UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

 

FORM 6-K

 

REPORT OF FOREIGN PRIVATE ISSUER
PURSUANT TO RULE 13a-16 OR 15d-16 UNDER
THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

 

For the month of November 2022

 

 

 

Commission File Number: 001-35729

 

 

 

JOYY Inc.

 

30 Pasir Panjang Road #15-31A Mapletree Business City,

Singapore 117440
(Address of principal executive offices)

 

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant files or will file annual reports under cover of Form 20-F or Form 40-F.

 

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EXHIBIT INDEX

 

Exhibit No. Description
   
Exhibit 99.1 Press Release

 

 

 

 

SIGNATURE

 

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.

 

 

JOYY INC.

   
  By:  

/s/ David Xueling Li

    Name: David Xueling Li
    Title: Chairman and Chief Executive Officer

 

Date: November 29, 2022

 

 

 

Exhibit 99.1

 

JOYY Reports Third Quarter 2022 Unaudited Financial Results

 

Singapore, November 29, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- JOYY Inc. (NASDAQ: YY) (“JOYY” or the “Company,” formerly known as YY Inc.), a global video-based social media company, today announced its unaudited financial results for the third quarter of 2022.

 

Third Quarter 2022 Financial Highlights1

 

Net revenues were US$586.7 million, compared to US$650.5 million in the corresponding period of 2021.

     Net income from continuing operations attributable to controlling interest of JOYY2 was US$515.3 million, compared to net income of US$7.5 million in the corresponding period of 2021.

     Non-GAAP net income from continuing operations attributable to controlling interest and common shareholders of JOYY3 was US$76.9 million, compared to non-GAAP net income of US$35.1 million in the corresponding period of 2021, primarily as a result of improved gross margin, disciplined marketing spending and enhanced operating efficiency at the group level.

 

Third Quarter 2022 Operational Highlights

 

     Average mobile MAUs4 of Bigo Live increased by 14.2% to 35.4 million from 31.0 million in the corresponding period of 2021.

     Average mobile MAUs of Likee decreased by 34.1% to 50.6 million from 76.8 million in the corresponding period of 2021, primarily due to reduced spending on user acquisition via advertisement.

     Average mobile MAUs of Hago decreased by 29.6% to 7.6 million from 10.8 million in the corresponding period of 2021, primarily due to reduced spending on user acquisition via advertisement.

     Global average mobile MAUs decreased by 6.6% to 269.8 million from 288.8 million in the corresponding period of 2021, primarily due to the decrease in average mobile MAUs of Likee and Hago.

     Total number of paying users of BIGO (including Bigo Live, Likee and imo)5 decreased by 0.5% to 1.51 million from 1.52 million in the corresponding period of 2021.

     Average revenue per paying user of BIGO (including Bigo Live, Likee and imo)6 decreased to US$259.8 from US$307.9 in the corresponding period of 2021.

 

Mr. David Xueling Li, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of JOYY, commented, “Our forward-looking strategic planning and effective execution of our optimization measures delivered another quarter of improved profitability in spite of the volatile macro environment. We continued to execute our long-term growth strategy, focusing on product upgrades and emphasizing diverse localized content offerings. As a result, we achieved a steady and efficient expansion of Bigo Live’s user community, growing Bigo Live’s MAUs by 14.2% year over year to 35.4 million.”

 

“We remain focused on building our long-term capabilities and delivering value to users and creators by iterating and evolving our diversified global product matrix,” said Mr. David Xueling Li. “We are confident that our long-term efforts will further enhance our users’ social and entertainment experience, and ultimately boost the growth of our user community and global business. Looking ahead, we will be adaptive and responsive to the macro environment and continue to bolster our resilience and optimize our efficiency. As we are becoming increasingly efficient, we will be better positioned to capture long-term growth opportunities and generate sustainable shareholder value.”

 

 

 

 

Third Quarter 2022 Financial Results

 

NET REVENUES

 

Net revenues were US$586.7 million in the third quarter of 2022, compared to US$650.5 million in the corresponding period of 2021.

 

Live streaming revenues were US$542.8 million in the third quarter of 2022, compared to US$612.2 million in the corresponding period of 2021, primarily due to the decrease in the average revenue per paying user of BIGO, as global macroeconomic uncertainties and the appreciation of U.S. dollars against certain other local currencies negatively affected users’ paying activities.

 

Other revenues increased by 14.6% to US$44.0 million in the third quarter of 2022 from US$38.4 million in the corresponding period of 2021.

 

COST OF REVENUES AND GROSS PROFIT

 

Cost of revenues decreased by 16.7% to US$366.5 million in the third quarter of 2022 from US$439.8 million in the corresponding period of 2021. Revenue-sharing fees and content costs were US$245.8 million in the third quarter of 2022, compared to US$290.1 million in the corresponding period of 2021.

 

Gross profit increased by 4.5% to US$220.2 million in the third quarter of 2022 from US$210.8 million in the corresponding period of 2021. Gross margin improved to 37.5% in the third quarter of 2022 from 32.4% in the corresponding period of 2021, primarily due to optimization of revenue sharing cost and other operational costs.

 

OPERATING EXPENSES AND INCOME

 

Operating expenses decreased by 3.1% to US$202.2 million in the third quarter of 2022 from US$208.7 million in the corresponding period of 2021. Among the operating expenses, sales and marketing expenses decreased to US$96.8 million in the third quarter of 2022 from US$106.3 million in the corresponding period of 2021, primarily due to the Company’s reduced spending on user acquisition via advertisement for Likee and Hago.

 

Operating income was US$19.8 million in the third quarter of 2022, compared to US$6.9 million in the corresponding period of 2021. Operating income margin was 3.4% in the third quarter of 2022, compared to 1.1% in the corresponding period of 2021, primarily as a result of disciplined marketing spending and enhanced operating efficiency at the group level.

 

Non-GAAP operating income7 was US$43.1 million in the third quarter of 2022, compared to US$31.3 million in the corresponding period of 2021. Non-GAAP operating income margin8 was 7.4% in the third quarter of 2022, compared to 4.8% in the corresponding period of 2021.

 

NET INCOME

 

Net income from continuing operations attributable to controlling interest of JOYY was US$515.3 million in the third quarter of 2022, compared to US$7.5 million in the corresponding period of 2021, mainly due to the one-off remeasurement gain of the Company’s previously held equity investment accounted under equity method recorded upon the Company’s consolidation of the investee as announced on August 22, 2022, as part of the “gain on fair value change of investments.” Net income margin was 87.8% in the third quarter of 2022, compared to net income margin of 1.2% in the corresponding period of 2021.

 

Non-GAAP net income from continuing operations attributable to controlling interest and common shareholders of JOYY was US$76.9 million in the third quarter of 2022, compared to non-GAAP net income of US$35.1 million in the corresponding period of 2021. Non-GAAP net income margin9 was 13.1% in the third quarter of 2022, compared to non-GAAP net income margin of 5.4% in the corresponding period of 2021.

 

NET INCOME PER ADS

 

Diluted net income from continuing operations per ADS10 was US$6.28 in the third quarter of 2022, compared to US$0.07 in the corresponding period of 2021.

 

Non-GAAP diluted net income from continuing operations per ADS11 was US$0.96 in the third quarter of 2022, compared to US$0.42 in the corresponding period of 2021.

 

BALANCE SHEET AND CASH FLOWS

 

As of September 30, 2022, the Company had cash and cash equivalents, restricted cash and cash equivalents, short-term deposits, restricted short-term deposits and short-term investments of US$4,276.7 million. For the third quarter of 2022, net cash inflow from operating activities was US$117.1 million.

 

SHARES OUTSTANDING

 

As of September 30, 2022, the Company had a total of 1,416.9 million common shares, or the equivalent of 70.8 million ADSs, outstanding.

 

 

 

 

Business Outlook

 

For the fourth quarter of 2022, the Company expects net revenues to be between US$594 million and US$619 million. This forecast reflects the Company’s current and preliminary views on the market and operational conditions, which are subject to changes, particularly as to the potential impact from increasing macroeconomic uncertainties.

 

Quarterly Dividend

 

On August 11, 2020, the Company’s board of directors approved a quarterly dividend policy for the next three years commencing in the fourth quarter of 2020. On November 16, 2020, the Company’s board of directors announced an additional quarterly dividend policy. Based on these two dividend policies, the board of directors has accordingly declared a dividend of US$0.51 per ADS, or US$0.0255 per common share, for the third quarter of 2022, which is expected to be paid on January 6, 2023 to shareholders of record as of the close of business on December 23, 2022. The ex-dividend date will be December 22, 2022. Under the policy, the board of directors of the Company reserves the discretion relating to the determination to make dividend distributions and the amount of such distributions in any particular quarter, depending on the Company’s operations and earnings, cash flow, financial condition and other relevant factors.

 

 

 

 

Recent Developments

 

Share Repurchase Program

 

In November 2021, the Company announced that its board of directors has authorized an additional share repurchase plan under which the Company may repurchase up to US$1 billion of its shares between November 2021 and November 2022. (the “2021 Share Repurchase Program”). During the third quarter of 2022, the Company had repurchased approximately US$14.1 million of its shares pursuant to the 2021 Share Repurchase Program. In November 2022, the Company’s board of directors has authorized the continued usage of the unutilized quota under the 2021 Share Repurchase Program, which amounted to US$800 million, for another 12-month period beginning from the date hereof.

 

Conference Call Information

 

The Company will hold a conference call at 9:00 PM U.S. Eastern Time on Monday, November 28, 2022 (10:00 AM Singapore/Hong Kong Time on Tuesday, November 29, 2022). Details for the conference call are as follows:

 

Event Title: JOYY Inc. Third Quarter 2022 Earnings Conference Call
Conference ID: #10027104

 

All participants may use the link provided below to complete the online registration process in advance of the conference call. Upon registration, each participant will receive a set of participant dial-in numbers, the Direct Event passcode, and a unique registrant ID by email.

 

PRE-REGISTER LINK: https://s1.c-conf.com/diamondpass/10027104-dyft5d.html

 

A live and archived webcast of the conference call will also be available at the Company's investor relations website at https://ir.joyy.com.

 

The replay will be accessible through December 6, 2022, by dialing the following numbers:

 

United States:   1-855-883-1031

Singapore:

Hong Kong:   

800-101-3223

800-930-639

Conference ID:  #10027104

 

 

 

 

About JOYY Inc.

 

JOYY is a leading global social media company that enables users to interact with each other in real time through online live media. On a mission to connect people and enrich their lives through video, JOYY currently operates several social products, including Bigo Live for live streaming, Likee for short-form videos, Hago for multiplayer social networking, and instant messaging product and others. The Company has created a highly engaging and vibrant user community for users across the globe. JOYY was listed on the NASDAQ in November 2012.

 

Safe Harbor Statement

 

This announcement contains forward-looking statements. These statements are made under 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,” “future,” “intends,” “plans,” “believes,” “estimates” and similar statements. Among other things, the business outlook and quotations from management in this announcement, as well as JOYY’s strategic and operational plans, contain forward-looking statements. JOYY may also make written or oral forward-looking statements in its periodic reports to the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”), in its annual report to shareholders, in press releases and other written materials and in oral statements made by its officers, directors or employees to third parties. Statements that are not historical facts, including statements about JOYY’s beliefs and expectations, are forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements involve inherent risks and uncertainties. A number of factors could cause actual results to differ materially from those contained in any forward-looking statement, including but not limited to the following: JOYY’s goals and strategies; JOYY’s future business development, results of operations and financial condition; the expected growth of the global online communication social platform market; the expectation regarding the rate at which to gain active users, especially paying users; JOYY’s ability to monetize the user base; fluctuations in global economic and business conditions; the impact of the COVID-19 to JOYY’s business operations and the global economy; and assumptions underlying or related to any of the foregoing. Further information regarding these and other risks is included in JOYY’s filings with the SEC. All information provided in this press release and in the attachments is as of the date of this press release, and JOYY does not undertake any obligation to update any forward- looking statement, except as required under applicable law.

 

Use of Non-GAAP Financial Measures

 

The unaudited condensed consolidated financial information is prepared in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America (“U.S. GAAP”). JOYY uses non-GAAP operating income, non-GAAP operating (loss) margin, non-GAAP net income (loss) from continuing operations attributable to controlling interest of JOYY, non-GAAP net (loss) margin attributable to controlling interest of JOYY, non-GAAP net income (loss) from continuing operations attributable to common shareholders of JOYY, and basic and diluted non-GAAP net income (loss) per ADS, which are non-GAAP financial measures. Non-GAAP operating income (loss) is operating income (loss) excluding share-based compensation expenses, impairment of goodwill and investments, amortization of intangible assets from business acquisitions, and gain on disposal of subsidiaries and business. Non-GAAP operating (loss) margin is non-GAAP operating income as a percentage of net revenues. Non-GAAP net income (loss) from continuing operations is net income (loss) from continuing operations excluding share-based compensation expenses, impairment of goodwill and investments, amortization of intangible assets from business acquisitions, gain on disposal of subsidiaries and business, (loss) gain on disposal and deemed disposal of investments, gain (loss) on fair value change of investments, reconciling items on the share of equity method investments(refers to share of income (loss) from equity method investments resulting from non-recurring or non-cash items of the equity method investments), gain (loss) on extinguishment of debt and derivative, interest expenses related to the convertible bonds’ amortization to face value, and income tax effects of above non-GAAP reconciling items. Non-GAAP net income (loss) from continuing operations attributable to controlling interest of JOYY is net income (loss) from continuing operations attributable to controlling interest of JOYY excluding share-based compensation expenses, impairment of goodwill and investments, amortization of intangible assets from business acquisitions, (loss) gain on disposal and deemed disposal of subsidiaries and business, gain on disposal of investments, gain (loss) on fair value change of investments, reconciling items on the share of equity method investments, gain (loss) on extinguishment of debt and derivative, interest expenses related to the convertible bonds’ amortization to face value, income tax effects of above non-GAAP reconciling items and adjustments for non-GAAP reconciling items for the net (loss) income from continuing operations attributable to non-controlling interest shareholders. Non-GAAP net (loss) margin is non-GAAP net income (loss) from continuing operations attributable to controlling interest of JOYY as a percentage of net revenues. Non-GAAP net income (loss) from continuing operations attributable to common shareholders of JOYY is net income (loss) from continuing operations attributable to common shareholders of JOYY excluding share-based compensation expenses, impairment of goodwill and investments, amortization of intangible assets from business acquisitions, (loss) gain on disposal and deemed disposal of subsidiaries and business, gain on disposal of investments, gain (loss) on fair value change of investments, reconciling items on the share of equity method investments, gain (loss) on extinguishment of debt and derivative, interest expenses related to the convertible bonds’ amortization to face value, accretion, cumulative dividend and deemed dividend to subsidiaries’ preferred shareholders and income tax effects of above non-GAAP reconciling items and adjustments for non-GAAP reconciling items for the net (loss) income from continuing operations attributable to non-controlling interest shareholders. After the non-GAAP reconciliation, non-GAAP net income (loss) from continuing operations attributable to controlling interests of JOYY is equal to the non-GAAP net income (loss) from continuing operations attributable to common shareholders of JOYY. Basic and diluted non-GAAP net income (loss) from continuing operations per ADS is non-GAAP net income (loss) from continuing operations attributable to common shareholders of JOYY divided by weighted average number of ADS used in the calculation of basic and diluted net income per ADS. The Company believes that separate analysis and exclusion of the non-cash impact of above reconciling items adds clarity to the constituent parts of its performance. The Company reviews these non-GAAP financial measures together with GAAP financial measures to obtain a better understanding of its operating performance. It uses the non-GAAP financial measure for planning, forecasting and measuring results against the forecast. The Company believes that non-GAAP financial measure is useful supplemental information for investors and analysts to assess its operating performance without the non-cash effect of (i) share-based compensation expenses and amortization of intangible assets from business acquisitions, gain (loss) on extinguishment of debt and derivative, interest expenses related to the convertible bonds’ amortization to face value, which have been and will continue to be significant recurring expenses in its business, (ii) impairment of goodwill and investments, gain on disposal of subsidiaries and business, (loss) gain on disposal and deemed disposal of investments, gain (loss) on fair value change of investments, reconciling items on the share of equity method investments, and accretion, cumulative dividend and deemed dividend to subsidiaries’ preferred shareholders, which may not be recurring in its business, and (iii) income tax expenses and non-GAAP adjustments for net income (loss) from continuing operations attributable to non-controlling interest shareholders, which are affected by above non-GAAP reconciling items. However, the use of non-GAAP financial measures has material limitations as an analytical tool. One of the limitations of using non-GAAP financial measures is that they do not include all items that impact the Company’s net income (loss) for the period. In addition, because non-GAAP financial measures are not measured in the same manner by all companies, they may not be comparable to other similar titled measures used by other companies. In light of the foregoing limitations, you should not consider non-GAAP financial measure in isolation from or as an alternative to the financial measure prepared in accordance with U.S. GAAP.

 

The presentation of these non-GAAP financial measures is not intended to be considered in isolation from, or as a substitute for, the financial information prepared and presented in accordance with U.S. GAAP. For more information on these non-GAAP financial measures, please see the table captioned “JOYY Inc. Unaudited Reconciliation of GAAP and Non-GAAP Results” near the end of this release.

 

Investor Relations Contact

 

JOYY Inc.

Jane Xie/Maggie Yan

Email: joyy-ir@joyy.com

 

ICR, Inc.

Robin Yang

Email: joyy@icrinc.com

 

 

 

 

1            On November 16, 2020, the Company entered into definitive agreements with Baidu, Inc. (“Baidu”). Pursuant to the agreements, Baidu would acquire JOYY’s domestic video-based entertainment live streaming business (“YY Live”), which includes YY mobile app, YY.com website and PC YY, among others, for an aggregate purchase price of approximately US$3.6 billion in cash, subject to certain adjustments. Subsequently, the sale was substantially completed on February 8, 2021, with certain customary matters remaining to be completed in the future, including necessary regulatory approvals from government authorities. As a result, the historical financial results of YY Live are reflected in the Company’s consolidated financial statements as discontinued operations and the Company ceased consolidation of YY Live business since February 8, 2021. The financial information and non-GAAP financial information disclosed in this press release is presented on a continuing operations basis, unless otherwise specifically stated.

 

For the avoidance of confusion, the continuing operations for the three months ended September 30, 2021, June 30, 2022 and September 30, 2022 as well as the continuing operations for the nine months ended September 30, 2021 and September 30, 2022 as presented in this press release primarily consisted of BIGO, excluding YY Live.

 

2            Net income (loss) from continuing operations attributable to controlling interest of JOYY, is net income (loss) from continuing operations less net (loss) income from continuing operations attributable to the non-controlling interest shareholders and the mezzanine equity classified as non-controlling interest shareholders.

 

3            Non-GAAP net income (loss) from continuing operations attributable to controlling interest of JOYY is a non-GAAP financial measure, which is defined as net loss from continuing operations attributable to controlling interest of JOYY excluding share-based compensation expenses, impairment of goodwill and investment, amortization of intangible assets from business acquisitions, gain on disposal of subsidiaries and business, gain (loss) on disposal and deemed disposal of investments, gain (loss) on fair value change of investments, reconciling items on the share of equity method investments which refer to those similar non-GAAP reconciling items of the Company, gain (loss) on extinguishment of debt and derivative, interest expenses related to the convertible bonds amortization to face value, income tax effects on non-GAAP adjustments and non-GAAP adjustments for net (loss) income attributable to non-controlling interest shareholders. These adjustments amounted to US$438.3 million and US$27.6 million in the third quarter of 2022 and 2021, respectively. Please refer to the section titled “Unaudited Reconciliation of GAAP and Non-GAAP Results” for more details.

 

4            Refers to mobile average monthly active users. Average mobile MAU for any period is calculated by dividing (i) the sum of the Company’s mobile active users for each month of such period, by (ii) the number of months in such period.

 

5            The paying users are calculated by number of paying users during a given period as the cumulative number of registered user accounts that have purchased virtual items or other products and services on platforms including Bigo Live, Likee and imo at least once during the relevant period.

 

6            Average revenue per user is calculated by dividing our total revenues from live streaming on platforms including Bigo Live, Likee and imo during a given period by the number of paying users for our live streaming services on these platforms for that period.

 

7            Non-GAAP operating income (loss) is a non-GAAP financial measure, which is defined as operating income (loss) excluding share-based compensation expenses, amortization of intangible assets from business acquisitions, impairment of goodwill and investments and gain on disposal of subsidiaries and business. Please refer to the section titled “Unaudited Reconciliation of GAAP and Non-GAAP Results” for details.

 

8            Non-GAAP operating income (loss) margin is a non-GAAP financial measure, which is defined as non-GAAP operating income (loss) as a percentage of net revenues. Please refer to the section titled “Unaudited Reconciliation of GAAP and Non-GAAP Results” for details.

 

9            Non-GAAP net income (loss) margin is non-GAAP net income (loss) from continuing operations attributable to controlling interest of JOYY as a percentage of net revenues.

 

10            ADS is American Depositary Share. Each ADS represents twenty Class A common shares of the Company. Diluted net income (loss) per ADS is net income (loss) attributable to common shareholders of JOYY divided by weighted average number of diluted ADS.

 

11            Non-GAAP diluted net income (loss) from continuing operations per ADS is a non-GAAP financial measure, which is defined as non-GAAP net income (loss) from continuing operations attributable to common shareholders of JOYY divided by weighted average number of ADS used in the calculation of non-GAAP diluted net income (loss) per ADS. Please refer to the section titled “Unaudited Reconciliation of GAAP and Non-GAAP Results” for details.

 

 

 

 

JOYY INC.

UNAUDITED CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS

(All amounts in thousands, except share, ADS and per ADS data)

 

  

December

31,

2021

  

September

30,

2022

 
   US$   US$ 
Assets          
Current assets          
Cash and cash equivalents   1,837,185    1,226,602 
Restricted cash and cash equivalents   297,022    301,983 
Short-term deposits   1,604,198    2,219,295 
Restricted short-term deposits   285    47,493 
Short-term investments   946,543    481,324 
Accounts receivable, net   114,372    113,268 
Amounts due from related parties   56,984    609 
Prepayments and other current assets(1)   213,733    208,680 
           
Total current assets   5,070,322    4,599,254 
           
Non-current assets          
Investments   1,022,455    1,025,374 
Property and equipment, net   365,392    335,690 
Land use rights, net   370,052    326,181 
Intangible assets, net   312,082    414,341 
Right-of-use assets, net   16,565    29,878 
Goodwill   1,958,263    2,656,137 
Other non-current assets   4,881    6,388 
           
Total non-current assets   4,049,690    4,793,989 
           
Total assets   9,120,012    9,393,243 
           
Liabilities, mezzanine equity and shareholders’ equity          
Short-term loan   -    36,536 
Accounts payable   18,011    42,616 
Deferred revenue   60,910    81,859 
Advances from customers   3,426    4,395 
Income taxes payable   65,738    74,299 
Accrued liabilities and other current liabilities(1)   2,345,838    2,316,555 
Amounts due to related parties   6,931    2,943 
Lease liabilities due within one year   11,041    10,635 
Convertible bonds   -    447,581 
           
Total current liabilities   2,511,895    3,017,419 
           
Non-current liabilities          
Convertible bonds   924,077    402,534 
Lease liabilities   5,734    19,758 
Deferred revenue   6,422    8,037 
Deferred tax liabilities   36,214    61,266 
Other non-current liabilities   7,372    428 
           
Total non-current liabilities   979,819    492,023 
           
Total liabilities   3,491,714    3,509,442 

 

 

 

 

JOYY INC.

UNAUDITED CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS (CONTINUED)

(All amounts in thousands, except share, ADS and per ADS data)

 

  

December

31,

2021

  

September

30,

2022

 
   US$   US$ 
Mezzanine equity   65,833    89,766 
           
Shareholders’ equity          
Class A common shares (US$0.00001 par value; 10,000,000,000 and 10,000,000,000 shares authorized, 1,317,840,464 shares issued and 1,146,336,305 shares outstanding as of December 31, 2021; 1,317,840,464 shares issued and 1,090,350,191 shares outstanding as of September 30, 2022, respectively)   13    13 
Class B common shares (US$0.00001 par value; 1,000,000,000 and 1,000,000,000 shares authorized, 326,509,555 and 326,509,555 shares issued and outstanding as of December 31, 2021 and September 30, 2022, respectively)   3    3 
Treasury Shares (US$0.00001 par value; 171,504,159 and 227,490,273 shares held as of December 31, 2021 and September 30, 2022, respectively)   (526,724)   (626,458)
Additional paid-in capital   3,246,523    3,276,112 
Statutory reserves   26,804    26,804 
Retained earnings   2,712,534    3,105,040 
Accumulated other comprehensive income   69,175    (229,129)
           
Total JOYY Inc.’s shareholders’ equity   5,528,328    5,552,385 
           
Non-controlling interests   34,137    241,650 
           
Total shareholders’ equity   5,562,465    5,794,035 
           
Total liabilities, mezzanine equity and shareholders’ equity   9,120,012    9,393,243 

 

(1)JOYY has ceased consolidation of YY Live business since February 8, 2021 and classified and presented all the related assets and liabilities related to YY Live business on a net basis within prepayments and other current assets. The considerations received by the Company so far were recorded as advance payments received within accrued liabilities and other current liabilities.

 

 

 

 

JOYY INC.

UNAUDITED CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS

(All amounts in thousands, except share, ADS and per ADS data)

 

   Three Months Ended   Nine Months Ended 
  

September

30,

2021

  

June

30,

2022

  

September

30,

2022

  

September

30,

2021

  

September

30,

2022

 
   US$   US$   US$   US$   US$ 
Net revenues                         
Live streaming(1)   612,163    565,239    542,757    1,855,922    1,698,095 
Others   38,382    30,859    43,972    99,420    108,512 
                          
Total net revenues   650,545    596,098    586,729    1,955,342    1,806,607 
                          
Cost of revenues(2)   (439,761)   (377,671)   (366,514)   (1,340,963)   (1,166,809)
                          
Gross profit   210,784    218,427    220,215    614,379    639,798 
                          
Operating expenses(2)                         
Research and development expenses   (62,726)   (62,876)   (61,207)   (250,475)   (188,181)
Sales and marketing expenses   (106,275)   (98,415)   (96,841)   (355,830)   (299,623)
General and administrative expenses   (39,674)   (23,680)   (44,165)   (195,388)   (99,940)
                          
Total operating expenses   (208,675)   (184,971)   (202,213)   (801,693)   (587,744)
                          
Gain on disposal of subsidiaries   -    -    -    4,959    - 
Other income   4,755    5,286    1,825    15,099    12,852 
                          
Operating income (loss)   6,864    38,742    19,827    (167,256)   64,906 
                          
Interest expenses   (3,450)   (3,356)   (3,163)   (11,210)   (9,588)
Interest income and investment income   24,462    17,942    24,967    69,961    61,128 
Foreign currency exchange (losses) gain, net   (3,776)   12,509    15,564    (11,194)   24,709 
(Loss) gain on disposal and deemed disposal of investments   (26,708)   (393)   223    (21,689)   1,748 
(Loss) gain on fair value change of investments   (12,549)   1,282    430,622    (28,541)   411,772 
Gain on extinguishment of debt and derivative   1    4,017    56,159    1,267    62,291 
Other non-operating expenses   -    -    -    (381)   - 
                          
(Loss) income before income tax expenses   (15,156)   70,743    544,199    (169,043)   616,966 
                          
Income tax expenses   (4,215)   (22,944)   (7,881)   (22,664)   (30,020)
                          
(Loss) income before share of income (loss) in equity method investments, net of income taxes   (19,371)   47,799    536,318    (191,707)   586,946 
                          
Share of income (loss) in equity method investments, net of income taxes   23,496    (32,837)   (26,800)   (5,929)   (95,326)
                          
Net income (loss) from continuing operations   4,125    14,962    509,518    (197,636)   491,620 
                          
Net income from discontinued operations   -    -    -    35,567    - 
                          
Net income (loss)   4,125    14,962    509,518    (162,069)   491,620 
                          
Net loss attributable to the non-controlling interest shareholders and the mezzanine equity classified as non-controlling interest shareholders   3,416    3,689    5,735    8,530    14,807 
                          
Net income (loss) attributable to controlling interest of JOYY Inc.   7,541    18,651    515,253    (153,539)   506,427 
                          
Net income (loss) from continuing operations attributable to controlling interest of JOYY Inc.   7,541    18,651    515,253    (189,106)   506,427 
Net income from discontinued operations attributable to controlling interest of JOYY Inc.   -    -    -    35,567    - 
                          
Accretion of subsidiaries’ redeemable convertible preferred shares to redemption value   (1,250)   (1,250)   (1,396)   (3,986)   (3,896)
Cumulative dividend on subsidiary’s Series A Preferred Shares   (1,000)   (1,000)   (1,000)   (3,000)   (3,000)
                          
Net income (loss) attributable to common shareholders of JOYY Inc.   5,291    16,401    512,857    (160,525)   499,531 
      Including:                         
Net income (loss) from continuing operations attributable to common shareholders of JOYY Inc.   5,291    16,401    512,857    (196,092)   499,531 
Net income from discontinued operations attributable to common shareholders of JOYY Inc.   -    -    -    35,567    - 

 

 

 

 

JOYY INC.

UNAUDITED CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS (CONTINUED)

(All amounts in thousands, except share, ADS and per ADS data)

 

   Three Months Ended   Nine Months Ended 
  

September

30,

2021

  

June

30,

2022

  

September

30,

2022

  

September

30,

2021

  

September

30,

2022

 
   US$   US$   US$   US$   US$ 
Net income (loss) per ADS                         
—Basic   0.07    0.23     7.12    (2.05)   6.90 
     Continuing operations   0.07    0.23    7.12    (2.50)   6.90 
     Discontinued operations   -    --    -    0.45    - 
—Diluted   0.07    0.23     6.28    (2.05)   6.15 
     Continuing operations   0.07    0.23     6.28    (2.50)   6.15 
     Discontinued operations   -    -    -    0.45    - 
                          
Weighted average number of ADS used in calculating net income (loss) per ADS                         
—Basic   78,362,550    

71,893,282

    72,060,234    78,517,918    72,421,032 
—Diluted   79,241,210    72,586,310    82,157,570    78,517,918    82,731,200 

 

(1)Live streaming revenues by geographical areas were as follows:

 

    Three Months Ended   Nine Months Ended 
   

September

30,

2021

  

June

30,

2022

  

September

30,

2022

  

September

30,

2021

  

September

30,

2022

 
    US$   US$   US$   US$   US$ 
 PRC    123,486    137,246    133,292    346,525    404,668 
 Non-PRC    488,677    427,993    409,465    1,509,397    1,293,427 

 

(2)Share-based compensation was allocated in cost of revenues and operating expenses as follows:

 

   Three Months Ended   Nine Months Ended 
  

September

30,

2021

  

June

30,

2022

  

September

30,

2022

  

September

30,

2021

  

September

30,

2022

 
   US$   US$   US$   US$   US$ 
Cost of revenues   1,554    1,344    1,056    6,117    6,945 
Research and development expenses   5,319    5,093    6,649    18,242    18,152 
Sales and marketing expenses   143    282    (62)   1,002    471 
General and administrative expenses   1,877    2,026    2,182    (2,505)   7,538 

 

 

 

 

JOYY INC.

UNAUDITED RECONCILIATION OF GAAP AND NON-GAAP RESULTS

(All amounts in thousands, except share, ADS and per ADS data)

 

   Three Months Ended   Nine Months Ended 
  

September

30,

2021

  

June

30,

2022

  

September

30,

2022

  

September

30,

2021

  

September

30,

2022

 
   US$   US$   US$   US$   US$ 
Operating income (loss)   6,864    38,742    19,827    (167,256)   64,906 
Share-based compensation expenses   8,893    8,745    9,825    22,856    33,106 
Amortization of intangible assets from business acquisitions   12,388    12,365    13,474    44,374    38,248 
Impairment of investments   3,133    -    -    93,632    - 
Gain on disposal of subsidiaries   -    -    -    (4,959)   - 
                          
Non-GAAP operating income (loss)   31,278    59,852    43,126    (11,353)   136,260 
                          
Net income (loss) from continuing operations   4,125    14,962    509,518    (197,636)   491,620 
Share-based compensation expenses   8,893    8,745    9,825    22,856    33,106 
Amortization of intangible assets from business acquisitions   12,388    12,365    13,474    44,374    38,248 
Impairment of investments   3,133    -    -    93,632    - 
Gain on disposal of subsidiaries   -    -    -    (4,959)   - 
Loss (gain) on disposal and deemed disposal of investments   26,708    393    (223)   21,689    (1,748)
Loss (gain) on fair value change of investments   12,549    (1,282)   (430,622)   28,541    (411,772)
Reconciling items on the share of equity method investments   (35,682)   12,774    26,679    (5,972)   50,596 
Gain on extinguishment of debt and derivative   (1)   (4,017)   (56,159)   (1,267)   (62,291)
Interest expenses related to the convertible bonds’ amortization to face value   714    619    601    2,121    1,849 
Income tax effects on non-GAAP adjustments   (765)   3,833    (2,591)   (740)   (3,276)
                          
Non-GAAP net income from continuing operations   32,062    48,392    70,502    2,639    136,332 
                          
Net income (loss) from continuing operations attributable to common shareholders of JOYY Inc.   5,291    16,401    512,857    (196,092)   499,531 
Share-based compensation expenses   8,893    8,745    9,825    22,856    33,106 
Amortization of intangible assets from business acquisitions   12,388    12,365    13,474    44,374    38,248 
Impairment of investments   3,133    -    -    93,632    - 
Gain on disposal of subsidiaries   -    -    -    (4,959)   - 
Loss (gain) on disposal and deemed disposal of investments   26,708    393    (223)   21,689    (1,748)
Loss (gain) on fair value change of investments   12,549    (1,282)   (430,622)   28,541    (411,772)
Reconciling items on the share of equity method investments   (35,682)   12,774    26,679    (5,972)   50,596 
Gain on extinguishment of debt and derivative   (1)   (4,017)   (56,159)   (1,267)   (62,291)
Interest expenses related to the convertible bonds’ amortization to face value   714    619    601    2,121    1,849 
Accretion, cumulative dividend and deemed dividend to subsidiaries’ preferred shareholders   2,250    2,250    2,396    6,986    6,896 
Income tax effects on non-GAAP adjustments   (765)   3,833    (2,591)   (740)   (3,276)
Non-GAAP adjustments for net loss attributable to the non-controlling interest shareholders   (342)   (629)   698    (565)   (1,861)
                          
Non-GAAP net income from continuing operations attributable to controlling interest and common shareholders of JOYY Inc.   35,136    51,452    76,935    10,604    149,278 
Non-GAAP net income from continuing operations per ADS                         
—Basic   0.45    0.72    1.07    0.14    2.06 
—Diluted   0.42    0.65    0.96    0.13    1.89 
Weighted average number of ADS used in calculating Non-GAAP net income from continuing operations per ADS                         
—Basic   78,362,550    71,893,282    72,060,234    78,517,918    72,421,032 
—Diluted   89,920,289    82,225,273    82,157,570    80,936,552    82,731,200 

 

 

 

 

JOYY INC.

UNAUDITED SEGMENT REPORT

(All amounts in thousands, except share, ADS and per ADS data)

 

   Three Months Ended 
   September 30, 2022 
   Bigo   All other   Elimination(1)   Total 
   US$   US$   US$   US$ 
Net revenues                    
Live streaming   459,020    83,737    -    542,757 
Others   24,312    19,709    (49)   43,972 
                     
Total net revenues   483,332    103,446    (49)   586,729 
                     
Cost of revenues(2)   (292,662)   (73,901)   49    (366,514)
                     
Gross profit   190,670    29,545    -    220,215 
Operating expenses(2)                    
Research and development expenses   (35,618)   (25,589)   -    (61,207)
Sales and marketing expenses   (75,460)   (21,381)   -    (96,841)
General and administrative expenses   (22,715)   (21,450)   -    (44,165)
Total operating expenses   (133,793)   (68,420)   -    (202,213)
                     
Other income   1,088    737    -    1,825 
                     
Operating income (loss)   57,965    (38,138)   -    19,827 
                     
Interest expenses   (1,242)   (2,873)   952    (3,163)
Interest income and investment income   2,439    23,480    (952)   24,967 
Foreign currency exchange gains, net   15,388    176    -    15,564 
Gain on extinguishment of debt and derivative   -    56,159    -    56,159 
Gain on disposal and deemed disposal of investments   -    223    -    223 
Gain on fair value change of investments   367    430,255    -    430,622 
                     
Income before income tax expenses   74,917    469,282    -    544,199 
                     
Income tax expenses   (4,435)   (3,446)   -    (7,881)
                     
Income before share of loss in equity method investments, net of income taxes   70,482    465,836    -    536,318 
                     
Share of loss in equity method investments, net of income taxes   -    (26,800)   -    (26,800)
                     
Net income from continuing operations   70,482    439,036    -    509,518 
                     

 

(1)The elimination mainly consists of revenues and expenses generated from services among Bigo and all other segments, and interest income and interest expenses generated from the loan between Bigo and all other segments.

 

(2)Share-based compensation was allocated in cost of revenues and operating expenses as follows:

 

   Three Months Ended 
   September 30, 2022 
   Bigo   All other   Total 
   US$   US$   US$ 
Cost of revenues   357    699    1,056 
Research and development expenses   3,231    3,418    6,649 
Sales and marketing expenses   (158)   96    (62)
General and administrative expenses   766    1,416    2,182 

 

 

 

 

JOYY INC.

UNAUDITED RECONCILIATION OF GAAP AND NON-GAAP RESULTS OF UNAUDITED SEGMENT REPORT

(All amounts in thousands, except share, ADS and per ADS data)

 

   Three Months Ended 
   September 30, 2022 
   Bigo   All other   Total 
   US$   US$   US$ 
Operating income (loss)   57,965    (38,138)   19,827 
Share-based compensation expenses   4,196    5,629    9,825 
Amortization of intangible assets from business acquisitions   11,225    2,249    13,474 
                
Non-GAAP operating income (loss)   73,386    (30,260)   43,126 
                
Net income from continuing operations   70,482    439,036    509,518 
Share-based compensation expenses   4,196    5,629    9,825 
Amortization of intangible assets from business acquisitions   11,225    2,249    13,474 
Gain on fair value change of investments   (367)   (430,255)   (430,622)
Gain on disposal and deemed disposal of investments   -    (223)   (223)
Reconciling items on the share of equity method investments   -    26,679    26,679 
Gain on extinguishment of debt and derivative   -    (56,159)   (56,159)
Interest expenses related to the convertible bonds’ amortization to face value   -    601    601 
Income tax effects on non-GAAP adjustments   (1,415)   (1,176)   (2,591)
                
Non-GAAP net income (loss) from continuing operations   84,121    (13,619)   70,502 

 

 

 

 

JOYY INC.

UNAUDITED SEGMENT REPORT

(All amounts in thousands, except share, ADS and per ADS data)

 

   Three Months Ended 
   June 30, 2022 
   Bigo   All other   Elimination(1)   Total 
   US$   US$   US$   US$ 
Net revenues                    
Live streaming   480,446    84,793    -    565,239 
Others   22,197    8,795    (133)   30,859 
                     
Total net revenues   502,643    93,588    (133)   596,098 
                     
Cost of revenues(2)   (309,271)   (68,533)   133    (377,671)
                     
Gross profit   193,372    25,055    -    218,427 
                     
Operating expenses(2)                    
Research and development expenses   (45,997)   (16,879)   -    (62,876)
Sales and marketing expenses   (78,690)   (19,725)   -    (98,415)
General and administrative expenses   (11,100)   (12,580)   -    (23,680)
                     
Total operating expenses   (135,787)   (49,184)   -    (184,971)
                     
Other income   3,601    1,685    -    5,286 
                     
Operating income (loss)   61,186    (22,444)   -    38,742 
                     
Interest expenses   (1,117)   (3,096)   857    (3,356)
Interest income and investment income   1,750    17,049    (857)   17,942 
Foreign currency exchange gain (losses), net   12,839    (330)   -    12,509 
Gain  on extinguishment of debt and derivative   -    4,017    -    4,017 
Loss  on disposal and deemed disposal of investments   -    (393)   -    (393)
Gain  on fair value change of investments   -    1,282    -    1,282 
                     
Income (loss) before income tax expenses   74,658    (3,915)   -    70,743 
                     
Income tax expenses   (8,583)   (14,361)   -    (22,944)
                     
Income (loss) before share of loss in equity method investments, net of income taxes   66,075    (18,276)   -    47,799 
                     
Share of loss in equity method investments, net of income taxes   -    (32,837)   -    (32,837)
                     
Net income (loss) from continuing operations   66,075    (51,113)   -    14,962 
                     

 

(1)The elimination mainly consists of revenues and expenses generated from services among Bigo and all other segments, and interest income and interest expenses generated from the loan between Bigo and all other segments.

 

(2)Share-based compensation was allocated in cost of revenues and operating expenses as follows:

 

   Three Months Ended 
   June 30, 2022 
   Bigo   All other   Total 
   US$   US$   US$ 
Cost of revenues   918    426    1,344 
Research and development expenses   2,994    2,099    5,093 
Sales and marketing expenses   193    89    282 
General and administrative expenses   1,357    669    2,026 

 

 

 

 

JOYY INC.

UNAUDITED RECONCILIATION OF GAAP AND NON-GAAP RESULTS OF UNAUDITED SEGMENT REPORT

(All amounts in thousands, except share, ADS and per ADS data)

 

   Three Months Ended 
   June 30, 2022 
   Bigo   All other   Total 
   US$   US$   US$ 
Operating income (loss)   61,186    (22,444)   38,742 
Share-based compensation expenses   5,462    3,283    8,745 
Amortization of intangible assets from business acquisitions   11,225    1,140    12,365 
                
Non-GAAP operating income (loss)   77,873    (18,021)   59,852 
                
Net income (loss) from continuing operations   66,075    (51,113)   14,962 
Share-based compensation expenses   5,462    3,283    8,745 
Amortization of intangible assets from business acquisitions   11,225    1,140    12,365 
Gain on fair value change of investments   -    (1,282)   (1,282)
Loss on disposal and deemed disposal of investments   -    393    393 
Reconciling items on the share of equity method investments   -    12,774    12,774 
Gain on extinguishment of debt and derivative   -    (4,017)   (4,017)
Interest expenses related to the convertible bonds’ amortization to face value   -    619    619 
Income tax effects on non-GAAP adjustments   3,578    255    3,833 
                
Non-GAAP net income (loss) from continuing operations   86,340    (37,948)   48,392 

 

 

 

 

JOYY INC.

UNAUDITED SEGMENT REPORT

(All amounts in thousands, except share, ADS and per ADS data)

 

   Three Months Ended 
   September 30, 2021 
   Bigo   All other   Elimination(1)   Total 
   US$   US$   US$   US$ 
Net revenues                    
Live streaming   544,718    67,445    -    612,163 
Others   24,031    14,351    -    38,382 
                     
Total net revenues   568,749    81,796    -    650,545 
                     
Cost of revenues(2)   (373,534)   (66,227)   -    (439,761)
                     
Gross profit   195,215    15,569    -    210,784 
Operating expenses(2)                    
Research and development expenses   (51,281)   (11,445)   -    (62,726)
Sales and marketing expenses   (88,945)   (17,330)   -    (106,275)
General and administrative expenses   (20,959)   (18,715)   -    (39,674)
                     
Total operating expenses   (161,185)   (47,490)   -    (208,675)
                     
Other income   4,024    731    -    4,755 
                     
Operating income (loss)   38,054    (31,190)   -    6,864 
                     
Interest expenses   (393)   (3,392)   335    (3,450)
Interest income and investment income   344    24,453    (335)   24,462 
Foreign currency exchange losses, net   (2,689)   (1,087)   -    (3,776)
Gain on extinguishment of debt and derivative   1    -    -    1 
Loss on disposal and deemed disposal of investments   -    (26,708)   -    (26,708)
Loss on fair value change of investments   -    (12,549)   -    (12,549)
                     
Income (loss) before income tax expenses   35,317    (50,473)   -    (15,156)
                     
Income tax expenses   (2,451)   (1,764)   -    (4,215)
                     
Income (loss) before share of income in equity method investments, net of income taxes   32,866    (52,237)   -    (19,371)
                     
Share of income in equity method investments, net of income taxes   -    23,496    -    23,496 
                     
Net income (loss) from continuing operations   32,866    (28,741)   -    4,125 
                     

 

(1)The elimination mainly consists of interest income and interest expenses generated from the loan between Bigo and all other segments.

 

(2)Share-based compensation was allocated in cost of revenues and operating expenses as follows:

 

   Three Months Ended 
   September 30, 2021 
   Bigo   All other   Total 
   US$   US$   US$ 
Cost of revenues   915    639    1,554 
Research and development expenses   2,579    2,740    5,319 
Sales and marketing expenses   (7)   150    143 
General and administrative expenses   669    1,208    1,877 

 

 

 

 

JOYY INC.

UNAUDITED RECONCILIATION OF GAAP AND NON-GAAP RESULTS OF UNAUDITED SEGMENT REPORT

(All amounts in thousands, except share, ADS and per ADS data)

 

   Three Months Ended 
   September 30, 2021 
   Bigo   All other   Total 
   US$   US$   US$ 
Operating income (loss)   38,054    (31,190)   6,864 
Share-based compensation expenses   4,156    4,737    8,893 
Amortization of intangible assets from business acquisitions   11,225    1,163    12,388 
Impairment of investments   -    3,133    3,133 
                
Non-GAAP operating income (loss)   53,435    (22,157)   31,278 
                
Net income (loss) from continuing operations   32,866    (28,741)   4,125 
Share-based compensation expenses   4,156    4,737    8,893 
Amortization of intangible assets from business acquisitions   11,225    1,163    12,388 
Impairment of investments   -    3,133    3,133 
Loss on fair value change of investments   -    12,549    12,549 
Loss on disposal and deemed disposal of investments   -    26,708    26,708 
Reconciling items on the share of equity method investments   -    (35,682)   (35,682)
Gain on extinguishment of debt and derivative   (1)   -    (1)
Interest expenses related to the convertible bonds’ amortization to face value   -    714    714 
Income tax effects on non-GAAP adjustments   1,388    (2,153)   (765)
                
Non-GAAP net income (loss) from continuing operations   49,634    (17,572)   32,062