations & treasury

About Cellebrite 
Cellebrite’s (Nasdaq: CLBT) mission is to protect communities, nations and businesses as a global leader in digital investigative and intelligence solutions. More than 7,000 global law enforcement agencies, defense and intelligence organizations and enterprises trust Cellebrite’s AI-powered software portfolio to make forensically sound digital data more accessible and actionable. Cellebrite technology allows customers to accelerate nearly 3 million legally sanctioned investigations annually, enhance sovereign security, elevate operational efficacy and efficiency, and enable advanced mobile research and application security. Available via cloud, on-premises and hybrid deployments, Cellebrite’s technology enables its customers around the globe to advance their missions, elevate public safety and safeguard data privacy. To learn more, visit us at www.cellebrite.com and https://investors.cellebrite.com and find us on social media @Cellebrite.

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Andrew Kramer
Vice President, Investor Relations & Treasury
investors@cellebrite.com
+1 973.206.7760

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Hitachi and Intel announce strategic collaboration to accelerate AI transformation across key industries

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TOKYO and SANTA CLARA, Calif., June 5, 2026 /CNW/ — Hitachi, Ltd. (TSE:6501, “Hitachi”) and Intel Corporation (NASDAQ: INTC, “Intel”) today announced a strategic collaboration to explore opportunities that advance physical AI, advanced computing, and next-generation digital infrastructure across manufacturing, energy, mobility and other critical industries. Through the collaboration, the companies plan to combine Hitachi’s information technology (IT) expertise, deep operational technology (OT) and product manufacturing knowledge with Intel’s advanced computing capabilities and silicon-based platforms to develop next-generation compute capabilities and industry solutions that help organizations modernize operations, improve efficiency, and build more intelligent, resilient infrastructure systems.

The companies plan to work together across five strategic pillars–foundry tools, quantum computing, energy optimization, custom silicon and edge-AI applications, and factory automation–to create new solutions and optimize existing processes.

In the area of foundry tools, Hitachi gathers high-precision data generated from its market-leading metrology systems, dimension scanning electron microscopes (CD-SEMs), as well as etching systems, on the integrated platform “ExTOPE.” Leveraging physical AI, Hitachi uses that data to enable predictive diagnostics and maintenance optimization, contributing to improved yield, shorter time to market, and enhanced quality in semiconductor manufacturing processes. For quantum computing, the collaboration will strengthen co-development efforts between R&D teams of Hitachi and Intel, accelerating the advancement of quantum technologies and creating new value. The partnership also aims to focus on energy optimization. Hitachi’s HMAX Energy will be deployed within Intel’s fabs to provide managed services for core power equipment, while Intel plans to supply high-voltage silicon chips to further improve Hitachi’s power systems. In addition, the two companies are exploring opportunities for collaboration in custom silicon, edge-AI applications and factory automation, leveraging their respective cutting-edge technologies.

“Building on more than 40 years of trust with Intel, we are delighted to launch a comprehensive strategic collaboration,” said Toshiaki Tokunaga, President & CEO, Hitachi, Ltd. “As the emergence of Physical AI brings a significant impact on our society, this collaboration will accelerate AI transformation across a wide range of industries that support social infrastructure. By combining Hitachi’s IT, OT, and products with Intel’s advanced computing capabilities, we are well positioned to advance the deployment of AI in mission-critical social infrastructure worldwide. We will also create new value in frontier fields such as quantum computing.”

“The coming wave of physical AI will transform the industrial edge of our economy through new advances in robotics, autonomous machines, and other AI edge devices,” said Lip-Bu Tan, CEO, Intel Corporation. “By combining Intel’s advanced computing and AI capabilities with Hitachi’s deep OT expertise and world class IT capabilities, we are uniquely positioned to help industries capture the enormous opportunity represented by physical AI at industrial scale. Together, we will accelerate the deployment of intelligent, real-world systems and bring the benefits of AI to more businesses and industries around the world.”

About Hitachi, Ltd.
Through its Social Innovation Business (SIB) that brings together IT, OT (Operational Technology) and products, Hitachi aims to be a global leader in continuously transforming social infrastructure through digital, contributing to a harmonized society where the environment, wellbeing, and economic growth are in balance. Hitachi operates worldwide across four sectors – Digital Systems & Services, Energy, Mobility, and Connective Industries – as well as a Strategic SIB Business Unit focused on new growth areas. With Lumada at its core, Hitachi creates value by combining data, technology and domain knowledge to solve customer and social challenges. Revenues for FY2025 (ended March 31, 2026) totaled 10,586.7 billion yen, with 606 consolidated subsidiaries and approximately 290,000 employees worldwide. Visit us at www.hitachi.com.

About Intel
Intel (Nasdaq: INTC) designs and manufactures advanced semiconductors that connect and power the modern world. Every day, our engineers create new technologies that enhance and shape the future of computing to enable new possibilities for every customer we serve. Learn more at intel.com.

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NinjaTrader, a Payward company, brings the #1 rated futures platform to UFC’s global audience of more than 700 million fans, joining as Presenting Partner of Dana White’s Contender Series and Official Partner of UFC® Freedom 250 at the White House

LAS VEGAS and CHICAGO, June 5, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — UFC®, the world’s premier mixed martial arts organization, has named NinjaTrader, a Payward company and a global leader in retail futures and trading technology, the Official Futures Trading Partner of UFC. The agreement brings accessible futures trading to UFC’s global audience of more than 700 million fans across 210 countries and territories.

UFC commands one of the most engaged fan bases in the world, an audience defined by its understanding of discipline, preparation, and performing when it counts. NinjaTrader has spent more than two decades building technology that rewards those same qualities in financial markets. The partnership pairs UFC’s global platform with futures trading technology built for individuals who want to compete on the same terms as professionals.

“UFC fans understand discipline, preparation, and the pressure of performing in moments that matter, which makes NinjaTrader a perfect partner for UFC,” said Nicholas Smith, Senior Vice President, Global Partnerships, TKO. “NinjaTrader is using technology to make futures trading more accessible for individual traders, and together, we have an opportunity to provide NinjaTrader with high-impact ways to tell its story across some of UFC’s biggest moments.”

“Payward is building open, global rails for financial markets. The premise is simple. Anyone with an internet connection should have access to the same markets, on the same terms, as anyone else. No credentialing, no gatekeeping, no geography tax,” said Arjun Sethi, Co-CEO of Payward. “UFC built the equivalent system in sport. A global stage, transparent rules, performance as the only currency. 700 million fans across 210 countries and territories follow it because the standard is consistent everywhere. That is the system we aspire to in finance, and the alignment is why this partnership exists.”

Under the agreement, NinjaTrader becomes the inaugural Official Futures Trading Partner of UFC in the United States and Canada, with brand visibility extending across UFC’s global platform through live events, broadcasts, and social content. The relationship is anchored by two significant commitments: Presenting Partner of Dana White’s Contender Series and Official Partner of UFC® Freedom 250, the historic event taking place on the grounds of the White House in Washington, D.C., on Sunday, June 14.

As Official Partner of UFC® Freedom 250, NinjaTrader branding will appear in the world-famous Octagon®, across the main card broadcast, and as Presenting Partner of the official Watch Party at the Ellipse, reaching a potential 1 billion households in 210 countries and territories.

Dana White’s Contender Series is where unknown fighters earn a UFC contract through pure performance — no shortcuts, no inherited advantage — and futures trading rewards the same discipline. For more than two decades NinjaTrader has worked to lower the barriers that kept those markets out of reach for individual traders, putting institutional-grade technology in the hands of people who want to own their outcomes. That connection will come to life through fan-first activations, including trading competitions, educational experiences, and opportunities to trade alongside professional traders. These experiences will be powered by the same proprietary infrastructure used by many of the world’s leading prop firms, helping fans understand the pathway to access and trade firm-backed capital in live accounts.

As Presenting Partner of Dana White’s Contender Series, NinjaTrader becomes the exclusive Official Fight Kit Partner, with branding on the fight kits and walkout gear worn by athletes and their corner teams, with both brands collaborating on fight night content across UFC’s digital and social channels.

For Payward, NinjaTrader’s parent company spanning crypto, futures, derivatives, payments, and tokenized equities, the partnership with UFC reflects a consistent strategy: pair credible platforms with serious distribution to bring sophisticated markets to a wider audience.

For more information about the partnership, please visit NinjaTrader.com.

About UFC®

UFC® is the world’s premier mixed martial arts organization (MMA), with more than 700 million fans and approximately 363 million social media followers. The organization produces more than 40 live events annually in some of the most prestigious arenas around the world while distributing programming to an estimated 1 billion broadcast and digital households across 210 countries and territories. UFC’s athlete roster features the world’s best MMA athletes representing more than 75 countries. The organization’s digital offerings include UFC FIGHT PASS®, one of the world’s leading streaming services for combat sports. UFC is part of TKO Group Holdings (NYSE: TKO) and is headquartered in Las Vegas, Nevada. For more information, visit UFC.com and follow UFC at Facebook.com/UFC and @UFC on X, Snapchat, Instagram, and TikTok: @UFC.

About Payward
Payward, Inc. is a unified financial infrastructure platform that powers a family of products advancing an open, global financial system. Built on a single shared architecture, Payward enables customers to hold, trade, earn, pay, and invest across asset classes without friction or fragmentation. At its core, Payward provides the infrastructure layer behind Kraken and a growing set of purpose-built products, including NinjaTrader, Breakout, xStocks, and CF Benchmarks. Payward separates infrastructure from product expression. Each product surface is designed for a specific customer segment, regulatory regime, and use case, while operating on the same global foundation:

One global liquidity poolOne unified risk and margin engineOne collateral and settlement systemOne compliance and licensing framework

This shared architecture allows Payward to scale efficiently, launch new products at low marginal cost, and serve diverse global markets while maintaining consistent risk management, regulatory integrity, and operational resilience. For more information about Payward, please visit www.payward.com.

About NinjaTrader Group, LLC
NinjaTrader Group is a global leader in retail futures and trading technology. Since 2003, NinjaTrader has been empowering a community of over 3.5 million traders with cutting-edge technology, low commissions, and world-class support. Our modern, cloud-based platform, available on desktop, web, and mobile, gives traders the freedom to seize market opportunities anytime, anywhere. NinjaTrader Clearing, LLC provides direct access to the futures markets, while NT Technologies delivers new tools, seamless NinjaTrader platform integration, and institutional-grade technology to support both individual prop traders and prop trading firms. For institutions, NinjaTrader Connect delivers a comprehensive suite of B2B solutions, providing advanced technology and financial infrastructure for technology providers. For more information, visit www.ninjatrader.com.

Disclaimer: Futures trading involves substantial risk and is not suitable for everyone. Losses may exceed the initial investment. Past performance is not necessarily indicative of future results. View Risk Disclosure Statement.

NinjaTrader Clearing, LLC d/b/a NinjaTrader is a CFTC-registered futures commission merchant and an NFA Member (NFA ID: 0309379). View Disclosures: ninjatrader.com/disclosures/

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UFC
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Payward
Lauren Post
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