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BEIJING, Dec. 11, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Waterdrop Inc. (“Waterdrop”, the “Company” or “we”) (NYSE: WDH), a leading technology platform dedicated to insurance and healthcare service with a positive social impact, today announced its unaudited financial results for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2024.

Financial and Operational Highlights for the Third Quarter of 2024

Marked improvement in profitability and healthy liquidity: In the third quarter of 2024, net profit attributable to our ordinary shareholders reached RMB92.8 million, representing a year-over-year growth of 152.6%. As of September 30, 2024, we continued to generate positive operating cash flow during the third quarter of 2024.Strong business performance: For the third quarter of 2024, the first-year premiums (“FYP”) generated through our insurance business amounted to RMB2,041.8 million (US$290.9 million), representing an increase of 20.4% year over year. Net operating revenue was RMB704.1 million (US$100.3 million), representing an increase of 2.6% year over year.Expanded crowdfunding coverage: As of September 30, 2024, around 466 million people cumulatively had donated an aggregate of RMB66.3 billion to 3.32 million patients through Waterdrop Medical Crowdfunding.Dependable performance in patient recruitment: As of September 30, 2024, the Company had cumulatively enrolled over 9,500 patients into 1,137 clinical trial programs through the E-Find Platform.

Mr. Peng Shen, Founder, Chairman, and Chief Executive Officer of Waterdrop, commented, “We are delighted to announce another quarter of robust profitability, with net profit attributable to ordinary shareholders reaching 2.5 times that of the third quarter last year.

Our insurance business has achieved a 14.8% quarter-over-quarter growth in FYP and maintained an operating profit margin above 20%. We delivered solid FYP growth in both short-term and long-term insurance, driven by user acquisition, innovative tailor-made products, and the contribution of Shenlanbao. I believe with our data-driven user insights, unique product offerings, and diversified distribution channels, we are well-positioned to maintain a strong competitive advantage.

This quarter marks a significant milestone for our medical crowdfunding business and the industry as a whole, following the issuance of the ‘Measures for Administration of Online Service Platforms for Individuals Seeking Financial Help’ released by Ministry of Civil Affairs of PRC and other government departments on September 5, 2024. The Measures for Administration officially announce the legal framework of fundraising sector, and offer guidance on management and information transparency.

During this quarter, our digital clinical trial solution income continued its growth, realizing a quarter-over-quarter increase of 17.4%. We collaborated with a total of 184 pharmaceutical companies and contract research organizations (“CROs”). Moreover, we enrolled 909 patients and initiated services for 88 new programs during the third quarter of 2024.

We are also delighted to report notable progress in AI. Internally, ‘AI Consultant’, a conversational AI agent powered by our ‘Waterdrop Guardian’ large language model, has reached the capacity to generate million yuan in monthly premiums by serving user inquires. Meanwhile, a new application, ‘AI Service Quality Agent’, was deployed to streamline the service quality inspection process by replacing manual work. Externally, we launched ‘AI Top Sales Platform 3.0’, a conversational AI platform that customizes AI sales agents for businesses, and have initiated pilots with insurance carriers and companies in non-insurance sectors.

We value the trust from our investors and prioritize shareholder returns. By the end of November 2024, the Company had cumulatively repurchased approximately 50.9 million ADSs from the open market. Moreover, we recently completed our second special cash dividend of approximately US$7.3 million.

With our strong execution capability, ample cash reserves and continuous profitability, we will continue to focus on fostering sustainable growth, and strive to deliver substantial returns to our shareholders and investors.”

Financial Results for the Third Quarter of 2024

Operating revenue, net

Net operating revenue for the third quarter of 2024 increased by 2.6% year over year to RMB704.1 million (US$100.3 million) from RMB686.5 million for the same period of 2023. On a quarter-over-quarter basis, net operating revenue increased by 4.1%.

Insurance-related income includes insurance brokerage income and technical service income. Insurance brokerage income represents brokerage commissions earned from insurance companies. Technical service income is derived from providing technical services including customer relationship maintenance, customer complaint management, claim review, and user referral services, among other things, to insurance companies, insurance brokers, and agency companies. Our insurance-related income amounted to RMB600.7 million (US$85.6 million) in the third quarter of 2024, representing a decrease of 3.0% year over year from RMB619.3 million for the third quarter of 2023, which was mainly due to the decrease in technical service income. On a quarter-over-quarter basis, insurance-related income increased by 4.7%.Crowdfunding service fees represent the service income earned when patients successfully withdraw the proceeds from their crowdfunding campaigns. Our role is to operate the Waterdrop Medical Crowdfunding platform to provide crowdfunding related services through the internet, enabling patients with significant medical bills to seek help from caring hearts through technology (the “medical crowdfunding services”). Our medical crowdfunding services generally consist of providing technical and internet support, managing, reviewing and supervising the crowdfunding campaigns, providing comprehensive risk management and anti-fraud measures, and facilitating the collection and transfer of the funds. For the third quarter of 2024, we generated RMB65.8 million (US$9.4 million) in service fees, representing an increase of 83.0% year over year from RMB36.0 million for the third quarter of 2023. On a quarter-over-quarter basis, crowdfunding service fees decreased by 5.0%.Digital clinical trial solution income represents the service income earned from our customers mainly including biopharmaceutical companies and leading biotechnology companies. We match qualified and suitable patients for enrollment in clinical trials for our customers and generate digital clinical trial solution revenue for successful matches and we typically charge our customers a fixed unit price per successful match. For the third quarter of 2024, our digital clinical trial solution income amounted to RMB24.3 million (US$3.5 million), representing a decrease of 12.1% from RMB27.6 million in the same period of 2023. On a quarter-over-quarter basis, digital clinical trial solution income increased by 17.4%.

Operating costs and expenses

Operating costs and expenses decreased by 1.6% year over year to RMB677.7 million (US$96.6 million) for the third quarter of 2024. On a quarter-over-quarter basis, operating costs and expenses increased by 8.6%.

Operating costs increased by 9.1% year over year to RMB340.6 million (US$48.5 million) for the third quarter of 2024, as compared with RMB312.3 million for the third quarter of 2023, which was primarily driven by (i) an increase of RMB46.5 million in costs of referral and service fees, partially offset by (ii) a decrease of RMB10.0 million in personnel costs, and (iii) a decrease of RMB7.0 million in the costs for crowdfunding consultants team. On a quarter-over-quarter basis, operating costs increased by 6.7% from RMB319.1 million, primarily due to (i) an increase of RMB32.6 million in costs of referral and service fees, partially offset by (ii) a decrease of RMB8.9 million in personnel costs, and (iii) a decrease of RMB5.1 million in the costs for crowdfunding consultants team.Sales and marketing expenses decreased by 7.7% year over year to RMB173.2 million (US$24.7 million) for the third quarter of 2024, as compared with RMB187.7 million for the same quarter of 2023. The decrease was primarily due to (i) a decrease of RMB36.5 million in personnel costs and share-based compensation expenses, partially offset by (ii) an increase of RMB21.1 million in marketing expenses to third-party traffic channels. On a quarter-over-quarter basis, sales and marketing expenses increased by 10.0% from RMB157.4 million, primarily due to (i) an increase of RMB14.4 million in marketing expenses to third-party traffic channels, (ii) an increase of RMB4.5 million in outsourced sales and marketing service fees to third parties, and partially offset by (iii) a decrease of RMB3.1 million in sales and marketing personnel costs and share-based compensation expensesGeneral and administrative expenses decreased by 3.2% year over year to RMB111.0 million (US$15.8 million) for the third quarter of 2024, compared with RMB114.6 million for the same quarter of 2023. The year-over-year variance was due to (i) a decrease of RMB24.8 million in professional service fees, (ii) a decrease of RMB5.8 million in personnel costs and share-based compensation expenses, partially offset by (iii) an increase of RMB10.6 million in allowance for doubtful accounts, and (iv) an increase of RMB20.6 million impairment loss for intangible assets related to the acquisition of Shenzhen Cunzhen Qiushi Technology Co., Ltd. and its subsidiaries (“Shenlanbao”). On a quarter-over-quarter basis, general and administrative expenses increased by 18.1% from RMB94.0 million, due to (i) an increase of RMB20.6 million impairment loss for intangible assets related to the acquisition of Shenlanbao, (ii) an increase of RMB6.9 million in personnel costs and share-based compensation expenses, partially offset by (iii) a decrease of RMB6.8 million in professional service fees, and (iv) a decrease of RMB3.1 million allowance for doubtful accounts.Research and development expenses decreased by 28.4% year over year to RMB53.0 million (US$7.5 million) for the third quarter of 2024, compared with RMB73.9 million for the same period of 2023. The decrease was primarily due to a decrease of RMB18.9 million in personnel costs and share-based compensation expenses. On a quarter-over-quarter basis, research and development expenses remained stable.

Operating profit for the third quarter of 2024 was RMB26.5 million (US$3.8 million), as compared with an operating loss of RMB2.1 million for the third quarter of 2023 and an operating profit of RMB52.4 million for the second quarter of 2024.

Interest income for the third quarter of 2024 was RMB36.0 million (US$5.1 million), as compared with RMB32.9 million for the third quarter of 2023 and RMB37.5 million for the second quarter of 2024.

Income tax benefit for the third quarter of 2024 was RMB7.8 million (US$1.1 million), as compared with RMB1.5 million for the third quarter of 2023 and an income tax expense of RMB7.0 million for the second quarter of 2024.

Net profit attributable to the Company’s ordinary shareholders for the third quarter of 2024 was RMB92.8 million (US$13.2 million), as compared with RMB36.7 million for the same period of 2023, and RMB88.3 million for the second quarter of 2024.

Adjusted net profit attributable to the Company’s ordinary shareholders (non-GAAP(1)) for the third quarter of 2024 was RMB126.0 million (US$18.0 million), as compared with RMB74.3 million for the same period of 2023, and RMB108.7 million for the second quarter of 2024. 

Cash position(2)

As of September 30, 2024, cash position of the Company was RMB3,440.1 million (US$490.2 million), as compared with RMB3,571.6 million as of December 31, 2023.

(1) See the sections entitled “Non-GAAP Financial Measure” and “Reconciliations of GAAP and Non-GAAP Results” for more information about the non-GAAP
     measures referred to in this announcement.
(2) Cash position includes cash and cash equivalents, short-term investments, and long-term debt investments included in long-term investments.

Share Repurchase Programs 

Pursuant to the share repurchase programs launched in September 2021, September 2022, September 2023 and September 2024, respectively, we had cumulatively repurchased approximately 50.9 million ADSs from the open market with cash for a total consideration of approximately US$102.3 million as of November 30, 2024.

Supplemental Information 

We organize and report our business in three operating segments:

Insurance, which mainly includes Waterdrop Insurance Marketplace, Shenlanbao Insurance Marketplace and technical support service;Crowdfunding, which mainly includes Waterdrop Medical Crowdfunding; andOthers, which mainly include Digital Clinical Trial Solution and other new initiatives.

The table below sets forth the segment operating results, with the nine-month comparative figures retrospectively adjusted to conform to this presentation.

For the Three Months Ended 

For the Nine Months Ended 

September 30,
2023

June 30,
2024

September 30,
2024

September
30, 2023*

September 30,
2024

RMB

RMB

RMB

USD

RMB

RMB

USD

(All amounts in thousands)

Operating revenue, net

 Insurance 

619,269

573,832

600,726

85,603

1,753,049

1,781,335

253,838

 Crowdfunding 

35,971

69,323

65,839

9,382

122,670

202,512

28,858

 Others 

31,238

33,001

37,576

5,354

95,624

101,150

14,414

Total consolidated operating
   revenue, net

686,478

676,156

704,141

100,339

1,971,343

2,084,997

297,110

Operating profit/(loss)

 Insurance 

145,200

122,955

122,501

17,457

399,914

374,619

53,383

 Crowdfunding 

(68,793)

(22,936)

(17,902)

(2,551)

(194,058)

(73,075)

(10,413)

 Others 

(43,713)

(27,450)

(31,716)

(4,520)

(128,157)

(90,598)

(12,911)

Total segment operating
   profit

32,694

72,569

72,883

10,386

77,699

210,946

30,059

 Unallocated item** 

(34,762)

(20,205)

(46,413)

(6,614)

(111,081)

(85,748)

(12,219)

Total consolidated operating
   (loss)/profit

(2,068)

52,364

26,470

3,772

(33,382)

125,198

17,840

 Total other income 

36,914

38,366

60,842

8,670

126,520

141,989

20,233

Profit before income tax

34,846

90,730

87,312

12,442

93,138

267,187

38,073

 Income tax benefit/(expense) 

1,479

(7,026)

7,843

1,118

14,609

(7,771)

(1,107)

Net profit

36,325

83,704

95,155

13,560

107,747

259,416

36,966

*       Starting from the second quarter of 2023, our chief operating decision maker began managing the business through three
        operating segments and assessing performance and allocating resources under this new operating segment structure. The
        nine-month comparative figures were retrospectively adjusted to conform to this presentation.

**     The share-based compensation and impairment of intangible assets acquired from business combination represent
        unallocated items in the segment information because our management does not consider these as part of the segment
        operating performance measure.

Exchange Rate

This announcement contains translations of certain RMB amounts into U.S. dollars (“USD” or “US$”) at specified rates solely for the convenience of the reader. Unless otherwise stated, all translations from RMB to USD were made at the rate of RMB7.0176 to US$1.00, the noon buying rate in effect on September 30, 2024 in the H.10 statistical release of the Federal Reserve Board. The Company makes no representation that the RMB or USD amounts referred could be converted into USD or RMB, as the case may be, at any particular rate or at all. For analytical presentation, all percentages are calculated using the numbers presented in the financial statements contained in this earnings release.

Non-GAAP Financial Measure

The Company uses non-GAAP financial measure, adjusted net profit attributable to our ordinary shareholders, in evaluating the Company’s operating results and for financial and operational decision-making purposes. Adjusted net profit attributable to our ordinary shareholders represents net profit attributable to our ordinary shareholders excluding share-based compensation expense attributable to our ordinary shareholders, foreign currency exchange gain or losses, impairment of intangible assets acquired from business combination and related tax effects on non-GAAP adjustments

The non-GAAP financial measure is not presented in accordance with U.S. GAAP and may be different from non-GAAP methods of accounting and reporting used by other companies. The non-GAAP financial measure has limitations as analytical tools and when assessing the Company’s operating performance, investors should not consider it in isolation, or as a substitute for net loss or other consolidated statements of comprehensive loss data prepared in accordance with U.S. GAAP. The Company encourages investors and others to review its financial information in its entirety and not rely on a single financial measure. Investors are encouraged to review the Company’s historical non-GAAP financial measure to the most directly comparable GAAP measure. Adjusted net profit attributable to our ordinary shareholders presented here may not be comparable to similarly titled measure presented by other companies. Other companies may calculate similarly titled measure differently, limiting its usefulness as a comparative measure to our data.

The Company mitigates these limitations by reconciling the non-GAAP financial measure to the most comparable U.S. GAAP performance measure, all of which should be considered when evaluating the Company’s performance.

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

Safe Harbor Statement

This press release contains statements that may constitute “forward-looking” statements pursuant to 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,” “aims,” “future,” “intends,” “plans,” “believes,” “estimates,” “likely to” and similar statements. Among other things, quotations in this announcement, contain forward-looking statements. Waterdrop may also make written or oral forward-looking statements in its periodic reports to 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. Statements that are not historical facts, including statements about Waterdrop’s beliefs, plans 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: Waterdrop’s mission, goals and strategies; Waterdrop’s future business development, financial condition and results of operations; the expected growth of the insurance, medical crowdfunding and healthcare industry in China; Waterdrop’s expectations regarding demand for and market acceptance of our products and services; Waterdrop’s expectations regarding its relationships with consumers, insurance carriers and other partners; competition in the industry and relevant government policies and regulations relating to insurance, medical crowdfunding and healthcare industry. Further information regarding these and other risks is included in Waterdrop’s filings with the SEC. All information provided in this press release is as of the date of this press release, and Waterdrop does not undertake any obligation to update any forward-looking statement, except as required under applicable law.

Conference Call Information

Waterdrop’s management team will hold a conference call on December 11, 2024 at 7:00 AM U.S. Eastern Time (8:00 PM Beijing/Hong Kong Time on the same day) to discuss the financial results. Dial-in details for the earnings conference call are as follows:

International:

1-412-317-6061

United States Toll Free:

1-888-317-6003

Hong Kong Toll Free:

800-963976

Hong Kong:

852-58081995

Mainland China:

4001-206115

Chinese Line (Mandarin) Entry Number:

4533234

English Interpretation Line (Listen-only Mode) Entry Number:

2061532

Participants can choose between the Chinese and the English interpretation lines. Please note that the English interpretation option will be in listen-only mode. Please dial in 15 minutes before the call is scheduled to begin and provide the Elite Entry Number to join the call.

Telephone replays will be accessible two hours after the conclusion of the conference call until December 18, 2024 by dialing the following numbers:

United States Toll Free:

1-877-344-7529

International:

1-412-317-0088

Chinese Line Access Code:

6305770

English Interpretation Line Access Code:

9765426

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

About Waterdrop Inc.

Waterdrop Inc. (NYSE: WDH) is a leading technology platform dedicated to insurance and healthcare service with a positive social impact. Founded in 2016, with the comprehensive coverage of Waterdrop Insurance Marketplace and Waterdrop Medical Crowdfunding, Waterdrop aims to bring insurance and healthcare service to billions through technology. For more information, please visit www.waterdrop-inc.com.

For investor inquiries, please contact

Waterdrop Inc.
IR@shuidi-inc.com 

WATERDROP INC.

UNAUDITED CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS

(All amounts in thousands, unless otherwise noted)

As of 

December 31, 2023

September 30, 2024

RMB

RMB

USD

Assets

Current assets

       Cash and cash equivalents

396,905

442,145

63,005

       Restricted cash 

577,121

474,683

67,642

       Short-term investments

2,996,527

1,912,873

272,582

       Accounts receivable, net 

693,110

755,427

107,647

       Current contract assets 

572,871

631,507

89,989

       Amount due from related parties

65

250

36

       Prepaid expense and other assets

189,846

192,153

27,381

Total current assets

5,426,445

4,409,038

628,282

Non-current assets

       Non-current contract assets

134,383

141,262

20,130

       Property, equipment and software, net

33,878

237,616

33,860

       Intangible assets, net

177,407

153,043

21,808

       Long-term investments

211,758

1,122,407

159,942

       Right of use assets, net

59,851

55,149

7,859

       Deferred tax assets

24,190

29,297

4,175

       Goodwill

80,751

80,751

11,507

Total non-current assets

722,218

1,819,525

259,281

Total assets

6,148,663

6,228,563

887,563

Liabilities, Mezzanine Equity and Shareholders’ Equity 

Current liabilities

       Amount due to related parties

9,509

10,043

1,431

       Insurance premium payables 

591,953

493,596

70,337

       Accrued expenses and other current liabilities

597,684

724,610

103,256

       Short-term loans

137,557

148,544

21,167

       Current lease liabilities

32,908

35,946

5,122

Total current liabilities 

1,369,611

1,412,739

201,313

Non-current liabilities

       Non-current lease liabilities

27,293

18,464

2,631

       Deferred tax liabilities

73,305

85,713

12,214

Total non-current liabilities

100,598

104,177

14,845

Total liabilities

1,470,209

1,516,916

216,158

Mezzanine Equity

       Redeemable non-controlling interests

92,760

90,449

12,889

Shareholders’ equity

       Class A ordinary shares

112

113

16

       Class B ordinary shares

27

27

4

       Treasury stock

(12)

(15)

(2)

       Additional paid-in capital

7,003,423

6,821,616

972,073

       Accumulated other comprehensive income

144,107

99,693

14,206

       Accumulated deficit

(2,561,963)

(2,300,236)

(327,781)

Total shareholders’ equity

4,585,694

4,621,198

658,516

Total liabilities, mezzanine equity and shareholders’ equity

6,148,663

6,228,563

887,563

 

 

 

WATERDROP INC.

UNAUDITED CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS AND COMPREHENSIVE INCOME

(All amounts in thousands, except for share and per share data, or otherwise noted)

For the Three Months Ended 

For the Nine Months Ended 

September 30, 2023

June 30, 2024

September 30, 2024

September 30, 2023

September 30, 2024

RMB

RMB

RMB

USD

RMB

RMB

USD

Operating revenue, net

686,478

676,156

704,141

100,339

1,971,343

2,084,997

297,110

Operating costs and expenses(i)

 Operating costs 

(312,278)

(319,101)

(340,560)

(48,529)

(893,401)

(990,904)

(141,203)

 Sales and marketing expenses 

(187,685)

(157,413)

(173,172)

(24,677)

(565,634)

(512,731)

(73,064)

 General and administrative expenses 

(114,641)

(93,978)

(110,988)

(15,816)

(306,436)

(293,927)

(41,884)

 Research and development expenses 

(73,942)

(53,300)

(52,951)

(7,545)

(239,254)

(162,237)

(23,119)

Total operating costs and expenses

(688,546)

(623,792)

(677,671)

(96,567)

(2,004,725)

(1,959,799)

(279,270)

Operating (loss)/profit

(2,068)

52,364

26,470

3,772

(33,382)

125,198

17,840

Other income

 Interest income 

32,890

37,510

36,005

5,131

101,384

113,319

16,148

 Foreign currency exchange (loss)/gain 

(3,734)

(444)

7,909

1,127

(2,614)

8,979

1,279

 Others, net 

7,758

1,300

16,928

2,412

27,750

19,691

2,806

Profit before income tax

34,846

90,730

87,312

12,442

93,138

267,187

38,073

 Income tax benefit/(expense) 

1,479

(7,026)

7,843

1,118

14,609

(7,771)

(1,107)

Net profit 

36,325

83,704

95,155

13,560

107,747

259,416

36,966

 Net (loss)/profit attributable to mezzanine
   equity classified as non-controlling interests
   shareholders 

(417)

(4,586)

2,350

335

(417)

(2,311)

(329)

Net profit attributable to ordinary shareholders

36,742

88,290

92,805

13,225

108,164

261,727

37,295

Other comprehensive income:

 Foreign currency translation adjustment, net of
   tax 

8,983

13,497

(83,054)

(11,835)

76,803

(44,414)

(6,329)

 Unrealized loss on available for sale
   investments, net of tax 

(1,551)

Total comprehensive income

45,308

97,201

12,101

1,725

182,999

215,002

30,637

 Total comprehensive (loss)/profit attributable
   to mezzanine equity classified as non-
   controlling interests shareholders 

(417)

(4,586)

2,350

335

7,074

(2,311)

(329)

Total comprehensive income attributable to
   ordinary shareholders

45,725

101,787

9,751

1,390

175,925

217,313

30,966

Weighted average number of ordinary shares
   used in computing net profit per share

 Basic 

3,719,628,339

3,660,589,600

3,624,431,887

3,624,431,887

3,793,678,209

3,660,415,080

3,660,415,080

 Diluted 

3,808,529,672

3,734,346,444

3,689,357,838

3,689,357,838

3,921,118,226

3,726,590,324

3,726,590,324

Net profit per share attributable to ordinary shareholders

 Basic 

0.01

0.02

0.03

0.00

0.03

0.07

0.01

 Diluted 

0.01

0.02

0.03

0.00

0.03

0.07

0.01

(i)  Share-based compensation expenses are included in the operating costs and expenses as follows. 

For the Three Months Ended 

For the Nine Months Ended 

September 30, 2023

June 30, 2024

September 30, 2024

September 30, 2023

September 30, 2024

RMB

RMB

RMB

USD

RMB

RMB

USD

Sales and marketing expenses

(8,944)

(1,320)

(1,993)

(284)

(33,361)

(5,133)

(731)

General and administrative expenses

(22,060)

(16,285)

(21,297)

(3,035)

(66,642)

(51,909)

(7,397)

Research and development expenses

(3,758)

(2,600)

(2,563)

(365)

(11,078)

(8,146)

(1,161)

Total 

(34,762)

(20,205)

(25,853)

(3,684)

(111,081)

(65,188)

(9,289)

 

WATERDROP INC.

RECONCILIATIONS OF GAAP AND NON-GAAP RESULTS

(All amounts in thousands, unless otherwise noted)

For the Three Months Ended 

For the Nine Months Ended 

September 30, 2023

June 30, 2024

September 30, 2024

September 30, 2023

September 30, 2024

RMB

RMB

RMB

USD

RMB

RMB

USD

Net profit attributable to the Company’s ordinary
  shareholders

36,742

88,290

92,805

13,225

108,164

261,727

37,295

Add:

 Share-based compensation expense attributable to
the Company’s ordinary shareholders 

33,810

20,015

25,673

3,658

110,130

64,948

9,255

 Foreign currency exchange loss/(gain) 

3,734

444

(7,909)

(1,127)

2,614

(8,979)

(1,279)

 Impairment of intangible assets acquired from
business combination 

20,560

2,930

20,560

2,930

 Tax effects on non-GAAP adjustments 

(5,140)

(732)

(5,140)

(732)

Adjusted net profit attributable to the Company’s
ordinary shareholders

74,286

108,749

125,989

17,954

220,908

333,116

47,469

 

 

 

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As ADA Anniversary Approaches, University of Phoenix Survey Highlights AI’s Potential to Advance Accessibility in Work and Learning

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Survey conducted by The Harris Poll on behalf of University of Phoenix finds among those already using AI in the workplace, 60% say AI has improved their knowledge of and ability to use accessibility standards and guidelines.

PHOENIX, July 24, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — As artificial intelligence becomes part of how people work, learn and solve problems, a new University of Phoenix survey conducted by The Harris Poll finds that recent working learners see meaningful opportunities for AI to support accessibility. The survey was designed to understand the impact of AI in the workplace and learning environments on accessibility, defined as ensuring digital content, tools and resources, including AI tools and output, are usable by people with different abilities through inclusive design, use of assistive technology or conformance with accessibility standards, such as the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG). The findings are being released ahead of the 36th anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) on July 26.

The survey, conducted among 1,019 U.S. employed adults who completed a professionally presented training or school course in the past 12 months (“recent working learners”), found that, among workers already using AI in the workplace, 3 in 5 (60%) say AI has improved their knowledge of and ability to use accessibility standards and guidelines, including nearly 1 in 5 (19%) who report significant improvement. 

While the findings point to optimism about AI’s accessibility potential, they also reveal an opportunity for clearer organizational guidance: 45% of respondents say accessibility is absent from, unclear in, or they are uncertain whether it is covered by their workplace AI policies.

“The reality is that accessibility benefits everyone,” shares Kelly Hermann, Vice President of Accessibility and Student Affairs at University of Phoenix. “If accessibility is built in from the beginning, organizations are more likely to create AI-enabled environments that are universally usable. Clearer content, better summaries, accurate captions, and multiple formats can help workers and learners with disabilities, but they also help busy adults, multilingual learners, mobile users, and anyone trying to absorb information quickly.”

Key findings from the survey include:

Workers see AI’s accessibility potential: 89% of recent working learners identify workflows that could benefit from AI and accessibility tools, especially creating accessible documents, presentations, websites or learning materials (38%), presenting information in different formats such as plain language, audio, summaries or translations (33%), and training employees or learners on accessibility practices (30%).AI may help build accessibility awareness: Among those already using AI in the workplace, 60% say AI has improved their knowledge of and ability to use accessibility standards and guidelines.Accessibility is not always clear in workplace AI policies: 45% of recent working learners say accessibility is absent from, unclear in, or they are uncertain whether it is covered by their workplace AI policies.AI tools may not yet fully support different access needs: Among those who use workplace AI tools, only about a quarter of survey respondents (27%) say AI tools available through their workplace or professional learning environment support people with disabilities very well.Human oversight remains important: 36% of recent working learners say human review for important decisions or high-impact work should be part of responsible AI use at work or school.Workers also recognize how AI and accessibility can have an impact on their own career journey: 90% of recent working learners identify AI and accessibility skills that would be valuable in their current or desired career field, including 45% who see value in understanding when AI-generated content needs human review.

Why accessibility is essential to responsible AI adoption

As AI tools are used to draft documents, summarize information, generate captions and transcripts, create image descriptions, support learning and assist with workplace tasks, accessibility becomes central to responsible use. Poorly implemented AI can also create or amplify barriers, including inaccessible content, inaccurate summaries, biased outputs and tools that do not work effectively with assistive technologies.

“Responsible AI is not only about productivity,” Hermann said. “It is about whether the technology works for the people who need to use it. AI can help create more accessible materials and more flexible ways to engage with information, but it still requires clear policies, practical training and human judgment to make sure the outputs are accurate, applicable and usable.”

What the findings mean for employers and educators

The survey suggests that organizations have an opportunity to align AI adoption with supportive design, accessibility practices and workforce training. Employers and educators can take immediate steps by:

Naming accessibility directly in AI policies and guidance.Choosing AI tools with accessibility and assistive technology compatibility in mind.Training workers and learners to create, check and improve accessible AI-generated content.Making support pathways clear for people who experience barriers using AI tools.Keeping human review in place for important decisions, high-impact work and accessibility-sensitive outputs.

The survey also found workers want practical AI training. The most helpful resources identified by recent working learners include real-world examples from their field or industry (36%), hands-on practice using realistic workplace scenarios (34%) and step-by-step demonstrations of common tasks (33%).

Accessibility insights from University of Phoenix

Hermann shared the survey findings ahead of the ADA anniversary in recent media interviews. Hermann oversees the University’s accessibility initiative, including evaluation and remediation of curricular resources, the Center for Access, Resources, Engagement and Support Services (CARES), and the Office of Collaborative Learning and Educational Engagement. Her work focuses on fostering accessible and welcoming educational environments for students, faculty and staff.

Hermann’s office at University of Phoenix also convenes accessibility conversations through initiatives such as Access Amplified™, a free, annual virtual event focused on advancing digital accessibility in web development. The event brings together engineers, developers, designers, content authors and digital strategists for practical strategies and human-centered conversations that address the gap between coding practices and how users with assistive technology experience the web.

About the survey

The survey was conducted online within the United States by The Harris Poll on behalf of University of Phoenix from June 22–29, 2026, among 1,019 employed adults ages 18 and older who have taken a professionally presented training or a school course in the past 12 months, referred to as “recent working learners.” Data were weighted where necessary by age, gender, race/ethnicity, region, education, employment, marital status, household size, household income and smoking status to bring them in line with their actual proportions in the population.

Respondents for this survey were selected from among those who have agreed to participate in surveys. The sampling precision of Harris online polls is measured by using a Bayesian credible interval. For this study, the sample data is accurate to within +/- 3.8 percentage points using a 95% confidence level. This credible interval will be wider among subsets of the surveyed population of interest.

Review the complete survey at phoenix.edu/aiaccessibility.

About University of Phoenix

University of Phoenix is Built for Real Life. 50 Years Strong. The University innovates to help working adults enhance their careers and develop skills in a rapidly changing world through flexible online learning, relevant courses, academic AI pillars, and skills-mapped curriculum for associate, bachelor’s and master’s degree programs. Active students and alumni have access to Career Services for Life® resources including career guidance and tools. For more information, visit phoenix.edu. 

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Mastech Digital to Announce Second Quarter 2026 Financial Results; Participate in Upcoming Investor Conference

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PITTSBURGH, July 24, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Mastech Digital, Inc. (NYSE American: MHH) (“Mastech Digital”), a leading provider of Digital Transformation IT Services, today announced the date for the release of its financial results for the second quarter ended June 30, 2026, and its participation in an upcoming investor conference.

Second Quarter 2026 Earnings:

Mastech Digital will report its financial results for the second quarter 2026 before the market opens on Thursday, August 6, 2026. Management will host a live conference call and webcast at 9:00 a.m. Eastern Time on that day to discuss the Company’s financial performance and operating results.  The conference call will be hosted by Nirav Patel, President and CEO, and Kannan Sugantharaman, Chief Financial and Operations Officer.

Those wishing to participate via webcast should access the call through Mastech Digital’s Investor Relations website at https://investors.mastechdigital.com. Those wishing to participate via telephone may dial in at 1-800-715-9871 (USA) or 1-646-307-1963 (International) with the passcode 7506988. The replay will be available via webcast through Mastech Digital’s Investor Relations website.

Upcoming Investor Conference:

Mr. Sugantharaman will host a fireside chat at the Sidoti Micro-Cap Investor Conference on Wednesday, August 19, 2026, at 9:15 a.m. Eastern Time.

Mastech Digital management is scheduled to host virtual one-on-one and small group meetings with investors during the conference on August 19-20, 2026. Investors interested in arranging a meeting should contact their Sidoti representative or reach out to the Mastech Digital investor relations team at investors@mastechdigital.com.

About Mastech Digital, Inc.

Mastech Digital (NYSE American: MHH) is a leading provider of Digital Transformation IT Services. The Company offers Data Management, Analytics & AI Solutions, and IT Staffing Services with a digital-first approach. A minority-owned enterprise, Mastech Digital is headquartered in Pittsburgh, PA, with offices across the U.S., Canada, Europe, and India. Visit us at www.mastechdigital.com.

Investor Relations Contact:
investors@mastechdigital.com 

 

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SOLAI Limited Announces Extraordinary General Meeting

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AKRON, Ohio, July 24, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — SOLAI Limited (NYSE: SLAI) (“SOLAI” or the “Company”) (previously known as “BIT Mining Limited”), a technology-driven personal AI and digital infrastructure provider, today announced that it will hold its extraordinary general meeting of shareholders at 428 South Seiberling Street, Akron, Ohio, US on August 14, 2026 at 10:00 a.m., New York time.

Holders of record of ordinary shares and preference shares of the Company at the close of business on July 20, 2026, New York time (the “Record Date”) are entitled to receive notice of, and to attend and vote at, the extraordinary general meeting or any adjournment thereof. Holders of the Company’s American Depositary Shares (“ADSs”) who wish to exercise their voting rights for the underlying ordinary shares must act through the depositary of the Company’s ADS program, Deutsche Bank Trust Company Americas.

The notice of the extraordinary general meeting, which sets forth the resolutions to be submitted to shareholder approval at the extraordinary general meeting is available on the Investor Relations section of the Company’s website at https://ir.solai.com

About SOLAI Limited

SOLAI Limited (previously known as “BIT Mining Limited”) (NYSE: SLAI) (previously traded under “BTCM”) is a technology-driven personal AI and digital infrastructure provider. Building upon its historical legacy in digital asset mining and blockchain network operations, the Company is leveraging extensive experience in large-scale hardware deployment, data center operations, and high-performance computing to build the foundational infrastructure for personal AI computing and digital asset ecosystems globally.

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