SASB Publishes Translated Implementation Guidance for Companies

French, German, Japanese, and Spanish translations support growing use of SASB Standards by companies around the world

San Francisco, Nov. 19, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — The Sustainability Accounting Standards Board (SASB) today announced that French, German, Japanese, and Spanish translations are now available for the SASB Standards Application Guidance and Implementation Primer. French, German, Japanese, and Spanish translations of SASB’s 77 industry Standards are expected to be published in early 2021, with translations into additional languages also planned for next year.

“Amidst growing international use of SASB Standards, it is a high priority for us to deliver translated standards and implementation guidance to the markets as soon as possible,” says SASB CEO Janine Guillot. “We aim to facilitate the disclosure of the relevant and reliable ESG information that global investors want and global markets need.”

Of the 454 companies who have reported SASB metrics year to date as of October 31, 2020, 42 percent are domiciled outside of the U.S. Corporate use of SASB Standards is growing rapidly: The number of corporate reporters YTD is a 288 percent increase from 2019 reporters.

“We are seeing increasing interest in understanding SASB Standards from our listed companies,” says Natsuho Torii, Deputy Secretary General, Sustainability Committee at JAPAN EXCHANGE GROUP (JPX). “SASB’s translations of its implementation guidance will facilitate the use of SASB Standards by our listed companies, who are eager to meet growing investor demand for financially material ESG data.”

Increasing corporate use of SASB Standards is propelled by increasing demand from global investors.181 institutional investors—representing $59T AUM and 21 countries—support SASB and/or use SASB Standards to inform their investment decision-making.

“As a global investor, we are pleased to see SASB translate its implementation guidance, with standards translations on the way, and hope these translations facilitate increasing use of SASB Standards by companies around the world,” says Dr. Steffen Hörter, Global Head of ESG Integration & Solutions at Allianz Global Investors and a member of the SASB Investor Advisory Group. “Corporates that manage and disclose financially material ESG factors are highly attractive for investors.”  

The Standards Application Guidance is a short technical document that provides guidance on standards conformance, reporting boundaries, reporting format, internal controls, and assurance. The Implementation Primer is a lengthier resource to assist companies in using SASB Standards. It includes guidance on embedding key topics and metrics into core management and reporting functions, deciding where to disclose, determining how to use SASB Standards alongside other standards and frameworks, and assessing materiality and readiness to report. Access the translated Standards Application Guidance in German, French, Japanese, and Spanish, and access the Implementation Primer in German, French, Japanese, and Spanish.

About SASB

SASB connects businesses and investors on the financial impacts of sustainability. SASB Standards enable businesses around the world to identify, manage, and communicate financially material sustainability information to investors. SASB Standards are industry-specific and are designed to be decision-useful for investors and cost-effective for companies. They are developed using a process that is evidence based and market informed. To download any of the 77 industry-specific Standards, or learn more about SASB, please visit SASB.org



Taylor Fenske
Stern Strategy Group
[email protected]

New “Talk About Grief” Campaign Aims to Help Millions of Families Cope with Loss this Holiday Season

Cate Blanchett and Other Celebrities Share Their Stories as Deaths from COVID-19 and Other Causes Leave One in Five U.S. Children Mourning a Significant Loss

Westport, CT, Nov. 19, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — (via NGO WireExperience Camps, a national nonprofit working to address childhood grief, today launched Talk About Grief (TAG), a campaign to help families cope with loss this holiday season. The campaign begins on Children’s Grief Awareness Day, a time designed to raise awareness of this serious issue and ensure that grieving children receive the support they need. 

“Grief can be isolating, particularly for children,” said Sara Deren, CEO of Experience Camps.  “COVID-19 is a bereavement multiplier, which has left more than two million grieving. Even in a more normal year, millions of people face an empty seat at their Thanksgiving table. By talking about grief, we can let children know they’re not alone. After more than 450,000 hours with grieving kids, our team can confidently report that connecting through our shared experiences helps us move through our grief.”

At least 2.1 million Americans are now grieving the death of a close relative due to COVID-19,   in addition to the millions who are bereaved in a typical year. Grief, even in childhood, may be more common than many people realize. One in five children experience a significant death by age 18. 7.2 percent of American children face the death of a parent or sibling. Grieving children  are especially vulnerable to a range of negative outcomes such as increased anxiety, depression, and risk of mortality from suicide and other factors, and fundamentally altered economic security — which research suggests is a particular risk for COVID-19 related deaths of a close relative. 

Talk About Grief invites people to listen to stories of grief, share their own experiences, and “tag” others to show that they care. TAG includes a discussion guide, social media content with the hashtag #TalkAboutGrief, and videos from celebrities talking about their personal grief experiences. Notable voices that have shared their stories of grief  include Oscar winner Cate Blanchett, multi-platinum singer and songwriter Andy Grammer, and former NFL Pro Bowler and America’s Got Talent finalist Jon Dorenbos conveying that people – particularly children – are not alone in their grief.

This holiday season, experts recommend talking about grief by simply inviting others to talk about the person who died. The best thing to do is simply to listen, allow for moments of silence, and don’t be afraid to say the wrong thing.  

“When a child experiences the death of someone important in their lives, it can shake their confidence in the world – and replace the joys of childhood with guilt, anxiety, regret and a sense of isolation, “said Deren. “When kids talk about grief, it can foster a positive sense of self and a healthy concept of death and loss. Sharing their story with someone else lets them know they are not alone.” 

“Parents have told us that their children’s mental health – and their own ─ is an even greater concern than their physical health during the pandemic. That insight helped inspire the Talk About Grief campaign,” said Brie Overton, Chief Clinical Officer, Experience Camps. “Some people worry that raising the topic of loss makes it worse. Actually, when we talk about grief, it can bring us together. 63% of the children we support said they have used their ‘grief skills’ to help others cope with the pandemic.”

“My son revisits grief at each developmental milestone, and we’ve found that the secret to surviving grief is to talk about it,” said Serra Falk Goldman, the mother of a child grieving the death of his father and sister. “Resilience is a muscle, and the more you exercise it, the stronger you get.”

Driven by Experience Camps, Talk About Grief campaign partners are promoting broad engagement. Listen First Project is promoting the TAG discussion guide, along with hundreds of partner organizations within the collaborative #WeavingCommunity campaign. The New York Life Foundation is supporting outreach to schools and partners nationwide. Thrive Global, The Shared Grief ProjectLantern,  Alex Cares and The Collective, also are supporting the TAG campaign.

While the need to Talk About Grief is ongoing, this year’s TAG campaign will culminate on December 4th, when Experience Camps will bring together the kids it serves for a virtual candle lighting ceremony, and encourage others to come together as a community, lighting a candle of hope during a season that holds both grief and light.

Details are available at www.experiencecamps.org/talkaboutgrief  

About Experience Camps

Experience Camps is a national nonprofit working to foster a more grief-smart culture and raise awareness of childhood grief as an issue that deserves attention. Experience Camps provides no-fee, camp and other programs for kids who have lost a parent, sibling or primary caregiver, and resources and advocacy to benefit many more. Since 2009, Experience Camps has empowered thousands of children with the confidence, skills and support to move forward with their lives. 

Contact:

Shayna Samuels
718-541-4785
[email protected]



vArmour Builds Team in Canada Focused on AI and ML

Application relationship management company continues global expansion to support enterprise demand and tap talent

LOS ALTOS, Calif., Nov. 19, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — vArmour, the leading provider of Application Relationship Management, today announced a growing presence in Canada, as the organization expands on a global scale. vArmour is building a robust engineering and support team in the region that will serve as a hub for the company’s focus on AI and ML, as it continues to provide word class application relationship management to enterprises across the globe.

“There is a wealth of technology and security talent based in Calgary,” said Jeff Jennings, SVP Engineering at vArmour. “vArmour is a data-first company, driving the need for deeper innovations in the AI and ML space. The development of this team in Canada is a major step as vArmour continues to expand its presence on a global scale, and allows us the opportunity to tap into enterprises and major financial institutions that make up the growing market in Canada.”

The decision to expand into Calgary was driven by the immense innovation and reputation of the region as an up-and-coming technology hub, specifically in the areas of AI and ML. Calgary Economic Development projects that Calgary businesses will spend nearly $7.5B on digital transformation between 2019 and 2022, representing a compound annual growth rate.

“Calgary is on the tech map. Companies from Silicon Valley are recognizing the talent developed here in Alberta and the value proposition we have to offer,” said Doug Schweitzer, Minister of Jobs, Economy and Innovation. “We are excited to see vArmour join the growing list of technology companies with a presence in Calgary. These fast-growing companies will accelerate our economic recovery.”

Today’s announcement is the latest milestone for the company on its mission to secure every application, every relationship, and every user in every environment. This news closely follows the recent product innovations including the vArmour Application Access & Identity Module, and the latest version of its Application Controller solution with Relationship Search capabilities.

For more information about vArmour please visit www.varmour.com

About vArmour

vArmour is the leading provider of Application Relationship Management. Enterprises around the world rely on vArmour to control operational risk, increase application resiliency, and secure hybrid clouds — all while leveraging the technology they already own without adding costly new agents or infrastructure. Based in Los Altos, CA, the company was founded in 2011 and is backed by top investors including Highland Capital Partners, AllegisCyber, Redline Capital, Citi Ventures, and Telstra. Learn more at www.varmour.com.

Media Contact:

Mariah Gauthier, Highwire PR
(951) 314-0760
[email protected]



GOGL – Q3 2020 Presentation

Please find enclosed the presentation of Golden Ocean Group Limited’s third quarter 2020 results for today’s webcast / conferance call at 15:00 CET.

Attend by Webcast:

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The presentation material which will be used in the teleconference/webcast can
be downloaded on www.goldenocean.bm and replay details will also be available at
this website.

This information is subject to the disclosure requirements pursuant to Section 5-12 the Norwegian Securities Trading Act


 

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Fan Pass Achieves Significant Milestone, Bringing 50 Exclusive Artist Channels to Completion That Are Now Live Across Various Genres on the Platform

Company sees increased fan bases from notable new artist sign-ups in November, with three in particular bringing access to approximately 500,000 fans and social followers

CAMPBELL, Calif., Nov. 19, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — via NewMediaWireFriendable, Inc. (OTC: FDBL) (the “Company”) is pleased to announce its continued ramp-up as artists are moving through the Fan Pass onboarding process and approving all channel assets, graphics, content and imagery, allowing the Company to hand over controls to each artist so they can schedule live performances, offer merchandise and invite fans to engage with them on the Fan Pass platform.

The Company continues to keep its proprietary dashboard and onboarding engine under wraps, as its newly developed process has streamlined much of the manual assistance previously required when onboarding each artist and working with the artists’ teams. With 50 artists able to successfully complete onboarding since its launch, the Company sees great opportunity as volume of artists and content continues to scale.

“There have been significant achievements at almost every turn as we build on the initial wave of response to the Fan Pass offering, and adding artists who have a significant base of fans and followers is always something we are keen to do. The latest round of sign-ups has brought three such artists to the forefront, and our team is excited to launch their channels so we can test their reach and engagement in this regard,” said Friendable CEO Robert A. Rositano Jr. “The reach of each of these three artists varies, but as you will recognize straight away, this is a big opportunity for our platform to reach their fan bases.”

The artist with the largest fan following who has recently joined Fan Pass is Hot Boy Turk, who has 372,000 fans on a verified Instagram account and 10.4K YouTube subscribers. The second noted artist to join Fan Pass is Leeky Bandz, who has 44.3K Instagram followers through a verified IG account, 38,702 monthly listeners on Spotify, 17.5K subscribers on YouTube and collabs with artists like Gunna and YoungBoy Never Broke Again (who has over 2 million plays on YouTube). The third standout artist to join Fan Pass is Bigga$tate, who has 21.5K Instagram followers and 6,607 monthly listeners on Spotify, with his most recent music video amassing over 40K views.


About Friendable, Inc.

Friendable Inc. (FDBL) is a mobile technology and marketing company focused on connecting and engaging users through its proprietary mobile and desktop applications. Launched July 24, 2020, the Company’s flagship offering is designed to help artists engage with their fans around the world and earn revenue while doing so. The Live Streaming platform supports artists at all levels, providing exclusive artist content “channels,” live event streaming, promotional support, fan subscriptions and custom merchandise designs, all of which are revenue streams for each artist.

With Fan Pass, artists can offer exclusive content channels to their fans, who can simply use their smartphones to gain access to their favorite artists as well as an all-access pass, giving them access to all artists on the platform. Additionally, the Fan Pass team will deploy social broadcasters to capture exclusive VIP experiences, interviews and behind-the-scenes content featuring their favorite artists – all available to fan subscribers for free on a trial basis. Thereafter, subscriptions are billed monthly at $3.99, or about the cost of downloading a couple of songs, providing VIP access at a fraction of the cost of traditional face-to-face meetups.

Friendable Inc. was founded by Robert A. Rositano Jr. and Dean Rositano, two brothers with over 27 years of experience working together on technology-related ventures.

For more information about the Company, visit www.Friendable.com.

Cautionary Language Concerning Forward-Looking Statements

This press release contains forward-looking statements. The words or phrases “would be,” “will allow,” “intends to,” “will likely result,” “are expected to,” “will continue,” “is anticipated,” “estimate,” “project” or similar expressions are intended to identify “forward-looking statements.” Actual results could differ materially from those projected by Friendable, Inc. The Company’s iTunes rankings should not be construed as an indication in any way whatsoever of the future value of Friendable’s common stock or its present or future financial condition. The public filings of Friendable, Inc. made with the Securities and Exchange Commission may be accessed at the SEC’s Edgar system at www.sec.gov. Statements made herein are as of the date of this press release and should not be relied upon as of any subsequent date. Friendable, Inc. cautions readers not to place reliance on such statements. Unless otherwise required by applicable law, Friendable, Inc. does not undertake, and Friendable, Inc. specifically disclaims any obligation, to update any forward-looking statements to reflect occurrences, developments, unanticipated events or circumstances after the date of such statement.      

Contact:

Friendable:

Phone: (855) 473-7473 Ext. 101

Email: [email protected]

www.friendable.com


Corporate Communications:

InvestorBrandNetwork (IBN)
Los Angeles, California
www.InvestorBrandNetwork.com
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Anteris Technologies to Present at Credit Suisse Structural Heart Forum on November 23, 2020

BRISBANE, Australia and EAGAN, Minn., Nov. 19, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) —  Anteris Technologies Ltd (ASX:AVR) (Anteris or the Company), a structural heart company advancing its novel DurAVR™ valve for aortic repair and replacement, today announced its participation in a symposium hosted by Credit Suisse, featuring important technologies addressing major structural heart indications.

The forum, entitled Credit Suisse Virtual Structural Heart Sessions,” will feature new companies in the structural heart disease space who are developing disruptive solutions for large market opportunities such as Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR), and Surgical Aortic Valve Replacement (SAVR) procedures, and others. The three-hour event will take place virtually on November 23rd at 10:00AM ET, and will be moderated by Matt Miksic, Senior Analyst at Credit Suisse.

Wayne Paterson, Chief Executive Officer of Anteris will provide an overview of the Company’s proprietary ADAPT® tissue platform which is the technology behind DurAVR™, a unique 3D single-piece aortic valve that features superior durability with 10-year “no-calcification” data. In addition, Professor Bart Meuris MD, PhD – Chief of Cardiovascular Surgery at University Hospitals, Leuven (Belgium) and lead surgeon of the first-in-human clinical study for SAVR placements of the DurAVR, will present key interim findings from the trials’ early results (October 2020) which thus far, have exceeded expectations. Key observations from this trial include:

  • DurAVR™ can restore normal pre-disease hemodynamics and has the potential to be a functional cure for the treatment of severe aortic stenosis
  • Patient recovery was swift, and no stay in an intensive care unit was needed
  • This technology, with both surgical and transcatheter options, offers a potentially more durable solution for enhancing acute and long-term outcomes for patients with aortic valve disease

“We are grateful and excited to be selected to participate in this forum to further bolster the profile of DurAVR™, which truly represents an important innovation that will impact the entire structural heart market due to the valve’s superior hemodynamic profile,” commented Wayne Paterson, Chief Executive Officer of Anteris.

About
Anteris
Technologies Ltd
(ASX
:
AVR
)

Anteris Technologies Ltd is a structural heart company delivering clinically superior and durable solutions through better science and better design. Its focus is on developing next generation technologies that help healthcare professionals create life-changing outcomes for patients.

The Anteris DurAVR™ aortic replacement valve addresses the acute need in terms of superior hemodynamic profile as well as chronic needs in its ability to sustain that profile longer over the lifetime of the patient.

The proven benefits of its ADAPT® tissue technology, paired with the unique 3D single piece aortic valve design of DurAVR™, has the potential to deliver a functional cure to aortic stenosis patients and provide a much-needed solution to the challenges facing heart surgeons today.

For more information:

Jason Wong
Blueprint Life Science Group
E: [email protected]
P: (415) 375-3340 Ext. 4

www.anteristech.com
Twitter: @AnterisTech
Facebook: www.facebook.com/AnterisTech



Mineworx Announces Corporate Update Webinar

SURREY, British Columbia, Nov. 19, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Mineworx Technologies Ltd. (the “Company” or “Mineworx“) (TSXV: MWX, OTCQB: MWXRF, FSE: YRS WKN: A2DSW3) today announces that it will host a Zoom webcast and conference call to discuss the company’s recent announcement on the advancement to the pilot phase of its diesel catalytic converter recycling plant.

Topics to be discussed include the following:
– Market need for diesel catalytic converter processing of platinum and palladium,
– Economics of full scale production from its first facility,
– Timeline for the construction of its first full scale facility following successful pilot testing,
– Mineworx’s proprietary processing technology.

Webcast and Conference Call Details

Date: Tuesday, November 24, 2020

Time: 2:00 p.m. MST (4:00 p.m. EST)

To preregister for the Zoom webinar, please click here: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_4aANBDf1QDyr_veayQ8Rrw

Please log in 10 minutes before the start of the webcast to ensure timely participation.

Interested parties can access the live Zoom webinar at the following telephone numbers in Canada:

+1 778 907 2071
+1 204 272 7920
+1 438 809 7799
+1 587 328 1099
+1 647 374 4685
+1 647 558 0588

Webinar ID: 862 5535 2688

Participant ID: 390606

International numbers available: https://us02web.zoom.us/u/khRX0Savr

A recorded replay will also be available on the website shortly after the call concludes.

About Mineworx

Mineworx is positioned for growth with its partnerships in the E-Waste, Catalytic Converter and mining sectors. The objective is to utilize licensed and proprietary technologies to extract precious metals in an environmentally responsible, sustainable and profitable manner from niche market opportunities. For further information, go to www.mineworx.net

For further information contact:

MINEWORX TECHNOLOGIES LTD.
Greg Pendura
President & CEO
780-800-0726
[email protected]

Dave Burwell,
Vice President,
The Howard Group
403-410-7907
[email protected]

Neither the TSX Venture Exchange nor its Regulation Services Provider (as that term is defined in the policies of the TSX Venture Exchange) accepts responsibility for the adequacy or accuracy of this release.



PetroRio Announces the Acquisition of Interest in the Wahoo and Itaipu Fields

PetroRio Announces the Acquisition of Interest in the Wahoo and Itaipu Fields

RIO DE JANEIRO–(BUSINESS WIRE)–
Petro Rio S.A. (the “Company” or “PetroRio”) (B3: PRIO3), following best corporate governance practices, informs its shareholders and the market in general the signing of an agreement with BP Energy do Brasil Ltda. for the acquisition of interests of 35.7% in the BM-C-30 Block (“Wahoo” or “Wahoo Field”) and 60% in the BM-C-32 Block (“Itaipu” or “Itaipu Field”), thus, subject to the necessary approvals, becoming the operator of both pre-salt fields.

Wahoo, with production potential of over 140 million barrels (100% of Wahoo), had oil discoveries in 2008 and carried out formation tests in 2010, and fits precisely in the Company’s value generation strategy. The Wahoo development will allow the Company to create another production cluster, which will share all infrastructure with Frade Field (including the FPSO), enabling the capture of synergies, resulting in significant and sustainable lifting cost reduction, while maintaining high levels of safety and efficiency.

Click here to access the document.

Jose Gustavo Costa

[email protected]

KEYWORDS: Ireland United Kingdom Europe Brazil South America

INDUSTRY KEYWORDS: Energy Professional Services Oil/Gas Finance

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111, Inc. Announces Third Quarter 2020 Unaudited Financial Results

PR Newswire

SHANGHAI, Nov. 19, 2020 /PRNewswire/ — 111, Inc. (“111” or the “Company”) (NASDAQ: YI), a leading digital healthcare platform committed to digitally connecting patients with medicine and healthcare services in China, today announced its unaudited financial results for the third quarter ended September 30, 2020.

Third Quarter 2020 Highlights

  • Net revenues were RMB2.36 billion (US$348.0 million), representing an increase of 112.8% year-over-year.
  • Operating expenses
    [1] were RMB212.1 million (US$31.2 million), representing an increase of 28.2% year-over-year. Operating expenses accounted for 9.0% of net revenue this quarter as compared to 14.9% in the same quarter of last year.
  • Number of pharmacies served increased to more than 300,000 (representing 57% of the total numbers of pharmacies in China) as of September 30, 2020, compared to more than 210,000 pharmacies as of September 30, 2019.
  • B2B net r
    evenue increased to RMB2.2 billion (US$324.3 million) this quarter as compared to RMB1.45 billion in Q2 2020. Revenue from existing customers [2] were up 38.9% quarter-over-quarter and newly added customers contributed 12.5% of the growth quarter-over-quarter.
  • Cash and cash equivalents, restricted cash and short-term investments amounted to RMB1,213.1 million (US$178.7 million) as of September 30, 2020, achieving positive cash flow from operating activities, which amounted to RMB25 million for the quarter.


[1] Operating expense consists of fulfillment expenses, selling and marketing expenses, general and administrative expenses, technology expenses and other operating expenses.


[2]
 
We define existing customers
 
as the customers
 
who have placed orders from 111 prior to third quarter 2020

“In Q3 2020, we exceeded the top end of our guidance and continued the strong momentum built since the IPO. In the 8th consecutive quarter of revenue growth, we delivered net revenue of RMB2.36 billion, an increase of 113% year-over-year. Gross profit rose 90% year-over-year to RMB90 million. Non-GAAP net loss attributable to ordinary share[3] as a percentage of net revenue continued to narrow, from approximately 10% in Q3 2019 to 4% this quarter, showing a trajectory towards profitability,” said Mr. Junling Liu, Co-Founder, Chairman, and Chief Executive Officer of 111.

“The robust performance is a strong validation of the successful execution of our multifaceted growth strategy to deliver the mission of digitally connecting patients with medicine and healthcare services. We have made solid progress in strengthening our digital capabilities. Our cloud-based solutions in the areas of patient management, doctor-patient interaction, education for doctors, patients and pharmacists, and other related services received excellent response from our customers. Our smart supply-chain management is making our operation more and more efficient. The omni-channel drug commercialization platform is laying a strong foundation for our future growth in one of China’s fastest growing industries.”

“Over the last few quarters, we made significant progress in strengthening the infrastructure of our digital healthcare platform that  brings together key stakeholders in the healthcare ecosystem – retail pharmacies, online platform partners, doctors, insurance companies and pharmaceutical companies to the benefit of all.” He continued, “For our retail pharmacy customers, part of our 300,000+ strong network representing 57% of China’s total number of pharmacies and the largest in China, our smart sourcing system, machine-learning and cloud-based solutions translate into effective sourcing, better inventory management, optimal product assortment, and broader market reach, resulting in greater cost efficiency, higher earning potential and an enhanced ability to serve our end consumers. For doctors, our smart technology puts the power of the latest medical innovations in their hands to achieve better health outcomes for their patients. For patients, our holistic disease management platform gives them access to the best doctors across the country, follow-up consultations, disease education materials, medication guides, and the benefits of obtaining medications at home through our e-prescription service.”

“The most significant progress is in establishing 111 as partner of choice for pharmaceutical companies with our omni-channel drug commercialization capability.” Commenting on the partnership with pharmaceutical companies, he said, “With our broad consumer reach, vast virtual pharmacy network, and smart technology-enabled omni-channel commercialization platform, we have been helping them to gain additional commercialization channels, expand reach, optimize their sales and marketing functions, enhance patient services and support programs, resulting in greater commercial success for new and existing products. In the quarter, we have expanded the number of partnerships to over 300, up 101% over the same period last year. New partners include major multinational and domestic pharmaceutical companies, such as Bayer Healthcare, Huluwa Pharmaceutical, Xiangxue Pharmaceutical and Baiyunshan Pharmaceutical.”

“We’ve also broadened our partnership with insurance companies to further enhance the digital healthcare value chain. In the quarter, we added another insurance partner, Shanghai Uniondrug. This partnership will give us the power to offer to consumers better access to healthcare and pharmaceutical products at lower prices. In addition, consumers will also gain tools and supporting services that are personalized to their needs and that emphasize preventive, rather than curative care.”

“As China successfully keeps the COVID-19 pandemic in check and its economy resumes growth, we are confident about the Company’s ability to take advantage of the immense opportunities that ensue. With our market-leading digital healthcare platform, we have built a healthcare ecosystem where all key stakeholders – drug manufacturers, retailers, insurance companies and end consumers are in a virtuous circle of value creation.”

“Looking toward the last quarter, we’ll continue to leverage this ecosystem and enhance its value as we work to increase sales from our existing base of retail pharmacies while gaining new ones, enhance ‘stickiness’ of our customers, and expand and deepen strategic partnerships. We’ll focus on narrowing net loss, drive growth, and continue the ascent to delivering sustainable and long-term profitability to our shareholders,” he concluded.


[3] Non-GAAP net loss attributable to ordinary shareholders represents net loss attributable to ordinary shareholders excluding share-based compensation expenses and impairment loss of long-term investment.

Share Repurchase Program

On August 14, 2019, the Company’s Board of Directors approved a share repurchase program of up to US$10 million, as a vote of confidence in the Company’s prospects. As of September 30, 2020, the Company had repurchased 998,810 ADSs for a total consideration of US$4.9 million. No new repurchase happened in the third quarter.

Third Quarter 2020 Financial Results

Net revenues were RMB2.36 billion (US$348.0 million), representing an increase of 112.8% from RMB1.11 billion in the same quarter of last year.

As of September 30, 2020, the Group has two reporting segments that includes B2B segment and B2C segment. Revenue contribution from E-Channel was previously disclosed as a separate segment, but was incorporated in B2B segment in this quarter. The Company revised prior comparative periods to conform to the current period segment presentation as follows:

(In thousands RMB)

For the three months ended September 30,

2019

2020

YoY


B2B Net
Revenue

Product

939,434

2,197,915

134.0%

Service

1,128

3,710

228.9%

Sub-Total

940,562

2,201,625

134.1%

Cost of Products Sold[4]

927,564

2,143,845

131.1%


Segment Profit

12,998

57,780

344.5%


Segment Profit
%

1.4%

2.6%

 

(In thousands RMB)

For the three months ended September 30,

2019

2020

YoY


B2C Net
Revenue

Product

164,348

152,939

(6.9%)

Service

5,541

8,159

47.2%

Sub-Total

169,889

161,098

(5.2%)

Cost of Products Sold[4]

135,558

128,943

(4.9%)


Segment Profit

34,331

32,155

(6.3%)


Segment Profit %

20.2%

20.0%

 


[4]  
For segment reporting purposes, purchase rebate is allocated to B2B segment and B2C segment primarily based on the amount of cost of products sold for each segment. Cost of products sold does not include other direct costs related to cost of product sales such as shipping and handling expense, payroll and benefits of logistic staff, logistic centers rental expenses and depreciation expenses, which are recorded in the fulfillment expenses.

Operating costs and expenses were RMB2.48 billion (US$366.0 million), representing an increase of 102.3% from RMB1.23 billion in the same quarter of last year.

  • Cost of products sold was RMB2.27 billion (US$334.7 million), representing an increase of 113.8% from RMB1.06 billion in the same quarter of last year. The increase was primarily due to our rapid revenue growth in B2B business, which increased by 134.1% as compared to the same quarter last year.
  • Fulfillment expenses were RMB58.2 million (US$8.6 million), representing an increase of 83.8% from RMB31.6 million in the same quarter of last year. Fulfillment expenses accounted for 2.5% of net revenues this quarter as compared to 2.8% in the same quarter of last year.
  • Selling and marketing expenses were RMB104.3 million (US$15.4 million), representing an increase of 19.7% from RMB87.1 million in the same quarter of last year, mainly due to increase in the number of sales staffs and expenses associated with the expansion of the B2B business. As a percentage of net revenues, selling and marketing expense further reduced to 4.4% in the quarter from 7.8% in the same quarter of last year.
  • General and administrative expenses were RMB28.5 million (US$4.2 million), representing a drop of 10.8% from RMB32.0 million in the same quarter of last year. As a percentage of net revenues, general and administrative expense reduced to 1.2% in the quarter from 2.9% in the same quarter of last year.
  • Technology expenses were RMB22.0 million (US$3.2 million), representing an increase of 49.4% from RMB14.7 million in the same quarter of last year, mainly due to our increased investment in technology. Technology expenses accounted for 0.9% of net revenues this quarter as compared to 1.3% in the same quarter of last year.

Loss from operations was RMB122.2 million (US$18.0 million), compared to RMB118.1 million in the same quarter of last year. As a percentage of net revenues, loss from operations further decreased to 5.2% in the quarter from 10.6% in same quarter of last year.

Non-GAAP loss from operations
[5] was RMB108.0 million (US$15.9 million), compared to RMB104.5 million in the same quarter of last year. As a percentage of net revenues, non-GAAP loss from operations decreased to 4.6% in the quarter from 9.4% in same quarter of last year.

Net loss attributable to ordinary shareholders was RMB108.6 million (US$16.0 million), compared to RMB123.3 million in the same quarter of last year. As a percentage of net revenues, net loss attributable to ordinary shareholders decreased to 4.6% in the quarter from 11.1% in same quarter of last year.

Non-GAAP net loss attributable to ordinary shareholders was RMB94.4 million (US$13.9 million), compared to RMB109.7 million in the same quarter of last year. As a percentage of net revenues, non-GAAP net loss attributable to ordinary shareholders decreased to 4.0% in the quarter from 9.9% in same quarter of last year. 

Loss per ADS was RMB1.32 (US$0.20), compared to RMB1.50 for the same quarter of last year.

Non-GAAP loss per ADS
[
6
] was RMB1.15 (US$0.17), compared to RMB1.34 for the same quarter of last year.

As of September 30, 2020, the Company had cash and cash equivalents, restricted cash and short-term investments of RMB 1,213.1 million (US$178.7 million), compared to RMB697.7 million as of December 31, 2019.


[5]  
Non-GAAP loss from operations represents loss from operations excluding share-based compensation expenses.


[6]  
Non-GAAP loss per ADS represents loss per ADS excluding share-based compensation expenses and impairment loss of long-term investment per ADS.

Business Outlook

For the fourth quarter of 2020, the Company expects its total net revenues to be between RMB2.44 billion and RMB2.56 billion, representing a year-over-year growth of approximately 81% to 90%.

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

Conference Call

111’s management team will host an earnings conference call at 7:30 AM U.S. Eastern Time on Thursday, November 19, 2020 (8:30 PM Beijing Time on November 19, 2020).

Details for the conference call are as follows:

Event Title:                       111, Inc. Third Quarter 2020 Earnings Conference Call
Registration Link:             http://apac.directeventreg.com/registration/event/1679252

All participants must use the link provided above to complete the online registration process in advance of the conference call. Upon registering, each participant will receive a set of participant dial-in numbers, the Direct Event passcode, and a unique Registration ID, which can be used to join the conference call.

Please dial in 15 minutes before the call is scheduled to begin and provide the Direct Event passcode and unique Registration ID you have received upon registering to join the call.

A telephone replay of the call will be available after the conclusion of the conference call until November 27, 2020, 7:59 P.M. ET on:

United States:                     +1-855-452-5696
International:                       +61-2-8199-0299
Conference ID:                    1679252

A live and archived webcast of the conference call will be available on the Investor Relations section of 111’s website at http://ir.111.com.cn/.

Use of Non-GAAP Financial Measures

In evaluating the business, the Company considers and uses non-GAAP loss from operations, non-GAAP net loss attributable to ordinary shareholders, and non-GAAP loss per ADS, non-GAAP measures, as supplemental measures to review and assess its operating performance. The Company defines non-GAAP loss from operations as loss from operations excluding share-based compensation expenses. The Company defines non-GAAP net loss attributable to ordinary shareholders as net loss attributable to ordinary shareholders excluding share-based compensation expenses and impairment loss of long-term investment. The Company defines non-GAAP loss per ADS as loss per ADS excluding share-based compensation expenses and impairment loss of long-term investment per ADS. The presentation of these non-GAAP financial measures is not intended to be considered in isolation or as a substitute for the financial information prepared and presented in accordance with U.S. GAAP.

The Company believes that non-GAAP loss from operations, non-GAAP net loss attributable to ordinary shareholders, and non-GAAP loss per ADS help identify underlying trends in its business that could otherwise be distorted by the effect of certain expenses that it includes in loss from operations and net loss. Share-based compensation expenses is a non-cash expense that varies from period to period. Impairment loss of long-term investment is a non-cash, non-recurring expense that occurred in the historical period. As a result, management excludes these two items from its internal operating forecasts and models. Management believes that the adjustments for share-based compensation expenses and impairment loss of long-term investment provide investors with a reasonable basis to measure the company’s core operating performance, in a more meaningful comparison with the performance of other companies. The Company believes that non-GAAP loss from operations, non-GAAP net loss attributable to ordinary shareholders, and non-GAAP loss per ADS provide useful information about its operating results, enhances the overall understanding of its past performance and future prospects and allow for greater visibility with respect to key metrics used by the management in their financial and operational decision-making.

The non-GAAP financial measures are not defined under U.S. GAAP and are not presented in accordance with U.S. GAAP. The non-GAAP financial measures have limitations as analytical tools. One of the key limitations of using non-GAAP loss from operations, non-GAAP net loss attributable to ordinary shareholders, or non-GAAP loss per ADS is that it does not reflect all items of income and expense that affect the Company’s operations. Further, the non-GAAP financial measures may differ from the non-GAAP information used by other companies, including peer companies, and therefore their comparability may be limited.

The Company compensates for these limitations by reconciling the non-GAAP financial measures to the most comparable U.S. GAAP measures, all of which should be considered when evaluating the Company’s performance. The Company encourages you to review its financial information in its entirety and not rely on a single financial measure.

Reconciliation of the non-GAAP financial measures to the most comparable U.S. GAAP measures is included at the end of this press release.

Exchange Rate Information Statement

This announcement contains translations of certain RMB amounts into U.S. dollars at specified rates solely for the convenience of the reader. Unless otherwise noted, all translations from RMB to U.S. dollars are made at a rate of RMB6.7896 to US$1.00, 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, 2020.

Safe Harbor Statement

This press release contains forward-looking statements. These statements constitute “forward-looking” statements within the meaning of Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, and as defined in the U.S. Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These forward-looking statements can be identified by terminology such as “will,” “expects,” “anticipates,” “future,” “intends,” “plans,” “believes,” “estimates,” “target,” “confident” and similar statements. Among other things, the Business Outlook and quotations from management in this announcement, as well as 111’s strategic and operational plans, contain forward-looking statements. 111 may also make written or oral forward-looking statements in its periodic reports to the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, 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. Such statements are based upon management’s current expectations and current market and operating conditions and relate to events that involve known or unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors, all of which are difficult to predict and many of which are beyond the Company’s control. Forward-looking statements involve inherent risks, uncertainties and other factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those contained in any such statements. Potential risks and uncertainties include, but are not limited to, uncertainties as to the Company’s ability comply with extensive and evolving regulatory requirements, its ability to compete effectively in the evolving PRC general health and wellness market, its ability to manage the growth of its business and expansion plans, its ability to achieve or maintain profitability in the future, its ability to control the risks associated with its pharmaceutical retail and wholesale businesses, and the Company’s ability to meet the standards necessary to maintain listing of its ADSs on the Nasdaq Global Market, including its ability to cure any non-compliance with Nasdaq’s continued listing criteria. Further information regarding these and other risks, uncertainties or factors is included in the Company’s filings with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission. All information provided in this press release is as of the date of this press release, and 111 does not undertake any obligation to update any forward-looking statement as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, except as required under applicable law.

About 111, Inc.

111, Inc. (NASDAQ: YI) (“111” or the “Company”) is a leading digital healthcare platform committed to digitally connecting patients with medicine and healthcare services in China. The Company provides consumers with better access to pharmaceutical products and healthcare services directly through its online retail pharmacy, 1 Drugstore, and indirectly through its offline virtual pharmacy network. The Company also offers online healthcare services through its internet hospital, 1 Clinic, which provides consumers with cost-effective and convenient online consultation, electronic prescription service, and patient management service. In addition, the Company’s online wholesale pharmacy, 1 Drug Mall, serves as a one-stop shop for pharmacies to source a vast selection of pharmaceutical products. With the largest virtual pharmacy network in China, 111 enables offline pharmacies to better serve their customers with cloud-based services. 111 also provides an omni-channel drug commercialization platform to its strategic partners, which includes services such as digital marketing, patient education, data analytics, and pricing monitoring.

For more information on 111, please visit: http://ir.111.com.cn/.

For more information, please contact:

111, Inc.
Investor Relations
Email: [email protected]

111, Inc.
Media Relations 
Email: [email protected] 
Phone: +86-021-2053 6666 (China)

GCM Strategic Communications
IR Counsel
Email: [email protected]

 

 


111, Inc.


UNAUDITED CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS


(In thousands, except for share and per share data)


As of


As of


December 31, 2019


September 30, 2020


RMB


RMB


US$


ASSETS


Current Assets:

Cash and cash equivalents

581,281

1,030,771

151,816

Restricted cash

116,441

82,170

12,102

Short-term investments

100,159

14,752

Accounts receivable, net 

65,247

140,113

20,636

Note Receivables, net

23,587

22,842

3,364

Inventories

486,271

922,919

135,931

Prepayments and other current assets

208,604

292,501

43,083


Total current assets


1,481,431


2,591,475


381,684

Property and equipment

29,836

29,034

4,276

Intangible assets

8,022

7,043

1,037

Long-term investments

140

140

21

Other non-current assets

3,009

4,687

690

Operating lease right-of-use asset

87,855

88,679

13,061


Total Assets


1,610,293


2,721,058


400,769


LIABILITIES AND EQUITY


Current liabilities including amounts of the
consolidated VIE without recourse to the Company

Short-term borrowings

95,081

179,100

26,379

Accounts payable

444,334

1,302,637

191,858

Accrued expense and other current liabilities 

234,008

287,425

42,332


Total Current liabilities


773,423


1,769,162


260,569

Operating lease liabilities

57,011

51,946

7,651

Other non-current liabilities

5,936

4,286

631


Total Liabilities


836,370


1,825,394


268,851


Mezzanine Equity

Redeemable non-controlling interests[7]

417,194

61,446


Shareholders’ Equity

Ordinary shares Class A 

30

30

4

Ordinary shares Class B 

25

25

4

Treasury shares 

(22,991)

(34,972)

(5,151)

Additional paid in capital

2,606,486

2,654,792

391,009

Accumulated deficit

(1,883,335)

(2,209,244)

(325,386)

Accumulated other comprehensive Income

76,441

71,763

10,570


Total shareholders’ equity


776,656


482,394


71,050


Non-controlling interest

(2,733)

(3,924)

(578)


Total equity


773,923


478,470


70,472


Total liabilities, mezzanine equity and equity


1,610,293


2,721,058


400,769


[7] In August 2020, the Company’s subsidiary, Yao Fang Information Technology (Shanghai) Co., Ltd (“Yao Fang Shanghai”) completed the private fund raising. Since the new investors have
redeemable rights, the redeemable non-controlling interests are classified as Mezzanine Equity.

 

 


UNAUDITED CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE LOSS


(In thousands, except for share, per share and per ADS data)


For the three months ended September 30,


For the nine months ended September 30,


2019


2020


2019


2020


RMB


RMB


US$


RMB


RMB


US$


Net revenues


1,110,451


2,362,723


347,991


2,604,213


5,560,207


818,929


Operating costs and expenses:

Cost of product sold

(1,063,122)

(2,272,788)

(334,745)

(2,481,522)

(5,297,929)

(780,301)

Fulfillment expenses

(31,639)

(58,161)

(8,566)

(80,313)

(157,380)

(23,181)

Selling and marketing expenses

(87,131)

(104,252)

(15,355)

(237,631)

(281,202)

(41,417)

General and administrative expenses

(31,956)

(28,504)

(4,198)

(88,000)

(96,450)

(14,206)

Technology expenses

(14,695)

(21,953)

(3,233)

(42,024)

(61,394)

(9,042)

Other operating (expenses)/income, net

(3)

754

112

(164)

5,560

819


Total operating costs and expenses


(1,228,546)


(2,484,904)


(365,985)


(2,929,654)


(5,888,795)


(867,328)


Loss from operations


(118,095)


(122,181)


(17,994)


(325,441)


(328,588)


(48,399)

Interest income

1,117

2,684

395

4,477

4,093

603

Interest expense

(2,109)

(2,532)

(373)

(2,458)

(6,203)

(914)

Foreign exchange (loss)/gain

(9,301)

10,295

1,516

(15,311)

(671)

(99)

Other income/(expense), net

4,473

543

80

(4,781)

1,642

242


Loss before income taxes


(123,915)


(111,191)


(16,376)


(343,514)


(329,727)


(48,567)

Income tax expense


Net loss


(123,915)


(111,191)


(16,376)


(343,514)


(329,727)


(48,567)

Net loss attributable to non-controlling
interest

616

2,627

387

1,499

3,818

562


Net loss attributable to ordinary
shareholders


(123,299)


(108,564)


(15,989)


(342,015)


(325,909)


(48,005)


Other comprehensive loss

Unrealized gains of available-for-sale
securities, net of tax

2,465

60

9

6,685

60

9

Realized gains of available-for-sale
securities, net of tax

(511)

(1,109)

Foreign currency translation adjustments,
net of tax

19,173

(18,486)

(2,713)

15,773

(4,738)

(698)


Comprehensive loss


(102,172)


(126,990)


(18,693)


(320,666)


(330,587)


(48,694)


Loss per share:


Basic and diluted

(0.75)

(0.66)

(0.10)

(2.09)

(1.98)

(0.29)


Loss per ADS:


Basic and diluted

(1.50)

(1.32)

(0.20)

(4.18)

(3.96)

(0.58)


Weighted average number of shares
used in computation of loss per
share


Basic and diluted

164,162,090

164,866,965

164,866,965

163,676,671

164,667,259

164,667,259

 

 


111, Inc.


UNAUDITED CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED
STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS


(In thousands)


For the three months ended September 30,


For the nine months ended September 30,


2019


2020


2019


2020


RMB


RMB


US$


RMB


RMB


US$


Net cash (used in)/provided by
operating activities 

(288,023)

25,217

3,714

(440,838)

39,306

5,789


Net cash provided by/(used in) in
investing activities 

186,857

(101,255)

(14,913)

127,858

(108,346)

(15,958)


Net cash provided by financing
activities 

57,645

466,050

68,642

99,935

496,745

73,163


Effect of exchange rate changes on
cash and cash equivalents 

22,033

(20,571)

(3,030)

16,038

(12,486)

(1,839)


Net (decrease)/increase in cash and
cash equivalents 

(21,488)

369,441

54,413

(197,007)

415,219

61,155


Cash and cash equivalents, and
restricted cash at the beginning of
the period 

678,221

743,500

109,505

853,740

697,722

102,763


Cash and cash equivalents, and
restricted cash at the end of the
period   

656,733

1,112,941

163,918

656,733

1,112,941

163,918

 

 


111, Inc.


Unaudited Reconciliation of GAAP and Non-GAAP Results


(In thousands, except for share, per share and per ADS data)


For the three months ended September 30,


For the nine months ended September 30,


2019


2020


2019


2020


RMB


RMB


US$


RMB


RMB


US$

Loss from operations

(118,095)

(122,181)

(17,994)

(325,441)

(328,588)

(48,399)


Add:Share-based compensation
expenses

13,569

14,171

2,087

40,372

43,278

6,374


Non-GAAP loss from operations 


(104,526)


(108,010)


(15,907)


(285,069)


(285,310)


(42,025)

Net Loss attributable to ordinary
shareholders 

(123,299)

(108,564)

(15,988)

(342,015)

(325,909)

(48,005)


Add:Share-based compensation
expenses, net of tax

13,569

14,171

2,087

40,372

43,278

6,374

Impairment loss of long-term
investment

11,000


Non-GAAP net Loss attributable to
ordinary shareholders 


(109,730)


(94,393)


(13,901)


(290,643)


(282,631)


(41,631)


Loss per ADS: 


  Basic and diluted

(1.50)

(1.32)

(0.20)

(4.18)

(3.96)

(0.58)


Add:Share-based compensation
expenses and impairment loss of long-
term investment per ADS, net of tax

0.16

0.17

0.03

0.63

0.53

0.08


Non-GAAP Loss per ADS


(1.34)


(1.15)


(0.17)


(3.55)


(3.43)


(0.50)

 

 

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Aurora Mobile Partners with Lilith Games to Drive User Growth and User Engagement for Hit Game “Rise of Kingdoms”

SHENZHEN, China, Nov. 19, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Aurora Mobile Limited (NASDAQ: JG) (“Aurora Mobile” or the “Company”), a leading mobile developer service provider in China, today announced that it has entered into a partnership with Shanghai Lilith Technology Corporation (“Lilith Games”), a leading mobile games developer in China, to drive user growth and enhance user stickiness and engagement for its blockbuster mobile game Rise of Kingdoms.

The partnership will leverage Aurora Mobile’s industry-leading Artificial Intelligence (“AI”) and machine learning-driven push technical capabilities and years of expertise in data analytics, help Lilith Games gain comprehensive insights into user needs, and provide Lilith Games with push services that increase user engagement and retention, and achieve intelligent and tailored notifications. This cooperation demonstrates the industry-wide acclaim and trust that Aurora Mobile commands for the robust technical capabilities and services it offers to leading game publishing platforms.

Established in May 2013, Lilith Games is committed to providing gamers worldwide with unprecedented gaming experiences. Dedicated to making high-quality games, Lilith Games has developed or published a list of bestsellers, including Soul Hunters, Art of Conquest, Abi, Isoland 2: Ashes of Time, AFK Arena, and Mr. Pumpkin 2. Lilith Games distinguishes itself with its core strategy based on globalization and category upgrades. By leveraging its in-depth understanding of the global games market and game categories, it has unveiled one hit Chinese game after another to players around the world. According to statistics collected by app tracking firms App Annie and Sensor Tower, in April 2020 Lilith was the third highest-earning Chinese developer and ranked first overall in overseas revenue for the first four months of 2020.

As a leading mobile developer service provider in China for almost a decade, Aurora Mobile continues to leverage its “APP developer-centric” strategy to help mobile APP developers increase demand for mobile operations, business growth and monetization through agile product development, covering a wide range of sectors, including e-commerce, education, financial services, short-form video streaming, social network and gaming. As of March 2020, Aurora Mobile had provided software development kits to over 1.5 million APPs. Aurora Mobile recently launched “JG Alliance”, an APP traffic monetization service, which integrates innovative and more effective forms of advertising and interactive advertising with more interesting content tailored to users’ needs. This combination greatly improves user experience and user stickiness while enhancing the monetization efficiency for developers.

Going forward, Aurora Mobile will continue to embrace innovative development and empower mobile APP developers with stable, efficient, secure, and intelligent products and services as well as strong capabilities in machine learning and data analytics. Aurora Mobile will further explore other strategic partnerships in the gaming sector to help them grow and improve operational and monetization efficiency.

About Aurora Mobile Limited

Founded in 2011, Aurora Mobile is a leading mobile developer service provider in China. Aurora Mobile is committed to providing efficient and stable push notification, one-click verification, and APP traffic monetization services to help developers improve operational efficiency, grow and monetize. Meanwhile, Aurora Mobile’s vertical applications have expanded to market intelligence, financial risk management, and location-based intelligence, empowering various industries to improve productivity and optimize decision-making.

Safe Harbor Statement

This announcement contains forward-looking statements. These statements are made under the “safe harbor” provisions of the U.S. Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These forward-looking statements can be identified by terminology such as “will,” “expects,” “anticipates,” “future,” “intends,” “plans,” “believes,” “estimates,” “confident” and similar statements. Among other things, the Business Outlook and quotations from management in this announcement, as well as Aurora Mobile’s strategic and operational plans, contain forward-looking statements. Aurora Mobile may also make written or oral forward-looking statements in its periodic reports to the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, in its annual report to shareholders, in press releases and other written materials and in oral statements made by its officers, directors or employees to third parties. Statements that are not historical facts, including but not limited to statements about Aurora Mobile’s beliefs and expectations, are forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements involve inherent risks and uncertainties. A number of factors could cause actual results to differ materially from those contained in any forward-looking statement, including but not limited to the following: Aurora Mobile’s strategies; Aurora Mobile’s future business development, financial condition and results of operations; Aurora Mobile’s ability to attract and retain customers; its ability to develop and effectively market data solutions, and penetrate the existing market for developer services; its ability to transition to the new advertising-driven SaaS-model; its ability maintain or enhance its brand; the competition with current or future competitors; its ability to continue to gain access to mobile data in the future; the laws and regulations relating to data privacy and protection; general economic and business conditions globally and in China and assumptions underlying or related to any of the foregoing. Further information regarding these and other risks is included in the Company’s filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission. All information provided in this press release and in the attachments is as of the date of the press release, and Aurora Mobile undertakes no duty to update such information, except as required under applicable law.

For general inquiry, please contact:

Aurora Mobile Limited

E-mail: [email protected]

Christensen

In China
Mr. Eric Yuan
Phone: +86-10-5900-1548
E-mail: [email protected]

In US
Ms. Linda Bergkamp
Phone: +1-480-614-3004
Email: [email protected]