Business Highlights - Agora launched a Conversational AI Engine, an enterprise-grade solution for human-AI voice experiences[5] - The company offers a ConvoAI Device Kit, a turnkey solution for adding voice AI to any device, combining software, cloud services, and chips from Beken[8, 10] - TEN (a voice activities detection) continues gaining traction and adds VAD and Turn Detection, outperforming existing open-source alternatives[11, 14] - Agora's Conversational AI Extension is available on the Dify Marketplace[15] Customer Base & Revenue - Agora had 3,800 active customers in March 2025, including 1,994 Agora customers and 1,806 Shengwang customers[35] - Total revenues for Q1 2025 were $33.3 million, with a year-over-year growth of 12.1%[39] - Agora revenues in Q1 2025 were $18.6 million[42] - Shengwang revenues in Q1 2025 were ¥105.5 million, equivalent to $14.7 million[43] Financial Performance - The dollar-based net retention rate for Agora was 96% and for Shengwang was 85% in March 2025[46] - Gross profit for Q1 2025 was $22.6 million, resulting in a gross margin of 68.0%[50] - Loss from operations in Q1 2025 was $3.7 million, representing a loss from operations margin of (11.1%) [57] Share Repurchase Program - As of March 31, 2025, Agora repurchased 33.0 million ADSs for approximately $116.4 million, representing 58% of the $200 million share repurchase program[63]

Core Viewpoint - Agora, Inc. reported its second consecutive quarter of GAAP profitability in Q1 2025, driven by disciplined cost management and double-digit revenue growth year-over-year, excluding certain end-of-sale products [2][4]. Financial Performance - Total revenues for Q1 2025 were $33.3 million, a 0.8% increase from $33.0 million in Q1 2024 [4]. - Agora's revenues were $18.6 million, up 17.7% from $15.8 million in the same period last year, attributed to business expansion and growth in sectors like live shopping [4]. - Shengwang's revenues were RMB105.5 million ($14.7 million), down 13.9% from RMB122.6 million ($17.2 million) in Q1 2024, mainly due to a decline in revenues from certain end-of-sale products [4]. Cost Management - Cost of revenues decreased to $10.6 million, down 16.9% from $12.8 million in Q1 2024, primarily due to the end-of-sale of certain products [5]. - Gross profit increased to $22.6 million, an 11.9% rise from $20.2 million in the same period last year, with a gross margin of 68.0%, up 6.8% from 61.2% [6]. Operating Expenses - Operating expenses were $26.5 million, a decrease of 20.5% from $33.3 million in Q1 2024 [7]. - Research and development expenses were $14.0 million, down 22.7% from $18.1 million in the same period last year [17]. - Sales and marketing expenses decreased to $6.2 million, an 8.5% reduction from $6.8 million [17]. - General and administrative expenses were $6.2 million, down 25.6% from $8.4 million [17]. Profitability Metrics - Net income for Q1 2025 was $0.4 million, compared to a net loss of $9.5 million in Q1 2024 [11]. - Loss from operations was $3.7 million, improved from a loss of $12.6 million in the same period last year [9]. Cash Flow and Financial Position - Total cash, cash equivalents, and financial products as of March 31, 2025, amounted to $388.0 million [4]. - Net cash provided by operating activities was $17.6 million, compared to a net cash used of $6.5 million in Q1 2024 [4]. Share Repurchase Program - The company repurchased approximately 1.2 million Class A ordinary shares for about $1.2 million during Q1 2025, representing 0.6% of its $200 million share repurchase program [13]. - As of March 31, 2025, the company had repurchased approximately 131.8 million Class A ordinary shares for about $116.4 million, representing 58.2% of its share repurchase program [14]. Future Outlook - The company expects total revenues for Q2 2025 to be between $33 million and $35 million, compared to $30.9 million in Q2 2024, excluding revenues from certain end-of-sale low-margin products [16].

Currency Risk Management - The company does not hedge against currency risk, which may lead to fluctuations in revenue-generating transactions and expenses [653]. - A 10% depreciation of Renminbi against the U.S. dollar would result in a change of the company's holding U.S. dollar equivalents of US$1.6 million for cash and cash equivalents [656]. - The company has not engaged in any foreign currency transactions that would require it to obtain the most favorable exchange rates, which may lead to potential losses [665]. Cash and Cash Equivalents - The company had Renminbi-denominated cash and cash equivalents of RMB123.0 million as of December 31, 2024 [656]. - The company does not expect significant changes in the fair value of cash and short-term investments due to interest rate fluctuations [657]. Accounts Receivable Management - The company regularly updates its allowance estimates for accounts receivable based on various factors, including historical collection trends and current economic conditions [486]. - Changes in estimates and assumptions regarding accounts receivable could materially affect the financial statements [486]. - The company assesses expected credit losses based on various factors, including the age of accounts receivable balances and customer risk characteristics [484]. - The company has not deemed certain accounting estimates as critical, although they could still have a material impact on financial results [483]. ADS Program Costs - The company received reimbursement of US$0.8 million from the depositary for costs and expenses related to the establishment and maintenance of the ADS program for the year ended December 31, 2024 [666].

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Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - The company achieved GAAP profitability for the first time in several years, marking a significant milestone [6][27] - Total revenue for Q4 2024 was $34.5 million, up 4% year over year, excluding revenues from certain low-margin products [7][20] - Core revenues were $17.4 million in Q4, reflecting a 10.8% quarter-over-quarter increase and a 13.7% year-over-year increase [20] - Gross margin for Q4 was 66.6%, with a slight decrease of 0.1% quarter over quarter and 0.8% year over year when excluding certain products [23] - Net income was $0.2 million in Q4, translating to a 0.5% net income margin, compared to a net loss margin of 7.2% in Q4 last year [26] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - Xiong Wang revenues were RMB 122.2 million in Q4, increasing 8.2% quarter over quarter but decreasing 5.4% year over year [21] - The increase in Xiong Wang revenues was primarily due to digital transformation customers, while the year-over-year decrease was attributed to slowing demand in social and entertainment sectors [21][22] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - The company reported over 1,700 active customers for Agora and close to 2,000 for Xiong Wang, representing increases of 2% and 8% respectively compared to the previous year [7] - The demand in the China market is primarily driven by IoT and digital transformation, while the global market sees growth from live commerce and retail [36] Company Strategy and Development Direction - The company is focused on driving operational efficiency and sustainable profitable growth, with a commitment to innovation and financial discipline [27][31] - The launch of the conversational AI engine is expected to accelerate the adoption of conversational AI across various industries, becoming a key driver of future growth [17][18] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management noted that the generative AI revolution presents extraordinary opportunities for the company, particularly in enabling seamless voice-based interactions [9][10] - The company expects to maintain sustained profitability throughout 2025, driven by strategic initiatives and emerging market opportunities in generative AI [30][31] Other Important Information - Operating cash flow was $4.5 million in Q4, compared to $3.7 million last year, and free cash flow was $4.3 million compared to $3.4 million last year [28] - The company ended Q4 with $363.8 million in cash and equivalents, with a share repurchase program extended through February 2026 [29] Q&A Session Summary Question: Trends in overseas and China markets and key sectors driving growth in 2025 - Management noted demand in China is primarily on IoT and digital transformation, while globally, live commerce and retail are driving growth [36] Question: Increase in AI-related demand and application scenarios - There is growing interest in AI-related technologies, particularly in voice AI applications for companionship and education [38][39] Question: Gross profit margin and GAAP profit targets for 2025 - The company expects gross margin to maintain around 67% and aims for stronger growth on the bottom line compared to the top line [42][44] Question: Strong recovery of Agora's growth rate in Q4 and future momentum - The growth rate was driven by new usage in live commerce and other novel use cases, with optimism for continued growth in 2025 [49][51] Question: Demand for voice and multimodal interaction in the next two years - Management sees significant potential in voice AI applications, particularly in customer service and IoT devices, with expectations for growth in these areas [53][59]

Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - Total revenue in Q4 2024 was $34.5 million, up 4% year over year, excluding revenues from certain end-of-sale low-margin products [7][20] - Core revenues were $17.4 million in Q4, an increase of 10.8% quarter over quarter and 13.7% year over year [20] - Gross margin for Q4 was 66.6%, slightly decreased by 0.1% quarter over quarter and 0.8% year over year [23] - Net income was $0.2 million in Q4, translating to a 0.5% net income margin, compared to a net loss margin of 7.2% in Q4 last year [26][27] - Operating cash flow was $4.5 million in Q4, compared to $3.7 million last year [28] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - Xiong Wang revenues were RMB 122.2 million in Q4, increasing 8.2% quarter over quarter but decreasing 5.4% year over year [21] - The base net retention rate was 95% for Agora and 79% for Xiong Wang, excluding revenues from certain end-of-sale products [22] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - Demand in the China market is primarily driven by IoT and digital transformation, while the global market sees growth from live commerce and retail economy [36] - The company noted significant interest in AI-related technologies, particularly in applications for companionship and education [38][54] Company Strategy and Development Direction - The company aims to maintain operational efficiency and deliver sustainable profitable growth, with a focus on emerging market opportunities in generative AI [6][30] - The launch of the conversational AI engine is expected to drive growth by enabling developers to create interactive voice experiences [13][17] Management Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management highlighted the challenges faced over the past few years, including the pandemic and regulatory changes, but emphasized a return to profitability [6][27] - The company expects total revenues for Q1 2025 to be between $31 million and $33 million, reflecting a year-on-year growth rate of 7.7% [30] Other Important Information - The board has authorized a 12-month extension of the share repurchase program through February 28, 2026, reflecting confidence in the company's long-term growth potential [29] Q&A Session Summary Question: Trends in overseas and China markets and key sectors driving growth in 2025 - Management noted demand in China is focused on IoT and digital transformation, while globally, live commerce and retail economy are key growth drivers [36] Question: Increase in AI-related demand and application scenarios - There is growing interest in AI technologies, particularly for voice AI applications in companionship and education [38][54] Question: Gross profit margin and GAAP profit targets for 2025 - The company expects gross margin to maintain around 67% and aims for stronger growth on the bottom line compared to the top line [42][44] Question: Strong recovery of Agora's growth rate in Q4 and future momentum - The growth rate was driven by new usage in live commerce and the creator economy, with optimism for continued growth in 2025 [49][51] Question: Impact of DeepSeq on demand for voice and multimodal interaction - Management sees significant potential in voice AI applications and plans to focus on practical use cases in the next two years [56][59]

Revenue Performance - Total revenues for Q4 2024 were $34.5 million, a decrease of 4.4% from $36.0 million in Q4 2023[4] - Agora's revenue for Q4 2024 was $17.4 million, an increase of 13.7% from $15.3 million in Q4 2023, driven by business expansion in sectors like live shopping[6] - Shengwang's revenue for Q4 2024 was RMB122.2 million ($17.1 million), a decrease of 17.6% from RMB148.3 million ($20.7 million) in Q4 2023[4] - Total revenues for fiscal year 2024 were $133.3 million, a decrease of 5.9% from $141.5 million in 2023[16] - Agora's revenue for fiscal year 2024 was $64.5 million, an increase of 5.7% from $61.0 million in 2023[16] - The company expects total revenues for Q1 2025 to be between $31 million and $33 million, compared to $29.7 million in Q1 2024[33] Profitability - Net income for Q4 2024 was $0.2 million, compared to a net loss of $2.6 million in Q4 2023[7] - Net loss for fiscal year 2024 was $42.7 million, compared to a net loss of $87.2 million in 2023[28] - Net loss for Q4 2024 was $158 thousand, compared to a net loss of $2.611 million in Q4 2023, indicating an improvement in profitability[50] - Agora, Inc. reported a net income of $158,000 for Q4 2024, a significant improvement from a net loss of $2.611 million in Q4 2023[52] - The company achieved a non-GAAP net income of $1.764 million for Q4 2024, compared to a non-GAAP net income of $1.399 million in Q4 2023[54] Cash Flow and Liquidity - Total cash and cash equivalents as of December 31, 2024, was $363.8 million[7] - Total cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash at the end of Q4 2024 stood at $30.828 million, down from $37.174 million at the end of Q4 2023[53] - Cash flows from operating activities provided $4.535 million in Q4 2024, up from $3.680 million in Q4 2023[54] - Free Cash Flow for Q4 2024 was $4.286 million, an increase from $3.412 million in Q4 2023[54] - Cash received from the maturity of short-term bank deposits was $18.779 million in Q4 2024, compared to $33.000 million in Q4 2023[53] Expenses and Investments - Research and development expenses for the year ended December 31, 2024, were $80.344 million, up from $77.666 million in 2023, reflecting ongoing investment in innovation[50] - The company incurred share-based compensation expenses of $1.497 million in Q4 2024, a decrease from $3.710 million in Q4 2023[54] - Agora, Inc. reported a total net cash used in investing activities of $18.869 million in Q4 2024, compared to a net cash provided of $3.565 million in Q4 2023[54] - The company raised $13.613 million from long-term borrowings for its headquarters project in Q4 2024[53] Assets and Liabilities - Total current assets increased to $328.050 million as of December 31, 2024, from $261.429 million as of December 31, 2023[48] - Total liabilities rose to $126.993 million as of December 31, 2024, compared to $69.846 million as of December 31, 2023, indicating increased financial obligations[49] Strategic Initiatives - The company launched a Conversational AI Engine to enhance real-time voice interactions, aiming to drive future growth[2] - The company expects to continue expanding its operations and product offerings, focusing on enhancing customer retention and attracting new developers[44] - Active customers at the end of the reporting period generated more than $100 of revenue in the preceding 12 months, reflecting the company's customer engagement strategy[42] - The Dollar-Based Net Retention Rate is calculated for a trailing 12-month period, facilitating performance comparisons on a period-to-period basis[43]

Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - Total revenues for Q3 2024 were $31.6 million, a decrease of 7.7% quarter-over-quarter and 9.8% year-over-year. Excluding low-margin products, revenues increased 2.3% quarter-over-quarter and decreased 3.1% year-over-year [18][21] - Agora's revenues were $15.7 million, up 0.4% quarter-over-quarter and 2.6% year-over-year, driven by business expansion in certain verticals like live shopping [19] - Shengwang revenues were RMB 112.9 million, down 14.5% quarter-over-quarter and 20% year-over-year. Excluding low-margin products, revenues increased 4.2% quarter-over-quarter and decreased 8.7% year-over-year [20] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - The increase in Agora's revenues was primarily due to growth in live shopping and other verticals [19] - Shengwang's revenue decline was attributed to slowing demand in social and entertainment verticals due to regulatory and economic conditions [21] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - Demand in the U.S. and international markets, particularly in live shopping and social spaces, contributed to revenue growth expectations for Q4 [42] - In China, improvements were noted in IoT and digital transformation, with market share expansion despite challenging economic conditions [43] Company Strategy and Development Direction - The company is focusing on becoming a key infrastructure provider for real-time conversational AI, with structural changes to leverage opportunities in this area [15] - The launch of the conversational AI SDK in collaboration with OpenAI aims to enhance user experiences across various applications [6][7] Management Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management expects operating expenses to decrease by approximately $4 million in Q4 and $7 million in Q1 2025 due to recent restructuring [35] - The company targets GAAP breakeven for full year 2025 under conservative revenue assumptions, aiming for moderate revenue growth and readiness for demand from conversational AI use cases [48] Other Important Information - The gross margin for Q3 was 66.7%, an increase from the previous year, primarily due to the end of low-margin products [24] - The company repurchased approximately 6.8 million Class A ordinary shares for $3.9 million, completing 57% of its share repurchase program [30] Q&A Session Summary Question: Impact of recent organization changes on earnings and update on collaboration with OpenAI - Management expects operating expenses to be about $4 million lower in Q4 and $7 million lower in Q1, with minimal impact on revenues [35] - Collaboration with OpenAI has generated interest, with ongoing POC stages and improvements in technology and infrastructure being pursued [36][37] Question: Key drivers for better revenue in Q4 and demand in different markets - Q4 revenue guidance is $34 million to $36 million, driven by demand in both U.S. and international markets, as well as improvements in China [42][43] Question: Outlook for next year regarding revenue and cash flow - The company targets GAAP breakeven for full year 2025 under conservative revenue assumptions, with a focus on moderate revenue growth and operational readiness [48]

Revenue Performance - Total revenues for Q3 2024 were $31.6 million, a decrease of 9.8% from $35.0 million in Q3 2023[4] - Agora's revenue was $15.7 million, an increase of 2.6% from $15.3 million in Q3 2023, driven by business expansion in sectors like live shopping[6] - Shengwang's revenue was RMB112.9 million ($15.9 million), a decrease of 20.0% from RMB141.2 million ($19.7 million) in Q3 2023, primarily due to end-of-sale products[4] - Total revenues for the three months ended September 30, 2024, were $31,573 thousand, a decrease of 9.2% compared to $35,016 thousand for the same period in 2023[36] Customer Metrics - Active customers for Agora increased to 1,762, up 5.9% from 1,664 in Q3 2023, while Shengwang's active customers decreased to 3,641, down 9.7% from 4,034[4] Net Loss and Financial Performance - Net loss for Q3 2024 was $24.2 million, compared to a net loss of $22.5 million in Q3 2023[12] - Non-GAAP net loss for Q3 2024 was $10.4 million, an improvement from a non-GAAP net loss of $15.6 million in Q3 2023[5] - The net loss for the three months ended September 30, 2024, was $24,180 thousand, compared to a net loss of $22,513 thousand in the same period of 2023, indicating a worsening of 7.4%[36] - Net loss for Q3 2024 was $24,180 thousand, compared to a loss of $22,513 thousand in Q3 2023, reflecting an increase of 7.4% year-over-year[37] Cash Flow and Liquidity - Cash and cash equivalents decreased to $32,118 thousand as of September 30, 2024, from $36,894 thousand as of December 31, 2023, a decline of 13%[34] - Cash balance at the end of Q3 2024 was $32,348 thousand, compared to $28,577 thousand at the end of Q3 2023, showing an increase of 12.2%[38] - Net cash used in operating activities for Q3 2024 was $(4,622) thousand, up from $(3,033) thousand in Q3 2023, an increase of 52.5%[39] - Free cash flow for the nine months ended September 30, 2024, was $(20,961) thousand, compared to $(17,947) thousand for the same period in 2023, indicating a decline of 16.3%[39] - Net cash provided by financing activities in Q3 2024 was $7,385 thousand, a significant recovery from $(12,388) thousand in Q3 2023[39] Expenses and Investments - Research and development expenses increased by 46.1% to $29.3 million in Q3 2024, primarily due to restructuring and severance expenses[10] - Research and development expenses increased to $29,271 thousand for the three months ended September 30, 2024, compared to $20,040 thousand in 2023, marking an increase of 46%[36] - Share-based compensation expenses increased to $13,647 thousand in Q3 2024 from $6,643 thousand in Q3 2023, representing a growth of 105.2%[37] - The total cash used in investing activities for Q3 2024 was $(9,101) thousand, compared to a positive cash flow of $5,677 thousand in Q3 2023[39] Structural Changes and Future Outlook - The company expects Q4 2024 total revenues to be between $34 million and $36 million, compared to $31.6 million in Q3 2024[20] - The company made structural changes to leverage opportunities in conversational AI, aligning its organization for faster and more responsive operations[3] Assets and Liabilities - As of September 30, 2024, total assets increased to $691,496 thousand from $674,595 thousand as of December 31, 2023, reflecting a growth of approximately 2.7%[34] - Total current liabilities increased to $59,109 thousand as of September 30, 2024, from $56,894 thousand as of December 31, 2023, reflecting a rise of 3.8%[34] - Long-term borrowings for the headquarters project rose to $33,762 thousand as of September 30, 2024, from $11,027 thousand as of December 31, 2023, an increase of 206%[34] Impairments and Losses - The company reported an impairment of goodwill of $31,928 thousand in the nine months ended September 30, 2023, which was not present in the current year[39] - The company reported a loss from equity in affiliates of $4,211 thousand in Q3 2024, compared to a minimal loss of $6 thousand in Q3 2023[37] - The company reported a total comprehensive loss attributable to ordinary shareholders of $20,983 thousand for the three months ended September 30, 2024, compared to $21,349 thousand in 2023, a decrease of 1.7%[36]

Agora, Inc. (NASDAQ:API) Q2 2024 Results Conference Call August 19, 2024 9:00 PM ET Company Participants Tony Zhao - Founder, Chairman and CEO Jingbo Wang - CFO Conference Call Participants Yang Liu - Morgan Stanley David Lee - Bank of America Securities Operator Good day, and thank you for standing by. Welcome to the Agora, Inc. Second Quarter 2024 Financial Results Conference Call. [Operator Instructions] Please be advised that today's conference is being recorded. The company's earnings results press rel ...