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      Yalla Group Limited Announces Unaudited Second Quarter 2023 Financial Results


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      Yalla Group Limited

      Aug 14, 2023, 17:00 ET

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      DUBAI, UAE, Aug. 14, 2023 /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, 2023.

      Second Quarter 2023 Financial and Operating Highlights

      • Revenues were US$79.2 million in the second quarter of 2023, representing an increase of 4.1% from the second quarter of 2022.

      - Revenues generated from chatting services in the second quarter of 2023 were US$55.2 million.

      - Revenues generated from games services in the second quarter of 2023 were US$24.0 million.

      • Net income was US$28.3 million in the second quarter of 2023, compared with US$20.4 million in the second quarter of 2022. Net margin[1] was 35.7% in the second quarter of 2023.
      • Non-GAAP net income[2]  was US$33.8 million in the second quarter of 2023, compared with US$28.6 million in the second quarter of 2022. Non-GAAP net margin[3] was 42.6% in the second quarter of 2023.
      • Average MAUs[4] increased by 14.3% to 34.2 million in the second quarter of 2023 from 29.9 million in the second quarter of 2022.
      • The number of paying users[5]  on our platform increased by 26.6% to 13.4 million in the second quarter of 2023 from 10.6 million in the second quarter of 2022.

      Key Operating Data

      For the three months ended



      June 30, 2022



      June 30, 2023








      Average MAUs (in thousands)


      29,920




      34,192








      Paying users (in thousands)


      10,585




      13,402


      [1] Net margin is net income as a percentage of revenues.

      [2] Non-GAAP net income represents net income excluding share-based compensation. Non-GAAP net income is a non-GAAP financial measure. See the sections entitled "Non-GAAP Financial Measures" and "Reconciliations of GAAP and Non-GAAP Results" for more information about the non-GAAP measures referred to in this press release.

      [3] Non-GAAP net margin is non-GAAP net income as a percentage of revenues.

      [4] "Average MAUs" refers to the average monthly active users in a given period calculated by dividing (i) the sum of active users for each month of such period, by (ii) the number of months in such period. "Active users" refers to registered users who accessed any of our main mobile applications at least once during a given period. Yalla, Yalla Ludo and Yalla Parchis have been our main mobile applications for the periods presented herein; YallaChat and 101 Okey Yalla have been our main mobile applications since the fourth quarter of 2022; and WeMuslim has been our main mobile application since the second quarter of 2023.

      [5] "Paying users" refers to registered users who played a game or purchased our virtual items or upgrade services using virtual currencies on our main mobile applications at least once in a given period, except for users who receive all of their virtual currencies directly or indirectly from us for free. "Registered users" refers to users who have registered accounts on our main mobile applications as of a given time; a registered user is not necessarily a unique user, as an individual may register multiple accounts on our main mobile applications.

      "Our robust second quarter performance delivered total revenues that increased by 4.1% year-over-year to US$79.2 million, exceeding the top end of our guidance despite the period's seasonality prompted by the Ramadan holiday," said Mr. Yang Tao, Founder, Chairman and CEO of Yalla. "These exceptional results showcase our ongoing dedication and ability to successfully refine our operating processes, enhance the gamification of our flagship applications and optimize our user acquisition strategy. As a result, we have holistically elevated users' experience across our suite of products, driving increased user engagement. Our Group's average MAUs increased to 34.2 million for the second quarter, up 14.3% year-over-year. Users are also showing increasing willingness to pay for our products and the number of total paying users increased to 13.4 million in the second quarter of 2023.

      "The launch of our second hard-core mobile game Merge Kingdoms drove exciting progress in our mid-core and hard-core gaming business during the second quarter. Meanwhile, we continue to refine and upgrade our first self-developed hard-core game, Age of Legends, which was launched across Gulf countries at the beginning of August 2023," Mr. Yang added. "Digital transformation is sweeping through the MENA region. To make the most of the growing opportunities within the expanding market, we are strategically investing in R&D and exploring new business prospects that complement our existing offerings. Moving forward, we will continue to leverage our local know-how and core capabilities, as well as work to forge collaborations with international partners that strengthen our offerings and overall value proposition."

      "In the second quarter, we achieved solid top-line and bottom-line growth as we continued to pursue high-quality development of our business," said Ms. Karen Hu, CFO of Yalla. "Our commitment to disciplined cost management and an ROI-focused sales and marketing strategy has elevated our overall operational efficiency. We have also strategically leveraged the high-interest rates to achieve a higher return for our strong cash position. Consequently, we maintained a healthy level of profitability throughout the quarter, registering a net margin of 35.7% and excluding share-based compensation, a non-GAAP net margin of 42.6%. Our solid cash position and effective overall execution equip us to seize future opportunities that foster our sustainable growth and generate value for all of our stakeholders."

      Second Quarter 2023 Financial Results

      Revenues

      Our revenues were US$79.2 million in the second quarter of 2023, a 4.1% increase from US$76.1 million in the second quarter of 2022. The increase was primarily driven by the broadening of our user base and our enhanced monetization capability. Our average MAUs increased by 14.3% from 29.9 million in the second quarter of 2022 to 34.2 million in the second quarter of 2023. Our solid revenue growth was also partially attributable to the significant increase in the number of paying users, which grew from 10.6 million in the second quarter of 2022 to 13.4 million in the second quarter of 2023.

      In the second quarter of 2023, our revenues generated from chatting services were US$55.2 million, and revenues from games services were US$24.0 million.

      Costs and expenses

      Our total costs and expenses remained relatively stable at US$55.3 million in the second quarter of 2023, compared with US$55.2 million in the second quarter of 2022.

      Our cost of revenues was US$28.3 million in the second quarter of 2023, a 3.2% decrease from US$29.3 million in the same period last year, primarily due to lower commission fees paid to third-party payment platforms as a result of diversified payment channels, and lower technical service fees resulting from more disciplined management.

      Cost of revenues as a percentage of our total revenues decreased to 35.8% in the second quarter of 2023, compared with 38.5% in the second quarter of 2022.

      Our selling and marketing expenses were US$12.4 million in the second quarter of 2023, a 10.4% increase from US$11.2 million in the same period last year, primarily due to higher advertising and market promotion expenses driven by our continued user acquisition efforts and expanding product portfolio. Selling and marketing expenses as a percentage of our total revenues remained relatively stable at 15.6%, compared with 14.7% in the second quarter of 2022.

      Our general and administrative expenses were US$8.0 million in the second quarter of 2023, a 15.4% increase from US$6.9 million in the same period last year, primarily due to an increase in incentive compensation and an increase in professional service fees. General and administrative expenses as a percentage of our total revenues remained relatively stable at 10.1%, compared with 9.1% in the second quarter of 2022.

      Our technology and product development expenses were US$6.6 million in the second quarter of 2023, a 14.8% decrease from US$7.7 million in the same period last year, primarily due to the appreciation of the U.S. dollars, which resulted in a decrease in the reporting currency amount of salaries and benefits for our technology and product development team, demonstrating benefits of the Company's globalized talent acquisition strategy. Technology and product development expenses as a percentage of our total revenues decreased from 10.2% in the second quarter of 2022 to 8.3% in the second quarter of 2023.

      Operating income

      Operating income was US$23.9 million in the second quarter of 2023, compared with US$20.9 million in the second quarter of 2022.

      Non-GAAP operating income[6]

      Non-GAAP operating income in the second quarter of 2023 was US$29.4 million, compared with US$29.2 million in the same period last year.

      Interest income

      Our interest income was US$4.6 million in the second quarter of 2023, compared with US$0.2 million in the second quarter of 2022, primarily due to a significant increase in interest rates applicable to the Company's bank deposits and a continued increase in the Company's cash position.

      Income tax expense

      Our income tax expense was US$0.82 million in the second quarter of 2023, compared with US$0.78 million in the second quarter of 2022.

      Net income

      As a result of the foregoing, our net income was US$28.3 million in the second quarter of 2023, compared with US$20.4 million in the second quarter of 2022.

      Non-GAAP net income

      Non-GAAP net income in the second quarter of 2023 was US$33.8 million, compared with US$28.6 million in the same period last year.

      Earnings per ordinary share

      Basic and diluted earnings per ordinary share were US$0.19 and US$0.16, respectively, in the second quarter of 2023, while basic and diluted earnings per ordinary share were US$0.14 and US$0.12, respectively, in the same period of 2022.

      Non-GAAP earnings per ordinary share[7]

      Non-GAAP basic and diluted earnings per ordinary share were US$0.22 and US$0.19, respectively, in the second quarter of 2023, compared with US$0.19 and US$0.16, respectively, in the same period of 2022.

      Cash and cash equivalents, term deposits and short-term investments 

      As of June 30, 2023, we had cash and cash equivalents, term deposits and short-term investments of US$510.5 million, compared with US$453.0 million as of December 31, 2022.

      Share repurchase program

      Pursuant to the Company's share repurchase program beginning on May 21, 2021 with an extended expiration date of May 21, 2024, the Company completed cash repurchases in the open market of 2,302,141 American depositary shares ("ADSs"), representing 2,302,141 Class A ordinary shares, for an aggregate amount of approximately US$27.0 million, as of June 30, 2023. The aggregate value of ADSs and/or Class A ordinary shares that remain available for purchase under the current share repurchase program was US$123.0 million as of June 30, 2023.

      Outlook

      For the third quarter of 2023, Yalla currently expects revenues to be between US$73.0 million and US$80.0million.

      The above outlook is based on current market conditions and reflects the Company management's current and preliminary estimates of market and operating conditions and customer demand, which are all subject to change.

      [6] Non-GAAP operating income represents operating income excluding share-based compensation. Non-GAAP operating income is a non-GAAP financial measure. See the sections entitled "Non-GAAP Financial Measures" and "Reconciliations of GAAP and Non-GAAP Results" for more information about the non-GAAP measures referred to in this press release.

      [7] Non-GAAP earnings per ordinary share is non-GAAP net income attributable to Yalla Group Limited's shareholders, divided by weighted average number of basic and diluted shares outstanding. Non-GAAP net income attributable to Yalla Group Limited's shareholders represents net income attributable to Yalla Group Limited's shareholders, excluding share-based compensation. Non-GAAP earnings per ordinary share and non-GAAP net income attributable to Yalla Group Limited's shareholders are non-GAAP financial measures. See the sections entitled "Non-GAAP Financial Measures" and "Reconciliations of GAAP and Non-GAAP Results" for more information about the non-GAAP measures referred to in this press release.

      Conference Call

      The Company's management will host an earnings conference call on Monday, August 14, 2023, at 8:00 PM U.S. Eastern Time, Tuesday, August 15, 2023, at 4:00 AM Dubai Time, or Tuesday, August 15, 2023, at 8:00 AM Beijing/Hong Kong time.

      Dial-in details for the earnings conference call are as follows:

      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

      Hong Kong Toll Free:

      800-963-976

      Access Code:

      8369149

      Additionally, a live and archived webcast of the conference call will be available on the Company's investor relations website at https://ir.yalla.com.

      A replay of the conference call will be accessible until August 21, 2023, by dialing the following telephone numbers:

      United States Toll Free:

      +1-877-344-7529

      International:

      +1-412-317-0088

      Access Code:

      1131608

      Non-GAAP Financial Measures

      To supplement the financial measures prepared in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles in the United States, or GAAP, this press release presents non-GAAP financial measures, namely non-GAAP operating income, non-GAAP net income, non-GAAP net margin and non-GAAP basic and diluted earnings per ordinary share, as supplemental measures to review and assess the Company's operating performance. The presentation of the 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. We define non-GAAP operating income as operating income excluding share-based compensation. We define non-GAAP net income as net income excluding share-based compensation. We define non-GAAP net margin as non-GAAP net income as a percentage of revenues. We define non-GAAP net income attributable to Yalla Group Limited's shareholders as net income attributable to Yalla Group Limited's shareholders, excluding share-based compensation. We define non-GAAP earnings per ordinary share as non-GAAP net income attributable to Yalla Group Limited's shareholders, divided by the weighted average number of basic and diluted shares outstanding.

      By excluding the impact of share-based compensation expenses, which are non-cash charges, the Company believes that the non-GAAP financial measures help identify underlying trends in its business and enhance the overall understanding of the Company's past performance and future prospects. Investors can better understand the Company's operating and financial performance, compare business trends among different reporting periods on a consistent basis and assess its core operating results, as they exclude share-based compensation expenses, which are not expected to result in cash payments. The Company also believes that the non-GAAP financial measures allow for greater visibility with respect to key metrics used by the Company's management in its financial and operational decision-making.

      The non-GAAP financial measure is not defined under U.S. GAAP and is not presented in accordance with U.S. GAAP. The non-GAAP financial measure has limitations as analytical tools. One of the key limitations of using the non-GAAP financial measures is that they do not reflect all items of income and expense that affect the Company's operations. Share-based compensation has been and may continue to be incurred in the Company's business and is not reflected in the presentation of non-GAAP financial measures. Further, the non-GAAP financial measure may differ from the non-GAAP information used by other companies, including peer companies, and therefore their comparability may be limited.

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

      Reconciliations of GAAP and non-GAAP results are set forth at the end of this press release.

      About Yalla Group Limited

      Yalla Group Limited is the largest MENA-based online social networking and gaming company, in terms of revenue in 2022. The Company operates two flagship mobile applications, Yalla, a voice-centric group chat platform, and Yalla Ludo, a casual gaming application featuring online versions of board games, popular in MENA, with in-game voice chat and localized Majlis functionality. Building on the success of Yalla and Yalla Ludo, the Company continues to add engaging new content, creating a regionally-focused, integrated ecosystem dedicated to fulfilling MENA users' evolving online social networking and gaming needs. Through its holding subsidiary, Yalla Game Limited, the Company has expanded its capabilities in mid-core and hard-core games in the MENA region, leveraging its local expertise to bring innovative gaming content to its users. In addition, the growing Yalla ecosystem includes YallaChat, an IM product tailored for Arabic users; Waha, a social networking product featuring 3-D avatars; casual games such as Yalla Baloot and 101 Okey Yalla, developed to sustain vibrant local gaming communities in MENA. Yalla is also actively exploring outside of MENA with Yalla Parchis, a Ludo game designed for the South American markets. Yalla's mobile applications deliver a seamless experience that fosters a sense of loyalty and belonging, establishing highly devoted and engaged user communities through close attention to detail and localized appeal that profoundly resonates with users.

      For more information, please visit: https://ir.yalla.com.

      Safe Harbor Statement

      This press release contains statements that may constitute "forward-looking" statements pursuant to 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," "aims," "future," "intends," "plans," "believes," "estimates," "likely to" and similar statements. Statements that are not historical facts, including statements about Yalla Group Limited's beliefs, plans and expectations, are forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements involve inherent risks and uncertainties. Further information regarding these and other risks is included in Yalla Group Limited's filings with the SEC. All information provided in this press release is as of the date of this press release, and Yalla Group Limited does not undertake any obligation to update any forward-looking statement, except as required under applicable law.

      For investor and media inquiries, please contact: 

      Yalla Group Limited
      Investor Relations
      Kerry Gao - IR Director
      Tel: +86-571-8980-7962
      Email: [email protected] 

      Piacente Financial Communications
      Jenny Cai
      Tel: +86-10-6508-0677
      Email: [email protected] 

      In the United States:

      Piacente Financial Communications
      Brandi Piacente
      Tel: +1-212-481-2050
      Email: [email protected] 

      YALLA GROUP LIMITED


      UNAUDITED CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS






      As of




      December 31, 2022



      June 30, 2023




      US$



      US$


      ASSETS







      Current assets







      Cash and cash equivalents



      407,256,837




      305,819,389


      Term deposits



      20,000,000




      191,761,209


      Short-term investments



      25,788,304




      12,952,035


      Amounts due from a related party



      —




      136,608


      Prepayments and other current assets



      28,652,840




      35,435,305


      Total current assets



      481,697,981




      546,104,546


      Non-current assets







      Property and equipment, net



      2,121,613




      2,101,182


      Intangible asset, net



      1,328,470




      1,240,710


      Operating lease right-of-use assets



      1,950,364




      3,202,752


      Long-term investments



      3,833,750




      3,819,565


      Other assets



      15,406,078




      15,080,631


      Total non-current assets



      24,640,275




      25,444,840


      Total assets



      506,338,256




      571,549,386









      LIABILITIES







      Current liabilities







      Accounts payable



      5,382,276




      1,268,107


      Deferred revenue



      35,957,485




      43,998,842


      Operating lease liabilities, current



      858,452




      1,293,977


      Accrued expenses and other current liabilities



      22,821,168




      24,251,003


      Total current liabilities



      65,019,381




      70,811,929


      Non-current liabilities







      Operating lease liabilities, non-current



      744,612




      1,678,544


      Amounts due to a related party



      709,789




      647,575


      Total non-current liabilities



      1,454,401




      2,326,119


      Total liabilities



      66,473,782




      73,138,048









      EQUITY







      Shareholders' equity of Yalla Group Limited







      Class A Ordinary Shares



      13,356




      13,670


      Class B Ordinary Shares



      2,473




      2,473


      Additional paid-in capital



      294,406,395




      306,177,968


      Treasury stock



      (27,014,697)




      (27,014,697)


      Accumulated other comprehensive loss



      (1,701,111)




      (3,097,167)


      Retained earnings



      174,880,748




      224,812,958


      Total shareholders' equity of Yalla Group Limited



      440,587,164




      500,895,205


      Non-controlling interests



      (722,690)




      (2,483,867)


      Total equity



      439,864,474




      498,411,338


      Total liabilities and equity



      506,338,256




      571,549,386


      YALLA GROUP LIMITED

      UNAUDITED CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS

      OF OPERATIONS














      Three Months Ended


      Six Months Ended



      June 30, 2022


      March 31, 2023


      June 30, 2023


      June 30, 2022


      June 30, 2023



      US$


      US$


      US$


      US$


      US$

      Revenues


      76,090,799


      73,518,613


      79,246,363


      148,428,081


      152,764,976

      Costs and expenses











      Cost of revenues


      (29,272,347)


      (27,852,477)


      (28,330,815)


      (56,800,337)


      (56,183,292)

      Selling and marketing expenses


      (11,208,074)


      (11,354,975)


      (12,378,490)


      (23,734,535)


      (23,733,465)

      General and administrative expenses


      (6,945,989)


      (10,164,394)


      (8,018,573)


      (14,973,859)


      (18,182,967)

      Technology and product development expenses


      (7,726,715)


      (7,411,188)


      (6,586,078)


      (13,711,283)


      (13,997,266)

      Total costs and expenses


      (55,153,125)


      (56,783,034)


      (55,313,956)


      (109,220,014)


      (112,096,990)

      Operating income


      20,937,674


      16,735,579


      23,932,407


      39,208,067


      40,667,986

      Interest income


      176,432


      3,118,289


      4,623,275


      227,551


      7,741,564

      Government grants


      1,847


      177,659


      4,560


      160,532


      182,219

      Investment income (loss)


      17,674


      491,889


      529,308


      (150,771)


      1,021,197

      Income before income taxes


      21,133,627


      20,523,416


      29,089,550


      39,445,379


      49,612,966

      Income tax expense


      (780,211)


      (616,358)


      (821,149)


      (1,393,656)


      (1,437,507)

      Net income


      20,353,416


      19,907,058


      28,268,401


      38,051,723


      48,175,459

      Net loss attributable to non-controlling interests


      236,433


      554,591


      1,202,160


      314,597


      1,756,751

      Net income attributable to Yalla Group
         Limited's shareholders


      20,589,849


      20,461,649


      29,470,561


      38,366,320


      49,932,210

      Earnings per ordinary share











      ——Basic


      0.14


      0.13


      0.19


      0.25


      0.32

      ——Diluted


      0.12


      0.11


      0.16


      0.22


      0.28

      Weighted average number of shares











         outstanding used in computing earnings











         per ordinary share











      ——Basic


      151,384,789


      157,976,350


      158,871,859


      150,771,175


      158,424,104

      ——Diluted


      175,146,529


      180,517,715


      180,752,549


      175,847,551


      180,635,132























      Share-based compensation was allocated in cost of revenues, selling and marketing expenses, general and administrative expenses and
      technology and product development expenses as follows:














      Three Months Ended


      Six Months Ended



      June 30, 2022


      March 31, 2023


      June 30, 2023


      June 30, 2022


      June 30, 2023



      US$


      US$


      US$


      US$


      US$

      Cost of revenues


      1,404,341


      1,030,249


      923,513


      2,848,661


      1,953,762

      Selling and marketing expenses


      1,850,318


      971,335


      1,014,371


      3,696,912


      1,985,706

      General and administrative expenses


      4,663,550


      3,245,278


      3,242,981


      9,326,219


      6,488,259

      Technology and product development expenses


      357,487


      349,277


      315,173


      668,929


      664,450

      Total share-based compensation expenses


      8,275,696


      5,596,139


      5,496,038


      16,540,721


      11,092,177

      YALLA GROUP LIMITED


      RECONCILIATIONS OF GAAP AND NON-GAAP RESULTS 






      Three Months Ended



      Six Months Ended




      June 30, 2022



      March 31, 2023



      June 30, 2023



      June 30, 2022



      June 30, 2023




      US$



      US$



      US$



      US$



      US$


      Operating income



      20,937,674




      16,735,579




      23,932,407




      39,208,067




      40,667,986


      Share-based compensation expenses



      8,275,696




      5,596,139




      5,496,038




      16,540,721




      11,092,177


      Non-GAAP operating income



      29,213,370




      22,331,718




      29,428,445




      55,748,788




      51,760,163


















      Net income



      20,353,416




      19,907,058




      28,268,401




      38,051,723




      48,175,459


      Share-based compensation expenses,
         net of tax effect of nil



      8,275,696




      5,596,139




      5,496,038




      16,540,721




      11,092,177


      Non-GAAP net income



      28,629,112




      25,503,197




      33,764,439




      54,592,444




      59,267,636


















      Net income attributable to Yalla
         Group Limited's shareholders



      20,589,849




      20,461,649




      29,470,561




      38,366,320




      49,932,210


      Share-based compensation expenses,
         net of tax effect of nil



      8,275,696




      5,596,139




      5,496,038




      16,540,721




      11,092,177


      Non-GAAP net income attributable to
         Yalla Group Limited's shareholders



      28,865,545




      26,057,788




      34,966,599




      54,907,041




      61,024,387


















      Non-GAAP earnings per ordinary share
















      ——Basic



      0.19




      0.16




      0.22




      0.36




      0.39


      ——Diluted



      0.16




      0.14




      0.19




      0.31




      0.34


      Weighted average number of shares
         outstanding used in computing earnings
         per ordinary share
















      ——Basic



      151,384,789




      157,976,350




      158,871,859




      150,771,175




      158,424,104


      ——Diluted



      175,146,529




      180,517,715




      180,752,549




      175,847,551




      180,635,132


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