NEW YORK, May 17, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Tuya Smart (NYSE: TUYA, HKEX: 2391), the global cloud developer service provider, demonstrated how it will use Google's new Device and Structure APIs in the Smart Home sector. Through new APIs released at the Google I/O 2024, Tuya will further extend the boundaries of the ecosystem and give developers additional opportunities to explore the smart home market.The worldwide smart home market is currently seeing a robust expansion due to the emergence of increasingly matu ...

SANTA CLARA, Calif., May 6, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Tuya Inc. ("Tuya" or the "Company") (NYSE: TUYA; HKEX: 2391), a global leading IoT cloud development platform, today announced that it will report its first quarter 2024 unaudited financial results after the market closes on Monday, May 20, 2024.Tuya's management will hold a conference call at 08:30 P.M. Eastern Time on Monday, May 20, 2024 (08:30 A.M. Hong Kong Time on Tuesday, May 21, 2024) to discuss the financial results. In advance of the conference call ...

SANTA CLARA, Calif., April 24, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Tuya Inc. ("Tuya" or the "Company") (NYSE: TUYA; HKEX: 2391), a global leading IoT cloud development platform, today announced that it has filed its annual report on Form 20-F for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2023 with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the "SEC") on April 24, 2024, U.S. Eastern Time. The annual report can be accessed on the Company's investor relations website at ir.tuya.com and on the SEC's website at www.sec.gov. The Company ...

Table of Contents UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 (Mark One) FORM 20-F ☐ REGISTRATION STATEMENT PURSUANT TO SECTION 12(b) OR (g) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 OR ☒ ANNUAL REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the fiscal year ended December 31, 2023. OR ☐ TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 ☐ SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 E-mail: ir@tuya.com 10/F, Building A, Hua ...

THE HAGUE, Netherlands, March 21, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Tuya Smart (NYSE: TUYA, HKEX: 2391), a global IoT developer service provider, shared front-line insights at a cyber norms forum co-hosted by the Research Center for Global Cyberspace Governance (RCGCG) and the Cyber Security Governance of Leiden University to further advance discussions on cybersecurity regulation in Europe. The forum gathered experts in cybersecurity and international relations from institutions, organizations and enterprises to deepen ...

Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - The total revenue for Q4 2023 was approximately $64.4 million, reflecting a year-over-year increase of 42.2% [4][18] - Non-GAAP net profit reached around $12.6 million, a quarter-over-quarter increase of about 25% [5] - The blended gross margin achieved a new high of 47.3% [5][24] - Net cash from operating activities was approximately $31.8 million, contributing to a total net cash position of about $984 million by the end of Q4 [6][28] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - IoT PaaS revenue in Q4 was $47.2 million, representing a year-over-year increase of 44.6% [18] - The smart device distribution segment generated revenue of approximately $7.8 million, achieving a year-over-year growth of 64.6% [22] - SaaS and other sectors recorded revenue of $9.5 million in Q4, reflecting a 19.3% year-over-year increase [23] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - The company observed stronger growth momentum in Southeast Asia and Latin America compared to Europe and America [31] - Inventory normalization began in Q3 2023, leading to healthy restocking activities in retail channels [34] Company Strategy and Development Direction - The company is focusing on engaging high-quality customers, enhancing product offerings, and improving cost efficiency [7] - A key account strategy has been implemented to secure and better serve large customers with long-term potential [8] - The company aims to expand into new smart domains beyond consumer electronics [7] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management expressed confidence in emerging from the industry downturn, with expectations of moderate growth in global discretionary smart device spending for 2024 [31][35] - The company anticipates that the inventory level will remain healthy, with downstream enterprises optimistic about their smart business outlook for 2024 [34] Other Important Information - The company has seen a significant increase in its developer community, with approximately 993,000 registered developers by Q4 [15] - The company has established partnerships with major telecom operators and industry leaders to enhance its smart solutions [9][10] Q&A Session Summary Question: 2024 revenue growth outlook and margin expectations - Management expects moderate growth in global discretionary smart device spending, with Southeast Asia and Latin America showing stronger momentum [31][35] - The gross margin is expected to remain stable, with contributions from IoT PaaS and SaaS segments [36][38] Question: Impairment loss and balance sheet outlook - The company reported a total credit loss of around $15.5 million in 2023, primarily due to strategic investments in underperforming partners [39][40] Question: SaaS segment outlook and key customer progress - The SaaS segment is expected to maintain good momentum, with a steady increase in enterprise customers using cloud storage technology [42][44] Question: Operating expenses and headcount plans for 2024 - Operating expenses are expected to remain stable, with a focus on maintaining the current team size and moderate investments in marketing [48][49]

Financial Performance - Total revenue for Q4 2023 was US$64.4 million, representing a 42.2% increase year over year from US$45.3 million in Q4 2022[2] - Non-GAAP net profit for Q4 2023 was US$12.6 million, compared to a non-GAAP net loss of US$5.2 million in Q4 2022[17] - The net loss attributable to Tuya Inc. decreased to $10,816 thousand in Q4 2023 from $22,730 thousand in Q4 2022, reflecting a reduction in losses by approximately 52.4%[37] - Non-GAAP net profit turned positive at $12,555 million in Q4 2023, compared to a non-GAAP net loss of $5,220 million in Q4 2022[41] - Net loss decreased from $22,730 million in Q4 2022 to $10,816 million in Q4 2023, representing a decline of about 52.4%[41] Revenue Breakdown - IoT PaaS revenue increased by 44.6% year over year to US$47.2 million, up from US$32.6 million in Q4 2022[2] - Tuya Inc. reported revenue of $64,411 thousand for the three months ended December 31, 2023, representing a 42.4% increase from $45,286 thousand in the same period of 2022[35] Margins and Profitability - Overall gross margin improved to 47.3%, up 2.7 percentage points from 44.6% in Q4 2022[2] - The gross profit for the same period was $30,463 thousand, up from $20,186 thousand, indicating a gross margin improvement[35] - Non-GAAP loss from operations improved from $15,320 million in Q4 2022 to $253 million in Q4 2023, indicating a substantial reduction in operational losses[41] - Non-GAAP net margin improved significantly from -11.5% in Q4 2022 to 19.5% in Q4 2023[41] - The operating margin improved from -72.5% in Q4 2022 to -36.7% in Q4 2023, showing a positive trend in operational efficiency[41] Cash Flow and Liquidity - Net cash generated from operating activities was US$31.8 million, compared to a net cash used of US$0.1 million in Q4 2022[3] - The company reported a net cash generated from operating activities of $31,760 thousand for Q4 2023, a significant turnaround from a cash outflow of $138 thousand in Q4 2022[39] - Total cash and cash equivalents as of December 31, 2023, were US$984.3 million, up from US$952.0 million a year earlier[19] - Cash and cash equivalents increased significantly to $498,688 thousand as of December 31, 2023, compared to $133,161 thousand at the end of 2022, marking a growth of 274.5%[31] Operational Efficiency - Operating margin improved to negative 36.7%, a 35.8 percentage point improvement from negative 72.5% in Q4 2022[16] - Operating expenses for Q4 2023 were $54,087 thousand, slightly higher than $53,016 thousand in Q4 2022, with R&D expenses decreasing to $22,806 thousand from $27,792 thousand[35] - Research and development expenses decreased from $27,792 million in Q4 2022 to $22,806 million in Q4 2023, a reduction of approximately 17.9%[41] - Adjusted sales and marketing expenses slightly decreased from $9,592 million in Q4 2022 to $9,475 million in Q4 2023, a decline of about 1.2%[41] - General and administrative expenses increased significantly from $16,181 million in Q4 2022 to $23,754 million in Q4 2023, an increase of approximately 46.8%[41] Growth and Development - Registered IoT device and software developers reached approximately 993,000, a 40.3% increase from 708,000 in Q4 2022[4] - The dollar-based net expansion rate (DBNER) for IoT PaaS was 103%, significantly up from 51% in the previous year[4] - The company plans to enhance product capabilities and expand its customer base while navigating potential market challenges[22] - Tuya Inc. continues to focus on expanding its IoT cloud development platform, aiming to enhance its developer ecosystem and smart device offerings[24] Assets and Liabilities - Total assets rose to $1,066,400 thousand in 2023 from $1,056,139 thousand in 2022, showing a modest increase of 1.1%[33] - Tuya's total current liabilities increased to $87,534 thousand in 2023 from $81,282 thousand in 2022, reflecting a rise of 7.8%[31] - The company’s total shareholders' equity increased to $970,565 thousand in 2023 from $962,167 thousand in 2022, indicating a growth of 0.4%[33] Shareholder Information - Basic non-GAAP net profit per share increased from -$0.01 in Q4 2022 to $0.02 in Q4 2023, indicating a turnaround in profitability[41] - The weighted average number of diluted shares increased from 554,121,595 in Q4 2022 to 589,438,606 in Q4 2023, reflecting a growth in shareholder base[41]

Core Viewpoint - Tuya Inc. will report its fourth quarter 2023 unaudited financial results on February 27, 2024, after market close [1] Group 1: Financial Reporting - The financial results will be discussed in a conference call scheduled for 07:30 P.M. Eastern Time on February 27, 2024 [2] - Participants must complete an online registration process to join the conference call, receiving access details upon registration [2] - A live and archived webcast of the conference call will be available on the Company's investor relations website [2] Group 2: Company Overview - Tuya Inc. is a leading global IoT cloud development platform focused on building an IoT developer ecosystem [3] - The company offers a comprehensive suite of services, including Platform-as-a-Service (PaaS) and Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) [3] - Tuya enables a vibrant IoT ecosystem by connecting brands, OEMs, partners, and end users through a variety of smart devices [3]

Core Insights - Tuya Smart has successfully implemented Amazon Aurora as its core database engine to manage billions of real-time online devices, ensuring high performance and low latency [3][4][9] - The collaboration between Tuya and AWS aims to enhance IoT applications' performance, stability, scalability, and security, thereby driving innovation in the industry [5][9] Company Overview - Tuya Smart is a leading technology company focused on IoT solutions, connecting a wide range of devices and improving product value for partners and customers [2] - As of September 30, 2023, Tuya's IoT Developer Platform has over 909,000 registered developers from more than 200 countries, covering various industries [3] Database Implementation - Tuya selected Amazon Aurora for its unmatched performance and global availability, addressing challenges related to high-frequency data reads and writes from billions of devices [3][4] - Aurora's architecture allows for low-latency replication and read-write separation, enhancing system throughput and enabling Tuya to manage peak traffic effectively [3][4] Security and Compliance - Amazon Aurora provides physical encryption for database products, aiding Tuya in meeting diverse regional data compliance regulations, such as GDPR [4] - Tuya is exploring innovative features of Aurora, including Enhanced Binlog and zero-ETL, to further enhance its business capabilities [4] Future Collaboration - Tuya and AWS are committed to advancing the cloud experience and fostering innovation through their partnership, with a focus on providing a secure and reliable cloud environment for developers [5][9] - Tuya aims to continue leveraging Amazon Aurora's innovations to support its global business strategy and enhance operational efficiency [8][9]

Core Insights - Tuya Smart showcased innovative smart products at CES 2024, emphasizing collaboration with global developers and a commitment to sustainable development [1][2] Product Innovations - Tuya introduced a range of smart products including a smart bird feeder, laser night light projector, and smart control panel, enhancing user experience and happiness [3][4][5][6] - The smart bird feeder features a low-energy camera that identifies over 10,000 bird species and is solar-powered for continuous use [4] - The laser night light projector improves sleep quality with customizable features for a soothing ambiance [5] - The smart control panel integrates various smart home devices for easy management, supporting multiple interaction methods [6] Additional Smart Products - Tuya unveiled a smart lawn mower, smart photo frames, and a smart food thermometer, expanding its product categories [7][8][9][10] - The smart lawn mower robot autonomously mows and navigates, while the smart photo frame allows users to share moments with loved ones [8][9] - The smart food thermometer connects via Bluetooth to track cooking progress, ensuring high-quality dishes [10] Sustainability Efforts - Tuya is focused on sustainable development with products like smart thermostats and energy-saving kits [11][12][13] - The smart thermostat can reduce electricity consumption by 10%-20% by adapting to user habits [12] - The energy-saving kit can decrease energy consumption by up to 54% per month by adjusting home appliances based on environmental data [13]