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JinkoSolar Announces Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2024 Financial Results

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March 26, 2025

SHANGRAO, China, March 26, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — JinkoSolar Holding Co., Ltd. (“JinkoSolar” or the “Company”) (NYSE: JKS), one of the largest and most innovative solar module manufacturers in the world, today announced its unaudited financial results for the fourth quarter and full year ended December 31, 2024.

Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2024 Business Highlights

Module shipments for full year 2024 increased 18.3% year-over-year to 92.9 GW, ranking first in the industry.At the end of the fourth quarter, we became the first module manufacturer in the world to have delivered a total of over 300 GW solar modules.By the end of the fourth quarter, the mass production efficiency of N-type TOPCon cells reached approximately 26.5%.By the end of the fourth quarter, we had been granted 462 TOPCon patents, overtaking most brands on the N-type TOPCon patent list.We were ranked as the most bankable solar module company in the 2024 PV Module Bankability Survey by Bloomberg New Energy Finance (BloombergNEF).

Fourth Quarter 2024 Operational and Financial Highlights

Quarterly shipments were 26,462 MW (25,221 MW for solar modules, and 1,241 MW for cells and wafers), up 2.1% sequentially, and down 5.0% year-over-year.Total revenues were RMB20.65 billion (US$2.83 billion), down 15.7% sequentially and down 37.1% year-over-year.Gross profit was RMB747.4 million (US$102.4 million), down 80.6% sequentially and down 81.7% year-over-year.Gross margin was 3.6%, compared with 15.7% in Q3 2024 and 12.5% in Q4 2023.Net loss attributable to JinkoSolar Holding Co., Ltd.’s ordinary shareholders was RMB473.7 million (US$64.9 million), compared with net income attributable to JinkoSolar Holding Co., Ltd.’s ordinary shareholders of RMB22.5 million in Q3 2024 and of RMB29.3 million in Q4 2023.Adjusted net loss attributable to JinkoSolar Holding Co., Ltd.’s ordinary shareholders was RMB381.3 million (US$52.2 million), which excludes the impact of (i) the change in fair value of convertible senior notes, (ii) the change in fair value of long-term investment, (iii) share based compensation expenses, and (iv) the impairment of long-lived assets, compared with adjusted net income attributable to JinkoSolar Holding Co., Ltd.’s ordinary shareholders of RMB103.9 million in Q3 2024 and RMB462.7 million in Q4 2023.Basic and diluted losses per ordinary share were RMB2.31 (US$0.32) and RMB2.31 (US$0.32), respectively. This translates into basic and diluted losses per ADS of RMB9.22 (US$1.26) and RMB9.22 (US$1.26), respectively.

Full Year 2024 Operational and Financial Highlights

Annual shipments were 99,596 MW (92,873 MW for solar modules, and 6,723 MW for cells and wafers), up 19.2% year-over-year.Total revenues were RMB92.26 billion (US$12.64 billion), down 22.3% year-over-year.Gross profit was RMB10.01 billion (US$1.37 billion), down 47.4% year-over-year.Gross margin of 10.9%, compared with 16.0% for the full year of 2023.Loss from operations of RMB3.42 billion (US$469.1 million), compared with income from operations of RMB6.09 billion for the full year of 2023.Net income attributable to JinkoSolar Holding Co., Ltd.’s ordinary shareholders was RMB57.5 million (US$7.9 million), down 98.3% year-over-year.Adjusted net income attributable to JinkoSolar Holding Co., Ltd.’s ordinary shareholders was RMB571.4 million (US$78.3 million), which excludes the impact of (i) the change in fair value of convertible senior notes, (ii) the change in fair value of long-term investment, (iii) share based compensation expenses, (iv) the net loss resulting from a fire accident at one of our production bases in Shanxi Province in April 2024 (the “Fire Accident”) and (v) the impairment of long-lived assets, compared with adjusted net income attributable to JinkoSolar Holding Co., Ltd.’s ordinary shareholders of RMB4.07 billion in 2023.Basic earnings per ordinary share were RMB0.28 (US$0.04), and diluted losses per ordinary share were RMB1.25 (US$0.17). This translates into basic earnings per ADS of RMB1.10 (US$0.15) and diluted losses per ADS of RMB5.00 (US$0.69), respectively.

Mr. Xiande Li, JinkoSolar’s Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, commented, “We delivered more resilient operating results in the challenging year of 2024, thanks to our leading position in N-type TOPCon technology and patent portfolio, competitive products, as well as global sales and manufacturing networks. Our annual module shipments increased by 18.3% year-over-year to 92.9 GW, once again ranking first in the industry. The ongoing imbalance between supply and demand led to a decline in module prices during the year. Combined with the impact of short-term factors such as the elimination of obsolete production capacity, our profitability dropped significantly year-on-year. Gross margin was 10.9% in 2024, compared to 16.0% in 2023 and net income was US$7.9 million. Module shipments were 25.2 GW in the fourth quarter, in line with our guidance. As over 50% of modules were shipped to the domestic market where prices were lower, and the proportion of higher-price overseas orders declined sequentially, both module delivery prices and profits decreased sequentially. Gross margin was 3.6% in the fourth quarter, compared to 15.7% in the third quarter, and net loss was US$64.9 million in the fourth quarter.

In 2024, the global PV industry maintained fast growth momentum. Newly added installation in China reached 277 GW in 2024, marking an increase of 28% year-over-year and setting a record high, and China’s module exports reached 236 GW, up 13% year-over-year. Intensified supply and demand imbalances led to a downward trend in end products prices, pressuring profits in all segments of the industrial chain. In order to steer the industry back to healthy development, the national authorities took steps to resolve the structural imbalances between the supply and demand sides with the participation of industry associations and manufacturers. In November, state departments announced policies to raise entry barrier for new manufacturing capacities, reduce export tax rebates, and implement other measures. In December, leading PV enterprises signed a self-discipline pledge aimed at limiting low price competition and reducing production. More recently, the National Development and Reform Commission and the National Environment Administration jointly announced a policy on market-based reforms for on-grid renewable energy pricing, aimed at promoting high-quality industry development. Guided by industry self-discipline and supportive policies, along with demand recovery after the Spring Festival, prices in the industry, as well as our module prices, have stabilized and started to rebound.

We are committed to maintaining technology leadership through continuous R&D investments and mass production of innovative products. By the end of the fourth quarter, the average mass-produced N-type cell efficiency reached nearly 26.5%, and the efficiency on the highest-performing production lines, the golden area reached over 26.7%. We expect the average mass-produced N-type cell efficiency to reach approximately 27% by the end of 2025. In addition, we have recently initiated production of ultra-high efficiency third generation Tiger Neo products with large scale production expected by the end of 2025.

We continue to phase out outdated production capacity while further enhancing our global manufacturing capabilities. At our Shanxi N-type Super Factory, we are working to reduce costs and improve efficiency through the introduction of automated equipment and process optimization. Our 2GW N-type module production capacity in the U.S. is operating at near full capacity, while our Saudi project is progressing steadily.

In the short term, as some leading PV companies face significant financial losses, the industry may have entered a deep adjustment period. Companies lacking competitive costs and efficiency, product and technology iteration capabilities and global expansion capabilities are likely to be phased out, helping restore supply and demand balance to the industry. We have successfully navigated industry cycles several times and we are confident that our strong execution capabilities will help us overcome future challenges and position us strongly for emerging market opportunities. According to the International Energy Agency (IEA), renewable energy is expected to supply half of global electricity demand by 2030, with wind and solar PV generation doubling their share to 30%, creating vast growth potential for the PV industry.

We expect module shipments to be between 16.0 GW and 18.0 GW for the first quarter of 2025, and between 85.0 GW and 100.0 GW for the full year 2025. We expect our annual production capacity for mono wafers, solar cells and solar modules to reach 120.0 GW, 95.0 GW and 130.0 GW, respectively, by the end of 2025. We are taking a more cautious approach to capacity expansion in 2025 and will not add capacity besides upgrades to TOPCon technology. We will also continue to optimize our assets and liabilities structure while maintaining a healthy cash reserve, further strengthening our resilience to risks.”

Fourth Quarter 2024 Financial Results

Total Revenues

Total revenues in the fourth quarter of 2024 were RMB20.65 billion (US$2.83 billion), a decrease of 15.7% from RMB24.51 billion in the third quarter of 2024 and a decrease of 37.1% from RMB32.83 billion in the fourth quarter of 2023. The sequential and year-over-year decreases were mainly due to the decrease in average selling price of solar modules.

Gross Profit and Gross Margin

Gross profit in the fourth quarter of 2024 was RMB747.4 million (US$102.4 million), compared with RMB3.86 billion in the third quarter of 2024 and RMB4.09 billion in the fourth quarter of 2023.

Gross margin was 3.6% in the fourth quarter of 2024, compared with 15.7% in the third quarter of 2024 and 12.5% in the fourth quarter of 2023. The sequential and year-over-year decreases were mainly due to the decrease in average selling price of solar modules.

Loss/Income from Operations and Operating Margin

Loss from operations in the fourth quarter of 2024 was RMB2.02 billion (US$277.0 million), compared with income from operations of RMB75.5 million in the third quarter of 2024 and income from operations of RMB352.5 million in the fourth quarter of 2023, primarily attributable to the decreases in our revenues and gross margin in the fourth quarter of 2024.

Operating loss margin was 9.8% in the fourth quarter of 2024, compared with operating profit margin of 0.3% in the third quarter of 2024 and operating profit margin of 1.1% in the fourth quarter of 2023.

Total operating expenses in the fourth quarter of 2024 were RMB2.77 billion (US$379.4 million), a decrease of 26.7% from RMB3.78 billion in the third quarter of 2024 and a decrease of 25.9% from RMB3.74 billion in the fourth quarter of 2023. The sequential and year-over-year decreases were mainly due to the decrease in shipping cost.

Total operating expenses accounted for 13.4% of total revenues in the fourth quarter of 2024, compared to 15.4% in the third quarter of 2024 and 11.4% in the fourth quarter of 2023.

Interest Expenses, Net

Net interest expenses consist of interest expenses of RMB347.5 million (US$47.6 million) and interest income of RMB113.3 million (US$15.5 million) in the fourth quarter of 2024.

Net interest expenses in the fourth quarter of 2024 was RMB234.3 million (US$32.1 million), an increase of 15.9% from RMB202.1 million in the third quarter of 2024 and an increase of 13.9% from RMB205.6 million in the fourth quarter of 2023. The sequential and year-over-year increases were due to the increase in interest-bearing debts in the fourth quarter of 2024.

Subsidy Income

Subsidy income in the fourth quarter of 2024 was RMB900.1 million (US$123.3 million), compared with RMB431.8 million in the third quarter of 2024 and RMB554.6 million in the fourth quarter of 2023. The sequential and year-over-year increases were primarily attributable to the increases in cash receipt of incentives related to the Company’s business operations.

Exchange Gain/Loss and Change in Fair Value of Foreign Exchange Derivatives

The Company recorded a net exchange gain (including change in fair value of foreign exchange derivatives) of RMB408.2 million (US$55.9 million) in the fourth quarter of 2024, compared to a net exchange loss (including change in fair value of foreign exchange derivatives) of RMB251.9 million in the third quarter of 2024 and a net exchange gain (including change in fair value of foreign exchange derivatives) of RMB76.3 million in the fourth quarter of 2023. The sequential and year-over-year changes were mainly attributable to the exchange rate fluctuations of US dollars against RMB in the fourth quarter of 2024.

Change in Fair Value of Convertible Senior Notes

The Company issued US$85.0 million of 4.5% convertible senior notes (the “Notes”) due 2024 in May 2019 and has elected to measure the Notes at fair value derived by valuation model, i.e., Binomial Model. All the Notes with the principal amount at issuance of US$85.0 million have been converted into ordinary shares of the Company in the second quarter of 2024.

Change in fair value of convertible senior notes was nil in the fourth quarter of 2024, compared to nil in the third quarter of 2024 and a loss of RMB155.1 million in the fourth quarter of 2023.

Change in Fair Value of Long-term Investment

The Company invested in equity interests in several solar technology companies engaged in the photovoltaic industry chain, which are recorded as long-term investment and reported at fair value with changes in fair value recognized as gains or losses. As of December 31, 2024, the Company had RMB1.05 billion (US$143.6 million) in long-term investment, compared with RMB845.0 million as of September 30, 2024.

The Company recognized a gain from change in fair value of long-term investment of RMB332.3 million (US$45.5 million) in the fourth quarter of 2024, compared with a gain of RMB30.8 million in the third quarter of 2024 and a loss of RMB90.9 million in the fourth quarter of 2023. The sequential and year-over-year changes were primarily due to the changes in the valuation of several solar technology companies we invested in.

Other Loss/Income, net

Net other loss in the fourth quarter of 2024 was RMB674.1 million (US$92.4 million), compared with net other income of RMB73.6 million in the third quarter of 2024 and net other loss of RMB10.8 million in the fourth quarter of 2023. The sequential and year-over-year changes were mainly due to the changes in the fair value of financial instruments in the fourth quarter of 2024.

Equity in Loss/Income of Affiliated Companies

The Company indirectly holds a 20% equity interest in Sweihan PV Power Company P.J.S.C, a developer and operator of solar power projects in Dubai, and a 9% equity interest in Xinte Ltd, a domestic silicon material supplier, and both investments are accounted for using the equity method. The Company recorded equity in loss of affiliated companies of RMB119.2 million (US$16.3 million) in the fourth quarter of 2024, compared with equity in loss of affiliated companies of RMB3.4 million in the third quarter of 2024 and equity in income of affiliated companies of RMB2.4 million in the fourth quarter of 2023. The fluctuations in equity in loss or income of affiliated companies primarily arose from the changes in net losses or gains incurred by the affiliated companies.

Income Tax Benefit/Expense

The Company recorded an income tax benefit of RMB580.5 million (US$79.5 million) in the fourth quarter of 2024, compared with income tax expense of RMB148.5 million in the third quarter of 2024 and RMB200.8 million in the fourth quarter of 2023.

Net Loss/Income attributable to Non-Controlling Interests

Net loss attributable to non-controlling interests amounted to RMB368.1 million (US$50.4 million) in the fourth quarter of 2024, compared with net loss attributable to non-controlling interests of RMB39.0 million in the third quarter of 2024 and net income attributable to non-controlling interests of RMB293.3 million in the fourth quarter of 2023. The sequential and year-over-year changes were mainly attributable to the changes in net loss or income of the Company’s majority-owned principal operating subsidiary, Jinko Solar Co., Ltd.

Net Loss/Income and Losses/Earnings per Share

Net loss attributable to JinkoSolar Holding Co., Ltd.’s ordinary shareholders was RMB473.7 million (US$64.9 million) in the fourth quarter of 2024, compared with net income attributable to JinkoSolar Holding Co., Ltd.’s ordinary shareholders of RMB22.5 million in the third quarter of 2024 and RMB29.3 million in the fourth quarter of 2023.

Excluding the impact of (i) the change in fair value of the convertible senior notes, (ii) the change in fair value of the long-term investment, (iii) share based compensation expenses, and (iv) the impairment of long-lived assets, adjusted net loss attributable to JinkoSolar Holding Co., Ltd.’s ordinary shareholders was RMB381.3 million (US$52.2 million) in the fourth quarter of 2024, compared with adjusted net income attributable to JinkoSolar Holding Co., Ltd.’s ordinary shareholders of RMB103.9 million in the third quarter of 2024 and RMB462.7 million in the fourth quarter of 2023.

Basic and diluted losses per ordinary share were RMB2.31 (US$0.32) and RMB2.31 (US$0.32), respectively, in the fourth quarter of 2024, compared to basic and diluted earnings per ordinary share of RMB0.11 and RMB0.11, respectively, in the third quarter of 2024, and basic and diluted earnings per ordinary share of RMB0.14 and RMB0.14, respectively, in the fourth quarter of 2023. As each ADS represents four ordinary shares, this translates into basic and diluted losses per ADS of RMB9.22 (US$1.26) and RMB9.22 (US$1.26), respectively, in the fourth quarter of 2024; basic and diluted earnings per ADS of RMB0.44 and RMB0.44, respectively, in the third quarter of 2024; and basic and diluted earnings per ADS of RMB0.56 and RMB0.54, respectively, in the fourth quarter of 2023.

Financial Position

As of December 31, 2024, the Company had RMB27.74 billion (US$3.80 billion) in cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash, compared with RMB19.07 billion as of December 31, 2023.

As of December 31, 2024, the Company’s accounts receivables were RMB14.07 billion (US$1.93 billion), compared with RMB22.96 billion as of December 31, 2023.

As of December 31, 2024, the Company’s inventories were RMB12.51 billion (US$1.71 billion), compared with RMB18.22 billion as of December 31, 2023.

As of December 31, 2024, the Company’s total interest-bearing debts were RMB40.59 billion (US$5.56 billion), compared with RMB31.10 billion as of December 31, 2023.

Full Year 2024 Financial Results

Total Revenues

Total revenues for full year 2024 were RMB92.26 billion (US$12.64 billion), a decrease of 22.3% from RMB118.68 billion for full year 2023. The decrease in total revenues was mainly attributable to the decrease in average selling price of solar modules.

Gross Profit and Gross Margin

Gross profit for full year 2024 was RMB10.01 billion (US$1.37 billion), a decrease of 47.4% from RMB19.05 billion for full year 2023. The year-over-year decrease was mainly attributable to the decrease in average selling price of solar modules in 2024.

Gross margin was 10.9% for full year 2024, compared with 16.0% for full year 2023. The year-over-year decrease was mainly attributable to the decrease in average selling price of solar modules.

Loss/Income from Operations and Operating Margin

Loss from operations for full year 2024 was RMB3.42 billion (US$469.1 million), compared with income from operations of RMB6.09 billion for full year 2023. Operating loss margin for full year 2024 was 3.7%, compared with operating profit margin of 5.1% for full year 2023.

Total operating expenses for full year 2024 were RMB13.44 billion (US$1.84 billion), an increase of 3.7% from RMB12.96 billion for full year 2023. As a percentage of total revenues, operating expenses accounted for 14.6% for full year 2024, compared with 10.9% for full year 2023. The increase in total operating expenses was primarily due to (i) the write-off of net book value of equipment resulting from the Fire Accident, which was partially offset by the estimated insurance proceed from the Fire Accident, and (ii) an increase in the impairment loss of long-lived assets.

Interest Expense, Net

Net interest expenses consist of interest expenses of RMB1.14 billion (US$156.6 million) and interest income of RMB414.7 million (US$56.8 million) for full year 2024.

Net interest expenses for full year 2024 was RMB728.4 million (US$99.8 million), an increase of 17.9% from RMB617.6 million for full year 2023. The increase was mainly due to an increase in interest-bearing debts.

Subsidy Income

Subsidy income for full year 2024 was RMB2.45 billion (US$335.5 million), compared with RMB1.18 billion for full year 2023. The year-over-year increase was mainly attributable to an increase in the cash receipt of incentives to the Company’s business operations.

Exchange Gain/Loss and Change in Fair Value of Foreign Exchange Derivatives

The Company recorded a net exchange gain (including change in fair value of foreign exchange derivatives) of RMB601.0 million (US$82.3 million) for full year 2024, which was primarily due to the appreciation of US dollars against RMB. The Company recorded a net exchange gain (including change in fair value of foreign exchange derivatives) of RMB623.2 million for full year 2023. The year-over-year change were mainly due to the exchange rate fluctuations of US dollars against RMB in 2024.

Change in Fair Value of Convertible Senior Notes

The Company issued the Notes in May 2019 and has elected to measure them at fair value derived by valuation model, i.e., Binomial Model. The Company recognized a gain from change in fair value of the Notes of RMB323.5 million (US$44.3 million) for full year 2024, compared to a loss of RMB31.2 million for full year 2023. The year-over-year change was primarily due to the changes in the Company’s stock price in 2024.

Change in Fair Value of Long-term Investment

The Company invested in equity interests in several solar technology companies engaged in the photovoltaic industry chain. As of December 31, 2024, the Company had RMB1.05 billion (US$143.6 million) in long-term investment, compared with RMB1.02 billion as of December 31, 2023. The Company recognized a gain from change in fair value of long-term investment of RMB163.5 million (US$22.4 million) in 2024, compared to a gain of RMB221.5 million for full year 2023.

Other Income/Loss, net

Net other income for full year 2024 was RMB880.5 million (US$120.6 million), compared with net other income of RMB26.1 million for full year 2023. The increase was primarily due to income generated from the disposal of a wholly-owned subsidiary in the year of 2024.

Equity in Loss/Income of Affiliated Companies

The Company indirectly holds a 20% equity interest of Sweihan PV Power Company P.J.S.C, a developer and operator of solar power projects in Dubai, and a 9% equity interest in Xinte Ltd, a domestic silicon material supplier, and both investments are accounted using the equity method. The Company recorded equity in loss of affiliated companies of RMB177.0 million (US$24.3 million) in 2024, compared with equity in income of affiliated companies of RMB222.7 million in 2023. The fluctuations in equity in loss or income of affiliated companies primarily arose from the changes in net losses or gains incurred by the affiliated companies.

Income Tax Expense, Net

The Company recognized an income tax expense of RMB69.4 million (US$9.5 million) in 2024, compared with an income tax expense of RMB1.26 billion in 2023.

Net Income and Earnings/Losses per Share

Net income attributable to JinkoSolar Holding Co., Ltd.’s ordinary shareholders in 2024 was RMB57.5 million (US$7.9 million), compared with a net income attributable to JinkoSolar Holding Co., Ltd.’s ordinary shareholders of RMB3.45 billion in 2023.

Excluding the impact of (i) the change in fair value of convertible senior notes, (ii) the change in fair value of the long-term investment, (iii) share based compensation expenses, (iv) the net loss resulting from the Fire Accident, and (v) the impairment of long-lived assets, adjusted net income attributable to JinkoSolar Holding Co., Ltd.’s ordinary shareholders was RMB571.4 million (US$78.3 million), compared with RMB4.07 billion in 2023.

Basic earnings per share for full year 2024 were RMB0.28 (US$0.04), and diluted losses per share for full year 2024 were RMB1.25 (US$0.17), compared to basic and diluted earnings per share of RMB16.60 and RMB15.23, respectively, for full year 2023. This translates into basic earnings per ADS of RMB1.10 (US$0.15) and diluted losses per ADS of RMB5.00 (US$0.69) for full year 2024, compared to basic and diluted earnings per ADS of RMB66.39 and RMB60.90, respectively, for full year 2023.

Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2024 Operational Highlights

Solar Module, Cell and Wafer Shipments

Total shipments were 26,462 MW in the fourth quarter of 2024, including 25,221 MW for solar module shipments and 1,241 MW for cell and wafer shipments.

Total shipments in the full year 2024 were 99,596 MW, including 92,873 MW for solar module shipments and 6,723 MW for cell and wafer shipments.

Operations and Business Outlook Highlights

First Quarter and Full Year 2025 Guidance

The Company’s business outlook is based on management’s current views and estimates with respect to market conditions, production capacity, the Company’s order book and the global economic environment. This outlook is subject to uncertainty on final customer demand and sale schedules. Management’s views and estimates are subject to change without notice.

For the first quarter of 2025, the Company expects its module shipments to be in the range of 16.0 GW to 18.0 GW.

For full year 2025, the Company estimates its module shipments to be in the range of 85.0 GW to 100.0 GW.

Solar Products Production Capacity

The Company expects its annual production capacity for mono wafer, solar cell and solar module to reach 120.0 GW, 95.0 GW and 130.0 GW, respectively, by the end of 2025.

Recent Business Developments

In December 2024, JinkoSolar’s board of directors authorized the Company to upsize its existing share repurchase program launched in July 2022 and extended in December 2023 by increasing the aggregate value of Class A ordinary shares represented by ADSs that may be repurchased from US$200 million to US$350 million and to extend it for an additional 12-month period through June 30, 2026.In December 2024, JinkoSolar was recognized with two prestigious awards from EUPD Research, the Solar Prosumer and the DACH Energy Transition Award.In December 2024, JinkoSolar announced that all shareholder resolutions proposed at its 2024 annual general meeting were duly passed.In January 2025, JinkoSolar achieved a significant breakthrough in the development of its N-type TOPCon-based perovskite tandem solar cell. Independently tested by the Shanghai Institute of Microsystem and Information Technology, Chinese Academy of Sciences, the cell achieved an impressive conversion efficiency of 33.84%, surpassing JinkoSolar’s previous record of 33.24%. This achievement marks the 27th time JinkoSolar has set a world record for efficiency and power output for PV products.In February 2025, JinkoSolar ranked No.1 in the Global Solar Module Manufacturers Ranking 2025 report recently published by Wood Mackenzie, thanks to its outstanding technological capabilities and highly efficient module performance.

Conference Call Information

JinkoSolar’s management will host an earnings conference call on Wednesday, March 26, 2025 at 8:00 a.m. U.S. Eastern Time (8:00 p.m. Beijing / Hong Kong the same day).

Please register in advance of the conference using the link provided below. Upon registering, you will be provided with participant dial-in numbers, passcode and unique access PIN by a calendar invite.

Participant Online Registration: https://s1.c-conf.com/diamondpass/10046117-jh7y6t.html

It will automatically direct you to the registration page of “JinkoSolar Fourth Quarter and Fiscal Year 2024 Earnings Conference Call”, where you may fill in your details for RSVP.

In the 10 minutes prior to the call start time, you may use the conference access information (including dial-in number(s), passcode and unique access PIN) provided in the calendar invite that you have received following your pre-registration.

A telephone replay of the call will be available 2 hours after the conclusion of the conference call through 23:59 U.S. Eastern Time, April 2, 2025. The dial-in details for the replay are as follows:

International: +61 7 3107 6325

U.S.: +1 855 883 1031

Passcode: 10046117

Additionally, a live and archived webcast of the conference call will be available on the Investor Relations section of JinkoSolar’s website at http://www.jinkosolar.com.

About JinkoSolar Holding Co., Ltd.

JinkoSolar (NYSE: JKS) is one of the largest and most innovative solar module manufacturers in the world. JinkoSolar distributes its solar products and sells its solutions and services to a diversified international utility, commercial and residential customer base in China, the United States, Japan, Germany, the United Kingdom, Chile, South Africa, India, Mexico, Brazil, the United Arab Emirates, Italy, Spain, France, Belgium, Netherlands, Poland, Austria, Switzerland, Greece and other countries and regions.

JinkoSolar had over 10 productions facilities globally, over 20 overseas subsidiaries in Japan, South Korea, Vietnam, India, Turkey, Germany, Italy, Switzerland, the United States, Mexico, and other countries, and a global sales network with sales teams in China, the United States, Canada, Brazil, Chile, Mexico, Italy, Germany, Turkey, Spain, Japan, the United Arab Emirates, Netherlands, Vietnam and India, as of December 31, 2024.

To find out more, please see: www.jinkosolar.com

Currency Convenience Translation

The conversion of Renminbi into U.S. dollars in this release, made solely for the convenience of the readers, is based on the noon buying rate in the city of New York for cable transfers of Renminbi as certified for customs purposes by the Federal Reserve Bank of New York as of December 31, 2024, which was RMB7.2993 to US$1.00. No representation is intended to imply that the Renminbi amounts could have been, or could be, converted, realized, or settled into U.S. dollars at that rate or any other rate. The percentages stated in this press release are calculated based on Renminbi.

Safe Harbor Statement

This press release contains forward-looking statements. These statements constitute “forward-looking” statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, and as defined in 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” and similar statements. Among other things, the quotations from management in this press release and the Company’s operations and business outlook, contain forward-looking statements. Such statements involve certain risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from those in the forward-looking statements. Further information regarding these and other risks is included in JinkoSolar’s filings with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, including its annual report on Form 20-F. Except as required by law, the Company does not undertake any obligation to update any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise.

For investor and media inquiries, please contact:

In China:
Ms. Stella Wang
JinkoSolar Holding Co., Ltd.
Tel: +86 21-5180-8777 ext.7806
Email: ir@jinkosolar.com

Mr. Rene Vanguestaine
Christensen
Tel: +86 178 1749 0483
Email: rene.vanguestaine@christensencomms.com

In the U.S.:
Ms. Linda Bergkamp
Christensen, Scottsdale, Arizona
Tel: +1-480-614-3004
Email: linda.bergkamp@christensencomms.com

JINKOSOLAR HOLDING CO., LTD.

UNAUDITED CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS

(in thousands, except ADS and Share data)

For the quarter ended

For the twelve months ended

Dec 31, 2023

Sep 30, 2024

Dec 31, 2024

Dec 31, 2023

Dec 31, 2024

RMB’000

USD’000

RMB’000

USD’000

Revenues

32,830,172

24,508,244

20,650,730

2,829,139

118,678,591

92,256,302

12,639,061

Cost of revenues

(28,739,438)

(20,652,556)

(19,903,357)

(2,726,749)

(99,630,956)

(82,241,474)

(11,267,036)

Gross profit

4,090,734

3,855,688

747,373

102,389

19,047,635

10,014,828

1,372,025

Operating expenses:

Selling and marketing

(1,857,825)

(2,172,100)

(1,222,550)

(167,489)

(6,819,305)

(6,658,108)

(912,157)

General and administrative

(1,541,467)

(1,175,798)

(929,029)

(127,276)

(4,583,837)

(4,614,001)

(632,116)

Research and development

(279,642)

(208,668)

(259,902)

(35,606)

(911,869)

(924,392)

(126,641)

Impairment of long-lived assets

(59,342)

(223,588)

(357,616)

(48,993)

(640,004)

(1,242,168)

(170,176)

Total operating expenses

(3,738,276)

(3,780,154)

(2,769,097)

(379,364)

(12,955,015)

(13,438,669)

(1,841,090)

(Loss)/income from operations

352,458

75,534

(2,021,724)

(276,975)

6,092,620

(3,423,841)

(469,065)

Interest expenses

(292,076)

(300,935)

(347,514)

(47,609)

(1,171,136)

(1,143,079)

(156,602)

Interest income

86,487

98,790

113,255

15,516

553,531

414,685

56,812

Subsidy income

554,619

431,753

900,142

123,319

1,175,498

2,448,763

335,479

Exchange gain/(loss),net

(38,424)

(203,999)

314,627

43,104

938,092

484,364

66,358

Change in fair value of foreign exchange derivatives

114,769

(47,912)

93,602

12,823

(314,859)

116,654

15,982

Change in fair value of Long-term Investment

(90,918)

30,772

332,270

45,521

221,473

163,492

22,398

Change in fair value of convertible senior notes

(155,102)

–

(31,188)

323,474

44,316

Other income/(loss), net

(10,771)

73,632

(674,143)

(92,357)

26,134

880,540

120,634

Income/(loss) before income taxes

521,042

157,635

(1,289,485)

(176,658)

7,490,165

265,052

36,312

Income tax (expenses)/benefit

(200,831)

(148,460)

580,537

79,533

(1,260,285)

(69,441)

(9,513)

Equity in (loss)/income of affiliated companies

2,375

(3,389)

(119,161)

(16,325)

222,674

(177,013)

(24,251)

Net income/(loss)

322,586

5,786

(828,109)

(113,450)

6,452,554

18,598

2,548

Less: Net loss/(income) attributable to non-controlling
interests

(293,269)

38,960

368,091

50,428

(3,005,111)

74,873

10,258

Less: Accretion to redemption value of redeemable non-
controlling interests

(22,214)

(13,712)

(1,879)

–

(35,926)

(4,922)

Net income/(loss) attributable to JinkoSolar
Holding Co., Ltd.’s ordinary shareholders

29,317

22,532

(473,730)

(64,901)

3,447,443

57,545

7,884

Net income/(loss) attributable to JinkoSolar Holding Co., Ltd.’s
ordinary shareholders per share:

Basic

0.14

0.11

(2.31)

(0.32)

16.60

0.28

0.04

Diluted

0.14

0.11

(2.31)

(0.32)

15.23

(1.25)

(0.17)

Net income/(loss) attributable to JinkoSolar Holding Co., Ltd.’s
ordinary shareholders per ADS:

Basic

0.56

0.44

(9.22)

(1.26)

66.39

1.10

0.15

Diluted

0.54

0.44

(9.22)

(1.26)

60.90

(5.00)

(0.69)

Weighted average ordinary shares outstanding:

Basic

209,582,718

204,902,909

205,490,103

207,705,476

208,607,597

Diluted

215,266,963

204,962,646

205,490,103

226,113,084

209,981,840

Weighted average ADS outstanding:

Basic

52,395,679

51,225,727

51,372,526

51,926,369

52,151,899

Diluted

53,816,741

51,240,662

51,372,526

56,528,271

52,495,460

UNAUDITED CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME

Net income/(loss)

322,586

5,786

(828,109)

(113,450)

6,452,554

18,598

2,548

Other comprehensive income/(loss):

-Unrealized (loss)/gain on available-for-sale securities

19,134

(10,212)

(1,399)

18,161

(10,212)

(1,399)

-Foreign currency translation adjustments

(116,523)

(123,210)

196,740

26,954

75,751

(93,863)

(12,859)

-Change in the instrument-specific credit risk

–

70,732

421

Comprehensive (loss)/income

225,239

(117,424)

(641,581)

(87,895)

6,617,198

(85,056)

(11,652)

Less: Comprehensive loss/(income) attributable to non-
controlling interests

(280,158)

77,293

306,252

41,956

(3,027,731)

44,084

6,039

Comprehensive (loss)/income attributable to JinkoSolar
Holding Co., Ltd.’s ordinary shareholders

(54,919)

(40,131)

(335,329)

(45,938)

3,589,467

(40,972)

(5,613)

JINKOSOLAR HOLDING CO., LTD.

UNAUDITED CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS

(in thousands)

Dec 31, 2023

Dec 31, 2024

RMB’000

USD’000

ASSETS

Current assets:

Cash,cash equivalents, and restricted cash

19,069,107

27,737,976

3,800,087

Restricted short-term investments and short-term investments

8,509,257

3,901,442

534,496

Accounts receivable, net

22,958,693

14,065,558

1,926,974

Notes receivable, net

4,090,085

3,333,377

456,670

Advances to suppliers, net

4,565,779

2,654,149

363,617

Inventories, net

18,215,537

12,509,422

1,713,784

Foreign exchange forward contract receivables

103,100

115,220

15,785

Prepayments and other current assets, net

3,430,224

4,490,411

615,184

Held-for-sale assets

2,003,417

57,502

7,878

Total current assets

82,945,199

68,865,057

9,434,475

Non-current assets:

Restricted long-term investments

1,536,198

1,328,201

181,963

Long-term investments

2,117,628

1,870,253

256,224

Property, plant and equipment, net

41,267,187

44,800,692

6,137,670

Land use rights, net

1,821,012

1,838,015

251,807

Intangible assets, net

569,088

461,955

63,288

Right-of-use assets, net

742,431

448,555

61,452

Deferred tax assets

1,290,004

2,641,397

361,870

Advances to suppliers to be utilised beyond one year

648,377

520,376

71,291

Other assets, net

2,790,567

1,954,935

267,825

Available-for-sale securities-non-current

104,134

150,922

20,676

Total non-current assets

52,886,626

56,015,301

7,674,066

Total assets

135,831,825

124,880,358

17,108,541

LIABILITIES

Current liabilities:

Accounts payable

15,475,166

11,038,668

1,512,291

Notes payable

25,690,532

11,189,801

1,532,997

Accrued payroll and welfare expenses

2,798,964

2,779,196

380,748

Advances from customers

6,965,298

5,088,596

697,135

Income tax payables

1,016,039

703,498

96,379

Other payables and accruals

13,448,501

16,499,668

2,260,449

Foreign exchange forward derivatives payables

26,466

20,789

2,848

Convertible senior notes

782,969

–

Lease liabilities – current

155,931

145,663

19,956

Short-term borrowings, including current portion of long-term borrowings,
and failed sale-leaseback financing

13,583,774

6,933,899

949,940

Held-for-sale liabilities

1,117,005

–

Total current liabilities

81,060,645

54,399,778

7,452,743

Non-current liabilities:

Long-term borrowings

11,238,806

20,643,272

2,828,117

Convertible notes

4,785,480

8,605,579

1,178,959

Accrued warranty costs – non current

2,145,426

2,136,192

292,657

Lease liabilities-noncurrent

557,136

330,740

45,311

Deferred tax liability

131,506

56,718

7,770

Long-term Payables

2,378,684

4,387,864

601,135

Total non-current liabilities

21,237,038

36,160,365

4,953,949

Total liabilities

102,297,683

90,560,143

12,406,692

Mezzanine Equity

Redeemable non-controlling interests

–

1,535,926

210,421

SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY

Total JinkoSolar Holding Co., Ltd. shareholders’ equity

20,156,434

19,869,284

2,722,080

Non-controlling interests

13,377,708

12,915,005

1,769,348

Total shareholders’ equity

33,534,142

32,784,289

4,491,428

Total liabilities, mezzanine equity and shareholders’ equity

135,831,825

124,880,358

17,108,541

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BTQ Technologies’ QSSN Selected as Core Security Infrastructure for South Korea’s First Bank-Led KRW Stablecoin Proof-of-Concept

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20 minutes ago

May 6, 2026

BTQ provides strategic advisory support and QSSN as core PQC security infrastructure for the iM Bank initiative on the Kaia mainnet, advancing post-quantum migration across global financial infrastructure

BTQ has been selected as the core post-quantum cryptography security technology provider for South Korea’s first bank-led KRW stablecoin proof-of-concept, delivering its Quantum Secure Stablecoin Settlement Network (“QSSN”) for the initiative.
BTQ is providing strategic advisory support and helping coordinate implementation across the partnership with iM Bank and Finger, supporting the integration of post-quantum protections into regulated digital money infrastructure.
Built on the Kaia mainnet, the proof-of-concept is connected to the blockchain ecosystems originally developed by Kakao and LINE, linking the initiative to two of the largest messaging and digital platform ecosystems in Korea and Japan.

VANCOUVER, BC, May 6, 2026 /PRNewswire/ – BTQ Technologies Corp. (“BTQ” or the “Company”) (Nasdaq: BTQ) (CBOE CA: BTQ), a global quantum technology company focused on securing mission-critical networks, today announced that it it has been selected as the core PQC security technology provider through its Quantum Secure Stablecoin Settlement Network (“QSSN”) in a proof-of-concept with its Korean strategic partner, Finger Inc. (“Finger”), and iM Bank, a leading Korean commercial bank, for South Korea’s first bank-led Korean won stablecoin infrastructure incorporating post-quantum cryptography (“PQC”).

The proof-of-concept represents more than a technical pilot. It marks an important step in bringing next-generation quantum security into banking infrastructure within Korea’s regulated financial system. In addition to providing QSSN as the core PQC security framework, BTQ is contributing consulting and strategic coordination across the three-way partnership, helping align the project’s security architecture, implementation approach, and long-term post-quantum migration objectives.

“Post-quantum migration requires more than a cryptographic upgrade. It requires coordination across infrastructure, implementation, and institutional stakeholders,” said Olivier Roussy Newton, Chief Executive Officer of BTQ Technologies. “In this initiative, BTQ is providing both strategic advisory support and QSSN as the post-quantum security architecture, while helping lead coordination across the three-way partnership. We believe this proof-of-concept demonstrates how financial institutions can begin integrating quantum-resilient protections into digital money systems in a practical and operationally viable way.”

South Korea’s First Bank-Led PQC Stablecoin Infrastructure Initiative

BTQ is working alongside iM Bank and Finger on a three-way initiative to validate the issuance and distribution infrastructure for a Korean won stablecoin. In addition to supplying QSSN as the PQC security layer, BTQ is providing consulting support and helping to guide coordination across the partnership as the parties evaluate how to integrate post-quantum protections into bank-led digital asset infrastructure.

The proof-of-concept will validate several key components, including real-time reconciliation between bank reserves and blockchain-issued supply, a global-standard smart contract architecture, connectivity to global infrastructure for overseas distribution, and the integration of a PQC-based dual-signature security structure. By applying BTQ’s PQC signature architecture alongside the existing ECDSA cryptographic framework, the system is designed to preserve operational continuity for financial institutions while proactively addressing future quantum computing threats.

Built on Kaia Mainnet

A notable feature of the proof-of-concept is that it will be implemented on the Kaia mainnet, one of Korea’s leading Layer 1 blockchain networks. Kaia was created through the merger of Klaytn, the blockchain originally developed by Kakao, and Finschia, the blockchain associated with LINE. Kakao and LINE sit at the center of two of the largest messaging and digital platform ecosystems in Korea and Japan, respectively, making Kaia a significant piece of regional digital infrastructure.

Klaytn previously participated in the Bank of Korea’s CBDC pilot ecosystem, and the Bank of Korea has continued to advance CBDC testing through initiatives such as Project Hangang.

By combining BTQ’s PQC technology with blockchain infrastructure tied to the Kakao and LINE ecosystems, the proof-of-concept is intended to establish a model that aligns institutional-grade security, blockchain scalability, and evolving regulatory requirements for digital money infrastructure.

QSSN as the Security Layer

The PQC security foundation for the initiative is BTQ’s Quantum Secure Stablecoin Settlement Network, or QSSN, a quantum-secure network architecture designed for stablecoin, tokenized deposit, payment, and digital asset infrastructure. QSSN is designed to protect critical issuer functions, including stablecoin issuance, burning, transfer authority, upgrade control, and administrative permissions, by integrating PQC-based signatures while maintaining existing user experience and operational workflows.

BTQ has previously announced that QSSN was highlighted in the U.S. Post-Quantum Financial Infrastructure Framework (“PQFIF”) as a model architecture for post-quantum digital money infrastructure. The Company has also positioned QSSN as a standards-oriented initiative advanced through QuINSA and aligned with emerging post-quantum financial infrastructure requirements.

Addressing the Harvest-Now, Decrypt-Later Risk

The timing of the proof-of-concept reflects the growing urgency surrounding the “Harvest-Now, Decrypt-Later” risk, in which attackers may collect encrypted financial data today and decrypt it later once sufficiently advanced quantum capabilities emerge. Global institutions are already accelerating post-quantum migration. The U.S. National Institute of Standards and Technology (“NIST”) has finalized its first set of post-quantum cryptography standards, including ML-DSA, ML-KEM, and SLH-DSA, while major technology companies and financial institutions continue to define their own post-quantum transition timelines.

BTQ’s QSSN addresses this challenge through a dual-signature design that allows existing ECDSA-based infrastructure to operate in parallel with NIST-aligned PQC signatures such as ML-DSA. This approach enables banks and payment infrastructure providers to begin a phased transition toward quantum-safe security without disrupting existing systems.

Expanding BTQ’s Korean Ecosystem

BTQ continues to expand its Korean ecosystem across digital assets, payments, banking infrastructure, and hardware-based security. In October 2025, BTQ announced that Finger had joined Danal as an early participant in BTQ’s QSSN pilot program, with the initiative expected to progress from proof-of-concept toward commercialization under QuINSA-aligned guidelines and broader industry frameworks such as PQFIF.

The commencement of the iM Bank proof-of-concept represents an important commercial signal for BTQ, indicating that demand for post-quantum migration among Korean financial institutions is beginning to move from policy discussion toward infrastructure-level implementation. As Korea advances both quantum technology policy and stablecoin-related regulatory discussions, BTQ believes QSSN is well positioned at the intersection of regulated finance, digital asset infrastructure, and post-quantum security.

About iM Bank
iM Bank is a South Korean commercial bank and a subsidiary of DGB Financial Group. Headquartered in Daegu, iM Bank presents itself as a financial companion for customers and traces its roots to Daegu Bank, which was established in 1967 as Korea’s first regional bank. For more information, please visit https://www.imbank.co.kr/

About Finger Inc. Group
Finger supplies and develops financial IT solutions to provide optimized money management strategies for employees and corporate customers. Providing “Smartphone Financial Services”, “Corporate Cash Management Services” for businesses, “Private Wealth Management Services” for private consumers.

Since the year 2000, Finger has accumulated a number of awards and patents regarding its businesses. Based on its Mobile Enterprise Application Platform(MEAP) Orchestra and its funds management system using screen-scrapping technologies, Finger was the first company in Korea to deliver a smartphone banking banking-service. For more information, please visit http://www.finger.co.kr/

About BTQ
BTQ Technologies Corp. (Nasdaq: BTQ | Cboe CA: BTQ) is a quantum technology company focused on accelerating the transition from classical networks to the quantum internet. Backed by a broad patent portfolio and deep technical expertise, BTQ is advancing a full-stack, neutral-atom quantum computing platform spanning hardware, middleware, and post-quantum security solutions for finance, telecommunications, logistics, life sciences, and defense.

Connect with BTQ: Website | LinkedIn | X/Twitter

ON BEHALF OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Olivier Roussy Newton
CEO, Chairman
Neither Cboe Canada nor its Regulation Services Provider accepts responsibility for the adequacy or accuracy of this release.

Forward Looking Information

Certain statements herein contain forward-looking statements and forward-looking information within the meaning of applicable securities laws. Such forward-looking statements or information include but are not limited to statements or information with respect to the business plans of the Company, including with respect to its research partnerships, and anticipated markets in which the Company may be listing its common shares. Forward-looking statements or information often can be identified by the use of words such as “anticipate”, “intend”, “expect”, “plan” or “may” and the variations of these words are intended to identify forward-looking statements and information.

The Company has made numerous assumptions including among other things, assumptions about general business and economic conditions, the development of post-quantum algorithms and quantum vulnerabilities, and the quantum computing industry generally. The foregoing list of assumptions is not exhaustive.

Although management of the Company believes that the assumptions made and the expectations represented by such statements or information are reasonable, there can be no assurance that forward-looking statements or information herein will prove to be accurate. Forward-looking statements and information are based on assumptions and involve known and unknown risks which may cause actual results to be materially different from any future results, expressed or implied, by such forward-looking statements or information. These factors include risks relating to: the availability of financing for the Company; business and economic conditions in the post-quantum and encryption computing industries generally; the speculative nature of the Company’s research and development programs; the supply and demand for labour and technological post-quantum and encryption technology; unanticipated events related to regulatory and licensing matters and environmental matters; changes in general economic conditions or conditions in the financial markets; changes in laws (including regulations respecting blockchains); risks related to the direct and indirect impact of COVID-19 including, but not limited to, its impact on general economic conditions, the ability to obtain financing as required, and causing potential delays to research and development activities; and other risk factors as detailed from time to time. The Company does not undertake to update any forward-looking information, except in accordance with applicable securities laws.

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Zimmer Biomet to Present at the BofA Securities 2026 Health Care Conference

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20 minutes ago

May 6, 2026

WARSAW, Ind., May 6, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Zimmer Biomet Holdings, Inc. (NYSE and SIX: ZBH), a global medical technology leader, today announced that members of the Zimmer Biomet management team will participate in the Bank of America Securities Health Care Conference on Wednesday, May 13, 2026, with a fireside chat at 8:40 a.m. PT (11:40 a.m. ET).

A live audio webcast can be accessed via Zimmer Biomet’s Investor Relations website at https://investor.zimmerbiomet.com. It will be available for replay following the fireside chat.

About Zimmer Biomet
Zimmer Biomet is a global medical technology leader with a comprehensive portfolio designed to maximize mobility and improve health. We seamlessly transform the patient experience through our innovative products and suite of integrated digital and robotic technologies that leverage data, data analytics and artificial intelligence.

With 90+ years of trusted leadership and proven expertise, Zimmer Biomet is positioned to deliver the highest quality solutions to patients and providers. Our legacy continues to come to life today through our progressive culture of evolution and innovation.

For more information about our product portfolio, our operations in 25+ countries and sales in 100+ countries or about joining our team, visit www.zimmerbiomet.com or follow on LinkedIn at www.linkedin.com/company/zimmerbiomet or X at www.x.com/zimmerbiomet.

Contacts:

Media

Investors

Troy Kirkpatrick

David DeMartino

614-284-1926

646-531-6115

troy.kirkpatrick@zimmerbiomet.com

david.demartino@zimmerbiomet.com

Kirsten Fallon

Zach Weiner

781-779-5561

908-591-6955

kirsten.fallon@zimmerbiomet.com

zach.weiner@zimmerbiomet.com

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NextLadder Ventures Announces Co-Founder Leadership Team, Investment Focus Areas For Over $1 Billion Initiative Empowering Americans with Personalized, Tech-Enabled Support Tools

Published

20 minutes ago

May 6, 2026

New senior hires from Google and The Collaborative Fund to lead product strategy and venture investing

Fund unveils first investment focus areas to catalyze new ‘Navigation Technology’ market, equipping Americans with cutting-edge tools to achieve economic security, opportunity and empowerment

ST. LOUIS, May 6, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — NextLadder Ventures, a new fund backed by more than $1 billion in capital, today announced its priority investment areas for building a new market for “Navigation Technology” (NavTech) — tools that provide Americans with personalized solutions to navigate life’s challenges and achieve greater economic mobility — and announced its co-founding team, including two new senior hires.

The fund’s active focus areas are based on extensive research identifying the key experiences and high-stakes decision points that have an outsized impact on American families’ economic mobility. Launched investment areas include financial health, career navigation, and benefits and social services access, with further exploration underway around housing, legal aid, justice and re-entry, and mental and physical health.

The organization is also today welcoming two senior leaders: Lauren Loktev is joining NextLadder as Managing Director of Investments and Brigitte Hoyer Gosselink as Managing Director of Product. Loktev was most recently a partner at the Collaborative Fund, where she backed several breakout companies in early child development, education, and sustainability. Gosselink comes to NextLadder from Google, where she led the company’s AI and social impact portfolio. They join a growing team which has deep expertise at the intersection of economic mobility, technology, public policy, and philanthropy.

NextLadder’s Focus Areas for Investment

Today, the fund is kicking off a plan to deploy $1 billion over the next seven years to accelerate the design, development, and deployment of accessible NavTech tools that aim to help families more successfully navigate the major life experiences that determine whether they get ahead or fall behind. As NextLadder’s inaugural frontier AI lab partner, Anthropic is supporting the build-out of the organization’s AI-native capabilities and is offering technical assistance to NextLadder’s portfolio organizations.

As an increasing proportion of Americans across income levels find themselves overextended and overwhelmed, NavTech tools are designed to help individuals and families understand their options, connect to information and resources, and take action to recover from a setback or take advantage of an opportunity and reclaim their economic futures.

“Life is getting harder, and too many Americans are stuck facing some of the most complex and consequential moments of their lives without much support,” said Ryan Rippel, CEO of NextLadder Ventures. “Every day, millions in this country face fork-in-the-road decisions that have major implications on whether they climb up the economic ladder or fall farther behind. AI has understandably intensified many Americans’ anxieties about their jobs and their security in the economy. But these technologies are now also making it possible to deliver highly personalized, affordable tools to meet the needs of tens of millions of Americans in a way that has never been practically achievable or financially viable before. With NavTech tools, built for the reality of families’ everyday experiences, we can empower Americans to overcome setbacks, navigate life’s toughest financial decisions, and build more secure futures.”

NavTech tools, built with the needs of individuals, families, and trusted community partners at the center of their design, have the potential to ease burdens most acutely faced by 90 million Americans who live in households that have difficulty in paying for usual home expenses, and turbocharge the capacity of the 1.6 million community workers in non-profit or local, state, and federal government roles who serve them. This growing category of digital technologies includes tools that help families access opportunities such as personalized financial advice and legal aid, get connected with available resources and programs, and manage unexpected hurdles like losing a job or facing an eviction – while freeing social workers and service providers to spend more time on people and less time on red tape and paperwork.

The fund’s active investment areas include:

Financial Health: Developing highly personalized, AI-powered financial health tools that can provide tailored, sustained counsel to help users build savings and protect and recover from financial shocks;
Career Navigation: Building tools to support career navigation, manage and support career transitions, and help workers, case managers, and employers identify pathways to living wage work — all designed to help people successfully find the right jobs for them.
Benefits & Social Services Access: Helping eligible Americans seamlessly identify and enroll in all the benefits and social services available to them, particularly those that support career navigation and transitions, help them navigate critical life moments, and achieve stability toward economic opportunity.

NextLadder is exploring additional focus areas, including housing, legal aid, justice and re-entry, caregiving, and mental and physical health. More on the organization’s vision of these focus areas is available HERE.

In addition to backing direct NavTech solutions, NextLadder is investing in the developers, partners, and standards required to build a durable, self-sustaining market. Across all focus areas, the fund is prioritizing efforts to ensure NavTech tools are reliable, protect users’ privacy, and are trusted by the families who depend on them.

NextLadder’s Co-Founder Leadership Team

NextLadder’s five co-founders will be CEO Ryan Rippel, Chief Strategy and Operations Officer Rhett Dornbach-Bender, Chief of Staff Callie Schwartz, and the two new senior hires: Managing Director of Investments Lauren Loktev and Managing Director of Product Brigitte Hoyer Gosselink, rounding out the fund’s expertise in investing, technology, and impact.

“We’re thrilled to welcome Lauren and Brigitte to the NextLadder team,” said Rippel. “Brigitte has spent her career proving that when applied purposefully, AI and technology can deliver meaningful benefits for communities, and she’ll set the bar for what NavTech tools can deliver for American families today and in the years to come. And with her deep experience backing mission-driven founders, Lauren is the perfect leader to build our venture practice from the ground up and accelerate the growth of the NavTech field. With this team in place, we’re positioned to make NavTech tools easier to build, fund, and access so they reach the people who need them most.”

Loktev brings 15 years of venture capital experience investing at the intersection of for-profit and for-good. Most recently at Collaborative Fund, she backed several companies to significant scale and launched Collab+Sesame, a first-of-its-kind thematic seed fund in partnership with Sesame Workshop focused on early childhood education. At NextLadder, she will build and lead the fund’s venture practice, sourcing and scaling investments in the founders building the next generation of NavTech tools.

“We have a once in a generation opportunity to help steer AI solutions toward those who need them most,” said Loktev. “Many amazing, accomplished founders see this too, and they are on a mission to build scalable, transformative businesses in the critical verticals that help people navigate life-changing moments. I couldn’t be more excited to join NextLadder and to support the most inspiring leaders building this market from the ground up. Thanks to our unique, long-term mandate, we can be creative and flexible in investing across stage and check size to partner with the entrepreneurs and leaders we believe will change the world.”

Prior to her role at NextLadder, Gosselink spent over a decade at Google in several roles including Director of AI and Social Impact, directing more than $500 million in funding for organizations applying AI to address challenges including crisis response, education, and economic opportunity. At NextLadder, she will lead AI and product strategy across the fund’s portfolio, backing solutions and setting market-wide standards for how NavTech tools are designed, evaluated, and improved over time.

“If we collectively harness the AI transformation strategically and purposefully, we can transform the way Americans are empowered to access greater economic mobility,” said Gosselink. “We believe that people-centered products, combined with shifts in the market and the services available to families, can fundamentally reshape how millions of Americans navigate critical moments and achieve prosperity on their own terms.”

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About NextLadder Ventures

NextLadder Ventures is a time-bound venture with one goal: empower millions of Americans to reach their potential by 2040. Backed by over $1 billion in capital, the organization invests in breakthrough technologies that remove barriers to economic success and put people in control of their futures. NextLadder Ventures is trailblazing a new market for tech-enabled Navigation Technology tools that help people access the resources they need to navigate pivotal moments — offering flexible, risk-tolerant capital to entrepreneurs building these transformative tools today, while creating a pipeline of tech, talent, and capital for the long run.

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