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– 59% revenue growth driven by continued expansion of core business – 
– Return to quarterly bottom-line profitability projected by end of year – 

KFAR SAVA, Israel, July 29, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Silicom Ltd. (NASDAQ: SILC), an industry-leading provider of high-performance server/appliance networking solutions, today reported its financial results for the second quarter ended June 30, 2026.

Financial Results

Second quarter: Silicom’s revenues for the second quarter of 2026 rose 59% to $23.8 million compared with $15.0 million for the second quarter of 2025.

On a GAAP basis, the company’s net loss for the quarter totalled $2.1 million, or $0.37 per ordinary share (basic and diluted), a 37% improvement compared with $3.3 million, or $0.59 per ordinary share (basic and diluted), for the second quarter of 2025.

On a non-GAAP basis (as described and reconciled below), net loss for the quarter totalled $0.9 million, or $0.16 per ordinary share (basic and diluted), compared with $2.0 million, or $0.35 per ordinary share (basic and diluted), for the second quarter of 2025.

First Six Months: Silicom’s revenues for the first half of 2026 rose by 46% to $42.9 million from $29.4 million for the first half of 2025.

On a GAAP basis, net loss for the period totalled $4.5 million, or $0.78 per ordinary share (basic and diluted), a 27% improvement compared with $6.1 million, or $1.08 per ordinary share (basic and diluted), for the first half of 2025.

On a non-GAAP basis (as described and reconciled below), net loss for the period totalled $2.4 million, or $0.41 per ordinary share (basic and diluted), a 42% improvement compared with $4.1 million, or $0.71 per ordinary share (basic and diluted), for the first half of 2025.

Guidance

Based on the faster-than-projected growth of our core business, our third quarter revenues are expected to reach $25-$26 million, representing 66% growth year-over-year at the upper end of the guidance. With the continued strong momentum of our core business and the additional multi-million-dollar revenues expected from AI-Inference production orders, we are now raising our full-year revenue guidance significantly to $93 to $95 million, representing more than 50% growth on a year-over-year basis.

Comments of Management  

Liron Eizenman, Silicom’s President and CEO, commented, “We are pleased to report 59% year-over-year revenue growth for the quarter and to project continued strong momentum in the quarters ahead. Based on our current trajectory and the leverage inherent in our business model, we now expect to return to quarterly non-GAAP profitability during the second half of the year, significantly earlier than originally anticipated. These results validate our strategic roadmap, which combines the strength of our established, fast-growing core business with the game-changer growth potential of the rapidly expanding AI-Inference market. Together, these complementary growth engines position Silicom to deliver sustainable, long-term value creation.

“Execution across the business has been exceptionally strong. So far this year, we secured seven new Design Wins, already reaching the lower end of our full-year target of seven to nine wins. These Design Wins demonstrate not only the competitiveness of our technology, but also the long-term value of the trusted relationships we have cultivated over decades with blue-chip customers. These relationships continue to generate recurring opportunities, with each Design Win opening the door to the next, strengthening the visibility we have into continued growth in 2027 and beyond.” 

Mr. Eizenman continued, “Equally important, we achieved a major strategic milestone during the quarter with our first production order for an AI-Inference-specific solution. This marks the commercial launch of our AI-Inference product family and establishes a foundation for what we believe can become an exceptional revenue stream. In parallel, we continue to advance multiple AI-Inference development programs and proof-of-concept projects with customers, capitalizing on the increasing shift in AI infrastructure spending from training to inference at scale.”

Mr. Eizenman concluded, “Looking ahead, we have never been more confident in Silicom’s outlook. Our core business continues to outperform expectations, and our AI-Inference initiatives are progressing rapidly. Supported by a strong balance sheet and solid cash position, we have the financial flexibility to invest aggressively in these opportunities while maintaining financial discipline. We believe that Silicom is entering a new phase of accelerated revenue growth, expanding profitability, and long-term value creation for our shareholders. With a strong foundation in place, we remain fully focused on disciplined execution and creating lasting value for our customers and shareholders.”

Conference Call Details

Silicom’s Management will host an interactive conference today, July 29th, at 9am Eastern Time (6am Pacific Time, 4pm Israel Time) to review and discuss the results.

To participate, investors may either listen via a webcast link hosted on Silicom’s website or via the dial-in. The link is under the investor relations’ webcast section of Silicom’s website at https://www.silicom-usa.com/webcasts/ 

For those that wish to dial in via telephone, one of the following teleconferencing numbers may be used:

US: 1 866 860 9642
ISRAEL: 03 918 0609
INTERNATIONAL: +972 3 918 0609
At: 9:00am Eastern Time, 6:00am Pacific Time, 4:00pm Israel Time

It is advised to connect to the conference call a few minutes before the start.

For those unable to listen to the live call, a replay of the call will be available for three months from the day after the call under the above-mentioned webcast section of Silicom’s website.

About Silicom

Silicom Ltd. is an industry-leading provider of high-performance networking and data infrastructure solutions. Designed to optimize performance and efficiency in Cloud, Data Center and Edge environments, Silicom’s solutions increase throughput and minimize latency, serving as the infrastructure backbone for today’s most critical technologies. Our innovations empower high-demand workloads across Artificial Intelligence (AI) inference, SD-WAN, SASE, cyber security, fabric switching, NFV, and more.

Our comprehensive portfolio, including high-speed server adapters, advanced hardware offloading and acceleration engines, AI NICs, FPGA-based smart cards, Post Quantum Cryptography (PQC) hardware accelerators, white label switches and Edge CPEs, is used by Tier-1 customers throughout the world, including cloud players, service providers and OEMs, to enable their networks to scale efficiently. With engineering excellence, a strong financial position and a legacy of over 400 active Design Wins, Silicom serves as the “go-to” connectivity and performance partner for technology leaders around the globe, and drives the next generation of infrastructure.

For more information, please visit: www.silicom.co.il

Statements in this press release which are not historical data are forward-looking statements within the meaning of applicable securities laws which involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties, or other factors not under the company’s control, which may cause actual results, performance, or achievements of the company to be materially different from the results, performance, or other expectations implied by these forward-looking statements.

For example, when the Company discusses its revenue outlook or guidance for future periods, growth opportunities, market demand for its products and solutions, expected customer deployments, the scalability of its business model, operating performance, strategic partnerships, technology leadership, or industry trends affecting cloud infrastructure, artificial intelligence workloads, networking acceleration technologies or telecommunications markets, it is using forward-looking statements.

Additional factors include, but are not limited to, Silicom’s dependence for substantial revenue growth on a limited number of customers, industry trends affecting networking and data center infrastructure, including the migration to cloud architectures, disaggregation of networking systems and the separation of hardware and software solutions; the pace of adoption of emerging technologies such as artificial intelligence inference infrastructure; the timing and extent of market adoption of Silicom’s new products and of new Design Wins achieved by Silicom; fluctuations in customer purchasing cycles and the timing of customer deployments; protection of intellectual property, changes in exchange rates; and the wars in Gaza, Lebanon and with Iran, as well as the war in the Ukraine, and existing and potential disruptions to global shipping routes such as the Straits of Hormuz and the Red Sea.

Further information about the company’s businesses, including information about factors that could materially affect Silicom’s results of operations and financial condition, are discussed in our Annual Report on Form 20-F and other documents filed by Silicom and that may be subsequently filed by the company from time to time with the SEC. These forward-looking statements can generally be identified as such because the context of the statement will include words such as “expect,” “should,” “believe,” “anticipate” or words of similar import. Similarly, statements that describe future plans, objectives or goals are also forward-looking statements. In light of significant risks and uncertainties inherent in forward-looking statements, the inclusion of such statements should not be regarded as a representation by Silicom that it will achieve such forward-looking statements. The company disclaims any duty to update such statements, whether as a result of new information, future events, or otherwise.

Non-GAAP Financial Measures

This release, including the financial tables below, presents other financial information that may be considered “non-GAAP financial measures” under Regulation G and related reporting requirements promulgated by the Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”) as they apply to our company. These non-GAAP financial measures exclude compensation expenses in respect of options and RSUs granted to directors, officers and employees, as well as lease liabilities – financial expenses (income). Non-GAAP financial measures should be evaluated in conjunction with, and are not a substitute for, GAAP financial measures. The tables also present the GAAP financial measures, which are most comparable to the non-GAAP financial measures as well as reconciliation between the non-GAAP financial measures and the most comparable GAAP financial measures. The non-GAAP financial information presented herein should not be considered in isolation from or as a substitute for operating income (loss), net income (loss) or per share data prepared in accordance with GAAP.

Company Contact:
Eran Gilad, CFO
Silicom Ltd.
Tel: +972-9-764-4555
E-mail: erang@silicom.co.il

Investor Relations Contact:
Ehud Helft
EK Global Investor Relations
Tel: +1 212 378 8040
E-mail: silicom@ekgir.com

— FINANCIAL TABLES FOLLOW –

Silicom Ltd. Consolidated Balance Sheets

(US$ thousands)

June 30,

December 31,

2026

2025

(Unaudited)

(Audited)

Assets

Current assets

Cash and cash equivalents

$

25,146

$

35,156

Short-term bank deposits

–

6,000

Marketable securities

6,191

6,958

Accounts receivables: Trade, net

16,394

9,194

Accounts receivables: Other

5,087

3,155

Inventories

70,725

52,650

Total current assets

123,543

113,113

Marketable securities

23,599

25,518

Assets held for employees’ severance benefits

1,771

1,670

Deferred tax assets

46

–

Property, plant and equipment, net

3,546

3,140

Intangible assets, net

4,284

2,569

Right of Use

6,114

6,147

Total assets

$

162,903

$

152,157

Liabilities and shareholders’ equity

Current liabilities

Trade accounts payable

$

25,218

$

11,116

Other accounts payable and accrued expenses

13,071

14,116

Lease Liabilities

2,063

2,019

Total current liabilities

40,352

27,251

Lease Liabilities

4,377

4,252

Liability for employees’ severance benefits

3,334

3,049

Deferred tax liabilities

–

116

Total liabilities

48,063

34,668

Shareholders’ equity

Ordinary shares and additional paid-in capital

78,452

76,647

Treasury shares

(55,171)

(55,171)

Retained earnings

91,559

96,013

Total shareholders’ equity

114,840

117,489

Total liabilities and shareholders’ equity

$

162,903

$

152,157

 

Silicom Ltd. Consolidated Statements of Operations

(Unaudited, US$ thousands, except for share and per share data)

Three-month period

Six-month period

ended June 30,

ended June 30,

2026

2025

2026

2025

Sales

$

23,806

$

15,019

$

42,904

$

29,404

Cost of sales

16,637

10,304

30,092

20,414

Gross profit

7,169

4,715

12,812

8,990

Research and development expenses

5,746

5,109

11,012

10,035

Selling and marketing expenses

2,000

1,518

3,861

3,005

General and administrative expenses

1,416

1,244

2,740

2,321

Total operating expenses

9,162

7,871

17,613

15,361

Operating income (loss)

(1,993)

(3,156)

(4,801)

(6,371)

Financial income (expenses), net

106

123

558

826

Income (loss) before income taxes

(1,887)

(3,033)

(4,243)

(5,545)

Income taxes

200

304

211

598

Net income (loss)

$

(2,087)

$

(3,337)

$

(4,454)

$

(6,143)

Basic and diluted income (loss) per ordinary share (US$)

$

(0.37)

$

(0.59)

$

(0.78)

$

(1.08)

Weighted average number of ordinary shares used to
compute basic and diluted income (loss) per share (in
thousands)

5,713

5,680

5,710

5,707

 

Silicom Ltd. Reconciliation of Non-GAAP Financial Results

(Unaudited, US$ thousands, except for share and per share data)

Three-month period

Six-month period

ended June 30,

ended June 30,

2026

2025

2026

2025

GAAP gross profit

$

7,169

$

4,715

$

12,812

$

8,990

(1) Share-based compensation (*)

71

74

158

151

Non-GAAP gross profit

$

7,240

$

4,789

$

12,970

$

9,141

GAAP operating income (loss)

$

(1,993)

$

(3,156)

$

(4,801)

$

(6,371)

Gross profit adjustments

71

74

158

151

(1) Share-based compensation (*)

832

718

1,647

1,465

Non-GAAP operating income (loss)

$

(1,090)

$

(2,364)

$

(2,996)

$

(4,755)

GAAP net income (loss)

$

(2,087)

$

(3,337)

$

(2,541)

$

(6,143)

Operating income (loss) adjustments

903

792

1,805

1,616

(2) Lease liabilities – Financial expenses (income)

284

574

295

455

Non-GAAP net income (loss)

$

(900)

$

(1,971)

$

(441)

$

(4,072)

GAAP net income (loss)

$

(2,087)

$

(3,337)

$

(4,454)

$

(6,143)

Adjustments for Non-GAAP Cost of sales

71

74

158

151

Adjustments for Non-GAAP Research and development expenses

436

334

842

694

Adjustments for Non-GAAP Selling and marketing expenses

221

181

457

361

Adjustments for Non-GAAP General and administrative expenses

175

203

348

410

Adjustments for Non-GAAP Financial income (loss), net

284

574

295

455

Non-GAAP net income (loss)

$

(900)

$

(1,971)

$

(2,354)

$

(4,072)

GAAP basic and diluted income (loss) per ordinary share (US$)

$

(0.37)

$

(0.59)

$

(0.78)

$

(1.08)

(1) Share-based compensation (*)

0.16

0.14

0.32

0.29

(2) Lease liabilities – Financial expenses (income)

0.05

0.10

0.05

0.08

Non-GAAP basic and diluted income (loss) per ordinary share (US$)

$

(0.16)

$

(0.35)

$

(0.41)

$

(0.71)

(*) Adjustments related to share-based compensation expenses according to ASC topic 718 (SFAS 123 (R))

 

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Korean Buyers Invited to Connect with Chinese Suppliers at C-TOUCH & DISPLAY and FILM & TAPE EXPO 2026

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SHENZHEN, China, Oct. 20, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Featuring Korea Day business matchmaking, next-generation display technologies and advanced functional materials, the October exhibitions offer Korean industry professionals new opportunities to explore suppliers and strengthen cross-border partnerships.

As demand grows for advanced displays, semiconductor technologies and high-performance materials, C-TOUCH & DISPLAY SHENZHEN 2026 and FILM & TAPE EXPO 2026 will welcome Korean buyers and industry professionals to Shenzhen, China, from October 27–29. The exhibitions will provide opportunities to discover new technologies, meet Chinese manufacturers and explore business partnerships across the electronics, display, automotive and advanced materials supply chains.

C-TOUCH: Exploring Next-Generation Display and Semiconductor Technologies

C-TOUCH & DISPLAY SHENZHEN 2026 will showcase technologies spanning OLED, Micro LED, flexible displays, touch panels, e-paper, commercial displays, automotive displays and AI+AR smart glasses. As display technologies converge with AI computing, optical communications and semiconductor packaging, the exhibition will connect Korean visitors with suppliers developing materials, components, manufacturing equipment and integrated solutions.

A key highlight is the TGV Glass Substrate Advanced Packaging Zone, where visitors can explore eight major process stages, including laser induction, etching, chemical vapor deposition (CVD), physical vapor deposition (PVD), electroplating, chemical mechanical planarization (CMP), coating and photolithography.

FILM & TAPE EXPO: Functional Materials for Electronics and Advanced Manufacturing

FILM & TAPE EXPO 2026 will bring together suppliers of functional films, optical films, protective and release films, polyimide (PI) films, adhesive tapes, optical clear adhesives (OCA), thermal-management materials and precision converting equipment.

The exhibition will also cover coating, laminating, slitting, rewinding, inspection and die-cutting technologies. These solutions support applications across consumer electronics, semiconductors, automotive electronics, batteries and energy storage, PCB/FPC and industrial manufacturing.

Korea Day: Connecting Korean Buyers with Chinese Suppliers

A major opportunity for Korean visitors will be Korea Day, a dedicated buyer–supplier matchmaking initiative designed to facilitate business connections between Korean industry professionals and Chinese suppliers.

The program will provide a focused setting for buyers to communicate their sourcing needs, explore relevant products and technologies, and discuss potential cooperation directly with suppliers. For companies seeking new sourcing options, manufacturing partners or materials for product development, Korea Day can help make exhibition visits more targeted and productive.

Easier Travel: China’s 30-Day Visa-Free Policy for South Korean Citizens

Travel planning has also become more convenient for eligible Korean visitors. Under China’s current unilateral visa-free policy, South Korean citizens holding ordinary passports may enter China without a visa for stays of up to 30 days for business, tourism, family or friends visits, exchange visits and transit.

The policy has been extended through December 31, 2026. Visitors should consult the Chinese Embassy in the Republic of Korea for the latest official guidance.

Register to Visit Shenzhen This October

C-TOUCH & DISPLAY SHENZHEN 2026 and FILM & TAPE EXPO 2026 will take place October 27–29 at Shenzhen World Exhibition & Convention Center in Bao’an, Shenzhen, China.

C-TOUCH & DISPLAY SHENZHEN 2026: Pre-register here

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About RX Kuozhan

RX Kuozhan is a joint venture between Reed Exhibitions and Kuozhan Exhibition Services (Shanghai) Co., Ltd., established in 2015. The company organizes a portfolio of industry-leading exhibitions serving the display, touch technology, functional films, adhesive materials, commercial display and advanced materials sectors. Through its exhibitions and industry engagement initiatives, RX Kuozhan connects manufacturers, technology providers, buyers and industry professionals, facilitating business partnerships, technology exchange and cross-industry collaboration in China and international markets.

For more information, please visit C-TOUCH & DISPLAY SHENZHEN and FILM & TAPE EXPO.

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What’s Next for Webull Corporation Shareholders After 19.09% Stock Drop? Glancy Prongay Wolke & Rotter LLP Explains Securities Fraud Class Action Lead Plaintiff Deadline

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Complaint alleges Webull Corporation misled investors between April 26, 2025 and October 6, 2026; investors may seek lead plaintiff role by December 7, 2026

LOS ANGELES, Oct. 19, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Glancy Prongay Wolke & Rotter LLP (“Glancy”) announced today that the class action lawsuit covers investors who bought Webull Corporation (“Webull” or the “Company”) (NASDAQ: BULL) securities between April 26, 2025 and October 6, 2026. The Webull Corporation case, Ward v. Webull Corporation et al., was filed on October 8, 2026 in the U.S. District Court Middle District of Florida (Tampa) (Case No. 8:26-cv-03052).

Investors who suffered losses on Webull Corporation investments can submit their Webull Corporation loss information here before the December 7, 2026 lead plaintiff deadline.

Key dates in the Webull Corporation case

Class period: April 26, 2025 to October 6, 2026Complaint filed: October 8, 2026Lead plaintiff deadline: December 7, 2026

What happened?

On October 7, 2026, the bipartisan House Select Committee on China issued a report which found “a profound gap” between Webull’s public marketing as “an American company” and actual control of the alleged St. Petersburg, Florida-based firm. The committee reportedly found “Webull’s ownership architecture, technical workforce, technology infrastructure, cross-border data routing, corporate financing, and compliance frameworks are tied in structural ways to the People’s Republic of China.” The Select Committee also reportedly found that Webull initially told the Select Committee that it had no offices or employees in China, while Webull’s mainland China subsidiary in fact employed approximately 863 employees, or 62% of Webull’s global workforce.

Webull Corporation stock fell $1.39 or 19.09%, to close at $5.89 on October 7, 2026, thereby injuring investors.

What is the Webull Corporation lawsuit about?

The Webull Corporation securities lawsuit alleges that, between April 26, 2025 and October 6, 2026, defendants made materially false and/or misleading statements and failed to disclose material adverse facts about Webull Corporation’s business, operations, and prospects. Specifically, the complaint alleges defendants failed to disclose that: (1) Webull’s mainland China operations were not limited to research and development and technical support functions, but rather Webull’s software development, data pipelines, and core engineering depended on PRC-based personnel and on infrastructure subject to Chinese law; (2) Webull’s ownership structure, technical workforce, technology infrastructure, cross-border data routing, financing, and compliance structure were structurally tied to China; (3) as a result, Webull’s representations that its principal business operations were based in the U.S. and that its U.S. customer data was insulated from non-U.S. access materially overstated Webull’s independence from the PRC; and (4) as a result, defendants’ positive statements about Webull Corporation’s business, operations, and prospects were materially misleading and/or lacked a reasonable basis.

“The complaint filed against Webull Corporation alleges that, among other things, the Company failed to disclose that Webull’s mainland China operations were not limited to research and development and technical support functions, but rather Webull’s software development, data pipelines, and core engineering depended on PRC-based personnel and on infrastructure subject to Chinese law. For investors who bought during the class period, the December 7, 2026 deadline is the first major step in this case,” said Charles H. Linehan, Partner at Glancy Prongay Wolke & Rotter LLP.

What’s the next step?

Glancy Prongay Wolke & Rotter LLP is a leading national shareholder rights law firm, ready to assist Webull Corporation investors in potentially pursuing claims to recover their losses.

If you wish to serve as lead plaintiff in the Webull Corporation class action, you must move the Court no later than December 7, 2026. To learn more about your rights, visit the Webull Corporation case page, email shareholders@glancylaw.com, or call 310-201-9150 (toll-free: 888-773-9224).

You may retain counsel of your choice. If you bought Webull Corporation securities during the class period, you may take no action and remain an absent class member. No class has been certified yet in the Webull Corporation case.

Frequently Asked Questions

Who is eligible? Investors who purchased or otherwise acquired Webull Corporation securities between April 26, 2025 and October 6, 2026 and suffered losses may be members of the proposed class in the Webull Corporation shareholder lawsuit. Any class member may ask the court to appoint them lead plaintiff by December 7, 2026.

What is a lead plaintiff? In the Webull Corporation class action, the lead plaintiff is the investor, or group of investors, that the court appoints to represent all class members and oversee the case. Under the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act, courts generally presume the movant with the largest financial interest is the most adequate lead plaintiff.

Do I have to be lead plaintiff to recover? No. A Webull Corporation investor’s ability to share in any future recovery does not depend on serving as lead plaintiff. Webull Corporation investors may take no action and remain absent class members.

What is the deadline? Motions to serve as lead plaintiff in the Webull Corporation class action must be filed by December 7, 2026.

Does it cost anything to contact Glancy or participate in this action? Glancy represents Webull Corporation investors on a contingency fee basis, which means investors pay no attorneys’ fees unless there is a recovery. Any fees are subject to court approval and are paid from the recovery.

Can I choose my own lawyer? Yes. Webull Corporation investors may retain counsel of their choice.

Why work with Glancy on the Webull Corporation lawsuit? Glancy Prongay Wolke & Rotter LLP is a premier law firm with decades of experience representing investors and consumers in securities litigation and other complex class action litigation. Contact Glancy about the Webull Corporation lawsuit. Prior results do not guarantee a similar outcome.

About Glancy Prongay Wolke & Rotter LLP

Glancy was named one of Law360’s Securities Groups of the Year and ranked second in total investor recoveries by ISS Securities Class Action Services in 2025.

Glancy’s successes have been widely covered by leading news and industry publications, including The Wall Street Journal, The Financial Times, Bloomberg Businessweek, Reuters, the Associated Press, Barron’s, Investor’s Business Daily, Forbes, and Money.

Prior results do not guarantee a similar outcome.

Related links

Webull Corporation case page, Glancy Prongay Wolke & Rotter LLPComplaint: Ward v. Webull Corporation et al., U.S. District Court Middle District of Florida (Tampa)Webull Corporation SEC filings index, EDGARGlancy Prongay Wolke & Rotter LLP

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HONG KONG, Oct. 19, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — NetDragon Websoft Holdings Limited (“NetDragon” or the “Company”; Hong Kong Stock Code: 0777), a global leader in building internet communities, is pleased to announce that it has entered into a legally binding memorandum of understanding (“MOU”) with Jiuzhou Culture (“Jiuzhou”), a leading AIGC short drama production and distribution company in China, to establish a joint venture (“JV”) in which NetDragon will hold a 51% controlling interest. The partnership will focus on artificial intelligence technologies, AIGC-powered content creation and digital technology services, further expanding NetDragon’s AI application scenarios and commercialisation opportunities while accelerating the development of a new growth engine.

Deepening the Integration of AIGC and Content to Build a Diversified Digital Business Platform

Rapid advances in AIGC are continuing to reshape content creation, digital entertainment and software services. With the ongoing maturation of generative AI, large-scale AI models and AI agents, AI is evolving from a supporting tool into a productivity platform that can enhance the entire value chain, from content creation and production to operations and commercialisation. Through the JV Company, NetDragon and Jiuzhou will combine their complementary strengths in technology, IP, content and industry resources to accelerate the deployment of AIGC across real-world commercial applications.

Under the MOU, Jiuzhou will inject into the JV Company all intellectual property, technologies and assets relating to the AI Harness system business, laying a solid foundation for product development and commercialisation. NetDragon will contribute Hong Kong dollars cash equivalent to RMB 50 million to the JV Company, acquire a 51% shareholding interest and consolidate the JV Company’s financial results. The JV Company will focus on expanding foundational artificial intelligence software, large-scale AI models and the AI Harness system business. It is expected to serve as the first commercial validation platform in China for NetDragon’s “AI ecosystem co-creation” strategy, marking the launch of the Company’s third growth engine and laying the groundwork for the business model to be replicated and scaled across various sectors.

To accelerate the scalable commercialisation of the AI Harness business, the transaction also incorporates a multi-tiered, progressive performance-based incentive warrant scheme. NetDragon will issue 25 million unlisted warrants to Jiuzhou at an issue price of HK$0.10 per warrant share, to be granted in three tranches with initial exercise prices of HK$10, HK$12 and HK$15, respectively. The warrants will only become exercisable upon achievement of specified key performance indicators by the JV Company. Assuming full exercise of all warrants at the initial exercise prices, NetDragon will receive aggregate gross proceeds of approximately HK$314 million, which will supplement the Company’s development capital while achieving deep alignment of interests and shared equity upside with its strategic partner. 

Strengthening AI Ecosystem Synergies to Drive a Third Growth Engine

As generative AI becomes increasingly integrated into content production, digital services and global operations, NetDragon and Jiuzhou will take this collaboration as a new starting point to fully leverage their complementary strengths and accelerate the commercialisation of AI capabilities, translating technological innovation into tangible business value. In recent years, NetDragon has continued to advance its AI strategy across AI+gaming, AI+education and enterprise intelligence, while actively exploring emerging AI businesses with the potential to establish independent commercial models. Jiuzhou, meanwhile, has built deep expertise in micro-dramas and digital content, with an integrated value chain spanning copyright operations, content creation, co-production, paid distribution and official distribution. It has also continued to expand the use of AIGC across content production, creation and operations. The two parties will further explore the deep integration of AI technology with the content industry, accelerating the implementation of AI capabilities in scenarios such as content generation, AI model applications, translation and localisation, platform operations, and enterprise technology services, to build scalable and sustainable business models.

Following the launch of the MOYU AI platform in August 2026, NetDragon’s investment and controlling stake in the AI Harness business marks another important step in increasing resource allocation to its AI business and broadening its long-term growth pathways. The performance-linked equity incentive collaboration with Jiuzhou is expected to establish a new model of strategic collaboration for NetDragon, enabling the Company and its partners to grow the business together and share in the value created. Looking ahead, NetDragon will remain focused on its core AI business, deepen technological innovation and resource integration, and leverage its established strengths in gaming and education alongside the emerging growth engine of AI ecosystem co-creation. Under this three-pronged strategy, the Company aims to continuously strengthen its core competitiveness, enhance long-term investment value, and deliver sustainable returns to shareholders.

About NetDragon Websoft Holdings Limited

NetDragon Websoft Holdings Limited (HKSE: 777) is a global leader in building internet communities, with a long track record of developing and scaling multiple internet and mobile platforms that impact hundreds of millions of users. Over the desktop and mobile internet eras, NetDragon previously established China’s first online gaming portal, 17173.com, and China’s most influential smartphone app store platform, 91 Wireless.   

Established in 1999, NetDragon is one of the most reputable and well-known digital entertainment IP developers and operators in China with a history of successful flagship game titles deeply welcomed by users both at home and abroad. For more than a decade, NetDragon has also achieved success with its EdTech business both domestically and globally. Fully embracing the new AI era, NetDragon is driving its vision of “Infinite Growth” through AI-enabled digital entertainment and online learning, whilst building a systematic AI product methodology to create value growth.

NetDragon’s overseas edtech business entity, currently a U.S.-listed subsidiary named Mynd.ai, is a global leader in interactive technology and its award-winning interactive displays and software can be found in more than 2 million learning and training spaces across 126 countries. 

About Jiuzhou Culture

Founded in 2021, Jiuzhou is a leading player in the online micro-drama industry, with an integrated business model spanning copyright operations, content creation, co-production, paid distribution and official distribution. The company has established a comprehensive, end-to-end content ecosystem designed to enhance operational efficiency and unlock synergies across the value chain. Embracing technological innovation, Jiuzhou actively integrates cutting-edge technologies such as AIGC to enhance content quality and creative capabilities. Its self-developed Moss tool has accelerated AI adoption across the entire value chain, leveraging technology to advance the development of the global short drama ecosystem.

In terms of content creation, Jiuzhou has accumulated the rights to more than 4,000 short dramas and has successfully distributed over 1,000 productions. Its portfolio spans more than 20 popular genres, including contemporary drama, romance, campus life, fantasy, suspense and historical fiction, catering to the diverse entertainment preferences of audiences in China and worldwide. By combining paid content, free-to-view short dramas and international expansion, Jiuzhou has developed a distinctive business ecosystem that strengthens its competitive position and drives continued innovation in the micro-drama industry.

Internationally, the company leverages its strengths in content production, audience reach and distribution networks to bring Chinese micro-dramas to global audiences while tailoring its offerings to local tastes and cultural preferences. Its flagship international platform, ShortMax, focuses primarily on North American and European markets, offering a wide selection of localized Chinese dramas and original productions. ShortMax is now available in more than 200 countries and regions worldwide, having achieved peak monthly active users (MAU) of over 30 million, more than 90 million cumulative registered users and 200 million downloads.

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