Yalla Group Limited Announces Unaudited Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2021 Financial Results

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    DUBAI, UAE, March 15, 2022 /PRNewswire/ — Yalla Group Limited (“Yalla” or the “Company”) (NYSE: YALA), the leading voice-centric social networking and entertainment platform in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA), today announced its unaudited financial results for the fourth quarter and full year ended December 31, 2021.

    Fourth Quarter Ended December 31, 2021 Financial and Operating Highlights

    • Revenues were US$67.6 million in the fourth quarter of 2021, representing an increase of 39.7% from the fourth quarter of 2020.
      • Revenues generated from chatting services in the fourth quarter of 2021 were US$49.0 million.
      • Revenues generated from games services in the fourth quarter of 2021 were US$18.6 million.
    • Net income was US$19.1 million in the fourth quarter of 2021 and net margin[1] was 28.2%, compared with net income of US$9.0 million in the fourth quarter of 2020.
    • Non-GAAP net income[2] was US$27.6 million in the fourth quarter of 2021, representing an increase of 18.2% from the fourth quarter of 2020. Non-GAAP net margin[3] was 40.8% in the fourth quarter of 2021.
    • Average MAUs[4] increased by 71.0% to 28.1 million in the fourth quarter of 2021 from 16.4 million in the fourth quarter of 2020.
    • The number of paying users[5] on our platform increased by 61.0% to 8.4 million in the fourth quarter of 2021 from 5.2 million in the fourth quarter of 2020.

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

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

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

    [4] “Average MAUs” refers to the average monthly active users in a given period calculated by dividing (i) the sum of active users for each month of such period, by (ii) the number of months in such period. “Active users” refers to registered users who accessed any of our mobile applications at least once during a given period.

    [5] “Paying users” refers to registered users who played a game or purchased our virtual items or upgrade services using virtual currencies on our platform at least once in a given period, except for users who receive all of their virtual currencies directly or indirectly from us for free. “Registered users” refers to users who have registered accounts on our platform as of a given time; a registered user is not necessarily a unique user, however, as an individual may register multiple accounts on our platform, and consequently, the number of registered users we present in this press release may not equal the number of unique users who have registered on our platform as of a given time.

    Full Year 2021 Highlights

    • Revenues were US$273.1 million in 2021, representing an increase of 102.4% from 2020.
      • Revenues generated from chatting services were US$208.2 million.
      • Revenues generated from games services were US$64.9 million.
    • Net income was US$82.6 million in 2021 and net margin was 30.2%, compared with net income of US$3.2 million in 2020.
    • Non-GAAP net income was US$126.5 million in 2021, representing an increase of 97.7% from 2020. Non-GAAP net margin was 46.3% in 2021.

    Key Operating Data

    For the three months ended

    December 31, 2020

    December 31, 2021

    Average MAUs (in thousands)

    16,413

    28,060

    Paying users (in thousands)

    5,236

    8,429

    “2021 was a remarkable year for Yalla. We made tremendous progress in expanding our product portfolio, establishing an integrated ecosystem and elevating the rich diversity of our business and its services to new heights,” said Mr. Yang Tao, Founder, Chairman and CEO of Yalla. “Of special note, we successfully launched the MENA region’s first-ever social metaverse app, WAHA, enabling our users to enjoy immersive, 3D social scenes. We also recently released YallaChat version 0.3, iterating our IM product with new features tailored to MENA’s local user preferences. Moreover, our game distribution business progressed smoothly, with investments in mid-core to hard-core game projects. As always, we strive to broaden our product range through diverse developments, investments and collaborations devoted to fulfilling MENA users’ evolving online social networking and entertainment needs.

    “Our operating performance maintained robust growth momentum in the fourth quarter of 2021. Our group’s MAUs reached 28.1 million, up 71.0% year over year, and our paying users swelled to 8.4 million, representing growth of 61.0% year over year. We will continue to extend and deepen our relationship with our user base and promote the monetization of our products. In addition, we will soon release our first annual ESG report. We remain relentless in our social responsibility efforts and committed to delivering long-term sustainable value for our shareholders,” Mr. Yang concluded.

    “We sustained our steady financial performance through the fourth quarter of 2021, achieving a 39.7% year over year increase in the group’s total revenues to $67.6 million,” said Ms. Karen Hu, Chief Financial Officer of Yalla. “For the full year of 2021, our revenues reached US$273.1 million, more than doubling year-over-year, driven by the growth in our user base and advanced monetization capabilities. We also maintained a net margin of 30.2% and non-GAAP net margin of 46.3% in 2021 while at the same time accelerating our new business, demonstrating our effective cost management. As we advance, we remain committed to our growth strategy – we are confident that enhancements to our product portfolio will create future growth opportunities by further expanding our user base and revenues, providing a sound foundation for long-term profitability.”

    Fourth Quarter 2021 Financial Results

    Revenues

    Our revenues were US$67.6 million in the fourth quarter of 2021, a 39.7% increase from US$48.3 million in the fourth quarter of 2020. The increase was primarily driven by the broadening of Yalla’s and Yalla Ludo’s user base and monetization capability enhancements. Our average MAUs increased by 71.0% from 16.4 million in the fourth quarter of 2020 to 28.1 million in the fourth quarter of 2021. Another primary contributor to our solid revenue growth was the significant growth in the number of paying users, which increased from 5.2 million in the fourth quarter of 2020 to 8.4 million in the fourth quarter of 2021.

    In the fourth quarter of 2021, our revenues generated from chatting services were US$49.0 million and our revenues generated from games services were US$18.6 million.

    Costs and expenses

    Our total costs and expenses were US$49.3 million in the fourth quarter of 2021, compared with US$39.0 million in the fourth quarter of 2020. The increase was primarily due to our expanding business scale, partially offset by lower share-based compensation expenses recognized during the fourth quarter of 2021.

    Our cost of revenues was US$23.9 million in the fourth quarter of 2021, compared with US$18.4 million in the fourth quarter of 2020.The increase was mainly driven by an increase in commission fees for third-party payment platforms resulting from our expanding business scale, partially offset by lower share-based compensation expenses of US$1.6 million recognized during the fourth quarter of 2021, a 25.7% decrease from US$2.2 million in the fourth quarter of 2020. Excluding share-based compensation expenses, cost of revenues as a percentage of our total revenues remained relatively stable at 33.0% in the fourth quarter of 2021, compared with 33.6% in the fourth quarter of 2020.

    Our selling and marketing expenses were US$13.3 million in the fourth quarter of 2021, compared with US$7.6 million in the same period last year. The increase was mainly driven by higher advertising and market promotion expenses led by our continued user acquisition efforts and expanding product portfolio, partially offset by lower share-based compensation expenses of US$1.9 million during the fourth quarter of 2021, compared with US$3.2 million in the fourth quarter of 2020. Excluding share-based compensation expenses, selling and marketing expenses as a percentage of our total revenues increased from 9.2% in the fourth quarter of 2020 to 16.9% in the fourth quarter of 2021.

    Our general and administrative expenses were US$8.1 million in the fourth quarter of 2021, compared with US$11.3 million in the same period last year. The decrease was mainly driven by lower share-based compensation expenses of US$4.7 million recognized during the fourth quarter of 2021, a 46.4% decrease from US$8.8 million in the fourth quarter of 2020, partially offset by an increase in salaries and other benefits for our general and administrative staff. This in turn was driven by an expansion of our general and administrative staff. Excluding share-based compensation expenses, general and administrative expenses as a percentage of our total revenues remained relatively stable at 5.1% in the fourth quarter of 2021, compared with 5.4% in the fourth quarter of 2020.

    Our technology and product development expenses were US$3.9 million in the fourth quarter of 2021, compared with US$1.6 million in the same period last year. The increase was mainly driven by an increase in salaries and benefits for our technology and product development staff. As a result, excluding share-based compensation expenses, technology and product development expenses as a percentage of our total revenues increased from 2.9% in the fourth quarter of 2020 to 5.3% in the same period of 2021.

    Operating income

    Operating income was US$18.3 million in the fourth quarter of 2021, compared with operating income of US$9.3 million in the fourth quarter of 2020.

    Non-GAAP operating income[6]

    Non-GAAP operating income (which excluded share-based compensation expenses) in the fourth quarter of 2021 was US$26.8 million, a 13.2% increase from US$23.7 million in the same quarter last year.

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

    Income tax expense

    Our income tax expense was US$0.79 million in the fourth quarter of 2021, compared with US$0.33 million in the fourth quarter of 2020.

    Net income

    As a result of the foregoing, our net income was US$19.1 million in the fourth quarter of 2021, compared with net income of US$9.0 million in the fourth quarter of 2020.

    Non-GAAP net income

    Non-GAAP net income (which excluded share-based compensation expenses) in the fourth quarter of 2021 was US$27.6 million, a 18.2% increase from US$23.3 million in the same quarter last year.

    Earnings per ordinary share

    Basic and diluted earnings per ordinary share were US$0.13 and US$0.11 respectively in the fourth quarter of 2021, while basic and diluted earnings per ordinary share were both US$0.06 in the same period of 2020.

    Non-GAAP earnings per ordinary share[7]

    Non-GAAP basic and diluted earnings per ordinary share were US$0.18 and US$0.16 respectively in the fourth quarter of 2021, compared with US$0.16 and US$0.15 respectively in the same period of 2020.

    [7] Non-GAAP earnings per ordinary share is non-GAAP net income attributable to Yalla Group Limited’s shareholders, divided by weighted average number of basic and diluted shares outstanding. Non-GAAP earnings per ordinary share is a non-GAAP financial measure. See the sections entitled “Non-GAAP Financial Measures” and “Reconciliation of GAAP and Non-GAAP Results” for more information about the non-GAAP measures referred to in this press release.

    Cash and cash equivalents

    As of December 31, 2021, we had cash and cash equivalents of US$351.5 million, compared with cash and cash equivalents of US$326.3 million as of September 30, 2021.

    Share Repurchase Program

    Pursuant to the 2021 Share Repurchase Program announced on May 21, 2021, in the fourth quarter, the company repurchased 418,289 American depositary shares (“ADSs”) representing 418,289 Class A ordinary shares from the open market with cash for an aggregate amount of approximately US$3.1 million.

    Full Year 2021 Financial Results

    Revenues

    Our revenues were US$273.1 million in 2021, a 102.4% increase from US$134.9 million in 2020. The increase was primarily driven by the expansion of Yalla’s and Yalla Ludo’s user base and monetization capability enhancements.

    Our revenues generated from chatting services were US$208.2 million in 2021, and our revenues generated from games services were US$64.9 million in 2021.

    Costs and expenses

    Our total costs and expenses were US$190.1 million in 2021, compared with US$131.2 million in 2020. The increase was primarily due to our expanding business scale.

    Our cost of revenues was US$95.1 million in 2021, compared with US$61.3 million in last year. The increase was mainly driven by an increase in commission fees for third-party payment platforms resulting from our expanding business scale, partially offset by lower share-based compensation expenses of US$6.3 million recognized during the fourth quarter of 2021, a 61.2% decrease from US$16.3 million in 2020. Excluding share-based compensation expenses, cost of revenues as a percentage of our total revenues remained relatively stable at 32.5% in 2021, compared with 33.4% in 2020.

    Our selling and marketing expenses were US$42.4 million in 2021, compared with US$21.7 million in 2020. The increase was mainly driven by higher advertising and market promotion expenses attributable to our continued user acquisition efforts and expanding product portfolio. Excluding share-based compensation expenses, selling and marketing expenses as a percentage of our total revenues increased from 10.4% in 2020 to 11.8% in 2021, primarily due to higher spending on marketing activities related to new products.

    Our general and administrative expenses were US$38.3 million in 2021, compared with US$43.0 million in 2020. The decrease was mainly driven by lower share-based compensation expenses of US$26.7 million recognized in 2021, a 25.5% decrease from US$35.9 million in 2020, partially offset by an increase in salaries and other benefits for our general and administrative staff. This in turn was driven by an expansion of our general and administrative staff. Excluding share-based compensation expenses, general and administrative expenses as a percentage of our total revenues decreased from 5.3% in 2020 to 4.2% in 2021 due to economies of scale.

    Our technology and product development expenses were US$14.3 million in 2021, compared with US$5.2 million in 2020. The increase was mainly driven by an increase in salaries and benefits for our technology and product development staff. Excluding share-based compensation expenses, technology and product development expenses as a percentage of our total revenues also increased from 3.1% in 2020 to 4.9% in 2021, due to the company’s continuous efforts in developing new products and diversifying its product portfolio.

    Operating income

    Operating income was US$83.0 million in 2021, compared with operating income of US$3.8 million in 2020.

    Non-GAAP operating income

    Non-GAAP operating income (which excludes share-based compensation expenses) for 2021 was US$127.0 million, a 96.7% increase from US$64.6 million for 2020.  

    Income tax expense

    Our income tax expense was US$2.02 million in 2021, compared with US$0.86 million in 2020.

    Net income

    Our net income was US$82.6 million in 2021, compared with net income of US$3.2 million in 2020.

    Non-GAAP net income

    Non-GAAP net income (which excludes share-based compensation expenses) in 2021 was US$126.5 million, a 97.7% increase from US$64.0 million in 2020.  

    Earnings (loss) per ordinary share

    Basic and diluted earnings per ordinary share were US$0.56 and US$0.46 in 2021, while basic and diluted loss per ordinary share were US$0.02 in 2020. Non-GAAP basic and diluted earnings per ordinary share (which exclude share-based compensation expenses) were US$0.85 and US$0.70 respectively, compared with US$0.64 and US$0.57 respectively in 2020.

    Outlook

    For the first quarter of 2022, the management of the Company currently expects revenues to be between US$66.0 million and US$69.0 million.

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

    Conference Call

    The Company’s management will host an earnings conference call on Monday, March 14, 2022 at 8:00 P.M. U.S. Eastern Time, Tuesday, March 15, 2022 at 4:00 A.M. Dubai Time, or Tuesday, March 15, 2022 at 8:00 A.M. Beijing/Hong Kong time.

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

    United States Toll Free: 

    +1-888-317-6003

    International:

    +1-412-317-6061

    United Arab Emirates Toll Free:

    80-003-570-3589

    Mainland China Toll Free:

    400-120-6115

    Hong Kong Toll Free: 

    800-963-976

    Access Code:

    5927256

    Additionally, a live and archived webcast of the conference call will be available on the Company’s investor relations website at http://ir.yallatech.ae/.

    A replay of the conference call will be accessible until March 21, 2022, by dialing the following telephone numbers:

    United States Toll Free:

    +1-877-344-7529

    International:

    +1-412-317-0088

    Access Code:

    1743579

    Non-GAAP Financial Measures

    To supplement the financial measures prepared in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles in the United States, or GAAP, this press release presents non-GAAP financial measures, namely non-GAAP operating income, non-GAAP net income, non-GAAP net margin and non-GAAP basic and diluted earnings per ordinary share, as supplemental measures to review and assess the Company’s operating performance. The presentation of the non-GAAP financial measures is not intended to be considered in isolation or as a substitute for the financial information prepared and presented in accordance with U.S. GAAP. We define non-GAAP operating income as operating income excluding share-based compensation. We define non-GAAP net income as net income excluding share-based compensation. We define non-GAAP net margin is non-GAAP net income as a percentage of revenues. We define non-GAAP net income attributable to Yalla Group Limited’s shareholders as net income attributable to Yalla Group Limited’s shareholders excluding share-based compensation. We define non-GAAP earnings per ordinary share as non-GAAP net income attributable to Yalla Group Limited’s shareholders, divided by weighted average number of basic and diluted shares outstanding.

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

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

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

    Reconciliation of GAAP and non-GAAP results is set forth at the end of this press release.

    About Yalla Group Limited

    Yalla Group Limited is the leading voice-centric social networking and entertainment platform in the Middle East and Northern Africa (MENA). The Company’s flagship mobile application, Yalla, is specifically tailored for the people and local cultures of the region and primarily features Yalla rooms, a mirrored online version of the majlis or cafés where people spend their leisure time in casual chats. Voice chats are more suitable to the cultural norms in MENA compared to video chats. The Company strives to maintain users’ equal status on its platform, thereby encouraging all of them to freely communicate and interact with each other. The Company also operates Yalla Ludo, a mobile application featuring online versions of board games that are highly popular in MENA, such as Ludo and Domino. In-game real-time chats and Ludo chat room functions are popular social networking features among users. Through close attention to detail and localized appeal that deeply resonates with users, Yalla’s mobile applications deliver a seamless user experience that fosters a loyal sense of belonging, creating a highly devoted and engaged user community.

    For more information, please visit: http://ir.yallatech.ae/

    Safe Harbor Statement

    This press release contains statements that may constitute “forward-looking” statements pursuant to the “safe harbor” provisions of the U.S. Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These forward-looking statements can be identified by terminology such as “will,” “expects,” “anticipates,” “aims,” “future,” “intends,” “plans,” “believes,” “estimates,” “likely to” and similar statements. Statements that are not historical facts, including statements about Yalla Group Limited’s beliefs, plans and expectations, are forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements involve inherent risks and uncertainties. Further information regarding these and other risks is included in Yalla Group Limited’s filings with the SEC. All information provided in this press release is as of the date of this press release, and Yalla Group Limited does not undertake any obligation to update any forward-looking statement, except as required under applicable law.

    For investor and media inquiries, please contact:

    Yalla Group Limited
    Investor Relations
    Kerry Gao – IR Director
    Tel: +86-571-8980-7962
    Email: ir@yallatech.ae

    The Piacente Group, Inc.
    Yang Song
    Tel: +86-10-6508-0677
    Email: yalla@tpg-ir.com

    In the United States:

    The Piacente Group, Inc.
    Brandi Piacente
    Tel: +1-212-481-2050
    Email: yalla@tpg-ir.com

    YALLA GROUP LIMITED 

    UNAUDITED CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS

    As of

    December 31, 2020

    December 31, 2021

    US$

    US$

    ASSETS

    Current assets

    Cash and cash equivalents

    236,883,282

    351,485,602

    Short-term investments

    766,295

    2,906,344

    Prepayments and other current assets

    15,725,424

    21,957,230

    Total current assets

    253,375,001

    376,349,176

    Non-current assets

    Property and equipment, net

    1,241,756

    1,832,952

    Operating lease right-of-use assets

    857,474

    Long-term investments

    1,768,455

    Total non-current assets

    1,241,756

    4,458,881

    Total assets

    254,616,757

    380,808,057

    LIABILITIES

    Current liabilities

    Accounts payable

    1,573,784

    4,392,330

    Deferred revenue

    13,359,827

    24,971,203

    Operating lease liabilities, current

    472,734

    Accrued expenses and other current liabilities

    6,148,486

    14,896,134

    Total current liabilities

    21,082,097

    44,732,401

    Non-current liabilities

    Operating lease liabilities, non-current

    195,596

    Total non-current liabilities

    195,596

    Total liabilities

    21,082,097

    44,927,997

    EQUITY

    Shareholders’ equity of Yalla Group Limited

    Class A Ordinary Shares

    11,920

    12,484

    Class B Ordinary Shares

    2,473

    2,473

    Treasury stock

    (25,419,808)

    Additional paid-in capital

    220,623,005

    265,647,268

    Accumulated other comprehensive income

    373,989

    520,010

    Retained earnings

    12,523,273

    95,123,951

    Total shareholders’ equity of Yalla Group Limited

    233,534,660

    335,886,378

    Non-controlling interests

    (6,318)

    Total equity

    233,534,660

    335,880,060

    Total liabilities and equity

    254,616,757

    380,808,057

    YALLA GROUP LIMITED 

    UNAUDITED CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS 

    OF OPERATIONS

    Three Months Ended

    Year Ended

    December 31,
    2020

    September 30,
    2021

    December 31,
    2021

    December 31,
    2020

    December 31,
    2021

    US$

    US$

    US$

    US$

    US$

    Revenues

    48,343,470

    71,308,909

    67,556,824

    134,927,410

    273,134,908

    Costs and expenses:

    Cost of revenues

    (18,429,067)

    (23,414,397)

    (23,928,785)

    (61,270,887)

    (95,144,945)

    Selling and marketing expenses

    (7,621,296)

    (10,968,881)

    (13,317,368)

    (21,701,852)

    (42,404,862)

    General and administrative expenses

    (11,349,102)

    (7,328,752)

    (8,130,904)

    (42,974,825)

    (38,271,252)

    Technology and product development expenses

    (1,634,465)

    (3,859,988)

    (3,916,387)

    (5,221,124)

    (14,286,120)

    Total costs and expenses

    (39,033,930)

    (45,572,018)

    (49,293,444)

    (131,168,688)

    (190,107,179)

    Operating income

    9,309,540

    25,736,891

    18,263,380

    3,758,722

    83,027,729

    Interest income

    13,343

    40,196

    35,218

    202,474

    111,881

    Government grant

    5,627

    1,406,028

    99,277

    1,419,837

    Investment income (loss)

    1,947

    (33,383)

    147,154

    13,994

    54,824

    Income before income taxes

    9,330,457

    25,743,704

    19,851,780

    4,074,467

    84,614,271

    Income tax expense

    (331,427)

    (417,716)

    (794,413)

    (861,081)

    (2,019,911)

    Net income

    8,999,030

    25,325,988

    19,057,367

    3,213,386

    82,594,360

    Net loss attributable to non-controlling interests

    6,318

    6,318

    Accretion of redeemable convertible preferred   
        shares

    (1,577,026)

    Dividends distributed to redeemable convertible
        preferred shareholders

    (3,704,083)

    Net income (loss) attributable to Yalla Group
        Limited’s shareholders

    8,999,030

    25,325,988

    19,063,685

    (2,067,723)

    82,600,678

    YALLA GROUP LIMITED 

    UNAUDITED CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS 

    OF OPERATIONS (CONTINUED)

    Three Months Ended

    Year Ended

    December 31,
    2020

    September 30,
    2021

    December 31,
    2021

    December 31,
    2020

    December 31,
    2021

    US$

    US$

    US$

    US$

    US$

    Earinings (loss) per ordinary share

    ——Basic

    0.06

    0.17

    0.13

    (0.02)

    0.56

    ——Diluted

    0.06

    0.14

    0.11

    (0.02)

    0.46

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

    ——Basic

    144,267,234

    149,873,794

    149,516,472

    91,755,810

    148,739,986

    ——Diluted

    157,062,018

    180,232,792

    176,907,506

    91,755,810

    179,899,466

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

    Three Months Ended

    Year Ended

    December 31,
    2020

    September 30,
    2021

    December 31,
    2021

    December 31,
    2020

    December 31,
    2021

    US$

    US$

    US$

    US$

    US$

    Cost of revenues

    2,196,453

    1,265,422

    1,632,754

    16,255,275

    6,299,864

    Selling and marketing expenses

    3,187,921

    1,768,260

    1,878,389

    7,672,437

    10,102,733

    General and administrative expenses

    8,750,756

    4,632,605

    4,689,722

    35,861,913

    26,729,432

    Technology and product development expenses

    211,881

    216,047

    325,757

    1,015,858

    807,418

    YALLA GROUP LIMITED

    RECONCILIATIONS OF GAAP AND NON-GAAP RESULTS 

    Three Months Ended

    Year Ended

    December 31,
    2020

    September 30,
    2021

    December 31,
    2021

    December 31,
    2020

    December 31,
    2021

    US$

    US$

    US$

    US$

    US$

    Operating income

    9,309,540

    25,736,891

    18,263,380

    3,758,722

    83,027,729

    Share-based compensation expenses

    14,347,011

    7,882,334

    8,526,622

    60,805,483

    43,939,447

    Non-GAAP operating income

    23,656,551

    33,619,225

    26,790,002

    64,564,205

    126,967,176

    Net income

    8,999,030

    25,325,988

    19,057,367

    3,213,386

    82,594,360

    Share-based compensation expenses

    14,347,011

    7,882,334

    8,526,622

    60,805,483

    43,939,447

    Non-GAAP net income

    23,346,041

    33,208,322

    27,583,989

    64,018,869

    126,533,807

    Net income (loss) attributable to Yalla
    Group Limited’s shareholders

    8,999,030

    25,325,988

    19,063,685

    (2,067,723)

    82,600,678

    Share-based compensation expenses

    14,347,011

    7,882,334

    8,526,622

    60,805,483

    43,939,447

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

    23,346,041

    33,208,322

    27,590,307

    58,737,760

    126,540,125

    Non-GAAP earnings per ordinary share

    ——Basic

    0.16

    0.22

    0.18

    0.64

    0.85

    ——Diluted

    0.15

    0.18

    0.16

    0.57

    0.70

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

    ——Basic

    144,267,234

    149,873,794

    149,516,472

    91,755,810

    148,739,986

    ——Diluted

    157,062,018

    180,232,792

    176,907,506

    102,806,360

    179,899,466

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