TUYA(US:TUYA)2025-04-24 13:12Financial Performance - The Group achieved its first-ever net profit of US$5.0 million for the year ended December 31, 2024, reversing a net loss of US$60.3 million for the year ended December 31, 2023[31]. - Revenue for the year ended December 31, 2024, was US$298,617 thousand, a 30% increase from US$229,990 thousand in 2023[80]. - Gross profit for 2024 was US$141,430 thousand, reflecting a gross margin improvement from 46.4% in 2023 to 47.3% in 2024[80]. - The net profit for 2024 was US$4,997 thousand, a significant turnaround from a net loss of US$60,315 thousand in 2023[80]. - Non-GAAP net profit for 2024 was US$75,308, up from US$20,438 in 2023, reflecting improved operational efficiency[119]. - The non-GAAP operating margin improved from -10.9% in 2023 to 7.6% in 2024, indicating a turnaround in operational performance[115]. Cash Flow and Liquidity - Net cash generated from operating activities was US$80.4 million for the year ended December 31, 2024, compared to US$36.4 million for the year ended December 31, 2023[31]. - As of December 31, 2024, the balance of cash and cash equivalents was US$1,016.7 million, an increase from US$984.3 million as of December 31, 2023[33]. - The Group did not have any interest-bearing bank and other borrowings as of December 31, 2024[34]. - The Group's gearing ratio was nil as of December 31, 2024, as it had no borrowings[36]. - Cash and cash equivalents at the end of 2023 were $498,688 thousand, expected to increase to $653,384 thousand by the end of 2024, marking a rise of about 31%[85]. Expenses and Cost Management - Research and development expenses decreased to US$95,049 thousand in 2024, down from US$102,277 thousand in 2023, indicating a focus on cost management[80]. - Share-based compensation expenses included in general and administrative expenses were $45,036 thousand for 2023, expected to rise to $48,305 thousand in 2024[83]. - The Company recorded litigation costs of US$2,300 in 2024, which were not present in 2023[115]. Assets and Liabilities - As of December 31, 2024, total assets increased to US$1,103,780 thousand, up from US$1,066,400 thousand as of December 31, 2023, representing a growth of approximately 3.5%[74]. - Total current liabilities increased to US$94,337 thousand as of December 31, 2024, compared to US$87,534 thousand in 2023, marking an increase of approximately 7.5%[74]. - Total accounts receivable decreased from US$9,214 in 2023 to US$7,592 in 2024, with an increase in the allowance for credit losses from US$3,367 to US$4,456[108]. - Total accounts payable increased significantly from US$11,577 in 2023 to US$19,051 in 2024[111]. Shareholder Returns - The Board declared a dividend of US$0.0608 per ordinary share, totaling approximately US$37 million, payable on or around April 9, 2025[57]. - The Company declared a special dividend of US$0.0589 per ordinary share, totaling US$33 million, payable in October 2024[106]. Strategic Initiatives and Market Position - The Group plans to utilize the remaining unutilized net proceeds of approximately HK$34.7 million over the next three years for various strategic initiatives[56]. - The company activated a vibrant global developer community through its AI cloud platform, enhancing its market position in the AIoT ecosystem[66]. Legal Matters - The company continues to face ongoing litigation related to a securities class action lawsuit initiated in August 2022[64].