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Yalla Group(YALA) - 2024 Q3 - Earnings Call Presentation
2024-11-12 03:00
D 3rd Quarter 2024 Earnings Presentation November 2024 G Disclaimer The information in this presentation is provided to you by Yalla Group Limited (the "Company") solely for informational purposes and is not an offer to buy or sell, or a solicitation of an offer to buy or sell, any security or instrument of the Company, or to participate in any investment activity or trading strategy, nor may it or any part of it form the basis of or be relied on in connection with any contract or commitment whatsoever, in ...
Yalla Group Limited Announces Unaudited Third Quarter 2024 Financial Results
Prnewswire· 2024-11-11 22:00
Financial Performance - Revenues for the third quarter of 2024 were US$88.9 million, a 4.4% increase from US$85.2 million in the same quarter of 2023 [2][7] - Net income rose to US$39.2 million, an 11.2% increase from US$35.2 million year-over-year [2][15] - Non-GAAP net income was US$42.6 million, reflecting an 11.3% increase from US$38.3 million in the third quarter of 2023 [2][15] - Average monthly active users (MAUs) increased by 14.5% to 40.2 million from 35.1 million year-over-year [2][7] - The number of paying users grew by 12.0% to 12.6 million from 11.2 million in the same period last year [2][7] Revenue Breakdown - Revenues from chatting services were US$58.5 million, while revenues from gaming services were US$30.2 million in the third quarter of 2024 [2][8] - The increase in revenues was primarily driven by a broader user base and enhanced monetization capabilities [7] Cost and Expenses - Total costs and expenses were US$56.4 million, a 6.9% increase from US$52.8 million in the third quarter of 2023 [8] - Cost of revenues increased to US$31.8 million, a 14.6% rise from US$27.8 million year-over-year [9] - Selling and marketing expenses decreased by 34.9% to US$7.4 million from US$11.3 million in the same period last year [10] - General and administrative expenses rose by 38.3% to US$10.1 million from US$7.3 million year-over-year [11] - Technology and product development expenses increased by 11.1% to US$7.1 million from US$6.4 million in the same period last year [12] Profitability Metrics - Net margin was 44.1% in the third quarter of 2024, while non-GAAP net margin was 47.9% [2][6] - Operating income remained stable at US$32.5 million [13] Shareholder Returns - The company repurchased 1,736,383 American depositary shares (ADSs) for approximately US$7.0 million in the third quarter of 2024 [18] - Cumulatively, the company has repurchased 5,709,259 ADSs for an aggregate amount of approximately US$42.5 million as of September 30, 2024 [18] Outlook - For the fourth quarter of 2024, the company expects revenues to be between US$77.0 million and US$84.0 million [19]
Yalla Group(YALA) - 2024 Q3 - Quarterly Results
2024-11-11 13:00
Financial Performance - Revenues for the third quarter of 2024 were US$88.9 million, a 4.4% increase from US$85.2 million in the same period of 2023[7]. - Net income increased by 11.2% to US$39.2 million in the third quarter of 2024, compared to US$35.2 million in the third quarter of 2023[15]. - Yalla Group Limited reported revenues of $88,922,031 for the three months ended September 30, 2024, representing an increase from $85,187,360 in the same period of 2023, a growth of approximately 3.3%[31]. - The company's net income for the three months ended September 30, 2024, was $39,180,943, up from $35,231,006 in the same period of 2023, reflecting a year-over-year increase of about 11.1%[31]. - Non-GAAP net income was US$42.6 million in the third quarter of 2024, reflecting an 11.3% increase from US$38.3 million in the same period of 2023[16]. - Non-GAAP operating income for the three months ended September 30, 2024, was $32,497,667, compared to $32,400,525 in the same period of 2023, indicating stable operational performance[31]. - Total net income for the nine months ended September 30, 2023, was $83,406,465, with a projected increase to $101,620,485 for the same period in 2024[33]. - Non-GAAP net income for the nine months ended September 30, 2023, was $97,547,342, with an expected increase to $113,139,735 for the same period in 2024[33]. User Metrics - Average monthly active users (MAUs) rose by 14.5% to 40.2 million in the third quarter of 2024 from 35.1 million in the same period last year[4]. - The number of paying users increased by 12.0% to 12.6 million in the third quarter of 2024, up from 11.2 million in the third quarter of 2023[4]. Expenses and Costs - Total costs and expenses were US$56.4 million in the third quarter of 2024, a 6.9% increase from US$52.8 million in the third quarter of 2023[8]. - Selling and marketing expenses decreased by 34.9% to US$7.4 million in the third quarter of 2024, down from US$11.3 million in the same period last year[9]. - The company reported total share-based compensation expenses of $3,431,077 for the three months ended September 30, 2024, compared to $3,048,700 in the same period of 2023, indicating an increase of approximately 12.5%[32]. Assets and Liabilities - Cash and cash equivalents, restricted cash, term deposits, and short-term investments totaled US$570.1 million as of September 30, 2024, compared to US$535.7 million as of December 31, 2023[19]. - Total current assets increased from $569,144,969 as of December 31, 2023, to $611,623,974 as of September 30, 2024, marking an increase of approximately 7.5%[30]. - The total assets of Yalla Group Limited rose from $638,952,261 as of December 31, 2023, to $764,306,022 as of September 30, 2024, an increase of about 19.6%[30]. - The company’s total liabilities increased from $76,285,286 to $94,499,155 during the same period, reflecting a rise of approximately 24%[30]. Shareholder Information - Yalla Group Limited's earnings per ordinary share (diluted) for the three months ended September 30, 2024, was $0.22, compared to $0.20 for the same period in 2023, representing a growth of 10%[31]. - The company repurchased 1,736,383 American depositary shares for approximately US$7.0 million in the third quarter of 2024, with a total repurchase amount of US$42.5 million to date[20]. Strategic Initiatives - The company has expanded its gaming capabilities through its subsidiary, Yalla Game Limited, focusing on mid-core and hard-core games in the MENA region[26]. - Yalla Group Limited is actively exploring markets outside of MENA with the launch of Yalla Parchis, a Ludo game aimed at South American users[26].
Yalla Group Limited to Report Third Quarter 2024 Financial Results on November 11, 2024 Eastern Time
Prnewswire· 2024-11-01 10:00
Core Insights - Yalla Group Limited, the largest MENA-based online social networking and gaming company, will report its unaudited financial results for Q3 2024 on November 11, 2024 [1] - A conference call to discuss the financial results will be held on the same day at 8:00 PM Eastern Time [2] Company Overview - Yalla Group Limited operates two main mobile applications: Yalla, a voice-centric group chat platform, and Yalla Ludo, a casual gaming app featuring popular board games in MENA [3] - The company has expanded its offerings through Yalla Game Limited, focusing on mid-core and hard-core games, and has developed additional products like YallaChat and WeMuslim to cater to Arabic users [3] - Yalla is also exploring markets outside MENA with games like Yalla Parchis, targeting South American users [3]
Yalla Group(YALA) - 2024 Q2 - Earnings Call Transcript
2024-08-13 15:07
Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - The company's Q2 2024 revenues reached USD 81.2 million, a 2.5% increase from USD 79.2 million in Q2 2023, exceeding guidance [5][17] - Net income increased by 10.9% to USD 31.4 million in Q2 2024 compared to USD 28.3 million in the same period last year [16][20] - Net margin rose by 2.9 percentage points year-over-year to 38.6% in Q2 2024 [6][16] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - Average monthly active users increased by 14.1% year-over-year to 39 million, indicating strong user engagement [11] - The average revenue per user (ARPU) grew from USD 5.8 in Q2 2023 to USD 6.6 in Q2 2024 [17] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - The gaming sector in MENA is experiencing significant growth, with the company focusing on mid-core and hard-core games to capture this potential [8] - The company has successfully hosted offline events, such as the Ludo Champion Offline Tournament series, attracting over 150,000 registered players [12] Company Strategy and Development Direction - The company aims to become the largest online social networking and entertainment company in MENA, focusing on user engagement and product innovation [10] - There is a commitment to leveraging AI technology to enhance productivity, particularly in UI design [9] - The company is exploring opportunities in overseas markets, particularly in South America, while maintaining a primary focus on the Middle East [29] Management Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management expressed confidence in the performance of flagship applications Yalla and Yalla Ludo, expecting Q3 2024 to outperform Q2 [24][25] - The company anticipates revenues for Q3 2024 to be between USD 75 million and USD 82 million, reflecting current market conditions [21] Other Important Information - The company has a solid cash position of USD 528.7 million as of June 30, 2024 [20] - A share repurchase program totaling USD 35.5 million has been executed as of June 30, 2024 [21] Q&A Session Summary Question: Could management elaborate more on the sales and marketing strategy and trends in 2024? - Management emphasized a quality growth strategy, focusing on optimizing sales and marketing efficiency, with expectations to maintain similar expense levels for the second half of 2024 [22] Question: How are the company's key products performing in Q3 and what's the outlook for 2024? - Management indicated that Yalla and Yalla Ludo are performing well, with expectations for Q3 to outperform Q2 [24][25] Question: What is Yalla Game's strategy and timeline for new games? - Management shared that resources are being allocated to self-developed mid-core games, with testing planned by the end of the year [27] Question: Will the company consider expanding outside the Middle East? - Management confirmed a focus on the Middle East but is exploring opportunities in other markets, such as South America [29] Question: How does the company view capital allocation regarding shareholder returns versus new initiatives? - Management stated a commitment to shareholder returns through the share repurchase program while exploring new initiatives that align with MENA culture [31][32] Question: Are there further plans for online and offline tournaments for Yalla Ludo? - Management confirmed ongoing tournaments and plans for more events in the second half of the year to enhance brand impact and user engagement [34]
Yalla Group Limited Announces Unaudited Second Quarter 2024 Financial Results
Prnewswire· 2024-08-12 21:00
DUBAI, UAE, Aug. 12, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Yalla Group Limited ("Yalla" or the "Company") (NYSE: YALA), the largest Middle East and North Africa (MENA)-based online social networking and gaming company, today announced its unaudited financial results for the second quarter ended June 30, 2024. Second Quarter 2024 Financial and Operating Highlights Revenues were US$81.2 million in the second quarter of 2024, representing an increase of 2.5% from the second quarter of 2023. Revenues generated from chatting ser ...
Yalla Group Limited to Report Second Quarter 2024 Financial Results on August 12, 2024 Eastern Time
Prnewswire· 2024-08-02 10:00
DUBAI, UAE, Aug. 2, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Yalla Group Limited ("Yalla" or the "Company") (NYSE: YALA), the largest Middle East and North Africa (MENA)-based online social networking and gaming company, today announced that it will report its unaudited financial results for the second quarter 2024 after the U.S. market closes on Monday, August 12, 2024. United States Toll Free: +1-888-317-6003 International: +1-412-317-6061 United Arab Emirates Toll Free: 80-003-570-3589 Mainland China Toll Free: 400-120-6115 ...
Yalla Group(YALA) - 2024 Q1 - Earnings Call Transcript
2024-05-21 22:02
Operator This concludes the conference call. You may now disconnect your lines. Thank you. Yalla Group Limited Q1 2024 Results Conference Call May 20, 2024 8:00 PM ET Company Participants Kerry Gao - Investor Relations Director Tao Yang - Chairman & CEO Saifi Ismail - Director & President Yang Hu - Chief Financial Officer Jianfeng Xu - Director & COO Conference Call Participants Xueqing Zhang - CICC Chenghao Li - CICC Xiaoyue Hu - Haitong Kaifang Jia - Citic Lincoln Kong - Goldman Sachs Operator Good mornin ...
Yalla Group(YALA) - 2023 Q4 - Annual Report
2024-04-23 10:25
UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549 FORM 20-F (Mark One) ☐ REGISTRATION STATEMENT PURSUANT TO SECTION 12(b) OR 12(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 OR ☐ SHELL COMPANY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF ...
Yalla Group(YALA) - 2023 Q4 - Earnings Call Transcript
2024-03-12 05:17
Yalla Group Limited (NYSE:YALA) Q4 2023 Earnings Conference Call March 11, 2024 8:00 PM ET Corporate Participants Kerry Gao - IR Manager Tao Yang - Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Saifi Ismail - President Jianfeng Xu - Chief Operating Officer Karen Hu - Chief Financial Officer Conference Call Participants Chang Ho Lee - CICC Xu Qiang Song - CICC Kaifang Jia - CIPIC Xiaoyue Hu - Haitong International Lincoln Kong - Goldman Sachs Operator Good morning and good evening ladies and gentlemen. Thank you for ...