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iHuman Inc. Announces Fourth Quarter and Fiscal Year 2023 Unaudited Financial Results

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BEIJING, Feb. 29, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — iHuman Inc. (NYSE: IH) (“iHuman” or the “Company”), a leading provider of tech-powered, intellectual development products in China, today announced its unaudited financial results for the fourth quarter and fiscal year ended December 31, 2023.

Fourth Quarter 2023 Highlights

Revenues were RMB250.4 million (US$35.3 million), compared with RMB260.7 million in the same period last year.Gross profit was RMB178.2 million (US$25.1 million), compared with RMB181.0 million in the same period last year.Operating income was RMB21.9 million (US$3.1 million), compared with RMB39.1 million in the same period last year.Net income was RMB33.3 million (US$4.7 million), compared with RMB35.4 million in the same period last year.Average total MAUs[1] reached a record-high of 25.38 million, a year-over-year increase of 14.2%.

Fiscal Year 2023 Highlights

Revenues were RMB1,018.1 million (US$143.4 million), compared with RMB985.5 million in fiscal year 2022.Gross profit was RMB721.3 million (US$101.6 million), compared with RMB691.2 million in fiscal year 2022.Operating income was RMB159.9 million (US$22.5 million), compared with RMB111.6 million in fiscal year 2022.Net income was RMB180.9 million (US$25.5 million), compared with RMB109.8 million in fiscal year 2022.Average total MAUs were 23.04 million, a year-over-year increase of 16.0%.

[1] “Average total MAUs” refers to the monthly average of the sum of the MAUs of each of the Company’s apps during a specific period, which is counted based on the number of unique mobile devices through which such app is accessed at least once in a given month, and duplicate access to different apps is not eliminated from the total MAUs calculation.
[2] “Paying users” refers to users who paid subscription fees for premium content on any of the Company’s apps during a specific period; a user who makes payments across different apps using the same registered account is counted as one paying user, and a user who makes payments for the same app multiple times in the same period is counted as one paying user.

Dr. Peng Dai, Director and Chief Executive Officer of iHuman, commented, “As we look back on 2023, I am truly inspired by the accomplishments that we have achieved, especially considering the decline in China’s newborn population over the past few years. In response to the challenges posed by the declining birth rate, we have been actively expanding our presence in the international markets, diversifying our product portfolio, and developing products that cover a broader age demographic. These strategic efforts have helped us achieve remarkable progress. For instance, our globally-oriented app, Aha World, delivered impressive performance in 2023. By the end of the year, its YouTube and TikTok accounts collectively attracted over 200 million views. It also earned YouTube’s Silver Creator Award and rose to rank among the top three most popular children’s apps on the U.S. Apple app store in the fourth quarter. Meanwhile, our flagship product, iHuman Chinese, has consistently held the No.1 spot in the top-grossing category for children’s apps on the Apple app store in China for iPad users for nearly 4.5 years, according to Appfigures, a reputable American data analytics company. This past year has been marked by revenue growth and sustained profitability, and we once again set a new record for average total MAUs in the fourth quarter which further solidified our position as an industry leader.”

“We are also thrilled to announce the acquisition of intellectual property assets related to “Cosmicrew” from Kunpeng, an animation production studio within the Perfect World Group. This strategic acquisition is expected to generate significant synergies with our business. Firstly, “Cosmicrew” is a popular cartoon adventure series that has established a strong presence in the children’s entertainment sector. The light-hearted and delightful nature of this cartoon IP seamlessly compliments our overall product style and aesthetic. With the IP already integrated into some of our products before the acquisition, we now have greater autonomy over our creative content. In addition, we now can expand our product range further by developing additional IP offerings and derivatives, including animations, toys, and more. At the market level, “Cosmicrew” is a popular cartoon with a large audience base, and this acquisition will enable us to further extend our market reach and engage with a broader audience.”

“As we continue to progress on our strategic initiatives, we remain fully dedicated to strengthening our core competencies through ongoing product enhancement. We have been enriching the content and functionality of our app products to elevate the digital experience of our users and have made further strides in integrating our online and offline offerings to create a more immersive and holistic journey for users. For example, we rolled out both multi-leveled physical books and a specially developed smart reading pen that complement our leveled English reading app, iHuman Fantastic Friends. This combination allows kids to explore captivating original English stories tailored to their proficiency level in physical and digital formats, offering them a flexible and simple reading experience while enhancing their understanding and engagement with the content.”

“In 2023, we further strengthened our comprehensive product suite, significantly expanded our international presence, and earned increased market recognition with several prestigious industry accolades. We achieved all these milestones despite a highly volatile and challenging macroeconomic climate, which I believe is a testament to the caliber of our products, the effectiveness of our strategies, and the resilience of our team in overcoming diverse economic challenges. As we enter 2024, I am filled with anticipation for the continued success that lies ahead.”

Ms. Vivien Weiwei Wang, Director and Chief Financial Officer of iHuman, added, “Our fourth quarter results ended 2023 on a positive note despite a turbulent global economic environment. While our fourth quarter results saw a marginal decrease year-over-year, it reflected a normalization from the exceptional fourth quarter performance last year, which was caused by a heightened demand driven by more indoor activities during the pandemic. From a full year perspective in 2023, despite the fact that everybody shifted back to regular routines and spent less time at home after the pandemic, we still achieved satisfactory growth as both revenues and MAUs increased compared to fiscal year 2022. We are also proud to announce our eighth consecutive quarter of profitability, with annual net income reaching RMB180.9 million. This achievement marks our second straight year of profitability since our IPO in 2020 and demonstrates that we have successfully charted a path of healthy and sustainable growth. The momentum we have sustained in our business operations has further solidified our financial position, which not only bolsters our capacity for ongoing growth and innovation, but also enables us to enhance returns to our shareholders through issuing a special cash dividend of US$0.02 per ordinary share, or US$0.10 per ADS. The approval of the special dividend by our board of directors reflects our confidence in our long-term growth potential and strong balance sheet. Moving forward, we will continue to execute on our strategic priorities and maintain a growth-oriented approach to create even greater value for our users and shareholders.”

Fourth Quarter 2023 Unaudited Financial Results

Revenues

Revenues were RMB250.4 million (US$35.3 million), compared with RMB260.7 million in the same period last year.

Average total MAUs for the quarter were 25.38 million, an increase of 14.2% year-over-year from 22.22 million in the same period last year. The number of paying users[2] was 1.45 million.

Cost of Revenues

Cost of revenues was RMB72.2 million (US$10.2 million), a decrease of 9.4% from RMB79.7 million in the same period last year, primarily due to decreased channel costs.

Gross Profit and Gross Margin

Gross profit was RMB178.2 million (US$25.1 million), compared with RMB181.0 million in the same period last year. Gross margin was 71.2%, compared with 69.4% in the same period last year.

Operating Expenses

Total operating expenses were RMB156.4 million (US$22.0 million), an increase of 10.2% from RMB141.9 million in the same period last year.

Research and development expenses were RMB66.3 million (US$9.3 million), compared with RMB66.8 million in the same period last year.

Sales and marketing expenses were RMB64.5 million (US$9.1 million), an increase of 40.8% from RMB45.8 million in the same period last year, primarily due to increased strategic spending on promotional activities and brand enhancement.

General and administrative expenses were RMB25.5 million (US$3.6 million), a decrease of 12.7% from RMB29.3 million in the same period last year, primarily due to payroll related cost-savings and other decreased expenses as a result of the continued optimization of our operational efficiency.

Operating Income

Operating income was RMB21.9 million (US$3.1 million), compared with RMB39.1 million in the same period last year.

Net Income

Net income was RMB33.3 million (US$4.7 million), compared with RMB35.4 million in the same period last year.

Basic and diluted net income per ADS were RMB0.63 (US$0.09) and RMB0.61 (US$0.09), respectively, compared with RMB0.67 and RMB0.66 in the same period last year. Each ADS represents five Class A ordinary shares of the Company.

Deferred Revenue and Customer Advances

Deferred revenue and customer advances were RMB318.6 million (US$44.9 million) as of December 31, 2023, compared with RMB379.1 million as of December 31, 2022.

Cash and Cash Equivalents

Cash and cash equivalents were RMB1,213.8 million (US$171.0 million) as of December 31, 2023, compared with RMB1,050.0 million as of December 31, 2022.

Fiscal Year 2023 Unaudited Financial Results

Revenues

Revenues were RMB1,018.1 million (US$143.4 million), an increase of 3.3% from RMB985.5 million in fiscal year 2022.

Average total MAUs were 23.04 million, an increase of 16.0% year-over-year from 19.86 million in fiscal year 2022. The number of paying users for the year was 4.27 million.

Cost of Revenues

Cost of revenues was RMB296.9 million (US$41.8 million), compared with RMB294.3 million in fiscal year 2022.

Gross Profit and Gross Margin

Gross profit was RMB721.3 million (US$101.6 million), an increase of 4.4% from RMB691.2 million in fiscal year 2022. Gross margin was 70.8%, compared with 70.1% in fiscal year 2022.

Operating Expenses

Total operating expenses were RMB561.4 million (US$79.1 million), a decrease of 3.1% from RMB579.6 million in fiscal year 2022.

Research and development expenses were RMB257.5 million (US$36.3 million), a decrease of 17.8% from RMB313.5 million in fiscal year 2022, primarily due to cost savings in payroll-related expenses and outsourcing expenses.

Sales and marketing expenses were RMB199.5 million (US$28.1 million), an increase of 27.1% from RMB156.9 million in fiscal year 2022, primarily due to increased strategic spending on promotional activities and brand enhancement.

General and administrative expenses were RMB104.3 million (US$14.7 million), a decrease of 4.5% from RMB109.2 million in fiscal year 2022.

Operating Income

Operating income was RMB159.9 million (US$22.5 million), compared with RMB111.6 million in fiscal year 2022.

Net Income

Net income was RMB180.9 million (US$25.5 million), compared with RMB109.8 million in fiscal year 2022.

Basic and diluted net income per ADS were RMB3.43 (US$0.48) and RMB3.30 (US$0.46), respectively, compared with RMB2.06 and RMB2.03 in fiscal year 2022. Each ADS represents five Class A ordinary shares of the Company.

Special Cash Dividend

To deliver return of capital to shareholders, the Company’s board of directors (the “Board”) approved a special cash dividend of US$0.02 per ordinary share, or US$0.10 per ADS, to holders of ordinary shares and holders of ADSs as of the close of business on March 28, 2024 New York Time, payable in U.S. dollars. The aggregate amount of the special dividend will be approximately US$5.3 million. The payment date is expected to be on or around May 8, 2024 and May 15, 2024 for holders of ordinary shares and holders of ADSs, respectively.

Acquisition of IP Assets

The Company, through one of its consolidated affiliated entities, entered into an asset transfer agreement (the “Asset Transfer Agreement”) with Kunpeng, an animation production studio within the Perfect World Group (the “Transferors”). Pursuant to the Asset Transfer Agreement, the Company will acquire intellectual property assets related to “Cosmicrew” from Kunpeng, including copyrights and trademarks, among others, for a total consideration of RMB64.0 million. The consideration of the transaction was determined with the assistance of an independent third-party valuation firm. As the Transferors are related parties of the Company, the transaction has been approved by the Board and the audit committee of the Board, and is subject to customary closing conditions.

Exchange Rate Information

The U.S. dollar (US$) amounts disclosed in this press release, except for those transaction amounts that were actually settled in U.S. dollars, are presented solely for the convenience of the reader. The conversion of Renminbi (RMB) into US$ in this press release is based on the exchange rate set forth in the H.10 statistical release of the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System as of December 29, 2023, which was RMB7.0999 to US$1.00. The percentages stated in this press release are calculated based on the RMB amounts.

Non-GAAP Financial Measures

iHuman considers and uses non-GAAP financial measures, such as adjusted operating income, adjusted net income and adjusted diluted net income per ADS, as supplemental metrics in reviewing and assessing its operating performance and formulating its business plan. 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 accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America (“U.S. GAAP”). iHuman defines adjusted operating income, adjusted net income and adjusted diluted net income per ADS as operating income, net income and diluted net income per ADS excluding share-based compensation expenses, respectively. Adjusted operating income, adjusted net income and adjusted diluted net income per ADS enable iHuman’s management to assess its operating results without considering the impact of share-based compensation expenses, which are non-cash charges. iHuman believes that these non-GAAP financial measures provide useful information to investors in understanding and evaluating the Company’s current operating performance and prospects in the same manner as management does, if they so choose.

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, which possibly do not reflect all items of expense that affect our operations. Share-based compensation expenses have been and may continue to be incurred in our business and are not reflected in the presentation of the non-GAAP financial measures. In addition, the non-GAAP financial measures iHuman uses may differ from the non-GAAP measures used by other companies, including peer companies, and therefore their comparability may be limited. The presentation of these non-GAAP financial measures is not intended to be considered in isolation from or as a substitute for the financial information prepared and presented in accordance with GAAP.

Safe Harbor Statement

This announcement contains forward-looking statements. These statements are made under the “safe harbor” provisions of the United States 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”  and similar statements. Statements that are not historical facts, including statements about iHuman’s beliefs and expectations, are forward-looking statements. Among other things, the description of the management’s quotations in this announcement contains forward-looking statements. iHuman may also make written or oral forward-looking statements in its periodic reports to the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”), in its annual report to shareholders, in press releases and other written materials, and in oral statements made by its officers, directors or employees to third parties. 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: iHuman’s growth strategies; its future business development, financial condition and results of operations; its ability to continue to attract and retain users, convert non-paying users into paying users and increase the spending of paying users, the trends in, and size of, the market in which iHuman operates; its expectations regarding demand for, and market acceptance of, its products and services; its expectations regarding its relationships with business partners; general economic and business conditions; regulatory environment; and assumptions underlying or related to any of the foregoing. Further information regarding these and other risks is included in iHuman’s filings with the SEC. All information provided in this press release is as of the date of this press release, and iHuman does not undertake any obligation to update any forward-looking statement, except as required under applicable law.

About iHuman Inc.

iHuman Inc. is a leading provider of tech-powered, intellectual development products in China that is committed to making the child-upbringing experience easier for parents and transforming intellectual development into a fun journey for children. Benefiting from a deep legacy that combines over two decades of experience in the parenthood industry, superior original content, advanced high-tech innovation DNA and research & development capabilities with cutting-edge technologies, iHuman empowers parents with tools to make the child-upbringing experience more efficient. iHuman’s unique, fun and interactive product offerings stimulate children’s natural curiosity and exploration. The Company’s comprehensive suite of innovative and high-quality products include self-directed apps, interactive content and smart devices that cover a broad variety of areas to develop children’s abilities in speaking, critical thinking, independent reading and creativity, and foster their natural interest in traditional Chinese culture. Leveraging advanced technological capabilities, including 3D engines, AI/AR functionality, and big data analysis on children’s behavior & psychology, iHuman believes it will continue to provide superior experience that is efficient and relieving for parents, and effective and fun for children, in China and all over the world, through its integrated suite of tech-powered, intellectual development products.

For more information about iHuman, please visit https://ir.ihuman.com/. 

For investor and media enquiries, please contact:

iHuman Inc.
Mr. Justin Zhang
Investor Relations Director
Phone: +86 10 5780-6606
E-mail: ir@ihuman.com 

Christensen

In China
Ms. Alice Li
Phone: +86-10-5900-1548
E-mail: alice.li@christensencomms.com  

In the US
Ms. Linda Bergkamp
Phone: +1-480-614-3004
E-mail: linda.bergkamp@christensencomms.com 

 

 

 

iHuman Inc.

UNAUDITED CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS

(Amounts in thousands of Renminbi (“RMB”) and U.S. dollars (“US$”)

except for number of shares, ADSs, per share and per ADS data)

December 31,

December 31,

December 31,

2022

2023

2023

RMB

RMB

US$

ASSETS

Current assets

Cash and cash equivalents 

1,049,999

1,213,767

170,956

Accounts receivable, net

79,614

60,832

8,568

Inventories, net

19,127

16,518

2,327

Amounts due from related parties

2,286

1,810

255

Prepayments and other current assets

102,765

89,511

12,607

Total current assets

1,253,791

1,382,438

194,713

Non-current assets

Property and equipment, net

9,205

6,169

869

Intangible assets, net

24,872

23,245

3,274

Operating lease right-of-use assets

12,782

3,648

514

Long-term investment

26,333

26,333

3,709

Other non-current assets

6,416

8,662

1,218

Total non-current assets

79,608

68,057

9,584

Total assets

1,333,399

1,450,495

204,297

LIABILITIES

Current liabilities

Accounts payable

24,206

22,139

3,118

Deferred revenue and customer advances

379,063

318,587

44,872

Amounts due to related parties

6,944

4,428

624

Accrued expenses and other current liabilities

144,717

143,677

20,236

Current operating lease liabilities

6,123

1,927

271

Total current liabilities

561,053

490,758

69,121

Non-current liabilities

Non-current operating lease liabilities

2,894

1,933

272

Total non-current liabilities

2,894

1,933

272

Total liabilities

563,947

492,691

69,393

SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY

Ordinary shares (par value of US$0.0001 per share,
   700,000,000 Class A shares authorized as of
   December 31, 2022 and December 31, 2023;
   125,122,382 Class A shares issued and 121,722,467
   outstanding as of December 31, 2022; 125,122,382
   Class A shares issued and 119,704,787 outstanding as
   of December 31, 2023; 200,000,000 Class B shares
   authorized, 144,000,000 Class B ordinary shares
   issued and outstanding as of December 31, 2022 and
   December 31, 2023; 100,000,000 shares
   (undesignated) authorized, nil shares (undesignated)
   issued and outstanding as of December 31, 2022 and
   December 31, 2023)

185

185

26

Additional paid-in capital

1,079,099

1,088,628

153,330

Treasury stock

(7,123)

(16,665)

(2,347)

Statutory reserves

7,967

8,164

1,150

Accumulated other comprehensive income

10,497

17,955

2,529

Accumulated deficit

(321,173)

(140,463)

(19,784)

Total shareholders’ equity

769,452

957,804

134,904

Total liabilities and shareholders’ equity

1,333,399

1,450,495

204,297

 

 

 

iHuman Inc.

 

UNAUDITED CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS


(Amounts in thousands of Renminbi (“RMB”) and U.S. dollars (“US$”)

except for number of shares, ADSs, per share and per ADS data)

For the three months ended

For the year ended

December 31,

September 30,

December 31,

December 31,

December 31,

December 31,

December 31,

2022

2023

2023

2023

2022

2023

2023

RMB

RMB

RMB

US$

RMB

RMB

US$

Revenues

260,704

261,496

250,447

35,275

985,517

1,018,139

143,402

Cost of revenues

(79,707)

(74,871)

(72,201)

(10,169)

(294,343)

(296,868)

(41,813)

Gross profit

180,997

186,625

178,246

25,106

691,174

721,271

101,589

Operating expenses

Research and development expenses

(66,796)

(66,168)

(66,293)

(9,337)

(313,481)

(257,546)

(36,275)

Sales and marketing expenses

(45,811)

(53,994)

(64,511)

(9,086)

(156,916)

(199,504)

(28,100)

General and administrative expenses

(29,253)

(26,070)

(25,547)

(3,598)

(109,195)

(104,334)

(14,695)

Total operating expenses

(141,860)

(146,232)

(156,351)

(22,021)

(579,592)

(561,384)

(79,070)

Operating income

39,137

40,393

21,895

3,085

111,582

159,887

22,519

Other income, net

5,315

19,507

8,965

1,263

21,190

42,686

6,012

Income before income taxes

44,452

59,900

30,860

4,348

132,772

202,573

28,531

Income tax (expenses) / benefits

(9,019)

(7,984)

2,411

340

(22,953)

(21,666)

(3,052)

Net income

35,433

51,916

33,271

4,688

109,819

180,907

25,479

Net income per ADS:

   – Basic

0.67

0.98

0.63

0.09

2.06

3.43

0.48

   – Diluted

0.66

0.95

0.61

0.09

2.03

3.30

0.46

Weighted average number of ADSs:

   – Basic

53,205,925

52,747,426

52,740,067

52,740,067

53,307,044

52,810,587

52,810,587

   – Diluted

54,033,560

54,772,536

54,753,503

54,753,503

54,040,908

54,753,025

54,753,025

Total share-based compensation expenses included in:

Cost of revenues

168

67

64

9

348

299

42

Research and development expenses

2,564

1,160

1,115

157

6,377

4,055

571

Sales and marketing expenses

559

147

122

17

1,599

707

100

General and administrative expenses

1,757

1,105

817

115

4,720

4,374

616

 

 

 

 iHuman Inc.

UNAUDITED RECONCILIATION OF GAAP AND NON-GAAP RESULTS

(Amounts in thousands of Renminbi (“RMB”) and U.S. dollars (“US$”)

except for number of shares, ADSs, per share and per ADS data)

For the three months ended

For the year ended

December 31,

September 30,

December 31,

December 31,

December 31,

December 31,

December 31,

2022

2023

2023

2023

2022

2023

2023

RMB

RMB

RMB

US$

RMB

RMB

US$

Operating income

39,137

40,393

21,895

3,085

111,582

159,887

22,519

Share-based compensation expenses

5,048

2,479

2,118

298

13,044

9,435

1,329

Adjusted operating income

44,185

42,872

24,013

3,383

124,626

169,322

23,848

Net income

35,433

51,916

33,271

4,688

109,819

180,907

25,479

Share-based compensation expenses

5,048

2,479

2,118

298

13,044

9,435

1,329

Adjusted net income

40,481

54,395

35,389

4,986

122,863

190,342

26,808

Diluted net income per ADS

0.66

0.95

0.61

0.09

2.03

3.30

0.46

Impact of non-GAAP adjustments

0.09

0.04

0.04

0.00

0.24

0.18

0.03

Adjusted diluted net income per ADS

0.75

0.99

0.65

0.09

2.27

3.48

0.49

Weighted average number of ADSs – diluted

54,033,560

54,772,536

54,753,503

54,753,503

54,040,908

54,753,025

54,753,025

Weighted average number of ADSs – adjusted

54,033,560

54,772,536

54,753,503

54,753,503

54,040,908

54,753,025

54,753,025

 

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Benchmarks from current migration projects, internal pilots and delivery teams indicate the model can support measurable outcomes, including:

Up to 80% automation of manual integration tasks15–25% faster time-to-value and delivery cycles35% greater efficiency in solution design and development

Organizations running outdated integration platforms often face migration programs that require months of discovery, redesign and validation. This approach helps reduce migration timelines from months to weeks while preserving business logic and meeting enterprise governance standards. MuleSoft AI Pod provides a practical path to strengthen enterprise integration foundations, helping them modernize integration environments, improve delivery consistency and prepare their technology ecosystems for the next phase of AI-powered transformation. 

MuleSoft AI Pod will be accessible through Glob.AI, Globant’s AI-native platform designed to help organizations access and manage AI Pods through a unified environment. Currently available through a waitlist, Glob.AI brings together specialized AI agents and Globant experts  to instantly deploy enterprise-grade AI services with transparent, output or consumption linked pricing, not per hours or per seat.

The offering builds on Globant’s 21+ years as a Salesforce partner, with more than 1,200 projects delivered and a customer satisfaction score of 4.7 out of 5. Globant brings together more than 27,400 technologists, including 2,000+ multi-cloud experts across 58 global Delivery Centers, and has implemented more than 20 Einstein AI and Agentforce projects. As a founding partner of the Agentforce Partner Network, Globant has more than 500 Agentforce Certified Experts and 200+ Salesforce Data 360 experts, and has been recognized by Salesforce as an Implementation Level Expert for Data Cloud, MuleSoft, and Agentforce.

To learn more about Glob.AI, visit glob.ai/en 

About Globant

Globant (NYSE: GLOB) is a global AI-native services company that helps organizations reinvent themselves and drive measurable business results by combining technology, creativity, and innovation with AI at its core. Through Glob.AI, its AI-native technology services model, and its signature AI Pods, agentic service units supervised by experts, the company delivers enterprise-grade technology services tied directly to core business metrics.

Present across 30+ countries, Globant operates a network of industry-specific AI Studios and partners with global brands including FIFA, Google, Riot Games, the LA Clippers, and Santander. Recognized by IDC MarketScape as a Worldwide Leader in Experience Design Services (2025) and a Leader in AI Services (2023), Globant’s work is featured as business case studies at Harvard, MIT, and Stanford. The company collaborates with leading technology platforms including Anthropic, NVIDIA, AWS, and Unity.

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SuperX Continues Share Repurchases to Demonstrate Confidence in Long-Term Growth, Substantial APAC Orders Validate Growth Potential

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SINGAPORE, Sept. 3, 2026 /PRNewswire/ —  SuperX AI Technology Limited (NASDAQ: SUPX) (“SuperX” or the “Company”), a Nasdaq-listed full-stack AI infrastructure solutions provider, today updated the market on its share repurchase program. The Company’s ongoing secondary market repurchases represent the strategic capital allocation decision made by the Board and management, driven by their firm conviction in the Company’s intrinsic value and long-term growth prospects. The Company’s recent landmark contract wins across the Asia-Pacific region and expanding global footprint validate its solid operational fundamentals and compelling growth prospects, providing a strong foundation for its long-term development.

The Company’s Board of Directors authorized a new share repurchase program (the “2026 Repurchase Program”) as of August 6, 2026, under which the Company may repurchase up to US$20 million of its outstanding ordinary shares over the next twelve months. As of September 2, 2026, the Company has repurchased 5,630 ordinary shares under 2026 Repurchase Program at an average net repurchase price of US$7.9325 per ordinary share.

The Board and management believe the Company’s current market valuation does not fully capture its intrinsic value and long-term growth potential. Share repurchases serve as a key capital allocation tool to enhance shareholder value while preserving sufficient financial flexibility and sustaining strategic investments in core business expansion. The continued execution of repurchases demonstrates the Company’s confidence in its competitive strengths and long-term growth prospects.

SuperX has delivered robust commercial progress across the APAC region in 2026, with multiple landmark project wins validating its product competitiveness and global delivery capabilities. According to the announcements made by the Company in August 2026, the Company’s Global Supply Center in Japan has ramped up stable large-scale operations, securing four consecutive purchase orders from local key partner Digital Dynamic Inc. (DDI). Cumulative Pro6000 server shipments to DDI reached approximately US$38 million by late August 2026, with an additional US$20 million of new orders in backlog. The Company has also secured a US$38.8 million NVIDIA B300 server cluster order from Woodman Inc., scheduled for delivery in mid-November 2026, further strengthening its foothold in Japan’s high-end AI infrastructure market. In a major strategic expansion, SuperX has entered the Australian market by securing the inaugural batch of 128 NVIDIA B300 servers from local computing provider Ezisight, marking its official penetration into the Oceania AI infrastructure sector.

Backed by its sophisticated overseas supply chain, localized warehousing and scheduling systems, and integrated end-to-end delivery model, SuperX has successfully monetized next-generation NVIDIA B300 high-performance computing solutions, earning broad market recognition for its full-stack AI infrastructure offerings. The Company’s expanding order backlog and proven global project execution track record validate its resilient fundamentals and clear growth path, supporting disciplined long-term strategy execution and capital allocation activities.

The repurchases have been made from time to time in the open market at prevailing market prices, in privately negotiated transactions, in block trades, and/or through other legally permissible means, in compliance with applicable securities laws, including the safe harbor provisions of Rule 10b-18 under the U.S. Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. Repurchases under the 2026 Repurchase Program may be made from time to time in the open market or through privately negotiated transactions, in compliance with applicable securities laws, including the safe harbor provisions of Rule 10b-18 under the U.S. Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, and pursuant to Rule 10b5-1 trading plans.

About SuperX AI Technology Limited (NASDAQ: SUPX)

SuperX AI Technology Limited is an AI infrastructure solutions provider, offering a comprehensive portfolio of proprietary hardware, advanced software, and end-to-end services for AI data centers. The Company’s services include advanced solution design and planning, cost-effective infrastructure product integration, and end-to-end operations and maintenance. Its core products include high-performance AI servers, 800 Volts Direct Current (800VDC) solutions, high-density liquid cooling solutions, as well as AI cloud and AI agents. Headquartered in Singapore, the Company serves institutional clients globally, including enterprises, research institutions, and cloud and edge computing deployments. For more information, please visit www.superx.sg.

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Curve Dental Introduces Curve Memberships, Helping Practices Strengthen Patient Retention & Profitability Through Membership-Driven Care

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Integrated seamlessly with Curve, Curve Memberships helps practices identify enrollment opportunities, automate patient outreach and keep payments connected to billing and collections

ALPHARETTA, Ga., Sept. 3, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Curve Dental®, the leader in AI-powered, cloud-native, all-in-one dental practice management software, today announced Curve Memberships, designed to help practices identify patients who could benefit from an in-house dental membership plan, simplify enrollment and build more predictable recurring revenue.

Curve Memberships works seamlessly with the patient information dental teams already manage in Curve. Practices can engage uninsured patients and those interested in services outside their insurance coverage—such as whitening and other elective care not covered by their plan—while creating a simpler path to membership enrollment. Once patients enroll, membership payments automatically post to the patient account in Curve, keeping membership billing, collections and patient records connected to the system the practice already uses every day. The result is stronger patient loyalty and a more streamlined membership experience for the practice.

“Dental membership plans work—until they become one more thing the front desk has to remember, ” said Luke Anderson, Chief Product Officer at Curve Dental. “Curve Memberships connects with the software the team already uses all day, so identifying patients, driving enrollment and managing membership payments becomes part of the workflow—not more tasks to manage. That means practices can grow revenue without adding more work to the team’s day.”

Turning the Schedule Into an Enrollment Engine

More than 1 in 5 working-age U.S. adults have no dental benefits, according to the American Dental Association Health Policy Institute, underscoring the need for more flexible ways for patients to access and pay for dental care. In-house dental membership plans can help meet that need, but they often depend on staff recognizing an opportunity, explaining the program during a busy patient interaction and remembering to follow up afterward.

Curve Memberships streamlines that process by automatically delivering personalized invitations, helping practices grow enrollment without maintaining separate lists, spreadsheets or manual outreach campaigns.

For patients, these plans provide a straightforward, subscription-style way to understand the cost and value of their care. For practices, they can strengthen loyalty and create a more direct, predictable financial relationship with patients.

Memberships that Support a Healthier Practice

A healthy, growing practice doesn’t have to depend on insurance reimbursement alone. Membership plans can help create more predictable recurring revenue while reducing some of the administrative burden that comes with insurance-based care.

They can also support case acceptance by giving patients clearer, more approachable costs for services they may otherwise delay or decline—particularly care that falls outside insurance coverage.

Dental membership plans create a more direct relationship between the practice and patient, helping practices strengthen loyalty while giving patients a clearer path to care they value. Practices can also use the reports they already rely on in Curve to see production and collections trends across their membership patients and better understand the impact of their program.

“Membership-driven care gives practices more control over the economics of care while giving patients a clearer way to say yes to treatment,” said Anderson. “Curve Memberships helps make that easier to manage—from identifying opportunities and enrollment through payments and performance.”

Built for the Way Practices Work

Curve Memberships connects membership information with the patient record and everyday workflows dental teams already manage in Curve, giving teams greater visibility into member status and relevant care opportunities without adding another disconnected process.

Practices also receive dedicated support for setup and launch, along with a marketing toolkit designed to help introduce, promote and build participation in their membership program.

With Curve Memberships, practices can:

Identify patients who may benefit from a membership planAutomatically deliver personalized invitationsSee membership information within existing patient workflowsAuto-post payments to the patient account in CurveLaunch and promote plans with dedicated support and marketing resourcesReduce manual tracking, spreadsheets and disconnected processesMeasure contribution through Curve reporting

Expanding the Platform Practices Won’t Outgrow

Curve Memberships is the latest expansion of Curve’s end-to-end cloud platform and follows the company’s recently announced $200 million commitment to research and development. Curve continues to invest across AI, automation, payments and other tools designed to reduce complexity and help dental practices operate and grow more efficiently.

Curve Memberships will be rolled out to eligible Curve customers this month. Practices interested in learning more can visit curvedental.com/membership-plans.

About Curve Dental

Curve Dental provides an intelligent, cloud-based operating system designed to help dental practices manage and grow their businesses while giving teams more time to focus on patient care. Curve brings together practice management, clinical workflows, revenue cycle capabilities, payments, patient engagement, artificial intelligence and an expanding ecosystem of connected solutions in one platform built for modern dentistry.

Curve Dental serves dental professionals and practices across the United States and Canada and is privately held, with operations in Provo, Utah; Alpharetta, Georgia; Calgary, Alberta; and Aberdeen, Scotland.

Curve Dental is proud to be named a 2026 USA TODAY Top Workplaces award winner. Visit www.curvedental.com or call 1-888-910-HERO for more information.

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