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Net Income up to RMB7.6 Million BEIJING, May 21, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Scienjoy Holding Corporation ("Scienjoy", the "Company", or "we") (NASDAQ: SJ), a leader in interactive entertainment in China, today announced its financial results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2026. First Quarter 2026 Operating and Financial Summaries Total revenues decreased to RMB282.6 million (US$41.0 million) in the first quarter of 2026 from RMB307.3 million as compared to the same period in 2025. Gross profit decreased to RMB50.2 million (US$7.3 million) in the first quarter of 2026 from RMB59.5 million as compared to the same period in 2025. Gross margin decreased to 17.7% in the first quarter of 2026 from 19.4% as compared to the same period in 2025. Income from operations decreased to RMB11.3 million (US$1.6 million) in the first quarter of 2026 from RMB13.7 million as compared to the same period in 2025. Net income was RMB7.6 million (US$1.1 million) in the first quarter of 2026, as compared to a net loss of RMB13.0 million in the same period of 2025. Net income attributable to the Company's shareholders was RMB8.9 million (US$1.3 million) in the first quarter of 2026, as compared to a net loss attributable to the Company's shareholders of RMB9.1 million in the same period of 2025. Adjusted net income attributable to the Company's shareholders was RMB9.4 million (US$1.4 million) in the first quarter of 2026, as compared to a net loss adjusted attributable to the Company's shareholders of RMB5.5 million in the same period of 2025. As of March 31, 2026, the Company had RMB326.3 million (US$47.3 million) in cash and cash equivalents, which represented an increase of RMB18.7 million from RMB307.7 million as of December 31, 2025. Mr. Victor He, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Scienjoy, commented: "The first quarter of fiscal year 2026 marked a meaningful return to profitability, demonstrating the resilience of our core live streaming business and the effectiveness of our disciplined operating strategy. Our live streaming platform remains a key cash-generating unit, providing Scienjoy a stable stream of cash flow and a user engagement base to support investment in future growth. At the same time, we are accelerating our AI strategy across both consumer and enterprise markets. Through AI Vista Live!, which was upgraded from AI Vista, and our broader AI initiatives, Scienjoy is positioning itself as an AI enabler, transforming advanced technologies into practical, interactive, and commercially scalable applications. We remain focused on optimizing our current cash-generating businesses while building AI-driven growth engines with the potential to expand our addressable market and create long-term shareholder value." Mr. Denny Tang, Chief Financial Officer of Scienjoy, added: "We are pleased to report a return to net income in the first quarter of 2026, with net income at RMB7.6 million from a net loss of RMB13.0 million as compared to the same period in 2025. This turnaround reflects disciplined cost management and continued operational optimization. We maintained prudent expense controls while continually invested in R&D, which reflects our balanced approach to preserving profitability in our core live streaming business and investing in AI capabilities for future growth. With cash and cash equivalents increasing to RMB326.3 million as of March 31, 2026, we believe Scienjoy is well positioned to support AI commercialization, enterprise solutions, and sustainable long-term value creation." First Quarter 2026 Financial Results Total revenues decreased to RMB282.6 million (US$41.0 million) in the first quarter of 2026 from RMB307.3 million in the same period of 2025, primarily caused by a decrease in paying users due to competitive landscape of China's mobile live streaming market. Total paying users were 123,266 in the first quarter of 2026, as compared to 151,971 in the same period of 2025. Cost of revenues decreased to RMB232.5 million (US$33.7 million) in the first quarter of 2026 from RMB247.8 million as compared to the same period in 2025. The decrease was primarily attributable to a decrease of RMB10.1 million in revenue sharing fees and a decrease of RMB6.4 million in user acquisition costs, offset by an increase of RMB1.0 million in other costs. Gross profit decreased to RMB50.2 million (US$7.3 million) in the first quarter of 2026 from RMB59.5 million as compared to the same period in 2025. The gross margin decreased to 17.7% in the first quarter of 2026 from 19.4% as compared to the same period in 2025 due to decreased revenue coupled with certain fixed costs that did not decrease proportionally. Total operating expenses decreased to RMB38.8 million (US$5.6 million) in the first quarter of 2026 from RMB45.8 million as compared to the same period in 2025. Sales and marketing expenses decreased to RMB0.9 million (US$0.1 million) in the first quarter of 2026 from RMB2.1 million as compared to the same period in 2025, primarily attributable to less marketing activities. General and administrative expenses decreased to RMB18.3 million (US$2.7 million) in the first quarter of 2026 from RMB23.4 million as compared to the same period in 2025. The decrease was primarily due to a decrease of RMB3.1 million in professional consultant fee and a decrease of RMB1.7 million in amortization of intangible assets. Research and development expenses were approximately the same at RMB19.6 million (US$2.8 million) in the first quarter of 2026 and 2025. Provision for credit losses decreased to RMB0.01 million (US$0.001 million) in the first quarter of 2026 from RMB0.8 million as compared to the same period in 2025, due to improved collection. Income from operations decreased to RMB11.3 million (US$1.6 million) in the first quarter of 2026 from RMB13.7 million as compared to the same period in 2025. Change in fair value of investment in marketable security decreased to loss of RMB1.5 million (US$0.2 million) in the first quarter of 2026 from a loss of RMB24.3 million as compared to the same period in 2025. The change was primarily attributable to the fair value changes in investments in a publicly traded company. Investments income amounted to RMB0.1 million (US$0.02 million) in the first quarter of 2026, as compared to an investment loss of RMB0.4 million as compared to the same period in 2025. The increase investment income was primarily attributable to more income distributed by long-term investments. Interest income, net increased by 22.4% to RMB0.7 million (US$0.1 million) in the first quarter of 2026 from RMB0.5 million as compared to the same period in 2025. The increase was primarily due to higher average bank deposits held. Other income, net decreased to RMB0.1 million (US$0.02 million) in the first quarter of 2026 from RMB1.4 million as compared to the same period in 2025. The decrease was primarily due to decreased one-time compensation income. Foreign exchange loss was RMB0.3 million (US$0.04 million) in the first quarter of 2026 from RMB1.0 million as compared to the same period in 2025. Net income was RMB7.6 million (US$1.1 million) in the first quarter of 2026, as compared to a net loss of RMB13.0 million in the same period of 2025. Net income attributable to the Company's shareholders was RMB8.9 million (US$1.3 million) in the first quarter of 2026, as compared to a net loss attributable to the Company's shareholders of RMB9.1 million in the same period of 2025. Adjusted net income attributable to the Company's shareholders was RMB9.4 million (US$1.4 million) in the first quarter of 2026, as compared to a net loss adjusted attributable to the Company's shareholders of RMB5.5 million in the same period of 2025. Basic and diluted net income attributable to the Company's shareholders per ordinary share were both RMB0.21 (US$0.03) in the first quarter of 2026. In comparison, basic and diluted net loss attributable to the Company's shareholders per ordinary share were both RMB0.22 in the same period of 2025. Adjusted basic and diluted net income attributable to the Company's shareholders per ordinary share were both RMB0.22 (US$0.03) in the first quarter of 2026. In comparison, adjusted basic and diluted net loss attributable to the Company's shareholders per ordinary share were both RMB0.13 in the same period of 2025. As of March 31, 2026, the Company had cash and cash equivalent balance of RMB326.3 million (US$47.3 million), which represented an increase of RMB18.7 million from RMB307.7 million as of December 31, 2025. Use of Non-GAAP Financial Measures Adjusted net income attributable to the Company's shareholders is calculated as net income attributable to the Company's shareholders adjusted for share-based compensation. Adjusted basic and diluted net income per ordinary share is non-GAAP net income (loss) attributable to ordinary shareholders divided by weighted average number of ordinary shares used in the calculation of non-GAAP basic and diluted net income per ordinary share. The non-GAAP financial measures are presented to enhance investors' overall understanding of the Company's financial performance and should not be considered a substitute for, or superior to, the financial information prepared and presented in accordance with U.S. GAAP. Investors are encouraged to review the reconciliation of the historical non-GAAP financial measures to its most directly comparable GAAP financial measures. As non-GAAP financial measures have material limitations as analytical metrics and may not be calculated in the same manner by all companies, they may not be comparable to other similarly titled measures used by other companies. In light of the foregoing limitations, you should not consider non-GAAP financial measures as a substitute for, or superior to, such metrics in accordance with US GAAP. For more information on these non-GAAP financial measures, please see the table captioned "Reconciliations of Non-GAAP Results" near the end of this release. Exchange Rate Information This announcement contains translations of certain RMB amounts into U.S. dollars at a specified rate solely for the convenience of the reader. Unless otherwise noted, all translations from RMB to U.S. dollars are made at a rate of RMB6.8980 to US$1.00, the noon buying rate in effect on March 31, 2026, in the H.10 statistical release of the Federal Reserve Board. The Company makes no representation that the RMB amounts could have been, or could be, converted, realized or settled in U.S. dollars at that rate on March 31, 2026, or at any other rate. About Scienjoy Holding Corporation Scienjoy is a pioneering Nasdaq-listed interactive entertainment leader. Driven by the vision of shaping a metaverse lifestyle, Scienjoy leverages AI-powered technology to create immersive experiences that resonate with global audiences, fostering meaningful connections and redefining entertainment. For more information, please visit http://ir.scienjoy.com/. Safe Harbor Statement Certain statements made in this release are "forward looking statements" within the meaning of the "safe harbor" provisions of the United States Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. When used in this press release, the words "estimates," "projected," "expects," "anticipates," "forecasts," "plans," "intends," "believes," "seeks," "may," "will," "should," "future," "propose" and variations of these words or similar expressions (or the negative versions of such words or expressions) are intended to identify forward-looking statements. These forward-looking statements are not guarantees of future performance, conditions or results, and involve a number of known and unknown risks, uncertainties, assumptions and other important factors, many of which are outside the Company's control, that could cause actual results or outcomes to differ materially from those discussed in the forward-looking statements. Important factors, among others, are: the ability to manage growth; ability to identify and integrate other future acquisitions; ability to obtain additional financing in the future to fund capital expenditures; fluctuations in general economic and business conditions; costs or other factors adversely affecting our profitability; litigation involving patents, intellectual property, and other matters; potential changes in the legislative and regulatory environment; a pandemic or epidemic. The forward-looking statements contained in this release are also subject to other risks and uncertainties, including those more fully described in the Company's filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission ("SEC") from time to time. The Company undertakes no obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, except as required by applicable law. Such information speaks only as of the date of this release. For investor and media inquiries, please contact: Investor Relations Contacts Denny TangChief Financial OfficerScienjoy Holding [email protected] Ascent Investor Relations LLC Tina [email protected] View original content:https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/scienjoy-holding-corporation-reports-unaudited-first-quarter-2026-financial-results-302778385.html

BEIJING, April 23, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Scienjoy Holding Corporation ("Scienjoy", the "Company", or "we") (NASDAQ: SJ), a leader in interactive entertainment in China, today announced its financial results for the year ended December 31, 2025. Fiscal Year 2025 Operating and Financial Summaries Total revenues decreased to RMB1,241.6 million (US$177.5 million) for the year ended December 31, 2025 from RMB1,363.4 million for the year ended December 31, 2024. Gross profit decreased to RMB227.2 million (US$32.5 million) for the year ended December 31, 2025 from RMB245.4 million for the year ended December 31, 2024. Loss from operations was RMB78.9 million (US$11.3 million) for the year ended December 31, 2025, as compared to an income from operations of RMB40.7 million for the year ended December 31, 2024. Net loss was RMB595.0 million (US$85.1 million) for the year ended December 31, 2025, as compared to a net income of RMB26.7 million for the year ended December 31, 2024. Net loss attributable to the Company's shareholders was RMB587.1 million (US$84.0 million) for the year ended December 31, 2025, as compared to a net income attributable to the Company's shareholders of RMB39.7 million for the year ended December 31, 2024. Adjusted net loss attributable to the Company's shareholders was RMB579.6 million (US$82.9 million) for the year ended December 31, 2025, as compared to adjusted net income attributable to the Company's shareholders of RMB50.3 million for the year ended December 31, 2024. As of December 31, 2025, the Company had cash and cash equivalent balance of RMB307.7 million (US$44.0 million), which represented an increase of RMB55.1 million from RMB252.5 million as of December 31, 2024. Note on Net Loss for Fiscal Year 2025 The net loss of RMB595.0 million (US$85.1 million) reported for the year ended December 31, 2025 was primarily driven by several major non-cash accounting items amounting to RMB712.3 million (US$101.9 million) that had no impact on the Company's cash and liquidity position or its ability to continue as a going concern. These major items include provisions for credit losses, impairment of goodwill and intangible assets. Mr. Victor He, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Scienjoy, commented, "2025 was a year of continued execution and strategic progress for Scienjoy. Our live streaming business, given our recent global expansion, continues to be profitable which demonstrates the resilience of our core operations. At the same time, we are accelerating our AI strategy. Building on our AIGC foundation with AI Vista, we are expanding into agentic AI with AI Vista Live!, which serves both B2C and B2B markets. AI Vista enables real-time, interactive AI performers for consumers while also providing scalable enterprise solutions across multiple industries. Supported by strong underlying financial performance and a solid cash position, we are well positioned for future growth and deliver long-term value to our shareholders." Mr. Denny Tang, Chief Financial Officer of Scienjoy, added, "In the fourth quarter of 2025, we conducted a review of our assets and recorded certain non-cash impairment provisions which did not impact our core operations or cash flow. Apart from these accounting effects, we believe our business remains strong, supported by our core operations and continued Average Revenue Per Paying User (ARPPU) growth. Additionally, our cash and cash equivalents increased by 21.8% during the year, reflecting our operationally-driven capability to sustain on-going business operations and support planned expansion. With a healthy balance sheet, we are well positioned to support continued investment in AI innovation and global expansion." Fiscal Year 2025 Financial Results Total revenues decreased to RMB1,241.6 million (US$177.5 million) for the year ended December 31, 2025 from RMB1,363.4 million for the year ended December 31, 2024 primarily caused by a decrease of paying users due to the increasing competitive landscape of China's mobile live streaming market. Total paying users were 383,695 for the year ended December 31, 2025, compared to 494,652 for the year ended December 31, 2024. Cost of revenues decreased to RMB1,014.5 million (US$145.1 million) for the year ended December 31, 2025 from RMB1,117.9 million for the year ended December 31, 2024. The decrease was primarily attributable to a decrease of RMB128.3 million in the Company's revenue sharing fees, offset by an increase of RMB23.4 million in the Company's user acquisition costs. Gross profit decreased to RMB227.2 million (US$32.5 million) for the year ended December 31, 2025 from RMB245.4 million for the year ended December 31, 2024. Gross margins increased to 18.3% for the year ended December 31, 2025 from 18.0% in the year ended December 31, 2024 due to higher average live streaming revenue per paying user ("ARPPU") during the year ended December 31, 2025, demonstrating the Company's effectiveness in converting high-quality paying user to its profit growth. Total operating expenses increased by 49.5% to RMB306.1 million (US$43.8 million) for the year ended December 31, 2025 from RMB204.7 million for the year ended December 31, 2024. Sales and marketing expenses decreased to RMB6.4 million (US$0.9 million) for the year ended December 31, 2025 from RMB7.0 million for the year ended December 31, 2024, primarily attributable fewer sales and marketing activities. General and administrative expenses increased by 16.1% to RMB89.0 million (US$12.7 million) for the year ended December 31, 2025 from RMB76.6 million for the year ended December 31, 2024. The increase was primarily due to an increase of RMB12.4 million in professional consulting fees. Research and development expenses decreased to RMB83.4 million (US$11.9 million) for the year ended December 31, 2025 from RMB90.5 million for the year ended December 31, 2024, due to a decrease of RMB9.0 million in employee salary and welfare and a decrease of RMB1.3 million in share-based compensation, offset by an increase of RMB4.1 million in technical service fee. Provision for credit losses increased by 316.2% to RMB127.3 million (US$18.2 million) for the year ended December 31, 2025 from RMB30.6 million for the year ended December 31, 2024. Given the regulatory and tax policy changes in China for the livestreaming industry starting in the second half of the financial year ended 2025 and increasing credit risk of our third-party virtual currency distributors in the livestreaming industry, we provided additional allowances for credit losses for third-party virtual currency distributors we deem as high risk and with delinquent accounts. As a result, our provision for credit loss increased to RMB127.3 million (US$18.2 million) for the year ended December 31, 2025 from RMB30.6 million for the year ended December 31, 2024. The facts and circumstances of each third-party virtual currency distributors account may require the Company to use substantial judgment in assessing its collectability. The Company will continue to periodically review allowances and make necessary adjustments accordingly. Loss from operations was RMB78.9 million (US$11.3 million) for the year ended December 31, 2025, as compared to an income from operations of RMB40.7 million for the year ended December 31, 2024. Change in fair value of investment in marketable security was a loss of RMB29.1 million (US$4.2 million) for the year ended December 31, 2025, as compared to a gain of RMB6.1 million for the year ended December 31, 2024. The change was attributable to the fair value changes in investments in publicly traded companies. Investment income increased to RMB8.7 million (US$1.2 million) for the year ended December 31, 2025, as compared to investment loss of RMB5.7 million for the year ended December 31, 2024. The increase in investment income was attributable to share of unrealized gain in long-term investments. Impairment of long-term investments was nil for the year ended December 31, 2025, as compared to RMB10.4 million for the year ended December 31, 2024. Interest income decreased to RMB1.7 million (US$0.2 million) for the year ended December 31, 2025 from RMB3.2 million for the year ended December 31, 2024. The decrease was primarily due to a lower interest rate environment relative to previous periods. Impairment for goodwill During the fourth quarter of 2025, as a part of its annual impairment assessment, the Company assessed its internal forecast along with several events and circumstances that could affect the significant inputs used to determine the fair value of the Company's reporting unit, including the significance of the amount, if any, of excess carrying value over fair value, consistency of the Company's current and forecasted operating margins and cash flows, budgeted-to-actual performance, timing of the expected effects of the Company's strategic initiatives, overall change in economic climate, changes in the industry and competitive environment, changes to the Company's risk-adjusted discount rates and earnings quality and sustainability. After considering all available evidence in the evaluation of goodwill impairment indicators including but not limited to regulatory and tax policy changes in China for the livestreaming industry starting in the second half of 2025, a significant decrease in paying users for the year ended December 31, 2025, and a continuous decline in the Company's operating income during the second half of 2025, the Company determined it appropriate to perform the quantitative assessment of the Company as of December 31, 2025. The quantitative impairment test involves the use of significant estimates and assumptions to evaluate the impact of operational and economic changes on each reporting unit. The Company estimates the fair value using the income valuation approach with assistance of a third-party valuation firm. The income approach applies a fair value methodology to the single reporting unit based on discounted cash flows. This analysis requires significant estimates and judgments, including (i) the estimation of future revenue, projected gross profit margins, projected operating costs, projected operating income margins, and projected capital expenditures, which are dependent on internal cash flow forecasts; and (ii) determination of the risk-adjusted discount rates. As a result of such goodwill impairment test, the Company recorded a full impairment of RMB186.2 million (US$26.6 million) on goodwill for the year ended December 31, 2025. The Company bases fair value estimates on assumptions that the Company believes to be reasonable but that are unpredictable and inherently uncertain. Actual future results may differ from those estimates. Impairment for intangible assets During annual impairment test performed in the fourth quarter of 2025, the Company identified several triggering events indicating that the carrying value of its intangible assets may exceed their fair value. These indicators included regulatory and tax policy changes in China for the livestreaming industry starting in the second half of 2025, the significant decrease in paying users for the year ended December 31, 2025, and a continuous decline in the Company's operating income during the second half of 2025. The Company performed a quantitative assessment as of December 31, 2025 using an income approach. The income approach utilized a discounted cash flow model based on the assumptions including management's best estimates of the expected future cash flows, risk-adjusted discount rate, and the estimated useful life of the asset group with assistance of a third-party valuation firm. Based on this analysis, the Company determined that the carrying values of its intangible assets were no longer recoverable. As a result of the fair value test, the Group recorded a full impairment of RMB398.8 million (US$57.0 million) on intangible assets for the year ended December 31, 2025. Other income, net increased by 442.7% to RMB8.7 million (US$1.2 million) for the year ended December 31, 2025 from RMB1.6 million for the year ended December 31, 2024. The increase was primarily due to increased government subsidies and a one-time compensation income. There is no assurance that the Company will continue to receive these subsidies in the future. Foreign exchange loss was RMB1.6 million (US$0.2 million) for the year ended December 31, 2025, as compared to foreign exchange gain of RMB3.8 million for the year ended December 31, 2024. Income tax benefit was RMB80.4 million (US$11.5 million) for the year ended December 31, 2025, as compared to income tax expenses of RMB12.6 million for the year ended December 31, 2024. Net loss was RMB595.0 million (US$85.1 million) for the year ended December 31 2025, as compared to a net income of RMB26.7 million for the year ended December 31, 2024. Net loss attributable to the Company's shareholders was RMB587.1 million (US$84.0 million) for the year ended December 31, 2025, as compared to a net income attributable to the Company's shareholders of RMB39.7 million for the year ended December 31, 2024. Adjusted net loss attributable to the Company's shareholders was RMB579.6 million (US$82.9 million) for the year ended December 31, 2025, as compared to adjusted net income attributable to the Company's shareholders of RMB50.3 million for the year ended December 31, 2024. Basic and diluted net loss attributable to the Company's shareholders per ordinary share were both RMB14.05 (US$2.01) for the year ended December 31, 2025. In comparison, basic and diluted net income attributable to the Company's shareholders per ordinary share was RMB0.96 and RMB 0.95 for the year ended December 31, 2024. Adjusted basic and diluted net loss attributable to the Company's shareholders per ordinary share were both RMB13.87 (US$1.98) for the year ended December 31, 2025. In comparison, adjusted basic and diluted net income attributable to the Company's shareholders per ordinary share was RMB1.22 and RMB1.21 for the year ended December 31, 2024. As of December 31, 2025, the Company had cash and cash equivalent balance of RMB307.7 million (US$44.0 million), which represented an increased by of RMB55.1 million from RMB252.5 million as of December 31, 2024. Use of Non-GAAP Financial Measures Adjusted net income attributable to the Company's shareholders is calculated as net income attributable to the Company's shareholders adjusted for share-based compensation. Adjusted basic and diluted net income per ordinary share is non-GAAP net income (loss) attributable to ordinary shareholders divided by weighted average number of ordinary shares used in the calculation of non-GAAP basic and diluted net income per ordinary share. The non-GAAP financial measures are presented to enhance investors' overall understanding of the Company's financial performance and should not be considered a substitute for, or superior to, the financial information prepared and presented in accordance with U.S. GAAP. Investors are encouraged to review the reconciliation of the historical non-GAAP financial measures to its most directly comparable GAAP financial measures. As non-GAAP financial measures have material limitations as analytical metrics and may not be calculated in the same manner by all companies, they may not be comparable to other similarly titled measures used by other companies. In light of the foregoing limitations, you should not consider non-GAAP financial measures as a substitute for, or superior to, such metrics in accordance with US GAAP. For more information on these non-GAAP financial measures, please see the table captioned "Reconciliations of Non-GAAP Results" near the end of this release. Exchange Rate Information This announcement contains translations of certain RMB amounts into U.S. dollars at a specified rate solely for the convenience of the reader. Unless otherwise noted, all translations from RMB to U.S. dollars are made at a rate of RMB6.9931 to US$1.00, the noon buying rate in effect on December 31, 2025, in the H.10 statistical release of the Federal Reserve Board. The Company makes no representation that the RMB amounts could have been, or could be, converted, realized or settled in U.S. dollars at that rate on December 31, 2025, or at any other rate. About Scienjoy Holding Corporation Scienjoy is a pioneering Nasdaq-listed interactive entertainment leader. Driven by the vision of shaping a metaverse lifestyle, Scienjoy leverages AI-powered technology to create immersive experiences that resonate with global audiences, fostering meaningful connections and redefining entertainment. For more information, please visit http://ir.scienjoy.com/. Safe Harbor Statement Certain statements made in this release are "forward looking statements" within the meaning of the "safe harbor" provisions of the United States Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. When used in this press release, the words "estimates," "projected," "expects," "anticipates," "forecasts," "plans," "intends," "believes," "seeks," "may," "will," "should," "future," "propose" and variations of these words or similar expressions (or the negative versions of such words or expressions) are intended to identify forward-looking statements. These forward-looking statements are not guarantees of future performance, conditions or results, and involve a number of known and unknown risks, uncertainties, assumptions and other important factors, many of which are outside the Company's control, that could cause actual results or outcomes to differ materially from those discussed in the forward-looking statements. Important factors, among others, are: the ability to manage growth; ability to identify and integrate other future acquisitions; ability to obtain additional financing in the future to fund capital expenditures; fluctuations in general economic and business conditions; costs or other factors adversely affecting our profitability; litigation involving patents, intellectual property, and other matters; potential changes in the legislative and regulatory environment; a pandemic or epidemic. The forward-looking statements contained in this release are also subject to other risks and uncertainties, including those more fully described in the Company's filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission ("SEC") from time to time. The Company undertakes no obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, except as required by applicable law. Such information speaks only as of the date of this release. For investor and media inquiries, please contact: Investor Relations Contacts Denny Tang Chief Financial Officer Scienjoy Holding Corporation +86-10-64428188 [email protected] Ascent Investor Relations LLC Tina Xiao +1-646-932-7242 [email protected] View original content:https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/scienjoy-holding-corporation-reports-fiscal-year-2025-financial-results-302752009.html

MONTRÉAL, April 08, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Stella-Jones Inc. (TSX: SJ), (“Stella-Jones” or the “Company”) will hold a conference call to discuss its first quarter results: The press release will be published before market opens the day of the conference call through Globe Newswire. Please log on or dial in 15 minutes before the conference begins. If you are unable to attend at this time, you may access a web recording of the meeting at the following link: https://meetings.lumiconnect.com/400-925-467-567. This recording will be available on Wednesday, May 6, 2026 as of 1:00 PM EDT until 11:59 PM EDT on Wednesday, May 13, 2026. Media wishing to quote an analyst should contact the analyst personally for permission. The Annual Meeting of Shareholders of Stella-Jones Inc. (the “Meeting”) will be held as a hybrid meeting: On Wednesday, May 6, 2026, at 11:00 AM Eastern Daylight Time In-person at: 1250 René-Lévesque Blvd. West, suite 3610 Montréal, Québec Or virtually by webcast at: https://meetings.lumiconnect.com/400-859-260-305 Password: stella2026 (case-sensitive) Management will be available to speak with the media immediately following the Meeting. Registered shareholders and duly appointed proxyholders, including non-registered shareholders who have duly appointed themselves as proxyholder, will be able to participate at the Meeting, in person or virtually, ask questions and vote, provided they comply with all of the requirements set out in the Company’s management proxy circular dated March 12, 2026, available on the Company’s website. Non-registered shareholders who have not duly appointed themselves as proxyholder will be able to attend the Meeting, in person or virtually, as guests, but in both cases, guests will not be able to vote nor ask questions at the Meeting. Stella-Jones’ 2025 Annual Report is now available on the Company’s website. About Stella-Jones Stella-Jones Inc. (TSX: SJ) is a leading North American manufacturer of products focused on supporting infrastructure essential to the electrical distribution and transmission network, and the operation and maintenance of railway transportation systems. It supplies the continent’s major electrical utilities companies with treated wood poles and crossarms, steel lattice towers and steel transmission poles, as well as North America’s Class 1, short line and commercial railroad operators with treated wood railway ties and timbers. It also supports infrastructure with industrial products, namely timbers for railway bridges, crossings and construction, marine and foundation pilings, and coal tar-based products. Additionally, the Company manufactures and distributes premium treated residential lumber and accessories to Canadian and American retailers for outdoor applications, with a significant portion of the business devoted to servicing Canadian customers through its national manufacturing and distribution network. Contact

Revenue decrease by 5.3% but Income from Operations up 30.9% Year Over Year BEIJING, Nov. 26, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Scienjoy Holding Corporation ("Scienjoy", the "Company", or "we") (NASDAQ: SJ), an interactive entertainment leader in the Chinese market, today announced its unaudited financial results for the nine months ended September 30, 2025. Nine Months 2025 Operating and Financial Summaries Total revenues decreased to RMB959.3 million (US$134.7 million) for the nine months ended September 30, 2025 from RMB1,012.5 million in the same period of 2024. Gross profit decreased to RMB177.9 million (US$25.0 million) for the nine months ended September 30, 2025 from RMB179.6 million in the same period of 2024. Income from operations increased by 30.9% to RMB46.2 million (US$6.5 million) for the nine months ended September 30, 2025 from RMB35.3 million in the same period of 2024. Net income decreased to RMB14.9 million (US$2.1 million) for the nine months ended September 30, 2025 from RMB34.2 million in the same period of 2024. Net income attributable to the Company's shareholders decreased to RMB20.2 million (US$2.8 million) for the nine months ended September 30, 2025 from RMB42.7 million in the same period of 2024. Adjusted net income attributable to the Company's shareholders decreased to RMB26.7 million (US$3.8 million) for the nine months ended September 30, 2025 from RMB50.8 million in the same period of 2024. As of September 30, 2025, the Company had RMB254.1 million (US$35.7 million) in cash and cash equivalents, which represented an increase of RMB1.5 million from RMB252.5 million as of December 31, 2024. Mr. Victor He, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Scienjoy, commented, "In the first nine months of 2025, we continued to strengthen our 'live streaming + gaming' ecosystem strategy by leveraging artificial intelligence to enhance user experience and improve both platform performance and internal operational efficiency. Our ongoing integration of AI technologies enables more dynamic user interactions, and streamlined management processes that drive higher productivity across the organization. Building on this momentum, we are expanding AI Vista, our AIGC-driven creative platform, into AI Vista Live — extending AI-powered interaction to both consumers and enterprise users. AI Vista Live combines real-time digital human performance with creative content generation, unlocking new possibilities for entertainment, education, marketing, and corporate engagement. At the same time, our global expansion continues to advance steadily, driven by our unwavering commitment to evolving from a domestic interactive entertainment leader into a global AI-powered ecosystem platform. Looking ahead, we will remain focused on deepening AI innovation, enhancing operational efficiency, and creating long-term value for our users, partners, and shareholders worldwide." Mr. Denny Tang, Chief Financial Officer of Scienjoy, added, "The nine-month results demonstrate both the resilience and balance of our business strategy. Despite non-recurring losses related to investment buyback receivables, fair value changes in security investments, and foreign exchange fluctuations, our operating income maintained a robust year-over-year growth rate of 30.9%, even amid a 5.3% decline in revenue. Our improved gross margin further underscores our profitability and resilience against external headwinds. These key metrics reflect the health of our business and our ability to convert an expanding user base into real profit. With stable cash reserves, we maintain ample liquidity to support ongoing innovation and global expansion. Going forward, we remain firmly committed to our long-term strategy of global growth and continuous innovation in content and technology, delivering sustainable value for both our company and our shareholders." Nine Months 2025 Financial Results Total revenues decreased to RMB959.3 million (US$134.7 million) for the nine months ended September 30, 2025, from RMB1,012.5 million in the same period of 2024, primarily caused by a decrease of paying users due to competitive landscape of China's mobile live streaming market. Total paying users were 332,408 for the nine months ended September 30, 2025, compared to 386,455 in the same period of 2024. Cost of revenues decreased to RMB781.3 million (US$109.8 million) for the nine months ended September 30, 2025 from RMB832.9 million in the same period of 2024. The decrease was primarily attributable to a decrease of RMB75.6 million in the Company's revenue sharing fees, partially offset by an increase of RMB22.7 million in user acquisition costs. Gross profit decreased to RMB177.9 million (US$25.0 million) for the nine months ended September 30, 2025 from RMB179.6 million in the same period of 2024 and the gross margin increased to 18.5% for the nine months ended September 30, 2025 from 17.7% in the same period of last year due to higher average live streaming revenue per paying user and lower revenue sharing fees during the nine months ended September 30, 2025, showing the Company's effectiveness in converting high-quality paying user to its gross margin growth. Total operating expenses decreased to RMB131.7 million (US$18.5 million) for the nine months ended September 30, 2025 from RMB144.3 million in the same period of 2024. Sales and marketing expenses increased by 36.6% to RMB4.6 million (US$0.7 million) for the nine months ended September 30, 2025 from RMB3.4 million in the same period of 2024, primarily attributable to more sales and marketing activities. General and administrative expenses increased by 25.1% to RMB65.6 million (US$9.2 million) for the nine months ended September 30, 2025 from RMB52.5 million in the same period of 2024, primarily caused by an increase of RMB11.7 million in professional consulting fee. Research and development expenses increased by 5.1% to RMB60.7 million (US$8.5 million) for the nine months ended September 30, 2025 from RMB57.8 million in the same period of 2024. The increase was primarily due to an increase of RMB8.1 million in technical services fees, partially offset by a decrease of RMB4.4 million in employee salary and welfare. Provision for credit losses decreased to RMB0.7 million (US$0.1 million) for the nine months ended September 30, 2025 from RMB30.6 million in the same period of 2024, due to a one-time write-off of RMB30.0 million in investment buyback receivable for the nine months ended September 30, 2024. Income from operations increased by 30.9% to RMB46.2 million (US$6.5 million) for the nine months ended September 30, 2025 from RMB35.3 million in the same period of 2024. Change in fair value of investment in marketable security was a loss of RMB31.3 million (US$4.4 million) for the nine months ended September 30, 2025, as compared with a gain of RMB12.1 million in the same period of 2024. The change was primarily attributable to the fair value changes in investments in a publicly traded company. Investment loss decreased to RMB1.1 million (US$0.2 million) for the nine months ended September 30, 2025 from RMB4.4 million in the same period of 2024. The investment loss was primarily attributable to one-time share of unrealized loss in the long-term investments. Interest income, net decreased to RMB1.3 million (US$0.2 million) for the nine months ended September 30, 2025 from RMB2.8 million in the same period of 2024. The decrease was primarily due to lower interest rate. Other income, net increased by 1,226.9% to RMB9.5 million (US$1.3 million) for the nine months ended September 30, 2025 from RMB0.7 million in the same period of 2024. The increase was primarily due to increased government subsidies and one-time compensation income. There is no assurance that the Company will continue to receive these subsidies in the future. Foreign exchange loss, net increased by 289.4% to RMB4.0 million (US$0.6 million) for the nine months ended September 30, 2025 from RMB1.0 million in the same period of 2024. Income tax expenses decreased to RMB5.7 million (US$0.8 million) for the nine months ended September 30, 2025 from RMB11.2 million in the same period of 2024, which was mainly due to less taxable income. Net income decreased to RMB14.9 million (US$2.1 million) for the nine months ended September 30, 2025 from RMB34.2 million in the same period of 2024 as a result of the foregoing. Net income attributable to the Company's shareholders decreased to RMB20.2 million (US$2.8 million) for the nine months ended September 30, 2025 from RMB42.7 million in the same period of 2024. Adjusted net income attributable to the Company's shareholders decreased to RMB26.7 million (US$3.8 million) for the nine months ended September 30, 2025 from RMB50.8 million in the same period of 2024. Basic and diluted net income per ordinary share were both RMB0.49 (US$0.07) for the nine months ended September 30, 2025. In comparison, basic and diluted net income per ordinary share were both RMB1.03 in the same period of 2024. Adjusted basic and diluted net income per ordinary share were both RMB0.64 (US$0.09) for the nine months ended September 30, 2025. In comparison, adjusted basic and diluted net income per ordinary share were both RMB1.23 in the same period of 2024. As of September 30, 2025, the Company had RMB254.1 million (US$35.7 million) in cash and cash equivalents, which represented an increase of RMB1.5 million from RMB252.5 million as of December 31, 2024. About Scienjoy Holding Corporation Scienjoy is a pioneering Nasdaq-listed interactive entertainment leader. Driven by the vision of shaping a metaverse lifestyle, Scienjoy leverages AI-powered technology to create immersive experiences that resonate with global audiences, fostering meaningful connections and redefining entertainment. For more information, please visit http://ir.scienjoy.com/. Use of Non-GAAP Financial Measures Adjusted net income attributable to the Company's shareholders is calculated as net income attributable to the Company's shareholders adjusted for share-based compensation. Adjusted basic and diluted net income per ordinary share is non-GAAP net income (loss) attributable to ordinary shareholders divided by weighted average number of ordinary shares used in the calculation of non-GAAP basic and diluted net income per ordinary share. The non-GAAP financial measures are presented to enhance investors' overall understanding of the Company's financial performance and should not be considered a substitute for, or superior to, the financial information prepared and presented in accordance with U.S. GAAP. Investors are encouraged to review the reconciliation of the historical non-GAAP financial measures to its most directly comparable GAAP financial measures. As non-GAAP financial measures have material limitations as analytical metrics and may not be calculated in the same manner by all companies, they may not be comparable to other similarly titled measures used by other companies. In light of the foregoing limitations, you should not consider non-GAAP financial measures as a substitute for, or superior to, such metrics in accordance with US GAAP. For more information on these non-GAAP financial measures, please see the table captioned "Reconciliations of Non-GAAP Results" near the end of this release. Exchange Rate Information This announcement contains translations of certain RMB amounts into U.S. dollars at a specified rate solely for the convenience of the reader. Unless otherwise noted, all translations from RMB to U.S. dollars are made at a rate of RMB7.1190 to US$1.00, the noon buying rate in effect on September 30, 2025, in the H.10 statistical release of the Federal Reserve Board. The Company makes no representation that the RMB amounts could have been, or could be, converted, realized or settled in U.S. dollars at that rate on September 30, 2025, or at any other rate. Safe Harbor Statement Certain statements made in this release are "forward looking statements" within the meaning of the "safe harbor" provisions of the United States Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. When used in this press release, the words "estimates," "projected," "expects," "anticipates," "forecasts," "plans," "intends," "believes," "seeks," "may," "will," "should," "future," "propose" and variations of these words or similar expressions (or the negative versions of such words or expressions) are intended to identify forward-looking statements. These forward-looking statements are not guarantees of future performance, conditions or results, and involve a number of known and unknown risks, uncertainties, assumptions and other important factors, many of which are outside the Company's control, that could cause actual results or outcomes to differ materially from those discussed in the forward-looking statements. Important factors, among others, are: the ability to manage growth; ability to identify and integrate other future acquisitions; ability to obtain additional financing in the future to fund capital expenditures; fluctuations in general economic and business conditions; costs or other factors adversely affecting our profitability; litigation involving patents, intellectual property, and other matters; potential changes in the legislative and regulatory environment; a pandemic or epidemic. The forward-looking statements contained in this release are also subject to other risks and uncertainties, including those more fully described in the Company's filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission ("SEC") from time to time. The Company undertakes no obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, except as required by applicable law. Such information speaks only as of the date of this release. For investor and media inquiries, please contact: Investor Relations Contacts Denny Tang Chief Financial Officer Scienjoy Holding Corporation +86-10-64428188 [email protected] Ascent Investor Relations LLC Tina Xiao +1-646-932-7242 [email protected] View original content:https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/scienjoy-holding-corporation-reports-nine-months-ended-september-30-2025-unaudited-financial-results-302625702.html

Despite posting healthy earnings, Scienjoy Holding Corporation's (NASDAQ:SJ ) stock has been quite weak. Along with the solid headline numbers, we think that investors have some reasons for optimism. We've found 21 US stocks that are forecast to pay a dividend yield of over 6% next year. See the full list for free. One key financial ratio used to measure how well a company converts its profit to free cash flow (FCF) is the accrual ratio. In plain english, this ratio subtracts FCF from net profit, and divides that number by the company's average operating assets over that period. You could think of the accrual ratio from cashflow as the 'non-FCF profit ratio'. As a result, a negative accrual ratio is a positive for the company, and a positive accrual ratio is a negative. While it's not a problem to have a positive accrual ratio, indicating a certain level of non-cash profits, a high accrual ratio is arguably a bad thing, because it indicates paper profits are not matched by cash flow. That's because some academic studies have suggested that high accruals ratios tend to lead to lower profit or less profit growth. Scienjoy Holding has an accrual ratio of -0.11 for the year to June 2025. That indicates that its free cash flow was a fair bit more than its statutory profit. In fact, it had free cash flow of CN¥118m in the last year, which was a lot more than its statutory profit of CN¥11.3m. Scienjoy Holding shareholders are no doubt pleased that free cash flow improved over the last twelve months. Having said that, there is more to the story. We can see that unusual items have impacted its statutory profit, and therefore the accrual ratio. See our latest analysis for Scienjoy Holding That might leave you wondering what analysts are forecasting in terms of future profitability. Luckily, you can click here to see an interactive graph depicting future profitability, based on their estimates. Scienjoy Holding's profit was reduced by unusual items worth CN¥43m in the last twelve months, and this helped it produce high cash conversion, as reflected by its unusual items. In a scenario where those unusual items included non-cash charges, we'd expect to see a strong accrual ratio, which is exactly what has happened in this case. While deductions due to unusual items are disappointing in the first instance, there is a silver lining. We looked at thousands of listed companies and found that unusual items are very often one-off in nature. And that's hardly a surprise given these line items are considered unusual. Scienjoy Holding took a rather significant hit from unusual items in the year to June 2025. As a result, we can surmise that the unusual items made its statutory profit significantly weaker than it would otherwise be. In conclusion, both Scienjoy Holding's accrual ratio and its unusual items suggest that its statutory earnings are probably reasonably conservative. After considering all this, we reckon Scienjoy Holding's statutory profit probably understates its earnings potential! So while earnings quality is important, it's equally important to consider the risks facing Scienjoy Holding at this point in time. When we did our research, we found 3 warning signs for Scienjoy Holding (1 is significant!) that we believe deserve your full attention. After our examination into the nature of Scienjoy Holding's profit, we've come away optimistic for the company. But there is always more to discover if you are capable of focussing your mind on minutiae. Some people consider a high return on equity to be a good sign of a quality business. While it might take a little research on your behalf, you may find this free collection of companies boasting high return on equity, or this list of stocks with significant insider holdings to be useful. Have feedback on this article? Concerned about the content? Get in touch with us directly. Alternatively, email editorial-team (at) simplywallst.com. This article by Simply Wall St is general in nature. We provide commentary based on historical data and analyst forecasts only using an unbiased methodology and our articles are not intended to be financial advice. It does not constitute a recommendation to buy or sell any stock, and does not take account of your objectives, or your financial situation. We aim to bring you long-term focused analysis driven by fundamental data. Note that our analysis may not factor in the latest price-sensitive company announcements or qualitative material. Simply Wall St has no position in any stocks mentioned.

BEIJING, Aug. 27, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Scienjoy Holding Corporation ("Scienjoy", the "Company", or "we") (NASDAQ: SJ), an interactive entertainment leader in the Chinese market, today announced its financial results for the second quarter and first half of fiscal year 2025 ended June 30, 2025. Second Quarter 2025 Operating and Financial Summaries Total revenues decreased to RMB349.0 million (US$48.7 million) for the three months ended June 30, 2025 from RMB374.8 million in the same period of 2024. Gross profit decreased to RMB63.7 million (US$8.9 million) for the three months ended June 30, 2025 from RMB64.7 million in the same period of 2024. Gross margin increased to 18.2% for the three months ended June 30, 2025 from 17.3% in the same period of 2024. Income from operations decreased to RMB23.3 million (US$3.2 million) for the three months ended June 30, 2025 from RMB28.6 million in the same period of 2024. Net income decreased to RMB22.7 million (US$3.2 million) for the three months ended June 30, 2025 from RMB33.4 million in the same period of 2024. This is mainly due to RMB 13.7 million decrease in change in fair value of investment in a publicly traded company. Net income attributable to the Company's shareholders decreased to RMB22.6 million (US$3.2 million) for the three months ended June 30, 2025 from RMB35.3 million in the same period of 2024. Adjusted net income attributable to the Company's shareholders decreased to RMB24.9 million (US$3.5 million) for the three months ended June 30, 2025 from RMB38.5 million in the same period of 2024. First Half 2025 Operating and Financial Summaries Total revenues decreased to RMB656.4 million (US$91.6 million) for the six months ended June 30, 2025 from RMB691.1 million in the same period of 2024. Gross profit increased by 4.6% to RMB123.2 million (US$17.2 million) for the six months ended June 30, 2025 from RMB117.8 million in the same period of 2024. Gross margin increased to 18.8% for the six months ended June 30, 2025 from 17.0% in the same period of 2024. Income from operations decreased to RMB37.0 million (US$5.2 million) for the six months ended June 30, 2025 from RMB38.9 million in the same period of 2024. Net income decreased to RMB9.7 million (US$1.4 million) for the six months ended June 30, 2025 from RMB36.2 million in the same period of 2024. This is mainly due to RMB 34.9 million decrease in change in fair value of investment in a publicly traded company. Net income attributable to the Company's shareholders decreased to RMB13.5 million (US$1.9 million) for the six months ended June 30, 2025 from RMB41.9 million in the same period of 2024. Adjusted net income attributable to the Company's shareholders decreased to RMB19.4 million (US$2.7 million) for the six months ended June 30, 2025 from RMB47.5 million in the same period of 2024. As of June 30, 2025, the Company had RMB298.5 million (US$41.7 million) in cash and cash equivalents, which represented an increase of RMB46.0 million from RMB252.5 million as of December 31, 2024. Mr. Victor He, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Scienjoy, commented, "In the first half of 2025, we have been advancing our 'live streaming + gaming' ecosystem strategy in line with our roadmap, reinforcing steady growth and achieving new breakthroughs in our core business. To further consolidate our live broadcast operations, we focused on retaining high-quality broadcasters, attracting new talents, enhancing content and improving user experience through innovative technologies such as AI and big data tools. Leveraging our expertise and competitive advantages, we are confident in establishing a sustainable and clearly differentiated model that delivers an unparalleled gaming experience while broadening the industry landscape. We are particularly encouraged by the progress of AI Vista, our AIGC-driven creative community. By the end of Q2, the app had accumulated a vast number of AI-generated images and videos created through our growing library of styles and templates. This performance reflects the strength of our product roadmap and our ability to deliver differentiated user experiences. Additionally, we remain firmly committed to our global expansion strategy, focusing resources on new markets to broaden our user base and diversify revenue streams. We will further enhance our business with our AI Performer technology — enabling real-time, interactive digital humans designed for both consumer and enterprise applications. Looking ahead, we will continue to steadily and methodically scale our live streaming business, AI Vista, Beelive, and global content businesses around a unifying theme: 'AI for Everyday Life.' We are confident these initiatives will deliver durable returns and further strengthen the foundation for sustainable, profitable growth." Mr. Denny Tang, Chief Financial Officer of Scienjoy, added, "Our first-half 2025 results underscore both strategic resilience and financial discipline. Higher gross margin confirm that tighter cost controls and a refined, high-value user mix continue to drive operating efficiency. The decline in net income is purely the result of the accounting impact of the investment revaluation and does not affect cash generation or day-to-day operations. With cash reserves increasing, we retain ample liquidity to fund innovation and expansion. Going forward, we strive to stay focused on executing our strategic priorities and investing in content, technology, and global reach to deliver high-quality growth and long-term shareholder value." Second Quarter 2025 Financial Results Total revenues decreased to RMB349.0 million (US$48.7 million) for the three months ended June 30, 2025 from RMB374.8 million in the same period of 2024, primarily caused by a decrease in paying users due to competitive landscape of China's mobile live streaming market. Total paying users were 165,239 for the three months ended June 30, 2025, as compared to 189,860 in the same period of 2024. Cost of revenues decreased to RMB285.4 million (US$39.8 million) for the three months ended June 30, 2025 from RMB310.1 million in the same period of 2024. The decrease was primarily attributable to a decrease of RMB33.1 million in the Company's revenue sharing fees, partially offset by an increase of RMB7.6 million in the Company's user acquisition costs. Gross profit decreased to RMB63.7 million (US$8.9 million) for the three months ended June 30, 2025 from RMB64.7 million in the same period of 2024. Gross margin increased to 18.2% for the three months ended June 30, 2025 from 17.3% in the same period of 2024 due to higher average live streaming revenue per paying user ("ARPPU") and lower revenue sharing fees during the three months ended June 30, 2025, showing the Company's effectiveness in converting high-quality paying user to its gross margin growth. Total operating expenses increased by 11.8% to RMB40.4 million (US$5.6 million) for the three months ended June 30, 2025 from RMB36.1 million in the same period of 2024. Sales and marketing expenses increased by 587.3% to RMB1.3 million (US$0.2 million) for the three months ended June 30, 2025 from RMB0.2 million in the same period of 2024, primarily attributable to more sales and marketing activities. General and administrative expenses increased by 26.3% to RMB21.0 million (US$2.9 million) for the three months ended June 30, 2025 from RMB16.7 million in the same period of 2024, primarily caused by an increase of RMB4.1 million in professional consulting fee. Research and development expenses decreased to RMB17.4 million (US$2.4 million) from RMB17.5 million for the three months ended June 30, 2025 and 2024. Provision for credit losses decreased to RMB0.6 million (US$0.1 million) for the three months ended June 30, 2025 from RMB1.8 million in the same period of 2024 due to improvement of collection in the second quarter of 2025. Income from operations decreased to RMB23.3 million (US$3.2 million) for the three months ended June 30, 2025 from RMB28.6 million in the same period of 2024. Change in fair value of investment in marketable security was a loss of RMB6.8 million (US$0.9 million) for the three months ended June 30, 2025, as compared with a gain of RMB7.0 million in the same period of 2024. The change was primarily attributable to the fair value changes in investments in a publicly traded company. Investment loss decreased to RMB0.6 million (US$0.1 million) for the three months ended June 30, 2025 from RMB1.1 million in the same period of 2024. The investment loss was primarily attributable to one-time share of unrealized loss in the long-term investments. Interest income, net increased by 1.8% to RMB0.5 million for the three months ended June 30, 2025 from RMB0.4 million in the same period of 2024. The increase was primarily due to increased cash balance. Other income, net increased by 1,228.5% to RMB7.6 million for the three months ended June 30, 2025 from RMB0.6 million in the same period of 2024. The increase was primarily due to increased government subsidies. There is no assurance that the Company will continue to receive these subsidies in the future. Foreign exchange loss, net was RMB1.6 million (US$0.2 million) for the three months ended June 30, 2025, as compared to a foreign exchange gain of RMB1.0 million in the same period of 2024. Income tax benefit was RMB0.3 million (US$0.04 million) for the three months ended June 30, 2025, as compared to an income tax expense of RMB3.0 million in the same period of 2024. Net income decreased to RMB22.7 million (US$3.2 million) for the three months ended June 30, 2025 from RMB33.4 million in the same period of 2024 as a result of the foregoing. Net income attributable to the Company's shareholders decreased to RMB22.6 million (US$3.2 million) for the three months ended June 30, 2025 from RMB35.3 million in the same period of 2024. Adjusted net income attributable to the Company's shareholders decreased to RMB24.9 million (US$3.5 million) for the three months ended June 30, 2025 from RMB38.5 million in the same period of 2024. Basic and diluted net income per ordinary share was RMB0.54 (US$0.08) and RMB0.54 (US$0.08) for the three months ended June 30, 2025, respectively. In comparison, basic and diluted net income per ordinary share was RMB0.86 and RMB0.85 in the same period of 2024, respectively. Adjusted basic and diluted net income per ordinary share was RMB0.60 (US$0.08) and RMB0.60 (US$0.08) for the three months ended June 30, 2025, respectively. In comparison, adjusted basic and diluted net income per ordinary share was RMB0.94 and RMB0.93 in the same period of 2024, respectively. First Half 2025 Financial Results Total net revenues decreased to RMB656.4 million (US$91.6 million) for the six months ended June 30, 2025 from RMB691.1 million in the same period of 2024, primarily caused by decrease of paying users due to competitive landscape of China's mobile live streaming market. Total paying users were 253,888 for the six months ended June 30, 2025, compared to 284,076 in the same period of 2024. Cost of revenues decreased to RMB533.2 million (US$74.4 million) for the six months ended June 30, 2025 from RMB573.3 million in the same period of 2024. The decrease was primarily attributable to a decrease of RMB56.0 million in the Company's revenue sharing fees, partially offset by an increase of RMB14.6 million in the Company's user acquisition costs. Gross profit increased by 4.6% to RMB123.2 million (US$17.2 million) for the six months ended June 30, 2025 from RMB117.8 million in the same period of 2024. The gross margin increased to 18.8% for the six months ended June 30, 2025 from 17.0% in the same period of 2024 due to higher ARPPU and lower revenue sharing fees during the six months ended June 30, 2025, showing the Company's effectiveness in converting high-quality paying user to its profit growth. Total operating expenses increased by 9.2% to RMB86.2 million (US$12.0 million) for the six months ended June 30, 2025 from RMB78.9 million in the same period of 2024. Sales and marketing expenses increased by 56.7% to RMB3.4 million (US$0.5 million) for the six months ended June 30, 2025 from RMB2.2 million in the same period of 2024, primarily attributable to more sales and marketing activities. General and administrative expenses increased by 21.3% to RMB44.4 million (US$6.2 million) for the six months ended June 30, 2025 from RMB36.6 million in the same period of 2024. The increase was primarily due to an increase of RMB6.9 million in professional consulting fee and RMB2.7 million in employee salary and welfare, partially offset by a decrease of RMB0.6 million in entertainment expenses and a decrease of RMB0.5 million in share-based compensation. Research and development expenses decreased to RMB37.0 million (US$5.2 million) from RMB39.1 million for the six months ended June 30, 2025 and 2024, due to a decrease of RMB4.8 million in employee salary and welfare, offset by an increase of RMB2.4 million in technical service fee. Provision for credit losses increased by 24.3% to RMB1.4 million (US$0.2 million) for the six months ended June 30, 2025 from RMB1.1 million in the same period of 2024, due to overall slow collection for the six months ended June 30, 2025. Income from operations decreased to RMB37.0 million (US$5.2 million) for the six months ended June 30, 2025 from RMB38.9 million in the same period of 2024. Change in fair value of investment in marketable security was a loss of RMB31.1 million (US$4.3 million) for the six months ended June 30, 2025, as compared with a gain of RMB3.8 million in the same period of 2024. The change was primarily attributable to the fair value changes in investments in publicly traded company. Investment loss decreased to RMB1.0 million (US$0.1 million) for the six months ended June 30, 2025 from RMB3.4 million in the same period of 2024. The investment loss was primarily attributable to one-time share of unrealized loss in the long-term investments. Interest income, net decreased to RMB1.0 million (US$0.1million) for the six months ended June 30, 2025 from RMB2.4 million in the same period of 2024. The decrease was primarily due to lower interest rate. Other income, net increased by 1,218.6% to RMB9.1 million (US$1.3 million) for the six months ended June 30, 2025 from RMB0.7 million in the same period of 2024. The increase was primarily due to increased government subsidies and one-time compensation income. There is no assurance that the Company will continue to receive these subsidies in the future. Foreign exchange loss, net was RMB2.6 million (US$0.4 million) for the six months ended June 30, 2025, as compared to foreign exchange gain of RMB1.5 million in the same period of 2024. Income tax expense decreased to RMB2.6 million for the six months ended June 30, 2025 from RMB7.7 million in the same period of 2024 due to decreased taxable income. Net income decreased to RMB9.7 million (US$1.4 million) for the six months ended June 30, 2025 from of RMB36.2 million in the same period of 2024 as a result of the foregoing. Net income attributable to the Company's shareholders decreased to RMB13.5 million (US$1.9 million) for the six months ended June 30, 2025 from RMB41.9 million in the same period of 2024. Adjusted net income attributable to the Company's shareholders decreased to RMB19.4 million (US$2.7 million) for the six months ended June 30, 2025 from RMB47.5 million in the same period of 2024. Basic and diluted net income per ordinary share was RMB0.32 (US$0.05) and RMB0.32 (US$0.05) for the six months ended June 30, 2025, respectively. In comparison, basic and diluted net income per ordinary share was RMB1.02 and RMB1.01 in the same period of 2024, respectively. Adjusted basic and diluted net income per ordinary share was RMB0.47 (US$0.07) and RMB0.47 (US$0.07) for the six months ended June 30, 2025, respectively. In comparison, adjusted basic and diluted net income per ordinary share was RMB1.16 and RMB1.15 in the same period of 2024, respectively. As of June 30, 2025, the Company had cash and cash equivalent balance of RMB298.5 million (US$41.7 million), which represented an increase of RMB46.0 million from RMB252.5 million as of December 31, 2024. About Scienjoy Holding Corporation Scienjoy is a pioneering Nasdaq-listed interactive entertainment leader. Driven by the vision of shaping a metaverse lifestyle, Scienjoy leverages AI-powered technology to create immersive experiences that resonate with global audiences, fostering meaningful connections and redefining entertainment. For more information, please visit http://ir.scienjoy.com/. Use of Non-GAAP Financial Measures Adjusted net income is calculated as net income adjusted for change in fair value of contingent consideration, change in fair value of warrant liability and share based compensation. Adjusted basic and diluted net income per ordinary share is non-GAAP net income (loss) attributable to ordinary shareholders divided by weighted average number of ordinary shares used in the calculation of non-GAAP basic and diluted net income per ordinary share. The non-GAAP financial measures are presented to enhance investors' overall understanding of the Company's financial performance and should not be considered a substitute for, or superior to, the financial information prepared and presented in accordance with U.S. GAAP. Investors are encouraged to review the reconciliation of the historical non-GAAP financial measures to its most directly comparable GAAP financial measures. As non-GAAP financial measures have material limitations as analytical metrics and may not be calculated in the same manner by all companies, they may not be comparable to other similarly titled measures used by other companies. In light of the foregoing limitations, you should not consider non-GAAP financial measures as a substitute for, or superior to, such metrics in accordance with US GAAP. For more information on these non-GAAP financial measures, please see the table captioned "Reconciliations of Non-GAAP Results" near the end of this release. Exchange Rate Information This announcement contains translations of certain RMB amounts into U.S. dollars at a specified rate solely for the convenience of the reader. Unless otherwise noted, all translations from RMB to U.S. dollars are made at a rate of RMB7.1636 to US$1.00, the noon buying rate in effect on June 30, 2025, in the H.10 statistical release of the Federal Reserve Board. The Company makes no representation that the RMB amounts could have been, or could be, converted, realized or settled in U.S. dollars at that rate on June 30, 2025, or at any other rate. Safe Harbor Statement Certain statements made in this release are "forward looking statements" within the meaning of the "safe harbor" provisions of the United States Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. When used in this press release, the words "estimates," "projected," "expects," "anticipates," "forecasts," "plans," "intends," "believes," "seeks," "may," "will," "should," "future," "propose" and variations of these words or similar expressions (or the negative versions of such words or expressions) are intended to identify forward-looking statements. These forward-looking statements are not guarantees of future performance, conditions or results, and involve a number of known and unknown risks, uncertainties, assumptions and other important factors, many of which are outside the Company's control, that could cause actual results or outcomes to differ materially from those discussed in the forward-looking statements. Important factors, among others, are: the ability to manage growth; ability to identify and integrate other future acquisitions; ability to obtain additional financing in the future to fund capital expenditures; fluctuations in general economic and business conditions; costs or other factors adversely affecting our profitability; litigation involving patents, intellectual property, and other matters; potential changes in the legislative and regulatory environment; a pandemic or epidemic. The forward-looking statements contained in this release are also subject to other risks and uncertainties, including those more fully described in the Company's filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission ("SEC") from time to time. The Company undertakes no obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, except as required by applicable law. Such information speaks only as of the date of this release. For investor and media inquiries, please contact: Investor Relations Contacts Denny Tang Chief Financial Officer Scienjoy Holding Corporation +86-10-64428188 [email protected] Ascent Investor Relations LLC Tina Xiao +1-646-932-7242 [email protected] View original content:https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/scienjoy-holding-corporation-reports-second-quarter-and-first-half-2025-unaudited-financial-results-302539714.html SOURCE Scienjoy Holding Corporation

Income from Operations up 33.3% Year Over Year BEIJING, June 4, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Scienjoy Holding Corporation ("Scienjoy", the "Company", or "we") (NASDAQ: SJ), an interactive entertainment leader in the Chinese market, today announced its financial results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2025. First Quarter 2025 Operating and Financial Summaries Total revenues decreased to RMB307.3 million (US$42.4 million) in the first quarter of 2025 from RMB316.3 million in the same period of 2024. Gross profit increased by 12.1% to RMB59.5 million (US$8.2 million) in the first quarter of 2025 from RMB53.1 million in the same period of 2024. Gross margin increased to 19.4% in the first quarter of 2025 from 16.8% in the same period of 2024. Income from operations increased by 33.3% to RMB13.7 million (US$1.9 million) in the first quarter of 2025 from RMB10.3 million in the same period of 2024. Net loss was RMB13.0 million (US$1.8 million) in the first quarter of 2025, as compared to a net income of RMB2.8 million in the same period of 2024. Net loss attributable to the Company's shareholders was RMB9.1 million (US$1.3 million) in the first quarter of 2025, as compared to a net income attributable to the Company's shareholders of RMB6.6 million in the same period of 2024. Adjusted net loss attributable to the Company's shareholders was RMB5.5 million (US$0.8 million) in the first quarter of 2025, as compared to a net income adjusted attributable to the Company's shareholders of RMB9.0 million in the same period of 2024. As of March 31, 2025, the Company had RMB286.5 million (US$39.5 million) in cash and cash equivalents, which represented an increase of RMB33.9 million from RMB252.5 million as of December 31, 2024. Mr. Victor He, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Scienjoy, commented, "Our first quarter results reflect our continued focus on operational efficiency and strategic cost management. Despite a slight decline in total revenues, we achieved a substantial increase in gross profit and gross margin. These results underscore our unwavering commitment to executing our long-term growth strategy, particularly advancing our global expansion through our Dubai hub and continuing to scale in the dynamic Middle East and beyond. Our Dubai subsidiary has established a strong foundation for our dual model in the AI sector, combining a compelling AI-focused app with a growing user base and a complementary offline presence that not only generates revenue but also serves as a marketing funnel. The momentum from late 2024 through the first quarter of 2025 reflects strong execution in this strategy and lays a solid platform for further global expansion in subsequent quarters. Moving forward, we remain confident in our ability to drive operational excellence, scale globally, and remain agile in response to market dynamics. With clear objectives in place, we believe we are well-positioned for sustainable long-term shareholder value creation." Mr. Denny Tang, Chief Financial Officer of Scienjoy, added, "We are encouraged by the resilience of our business in the first quarter of 2025. Our income from operations increased by 33.3% year over year, demonstrating the ongoing effectiveness of our disciplined cost management and our capability to extract greater value from a more targeted paying user base. Although we reported a net loss this quarter, the strength of our core operations was not impacted, as evidenced by the significant increases in both income from operations and gross profit. Additionally, the increase in cash reserves reinforces our financial stability and ability to support future sustainable growth. We believe the progress we have achieved in fiscal year 2024 has laid a solid foundation for continued momentum in 2025. Looking ahead, we will remain focused on executing our strategic priorities while advancing our innovation roadmap, with renewed confidence and resolution to pursue high-quality growth and operational efficiency." First Quarter 2025 Financial Results Total revenues decreased to RMB307.3 million (US$42.4 million) in the first quarter of 2025 from RMB316.3 million in the same period of 2024, primarily caused by a decrease in paying users due to competitive landscape of China's mobile live streaming market. Total paying users were 151,971 in the first quarter of 2025, as compared to 164,044 in the same period of 2024. Cost of revenues decreased to RMB247.8 million (US$34.2 million) in the first quarter of 2025 from RMB263.2 million in the same period of 2024. The decrease was primarily attributable to a decrease of RMB22.9 million in the Company's revenue sharing fees due to the fact that the Company already had a stable market share, offset by an increase of RMB7.0 million in the Company's user acquisition costs. Gross profit increased by 12.1% to RMB59.5 million (US$8.2 million) in the first quarter of 2025 from RMB53.1 million in the same period of 2024. The gross margin increased to 19.4% in the first quarter of 2025 from 16.8% in the same period of 2024 due to higher average live streaming revenue per paying user ("ARPPU") during the first quarter of 2025, showing the Company's effectiveness in converting high-quality paying user to its profit growth. Total operating expenses increased by 7.0% to RMB45.8 million (US$6.3 million) in the first quarter of 2025 from RMB42.8 million in the same period of 2024. Sales and marketing expenses increased by 6.3% to RMB2.1 million (US$0.3 million) in the first quarter of 2025 from RMB2.0 million in the same period of 2024, primarily attributable to more marketing activities. General and administrative expenses increased by 17.2% to RMB23.4 million (US$3.2 million) in the first quarter of 2025 from RMB19.9 million in the same period of 2024. The increase was primarily due to an increase of RMB3.8 million in professional consultant fee. Research and development expenses decreased to RMB19.6 million (US$2.7 million) in the first quarter of 2025 from RMB21.5 million in the same period of 2024, due to a decrease of RMB2.4 million in technical service fee. Provision for credit losses was RMB0.8 million (US$0.1 million) in the first quarter of 2025, as compared to a recovery of credit losses of RMB0.6 million in the same period of 2024, due to slow collection. Income from operations increased by 33.3% to RMB13.7 million (US$1.9 million) in the first quarter of 2025 from RMB10.3 million in the same period of 2024. Change in fair value of investment in marketable security increased by 654.1% to loss of RMB24.3 million (US$3.4 million) in the first quarter of 2025 from loss of RMB3.2 million in the same period of 2024. The change was primarily attributable to the fair value changes in investments in a publicly traded company. Investment loss decreased to RMB0.4 million (US$0.1 million) in the first quarter of 2025, as compared to an investment loss of RMB2.2 million in the same period of 2024. The investment loss was primarily attributable to share of unrealized loss in long-term investments. Net loss was RMB13.0 million (US$1.8 million) in the first quarter of 2025, as compared to a net income of RMB2.8 million in the same period of 2024. Despite delivering a 33.3% increase in income from operation, the Company reported a net loss for the first quarter of 2025, primarily attributable to an unrealized loss of RMB 24.3 million from change in fair value of investment in marketable security. Net loss attributable to the Company's shareholders was RMB9.1 million (US$1.3 million) in the first quarter of 2025, as compared to a net income attributable to the Company's shareholders of RMB6.6 million in the same period of 2024. Adjusted net loss attributable to the Company's shareholders was RMB5.5 million (US$0.8 million) in the first quarter of 2025, as compared to a net income adjusted attributable to the Company's shareholders of RMB9.0 million in the same period of 2024. Basic and diluted net loss attributable to the Company's shareholders per ordinary share were both RMB0.22 (US$0.03) in the first quarter of 2025. In comparison, basic and diluted net income attributable to the Company's shareholders per ordinary share were both RMB0.16 in the same period of 2024. Adjusted basic and diluted net loss attributable to the Company's shareholders per ordinary share were both RMB0.13 (US$0.02) in the first quarter of 2025. In comparison, adjusted basic and diluted net income attributable to the Company's shareholders per ordinary share were both RMB0.22 in the same period of 2024. As of March 31, 2025, the Company had cash and cash equivalent balance of RMB286.5 million (US$39.5 million), which represented an increase of RMB33.9 million from RMB252.5 million as of December 31, 2024. About Scienjoy Holding Corporation Scienjoy is a pioneering Nasdaq-listed interactive entertainment leader. Driven by the vision of shaping a metaverse lifestyle, Scienjoy leverages AI-powered technology to create immersive experiences that resonate with global audiences, fostering meaningful connections and redefining entertainment. For more information, please visit http://ir.scienjoy.com/. Use of Non-GAAP Financial Measures Adjusted net income is calculated as net income adjusted for change in fair value of contingent consideration, change in fair value of warrant liability and share based compensation. Adjusted basic and diluted net income per ordinary share is non-GAAP net income (loss) attributable to ordinary shareholders divided by weighted average number of ordinary shares used in the calculation of non-GAAP basic and diluted net income per ordinary share. The non-GAAP financial measures are presented to enhance investors' overall understanding of the Company's financial performance and should not be considered a substitute for, or superior to, the financial information prepared and presented in accordance with U.S. GAAP. Investors are encouraged to review the reconciliation of the historical non-GAAP financial measures to its most directly comparable GAAP financial measures. As non-GAAP financial measures have material limitations as analytical metrics and may not be calculated in the same manner by all companies, they may not be comparable to other similarly titled measures used by other companies. In light of the foregoing limitations, you should not consider non-GAAP financial measures as a substitute for, or superior to, such metrics in accordance with US GAAP. For more information on these non-GAAP financial measures, please see the table captioned "Reconciliations of Non-GAAP Results" near the end of this release. Exchange Rate Information This announcement contains translations of certain RMB amounts into U.S. dollars at a specified rate solely for the convenience of the reader. Unless otherwise noted, all translations from RMB to U.S. dollars are made at a rate of RMB7.2567 to US$1.00, the noon buying rate in effect on March 31, 2025, in the H.10 statistical release of the Federal Reserve Board. The Company makes no representation that the RMB amounts could have been, or could be, converted, realized or settled in U.S. dollars at that rate on March 31, 2025, or at any other rate. Safe Harbor Statement Certain statements made in this release are "forward looking statements" within the meaning of the "safe harbor" provisions of the United States Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. When used in this press release, the words "estimates," "projected," "expects," "anticipates," "forecasts," "plans," "intends," "believes," "seeks," "may," "will," "should," "future," "propose" and variations of these words or similar expressions (or the negative versions of such words or expressions) are intended to identify forward-looking statements. These forward-looking statements are not guarantees of future performance, conditions or results, and involve a number of known and unknown risks, uncertainties, assumptions and other important factors, many of which are outside the Company's control, that could cause actual results or outcomes to differ materially from those discussed in the forward-looking statements. Important factors, among others, are: the ability to manage growth; ability to identify and integrate other future acquisitions; ability to obtain additional financing in the future to fund capital expenditures; fluctuations in general economic and business conditions; costs or other factors adversely affecting our profitability; litigation involving patents, intellectual property, and other matters; potential changes in the legislative and regulatory environment; a pandemic or epidemic. The forward-looking statements contained in this release are also subject to other risks and uncertainties, including those more fully described in the Company's filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission ("SEC") from time to time. The Company undertakes no obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, except as required by applicable law. Such information speaks only as of the date of this release. For investor and media inquiries, please contact: Investor Relations Contacts Denny Tang Chief Financial Officer Scienjoy Holding Corporation +86-10-64428188 [email protected] Ascent Investor Relations LLC Tina Xiao +1-646-932-7242 [email protected] "Adjusted net income (loss) attributable to the Company's shareholders" is defined as net income (loss) attributable to the Company's shareholders excluding share based compensation. For more information, refer to "Use of Non-GAAP Financial Measures" and "Reconciliations of Non-GAAP Results" at the end of this press release. View original content:https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/scienjoy-holding-corporation-reports-unaudited-first-quarter-2025-financial-results-302472117.html SOURCE Scienjoy Holding Corporation

Income from Operations up 78.5% Year Over Year Net Income Increased by Approximately RMB60 million Year Over Year BEIJING, April 22, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Scienjoy Holding Corporation ("Scienjoy", the "Company", or "we") (NASDAQ: SJ), an interactive entertainment leader in the Chinese market, today announced its financial results for the year ended December 31, 2024. Fiscal Year 2024 Operating and Financial Summaries Total revenues decreased to RMB1,363.4 million (US$186.8 million) for the year ended December 31, 2024 from RMB1,464.9 million for the year ended December 31, 2023. Gross profit increased by 27.4% to RMB245.4 million (US$33.6 million) for the year ended December 31, 2024 from RMB192.7 million for the year ended December 31, 2023. Income from operations increased by 78.5% to RMB40.7 million (US$5.6 million) for the year ended December 31, 2024 from RMB22.8 million for the year ended December 31, 2023. Net income was RMB26.7 million (US$3.7 million) for the year ended December 31, 2024, increased by RMB61.7 million as compared to a net loss of RMB35.0 million for the year ended December 31, 2023. Net income attributable to the Company's shareholders was RMB39.7 million (US$5.4 million) for the year ended December 31, 2024, increased by RMB70.5 million, as compared with a net loss attributable to the Company's shareholders of RMB30.8 million for the year ended December 31, 2023. Adjusted net income attributable to the Company's shareholders was RMB50.3 million (US$6.9 million) for the year ended December 31, 2024, increased by RMB62.0 million as compared with a net loss adjusted attributable to the Company's shareholders of RMB11.7 million for the year ended December 31, 2023. As of December 31, 2024, the Company had cash and cash equivalent balance of RMB252.5 million (US$34.6 million), which represented an increase of RMB47.1 million from RMB205.5 million as of December 31, 2023. Mr. Victor He, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Scienjoy, commented, "In 2024, Scienjoy delivered a strong performance amid intense competition and complex macroeconomic conditions. We are proud to report significant growth in both gross profit and income from operations—rising by 27.4% and 78.5% respectively. These results reflect our ability to efficiently convert high-quality paying users into profit growth in an increasingly mature and competitive market. We also made meaningful progress in our global expansion strategy. Leveraging our strategic regional hub in Dubai, we have launched targeted promotional initiatives in the Middle East and North Africa—a region brimming with potential and vitality. Meanwhile, our diversified product portfolio drives organic growth through the integration of online and offline innovations. We believe these consumer-centric innovations have strengthened our market position in smart lifestyle solutions and demonstrate our commitment to create long-term value for stakeholders. Looking ahead, we are focusing on expanding global presence while investing further in cutting-edge Artificial Intelligence Generated Content, or AIGC, technologies and integrating them across our product ecosystem. We believe these efforts will pave the way for sustained growth and enduring success." Mr. Denny Tang, Chief Financial Officer of Scienjoy, added, "We are pleased to share our strong financial performance for fiscal year 2024, which underscores the effectiveness of our strategic execution and disciplined financial management. Our income from operations significantly surged by 78.5% year-over-year, reflecting the success of our strategic initiatives and operational efficiencies. Additionally, we achieved a net income of RMB26.7 million in 2024 —an impressive turnaround from a net loss in 2023 by approximately RMB60 million. This significant improvement reflects the resilience of our business model and the dedication of our team in navigating a rapidly evolving market landscape. The fiscal year 2024 results validate our strategic focus and provide a solid foundation for growth. With an eye to the future, we remain steadfast in our commitment to innovation and growth, particularly in advancing our market position within the Metaverse field. Our continued investments in innovative technology, top-tier talent, and global expansion are set to unlock new opportunities and position us at the forefront of dynamic Metaverse industry. As we advance on our globalization journey, we remain confident that our strategic vision and operational excellence will continue to drive meaningful results in the years to come." Fiscal Year 2024 Financial Results Total revenues decreased to RMB1,363.4 million (US$186.8 million) for the year ended December 31, 2024 from RMB1,464.9 million for the year ended December 31, 2023, primarily caused by a decrease in paying users due to competitive landscape of China's mobile live streaming market. Total paying users were 494,652 for the year ended December 31, 2024, compared to 557,692 for the year ended December 31, 2023. Cost of revenues decreased to RMB1,117.9 million (US$153.2 million) for the year ended December 31, 2024 from RMB1,272.1 million for the year ended December 31, 2023. The decrease was primarily attributable to a decrease of RMB123.7 million in the Company's revenue sharing fees and a decrease of RMB26.5 million in the Company's user acquisition costs due to the fact that the Company already had a stable market share. Gross profit increased by 27.4% to RMB245.4 million (US$33.6 million) for the year ended December 31, 2024 from RMB192.7 million for the year ended December 31, 2023. The gross margin increased to 18.0% for the year ended December 31, 2024 from 13.2% in the year ended December 31, 2023 due to higher average live streaming revenue per paying user ("ARPPU") during the year ended December 31, 2024, showing the Company's effectiveness in converting high-quality paying user to its profit growth. Total operating expenses increased by 20.5% to RMB204.7 million (US$28.0 million) for the year ended December 31, 2024 from RMB169.9 million for the year ended December 31, 2023. Sales and marketing expenses increased by 420.2% to RMB7.0 million (US$1.0 million) for the year ended December 31, 2024 from RMB1.4 million for the year ended December 31, 2023, primarily attributable to sales and marketing activities in our new subsidiaries in Dubai. The Company is taking initiative in Dubai market, aiming at global expansion starting from the dynamic Middle East and North Africa ("MENA") region. General and administrative expenses increased by1.4% to RMB76.6 million (US$10.5 million) for the year ended December 31, 2024 from RMB75.6 million for the year ended December 31, 2023. The increase was primarily due to an increase of RMB5.9 million in employee salary and welfare, offset by a decrease of RMB2.5 million in office renovation expenses and a decrease of RMB2.4 million in share-based compensation. Research and development expenses increased by 20.4% to RMB90.5 million (US$12.4 million) for the year ended December 31, 2024 from RMB75.1 million for the year ended December 31, 2023, due to an increase of RMB14.7 million in technical service fee and an increase of RMB1.1 million in employee salary and welfare. Provision for credit losses increased by 71.2% to RMB30.6 million (US$4.2 million) for the year ended December 31, 2024 from RMB17.9 million for the year ended December 31, 2023, primary due to a one-time write-off of a RMB30.0 million investment buyback receivable. Income from operations increased by 78.5% to RMB40.7 million (US$5.6 million) for the year ended December 31, 2024 from RMB22.8 million for the year ended December 31, 2023. Change in fair value of contingent consideration was nil for the year ended December 31, 2024, as compared to a loss of RMB5.6 million for the year ended December 31, 2023. Change in fair value of contingent consideration is derived from earn out liabilities resulted from historical acquisitions. The fair value of the contingent consideration is re-measured at each reporting period, and the change in fair value is recognized as either income or expense. Change in fair value of warrants liability was nil for the year ended December 31, 2024, as compared to a gain of RMB0.2 million for the year ended December 31, 2023. The fair value of the Company's warrants derivative liability assumed from the SPAC acquisition is re-measured to its fair value at the end of each reporting period, with the change being recorded as other expense or gain. In February 2024, the Company's warrants expired according to the terms of the warrant agreement. Change in fair value of investment in marketable security was a gain of RMB6.1 million (US$0.8 million) for the year ended December 31, 2024, as compared to a loss of RMB9.0 million for the year ended December 31, 2023. The change was primarily attributable to the fair value changes in investments in a publicly traded company. Investment loss decreased to RMB5.7 million (US$0.8 million) for the year ended December 31, 2024 as compared with an investment loss of RMB31.3 million for the year ended December 31, 2023. The investment loss was primarily attributable to share of unrealized loss in long-term investments. Impairment of long-term investments decreased to RMB10.4 million (US$1.4 million) for the year ended December 31, 2024, from RMB11.8 million for the year ended December 31, 2023. Net income was RMB26.7 million (US$3.7 million) for the year ended December 31 2024, increased by RMB61.7 million as compared to a net loss of RMB35.0 million for the year ended December 31, 2023. Net income attributable to the Company's shareholders was RMB39.7 million (US$5.4 million) for the year ended December 31, 2024, increased by RMB70.5 million as compared to a net loss attributable to the Company's shareholders of RMB30.8 million for the year ended December 31, 2023. Adjusted net income attributable to the Company's shareholders was RMB50.3 million (US$6.9 million) for the year ended December 31, 2024, increased by RMB62.0 million as compared to a net loss adjusted attributable to the Company's shareholders of RMB11.7 million for the year ended December 31, 2023. Basic and diluted net income attributable to the Company's shareholders per ordinary share was RMB0.96 (US$0.13) and RMB0.95 (US$0.13) for the year ended December 31, 2024. In comparison, basic and diluted net loss attributable to the Company's shareholders per ordinary share were both RMB0.76 for the year ended December 31, 2023. Adjusted basic and diluted net income attributable to the Company's shareholders per ordinary share was RMB1.22 (US$0.17) and RMB1.21 (US$0.17) for the year ended December 31, 2024. In comparison, adjusted basic and diluted net loss attributable to the Company's shareholders per ordinary share were both RMB0.29 for the year ended December 31, 2023 As of December 31, 2024, the Company had cash and cash equivalent balance of RMB252.5 million (US$34.6 million), which represented an increased by of RMB47.1 million from RMB205.5 million as of December 31, 2023. About Scienjoy Holding Corporation Scienjoy is a pioneering Nasdaq-listed interactive entertainment leader. Driven by the vision of shaping a metaverse lifestyle, Scienjoy leverages AI-powered technology to create immersive experiences that resonate with global audiences, fostering meaningful connections and redefining entertainment. For more information, please visit http://ir.scienjoy.com/. Use of Non-GAAP Financial Measures Adjusted net income is calculated as net income adjusted for change in fair value of contingent consideration, change in fair value of warrant liability and share based compensation. Adjusted basic and diluted net income per ordinary share is non-GAAP net income (loss) attributable to ordinary shareholders divided by weighted average number of ordinary shares used in the calculation of non-GAAP basic and diluted net income per ordinary share. The non-GAAP financial measures are presented to enhance investors' overall understanding of the Company's financial performance and should not be considered a substitute for, or superior to, the financial information prepared and presented in accordance with U.S. GAAP. Investors are encouraged to review the reconciliation of the historical non-GAAP financial measures to its most directly comparable GAAP financial measures. As non-GAAP financial measures have material limitations as analytical metrics and may not be calculated in the same manner by all companies, they may not be comparable to other similarly titled measures used by other companies. In light of the foregoing limitations, you should not consider non-GAAP financial measures as a substitute for, or superior to, such metrics in accordance with US GAAP. For more information on these non-GAAP financial measures, please see the table captioned "Reconciliations of Non-GAAP Results" near the end of this release. Exchange Rate Information This announcement contains translations of certain RMB amounts into U.S. dollars at a specified rate solely for the convenience of the reader. Unless otherwise noted, all translations from RMB to U.S. dollars are made at a rate of RMB7.2993 to US$1.00, the noon buying rate in effect on December 31, 2024, in the H.10 statistical release of the Federal Reserve Board. The Company makes no representation that the RMB amounts could have been, or could be, converted, realized or settled in U.S. dollars at that rate on December 31, 2024, or at any other rate. Safe Harbor Statement Certain statements made in this release are "forward looking statements" within the meaning of the "safe harbor" provisions of the United States Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. When used in this press release, the words "estimates," "projected," "expects," "anticipates," "forecasts," "plans," "intends," "believes," "seeks," "may," "will," "should," "future," "propose" and variations of these words or similar expressions (or the negative versions of such words or expressions) are intended to identify forward-looking statements. These forward-looking statements are not guarantees of future performance, conditions or results, and involve a number of known and unknown risks, uncertainties, assumptions and other important factors, many of which are outside the Company's control, that could cause actual results or outcomes to differ materially from those discussed in the forward-looking statements. Important factors, among others, are: the ability to manage growth; ability to identify and integrate other future acquisitions; ability to obtain additional financing in the future to fund capital expenditures; fluctuations in general economic and business conditions; costs or other factors adversely affecting our profitability; litigation involving patents, intellectual property, and other matters; potential changes in the legislative and regulatory environment; a pandemic or epidemic. The forward-looking statements contained in this release are also subject to other risks and uncertainties, including those more fully described in the Company's filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission ("SEC") from time to time. The Company undertakes no obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, except as required by applicable law. Such information speaks only as of the date of this release. 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