DouYu International Holdings Limited Reports Unaudited Financial Results For Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2020

DouYu International Holdings Limited ("DouYu" or the "Company") (Nasdaq: DOYU), a leading game-centric live streaming platform in China and a pioneer in the eSports value chain, today announced its unaudited financial results for the fourth quarter and the full year ended December 31, 2020 .

Fourth Quarter 2020 Financial and Operational Highlights

Total net revenues in the fourth quarter of 2020 increased by 10.0% to RMB2,269.2 million ( US$347.8 million ) from RMB2,062.9 million in the same period of 2019.
Gross profit in the fourth quarter of 2020 was RMB182.2 million ( US$27.9 million ), compared with RMB375.2 million in the same period of 2019.
Net loss in the fourth quarter of 2020 was RMB228.7 million ( US$35.0 million ), compared with a net income of RMB157.4 million in the same period of 2019.
Adjusted net loss in the fourth quarter of 2020 was RMB176.9 million ( US$27.1 million ), compared with an adjusted net income of RMB186.4 million in the same period of 2019.
Average MAUs in the fourth quarter of 2020 increased by 5.2% to 174.4 million from 165.8 million in the same period of 2019.
Average mobile MAUs in the fourth quarter of 2020 increased by 6.9% to 58.2 million from 54.4 million in the same period of 2019.
Quarterly average paying user count in the fourth quarter of 2020 increased by 4.6% to 7.6 million from 7.3 million in the same period of 2019.

Full Year 2020 Financial Highlights

Total net revenues for the full year of 2020 increased by 31.8% to RMB9,601.9 million ( US$1,471.6 million ) from RMB7,283.2 million in the same period of 2019.
Gross profit for the full year of 2020 increased by 30.4% to RMB1,560.3 million ( US$239.1 million ) from RMB1,196.2 million in the same period of 2019, implying a gross margin of 16.3% in the full year of 2020.
Net income for the full year of 2020 increased by 1,113.7% to RMB404.7 million ( US$62.0 million ) from RMB33.3 million in the same period of 2019, implying a net margin of 4.2% in the full year of 2020.
Adjusted net income for the full year of 2020 increased by 56.3% to RMB541.6 million ( US$83.0 million ) from RMB346.4 million in the same period of 2019, implying an adjusted net margin of 5.6%.

Mr. Shaojie Chen , Chief Executive Officer of DouYu, commented, "As a leading game-centric live streaming platform in China , we continued to deliver strong operational results as our average mobile MAUs increased by 6.9% year over year to 58.2 million in the fourth quarter. Additionally, by the end of 2020, the improvements we had made to our video and community segments enabled us to establish a fully integrated content ecosystem on top of our leading live streaming business. This improvement has laid a solid foundation for us to further develop our diversified and integrated game-centric content platform."

Mr. Hao Cao, Vice President of DouYu, commented, "We maintained our strong financial performance in the full year of 2020 as our total net revenues increased by 32% year over year to RMB 9.6 billion . Meanwhile, adjusted net income was RMB 541.6 million and adjusted net margin was 5.6%, representing an increase of approximately 80 basis points from last year. Looking ahead, we will continue to explore improvements for our platform's monetization capabilities, enhance our monetization efficiency, and further utilize our operating leverage to bring more long-term value to our shareholders."

Fourth Quarter 2020 Financial Results

Total net revenues in the fourth quarter of 2020 increased by 10.0% to RMB2,269.2 million ( US$347.8 million ) from RMB2,062.9 million in the same period of 2019, primarily driven by the increase in live streaming revenues.

Live streaming revenues in the fourth quarter of 2020 increased by 9.4% to RMB2,070.7 million ( US$317.3 million ) from RMB1,892.5 million in the same period of 2019. This increase was primarily attributable to an increase in paying users and ARPPU driven by improved user paying experience, which resulted from the Company's ongoing product refinement efforts, as well as the Company's cultivation of user paying habits through expansion of paying scenarios.

Advertising and other revenues in the fourth quarter of 2020 increased by 16.5% to RMB198.5 million ( US$30.4 million ) from RMB170.4 million in the same period of 2019, primarily attributable to the Company's enhanced brand recognition and the corresponding increase in advertising demand for the Company's competitive advertising and promotion solutions.

Cost of revenues in the fourth quarter of 2020 increased by 23.7% to RMB2,087.0 million ( US$319.9 million ) from RMB1,687.7 million in the same period of 2019, primarily due to the increase in revenue sharing fees and content costs.

Revenue sharing fees and content costs in the fourth quarter of 2020 increased by 25.6% to RMB1,850.2 million ( US$283.6 million ) from RMB1,473.3 million in the same period of 2019. This increase was primarily attributable to increased investments in the broadcasting rights for eSports tournaments and the in-house production of proprietary events, increased revenue sharing fees, which was in line with the Company's total revenue growth, and increased investments in quality streamers in the oversea market.

Bandwidth costs in the fourth quarter of 2020 increased by 12.7% to RMB170.7 million ( US$26.2 million ) from RMB151.4 million in the same period of 2019, primarily due to the increase in high-quality viewing options, such as 4K high-definition video, offered on the Company's platform, which led to higher user engagement.

Gross profit in the fourth quarter of 2020 was RMB182.2 million ( US$27.9 million ), compared with RMB375.2 million in the same period of 2019, which was due to the increase in revenue sharing fees and content costs as a percentage of total revenues.

Sales and marketing expenses in the fourth quarter of 2020 increased by 27.3% to RMB170.7 million ( US$26.2 million ) from RMB134.1 million in the same period of 2019, primarily attributable to the increase in promotional activities on key eSports tournaments and in prizes for the Company's self-produced events.

Research and development expenses in the fourth quarter of 2020 increased by 18.6% to RMB118.9 million ( US$18.2 million ) from RMB100.2 million in the same period of 2019, mainly due to the Company's application upgrades and video-related technology improvements.

General and administrative expenses in the fourth quarter of 2020 increased by 54.0% to RMB117.7 million ( US$18.0 million ) from RMB76.4 million in the same period of 2019, mainly due to the increase in professional service fees related to the Company's potential merger with Huya.

Other operating loss, net in the fourth quarter of 2020 was RMB7.3 million ( US$1.1 million ), compared with other operating income of RMB59.7 million in the same period of 2019.

Loss from operations in the fourth quarter of 2020 was RMB232.4 million ( US$35.6 million ), compared with an operating income of RMB124.1 million in the same period of 2019.

Adjusted operating loss ^[1] in the fourth quarter of 2020, which adds back share-based compensation expenses, was RMB199.1 million ( US$30.5 million ), compared with an adjusted operating income of RMB141.5 million in the same period of 2019.

Income tax expenses in the fourth quarter of 2020 and 2019 were nil due to the Company's cumulative net losses and the resulting tax loss carry forward.

Net loss in the fourth quarter of 2020 was RMB228.7 million ( US$35.0 million ), compared with a net income of RMB157.4 million in the same period of 2019.

Adjusted net loss in the fourth quarter of 2020, which excludes share-based compensation expenses, share of income in equity method investments, and impairment loss of investments, was RMB176.9 million ( US$27.1 million ), compared with an adjusted net income of RMB186.4 million in the same period of 2019, implying an adjusted net loss margin of 7.8% for the fourth quarter of 2020.

Basic and diluted net loss per ADS ^[2] in the fourth quarter of 2020 were RMB0.61 (US$0.09) and RMB0 .59 (US$0.09) respectively. Adjusted basic and diluted net loss per ADS in the fourth quarter of 2020 were RMB0.45 (US$0.07) and RMB0.45 (US$0.07) respectively.

Full Year 2020 Financial Results

Total net revenues for the full year of 2020 increased by 31.8% to RMB9,601.9 million ( US$1,471.6 million ) from RMB7,283.2 million in the same period of 2019, primarily driven by a 33.8% year-over-year increase in live streaming revenues.

Gross profit for the full year of 2020 increased by 30.4% to RMB1,560.3 million ( US$239.1 million ) from RMB1,196.2 million in the same period of 2019. Gross margin in the full year of 2020 was 16.3%.

Income from operations for the full year of 2020 was RMB262.1 million ( US$40.2 million ), compared with a loss from operations of RMB131.7 million in the same period of 2019.

Adjusted operating income for the full year of 2020, which adds back share-based compensation expenses, increased by 154.0% to RMB404.2 million ( US$62.0 million ) from RMB159.1 million in the same period of 2019.

Net income for the full year of 2020 increased by 1,113.7% to RMB404.7 million ( US$62.0 million ) from RMB33.3 million in the same period of 2019.

Adjusted net income for the full year of 2020, which excludes share-based compensation expenses, share of loss (income) in equity method investments, and impairment loss of investments, increased by 56.3% to RMB541.6 million ( US$83.0 million ) from RMB346.4 million in the same period of 2019, implying an adjusted net margin of 5.6% for the full year of 2020.

Basic and diluted net income per ADS for the full year of 2020 were RMB1 .52 (US$0.23) and RMB1 .47 (US$0.23) respectively. Adjusted basic and diluted net income per ADS in the full year of 2020 were RMB1.95 (US$0.30) and RMB1.95 (US$0.30) respectively.

Conference Call Information

The Company will hold a conference call on Tuesday, March 23, 2021 , at 8:00 am Eastern Time (or 8:00 pm Beijing Time on the same day) to discuss the financial results. Listeners may access the call by dialing the following numbers:

International:	1-412-317-6061
United States Toll Free:	1-888-317-6003
Mainland China Toll Free:	4001-206115
Hong Kong Toll Free:	800-963976
Singapore Toll Free:	800-120-5863
Conference ID:	3971814

The replay will be accessible through March 30, 2021, by dialing the following numbers:

International:	1-412-317-0088
United States Toll Free:	1-877-344-7529
Conference ID:	10153048

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

[1] "Adjusted operating income" is defined as operating income adding back share-based compensation expenses. For more information, refer to "Use of Non-GAAP Financial Measures" and "Reconciliations of Non-GAAP Results" at the end of this press release.

[2] Every ten ADSs represent one ordinary share.

About DouYu International Holdings Limited

Headquartered in Wuhan, China , DouYu International Holdings Limited (Nasdaq: DOYU) is a leading game-centric live streaming platform in China and a pioneer in the eSports value chain. DouYu operates its platform on both PC and mobile apps, through which users can enjoy immersive and interactive games and entertainment live streaming. DouYu's platform brings together a deep pool of top live streamers. By providing a sustainable streamer development system built on advanced technology infrastructure and capabilities, DouYu helps ensure a consistent supply of quality content. Through collaborations with a variety of participants across the eSports value chain, the Company has gained coveted access to a wide variety of premium eSports content, which further attracts viewers and enhances user experience. For more information, please see https://ir.douyu.com/ .

Use of Non-GAAP Financial Measures

Adjusted operating income (loss) is calculated as operating income (loss) adjusted for share-based compensation expenses. Adjusted net income is calculated as net loss adjusted for share-based compensation expenses, share of income (loss) in equity method investments, gain on disposal of investment or subsidiaries and impairment loss on investments. Adjusted net income attributable to DouYu is calculated as net income attributable to DouYu adjusted for share-based compensation expenses, share of income (loss) in equity method investments, gain on disposal of investment or subsidiaries and impairment loss of investments. Adjusted basic and diluted net income per ordinary share is non-GAAP net income attributable to ordinary shareholders divided by weighted average number of ordinary shares used in the calculation of non-GAAP basic and diluted net income per ordinary share. The Company adjusted the impact of (i) share-based compensation expenses, (ii) share of income (loss) in equity method investments, (iii) gain on disposal of investment or subsidiaries and (iv) impairment loss of investments to understand and evaluate the Company's core operating performance. The non-GAAP financial measures are presented to enhance investors' overall understanding of the Company's financial performance and should not be considered a substitute for, or superior to, the financial information prepared and presented in accordance with U.S. GAAP. Investors are encouraged to review the reconciliation of the historical non-GAAP financial measures to its most directly comparable GAAP financial measures. As non-GAAP financial measures have material limitations as analytical metrics and may not be calculated in the same manner by all companies, they may not be comparable to other similarly titled measures used by other companies. In light of the foregoing limitations, you should not consider non-GAAP financial measures as a substitute for, or superior to, such metrics in accordance with U.S. GAAP.

For more information on these non-GAAP financial measures, please see the table captioned "Reconciliations of Non-GAAP Results" near the end of this release.

Exchange Rate Information

This announcement contains translations of RMB amounts into U.S. dollars at a specified rate solely for the convenience of the reader. Unless otherwise noted, all translations from RMB to U.S. dollars are made at a rate of RMB6.5250 to US$1.00 , the noon buying rate in effect on December 31, 2020 , in the H.10 statistical release of the Federal Reserve Board. The Company makes no representation that the RMB amounts could have been, or could be, converted, realized or settled in U.S. dollars at that rate on December 31, 2020 , or at any other rate.

Safe Harbor Statement

This press release contains forward-looking statements. These statements are made under the "safe harbor" provisions of the U.S. Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Statements that are not historical facts, including statements about the Company's beliefs and expectations, are forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements involve inherent risks and uncertainties, and a number of factors could cause actual results to differ materially from those contained in any forward-looking statement. In some cases, forward-looking statements can be identified by words or phrases such as "may," "will," "expect," "anticipate," "target," "aim," "estimate," "intend," "plan," "believe," "potential," "continue," "is/are likely to" or other similar expressions. Further information regarding these and other risks, uncertainties or factors is included in the Company's filings with the Securities Exchange Commission. All information provided in this press release is as of the date of this press release, and the Company does not undertake any duty to update such information, except as required under applicable law.

In addition to factors previously disclosed in Huya and DouYu's documents filed with the SEC, the following factors, among others, could cause actual results to differ materially from forward-looking statements and information or historical performance: the occurrence of any event, change or other circumstances that could give rise to the right of one or both of Huya and DouYu to terminate the definitive merger agreement between Huya and DouYu; the outcome of any legal proceedings that may be instituted against Huya, DouYu or their respective shareholders or directors; the ability to obtain regulatory approvals and meet other closing conditions to the merger, including the risk that regulatory approvals required for the merger are not obtained or are obtained subject to conditions that are not anticipated or that are material and adverse to Huya's or DouYu's business; a delay in closing the merger; the ability to obtain approval by DouYu's shareholders on the expected terms and schedule; business disruptions from the proposed merger that will harm Huya's or DouYu's business, including current plans and operations; potential adverse reactions or changes to business relationships resulting from the announcement or completion of the merger; certain restrictions during the pendency of the merger that may impact Huya's or DouYu's ability to pursue certain business opportunities or strategic transactions; the ability of Huya or DouYu to retain and hire key personnel; uncertainty as to the long-term value of the Class A ordinary shares of Huya following the merger; the continued availability of capital and financing following the merger; the business, economic and political conditions in the markets in which Huya and DouYu operate; changes in Huya's or DouYu's anticipated revenue and income; changes in DouYu's operating or other expenses; the degree to which Huya or DouYu encounters competition; and general political, economic and market conditions.

Investor Relations Contact

Mao Mao
DouYu International Holdings Limited
Email: ir@douyu.tv
Phone: +1 (646) 224-6934

Xinran Rao
ICR, Inc.
Email: DouYu.IR@icrinc.com
Phone: +1 (646) 224-6934

Media Relations Contact

Iris Ding
DouYu International Holdings Limited
Email: pr_douyu@douyu.tv
Phone: +1 (646) 308-1475

Edmond Lococo
ICR, Inc.
Email: DouYu.PR@icrinc.com
Phone: +1 (646) 308-1475

UNAUDITED CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS (All amounts in thousands, except share, ADS, per share and per ADS data)

	As of December 31	As of December 31
	2019	2020	2020
	RMB	RMB	US$ ⁽¹⁾
ASSETS Current assets
Cash and cash equivalents	8,091,990	5,279,902	809,180
Restricted cash	42,903	11,875	1,820
Short-term bank deposits	-	2,230,229	341,798
Account receivables, net ⁽²⁾	188,100	199,744	30,612
Prepayment	50,304	66,257	10,154
Amounts due from related parties	24,044	9,045	1,386
Other current assets	204,310	236,704	36,276
Total current assets	8,601,651	8,033,756	1,231,226

Property and equipment, net	38,909	37,792	5,792
Intangible assets, net	198,057	141,672	21,712
Long-term bank deposits	-	100,000	15,326
Investments	225,534	500,659	76,729
Goodwill	30,973	12,933	1,982
Right-of-use assets, net ⁽³⁾	-	62,141	9,524
Other non-current assets	8,547	19,004	2,912
Total non-current assets	502,020	874,201	133,977
TOTAL ASSETS	9,103,671	8,907,957	1,365,203


LIABILITIES, CONVERTIBLE REDEEMABLE PREFERRED SHARES AND SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY LIABILITIES Current liabilities

Accounts Payable	890,039	986,073	151,122
Advances from customers	17,135	10,911	1,672
Deferred revenue	195,983	242,013	37,090
Accrued expenses and other current liabilities	392,347	384,041	58,857
Amounts due to related parties	298,733	223,525	34,257
Lease liabilities due within one year ⁽³⁾	-	36,281	5,560
Total current liabilities	1,794,237	1,882,844	288,558

Deferred revenue	46,070	30,779	4,717
Lease liabilities ⁽³⁾	-	16,952	2,598
Total non-current liabilities	46,070	47,731	7,315
TOTAL LIABILITIES	1,840,307	1,930,575	295,873


⁽¹⁾ Translations of RMB amounts into U.S. dollars at a specified rate are solely for the convenience of the reader. Unless otherwise noted, all translations from RMB to U.S. dollars are made at a rate of RMB6.5250 to US$1.00, the noon buying rate in effect on Dec 31, 2020, in the H.10 statistical release of the Federal Reserve Board
⁽²⁾ The Group adopted Accounting Standards Update ("ASU") 2016-13, "Financial Instruments-Credit Losses (Topic 326): Measurement of Credit Losses on Financial Instruments" since the beginning of the year ended December 31, 2020 with modified retrospective method, which did not have a significant impact on the consolidated financial statements
⁽³⁾ The Group adopted Accounting Standards Update ("ASU") 2016-02, "Leases (Topic 842)" and its amendments since the beginning of the year ended December 31, 2020 with modified retrospective method. The impact upon adoption of this standard is recognization of assets and liabilities amounting to RMB100.3 million and RMB81.9 million, respectively, beginning January 1, 2020 for leased offices with terms of more than 12 months

UNAUDITED CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS (CONTINUED) (All amounts in thousands, except share, ADS, per share and per ADS data)

		As of December 31	As of December 31
		2019	2020	2020
		RMB	RMB	US$ ⁽¹⁾

Shareholders' equity
Ordinary shares	22		23	4
Treasury stock	(168,567)		(695,098)	(106,528)
Additional paid-in capital	10,324,278		10,486,398	1,607,111
Accumulated deficit	(3,348,718)		(2,863,219)	(438,808)
Accumulated other comprehensive income	434,894		10,911	1,671
Total DouYu Shareholders' equity	7,241,909		6,939,015	1,063,450
Non-controlling interests	21,455		38,367	5,880
Total Shareholders' Equity	7,263,364		6,977,382	1,069,330
TOTAL LIABILITIES, CONVERTIBLE
REDEEMABLE PREFERRED SHARES
AND SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY	9,103,671		8,907,957	1,365,203

⁽¹⁾ Translations of RMB amounts into U.S. dollars at a specified rate are solely for the convenience of the reader. Unless otherwise noted, all translations from RMB to U.S. dollars are made at a rate of RMB6.5250 to US$1.00, the noon buying rate in effect on Dec 31, 2020, in the H.10 statistical release of the Federal Reserve Board.

UNAUDITED CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME (LOSS) (All amounts in thousands, except share, ADS, per share and per ADS data)

		Three Months Ended				Year Ended
	December 31,		September 30,	December 31,	December 31,	December 31,	December 31,	December 31,
	2019		2020	2020	2020	2019	2020	2020
	RMB		RMB	RMB	US$ ⁽¹⁾	RMB	RMB	US$ ⁽¹⁾
Net Revenues	2,062,902		2,546,489	2,269,197	347,770	7,283,230	9,601,874	1,471,552
Cost of revenues	(1,687,729)		(2,177,056)	(2,087,022)	(319,850)	(6,087,073)	(8,041,529)	(1,232,418)
Gross profit	375,173		369,433	182,175	27,920	1,196,157	1,560,345	239,134
Operating expenses ⁽²⁾
Sales and marketing expenses	(134,118)		(160,251)	(170,708)	(26,162)	(598,695)	(580,374)	(88,946)
Research and development expense	(100,200)		(109,585)	(118,879)	(18,219)	(383,887)	(416,273)	(63,797)
General and administrative expenses	(76,433)		(94,187)	(117,699)	(18,038)	(446,143)	(375,936)	(57,615)
Other operating income, net	59,675		32,538	(7,272)	(1,114)	100,898	74,299	11,387
Total operating expenses	(251,076)		(331,485)	(414,558)	(63,533)	(1,327,827)	(1,298,284)	(198,971)
Income (loss) from operations	124,097		37,948	(232,383)	(35,613)	(131,670)	262,061	40,163
Other expenses, net	(7,900)		(5,591)	(3,403)	(522)	(22,882)	(27,394)	(4,198)
Foreign exchange gains	-		-	-	-	32,045	-	-
Interest Income, net	47,861		26,982	23,104	3,541	159,097	145,235	22,258
Gain on disposal of investment or subsidiaries	-		-	-	-	-	23,526	3,606
Income (loss) before income taxes	164,058		59,339	(212,682)	(32,594)	36,590	403,428	61,829
Income tax expenses	-		-	-	-	-	-	-
Share of income (loss) in equity method investments	(6,617)		264	(15,982)	(2,449)	(3,242)	1,306	200
Net income (loss)	157,441		59,603	(228,664)	(35,043)	33,348	404,734	62,029
Less: Net loss attributable to noncontrolling interest	(4,158)		(26,257)	(31,807)	(4,875)	(6,405)	(80,763)	(12,377)
Net income (loss) attributable to DouYu		161,599	85,860	(196,857)	(30,168)	39,753	485,497	74,406
Net income (loss) per ordinary share
Basic		4.95	2.68	(6.12)	(0.94)	1.32	15.19	2.33
Diluted		4.75	2.59	(5.95)	(0.91)	1.26	14.71	2.25
Net income (loss) per ADS ⁽⁴⁾
Basic		0.50	0.27	(0.61)	(0.09)	0.13	1.52	0.23
Diluted		0.48	0.26	(0.59)	(0.09)	0.13	1.47	0.23

Weighted average number of ordinary shares used in calculating net income (loss) per ordinary share
Basic		32,649,653	32,001,509	32,175,361	32,175,361	19,254,661	31,963,526	31,963,526
Diluted		33,989,356	33,089,461	33,110,583	33,110,583	31,442,931	33,012,682	33,012,682

Weighted average number of ADS used in calculating net income (loss) per ADS ⁽²⁾
Basic		326,496,531	320,015,091	321,753,609	321,753,609	192,546,612	319,635,264	319,635,264
Diluted		339,893,557	330,894,613	331,105,828	331,105,828	314,429,306	330,126,823	330,126,823

⁽¹⁾ Translations of RMB amounts into U.S. dollars at a specified rate are solely for the convenience of the reader. Unless otherwise noted, all translations from RMB to U.S. dollars are made at a rate of RMB6.5250 to US$1.00, the noon buying rate in effect on Dec 31, 2020, in the H.10 statistical release of the Federal Reserve Board.
⁽²⁾ Share-based compensation expenses were allocated in cost of revenues and operating expenses as follows:

	Three Months Ended				Year Ended
	December 31,	September 30,	December 31,	December 31,	December 31,	December 31,	December 31,
	2019	2020	2020	2020	2019	2020	2020
	RMB	RMB	RMB	US$ ⁽¹⁾	RMB	RMB	US$ ⁽¹⁾
Research and development expenses	5,035	5,515	5,504	844	38,324	22,157	3,396
Sales and marketing expenses	2,620	1,234	1,232	189	18,374	4,788	734
General and administrative expenses	9,698	26,460	26,506	4,062	234,084	115,210	17,657

⁽³⁾ Every ten ADSs represent one ordinary share.

RECONCILIATIONS OF GAAP AND NON-GAAP RESULTS (All amounts in thousands, except share, ADS, per share and per ADS data)

	Three Months Ended				Year Ended
	December 31 ,	September 30,	December 31 ,	December 31 ,	December 31 ,	December 31 ,	December 31 ,
	2019	2020	2020	2020	2019	2020	2020
	RMB	RMB	RMB	US$ ⁽¹⁾	RMB	RMB	US$ ⁽¹⁾
Income (loss) from operations	124,097	37,948	(232,383)	(35,613)	(131,670)	262,061	40,163
Add:
Share-based compensation expenses	17,353	33,209	33,242	5,095	290,782	142,155	21,787
Adjusted Operating income (loss)	141,450	71,157	(199,141)	(30,518)	159,112	404,216	61,950

Net income (loss)	157,441	59,603	(228,664)	(35,043)	33,348	404,734	62,029
Add:
Share-based compensation expenses	17,353	33,209	33,242	5,095	290,782	142,155	21,787
Share of loss (income) in equity method investments	6,617	(264)	15,982	2,449	3,242	(1,306)	(200)
Gain on disposal of investment or subsidiaries	-	-	-	-	-	(23,526)	(3,606)
Impairment loss of investment	4,975	6,171	2,500	383	19,076	19,517	2,991
Adjusted net income (loss)	186,386	98,719	(176,940)	(27,116)	346,448	541,574	83,001

Net income (loss) attributable to DouYu	161,599	85,860	(196,857)	(30,168)	39,753	485,497	74,406
Add:
Share-based compensation expenses	17,353	33,209	33,242	5,095	290,782	142,155	21,787
Share of loss (income) in equity method investments	6,617	(264)	15,982	2,449	3,242	(1,306)	(200)
Gain on disposal of investment or subsidiaries	-	-	-	-	-	(23,526)	(3,606)
Impairment loss of investment	4,975	6,171	2,500	383	19,076	19,517	2,991
Adjusted net income (loss) attributable to DouYu	190,544	124,976	(145,133)	(22,241)	352,853	622,337	95,378

Adjusted net income (loss) per ordinary Share
Basic	5.84	3.91	(4.51)	(0.69)	17.58	19.47	2.98
Diluted	5.84	3.91	(4.51)	(0.69)	11.74	19.47	2.98

Adjusted net income (loss) per ADS ⁽²⁾
Basic	0.58	0.39	(0.45)	(0.07)	1.76	1.95	0.30
Diluted	0.58	0.39	(0.45)	(0.07)	1.17	1.95	0.30

⁽¹⁾ Translations of RMB amounts into U.S. dollars at a specified rate are solely for the convenience of the reader. Unless otherwise noted, all translations from RMB to U.S. dollars are made at a rate of RMB6.5250 to US$1.00, the noon buying rate in effect on Dec 31, 2020, in the H.10 statistical release of the Federal Reserve Board.
⁽²⁾ Every ten ADSs represent one ordinary share.

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NorthStar Gaming Announces Revocation of Management Cease Trade Order

NorthStar Gaming Holdings Inc. (TSXV: BET) (OTCQB: NSBBF) ("NorthStar" or the "Company") is pleased to announce that effective May 16, 2025, the Ontario Securities Commission has revoked the temporary management cease trade order ("MCTO") it had previously granted to the Company on May 8, 2025 under National Policy 12-203 Management Cease Trade Orders, as the Company successfully completed the filing of its annual audited financial statements, management's discussion and analysis, and related certifications for the year ended December 31, 2024 (collectively, the "Annual Filings") on May 14, 2025.

The revocation of the MCTO means members of management are no longer prevented from trading the Company's securities. All of the Annual Filings are available under the Company's profile on SEDAR+ at www.sedarplus.ca.

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NorthStar Gaming Reports Year-End 2024 Results

Annual Revenue Growth of 57%, Gross Margin up 91%

NorthStar Gaming Holdings Inc. (TSXV: BET) (OTCQB: NSBBF) ("NorthStar" or the "Company") today announced its financial results for the three months and year ended December 31, 2024. The Company also announced that it will discuss the results on an investor webinar to be held Thursday, May 15, 2025 at 11:00am (please see below for details). All dollar figures are quoted in Canadian dollars.

"We delivered strong financial results in 2024, highlighted by 57% growth in revenue and a 91% increase in gross margin. At the same time, we held marketing expense to a 10% increase and reduced G&A expense, demonstrating the continually improving operating leverage built into our business model," said Michael Moskowitz, Chair and CEO of NorthStar. "Equally important, our team rolled out innovations in both our sportsbook and casino that have further differentiated NorthStar Bets as a premium offering and helped drive the retention of, and engagement with, our loyal customers."

Restatement of Results

The comparative results for the three months and twelve months ended December 31, 2023 have been restated in the financial statements and management's discussion & analysis ("FY2024 MD&A") for the year ended December 31, 2024 to include additional merchant fees and player bonus expenses which were not captured in the previously published financial statements (note 2 of the Financial Statements for the year ended December 31, 2024). The Company's payment processor deducted the additional merchant fee from the daily remittances to the Company, and the deductions were not accounted for by the Company. These additional fees were identified as part of the year-end reconciliation of the amount due from the payment processor, and the financial statements and FY2024 MD&A have been adjusted accordingly. These restatements did not impact the cash balances reported for the years ended December 31, 2022, 2023, or 2024. However, they did result in adjustments to the reported current asset balances for those periods.

Financial Highlights for the Fourth Quarter Ended December 31, 2024 ("Q4 2024"):

Total Wagers¹ at Northstarbets.ca were $303.0 million in Q4 2024, a 42% increase compared to $213.3 million in Q4 2023.
Gross Gaming Revenue² at Northstarbets.ca was $10.0 million in Q4 2024, a 31.6% increase from $7.6 million in Q4 2023.
Revenue² was $9.5 million in Q4 2024, a 51% increase from $6.3 million in Q4 2023. Revenue in Q4 2024 includes $1.5 million of managed services revenue, which compares to $0.2 million in Q4 2023.
Gross Margin was $3.6 million, a 71% increase from $2.1 million in Q4 2023, while the Gross Margin percentage increased to 38.1%, up from 33.6% in Q4 2023.
Profit/(loss) before marketing and other expenses¹ was $0.6 million in Q4 2024 compared to a loss of $2.5 million in Q4 2023, indicating that gross margin is now sufficient to cover the Company's overhead expenses.

Financial Highlights for the Year Ended December 31, 2024 ("FY 2024"):

Total Wagers² at Northstarbets.ca were $980.0 million in FY 2024, a 51% increase compared to $648.8 million in the year ended December 31, 2023.
Gross Gaming Revenue² at Northstarbets.ca was $34.0 million in FY 2024, a 51% increase from $22.5 million in FY 2023.
Revenue² was $29.6 million in FY 2024, a 57% increase from $18.8 million in FY 2023. Revenue in FY 2024 includes $2.3 million of managed services revenue, which compares to $0.5 million in FY 2023.³
Gross Margin was $10.5 million, marking a 91% increase from $5.5 million in FY 2023, with the Gross Margin increasing to 35.7%, up from 29.3% in FY 2023.
Profit/(loss) before marketing and other expenses¹ was $0.1 million in FY 2024 compared to a loss of $6.7 million in YTD 2023, an improvement of $6.8 million.

"Early in 2025, we completed our most significant fund-raising to date, with a $43.4 million debt financing. This capital gives us a long runway on which to continue our trajectory of growth in wagering, gross margins and improving operating leverage. This was a milestone event for our business," added Mr. Moskowitz.

2024 Operating Highlights:

Completed the inaugural Blackjack Championship tournament, an innovative online competition that helped drive the acquisition of new high-value players and engagement for existing customers while increasing Blackjack wagering activity.
Implemented a series of enhancements to the NorthStar Bets platform, highlighted by streamlined navigation in both the Casino and Sportsbook sections, a doubling of Casino game selection since the start of 2024, personalized prop bets and intelligent parlay suggestions.
Introduced the "NorthStar Elite" program and branded tables to help secure the loyalty and satisfaction of our most active players and reinforcing the Company's positioning as a premium offering.
Launched "Sports Insights 2.0," a robust suite of enhancements to our content vertical that includes a redesigned home page, comprehensive team and player statistics, injury and player news feeds, added coverage of popular sports and strengthened casino content.
Gained significant traction outside the Ontario market with managed services revenue from Northstarbets.com site, owned by the Abenaki Council of Wolinak, increasing from $0.5 million in FY 2023 to $2.3 million in FY 2024.
Outpaced the industry growth rates reported by iGaming Ontario in 2024 in both Total Wagers (51% for NorthStar vs. 33% for the industry) and Gross Gaming Revenue (51% for NorthStar vs. 31.5% for the industry).

Outlook

"We expect our consistent pattern of year-over-year revenue increases to continue throughout 2025, based on our ongoing success in attracting and engaging high-value players," said Mr. Moskowitz. "We will maintain disciplined control over costs so that incremental gross margin falls primarily to the bottom line. As we continue to focus on operational excellence, we remain confident that we have the capital necessary to reach profitability based on our current business platform."

FY 2024 Corporate Update Webinar

On May 15, 2025, Michael Moskowitz will present an in-depth Corporate Update, including a discussion of the Company's FY 2024 Earnings, current operations and strategic priorities. All investors and other interested parties are invited to register for the webinar at the link below.

Date: Thursday, May 15, 2025
Time: 11:00 am EDT
Register: Webinar Registration

Management will be available to answer your questions following the presentation on the webinar platform. You may also submit your question(s) beforehand in the registration form linked above.

Extension of Strategic Marketing Agreement

The Company also announced that its wholly owned subsidiary, NorthStar Gaming (Ontario) Inc. ("NorthStar Ontario"), has extended its strategic partnership with Playtech Software Limited ("Playtech Software") through the renewal of their previously announced strategic marketing agreement. Under the agreement, Playtech Software contributes services designed to accelerate NorthStar Ontario's player acquisition strategy in the province. The agreement was first implemented in June 2023 and has since been renewed several times. Pursuant to the latest renewal, Playtech Software will reimburse marketing expenses valued at a total of up to $1.5 million over a 3-month period through to March 31, 2025. Playtech Software will be compensated through a share of revenue from the income generated in connection with the marketing initiatives to which it contributes. The Transaction between Playtech and NorthStar Ontario is exempted from Multilateral Instrument 61-101 Protection of Minority Securityholders in Special Transactions.

"We are very pleased to renew the marketing services agreement with Playtech Software," said Michael Moskowitz, Chair and CEO of NorthStar. "The agreement serves to extend our marketing budget and has contributed to our tremendous growth in Ontario. Playtech plc continues to be a valuable strategic partner and we look forward to further collaboration."

Continuous Disclosure

Further to a review by the staff of the Ontario Securities Commission (the "OSC") of the Company's continuous disclosure, the FY2024 MD&A includes enhanced disclosures with respect to:

the Company's regulatory framework, licensing regimes applicable to its business operations and the legal authorizations necessary to conduct its business operations;
specific risk factors relating to the Company's business operations which include risks relating to operating in a heavily regulated industry, cyber security risks and risks relating to conflicts of interest with respect to directors and officers of the Company; and
the relationship between the Abenaki Council of Wolinak and the Company as well as its subsidiary, Slapshot Media Inc.

Such amended disclosure is being included in the FY2024 MD&A to address comments received from the OSC on its management's discussion & analysis, for the period ended September 30, 2024, and to improve the Company's disclosure.

As a result of having to include such enhanced disclosure after the OSC review, the Company will be placed on the public list of Refilings and Errors in accordance with OSC Staff Notice 51-711 (Revised) - Refilings and Corrections of Errors for a period of three (3) years.

Additional Information

For additional information, please refer to the Company's condensed consolidated financial statements for the year ended December 31, 2024, and the corresponding FY2024 MD&A. These documents are available on SEDAR+ at www.sedarplus.ca, and on the Company's corporate website at www.northstargaming.ca.

About NorthStar

NorthStar proudly owns and operates NorthStar Bets, a Canadian-born casino and sportsbook platform that delivers a premium, distinctly local gaming experience. Designed with high-stakes players in mind, NorthStar Bets Casino offers a curated selection of the most popular games, ensuring an elevated user experience. Our sportsbook stands out with its exclusive Sports Insights feature, seamlessly integrating betting guidance, stats, and scores, all tailored to meet the expectations of a premium audience.

As a Canadian company, NorthStar is uniquely positioned to cater to customers who seek a high-quality product and an exceptional level of personalized service, setting a new standard in the industry. NorthStar is committed to operating at the highest level of responsible gaming standards.

No stock exchange, securities commission or other regulatory authority has approved or disapproved the information contained herein. Neither the TSX Venture Exchange ("TSXV") nor its Regulation Services Provider (as that term is defined in the policies of the TSXV) accepts responsibility for the adequacy or accuracy of this press release.

Non-IFRS Financial Measures [/ Reconciliation of Non-IFRS Measures to IFRS Measures]

Throughout this document, management uses certain non-IFRS financial measures and supplementary financial measures to evaluate the performance of the Company. The terms "Gross Gaming Revenue" "Total Wagers" and "Profit/(Loss) before marketing and other expenses" are non-IFRS financial measures. These measures are not recognized measures under International Financial Reporting Standards ("IFRS") and do not have a standardized meaning prescribed by IFRS and are, therefore, not necessarily comparable to similar measures presented by other companies. Rather, these measures are provided as additional information to complement those IFRS measures by providing further understanding of our results of operations from management's perspective and to discuss NorthStar's financial outlook. Accordingly, these measures should not be considered in isolation nor as a substitute for analysis of the Company's financial information reported under IFRS. We believe that securities analysts, investors and other interested parties frequently use non-IFRS measures, including industry metrics, in the evaluation of companies in our industry. Management also uses non-IFRS measures and industry metrics in order to facilitate operating performance comparisons from period to period, the preparation of annual operating budgets and forecasts and to determine components of executive compensation.

Total Wagers

Total Wagers are calculated as the total amount of money bet by customers in respect of bets that have settled in the applicable period. Total Wagers does not include free bets or other promotional incentives, nor money bet by customers in respect of bets that are open at period end. Total Wagers is used to provide investors with supplemental measures of our operating performance and thus highlight trends in our business that may not otherwise be apparent when relying solely on IFRS measures.

Gross Gaming Revenue

Gross Gaming Revenue is calculated as dollar amounts bet by customers less the dollar amounts paid out to the customers in respect of such bets which have settled in the applicable period.

Reconciliation of Non-IFRS Measures to IFRS Measures

In Q4 2024, the Company reported $10.0 million of Gross Gaming Revenue ($34.0 million in FY 2024) and has provided a reconciliation to the most comparable IFRS financial measure (Revenue) as follows: $ Millions (unaudited)	Unaudited Three months ended		Year ended
	Dec 31, 2024	Dec 31, 2023	Dec 31, 2024	Dec 31, 2023
Gross gaming revenue from wagered games	$10.0	$ 7.6	$ 34.0	$22.5
Bonuses, promotional costs and free bets	(2.0)	(1.5)	(6.7)	(4.2)
Sub-total Gaming revenue	8.0	6.1	27.3	18.3
Other revenue from managed services	1.5	0.2	2.3	0.5
Revenue	$ 9.5	$ 6.3	$ 29.6	$ 18.8

Operating Results

Marketing expenses are a key driver of the business but are completely discretionary. Management considers "Profit/(Loss) before marketing and other expenses" to be a good indication of the extent to which the business' Gross Margin is in excess of its overhead costs, and therefore offsetting some portion of marketing expenses, reflecting improving economies of scale.

$ Millions (unaudited)	Unaudited Three months ended		Year ended
$ Millions (unaudited)	Dec 31, 2024	Dec 31, 2023	Dec 31, 2024	Dec 31, 2023
Revenue	$ 9,478	$ 6,275	$ 29,556	$ 18,845
Cost of Revenues	5,868	4,167	19,013	13,317
Gross Margin	3,610	2,108	10,543	5,528
General and administrative expenses	3,033	4,452	10,453	12,277
Profit/(Loss) before marketing and other expenses (1)	577	(2,344)	90	(6,749)
Marketing	5,249	5,472	15,456	14,094
Loss before other expenses (1)	(4,672)	(7,816)	(15,366)	(20,843)
Other expenses	(1,070)	149	3,645	6,547
Net loss	$ (3,602)	$ (7,965)	$ (19,011)	$ (27,390)

(1) These measures are not defined by IFRS, do not have standard meanings and may not be comparable with other industries or companies.

Cautionary Note Regarding Forward-Looking Information and Statements

This communication contains "forward-looking information" within the meaning of applicable securities laws in Canada ("forward-looking statements"), including without limitation, statements with respect to the following: expected performance of the Company's business, the Company's growth plans being fully funded, expansion into new markets and future growth opportunities, and expected benefits of transactions. The foregoing are provided for the purpose of presenting information about management's current expectations and plans relating to the future and allowing investors and others to get a better understanding of the Company's anticipated financial position, results of operations, and operating environment. Often, but not always, forward-looking statements can be identified by the use of words such as "plans", "expects", "is expected", "budget", "scheduled", "estimates", "continues", "forecasts", "projects", "predicts", "intends", "anticipates" or "believes", or variations of, or the negatives of, such words and phrases, or state that certain actions, events or results "may", "could", "would", "should", "might" or "will" be taken, occur or be achieved. This information involves known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors that may cause actual results or events to differ materially from those anticipated in such forward-looking statements. This forward-looking information is based on management's opinions, estimates and assumptions that, while considered by NorthStar to be appropriate and reasonable as of the date of this press release, are subject to known and unknown risks, uncertainties, assumptions and other factors that may cause the actual results, levels of activity, performance, or achievements to be materially different from those expressed or implied by such forward-looking information. Such factors include, among others, the following: risks related to the Company's business and financial position; risks associated with general economic conditions; adverse industry risks; future legislative and regulatory developments; the ability of the Company to implement its business strategies; and those factors discussed in greater detail under the "Risk Factors" section of the Company's most recent annual information form, which is available under NorthStar's profile on SEDAR+ at www.sedarplus.ca. Many of these risks are beyond the Company's control.

If any of these risks or uncertainties materialize, or if the opinions, estimates or assumptions underlying the forward-looking information prove incorrect, actual results or future events might vary materially from those anticipated in the forward-looking statements. Although the Company has attempted to identify important risk factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those contained in the forward-looking statements, there may be other risk factors not presently known to the Company or that the Company presently believes are not material that could also cause actual results or future events to differ materially from those expressed in such forward-looking statements. There can be no assurance that such information will prove to be accurate, as actual results and future events could differ materially from those anticipated in such information. No forward-looking statement is a guarantee of future results. Accordingly, you should not place undue reliance on forward-looking information, which speaks only as of the date made. The forward-looking information contained in this press release represents NorthStar's expectations as of the date specified herein, and are subject to change after such date. However, the Company disclaims any intention or obligation or undertaking to update or revise any forward-looking information whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, except as required under applicable securities laws.

All of the forward-looking information contained in this press release is expressly qualified by the foregoing cautionary statements.

For further information:

Company Contact:

Corey Goodman
Chief Development Officer 647-530-2387
investorrelations@northstargaming.ca

Investor Relations:
RB Milestone Group LLC (RBMG)
Northstar@rbmilestone.com

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NorthStar Gaming Announces Receipt of Management Cease Trade Order

NorthStar Gaming Holdings Inc. (TSXV: BET) (OTCQB: NSBBF) ("NorthStar" or the "Company") today announces that its principal regulator, the Ontario Securities Commission, has granted its request for a management cease trade order ("MCTO") effective May 8, 2025.

As previously announced on April 29, 2025, the Company applied for the MCTO due to a delay in filing its annual audited financial statements, management's discussion and analysis and related certifications for the financial year ended December 31, 2024 (the "Annual Filings") which were required to be filed by April 30, 2025.

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Vic Bertrand – Director

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