EX-99.1 2 tm2432044d1_ex99-1.htm EXHIBIT 99.1

 

Exhibit 99.1

 

 

 

iHuman Inc. Announces Third Quarter 2024 Unaudited Financial Results

 

BEIJING, China, Dec. 26, 2024 -- iHuman Inc. (NYSE: IH) (“iHuman” or the “Company”), a leading provider of tech-powered, intellectual development products in China, today announced its unaudited financial results for the third quarter ended September 30, 2024.

 

Third Quarter 2024 Highlights

 

·Revenues were RMB239.4 million (US$34.1 million), compared with RMB261.5 million in the same period last year.

·Gross profit was RMB163.9 million (US$23.4 million), compared with RMB186.6 million in the same period last year.

·Operating income was RMB20.7 million (US$2.9 million), compared with RMB40.4 million in the same period last year.

·Net income was RMB25.1 million (US$3.6 million), compared with RMB51.9 million in the same period last year.

·Average total MAUs1 reached a record-high of 29.12 million, a year-over-year increase of 14.8%.

 

Dr. Peng Dai, Director and Chief Executive Officer of iHuman, commented, “In the third quarter, we continued to see robust user demand for our products, driving average total MAUs to another record high of 29.12 million, representing a year-over-year increase of 14.8%. This growth underscores the effectiveness of our product strategy focused on innovation, overseas market expansion, and responsiveness to evolving market dynamics.

 

Domestically, we further strengthened our market leadership by enhancing our product portfolio with the launch of iHuman Chinese Reading. This new offering aims to cultivate an interest in Chinese reading, enhance literacy and verbal skills, and deepen children’s understanding of the Chinese culture. Developed by the same team behind our highly acclaimed iHuman Chinese app, iHuman Chinese Reading continues our proud tradition and commitment to excellent content and innovative design. The course features a leveled reading system that facilitates gradual progress in Chinese proficiency and offers a rich variety of content formats, such as ancient Chinese poems, interactive storybooks, and online study tours.

 

Building on our foundation, we expanded our content library by strengthening ties with influential industry players and leveraged our advanced technology to create richer and more immersive experiences for children. For instance, through our previously announced strategic partnership with Children’s Fun Publishing Co. Ltd., a leading children’s book publisher in China, we recently launched a new “Frozen” theme within iHuman Little Artists, where children can color their favorite Frozen characters and scenes, upload their artwork, and watch them come to life in a narrated storybook. This integration provides children with a creative way to experience the popular Frozen story while offering a highly interactive reading and drawing experience.

 

We also continued to roll out updates across other app products. For example, we added two new themes to iHuman Magic Thinking: “Sudoku” and “Thinking Logic.” “Sudoku” introduces children to Sudoku rules and mathematical concepts through short, animated stories and interactive challenges, and “Thinking Logic” engages them with a detective story series designed to sharpen judgment, analytical thinking, and problem-solving abilities.

 

 

1 “Average total MAUs” refers to the monthly average of the sum of the MAUs of each of the Company’s apps during a specific period, which is counted based on the number of unique mobile devices through which such app is accessed at least once in a given month, and duplicate access to different apps is not eliminated from the total MAUs calculation.

 

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On the international front, we enriched our portfolio with fresh content and features to boost user engagement and expand our global reach. Aha World received several updates, adding even more fun and adventure to its ever-expanding fantasy world. Children can now explore the “Love Animal Shelter,” where they can adopt, wash, and care for adorable virtual pets and enjoy an immersive and joyful pet ownership experience. For those captivated by the mystical, we introduced themes like “Magic School” and “Magic Street,” which take children on enchanting adventures and introduce magical shops filled with delightful surprises. These efforts have further boosted Aha World’s popularity. By the end of September, Aha World achieved over 502 million cumulative views across various social media platforms and attracted more than 1.4 million followers globally, reflecting its growing appeal among young users worldwide.

 

Looking ahead, we remain focused on enhancing our diverse portfolio across markets to better promote children’s holistic development while advancing our sustainable growth initiatives,” concluded Dr. Dai.

 

Ms. Vivien Weiwei Wang, Director and Chief Financial Officer of iHuman, added, “In the third quarter of 2024, we achieved our eleventh consecutive quarter of profitability, with net income reaching RMB25.1 million. This sustained financial strength enables us to continue expanding our impact across diverse channels and customer segments. For instance, our animation studio, Kunpeng, broadened its product lineup with the launch of a new animated series, “Rainbow Crew,” in October. The new series swiftly gained traction following its release, topping the charts for children’s shows on leading streaming platforms, including Tencent Video, iQIYI, and Youku.

 

Beyond consumer-facing products, we have also built a robust B2B model that currently supports nearly 10,000 kindergartens and institutions across China. Our tailored content resources and solutions empower these institutions with a comprehensive suite of diverse, ready-to-use products that effectively meet the developmental needs of young children, promoting the high-quality development of kindergartens and institutions. Recently, we have opened an experience center in Zhongshan, Guangdong Province, which combines education, entertainment, hands-on experience, and some unique features. Designed as a one-stop demonstration hub for institutional customers and vendors, the center is organized into six key areas—core content, specialty content, extended services, a multi-functional hall, indoor play spaces, and outdoor activity zones—showcasing our interactive products and innovative approach to supporting early childhood development in a kindergarten setting. This hands-on experience enables institutions to gain a deeper understanding of how our offerings can seamlessly integrate into their educational environments. Moving forward, we will leverage our solid financial foundation and innovative product ecosystem to deepen our impact in both the consumer and business segments, reinforcing our industry-leading position and creating value for our shareholders.”

 

Third Quarter 2024 Unaudited Financial Results

 

Revenues

 

Revenues were RMB239.4 million (US$34.1 million), a decrease of 8.4% from RMB261.5 million in the same period last year, primarily due to more conservative consumer spending.

 

Average total MAUs for the quarter were 29.12 million, an increase of 14.8% year-over-year from 25.36 million in the same period last year, primarily due to the effective execution of our user acquisition strategy and ongoing product innovation.

 

Cost of Revenues

 

Cost of revenues was RMB75.5 million (US$10.8 million), compared with RMB74.9 million in the same period last year.

 

Gross Profit and Gross Margin

 

Gross profit was RMB163.9 million (US$23.4 million), compared with RMB186.6 million in the same period last year. Gross margin was 68.4%, compared with 71.4% in the same period last year. The slight decrease in gross margin was mainly due to our increased focus on the offline component in the integrated online-offline product strategy to enhance the attractiveness of the product.

 

Operating Expenses

 

Total operating expenses were RMB143.2 million (US$20.4 million), compared to RMB146.2 million in the same period last year.

 

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Research and development expenses were RMB59.3 million (US$8.5 million), a decrease of 10.4% from RMB66.2 million in the same period last year, primarily due to savings in payroll related expenses.

 

Sales and marketing expenses were RMB60.9 million (US$8.7 million), an increase of 12.7% from RMB54.0 million in the same period last year, primarily due to increased strategic spending on promotional activities, brand enhancement, and overseas expansion.

 

General and administrative expenses were RMB23.0 million (US$3.3 million), a decrease of 11.8% from RMB26.1 million in the same period last year, primarily due to savings in payroll related expenses, share-based compensation expenses, as well as other administrative expenses.

 

Operating Income

 

Operating income was RMB20.7 million (US$2.9 million), compared with RMB40.4 million in the same period last year.

 

Net Income

 

Net income was RMB25.1 million (US$3.6 million), compared with RMB51.9 million in the same period last year.

 

Basic and diluted net income per ADS were RMB0.48 (US$0.07) and RMB0.47 (US$0.07), respectively, compared with RMB0.98 and RMB0.95 in the same period last year. Each ADS represents five Class A ordinary shares of the Company.

 

Deferred Revenue and Customer Advances

 

Deferred revenue and customer advances were RMB298.9 million (US$42.6 million) as of September 30, 2024, compared with RMB318.6 million as of December 31, 2023.

 

Cash, Cash Equivalents and Short-term Investments

 

Cash, cash equivalents and short-term investments were RMB1,168.6 million (US$166.5 million) as of September 30, 2024, compared with RMB1,213.8 million as of December 31, 2023.

 

Extension of Share Repurchase Program

 

Given its confidence in the Company’s business prospects, the board of directors (the “Board”) has authorized an extension of the Company’s existing share repurchase program, as authorized in December 2021 and extended to remain effective to the end of December 2024, by another twelve months through December 31, 2025. Pursuant to the extended share repurchase program, the Company’s proposed repurchases may be made from time to time through open market transactions at prevailing market prices, in privately negotiated transactions, in block trades and/or through other legally permissible means, depending on the market conditions and in accordance with applicable rules and regulations. The timing and dollar amount of repurchase transactions will be subject to the Securities and Exchange Commission Rule 10b-18 and Rule 10b5-1 requirements. The Board will continue to review the extended share repurchase program periodically, and may authorize adjustments to its terms and size. The Company expects to continue to fund the repurchases under the extended share repurchase program with its existing cash balance.

 

Exchange Rate Information

 

The U.S. dollar (US$) amounts disclosed in this press release, except for those transaction amounts that were actually settled in U.S. dollars, are presented solely for the convenience of the reader. The conversion of Renminbi (RMB) into US$ in this press release is based on the exchange rate set forth in the H.10 statistical release of the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System as of September 30, 2024, which was RMB7.0176 to US$1.00. The percentages stated in this press release are calculated based on the RMB amounts.

 

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Non-GAAP Financial Measures

 

iHuman considers and uses non-GAAP financial measures, such as adjusted operating income, adjusted net income and adjusted diluted net income per ADS, as supplemental metrics in reviewing and assessing its operating performance and formulating its business plan. The presentation of non-GAAP financial measures is not intended to be considered in isolation or as a substitute for the financial information prepared and presented in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America (“U.S. GAAP”). iHuman defines adjusted operating income, adjusted net income and adjusted diluted net income per ADS as operating income, net income and diluted net income per ADS excluding share-based compensation expenses, respectively. Adjusted operating income, adjusted net income and adjusted diluted net income per ADS enable iHuman’s management to assess its operating results without considering the impact of share-based compensation expenses, which are non-cash charges. iHuman believes that these non-GAAP financial measures provide useful information to investors in understanding and evaluating the Company’s current operating performance and prospects in the same manner as management does, if they so choose.

 

Non-GAAP financial measures are not defined under U.S. GAAP and are not presented in accordance with U.S. GAAP. Non-GAAP financial measures have limitations as analytical tools, which possibly do not reflect all items of expense that affect our operations. Share-based compensation expenses have been and may continue to be incurred in our business and are not reflected in the presentation of the non-GAAP financial measures. In addition, the non-GAAP financial measures iHuman uses may differ from the non-GAAP measures used by other companies, including peer companies, and therefore their comparability may be limited. The presentation of these non-GAAP financial measures is not intended to be considered in isolation from or as a substitute for the financial information prepared and presented in accordance with GAAP.

 

Safe Harbor Statement

 

This announcement contains forward-looking statements. These statements are made under the “safe harbor” provisions of the United States Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These forward-looking statements can be identified by terminology such as “will,” “expects,” “anticipates,” “future,” “intends,” “plans,” “believes,” “estimates” and similar statements. Statements that are not historical facts, including statements about iHuman’s beliefs and expectations, are forward-looking statements. Among other things, the description of the management’s quotations in this announcement contains forward-looking statements. iHuman may also make written or oral forward-looking statements in its periodic reports to the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”), in its annual report to shareholders, in press releases and other written materials, and in oral statements made by its officers, directors or employees to third parties. Forward-looking statements involve inherent risks and uncertainties. A number of factors could cause actual results to differ materially from those contained in any forward-looking statement, including but not limited to the following: iHuman’s growth strategies; its future business development, financial condition and results of operations; its ability to continue to attract and retain users, convert non-paying users into paying users and increase the spending of paying users, the trends in, and size of, the market in which iHuman operates; its expectations regarding demand for, and market acceptance of, its products and services; its expectations regarding its relationships with business partners; general economic and business conditions; regulatory environment; and assumptions underlying or related to any of the foregoing. Further information regarding these and other risks is included in iHuman’s filings with the SEC. All information provided in this press release is as of the date of this press release, and iHuman does not undertake any obligation to update any forward-looking statement, except as required under applicable law.

 

About iHuman Inc.

 

iHuman Inc. is a leading provider of tech-powered, intellectual development products in China that is committed to making the child-upbringing experience easier for parents and transforming intellectual development into a fun journey for children. Benefiting from a deep legacy that combines over two decades of experience in the parenthood industry, superior original content, advanced high-tech innovation DNA and research & development capabilities with cutting-edge technologies, iHuman empowers parents with tools to make the child-upbringing experience more efficient. iHuman’s unique, fun and interactive product offerings stimulate children’s natural curiosity and exploration. The Company’s comprehensive suite of innovative and high-quality products include self-directed apps, interactive content and smart devices that cover a broad variety of areas to develop children’s abilities in speaking, critical thinking, independent reading and creativity, and foster their natural interest in traditional Chinese culture. Leveraging advanced technological capabilities, including 3D engines, AI/AR functionality, and big data analysis on children’s behavior & psychology, iHuman believes it will continue to provide superior experience that is efficient and relieving for parents, and effective and fun for children, in China and all over the world, through its integrated suite of tech-powered, intellectual development products.

 

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For more information about iHuman, please visit https://ir.ihuman.com/.

 

For investor and media enquiries, please contact:

 

iHuman Inc.

Mr. Justin Zhang

Investor Relations Director

Phone: +86 10 5780-6606

E-mail: ir@ihuman.com

 

Christensen

In China

Ms. Alice Li

Phone: +86-10-5900-1548

E-mail: alice.li@christensencomms.com

 

In the US

Ms. Linda Bergkamp

Phone: +1-480-614-3004

E-mail: linda.bergkamp@christensencomms.com

 

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iHuman Inc.

UNAUDITED CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS

(Amounts in thousands of Renminbi (“RMB”) and U.S. dollars (“US$”)

except for number of shares, ADSs, per share and per ADS data)

 

   December 31,   September 30,   September 30, 
   2023   2024   2024 
    RMB    RMB    US$ 
ASSETS               
Current assets               
Cash and cash equivalents   1,213,767    651,684    92,864 
Short-term investments   -    516,910    73,659 
Accounts receivable, net   60,832    66,376    9,459 
Inventories, net   16,518    16,882    2,406 
Amounts due from related parties   1,810    2,099    299 
Prepayments and other current assets   89,511    102,036    14,540 
Total current assets   1,382,438    1,355,987    193,227 
Non-current assets               
Property and equipment, net   6,169    3,893    555 
Intangible assets, net   23,245    21,121    3,010 
Operating lease right-of-use assets   3,648    2,376    339 
Long-term investment   26,333    26,333    3,752 
Other non-current assets   8,662    10,937    1,556 
Total non-current assets   68,057    64,660    9,212 
Total assets   1,450,495    1,420,647    202,439 
                
LIABILITIES               
Current liabilities               
Accounts payable   22,139    25,761    3,671 
Deferred revenue and customer advances   318,587    298,896    42,592 
Amounts due to related parties   4,428    20,719    2,952 
Accrued expenses and other current liabilities   143,677    116,382    16,584 
Dividend payable   -    30,139    4,295 
Current operating lease liabilities   1,927    1,683    240 
Total current liabilities   490,758    493,580    70,334 
Non-current liabilities               
Non-current operating lease liabilities   1,933    735    105 
Total non-current liabilities   1,933    735    105 
Total liabilities   492,691    494,315    70,439 
SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY               
Ordinary shares (par value of US$0.0001 per share, 700,000,000 Class A shares authorized as of December 31, 2023 and September 30, 2024; 125,122,382 Class A shares issued and 119,704,787 outstanding as of December 31, 2023; 125,122,382 Class A shares issued and 117,107,067 outstanding as of September 30, 2024; 200,000,000 Class B shares authorized, 144,000,000 Class B ordinary shares issued and outstanding as of December 31, 2023 and September 30, 2024; 100,000,000 shares (undesignated) authorized, nil shares (undesignated) issued and outstanding as of December 31, 2023 and September 30, 2024)   185    185    26 
Additional paid-in capital   1,088,628    996,089    141,942 
Treasury stock   (16,665)   (23,579)   (3,360)
Statutory reserves   8,164    8,164    1,163 
Accumulated other comprehensive income   17,955    13,828    1,970 
Accumulated deficit   (140,463)   (68,355)   (9,741)
Total shareholders’ equity   957,804    926,332    132,000 
Total liabilities and shareholders’ equity   1,450,495    1,420,647    202,439 

 

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UNAUDITED CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS

 

(Amounts in thousands of Renminbi (“RMB”) and U.S. dollars (“US$”)

except for number of shares, ADSs, per share and per ADS data)

 

   For the three months ended   For the nine months ended 
   September 30,   June 30,   September 30,   September 30,   September 30,   September 30,   September 30, 
   2023   2024   2024   2024   2023   2024   2024 
   RMB   RMB   RMB   US$   RMB   RMB   US$ 
Revenues   261,496    215,107    239,407    34,115    767,692    689,517    98,255 
Cost of revenues   (74,871)   (63,372)   (75,541)   (10,765)   (224,667)   (205,805)   (29,327)
                                    
Gross profit   186,625    151,735    163,866    23,350    543,025    483,712    68,928 
                                    
Operating expenses                                   
Research and development expenses   (66,168)   (57,219)   (59,307)   (8,451)   (191,253)   (184,449)   (26,284)
Sales and marketing expenses   (53,994)   (51,263)   (60,863)   (8,673)   (134,993)   (167,121)   (23,815)
General and administrative expenses   (26,070)   (24,426)   (22,998)   (3,277)   (78,787)   (75,148)   (10,709)
Total operating expenses   (146,232)   (132,908)   (143,168)   (20,401)   (405,033)   (426,718)   (60,808)
Operating income   40,393    18,827    20,698    2,949    137,992    56,994    8,120 
Other income, net   19,507    9,410    8,024    1,143    33,721    26,444    3,768 
Income before income taxes   59,900    28,237    28,722    4,092    171,713    83,438    11,888 
Income tax expenses   (7,984)   (3,574)   (3,579)   (510)   (24,077)   (11,330)   (1,615)
Net income   51,916    24,663    25,143    3,582    147,636    72,108    10,273 
                                    
Net income per ADS:                                   
- Basic    0.98    0.47    0.48    0.07    2.79    1.37    0.20 
- Diluted   0.95    0.45    0.47    0.07    2.70    1.33    0.19 
                                    
Weighted average number of ADSs:                                   
- Basic   52,747,426    52,496,541    52,283,334    52,283,334    52,834,352    52,502,206    52,502,206 
- Diluted   54,772,536    54,295,419    54,011,420    54,011,420    54,753,124    54,332,011    54,332,011 
                                    
Total share-based compensation expenses included in:                                   
Cost of revenues   67    26    22    3    235    88    13 
Research and development expenses   1,160    348    225    32    2,940    1,030    147 
Sales and marketing expenses   147    45    39    6    585    130    19 
General and administrative expenses   1,105    392    329    47    3,557    1,022    146 

 

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iHuman Inc.

 

UNAUDITED RECONCILIATION OF GAAP AND NON-GAAP RESULTS

 

(Amounts in thousands of Renminbi (“RMB”) and U.S. dollars (“US$”)

except for number of shares, ADSs, per share and per ADS data)

 

   For the three months ended   For the nine months ended 
   September 30,   June 30,   September 30,   September 30,   September 30,   September 30,   September 30, 
   2023   2024   2024   2024   2023   2024   2024 
   RMB   RMB   RMB   US$   RMB   RMB   US$ 
Operating income   40,393    18,827    20,698    2,949    137,992    56,994    8,120 
Share-based compensation expenses   2,479    811    615    88    7,317    2,270    325 
Adjusted operating income   42,872    19,638    21,313    3,037    145,309    59,264    8,445 
                                    
Net income   51,916    24,663    25,143    3,582    147,636    72,108    10,273 
Share-based compensation expenses   2,479    811    615    88    7,317    2,270    325 
Adjusted net income   54,395    25,474    25,758    3,670    154,953    74,378    10,598 
                                    
Diluted net income per ADS   0.95    0.45    0.47    0.07    2.70    1.33    0.19 
Impact of non-GAAP adjustments   0.04    0.02    0.01    0.00    0.13    0.04    0.01 
Adjusted diluted net income per ADS   0.99    0.47    0.48    0.07    2.83    1.37    0.20 
                                    
Weighted average number of ADSs – diluted   54,772,536    54,295,419    54,011,420    54,011,420    54,753,124    54,332,011    54,332,011 
Weighted average number of ADSs – adjusted   54,772,536    54,295,419    54,011,420    54,011,420    54,753,124    54,332,011    54,332,011 

 

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