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The Most Important Commute by Zum Founder and CEO Ritu Narayan Named #1 Amazon Bestseller in Education Administration
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New book makes the case that reliable student mobility is fundamental to access to education
REDWOOD CITY, Calif., Sept. 1, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — The Most Important Commute, the new book by Zūm Founder and CEO Ritu Narayan, has reached #1 on Amazon’s bestseller list in Education Administration, underscoring growing recognition of student mobility as a critical part of educational access and outcomes.
Every day, approximately 26 million students rely on school buses to get to and from school, making student mobility one of the largest mass mobility systems in the United States. Yet the system has historically operated with fragmented technology, limited visibility and outdated infrastructure.
In The Most Important Commute, Narayan draws on more than a decade building Zum and working with school districts, families, drivers and transportation leaders to examine why the journey to school is much more than a transportation challenge—it is an education issue.
“Every conversation about improving education starts in the classroom, but for millions of students, access to education begins long before they walk through the school doors,” said Narayan. “The school bus is the bridge between a child and everything education can make possible. Seeing The Most Important Commute reach #1 in Education Administration reinforces how important this conversation has become.”
The book highlights transformations underway in school districts across the country and explores how technology, AI and modern operations can improve reliability, reduce student commute times, provide greater transparency for families and make transportation systems more efficient.
“Zum’s track record, along with its enhanced communication and equity-focused decision making, has greatly benefited our students, families and drivers,” said Dr. Jennifer Collier, Superintendent of Kansas City Public Schools. “It has been a game-changer for KCPS and our community.”
Today, Zum supports more than 6,500 schools across 19 states through Zum CMX™, its unified, AI-powered operating system purpose-built for student mobility.
“The story of student mobility is ultimately a story about opportunity,” Narayan said. “When a child can count on getting to school safely and reliably every day, an entire world opens up to them. That is why this is—and always will be—the most important commute.”
The Most Important Commute is available on Amazon.
To learn more about how Zum is leading the nation in redefining student mobility, visit www.ridezum.com.
About Ritu Narayan
Ritu Narayan is the Founder and CEO of Zum, a technology entrepreneur and working mother who founded Zum after experiencing firsthand the challenges families face getting children safely and reliably to and from school. Under her leadership, Zūm has grown to support more than 6,500 schools across 19 states.
About Zum
Zum is redefining mass mobility with Zum CMX, which connects and coordinates people, vehicles, and operations in real time. In the student mobility market, Zum is addressing a daily source of anxiety and disruption by providing a reliable, transparent, and efficient mobility experience for students and families. Learn more at www.ridezum.com. Today, more than 6,500 schools in 199 states have relied on the Zum CMX™ system.
Media Contact
Jenny Mayfield
VP, Communications, Zum
press@ridezum.com
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REJURAN COSMETICS Launches at Sephora Singapore Following Strong Local Demand
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Korea’s original PDRN brand launches today as part of Olive Young’s K-Beauty Edit, bringing 10 products to Sephora Singapore.
SEOUL, South Korea, Sept. 2, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — REJURAN COSMETICS, Korea’s original PDRN brand from PharmaResearch, the biopharmaceutical company behind the globally recognized REJURAN skin booster, launches today at Sephora Singapore. The launch expands the brand’s presence in Singapore beyond e-commerce and into one of the country’s leading prestige beauty retail destinations.
REJURAN COSMETICS is joining Olive Young’s K-Beauty Edit, a curated selection of high-potential Korean beauty brands at Sephora. The Singapore launch follows the brand’s participation in the program at Sephora in the U.S., further expanding its global retail footprint.
At Sephora Singapore, REJURAN COSMETICS will introduce 10 products, including its signature Dual Effect Ampoule and Turnover Ampoule. The line-up also includes the Skin Protection Mask, winner of a 2025 Olive Young Slow-Aging Award, as well as four products from the brand’s Pore Tightening range: the Pore Tightening Ampoule, Toner Pad, Gel Mask and Cleansing Balm.
At the heart of REJURAN COSMETICS is DOT™ c-PDRN™, PharmaResearch’s patented cosmetic-grade PDRN ingredient, created through a proprietary purification process for use in advanced skincare formulations.
To support its Sephora launch, REJURAN COSMETICS will roll out a series of marketing activities across Singapore through October. The brand will run an out-of-home advertising campaign and participate in Sephora’s Launchpad pop-up at ION Orchard and VivoCity from 2 to 29 September, a platform showcasing newly launched brands to local shoppers.
From 8 to 14 October, REJURAN COSMETICS will also participate in a curated pop-up at ION Orchard under the theme “No. 1 Beauty Market.” Visitors will be able to explore the product range and use a skin-concern guide to better understand their skincare needs. Sephora members will also have access to personalized skin-concern assessments and product recommendations.
The Sephora launch builds on REJURAN COSMETICS’ growing momentum in Singapore. In June, the Dual Effect Ampoule ranked No. 2 in the ampoule and serum category on Shopee Singapore, underscoring strong local demand for the brand.
By expanding from e-commerce into physical retail and in-person brand experiences, REJURAN COSMETICS aims to strengthen its presence in Singapore’s premium derma-cosmetic market.
A PharmaResearch spokesperson said that the Sephora Singapore launch allows them to build on the strong consumer interest they have already seen online and create more opportunities for customers to experience REJURAN COSMETICS in person. PharmaResearch will continue working closely with their global retail partners to grow the brand in ways that reflect local consumer needs and shopping behaviors.
About PharmaResearch and REJURAN COSMETICS
PharmaResearch is a pioneering South Korean biopharmaceutical company dedicated to enhancing quality of life through regenerative medicine. Its portfolio spans medicines, medical devices, cosmetics and health supplements, built around its core DOT™ PDRN and DOT™ PN technologies, which are protected by multiple patents. PharmaResearch is headquartered in Gangneung, South Korea.
The company is also behind REJURAN, its globally recognized PN-based skin booster, and REJURAN COSMETICS, its premium derma-cosmetic brand. Drawing on PharmaResearch’s expertise in PN- and PDRN-based technologies and skin science, REJURAN COSMETICS combines proprietary DOT™ c-PDRN™ technology with advanced cosmetic formulations designed to support healthy-looking skin, hydration, and elasticity.
REJURAN COSMETICS continues to expand across major global beauty markets, including Singapore, as demand grows for science-driven Korean skincare.
Learn more at https://pharmaresearch.com/en/
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CIGRE 2026: Building power grids for a new age of electrification
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The world is entering a new age of electricity, and the race is on to build the grids that will power it. The challenge is no longer to imagine the grid of the future. It is to build it quickly, at scale and through coordinated action across the entire electricity value chain.
This was the core message at the CIGRE 2026 Paris Session, where more than 15,000 experts from 100 countries gathered along with 330 exhibitors.
A €600bn–a–year grid imperative
PARIS, Sept. 2, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Electrification of transport, industry and buildings, the integration of renewables and the surge in data–center demand are pushing power systems to their limits. To keep pace, the IEA estimates that annual electricity grid investment must increase by around 50%, from about USD 400 billion today to roughly USD 600 billion per year by 2030.
Yet delivery times remain a major bottleneck. In China, an extra–high–voltage line can be permitted and built in about 1.5 years; in India, around three years. In Europe and the United States, similar projects often take eight to ten years or more (Source IEA).
One Grid for the energy transition
The energy transition will succeed only if the grid of tomorrow is developed, operated, and governed as one integrated system.
This “One Grid” approach requires all stakeholders to work together from the earliest stages of infrastructure planning and delivery:
Transmission and distribution system operators must coordinate network development and system operation.Utilities, manufacturers and technology providers must scale up equipment, innovation and industrial capacity.Regulators and public authorities must create stable frameworks that enable investment while ensuring affordability and public acceptance.
“No plan B, no planet B,” said Konstantin O. Papailiou, President of CIGRE, calling for collective action to build the power systems of the future.
No electrification without skills
Infrastructure and capital are not enough. The sector also faces a widening skills gap, with strong competition for engineers, technicians and digital specialists. Attracting and training qualified people is now critical for delivering electrification on time.
Around eight million people are employed worldwide in constructing, maintaining and operating power grids, but the IEA estimates that the sector will need an additional 1.5 million workers by 2030.
CIGRE is addressing this through its technical working groups and the CIGRE Fund for Innovation and Education, which supports research, scholarships and training worldwide.
Powering the future together
Invited to the FIERE (Filière Industrielle des Entreprises des Réseaux Électriques) event, Mr. Martin, the French Minister of Industry, visited the CIGRE exhibition. The Minister highlighted the importance of cooperation in delivering the current electrification wave and recalled that the first CIGRE conference was held in Paris in 1921.
More than a century later, CIGRE continues to bring together the full electricity community to address shared societal, industrial and environmental challenges.
As the world enters the new age of electricity, one conclusion stands out: one grid, one industry, one challenge—and a shared responsibility to build the power system that will enable the energy transition.
About CIGRE
CIGRE is a non-profit and independent organization established 100 years ago to support the development of electricity. With 25,000 members in over 140 countries, combining local expertise with global vision, the CIGRE community integrates all players in the electricity value chain.
It brings together researchers, engineers, suppliers, regulators, and other decision makers, all committed to sharing knowledge and collaborating to ensure a reliable, affordable and sustainable electricity supply for all.
By offering access to working groups, state-of-the-art technical publications, and world-class events such as the Paris Session, CIGRE helps its members consolidate their expertise, develop practical recommendations and find innovative solutions.
Over the years, CIGRE has continuously adapted to the incredible growth of the electricity sector. Today, as electricity penetrates every aspect of life (homes, mobility, healthcare, industry…), CIGRE meets current societal and environmental challenges, positioning itself as a key enabler of the energy transition.
More information: CIGRE Press Kit / Picture of the event / CIGRE 2026 video
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Zepp Health Corporation Reports Second Quarter of 2026 Unaudited Financial Results
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MILPITAS, Calif., Sept. 1, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Zepp Health Corporation (NYSE: ZEPP) (“Zepp”, the “Company” or “we”) today announced its unaudited financial results for the second quarter of 2026.
Second Quarter of 2026 Financial and Operating Highlights:
Revenue reached US$63.5 million, representing year-over-year growth of 6.9%.Gross margin was 37.4%, an increase of 1.2 percentage points from the second quarter of 2025. The improvement was primarily driven by a more favorable product mix and growing contribution from higher-value products, partially offset by higher memory and other component costs.Net loss attributable to Zepp was US$11.3 million, compared with US$7.7 million in the same period of 2025. The benefits of higher revenue and improved gross margin were offset by foreign-exchange headwinds and increased investment in research and development, marketing and brand building.As of June 30, 2026, cash and cash equivalents and restricted cash totaled US$106.3 million, compared with US$95.3 million a year earlier and US$103.2 million as of March 31, 2026, primarily reflecting improved working-capital management.During the quarter, the Company launched new products or expanded its portfolio across multiple major product families, including professional running, Hybrid Training, entry-level smartwatches and screen-free fitness and health wearables.
Management Comments:
Wayne Huang, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Zepp Health, commented, “Our growth in the second quarter was measured rather than explosive. More importantly, the quality of our growth and the structure of our product portfolio continued to improve. Even before several new products had completed their production ramp and channel deployment, and despite supply continuing to constrain certain high-demand areas, we returned to year-over-year revenue growth and improved gross margin by 1.2 percentage points.
Several product families provide clear evidence of this structural progress. At U.S. suggested retail prices, T-Rex 3 Pro and T-Rex Ultra 2 are priced at approximately US$399 and US$549, respectively. Across global activations, these higher-end models continued to represent approximately 50% of the T-Rex family, demonstrating sustained consumer acceptance of our higher-end products and price ladder.
Active series has established a US$169 price tier that did not exist in the comparable period last year. This tier increased from approximately 22% of global Active family activations in the first quarter to approximately 40% in the second quarter, and reached approximately 57% through August 25, 2026. After Bip supply recovered, global monthly activations of the Active family remained broadly comparable with those of Bip in both July and August to date. This underscores that we have established meaningful scale in the US$100 to US$200 price band.
Balance is beginning to demonstrate how our long-term investment in Hybrid Training can translate into higher-value product demand. Compared with Balance 2 at a U.S. suggested retail price of US$299, the new Balance generation extends from US$369 to US$599. Despite this meaningful increase in price, total global Balance family (Balance 2 and 3 series) activations in July increased by more than one-third from the monthly average in the second quarter, while activations of earlier-generation products remained relatively stable. The new generation is therefore adding to the family rather than simply replacing earlier products. Balance remains at an early stage of growth and has not yet reached the scale we believe the family can ultimately achieve.
These positive indicators have not yet translated into their full revenue potential. T-Rex currently represents a story of sustained higher-end mix rather than rapid unit growth. Balance has only begun to establish growth momentum. Bip and Helio Strap were constrained by supply during the second quarter, while Cheetah and Helio Strap Pro remain at earlier stages of professional credibility and market development. The financial contribution of these product families is therefore developing at different speeds.
Bip supply has now recovered. Seventeen months after its launch, demand for Bip 6 remains very strong following the restoration of supply, while Bip Max has established a meaningful higher price tier within the family. Supported by sustained consumer demand, a more complete product structure, and the continued software evolution enabled by our in-house processor platform and Zepp OS, we are announcing today that we will increase prices across the entire Bip family beginning in January 2027. Our objective is to improve pricing discipline and unit economics while preserving a compelling consumer value proposition over a longer product lifecycle.
Demand for Helio Strap also exceeded available supply during the second quarter. We expect supply to recover partially during the third quarter and to be fully restored during the fourth quarter. As availability improves, we expect Helio Strap to make a more meaningful contribution to our screen-free fitness, training and recovery ecosystem.”
Leon Deng, Chief Financial Officer of Zepp Health, commented, “The year-over-year improvement in gross margin, despite higher memory and other component costs, demonstrates that the shift in our product mix is beginning to yield tangible financial benefits. At the same time, foreign-exchange headwinds and continued investment in research and development, marketing and brand building affected profitability during the second quarter.
We will remain disciplined in managing our expenses and cash, while working to expand the contribution of higher-value products, restore supply where demand remains strong, and progressively convert product-mix improvements into stronger revenue growth, healthier unit economics and operating leverage. With our cash and cash equivalents and restricted cash balance of US$106.3 million at the end of the quarter, we are well positioned to continue executing our long-term product and brand strategy.”
Third Quarter of 2026 Outlook:
Based on the information currently available, management expects third-quarter 2026 net revenues to be between US$68.0 million and US$73.0 million. In the third quarter of 2025, revenue increased 78.5% year over year to US$75.8 million, creating a high comparison base.
Product mix and consumer demand continued to improve during July and August. However, normal production ramp, supply-recovery and channel-deployment cycles mean that these developments will not be fully reflected in reported revenue immediately. The Company’s third-quarter guidance incorporates this timing.
Second Quarter of 2026 Financial Results
Revenues
Revenues for the second quarter of 2026 reached US$63.5 million, an increase by 6.9% from the second quarter of 2025. The year-over-year sales increase was mainly driven by new product launches in the first half of 2026, including the Active 3 Premium, Active Max, and Cheetah models, while second-quarter sales were partially impacted by the new product launch timings and supply availability of the Balance 3 series.
Gross Margin
Gross margin in the second quarter of 2026 was 37.4%, an increase from 36.2% in the same period of 2025. During the quarter, margin performance faced several headwinds, including rising memory costs and RMB appreciation. On a year-over-year basis, margin expansion was primarily driven by an improved product mix from new product launches, though this was partially offset by higher memory component prices. Gross margin moderated from 37.7% in the first quarter of 2026, as mix benefits from new products were largely offset by increased memory costs, while supply constraints further constrained margin accretion.
Research and Development Expenses
Research and development expenses in the second quarter of 2026 were US$11.5 million, compared with US$11.2 million and US$13.1 million in the second quarter of 2025 and first quarter of 2026. Excluding US$0.7 million foreign currency headwinds, research and development expenses were slightly lower than the same period of 2025. We continued to invest in a series of cutting-edge products as well as new technologies, including AI, to maintain our competitive edge against our peers. At the same time, we focused on refined research and development approaches, consistently evaluating resource efficiency to optimize return on investment and productivity.
Selling and Marketing Expenses
Selling and marketing expenses in the second quarter of 2026 were US$18.3 million, compared with US$12.1 million and US$16.6 million in the second quarter of 2025 and first quarter of 2026. The US$6.2 million year-over-year increase was primarily driven by US$2.9 million in new product launch campaigns and US$1.6 million in e-commerce platform charges, which increased in line with top-line growth. The remaining increase reflected US$0.7 million in sponsorships for new athletes, US$0.5 million related to the HYROX partnership, and US$0.5 million in physical retail and event booth activations.
General and Administrative Expenses
General and administrative expenses were US$6.2 million in the second quarter of 2026, compared with US$4.4 million and US$7.4 million in the second quarter of 2025 and first quarter of 2026. Out of the year-over-year increase of US$1.8 million, substantially all was due to foreign currency headwinds. We continued to streamline overhead, maintaining disciplined cost control while improving operating efficiency.
Operating Expenses
GAAP and adjusted operating expenses[1] for the second quarter of 2026 were US$36.0 million and US$34.8 million, compared with US$27.6 million and US$26.4 million in the second quarter of 2025, and US$37.1 million and US$35.7 million in the first quarter of 2026. Out of the year-over-year increase of US$8.4 million of operating expenses, US$2.7 million was due to foreign currency impacts. The remaining US$5.7 million was primarily due to higher selling and marketing expenses as mentioned above. On a quarter-over-quarter basis, operating expenses decreased slightly. Looking ahead, we anticipate a decline in overall expenses levels as the pace of new product launches moderates.
[1] Adjusted operating expenses represent operating expenses excluding (i) share-based compensation expenses and (ii) amortization of intangible assets resulting from acquisitions and business cooperation agreements. Please refer to the section titled “Reconciliation of GAAP and non-GAAP results” at the end of this press release.
Operating Income/(Loss)
GAAP and adjusted operating results[2] were loss of US$12.3 million and US$11.1 million, compared with loss of US$6.1 million and US$4.9 million in the same quarter of 2025. Higher revenue and improved gross margin were offset by foreign currency headwinds, as well as increased investment in marketing and branding activities linking to new product launches in the quarter. As a result, the Company recorded an operating loss for the period, but the operating loss was narrowed compared with the first quarter of 2026. GAAP and adjusted operating results were loss of US$30.0 million and US$27.4 million in the first half of 2026, compared with loss of US$24.5 million and US$22.1 million in the same period of 2025. Out of operating loss in the first half of 2026, around US$4.5 million resulted from foreign currency headwinds, mainly due to appreciation of certain foreign currencies against the U.S. dollar.
Net Income/(Loss)
GAAP and adjusted net loss[3] attributable to Zepp for the second quarter of 2026 was US$11.3 million and US$12.5 million, compared to GAAP and adjusted net loss of US$7.7 million and US$6.2 million in the same quarter of 2025. Higher revenue and improved gross margin were offset by foreign currency headwinds, together with increased investment in marketing and brand-building initiatives. As a result, the Company recorded a net loss for the period, but the loss was narrowed compared with the first quarter of 2026. Net loss were US$31.0 million in the first half of 2026, compared with loss of US$27.5 million in the same period of 2025. Out of net loss in the first half of 2026, around US$4.5 million resulted from foreign currency headwinds, mainly due to appreciation of certain foreign currencies against the U.S. dollar.
[2] Adjusted operating income/(loss) represents operating income/(loss) excluding: (i) share-based compensation expenses and (ii) amortization of intangible assets resulting from acquisitions and business cooperation agreements. See “Reconciliation of GAAP and non-GAAP results” at the end of this press release.
[3] Adjusted net income/(loss) attributable to Zepp Health Corporation represents net income/(loss) excluding (i) share-based compensation expenses, (ii) amortization of intangible assets resulting from acquisitions and business cooperation agreements, (iii) gain/(loss) from fair value change of long-term investment, (iv) impairment loss from long-term investments, (v) income/(loss) from equity method investments, and (vi) tax effects of the above non-GAAP adjustments. See “Reconciliation of GAAP and non-GAAP results” at the end of this press release.
Liquidity and Capital Resources
As of June 30, 2026, cash and cash equivalents and restricted cash were US$106.3 million, increased by US$11.0 million and US$3.1 million compared with US$95.3 million and US$103.2 million as of June 30, 2025 and March 31, 2026. The cash balance increase was primarily driven by enhanced working capital efficiency, which more than offset the net loss recorded during the period.
The Company recorded inventory of US$62.4 million as of June 30, 2026, which was flat compared with US$62.8 million as of March 31, 2026 and decreased compared with US$79.9 million as of June 30, 2025. We will continue to manage the inventory level tightly and working capital closely.
Long-term and short-term debt levels increased by US$6.2 million as of June 30, 2026 compared with March 31, 2026. The increase was entirely attributable to a rise in long-term debt, with a corresponding decrease in short-term debt. We remain committed to prudently managing our debt profile. Our primary objective is to maintain overall debt levels broadly stable while actively extending the maturity profile by replacing short-term borrowings with long-term debt. During the quarter, we successfully converted US$13.3 million of short-term debt into long-term obligations, and we expect to continue this strategy in the coming quarters, supported by sufficient financial headroom and liquidity capacity. Since the beginning of 2023, the Company has cumulatively retired US$40.2 million of debt, and will continue to optimize the capital structure for the Company.
Resignation of Director
The Company announces that Mr. Alain Lam has tendered his resignation as a director of the Company, with effect from September 1, 2026, in order to devote more time to his responsibilities at Xiaomi. Mr. Lam has confirmed that (i) he has no disagreement with the board of directors of the Company (the “Board”) and (ii) there is no matter in respect of his resignation that needs to be brought to the attention of the shareholders of the Company. Xiaomi will remain as a significant shareholder of the Company. The Company appreciates Mr. Lam’s longstanding support and contributions and thanks him for his service on the Board.
Share Repurchase Program Update
The Company announced in its third quarter 2021 earnings release that the board had authorized a share repurchase program of up to US$20 million through November 2022. On November 21, 2022, the board authorized a 12-month extension of the Company’s share repurchase program. On November 20, 2023, the board further authorized the Company to extend its share repurchase program for another 12 months. On November 18, 2024, the board further authorized the Company to extend its share repurchase program for another 24 months. Pursuant to the extended share repurchase program, the Company may repurchase its shares in the form of ADSs and/or ordinary shares through November 2026 with an aggregate value equal to the remaining balance under the share repurchase program. As of June 30, 2026, the Company had used US$17.6 million to repurchase approximately 2.4 million ADSs. The Company expects to fund the repurchases under the extended share repurchase program out of its existing cash balance.
Outlook
For the third quarter of 2026, the Company’s management currently expects net revenues to be between US$68.0 million and US$73.0 million, compared with US$75.8 million in the third quarter of 2025.
This outlook is based on current market conditions and reflects the Company’s current and preliminary estimates of market, operating conditions and customer demand, which are all subject to change.
Conference Call
The Company’s management team will hold a conference call at 9:30 p.m. Eastern Time on Tuesday, September 1, 2026 to discuss financial results and answer questions from investors and analysts. Listeners may access the call by dialing:
US (Toll Free):
+1-888-346-8982
International:
+1-412-902-4272
Mainland China (Toll Free):
400-120-1203
Hong Kong (Toll Free):
800-905-945
Participants should dial in at least 10 minutes before the scheduled start time and ask to be connected to the call for “Zepp Health Corporation”.
Additionally, a live and archived webcast of the conference call will be available at http://ir.zepp.com.
A telephone replay will be available one hour after the call until September 8, 2026 by dialing:
US Toll Free:
+1-855-669-9658
International:
+1-412-317-0088
Replay Passcode:
5342073
About Zepp Health Corporation
Zepp Health Corporation (NYSE: ZEPP) is a global leader in smart wearables and health technology, empowering users to live their healthiest lives by optimizing their health, fitness, and wellness journeys through its leading consumer brands, Amazfit, Zepp Clarity, and Zepp Aura. Powered by its proprietary Zepp Digital Management Platform, which includes Zepp OS, AI chips, biometric sensors, and data algorithms, Zepp delivers cloud-based 24/7 actionable insights and guidance to help users attain their wellness goals. To date, Zepp has shipped over 200 million units and served more than 53 million users, and its products are available in more than 150 countries and regions. Zepp Health has team members and offices across the globe, especially in Europe and the United States.
Use of Non-GAAP Measures
We use adjusted net income/(loss), a non-GAAP financial measure, in evaluating our operating results and for financial and operational decision-making purposes. Adjusted operating expenses represent operating expenses excluding (i) share-based compensation expenses and (ii) amortization of intangible assets resulting from acquisitions and business cooperation agreements. Adjusted operating income/(loss) represents operating income/(loss) excluding: (i) share-based compensation expenses and (ii) amortization of intangible assets resulting from acquisitions and business cooperation agreements. Adjusted EBIT represents net income/(loss) excluding (i) share-based compensation expenses, (ii) amortization of intangible assets resulting from acquisitions and business cooperation agreements, (iii) gain/(loss) from fair value change of long-term investments, (iv) impairment loss from long-term investments, (v) income/(loss) from equity method investments, (vi) income tax (benefit)/expense, and (vii) interest income and interest expense. Adjusted net income/(loss) attributable to Zepp Health Corporation is a non-GAAP measure, which excludes (i) share-based compensation expenses, (ii) amortization of intangible assets resulting from acquisitions and business cooperation agreements, (iii) gain/(loss) from fair value change of long-term investments, (iv) impairment loss from long-term investments, (v) income/(loss) from equity method investments, and (vi) tax effects of the above non-GAAP adjustments, and is used as the numerator in computation of adjusted net income/(loss) per share and per ADS attributable to Zepp Health Corporation.
We believe that adjusted EBIT and adjusted net income/(loss) attributable to Zepp Health Corporation help identify underlying trends in our business that could otherwise be distorted by the effect of certain expenses that we include in net income/(loss) and net income/(loss) attributable to Zepp Health Corporation. We believe adjusted EBIT and adjusted net income/(loss) attributable to Zepp Health Corporation provide useful information about our operating results, enhance the overall understanding of our past performance and future prospects and allow for greater visibility with respect to key metrics used by our management in its financial and operational decision-making.
Adjusted EBIT and adjusted net income/(loss) attributable to Zepp Health Corporation, should not be considered in isolation or construed as an alternative to net income/(loss), basic and diluted net income/(loss) per share and per ADS attributable to Zepp Health Corporation or any other measure of performance or as an indicator of our operating performance. Investors are encouraged to review the historical non-GAAP financial measures to the most directly comparable GAAP measures. Adjusted EBIT and adjusted net income/(loss) attributable to ordinary shareholders, presented here may not be comparable to similarly titled measures presented by other companies. Other companies may calculate similarly titled measures differently, limiting their usefulness as comparative measures to our data. We encourage investors and others to review our financial information in its entirety and not rely on a single financial measure.
Safe Harbor Statement
This announcement contains forward-looking statements. These statements are made under the “safe harbor” provisions of the U.S. Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These forward-looking statements can be identified by terminology such as “will,” “expects,” “anticipates,” “future,” “intends,” “plans,” “believes,” “estimates,” “confident” and similar statements. Statements that are not historical facts, including statements about the Company’s beliefs and expectations, are forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements involve inherent risks and uncertainties. A number of factors could cause actual results to differ materially from those contained in any forward-looking statement, including but not limited to the following: the recognition of the Company’s Amazfit-branded products; the Company’s growth strategies; trends and competition in global wearable technology market; changes in the Company’s revenues and certain cost or expense accounting policies; governmental policies relating to the Company’s industry and general economic conditions around the globe. Further information regarding these and other risks is included in the Company’s filings with the United States Securities and Exchange Commission. All information provided in this press release and in the attachments is as of the date of this press release, and the Company undertakes no obligation to update any forward-looking statement, except as required under applicable law.
For investor and media inquiries, please contact:
In China:
Zepp Health Corporation
Grace Yujia Zhang
Email: ir@zepp.com
Piacente Financial Communications
Tel: +86-10-6508-0677
Email: zepp@tpg-ir.com
Zepp Health Corporation
UNAUDITED CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
(Amounts in thousands of U.S. dollars (“US$”)
except for number of shares and per share data, or otherwise noted)
As of December 31,
As of June 30,
2025
2026
US$
US$
Assets
Current assets:
Cash and cash equivalents
57,046
69,661
Restricted cash
55,887
36,608
Accounts receivable, net
66,908
75,537
Amounts due from related parties
6,665
7,051
Inventories, net
72,756
62,434
Prepaid expenses and other current assets
34,263
31,221
Total current assets
293,525
282,512
Property, plant and equipment, net
5,662
5,449
Intangible asset, net
13,611
12,808
Goodwill
9,581
9,581
Long-term investments
220,047
227,821
Deferred tax assets
15,743
16,024
Amount due from related parties, non-current
991
–
Other non-current assets
3,718
3,346
Operating lease right-of-use assets
1,958
2,128
Total assets
564,836
559,669
Zepp Health Corporation
UNAUDITED CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS – CONTINUED
(Amounts in thousands of U.S. dollars (“US$”)
except for number of shares and per share data, or otherwise noted)
As of December 31,
As of June 30,
2025
2026
US$
US$
Liabilities
Current liabilities:
Accounts payable
80,768
87,979
Advance from customers
76
56
Amounts due to related parties
654
396
Accrued expenses and other current liabilities
37,527
37,182
Income tax payables
366
249
Notes payable
111,725
111,672
Short-term bank borrowings
55,728
76,842
Total current liabilities
286,844
314,376
Deferred tax liabilities
2,673
2,754
Long-term borrowings
59,475
56,397
Other non-current liabilities
209
108
Non-current operating lease liabilities
1,102
1,066
Total liabilities
350,303
374,701
Zepp Health Corporation
UNAUDITED CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS – CONTINUED
(Amounts in thousands of U.S. dollars (“US$”)
except for number of shares and per share data, or otherwise noted)
As of December 31,
As of June 30,
2025
2026
US$
US$
Equity
Ordinary shares
26
26
Additional paid-in capital
280,676
282,326
Treasury stock
(16,153)
(17,568)
Accumulated retained earnings/(loss)
(11,450)
(42,423)
Accumulated other comprehensive loss
(38,566)
(37,393)
Total equity
214,533
184,968
Total liabilities and equity
564,836
559,669
Zepp Health Corporation
UNAUDITED CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
(Amounts in thousands of U.S. dollars (“US$”)
except for number of shares and per share data, or otherwise noted)
For the Three Months Ended June 30,
2025
2026
US$
US$
Revenues
59,406
63,525
Cost of revenues
(37,915)
(39,797)
Gross profit
21,491
23,728
Operating expenses:
Selling and marketing
(12,050)
(18,288)
General and administrative
(4,384)
(6,200)
Research and development
(11,157)
(11,545)
Total operating expenses
(27,591)
(36,033)
Operating loss
(6,100)
(12,305)
Other income and expenses:
Interest income
295
465
Interest expense
(1,245)
(1,679)
Gain from fair value change of long-term investments
3
3,040
Other income/(expense), net
56
(14)
Loss before income tax and loss from equity method investments
(6,991)
(10,493)
Income tax expenses
(242)
(114)
Loss before loss from equity method investments
(7,233)
(10,607)
Net loss from equity method investments
(507)
(723)
Net loss attributable to Zepp Health Corporation
(7,740)
(11,330)
Basic and diluted net loss per share attributable to Zepp Health
Corporation
(0.03)
(0.04)
Basic and diluted net loss per ADS (16 ordinary shares equal to
1 ADS)
(0.49)
(0.72)
Weighted average number of shares used in computing basic and
diluted net loss per share
253,536,783
253,356,305
Zepp Health Corporation
Reconciliation of GAAP and Non-GAAP Results
(Amounts in thousands of U.S. dollars (“US$”)
except for number of shares and per share data, or otherwise noted)
For the Three Months Ended June 30,
2025
2026
US$
US$
Total operating expenses
(27,591)
(36,033)
Share-based compensation expenses
482
715
Amortization of intangible assets resulting from acquisitions
and business cooperation agreements
711
494
Total adjusted operating expenses
(26,398)
(34,824)
Operating loss
(6,100)
(12,305)
Share-based compensation expenses
482
715
Amortization of intangible assets resulting from acquisitions
and business cooperation agreements
711
494
Adjusted operating loss
(4,907)
(11,096)
Net loss
(7,740)
(11,330)
Share-based compensation expenses
482
715
Amortization of intangible assets resulting from acquisitions
and business cooperation agreements
711
494
Interest income
(295)
(465)
Interest expense
1,245
1,679
Gain from fair value change of long-term investments
(3)
(3,040)
Income tax expenses
242
114
Loss from equity method investments
507
723
Adjusted EBIT[4]
(4,851)
(11,110)
Net loss attributable to Zepp Health Corporation
(7,740)
(11,330)
Share-based compensation expenses
482
715
Amortization of intangible assets resulting from acquisitions
and business cooperation agreements
711
494
Gain from fair value change of long-term investments
(3)
(3,040)
Tax effects on non-GAAP adjustments
(116)
(84)
Loss from equity method investments
507
723
Adjusted net loss attributable to Zepp Health Corporation
(6,159)
(12,522)
Adjusted basic and diluted net loss per share attributable
to Zepp Health Corporation[5]
(0.02)
(0.05)
Adjusted basic and diluted net loss per ADS (16 ordinary
shares equal to 1 ADS)
(0.39)
(0.79)
Weighted average number of shares used in computing
adjusted basic and diluted net loss per share
253,536,783
253,356,305
Share-based compensation expenses included are as follows:
Selling and marketing
3
81
General and administrative
289
352
Research and development
190
282
Total
482
715
[4] Adjusted EBIT is a non-GAAP financial measure, which is defined as net loss, excluding (i) share-based compensation expenses, (ii) amortization of intangible assets resulting from acquisitions and business cooperation agreements, (iii) gain/(loss) from fair value change of long-term investments, (iv) impairment loss from long-term investments, (v) income/(loss) from equity method investments, (vi) income tax (benefit)/ expense, and (vii) interest income and interest expense.
[5] Adjusted diluted net income/(loss) is the abbreviation of adjusted net (loss)/income attributable to Zepp Health Corporation, which is a non-GAAP measure and excludes (i) share-based compensation expenses, (ii) amortization of intangible assets resulting from acquisitions and business cooperation agreements, (iii) gain/(loss) from fair value change of long-term investments, (iv) impairment loss from long-term investments, (v) income/(loss) from equity method investments and (vi) tax effects of the above non-GAAP adjustments, and is used as the numerator in computation of adjusted basic and diluted net loss per ADS attributable to Zepp Health Corporation.
Zepp Health Corporation
UNAUDITED CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
(Amounts in thousands of U.S. dollars (“US$”)
except for number of shares and per share data, or otherwise noted)
For the Six Months Ended June 30,
2025
2026
US$
US$
Revenues
97,943
115,072
Cost of revenues
(62,091)
(71,907)
Gross profit
35,852
43,165
Operating expenses:
Selling and marketing
(25,891)
(34,928)
General and administrative
(10,902)
(13,555)
Research and development
(23,534)
(24,679)
Total operating expenses
(60,327)
(73,162)
Operating loss
(24,475)
(29,997)
Other income and expenses:
Interest income
876
796
Interest expense
(2,603)
(3,333)
(Loss)/gain from fair value change of long-term investments
(122)
3,117
Other income/(expense), net
60
(66)
Loss before income tax and loss from equity method investments
(26,264)
(29,483)
Income tax expenses
(352)
(328)
Loss before loss from equity method investments
(26,616)
(29,811)
Net loss from equity method investments
(865)
(1,162)
Net loss
(27,481)
(30,973)
Less: Net loss attributable to noncontrolling interest
–
–
Net loss attributable to Zepp Health Corporation
(27,481)
(30,973)
Basic and diluted net loss per share attributable to Zepp Health
Corporation
(0.11)
(0.12)
Basic and diluted net loss per ADS (16 ordinary shares equal to
1 ADS)
(1.72)
(1.95)
Weighted average number of shares used in computing basic
and diluted net loss per share
254,965,539
253,533,249
Zepp Health Corporation
Reconciliation of GAAP and Non-GAAP Results
(Amounts in thousands of U.S. dollars (“US$”)
except for number of shares and per share data, or otherwise noted)
For the Six Months Ended June 30,
2025
2026
US$
US$
Total operating expenses
(60,327)
(73,162)
Share-based compensation expenses
1,071
1,650
Amortization of intangible assets resulting from acquisitions
and business cooperation agreements
1,346
984
Total adjusted operating expenses
(57,910)
(70,528)
Operating loss
(24,475)
(29,997)
Share-based compensation expenses
1,071
1,650
Amortization of intangible assets resulting from acquisitions
and business cooperation agreements
1,346
984
Adjusted operating loss
(22,058)
(27,363)
Net loss
(27,481)
(30,973)
Share-based compensation expenses
1,071
1,650
Amortization of intangible assets resulting from acquisitions
and business cooperation agreements
1,346
984
Interest income
(876)
(796)
Interest expense
2,603
3,333
Loss/(gain) from fair value change of long-term investments
122
(3,117)
Income tax expenses
352
328
Loss from equity method investments
865
1,162
Adjusted EBIT
(21,998)
(27,429)
Net loss attributable to Zepp Health Corporation
(27,481)
(30,973)
Share-based compensation expenses
1,071
1,650
Amortization of intangible assets resulting from acquisitions
and business cooperation agreements
1,346
984
Loss/(gain) from fair value change of long-term investments
122
(3,117)
Tax effects on non-GAAP adjustments
(219)
(167)
Loss from equity method investments
865
1,162
Adjusted net loss attributable to Zepp Health Corporation
(24,296)
(30,461)
Adjusted basic and diluted net loss per share attributable
to Zepp Health Corporation
(0.10)
(0.12)
Adjusted basic and diluted net loss per ADS (16 ordinary
shares equal to 1 ADS)
(1.52)
(1.92)
Weighted average number of shares used in computing
adjusted basic and diluted net loss per share
254,965,539
253,533,249
Share-based compensation expenses included are follows:
Selling and marketing
45
277
General and administrative
575
352
Research and development
451
1,021
Total
1,071
1,650
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