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Tuniu Announces Unaudited Fourth Quarter and Fiscal Year 2024 Financial Results and Cash Dividend

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NANJING, China, March 14, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Tuniu Corporation (NASDAQ: TOUR) (“Tuniu” or the “Company”), a leading online leisure travel company in China, today announced its unaudited financial results for the fourth quarter and fiscal year ended December 31, 2024.

Highlights for the Fiscal Year 2024

Revenues from package tours in 2024 increased by 22.2% year-over-year to RMB407.5 million (US$55.8 million[1]).Gross profit in 2024 increased by 21.9% year-over-year to RMB358.0 million (US$ 49.1million).Income from operations was RMB63.3 million (US$8.7 million) in 2024, compared to a loss from operations of RMB101.9 million in 2023. Non-GAAP[2] income from operations was RMB66.9 million (US$9.2 million) in 2024, compared to a Non-GAAP income from operations of RMB50.0 million in 2023.Net income was RMB83.7 million (US$11.5 million) in 2024, compared to a net loss of RMB101.1 million in 2023. Non-GAAP net income was RMB87.3 million (US$12.0 million) in 2024, compared to a Non-GAAP net income of RMB50.8 million in 2023.

“2024 was a year of significant achievements for Tuniu.” said Mr. Donald Dunde Yu, Tuniu’s founder, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer. “On the product side, we strengthened our supply chain and introduced more new products and product lines. In terms of sales, we embraced new media channels and adopted an open approach, collaborating with both online and offline partners to explore new scenarios and opportunities. On the financial side, we achieved our first full-year GAAP profit since our listing on Nasdaq, while non-GAAP net income reached a record high. In 2025, we will continue to focus on innovation and high-quality development.”

Fourth Quarter 2024 Results

Net revenues were RMB102.7 million (US$14.1 million) in the fourth quarter of 2024, representing a year-over-year increase of 2.8% from the corresponding period in 2023.

Revenues from packaged tours were RMB75.4 million (US$10.3 million) in the fourth quarter of 2024, representing a year-over-year increase of 2.8% from the corresponding period in 2023. The increase was primarily due to the growth of organized tours.Other revenues were RMB27.3 million (US$3.7 million) in the fourth quarter of 2024, representing a year-over-year increase of 2.7% from the corresponding period in 2023. The increase was primarily due to the increase in the fees for advertising services provided to tourism boards and bureaus.

Cost of revenues was RMB32.9 million (US$4.5 million) in the fourth quarter of 2024, representing a year-over-year increase of 30.1% from the corresponding period in 2023. As a percentage of net revenues, cost of revenues was 32.1% in the fourth quarter of 2024, compared to 25.3% in the corresponding period in 2023.

Gross profit was RMB69.8 million (US$9.6 million) in the fourth quarter of 2024, representing a year-over-year decrease of 6.5% from the corresponding period in 2023.

Operating expenses were RMB82.5 million (US$11.3 million) in the fourth quarter of 2024, representing a year-over-year decrease of 58.3 % from the corresponding period in 2023. The decrease was primarily due to the impairment of goodwill of RMB114.7 million recorded in the corresponding period in 2023.

Research and product development expenses were RMB13.3 million (US$1.8 million) in the fourth quarter of 2024, representing a year-over-year increase of 27.8%. The increase was primarily due to the increase in research and product development personnel related expenses. Research and product development expenses as a percentage of net revenues were 13.0% in the fourth quarter of 2024, increasing from 10.4% as a percentage of net revenues in the corresponding period in 2023.Sales and marketing expenses were RMB42.7 million (US$5.8 million) in the fourth quarter of 2024, representing a year-over-year increase of 28.5%. The increase was primarily due to the increase in sales and marketing personnel related expenses and promotion expenses. Sales and marketing expenses as a percentage of net revenues were 41.6% in the fourth quarter of 2024, increasing from 33.2% as a percentage of net revenues in the corresponding period in 2023.General and administrative expenses were RMB26.8 million (US$3.7 million) in the fourth quarter of 2024, representing a year-over-year decrease of 36.2%. The decrease was primarily due to the decrease in general and administrative personnel related expenses. General and administrative expenses as a percentage of net revenues were 26.1% in the fourth quarter of 2024, decreasing from 42.1% as a percentage of net revenues in the corresponding period in 2023.

Loss from operations was RMB12.7 million (US$1.7 million) in the fourth quarter of 2024, compared to a loss from operations of RMB123.4 million in the fourth quarter of 2023. Non-GAAP income from operations, which excluded share-based compensation expenses, amortization of acquired intangible assets and impairment of property and equipment, net, was RMB5.1 million (US$0.7 million) in the fourth quarter of 2024.

Net loss was RMB25.1 million (US$3.4 million) in the fourth quarter of 2024, compared to a net loss of RMB132.9 million in the fourth quarter of 2023. Non-GAAP net loss, which excluded share-based compensation expenses, amortization of acquired intangible assets and impairment of property and equipment, net, was RMB7.2 million (US$1.0 million) in the fourth quarter of 2024.

Net loss attributable to ordinary shareholders of Tuniu Corporation was RMB24.2 million (US$3.3 million) in the fourth quarter of 2024, compared to a net loss attributable to ordinary shareholders of Tuniu Corporation of RMB132.3 million in the fourth quarter of 2023. Non-GAAP net loss attributable to ordinary shareholders of Tuniu Corporation, which excluded share-based compensation expenses, amortization of acquired intangible assets and impairment of property and equipment, net, was RMB6.4 million (US$0.9 million) in the fourth quarter of 2024.

As of December 31, 2024, the Company had cash and cash equivalents, restricted cash, short-term investments and long-term time deposits of RMB1.3 billion (US$173.6 million). 

Fiscal Year 2024 Results

Net revenues were RMB513.6 million (US$70.4 million) in 2024, representing a year-over-year increase of 16.4% from 2023.

Revenues from packaged tours were RMB407.5 million (US$55.8 million) in 2024, representing a year-over-year increase of 22.2% from 2023. The increase was primarily due to the growth of organized tours.Other revenues were RMB106.2 million (US$14.5 million) in 2024, representing a year-over-year decrease of 1.6% from 2023. The decrease was primarily due to the decrease in revenues generated from financial services.

Cost of revenues was RMB155.6 million (US$21.3 million) in 2024, representing a year-over-year increase of 5.4% from 2023. As a percentage of net revenues, cost of revenues was 30.3% in 2024 compared to 33.4% in 2023.

Gross profit was RMB358.0 million (US$49.1million) in 2024, representing a year-over-year increase of 21.9% from 2023.

Operating expenses were RMB294.8 million (US$40.4 million) in 2024, representing a year-over-year decrease of 25.5% from 2023. The decrease was primarily due to the impairment of goodwill of RMB114.7 million recorded in 2023.

Research and product development expenses were RMB52.7 million (US$7.2 million) in 2024, representing a year-over-year decrease of 7.5%. The decrease was primarily due to the decrease in research and product development personnel related expenses. Research and product development expenses as a percentage of net revenues were 10.3% in 2024, decreasing from 12.9% as a percentage of net revenues in 2023.Sales and marketing expenses were RMB180.3 million (US$24.7 million) in 2024, representing a year-over-year increase of 53.2%. The increase was primarily due to the increase in promotion expenses. Sales and marketing expenses as a percentage of net revenues were 35.1% in 2024, increasing from 26.7% as a percentage of net revenues in 2023.General and administrative expenses were RMB87.7 million (US$12.0 million) in 2024, representing a year-over-year decrease of 22.6%. The decrease was primarily due to the decrease in general and administrative personnel related expenses. General and administrative expenses as a percentage of net revenues were 17.1% in 2024, decreasing from 25.7% as a percentage of net revenues in 2023.

Income from operations was RMB63.3 million (US$8.7 million) in 2024, compared to a loss from operations of RMB101.9 million in 2023. Non-GAAP income from operations, which excluded share-based compensation expenses, amortization of acquired intangible assets, net gain on disposals of subsidiaries and impairment of property and equipment, net, was RMB66.9 million (US$9.2 million) in 2024.

Net income was RMB83.7 million (US$11.5 million) in 2024, compared to a net loss of RMB101.1 million in 2023. Non-GAAP net income, which excluded share-based compensation expenses, amortization of acquired intangible assets, net gain on disposals of subsidiaries and impairment of property and equipment, net, was RMB87.3 million (US$12.0 million) in 2024.

Net income attributable to ordinary shareholders of Tuniu Corporation was RMB77.2 million (US$10.6 million) in 2024, compared to a net loss attributable to ordinary shareholders of Tuniu Corporation of RMB99.3 million in 2023. Non-GAAP net income attributable to ordinary shareholders of Tuniu Corporation, which excluded share-based compensation expenses, amortization of acquired intangible assets, net gain on disposals of subsidiaries and impairment of property and equipment, net, was RMB80.8 million (US$11.1 million) in 2024.

Business Outlook

For the first quarter of 2025, Tuniu expects to generate RMB116.6 million to RMB122.0 million of net revenues, which represents an 8% to 13% increase year-over-year compared with net revenues in the corresponding period in 2024. This forecast reflects Tuniu’s current and preliminary view on the industry and its operations, which is subject to change.

Share Repurchase Update

In March 2024, the Company’s Board of Directors authorized a share repurchase program under which the Company may repurchase up to US$10 million worth of its ordinary shares or American depositary shares (“ADS”) representing ordinary shares. As of February 28, 2025 the Company had repurchased an aggregate of approximately 7.9 million ADSs for approximately US$7.3 million from the open market under the share repurchase program.

Declaration of Cash Dividend

The Company’s Board of Directors has approved and declared a cash dividend of US$0.012 per ordinary share, or US$0.036 per ADS, to holders of ordinary shares and holders of ADSs of record as of the close of business on March 27, 2025, U.S. Eastern Time, payable in U.S. dollars. The total amount of cash to be distributed for the cash dividend is expected to be approximately US$4.2 million. The payment date is expected to be on or around April 17, 2025 for holders of ordinary shares and on or around April 24, 2025 for holders of ADSs. Dividend to be paid to the Company’s ADS holders through the depositary bank will be subject to the terms of the deposit agreement.

Conference Call Information

Tuniu’s management will hold an earnings conference call at 8:00 am U.S. Eastern Time, on March 14, 2025, (8:00 pm, Beijing/Hong Kong Time, on March 14, 2025) to discuss the fourth quarter and fiscal year 2024 financial results.

To participate in the conference call, please dial the following numbers:

United States

1-888-346-8982

Hong Kong

852-301-84992

Mainland China

4001-201203

International

1-412-902-4272

Conference ID: Tuniu 4Q 2024 Earnings Conference Call

A telephone replay will be available one hour after the end of the conference call through March 21, 2025. The dial-in details are as follows:

United States

1-877-344-7529

International    

1-412-317-0088

Replay Access Code: 2263052

Additionally, a live and archived webcast of the conference call will also be available on the Company’s investor relations website at http://ir.tuniu.com.

About Tuniu

Tuniu (Nasdaq: TOUR) is a leading online leisure travel company in China that offers integrated travel service with a large selection of packaged tours, including organized and self-guided tours, as well as travel-related services for leisure travelers through its website tuniu.com and mobile platform. Tuniu provides one-stop leisure travel solutions and a compelling customer experience through its online platform and offline service network, including a dedicated team of professional customer service representatives, 24/7 call centers, extensive networks of offline retail stores and self-operated local tour operators. For more information, please visit http://ir.tuniu.com.

Safe Harbor Statement

This press release contains forward-looking statements made under the “safe harbor” provisions of Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, and the U.S. Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These forward-looking statements can be identified by terminology such as “will,” “expects,” “anticipates,” “future,” “intends,” “plans,” “believes,” “estimates,” “confident” and similar statements. Tuniu may also make written or oral forward-looking statements in its reports filed with or furnished to the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, 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 fourth parties. Any statements that are not historical facts, including statements about Tuniu’s beliefs and expectations, are forward-looking statements that involve factors, risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from those in the forward-looking statements. Such factors and risks include, but are not limited to the following: Tuniu’s goals and strategies; the growth of the online leisure travel market in China; the demand for Tuniu’s products and services; its relationships with customers and travel suppliers; Tuniu’s ability to offer competitive travel products and services; Tuniu’s future business development, results of operations and financial condition; competition in the online travel industry in China; government policies and regulations relating to Tuniu’s structure, business and industry; the impact of health epidemics on Tuniu’s business operations, the travel industry and the economy of China and elsewhere generally; and the general economic and business condition in China and elsewhere. Further information regarding these and other risks, uncertainties or factors is included in the Company’s filings with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission. All information provided in this press release is current as of the date of the press release, and Tuniu does not undertake any obligation to update such information, except as required under applicable law.

About Non-GAAP Financial Measures

To supplement the Company’s unaudited consolidated financial results presented in accordance with United States Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (“GAAP”), the Company has provided non-GAAP information related to income from operations, net income, net income attributable to ordinary shareholders of Tuniu Corporation, which excludes share-based compensation expenses, amortization of acquired intangible assets, net gain on disposals of subsidiaries, impairment of goodwill and impairment of property and equipment, net. The presentation of this non-GAAP financial measure is not intended to be considered in isolation or as a substitute for the financial information prepared and presented in accordance with U.S. GAAP. We believe that the non-GAAP financial measures used in this press release are useful for understanding and assessing underlying business performance and operating trends, and management and investors benefit from referring to these non-GAAP financial measures in assessing our financial performance and when planning and forecasting future periods.

This non-GAAP financial measure is not defined under U.S. GAAP and is not presented in accordance with U.S. GAAP. The non-GAAP financial measure has limitations as an analytical tool. Further, this non-GAAP measure may differ from the non-GAAP information used by other companies, including peer companies, and therefore its comparability may be limited. The Company compensates for these limitations by reconciling the non-GAAP financial measure to the nearest U.S. GAAP performance measure, all of which should be considered when evaluating performance. Tuniu encourages investors and others to review its financial information in its entirety and not rely on a single financial measure.

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

[1] The conversion of Renminbi (“RMB”) into United States dollars (“US$”) is based on the exchange rate of US$1.00=RMB 7.2993 on December 31, 2024 as set forth in H.10 statistical release of the U.S. Federal Reserve Board and available at https://www.federalreserve.gov/releases/h10/default.htm.

[2] The section below entitled “About Non-GAAP Financial Measures” provides information about the use of Non-GAAP financial measures in this press release, and the table captioned “Reconciliations of GAAP and Non-GAAP Results” set forth at the end of this press release reconciles Non-GAAP financial information with the Company’s financial results under GAAP.

 

 

 

Tuniu Corporation

Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets

(All amounts in thousands, except per share information)

 December 31, 2023 

 December 31, 2024 

 December 31, 2024 

 RMB 

 RMB 

 US$ 

ASSETS

Current assets

Cash and cash equivalents

378,989

465,004

63,705

Restricted cash 

65,902

26,061

3,570

Short-term investments

777,890

432,823

59,297

Accounts receivable, net

41,633

43,313

5,934

Amounts due from related parties

9,515

752

103

Prepayments and other current assets  

234,189

235,443

32,256

Total current assets

1,508,118

1,203,396

164,865

Non-current assets

Long-term investments

209,819

534,041

73,163

Property and equipment, net

57,479

32,849

4,500

Intangible assets, net

26,091

22,210

3,043

Land use right, net

90,529

88,467

12,120

Operating lease right-of-use assets, net

12,484

9,266

1,269

Other non-current assets

55,960

19,208

2,631

Total non-current assets

452,362

706,041

96,726

Total assets

1,960,480

1,909,437

261,591

LIABILITIES, REDEEMABLE NONCONTROLLING INTERESTS AND EQUITY

Current liabilities

Short-term borrowings

7,277

36

5

Accounts and notes payable 

317,104

290,112

39,745

Amounts due to related parties

6,405

3,121

428

Salary and welfare payable

21,401

23,148

3,171

Taxes payable

4,305

5,060

693

Advances from customers

270,197

247,151

33,860

Operating lease liabilities, current

2,709

2,994

410

Accrued expenses and other current liabilities

329,481

322,034

44,117

Total current liabilities

958,879

893,656

122,429

Non-current liabilities

Operating lease liabilities, non-current

5,348

1,680

230

Deferred tax liabilities

6,027

5,151

706

Long-term borrowings

10,395

–

–

Total non-current liabilities

21,770

6,831

936

Total liabilities

980,649

900,487

123,365

Redeemable noncontrolling interests

27,200

–

–

Equity

Ordinary shares

249

249

34

Less: Treasury stock

(285,983)

(329,668)

(45,164)

Additional paid-in capital

9,138,720

9,146,928

1,253,124

Accumulated other comprehensive income

305,416

313,460

42,944

Accumulated deficit

(8,127,552)

(8,050,378)

(1,102,897)

Total Tuniu Corporation shareholders’ equity

1,030,850

1,080,591

148,041

Noncontrolling interests

(78,219)

(71,641)

(9,815)

Total equity

952,631

1,008,950

138,226

Total liabilities, redeemable noncontrolling interests and equity

1,960,480

1,909,437

261,591

 

 

 

Tuniu Corporation

Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive (Loss)/Income

(All amounts in thousands, except per share information)

 Quarter Ended 

 Quarter Ended 

 Quarter Ended 

 Quarter Ended 

 December 31, 2023 

 September 30, 2024 

 December 31, 2024 

 December 31, 2024 

 RMB 

 RMB 

 RMB 

 US$ 

Revenues

Packaged tours

73,382

159,289

75,440

10,335

Others

26,564

26,706

27,292

3,739

Net revenues

99,946

185,995

102,732

14,074

Cost of revenues

(25,309)

(64,212)

(32,935)

(4,512)

Gross profit

74,637

121,783

69,797

9,562

Operating expenses

Research and product development

(10,426)

(13,640)

(13,325)

(1,826)

Sales and marketing

(33,230)

(60,578)

(42,697)

(5,849)

General and administrative

(42,072)

(18,600)

(26,841)

(3,677)

Impairment of goodwill

(114,661)

–

–

–

Other operating income

2,401

202

369

51

Total operating expenses

(197,988)

(92,616)

(82,494)

(11,301)

(Loss)/income from operations

(123,351)

29,167

(12,697)

(1,739)

Other (expenses)/income

Interest and investment (loss)/income, net

(15,151)

7,213

(5,609)

(768)

Interest expense

(1,056)

(865)

(612)

(84)

Foreign exchange gains/(losses), net

3,172

1,115

(6,102)

(836)

Other income, net

2,499

6,931

49

7

(Loss)/income before income tax expense

(133,887)

43,561

(24,971)

(3,420)

Income tax benefit/(expense)

103

(159)

(283)

(39)

Equity in income of affiliates

866

464

188

26

Net (loss)/income

(132,918)

43,866

(25,066)

(3,433)

Net loss attributable to noncontrolling interests

(583)

(582)

(859)

(118)

Net (loss)/income attributable to ordinary shareholders of Tuniu
Corporation

(132,335)

44,448

(24,207)

(3,315)

Net (loss)/income

(132,918)

43,866

(25,066)

(3,433)

Other comprehensive (loss)/income:

Foreign currency translation adjustment, net of nil tax

(5,848)

(6,859)

8,568

1,174

Comprehensive (loss)/income

(138,766)

37,007

(16,498)

(2,259)

Net (loss)/income per ordinary share attributable to ordinary
shareholders – basic and diluted

(0.36)

0.12

(0.07)

(0.01)

Net (loss)/income per ADS – basic and diluted*

(1.08)

0.36

(0.21)

(0.03)

Weighted average number of ordinary shares used in computing
basic (loss)/income per share

371,526,300

357,427,106

354,106,851

354,106,851

Weighted average number of ordinary shares used in computing
diluted (loss)/income per share

371,526,300

359,607,726

354,106,851

354,106,851

Share-based compensation expenses included are as follows:

Cost of revenues

66

65

66

9

Research and product development

66

65

66

9

Sales and marketing

32

32

32

4

General and administrative

4,912

1,246

1,253

172

Total

5,076

1,408

1,417

194

*Each ADS represents three of the Company’s ordinary shares.

 

 

 

Tuniu Corporation

Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive (Loss)/Income

(All amounts in thousands, except per share information)

 Year Ended 

 Year Ended 

 Year Ended 

 December 31, 2023 

 December 31, 2024 

 December 31, 2024 

 RMB 

 RMB 

 US$ 

Revenues

Packaged tours

333,357

407,462

55,822

Others

107,913

106,160

14,544

Net revenues

441,270

513,622

70,366

Cost of revenues

(147,581)

(155,590)

(21,316)

Gross profit

293,689

358,032

49,050

Operating expenses

Research and product development

(56,974)

(52,682)

(7,217)

Sales and marketing

(117,706)

(180,321)

(24,704)

General and administrative

(113,221)

(87,657)

(12,009)

Impairment of goodwill

(114,661)

–

–

Other operating income

7,009

25,888

3,547

Total operating expenses

(395,553)

(294,772)

(40,383)

(Loss)/income from operations

(101,864)

63,260

8,667

Other income/(expenses)

Interest and investment income

5,689

19,866

2,722

Interest expense

(3,525)

(3,320)

(455)

Foreign exchange losses, net

(6,483)

(6,837)

(937)

Other income, net

7,107

10,081

1,381

(Loss)/income before income tax expense

(99,076)

83,050

11,378

Income tax expense

(1,441)

(837)

(115)

Equity in(loss) /income of affiliates

(580)

1,486

204

Net (loss)/income

(101,097)

83,699

11,467

Net (loss)/income attributable to noncontrolling interests

(1,806)

6,525

894

Net (loss)/income attributable to ordinary shareholders of Tuniu
Corporation

(99,291)

77,174

10,573

Net (loss)/income

(101,097)

83,699

11,467

Other comprehensive income:

Foreign currency translation adjustment, net of nil tax

6,435

8,044

1,102

Comprehensive (loss)/income

(94,662)

91,743

12,569

Net (loss)/income per ordinary share attributable to ordinary
shareholders – basic and diluted

(0.27)

0.21

0.03

Net (loss)/income per ADS – basic and diluted*

(0.81)

0.63

0.09

Weighted average number of ordinary shares used in computing
basic (loss)/income per share

371,453,164

361,482,355

361,482,355

Weighted average number of ordinary shares used in computing
diluted (loss)/income per share

371,453,164

363,718,947

363,718,947

Share-based compensation expenses included are as follows:

Cost of revenues

217

261

36

Research and product development

217

261

36

Sales and marketing

87

126

17

General and administrative

15,409

8,758

1,200

Total

15,930

9,406

1,289

*Each ADS represents three of the Company’s ordinary shares.

 

 

 

Reconciliations  of GAAP and Non-GAAP Results

(All amounts in thousands, except per share information)

 Quarter Ended December 31, 2024

 GAAP Result 

 Share-based 

Amortization of acquired 

Impairment

Impairment

 Non-GAAP 

 Compensation 

  intangible assets 

 of goodwill 

 of property and equipment, net 

 Result 

(Loss)/income from operations

(12,697)

1,417

764

–

15,641

5,125

–

Net loss

(25,066)

1,417

764

–

15,641

(7,244)

–

Net loss attributable to ordinary shareholders

(24,207)

1,417

764

–

15,641

(6,385)

 Quarter Ended September 30, 2024

 GAAP Result 

 Share-based 

Amortization of acquired 

Impairment

Impairment

 Non-GAAP 

 Compensation 

  intangible assets 

 of goodwill 

 of property and equipment, net 

 Result 

Income from operations

29,167

1,408

764

–

–

31,339

Net income

43,866

1,408

764

–

–

46,038

Net income attributable to ordinary shareholders

44,448

1,408

764

–

–

46,620

 Quarter Ended December 31, 2023

 GAAP Result 

 Share-based 

Amortization of acquired 

Impairment

Impairment

 Non-GAAP 

 Compensation 

  intangible assets 

 of goodwill 

 of property and equipment, net 

 Result 

(Loss)/income from operations

(123,351)

5,076

828

114,661

17,986

15,200

Net (loss)/income

(132,918)

5,076

828

114,661

17,986

5,633

Net (loss)/income attributable to ordinary shareholders

(132,335)

5,076

828

114,661

17,986

6,216

 

 

 

Reconciliations of GAAP and Non-GAAP Results

(All amounts in thousands, except per share information)

Year Ended December 31, 2024

 GAAP Result 

 Share-based 

Amortization of acquired 

Net gain on

Impairment

Impairment

 Non-GAAP 

 Compensation 

  intangible assets 

 disposals of subsidiaries 

 of goodwill 

 of property and equipment, net 

 Result 

Income from operations

63,260

9,406

3,184

(24,618)

–

15,641

66,873

Net income

83,699

9,406

3,184

(24,618)

–

15,641

87,312

Net income attributable to ordinary shareholders

77,174

9,406

3,184

(24,618)

–

15,641

80,787

Year Ended December 31, 2023

 GAAP Result 

 Share-based 

Amortization of acquired 

Net gain on

Impairment

Impairment

 Non-GAAP 

 Compensation 

  intangible assets 

 disposals of subsidiaries 

 of goodwill 

 of property and equipment, net 

 Result 

(Loss)/income from operations

(101,864)

15,930

3,312

–

114,661

17,986

50,025

Net (loss)/income

(101,097)

15,930

3,312

–

114,661

17,986

50,792

Net (loss)/income attributable to ordinary shareholders

(99,291)

15,930

3,312

–

114,661

17,986

52,598

 

 

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WaterField Designs Introduces Shield Case for Steam Frame VR Headset and Accessories

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The compact, foam-reinforced case protects and organizes the Valve Steam Frame headset and its accessories between gaming sessions at home and on the road. An interior Padded Accessory Case keeps the controllers separate from the headset and helps stabilize it, while fleece lining, waterproof YKK zippers and durable materials provide added protection.

SAN FRANCISCO, Oct. 29, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — WaterField Designs introduces the Shield Case for Steam Frame, a compact protective case for Valve’s Steam Frame virtual reality (VR) headset, which ships without a dedicated carrying case. Designed and handcrafted in San Francisco, the new Steam Frame case protects and organizes the headset, both controllers and the included wireless adapter in a structured, foam-reinforced, fleece-lined interior for home storage and travel.

Shield Case for Steam Frame video demo.

The Steam Frame supports wireless PC game streaming and standalone play, whether at home, in a hotel room or at a friend’s house. To keep the case compact and the accessories organized, WaterField designed the Padded Accessory Case. Positioned between the goggles and headband, its main compartment holds both controllers, while an Ultrasuede® pocket holds the included wireless adapter. For owners with an Arcturus Vision Camera, the pocket also accommodates the camera alongside the adapter. The padded compartment cushions and helps stabilize the headset.

“We wanted to give the Steam Frame a protected place between gaming sessions and make it easy to take the whole setup along,” said company founder Gary Waterfield. “The tricky part was fitting the controllers without making the case larger than it needed to be. We used the space between the goggles and headband to give them their own padded compartment.”

Firm foam reinforces all sides of both the Shield Case and the Padded Accessory Case inside it. Three-layer, foam-padded fleece lines the interior, while cushioned zipper guards help protect the headset from scratches. Each case is handcrafted in small batches using 1680-denier ballistic nylon, 15-ounce waxed canvas, or Forza, a high-performance nylon with a distinctive, two-tone basketweave. Select versions feature full-grain leather accents. Waterproof YKK zippers and custom metal hardware complete the construction.

Key Features

Custom fit: Holds the Steam Frame headset, both controllers, the included wireless adapter, and other included accessories. The headset fits with its headband extended or collapsed and with or without the eye spacer attached.Padded Accessory Case: Holds both controllers between the goggles and headband, helping stabilize the headset. Its Ultrasuede® pocket fits the wireless adapter, with room for an Arcturus Vision Camera alongside it.Additional accessory storage: A plush, padded pocket in the main Shield Case holds a power adapter, power cables and other accessories.Exterior storage: A diagonal zippered front pocket holds a USB-C cable, cleaning cloth, or other small items; a hidden pocket holds an AirTag.Impact protection: Firm foam reinforces all sides of the Shield Case and Padded Accessory Case to help protect against bumps during storage and transport.Scratch protection: Three-layer, foam-padded fleece lining, fleece-covered sides of the Padded Accessory Case, and cushioned zipper guards help protect the headset and its sensitive surfaces from scratches.Weather-resistant closure: Waterproof YKK zippers secure the main compartment and exterior pocket.Carry options: A wide padded handle allows hand carry; D-rings accommodate an optional 1-inch shoulder strap (not included).

Availability and Pricing

Shield Case for Steam Frame

Price: $169—ballistic nylon, waxed canvas, or Forza; $189—ballistic nylon or waxed canvas with full-grain leather.

Colors: Black ballistic nylon; tan waxed canvas; blue Forza; titanium Forza; black ballistic nylon with black full-grain leather; tan waxed canvas with chocolate full-grain leather.

Materials: 1680-denier ballistic nylon, 15-ounce waxed canvas, or Blue Forza basketweave nylon; full-grain leather on select versions; foam reinforcement; padded fleece lining; Ultrasuede®; waterproof YKK zippers; custom metal hardware.

Dimensions: 10.5 x 8.5 x 5 inches.

Capacity: 5 liters.

Weight: Non-leather models: 1 pound. Models with leather: 1.25 pounds.

Compatibility: Valve Steam Frame VR headset and all included accessories, with headband extended or collapsed and with or without the eye spacer.

Optional add-on: 1-inch Cam Lock Shoulder Strap — $25.

Manufacturing: Handcrafted in small batches in San Francisco.

Availability: Non-leather models ship today. Models with leather ship Nov. 12, 2026.

About WaterField Designs

Founded in 1998, WaterField Designs handcrafts premium laptop bags, backpacks, travel bags and gaming cases in San Francisco. Known for meticulous craftsmanship, premium materials and functional design, the company produces bags and accessories in small batches for professionals, travelers and technology enthusiasts worldwide. More at Our Story.

WaterField Designs, SFbags, and Shield Case for Steam Frame are trademarks of WaterField Designs. Other company and product names may be trademarks of their respective owners. Copyright ©2026. All Rights Reserved.

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From Pitch to Pilot: Lee Kuan Yew Global Business Plan Competition Opens Global Search for Deep Tech Urban Solutions and Sustainability focused Founders

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Finalists compete for over S$2.5 million (US$2 million) in prizes and gain a pathway to SMU’s Urban SustaInnovator accelerator and US$10 million USI Fund

SINGAPORE, Oct. 29, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — For many deep-tech start-ups tackling urban and sustainability challenges, the biggest hurdle is not developing breakthrough technologies, but finding the customers, partners and opportunities to deploy them at scale.

Addressing this challenge, the 13th Lee Kuan Yew Global Business Plan Competition (LKYGBPC) today opened applications for university founders and recent graduates seeking to turn frontier ideas into real-world impact. Organised by Singapore Management University’s Institute of Innovation & Entrepreneurship (SMU IIE), LKYGBPC is one of Asia’s most globally representative deep-tech start-up competitions, spanning 12 focus areas including climate tech, energy, food and land use, urban mobility, longevity and healthtech, and sustainable materials and circularity.

Fifty finalists will be flown to Singapore 28 September to 1 October 2027 to compete for over S$2.5 million in prizes and take part in an Innovation Festival featuring investor engagement, mentorship, and connections with corporate and ecosystem partners.

Beyond the Competition: A Gateway to SMU’s Urban SustaInnovator (USI) accelerator

Selected LKYGBPC finalists can join SMU’s Urban SustaInnovator (USI) accelerator, launched in 2025, which supports start-ups through market access, pilot projects and strategic introductions across Asia. In May 2026, SMU IIE launched the USI Fund to back promising ventures as they pilot and scale.

“Founders of breakthrough technologies can create value only when they reach the people, industries, and communities they are designed to serve. SMU created LKYGBPC as a platform to help founders bring their innovative ideas to life by connecting them with the partners, markets and opportunities needed to turn innovation into real-world impact. Now, through the USI programme and USI Fund, we offer a post-competition pathway to pilot, scale, and raise capital throughout Asia,” said Rony Palathinkal, Head of the LKYGBPC and Urban SustaInnovator at SMU IIE.

One of the biggest challenges for sustainability start-ups is getting access to the right partners to validate and deploy new technologies.

SMU is uniquely positioned to help startups make these connections with its network of Overseas Centres in Bangkok, Jakarta, Ho Chi Minh City and Shenzhen, and its International Advisory Councils in eight countries. “SMU’s expansive network of partners from industry, government and community across Asia enables us to forge connections that enable startups to cross borders and scale their innovative solutions,” says Professor Sun Sun Lim, SMU’s Vice President of Partnerships and Engagement, and Lee Kong Chian Professor of Communication & Technology.

Singapore-based Standard Physics (formerly Inviscid AI), founded by Qiu Ziming and Kabir Jain, was a finalist in the 12th LKYGBPC before joining Y Combinator’s Winter 2026 cohort and SMU’s inaugural Urban SustaInnovator (USI) accelerator. The startup uses physics-informed AI and IoT-powered digital twins to optimise energy efficiency in buildings and data centres. Through USI, it secured a pilot with The GEAR by Japanese construction giant Kajima and is discussing three more opportunities. It has also raised US$2.3 million in seed funding led by Square Peg Capital and is preparing to launch an AI-powered agentic engineering platform. Jain credits Y Combinator’s start-up expertise and USI’s regional network for supporting its growth.

“The accelerators were very complementary. YC was good at getting us from zero to one, and then USI has been very helpful in getting us from one to 10. The USI team can make the right introductions and help you grow,” said Jain. 

Singapore is strengthening its position as a global sustainability innovation hub, providing start-ups with opportunities to pilot, validate and scale technologies across Asia and beyond. This government-led ambition is backed by the S$37 billion RIE 2030 plan, including S$10.8 billion for mission-oriented research, and a S$40 million USS Translation Fund to support the development and commercialisation of urban and sustainability solutions.

Building a Global Pipeline of Innovation

Established by SMU in 2002, LKYGBPC is a biennial competition open to start-ups with at least one founder currently enrolled in a university programme or who graduated within the past five years. Its 12th edition in October 2025 attracted over 1,500 entries from founders representing 1,200 universities across 91 countries. Finalists from the 9th to 12th editions have collectively raised over S$1 billion. Finalists from the 9th to 12th editions have collectively raised over S$1 billion.  Finalists from the 9th to 12th editions have collectively raised over S$1 billion.

Said Shirley Wong, Entrepreneur-in-Residence at SMU IIE, Chairperson of the 13th LKYGBPC Advisory Committee, and Managing Partner of TNF Ventures: “As Asia continues to urbanise, the region presents both complex challenges and significant opportunities for innovation. LKYGBPC brings together founders worldwide and connects them with Singapore’s ecosystem of industry, investors and institutions to accelerate solutions with regional and global impact.”

Applications are open at https://iie.smu.edu.sg/lkygbpc and close on 31 March 2027.

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Dragonpass Showcases AI-Powered Travel Experiences and Member Engagement Solutions at ITB Asia 2026

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SINGAPORE, Oct. 29, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Dragonpass, a global travel and lifestyle platform and membership solutions provider, participated in ITB Asia 2026, held from 21 to 23 October at Marina Bay Sands, Singapore. The event provided an opportunity for Dragonpass to connect with industry stakeholders across the travel value chain and explore new partnership opportunities to deliver more connected travel and lifestyle experiences.

Under the theme “Experiences in Motion: Human-Centred Design in Travel & Tourism”, the event brought together more than 1,000 exhibiting brands and industry leaders to explore the future of travel and tourism. Dragonpass showcased its integrated travel ecosystem, highlighting how premium services, member engagement and AI-driven personalisation can create greater value for partners and travellers.

Connecting Partners Across the Travel Ecosystem

With 20 years of experience, Dragonpass demonstrated how it transforms travel benefits into long-term customer loyalty for corporate partners worldwide, bringing together airlines, airports, hotels and travel service providers to create more connected experiences across the journey.

Its integrated solutions span premium travel services, including first-class services, airport transit and flight delay assistance, alongside targeted member engagement through premium privileges, daily engagement and miles redemption. By connecting these services with partners’ existing membership programmes, Dragonpass helps make benefits more accessible and relevant to members, encouraging ongoing engagement beyond individual transactions.

Through co-branded lounges, dedicated counters and co-branded events, Dragonpass also enables partners to extend their brand presence into the airport environment and build more valuable connections with their members.

Reimagining Member Experiences for Interest-Driven Travel

As travel patterns evolve, interest-driven travel is creating new opportunities for membership programmes to move beyond benefit redemption towards more personalised, experience-led engagement.

“One of the most noticeable changes we see is that people are increasingly travelling around their interests — whether it’s flying to another city for a concert, a sporting event, a food experience or an art exhibition,” said Jane Zhu, Co-founder and CEO of Dragonpass.

“AI allows us to connect membership benefits with these real-life journeys, helping travellers discover relevant services when planning a trip and access available lounge or privileges at the airport. The opportunity is to move beyond simply offering benefits to showing members how those benefits can enrich their travel and lifestyle experiences,” she added.

As Dragonpass continues to expand its global ecosystem, the company is focused on using AI to deepen member relationships, connect more partners across the travel and lifestyle value chain, and transform membership benefits into meaningful experiences throughout the journey.

About Dragonpass

Established in 2005, Dragonpass is a leading global travel and lifestyle platform, providing premium benefits and experiences to more than 40 million members worldwide. Its growing ecosystem spans travel, health and wellness, lifestyle and entertainment, with a global network covering more than 140 countries and regions and partnerships with more than 800 enterprises.

For more information, please visit www.dragonpass.com.

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