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Tuya Reports Fourth Quarter 2023 Unaudited Financial Results

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SANTA CLARA, Calif., Feb. 27, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Tuya Inc. (“Tuya” or the “Company”) (NYSE: TUYA; HKEX: 2391), a global leading IoT cloud development platform, today announced its unaudited financial results for the fourth quarter ended December 31, 2023.

Fourth Quarter 2023 Financial Highlights

Total revenue was US$64.4 million, up approximately 42.2% year over year (4Q2022: US$45.3 million).

IoT platform-as-a-service (“PaaS”) revenue was US$47.2 million, up approximately 44.6% year over year (4Q2022: US$32.6 million).

Software-as-a-service (“SaaS”) and others revenue was US$9.5 million, up approximately 19.3% year over year (4Q2022: US$7.9 million).

Overall gross margin increased to 47.3%, up 2.7 percentage points year over year (4Q2022: 44.6%). Gross margin of IoT PaaS increased to 44.8%, up 3.3 percentage points year over year (4Q2022: 41.5%).

Operating margin was negative 36.7%, improved by 35.8 percentage points year over year (4Q2022: negative 72.5%). Non-GAAP operating margin was negative 0.4%, improved by 33.4 percentage points year over year (4Q2022: negative 33.8%).

Net margin was negative 16.8%, improved by 33.4 percentage points year over year (4Q2022: negative 50.2%). Non-GAAP net margin was 19.5%, improved by 31.0 percentage points year over year (4Q2022: negative 11.5%).

Net cash generated from operating activities was US$31.8 million (4Q2022: net cash used in operating activities was US$0.1 million).

Total cash and cash equivalents, time deposits and U.S. treasury securities recorded as short-term and long-term investments were US$984.3 million as of December 31, 2023, compared to US$952.0 million as of December 31, 2022.

For further information on the non-GAAP financial measures presented above, see the section headed “Use of Non-GAAP Financial Measures.”

Fourth Quarter 2023 Operating Highlights

IoT PaaS customers1 for the fourth quarter of 2023 were approximately 2,200 (4Q2022: approximately 2,400). Total customers for the fourth quarter of 2023 were approximately 3,200 (4Q2022: approximately 3,400). The Company’s implementation of key-account strategy has enabled it to be more focused on serving strategic customers.

Premium IoT PaaS customers2 for the trailing 12 months ended December 31, 2023 were 265 (4Q2022: 263). In the fourth quarter of 2023, the Company’s premium IoT PaaS customers contributed approximately 82.7% of its IoT PaaS revenue (4Q2022: approximately 77.0%).

Dollar-based net expansion rate (“DBNER”)3 of IoT PaaS for the trailing 12 months ended December 31, 2023 was 103% (4Q2022: 51%).

Registered IoT device and software developers were approximately 993,000 as of December 31, 2023, up 40.3% from approximately 708,000 developers as of December 31, 2022.

1. The Company defines an IoT PaaS customer for a given period as a customer who has directly placed orders for IoT PaaS with the Company during that period.

2. The Company defines a premium IoT PaaS customer as a customer as of a given date that contributed more than US$100,000 of IoT PaaS revenue during the immediately preceding 12-month period.

3. The Company calculates DBNER of IoT PaaS for a trailing 12-month period by first identifying all customers in the prior 12-month period (i.e., those have placed at least one order for IoT PaaS during that period), and then calculating the quotient from dividing the IoT PaaS revenue generated from such customers in the current trailing 12-month period by the IoT PaaS revenue generated from the same Company of customers in the prior 12-month period. The Company’s DBNER may change from period to period, due to a combination of various factors, including changes in the customers’ purchase cycles and amounts and the Company’s customer mix, among other things. DBNER indicates the Company’s ability to expand customer use of the Tuya platform over time and generate revenue growth from existing customers.

Mr. Xueji (Jerry) Wang, Founder and Chief Executive Officer of Tuya, commented, “In the fourth quarter of 2023, we continued to execute our proven development strategies of focusing on key account customers and enhancing our product capabilities to boost our value proposition, while also essentially completing our organization adjustment. These combined efforts enabled us to conclude the year with strong sequential growth momentum. Notably, we achieved a 42.2% year-over-year revenue increase, reaching approximately $64.4 million in the quarter, alongside a record-high blended gross margin of 47.3%. These results reflect the substantial value of our platform, products, and services offer to our customers, affirming our confidence in Tuya’s resilience and its capability to navigate industry cycles with improved operational leverage and financial performance.”

Ms. Yao (Jessie) Liu, Director and Chief Financial Officer of Tuya, added, “The fourth quarter marked our transition from recovery to growth, efficiency enhancements, and margin expansion. During the quarter, all three business sectors recorded robust revenue growth, and their margins either improved or remained steady, a testament to the effectiveness of our product focus and enrichment strategy. Our strategic commitment to cost management and operational efficiency, coupled with the steady growth of gross profits, resulted in continued record-high non-GAAP net profits and positive net operating cashflow. As we advance into 2024, we are confident that Tuya’s solid financial position and momentum will sustain our business expansion and product profitability.”

Fourth Quarter 2023 Unaudited Financial Results

REVENUE

Total revenue in the fourth quarter of 2023 increased by 42.2% to US$64.4 million from US$45.3 million in the same period of 2022, mainly due to the increase in IoT PaaS revenue, SaaS and others revenue and smart device distribution revenue.

IoT PaaS revenue in the fourth quarter of 2023 increased by 44.6% to US$47.2 million from US$32.6 million in the same period of 2022, primarily due to the relief of downstream inventory backlog and a global economic improvement compared with the same period of 2022, along with the effective customer-focus and product-enhancement strategies the Company adopted to navigate through the macroeconomic headwinds. Correspondingly, the Company’s DBNER of IoT PaaS for the trailing 12 months ended December 31, 2023 increased to 103% from 51% for the trailing 12 months ended December 31, 2022.

SaaS and others revenue in the fourth quarter of 2023 increased by 19.3% to US$9.5 million from US$7.9 million in the same period of 2022, primarily due to an increase in revenue from cloud software products. The Company remained committed to offering value-added services and a diverse range of software products with compelling value propositions to its customers.

Smart device distribution revenue in the fourth quarter of 2023 increased by 64.6% to US$7.8 million from US$4.7 million in the same period of 2022, primarily due to an increase in revenue from smart device solutions and the variations in the timing and volume of customer demands and purchases.

COST OF REVENUE

Cost of revenue in the fourth quarter of 2023 increased by 35.3% to US$33.9 million from US$25.1 million in the same period of 2022, generally in line with the increase in the Company’s total revenue.

GROSS PROFIT AND GROSS MARGIN

Total gross profit in the fourth quarter of 2023 increased by 50.9% to US$30.5 million from US$20.2 million in the same period of 2022 and gross margin increased to 47.3% in the fourth quarter of 2023 from 44.6% in the same period of 2022.

IoT PaaS gross margin in the fourth quarter of 2023 was 44.8%, compared to 41.5% in the same period of 2022, primarily due to the changes in product mix, enhancement in product value, and the decrease in provision recorded for certain slow-moving IoT chips and raw materials compared to the fourth quarter of last year.

SaaS and others gross margin in the fourth quarter of 2023 was 74.2%, which remained relatively stable, compared to 75.2% in the same period of 2022.

Smart device distribution gross margin in the fourth quarter of 2023 was 29.7%, compared to 14.6% in the same period of 2022, primarily due to higher-value product solutions we provided to our customers during the fourth quarter of 2023.

OPERATING EXPENSES

Operating expenses increased by 2.0% to US$54.1 million in the fourth quarter of 2023 from US$53.0 million in the same period of 2022.

Non-GAAP operating expenses, defined as operating expenses excluding share-based compensation expenses and credit loss of long-term investments, decreased by 13.5% to US$30.7 million in the fourth quarter of 2023 from US$35.5 million in the same period of 2022. Share-based compensation expenses in the fourth quarter of 2023 were US$15.9 million, compared to US$17.5 million in the same period of 2022. Credit loss of long-term investments was US$7.4 million in the fourth quarter of 2023, compared to nil in the same period of 2022.

Research and development expenses in the fourth quarter of 2023 were US$22.8 million, down 17.9% from US$27.8 million in the same period of 2022, primarily because of the strategic streamlining of the Company’s research and development team and operations. During this quarter, average salaried employee headcount of the Company’s research and development team was down approximately 21.9% year over year, compared to the same quarter in last year. Non-GAAP adjusted research and development expenses in the fourth quarter of 2023 were US$19.4 million, compared to US$23.8 million in the same period of 2022.

Sales and marketing expenses in the fourth quarter of 2023 were US$10.9 million, down 2.4% from US$11.2 million in the same period of 2022, primarily due to the strategic streamlining of the Company’s sales and marketing team, partially offset by increased spending in marketing events as the revenue returned to a year-over-year growth trajectory since the third quarter of 2023. Non-GAAP adjusted sales and marketing expenses in the fourth quarter of 2023 were US$9.5 million, compared to US$9.6 million in the same period of 2022.

General and administrative expenses in the fourth quarter of 2023 were US$23.8 million, up 46.8% compared to US$16.2 million in the same period of 2022, primarily due to the credit loss of US$7.4 million of long-term investments. Non-GAAP adjusted general and administrative expenses in the fourth quarter of 2023 were US$5.3 million, compared to US$4.3 million in the same period of 2022.

Other operating income, net in the fourth quarter of 2023 was US$3.4 million, primarily due to the receipt of software value-added tax refunds and various general subsidies for enterprises.

LOSS FROM OPERATIONS AND OPERATING MARGIN

Loss from operations in the fourth quarter of 2023 narrowed by 28.0% to US$23.6 million from US$32.8 million in the same period of 2022. Non-GAAP loss from operations in the fourth quarter of 2023 narrowed by 98.3% to US$0.3 million from US$15.3 million in the same period of 2022.

Operating margin in the fourth quarter of 2023 was negative 36.7%, improved by 35.8 percentage points from negative 72.5% in the same period of 2022. Non-GAAP operating margin in the fourth quarter of 2023 was negative 0.4%, improved by 33.4 percentage points from negative 33.8% in the same period of 2022.

NET LOSS/PROFIT AND NET MARGIN

Net loss in the fourth quarter of 2023 narrowed by 52.4% to US$10.8 million from US$22.7 million in the same period of 2022. The difference between loss from operations and net loss in the fourth quarter of 2023 was primarily because of a US$13.1 million interest income achieved mainly due to well implemented treasury strategies on the Company’s cash and bank time deposits recorded as short-term and long-term investments.

The Company had a non-GAAP net profit of US$12.6 million in the fourth quarter of 2023, compared to a non-GAAP net loss of US$5.2 million in the same period of 2022, demonstrating the Company’s ability to sustain profitability on a non-GAAP basis.

Net margin in the fourth quarter of 2023 was negative 16.8%, improving by 33.4 percentage points from negative 50.2% in the same period of 2022. Non-GAAP net margin in the fourth quarter of 2023 was 19.5%, improving by 31.0 percentage points from negative 11.5% in the same period of 2022.

BASIC AND DILUTED NET LOSS/PROFIT PER ADS

Basic and diluted net loss per ADS was US$0.02 in the fourth quarter of 2023, compared to US$0.04 in the same period of 2022. Each ADS represents one Class A ordinary share.

Non-GAAP basic and diluted net profit per ADS was US$0.02 in the fourth quarter of 2023, compared to non-GAAP basic and diluted net loss of US$0.01 in the same period of 2022.

CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS, TIME DEPOSITS AND U.S. TREASURY SECURITIES RECORDED AS SHORT-TERM AND LONG-TERM INVESTMENTS

Cash and cash equivalents, time deposits and U.S. treasury securities recorded as short-term and long-term investments were US$984.3 million as of December 31, 2023, compared to US$952.0 million as of December 31, 2022, which the Company believes is sufficient to meet its current liquidity and working capital needs.

NET CASH GENERATED FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES

Net cash generated from operating activities in the fourth quarter of 2023 was US$31.8 million, compared to net cash used in operating activities US$0.1 million in the same period of 2022. The net cash generated from operating activities for the fourth quarter of 2023 improved mainly due to the increase in the Company’s revenue, and the decrease in operating expenses, particularly employee-related costs, and working capital changes in the ordinary course of business.

For further information on non-GAAP financial measures presented above, see the section headed “Use of Non-GAAP Financial Measures.”

Business Outlook

In the fourth quarter of 2023, we continued to observe a moderately declining yet persisting overall inflation, which is expected to continually influence the discretionary consumer electronics spending. On the supply chain front, we expect downstream inventory levels to be normalizing ongoingly, providing downstream smart device manufacturers, brands, and retail channels with greater flexibility and resilience to adapt their operational and procurement plans as necessary. This, in turn, will revitalize their investment in smart business. Overall, discretionary consumer electronic spending alongside enterprise procurement are expected to prioritize cost-effectiveness, reflecting a balanced approach widely adopted in the current economic climate.

In response to this evolving market environment, the Company will remain committed to continuously iterating and improving its products and services, further enhancing software and hardware capabilities, expanding key customer base, investing in innovations and new opportunities, diversifying revenue streams, and further optimizing operating efficiency. At the same time, the Company understands that future trajectories may encounter challenges, including shifting consumer spending patterns, regional economic disparities, inventory management, foreign exchange rate volatility, and broader geopolitical uncertainties.

Conference Call Information

The Company’s management will hold a conference call at 07:30 P.M. Eastern Time on Tuesday, February 27, 2024 (08:30 A.M. Beijing Time on Wednesday, February 28, 2024) to discuss the financial results. In advance of the conference call, all participants must use the following link to complete the online registration process. Upon registering, each participant will receive access details for this conference including a conference access code, a PIN number (personal access code), the dial-in number, and an e-mail with detailed instructions to join the conference call.

Online registration: https://www.netroadshow.com/events/login?show=a98d0a81&confId=60968

The replay will be accessible through March 5, 2024 by dialing the following numbers:

International:

+19294586194

United States:

+18668139403

Access Code:

925036

A live and archived webcast of the conference call will also be available at the Company’s investor relations website at https://ir.tuya.com.

About Tuya Inc.

Tuya Inc. (NYSE: TUYA; HKEX: 2391) is a global leading IoT cloud development platform with a mission to build an IoT developer ecosystem and enable everything to be smart. Tuya has pioneered a purpose-built IoT cloud development platform that delivers a full suite of offerings, including Platform-as-a-Service, or PaaS, and Software-as-a-Service, or SaaS, to businesses and developers. Through its IoT cloud development platform, Tuya has enabled developers to activate a vibrant IoT ecosystem of brands, OEMs, partners and end users to engage and communicate through a broad range of smart devices.

Use of Non-GAAP Financial Measures

In evaluating the business, the Company considers and uses non-GAAP measures, such as non-GAAP operating expenses, non-GAAP loss from operations (including non-GAAP operating margin), non-GAAP net (loss)/profit (including non-GAAP net margin), and non-GAAP basic and diluted net (loss)/profit per ADS, as supplemental measures to review and assess its operating performance. The presentation of non-GAAP financial measures is not intended to be considered in isolation or as a substitute for the financial information prepared and presented in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles in the United States of America (“U.S. GAAP”). The Company defines non-GAAP measures by excluding the impact of share-based compensation expenses and credit-related impairment of long-term investments from the respective GAAP measures. The Company presents the non-GAAP financial measures because they are used by the management to evaluate its operating performance and formulate business plans. The Company also believes that the use of the non-GAAP measures facilitates investors’ assessment of its operating performance.

Non-GAAP financial measures are not defined under U.S. GAAP and are not presented in accordance with U.S. GAAP. Non-GAAP financial measures have limitations as analytical tools. One of the key limitations of using the aforementioned non-GAAP financial measures is that they do not reflect all items of expenses that affect the Company’s operations. Share-based compensation expenses and credit-related impairment of long-term investments have been and may continue to be incurred in the business and are not reflected in the presentation of non-GAAP financial measures. Further, the non-GAAP financial measures may differ from the non-GAAP information used by other companies, including peer companies, and therefore their comparability may be limited. The Company compensates for these limitations by reconciling the non-GAAP financial measures to the nearest U.S. GAAP performance measures, all of which should be considered when evaluating the Company’s performance. The Company encourages you to review its financial information in its entirety and not rely on a single financial measure.

Reconciliations of Tuya’s non-GAAP financial measures to the most comparable U.S. GAAP measures are included at the end of this press release.

Safe Harbor Statement

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

Investor Relations Contact

Tuya Inc.
Investor Relations
Email: ir@tuya.com

The Blueshirt Group
Gary Dvorchak, CFA
Phone: +1 (323) 240-5796
Email: gary@blueshirtgroup.com

 

TUYA INC.

UNAUDITED CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS

AS OF DECEMBER 31, 2022 AND 2023

(All amounts in US$ thousands (“US$”), 

except for share and per share data, unless otherwise noted)

As of December 31,

As of December 31,

2022

2023

ASSETS
Current assets:
Cash and cash equivalents

133,161

498,688

Short-term investments

821,134

291,023

Accounts receivable, net

12,172

9,214

Notes receivable, net

2,767

4,955

Inventories, net

45,380

32,865

Prepayments and other current assets, net

8,752

11,053

Total current assets

1,023,366

847,798

Non-current assets:
Property, equipment and software, net

3,827

2,589

Operating lease right-of-use assets, net

9,736

7,647

Long-term investments

18,031

207,489

Other non-current assets, net

1,179

877

Total non-current assets

32,773

218,602

Total assets

1,056,139

1,066,400

LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERSEQUITY
Current liabilities:
Accounts payable

9,595

11,577

Advances from customers

27,633

31,776

Deferred revenue, current

6,821

6,802

Accruals and other current liabilities

33,383

32,807

Incomes tax payables

689

Lease liabilities, current

3,850

3,883

Total current liabilities

81,282

87,534

Non-current liabilities:
Lease liabilities, non-current

5,292

3,904

Deferred revenue, non-current

394

506

Other non-current liabilities

7,004

3,891

Total non-current liabilities

12,690

8,301

Total liabilities

93,972

95,835

 

 

TUYA INC.

UNAUDITED CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS (CONTINUED)

AS OF DECEMBER 31, 2022 AND 2023

(All amounts in US$ thousands (“US$”), 

except for share and per share data, unless otherwise noted)

As of

December 31,

As of

December 31,

2022

2023

Shareholders’ equity:

 Ordinary shares

 Class A ordinary shares

25

25

 Class B ordinary shares

4

4

 Treasury stock

(86,438)

(53,630)

 Additional paidin capital

1,584,764

1,616,105

 Accumulated other comprehensive loss                             

(22,115)

(17,091)

 Accumulated deficit

(514,073)

(574,848)

Total shareholders’ equity

962,167

970,565

Total liabilities and shareholders’ equity

1,056,139

1,066,400

 

 

TUYA INC.

UNAUDITED CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF

COMPREHENSIVE LOSS

(All amounts in US$ thousands (“US$”), 

except for share and per share data, unless otherwise noted)

For the Three Months Ended

December 31,
2022

December 31,
2023

Revenue

45,286

64,411

Cost of revenue

(25,100)

(33,948)

Gross profit

20,186

30,463

Operating expenses:

Research and development expenses

(27,792)

(22,806)

Sales and marketing expenses

(11,203)

(10,937)

General and administrative expenses

(16,181)

(23,754)

Other operating incomes, net

2,160

3,410

Total operating expenses

(53,016)

(54,087)

Loss from operations

(32,830)

(23,624)

Other income/(loss)

Other non-operating income, net

779

778

Financial income, net

10,234

13,135

Foreign exchange (loss)/gain, net

(102)

17

Loss before income tax expense

(21,919)

(9,694)

Income tax expense

(811)

(1,122)

Net loss

(22,730)

(10,816)

Net loss attributable to Tuya Inc.

(22,730)

(10,816)

Net loss attribute to ordinary shareholders

(22,730)

(10,816)

Net loss

(22,730)

(10,816)

Other comprehensive (loss)/income

Changes in fair value of long-term investments

(8,347)

(5,321)

Transfer out of fair value changes of long-term investments

7,487

Foreign currency translation

2,090

1,772

Total comprehensive loss attributable to Tuya Inc.

(28,987)

(6,878)

 

 

TUYA INC.

UNAUDITED CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF

COMPREHENSIVE LOSS (CONTINUED)

(All amounts in US$ thousands (“US$”), 

except for share and per share data, unless otherwise noted)

For the Three Months Ended

December 31,

2022

December 31, 

2023

Net loss attributable to Tuya Inc.

(22,730)

(10,816)

Net loss attributable to ordinary shareholders

(22,730)

(10,816)

Weighted average number of ordinary shares used in computing

 net loss per share, basic and diluted

554,121,595

557,103,923

Net loss per share attributable to ordinary shareholders, basic

 and diluted

(0.04)

(0.02)

Sharebased compensation expenses were included in:

 Research and development expenses

4,032

3,446

 Sales and marketing expenses

1,611

1,462

 General and administrative expenses

11,867

11,028

 

TUYA INC.

UNAUDITED CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS

(All amounts in US$ thousands (“US$”), 

except for share and per share data, unless otherwise noted)

For the Three Months Ended

December 31,
2022

December 31,
2023

Net cash (used in)/generated from operating activities

(138)

31,760

Net cash (used in)/generated from investing activities

(165,305)

299,763

Net cash (used in)/generated from financing activities

(3,432)

162

Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents,
restricted cash

2,138

729

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

(166,737)

332,414

Cash and cash equivalents, restricted cash at the beginning of period

299,898

166,274

Cash and cash equivalents, restricted cash at the end of period                             

133,161

498,688

 

 

TUYA INC.

UNAUDITED RECONCILIATION OF NON-GAAP MEASURES TO THE MOST DIRECTLY

COMPARABLE FINANCIAL MEASURES

(All amounts in US$ thousands (“US$”), 

except for share and per share data, unless otherwise noted)

For the Three Months Ended

December 31,

2022

December 31, 

2023

Reconciliation of operating expenses to

 nonGAAP operating expenses

Research and development expenses

(27,792)

(22,806)

Add: Sharebased compensation expenses

4,032

3,446

Adjusted Research and development expenses

(23,760)

(19,360)

Sales and marketing expenses

(11,203)

(10,937)

Add: Sharebased compensation expenses

1,611

1,462

Adjusted Sales and marketing expenses

(9,592)

(9,475)

General and administrative expenses

(16,181)

(23,754)

Add: Sharebased compensation expenses

11,867

11,028

Add: Credit-related impairment of long-term investments

7,435

Adjusted General and administrative expenses

(4,314)

(5,291)

Reconciliation of loss from operations to

 nonGAAP loss from operations

Loss from operations

(32,830)

(23,624)

Operating margin

(72.5) %

(36.7) %

Add: Sharebased compensation expenses

17,510

15,936

Add: Credit-related impairment of long-term investments

7,435

NonGAAP Loss from operations

(15,320)

(253)

NonGAAP Operating margin

(33.8) %

(0.4) %

Reconciliation of net loss to nonGAAP net (loss)/profit

Net loss

(22,730)

(10,816)

Net margin

(50.2) %

(16.8) %

Add: Sharebased compensation expenses

17,510

15,936

Add: Credit-related impairment of long-term investments

7,435

NonGAAP Net (loss)/profit

(5,220)

12,555

NonGAAP Net margin

(11.5) %

19.5 %

Weighted average number of ordinary shares used in

 computing nonGAAP net loss per share

– Basic

554,121,595

557,103,923

– Diluted

554,121,595

589,438,606

NonGAAP net (loss)/profit per share attributable

 to ordinary shareholders

– Basic

(0.01)

0.02

– Diluted

(0.01)

0.02

 

 

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AIA Australia

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By innovating across the end-to-end claims journey, AIA is strengthening its ability to deliver timely assistance at critical moments while establishing a foundation for ongoing innovation and future growth.

Long Service Corporation (LSC) NSW

Long Service Corporation, working with Deloitte, built a digital application on Appian to administer the NSW Community Services Industry portable long service leave scheme.

The application connects workers, employers and Long Service Corporation through dedicated digital portals supporting registration, identity verification, worker nominations, service returns, payments and notifications. By bringing these functions together in one platform, the application enables Long Service Corporation to administer the scheme more efficiently and at scale. Since its launch in April 2026, more than 2,200 employers have submitted over 8,800 service returns and more than 220,000 workers have been nominated into the scheme. The platform has also processed more than $110 million in levy payments to fund workers’ portable long service leave entitlements.

New Zealand Police

New Zealand Police built a nationwide case management system on Appian for its 105 non-emergency service, replacing separate regional processes previously managed through Microsoft Outlook and shared folders.

The Appian Platform centralises incoming emails and case information, applies 35,000 assignment rules and intelligently directs cases according to factors including offence type and location. The solution has reduced case processing time from up to two weeks to four hours, cut backlogs from approximately 4,000 cases to fewer than 50 during most shifts and saved 18,000 hours annually in email management. It has also enabled the equivalent of at least 10 full-time employees to move from administrative triage into higher-value frontline support.

RMBL Investments

RMBL Investments, working with Persistent, has used the Appian Platform to connect its investor, borrower, introducer and employee operations.

The Appian environment spans customer self-service, investment and loan applications, portfolio management, servicing, communications, IT service management, document generation and AI-enabled processes. It now supports more than 5,000 clients and approximately A$3 billion in funds under management. The multi-year transformation has helped streamline operations, with efficiency improvements of up to 72% in some areas, giving RMBL greater capacity to grow without manual effort increasing at the same pace.

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On the Appian platform, customers build AI-powered processes that accelerate work, reduce cost, and manage risk. Our platform is known for its unique power, reliability, and scale. We’ve been automating processes for more than 25 years and understand enterprise operations like no one else. For more information, visit appian.com. [Nasdaq: APPN]

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WEPSEA 2026 Concludes, Highlighting Southeast Asia’s Transition Towards Smarter and More Sustainable Packaging

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SHANGHAI, Sept. 6, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — WEPSEA 2026 concluded successfully after three days of exhibitions, conferences, business forums, and industry exchanges, reaffirming the growing importance of Southeast Asia as one of the world’s most dynamic markets for the packaging and printing industry.

As a regional platform rooted in Indonesia and serving the broader Southeast Asian market, WEPSEA 2026 brought together packaging manufacturers, technology providers, converters, brand owners, suppliers, industry associations, and professional buyers to explore how innovation, collaboration, and sustainable development are reshaping the future of the industry.

More than an exhibition, WEPSEA has become a meeting point where technology meets market demand, and where regional businesses connect with global expertise to accelerate industrial transformation.

Reflecting the Next Stage of Industry Development

One of the clearest messages emerging from WEPSEA 2026 was the changing direction of investment across Southeast Asia’s packaging industry.

As consumer markets continue to expand—driven by the growth of food and beverage, e-commerce, healthcare, personal care, and modern retail—the expectations placed on packaging manufacturers are evolving rapidly. Businesses are no longer focused solely on increasing production capacity; they are placing greater emphasis on manufacturing efficiency, product quality, operational flexibility, and sustainable development.

Throughout the exhibition, discussions between exhibitors and visitors increasingly centered on practical production challenges and long-term competitiveness.

How can manufacturers reduce reliance on manual labour through automation? How can production become more flexible to respond to shorter product life cycles and increasingly customized orders? How can companies meet higher standards for food safety, Halal compliance, environmental responsibility, and international supply chains?

These questions were echoed across conference sessions, business meetings, and technical discussions, reflecting a broader transformation taking place throughout the region’s packaging sector.

Innovation Supporting Industrial Transformation

Against this backdrop, WEPSEA 2026 showcased technologies and solutions spanning the entire packaging value chain, from corrugated packaging, folding cartons, and flexible packaging to digital printing, intelligent manufacturing, converting equipment, and packaging materials.

Rather than simply displaying products, exhibitors engaged visitors in discussions on how new technologies can improve productivity, reduce waste, optimize resource utilization, and enhance manufacturing quality. Live equipment demonstrations and face-to-face technical exchanges enabled companies to better understand how innovation can be translated into practical business value.

The exhibition reinforced the growing role of technology as a key driver of industrial upgrading across Southeast Asia.

Knowledge Exchange Driving Industry Progress

Alongside the exhibition, WEPSEA’s conference programme created an open platform for dialogue among industry experts, business leaders, and technology providers.

Topics including smart packaging, artificial intelligence in manufacturing, material innovation, e-commerce packaging, Halal packaging, supply chain resilience, and sustainable production highlighted both the opportunities and the challenges facing the industry.

Practical workshops further encouraged the exchange of operational expertise by focusing on printing quality management, defect prevention, colour consistency, and production optimization. Meanwhile, the Business Forum Pack ID explored digital procurement, consumer brand development, and policy trends influencing the regional printing and packaging market.

Together, these activities demonstrated that future industry competitiveness depends not only on advanced equipment, but also on knowledge sharing, technical collaboration, and continuous innovation.

Building a More Connected Regional Packaging Ecosystem

Another defining feature of WEPSEA 2026 was the strong support and participation of leading packaging and printing associations from across Asia, highlighting the exhibition’s growing role as a regional platform for industry collaboration.

Official delegations and representatives attended from the countries and regions including the Malaysian Corrugated Carton Manufacturers’ Association (MACCMA), Corrugated Box Manufacturers Association, Singapore (CBMA), Asosiasi Kotak Karton Gelombang Indonesia (AKKGI), Thai Corrugated Packaging Association (TCPA), Association Corrugated Converting Indonesia (ACCI), Bangladesh Institute of Packaging (BIP), Indonesian Packaging Federation (IPF), Malaysia Printing Association (MPA), Hong Kong Corrugated Paper Manufacturers’ Association Ltd (HKCPMA), Packaging Development Federation (PDF) and PRINTPACK Indonesia.

Their active participation enriched the exhibition through technical exchanges, delegation visits, conference support, and business networking activities, fostering closer dialogue between industry organisations, manufacturers, suppliers, brand owners, and buyers across the region.

As supply chains become increasingly interconnected, platforms like WEPSEA play an increasingly important role in strengthening regional cooperation, facilitating knowledge exchange, and supporting the sustainable development of Southeast Asia’s packaging and printing industry.

Creating Long-Term Value Beyond the Exhibition

While WEPSEA 2026 has come to a close, the conversations initiated, partnerships established, and ideas exchanged during the event will continue to generate value for the industry long after the exhibition ends.

Looking ahead, WEPSEA will continue to serve as an open platform that connects innovation with industry needs, strengthens regional cooperation, and supports the sustainable development of Southeast Asia’s packaging and printing industry.

As the region continues to embrace smarter manufacturing, greener production, and deeper international collaboration, WEPSEA remains committed to bringing together the people, technologies, and ideas that will help shape the next chapter of the industry’s development.

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LOS ANGELES and NEW YORK and LAS VEGAS, Sept. 6, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — As IFA 2026 enters its final days in Berlin, global brands are showcasing the next generation of products designed to improve everyday life—from smart home solutions and robotics to personal mobility and connected living. Behind every innovative product, however, is another important challenge: ensuring customers continue to have a positive experience after purchase.

At IFA 2026, Xcotton is connecting with brands, retailers, and technology companies to discuss how businesses can better protect customer purchases, reduce delivery-related risks, and create smoother resolution experiences. From shipping and delivery issues to unexpected damage, loss, and customer support challenges, every post-purchase interaction can influence how customers perceive a brand.

As a U.S.-based post-purchase protection platform, Xcotton helps modern e-commerce brands protect every order after checkout through shipping protection, product protection, extended warranty, and insurance-backed coverage solutions. With over 1,000 five-star ratings on Trustpilot and strong reviews from Shopify merchants, Xcotton has earned recognition for helping brands deliver a more reliable post-purchase experience.

For growing consumer brands, delivering a great product is only the beginning. International expansion, increasingly complex logistics networks, and rising customer expectations require reliable solutions that help protect every order, resolve unexpected issues, and maintain customer trust. Xcotton’s protection capabilities extend beyond the U.S. Through its licensed insurance intermediary in France, Xcotton is authorized to provide compliant insurance solutions to merchants and consumers across the European Union, giving internationally focused brands access to protection solutions designed for their customers and markets.

Protecting the Customer Experience Beyond the Product

Today’s consumer brands compete on more than product innovation. Customers expect a complete experience—from discovering a product and completing a purchase to receiving their order and getting support when something unexpected happens.

For brands selling internationally, challenges can arise at every stage of fulfillment. Packages may be delayed, lost, or damaged during transit. High-value products may require additional protection, while customers may expect fast, straightforward resolutions when delivery issues occur. Without a clear process, these moments can create friction for both customers and merchants.

A delivery problem can leave customers uncertain while increasing support costs, replacement expenses, refunds, and operational complexity for brands. Customers rarely know which carrier handled the package, where the issue occurred, or which operational step failed. They know only one thing: they purchased from the brand. That makes the brand responsible for helping find a solution.

This is where post-purchase protection becomes an important part of the customer experience. Xcotton helps brands address these challenges with a structured post-purchase protection platform designed to simplify resolution, reduce delivery risk, and give customers greater confidence after checkout.

XCOTTON: A Smarter Approach to Post-Purchase Protection

Xcotton helps merchants give customers greater confidence after checkout. Through shipping protection, product protection, extended warranty, and insurance-backed coverage solutions.Here are some of the ways Xcotton helps brands manage the post-purchase experience:

Shipping protection

Packages can face unexpected issues throughout the delivery journey, including loss, damage, theft, and other transportation-related problems. Xcotton provides shipping protection solutions that give customers a clear path to support when delivery problems occur, reducing uncertainty and improving confidence after purchase.

Product protection & Extended Warranty

For higher-value products and complex consumer goods, protection can extend well beyond delivery. Xcotton helps brands offer product protection and extended warranty coverage that supports customers throughout the ownership journey, providing added peace of mind beyond the standard warranty period. These flexible protection options help merchants safeguard products that represent a significant investment while strengthening customer confidence and creating additional value for both shoppers and brands.

Streamlined claims resolution

When something goes wrong, speed and clarity matter. A complicated claims process can frustrate customers while creating additional workload for support teams. Xcotton simplifies post-purchase claims and resolution, giving brands a centralized platform to manage their post-purchase protection and claims activity through one platform.

Flexible protection solutions

Every brand has different products, customers, and business requirements. Xcotton provides flexible protection solutions that can be adapted to different business models and product categories.

For example, eligible claims can remain open beyond 30 days, giving customers more time to report certain post-purchase issues. For eligible product claims, shoppers can also have the option of receiving a replacement or refund, depending on the applicable coverage and claim circumstances. This flexibility allows brands to build a protection experience that better matches their products and customers.

For customers, Xcotton provides greater confidence when placing an order and a clearer path forward when something unexpected happens. For merchants, Xcotton provides a more reliable way to manage delivery and product-related risks, streamline claims resolution, and protect the customer relationships they work hard to build.

The goal is simple: Help brands turn post-purchase protection into a better customer experience and a smarter business advantage.

Supporting Brands Across Consumer Categories

IFA 2026 brings together companies from many different industries, reflecting the diversity of modern consumer commerce. Several brands demonstrate how companies are reimagining everyday products through innovation and customer-focused design.

Belffin is a pioneer in flexible home solutions, specializing in versatile modular sofa designs that transform modern living. Belffin is designed specifically for urban American households and consumers who value efficient space utilization, perfectly blending ergonomic comfort with functional innovation. Our core signature—the modular sectional sofa—features integrated hidden storage, tool-free assembly, and customizable layouts that seamlessly adapt to evolving spatial needs. Combining pet-friendly, easy-to-clean performance fabrics with robust eco-conscious frames, every sectional sofa offers an ideal balance of durability, style, and practical luxury. At IFA 2026, Belffin continues to redefine adaptable furniture, empowering customers to shape living spaces that truly grow with them.

Eskute was founded in 2019 and has grown into a leading global personal mobility brand. Committed to making technology more accessible, Eskute provides high-quality mobility solutions at more affordable prices. Eskute offers an extensive product portfolio covering multiple riding scenarios, including the T Series electric trikes, V Series retro moped-style e-bikes, NOVA Series high-performance electric dirt bikes, C Series urban commuter e-bikes, and F Series urban all-terrain e-bikes. In addition, Eskute has earned an impressive 4.8 rating on Trustpilot. With global phone support and dedicated after-sales service centers, the brand has built strong customer loyalty and consistently high levels of customer satisfaction.

Yarbo is a pioneering global brand in yard robotics, dedicated to making outdoor maintenance smarter and more autonomous. Starting with the Robot Snow Blower, Yarbo expanded its vision to address the limitations of conventional single-purpose yard robots, developing an innovative “1+N” modular system that transforms one universal Core into an All-Season Yard Robot. With interchangeable modules for lawn mowing, leaf collection, snow removal, and more, Yarbo provides a versatile solution for year-round yard care, bringing its vision of smart outdoor living to life.

Turning Post-Purchase Challenges Into Opportunities

For brands, unexpected issues are unavoidable. The difference is how those moments are handled. With the right protection and resolution strategy, brands can transform challenging moments into opportunities to demonstrate reliability and customer commitment.

This is especially important as DTC (direct-to-consumer) businesses expand globally.

More markets mean more customers—but also more complex logistics, more delivery scenarios, and more expectations around service quality. Brands that invest in post-purchase experiences can create stronger relationships and improve customer confidence long after the original purchase.

Xcotton helps brands create better outcomes during these critical moments with protection solutions designed to support both merchants and customers. By turning protection into part of the customer experience, Xcotton helps shoppers feel confident that the brands they choose will stand behind their purchases.

XCOTTON Connects With Global Brands at IFA 2026

IFA 2026 provides an opportunity for companies from around the world to connect, exchange ideas, and shape the future of consumer products. As commerce continues to evolve, protection and customer experience are becoming increasingly important to sustainable growth.

Xcotton connects with global brands across consumer technology, e-commerce, smart home, lifestyle, retail, and logistics to build partnerships and deliver better post-purchase protection. By helping brands reduce operational challenges and streamline resolutions, Xcotton aims to create stronger customer experiences after every purchase.

Xcotton helps businesses make the post-purchase journey more secure, efficient, and customer-focused through protection solutions designed for your business. Every order represents more than a transaction. It represents a customer relationship worth protecting.

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