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SHENZHEN, China, March 09, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Aurora Mobile Limited (“Aurora Mobile” or the “Company”) (NASDAQ: JG), a leading provider of customer engagement and marketing technology services in China, today announced its unaudited financial results for the fourth quarter and fiscal year ended December 31, 2022.

Fourth Quarter 2022 Financial Highlights

  • Revenues were RMB86.9 million (US$12.6 million), a decrease of 14% year-over-year.
  • Cost of revenues was RMB27.1 million (US$3.9 million), a decrease of 7% year-over-year.
  • Gross profit was RMB59.8 million (US$8.7 million), a decrease of 17% year-over-year.
  • Total operating expenses were RMB95.4 million (US$13.8 million), an increase of 3% year-over-year.
  • Net loss was RMB31.8 million (US$4.6 million), compared with a net loss of RMB35.6 million for the same quarter last year.
  • Net loss attributable to Aurora Mobile Limited’s shareholders was RMB32.7 million (US$4.7 million), compared with a net loss attributable to Aurora Mobile Limited’s shareholders of RMB35.6 million for the same quarter last year.
  • Adjusted net loss (non-GAAP) was RMB6.6 million (US$1.0 million), compared with a RMB8.1 million adjusted net loss for the same quarter last year.
  • Adjusted EBITDA (non-GAAP) was a positive RMB0.6 million (US$0.1 million), compared with a positive RMB1.8 million for the same quarter last year.

Fiscal year 2022 Financial Highlights

  • Revenues were RMB328.8 million (US$47.7 million), a decrease of 8% year-over-year.
  • Cost of revenues was RMB103.0 million (US$14.9 million), an increase of 12% year-over-year.
  • Gross profit was RMB225.8 million (US$32.7 million), a decrease of 15% year-over-year.
  • Total operating expenses were RMB357.6 million (US$51.8 million), a decrease of 11% year-over-year.
  • Net loss was RMB107.8 million (US$15.6 million), compared with a net loss of RMB140.6 million in 2021.
  • Net loss attributable to Aurora Mobile Limited’s shareholders was RMB106.3 million (US$15.4 million), compared with a net loss attributable to Aurora Mobile Limited’s shareholders of RMB140.6 million in 2021.
  • Adjusted net loss (non-GAAP) was RMB55.8 million (US$8.1 million), compared with a RMB86.6 million adjusted net loss in 2021.
  • Adjusted EBITDA (non-GAAP) was a negative RMB22.3 million (US$3.2 million), compared with a negative RMB46.0 million in 2021.

Mr. Weidong Luo, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Aurora Mobile, commented, “Before looking at the fourth quarter financial results, I would like to reflect upon our journey in the past couple of years, in a challenging environment caused by pandemic. We started afresh as a pure SAAS business in Q1’2021, and amidst the transition period, we didn’t stop innovating and harnessing our core business line, Developer Services. With economic uncertainty going globally, in mid-2021 we acted quickly and proactively to make our organization stronger and more efficient by enacting restructuring and strict cost management across the company. We are so glad we made these decisions, and our efforts are reflected in our financial results. Let me share some of the key results with you:

  • Second positive adjusted EBITDA since Q4’2021, at RMB0.6 million
  • All businesses, including Developer Services – Subscription, Value-added Services and Vertical Applications have recorded quarter-over-quarter growth
  • Highest quarterly gross profit in 2022, at RMB59.8 million
  • Lowest adjusted net loss since Q3 of 2019, at RMB6.6 million, improved by 18% year-over-year
  • AR turnover days at 32 days. Lowest since IPO!
  • Total customer number up 70% year-over-year to 4,719

I am thrilled to report renewed growth in Q4’2022. Our adjusted EBITDA was positive for the second quarter since Q4’2021, at RMB0.6 million, significantly improved by RMB7.3 million from negative RMB6.7 million in Q3’2022. Our adjusted net loss was also the lowest since Q3’2019, at RMB6.6 million, improved by 18% year-over-year. Total revenue rose to RMB86.9 million, up 8% quarter-over-quarter, and both Developer Services, our core business, and Vertical Applications have achieved sequential growth. The biggest revenue growth was contributed by Developer Services with the revenues increased by 11% quarter-over-quarter to RMB63.2 million, which was mainly due to the increase in both Subscription Services and Value-added Services. Year-over-year, Developer Services revenues decreased by 15% mainly due to the weakness in Value-added-Services, offset by the growth in Subscription Services.

Subscription Services revenues were RMB46.3 million, up 11% quarter-over-quarter and up 4% year-over-year. Subscription services, our core business line, include JPUSH, Analytics, UMS and other products and services that help APP developers and enterprises to improve operational efficiency. Our private cloud service revenue increase has contributed to the Subscription revenue growth, and we were able to bring many renowned customers on-board.

During Q4’2022, we already saw some growth in our Value-added Services revenue which is a good indicator of overall reviving consumer activities. The Value-added Services revenue increased quarter-over-quarter by 10%, and it was the first sequential growth in 2022, a major positive sign for us. Year-over-year revenues were down 44% to RMB16.9 million and we expect the year-over-year growth trend will continue to recover in 2023. For our Adpub that was launched back in Q2’2022, we are seeing more and more interest from various Apps. Over 10 million DAUs joined our platform by the end of this quarter, a growth in DAUs of over 300%!

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Another exciting news which also marks a major milestone for us, is our pioneer work in integrating the ChatGPT’s technology in our JPush, our push notification solution and in our email and SMS service platform. Today AI has become the cornerstone of many products and services, and it is very important for us to be one of the first movers in applying AI technology. Our proactive integration of interactive language model technology and AIGC really give us the edge and a great opportunity to make our products smarter, further benefiting all our customers. In addition, we have recently become one of the first ecosystem partners of ERNIE Bot, a generative AI chatbot developed by Baidu. We will access ERNIE Bot and apply Baidu’s leading intelligent dialogue technology in our customer engagement and marketing technology services. This initiative is an additional step in our implementation of our AI-driven strategy with the support and empowerment of leading AI chatbot technologies.”

Mr. Shan-Nen Bong, Chief Financial Officer of Aurora Mobile, added, “With our relentless effort in developing our core Developer Services, we see a very promising recovering trend in Q4’2022 and going forward. And not only in Developer Services but we have also seen sequential growth in Vertical Applications revenues, especially in Market Intelligence.

Our Market Intelligence services delivered strong revenue growth, up 16% quarter-over-quarter and 27% year-over-year to RMB10.4 million. During this quarter, our revenue increased as a result of recovery in customers’ spending and the addition of many well-known and sizable new clients. In the Financial Risk Management segment, revenues decreased by 14% quarter-over-quarter to RMB12.4 million and decreased by 25% year-over-year. The decrease in Financial Risk Management revenue was due to many of our customers’ consumption were impacted by the COVID outbreak in November to December last year.

Our strategy of active and stringent cost management proved very wise, and our quick action helps us to maintain as a nimble organization. We had another historically low quarter in terms of operating expenses excluding the non-cash impairment loss of long-lived assets, at RMB73.0 million, down 21% year-over-year.

In addition, the AR turnover days decreased from 38 days in Q3’2022 to 32 days, which is the lowest AR turnover days since IPO!

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Total Deferred Revenue, which represents cash collected in advance from customers for future contract performance, recorded another highest balance in the history of the Company at RMB142.4 million. In addition, this quarter also marks the 7th quarter where the deferred revenue has continuous sequential growth which is another great source of cash inflow for us in such a challenging time. Healthy cash flow aside, the level of Deferred Revenue also signifies that our business is in great shape.”

Fourth Quarter 2022 Financial Results

Revenues were RMB86.9 million (US$12.6 million), a decrease of 14% from RMB101.2 million in the same quarter of last year, mainly due to the impact of COVID-19 on overall macroeconomic conditions.

Cost of revenues was RMB27.1 million (US$3.9 million), a decrease of 7% from RMB29.1 million in the same quarter of last year. The decrease was mainly due to a RMB5.8 million decrease in media cost, and offset by a RMB1.8 million increase in short message cost and a RMB1.0 million increase in technical service cost.

Gross profit was RMB59.8 million (US$8.7 million), a decrease of 17% from RMB72.1 million in the same quarter of last year.

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Total operating expenses were RMB95.4 million (US$13.8 million), an increase of 3% from RMB92.5 million in the same quarter of last year.

  • Research and development expenses were RMB35.0 million (US$5.1 million), a decrease of 22% from RMB45.0 million in the same quarter of last year, mainly due to a RMB4.9 million decrease in personnel costs, a RMB1.9 million decrease in cloud cost, and a RMB1.4 million decrease in depreciation expense.
  • Sales and marketing expenses were RMB24.5 million (US$3.5 million), a decrease of 26% from RMB33.2 million in the same quarter of last year, mainly due to a RMB6.8 million decrease in personnel costs and a RMB1.3 million decrease in marketing expense.
  • General and administrative expenses were RMB35.9 million (US$5.2 million), an increase of 149% from RMB14.4 million in the same quarter of last year, mainly due to a RMB22.4 million increase in long-lived assets impairment due to a one time cost for the “Going Cloud” project.

Loss from operations was RMB35.6 million (US$5.2 million), compared with RMB20.5 million in the same quarter of last year.

Net Loss was RMB31.8 million (US$4.6 million), compared with RMB35.6 million in the same quarter of last year.

Adjusted net loss (non-GAAP) was RMB6.6 million (US$1.0 million), compared with RMB8.1 million in the same quarter of last year.

Adjusted EBITDA (non-GAAP) was a positive RMB0.6 million (US$0.1 million) compared with a positive RMB1.8 million for the same quarter of last year.

The cash and cash equivalents, restricted cash and short-term investments were RMB116.3 million (US$16.9 million) as of December 31, 2022 compared with RMB284.6 million as of December 31, 2021. The decrease was primarily due to the short-term bank loan of RMB150.0 million was fully repaid in April 2022.

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Fiscal year 2022 Financial Results

Revenues were RMB328.8 million (US$47.7 million), a decrease of 8% from RMB357.3 million in 2021, mainly due to the impact of COVID-19 on overall macroeconomic conditions.

Cost of revenues was RMB103.0 million (US$14.9 million), an increase of 12% from RMB92.4 million in 2021. The increase was mainly due to the increase in media cost of RMB9.0 million.

Gross profit was RMB225.8 million (US$32.7 million), a decrease of 15% from RMB264.9 million in 2021.

Total operating expenses were RMB357.6 million (US$51.8 million), a decrease of 11% from RMB403.1 million in last year.

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  • Research and development expenses were RMB154.1 million (US$22.3 million), a decrease of 25% from RMB206.7 million in last year, mainly due to a RMB33.2 million decrease in personnel costs, a RMB7.3 million decrease in technical service fee, a RMB3.7 million decrease in cloud cost, and a RMB3.1 million decrease in depreciation expense.
  • Sales and marketing expenses were RMB98.3 million (US$14.2 million), a decrease of 16% from RMB116.4 million in last year, mainly due to a RMB10.4 million decrease in personnel costs and a RMB6.4 million decrease in marketing expense.
  • General and administrative expenses were RMB105.3 million (US$15.3 million), an increase of 32% from RMB79.9 million in last year, mainly due to a RMB22.4 million increase in long-lived assets impairment due to a one time cost for the “Going Cloud” project.

Loss from operations was RMB131.8 million (US$19.1 million), compared with RMB138.1 million in 2021.

Net Loss was RMB107.8 million (US$15.6 million), compared with RMB140.6 million in 2021.

Adjusted net loss (non-GAAP) was RMB55.8 million (US$8.1 million), compared with RMB86.6 million in 2021.

Adjusted EBITDA (non-GAAP) was a negative RMB22.3 million (US$3.2 million) compared with a negative RMB46.0 million in 2021.

Update on Share Repurchase

As of December 31, 2022, the Company had repurchased a total of 1,194,075 ADS, of which 246,326 ADSs, or around US$223.1 thousand were repurchased during the fourth quarter in 2022 at the average purchase price of US$0.91.

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Conference Call

The Company will host an earnings conference call on Thursday, March 9, 2023 at 7:30 a.m. U.S. Eastern Time (8:30 p.m. Beijing time on the same day).

All participants must register in advance to join the conference using the link provided below. Please dial in 15 minutes before the call is scheduled to begin. Conference access information will be provided upon registration.

Participant Online Registration:https://register.vevent.com/register/BI40e0b150176844aea7da3e1ed87f1f98

A live and archived webcast of the conference call will be available on the Investor Relations section of Aurora Mobile’s website at https://ir.jiguang.cn/.

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Use of Non-GAAP Financial Measures

In evaluating the business, the Company considers and uses two non-GAAP measures, adjusted net loss and adjusted EBITDA, as a supplemental measure to review and assess its operating performance. The presentation of these non-GAAP financial measures is not intended to be considered in isolation or as a substitute for the financial information prepared and presented in accordance with U.S. GAAP. The Company defines adjusted net loss as net loss excluding share-based compensation, reduction in force charges, impairment of long-lived assets, impairment of long-term investment and change in fair value of foreign currency swap contract. The Company defines adjusted EBITDA as net loss excluding interest expense, depreciation of property and equipment, amortization of intangible assets, amortization of land use right, income tax expenses/(benefits), share-based compensation, reduction in force charges, impairment of long-lived assets, impairment of long-term investment and change in fair value of foreign currency swap contract.

The Company believes that adjusted net loss and adjusted EBITDA help identify underlying trends in its business that could otherwise be distorted by the effect of certain expenses that it includes in loss from operations and net loss.

The Company believes that adjusted net loss and adjusted EBITDA provide useful information about its operating results, enhance the overall understanding of its past performance and future prospects and allow for greater visibility with respect to key metrics used by the management in their financial and operational decision-making.

The non-GAAP financial measures are not defined under U.S. GAAP and are not presented in accordance with U.S. GAAP. The non-GAAP financial measures have limitations as analytical tools. One of the key limitations of using adjusted net loss and adjusted EBITDA is that they do not reflect all items of income and expense that affect the Company’s operations. Further, the non-GAAP financial measures may differ from the non-GAAP information used by other companies, including peer companies, and therefore their comparability may be limited.

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The Company compensates for these limitations by reconciling the non-GAAP financial measures to the nearest U.S. GAAP performance measure, all of which should be considered when evaluating the Company’s performance. The Company encourages you to review its financial information in its entirety and not rely on a single financial measure.

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

Safe Harbor Statement

This announcement contains forward-looking statements. These statements are made under the “safe harbor” provisions of the U.S. Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These forward-looking statements can be identified by terminology such as “will,” “expects,” “anticipates,” “future,” “intends,” “plans,” “believes,” “estimates,” “confident” and similar statements. Among other things, the Business Outlook and quotations from management in this announcement, as well as Aurora Mobile’s strategic and operational plans, contain forward-looking statements. Aurora Mobile may also make written or oral forward-looking statements in its reports 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 third parties. Statements that are not historical facts, including but not limited to statements about Aurora Mobile’s beliefs and expectations, are forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements involve inherent risks and uncertainties. A number of factors could cause actual results to differ materially from those contained in any forward-looking statement, including but not limited to the following: Aurora Mobile’s strategies; Aurora Mobile’s future business development, financial condition and results of operations; Aurora Mobile’s ability to attract and retain customers; its ability to develop and effectively market data solutions, and penetrate the existing market for developer services; its ability to transition to the new advertising-driven SAAS business model; its ability to maintain or enhance its brand; the competition with current or future competitors; its ability to continue to gain access to mobile data in the future; the laws and regulations relating to data privacy and protection; general economic and business conditions globally and in China and assumptions underlying or related to any of the foregoing. Further information regarding these and other risks is included in the Company’s filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission. All information provided in this press release and in the attachments is as of the date of the press release, and Aurora Mobile undertakes no duty to update such information, except as required under applicable law.

About Aurora Mobile Limited

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Founded in 2011, Aurora Mobile is a leading provider of customer engagement and marketing technology services in China. Since its inception, Aurora Mobile has focused on providing stable and efficient messaging services to enterprises and has grown to be a leading mobile messaging service provider with its first-mover advantage. With the increasing demand for customer reach and marketing growth, Aurora Mobile has developed forward-looking solutions such as Cloud Messaging and Cloud Marketing to help enterprises achieve omnichannel customer reach and interaction, as well as artificial intelligence and big data-driven marketing technology solutions to help enterprises’ digital transformation.

For more information, please visit https://ir.jiguang.cn/.

For investor and media inquiries, please contact: 
Aurora Mobile Limited 
[email protected]

Christensen 
In China
Mr. Eric Yuan
Phone: +86-10-5900-1548
E-mail: [email protected]

In U.S.
Ms. Linda Bergkamp
Phone: +1-480-614-3004
Email: [email protected]

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Footnote:

This announcement contains translations of certain RMB amounts into U.S. dollars at specified rates solely for the convenience of the reader. Unless otherwise noted, all translations from RMB to U.S. dollars are made at a rate of RMB6.8972 to US$1.00, the exchange rate set forth in the H.10 statistical release of the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System as of December 30, 2022.

 
 
AURORA MOBILE LIMITED
UNAUDITED INTERIM CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED INCOME STATEMENTS
(Amounts in thousands of Renminbi (“RMB”) and US dollars (“US$”), except for number of shares and per share data)
                             
    Three months ended   Twelve months ended
    December 31,
2021
  September 30,
2022
  December 31,
2022
  December 31,
2021
  December 31,
2022
    RMB   RMB   RMB   US$   RMB   RMB   US$
                             
Revenues   101,196     80,431     86,914     12,601     357,322     328,822     47,675  
Cost of revenues   (29,138 )   (26,403 )   (27,118 )   (3,932 )   (92,393 )   (103,022 )   (14,937 )
Gross profit   72,058     54,028     59,796     8,669     264,929     225,800     32,738  
Operating expenses                            
Research and development   (44,992 )   (38,275 )   (35,009 )   (5,076 )   (206,722 )   (154,056 )   (22,336 )
Sales and marketing   (33,153 )   (24,178 )   (24,480 )   (3,549 )   (116,415 )   (98,267 )   (14,247 )
General and administrative   (14,399 )   (17,569 )   (35,893 )   (5,204 )   (79,922 )   (105,259 )   (15,261 )
Total operating expenses   (92,544 )   (80,022 )   (95,382 )   (13,829 )   (403,059 )   (357,582 )   (51,844 )
Loss from operations   (20,486 )   (25,994 )   (35,586 )   (5,160 )   (138,130 )   (131,782 )   (19,106 )
Foreign exchange (loss)/gain, net   (2,407 )   (449 )   847     123     (3,376 )   (2,866 )   (416 )
Interest income   1,599     276     406     59     6,597     2,321     337  
Interest expenses   (1,901 )   (194 )   (321 )   (47 )   (8,815 )   (3,136 )   (455 )
Other (loss)/ income   (15,499 )   5,479     2,308     335     (2,908 )   26,318     3,816  
Change in fair value of structured deposits       49     7     1     20     59     9  
Change in fair value of foreign currency swap contract   3,136         74     11     6,060     838     121  
Loss before income taxes   (35,558 )   (20,833 )   (32,265 )   (4,678 )   (140,552 )   (108,248 )   (15,694 )
Income tax (expenses)/ benefits   (21 )   110     480     70     (32 )   455     66  
Net loss   (35,579 )   (20,723 )   (31,785 )   (4,608 )   (140,584 )   (107,793 )   (15,628 )
Less: net (loss)/income attributable to redeemable noncontrolling interests       (296 )   871     126         (1,486 )   (215 )
Net loss attributable to Aurora Mobile Limited’s shareholders   (35,579 )   (20,427 )   (32,656 )   (4,734 )   (140,584 )   (106,307 )   (15,413 )
Net loss attributable to common shareholders   (35,579 )   (20,427 )   (32,656 )   (4,734 )   (140,584 )   (106,307 )   (15,413 )
Net loss per share, for Class A and Class B common shares:                            
Class A and B Common Shares – basic and diluted   (0.45 )   (0.26 )   (0.41 )   (0.06 )   (1.78 )   (1.34 )   (0.19 )
Shares used in net loss per share computation:                            
Class A Common Shares – basic and diluted   61,990,190     62,306,416     62,674,291     62,674,291     61,809,501     62,296,172     62,296,172  
Class B Common Shares – basic and diluted   17,000,189     17,000,189     17,000,189     17,000,189     17,000,189     17,000,189     17,000,189  
Other comprehensive income/(loss)                            
Foreign currency translation adjustments   1,278     3,472     (1,447 )   (210 )   1,638     5,853     849  
Total other comprehensive income/(loss), net of tax   1,278     3,472     (1,447 )   (210 )   1,638     5,853     849  
Total comprehensive loss   (34,301 )   (17,251 )   (33,232 )   (4,818 )   (138,946 )   (101,940 )   (14,779 )
Less: comprehensive (loss)/income attributable to redeemable noncontrolling interests       (296 )   871     126         (1,486 )   (215 )
Comprehensive loss attributable to Aurora Mobile Limited’s shareholders   (34,301 )   (16,955 )   (34,103 )   (4,944 )   (138,946 )   (100,454 )   (14,564 )
                             
 
AURORA MOBILE LIMITED
UNAUDITED INTERIM CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
(Amounts in thousands of Renminbi (“RMB”) and US dollars (“US$”))
             
    As of
    December 31, 2021   December 31, 2022
    RMB   RMB   US$
ASSETS            
Current assets:            
Cash and cash equivalents   90,552     116,128     16,837  
Restricted cash   164,030     132     19  
Derivative assets   5,989          
Short-term investments   30,000          
Accounts receivable   43,860     29,727     4,310  
Prepayments and other current assets   46,670     30,421     4,410  
Amounts due from a related party   35     255     37  
Total current assets   381,136     176,663     25,613  
Non-current assets:            
Long-term investments   141,926     141,901     20,574  
Property and equipment, net   62,179     14,947     2,167  
Intangible assets, net   5,398     23,947     3,472  
Land use right       21,560     3,126  
Goodwill       37,785     5,478  
Other non-current assets   4,898     4,128     599  
Total non-current assets   214,401     244,268     35,416  
Total assets   595,537     420,931     61,029  
LIABILITIES, REDEEMABLE NONCONTROLLING INTERESTS AND SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY            
Current liabilities:            
Short-term loan   150,000     5,000     725  
Accounts payable   18,292     18,169     2,634  
Deferred revenue and customer deposits   119,991     138,804     20,125  
Accrued liabilities and other current liabilities   85,305     87,592     12,700  
Amounts due to a related party   54          
Total current liabilities   373,642     249,565     36,184  
Non-current liabilities:            
Deferred revenue   3,845     3,585     520  
Deferred tax liabilities       4,824     699  
Other non-current liabilities   2,607     4,058     588  
Total non-current liabilities   6,452     12,467     1,807  
Total liabilities   380,094     262,032     37,991  
Redeemable noncontrolling interests       30,552     4,430  
Shareholders’ equity:            
Common shares   49     50     7  
Treasury shares       (1,689 )   (245 )
Additional paid-in capital   1,021,961     1,037,007     150,352  
Accumulated deficit   (819,018 )   (925,325 )   (134,160 )
Accumulated other comprehensive income   12,451     18,304     2,654  
Total shareholders’ equity   215,443     128,347     18,608  
Total liabilities, redeemable noncontrolling interests and shareholders’ equity   595,537     420,931     61,029  
             
 
AURORA MOBILE LIMITED
RECONCILIATION OF GAAP AND NON-GAAP RESULTS
(Amounts in thousands of Renminbi (“RMB”) and US dollars (“US$”))
                             
    Three months ended   Twelve months ended
    December 31,
2021
  September 30,
2022
  December 31,
2022
  December 31,
2021
  December 31,
2022
    RMB   RMB   RMB   US$   RMB   RMB   US$
Reconciliation of Net Loss to Adjusted Net Loss:                            
Net loss   (35,579 )   (20,723 )   (31,785 )   (4,608 )   (140,584 )   (107,793 )   (15,628 )
Add:                            
Share-based compensation   3,422     4,470     861     125     30,212     15,515     2,249  
Reduction in force charges   3,917     1,712     1,584     230     3,917     7,487     1,086  
Impairment of long-term investment   23,310         415     60     25,898     7,431     1,077  
Impairment of long-lived assets           22,400     3,248         22,400     3,248  
Change in fair value of foreign currency swap contract   (3,136 )       (74 )   (11 )   (6,060 )   (838 )   (121 )
Adjusted net loss   (8,066 )   (14,541 )   (6,599 )   (956 )   (86,617 )   (55,798 )   (8,089 )
Reconciliation of Net Loss to Adjusted EBITDA:                            
Net loss   (35,579 )   (20,723 )   (31,785 )   (4,608 )   (140,584 )   (107,793 )   (15,628 )
Add:                            
Income tax expenses/ (benefits)   21     (110 )   (480 )   (70 )   32     (455 )   (66 )
Interest expenses   1,901     194     321     47     8,815     3,136     455  
Depreciation of property and equipment   6,845     5,868     5,517     800     27,337     24,371     3,533  
Amortization of intangible assets   1,135     1,665     1,631     236     4,481     6,043     876  
Amortization of land use right       183     183     27         366     53  
EBITDA   (25,677 )   (12,923 )   (24,613 )   (3,568 )   (99,919 )   (74,332 )   (10,777 )
Add:                            
Share-based compensation   3,422     4,470     861     125     30,212     15,515     2,249  
Reduction in force charges   3,917     1,712     1,584     230     3,917     7,487     1,086  
Impairment of long-term investment   23,310         415     60     25,898     7,431     1,077  
Impairment of long-lived assets           22,400     3,248         22,400     3,248  
Change in fair value of foreign currency swap contract   (3,136 )       (74 )   (11 )   (6,060 )   (838 )   (121 )
Adjusted EBITDA   1,836     (6,741 )   573     84     (45,952 )   (22,337 )   (3,238 )
                             
 
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Developer Services   74,574     57,003     63,222     9,166     252,859     235,231     34,106  
   Subscription   44,407     41,692     46,331     6,717     155,394     160,722     23,303  
   Value-Added Services   30,167     15,311     16,891     2,449     97,465     74,509     10,803  
Vertical Applications   26,622     23,428     23,692     3,435     104,463     93,591     13,569  
Total Revenue   101,196     80,431     86,914     12,601     357,322     328,822     47,675  
Gross Profits   72,058     54,028     59,796     8,669     264,929     225,800     32,738  
Gross Margin   71.2 %   67.2 %   68.8 %   68.8 %   74.1 %   68.7 %   68.7 %
                             

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ROUND ROCK, Texas, June 17, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Actian, the data and analytics division of HCLSoftware, today announced the launch of Actian Zen 16.0, the newest version of its innovative embedded database. To help businesses run faster, smarter applications on the edge, Zen 16.0 is designed for real-time data processing across mobile, IoT devices, edge gateways, and complex machinery.

Actian developed Zen 16.0 to capture the growing demand for edge computing. IDC predicts edge computing will account for $232 billion in spending this year*. Zen 16.0 simplifies and optimizes edge computing for resource-constrained environments that range from industrial IoT and connected healthcare to smart cities. Actian Zen 16.0 introduces performance enhancements and new features designed to improve efficiency and functionality for the more than 13,000 organizations currently using Zen, as well as attracting new customers.
“Actian Zen16.0 is designed to meet the needs of modern embedded systems and edge computing,” said Emma McGrattan, senior vice president of engineering and product at Actian. “Its secure and scalable design allows for easy data synchronization with Zero-ETL, making it perfect for developers creating intelligent applications that can deliver real-time decisioning from edge to cloud to give a business competitive advantage.”
Zen 16.0 delivers the small footprint with fast read and write access and automatic administration that resource-constrained environments require. Zen16.0 addresses the need to support high-performance intelligent applications with minimal administration, particularly for frequent data update use cases like sensor data collection to monitor patient well-being or asset management tracking using RFID scanners.
Zen 16.0 ensures seamless data synchronization from edge to cloud, supports both SQL and NoSQL data access, and leverages popular programming languages to empower developers in building low-latency embedded applications.
“Actian Zen provides a high performance, lightweight, and self-managed embedded database for our business,” said Trent Maynard, Director of Product & Engineering at Global Shop Solutions. “Zen continues to deliver exactly what we need and we’re enthusiastic about the new capabilities of Zen 16.0 to empower our business operations even further.” 
Detailed here, Zen 16.0 includes improved L2 cache sizing, page preload for large data files, Kafka data stream support, EasySync – a new datasync utility, enhanced JSON support, Btrieve2 Python package, Docker and Kubernetes container support, and extended index key length.
*Source: IDC Press Release, New IDC Spending Guide Forecasts Edge Computing Investments Will Reach $232 Billion in 2024, March 2024
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Application Security Market worth $55.0 billion by 2029- Exclusive Report by MarketsandMarkets™

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CHICAGO, June 17, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — The global Application Security Market to grow from USD 33.7 billion in 2024 to USD 55.0 billion by 2029 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 10.3% during the forecast period, according to a new report by MarketsandMarkets™. The application security (AppSec) market is expanding rapidly due to the growing reliance on applications and the escalating threat of cyberattacks. The increasing frequency and sophistication of these attacks are driving the demand for strong AppSec solutions, a trend likely to persist. As organizations shift to cloud-based applications, new security challenges arise, requiring AppSec solutions that can adapt and provide robust controls. AppSec vendors are creating user-friendly tools that integrate smoothly with developer workflows, promoting an early vulnerability detection approach. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and organizations with limited security resources are turning to Managed Security Service Providers (MSSPs) for affordable expertise and tools. The extensive use of open-source software (OSS) also presents unique security issues, leading to the evolution of AppSec solutions to effectively secure open-source code.

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Scope of the Report
Report Metrics
Details
Market size available for years
2018–2029
Base year considered
2023
Forecast period
2024–2029
Forecast units
Value (USD Billion)
Segments Covered
By Type, By Component, By Organization Size, By Deployment mode, By Vertical, and By Region
Geographies covered
North America, Europe, Asia Pacific, Middle East Africa, and Latin America
Major companies covered
Major vendors in the global Application Security Market include IBM (US), HCL (India), Synopsys (US), Microfocus (UK), Capgemini (France), Onapsis (US), Cloudflare (US), Guardsquare (Belgium), Checkmarx (US), Fortinet (US), Checkpoint (Israel), Broadcom (US), Palo Alto Networks (US), Qualys (US), Rapid7 (US)
By Component, the services segment will grow at the highest CAGR during the forecast period.
The cybersecurity skills gap persists as a significant challenge, but AppSec services offer a solution by providing access to experienced security professionals who can design, implement, and manage effective application security programs. These services bring specialized expertise in areas like penetration testing, security code reviews, and vulnerability assessments, complementing standard solutions and addressing complex security challenges. Navigating data privacy regulations and industry-specific security standards can be daunting, but AppSec services provide compliance guidance, helping organizations efficiently meet regulatory requirements. Managed Security Service Providers (MSSPs) play a crucial role in the AppSec services market, offering comprehensive security solutions such as AppSec assessments, vulnerability management, and ongoing monitoring, which is cost-effective and beneficial for organizations with limited security resources. AppSec services are also evolving to integrate seamlessly with DevSecOps workflows, allowing security professionals to collaborate with developers in identifying and addressing vulnerabilities early in the development lifecycle. Moreover, these services increasingly include security awareness training programs to educate employees on recognizing and mitigating security threats, complementing technical controls with essential human vigilance.
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By Type, the Mobile Application Security segment will grow at a higher CAGR during the forecast period.
The mobile application security segment within the broader application security (AppSec) market is experiencing rapid growth due to the widespread use of smartphones and the proliferation of mobile apps. With an ever-increasing number of mobile applications across diverse industries, ensuring their security has become a paramount concern. The trend of Bring Your Own Device (BYOD) further complicates security efforts, as personal devices may lack the same level of security controls as corporate-issued ones. Mobile AppSec solutions must address these concerns while complying with data privacy regulations governing the collection and storage of sensitive user data. Integrating security throughout the mobile app development lifecycle is crucial, with solutions tailored to seamlessly integrate with developer workflows to promote early vulnerability detection and remediation. Mobile AppSec solutions need to cater to the specific security requirements of both iOS and Android platforms, each with its own vulnerabilities and testing methodologies. Techniques like app shielding and code obfuscation are also being employed to deter attackers from reverse engineering and exploiting vulnerabilities within mobile applications.
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By region, Asia Pacific will grow at the highest CAGR during the forecast period.
The Asia Pacific region is undergoing significant growth in its Application Security Market, driven by several key factors. As industries undergo rapid digital transformation, there’s a heightened need for robust security measures to protect interconnected systems. Moreover, the region faces increasing cyber threats, prompting businesses to prioritize application security as a crucial defense mechanism. Stricter data privacy regulations, akin to data protection laws in Europe, mandate strong security practices for handling personal data, further driving market demand. Cloud adoption is surging, leading to a need for cloud-native security solutions that effectively protect applications in cloud environments. Managed Security Service Providers are becoming popular, especially among SMEs, offering cost-effective access to security expertise. Additionally, the adoption of agile and DevOps methodologies necessitates application security solutions that seamlessly integrate with development workflows. Despite challenges such as low awareness of security best practices, skills shortages, and budget constraints, the long-term outlook for the Asia Pacific Application Security Market remains highly positive. Factors like digitalization, cyber threats, and data privacy regulations are expected to sustain market growth, alongside trends like cloud computing and managed security services adoption.
Top Key Companies in Application Security Market:
Major vendors in the global Application Security Market include IBM (US), HCL (India), Synopsys (US), Microfocus (UK), Capgemini (France), Onapsis (US), Cloudflare (US), Guardsquare (Belgium), Checkmarx (US), Fortinet (US), Checkpoint (Israel), Broadcom (US), Palo Alto Networks (US), Qualys (US), Rapid7 (US).
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Membrane Chromatography Market to Reach USD 637 Million with 14.7% CAGR | MarketsandMarkets™

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CHICAGO, June 17, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — The membrane chromatography market is poised to grow significantly, with a projected value of USD 637 million by 2029, reflecting a robust CAGR of 14.7% from an estimated USD 321 million in 2024. This growth is primarily fueled by the escalating production of biopharmaceuticals like vaccines and monoclonal antibodies, coupled with increased R&D activities in the biopharmaceutical sector. Key players in this market include Danaher Corporation (US), Sartorius AG (Germany), Merck KGaA (Germany), and Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc. (US), who employ strategies such as new product launches, acquisitions, agreements, collaborations, and geographical expansions to bolster their market presence. Danaher Corporation is known for its extensive range of life science and diagnostic products, investing heavily in R&D, while Sartorius AG stands out for its global reach and strategic collaborations like the one with Waters Corporation for downstream biomanufacturing. Merck KGaA, on the other hand, is recognized for its comprehensive solutions and ongoing investments in R&D, as demonstrated by its substantial investment in membrane and filtration manufacturing capabilities in Cork, Ireland.

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DRIVER: Catalyzing Growth Through Increased Biopharmaceutical R&D
As C-level executives, you’re aware of the pivotal role R&D plays in the biopharmaceutical sector, especially amidst the escalating demand for treatments targeting chronic illnesses. The robust increase in R&D investments, exemplified by a significant uptick in spending among Spanish biotech firms in 2022, underscores the driving force behind the membrane chromatography market’s expansion.
RESTRAINT: Slow Adoption in Large-Scale Manufacturing
Despite its promising advantages, membrane chromatography encounters obstacles when it comes to scaling up for large-scale operations. Challenges such as membrane degradation and fouling, coupled with the entrenched dominance of traditional column chromatography, impede widespread adoption. These complexities, alongside the risks of process disruption and quality compromises, restrain the market’s growth within large-scale manufacturing.
OPPORTUNITY: Embracing Single-Use Technologies for Enhanced Efficiency
The shift towards single-use membrane chromatography systems presents a compelling opportunity for executives seeking efficiency gains. These systems offer tangible benefits, including reduced contamination risks and lower capital investments. Collaborative efforts, like the partnership between W. L. Gore & Associates, Inc. and AGC Biologics, signal a strategic move towards streamlining downstream purification processes and maximizing productivity.
CHALLENGE: Competing with Alternative Techniques
In the landscape of membrane chromatography, executives must navigate the challenge posed by alternative techniques such as protein crystallization and capillary electrophoresis. These methods, renowned for their simplicity and cost-effectiveness, present formidable competition, potentially diverting market focus from membrane chromatography solutions and posing a significant hurdle to its sustained growth.
Global Membrane Chromatography Industry Ecosystem Analysis
Executives operating within the membrane chromatography industry are part of a multifaceted ecosystem encompassing raw material suppliers, manufacturers, and end users ranging from pharmaceutical giants to academic institutions. Product portfolios span from essential syringe filters to advanced membrane sheets, catering to diverse needs across the sector’s spectrum.
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Flow-Through Membrane Chromatography Leads Industry Growth in 2023
The dominance of flow-through membrane chromatography in 2023 underscores a strategic focus on biologics development, particularly monoclonal antibodies. The segment’s ascendancy is further fueled by the industry’s quest for efficient chromatography operations, positioning it as a key driver in the membrane chromatography market.
Pharmaceutical & Biopharmaceutical Companies Drive Market Growth
In 2023, pharmaceutical and biopharmaceutical companies emerged as the dominant force within the membrane chromatography landscape, buoyed by the escalating demand for biotherapeutics. The segment’s robust growth trajectory is propelled by increased R&D investments aimed at advancing biopharmaceutical products, solidifying its pivotal role in the membrane chromatography market.
North America Commands Membrane Chromatography Market in 2023
North America’s commanding presence in the membrane chromatography market during 2023 underscores its status as a key hub for biopharmaceutical development and manufacturing. With significant investments in R&D and a well-established healthcare sector, North America leads the global market, followed closely by Europe and the Asia Pacific, reflecting the region’s pivotal role in driving industry innovation and growth.
Recent Innovations Shape Membrane Chromatography Landscape
Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc. Enhances Presence in Asia Pacific with New FacilityIn February 2024, Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc. fortified its position in the Asia Pacific market with the inauguration of a sterile drug facility in Singapore. This strategic investment aligns with the company’s commitment to delivering new medicines and vaccines, complementing enhanced research capabilities at its Customer Experience Center and Bioprocess Design Center. The Customer Experience Center, equipped with a wide array of products spanning molecular biology, genetic analysis sequencing, chromatography mass spectrometry, and cell therapy, underscores Thermo Fisher Scientific’s dedication to innovation and customer-centric solutions.Agilent Technologies Invests in Nucleic Acid Therapeutics ManufacturingJanuary 2023 witnessed Agilent Technologies’ significant investment of USD 725 million to expand its manufacturing capacity for nucleic acid-based therapeutics. This expansion underscores Agilent’s commitment to meeting the growing demand for advanced therapeutics, positioning the company as a key player in the evolving landscape of nucleic acid-based treatments.Sartorius AG Expands Portfolio Through Novasep AcquisitionIn February 2022, Sartorius AG bolstered its chromatography capabilities with the acquisition of Novasep’s chromatography division. This strategic move enables Sartorius to access a portfolio tailored for smaller biomolecules like oligonucleotides, peptides, and insulin, as well as innovative systems for continuous biologics manufacturing. By integrating Novasep’s offerings, Sartorius aims to diversify its revenue streams and strengthen its position as a leading provider of chromatography solutions.3M Introduces Breakthrough Solution for Protein Therapeutic ManufacturingJune 2021 marked the launch of 3M Harvest RC clarifier, a revolutionary single-stage purification solution designed for recombinant protein therapeutic manufacturing. This innovation underscores 3M’s commitment to advancing bioprocessing technologies, offering a streamlined and efficient solution for protein purification, thereby enhancing manufacturing efficiency and product quality.For more information, inquire now! Inquire Now
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